100 Years - Thursday, Feb. 11, 1909
In the debate on the Johnson bill for the establishment of a system of county agricultural schools, which has passed the house, Representative Adams advanced a somewhat novel plan to bring agricultural instruction to the farms.
His suggestion was that a corps of instructors be selected from the graduates of the agricultural college, who would become itinerant teachers. Each of these teachers would go to a separate district, not too large, would help the farmers select their seed, give them instruction as to how to prepare the soil, how to plant and how to cultivate, right on their own farms.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Reminiscing: February 12, 2009
100 Years - Thursday, Feb. 18, 1909
The committee on dairy products and livestock has been considering for some time the senator’s bill making the use of the tuberculin test compulsory, and preventing the receipt of milk at creameries from any but tested cattle. This is generally regarded as too drastic, and as imposing conditions on dairymen to comply with which would involve great loss and hardship. Besides, it would be practically impossible, on account of the great number of herds and the limited number of veterinary surgeons competent to test them to have all the herds tested within a reasonable time. Recognizing the force of the objections made to this bill, Senator Wright has prepared another one designed to bring about the same result gradually in another way.
The committee on dairy products and livestock has been considering for some time the senator’s bill making the use of the tuberculin test compulsory, and preventing the receipt of milk at creameries from any but tested cattle. This is generally regarded as too drastic, and as imposing conditions on dairymen to comply with which would involve great loss and hardship. Besides, it would be practically impossible, on account of the great number of herds and the limited number of veterinary surgeons competent to test them to have all the herds tested within a reasonable time. Recognizing the force of the objections made to this bill, Senator Wright has prepared another one designed to bring about the same result gradually in another way.
Monday, December 15, 2014
Reminiscing: January 22, 2009
100 Years - Thursday, January 28, 1909
Farmers’ institute.
Two sessions of the Farmers’ Institute will be held in St. Charles on Monday, Feb. 1st. The Institute will be in charge of Mr. Forest Henry of Dover, Minn., assisted by Mr. A. Brackett of Excelsior and Mr. C.W. Hale of Stewartville. These men are practical Minnesota Farmers, working under Minnesota conditions, and knowing what the farmers of Minnesota have to contend with. Each one is a good speaker and can be of much help to those who attend the Institute.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Reminiscing: January 15, 2009
100 Years - Thursday, January 21, 1909
Many questions come to our minds about agriculture that we would like to have explained. How to feed roots; how to keep the boy and girls on the farm; the hired man question; how to grade up our cows; the best method to follow in various work; the latest ideas in building and cooperation, and a thousand other every day questions. All of the above you have the privilege of asking at the Farmers’ Institute and they will be answered by men who are paid by the state for knowing how the answer them.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Reminiscing: January 8, 2009
100 Years Ago - Thursday, January 14, 1909
St. Paul Letter.
St. Paul, Jan 12, 1909.
Senator Cashman has also introduced his distance tariff bill, which is an exact copy of the law which has been in force in Iowa for the past twenty years and also a bill for joint freight rate, and at the option of shippers for continuous transportation without unloading over two or more lines.
It is well known that for some years past the railroad commission has had all to do in supervising steam railroads that it could handle. It has even been intimated in some quarters that it has been unequal to the duties imposed on it.
St. Paul Letter.
St. Paul, Jan 12, 1909.
Senator Cashman has also introduced his distance tariff bill, which is an exact copy of the law which has been in force in Iowa for the past twenty years and also a bill for joint freight rate, and at the option of shippers for continuous transportation without unloading over two or more lines.
It is well known that for some years past the railroad commission has had all to do in supervising steam railroads that it could handle. It has even been intimated in some quarters that it has been unequal to the duties imposed on it.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Reminiscing: January 1, 2009
100 Years - Thursday, January 7, 1909
Thirty-two years ago the third of January the first issue of The Union was printed and circulated. We was then a boy of almost thirteen years and stood proudly behind the Washington hand press and inked the forms, while sheet after sheet was printed, folded – and carried away by interested and pleased subscribers, many of whom are still readers of the paper.
Thirty-two years ago the third of January the first issue of The Union was printed and circulated. We was then a boy of almost thirteen years and stood proudly behind the Washington hand press and inked the forms, while sheet after sheet was printed, folded – and carried away by interested and pleased subscribers, many of whom are still readers of the paper.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Reminiscing: December 25, 2008
100 Years - Thursday, December 24, 1908
Our school. The Minnesota High School Debating League is an organization under the direction of the University of Minnesota. Any state high school may become a member of this organization by paying the annual dues of three dollars. There shall be three speakers on each side, each speaker to have ten minutes in opening and five minutes in rebuttal.
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