Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 36, Number 112, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 September 1904 — PURDUE UNIVERSITY. [ARTICLE]

PURDUE UNIVERSITY.

LaFayette, Ind. July 12, 1904 To County Institute Chairmen. Dear Sir: The date for the next Annual Conference of Farmers’ Institute Officers and Workers will be Wednesday and Thursday, October 12-13, 04. On the day before, Tuesday, October 11, there will be a state-wide farmers’ basket picnic excursion to Purdue University and the Experiement Station, We will ask for a one-fare rate for both of these events, and for all flio may care to attend. This will give all who desire an opportunity to join the excursion, and at the same time enjoy the Conference without additional railroad fare. No pains will be spared to mak, both of these excursions interesting and profitable to all who may come A popular speaker will be engaged for ths picnic, and prominent men and women will address the conferenc on timely topics. The following very important sub. jects will come up with others, for consideration at the Conference namely: Permanent local organization for Institute work; Women's auxiliaries of Farmers’ Institutes; Ways of interesting the young people in agriculture; Improvement of the rural schools. Very truly yours, W. C. LATTA. Supt. Farmers’ Insts,