President Roosevelt thanks Walter Hines Page for his work on the Country Life Commission and emphasizes that the farmers “should feel a sense of ownership in this Commission,” and that the commission should “get in touch with and represent the farmers themselves.” He advises the commissioners to arrange for meetings of farmers so that the commission can gain insight into the needs, desires and problems of farmers and “all those who live in the open country and are intimately connected with those who do farm work.” He suggests topics such as “the efficiency of the rural schools, farmers organizations, the need of good roads, improved postal facilities” and “sanitary conditions on the farm.”
Collection
Harvard College Library
Creation Date
1908-11-09