Walla Walla Hosts Inaugural Meeting of State Livestock Association
Prominent stockmen from across Washington gathered at the local courthouse to unite the industry under a single banner for political and commercial protection.
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The Washington State Live Stock association was organized in this city this afternoon by the election of Oliver T. Cornwell as president and Grant Copeland as secretary. Quite a number of the local stock raisers and sheep men met at the courthouse this afternoon and after a short discussion decided to form an association. The meeting was called to order by Grant Copeland who called upon Charles F. Martin, secretary of the National Live Stock association, to address the meeting. Mr. Martin responded and gave an outline of the great work that had been accomplished by the national organization. He urged immediate organization by the Washington stock raisers into some kind of an association. R. C. Judson of the O. R. & N. company, also made a few remarks along the line of the stock men getting together for their own protection. Mord McDonald, William Hooper, A. J. Splawn, W. C. Johnson and E. S. Waterman were appointed a committee on organization. The annual meeting of the association is to be held the first Wednesday in December of each year. All stock raisers of the state are eligible to membership. The annual dues were placed at $1.
“Mr. Judson of the O. R. & N. company made a few remarks along the line of the stock men getting together for their own protection.”
This meeting highlights the historic importance of Walla Walla as a hub for the agricultural industry in Washington, a status it continues to defend as the region navigates shifting economic landscapes for independent farmers.
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