Good Old Days June 9

8 years ago

The Commoner

June 5, 1891

Considerable interest has been shown by the press of the state lately in regard to the location and work of experiment stations, to be operated in connection with the college here.

A Herald reporter saw President Lilley and asked him concerning the matter.

Mr. Lilley replied: “Owing to the fact that the state has such a diversity of soil and climate, and in order that experiments in agriculture, horticulture and stock breeding may be conducted in fairness and justice to all sections of the state, I think it will be found necessary to locate several exper...