. Book of Texas . Henry ExallFounder of the Texas Industrial Congress for encouraging conservation of the soil and increased crop production THE GRANGER MOVEMENT 307 ally they condemned all forms of oppressive taxation, par-ticularly the tariff and the taxes on growing crops or unsoldcrops. The latter tax was abolished in Texas as a resultof the Granges insistent demand. When 50,000 farmers, through their representatives,spoke their mind on political matters in Texas, the poli-ticians soon came to pay attention. As soon as the mem-bers of the Grange realized this fact it gave them courage toex
. Book of Texas . Henry ExallFounder of the Texas Industrial Congress for encouraging conservation of the soil and increased crop production THE GRANGER MOVEMENT 307 ally they condemned all forms of oppressive taxation, par-ticularly the tariff and the taxes on growing crops or unsoldcrops. The latter tax was abolished in Texas as a resultof the Granges insistent demand. When 50,000 farmers, through their representatives,spoke their mind on political matters in Texas, the poli-ticians soon came to pay attention. As soon as the mem-bers of the Grange realized this fact it gave them courage toexpress themselves, directed their attention to affairs ofpublic moment, provoked discussions at their meetings,and proved of great educational value to people who mightotherwise have remained uninformed on current politicalquestions. Probably the greatest advantage the Grangepossessed for its members was the opportunity its weeklymeetings gave for social intercourse. The local lodge meet-ing, held perhaps at some l
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