Nebraska advertiser., 1862-01-09
CasS COuntE Farmers Clnh.

proceedings of the Cass County farmers
club, which met at Plausmouth Dec. 4
Wehope the Secretary will furnish the
proceedings regularly for the Farme''
The same invitation is extended to Far
mers cf other clubs in Nebraska and
Kansas:
"Tha President, in a few appsopriase
remarks, called the attention of She club.
to the condition of the Agricultural in-
terest in the county. We have been
blessed with bountiful crops Of wheat
and corn, heretofore the greatest staples
of the county; but we cannot sell for
cash, or al prices that will remunerate
the Farmer for bis labor and capital
Under these circumstances he would In
quire, whether there was not some 9TH
er crop which could be successfully rails
ed, that would bring money into the coun-
ty. He would suggest, Tobacco; Hemp
and Sheep, and called for any infOrma-
tion which members present might be
able to give in regard to either Of the
abave named products.
]. E. Doom, stated that although from
a tobacco producing State, be had new
er been engaged in raising The article
there, and consequently his knowledge
of the crop was only such as he could OBJ
tain from observation, and conversation
with those engaged in the business; but
that he had tried a small experiment
horo u, bo o,,f eor,,o ,la
about the middle of June, which is sew
eral weeks later than they should have
been. The plants took root quickly, and
grew very rapidly, although very much
neglected, the tobacco ripening well be-
fore frost. The tobacco raised, would
CO npare favorably with any tobacco he
had ever seen IN Tennessee or Kentuc.
ky. He was decidedly of the opinion,
that tobacco could be proftably raised in
this country, if handled properly after
maturing.
Mr.. Mutz stated, that tobacco was a
profitable crop at FIVE cents per pound,
which is far below the price it is now
bringing, which price he thinks will con-
tinue in consequence of the civil war that
is now raging in the tobacco raisiug
States Of Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky,
Tennessee ard Missouri. Mr.. NJ. is con-
fdent that we can raise tobacco, equal to
Indiana and Ohio Storms and suckers
not being as bad here as in those States.
The transportation of tobacco IS light,
when compared with wheat Of the same
value.
On motion Of J. E. Doom, tobacco
raising was made the special order of
the day, for discussion at the next meet
ing, the first Saturday in jan, 1862, and
that all persons having practical expe-
rience in raising tobacco, be earnestly
requested to attend that meeting; also
that the Secretary be REQUESTED to as
certain when, and on what terms tObac-
co seed could be obtained.
The President called for Information
on the subject of Hemp raising.
Mr. MuIz stated that he had been in |
formed that the Farmers Of Nemaha co.
were turning their attention to that sub
iect. In his opinion Hemp could be prof
itably produced here.
The attention of farmers was called to
thet crop with view of eliCiting infor-
nation at some future meeting.
The subject of sheep raising was next
taken up.
Mr.. Richardson stated that sheep done
remarkably well here. 1t costs almost
nothing to keep them. His flock increa-
ses fully forty per cent. although subject
to the ravages of wolves. Fleece weigh
ing four pounds per head.
Mr.. e. w. Jeffers has been accustom-
ed to sheep from childhood, they are re-
m markablY healthy here, he has lost but
one or two in three years. Last year he
sold his wool in St. Joseph, at 50 cents.
Weight Of fleece four lbs per head.
Mr. Beaver corroborated the statements |
of Messrs. r. and J concerning health
sc. Sold his wool al 40 cents per pound,
is confident II will pay to engage extern
sively in the raising of sheep.
Mr. Parcel stated that sheep were very
little expense, can keep ten sheep on what
vii support one COW. Flock will double |
in Two years. Transportation being so
much less on wool than on grain Of same
value, is a strong argument in favor Of
wool growing.
Esq. Carmichael stated that sheep was
the easiest stock raised and far more prof
liable. Beans and oats are good food but
corn fodder is the best feed for sheep.
Sheep should be kept on dry ground, as
wet marshy land induced many diseases.
He considers the old notion that corn will
cause the sheeh to lose their wool er.
roneous.
Esq @ stated a fact not generally known
That lambs are frequently born with
their teeth uncut, and in that event they |
cannot suck, and consequently die. The
remedy for this is simple, and efecIual
take a piece Of charcoal and rub the gum
The teeth will come through, and they
will suck.
Sheriff Kelly fully agreed with gentle
men who preceded him. and considered
this decidedly the best country for sheep
he lad ever seen. The climate and soil
being peculiarly adapted 10 that busi-
ness.
Judge Clark corroborated statements
of gentlemen who preceded him as 10
health and profit Thinks sheep do bet
ter to run on pasture in the winter, turn