Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-09-25
Tee State Agricultural Fair.

Tee State Agricultural Fair.
The time is fast approaching when the
exhibition OF the products of our farmers,
mechanics. siockhreeders and horticuliuris,s
will take place. And the question is. are
all making Preparations for it? Seldom do
we have season ia this latitude when our
mother Earth has given rs brighter prospects
OF plenteous harvest than she has this
year. In September the country has never
looked better than il does now. The corn
prospect is tina, we shall have an abundant
crop. The wheat fields also look fine and
our farmers are beginning 10 learn that
Maine can raise her own bread and not be
under the necessity OF paving tribute 10
other States for the staff OF life. The root
crops and vegetables OF all kinds promise
great yield. Beans have had an extra
ordinary grosth and this valuable article OF
food will be abundant To the great ioV
of the lTishwomen. cabbages have grown
large and solid. and NC trust the rotate
crop viii yet give them equal pleasure An
immense amount OF hay has been gathered
into the barns, although some of it has been
injured by wet weather, yet the crop adds
much to the wealth OF thu State.
Now, in view OF these ia terinS prospects
we hope all our cuJivators, mechanics and
other producing cllsses will bear in mind
that thS time is near at hand when they will
have the opportunity to exhibit specimens
OF their industry and skill We hoTe none
will be backward in such good cause. IL
our farmers have raised a good crop Of
wheat we tust they will exhibit specimens
of it, and give Information OF the kind Of
seed they sowed. the preparation Of the
soil. what manure they used, how much The
yield to the acre and other matters essential
10 its successful cultivation, We expect 10
seo tall specimens of corn, and we irus, the
culiiyatOrs will not br backward in giving
information OF their method, Of cultivation
of the best soils for his p,odrc; aud Of the 1
hes; and most profitable kinds to raise II.
one farmer learns anything from ;he best
schoolmlster, experience. he Is IN duty ,
bound to let others have the bcncf, Of It, /
Such an Interchange @ asri, ul,ural kuowl I
edge will be Of good service TO all
We have the bee, OF reasons Tor believing
ths; the fair we arr about to have will take /
the lead Of all previous exhibitions in our
State. | !; is not so. The lau!, will bc in .
the people and no, IN the season There .
are products enough OF The isru the garden I
and the mechanics shop % furnish articles
for splendid exhibition. Let US have IT,
The show Of cattle. horses and sheep will
we trust, prove cooclusively that Maine Is
growing State The exhibition Of horse.
promises TO exceed ANYTHING OF The kird We
have ever had. Let there De also fine ex-
hibitlon OF butter and cheese. We cx pect
10 see from Liveraicrc ard other towns.
specimens Of cheese that would make the
mouth Of an Englishmau water American
cheese Is fas: growing in favor in Erglanl /.
and large quantities are now exported to
that county. There j., however. much
room for improvement in this branch OF
agricultural Industry
Once more sc urge our farmers. stock
rsisers, hor'iculturists and mechanics TO
bring forth specimens OF their Industry and
skill And let the industrious women OF
Name also exhibit, specimens Of their
handiwork. In fine. let u, have one great
exhibition which shall long be remembered.
AGHcoLA. [Port land Press