Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11

ESSAYS WANTED.

We believe now, as always that it is not to
country TO confne themselves to the growt
of grain for the market, to any great extent
We believe that il the farmers would devote
more attention to the growth of fruits, they
would Tighten their tolls, enhance the re-
wards of their labors, increase the value of
their land, and add to the general health Of
the community.
Now, as always, we recognize the fact, not
always remembered, that the real prosperity
of the Community depends, in a great measure
upon the prosperity of the producing class
es, and that the real prosperity of the
producing classes is directly in proportion
to the skill and intelligence which these
classes bring TO their work. These classes
may be gathered under one head, and denom-
mated the Farmers
We desire TO see this great producing class
of our country prosper in a greater degree
than it has heretofore done. We desire to
see these farmers bring TO their daily tas k
more skill, more intelligence and more stu
dious thought.
We know that the various excellent Agri>
cultural journals Of the country are full Of
various methods by which agricultural labor
may be lightened aud more literally reward
cd. But we have thought that, while farmers
will not listen carefully and hccdfully to the
advice they receive from strangers, they may
be induced to heed the words of advice and
counsel when addressed 10 them by their
neighbors and friends whom they know, re.
spcct and honor. The experienced, alone, are
competent to offer advice to the inexperienced
Our call, last Summer for essays on Fruit
Culture received but one response. With this
we re not satisfied nor ough, the farmers Of
the county to be satisfied with this one essay
We, therefore, hereby make another call. We
want some essays on Fruit Culture, bearing
the stamp Of being practical, and written by
practical, experienced men or women. We
want them to be especially applicable and
adapted to the means of Farmers of small
means and limited estate. This is the class
that needs counsel on this subject. We call
attention to the following:
To the writer Of the best practical essay on
Fruit Culture, in Central Iowa, we will send
the TAMA COUNTY REPUBLICAN one year, free
and present "Blackbcrries in Vase" one of
Prangs American Chromos, 1Ix13I inches,
the retail price of which is $500, in Boston
To the writer of the second best essay on
Fruit Culture, in Cen trail Iowa, we will send
the TAMA COUNTY REPUBLICAN. and either Il e
Iowa Homestead, or the American Agricul>
turist. as the party may elect one year free.
To the writer OF the third best essay on
Fruit Culture, in Central Iowa, we will send
the TAMA County REPUBLICAN, one year, free
The above essays mast not exceed in length
twelve pages Of iooscap, and must be written
by residents of lama county, who must be
actually enga led in the business of fruit cu'>
ture, though not necessarily as n speciality.
The essays must be sent in to the under
signed, udhom Signature, but accompanied by
letter 'rtfh signature, and must all be in by
the 3lst day OF December, 1869. On the 1st
day OF January, 1870, the undersigned will
Sctect Il committee OF lHrCc utSlatefSSteu pef>
sons to whom the essays will be submitted for
award. None but the unlersi gned will know
the names OF the competitors until after the
awards are made Dee announcement will
be made Of The appointment aud names Of the
Committee.
The essays, after award, are TO be left with
the undersigne who reserves to himself the
right TO publish in The T,Nt COUNTY Rsrun~
LicAS, sncl OF them as he choose, whether or
not awarded ny Of the above premiums
Should there be less than three essays sub.
mitted, the Committee will exercise its dis
cretion in awarding the first premium to cth>
err of the essays submitted
The undersigned hopes that those who have
had experience in the cultivation of fruit in
this portion of Iowa. will be induced to assist
those needing help, and thereby contribute TO
the general veal Of The whole community.
NJ. b. c. TRUE,
Editor Tama County Republican.
Nov Stl 1869.