Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-20
SALTWATER, Mimi, Jan. 10, 1870
Meeting OF the Farmers, Club.

Club met at Council room Jan. Il, 2
o'clock P. NJ, as per. Adjournment. Min
utes read and approved. Roll called
not all present.
Art. wss amended, to wit: The
c.ao may meet opce week, instead of
once in two weeks. Subject for debate
at next meeting is, "What kind of grass
is best to cultivate for crop in Pierce
county?' Upon motion the chair ap-
pointed j Barrett and J. NJ. Bailey,
committee to present subjects to the club
for debate. Upon motion the chair ap.
poin.ed G. w. McMarphey to lead in
discussion ct the next meeting.
The subject "Plows and Flowing"
was treated theoretically and practically
with much diversity Of opinion, by sever
al gentleman.
Mr.. McMarphey Of Clifton, was best
acquainted with the Moline Plow which
always gave good satisfaction. Had
practced plosing little deeper every
year. Desired the opinion of the club
what next wa should do after we have
plowed as dep as ten or twelve inches.
Mr.. Teare of Oak Grove, made q
very favorable opinion of the go called
iron beam pow. Considers il an easy
running pillow never clogging. His
motto is to "plow deep" Spread on
the manure OF rotted straw, turn it un
der deep, and you will be sure to get
good crop every time.
Mr., Bailey, of Prescott was some ac-
quainted with the most of the pIows in
our market-thonght that take it all in
all, the Collins plow to be preferred. 1t
is strong, durable and docs good work.
Is in favor of attaching the revolving
cutter all the time in turning under stub
bles. Is very much in favor of early
blowing, considers the profit of one acre
plowed in August equal to an acre and
half powed in October. Thinks if
farmers would stack their grain after Aar-
vest Their send their teams into the plow-
field and do their threshng later in the
fall, we would very much increase the
yield cf wheat; and not only that, but
clear our soil Of much of the trouble
some weeds.
Mr.. Miller, of Prescott, would freely
endorse the early blowing. Is DESTROYS
to see the experiment of sub soiling tried
in this valley. He believes our section
of country naturally well underdrained:
gave some experience in spring and fall
blowing comparatively.
Mr.. Copp, of Prescott, holds our gen.
eral theory of blowing all wrong, that
the depth of our blowing should be reg
ulated by the crop we intended TO put
upon the land. For small grain we
need not plow deep, as the roots of such
grains do not penetrate deep. If we
wish to crop with grass, corn or roots,
we ought to pillow more deep. Many
members dissentsd from the views of
Mr.. Copp, believing in deep blowing ex-
cepting only when blowing under man
ure.
Mr.. Atwater, of Clifton, gave much
valuable experience in blowing under
manures in the state of N. Y. Had not
had much experience in farming in Wis
consin. Question.-When is the best
time to break up sod! Answer.-Ear-
ly, as the hay cropis off and no harm
done if the grass is turned under.
Mr.. Barrett. of Oak Grove. the Ia,;,
fall used a sixteen inch breakil pIow and
four horses to tu.u under stubbIe. Con
/ sidsrs it success, one man could man.
age the the team and do better work than
in the usual way.
Club adjourned to meet on Saturd ay
the 22d inst. +. G.. Bliss, Pres.
A. GRAY, Sec.