Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-25
THE HERALD
A Plain Duty of Farmers.

A Plain Duty of Farmers.
While the thousands Of communi-
ties of the West are at fevercheat
over questions that may be said to
belong to speculative farming, it
will not do to be careless or indiffer-
,nt concerning the practical duties
that pertain to the profession
Whether transportation charges are
high or low, the seasons come and
20, each bringing its appropriate
work, and that needs be and must
be attended to. Whether or not az
riculture receives its just measure OF
attention by Legislatures and Courts
the fields must be prepared, and the
harvest garnered. Whether or not
the politicians "grab" increased sala-
ries, squander the public domain, or
stir Up internal strfes, the orchards
must 10 pruned, the noxious insects
fought, and the fruit gathered.
Whether or not spectators "corner"
wheat, construct false bottomed bins,
or deal in fraudulent receipts, the
hgcks and herds must be cared for,
the diary looked after, and the pork
aud beef fattened. Farming is the
business Of the farmer, and it is just
as honorable, just as dignified, as de-
Tending criminal, forcing a bank,
rupt, delivering q Fourth of July
grafton, physicing a gluttonous pa
Gont, setting broken leg, marrying
"-poc ny" couple, discussing total
prayity, watering railway stocks
=, selling thread and tape, sugar and
soap, wash.stands and writing. desks
To attend 70 it in 8 thorough and
huslness.like manner is the one
great essential TO success. 1t re-
quires more muscle than most other
kinds OF business, but no less brains
strong, dexterous hands, and level
hc.ivo heads. The ways for build
ag up and developing the business
i1r promoting he welfare Of those
engaged in il, are numerous and va
ried. la fact, We know Of no pro-
ies4i0n in life that ia 30 many-sided
that has so many capabilities thai
offers such scope, or that is depend
emit upon 80 many elements, as farm.
ing Bat IN seeking to push one
column on the onward march, il will
not DO 70 get too far in advance Of
the others, or from tho base of sup
plies.
In working for organizations by
means Of clubs, associations and
graugcs, IL will not be well TO lose
eight NJ On neglect the old-fashioned
agricultural societies that have so
greatly stimulated competition, ex-
change and Development in agricul-
tlro, horticulture and domestic arts.
The agriculture fair is not thing OF
The past, but is yet living force
The list of proposed shows that VIC
publish this week tells the farmers
81 the Northwest that there is some-
thing TO do this fall besides voting
Tor resolutions and reading new dec
arations Of independence. There is
yet something TO learn about grow
int tho best crops OF the bost varie-
tits, about the most approved man.
ntr OF breeding from the most valu.
abio breed Of animals, about new ma.
chinety, and something to be gained
by contact with individuals practi,
oAly engaged in:the different branch,
~ 1t tho same business as they ap.
pear in tho competitive classes at the
teirs. Gentlemen of the oranges and
clubs, do not neglect the Industrial
fairs Rather turn the machinery
end influence of your organization
IT, heir direction for q few weeks
t.4o bold OF them with your breth-
crn, outside Of either organization
iu earnest. Not only visit them and
exhibit at them, but help officer and
manage them. In many localities
hey are sadly in need Of your aid.
They in turn will aid you in the educa.
tioual, social and pecuniary advanta
ges you arc laboring for. In work
lux st a peculiar lever do not forget
asother of the most important Of the
number by means OF which, as a
class you propose to equal, or excel
aI. other classes in intelligence, thrift
ali influence, as yon now do in
numbers and real Importance. Do
uat ho 20 wrapped up in regulating
thN commercial and political ma.
c-iHary Of the town, county, state
arl nation; that OF your own imme-
20 business may get rusty and out
oi repair.-Prairie Farmer.