Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-06
The Coos and Essex Counties Ag-
ricultural Society, and the An
nual- Fair Of 1873. ..

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ricultural Society, and the An
nual- Fair of 1873.
Unusual interest appears to be TAX
en- by the various agricultural socie-
ties in New England, this year, judg-
ing by the preparations being made
for the annual fairs. As agriculture is
the basis Of all real prosperity, fur
nishing, as it docs, not only the ma
terial for nearly all our successful
manufactures, but the food upon
which subsists the muscle, as well as
brain, which controls and orders the
worlds affairs, any movement or Or
ganization which forwards the inter-
ests of the agricultural4 population OF
the sectiouin which it is located can
but be benefit to that section Oh.
servations, experience and reflection,
combine to prove that the agricultural
societies Of the land do good. The
many ways i'm which good, directly
and indirectly, results from them, it
is unnecessary here to discuss. Any
undertaking worthy of being follow
ed is worthy of active ~and ritelligent
effort.
The society existing under the
name of Coos and Essex Comt ties
Agricultural Society may be made
the means of much benefit to the in
terests OF the farmers of those coun-
ties, but to make it most profitable it
requires hearty and generous sup
port from the farmers themselves.
The question of whether or not it
shall be brought to its full tide of use
fulness and influence is one which
they, us class, must determine, not
by resolution or vote, nor yet by con-
tribution of money or time; but by
the support and influence they give,
and the interest they may manifest in
its affairs; the general combination
'of 'dll to make the exhibition of the
spresent year, as we'll as those of FIJI.
1ture years, good and interesting, by
attending the exhibition, and, with a
view of benefit to yourselves, examin-
ing the various productions of the
farm, workshop and household, as
well as live stock there on exhibition,
and endeGworing teimprove your own
system of farming by comparison
'of it with the system of your neigh
Dor, and q selection ofthe best course
of treatment for the different kinds
of crops, stock or land.
We venture the assertion that there
is scarcely farmer in the two coun
tiles who, from the productions of his
farm for the present year, may not
select something worthy of'exhibftion
at the County Fair. AN should bring
their best, and though it is impossible
for all to receive premium, the in
creased interest manifested by the ex-
hibitors, and the enlarged and really
excellent exhibition which in this wav
would be secured would well repay
the trouble and expense Of SO doing.
Therefore VIC say to the farmers of
Essex, Come out to the Fair, with
double teams; bring your families,
and the best farm products or stock
you may chance to have; spend day
or two of rational enjoyment in view
ing the products Of your County, and
in an interchange Of thought, knowl-
edge and experience with men of your
own business, vino are identified
with you in interest, so far as i'm
provement in farming is concerned.
Remember the time-the 10th and
18th days of SUPERINTENDENT the
preparation of the articles you intend
for exhibition, now. and thus be sure
to be ready. Also remember that the
entries close at 3 o'clock p. m. OF the
first day, and be in time. Entries
may be made prior to the first day,
by addressing or calling upon either
of the Secretaries, II. c.. Bates, at
Guildhall, or Geo. H. Emerson, at
Lancaster, of whom membership tick
cts may also be purchased.
In BURLINGTON Verntont tharu or