Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-02-23

lkeported for the Journal by j. W. Lang.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
President called Mr.. Doe of York to the
chair. Discussion had on subject of "sys.
tenn in Practical Agricultural Hon. Har-
ris Lewis spoke at some length. Every
plant takes SO much from the SOIL Don't
believe the young man can learn how to
be correct legal adviser in all cases.
Has received opposite opinions from high
est legal authority in Utica on the same
written statement of case. The medical
profession differ widely in their schools of
practice. The theologians differ still more
widely. 1t is wonder we have fixed so
many agricultural facts as we have. We
can fix no laws for all in practical agricul-
ture. only general principles to be ap-
piled with judgment.
d. NJ. Dunham-Agricultur is to other
professions as the Bible is to all the world.
The little child may plant the seeds and
enjoy the fruits and flowers, may read the
book and with pleasing instruction, yet
both are deep enough for the most pro.
found scholars.
Warren Percival explained why we dis
agree on Agricultural matters, and why
| it is necessary climates and soils differ so
we differ who work and are subject to. 1t
requires more skill to be successful far
mer than to be a successful doctor or
lawyer. Believes in thoroughbreds. Ev-
cry family are not thoroughbreds. Be-
lieves farming is profession requiring
skill. We keep our poorest material for
farmers at home. We must educate far.
mers for their profession. When Doctors
disagree, decide for yourself. We all
meet upon the great common level.
Paper by j. W. Lang. Waldo. Subject
Farming as Profession" Farming we
maintain, is as much a profession as that
of any other calling. Profession means
calling in this connection. Farming as
profession has not attained its true posi-.
ton. Those which should be subordinate
are allowed to be ruling and uppermost
Why are the farmers not as we'll paid for
their labor as the other professions. The
farmers produce the foundation of all
wealth. There is something which un.
derlies all practical farming. This is the
price of what the farmers produce and
what they have to buy. They have no
voice in making prices. Farmers are
heavily over taxed. The farmers com.
prise 3-4 of the State population and have
2-7 OF the property Of the State valuation
only bear 3-5 of the burden of the State
taxation when they ought not only to bear
10 2-5 is crowded upon them by other
Glasses, that they themselves escape.
To keep the boys at home keep at home
yourselves. Encourage them. Don't
work them too hard, OR be too penurious.
Hon. E. w. Farley, of Newcastle, was
called for and made some remarks spoke
of the local interests of Lincoln county.
We must prove reasonable theories by
practice, using judgment as to the climate
and soil. Cultivate those products adapt
ed to our soil, climate, and markets.
Agrees with several points raised BY the
paper. Spoke of unequal taxation. Fears
our national debt will become a fixture.
Taxes should be fairly and equally laid.
Farmers are unjustly taxed.
Isaac L. Hobson, Wiscasset, spoke of
price of farm products. Maine stands
tenth in the list as regards prices. Thinks
the farmers of Maine as intelligent as any
other class, and as much so as those of
any other State. Thinks farming pays in
Maine. Thinks we farm very well. EN-
igration is what is running US. Thinks
we should cast no influence detrimental to
the interest of our State.
Col. Orrin McFadden, Wiscasset. adyo-
Gated specially; believes farmers do much
needless work. Mixed farming makes a
farmer slave, so to speak. Specially
will make it easier work, both in doors
and out. Has nothing on the tax ques-
ton to say. Oranges are doing good in
the west. They may be of utility with us.
THURSDAY EVENING.
A vote of thanks to the people of Wis
casset and vicinity was passed by the
Board, offered by Warren Percival OF the
Maine State Society, who prefaced it by
few well.timed remarks.
Mr.. Doe of York-Offered a vote OF
thanks to the Lincoln county society, for
the arrangements for holding this meeting.
Adopted.
Mr.. Hayden of Somerset-Offsred vote
of thanks to the railroads for free return
tickets. Adopted.
Hon. Charles l.. Flint delivered an ad.
mirable lecture on Zone hundred wears
progress in Agriculture. Spoke Of the
of the coming centennial celebration in
1876. Began at the Revolution. OF the
hardships of the early settlers. The first
cattle were imported into the jamestown
colony. In 1880 the cattle then numbered
500. The first cattle which were imported
lNtO IIyulOutu WtIc Ulach Auu Wulle, anu
arrived in 1924. The cattle were poorly
fed and housed, and were a miserable lot
in consequence. No attention was paid 10
the cultivation of grasses.
The tools of the early times were most
ly of wood and were clumsy and uncouth.
The neighboring blacksmith made at his
rude forge, clumsy instruments for the
farmers. Threshing was done by hand,
and winnowing done by wind. A strong
man would carry on his shoulders most
of the implements of the farm. Corn
culture was learned from the Indians
They often used shad for manure in the
hill.
Wheat was sown by Gosnold on an island
in Buzzard's bay in 1902. Wheat was
not a sure crop for a long time. Gov.
Endicott started the first nursery in 1910.
He sold 800 trees for 250 acres OF land.
The colonies were not allowed to produce
only what the mother country wanted.
They were restricted in nearly every sense.
They We're kept in leading strings. They
were forbidden to work up their wool and
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