The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-09-20

ing two days pass, we will have some
good weather for invalids.
Mr.. Wizards Address at the State Fair.
Ofthe very best acts of the officers OF the So
ciety, to make this, the Seventeenth Annual
Exhibition, the most creditable IN its history,
was the selection of the gentleman to deliver
the address at this time. The gentleman so
selected and fortunately accepting, as before
stated in the DISPATCH, was Hon. x. A. Will
lard, President OF the New York Dairymen's
Association, and one of the editors OF the Ru-
raj New Workers. paper without its superior
subjects treated, in the United States.
Mr.. Willard, as he appeared to our reporter,
when he presented himself to make his talk to
those of our Minnesota farmers who had hon.
ored themselves and their calling by striving
to make this Falr creditable representation
of the productions Of the State by their entries
OF vegetables, grain, stock, etc., is man
| about five feet, nine and-a half; has a compact
body, set on sturdy though not gross
limbs, surmounted by large sized,
well developed head, from out
Of which CLEAN, black lively eyes; having
mobile mouth; strong chin; prominent
and head deneting strength, quick apprehen-
sion, sound judgment and retention of the best
features OF everything coming under his obser-
va,ion. As his address proceeded, and as
point after point, connected with the develop
ment and ennobling of the great producing
class was touched upon, the impression con-
vey~d by his general appearance was confirm
! ed, as was evidenced by the satisfaction ex-
pressed by his hearers
The length OF the address prevents our Civ
| ing it in full, but we present below some of the
| main points advanced. Mr. Willard COM
menced his remarks by stating that it was
pleasant for him to meet the farmers of Hinne-
| sofa, especially on such an occasion, when the
evidences of thrift and successful farming was
| Visible on every hand. The season was clos
| ing upon an abundant harvest and men of all
professions, of all classes, rich and poor alike,
| had cause to rejoice. He was not present to
discuss politics, finance or ethics. What he
| had TO say would be plain. practical talk about
| farming and what seemed to be the agricultur-
al necessities Of the age.
rHK Farm.
| He had therefore first to speak of the farm
| A wretched system of agriculture not only
| bears heavily upon him who practices it, but
| its influence extends to every branch Of indus
! try Paralyze the agricultural industry Of the
| country. and the mandatory closes, trade
| stagnates, and the most ruinous conse-
| quence are the result. The labors of a
well conducted agricultural society, have and
! tage to every mechanic and business man
| within its reach for the discussion of subjects
! connected with farming cannot be carried ON
| for any considerable length without stimulat-
| ing persons to think, and to adopt better
means for the management OF farms, the re-
! suit of which is more ample means and con-
sequent enlargement of business in every d.
! rection. Wealth is only an exponent of labor
| ana nearly all labor is in some way connected
with the soil and its products.
Farm TOO MUCH.
! A trip through the country and an examin-
| alton of farms and the manner in which they
are generally cultivated, will convince any
| close observer that the mass of farmers at
tempt to farm too much land, and that much
| | rger profits could he realized by employing
judlciously the capital invested in smaller
are made to yield but half or one third of a
crop it must be evident much OF the capital
! invested in land is lying idle.
Before a farmer commences operations he
should stu ly some OF the requirements OF sue
cess, such as drainage; an economical division
of the land by fences deepening OF the soil
| enlerged introduction and systematic culture
OF root crops the increase and proper selec-
ton of live stock with suitable acconmoda-
tons so as to insure healthfulness of animals
and economy in feeding; select ms o.
best seed and its employment in rightful pro-
portions end at tue proper time-and last, the
adoption OF labor-saving and ecOnomizing ma
| chnery in the culture and harvesting Of the
crops. He who farms double the acres tina,
his means will enable him to cultivate we'll
or at iull profit, loses on every other acre as
much as the profit on one, willie the time fol
his farm to arrive at a measurable state Of per-
lection and high p oft is likely to be put of
beyond that reached in an ordinary life. How
often do we see men straining every nerve L
al py,Nr md m hn Sfafa thnv
selves OF the common neces>aries OF life; allow
ing buildings, fences, and everything connect
ed with the farm to tall into decay; all to man
age additional acres, which are a damage
since it necessitates a slovenly culture OF tn,
who behring's debt, and finally broken health
or death interieres with or puts an end to THU
grasping disposition for land.
Ii this greed for land were stif1ed, and tn,
same labor inteligently applied to the Jesse
J quantity OF land there would be in his opinion
greater profits and neater surroundings, ant
more real content and happiness. Take, 10
instance, two dairy farms OF the same charac
ter OF soil. The one OF 200 acres keeps forty
cows, each OF which turns Oft annually fou
hundred pounds of cheese, making in bull
5000 pounds. The other 10 acres keep
twenty-five cows, which by careful breedin,
and selection of stock, turns off o5 pounds o
cheese each, or in the aggregate IL, $50 pounds
| Is not the latter the most desirable.
And so in grain raising. II the smaller farm
, can be made to yield twice as much as TIN
same number OF acres o, the large, the one /
farmed At . profit and the other at . loss.
~ READY PAT.
, Another help to successful farm manage
ment is ready pay. A good pAymaster can Oh
tain good bargains and make frm friends, be
cause he enhances the value OF comforts with
in reach, and his workmen will render hin
} more happy by feeling themselves obliged
ri VITALITY PARuRRS
But there are those who arc in pos
session of large fortunes and are seekin
, good investments. To such, agriculture open
: up one ct the widest and most delightful en-
ptoyments Of li6. "A we'll conducted farm,
said Mr.. Everett, Tin country town, with ev
erything for utility and convenience, and moth
ing Tor ostentatious sho =. - itself N agricul
. t7Fal college where the whole community
taught without expense to themselves or ii
State" To edunfe the public to utilize Ii
means It their disposal was part Of the work {
the wealthy farmers. He Who introduces ani
mails Of the best breeds, valuable varieties q
grain Or fruit, who ''can make ten hiadrs {