Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1877-03-17

AN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
The TRIBUNE has on different occa-
sions advocated the organization Of an
agricultural society in this county. and
has endeavored to present to its readers
the many advantages that would accrue
to the county from such an organization,
and whilst nothing has rs yet been ac-
complished towards definite result,
we believe what has been said has
not been without effect, in fact
the project has been commended by
a number of our citizens, and we be-
lieve that all that is necessary to
have such an organization effected is to
get the citizens of our county sufficient
ly interested in the matter as to enlist
their sympathy in the movement, when
they will give their hearty cooperation
in establishing such a society. We think
the benefits to be derived from such an
organization cannot be overestimated.
Grand Traverse county established such
society when the population was not
so large as that of Cheboygan comfy to-
day, and the result has been that it has
become widely known throughout the
state as one of the best fruit growing
regions of our state. Such society
would stimulate emulation among the
farming portion of our citizens by bring
ing them in competition one with the
other, which would have the effect of
bringing the best modes of culture for
the different crops into use and as a
consequence. better and more abundant
1t would also serve to extend the ac-
quaintance among the residents of the
different sections of the county by bring
ing them in contact at the annual meet
ings of the society. Above all it would
show just what could be done in the way
of agricultufein, the county. The old
idea that this section was too far north
to make successfulsagriculturl region
is fast being dispelled, but in some sec
lions it has not been entirely eradicated,
but with the facts and figures which
would result from the organization of an
agricultural society the proofs of its
adaptibility for agricultural pursuits
could be presented in such manner that
they would be indisputable.
Although not having investigated the
matter, We believe that was such society
organized an arrangement could be made
with the Cheboygan Horse association
for the joint use OF their grounds, could
such an arrangement be effected, we be-
lieve it would be mutually beneficial to
both organizations. Considerable money
has already been expended by the Horse
association i'll clearing and improving
the grounds, so that with comparative
ly little additional expenditure the
grounds could be arranged and buildings
constructed i'm such q manner us would
accommodate end serve the requirements
of both societies. We should like very
much to see some organized effort i'm this
direction, and are confident that it could
be made success. The demands for such
a society is becoming more imperative
each year. Already numerous farms are
being cleared and more or less cultivated
= in every portion of the county, and
the indications are that the pres
ent season will see large additions to
our farming population. More, perhaps
than in any two years of the past. The
German colony of Guyerville will of it
self bring large additions to our popula-
ton, and, as a class, Of the most indus
trious citizens, who take pride in build
ing. up and developing any section in
which they may locate, and We have no
doubt but that they would gladly par
ticipate as competitors at the annual
fairs OF an agricultural society, and we
believe that the society would prove
success from the start, and the result, i'm
the way of an exhibit, be a surprise to
many of our citizens, as we'll as to the
state and country at large, and that it
would serve to foster and encourage ag-
ricultural pursuits in this section, and
prove one of the best advertisements Tor
the county that could be presented. If
properly taken hold of we see no reason
why society should not be organized
and successful exhibition be given this
coming season.