The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-04-04
Farm Labor.

AS THE season approaches for the en-
gagement of men for the farm, a few
seasonable hints to the employer, as
we'll as those employed, may be of ben
eft to both. The question naturally
arises with the farmer as to where he
can get the best and cheapest man, and
too frequently he chooses the latter.
He should always keep in view that the
best is always the cheapest, and also
that he should pay his men what they
are worth. Treat them with respect,
and they will generally treat you the
same. The farmer, in engaging men,
should not only look ut what they can
accomplish, but at their character, and,
if possible, at that of their parents al
50. There are several classes of men
from which to select. He should make
it point, if possible, to hire the son
of farmer who is not pccuniarily able
to help his sons; one who has pluck
and ambition enough to leave his home,
and try to better his condition, both
intellectually and financially. This is
the kind of men that give the best sat
isfaction, and afterward become in
tlucntial farmers themselves.
Another class are foreigners who
have left their native land for better
prospects. They very generally prove
to be trustworthy and competent men.
There is yet another class that work for
the wages they profess to earn, not for
the benefit of their employer. Theleast
work they can mechanically perform
the higher is their estimation Of them
selves. This class very rarely hold
the same position two seasons in
succession, and too frequently only
a few months. These men Gas they
call themselves) are frequently very
costly and Improbable, and at the
end of the season the farmer finds
himself little better off than he was
at the beginning. The employee that
takes an interest in everything, and
works with vim, trying to do his best
both in regard to quantity and quality
of work, and is not afraid of doing too
much, is the one that the farmer most
needs. The man that will rest on his
pillow at the opposite side of the field.
waiting for the sun to go down, so that
he will not have to go another round,
or will leave gate or pair Of bars open.
when he knows they ought to be shut,
is not one of the right stamp, and his
employer ought to make note of
such. When a farmer has q good
hand, and the same becomes dissatis-
fed, he should not offer him any induce
ment whatever, as it will tend to ap-
pease him for only short time. Let
him go. He will do you no good. If on
the other hand he is good man-one
you cannot do we'll without--who is
more than earning his wages, and who
is trustworthy, competent, and indus
trious, encourage him,
A few words to those employed who
| may chance to read these few lines.
First, remember all your time is your
employers, and you are indebted to
him for the just fulfillment of it, as much
as he is indebted to you for your wages.
Second, when at work strive to do it in
as short time as possible, always be-
ing sure that no one can do it any bet.
ter. Third, make yourself as agreeable
and be of as even temperature as the
best, always willing and obedient, and
lastly, but not leastly, keep your char
acter from reproach, endeavoring to
cultivate yourself for higher positions
than those you now occupy.-CountrS
Gentleman