The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-02-18

tucllOrhte tulb CONDITION C' ''lngss N
plan is TO cut of the supply aud let the
evil die out for want Of recruits. Where
is the origin Of this trouble? May be,
upon n careful examination, some OF
the little rivulets that 90 to make up
this mighty river, have their source
nearer home than We at first thought
are willing to concede.
Much Of the spirit Of prodigality that
ripens into trampism has its origin in
the mismanagement Of children, in al
lowing them to grow up without feel
ing the necessity of acquiring habits of
industry. Nothing in the world will
spoil n boy moro certainly than 10 con-
ceive the idea that labor is disgraceful;
that TO work is beneath his diguity,
aud that it is calculated only for those
the drudgery Of the world. When boy
comes TO this conclusion the seeds OF
trampism have commenced 10 germin-
ate, and will. il not checked by whole
some discipline, ripen into the delusion
OF floating upon the great sea of life
without ever putting his hand TO the
oar. He will come to believe that the
world owes him living. Fatal mistake.
The world owes no one anything, IL
rightly compensates every noble
thought ard deed, but has no word Of
cheer for the indolent aud slothful. -
Hence the great necessity OF looking
well TO the early impressions made mp
on the minds of our children. They
must be taught not only TO respect la
Dor, but 10 engage in il, in some way
that shall tend TO warrant them food,
clothing, books, fuel. medicine il need
ed, and many other things necessary TO
their maintenance. They should not
think OF inheriting property from their
rich relatives. wherewithal TO maintain
themselves. These things are too pre-
csrious. A well disciplined mind is
worth more than money. There is no
excuse for idleness on the ground that
wages are low, or that labor is not call
ed for by manufacturing establish
ments, or upon work OF public i'm
provement. III one locality does not
afford work try another. Take Greeley's
advice and go west; there are millions
OF acres of fertile land yet in our great
country waiting for labor TO convert
them into pleasant homes. A limited
amount Of capital in connection with
a determination TO be useful In the
world will insure TO those who may en-
brace the opportunity, dwelling place
and business that will increase as the
country is developed by improvements.
/ should be glad TO see men that are
out OF employment, and especially the
young men who apparently have many
years to live, take hold OF these ad-
vantages. Ny anxiety is for the young,
realizing as do, that the great respon-
sibility OF maintaining the institutions
Of our beloved country will soon de-
volve upon them, aud I urge the neces-
sity OF storing their minds with
bealthful precepts in order that perni-
oious habits may be kept out. We find
il a great deal easier TO prevent i'm
proper practices than to cure them
when once indulged in. The great food
OF intemperance, that is productive OF
such woeful consequences, might have
been avoided in a great measure by
suitably guarding children of former
times against the baneful influence OF
intoxicating drink. While IL is incum
bent upon us 10 do much to elevate the
standard of good morals, aud to- incdl-
cate habits OF usefulness among all
Glasses of society, il would seem to be
our special duty to see that the chill
dren and youth connected with our vo-
cation are thoroughly educate 10 regard
10 the things pertaining TO their future.
usefulness aud prosperity. We should
strive 10 make our homes sufficiently
attractive TO induce them 10 love the
farm house and its surroundings, TO
respect and follow the farmers occupa.
ton.
The committee who have in charge
the arrangement Of the programme for
this institute have made a wise selec-
ton OF subjects for discussions. They
are we'll calculated 10 draw out practi-
cal facts. aud trust our people will
feel free to give their experience per-
tanning 10 these matters.
They have assinged to the ladies one
OF the important topics to be consider
ed during these exercises. We feel
confident that they will eheerfully give
their views upon the subject which
tends so generally 10 the comfort OF the
inmates OF the farmhouse, with its
beautiful surroundings.
Do not forget to make the question
box a source Of interest. Throw in
your queries aud they will by consider
cred and answered as the ability Of the
institute may warrant.
Although this ia a FARMERS institute
We cordially invite all interested in sg-
ricultural pursuits.
JONATHAN SUrrES. OF MOSCOW
read the following paper on The Most
Profitable Breeds Of SWINE"
IL seems to me your directors could
scarcely have made poorer selection
for the purpose Of obtaining Informs
ton as to the best breeds Of swine 10
raise for profit; or to interest this in
telligent collection Of the tillers Of the
soil, and their appreciative friends.
II you hope to gain much informa-
tion with regard to the most profitable
breed, feel sorry for the dissappoini-
ment you are sure TO meet, and regret
still more my inability and want Of dt-
tails TO make what shall say very con-
elusive as to the profits, as / have no
figures 10 show the cost Of keeping.
The raising of swine is an occupation
which was practiced at least eighteen
hundred years ago, so much so that we
read of one herd OF two thousand; bet
OF what breeds we are not informed,
but from the reading should think this
individual herd was not very profitable.
In speaking OF this subject. / can do
no better than to give you some Of my
experience.
/ remember OF three distinct trials
in this line which we're quite satisfacto.
~, especially in regard 10 size and ap.
pesrance, il my idea Of specimens be
correct.
The first was with litter OF ten pigs,
a cross between Leicester and Byfeld,
five OF which we're fed aud killed, one
al seven months dressed 10 pounds.
three at eight mouths dressed 232 each
and one when two days less than nine
months old dressed 2s2 pounds.
We judged that for the last two
weeks he did not eat more than TO hold
his condition.
The next lot one OF seventeen, n
cross also OF Chester White and By
field, which sold TO Mr.. McDonough,
OF Adams aud were called q very fine
lot. Some said when delivered them,
that they we're the best lot Of shoats
that had ever been brought 10 Hills