The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-01-12
BUTTER AND CHEESE.
Annual Gathering of the Dairymen OF
the State.
Addresses by DR.. M. @. Parker, of Amo,
and the President, Asher Kel-
lum-Ofacers Elected.

called to the Chair.
On motion of NJ. G. Parker. the minutes
of the last meeting were dispensed with, and
the meeting proceeded to the reading and
discussion of the following subjects:
"Adaptability of Indiana to Butter and
Cheese Dairying"
Mr.. Thompson spoke of the advantages
OF winter dairying in the State"
f. J. Howland-Mr. Thompson has not
put his claim strong enough, and thinks In
diana stands unrivaled in its production of
different grasses for the food of the dairy.
but think summer dairying more profit
able than winter though the extra price of
the product did not affect the extra cost of
] feeding.
Mr. Reaub was of the opinion that winter
dairying pays, for the reason that the extra
food required produces an extra amount of
oiial, that is profitable for the raising of the
diiferentcrops the ensuing year.
DIR. NJ. G. Parker thought the milk pro-
duced in winter gives a better per cent. of
cream than in summer, if proper food be
/ furnished.
Stephen Jenks-I thought those who have
tried dairying in the State were well salts
/ fed of its profitableness as for business, if
properly followed, and that we should try
and make more effort by which, in some
way, We may be able to develop greater
interest in it i'm all parts of the State.
Following the above discussion. Dr. NJ G.
Parker, of Amo, read the following paper:
JERSEYS ADAPTABILITY TO DAIRY PURPOSES
Mr.. misunderstanding been assigned the duty
/ OF writing a paper to be read at this meeting on
the Jerseys, for general dairy purposes feel like
i should be unable; for the purpose il will
take a person with more time and little more
ready with the pen, aud | might say larger ex-
/ perience But will cite a few cases that may do
| 10 found an opieion upon. Take the Jerseys for
1 that they are not only among the best dairy
stock in the world, but they are actually
better than any other breed OF cattle for their
great yield of butter. and its superiority is ad-
mitted by all. Go where you Will and pick up an
agricultural paper devoted TO agriculture, dairy
ing and news, and you viii see the jersey spoken
OF with the highest encomiums. great many
4 OF them-a much larger proportion than any other
| breed-produce large amount of butter Whilst
with the Short Horns or breeds, ii you get one
good dairy COW out of ten or twenty head you do
well, whilst with the Jersey il is an unusual thing
to lind one poor COW in ten, SO you see the thing
is entirely reversed.
Now, LET us consider the relative value of the
Jersey, as compared with other breeds; for in
dropped her first calf. She will yield four pounds
per week for ten months. This will amount 10
$40; now, her calf, If male. will be worth at
/ for $780, Now your COW is just on the eve of
dropping another calf. That adds still more
profit 10 her owner. But we have now
worth so months calf pr0% %oTth So butter
male and 500 if heifer, making $50 when
your young jersey COW arrives at the age of three
at three years old? He will not bring you over
S75. This steer has been dead expense all the
time, while the cows milk after the butter is ex
This comparison leaves about Sis in favor OF the
Jersey COW over the Short Horn steer. You may
| take Short Horn heller OF the same age and
sarr hnr Talh nvN1f e.-
below the Jersey. The figures l have made are
not nearly so high as some would place them.
notice In the Indiana Farmer OF December ..
of Jersey COW. Ellie, SS5 A. j. III. B., that made
5O71z pounds of butter. This would bring 1929 in
twelve months in butter leaving out the profit of
the calf. Some cows yield as high as 700 pounds
within twelve months but this Is a rare occur
renee. My idea is TO not overestimate the Jer-
sey, but TO give fair statement and let others in
vestigate for themselves.
motion by E. J. Rowland requesting the
State Board of Agriculture TO give a pre-
MUM on dairy cows as follows.
Breed of animal.
Age of animal.
Weight of animal.
Amount and kind of feed for previous month.
Care given animal, and nature of feed.
Product of milk in pounds.
Product of butter in pounds and sample of
butter.
And shall be properly verified, was passed.
s. Johnson presented the following resolu-
ton, which was adopted:
Resolved. That the Indiana Dalrymen's AsSo-
Board of Agriculture TO appoint Special Com
nittee to award premiums upon Jersey cattle,
which shall be composed OF men who shall be
interested in Jersey stock.
The following Committee was appointed
to present the matter TO the State Board:
T. j. Rowland, Asher Kellum, DR. NJ. G..
Parker.
The report from the Committee of the
Wool Growers Association, Swine Breeders
Association, and Dairymen's Association, to
set day for holding their respective meet
ings was adopted, and the following Com
mittee appointed TO obtain reduced rates on
railroads: G.. c. Stevens, NJ. G. Parker and
f. j. Rowland.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The election of officers for the ensuing
year resulted as follows:
observation-disclosures Johnsone Irvington.
Vice President-Dr. NJ. G.. Parker, Amo.
Secretary-G. G. Stevens, indianapolis
Treasurer-E. J. Rowland, indianapolis.
The President appointed the following Execu-
tive Committee: G. G. Stevens NJ G. Parker and
L. J. Rowland.
oLEoNARGARINE.
The following resolutions offered by G.. c.
Stevens, were offered and adopted:
Whereas, The adulteration of human food has
become great evil In our country. and is now
geriag our manufacturing industries by destroy
ing the confidence of the community In our man-
ufactured products. but also 10 endanger the
prosperity of those who have been largely engaged
in the business of adulterating human food. by
reason OF new and more dangerous and obnoxious
forms of adulteration, thereby jeopardizing the
lives and health of our people: therefore,
Resolved, That the adulteration of any article
OF human food or drink. or OF drugs intended for
human use meets with the hearty disapproyal
and condemnation of this Association.
Resolved, That IL Is the duty OF this Associ-
alton, and of all of Boards of Trade, and also
of all OF our Municipal Boards and Boards of
Health. to take such united and persistent action
on the subject of adulteration will effectualiy
stamp out the evil and prevent the sale of adul-
terated food and drugs In all our communities
Resolved, That il is the duty of the State and
General Governments to enact such laws as shall
prevent the adulteration and sale OF all articles OF
human food aud drinks and drugsin all the States
and communities of our country aud their trans
portation from one State 30 another.
Resolved, That the Legislative Committee APP
pointed by this Association be requested and in
structed to take prompt action to bring this mat.
and drink, and drugs before our Legislature at an
early day. and by all means In their power en-
deavor 10 secure the passage of such laws as shall
efiectually prevent the sale of adulterated arti-
cles of food, drink or drugs in this State
otherwise than with full notice of their char
acter.
Resolved. That this Legislative Committee be
requested to take prompt action TO bring this
question of the adulteration of articles of human
food. and drink, and drugs before the Congress Of
these United States, and ehdeavor TO secure the
passage of such laws by the Ganeral Government
win free this country from the evils of adultera-
ton.
Ashur Kellum was present at the meeting
short time after the opening, and delivered
the following: