The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-09
Deer Creek Farmers Club.

The club met at the residence of Mr.. John
Moores, on Saturday, September I'd, II active
members being present. Among the honorary
members and visitors present were Mr.. l., W.
Lee, of Kansas, and Messrs. s. NJ. Lee and Geo.
X. Wilson.
The President, Mr.. Geo. E. Silver, Icing alb
sent, the meeting WAS called to order by MIR.
Janney in the chair.
Messrs. X. John Rogers, W. d. Lee and Thom-
as Hays, were appointed to inspect and report
on the condition Of Mr.. Moorcs stock and pre-
misses. Upon the re,assenbllng of the club Mr..
Rogers said he was glad to be able to givca very
favorable report of Mr.. Moores' farm and sur
rouudings. This farm has improved us much Us
any he knows Of His young grade cows look
well, us also did his Essex pigs His q head
of stock cattle have improved very much, not
withstanding the dry weather He noticed II
cistern which Mr.. Moores was building, and al
SO saw creamer in his cellar, which gives great
satisfaction, increasing the quantity and quail
ty of butter. w. d. Lee and Thomas A. Hays
endorsed Mr.. Rogers remarks. The subject
for discussion was then taken up as follows:
HOW TO MAKE FARMING PAY.
Mr.. Moores said farming does pay. People are
wrong in saying il does not. The farmer loses
more time than merchants or mechanics and Is
then discouraged at not making money. Four
teen years ago, his farm had no buildings on il
He has put up buildings and expended large
amount in bone dust We have to count the
increase in value of our property This year
cattle.
Mr.. Cashier said he had made farming pay
We must improve ouI farms by deep and
thorough culture blowing in clover for wheat
and corn, and hauling manure from the stable
TO the field and spreading it. He has had u lit
tie of everything to SELL but has not sold much
corn or hay.
s. NJ. Lee said theoretically farming pays bet
ter than people think. Farmers are apt 10
count their expenses, and not their luXurlcs.-
He was in favor of mixed husbandiy and far
mers should bear steady hand.
Mr.. l.. w. Lee said stock was his specially in
Kansas. He could make from 20 TO 40 bushels
of wheat, and from 60 to 100 bushels OF corn
TO the acre, but The past season the wheat was
very much damaged by the chinch bug This
insect also attacks the corn after wheat harvest.
When he left Kansas corn was looking we'll
but has since suffered by the drouth
James Lee said farming pays. The trouble
is, that farmers are apt to overlook their advan-
tages, and TO spend more money than they keep
any account of. He believed in mixed husban-
dry. Had rather made specially Of cattle, and
had done well with wheat.
X. III. Archer said farmer should watch all
leaks. If he has anything out of repair he
should have it meuded and not let things 90 to
waste. He thought q farmer should make n
specially of some one thing. If it is CATTLE
other things should give way to it; if hay, raise
as much as you can and do not let the cattle
destroy it, We are apt to overlook and not
count our gardens and truck patches.
j. III. Ball said he had made living, although
he had done good deal of building and repair
ing. Taking into consideration the good health
and many comforts, he thought farming would
compare favorably with other occupations
Farming here perceptably improved since he
came TO Maryland Is trying canning this sea-
son.
A. F. Hays said by keeping different kinds of
stock and by good management farming will
pay well.
WIN. f. Hays said he agreed with Mr.. Castner's
remarks.
work will pay, but doubted if his farm would
to pay for its increased fertility and expense of
new buildings.
r. John Rogers said farmers are the greatest
compancrs in the world although they are
more successful than followers of other branches
of business. Some Others may pay better, but
they are not safe. Ninety per cent. fail liz
other branches of trade. 1t cost much more to
farm formerly than now. A boy can do more
work in o day now with moving machine than
q number of men did formerly with the scythe
And so in other things.
Mr.. Janney said to sum up matters, there is
nothing as safe for the money invested as farm
ing. He has kept an account of his expenses for
q year, and is certain that he could not live in
tue city for less than 10000 year In the same
manner. There are no large fortunes in farm
ing, but great deal of comfort and independ-
encc.
The club then adjourned to meet at Mr.. VIM.
Munnikhuysen's October LIST. Subject "Cloyer"
Committee of Inspection essrs. VIM. +.
HAYS, w. w. Cashier and JAS Lee.