Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04

pletely empowered in quilts, afghans, rugs.
carpets, etc. The North Wayne Tool Co. of
Hsllowell made fine display of cutlery.
Grandpa, I'd like to have that little scythe, -
eagerly exclaimed a six years old young
American, poi nting to the article named in
the display, and gazing at a grey-headed in
dividual by his side. The grand-parent told
the grandson that it was an impossibility,
probably thinking of Washington and his
little Ratchet. At IL o'clock A. NJ, the COM
mittees gathered at the stand and read the
premiums awarded. The North Wayne Band
furnished music. Shortly before IL O'Clock,
Prof NJ. e. F-rnald, president of the State
College, proceeded to deliver the annual ad-
dress which wa. interesting and appropriate
for the occasion. Following is q synopsis:
Prof. FernaId's Address.
The success which has attended the hus-
bandmen of this county is q matter of history.
1t has been achieved through defeats and fail
ures as well as joys and triumphs. the lot of
every earnest worker. Whether traditional
methods were conducive to this success is not
for me to say. Certainly our forefathers
wrought out their own manhood. We can
not, however, be oblivious to the wants and
needs Of the present day. There has been q
radical change within the past half century.
There are new elements to be considered at
the present time which were not at all appar.
ent then. The same requirements, the
speaker said. are necessary in agriculture as
in any other business. First. the farmer
should have q clear conception of what
it is possible for him to accomplish.
Many fail here and become children
OF circumstances rather than of control. In
no other calling can success be accomplished
by any hsp-hazard method. Prof Fernald
advised an examination of the opportunity,
and comprehension of the possibilities of
farming. II is evident that have not reach
ed the limit of improvement if my COW gives
but 20 quarts of milk a day while that of my
neighbor yields %. If the farmer knows
what may be done. he will in a majority of
cases accomplish it. In working lands there
is limit. Working brings success. The
progressive farmer cannot afford to disregard
this. Second, proper time of labor and effort
in regard to season and other conditions am
satisfied that the farmers cut their hay ten
days earlier this season than they should
have. The success of the husbandman de-
ponds much upon the facility with which he can
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soon learns in every process of the farm that
when natures forces are allied with his own
he will succeed. Third, energy in execution
is indispensable An unenergetic farmer is
a failure. While it may be necessary to
know that pulverization of the soil is essen
tial, vet at the same time energy plows deep.
Place two men on the same farm, one pos
sessing energy and the other without it, the
former will thrive and flourish while the
latter will quite likely become a pauper.
Courage, persistence and force are as neces-
sary to the farmer, as to men in other pro
fessions. Fourth, specific study is reQui-
site. Much farming is done in loose,
uncertain sort of manner One may seed
too heavy or too deep A large amount of
knowledge may be obtained by per.
sistent study. The time was when
this was not possible. To-day, however, in
the light of the 10Th century, the farmer is
able to inform himself perfectly, Farm work
is study, and it can be planned and carried
out with the same degree of certainty as in
other industries. So abundant are the sources
from which information can be derived, that
no one need farm blindly. Agricultural
papers were referred to as a great means of
specific study at the command of the farmer
| The speaker recommended experimental
farming; but it should not be allowed to mo-
nopolize time on the farm. 1t should not be
forgotten, he said. that all does not depend
on the farmer. There are many elements
which he cannot control. Take for instance,
frosts, insect pests, and untimely rains.
Here science comes to his aid. What
would our forefathers think if they
could see bulletins posted announcing
approaching storms. Frosts are sig
nailed ir advance and the farmer
is able to harvest his crops in season
to arrest the impending destruction. The
ent0moogist has saved the country many
hundred thousand dollars, which otherwise
would have been lost through insect ravages
Through the analysis of fertilizers, the farm
er can purchase with an assurance that he is
getting his moneys worth In no other
pursuit is so wide range of scientific knowl-
edge useful. In conclusion, will say that
there are two other elements requisite for
success; viz, intelligence and integrity.
hese are factors in attaining that Hottest
! success which alone can. satisfy. The farmer
should not allow himself to forget that he is
a man among men. The true citizen should
rely upon the props of morality and TRUTH be
a friend of education, and advocate the giving
of civil and religious liberty to the present
and all coming generations.
Dinner was next in order, and the lunch
baskets and boxes, were bereft of their con-
tents. Family groups gathered in every d.
rection ond dined on the abundance Of the
farmers larder. Those not equipped with
lunches suffered from the cravings of hunger.
A Goo d Restaurant
where square meal can be procured is need
ed on the grounds. A favorite place for TAX
ing dinner was in the upper story of the
exhibition building. Difficulty was expert
enced in getting the families in line
where's mother?" queried a broad shout
dered granger in the hall of his little daugh-
/ ter. 30, she's outside and won't bulge an
inch" Whats she doing?" "She's on the
dinner and refuses to move"
One of the most active and keenest men on
the grounds was
Winthrop's Apple King.
Mr.. A. c. Carr. He eonversed freely about
the great apple crop: I've handled more
apples in the past twenty years." he said,
ethan any other man that stands in the State
of Maine. On the first day of May l have
owned 5000 bushels of Roxbury Russets. The
apple crop in the United States this year is
as large as it has ever been. There are ap-