Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-06-19
AoalcuLruRAL SOCIETY.


One of the best evidences Of the stabilit,
and permanence of any community is tn
interest manifested in the department o
agriculture. The cultivation Of the soil hai
been one of the greatest sources Of stcad,
growth in wealth. The want of proper cul
tivation of the soil is onle second to TO the
want of a proper and intelligent general
knowledge of how to cultivate. Farmer
must be true to themselves and their op
portunities in order to succeed. An an
Gent orator once defined the secret of SIC
cess in raising CROPS by saying: Tss Srsi
thing to do is. pillow thoroughly he second
to pillow the third TO manure, the. fourth
choose the best seeds sud plenty of them
and the fifth to. root cut all weeds" His
saying Is the summary of the principal facts
upon which res. the success of all who earn
a livelihood and accumulate a fortune by
the slow but sure calling of an agricultural
life. Success may be reached to limited
extent by the neglect of some Of their rules,
in our fertile soil, but if strictly sdheared TO,
what results might we not anticipate. The
farmer who has got good farm is the most
independent individual, financially, that can
be found in community. He has a shank"
that always yields a dividend commensu-
rate with the attention he gives TO its cult
walton. In this age of progress and new APP
planes in the department of farming
implements, no country in the world sur
passes the United States, especially in this
true of the great West, and Kansas is per-
haps the best adapted TO their uses, and in
Kansas no county is superior to Sedgwick.
not only for cereals but for stock as wsi.
Our agricultural fair next October VIII af-
ford an opportunity for displaying he pro-
auctions of our soil in this Arkansas valley.
Many visitors will be with Us from the
mountainous and billy districts of the east,
in order to inspecs eur products, and take
notes OF our rapid developments from prairie
sod to veil cultivated farms. We want
them 10. come and satisfy themselves that no
better soil and climate can be found than
dis Va OUlc. suON tNluttltt VI out
thrif, SO that they may come 20 stay. and
bring their wealth and industry into our
country. We have the stock, the cereals
and other products within the bounds OF
our country TO make display that would
surpass the state fairs of many of the eastern
states. Every citizen Of Sedgwick county
ought TO be fully alive TO its interest, and
they can each do something in this dirrec-
ton by taking an interest in the success of
our next fair. This can be accomplished in
various ways. Our society has an sut hor-
divided into 1000 shares of IS each, nearly
one-half Of the shares are sold and distri.-
uied smong over 260 individuals, principally
farmers and stock breeders. The financial
condition of the society is good. :he assets
and property, after deducting the liabilities,
is over ten thousand dolla-@. The directors
are erecting another large agricultural hall
for the accommodation Of such articles as
will be placed on exhibition. We respect
fully urge upon those who have no stock in
this enterprise TO come to the front and take
stock and be identified with us. 1t is a
duty incumbent upon every citizen 10 do
Whist lie can TO further the interests Ct every
enterprise that has for its end and aim the
the elevation of agricultural pursuits.
A irst-class agricultural society is TO the
farmer and stock breeder what college lee
lures arc TO the professional man. Our an
nual meetings can be made more profitable
if every one viii bring something, either as
an exhibit or contribute, of his experience
or knowledge in his or her department and
calling in life, and thus stimulate Others to
more aggressive efforts. The untold wealth
Of Sedgwick county's agricultural products
is hidden in our rich soil, and by patient in
dustry and skillful judicious cultivation il
will not only become source of wealth to
the cultivatcr, but be of material aid in
establishing our Importance and permanence
among the solid institutions OF our state.
u. A. MITCHELL, Secretary.