Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-23
THE SOIL TILLERS.


Session-Closing Proceedings.
President Hazard was in the chair. The
Question Box was opened.
When 10 the best time TO SOW clover seed ?
Baton: SOW as early as l can in the
Spring, on the snow.
J. J. Garlough: SOW from the middle Of
March to the last
Mr.. Knott: The last OF March.
Martin LefFel: always have good stand
by sowing in April.
Mr.. Lowrey: have had good success the
latter part Of March.
Mr.. Garrison: Sows on the snow and has
always had good stand.
J. P. Garlough: l SOW one bushel to to
acres March and first of April.
Will pasturing wheat in the spring, when
the ground is frozen, injure the wheat?
Mr. r. L. Holman said to pasture wheat
when rank in the spring, was no injury.
How may farmers have legal counsel a,
reasonable expense? Answer: D. 7. Colvin,
Study law yourself
Mr.. Reuben Warder addressed the Institute
on Forest Culture, or How to Protect the
Remaining Trees or Remnants of Forests.
The general destruction of trees or forests de-
stroys means OF protection for stock on farms.
Experiments have shown there is difference
of from three to twelve degrees in favor Of
the leeward side Of forest Of ffteen to twenty
acres. Also the underbrush and yearly falling
of leaves, and the shade Of the trees keep the
ground moist and springs continue their
natural flow of water. There is no danger to
health of persons living near any kind Of
trees. advise planting of trees along
highways, and adjoining farms; it will add to
the value of the farms and protect the pixies
when the trees are on the south side of the
read bed, by keeping the frest in the ground
longer, and the freezing and thawing of the
pike will be Of short duration. think the
wild cherry is the most valuable tree to plant
Its value has largely increased over othei
trees for furniture and inside trimmings
When once seasoned i. will not shrink .ol
swell or crack.
A vote OF thanks was given to Mr.. Wardel
for his most able and interesting address.
Mr.. J. Howell made motion that, we as g
Farmers Institute, petition the Legislature oil
Ohio TO exempt all lands now in forests and
the lands planted in trees from taxation. Car
ried unanimously.
''Can Creameries and Cheese Factories be
Made Profitable in Clark County?" The dis
cussiou was lead by DR.. McNeal, of New
Carlisle. There ever has been and ever will
be demand for good butter and cheese, and
Clark county will fud good market for all
such kinds produced. The dairy farm affords
many inducements:
lst. The profit on butter.
I'd. The young calves raised on skinned
milk.
Sd. The large amount of manure.
The most convenient way to ship the pro-
ducts OF our farms is in the form of butter.
Corn and fodder, hay and straw can be con-
verted into butter and can be shipped and
handled easily at little expense in comparison
with the bulky forms of corn, hay and straw,
and also in addition the valuable manure
which is much needed in Clark county to. re-
pair the great loss of soil.
The President added few good and prac-
tical remarks, and said the farmers east of the
city were contemplating building . factory
for the production of butter and cheese
Something must be done to pay the farmer
for his labor and a per cent. on investment.
Mr.. J. Howell showed conclusively that all
the farmers in the county would not 60 into
the creamery and cheese factory business, bu,
that diversity OF farming is best for our
county; and forty pounds made BY the good
housewife and her daughters per week from
the milk Of six or eight cows is as good and
will command as good price as the best
creameries.
Mr.. R. S. Holman added some good re.
marks in proof of what was said BY other
speakers.
A motion BY R. s. Holman was offered to
hold Farmers Institute next December
Carried.
A hearty vote of thanks was given to Mr..
J. Chat. Ogden and those associated with him
in furnishing good music.
Adjourned sine die.