Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-03-04
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A Fun and InterestlaE Meeting Last
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a Fun and Interestlag Meeting Last
49, Saturday. ~:,E y
The farmers were well represented at
the courthouse last Saturday afternoon.
The subject of obnoxious weeds was
discussed, and the following resolution
unanimously adopted:
Resolced. That this Alliance considers
it the duty of the proper officers of each
village and town in this county to see
that obnoxious weeds are destroyed. (such
as Canada thistles, burdock, and wild
mustard) and the laws of this state on the
subject strictly enforced.
The President announced that the dis
cussion of the question as to the Most
Profitable Breed of Cattle to Raise in this
Locality" would now be resumed.
Thomas Smith of Window, opened the
discussion. He commenced raising stock
in this county some % years ago, and
judging from his remarks, he appeared
we'll satisfied with the native grade Of cat
tie which he had always raised.
A. Dickerson of Austin town. 80 far as
he had experimental. was well satisfied
with the Short Horns.
W. 1. Brown of Austin town, commenc.
ed few years ago by crossing with Hol-
stems, but is now grading up with Short
Horns.
Mr.. Nc Adams of Blooming Prairie, was
not satisfied from his experience, with the
Holsteins. for dairy purposes.
John A. Thompson, of Window, gave
his experience. He said it was evident
that many distinct breeders are making
large profits cut of their doomed fancy
stock; but be was at a loss to know rs yet
which is the golden animal, but he is grad
ing up with Holstelns.
J.. Diguan. of Lansing, was in favor of
the Short Horns. From his own know
ledge he knows that they heep easier,
with the same care, than several. other
breeds.
j. B. Revord Of Austin, from his know
ledge of fancy cattle, was of the opinion
that, with the usual care, the Holstein was
the most desirable.
John Mathieson. of Lansing. gave IN
his experience of the different breeds. and
was of the opinion the Short Horns were
the cattle to be depended on.
j. Dinsmoor of Austin, said he was
now milking few grade Holsteius, and
thus far is not satisfied with results. He
is sadly disappointed with them.
c. D. Belden Of Austin, thought the
Devon the coming COW.
Rev. A. Morse of Austin, was very we'll
satisfied with his cow, and would not like
to part with her. She is three-fourths
Short Horn, and is the best for milk and
butter of any COW he has had on his place.
Thos. Hotson of Lyle, agreed with the
majority in favor of Short Horns.
In his opinion they look better. are built
better, and keep easier than any other,
besides beng second to none for beef.
However, he was not stickler for the
Short Horn; he came to the meeting, like
the rest, to see, hear and learn.
President Haney, of Lansing, said from
the discussion, the Short Horns seem to
be the most popular. But it is because
we have not had sufficient experience with
the Holsteins, which for all PURPOSES, he
considered the best.
J. j. Furlong of Window, was in favor
Of a class of cattle from which he could
get a good quantity and very good quail
itv ~ mill opd xrh;ob mill ,ro1,o Ano
large, handsome beef animals The breed
which comes the nearest to filling all the
requirements of the present and future
cow, is the Short Horn. On G. w.
Woods Taopi farm are families of Short
Horns which have record of over so
quarts of milk per day to each COW, which
is hard to beat. Mr. Wood has fine herd
of about so Short Horns that are credit
not only to himself, but to our county
and all in splendid condition.
N. Teeter, of Lansing was in favor of
the Short Horn first, last. and-until he
knows of something better. A few years
ago he started to grade up with Holsteins.
From that experience, he would say, if
you do not want to regret your action, 90
to raising Short Horns.
The meeting brought out manyideas and
practical suggestions, and all who attend
ed seemed we'll pleased with the time
spent.
The question for next meeting will be:
The most practical manner Of raising
and feeding cattle"
Adjourned for two weeks, to Saturday.
March 21st. at Court House hall, at i
p. m.