The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-05-27
PROFITABLE FARMING. /

Points to Be Considered by Eyery Hus-
sHe bandman and stock-Raiser.
n That farming can be made proftablS
is proved by the fact that out Of the
great number of persons engaged in il
(far more than in any other branch Of
of business there are very few failures,
a large majority making it profitable
We will suppose that each reader
owns a farm. The first thing to con-
slider is what the farm is adapted for.
Some are suited for stock, Others for
grain, while large proportion Of our
farms are adapted TO mixed farming.
After you have found what your farm
is adapted for, ask yourself the ques-
ton what you are adapted for. Many
man has made failure, in life by
pursuinga calling that he was not
naturally fitted to follow. A farmer Is
similar to manufacturer; he should
produce such articles as the market
demands. The successful manufacturer
tries to put upon the market articles OF
good quality, finished up in the most
attractive appearance possible to meet
the wants of dealers and consumers.
The same course should be pursued BY
the farmer. If you are producing
beef, let it be of the best quality, and
put upon the market in the best posi-
BILE condition. The difference Of two
or three cents per pound on cattle
makes the turning point between profit
and loss. il is the same with mutton;
if you are raising mutton sheep, keep
the best mutton kinds and fit them for
the top of the market. Let that be
your rule; raise what you will, but raise
the best and it will bring good prices
at all times. 1t is just as cheap to raise
wheat as it is to raise chess and cookie
In raising the best you improve the
farm, which is another source OF profit.
Did you ever see farmer who inn
proved his farm and raised the best OF
farm produce but madeasuccess offaE1n-
ingP q, a.se sisT Il m
We, as farmers, should do as other
business men do; they devote their
time to business, making q study OF
matters pertaining to their interests
They do not sit around corner groceries,
saying their business, does not pay,
as II am sorry to say too many
farmersdo. lam wellsatisfed thatfarn-
ing. with the same attention that other
business requires. will prove success
full anywhere in the United States:
Farmers should visit each other and
see what's going ON in their line q
business and exchange ideas pertaining
| to their ways of managing their affairs.
Farmers, improve your soil each yeaT'
Improve your seed, improve your stock
| and viii guarantee that You VIII mn,
prove your mind, your happiness ano
| your cash. q
Some may ask: How shall we raise
the best grain and meath 10 raise
good grain, fit the soil in good season,
| in good condition, both as to ferflpty
and tilth, then use none but the pest
| and purest seed obtainable. The same
| sourse should be pursued in regard g
raising stock; fit your soil SO as % raise
the most nutritious grains and tne
| greatest amount per acre, then Y YOU
do not want TO 90 into breeding fuiI
| bloods, you will find thatit pays e use
none but the best of full blood slres'
No matter what kind Of stock you rnise.
remember this: use the best slres go ~
1 obtained. To farm successfully 40 ~
/ that you do yell. Be thorough w. .
good common sense and don't be aIfalu
Of the result. Chandler, IN if'ttsa'''
apolis FGrD, and Ltue-Stock'