The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-04-01
Farmers institute.

The farmers Institute held mere
last Friday and Saturday was an un-
qualified success. Such institutes
are Of late origin, the first in the
state having been held only about
two years ago. and this was the first
one held in this part. Hence its full
purpose or object was fully compre-
hended by but few. Nevertheless.
during the two days session the at
tendance was large and great inter-
est in the proceedings shown. We
understand that the state college pro-
vides small sum for the purpose of
paying the lecturers. and the places
in which they are held furnish halls
and accommodations for the speakers.
The speakers who were in attendance
here were Mr.. G. l.. Smith. of Min
neapolis, Mr.. o. G. Gregg, of Mar
shall, and Miss Maria l.. Sanford, of
the state university. The institute
was rather a surprise party to the
people of this county. as it was not
generally known more than a few
days beforehand that it was to be
held. For this reason. few of our
farmers were prepared to address
any of the meetings, but many bits
of valuable information on all the
branches of agriculture and farm in.
dustries, derived from their expert
ence. were offered.
The meeting was called to order by
Chas. Wintermute who introduced
Mr.. Smith. Mr.. Smith is practical
farmer, and the information upon
which his remarks were based he OBJ.
tanned by actual experience in the
branches touched upon. Being aspe-
cialist in the cultivation Of small
fruits his remarks in that regard
were particularly valuable and wor-
thy of special mention. OF straw.
berries he recommended Select Will
son, Countess. James Wick, Glendale.
Old Iron Clad. or any other variety
that is perfect in blossom. The
ground should be worked the same as
for potatoes. beans or other similar
plants. They should be set two feet
apart. in rows four feet apart, and as
early in the spring as possible. In
cultivating them, in regard to keeping
clear of weeds. the same care should
exercised as with any portion OF the
garden. In the fall cover the ground
with an inch or two Of straw, cover
ing with something to hold it down,
and IN the spring rake it between the
rows and leave it. The varieties of
red raspperries are. Turner. Cuth-
bert and Philadelphia. The ground
must be cultivated the same as for
strawberries. These should be plant
ed early in the spring or late in the
fall two feet apart, in rows five
feet apart. In October bend them
and cover heavily with manure, and
uncover in April and tie up.
The varieties of currants recon-
mended are Red Dutch or White
Grape. These can be planted any
time during the summer; if from cnt-
tings one foot apart, in rows four feet
apart; from roots. three feet apart, in
| rows four feet apart. Strict atten-
ton should be given to their proper
| trimming and keeping the bushes
clear of all dead branches ana rub.
bish and the ground clear Of grass.
The remarks of Mr.. Gregg were
mostly pertaining to the dairy, and
he impaired much useful information
| to his hearers. All during lengthy
address his audience were thoroughly
interested. Any questions that any
one wished to ask concerning the
farm were readily answered by Mr.
Gregg to the hearty satisfaction Of
all present. In speaking Mr.. Gregs
has a plain, easy manner. which il
pleasing indeed to his hearers, ant
the sense of what he says is easil!
grasped.
Miss Sanford spoke several time
during the institute, touching upol
the family relation generally, the du
ties of husbands to their wives ant
of wives to their husbands, and al
that tends to make a pleasant ant
happy home. Her talk to young folk
was exceedingly interesting. All o
her remarks were full of pith ant
point, and were. at all times, listened
to with closest attention.
Prof. Porter, of the university, wa
expected to address the institute OF
Saturday, but as he had spoken 70
six hours at the Graceville institut
on Friday he WASH nable to fulfill tn
appointment, to the regret of tn
people of this community. 1t is IN
derstood that another farmers inst
tute will be held here in June, wher
it is hoped, every Stevens Count
farmer will be prepared to attend.
DR.. Coucher Dead.
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