The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-12-10
The Great Variety Farmers Have
10 Select From.
For the MIDLAND JOUR VAL.

TOT tue MIDLAND JOURNAL.
Ny altentinn was ar,este by an article
in late numb of the Journal in regard
to the interest Of farmers. Contrb utions
were solicited that might throw light upon
their business, and help to render it more
prof able.
In the last number is an editorial in ref
erence 20 some resolutions of the Farmers
Al lance at a recent meeting i'll Chicago.
these resolutions they might comp i bet
Ter state of things, by forcing a higher
price for farm products.
1t is apparent that our Rail Road faciit-
les on the one hand and the high wages b.
tained by our mechanics ard other laborers
on another, are chargeable for the present
in the Eastern States. 1t is not my purpose
here to discuss the labor Question partic-
ularly, but as it is vital part of farm
economy it cannot be quite ignored For
half a century we have heard the demand
thar those who toll in this country should
not have TO compete with the 'pauper'
labor of Europe Hence the cnactments of
tariffs in the alleged Interests of
our laborng classes. BIT in
these days Of te!egraphs and
steamships, the civilized world is so nearly
one commualty, it is not possible to avoid
the effect of this competitor And the
sooner cur narrow patriotism and selfish
ness in this respect gives way to broader
philanthropny the better it will be for us
and for all concerned.
The boarded wealth of our land NAV for
while sustain our organized laborers in
their demands, for high and higher wages.
But this contest for the mears of luxur-
GUS living, does nothing, to promote the
farmer's interest.
His business is suffering from circum-
stances which he cannot control, and it or.
ly remains for him to do the best he can
with the facilities that are left him.
He may be assured of the essential i'm
portance of his business. The rest of man
kind cannot long flourish withou, his Coop
Grafton.
There has already been much changing
In farm management since the operation of
railways. And in the future it is likely
still more changes will be necessary.
T,t l,;c a., G
dnction to the new condition of things there
room for the highest wisdom and the
greatest skill and care
The main features of our present routine
in this neighoprhood will have to be adj
hered to. Grass, both as IA renovator of our
soil and direct source of profit must con-
tinue to cover the greater part ofour farms.
Wheat or winter grain is such an essential
part of our routine, that we must continue
TO grow it in its place, tho the price should
fall stll lower than it is now.
And unless the keeping of stock were
wholly abandoned, we must continue to
give the corn crop it's place in the rotation
there is rOom for anything that can be-
turned TO the most profitable account.
1t will be in the details of keeping stock
or in the specialties of fruit or vegetable
culture that we must look for returns to
balance our necessary expenditures.
The dairy business, is in Chester county,
Pa. standard branch of industry, but it is
pressed to such an extent that its profits
are but moderate.
Tne fattenlng of cattle is still pursued,
but it is question to be repeatedly askeo
ami answered, whether it is better to buy
stock cattle or raise them from calves.
Sheep are kept to some extent, but with
them the art and care of Jerseyman.
would reap two or three times the profit
from flock, that is obtained by our ordi-
nary management.
When horses sell for 5000 or $500 dol
lars we wocld suppose that such as fancy
The business might find profit in raising
them.
know Of farms where several hundred
dollars year are realized from the sale of
home raised eggs and poultry. Here is
field open for the industry of all, who may
choose to enter it.