River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-01-17

them to come too early in the spring
was mentioned; April to June was
commended as the best time for both
the stock and the owner. The feeding
of pigs for growth and for market. the
value of different foods, the necessity
of maintaining constant growth to OBJ
tain the best results, and the value of
clover and roots for swine. were
among the points made and brought
out in the discussion.
The constant attention of the audi
ence was here relieved by a recitation
from Mr.. 0dell, representative of the
Milwaukee Sentinel. who very effect.
lively rendered the story of Little
Jim, the Golfers Son."
Breeding and feeding of cattle was
next discussed by A. A. Arnold. The
fact of the depression in this branch
of industry in the Northwest and the
pIofitless attempt to raise 2-cent beef
for market. was noticed. The cause
of this condition of affairs in the
drain of our best stock, and the at
tempt to renew the loss with the
culls which are left was referred to
and the remedy in maintaining a con-
slant improvement of our stock. by
using thoroughbred sires; the evil
of a constant crossing of breeds re-
sulLing in animals without point or
character for any purpose; the feeding
of calves and the value of oats for
them; the ration most desirable for
fattening steers; the need of exercise
for the health and growth of all stock;
the profit of making beef from young
animals, and the value of feeding grain
to enrich the farm, were some of the
points brought out and discussed.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon exercises were intro
duced with music by the primary de-
partment of the High School.
Mr.. Beach introduced the subject of
how to sell dairy products. He com
mends the creamery as affording the
best market for the wants of the aver
age farmer. Butter sold at zoe per 10.
is better than milk at SOC per hundred
pounds. Selling milk for the st. Paul
supply was referred to, and the ex-
perience of those who have followed
it for length of time shows more
profit in the long run in selling to the
creamery.
The profits of raising horses VS.. neat
cattle was introduced by Mr.. Guy.
He called out Mr.. True to give his ex-
perience in raising horses. He finds
a profit in raising the horse which the
market demands, but not so profitable
to raise the horse which has to beg to
find market. Better horses for the
best market is what the farmer should
raise. Large cities consume them rap
idly. The discussion was cut short 10y
some of those from abroad being
obliged to leave.
An interesting paper by Mrs. j. r.
Getchell introduced the subject of
Poultry and their profits. The fact
was brought out that with flocks not
exceeding fifty they could be made to
average an income of one dollar and
quarter to one dollar and a half each
per year. The time being nearly
spent some miscellaneous business
closed the afternoon session.
EVENING SESSION.
The session closed this evening with
variety of thought and expression
on matters pertaining to educational
interests. President Parker led in the
discussion, which was participated in
10y G. V. Guy, A. L. Weld, Miss Terry
of st. Paul, Rev. j. d. Whitelaw, Mr..
Gabriels0n of Iowa, Prof. Hazard, and
Rev. j. d. Rumsey. With SO many
practical teachers in their varied de-
partments the exercises could hardly
fail of Astounding in thoughts suggest
i've, valuable and practical.