Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-04

zenith of her power never produced sons cast in
q more heroic mold than those brave frontiersmen
who laid the foundation for this the greatest and
grandest civilization the sun ever shone upon
They had to contest their rights with the red men
FOR the OF the virgin soil OF the beauti-
ful valleys and many noble life was yielded mp
rs sacrifice that posterity might enjoy the bene-
ncent blessings OF q lasting peace. In those days
they had neither money or markets; the privi-
leges and comforts Of today was 10 them thing
unknown. But there existed bond OF brother
hood which welded them together like band OF
steel They ali met upon the same level and like
a band Of brothers, stood together for the common
welfare. Time has changed since then; towns
up everywhere as If by magic, markets were
establ shed, transportation faci tiles were i'm
proved. commercial and industrial enterprises
were located in our midst; money became plenty.
there was good prices for all the farmer had 20
sell Speculation abroad in the land or In the
phraseology OF today everything was booming; We
were sailing the high tide OF prosperity, every
body's head was turned with tn prospect Of max
ing money, only the wisest could forsee the com
ing storm and by the ripple OF the water discern
the presence OF the hidden rocks we were rapidly
approaching and trimmed their sails accordingly.
When the crash came thousands went down in the
awful wreck Prices wayered and nuctuared for
while and finally went to the bottom with crash,
carrying with 1t the savings Of lifetime OF many
poor farmer. Since then the farmer has had 10
work against adverse circumstances; the progre 8
Is naturally slow, but in spite Of all the thrifty,
thank you for your courtesy and attention this
AFTERNOON gentlemen, hoping your meetings VIII Dc
Prolihe OF good results. i am satisfied after yo1
different subjects by prsctica men, you viii go
to your homes with the feelings that it was good
RoUS 70 ne city
always hangs upon the outer wall for cur friends.
Mr.. Fred Hsss. president of tie Citi-
zens' Improvement association, also rnsde
brief remarks complimentary to the
farmer, his industry, his standing in the
world of industry and commerce, and of
the Importance of his pursuit to human
existence and welfare
The first paper of the institute was
then read by Mr. J. W. War;, of Moline.
Its title was,
HOW SHALL WE TEACH OUR FARMER
BOYS AND GIRLs?"
1t was an excellent production, and
elected the thoughtful attention of all
present. Mr.. Wars effort was to show
that the farm of the future will be the
great field of operation for science and
Invention. The farmer boys and girls
must be equipped with a scientific and
practical education, and they should be
taught that which they will practice
when they become men and women. Mr..
War; first dwelt on the subject of the
boys, and how best to educate them, and
then he dwelt at some length on the edu-
cation of girls Education be regarded
as the first and chief aim of youth, and
that education should be strictly in the
line to which the advantages would be of
the greatest use in after years, when
practical knowledge will not only be de-
sirsble, but essential to success.
HOW CAN FARMING BE CONDUCTED WITH
PROFIT?
was the subject of al able paper by Mr.
II. Darling of this city, who held that
large fortunes are not to be expected
from the farm; but the average farmer
who is interested in his calling and carries
into il business principles, will succeed as
well as the average in any business
Farmers are more or less discouraged, as
so little is being realized from the prod
ucts OF the soil. while the business of the
county is in fiourishing condition. We
are apt TO see the dark side of our own
and the bright side of others business.
The market is now overstocked with ag-
ricultural products, and the result is low
prices. The market has not been de-
pressed many years in succession in the
past and probably will not be in the flu
ture
In families where one young man has
left the farm to engage in other pursuits.
as a rule the condition of the one who re-
mains on the farm compares favorably
with that of his brother in trade. Ii the
farm does not offer great gains, it
offers comparative safety. The per cent
of failures on the farm is small when
compared with that of any other business.
The farmer should give his personal at
tention to his business and perform some
of the labor himself. The road TO success
is not royal one in any calling; farming
is no exception to the rule. II farming
pays it must be conducted on business
principles The farmer has q use for all
his mental powers as well as physical
The fertility of the soil is to be kept up:
ii costs no more TO raise good crop than
it does to raise poor one. Whatever
crop is planted the land must be well pre-
pared. Time in planting and sowing is
of great importance, sometimes few
days decides the fate of crop. The
farmer who is constitutionally behind
cannot be very successful. A little time
inselecting and caring for his seed adds
many dollars to the value of the crop.
Thorough cultivation is to be practiced;
if it cannot be done any other way re-
duce amount under cultivation. We are
no longer west; old methods must give
plains and the settlers in the new and
growing west are becoming Our competi-
tors if not our rivals All we can do is
to produce such articles as will be least
affected by this competition. The raising
of pork and dairying are among the In
terests mentioned. Particular en- phssis
is given to the importance of having good
cows, good feed and good care. The pig
is to be one that fattens at an early age,
and is to grow from the first till the time
he is turned for pork. Whatever il
raised aim to produce tie best at the
least expense. To reduce expense give
liberal feed and good care.
Tonight Mrs Julia NJ Dunn reads hel
paper on "Social Isolation of Farmers
Wives" and special invitation is ex-
tended to the ladies to be present.