Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1890-02-26
State Farmers Institute,

10 the editor OF the TRANSCRIPT:
Allow me the space IN your largely cir
culated paper to say to the farmers of
mower county that. as has been previ-
ously mentioned in yonr paper the Far
mers' Institute of Minnesota Will hold a
series OF lectures in Austin commencing
Thursday night, Feb. ~, by a lecture on
- me Battle of Chickamauga," by G. L.
Smith. one of the participants therein.
lhls is subject that will be of interest
TO all who will avail themselves of this
rare opportunity 0 the morning of the
18th at 10 O'Clock sharp, the work of the
institute proper will commence, aud
every farmer should so arrange his work
as TO be there on time for the first instruc-
tlons. as 1t IS only IN this way you can
lectures. Brother farmers, it is not
necessary for me to state that YOU can
not afford to miss one of those instruc-
tons as the corps of lecturers every one
OF them-are thoroughly posted on their
practical subjects. and all Of them system
at'cal'y arranged by o. c. Gregg, one Of
the most successful institute managers in
the country. The horse department IN
us various features will be handled by
Dr' DIXON, man thoroughly posted on
the various subjects pertaining to- the
Morse. The doctor with his knowledge,
wit and humor, would be sufficient to
entertain the whole audience during the
tlme spared tor our course, as all who had
the good fortune of hearing him, when
here before will bear me out.
Next the very important subject of
cattle in it's distinct features, both for
butter and beef, with the much needed
instruction on the silo, which will be of
great interest to every farmer in Mower
county, will be handled in manner that
no farmer can we'll afford to miss hearing
by John Gould of OHIO.
And then the question of practical and
profitable hog raising. This question
Will be handled by one of the best in
formed men in the country. Mr.. Lewis
ot wisconsin. man of about thirty
years experience, and a man that has
made this branch OF farming an undeni-
able success, and as this subject is of
such vast interest to Mower county
farmers not one of US should fail to
hear It,
There will also be in connection with
the work the very important question of
horticulture conducted by the ackncwl
edged horticuIturist of the northwest, the
secretary of the State Horticultural Soci-
ely OF Minnesota, c. L. Smith of Mime
apoils This subject. brother farmers. is
one that we have neglected far more than
we should, as nearly every one of MS
could have all the fuel and timber needed
Tor our own use if we had only given this
question little thought and small Dor
tlon OF our time every spring, as We have
so very many varieties of timber that we
can raise successfully and grow very
rapidly IN our part Of the state. Mr..
smith s instruction on this question will
De OF great value 10 every farmer who
needs his instruction.
IL addition TO the above school, wbi:h
IS Intended for the male portion of the
h"'lSehoid. our far seeing and impartial
superintendent, has procured for the ben
eft ct the present and future Iand!adics
or the farm and, If YOU please, the cities
also, the services of Mrs Hayes. one of
the most successful instructors in the art
OF cooking. This lady, through her
practical and valuable instructions, never
tails to have large and attentive audi
ences. we trust that the ladies of our
county Will turn out and till the hall
winch the trustees Of the gallant and
public spirited G. A. R. post of our CITY
have gratuitously devoted to US for that
occasion.
And again l say to you. and unto all,
arrange your work SO as you can be in
attendance at every session during the
whole course. This has been arranged
In season when our time is not so valu-
able. and consequently more can avail
themselves of this desirable opportunity.
Very truly YOURS, j. J. FURLONG.