The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-09-26
FARMER AND PLANTER.
DOES FARMING PAy7
80" Words ON the Subject by a, Geor


words on the Subject by q. {; eor~;,
Farmer.
from my "Eyry- outlook. embracing
~ does. seven successful practical
farmers and two experimental ones
whose richly-fertilized acres make tbe;,
owners boast of the finest watermelons
nu greatest yield of cotton at cost,
as their less fortunate neighbors sus-
pec1 commensurate with the possible
ties OF their private resources, we nm
nesitatingly reply that farming, con-
aucted by farmers, produces as salts
factory returns for time, labor and can
ital invested as any other vocation. with
equally, II not more, compromising adj
vantage in the way of health, independ-
ence and home enjoyments.
But prompted by the dolorous cries
and lugubrious appearance of some fol-
lowers OF this calling, we have en-
ueavored to learn the causes operating
10 neutraiize the benefits which should
accrue to the farmers of the present
Jay, with their advantages of the won
derful scientific discoveries. which now
enable agriculture to justly lay claim
TO recognition as a science, extracting
as IL does from nature the forces that
VIII WOO from exacting but reciprocal
ing mother earth the generous rewards
Tor assiduous attention to her; and we
fancy that we are able to exouerate
that ancient dame from the unjust ac-
cusation of ingratitude, by produc-
ing the real delinquents, whom
we have not found in the ranks
OF the exclusive and systematic til
iers OF the soil, the followers of the
pillow, sewers of seed and harvesters of
crops, but in the host of amateurs.
horseback farmers, and those who sit |
around home one day overseeing their |
wife and children tending CROP" and |
the next day drive a load of wood to |
the adjoining city, returning with the
proceeds in demijohn; or that class
who endeavor to combine the straight
burrows Of their plow-shares with the
intricate and devious windings of the
expedient politician.
10 such farmers success will prove a
coy maiden and will ultimately tilt
such followers, reserving her favors for
those genuine devotees who Law their
fruits of faithful industry upon the
shrine OF Ceres, whose reward will be
seen in teeming barns, ideal homes and
financial ease.
For the continuance of this prosper-
Gus condition, we would advise their
union with life partners, whose practi-
cal education has fitted them, by thrift ,
and economy, to transmit to posterity /
lands and examples
worthy of emulation. II
Here we would whisper into the ears
'f our college graduates that no situa- ;
lion IN life offers greater opportunities \
Tor the application of their knowledge z
md its elaboration than Is found in the t
iaily duties of farmers wife. In per- a
'uance of the study of ornitho] syy
Tou will have an oppor S,nitv
4 extending your Investigations {,
lnd acquiring a knowledge of N
he relative merits of the various O
competitors for public favor found in d
he poultry yard, and may realize is
diversion and attain remu- W
erativc distinction by becoming prize al
winner in this popular industry. e,
To your theoretical knoledge of zoolo- NJ
you can cultivate q practical ac- g,
uaintance with those indispensable n,
to home necessities and h
ixuries, the dairy suppliers, that ever A
GENEROUSLY respond to kind treatment w
nd regular attention.; while the cult w
airy department will afford you inex- IN
austible opportunities for expert ar
entation and application of the prin- 10
Piles of chemistry. A
In frequent alterations from the sys-
matte touch of the square Grand.n
the rollicking movements of the
olicksome churn, you will experience
lysical cxhileration, an antidote tn co
'spepsia and profitable substitute for fa
1mnastics no
In the choice of such life, adding to in,
the uncompressed waist, the easy low fel
eled shoes, and natural compilations sh,
: our rural grandmothers, we will col
arantee health, rosy cheeks, supple ne
IS of body and elasticity of mind that do,
IL make you generals of matrimonial fer
rces instead of leaders of ..forlorn the
pes" Di,
Try it girls and communicate the re-
Il to, Janet C. McInnes, in Southern ho,
ltivator. o..
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