Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-01-08
AGRICULTURE.
d. d. T. Moore in Cleveland Leader.

RECORD OF DAILY DOINGs.
4; Definite information in regard to one
progress and eircumstances-suc as
necessary to form wise plans for futur
operations-ca only be secured by keep
ing correct record of the principa
events of the farm through the who'll
Year. The man who would manage hi
affairs prudently should begin the yea
by keeping daily data of his doings-
not only record of his receipts and ex
penditures, but also farm diary, con
tanning an account of all that is don,
on the premises. By starting such dats
with January making entries every
day in the diary, and whenever necessa
ry, in an account book-it will soon be
comparatively easy to keep complete
record of all transactions, so that one
may at any time readily ascertain what
has been done on the farm, and also as
to its owners monetary dealings and
condition. In opening farm account
books for the year it will be necessary,
in order to secure accuracy, to make a
careful inventory of farm property on
hand Gncluding live stock, implements
and machinery, produce, etc. appraising
each animal or article at fair valuation,
and place the same on record. A map
of the farm, with each field numbered
or otherwise designated (noting size,
quality of soil, previous crops, etc.,
where necessary, will also be of special
use in keeping track of ones doings and
belongings, and as guide in arranging
for rotation or any change in system or
management that may be deemed ad-
yiSable.
FoRECASTING FOR THE FUTURE.
Being fully posted in regard to his
actual position, the condition of his
premises and the facilities at his COM
mand, the farmer will be prepared thus
early in the year to mature plans for the
coming season, including crops to be
raised, changes desired, and improve
ments necessary to enhance his prosper
ity. This forecasting and providing for
operations to be performed in garden,
field, and orchard during spring, sum-
mer, and autumn demands careful study
and consideration, and the brain work
devoted thereto is often of more value
than the muscular labor required for
their execution Still the thinking, pro-
gressive farmer, knowing his condition
and facilities, usually has little difficulty
in arranging a promising programme
Wisely taking time by the forelock, he
prepares during the leisure of winter
for the season of activity and arduous
labor, and therefore prevents the waste
of time and means that so frequently re-
suits from procrastination. Guided by
the lamp of experience, and mindful of
its often costly light, he exercises eau
tion and plans prudently, thus avoiding
the mistakes and failures to which many
of the hap-hazard and go-as-you-p please
members of the rural persuasion are con-
stantly subjected.
PLAN FOR PERMANENCY.
With the opening year many farmers
form plans for making such permanent
as may be needed upon
and will add alike to the beauty and
value of their homesteads. But well-to-
do husbandmen often make grave mis-
takes by arranging for cheap and flimsy
barns, and other structures
which should be built for both convent
ence and durability. The too prevalent
practice of making buildings.
fences, and the like, of poor material and
a slapbang manner, is all wrong and
should be reformed. The true way is
to build, plant and improve for the fu-
ture-for the children and grandchil-
dren, if you please-having special re-
gard to permanency and fine surround
ings. If one has not the means to build
for comfort and durability this year it
will be better to wait until able rather
than erect poor structure. But what
ever is undertaken should be done well,
carefully estimating the cost before
commencing. Whether it be house,
barn, or lesser building, fences, drainage,
planting an orchard, or other improve
ment that will enhance the value of the
farmstead, it is wise to plan with care,
figure closely on the expense, and 30 ar
range other preliminaries that when the
time for action arrives the work may be
carried on satisfactorily.