Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-12-27


newed air so dissipates them that the
danger is very much lessened.
Mr.. Winslow made an earnest plea
to the farmers to attend more closely
to the health of their animals and to
provide them with light and properly
ventilated stables, and not to be I'M
duly frightened by the discoveries
that had been made, but TO regard
them in the light of an evil that would
help to better conditions in the future.
Questions and discussions revealed
the fact that this portion of the state
has never had trouble with its herds
that is thought to have resulted from
| tuberculosis.
The morning sessions of this insti-
tute were fully attended, and much
interest was manifested in all the sub
jects brought forward.
Mr.. Vail treated of the breeding
and Care of the Dairy Cow" in the af-
ternoon, and Mr.. Spear, of "Maple
Sugar" in the evening.
Wednesday was occupied in the
forenoon by Mr.. Arms, on the subject
of ''IIome Life on the FARM" IN
the afternoon, by Mr.. Sanford, on
"Cattle Foods" and in the evening,
by Prof. Hills, on variations in Milk
and Milk Testing"
The leading industry Of the farmers
of this town is dairying, and about
three-fourths Of the milk produced
here finds its market with the Frank
lin County Creamery Association.
On Thursday and Friday IN insti-
tute was held at East Berkshire.
Here the people are situated similarly
to their neighbors in Franklin, and
the topics for discussion were practi-
cally the same.
The storm of Thursday tended to
lessen somewhat the attendance for
the first day, but Friday found the
hall well filled. Very great interest
was shown by the farmers in refer
ence to the health of their dairy ami
mails. Some of the larger herds were
inspected by the board but no suspi-
cious animals were found.
On Dec. 18th and 18th, the board
held an institute at North Troy. The
leading farm industry of this section,
like nearly every portion of Vermont |
to-day, is dairying. Less attention
has been given TO the study of inn
proved methods of farming here than |
in some other sections, but the farm
ers showed a keen interest in the |
and gave a good attendance.
The interests of this locality are di-
Vided between farming and lumber
ing, and the fine water power of the
at this point has created
some manufacturing of wood prod
lcts. Two of the half dozen mills of
he country that are supplying the
piano trade with sounding boards are
coated here. These two mills are
urning out about sixty boards per
lay. Ii has been found that no tim
Der except spruce will give satisfac-
DRY results for this purpose, and no
pruce has been found equal IN musi-
al qualities to that grown in Vermont;
fence il is that our state is sup
dying this trade to very large ex-
emf.
Thursday and Friday, an institute
vas held at Derby. The board felt
ure OF successful institute here and
Fere not disappointed. The meet
ngs were attended by from $50 to ,
90 farmers and nearly every topic
'as discussed intelligently and ear
estly. The people of this town are .
'ide-awake and progressive and
hould be and. doubtless, are prosper
us. Few towns in the state can ex- :
Ell Derby in natural advantages. The
hief products are those of the dairy
nd maple sugar, in each of which il
lkes prominent part. The Board
ere the guests of Maj. Josiah Grout,
nd not little was added to the !,
leasure of their stay here by the gem
inc hospitality extended by host and
ostess. d