The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-02-14
The Farmers Institute.

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In consequence of lack of time, tn,
member of the Institute upon whom w
depended was unable to furnish report
He has since handed it in, and, because
of the Importance of the Institute ant
the value of the information given, WI
accord it space this week.
President J. A. Hogsett called the In
stitute to order with very appropriate
address.
Miss Wright at the organ led in the
rendition of beautiful hymn.
Mr.. J. M. Woodell led in prayer.
A paper by Mr.. J. H. Williams, on the
mistakes We Make" presented in q
graceful and ferceful manner the faults
of waste, carelessness, cropping too mnch
land, raising too many weeds, poor care
of machinery, raising poor stock, too
much complaining, &c.
In discussing the clover question, Mr..
Shirer emphasized the value of clover as
fertilizer. The roots and stubble, after
removing the hay crop furnished more
than enough fertility for crop of grain.
Glover should be cut twice or more dur.
ing its life time, to promote root growth,
even though the tops are not used. The
added fertility from the extra root
growth more than compensates for the
hay, if removed. Glover should be cut
about month after harvesting wheat,
and twice the following season. Glover
has higher feeding value than timothy,
and is better for buyer and seller.
There was some discussion as to the
time of seeding, and the part of the
bumble.bee in making seed crop. The
time of seeding depends mainly on the
condition of the ground.
Mr.. Brigham spoke of how to restore
and maintain the fertility of the land.
His style was easy, but clear and grace.
full. Had taken poor swampy land and
brought it to excellent fertility by drain.
age, manuring, good cultivation and
proper rotation of crops. Sheep are a
great factor in improving land. He had
used little commercial fertilizer. Hadn't
found it profitable. On sandy land,
plow shallow, to keep fertility near the
surface.
A motion to appoint committee on
nomination of officers involved Ques.
ton as to whether all citizens of the
county were entitled to vote, or only
members of the society. The latter
proposition prevailed, but the motion
was lost.
The afternoon session was opened
with appropriate music.
Mr.. Shirer spoke of the making, saw.
ing and application of manure, By
wash from rains, leakage of stable floois,
&c many farmers lose the liquid man.
ure, which is the most valuable. Box
stalls are best. Should be cleaned once
in two months, use bedding literally.
Put manures in basin shaped, tight bot.
toned barn yard. Pack hard and never
stir. As an illustration of economy.
take Phil Armour, of Chicago. The great
pork packer saves every part OF the hog,
except the squeal.
A discussion as to the manner of ap.
plying manure developed general
opinion in favor of spreading from the
wagon.
Miss Wright sang, Zine Farmers the
Man who Feeds US all.'
A paper of Level Culture was read by |
Mr.. Catch Redkey. Large crops in early |
times were not due to deep ridge cul.
ture, but to the virgin fertility of the
soil. Level shallow culture retains the
moisture and doesn't break the roots of |
the plant, and leaves the ground in per.
feet condition for seeding.
Miss Wright sang the Old Oaken
Bucket, with splendid effect.
Mr.. Brigham explained why prices of
farm products were high or low. Over
production was brought about by large
crops from new western land, and in.
creased crops in the east due to the use
of improved machinery. Exhorbitant
freight rates and shortage of one tenth
in the crop, increased the price two.
tenths, and vice versa. High and dis.
honest commissions reduced the farmers
income Also, poor conditions of pro-
duction and the dishonest practices of
producers.
In the evening session, Miss Wright
sang Rock of Ages.
Mr.. Shirer spoke on the subject of
debt. Paul said, "Owe no man any
thing" but he didn't think of buying a
home when he said that. Going in debt
for home is often necessary and com.
mendable. 1t is better than paying rent
or renting on the shares. The man who
owns his ground, even though he is pay
ing interest, can do many things which
in q renter would not be advisable, since
he does not expect to stay permanently.
Avoid all other debts.