The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-01-18

The club met last Saturday at paradise
Farm" the residence of Mr.. X. Harris Archer,
of Deer Creek.
The members of the club present were Messrs.
r. Harris Archer, w. B. Harlan, W. D. Lee,
Thomas Lochary, John MoOres, Il. f. Swartz, j.
ent were Rev. Samuel G. WATSON. s. NJ. Lee r.
c. Richardson, X. A. Kelley, Harry Wilson,
Lawrence Penniman, James Lee and William
Munnikhuysen.
The subject chosen for discussion was "The
farmers outlook for go"
Mr.. Archer.-Even in good times farmers
grumbe, so ! suppose they will express q
gloomy outlook for '95. l think merchants
generally will look upon the prospects for '95
as very blue, but think farmer who has a
small farm, well stocked and free from debt
should be the happest man alive. Business
depression and hard times cannot hurt him.
With the exception of wheat, the prices for
everything farmer raises are not nearly so low
Mr.. Munnikhuysen.-Ithi think the prospect for
'95 is very blue. The things a farmer has to
buy are net 50 low as farm products. A glance
at the bills that confront us at this time. will
prove that the items are equally as large as
they have ever been. l will cite one example,
the blacksmith. His charges are as much now,
and even little more than in the past.
Mr.. w. ID. Lee:-l do not look upon the pros
poets for '95 as being very bright, but would
like to take hopeful view of it.
Mr.. s. NJ. Lee.-1f the farmer for '95 starts in
debt, expecting to pay off his debts with wheat
he will have pretty tough time, particularly
if he has expended too much money for bought
fertilizers. | contend that we are spending
double as much for commercial fertilizers as
we ought to. If the farmer for 95 starts on
clear footing, has his farm clear, and lives I'M
der u proper and economical expenditure,
think he has a chance for 80. Every man
should have place of business and stick to it.
One thing in my mind is certain, land cannot
be enriched with commercial fertilizers.
Mr.. Lochary.-I agree with Mr.. Archer.
think the farmers grumble too much. Even if
we are not making any money, we can come as
near living without money as any man on
earth. Stick close to business. Give your
farm your own personal attention, and econo-
miZe.
Mr.. James Lee.-I do not see that the outlook
for 80 is any worse than was the one for "a.
that it costs too much to produce. Labor and
fertilizers are very high. l hardly think the
price of fertilizers could be lowered, for in
that event, the commissions of agents would
consume the profits to manufacturers.
Mr.. Swartz-I do not think the outlook for
'95 as good as in "a. 1t is true that hay is
cheaper; last year / received SIG per ton for
my hay ut my barn. do not know what cattle
will bring this year, but the prospects for sell
heard of a single acre of tomatoes being dis
posedlof. Another thing with which we have to
contend is the fact that fertilizers are higher
than they were u year ago.
Mr.. w. Beatty Harlan. J see no reason why
the outlook for '95 should be so blue. The
staple products are certainly picking up, and
while the season of depression we have Just
passed through has been u most rigid one. it
has not only affected our own country, but it
seems has extended over the world generally.
We can form no idea OF the stricken condition
of the people in other parts of our own land,
and we should be grateful that our own needs
are not more pressing than they are. If the
farmer exercises proper economy and thrift,
there is no reason why he should not get along.
More tillage and greater use of natures ma
nure in the form of green crops. would prove
beneficial.
Mr.. Wasson.-I don't believe / have been
farming long enough to make any prophecies
FOR 30. When came into the room, was dis
n hn fn lnH-l 70 f.N.
95 were rather blue, but since hearing some
of the views expressed here, think the farm-
er's prospects not the worst in the world. The
ice crop for this year looks promising.
Mr.. John 5. Webster.-l think If the balance
of the year is like our supper here tonight, it
will be prosperous one. l can't see why the
coming year of '95 should not be as prosperous
as any we have had for some time. As to to-
matoes, have been offered as much for toma-
toes this year rs last.
Mr.. Kenly.-I cannot say that see much diff
ference in the outlook for this year from that
for years previous. l do not mean to say that
l see any prospect for u better year. Last year
we had no trouble in selling our corn and to-
matoes to the packers this year there seem to
be few packers who are willing to buy at rea-
sonable figure. can offer no advice except to
keep close to shore. economic as much rs pos
sible and give your farm your own personal
attention. As to fertilizers, do not recon-
mend that we should attempt to farm without
them. but believe that we would find 1t profit
able to till IL smaller acreage.
Mr.. X: A.kcly.-l am hopeful man and look
forward to 30 cheerfully. / don't expect
very much, but do expect to live just as well
in 30 Us | ever have lived. | don't expect to
make much more than living, but have no
doubts for that for '95. l would also suggest
that the farmers be not discouraged or despon-
dent but hopeful. Live economically, and
spend not only economically but judicously.
Mr.. Robert e. Richardson.-The outlook for
'95 is certainly no worse than in years past.
What we have to do is to breast the tide it
comes in, put our shoulder to the wheel, and
give our work close personal attention. Econ
omiZe in every way possible SO as not to live
beyond our means, and we will find that we
can buy more for our money now than ever be-
fore.
Mr.. Lawrence Pennlman.-The year '95
makes promises equally as good as those of "a.
| am satisfied with my small experience in
farming that farmer can get u good living,
and few business men can do more.
Mr.. MOores-In our own immediate neigh
borhood the prospects were much brighter It's
true in 1894 than now. Every body was pre-
pairing to raise sugar corn and tomatoes, but
now there is not word said about them.
This closed the discussion, and the inspection
committee, consisting of Messrs. John S. Web
ster, James +. Kenly and t. Edward SwartZ,
reported as follows: The farm is in tirst-class
condition. fence rows clean and fields free from
loose stones. The stock, including eight very
fine cows and ten heifers shoats, sow and pigs.
horses and poultry, all show the effects of care
full attention and good quarters.
The club adjourned to meet at the residence
of Mr.. Thomas W. Lochary, Kalmia, February
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