The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-06-12
CECIL FARMERS CLUB.
AN EXCELLENT ESSAY BY A
FARMERS DAUGHTER.
Regular Monthly Meeting at Mr.. VIM.
W. MoOre'S Near C00ra.

inst AT II O'Clock the President of the club
directed the call of the roll of members when
the following responded to their namcs
Henry S. Coudon. A. J. Michiner, John p.
Wilson, T. l.. Duyckinck, Rev. d. f. Shaw,
George w. Clifford, Alfred Kirk, james II.
Maxwell, Robert X. Rawlings and II. II.
Torbcrt, the visitors present by invitation
being Mr.. Joseph Coudon, Thomas @. Bond,
DR.. George S. Dare and William NJ. Maxwell.
The minutes of the last meeting having
been read and approved and reports Of eN
periments being in order Mr.. Rawlings said
he had missed in 1895 Il set of grass on his
wheat stubble. In the following spring he
plowed it up and sowed Hungarian grass.
He cut the Hungarian, plowed the field and
sewed timothy in the fall. The following
spring he followed it with clover. He now
has an elegant set of grass, and got rid OF the
plantain and weeds.
Mr.. Moore said in 1895 he used 1000 bushels
Of Lecore's lime claimed to be Il quick acting
lime but did not see much benefit the first
wear The following year he used Wrights-
willie lime on another field. This year the
results of the use OF the Wrightsville compare
favorably with the Legore, the grass the first
year being quite as good, with the former, rs
the second year with the latter
Mr.. Mchiner said that last year before
Christmas and after the first of January, he
plowed sod for corn. and finished blowing it
this spring A neighbor this spring plowed
an old sod field for corn. He can not find
missed hill Of corn, while the portion of his
(Mr. Michiner's) field plowed this spring, is
seriously affected by the cut worm.
Mr.. Duyckinck thought there was no settled
plan or system by which plowing either in
spring or winter can be followed, the results
being so contradictory. He plowed in the
winter past for corn this spring, and the cut
worm was troubling him. Another farmer
near him piowed at the same time ard had Il
splendid field apparently entirely free from
the worm.
Mr.. Clifford said in the fall of 1895 he
spread lime on a wheat field before sowing,
and saw no result in the wheat crop. But he
now sees four times as much clover and
timothy on the land he had lined with
Legores ime, as he had on the land not
lined.
Mr.. Maxwell said he had used plaster this
spring on timothy sod, using 200 pounds to
the acre on May 18Th. He sees no result yet.
The regular essay being in order Mr.. Moore
stated that he had been unable to prepare one,
and being aware how necessary to the success
of the meeting an essay was, he would take
the liberty of introducing an essayst in his
stead who, he having discovered late on Tues
day evening, had hurriedly prepared one.
Mr.. Moore then agreeably surprised the
clnb by introducing his daughter Miss Emma
w. Moore, who presented the following essay
not intended for publication, which was so
favoraby received, that by a unanimous vote
of the club requesting it. she finally consented
to its publication as Il part of the proceed
ings of the days meeting:
woMAN's VIEWS on FARM LIFE.
As you have discussed over and over again
the best mode of tillage, and the products OF
the soil, let us for II few minutes turn our
thoughts to farm life. first asking ourselves,
what is life? Who can say more OF its mys-
teries, other than it is an endowment from
our Heavenly Father. 4 free gift, requiring
nothing but the rendering unto Him at the
close of our earthly life i'm account of the
use we have made Of it, He giving unto us
our due reward
Speaking in Il general way rs to farm life
the work is excessive and the system OF econ
omy in many cases biting in its sharpness. in
order to add few more acres each year, or
lay 10y few hundred dollars in bank, or
make up deficiencies caused by poor manage
ment 1t is all right enough to add acres to
your farm or money to your bank account
but not beyond detriment to yourself and
family.
Man can not stand the constant strain with
out the proper care, any more than your land
can thrive under poor tillage.
If you need the improved machinery for
the farm, remember it pays just as well to
supply the house with the proper machinery
for its work Ever think of the comforts
and pleasures Of your families who are near
est and dearest to your heart. If your fam
lilies know your financial standing and they
should know, few. indeed, would live beyond
Mix a little pleasure with work and make
the home attractive with the bright faces and
CHEEKY voices of the parents, nothing can add
so much to its happiness. happy home is
the most desirable blessing that can be be-
slowed upon children and one that binds the
family ties closely
If you want to drive away your children
let them think all mirth and social enjoyment
must be left at the threshold. Young people
must have fun and relaxation somewhere. If
they can not find it in their own homes, they
will seek it elsewhere. The merriment of a
home blots out the remembrance of many u
care and annoyance of the day.
Farmers as class are too careless. They
look not after the little things or the well
caring of their farms and homes, or ever
think of the many conveniepces which can
be had for 80 little outlay of money and
which add greatly to the comfort Of the
family, and lessen the burden Of the day. /
do not wonder some get discouraged and
want to leave the farm. They think they have
no time for anything but attending to their
crops, doing everything in a slovenly way
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