The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-15
North Owosso Farmers Club.

The North OwossO Farmers Club held a
very pleasant session at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. William Saver. After the usual
order OF business. the discussion of ques-
tions was taken up. In responding to the
question. ''Does 1t pay to attend Farmers
Institutes ?" Mr. Place said: "Yes, for the
reason that one meets the progressive farm
or, better class than one sees every day,
and by an interchange of thoughts aud
methods, a broader idea of the business of
farming is obtained" At this juncture the
dining-room doors were thrown open, din
ner was announced and the gentlemen re-
marked that the sight of we'll spread table
always disturbed their oratory, so an ad-
journment for dinner was taken. The Club,
in kindly consideration for the hostess of
the day, adopted the picnic plan for the
dinner, and it goes without saying that as
social and culinary affair 1t was success.
'Should Farmers grow, or buy their
plants, cabbage, tomatoes, etc ?" The gen.
eral opinion was in favor of home grown.
(which is the better way to SOW oats,
drill or broadcast" Mr.. Place prefers drill
ing as the seed is more evenly covered aud
the moisture settles in the hoe marks, giving
the plants better noursment. Mr.. Moyses
thinks much depends on the season. If the
conditions at the time of seeding are favor
able for quick growth, broadcasting seems
to be as good as drilling; but IL unfavora BILE,
drilling is better. Mr.. Saver prefers drill
ing on light soil, but on heavy soil or muck,
broadcastng Is his choice. Mr.. Spaulding
has had success and failures in both meth
ods, but in general way favors the drill'
"Can the fertility of the soil be increas-
ed by tillage ?" If the word "tillage" means
simply means the stirring of the soil. no;
but II 1t includes the proper application of
fertilizers, yes.
Master jamie Carson favored the club
with nicely rendered song, "Sleep My Ba-
by, Sleep"
"Should the question relative TO the NOV
ing the County Seat be submitted to the
voters for their decsion?" If the action
of the board of supervisors in denying the
people the privilege of voting on the county
seat question was final, the discussion of
the question would be of but little interest;
but, as the matter is only deferred, the
following suggestions would seem to be per-
tinent to the case: The question is no long
er one of strife between rival towns. It is
one of direct interest to every resident of
county. Shiawassee county Is greatly in
need of new court house. The present
one, while 1t may have been up to the times
when it was built, and an honor to those
who built it, is inadequate to the present
need. 1t is inconvenient, unsanitary, total
ly devoid of architectural beauty, and is a
discredit to the county. 1t should be re-
placed by new one which will correspond
with the wealth, intelligence, culture and
refinement of the people of Shiawassee
county. Before entering upon an enterprise
of so much Importance, the people should
have the privilege of selecting site. II
the present one is satisfactory, it is theirs
by right to say so; but If some other location
is preferable, it is equally their right tt
select it, and the supervisors who would
vote to prevent them from exercising this
J right, assume degree of dictatorship, un
becoming an American citizen. The unani.
nous vote of the club was in favor of sub
mission.
(which is better for the American far
mer, importation or expectation ?" Mr.
Stiles said importation takes our money
away, while expectation brings money to us
Therefore it is better to export so that we
may have balance in our favor. Mr.
Place read statement showing that the
poultry products of this country, although
more than double that of the dairy in value
are insufficient to meet the demand, neces
stating the importation of large quantities
In reply to the question, "Why do moi
the ladies of our club have more to say?'
Mrs. f. G. Lowell said she did not know
unless 1t is because the gentlemen say sc
much, and she thought the ladies should
receive credit for being such attentive listen
ers. The next meeting of the club will be
held at the home of of Mr.. and Mrs. j. U.
Miller. c.