The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-01-11

p. m. Prof.. q. L. Butz gave talk ON ne
claiming Worn-Out Soil. This talk
showed that he had been there and knew
what he was talking about. The Dairy
Cow was the next subj ct of discussion,
and received its just dues at the hand OF
Mr.. c. l.. Peck, of Cloudersport, claim
ing for the best dairy cow cross with or
between the Jersey and Ayrshire Hon.
Alva Agee then gave a very interesting
talk on Intelligent Buying of Fertilizers,
showing very clearly why the farmer
PAYS too much for his fertilizer. 3;45
brought us To the last but not the least of
the program for the afternoon, namely
Berry Culture, which was delineated i'll
an atie way by one % our young farm
ers, Mr.. f. Dryer, who spoke from ex-
perien"e.
FRIDAY EVENING SESSION
Opened at 700 p. m. by singing Land
OF Liberty. Question box was then
opened. QueS. Can butter be produced
AS cheap in winter as on pasture? Ans
wered by G. L. Peck in the affirmative,
who stated that he is now producing but
ter at 81 cents, the cost of feed. Is clover
complete fertilizer? Answered by Prof.
Butz. who said that it was not but nearly
SO. How mach Indebtedness can town
ship incur? 2per cent, answered by t.
f. Ritchey. Can calves be raised with
out milk, if SO, how? BY the use OF oil
meal or wheat middlings, answered by
G. l.. Peck. Should country houses be
supplied with modern appliances same
as in city? No reason found why the
same should not he done. Song-Farm-
er and Seasons. At $3.50 The Education
for Farmers AMI their Children was the
first on the pro grum, and was handled by
Prof. T.. L. Stitznger in very able man
nes. He made the point that education
is very necessary even for the farmer and
his child zen. T. f. Ritchey then deliv-
ed an address on Cur Education Our
capitol, which was very fine and was
well received 10y n full house The next
was not found on the program, but cre-
ated no little excitement among the vast
audience present, who were allowed the
pleasure of witnessing the marriage OF
Mr.. Daniel Fenstermaker to Miss Hattie
c. Pierce, both of TiOnesta township, the
president of the Institute officiating.
Making Countr, School Pay was next
discussed by Hon. Alva Agee, who spoke
on the subject in manner that was very
convincing as well as educational. A
talk on Nature Studies in Public School.
10y Prof r. n. Speer followed. He spoke
OF the various branches and the number
of branches a child should study at one
time, and that nature studies should mo-
oe taught until the Legislature makes
further provision for same.
SATURDAY MORNING SESSION.
lns ituie was called to order at 9:3C
The first subject on the program wa,
Fruits for Pennsylvania. Prof. But;
handled the subject in an able manner
answering many questions pertaining tC
the subject. Next came the suhjec
Economy in and Application of Farm
Manures. This subject was very ably
handled by C. l.. Peck, and many of oul
farmers missed great treat by not be-
ing present and taking home with them
some very good suggestions on this sub
iect. Hon. Alva Agee next delivered
talk on Potato Culture, which was very
instructive and well deliniaied in its var
| oh hof
that he has learned how to rsise good po
tatoes. Twentyfour pounds of cheaI
wheat flour and q lbs. of paris greer
make good bug killer. Fresh manure
the cause of scab We're some of tn,
points made Then followed Taxation a.
ii Atiects the Farmer. by Mr. f. |. Dean
He spoke on the subject i'm very prom
lnent manner bringing out various gooC
points on this all absorbing topic.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Question box was opened. Is millitt q
hard crop ON soil? Answered in the neg.
alive. Does it hurt potatoes to cultivate
alter they are in bloom? Answered in
the negative. Club-aoot, how to prevent
it? No definite answer given. Should
Pathmasters be appointed or elected
| WAS l6ll dlIeT various anu numerous
ideas had been expressed. The talk on
Good Roads was passed and the subject
What / Know About Farming was talked
upon by T. ID. Collins. He handled the
subject with care so as to have the audi.
ence fully understand the manner of the
subject, asking and answering questions
very ingeniously. Dairying was the
next subject for discussion aud was ir
good hands when Mr.. Peck had charge o
1t. de showed by personal experience
how COW can he made to Weld profit
Control ofSoil Moisture came next by
Hon Alva Agee. This was an import
ant question and was well received.
EVENING SESSION.
The first on the program was question
box. When is the best time to apply
barn yard manure for potatoes? Should
we drop two pieces of potatoes of two
eyes each to the hill or one? What is the
best soil for potatoes, sod or stubbl'
land? What il the hest way to raise
corn, cut anG cure same for fodder or fol
ear? Music. Essay. Care of Children
and What They Should Read, by Mis-,
Julia "eingard, followed by remarks by
Hon. Alva Agee. An essey, Home Hap
piness by Miss Zena Lohmeyer. Re
marks by T. F. Ritchey. c. L. Peck. anC
|. f. Dean. Mrs. Wyman then asked tn,
J question. what should father and mother
do to make home happy? Mr.. Dean CAV,
a very good explanation as to how
should be done. The paper on Mexic,
by Miss Justina Siggins followed. Al
| essay, How to Make Country Hom
, Attractive, by Mrs. Alice H. Siggins, wa
next read Al the close of this the Hon
J Alva Agee commented upon the sam
hn inc