People's voice., 1900-12-27
dCOUNTRY ,.
Illinois District.

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% anything since the last of October
Norman Davis went out to Wyom-
ing few months ago to work in the
mountains. He had an attack Of rheu-
matism while there and returned home
q couple of weeks since. When he re-
turned he was almost helpless. He is
now about well.
Christmas came on Friday to many
this year. The teacher and scholars OF
Illinois had a fine tree and appropriate
exercises that day. Each scholar
placed a present on the tree for some
schoolmate. The teacher, Miss Jessie
Mcdaniel, gave treat to all the schol-
srs. There was good attendance OF
the parents. The Antioch school were
visitors also that day. The Clark
school had good program for the oc-
Casion the same afternoon. Jackson
Center had theirs at night the same
date. The schools will have the usual
holiday vacation.
The wolf hunt last Saturday did not
materialize if we may judge by the
start from the southeast corner.
VIM Mutt is sbelling corn in the
neighborhood when the weather per
mits
One of the large posters Of the insti-
tute was hung up in one Of our school
hou es two days. Nealy every scholar
in that school, who was large enough
attended the evening session.
Prof. H T. Nichol gave kineto'
scope and graphophone exhibition al
the Rome church Wednesday night
Dec. 26th.
There was company gave a concert
at the Rome school house last week
Last week Mr.. ONO built a hue Oh
DIR. Daniels house DR.. assisted him
1t is not often we see two men ovel
seventy-fve years old on top of two
story house They were getting thC
house in readiness for the Dr's. wed
ding which took place a few day
after.
They will try the wolf hunt agair
the last Of the week.
ROME FARMERS INSTITUTE.
The first farmers institute was hell
ut the hall in Rome on Tuesday, TIT
18th The first topic was "Wheat Cul
ture" by Jasper Williams. All wht
know him know he is one of the bes
and most practical speakers in tn,
county. He presented the subject il
an interesting and practical way Fa
Vors early sowing as far as possible
from the 18th of Septem DER; thorough
cultivation of the ground; cutting a
near the time that all the heads ar
first ripe as possible: early in the sea
son sows one bushel per acre, as tn
season advances increase the qusntit,
to one and half bushel.
After splendid picnic. dinner wa
served in the hall
Prof Clothier gave an address Of
"Soil culture. ShOwiug how tn
water rises from below and evaporate
when it reaches The surface. Tn
ground should be thoroughly pulvel
lied aad packed; then the surface KEEP
fine AMI Loose, dust mulch. He ha
charts showing the value of fertilit
tax Il from the soil; also the value O
differ n crops for feed.
Pres on Wyckoff led on the "Alfal
ia question If the ground is file
with seeds Of crab grass or othe
weeds, sow in the fall so that the alfal
ia will get the start of the weeds i
the spring. prefers broadcast sowin
10 drilling.
Charles Covell gave an interestin
talk on THE Horse for Kansas Farm
ers " The draft horse is the mos
profitable horse for the farmer to raise
Choose some good breed and stick t
1t; raise the best or none.
The question box was answered b
Prof. Cottrell and others The bes
soil for an orchard in the locality
che creek bottom.
Prof. Stryker came down on the noo
train and stayed until p m. He wa
called on to address the institute O
consolidating Schools" He present
ed the advantages of 1t in a stron
way. The time was limited so that h
could not go into the subject as h
would if he had had more time.
At an early hour the hall was wei
tlled again. A large per cent bein
young people.
Prof. Cottrelrs subject was How t
Make Farming Pay" The first par
was addressed to the young men an
women having the advantages of tn
course of study of the agricultural col
lege Wheat exhaustS the groun
more than corn. History shows tina
exclusive wheat raising for years ruin
any country. We must raise NOR
cattle and forage crops that will en-
rlch instead Of impoverish the soil.
"How to Beautify Our Homes" wa
assigned to Miss Holland. She bein
absent Prof Cottrell was requested {
NIL the place. He gave the negativ
side of the question. He describe
the sod houses on the short grass re
gion during the depression. 1t was
dark picture.
Mrs Chenoweth and Miss Cole emily
ened the afternoon and evening ses
sions with good music. Fred ON
assisted in the evening.
As lar as we have heard all who at
tended were well pleased and wish tn
Institute to become permanent in
stitute. People came ten miles to al
tend.
Mayfield.