Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-22
STAFFORD

Special TO the Evening journal.
seatord Feb. pa two days ses-
sion of the Farmers Institute is being
held in Coulbourn's Hall, here, and is
proving both valuable and interesting
to those whose privilege it is to at
tend
The attendance at yesterdays ses-
sion was not as large as desired, but
good considering the inclement wealth
Ter. may farmers driving several miles
through the rain and snow-covered
roads to attend.
The morning session opened with
prayer by the Rev. w. L. White, pastor
of Sealord NJ. e. Church, followed by
an address by the Hon. ]. r. Shall
cross. of the State Board OF Agricul-
mre. Mr.. Shallcsoss told of the work
of the board. and what it had done to
prevent the destructive influence of in
sects which have been doing great
damage to crops. They are continuing
this work and hope to make it even
more effective this year.
Brooks L. Ross of SeafOrd, gave a
very interesting and valuable talk on
implements and fruit packages.
At the afternoon session w. M. Dick
son. of WoOdside. was the first speaker
He talked on feeding cattle for beef,
and gave some valuable information
on this line. lie advised the former
not to depend on home markets 90 sell
their cattle. but to grow stock that
would sell readily in the city markets.
| He also advised the kind of feed for
cattle and favored silos for storing
away feed. DR.. Mcdowell said a 100
ton silos costs about s75, but they are
very valuable. and every farmer should
lhave one or more. This silos feed is
a great benefit, he said, for cattle in
summer when drought affects the pas
lures.
Joseph e. Wing, of Ohio. followed on
I"Alfalfa. the Queen of the Meadow,
stating that it is vigorous clover that
lives many years. often fifteen to
eighteen. and can be harvested fOuI
times each year. The clover must be
grown on good, dry land. and is a Won
lderful crop. Horses and cattle he
lsaid. thrive wonderfully on it, and that
lit is palatable even to man. He said
that by means of alfalfa he reduced
1.-THE cost of raising lambs from 1925 To
~
Increased the revenue from his farm
Mr. Barker of Milford. followed Will
a talk on the same crop, ana spoke OF
the great benefit to the land for fol
flowing crops. He stated when the croT
lshOuld be harvested, and gave othel
valuable information
Mr.. Wing said the clover was fine foi
lpasturing. and that he saw. in Califor
mia. 100000 cattle feeding on it. Gro
Jesus. the great trotter he said wa.
raised on alfalfa. and is now fed on it
The crop has a long root and is no
AFFECTED by drought.
Or. Mcdowell. Of Middletown. gavl
lsome valuable information on disease,
of animals. and Of aid to injured O
sick animals.
Animals he said, are immune from
lanthraX for one year. if vaccinated
and the death rate by this disease hal
been greatly lessened by means of vac
cination. He spoke of tuberculosis an,
Ispinal meningitis. AS a preventative
of the latter disease he cautionet
against feeding to animals PARTIAL,
decayed or mouldy food He then CAV
Information on how to care for iniure,
or sick animals.
At night there was an address b!
Professor Leon Davis. on Mature
Study in the Schools followed b.
discussions by Professor Bishop. q
Newark. Professor Bromer and Mis-
Wilson. ! alter there was an address
hy Mr. Wing eff Ohio.