Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
FARMERS GET TOGETHER
AND DISCUSS MANY QUESTIONS
The Institute at Frankville a Success
in Every Way. The Attendance
Large and Discussions
Interesting.

| On ACCOUNT OF aDSence from tue Guy,
the editor was unable to attend the
Farmers Institute at Frankville last
week, as is bi, usual custom; however
the reports we get from the meeting are
that it was one of the best that has
been held in the county. There was
large attendance at each session, and
the subjects on the program brought
out much discussion, resulting in the
requirement of valuable information
by farmers from hearing the exper-
fences of others in matters pertaining
to their respective interests The good
people of Frankville entertained them
royalty, and made them feel perfectly
at home. j. S. Trigg, of Rockford,
who is authority on almost any farm
subject, was present and lent much to
the meeting by his timely remarks
and answers to questions propounded
to him.
The first subject taken up on We'd
nesday afternoon was "Farm Pros
perity, should its evidence first appear
in barn, stock and machinery, or in
the home?n Good sensible talks were
given by A. Jacobson and T. Crawford,
who believed it should appear in the
stock on the farm Rev. Burgess, who
thought the fences, yards and general
outer appearance of the farm should
be improved; and j. s. Trigg, who
argued in favor of he home, thinking
that prosperity should be videnced by
improving the home, making it COM
Portable and more convenient for the
| faithful wife.
The topic as the raising of flax detri-
mental to succeeding crops?" was ably
discussed by Robt Waters, Mr.. Trigg
and Others, all of whom seemed to be
of the opinion that in this country,
where land is high, flax Injuries land to
a greater degree than can be realized
by its sale.
1.-THE Farmers garden brought an
interesting discussion from A. Jacob
son. j. ;. Tr,gg and others. who
thought every farmer should have a
good garden, where the vegetables and
luxuries of he garden could be raised
for the use of the home. :
The next topic was 'What consti-
tutes good blowing, and the best
means to prevent soil washing" This
was explained well by VIM. Brandt.
Robt. Waters and Others, each having
different methods for accomplishing
their purpose.
| The evening session, as is always the
ease, was largely attended and proved
very interesting. The program as
publi-hed was carried "ut, including
an address of welcome bv +. Chamber
lain, which was well 7, ceived, and
response by J. :, Trigg, who in his
terse. cOmelv style, entertained the
audience for some little time with an
address which was pleasing and in-
structive. Several excellent numbers
were given by the school children,
which are spoken of with highest praise
by those who heard them, demonstrat-
ing their careful training and adapta-
ton to this kind of exercises.
Thursday mornings session was
taken up with the discussion of "the
best way to harvest the corn crop"
Interesting discussions were INDUCED
in by several different parties, to the
enjoyment of those in attendance.
In the afternoon there being several
subjects left, Mr.. Trigg took the floor
and conducted sort of question box
for them all. calling out the thoughts
and opinions Of different ones. Among
these topics were (which is the most
profitable, feeding cattle for beef, or
dairying," 'does it psy the average
farmer to keep sheep" poultry rails
ing" upon which splendid paper
was read by Mrs. Eber DeCou, and
discussed by Mrs. Robt Waters and
others, and lat what age can hog be
marketed to make il profitable" dis
cussed by II. j. Crawford, Grant Boil
man, and w. n. Drake. Each of
these topics was disposed of rapidly
and with interest to all.
| The Institute closed with a talk by
Mr.. Trigg, on the Farm, Field and
Orchard department which is found
every week in PUBLIC OPINION, after
a session which was greatly enjoyed by
all who participated. No officers were
elected as another Institute will be
held this year.
THE next annual encampment of
the Department of Iowa, Grand Army
of the Republic, will be held i'm the
city of Des Moines, on May 20, 81, %.
The annual encampments of the De-
partment of lows. WonN,a !....ef
Corps and the Division of Iowa, Sons
Of Veterans, will also be held at the
same time and place.