The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-31
Cecil Farmers Club.
T. Cameron, Near Principle.

Intelligent feeding, care and manage.
have made all there is of breeds Ard Il
we would maintain this excellence, We
must follow these lines.
| A farmer to make life success must
have respect for his voc alton and admira-
tion for domestic animals. A man who
does not like farming is no more suited
for it than pugilist is for preacher
We are accredited with being above
the ordinary class of mortals in general
intelligence and knowledge of topics Of
the day,-we simply need a little help in
starting on the right lines and we will
advance. One really strange feature
among US is that oft times we are reluct
ant to get out of old ruts, especially is
this true in breeding animals on the
farm. Those of US who hesitate to in
vest money for thoroughbred animals,
might we not be profted financially il
induced to buy or patronize sires of true
merit for the bettering of our focks,
herds, and fowls? Where our money is
invested our interest lies and our energies
are spent. The influence of good breed
ing in man or beast is evating;-envi-
ronment and associations largely max e
the person. Then if we as farmers sur
round ourselves with fine animals of good
pedigree, do we not in m my ways, lay
hold to larger profits and greater hap
piness.
In commenting on the essay Mr..
Wilson said the theory expressed
was reasonable and that he thought
good results could only be obtained
by attention and feeding, whether
the stock be thoughbred, grade OF
common.
Elwood Balderston said their
dairy had been kept up to the
mark by. the use of thoroughbred
sires. Was much pleased with the
essay and considered care with
stock the most essential point.
Mr.. Reeder coincided with essay
list and said care and feed would
show plainly in the profits. His
diary was now composed OF
thoroughbreds which he considered
more desirable than grades. 4
Mr.. Scarborough said it was
reasonable to assume that scrub
stock well cared for would give a
better showing than thoroughbreds
neglected; but at the same time,
thoroughbreds well cared for
would be far better.
Other members and visitors
spoke in complimentary manner
of the essay.
Mr.. Wilson Coudon was request
ed to express his views on the pend
ing license question and responded
by presenting convincing arguments
in favor of no,license for Cecil
county.
The following committee on in
spection of premises was appointed,
after which an adjournment was
taken for dinner: Elwood Balder
ston, J. P. Wilson, M. G. Reeder
After partaking of an excellent
repast an inspection of premises
was in order.
When the club had again re
assembled the committee was called
upon for a report on their investiga-
tion. They reported improvements
much in evidence. Had notice d
four pens nice young shoats and
other pens of young pigs, fine apple
and pear orchards. A portion OF
the corn crop had been husked and
made 20 barrels to 81 shocks. The
barn was well filled and between
40 and 90 tons of second-crop hay
was observed. Thirty acres had
yielded 1000 bushels of wheat and
oats crop had turned out well
Stock looked well cared for and
profitable.
Mr.. Kirk asked what was meant
by the term "clipped oats," and
was informed that in some markets
machine was used for clipping
off the end of the hull which some
considered made the oats better fol
feeding purposes.
5 Mr.. Coudon asked what was the
best time to graft apple trees.
Mr.. Reeder said the best time
was just when the bud begins tc
S develop. On request, Mr.. Reedel
gave practical illustration of how
5 to graft.
A interesting discussion followed
on the raising and care of fruit.
The club adjourned to meet witt
Alfred Kirk on Nov. 10Th.
Out OF Deaths Jaws.