The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-11-06
North Owosso Farmers Club.

Our club met Friday, October 30, at
pleasant View" with Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Clapp; the guests were received by
Mrs. w. n. Smith and Mrs. M. Get
man. The forenoon was spent in an
informal social manner. After a fine
dinner was served, the president, +.
w. Stiles called the meeting to order.
All Joined in singing son the Dear
Old Farm 1 Always Want to Stay"
Q. Freeman conducted the devotionals.
Roll call found fifteen families repre-
sented.
Are correspondence courses prac-
tical? Mrs. Getman thinks they are.
They are very thorough II followed as
directed, by the use OF them parents
can educate their children without
breaking home ties. She read list of
the studies taught by mail which COM
prlsed everything commercial, scien-
tific, music, etc. Mrs. Getman also
read an article from The Farm Jour
nal along the same lines.
Points to consider in purchasing a
farm horse. @. Greenwald gave good
description OF perfect horse and pre-
fers one 1900 or 1850 pounds for a gen.
eral purpose horse. He also wants
horse to ''go ahead" when told to do
so. Mr.. Clapp thinks buying a horse
something like matrimony, sort OF an
experiment.
Recitation, Leap Years Mishaps"
by Mattibel Getman was enjoyed by
all.
Unpro iuctive spots In field. Mr..
Day told how to drain Springy spots.
Mr.. Richards alsospoke on the subject.
How may rust be removed from mat
ting? Mrs. Smith gave her method of
using oxalic acid to remove rust from
white goods but has had no experience
with mating.
Why some farmers succeed where
others fail? Mr.. Freeman said that
the one who succeeds is the one who Is
careful and who undertakes no more
than he can manage. Give the best
attention to all you und .rtake. Mes
srs. Clapp land Richards said do not
get too much in debt or you will be
discouraged. 1t is best to pay as little
interest as possible. Do not neglect
putting something back on the farm
or 1t will soon decrease In valuation.
Mrs. Getman read an article, What
helps US to win, and CLARA Getman
favored us with music on the either.
Is 1t advisable to SOW wheat on corn
ground? II so, give plan. Mr.. Smith
would not advise sowing wheat on corn
ground this year as 1t has been too
wet. II he were to SOW wheat on corn
ground he would use one horse drill
and SOW in the corn while standing,
and cut the corn later.
Convenience OF perpetual yeast?
Those who have used 1T think it con-
venient but do not like the bread as
we'll as 1t is tasteless although fine in
appearance. 1t is also necessary to
use it oftener than other yeast to have
good results.
Short cuts in house work. Mrs.
Greenwald read paper containing
many suggestions we would do we'll to
follow.
Clara Getman sweetly sang "Rose
Song"
The program committee announced
the following subjects for discussion
at the next meeting:
Which is the better, general or spe-
clal farming, and are we drifting to-
ward specialties? e. o. Place, @.
Greenwald.
Method of storing apples for winter
use. j. u. Miller.
Should farmers produce nearly as
possible all they consume? w. Saver.
Some thoughts concerning good
manners. Mrs. L. D. Carson.
Are crop reports reliable? A.Clapp.
The ladies of the club are to respond
by relating some experience, either
helpful or humorous.
An unanimous vote OF thanks was
extended Mr.. and Mrs. Clapp for day
OF pleasure spent with them.
The November meeting will be held
with Mr.. and Mrs. j. u. Miller.
The meeting closed with a solo by
Will Saver, with chorus by five voices.
MRS. f. G.. LOWELL.
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