The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-01-08

The silo is considered a necessity. A
smothering harrow and weeds is con-
sidered a necessity in cultivating corn
and potatoes. More about the silo.
Ensilage is by far the cheapest and
more palatable for the stock than any
other prepared food. A full descrip-
tion was given of how to build a silo.
Ensilage is the best food for summer
as well as winter, especially for cows.
Sow more clover seed and less of
timothy. Oats and peas are recon-
mended to be sown together, to get
plenty of protein. Can be cut as hay
or threshed for the grain.
MONDAY NIGHT SESSION.
Question, should milk be covered
or left open to draw the most cream
in shallow setting?''
Answer by Mr.. Converse not in IA
vor OF shallow vessels. He recon-
mends cream separators. 1t makes
no difference as to fresh milk being
covered.
Question, Where can Canada peas
be bought" Answer by Mr.. Con
verse, at any reliable seed house.
Question, How much lime should
be used per acre." Anewer by Mr..
Amoss. Favors 20 bushels per acre
on plowed ground and narrowed in
well.
Question, why are worms in
seeds and how to prevent them?"
Answer by Mr.. Amoss. Put in air
tight boxes or barrels and put in with
bi-sulphate Of carbon. Can be had at
any druggists.
What is the cause of potatoes be-
ing scabby?" Answer by Mr.. Con-
verse. Place your potatoes in differ
ent soil. He says to boil scabby po-
tatoes before feeding to stock, so as to
kill the. germ.
Subject discussed by Mr.. Converse,
"The Modern Farmer The best
crop that can be raised on the farm is
the boys and girls. He says the
farmer should know what it costs to
raise every bushel of apples, potatoes,
oats, wheat, etc; every gallon of
milk and every pound of butter.
Then study the market, and place it
there at the time of the highest pos
sible price, with the lowest cost of
producing same. Get into the profess
sion; study it; prepare for it as other
men prepare themselves for the vari-
Gus professions of life. Has little use
for satisfied people. Get out
of the 'rut" Modern agriculture is
the best profession for the young
men of to-day. Educate the boy
along the lines of agriculture. Give
him an opportunity on the farm by
showing him some of the stock, and
give him piece of land to raise and
till for himself and get him interested.
Educate him to love the business.
The butter and fat in the milk of a
COW in her normal condition cannot
be increased by feed of any kind; it
remains absolutely the same.
Practical education should be
taught from every country village
school and college. Teach them to
to understand plant life, food life,
etc. Recommends that the young
ladies be educated in music, society,
etc. but also be taught how to do
homework, that they may rely on
themselves.
Farmers are the only pro-
ducers of wealth. The modern
farmer should be man with a Ii
brary along his line of work. Every
dairyman should take a dairy paper,
every fruit grower fruit paper and
every farmer an agricultural paper.
Farmers should organize into an
organization for the purpose of dis
cussing various subjects, and to help
themselves socially, educatiOnally
and financially.
Lastly, he spoke of the Modern
Home" which was certainly a SER
mon of itself and was good for all
who had the good fortune to hear it,
parents and children alike.
Mr.. Amoss then spoke of the vari-
Gus Institutes in Western States and
what they teach the boys and girls
in their agricultural colleges. He
says that boys and girls are taught
agricultural education. There is
more agriculture taught in the city
to-day than in the country. If farm
ers would ask for agricultural educa-
ton in the rural districts, the school
boards would grant it. Suggests a
teacher. trained teacher, well
equipped, be driven from school to
school. to give lessons both to the
school and teacher; says that train
ing is first, books second. Train in
every branch of agriculture and man
ual training.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15, to con