The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-10-09
sTHE SUCCESSFUL FARMER

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This was the subject discussed at
the last meeting of the Deer Greek
Farmers Club, of Baltimore county.
We append the views of some of those
present, as published in the Baltimore
County Union:
Mr.. John D. Worthington said:
"The successful farmer is not neccssar-
lily the man who has piled up a fortune.
He is the man who makes his particu-
lar farm yield as much as it is capable
of doing pro6tably, and at the same
time is good citizen, taking an inter-
est in religious, social and political af-
fairs. So many farmers are strong in
certain lines but are not successful be-
cause they are weak in other lines.
Duty for them does not extend beyond
the farm. The president of this club
has been a fine example of the success
full farmer. He has made farming pay
and besides has for fifty years been
regular in attendance upon Divine
worship on Sunday; has attended fifty
annual conventions of his church, and
has found time to take an interest in
matters of public interest. Another
distinguished member of this club rides
four miles every Sunday to superin-
tend Sunday school. He is busy
man, and the busy people are those
who accomplish things. Farmers
should be more than mere tillers of the
SOIL"
Mr.. John B. Wysong said: "Tbe
successful farmer plans ahead, econo-
mizes in little things, knows how to
manage labor and pays strict attention
to business. He should also take an
interest in public affairs. Constant
labor and attention bring success"
Senator Thomas H. Robinson said:
"This is broad subject. In general
way the same business methods that
bring success in other avocations apply
to farming. He must be informed Of
the character of the soil and local con-
ditions must be studied. The success
full farmer who manages broad acres is
an important factor in the life of the
community. Farmers take too little
interest in matters outside the farm.
They should take an interest in public
affairs. Our worthy president (Mr.
Moores) has given US commendable
example in this regard. He has helped
to organize banks, agricultural socie-
ties and farmers clubs, and is always
public spirited. Such men make for
progress in any community"
Mr.. Jacob S. Baer said: "a man
must be in love with his farm" (The
president: "And with a girl, too.")
"a man ought to have clear cut idea
of what he is going to do during the
year. We cannot control the weather
but can do our best. Take advantage
of improved machinery. This is i'm
portant. Hartford farmers ought to
grow COW peas. Read agricultural
papers; keep up with experiments
made in state experiment stations.
The farmer should take temperate
interest in politics; don't waste time
sitting on the fence talking politics,
but keep posted and act on your judg
ment. Be sociable and make your
neighborhood congenial."
Mr.. W. B. Harlan said: "There are
various ideals of success. If the idea
be that riches constitutes success, the
farmer is not in it. If our ideal is to
live useful and happy life and liv"
contentedly and pay our way, furnish
ing the world with what it needs for
subsistence, then we may say that
farmers can be very successful. Some
of our great statesmen have been
drawn from the ranks of farmers. In
dustry and common sense are needed
Mr.. Richard Dallam said: "a sue
cessful farmer can't long remain
bachelor. To be a successful farmer
requires just as much ability as any
other occupation. A farmer should
not devote all his time to manual labor.
He should take lively interest in
public matters. He pays a large
amount of taxes and ought to be sure
that his contribution is economically
expended"
Mr.. James Lee said: II have been
farmer all my life, and am not willing
to say one can't be successful. have
enjoyed it and there is money in it,"
Mr.. James T. johnson said: II think,
to be successful farmer, we should
make that a special study. If our
means are limited we have to keep at
it with our sleeves rolled up. 1t de-
pends sometimes on the wife. A good