The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-12-23
oUNPowDBR AGRICULTURAL CLUB.

Union Meeting of Clubs at the Farm
OF Mr. l.. NJ. Bacon-An Interest
ing Inspection-Quest
and Answers-Feeding
Dairy Cattle,
Etc, Etc.
The Senior Gunpowder Agricultural Club met
Saturday, December 9th. at the farm of Mr..
Lewis N. Bacon, near Belfast It was union
meeting of clubs as Mr.. Bacon had invited the
Junior Club also. Mr.. John Bond was foreman
and had Messrs. Asa B. Gardiner, Jr.. and N.
Howard Gill as inspection committee. Others
| OF the Cenior Club present were Messrs. L. NJ
Bacon, George Frame. John s. Crowther and
| James B. Ensor. and of the Junior Club Messrs.
W. D. Curry, Frank G.. Scott, Daniel 8. Pearce,
Edward E. Scott, Granville Matthews, Upton
II. Tarbert and Laban Sparks. The other visi-
tors were Messrs. Daniel Wilhelm, Thomas G.
Rearce, l.. m. Bacon, Jr., Abram Pearce and DR..
VIM. NJ. Pearce, of Baltimore.
REPORT OF INSPECTION COMMITTEE.
The day was cold aud raw but large number
of the two clubs assembled and the stroll which
was taken in advance of the darkness proved of
much interest.
| Mr.. Bacon makes q specially of pure bred
/ Plymouth Rock fowls and mammoth bronze
turkeys. A flock of "a having survived Thanks
! of the gobblers will approximate % pounds.
Visiting the hog house the members inspected
the porkers, which are pure Berkshires. The
head of the herd will reach nearly 600 pounds.
The fine brood sows and weanlings show many
good points, and the 10 fattening hogs, in thrifty
condition, are coming forward to an early end.
The cattle are all Jerseys, headed by an unu-
sually handsome sire, Arawana Sd. They all
show good feeding and attention. The stables
are bright and clearly kept, and the commo-
dous barns are well filed with grain and proven
der Two lots of fine timothy for the market
and large NOW of clover for the cattle and
pentyof straw were noticed. The several fod-
derricks outside of the barn will. with ensilage
and grain, feed the stock the coming winter.
The combination of ice house and dairy room,
built some years ago. has proved economical
and very convenient.
The clubs were asked to pass their opinion on
a field of wheat sowed the last week in Septem-
Der. The growth is very poor and scant and our
host at onetime seriously considered blowing it
down. Thie was bought seed and after the un-
satisfactory growth terminating test was made
of so grains, of which only % sprouted or 46 per
cent. Two samples of wheat from Mr.. N. Howard
ellis farm sprouted SO out of 40 grains and 81
out of 40 grani or so per cent. and 81 per cent?
respectively. This shows the great Importance
of terminating the seeds before planting to
guarantee against such an unfortunate result
as obtained by Mr.. Bacon.
In these club strolls it never fails that mem-
bers can gain in knowledge and experience by
observation, and the home member by drawing
out friendly criticism is able to avail himself of
valuable suggestions.
( s0f + S SasBtnrn, 1n., Committee.
MrGeorge Frame, delegate to the Junior Gun
powder Agricultural Club meeting at Mr.. T. V.
Richardson's, spoke favorably of Mr.. Richard
sons farm and dairy operations. He was inter-
ested in the discussion on Beef and Dairy Cattle
Profits" and was impressed that either line OF
business, well attended to, gives good returns as
the remarks indicated.
Mr.. W. d. Curry, of the Junior Club, said Mr..
Richardson is very successful dairyman and
farmer and has one of the largest and best Guern-
sey and Jersey herds.
New business included the appointment of
Mr.. Asa b. Gardiner, Jr., of the Senior Club and
Mr.. Laban Sparks, of the Junior Club as COM
mittee to cooperate with the dairymen of Balti-
more, and milk -shippers generally in the protec-
ton of milk cans and bottles and to correct
grievances in the way of railroad milk rates. and
in the carrying of packages.
1t was sam there Is q ueeQ OF du dSSOClutIOA
and law to prevent loss of property also the
damage to milk cans by removal of the labels
and tops, and to have law imposing fine Of
$2O one-half to 90 to the informer. The states
Of Ohio and New York give such protection to
the dairymen that there are fewer losses there
than in this State.
Possible modification in railroad rates and
better advantages in the transport of packages
were deemed advisable. Owing to much that is
unsatisfactory in the sending of packages of
goods, the express charges being excessive and
the package stamps prohibited in many instan-
ces, the postal parcel delivery system should be
encouraged. The State will be asked for pro
lection when the statement of grievances and
the remedies needed is prepared.
The next meeting of this club will be held
January 9th, 1906, at Mr.. George Frames, 22S7
North Calvert street, Baltimore. Reading by
Messrs E. G. Merryman, George Frame and A.
B. Gardiner, Jr.; also, election of officers.
HALF HOUR FOR QUESTIONS.
Mr.. Frame gave an encouraging statement re-
specting the wealth of this country being in the
hands of the farmers, and said there is such
difference that every man, woman and child on
the farm would be entitled to $500 each.
Respecting the advantage of corn-harvester
Mr.. Bacon said he never had an implement that
ing of corn machine was said to be in use, the
manager of which charged SIG per 100 barrels.
AS to what man can do day from the shock,
one was spoken of that husked Is barrels. Ref
erence was to clipping which said man on
wager of $40 husked IA barrels in 10 hours.
Mr. Bacon was asked as to how he was sue
cessful with turkeys. He replied that he never
in-breeds them, and does not keep gobbler
over two years; better not put two turkeys in
the same shed to hatch as they will fight, which
occurred once in his experience, and out OF Al
eggs only one Matched. In growing the young
ones he sees that they are in shed for protec-
ton during the night. They need outdoor life
during the day when the weather is favorable.
When heifers "abort'' would their milking
qualities be affected if they are not MIXED Z
Advice was to continue the milking for the
present and future development of the heifer,
which should establish herself; also that the
racks or troughs should be kept clean; If not,
'scours" might be the result
Mr.. Curry said care should be exercised in
keeping the troughs free from dirt. He feeds 5O
baskets of cut fodder day, after ensilage, with
chop over it. He does not have spoiled fodder
after it is cut as the blower distributes the fod-
der we'll in the barn. After milking hay is fed
the cattle. He puts salt over the long fodder,
fodder.
Mr. Tarbert said he has had fodder to spoil and
favors cutting only enough for two weeks feed;
each cows feed should be so that others cannot
get to it, It is better to salt cattle as you feed
them.
Mr. Crowther said he feeds salt every day and
gives grain and fodder in dry state. The
tighter fodder is packed when it is put in the
barn the better it excludes the air and keeps
well.
Mr.. Thomas Pearce said he uses 20 to rs sacks
of salt year and puts the salt daily over mixed
feed.
Messrs. wilhelm and Bacon favor giving
little salt every day and to put it over the en-
silage.
what is the cause of white mold in ensilage2
Answer-It lacks water. It is well to dampen
dry cut fodder as it is needed cattle relish it
better. Moldy fodder makes bitter milk.
Is there any unpleasant taste in milk from
COWS grazing on ALFALFA Mr.. Ensor said he let
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