The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-02-10
Burton Farmers Club.


Wiedman.
Burton Farmers Club.
The club was pleasantly entertained
Feb. by Mrs. G.. O. Potter. In spite
OF q bitter cold day there was q good
attendance. This being the first
meeting since the death of Mrs. R. O.
Sheperd, 1t was sad one as she was .
kind, genial friend to all and will be
missed by the club. Although the
Burton Club has the honor Of being
the first farmers club organized In
the state 1t has lost but very few by
death.
Meeting called to order by the new
president, M. T. Peterson. hymn,
"All Hail the Power Of Jesus Name. "
The chaplain, N. T. Randall, made a
few touching r marks, after which
Rev. Benson, of Owcsso, offered a com.
forting prayer.
AS the question box is very impor-
tant part of our work we try to dis
pose of several questions before noon.
The best feed for hens to produce
Although frequently brought up this
was discussed with much interest,
which proves that the hen is a money
maker. We found that hot water,
hot wheat and corn, grit and plenty OF
exercise we're good. G.. @. Potter said
that boiled and fried oats, also Colum-
bia Poultry Food were the thing.
The best way to put in corn? Check
row was thought best for thorough
cultivation, but for large crop use
the drill.
The best way to polish windows?
Mrs O. Potter said to clean with whit
ing and polish with paper. Mrs. Ham,
mond said ammonia was nice In win
ter.
Were the women OF seventy-five years
ago superior to the new woman? This
was answered by Mrs. N. T. Randall.
She was decidedly in favor of the good
I'D fashion woman. When she had
told all the qualities of the new We
men we were glad there were no new
women in our club-just substantial
women.
Dinner was then announced. After
social hour the club was called to
order. A contingent fund was raised
to be used by the sick committee for
flowers, etc. The president named
the following committees to serve this
year:
Programme. @. Potter, Mrs. G.. T..
Mason.
Music-Mr. and Mrs. A. e. Auiler,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Sprinkle.
Slck-Mr. and Mrs. J. Sherman, Mr..
and Mrs. CAREER.
Reception-F. Love, Mrs. G.. O..
Potter.
Should rural high schools be intro
duced? T. Post thought better and
more systematic education could be
got but it would cost more. MessrS.
Sherman, Hammond, and others were
not in favor Of the rural high school,
the principal objection being the
transportation Of very small children
in cold weather; also the great expense
Of same.
How can we make the farmers club
work more effective? The speaker,
G.. K. Potter, said, take more interest
In the club; be prompt in attendance;
be willing to do all you can for the
good Of the club. Let every one do
his best.
The debate, Resolved, That we
favor equal suffrage on educational
qualifications, was decided In the
alternative. Rev. Benson's opinion
as we'll as the general sentiment Of
the club being, that the intelligent
vote should count regardless Of sex Of
voter.
Ladies' topic, What shall we cook
for supper? Speakers, Mrs. Potter
and Mrs. CARRIER agreed that the best
was none too good, but to avoid heavy
food before retiring.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sherman will
entertain at the March meeting for
which the following program is being
prepared:
What laws shall we ask the incom-
ing legislature to enact. G.. T. Mason,
G.. @. Potter.
Does Michigan need penal institu-
ton expressly for women. Mrs. Ham,
moad, Mrs. Sprinkle.
General vs.. special farming Is best
adapted to Michigan agriculture. A..
L. Sprinkle, o. Potter.
Does the wage Garner work any