The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-10-07

Farmers Discuss Broad 6ubject.-Atthe
last meeting Of the Deer Creek FaEmerS Club
the subject discussed was Farming" We APP
pend the views of some of those present:
Mr.. John MoOres said: II have always been
an Old-time farmer and have always made liv-
ing. At one time thought IL was pleasant
occupation. but the question OF labor has arisen
and in consequence / am not farming one-half
what used to. If had any advice to give to
would say ys to %
had any failure by sowing wheat early. 1t Is
always the live farmer who does the most good
for himself and his country. In shocking fod-
this way the corn will get plenty OF air. Have
had to use ladder in tieiDg my fodder on ac-
s count OF its height. Use taEred rope IN many
means of two pulleys. Think it was in 1885 that
people first began to put corn in Shocks"
Mr.. r. Harris Archer said: There is no doubt
but the labor question is serious one to the
farmer. When labor was plentiful, farming was
pleasure, but n0wAit Is so scarce we are COM
PEELED to take whoever we can get. Young men
are leaving the farm to go to the cities. The
old colored laborers are too old to work, and the
young ones won't work. Do not think the immi-
grafton laws should be too strict II the foreign
into this country, for they make good workers.
We have to pay good white man at least $50 a
month and board him."
in securing labor. Have excellent men and they
do good work. The best men are the cheapest.
There is money in farming and have made my
farms pay. Think as Mr.. MoOres does, farming
is not being done as properly as it used to be.
Many farmers are planting their crops too late.
Can get better crop of rye of poor lanc than
can wheat"
MI. Thomas II. Robinson said "The labor
question is one of the most troublesome to
farmers. It seems to be more serious Ques-
ton IN some sections than in others. There is a
leave the country and go to the cities, because
of salary and the more attractive life they offer.
1T Is q difficult matter to know just how to
remedy the situation. The man who gives his
attention to his farm is just as successful as
men in other business. Farmers in Marshall's
district are thrifty, their farms are well kept
and their buildings are being constantly i'm
proved; as a result their farms are three times
as productive as they were few years ago.
The farmers work. There Is probably no better
investment for the farmer than to own good
MN. P. Moores said: believe the superior
eaucati0n and the opportunities offered the
youne men in the cities are the main reasons
why they leave the country. A farmer, to be
successful, must work himself"
Mr.. John B. Wysong said: "Think the farmer
who can aid does give his attention to his farm
can certainly make money. Prices of farm pro-
duce is better than it was four or five years ago.
Mr.. Frank Il. Jacobs said: Have more hay
than ever had. A good crop of tomatoes pays
better than anything else. There is money to
ps Io0 vii
than farmer Is able to pay. If things about
the farm are gong slow it is better to save what
money you haye on hand than to spend 1t in
Mr.. j. S. Baer said: sThere is no question but
that the scarcity and quality of labor is most
vexatious to the farmer. Farmers are not alone
in this matter; people in other vocations have
the same trouble. a man can do as well at farm
ing as in anything else. The farmer ought to
stay on his place and be satisfied with what he
makes for there is certainly living in 1t. The
trouble is we want TO get rich too quick. A
state of unrest seems tO characterize our people.
the people do in the cities. The farmer is pro-
Queer and is not obliged TO live off others. 1t is
an honorable calling"
Mr.. w. B. Harlan said: Have said more than
fast and they cannot expect to. If anybody
would discover crop that would pay well this
flood upon the market of the same crop. Do
not think the returns received by the farmer
compare unfavOrably with things of equal Sc
curity. Farm land Is worth more now than it
was 10 years ago. Agree with Mr.. Lochary that
the chief reason why young men leave the
country Is because the farmer is continually
cure more money you must raise special crops.
We must raise other products than wheat, corn
and cattle to make farming profitable. Cannot
expect these crops year in and year out to bring
high returns"
Mr.! W. w. Finney said: "There are some per-
sons who use their farm as sinking fund, while
Others derive dividends from it. In these days
rapid transit, farmers ought to be in better
position than ever to make farming success
People are not working as hard as they used to-
Think the Hannah oyster law Will be good
MI. H. B. Bruins said Farming is certainly a
profitable business If it is conducted along the
right lines. If man has good farm and 1t is
paying him he should be happy. To make it pay
we must stay at home and look after the little
things. If we praise farming more there would
hc mn ffyof nva ma
home and taking an interest in the work. Think
10 hours day is sufficient for laborer."
Mr.. John G.. Rouse said: Farming is desira
BILE business. 1t has many advantages over many
other vacations. 1t is neglected more than any
other business / know. If the farmers were
broader minded and would take more interest
in their work and in the young men they would
secure far better results. By taking an interest
in the work ourselves we set the hired man q
good example. The man who has been brought
up on the farm and invests his capital Judtci0usly
Is better of than men who engage in many Other
branches of business. 1t is a rare thing for 9
farmer to be successful unless he has good
wife,"
Mr. W. B. Hopkins said Have been farming
all my life and it can be made to pay. The great
trouble Is, we are living too fast. In these mod
team and is driving about the neighborhood
many times when his attention Is required al
home. Believe in mixed husbandry. We farm
too much land and only half do 1t. AS for labor
do not find it very difficult to secure"
Mr.. ]. d. Worthington said: There is lacl
of moral temptation about farming. The farmer
has not the temptation to take something Out
of one pocket and put it in another pocket and
think he is making money. The farmer does
not give sufficient attention to his individual
occupation. No man can farm just like his
neighbor. If we expect special profits we mus
indulge in special lines. Farming is a substan
tial occupation and will reward man if he de
votes his time to it."
Mr.. s. A. Williams said: Successful farming
depends upon the man himself" Mr.. Williams
devoted much of his time in reciting instances
purchased farms and by thrift and close appli
cation to their work, have made them excellen
not confine their labor to raising wheat, corn
&C. but engage in dairying and driving wagons
well stocked with products from of the farm, tt
the city.