The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-03-23

such utter ignorance as did young
graduate of West Point at an army
post where / was once stationed
When placed in charge OF the com
many garden he ordered the sergeant
to buy some turnips and have the
men assisting cut them up to plant.
az they had done with the potatoes.
One of the greatest obstacles to
success one has to contend with is
the ignorance of the average farmer
or hired man, who treats with con-
tempt the literature of the agricul-
ture department, preferring the long
exploded theories and systems OF his
father. Therefore one is obliged to
study the modern systems to direct
fntelligently, and must have, too, the
courage to force her convictions and
live through the days of doubt and
unbelief of her employees. watching
that they do not assist their desire
for her failure and thereby insure her
future dependence upon them.
In 1866. long before any such as
sistance was given the people by the
government, woman who has since
become prominent in affairs. with the
aid of q negro refugee and two or
three hands" to help work and PICK
the crop, raised seven bales OF cot
ton surprising in quality that raised
| by men farming in that section OF the
country. Prior to this she had never
seen q cotton plantation. In addition
she grew the hay. corn and oats Tor
her teams, and all the garden produce
consumed by her family, having IN
her weIl-stocked garden the hrst cei-
cry ever grown in that part OF the
country. Her flower garden was
noted for it's rare varieties OF roses
and flowers, yet she found time to
teach her child. Her name was .
| familiar one to every soldier IN the
western army for her work in their
behalf.
II truck farming or any branch OF
1t is undertaken. woman. 10 De
successful, should be willing to De
gin In q small way-too large IDEAS
and sudden enthusiasm are too often
the secret of the failure and disgust
of women with farming az pront
able venture.
| Cultivate only 30 much land as yor
can direct personally, requiring ou1
one or two men for the rough worI
of blowing and filling the soil. Muci
of the lighter work can even be un
dertaken by q woman herself, wher'
. necessity demands. This need not D
done in q way to destroy any goot
looks or personal attractions she ma!
possess. With proper attention sh'
, may still preserve her smooth ski
!, and hands which mark the woman
, refinement. In exchange for the pale
!. lifeless complexion, the narrow cnes'
she may acquire the glow OF neaitL
the expanded chest of good lung az
|, velopment, and the brightness Q
! eye indicative of happiness and mel
tai activity.
To truck farming the larger crop
can be added in order to PROVIDE 10
. the stock and animals necessary
; carry on the work or add to one
comfort in living. Corn and graa
crops are profitable as well.
On entering upon farming o.
! must examine the land or select
s with reference to the crop One wishs
to cultivate or which is most prom
: able for the market one is to suppl
The question of soil enters mo-
: prominently into all ones plans a.
!. profits, as the feeding and working
= the soil quickly increases or dimi
: ishes the profits in expense and
= Dor. Fertilixing materials or food &
= the soil beyond what may accum
{, late ON . farm where animals q
owned end fed are now prepared a
!. sold by companies at less cost thu
one can prepare them by the
s. methods. This greatly simplines q
4. work and reduces the time necessa
NJ to the proper preparation Of the 90
= Then. too, they can be accurately {
- pepded upon az containing only ~
:. ingredients a. are absolutely esse
ID tial to the growth and character
4. your produce. While one must
~ GUIDED by ones market there are
q few things which apply to all M
"A lkets. - -
= specialties are better than I
a many things which cheaper a.
~ season advances. A farm growing
= kinds Of vegetables requires - nm