The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-03-01

well maze OF nlaCaQam, graVel or Otner
suitable material so constructed that it
will be smooth, even and convenient TO
travel at all seasons of the year. He said
that anything more than a 6 per cent
grade would increase danger of working
and explained the great disadvantages of
grades of s per cent.
Mr. Wilson asked how much money in
State fund was now available and he was
told about 5000, 600 of which our share now
is $8245 as we have used $500.
Mr. John Balderston spoke of the ex
cellent natural gravel roads and of the
model road from West Grove to Kennett,
Pa. In that state the State lets the CON
tract and pays inspector and upon the
character of the inspector more than any.
thing else the quality of the work depends.
Mr. Crosby then explained how the inn
provement of the main roads showed the
people the advantages of good roads and
all other roads improved as a result The
subject of the King Road drag was then
discussed aud its action shown and its
manv advantages. He strongly recon-
mended the drag and explained its con
struction and said one could be built for
less than three dollars.
Mr.. Crosby was then asked for his opin
ion as to the best time for mending the
roads. He replied: lust as soon as the
roads are dry enough 10 work in the
Spring"
Th S answer was considered of great
importance by a of the members of The
Club, because Just 1.-THE time when MI
Crosby stated the roads should be worked
is the time when the farmer is most busy
with The farm work and therefore at the
most opportune time for working, the
roads are neglected.
The following committee on inspection
of grounds and premises was appointed;
John ilson. Wayne Reynolds, c R.
Biles
The Club was then invited to the din.
ing room where feast of good things
was greatly enjoyed by all, and after this
sumptuous repast the club inspected the
grounds and buildings and all were much
pleased with all that was seen.
When the club reassembled in the
house Mr. George Balderston, president
of the San Jose Scale Commission, read
an excellent paper on the Scale and
methods of extermination
The committee appointed to visit the
County Commissioners and present the
resolutions on Road Repairs passed by
the club at the previous meeting. repo ted
through chairman Z. Ross Biles that the
resolutions had been delivered and the
Commissioners had promised to take
action in the matter later.
The co4mittee on inspection reported
as follows; There was an excellent corn
crop, thirty head of shoats, three brood
sows, one stock hog, all we'll housed in
large, light and comfortable house en-
closed on all sides and so constructed that
a team can be driven through when house
is cleaned. 1t was a most excellent ar
rangement. Two ice houses were well
filled and there was abundance of feed in
the barn
We were next shown the fine herd of
Guernsey cows, about forty in number,
manv of which are registered, and the
herd is considered to be one of the very
finest in the State. !
There was one Guernsey bull with fine
markings. an animal of excellent breed |
ing and good individual There were
also about twenty head of Guernsey
heifers The herd is fed entirely on cut
feed and ensilaee and mixed feed The |
feeding of this fine herd is ably managed |
hv Jacob Miller Mr.. Balderston is to be !
congratulated on the excellent condition
Of everything on the premises
During the recess Mr. Crosby was
asked: In building permanent roads
where stone must be hauled greater
distance than gravel. which material
would YOU use? ?" He answered, II
would undoubtedly advise using era FL "
THIS question was asked hy Mr. MrVry
and considering our local conditions it is
important to consider the answer
The club adjourned to meet with Mr.
John P Wilson on March goth
J FRANCE.
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