Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-11-18

Glen Ullin, Nov. 15.-(SpeciaD-
The weather was cold and not many
present at the institute but the work
was excellent.
Mr.. Hoverstad spoke Of the sur
prise experienced by the workers
when they learned of the great crops
and general prosperity of the coun-
try. He said that the crops report
ed at Beach, Belfield and all along
the railroad east the crops are best
in the state so far as they have seen.
Then speaking of the results so
far of Institutes predicted a growing
interest in the teachings of these
meetings.
A Grand Prospect Ahead.
and spoke of his experience of 40
years pioneering He said that he
was astonished at the development
in the country west of the Missouri
river and that he would not be sur
prised if western North Dakota be-
came more prosperous than the east
ern part of the state. But he advised
caution. That sometimes hard times
would come. That drouths must
come to all countries and that this
section need not expect to escape
that which is allotted to all.
But he advised partial escape from
these conditions by better tillage.
He then outlined the system of so
called dry farming and claimed that
it was nothing but good farming. He
said that moderately deep blowing
the use of the packer in dry years
and thorough surface cultivation was
all that was necessary.
mixed farming and stock raising,
dairying included, would make this
the richest part of the northwest.
Dairy Commissioner Flint did ex-
cellent work along the line of cream
cries. And made special point on
cleanliness.
Prof. Waldren of the Dickinson ex.
pertinent station was present and told
the people what the station expert.
ments were and showed them that
If the farmer only followed natural
laws governing crops on this land
there need be no fear for the future
but is positive in his convictions that
care is needed.
More Good Crops.
1t was claimed by the farmers pres
ent that hard wheat would average
20 or more bushels per acre and one
case was cited of actual measures
where the yield was 80 bushels per
acre.
Richardton, Nov. 15.-SpeciaD-
The farmers institute met here today
under unfavorable conditions. The
weather was stormy so that a large
number of farmers could not get in
if living any distance in the coun-
try. Then the trains we're all late.
There would have been no meeting
in the forenoon at all but for the
fact that Messrs. Doran and Pierce
fearing a delay left Dickinson Sun
day night and after delays were in
Richadton so as to begin on time.
A Good Glass of Boys.
The first to appear in the hall were
a few substantial elderly men and
then a good sized class Of boys about
fifteen years old and a small num-
Der of girls.
Mr. Doran went into real estate
Office and found two exhibits Of corn
of about ten ears in each. These he
borrowed and used in the first hours
work.
The first talk was along lines of
corn growing and the different stag
es of culture needed and why. Then
the question Of pure seed was
brought out and at this time special
pains was taken to impress upon the
minds Of the boys the effect of scrub
breeding whether in live stock or
grain. The mixed colors and differ
ent sizes Of the corn being used as
an object lesson.
BY this time a good sized audience
had collected.
The Value of the Cow.
Mr.. Pierce was called upon and
gave very interesting talk upon the