The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-01-30
THE COW AND THE HEN AS MONEY MAKERS
ON THE DIVERSIFIED NORTH DAKOTA FARM
farmers Institute Today Brilliant Treat for Those in At
tendance~Mrs Howie's Able Talks-Crop Rotation
Prof. Shaws Address on Stock RAISING

The COW, the hen and the North
Dakota farm were the topics of the
farmers institute which came to a
close in this city today. The institute
which has been in progress with. five
sessions during the last couple of days
has been success from every stand
point and very profitable to all who
braved the winter winds to attend.
Despite the weather conditions which
were far from being favorable for the
farmer to make the long jaunt to this
city, the attendance at the institute
has been encouraging and goodly
number has greeted the authoritive
speakers who have undertaken the
task and have successfully enlightened
the farmers of this community.
The speakers today, Prof. Shaw, DR..
Montgomery and Mrs. Howie with the
question bureau under the direction
of Prof. Hoverstad, were we'll appre-
ciated and it is regretted that the in
stitute could not have been extended
for even a longer period, although a
great good has been derived from the
two days stay and the institute work.
ers must speed on to take up their
splendid work elsewhere, SO that all
in the state of North Dakota may be
enlightened on the proper methods of
farming that will bring the best re-
suits.
Morning Session
This morning the institute opened
with discussion urging the growing
Of peas on the farms in this locality.
The discussion was led by Prof.
Shaw and entered into with zest by
the farmers who asked numerous
questions and expressed various
views. The outcome of the discussion
resulted in the fact that the pea crop
was one of the safest in this state.
Cleanliness was of course urged. 1t
was the general opinion that two
bushels to the acre was the average
amount to sow. The harvest of the
pea crop required the least attention
of any of the crops.
At the conclusion of the discussion
on the pea question Superintendent
Eastgate of the government reserve
at Stump lake in Nelson county,
spoke on spring shooting At the
conclusion Of Mr.. Eastgate's talk a
vote was taken showing the sense of
the members present at the institute
was in favor of the abolishing of
spring shooting. A bill is now before
the legislature setting forth such a
requirement and with the farmers in
this community in favor Of it's abol-
ishment, the sentiment will mean
much to these interested in it's pass
age. North Dakota is the only state
other than the southern states, that
does not prohibit spring shooting.
Mrs. Howie Interesting
Probably none of the institute work.
ers deserve more credit than Mrs. Ad-
da F. Howie, who comes all the way
from Elm Grove, Wis, to address the
farmers in this state. Mrs. Howie is
a remarkable woman and more than
this, is very we'll experienced on the
poultry and dairy subjects which are
ably discussed by her. Mrs. Howie
has unique way of making the points
she desires to impress on her audience
remain with her hearers. She never
tires her hearers and in a pleasant
manner is always ready to answer
all questions which will benefit the
farmers on the subjects upon which
she is we'll versed. It is something
unusual for woman to take up such
a work and that that it is unusual
makes Mrs. Howies lectures all the
more interesting.
This morning the distinguished