The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-30
Many Farmers Attend all of
The Sessions.
GOOD PROGRAMS RENDERED
Local Talent Adds Much to
The Work.
Farmers receive some Very Valuable
Pointers From the Men who are
Sent by the State to Instruct Them
In up-to-date Farming.

The Caledonia farmers institute
which opened its sessions in that
town Wednesday morning, is proving
highly attractive to the rural resi-
dents of Caledonia. The attendance
Wednesday afternoon and Thursday
morning were exceedingly large and
the institute is proving one of the
best ever held in the town.
Wednesday Afternoon.
The program opened with music
by the Caledonia quartette A ques-
tion box was conducted for short
time but many OF the queries were
held over until Thursday afternoon
J. S. Brigham, state institute speaker
delivered n very instructive lecture on
the subject Benefits of the State
is highlyu valuable for the farmer
owing to the fact that 1t brings to-
gether the finest products raised by
the farmer, giving an idea of what
is possible to accomplish through
careful cultivation.
One of the most interesting features
Of the afternoon program was a pa
per by Mrs. j. A. Goorley of near
Caledonil. Her subject was "How
Farmers Wives can Help Their Hus-
bands" She outlined tn eduties of
the farm wife and pronounced her
the most valuabla asset to a success
full farmer.
1.-THE College of Agriculture" was
the subject whch was thoroughly
discussed ny State Speaker George l..
Leaning He emphasized the impor-
tance of the farmer giving his boys
an education in an agricultural school
and outlined the course of study. Af-
ter music by the quartette, the in
stitution adjourned.
Wednesday Evening Session.
The town hall was occupied to its
seating capacity at the Wednesday
evening ssion. Standing room was
at a premium and many were turn
ed away. The program proved one
of unusual interest and was highly
appreciated by the large crowd.
Opening with special music by the
glee club, the program continued
with defamation by Mason Coulter,
The reading was entitled "The Farm
er Boy" and proved very pleasing
number. A defamation Where
Maud Erred" was delivered by Master
Lester Bauldinger. IT was a very
gratifying number.
Making the Farm Home Attrac-
tive" was the subject of a meaning
address 'py Mr. S. Bingham. He
made many valuable suggestions and
urged the farmer to improve the gem
eral appearance OF his rural home.
Gam 1 My Brothers Keeper" was
the topic thoroughly covered by Mr..
George L. Leaning. He emphasized
the convenience OF the farmers to be
neighborly and recommended that the
fealing of brotherhood be encouraged
among the rural residents.
The program closed with music by
the chorus.
Thursday Morning
The institute opened at 9 o'clock.
Several pleasing selections were rem
dered by the quartette after which
Mr.. George L. Leaning spoke on
Rural canitation He spoke of the
necessity of cleanliness about the
farm ami declared that many disease
germs ace being allowed to accumu-
late by +he carelessness of the farm
er. slssass
"The Business Relation of Town
to County" was thoroughly discuss
ed in a peper read by Mrs ]. l.. Fell,
of Caledonia. She spoke of the up-to
date methods which are being Install
ed by the farmer and declared that
II is only a matter of few years un-
til the farmer will have reached the
same stage N modern business
methods as are practced in the city.
Mr.. ]. Bingham talked for a
half hour on the subject Labor
Problems on the Farm" He declared
that the farmer should make great
er effort to keep his boys at home.
Teach them how to farm, instruct
them to like the work, then they
will not be so anxious to HE to the
city" he declared.
The institute concluded its program
with special music by the quartette.
The session will close Thursday af-
ternoon. The reports of the various
committees will be the concluding
feature of the institute.