The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-28


The January meeting of the North
Newburg Farmers Club was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. w.
Nation.
The meeting was called TO order
by the vice president, l.. e. Hoising-
ton. j. S. Lemon had charge of the
singing and Chaplain j. ID. Leland
conducted the devctions. After the
usual business of the club q paper
was given by Mrs. +. ID. Clark en-
titled what Constitutes a Chance
for Success?" 1T is not necessary
to have wealth, but rather especial
natural traits of character such as
honesty, energy, courage, charity,
sympathy and independence and
plenty of brain power to enforce
them. Justice and equity would
have no existence without the hero
ic spirit to defend and maintain
them. Be charitable not only with
your wealth but with kind sympa.
thetic words. Use your wealth law
ishly and criticisms sparingly. Have
plenty of energy to grasp oppOrtuni-
ties as they appear. Rockefeller
says that success in life comes from
just kicking and splashing just the
same as in swimming.
T. Cooling handled well the topic
Theory and Practice as Applied to
Farming" 1T has been said that
success in agriculture depends more
on the personal side of the farmer
than upon circumstances. He needs
keen eyes, accurate ears, steady
hand, and clear brain. No other
business requires a larger outlay
of force than farming, and force
that is varied and we'll developed.
The farmer knows that many of the
theories held and many of the
methods practiced years ago, and
some even now, are worthless, but
that science, good business methods,
wise judgment and skillful manage
ment will accomplish success. The
ignorant and deficient farmer is an
easy prey to the middle man. A
successful farmer never calls any,
thing good enough that can be bet
| tered. Farmers make unavoidable
mistakes, but our prospects for flu
ture years depend upon system In
farming, throughness in detail, and
the use of clear cut business meth
DDS"
/ Mrs. G.. NJ. Winnie gave an excel
lent paper The Little Things That
Count" ut is the small beginnings
that have brought about changes
for the betterment of the human
race. Franklin's discovery of the
power of the little spark called cleo
tricity developed to it's present per.
lection, gives us light, heat and
communication. The Great Teache,
took the lilies, mustard seed and the
insignificant sparrow to teach the
most forceful lessons of life. Then
too, 1t was the carpenters son, a boy
in the common walks of life, whose
teachings and precepts we hope will
evangelize the world A happy smil,
and pleasant incline of the head cos
little effort, but are much more en-
gaging than a formal bearing, anC
often possess greater value thar
more emotional outbursts.
The question box brought fortl
the following questions and mucl
discussion
HAS Alfalfa been raised success
, fully in this county?" Mr.. K. J
Cook.
! Must one gain wealth to be sue
| cessful in life?" j. d. Leland.
What are the causes of the pres
ent high prices of products?" Lee
Reynolds.
( Are the farmers to blame for tn
! present high prices in living?" ]. Z
: Leland.
Can G. O. p. man give up hi
principles and vote for local op
Z tion?" Floyd Owen
Does it pay to feed corn stalks?
]. C. Carruthers.
Music was interspersed through
Z the program.
!: Roll call found seventeen familie
represented.
I The literary committee reporte
4 as follows for the next meeting:
|. Debate-Governme guarante
|: of bank deposits VS.. Postal saving
banks. j. ID. Leland VS.. G. A. Wht
n Ian.
|. Paper, The Importance of Thol
|. oughness." Mrs. Derr Devereaux.
y Paper, Evils of the Liquor Ira
Y fic." r. d. Clark.
Il Recitation, Mrs. B. w. Mattoon.
!: Next meeting will be held Feb. 1
y 1910 at the home of Mr.. and Mr.
n T. +. Lemon.