The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-05-17
Burton Farmers Club

The Burton Farmers CLUB met on
Friday, May 3, at the pleasant home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rush. This
being a busy season of the year for
the farmers, several families were
kept at home on account of their
work.
The meeting was called to order
by the president, the opening song
was Work for the Night is Coming
In the absence of the chaplain
Mrs. Hammond conducted the devo-
tional exercises, reading a part OF
the fifth chapter of st. John, and Of
fered prayer.
The secretary's report was theI
read and approved.
The hostess then announced that
dinner was ready.
A social hour followed the dinner
after which the business part of the
meeting was taken up.
First was a suggestion that the
club have twelve more song books
and that be taken care of by the
music committee; also that a special
committee be appointed to have
charge of the program for these days
IF the People Rule, why Don't
They Have the Kind Of Laws They
Want?" This question had been
given to Mr.. Putnam. He was alb
sent, and several others spoke on
the subject. 1t was thought we have
too many laws now and that every
time the primary has to fix differ
ent law, and 1t was thought that II
would be better to have less legisla-
tors.
would it pay to SOW Phosphate
Broadcast on Corn Ground?" Mr..
CARRIER thought best to SOW 1t with
the corn.
Requirements Of Modern Politi-
Clans" This question was given Mr..
Peterson who defined the meaning
as one versed in the science of gov
eminent and the art of govern
ing, one devoted to politics. Thought
a modern politician should be honest
upright, good moral man.
Mrs. Hammond read some inter-
esting current events.
Should we Have Parcel Post and
why This question was discussed
by several who were all in favor Of
it..
what is the Comparative net
Earning Capacity OF the man Work.
ing on a Farm Or Working in the
Factory Under General Conditions?"
This question was given Mr.. Nc
Bride, he being absent, others talked
on the subject. They thought the
farm wages as good as the factory;
that there are more ways of spend
ing money by working in the town
and at the end of the year, the man
working on the farm would save
more as the expenses are more, liv-
ing in town. 1t was thought that
the chores on the farm had some
thing to do with men leaving the
farm, as the farmer usually puts in
more hours, but they are changing
their plans and working less hours.
Vhot 10 thO IIOpCf DCptu "
Pillow for Corn and Beans?" Mr..
Brookins thugh to pillow sod the Sec
ond time six or seven inches deep
and little deeper each time after
that.
do you Think our Club Meetings
are as Interesting, our Members liv-
ing so far Apart, as They Would be
II the Members Lived Near Togeth-
err" Mr.. Potter thinks they are
more interesting, enjoying the ride
through the country and seeing what
others are doing and enjoying meet
ing in the different neighborhoods.
We also form wider acquaintance.
Mrs. G. Potter favored us with a
select reading which was much en-
joyed.
1t was suggested that each family
entertain In order of the roll call.
Mr.. Fauth announced the program
for the next meeting. which will be
with Mr.. and Mrs. G. Potter the first
Thursday in June.