The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-02
THIRD PRIZES PAY In THE
BOYS ENCAMPMENT CONTEST

Every farmer should have a machine
shed. The barn should be plenty
wide, so as to drive through and
should admit plenty of light. Rock
or concrete make very good funda-
tons. Every barn should be equip
ped with hay and litter carriers as
they are saving of expense and labor.
Farm Management, by Mr.. Peck.
Farm management covers the busi-
ness part OF farming, or relation of
one factor to another. One should
not invest too much capital in pro-
portion to the amount of land.
Farm Crops, by 0. o. Center.
Alfalfa is a very profitable crop.
and can be seeded upon almost any
land. The best results are obtained.
however. IL it is preceded by some
cultivated crop, as it is not liable to
be so weedy. 1t should be seeded
about one inch deep, evenly, and from
the first to the middle Of June, at
the rate of about eight pounds per
acre, if the seed Is good and clean.
The first crop should be cut as soon
as the second one sprouts. The field
should be disced as soon as the sec
ond crop is cut in the second season.
It is a great crop to restore nitrogen.
Another lecture was given by Pro-
lessor Martin on Dairy Cows. !
learned from him that there are five
points to consider in a dairy COW.
First-Capacity, OF length from
shoulder to hips, depth from back to
under-side Of stomach, and width
through heart and lungs. This means
room for digestion.
Second-Conformation4 She should
be thin on back, and should conform
her food to milk. Should have great
expansion Of backbone and a long
| wide udder.
Third-Ability. Large udder shows
ability to manufacture milk. Udder
should collapse when empty.
Fourth-Circulation. The circula-
ton should be mostly in the lower
part of the body and there should be
large milk veins.
Fifth-Energy. This is showed in
the head and eyes, which should be
large.
The talk by Professor Willis taught
us that one must use every bit
of himself from the top of his head
to the soles of his feet.
Governor Burke gave us a very in
~teresting address In which he empha-
sized the production of North Dakota
and the fine scenery which a large
field of wheat and flax makes. He
said that the soil was the most inn
portant resource In the world and that
1t should be kept up.
L enjoyed an Illustrated lecture On
the manufacture of steel and wire.
The lecture on Livestock by Pro-
fessor Richards taught US the follow
ing facts: There are different types
of horses, namely, draft, road and rid
ing. A draft horse hould weigh about
$500 pounds, feet should be large and
round, and o too high or fiat, also
wide forearm and cannon, which de-
note large bones. 1t should have a
deep shoulder with good slope. His
legs should be placed directly under
his body and the thigh should be wide
and thick. The rump should be wide
and long, but not sloping. He should
have good movement and action.
There are many breeds Of draft
horses, but all are on the same prin-
ciple.
Beef Cattle, by Professor Shepperd.
A good beef animal should be thick
through the back. well meated on the
ribs, with short legs, small head, with
body forming a rectangle.
Opportunities in Agriculture, was
the title of an address by Professor
Cooper. Mr.. Cooper proved that the
average profit per acre in North Da-
kota was. $3.50, which shows a great
opportunity for Improvement.
Farm Machinery.
The plow is the best machine for
destroying weeds, hence should receive
a good deal of attention. Binders
should receive attention as they save
a great deal of grain.
The Fair and Exhibits.
The exhibits which most interested
me were those of farm machinery and
livestock, also the exhibits at the ag-
ricultural building. / am very much
pleased with the fair and think 1t is
very well conducted.
Amusements.
The amusements 1 attended were
good. I enjoyed the racing, airships
and diving very much.
General Impressions and Comments.
] have enjoyed this encampment all
that a person could, and / appreciate
all that the Better Farming associa-
ton has done for me. 1t has taught
me to be punctual and obedient. 1t
is pretty hard to tell which / enjoyed
the most, but / think 1t was Governor
Burke's speech, and the chance to be
greeted by him.
/ feel greatly honored in having this
chance, and will boost for the Better
Farming association.