The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
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1t is not the purpose of this depart
ment to discuss farming. Articles on
chow to farm" will not be permitted.
Farmers will not be talked "at" thru
these columns. There are several rea-
sons why this attitude is taken: First,
general statements of how to farm are
limited in their meaning and are usu-
ally misinterpreted. Second, farmers,
as a rule, due to a variety of reasons,
such as different experiences, lack of
opportunity, lack Of finances, etc, are
unable to make practical application
of much that they read. Third, farm
ers are tired of being advised how to
farm in the usual loose manner given
to publications. Fourth, the problems
of the farm are very largely matters
for individual solution, requiring a
careful and continued study Of all con-
ditions.
1t is the purpose of this new depart
ment to carry on campaign for i
greater community of interests; to in
crease the spirit of neighborhood CO.
operation and thus make the country
not only better place in which to
work but better place in which to
live.
We propose to do this by encourag-
ing the organization of small farmers
clubs so that neighbors may get bet
ter acquainted, so that they may learn
to conduct meetings, appoint commit
tees, and thus gradually learn cooper
alton for bigger things. The farmers
club develops leaders, inspires conf
dence and will make possible effective
cooperation. 1t gives the young peo-
pie a new point of view. It boosts not
only the community but you.
We propose to do something for the
women on the farm. The women in
several of the clubs have requested il
and goodness knows II there is any
thing that will tighten the burden Of
farm women they ought to have it, if
possible.
We propose to take an interest in
the boys and girls on the farm, to get
them to see a new point of view SO
that the farm with not be place TO
get away from at the first opportun-
ity.
To accomplish the purpose of this
department we will need the cooper
alton of the organized farmers clubs.
We want the club secretary to write a
brief report of each meeting, setting
forth the interesting items for gen
eral news feature. This gives local
coloring which is always of interest to
the community.
We want club members to send us
suggestions and write bit of poetry
now and then, or story.
We are going to be assisted very
materially by several outside publica-
tions, especially "The Farmer" pub
lished in St. Paul. This paper has now
instituted a department devoted to
farmers clubs and will report activi-
ties of clubs in both Minnesota and
North Dakota.
Directory of Farmers Clubs.
Each week the directory of farmers
clubs will be published, giving the
name of the club and the name and ad-
dress of the secretaries. AS clubs are
formed, they will be listed in this di-
rectory. We want the club secretaries
and members to make use of this di-
rectory in taking up matters Of ex-
change or matters of cooperation
which cannot be handled by the indi-
vidual club. s
Club Name Secretary and Address
Alton Club No. /.
Mrs. Harry Edwards, Minot.
Burt Township Farmers Club.
Harry Blom, brady.
brady Club.
Louis Larson, brady.
East Surrey Club.
C. E. Hughes, Surrey.
Eureka Club No. 1.
Lars Steen, Minot.
Hecker's Club No. 1.
Jas. Shaw, Logan.
Logan Valley Club.
H: G. Kuchenbecker, Logan.
Lonestar Club.
A. Walton, Minot.
Lonetree Club.
Thos. Etler, Lonetree.
Margaret Club.
A. T. Thomas, Deering.
Mckinley Club.
A. B. Wilson, Minot.
Nedrose Club.
Mrs. 7. Kelley, Minot.
North Prairie Club.
Peter Linnertz, Minot.
North Willis Club.
Chas. Taylor, Minot.
Roosevelt Club.
A. J. Mccormack, Tolley.
Surrey Club.
E. H. Porter, Surrey.
|Sauk Prairie Club.
J.'B. Rasmussen, Kenmare.
forming Club.
D. w. King, brady.
West Des Lacs Club. q
John Kassens, Lonetree.
West Eureka Club.
Otto Bonness, Minot.
West Surrey Club.
Pete McKone, Surrey.