The Princeton union., 1915-08-26
PICNIC IS A SUCCESS
A Large Crowd Attends the Annual
Picnic of the West Branch
Creamery on Saturday.
Interesting and Instructive Talks on
Dairying and Cooperation
Are Listened to.

Are Listened to.
The West Branch Creamery asso-
citation held it's annual picnic last
Saturday in the beautiful grove of
Peter Peterson and it was a scucess
in every way. The day was ideal,
and numerous people took advantage
of the opportunity to enjoy a days
outing.
Princeton was not as we'll repre-
sented as usual, due no doubt to the
fact that Saturday is a busy day, and
the harvest rush undoubtedly made
it impossible for some farmers to at
tend. There was good attendance,
however, and all present appeared to
enjoy themselves.
Shortly after noon dinner was SER
we'd, and all present partook of the
viands spread upon the greensward.
1t was the good old-fashioned basket
dinner prepared by the farmers
wives and daughters, and proved
most tempting.
After dinner mao peen eaten the
speaking program opened, and the
was afforded an opportun-
ity to hear some practical and COM
nonsense remarks on agricultural
J. A. Ellenbaum acted as
chairman and introduced the speak
ers. Hon. Andrew French of the
Minnesota Dairymen s association de-
livered an instructive talk along the
lines of the value of co-opera tion in
dairy matters, and also emphasized
the Importance of establishing a
good sale market for butter. His re-
marks were thoroughly interesting,
and it was very evident that he is
thoroughly conversant with the vari:
Gus phases of the dairy industry.
A. G. Hauter, agricultural instruc-
tor of the Northfield high school,
was in attendance and spoke on the
dairy COW. Mr.. Hauter advocated
the growing of alfalfa and clover
and urged the erection of silos. His
remarks were chock full of sound
advice, and those present gained sew.
eral valuable pointers.
G.. A. Lindberg, one of Minnesota's
dairy inspectors, emphasized the i'm
portance of a balanced ration in
feeding, and stated that care in feed
ing would be found extremely profit
able. He also dwelt on the necessity
Of delivering fresh cream to the
buttermaker. He advised patrons of
creameries to cooperate in every
possible way with the buttermakers
and thus increase the quality of the
product. By supplying fresh cream
he said, the butter would be of a
superior quality and command
higher price. Mr.. Lindberg then
dwelt upon the Importance of effici:
ent creamery management, as regards
to the profits, and stated that
creameries can better afford to pay
a good salary to capable men, than
to leave the affairs in charge of in.
competents. He interspersed his
remarks with timely anecdotes. and
the talk was enjoyable and instruc-
tive.
NJ. G. Cort, of the Creamery Pack
age Mfg. Co., was the last speaker
of the day, and gave a talk on gen.
eral agricultural matters. He stated
that while Minnesota had made re-
progress along agricultural
lines there was still plenty Of
room for advancement. In regard
to silos the speaker called attention
to the fact that neighboring states
we're leading Minnesota, and that the
silo is ever profitable Investment.
MIR. Cort then advised his hearers to
raise more hogs, expressing the
opinion that there should be at least
Is hogs for every section of land in
Minnesota. He also touched upon
the poultry industry, and there is no
doubt but what his talk was helpful
TO all present.
One of the interesting features of
the picnic was the ball game between
Long Siding and Greenbush. and it
vas an interesting contest through
'ut. Long Siding carried off the
sonors by a count of II to5.
The West Branch creamery is in a
condition and it's patrons
ire increasing fast. It affords a
:eady market for butterfat and pays
The highest market price. Dairying
S increasing rapidly in this section
md those who engage in it are 6nd-
ng it profitable.
:. In conclusion it is no more than
ust to say word in behalf of those
Who had charge of the picnic. No
'ains were spared to make the affair
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