Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-03
AGRICULTURAL NOTES

oecTetary--J. w. Stewart
Treasurer-Edgar Henshaw.
County agent-W. NJ Bewick.
1T is very gratifying to see that the
business men and professional men
of our city are taking a great deal
OF interest In the Farmers picnic of
June IA. Yet it is not strange when
one considers that the success and
prosperity Of the farmer is necessary
TO the success of all other classes.
and when we realize that the farmers
success is largely in proportion to the
cooperation and harmony among the
people.
That is the principal reason for the
plcnic-to unite all people for the
advancement of the methods that are
proving most successful in agricul-
ture. For greater production at low.
er cost; for greater economy in har-
vesting and marketing the product
Tor more convenience and a greater
enjoyment of life as we live it.
The Farm Bureau and their friends
may we'll congratulate themselves up-
on the invitation to hold their meet
ing at the home of I. y. VanMetre.
1t gives us the opportunity to see
one Of the best dairy farms of this
section of the country, in its regular
operation. Mr.. VanMetre has not
reached perfection in the way Of
equipment and operation, as extensive
dairyfng is new undertaking with
him. You may rest assured. how
ever, that his new dairy barn and
milk house, his herd of some 60
mich cows besides young stock and
his broad acres of alfalfa and corn
Will be sights worth some distance
to see.
The boys and girls will be there
to take part in the athletic events.
Besides the baseball games between
the boys of the Mt. View Club and
the Swan Pond Club, there will be
foot races, high jumps, broad jumps,
tug-of-war and many other events.
THESE are for club members pri-
marily but others of the same age
may participate. If the foregoing at
fractions fail to bring you there
there are still others that will.
Addresses will be made by at least
three of the leading agricultural
workers of our state, men whom many
ot-you know personally Prof. G.. r.
Titlow director of the agricultural ex.
tension at the State University, is a
most pleasing speaker one who
makes you feel he is one among you
at the same time. man with a mes
sage for you. w d. linn. farmer.
county agent in Harrison county, in
stitute worker and writer for several
farm papers, will hold your attention
because he is practical, speaking very
largely from his own experience and
his contact with other farmers. /. w.
HILL of Washington, leader in the
boys club work, has very popular
and important field and is a decided
~ interesting and instructive speak
er. The writer has heard all of these
speakers and guarantees there will
not be dry or uninteresting moment
in the whole program.
A short time will be given over
to the annual business meeting and
election of officers for the Farm Blu
reau. This will also be of interest
but that it may not be tedious to
visitors, the regular monthly meeting
OF the Farm Bureau, which will be
held this Saturday at p. M, will
take care of all preliminary matters
This is the most important meeting
of the bureau thus far and full
attendance will be necessary. You
are urged to be there at 2 o'clock
sharp at the county agents office,
both members and directors.
q. l.. Oliver, agent in dairying from
the State university, spent a few days
the past week among us. With his
help the work of organizing the cow
testing association for Berkeley and
PATTERSON counties, is progressing
nicely. We feel assured that success
will crown the efforts of the work
ers. Give the work trial and it will
take care of itself.