The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-02-23
SPLENDID IMPRESSION
MADE IN HAYWOOD
FARM CAMPAIGNERS TOUR THE
COUNTY
Court House in Brownsville Packed /:
Splendid Practical Addresses Made
Separate Meeting Held at High
School for Women

seven communities Ill HdyWOOu
county heard farm campaigners tel
about the needs and possibilities OF
better farming, better quality Of stock
better attention to stock, diversified
tion, berry growing and many other
matters pertaining to successful rural
life.
In Brownsville the court house was
packed. The speeches were practical,
interesting ande convincing. Farmers
were told of the necessity of better
pastures for their livestock, how these
pastures could be made, etc. Crop
rotation was emphasized as absolute
ly essential to successful farming, and
rotation schemes were outlined in prac-
tical manner. The raising of pure bred
cattle, hogs, ETC., was urged and the
great demand for cattle by foreign
governments in the next few years
was pointed out as an incentive to the
farmer to raise them for market
One of the best points made con-
corning the raising of live stock was
that the owner should not make an
effort to raise stock on scant rations,
but should rather feed more with a
view to getting more profit. Cattle
without feed are like an auto without
gasoline, said the speaker, they are
no good to the owner. No man has any
business attempting to raise stock un-
til he has first supplied feed and shell
ter for same.
1t was urged as most important that
every farmer should have an abun-
dance of milk and butter for his en-
tire family three times a day the year
round. 1t will take the place of high
priced meat andebring health rather
than doctors bills.
The scarcity of good cattle in Ten
nessee was emphasized and farmers
were urged to improve their grades
through the cooperative plan, all buy
ing the same breed and working to-
gether for common profit.
Mr.. James made hit with the au-
dience when in the course of his splen-
did address he mentioned the fact that
the German government requires of its
farmers that they follow the instruc-
tions Of scientific experts in the pres
ervation of their soil and in the rais-
ing of their crops, stating that when
a farmer failed to do this his land was
taken from him and he was sent to
prison. In this country, said he, we
wait until he has destroyed the soil
properties of his land, when it is sold
for taxes and the owner sent to the
poor house. The German way, said
he. the best for the land is thus saw
ed from depletion. Mans responsible
ity and duty in the preservation of the
soil was emphasized. Farmers were
urged to improve home surroundings
and to make home life more agreeable
and convenient for the mother. Light
en- her burdens and responsibilities,
said the speaker, and thus make rural
life happier and your children health
ier. Cooperation between merchants,
bankers and farmers was urged and
ultimate success was made to depend
finally upon such cooperation.
All the meetings in Haywood were
well attended and there can be no
doubt about the fact that great good
was accomplished
The speakers at the Brownsville
meeting were: ]. H. McC1ain, Govern
ment Supervisor of Dairy Work of the
South; Mr.. Baker, assistant specialist
in dairying in Tennessee; Mr.. Alfred,
Division of Extension; Mr.. George R.
James, manufacturer and banker of
Memphis; Mrs. Warner and Miss Har-
ris, specialists in division of extension
work.
The meeting for men was held at the
court house and a special meeting for
ladies was held at the High School and
was addressed by Mrs. Warner and
Miss Harris.