The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-06-14
THE CECIL FARMERS CLUB.
Meeting Held In Large Tent At
Home OF j. Harry Maxwell,
Pennington,

Pennington.
The Cecil Farmers Club met with
j. Harry Maxwell on May 22nd, at
his home near Pennington.
The meeting was held in a large
tent on the lawn,-a delightful ar
rangement and much appreciated by
all present. 1t was called to order
by the Vice President, Robt. T. Cam
efon, little after the usual hour,
owing to the heavy storm the pre-
vious night delaying travel. Roll
call found the following members
present: Robt. T. Cameron, M. c..
Reeder, Jos. T. Grove, A. H. Men
denhall, James H. Maxwell, John H.
Kimble, c. G. Balderston, w. P. Nc
Fadden, John S. Cullen, Reuben
Reynolds, Frank B. Evans, J. Harry
Maxwell, and Elwood Balderston.
Visitors present were John w. Nc
Gull gh, a former member OF the
Club; VIM. Reynolds, Curtis Max
we'll, Leslie Rawlings, C. Fl. Cam
eron, VIM. and Paul Cameron.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved.
Frank B. Evans reported that his
Guernsey COW for April gave 1354.5
lbs. milk testing 4.43 per cent. but
ter fat or 60 lbs. butter fat.
To May 21st 6 weeks) 1904
lbs. milk to date for May.
letter was read from the Dept
of Animal Industry, Md. College of
Agriculture, urging the Club to as
sist in the movement to increase
pork production. The subject was
favorably considered and members
expressed belief that there is sub
stantial increase of breeders over
previous years.
j. H. Kimble read a letter of
Senator Grove to Hon. J. r. Whit
ney, Cherokee, Okla.
Senator Grove who has always and
is standing Consistently for the best
interests of the farmer in Congress
shows conclusively how the Food
Control Bill operates against the
farmer, while manufacturers prices
are thrilling in value. In part he
says:
81 opposed it because l feared the
farmer would be the first and the
worst victim, if not the only victim
So far he is the only victim.
He has been compelled to sell his
wheat, his hogs and cattle
at less than the cost of production,
of course this hurts the
farmer first but in the long run it
hurts every body else. 1t hurts the
consumer. We cannot re-
duce prices and increase production.
Reasonable profits are the best
guarantee to an abundant produc-
ton" On the other hand ne says:
1.-THE farmer is being compelled to
pay two or three times as much for
farm machinery. =. We have
lust passed a bill thru both Houses
of Congress guaranteeing golden
returns to the railroads. Under
this guarantee the Burlington will
receive 26 per cent. on it's capital
stock. The farmer is not
only compelled to sell his wheat at
less than it cost to produce 1t, but
out of the diminished proceeds he is
compelled to stand as guarantee for
the golden returns of the railroads.
~ think the railroads are entitled
to just compensation, but I think
the farmers are equally entitled to
just compensation"
Senator Grove further calls at
tention to his bill now before Con-
gress raising Thea price of wheat to
$3.50 per bu. at the elevators, but
he sees no prospect of it's passage
until the authorities are convinced
of the wisdom and justice of the
measure.
His bill is thoroughly endorsed by
this Club, and they urge it's passage,
Farmers Day Committee met with
committees of other organizations at
the County Agents Office in Elkton,
on May 10th. Saturday, August
18th, 10 a. m. is agreed upon for
the meeting. 1t was also suggested
that each organization contribute
ten dollars toward the expense,
same to be paid to j. H. Kimble
treasurer. The Club voted to for
ward its quota to the treasurer.
j. H. Kimble for committee on
speakers informed. that among the
speakers who have accepted invita-
tions to be present are Herbert
Quick. Farm Loan Bureau; DR.. A.
F. Woods, Pres. Md State College of
Agriculture; P. P. Claxton, Com. of
Education; Clifford Pinchot, Wash
ington, ID. G.
Frank B. Evans reported very
satisfactory work. Narrowed Is
acres in five hours with 5 section
spring tooth harrow.
w. P. McFadden lost pig with
lock jaw, two days after being