The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-11-14
THE CECIL FARMERS CLUB

The Cecil Farmers Club met with
w. Palmer McFadden at his delight
full home at Singerfy on Wednesday,
October 22nd, 1919.
The meeting was called to order
by Pres. Robt. T. Cameron about
eleven O'Clock, with the following
members who responded at roll call,
viz: M. G. Reeder, Thos. B. Miller,
Jos. T. Grove, A. H. Mendenhall,
Robt. T. Cameron, M. L. Thompson,
]. H. Kimble, Jas. H. Maxwell, II. M.
Mccullough, w. Palmer McFadden,
John S. Cullen, VIM. R. Cameron,
Reuben Reynolds, Frank B. Evans,
e. Balderston. Visitors present were
Arthur Harvey, M. F. Magraw, Jos.
B. Ewing, Jos. McFadden, Chas. B.
McFadden.
Minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
J. H. Kimble informed the mem
bers and those present that the final
ARRANGEMENTS for The Farmers Ma
tional Congress were completed and
that there was every prospect OF
big representation. The Maryland
Agricultural Society is affiliated with
the Congress this year and is holding
it's annual session at the same time
and in conjunction Herewith, at
Hagerstown on Oct. 1881, inclusive.
j. H. Knode will have charge of the
auto train from Elkton, and J. H.
Kimble fopr Rising Sun.
n Mo new business appearing, II. M.
Cullough reported that he had
I'D his potato ground to alfalfa
frst week in Sept. He drilled
the seed both ways, putting on ~
lbs. per acre, and it has made a
splendid set.
A. H. Mendenhall stated that he
commenced to seed wheat Sept. LIST
Has made an unusual growth. SAID
he did not prefer sowing so soon but
having a large acreage has taken the
chances of the fly and will report
results. He packed out 81 tons
hay. and his corn crop is in nice con-
dition.
Frank B.. Evans reported tindlng
well matured seed on his alfalfa
something he has not known occur
ring before in this section. Neigh
bors thought the alfalfa diseased, as
its appearance was entirely changed
w. r. Cameron reported sowing
seed wheat direct from the thresher
that was 'thot in the straw. IL mas
terminated all right and making a
splendid growth The wheat was In
tested with the agnanima moth.
M. C. Reeder reported an expert
ment that has been running Tor hve
years. He procured ten ears oil corn
exhibited in Baltimore at the Agr1-
cultural Society several years ago
The corn proved a strong grower
and he was pleased with it except
that the ears we're too high on stalk
By continuously selecting the low
setting ears he has now a corn thai
sets it's ears not over four feet from
the ground. A neighbor who is
planting. the same corn, but IRON
crib selection, sees no improvement
in the setting of the ears. M. u
Reeder further stated his method OF
selection that differs somewhat from
the expert, but is very simple. He
saws, "My corn is cut at uniform
height and shocked. When huskine
throw out ears that are near the
ground on the stalks, and otherwise
satisfactory, never saving any ears
that are up in the shock" THE
corn" he continued, sis showing bet
ter every year with ears lots of them
twelve inches long"
Afr. B. Miller-''I sowed rye an6
Ell. four acres, about Sept. LIST and
now have a splendid growth. Seet
alone cost $500. 1t is for cove
crop to be plowed under in thu
spring. The ground is naturail.
poor"
J. H. MAXWELL am huskini
corn. The crop is a large one.
John s. Cullen said his experience
with corn was,-the taller the stall
the greener, and it must take
longer season to mature.
Reuben Reynolds-"Corn huskln'
seven baskets to the pile of 1853 hlli'
each. Fodder not over size. Vel
low corn.
E.. Balderston-'Th The West Branch
corn procured of a seed merchant II
New York to grow seed for parties
in central Penna., is short seasoned
corn. 1t has made a good growth
and has matured its seed in less thar
100 days. Would not recommend 1
for a general crop for this neighbor
hood"
w. R. Cameron Mccormick
potatoes are doing well"
Pres. Robt. Cameron--"W'
husked the four /. 8 of sweet corr
seed, matured without cutting, ant
have seven loads that will average
lis to 1875 bus. good seed"
Dinner being announced, W. R