Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-08

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men prominent in the farming
world.
That the successful work of the
fagm bureau will be carried on with
as much energy during the coming
year as it has been since the bureau
was organized, was manifested by
the program of the contemplated
activities as outlined by II. G..
Niesley, county farm agent Not
the least important of the coming
activities will be the work of the
home economics extension bureau.
to be directed by Miss Mary Ruth
Fisher.
Among the important work for
the year outlined by Mr.. Niesley is
the following:
For the increase in livestock pro-
duction, hog pasture demonstrations
will be conducted, pig feeding clubs
organized, COW testing organizations
formed. and pure bred bull associa-
tions started.
For the increase in soil fertility,
lime demonstrations will be conduct
ed and demonstrations of the sue
cessful use of top dressings on tim
othy and clover will be made.
For increase of farm crops there
will be corn variety tests and alfalfa
demonstrations.
Disease control will come in for
much work and study by the farm
bureau. Demonstrations in the past
have shown that potato productions
can be increased thirty to forty per
eases also will be combatted scien-
tifically.
On miscellaneous subjects, Mr..
Niesley told about his intention to
| bring the farmers around to the
habit of auditing their work, and
keeping tabs on expenses. He also
said that two farmers auto tours will
/ be arranged, as they bring about a
better understanding of the farm
work being done throughout the
county, and allow the tillers of the
soil to becme better acquainted with
each other.
Miss Fisher Talks
In outlining her work for the year,
Miss Fisher set forth two slogans
which her bureau will adopt:
Running Water in Every Home
| in Dauphin County and LESS
| Housekeeping and More Homemak-
ing
She declared that fifty per cent.
| of the housewives time is spent in
the kitchen, and that it should be the
best room in the house, from a stand
| point of convenience. She said If
more attention were paid to proper
home-making, there would be fewer
| fll-tempered homes and quiet meals
AS part of her program to edu-
cate farmers and their wives to bet
ter home-making, she advocated the
1 aSf1 hli oh hfna M OH he Nd
| bread-making clubs for girls and
home-making clubs for women. She
said no girl should accept job as
a home-maker until she is qualified
for the position.
She advocated noon lunches in
| rural schools, and food educational
meetings where clubs are not organ
lied. Miss Fisher affirmed that her
work is not of an emergency or wal
nature, and that IL farmers realize
that intelligent feeding is good for
their cattle, they should come to
realize that intelligent feeding, hous-
ing and clothing makes for better
men and women.
Treasurcr's Report
The meeting opened with the read
ing of the minutes of the last meet
ing, followed by the report of the
! IiVoSuiSl' L ne report SnOWeu IOIal
expenditures of $1,952.73, and re-
ceipts of $1,91S.6S. The bureau was
! financed by the County Commission
ers. $1,000; Chamber of Commerce,
$3.50; besides other sources. Ex-
penditures were as follows:
| Salaries, stenogra I341.50;
stationery and small printing. en-
bracing letterheads and envelopes,
annual report and such multigraph-
ing as was necessary to hire done,
s241.65; postage. telephone, tele-
graph and express, $15S.33; sup
plies. embracing Photographic and
small office supplies, $113.75; tools,
machinery and appliances. $3.50;
furniture and fixtures, $1.65: travel
Ing expenses, embracing gas, oil. car
repairs, etc.. $500: new car, $492.36;
total expenditures. s1,952.73.
A nominating committee, consist
ing OF James G. Fox, the Rev. John
S. Baker and John Willier. was ap-
pointed to nominate candidates for
officers. While this committee de-
liberated on candidates, represent