The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-02-28
SUCCESSFUL INSTITUTE
HELD AT SPENCER

The annual Farmers Institute was
! held at Spencer on Feb. Il and 22.
1t was no exception to the rule that
Spencer always has an excellent in
stitute where interest and enthusi-
asm run high.
Probably 1900 people attended all
the sessions, at which state speakers
were present. The University sent
Geo. Lentz, practical farmer of Bel
mont county, to discuss subjects per-
tanning to crop production and soil
fertility. c. R. Wagner of Hancock
county came over to handle the live
stock talks, and Mrs. Wilson of the
Home Economies department Of the
State University gave the work per-
tanning to the home.
The speakers were all we'll quail
fed to discuss the subjects assigned
to them and each was given an ex-
cellent hearing. Mr.. Lentz stressed
the value of good livestock on the
average farm as the most essential
factor in keeping up fertility and max
the largest returns for crops raised.
He said that proper fertilization Of
our pasture fields would do much to-
ward improving. them and making it
possible to carry more stock on grass.
In discussing the corn crop he gave
it as his opinion that no crop raised
by the Ohio farmer meant more to
him than his corn crop does. He in
sisted that seed native to the section
should be planted as it usually would
mature in the season of that section.
/ He advocated selection of the seed
ear from the standing stalk as it gave
the grower better opportunity to
| fix the characters he desired in his
corn crop. Proper and continued cul-
tivation was urged.
! Mr.. Wagner paid attention to the
pig as one of our best types of live
stock, to be developed on the average
farm in this section, as it can be fit
ted into the dairyman's program very
nicely. He advocated the use of le-
gumes to reduce the cost Of feed bills
. and the purchase of high protein and
| low fiber feeds.
Mrs. Willison gave number Of
practical hints on eliminating drudg-
cry from the home and brought out
clearly the numerous things to be
considered in the business side of
housekeeping. Her talks were much
appreciated by those present.
An unique part of the program was
the work of Mr.. Wadsworth from
Cleveland, who led the community
singing. At the first meeting singing
seemed to be a lost factor, but before
the end of the second the people had
found Hat they could sing as in days
past. Patriotic and popular songs
found ample expression at the last
session. Community sings will be a
regular thing in Spencer from now on
if the desire of those attending the in
stitute is fulfilled.
4 This institute completes the list Of
institute meetings to be held in
this county this year. Had il
not been for the flu there would have
been several independent meetings
held. Plans will be formed soon fol
next years meetings.
A feature Of the entertainment Sat
urday evening was the appearance Of
one of Spencer's products, Miss Mil
dred Ensign, whose singing was SUI
perb. A young Russian boy violinist
and his sister rendered exquisite
music, while the Englishman leader
was there with the "pep."
! Meals were served by the Ladies
Aid of the Baptist church and nearly
$100 was realized by their efforts.
i The officers were as follows: Pres.
Rev. Horst; vice pres, Arthur Wood
sec., Frank Miller; treas, F. l. Miller
executive committee, Orlo Mantz, Ell
mer Eshelman and George Zeigler.