The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1919-08-29
farm BUREAU STARTS
EDUCATIONAL WORK
ABOUT 125 FARMERS
TOUR THE COUNTY
View Herds of Cows Which Are
Making County Famous in
Dairy World.

preparatory to an intensive cam
paign for the improvement of the live
stock OF Medina county, the Farm
bureau planned trip to a number of
excellent herds for the purpose of
creating sentiment in this direction.
The trip was taken on last Thursday
and exceeded all expectations of those
who planned it.
The start was made at the farm of
George Abbott south of Medina at 900
a. m. Promptly the autos began to
arrive from all parts Of the county.
The herd of Jerseys were in for in
spection and showed remarkably we'll.
Sixteen milking cows, all but two of
them bred and raised by Abbott,
made a fine display. His calves in
turn showed the impress of a good
sire. Ten years ago this herd was
started with an Investment of about
$4,000. Since then only good sires
have been purchased. At 9:45 the au-
tos pulled out for the Holstein herd
OF George Mckee at Mallet Creek.
Here the inspection party found the
barn IN process of remodeling inside
and was thus given a good oppor-
tunity to see how dairy barn should
be arranged. Mckee gave short talk
on his views regarding dairy herd
problems that was interesting and
instructive. Then peep was taken at
the herd sire. Here was an excellent
individual; a great credit to the breed.
Especially interesting was this animal
since he is three quarter brother to
Rag Apple Korndyke 9th, said bv
many to be the greatest Of the breed
some good cows were seen here also.
"Off agin" to George Coleman's in
brunswick. Here several more persons
joined the crowd. The assemble was
much too large for the barn and Mr..
Coleman had to lead out the cattle
for inspection. The first group con-
sisted OF an excellent old cow and her
four daughters. This was a fine treat
10 the party for it gave an excellent
lesson in breeding principles. Coleman
mas always insisted en- the best of fe-
males in his herd and the use of the
best sire obtainable. The fine uni
form, typey calves and yearlings gave
ample testimony to the logic of his
method. Time up and the long line
OF autos pulled away for Shady Nook
Jersey Farm in the eastern part of
Brunswick.
This is the home of G. G. Chidsev
one OF the foremost small breeders in
TINS part Of the state. This herd
showed 13 milking cows and about On
fine heifers. About a year ago Child
sey created sensation by paving
$4,000 for yearling Jersey bull. Of
course, everyone was interested in
the youngster so he was led out. Anv-
one who has ever seen his wonderful
mother can readily see why this price
was paid. For some time the great
pull, Torono of Bath has been produc-
ing some fine daughters for this herd
These will be mated with the younger
sire.
The dinner hour arrived and the
party all become the guests of Mr.. and
MIS-. Chldsey Following most ex-
cellent repast short extemporaneous
speaking program was held. MIR. Child
sey responded with brief discussion
OF his intention and desires in cattle
breeding. Fortunately Mr.. Carl Steeh.
Bursar of Ohio State University, who
is Medina man, was in the crowd
and ne was called on to speak. He
congratulated the breeders on their
hne showing and on the interest that
was shown in the trip. He mentioned
his feeling in regard to the disgraceful
method of treatment accorded one of
the party at the hand of city officials
shortly before. His advice was to pat
together and stick for the right. He
left no doubt as toTthe feeling of his
institution regarding the Farm Bu-
reau and County Agent work in the
State
Mr. Stoddard, president of the Farm
spoke briefly, emphasizing that with
out the organization the trip could
not have been taken Floyd Harris, of
Granger, was then introduced. He has
the honor of being iAe only one at the
gathering to have fed state cham
pion cow. Floyd said that he had
done as well as he could with the
animal, but hoped sometime to feed
one that would do better still. l.. L.
Rummell, Associate Editor of The
Ohio Farmer, was then introduced.
He gave a fine talk on dairy organiza-
lion for livestock improvement. His
talk took his audience to the great
lairy section at Grove City, Pa, now
said to be the finest of its kind in the
country; then to Columbiana County
and also to Belmont County where
;he Jersey has such strong hold in
his state. All through his talk Mr..
Rummell emphasized the things the
:arm bureau was striving to bring be-
,ore the people who took this trip.
He made all feel that breed organiza-
ions to work for the interests of the
breed are necessary thing for COM
nunity progress.
At o'clock the procession moved
IN to the farm of G. w. Damon &
Co., Brunswick. Here was shown a
most wonderful old COW. Ten years
,go she was purchased by Damon for
SIS. In the herd are now 26 descend
lnts and she is producing and repro
iucing regularly. 1t was remarkable
'ase of producing ability and the les
ion was plain, showing that it is not
lecessary to have large amount of
money to get started in pure bred cat
lie. A small investment and patience
ire most needed
The next place visited was the Will