Evening journal., 1921-07-22
Farmers TALK
SHOP ON PICNIC
Horticulturalists Agree Or
ganized Effort Is Need
ed to Save Farms
SEE MANY GRAVE
PROBLEMS AHEAD


the farmers Of New Castle county
held at Augustine Beach yesterday
under the auspices OF the New Cas-
tie County Farm Bureau. and also
for the first time under the auspices
OF the Delaware MIX Producers
Association OF Delaware Holstein-
Friesian Association was enjoyed
by more than 5000 persons.
1t was a gala day for the most
Independent man in the country"
as the American farmer is common
~ termed. but nevertheless through
ali the fun and frolic with eats
aplenty, the farmers believed II to be
a good time TO talk over problems
that are confronting them. and to
this end a number of speakers OF
local and national repute addressed
the ti,lers of the soil.
That cohesive. organized effort
and economic fertilization is the sole
hope OF saving the agricultural in
dustry Of Delaware and other States
from utter disaster, was the keynote
of the speakers.
One Of the points brought out was
that the present wily-nily way OF
Figuring costs OF fertilizer and SELL
ing prices must be abandoned. It
was asserted that more money has
been spent on fertilizers this year
than ever before. but the returns will
hardly be as big. In order to hope
10 compete against the packer, the
farmer must have some backing and
today he has none. It was said. only
by organization can he keep up the
price Of his raw material and in the
same manner keep down the quo
tations on fertilizer.
This was the Judgment OF Col
onel Robert G.. Houston, farmer
publisher and lawyer and also for
mer president Of Sussex County
Farm Bureau. Colonel Houston,
who was the speaker Of the day
said
Farmers are in the field OF COM
petition. therefore the keenest
thought and observation is requir-
d Of them. But what have we to-
Z Day? Are the farmers, as a class.
as efficient in their line as most
business men2 / doubt If there is
one among us who can answer ac-
curately what his wheat crop. or
corn or potato crop cost him. There
Is no efficient production and that
above all is badly needed toous.
I'VE must teach our children in
dustry. l have no objection to chill
dren working a reasonable length OF
their time. For, after all, education
Is only that knowledge that fits a
man best. and the teaching Of in
dustry is just as important as book
knowledge.
rThe farmers are face to face will
a grave problem, and the answer
organization along economic lines
or course II is not only a farmer
problem-it is a world problem
We're passing through that period o
reaction after a great war tha
is Inevitable. Other civilizations anc
other countries have passed through
similar periods after great struggles
And so let us go forth this day. real.
izing that while times are hard, tho
sun still shines and Providence will
lead the way out"
Cooperation in marketing was dis.
chssed by Roy G. Potts, represent.
ing the United States Bureau OF
Markets. He also stressed the need
Of organization and cooperation
among farmers.
c. A. McCue. director of the Ex
pertinent Station OF the University
OF Delaware. was chairman OF th'
meeting He was presented b'
Frank F. Yearsley. OF Marshailton
president Of the New Castle Count,
Bureau
In brief remarks. W V. cosden
Of Dover. president Of the State Fed
Grafton Of Farm Bureaus, invited tn
farmers to visit the Offices OF the or
SANITATION and offer constructiv
criticism in connection with its &C
tivities-
II was announced that vast prepa
rations are being made for Farmer
Day on the University Of Delawar
farm on August 4. DR.. l. A. Clintoi
Director Of Farm Extension Of Ne
Jersey. will be the principal speake
A poultry demonstration and an e1
hibition Of cattle will feature n
occasion. Several thousand farmer
are expected TO attend.
Frank Clair, House Represents
tive from Marshaliton. was anon
the picnickers. meeting old frien,
and incidentally making new a,
quaintances. Former Speaker
the House Alex p. Corbit ali
was present One Of the busie
workers Of the day was NJ. o. Penc
leader of county agents OF Del
ware
The day was ideal for the outir
and hundreds took advantage Of n
bathing facilities. Dancing was OF
Of the big features. the pavilion b.
ing crowded with youth and mar
Of the older set from early mornir
until late at night
The Hockessin nine trimmed
representative team from Bear in
one-sided baseball contest by II
score OF 5 to O.
AT the afternoon gathering in n
pavilion, vocal selections were give
by Mrs. Frances De Witt Bal
cock. Of Wilmington. TO the accon
paniment on the piano OF Miss Nell
Wilson, OF Newark.