Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-04-13
KITCHEN GIVES
FULL SUMMARY
OF INSTITUTES
Believes Much Was Accom-.
plished by Three M6nths
Campaign in State.

Bismarck, N. D., April 13.-Con-
missioner of Agriculture and Labor J.,
A. Kitchen made public today a state
ment OF the progress, attendance and
the general interest in the farmers
institutes Of the state. The Statement
follows:
'"The state farmers institute has
just closed a series Of meetings
which have been very successful.
Mr.. Il. G. Catron, deputy commits
sioner OF agriculture and labor, who is
.ex-onicio director of farmers insti-
tutes, has just completed a-summary
of the work done by the three corps
OF speakers which have been in~the
held for the past three months. He
finds that, although the Severe winter
weather which prevailed during jan
uary and February cut the attendance
considerably. on the Whole the at
tendance was far above expectations.
The interest manifested In every
meeting was exceedingly keen. This
is proved by the large humber OF
questions on farm problems which
were asked and answered.
Diversified farming was the key
note of interest on the part OF the
farmers. The speakers gave particu-
live stock diseases, potatoes, sweet
clover, farm accounts, corn and silos.
Much interest was shown in all parts
of the state in all kinds of live stock
and the problems OF feeds and feed
ing. The subjects Of clothing, gardens
and household economics held a high
place in the discussions.
THE community spirit manifested
in many Of the towns was most COM
1nunlty local musical talent provided
entertainment. In many instances .
lunch was served by high school girls,
Camp Fire girls and local clubs. In
other instances farmers and mer-
chants and their wives bumped shout
ders preparing sandwiches and cof-
fee. y
lone feature Of many institutes was
an exhibit Of grains, grasses, canned
goods. sewing and poultry. Poultry
cullins demonstrations were given in
nearly every meeting. Agricultural
moving pictures, furnished by the
visual instruction service OF the Agri-
cultural college. were shown at many
places and highly appreciated.
Started January 23.
The first corps of speakers start
ed January 23. A second corps was
sent out February 10, while a third
corps began March 6. The last meet
ingSwas held April Z. In all 1874 SEES
sions were held with a total attend
ance OF 22.3Q4. The cost per person
cents. as compared with 80 cents a
"The members Of Corps No. 1,
wete-Arthur Dixon, conductor
Rolla; Or. j.. B. Hoilenbeck, Bis.
mArck; Mrs. D. T.. Shipley. Dickinson
Corps No. Dan f. willard, con-
ductor, Fargo; w. F. Reynolds, Lark
Mrs. G. W. Randlett, Fargo.
Corps No. 81. L. Fink, conductor
Clara l.. VLarson, Valley City.
Besides these we were able to Sc
cure the services Of the following
speakers: Miss Bertha Palmer. as
sistant state superintendent Of public
instruction.; DR.. j. F. Hing, Lidger-
wood; Miss Agnes Boeing, assistant
state home demonstration leader
Fargo; James Austin, Hannah; Johr
Sorehson, Minot; Mrs. H. l.. Walster
Fargo; Mrs. M. P. Wyncoop, Bis
marck.
More Work This Summer.
Splendid cooperation was re-
ceived from the county agents, Agrt'
cultural college and the correspond
ents in tho various communities.
while the main part Of the year,
work has been completed, we have
however, made tentative arrange
ments with some of the speakers FOL
special work during the spring ant
summer months, and expect to hav'
w. #. Reynolds OF Lark, available fol
Special dairy work; Mrs. G. W. Rand
lett for poultry and problems pertain
ing to the home; and II. L. Finke O
Berthold. for live stock and potatoes
"Plans are being made now for tht
regular institutes for next WINTER"