The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-07-19
Farmers Pic Mic Near
HOImdeI Great Success

del was q lively scene during the fourth
annual farmers picnic Saturday. The
attendance was made up Of men.
women and children from every nook
and corner of Monmouth county as
we'll as some from adjoining counties,
and from the interest taken in the activ-
tiles one would be led to think that
the people came with the sole idea of
enjoying themselves.
The days sports began shortly be-
fore II O'clock, At the call of the club
agent who had the sports in charge
there were ready contestants for each
and every feature, whether for men,
women, boys or girls. Those who
stayed on the side lines were ever
generous with their applause and
.commendation. At 1916 o'clock there
was a basket lunch.
Following lunch Leigh Cobb. coun-
ty Y. M. G. A. secretary, called the peo-
pie together and William Johnson,
chairman for the occasion. introduced
the speakers. First on the program
was Prof. Agee. secretary OF agric al
ture. who told the people that after
all if production and marketing of crops
was the only thing the farmers could
get out Of life, it would hardly be
worth living for the making of friends,
pleasant associations and happy mem
cries cannot be overlooked. After all,
real folks are not measured by the
amount Of money they have said
Prof. Agee.
L. A. Cooley secretary OF the state
federation, who succeeds DR.. App,
then gave the folks three points to
consider, stating that without CUES
ton this is a time of depression but
that he feels we shall soon be on the
upward climb and that there are three
which will help in that direction.
FL st. everyone should join the county
board of agriculture since 1t is only
thru organization that safe progress
can be made. Second, stay put.
There are always elements that would
tear down and people ready to follow
these so-called leaders. Ignore them
and STAY put. was Mr.. Cooley's counsel.
Third, only by being active and doing
his part can one expect to reap q salts
factory reward along whatever line he
MAY be interested.
II. j. Baker, director Of agricultural
exte.. sion. told of the development
along agricultural lines, how not
long ago the ia mers worked as In
Idividua 5 with no thought Of cooper
alton or as specialists while today Is
a.day of specialists. He also told how
the farmers in the west with hen
unusually fertile land needing little
plant food formerly had an advantage
over the eastern farmer, adding to this
their Iow-priced land, very few insects
and diseases and low freight rates.
Nov, the pendulum is slowly swinging
giving the advantage to the east.
Director Baker went on to say that
tho it may seem hard to believe, he
feels the world is better off in many
ways at present than in previous
times. Also. that the farmer is grow
ing to be a real specialist as he does
one thing we'll.
Herbert Collingwood, editor OF the
Rural New Yorker, interested the peo-
pie with his very practical talk, MS
leading thought being that agriculture
is developing and there are still great
developments to come. he predlcts
that within from 35 to so years there
will be more than 30 millions OF people
in the north Jersey and Hudson. valley
sections making Monmouth county
one large village and meanlng prosper
ity for all central and northern Jersey.
Senator Edwards, q gnest OF Mr..
Cross. was invited to say a few words
and stated that b S stand Is to help the
farmers. He feels that the present i'm
migrati n law should be changed so
that more of the right type OF lmml,
prants can come to our country, n
and that instead of their taking away
much wealth they should pay tor the
advantage received.
The mems tug of wal in which two
teams Of about Is husky farmers
gripped opposite ends Of a long, heavy
Tope. proved a frolic for the on-lookers,
altho it was admittedly the hardest
kitd of work the contestants could do.
For three minutes the two teams
pulled with might and main on their
ends Of the rope, but so evenly
matched in strength and weight. were
they that neither was able to drag the
other a single foot. One team, how
ever. unable to stand the strain any
longer relaxed suddenly and gave up
the struggle. at the same time treating
their harder pulling opponents to d
fall on the ground.
The best sport event of the day wss
a horseshoe pitching contest in which
10 communities had teams entered IN
the prel minaries. The interest was
high during the preliminary games
which were fast ones, but when it
came to the finals there was an even
greater volume Of lusty cheering,
coaching and kidding accompanied by
the clank Of the iron shoes against the
pins as the Holmdel 'barnyard golfers
pitched their way to victory over the
other high team from Lincroft. An
attractive pennant is to be awarded to
the HoImdeI team as a symbol of their
prowess in this sport.
During the quot tournament for the
men and boys in the afternoon a fash
ion show was presented by the state
clothing specialist. Mrs. Catherine
Griebel, on another part Of the lawn
where the farmers wives and daush
tiers were shown a large number. land
variety Of hats and dresses which were
of the type made by women and girls
under the direction Of the specialists
orl bop,o characterization aDnntg