Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-02-23
Farmers Convention.

hhueco Vi TIC last convention, u. NuSt
Candy, Lewis W. Barnsley and Asa M
Stabler were named as a committee on
resolutions, and the following resolutions
were referred to them for action:
Offered by DR.. Anterior, of the Depart
ment of Agriculture. reciting the work done
in the suppression of hog cholera. and urg-
ing all swine raisers to refrain from the
practice of feeding garbage, or swill of any
kind. that contains any fragments of pork.
whether raw or cooked. to hogs; to use
care in introducing new hogs into their
herds; to dispose of all carcasses of dead
hogs in the way directed by law; and to
report all sick hogs to the County Agent
or the Extension Service at once.
Offered by B. H. Miller. complimenting
Sheriff Monkey on his stand in enforcing
the gambling and liquor laws, with the
hope that he will continue his good work.
These were reported favorably by the
committee and adopted later in the day.
The subject of the Importance of Good
Seed in Successful Agriculture was then
taken up. Mr.. Charles Bolgiano, of the
firm Of F. W. Boleiano & Co.. gave very
interesting talk on how good seed is secur-
ed. He has spent year or so on different
seed farms all over the United States and
the recital Of his experiences proved inter-
estne as well as instructive. In answer
to questions, he recommended the sowing
of domestic. rather than foreign, clovers of all
kinds. except crimson clover, in which there
is little difference. He says the only way to
tell which is foreign seed is by testing for
weeds. as the clover seed does not show
in itself, and the only way to get domestic
seed is to buy from a reputable scotsman
on faith in him.
Prof. Patterson gave short talk on the
Soy Bean and its value as Maryland CROP
He said it will make more bushels per acre
than wheat, is handled with the same ma
chinery on the farm and brings more per
bushel on the farm.
Mr.. Frank Snowden gave some expert
ences with the crop in the neighborhood.
Mr.. W. c. Snarr, County Agent of Mont
gomery, was called on for some points as
he sees them in his work. He spoke of the
newly organized Farm Bureau, and said
that Montgomery's $40 membership was
far short of what it should be when some of
the newer organized counties have as high
as 700. The program adopted by the
Farm Bureau for the coming year calls for
demonstration of purebred seed corn, by
using one acre plots in all sections of the
county on the farms Of local club members.
The expectation is to have one hundred
plots, to be planted in the fields beside
the local seed. and the yields to be sepa-
rated and compared with that of the local
seed. Purebred seed will be supplied by
the Farm Bureau at its own expense. The
use of purebred sires in rs per cent of the
dairy herds is also goal to be aimed at
by the Bureau officers. along with greater
production per COW in the dairy herds
The case of one dairyman was mentioned
who is feeding at present feed composed
of 200 pounds of cob meal, 200 pounds of
ground soy bean hay and 100 pounds Of
cotton seed meal. The average production
from this herd now is more than three
GALLONS per COW per day, and the owner is
not trading dollars with the feed dealer.
The growth of more soy beans will be
pushed by the Bureau. The Boys Club
work. which was started last year. will be
pushed to the limit and the cooperation
of all parents of boys is earnestly desired.
There were thirty pigs shown at the Fair
last year and there will be about 100 this
year. There were twelve calves shown by
the calf clubs last year and thirty are
looked for this year. The board of direc-
tors were liberal to the boys last year and
an increase in the number of premiums
is looked for for the coming Fair.
After recess for lunch. which was served
by committee of the ladies of the neigh
borhood, on reconvening Mr.. Guy Nichols
moved vote of thanks to the ladies for
the lunch and an invitation to them to be
present at the afternoon session. Mr..
Nichols, F. B. Bombereer and John B.
Diamond, Jr., were selected to convey this
vote and invitation to them.
Mr.. Eldridge. President of the American
Automobile Association of the District of
Columbia. spoke on the subject of Reel
procity of Automobile Licenses with the
District. He said that most owners of
automobiles thought the present laws en-
tirely satisfactory, as Maryland gave
about 5000 miles of roads. with about
1000 miles of hard surface to be used by
the District people against 500 miles with
only 80 hard surface roads in the District.
TIE main opposition to any agreement
comes from people who oppose it because
the thought originates in Maryland A
bill has been introduced in Congress es-
tablishing gasoline tax, and an attempt
will be made to pass 1t at this session.
On motion of c. R Hartshorne. T. B. Sta
bier. Herbert Thompson. John B. Diamond.
Jr., f. Clifton Thomas and VIM J. Thomas
were appointed a committee to visit our
Senators and Representatives and ask
them to Get this bill passed at this session.
Mr. Wade. of the Bureau of Agricultural
Economics. spoke on the subject of CO.
operative selling by the farmers of the
East, making three distinct points. First.
adjusting the products to the market de-
mands; second. Standardization of the
products so that the label will show for
itself third. adjustment and control of
distribution. so that the whole product is
not dumped on the market at one time.
Illustrations Of the different points were
from personal experiences of Mr.. Wade in
various sections Of the country with pota-
toes. fruits. peanuts. cotton and other
products. Interest was maintained BY
every hearer to the end OF the talk, and
lessons, as well as amusement, we're taken
home by the audience.
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