The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-06-06
MINUTES OF THE CECIL
FARMERS CLUB

The Cecil Farmers Club met at the
home of Frank B. Evans, near Elk
ton, April 80. The following mem
bers responded to roll call: Thos.
B. Miller, Jos. T. Grove, A. H. Men
denhall, James H. Maxwell, John S
Cullen, Maurice C. Reeder, Henry M,
Mccullough, Frank B. Evans, Carol
E. Tyson, Reuben Reynolds, Lloyd
Balderston III, Visitors present were,
Stirling Evans, Standby Evans AMI
County agent A. D. Radebaugh.
The minutes of last meeting were
read and approved. The question of
County Fair, which was held over
! from February meeting, was con-
sidered. 1t seemed best for us at
this time to do nothing to encourage
the Fair under it's present man
agement.
A letter from Mr.. W. HI. Wright,
veterinary inspector of Cecil Co., was
read. He urged that our organi-
cation take active cooperation with
him in his work against hog cholera.
A motion was made and passed that
the president, at each meeting of the
Club, ask if anyone knows of any
sick hogs in his community.
Experiments were then taken up.
Frank Evans told of the merits and
limitations of a combination soy
bean harvester and thresher.S This
machine handles one row at time.
cleaning the beans and leaving tile
straw on the ground. Beans must
be planted at least feet apart.
Thomas B. Miller desired the can
did opinion of members regarding the
value of silo. Most members felt
they could not get along without corn
silage for their dairy herd, especially
when the economy Of the ration is
considered. Frank Evan said he
would not build silo if he did not
have one He felt that ensilage
costs more than most people figure
and he always has good clover and
alfalfa for his cows
Henry Mccullough reminded us OF
the stricter regulations at the milk
receiving stations and the need for
care in cleaning utensils, etc. Where
steam or boiling water is not avail
able make solution of tablespoon
full Of chloride Of lime, 1 tablespoon
full of borax, 81 quart of boiling water.
add to 8 quarts of cold water and
dilute $50, to use in rinse water.
Carol Tyson reported having
planted asparagus and blackberries
in commercial quantities.
A. H. Mendenhall said his cows
had made a slight increase in milk
when pastured on rye and were being
fed less grain. I,
The question of growing wheat
after soy beans was considered
Several members had experienced a
much poorer crop of wheat following
soy beans than other crops. The
reason for this is not certain; how
ever, all members considered soy
beans very heavy feeder, and some
felt that heavy application oil
potash would remedy the trouble;
others thought that they used toe
much water, leaving the soil in poor
physical condition.
The president named Carol Tyson
A. H. Mendenhall and James Max
well as committee on inspection OF
premises. Our host then invited Us
to dinner.
The committee, upon recovering
reported: Everyone thoroughly en-
joyed the splendid dinner We Their
passed most favorable Judgment
upon Mr.. Evans accredited herd Of
pure bred Guernsey cattle. This
herd was all in splendid condition
we'll stabbed, and consisted of IL
cows, 2 herd bulls, 2 yearling bulls
4 heifer calves, heifers
He had 4 good work horses to sup
plement his farm tractor. In the
barn were tons of hay, 400 bushels
corn, SO bushels wheat. Machinery
was housed in good condition. A
beautiful field of alfalfa received
special attention. He had 100 white
Leghorn hens, which we're laying
we'll, and $50 young chickens, which
were nicely started.
Mr.. Evans gave for an essay talk
on the value of our organization and
he started a pleasant discussion about
our past and present policies.
When questioned no member knew
of any sick hogs. We then adjourn
ed to meet at the call of the
President.
LLOYD BALDERSTON III,