The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-12-11
THE CECIL FARMERS CLUB
November Meeting Held At Home
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OF Howard G. Barnes

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OF Howard G. Barnes
The Cecil Farmers Club was
called to order by Pres. A. H. Men
denhall, on Nov. Is, 1925, at the
home of Howard G. Barnes.
The following members responded
to roll call: A. H. Mendenhall, Mar
tin L. Thompson, James H. Maxwell,
VIM. r. Cameron, John s. Cullen,
Maurice c. Reeder, Carol e. Tyson,
Reuben Reynolds, Howard G. Barnes,
E. Wilmer jackson, Clarence d.
Cullen and Lloyd Balderston III.
The following visitors were also
present: ]. T. C. Hopkins, George E.
Tyson, Joseph SINNERS, Chas. Glib
son, Robert Rawlings.
Experiments being called for,
Clarence Cullen reported that his
cows were doing well while eating a
stack of sweet corn ensilage, made
from husks from the canning fac
tory. He reported one cow milking
SO lbs. of milk daily.
Most of the members reported a
good crop of corn.
A. H. Mendenhall urged us all to
grow alfalfa, the greatest single
crop on a dairy farm.
Robert Rawlings planted rye
early, and it is making good fall
pasture.
j. T. G. Hopkins reported that
sweet clover seeded in oats made a
good midsummer pasture.
The following committee on in
spectien was appointed, and then ad-
Ijourned for dinner: Clarence Cullen,
Wilmer Jackson, VIM. R. Cameron.
Upon reconvening Clarence Cullen
reported for the committee. We
had bountiful repast, which we all
enjoyed. We took special notice OF
the fine concrete porch, which is
surrounded by well kept lawn.
First saw the corn crib which was
full: a, beautiful crop OF corn,-47
loads from Is acres. Found one
Brood sow which had had 9 pigs;
also saw 10 fine fat hogs. His cows
looked very well; all Holstein grades,
8 cows, yearling heifers, 8 calves.
We were pleased to learn they had
passed two clean tests for tuber-
culosis. We were pleased to see
improvements under construction in
the barn. Eighteen steel stanchions
and concerted stable will make it
splendid dairy barn. 1t is also well
lighted. Had good work horses;
100 hens, and flock of young
chickens. Had so tons of hay in
the barn; also tons OF alfalfa and
5 tons of End crop clover. Most OF
his fodder was in the barn. Ma
chinery was well housed. Had a
fine large pile of seasoned wood.
Twenty acres OF wheat in the ground
was we'll started. The premises as a
whole were in good shape and re-
fiected good management.
Our host then welcomed Mr..
]. T. C. Hopkins who gave us very
constructive talk on business man
agement and how it may be used in
running a farm. He sighted Mr..
Rand, of the Rand Card Index Co.,
as business success,-having start
ed 10 years ago with loan OF $10,-
900 and today has a business valued
at. rs million dollars. Mr.. Rand
sums up the qualities for success
under four headings:
LIST You must have a mind and
know how to use it.
End You must decide on an exact
plan for your job or business and
then work it out.
Bird You must have faith and
enthusiasm in your task.
4th You must remember time is
limited, and all detail and routine
work should be given to others.
Bringing the business manage
ment back to the farm, he urged us
to check up one years crops with
another; yield, time of planting, etc.
He advised US to make yearly in
yentory. The purchasing of all
supplies at the proper season, the
careful marketing of crops and the
efficient handling OF labor are factors
which aid in making success.
However he reminded US, that a
farm is not business success until
it will pay dividends on the invest
ment. after paying labor, taxes,
etc., without depicting soil
fertility.
The Club then adjourned to meet
with John E. Lippincott, on Deem
Der Is, 1925.
LLOYD BALDERSTON, III,