The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-13
JUNE MEETING OF CECIL
FARMERS, CTJrR

The Cecil Farmers Club was
called to order by President, A. H
Mendenhall, at the lovely home of
Wallace Williams on the 23rd of
June.
The following members responded
to roll call: Carroll e. Tyson,
A. H. Mendenhall, Reuben Reynolds
Martin L. Thompson, James H. Max
well, Henry M. Mccullough, Clarence
d. Cullen, VILLAGE Williams, Howard
G. Barnes, John e. Lippincott
Maurice Reeder, John S. Cullen
VIM. R. Cameron and two new
members who were welcomed by the
club, nemely, George E. Tyson and
George B. McKeown. Thos. H
Bartilson, County Agent, and Mr.
Wright representing Armours Ferti
lizer Co., were also present.
The minutes of last meeting were
then read and approved.
Members were, then asked what
they had to report about crop o.
stock conditions or farm expert
ments. Nearly everyone expressed
optimism concerning the outlook for
wheat, but all felt that clover could
not benefit from the late rain
though timothy would probably cut
a fair crop. Clarence Cullen report
ed that last year he pastured five
acres of his clover field, moving the
balance for hay, and this year he
has better prospects for timothy or
the pastured than on the moved
portion.
John f. Lippincott reported that
he sold his steers, receiving the
coveted two cent margin which has
been more than most feeders this
year gained. He also reported {
good set of fruit on his apple ochard
The Club then adjourned for din.
ner and the President named Clar
ence Cullen. Howard S. Barnes an6
John E. Lippincott committee or
inspection.
Upon reconvening, Clarence Cullen
reported for the committee. We ha6
very fine repast which all enjoy
ed while outside it was raining
hard, sounded good after such 9
severe. dry spell. We admired the
new home, situated in the setting o.
large oaks which grew on an ole
church lawn. We visited the dairy
barn and found it equipted in ar
up-to-date way with stanchions and
milking machine The dairy house
nearby was furnished with steam
boiler for hot water and sterilizing
a bottling machine and very
efficient ice chest to store the milk
in. All were in good order and
spoke we'll for the care which
Brentwood Farms" milk received.
His dairy herd was composed OF
II pure bred and 80 grade Guern-
seys, of which 80 were cows, eight
heifers, calves and 2 bulls.
He had eight good work horses
and two farm tractors. Twelve
acres were in asparagus, 5 black
berries, 70 wheat, IS corn, so soy
beans, 40 timothy hay.
The host then introduced the
speaker for the afternoon, Mr.
Wright! of the Armour Fertilizer Co
Mr.. Wright had two real mes
sages or advices for us.
L. Get over buying tons of fer
tilizer and buy pounds of plant food
2. Remember that a crop must be
grown within its growing period or
it will be a poor crop.
He reminded us that cost of
production should mean as much to
any business and then showed that
with the new super-phophates and
other high grade goods it is possible
to buy one ton of ALTA at saw,
ing of $50 over buying two tons of
2-S-2. This saving is due to less
handling and freight charges, but
each have same number of pounds
of plant food
Explaining his second advice he
wanted us to realize that corn for
instance that grows in go days is
sure to ripen when that time expires
and if there was not sufficient water
soluable plant food during its full
growth then the crop would be
lessened. it is not like a stunted pis
that may eventually get enough food
to make fair animal. The Club
gave Mr.. Wright vote of thanks for
his message and advice.
The Club then adjourned to meet
at its summer picnic with friends anc
members of the families at Betterton
on August IS, and to meet with E
Wilmer Jackson on Sept. Is.
THE GREAT COWPEA