The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-03-18
MINUTES OF CECIL FARMERS
CLUB

E. Tyson, on February ~, at the
home of James H. Maxwell. The
following members responded to
roll call: Carroll E. Tyson, A. H.
Mendenhall, Reuben Reynolds, Mar
tin L. Thompson. e. Wilmer jack
nso, James H. Maxwell, Henry M.
Mccullough, John E. Lippincott,
Maurice C. Reeder, John S. Cullen,
George E. Tyson and Lloyd Balder-
ston III. The following visitors
were present: ]. Paul Slaybaugh,
Carroll Cameron, J. M. Carhart, J..
Harry Maxwell and Ralph Wilson.
The minutes of the last meeting
were then read and approved WIN
one correction. Thos. b. Miller,
owing to sickness, has missed more
than the allowed number OF meet
ings, and was therefore reinstated
III membership.
A resolution in memory OF Robert
T. Cameron was then read by Henry
M. Mccullough, Chairman OF the
Committee, and it was accepted ano
the Secretary instructed to spread
it upon the minutes and have Il
published in the County Press, and
send a copy to the bereaved WIDOW
and children.
The following is the resolution
submitted and adopted
It is with feeling of sadness ana
sorrow that the Cecil Farmers Club
desires to put on record tribute TO
the memory of an honored member
and former President OF the Cluo,
Robert T. Cameron.
By his sterling integrity, ms
genial personality OF his 1althIus
devotion to duty as citizen as well
as a member of this Club he won
and merited universal respect ana
esteem.
While his passing to the bourne
from which no traveller returns" mas
to us been a personal loss and to MS
family a distinct sorrow and pc
reavement, he has left to his FAMILY
and friends a precious memory ana
a splendid example in conduct and
character we may all emulate and
cherish.
To his family and loved ones we
extend our sincere sympathy anu
coincidence.
We bow with deep regret to the
divine will and shall always remem-
Der his unfailing and loyal devotion
to the interest of this Club, and the
Community in whose welfare IN
Church and State he was always
interested.
Resolved, that minute OF the
foregoing be inscribed. upon the
record of this Club and a copy OF
same be sent to the family and TO
the county papers.
HENRY M. MCCULLOUGH
A. H. MENDENHALL
President Tyson then called on
the different ones present for expert
ments or experiences.
A. H. Mendenhall reported that
he now realizes better than ever the
value of alfalfa, because he fed the
last he had, and his cows dropped
off in milk production 100 pounds
per day.
Reuben Reynolds reported that
his summer sowed grass was look
ing well.
Henry Mccullough reported some
toxic poisoning of his cattle from
frozen and spoiled ensilage.
John E. Lippincott reported that
most of his pruning operations were
the removal of broken limbs from
last years large crop.
Maurice C.. Reeder felt that corn
fodder has kept exceptionally well
ins the field this winter.
Lloyd Balderston III reported that
he had substituted spade Jugs for old
angle Jugs on his tractor and he was
sure from actual test that traction
was very much more efficient
Ralph t. Wilson reported that ne
purchased IL weaned pigs and at
the end of six months they averaged
243 lbs. each. He fed corn, MD
dlings. fish meal and they had free
access to coal ashes.
Carroll H. Cameron is now feed
ing his second lot OF steers tnls
winter. He believes in a QUICK
short feed of about 100 days.
Harry Maxwell reported feedlng
hogs, which he purchased on
December Is for $4,000, and sold in
IS days for $123.25. He figured
a profit of about $4,000 on them.
County Agent Thos. H. Bartilson
then gave us an account OF the corn
borer meeting and also informed US
that five delegates from the milk
producers were that day at Annap-
oils to encourage our Senators and
Delegates to pass large appro-
priation for tuberculosis eradication
Dinner being called the President
appointed Wilmer Jackson, Reuben
Reynolds and A. H. Mendenhall as
a committee of inspection.
Upon reconvening Wilmer jack