Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
Glendale


beauty, it is a pleasure to motor
\ through the country and behold the
magnificent scenery as we pass
along. What is prettier to the human
eye than the trees of both the field
and forest as they break on our view
with their profusion of blooms show
ing nearly all the gorgeous colors oi
the rainbow.
The grass so green and Velvety
and the flowers, as they lift thelI
beautiful heads to kiss the morning
sun, makes a scene which we defy
the artist to place upon canvass any
thing half so beautiful.
AS we continue our trip we are
compelled to notice the great activ-
tiles being put forth by the farmers
to get into condition the soil for the
reception of the grain which is soon
to be planted.
The hum of the tractors with gang
plows attached is heard and as we
watch them doing their work so
methodically we thought what a
wonderful invention to help the hard
| worked farmer with his labor, and
| to reduce his expenses in cultlvatlng
the land. In another field the check
row planter was doing its work in an
even systematic way. This piece OF
machinery will do the work of four
men if marked out and planted in
| the old fashioned way.
The wheat fields are well advanc-
ed and will yield bountiful crop
unless something of an unseen ma
ture happens. The clover fields are
simply grand to look upon. Then
scarlet blooms presents a picture
pleasing to the human eye and goes
far in aiding to beautify this great
earth of ours.
The fine herd of Holsteins, sleek
and fai, which grazed in the field
near by, showed by their splendid
condition, the great care which they
had, also that the farmer fully real
lied that from this great milk pro-
ducing stock would come to him a
bank account.
We could not help but notice the
commodious home and outbuildings,
all neatly painted and large enough
to shelter the owner and his family
in comfort and to care for his stock,
leaving ample room for the storage
of his grain and provender.
The appearance of the men, both
the owners and the hired men, show
ed the physical strength which ma
ture gives to those only who engage
in those things which require a well
regulated life, mostly spent out in
the open air.
AS we passed along seeing farm
after farm where similar conditions
prevailed, the thought came to the
writer's mind who should be more
happy and contented than the one
who have the peaceful and independ-
ent life which the up to date farmer
enjoys?
We have neglected so far to men
ton those splendid women whose
lives has been devoted to the inter-
ests which make farm life profitable.
Whose work in the chicken indus
try counts equal with their hus-
bands in making the old farm pay.
We were surprised to see so many
chicken farms with their f1ocks,
mostly white leghorns of all sizes,
but occasionally rocks for broilers
predominated on some of the places
we passed. We noted with pleasure
the great care which the poultrymen
gave to their flocks and surround
ings. The houses were kept clean
and neatly painted, or yhite washed,
which showed that those who were
engaged in the poultry business rec
ognized the fact that to be success
full in raising chickens everything
in which they come in contact must
be kept in a sanitary condition.
We were pleased with our trip.
Is it not a shame that the boys
and girls of today who have been
reared on the farm should leave the
beautiful schenery, the life giving
air and the comforts and care Of
home far superior to any to be had
elsewhere. To separate from the mo-
ther and father who misses them so,
and seek employment N the textile
MILLS and other industries of the cit
les, where the surroundings are any
thing but desirable, breathing an air
impregnated with impurities until
the system becomes saturated with
DuNOlCdl hA~NNh hhASOO
checked, produce permanent i'm
pairment of health.
The leave the farm with its
beauty and comforts AMI endure the
ills with are attached TO a life spent
in the mills, all for a few more dol
lars. Is it worth the price?
Deals in real estate seem to have
taken a forward movement during
the past week. John w. West pur-
chased of Robert J. Clendaniel, eight
l acres of land situated at the june
ton of the Milton and Slaughter
Beach roads. Mr.. West will build
5 palatial home and equip an up to
date chicken ranch On the above
tract. Samuel H. Fisher bought of
John w. West farm of twenty-sev-
en- acres known as the Draycott
land. This tract of land is finely sit
uated on the du Pont Boulevard one
' mile west of Glendale. Sam is
busy man and from the looks of
things out at the new place he fully
a intends to make a success of his last
purchase. Robert j. Clendaniel has
purchased of Samuel H. Fisher,
house and lot which he owned on
Main street, now occupied by James
A. Carey. Consideration private.
At the special election which was
4 held here Saturday afternoon of last
week to decide whether the town of
Ellendale should issue bonds to the
Aamount of seven thousand dollars,
it was decided in the affirmative.
The vote stood So for and 1S against.
For, the first time since the town was
incorporated women voted.
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