The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-10-19
NINTH DISTRICT FARMERS CLUB
October Meeting Held With MFR. And
Mrs. Ralph T. Wilson

Mrs. Kalph Il. wilson
The Ninth District Farmers Club
met Wednesday, Oct. 3, with Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Wilson, near Rising
Sun. After the opening song, an in
teresting roll call was answered by
members naming their favorite mag
azine and why. Pennsylvania Farm
er, Good Housekeeping, and Readers
Digest seemed to be the most popu-
lar. Following a brief business ses-
sion Mrs. ]. z. Miller sang a beauti-
full solo. Mrs. James Hughes gave
two humorist readings: THE Be-
wildered Club President, and "a
Very Slow MAN. Miss Cook, Home
Demonstration Agent reported that
she was organizing a Homemakers
Club at Warwick. Ninety-one Home
makers and their friends went on the
Education Tour to Gettysburg. So
far, she had about rs or 80 interest
ed in the Young Mothers Club she
is about to organize. The County
Choral Society will meet the End and
4th Wednesday nights at the Parish
House, North East, Md.
Mr.. j. a. Miller, County Agent
told of the observation he made
while ON visit down in Georgia.
| Mr.. Miller stated that meeting is to
be held soon to discuss the Adjust
ment Programs, to find if the people
are in favor or against them. Din
ner was announced. Mr.. Thomas
Mcdowell asked the blessing.
After a bountiful dinner, and So
cial hour, the afternoon session open
ed with a song. The Inspection
Committee, composed of Messrs. J.,
B. Fassitt and Thomas Mcdowell,
| then gave their report. After which
the ladies adjourned to another
room.
Miss Cook spoke on Clothing and
Fashion Trends" The time has
come to settle the question of winter
clothes; to buy new ones or make
over old ones. A very slim line pre-
walls in dresses, often a tunic and
sometimes two piece. The newest
thing about them is their high col
lars. Sleeves are usually quite mod
crate in size, or plain. Skirts are
straight or bell, nine inches from the
door. You must be pencil slim.
Materials Wool is very popular
including tweeds and diagonals.
Taffeta and satins are popular for
fall, also velvet and lame. Suits
and coats are fur trimmed, also some
dresses. Black leads in color, then
browns, mahogany and tones of rust
are good. Colored collars are bet
ter than white ones. Hats vary,
beret, tricorne, the brimmed hat is
better than ever, turned up in back,
and trimmed to add height. Tur-
bans are here, some assuming a pill
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most popular. Miss Cook showed a
lot of samples of materials, and de-
scribed the Fashion Show put on by
Arthur's at the Dupont Hotel
j. 2. Miller, County Agent, opened
the discussion for the men on wheat
and barley. He stated that the Mann
moth Red wheat variety would give
the best yield on the low fat land,
and the Leaps Prolific, or the later
improved variety the heapland,
would give the best yield on the high
land of Cecil county, taking one year
with another. He recommended
Finnesse winter barley as the most
profitable variety for Cecil county.
Spring barley is not as profitable as
the winter variety in this county.
Discussions on various subjects
followed. The Club adjourned to
meet with Mr.. and Mrs. Atlee Ar
mour, November Z, 1884.