Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 161, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 July 1913 — OUR COUNTY AGENT WANTS TO MEET YOU [ARTICLE]

OUR COUNTY AGENT WANTS TO MEET YOU

Asks That Farmers See Him or Gall By Telephone Whenever There is Anything He Can Do. O. G. Barrett, the county agricultural agent, is very desirous of meeting and conferring with the farmers of Jasper county along any line that is of special Interest to them, whether it is the solution of some farm problem , that has been troubling them or otherwise.. He called at The Republican office to ask that we make it understood that he will be more than pleased to meet with you, talk over the problems of the farm and give bis aid in any manner possible. He is at present located in the office of County Superintendent Lamson, where he can be reached telephone. His office hours will be Saturdays from 8 to 1 to 5. At* present he will spend the first five days of the week in the .field, hut the future may develop that it will be better to spend more time at the office. In an interview Mr. Barrett said; *T am very anxious to hear of the troubles of the farmers and to offer solutions where possible If I can not solve the problems I will go where the information can be obtained and thus help all who make application. It Is hoped that the farmers Mving in remote parts of the county will understand that they are entitled to the same Services from me as those living near Rensselaer. You are all taxpayers and there will certainly be no preferences shown. I am required to keep an automobile so that I can get to all parts of the county. So if you have trouble get hold of me by personal communication or by telephone and I will do my best to help you solve all difficulties pertaining to agriculture. I want you to understand that I am here to serve you. Get together, farmers, and use me, that is what I draw my salary for.” Mr. Barrett impresses us as a very energetic and splendidly qualified man and he is anxious to do everything possible to “make good,” both for himself and for the county agent proposition. The farmer who uses him will have an advantage over those who do not. With the backing of the agricultural experiment stations great possibilities await the farmers who accept the modern scientific instruction on the farm and the progressive farmers of this county should step right to the front and work shoulder to shoulder with Mr. Barrett.