Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 246, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 October 1913 — NINE NIFTY NAMES ARE REGISTERED [ARTICLE]

NINE NIFTY NAMES ARE REGISTERED

Jasper County Farmers Are Taking Advantage of the Law Legalizing Farm Names.

Nine farm names have been registered in the office of County Recorder Scott within the past two or three weeks and all are very appropriate and the act of registering them gives the farms per manent names and the names can not be used by others within the county. “Uncle Charley” Pullin was the first man to have 'his farm registered. He selected the name “Iroquois.” Others to have the farm names registered and the order in wlhieh their applications were received are as follows: Alfred B. Lowman, “Cloverleaf Stock Farm.” Arthur L. Waymire, “White Rose Stock Farm.” Orpheus C. Halstead, “Walnut Hill Farm” and “Hill Crest Farm.” Alfred E. Malsbury, “Woodlawn Farm.” "—— Amos H. Alter, “Rosebud Farm.” Joseph and Arnold Luers, “Hoosier Stock Farm.” Mrs. Jennie Gish, “Lone Oak Farm.”

It is probable that many others wiill legalize their farm names and it would be a fine thing if every farmer would do so. If you -have not already chosen a name you should do so without delay. The names should not he chosen „ in ihaste, but you should try to associate the farm with some bit of scenery, some landmark or some historical occurrence; In this the women should prove of great benefit and so should the school children. Get them together in the evening and talk over the matter. You will find a name that will make your farm dearer to you. There are thousands of names, such as “Happy Home Farm,” “Billcrest,” “Burr Oak,” “White Oak,” “Dove’s Nest,” “Shady Nook,” “Fertile Vale,” “Peaceful Ridge,” etc. The farm -might he given the name of a noted character or it may bear your own name if you prefer. Some way a farm name seems to indicate happiness and prosperity and to be associated with a clean barnlot and fresh paint.' Speaking of paint, the owners of registered farms should have the name of the farm painted where passers by can see it, either on the gate, a sign board or the roof of the barn. The Republican hopes to find that within the next few weeks many more people have registered farm names. It is being done iii other counties and Jasper county should be right up with the best.