Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 December 1898 — FARMERS’ INSTITUTE. [ARTICLE]

FARMERS’ INSTITUTE.

Rensselaer, January 13 and 14. If the program does not have your theme or name printed it is because you did not tell the committee what you knew the “best” or wanted to know the “worst.” This is a Farmer’s free school, and the special topics assigned for speech, essay or report are not exclusive. We live in a time for hearing, asking or telling something new and the program provides for free and full enquiry and discussion. We are striving for a higher plane of excellence in applying the law for the public good. A good farmer is usually a good man and the success of this institute depends on their acting, as suggested by the Apostle Peter to the lame man, “Such as I have give I unto the” No man living needs higher qualities for his work than the farmer. Let us not neglect the inspiration and enthusement, the education and infusement of new truths and methods. If you can not “Speak in public on the stage” learn at least so far as to ask your wants of our teachers, Profs. Riley and McFarlin. It will do us all good to be cheered by co-afirmation if not information of mind. The value of the Farmer’s Institute depends on your attendance and assistance in the work.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.