Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 January 1901 — Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Farmers’ Institute.

The 11th annual meeting of The Jasper Co. Farmer’s Institute hold its meetings in the east court room at Rensselaer, Jan. 13 and 14, 1901. The sessions were well attended with the exception of the first morning meeting. The numbers being as follows: Ist 45, 2nd 150, 3rd 200, 4th 250, sth 300. The room proved inadequate for the large numbers, who, seeing po vacant seats, went away. Mr. H. M. Randel of Putnam Co. and Mrs. J. W. Bates > of Marion Co. were the chief lecturers and instructed and interested the peopje intensely. Both speakers were intensely practical and spoke largely from experience. The local talent was well chosen and highly appreciated by all. The subjects discussed were all practical and of highest importance to all. The farmers of Jasper county are manifesting a lively interest in better methods of agriculture, and other topics pertaining to the bettering of their condition and surroundings. The absence of farmers from the south end of the county was lamentably noticeable. The present Executive committee holds over for 1902. The following officers were elected; Pres., B. D. Comer; Vice Pres., Frank Hoover; Sect., Lewis S. Alter; Treas., Lee Glazebrook. The committee on Resolutions made the following report which was adopted: Resolved, that each farmer who has attended this Institute be considered a committee of one to solicit the attendance of his neighbors at the next regular meeting of this body. Resolved, that a committee of three be ap-_ pointed by the President, to investigate and make tests seeking the best remedy for the barrenness of the so-called bogus or Alkali spots on the farm. Said committee to report at ournext meeting. J. E. Alter, Alf Donnelly and Marion I. Adams were appointed. Resolved, that a committee of three be appointed by the chair to make tests of lime applied to muck lands for the purpose of firmness and solidity. Results to be reported at next meeting. Frank Parker, F. W. Bedford and Vic Yeoman were appointed. Resolved, that farmers be invited to bring samples of seeds, fruits, grains and other farm products, that the same be placed on exhibition in some appropriate place in this building for inspection at the next session. Resolved, that a vote of thanks be given to Mrs. J. W. Bates and Mr. H. M. Randel for the able and instructive way in which they have interested the Institute. Resolved, that a copy of these Resolutions and a brief of the Secretary’s minutes of this meeting be handed to each of the County Editors for publication. John E, Alter. Amanda W. Warren, j t - om> J.D. Carson, Secty.

Public Sales. Commencing at 10 o’clock a. m., the undersigned will sell at public auction, 5 miles south and 1 mile west of Rensselaer, and 6| miles north and 1 mile west of Remington, in Jordan tp., on TUESDAY, JAN. 29, ’Ol, I bay mare eleven years old, 1 sorrel mare ten years old, 1 sorrel colt one year old, 1 bay colt one year old, 1 cow, part Jersey, fresh in April; 1 two-year-old heifer, fresh in February; 4 spring calves, 9 head of good shoats, will weigh about 125 pounds each; 1 farm wagon, 2 sets of harness, 1 riding plow, nearly new; 2 cultivators, 1 pair eagle claws, 1 three-section harrow, 1 long seeder, 1 Hayes corn planter, 1 McCormick binder, 1 McCormick mower, 1 disk, 1 hay rack, 1 broadcast timothy and clover seeder, 1 walking plow and other articles not enumerated. A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over 15. HENRY SCHAFER. A. R. Opdycke, Auctioneer. Frank Welsh, Clerk. Commencing at 10 o’clock a. m., the undersigned will sell at public auction, on the McCoy farm, 3 miles south and 3 miles west of Rensselaer, on THURSDAY, JAN. 31, ’OL II head of horses and mules, consisting of 4 head of mules, 8 and 9 years, weight about 1200; 1 gray horse, 5 years, weight 1400; 1 brown horse, 8 years, weight 1500; 1 sorrel mare, 12 years, weight 1200; 1 four-year-old colt, 1 sorrel colt 2 years old; 1 bay colt, 1 year old, and 2 spring colts; 16 head of cattle, consisting of 10 spring calves, 5 steers and 5 heifers; 3 yearling steers, 3 good milch cows, 2 with calf at side; 18 head of hogs, consisting of 6 good brood sows and 12 head of shoats and pigs; 2 wagons, 1 a broad tire; 1 good Deering binder, 1 good corn planter, 1 disc, 3 cultivators, 1 gang plow, 1 riding plow, 1 walking plow, 1 harrow, 1 gopher, 1 bob-sled, 1 mud boat. 2 sets work harness, and numerous other articles. Hot lunch served on the ground by Gus Grant. A credit of 10 months will be given on sums over $5. T. M. WALTERS. 8. Phillips & Son, Auctioneers. * E. P. Honan, Clerk. Subscribe for The Democrat.