Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 63, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 November 1917 — NEWS OF THE FARMERS’ CLUBS [ARTICLE]

NEWS OF THE FARMERS’ CLUBS

Hog Demonstrations to Be Hehl Tomorrow and Friday. At the urgent request of the United States department of agriculture. County Agent Learning has arranged for a two days’ campaign on Hog Production in this county. The immediate necessity is brought about by the reduction of the breeding stock on many of the farms due to the high price and scarcity of feeds. The government has assigned Mr. John Brown, an extensive hog producer, to take charge of the series or four meetings which will be held as follows: Thursday, November 8, 2 p. m., farm of W. B._ Walter, Newton township. Thursday, November 8, 8 p. m., South Marion Farmers' club. Friday, November 9, 2 p. im, farm of Parkinson Bros., Barkley township. Friday, November 9, 8 p. im., Parr sdhool house. Mr. Brown will discuss the necessity of greater pork production, give the government’s attitude on price fixing and will take up the . matter of profitable hog management. All hog producers are urged to attend any or all of these meetings and bring with them any Questions that they may have in regard to the matter. The South Marion Farmers’ club will hold its regular meeting in the Consolidated school building tomorrow evening. November 8. President Hauter announces the following program: Song • .School children History of Jasper County Mrs. Bert Welsh Song Mrs. Gaylord Nowels Sheep Production. .. .James Amsler Reading Miss Lucy Lane House Heating.. Mrs. Lawson Bruce Song School children Pork Production, John Brown, representing U. S. Department of Agriculture.