Rensselaer Republican, Volume 24, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 November 1891 — Jasper County Farmer’s Institute. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Farmer’s Institute.

The Institute was held at the court house, Tuesday and Wednesday, but the weather was so cold and the roads so bad, that not many farmers attended either days proceedings. Mr. Frank Foltz delivered a very appropriate address of welcome to which Prof. Huston, of Purdue University replied in a happy vein. Cal. Husselman, of Auburn, Ind., delivered an address upon the “Care and Management of Hogs.” Mr. Husselman advised farmers not to buy pedigrees but hogs, not to spend big money for breeding stock. Purchase a limited number of brood sows and a thoroughbred male, keep them in good condition, but not fat. Sow rye for winter pasture, build little homes for these sows in the grass-plot. I do not feed much com, I feed slops to sows in pig, I feed it cold- When they are ready to farrow, I give them considerable attention, but do not sit up nights with them. The pigs should have the best of care. They should have a good house to he fed in, the feed should be cooked. The months of April, May, June and August are the best months in which to sell hogs. The other months show low prices for hogs. Farmers must study markets. Dr. A. C. Robinson: I heartily agree with the gentleman in his remarks. Mr. Kelsey,of Illinois: I take decided issue with both gentlemen on the efficacy of cooked food. Mr. Husselman: I submit that I can produce more pork on' cooked food than my friend can on raw food. Dr. Robinson: I always ship my own hogs and would advise others to do so. J. W. Pierce, of Peru: Our experience in the matter, of cooking food is very satisfactory. We feed it to cattle, hogs and sheep. Owing to the fact of our going to press somewhat eaily, on account of Thanksgiving day, we are obliged to defer further reports until next week.

Mrs. Lecklider lias a new lihe of ladies’ notions, also jewelry. Candee rubber goods at Hemphill «k Honan’s, cheaper than ever offered before for first quality goods, fresh from the factory.