Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 93, Number 11, 12 January 1923 — Page 19

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND, IND., FRIDAY, JAN. 12, 1923.

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INSTITUTES HELD TO INSPIRE FARMERS TO APPLY RESULTS OF SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENTS

By U. M. STEWART (Of Dalton Township) Farmers Institutes were designed primarily to teach the underlying priciplea of agriculture. The prosperity of the American farmer has not been due so much to his knowledge of his business as to the richness of his virgin soil. Realizing this fact the government

many years ago as a matter of conservation undertook measures to overcome the handicap of ingnorance and indifference. Chief among these were Farmers Institutes and Experiment stations. The latter to test and compare the various plants, animals and soils with a study of their frierftis and enemies, and the former to disseminate this information, besides inspiring the farmer to do for himself. So successful have been the results that institutes are now held in every state, in every county of the state and in the better sections, in almost every township of the county. The Indiana state organization Is under the control and direction of the Purdue University department of agri

cultural Extension. Prof. W. C. Lotta

that grand old teacher of agriculture has been identified with the state institute movement from the beginning more than thirty years ago. Chairman in Charge ,A county institute chairman has general charge of the institute work in

his county under the supervision of

(he Extension department to which

he looks for instructions.

A local organization is necessary

consisting of a chairman, secretary and a treasurer.

The local chairman arranges for

and conducts the meeting schedule for his community. These local chairmen and county chairmen constitute

the County Institute Board. This board with the county agent and assigned speakers join in promoting the agricultural program in the various communities. Formerly when one Institute was held in each county it continued two days with a night session given over mostly to entertainment. In 1920 there were three institutes held in Vayne coutny. Through the encouragement of the county farm bureau, and the active support and supervision in organiza

tion loaned by the several township associations, the orgiginal three institutes were increased to seven in 1922 and the same number will be held in 1923. Local Organizations A local organizations must have a minimum membership of forty, twenty-five of which must be men. The membership fee for men is twenty-five cents. The expenses of the

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assigned speakers are paid out of

this fund. Wayne county donates $100 per annum for the support of her insti

tutes. State institute speakers are selected because of their success along their chosen lines. They must stand high morally and if possible be college trained. They each have a list of subjects covering their experiences.

The manner of treatment varies but usually they are delivered in lecture form illustrated by charts and sometimes by material gathered locally. The object of the speaker is to make better farms, better homes and better social conditions in the community. Prizes for Boys, Girls Boys and girls are given special attention at these meetings. Prizes

are offered contestants in the corn poultry and domestic science shows.

A place on the program for a song, reserved seats in front to hear a special

talk help them to catch the spirit and

inspiration of the hour.

Institutes are especially prized in

the more isolated communities. Dal

ton township is typical. Twenty miles

from the county seat and about equal

ly distant from two others, Xewcas-

tie and Winchester. No community

center. Some residents trade at Lo santville others at Mooreland, Hagers twon and Economy.

Her first institute was held last

February in a church which was once a general store in historic Dalton, a town which once boasted of a community Fair, a grange and lodge of Odd Felows, all of which have passed away. Enthusiasm Shown The institute was granted by the state authorities less than three weeks before the institute season closes. Af

ter it was announced the date was changed to accommodate a speaker jet when the time came there was a full house and plenty of enthusiasm. A quartet composed of Emery Hanson, J. N. Davis, Fred Beeson and Ed Beeson and the Losantville orchestra, furnished music. J. P. Prigg of Mid-

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state in the union showed an increase of 9.13 per cent over November of 1921. This is considered an unusually good showing because November is usually a light month in postal receipts, and only four Novembers in the .last 12 years nave shown gains over previous months.

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dletown with the subject of soil fertility, and Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley, of Liberty were the speakers. Mrs. Stan

ley's talk on young people and their re-'

lation to the community, delivered in her characteristic manner, was much enjoyed. The school children were dismissed in order to attend one session. A "pitch-in" dinner was served for the low price of 20 cents in the hall over the assembly room. A two day - win j,P hed tnig year witQ Mrs. C. N. Lindle of Salem and Mr. . r'. Derrick of DeGraff, Ohio, as speakers.

POSTAL RECEIPTS INCREASE WASHINGTON, Jan. 2. November postal receipts at 50 of the typical industrial cities representing- orh

.Duroc-Jerseys Cheaper Production More .Prof its Economical, Profitable Production is characteristic of the American farmer. Duroc Jerseys are economical pork producers. The Duroc is pre-eminently the farmers' hog, producing 51 per cent of the world's pork.

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Big, Rugged, Virile, a tribe highly developed, by 75 years of careful selection and intelligent breeding, efficient and economical pork making machines. Breeding Stock for Sale at All Times. Charles F. Hildebolt Eaton, Ohio.

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Preble County Farm Bureau Has Accomplished Establishment of Miami Valley Milk Producers' Association, which saved members $3,960 in three months. Establishment of co-operative livestock shipping association, which lias saved members several hundred dollars. Boys' and girls' club work, with 129 finishing and receiving $503 in preimums, free trips to the state fair and university, and 72 spending a week at the club camp. Increase of corn yield amounting to $4,620. Increase of wheat yield in 1922 amounting to $2,400. . Promotion of home economics, on one item of which farm women saved $3,200. Started health project, which will continue in 1923. Is supporting organization of tobacco cooperative sales company.

Watch for Special Preble CountyFarm Bureau Edition of Eaton Newspaper in February Come to the county meeting. Date and speakers announced soon.

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At this bank we feel that we understand every need of the farmer. We are interested in his efforts and are glad to help him, for through his efforts we and the community benefit. We have built iip an organization that tries in all ways to be the friend of the farmer and to attain his friendship. On the occasion of the Farm Bureau Membership Campaign we desire to experss to our thousands of friends and patrons our appreciation of their business and friendship. You have helped to make this institution the strongest in Richmond.

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It is our pride and pleasure to have had a part in the upbuilding of this community during the past years through the personal efforts of our officers, directors and stockholders. We hope to grow in spirit and in service, and to continue to offer new friends and present patrons a banking connection adequately fitting to their needs, friendly in co-operation, undeniably sound in finances. We make much of our motto, "The Bank for All the People." Back of it awaits a hearty welcome for those we serve; and, if you are a stranger, a cordial invitation awaits vou.

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