Allen County farmers hold tenth annual institute
The tenth annual Allen county farmers institute opened at city hall with large attendance and active discussion. President Alexander Johnson led the session as committees were named for resolutions, nominations and prizes and topics covered included good plowing soil moisture conservation tilage and the value of clover and manure. A plan for a local canning factory was also presented by A J You with backing from local business leaders.
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Institute of the Farmers of
Allen County
Alexander Johnson
Institute
W. F. DeVilbiss
Choral Union of
Lake Township
Hyatt
N. P. Brown
Stephen Heath
John McIntosh
Theodore Sorg
Marion Smith
John Gillie
August Grodman
Daniel Rieter
Sorg
Washington and
St. Joe Townships
Gillie
DeVilbiss
Cal Hasselman
Purdue University
Auburn
Husselman
Indiana
Cattle Breeding and Farm Education Highlight Allen Co Institute
Friday sessions featured talks by W. J. Esterline on Sheep Husbandry and Chas H McCulloch on Thoroughbred Stock while Conrad Piepenbrink spoke on incubation. Husselman urged profit through breed choice and clean dairying, stressing vigor and proper handling of milk and butter. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. DeVilbiss led discussions on women in farm life and farm education. A strong focus on agriculture, education and community organization followed with canning, can be organized, and a future township agricultural society named.
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W. J. Esterline
Mr. Hasselman
Charles H. McCulloch
Chas. Piepenbrink
A. J. You
Chas. H. McCulloch
Conrad Piepenbrink
Adams Township
Husselman
Indiana
Hasselman
Township Schools
Byron Wright
Township School
Naomi DeVilbiss
Home and Its Happiness Framed by Ladies Talk
Friday evening centered on domestic harmony with Mrs. R. A. Houk leading a discussion on Floriculture for the Home. She urged farm homes to beautify them with flowers, noting each bloom can elevate the soul and that every amateur can cultivate flowers despite perceived limitations.
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R. A. Houk
County Farmers Institute hosts largest Allen county gathering
The Allen county Farmers Institute closed Saturday as the largest of its kind here with 250 to 450 attendees per session. Wayne Township Singing Club led by Prof. Hyatt enlivened events while Jasper W. Jones urged teaching agricultural science in public schools as essential for future farmers.
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County Farmers’ Institute
Allen County
Allen County Farmer’s Institutes
Wayne Township Singing Club
Prof. Hyatt
Jasper W. Jones
Notre Dame Names Chic Stahl as Spring Baseball Coach
The Chicago Tribune reports a Notre Dame telegram announcing Chic Stahl, an outfielder, will coach the Fighting Irish baseball team this spring. Stahl’s appointment signals a new leadership for Notre Dame’s baseball season.
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Chicago Tribune
Notre Dame
Stahl
Boston Team to Begin Spring Training and Candidate Call
The Boston team will have new leadership starting Monday and will stay until the league season opens in April. Stah will train at Notre Dame to stay with the varsity during Boston's pre season. Capt. Angus McDonald asks all team candidates to submit their names by Monday morning.
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Boston
Stah
Notre Dame
Angus McDonald
Edgerton Sentry Notices and Obituary Highlights
Robert Leatherman Edgerton sick with lung fever attended by Dr Clark of New Haven. John McSorley of Dorset Ohio attends his father Henry McSorley’s funeral who died by poison at age nearly 63. Funeral held at M E church. H M Brothers to move post office to Terrell building. North Indiana conference prep at Hikhart with Bishop Foss. Sentinel subscription urged.
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Robert Leatherman
Dr. Clark
New Haven
John McSorley
Dorset
Ohio
H. M. Brothers
William Terrell
M. E
Edgerton
Henry McSorley
Canada
Jackson Township
Jane Webb
E. A. Bunner
Woodburn
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Farmers’ Institute
Terest
Florence Ross
Southport
E. Miller
Fairmount
Paul
Indiana School For
Wm. M. Scott
A. H. Bates
Alphonso Gebet
Cc. J. Mongen
Cedar Creek
J. B
W.C. Hellopeter
Eugene Cook
Jackson
Jasper Jones
A. W. Greggs
W. M. Keller
J. Carpenter
Eel River
S. B. Hatch
F. Hubler
Alvin Hadley
John Wyss
M. Smith
Meadison
Committee On Resolutionss
State Board of Agriculture
Farmers’ Clubs
Granges
Farmers’ Club
Court House
J. H. Brown
G. V. Kell
J. L. Gillie
Williamsport
Johnson
Chic
Stail
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Hikhart
North Indiana
Foss
The
Sentinel
Low Price Records
This Reed
Odds and
Jardinieres
Indiana Furniture CO
Fort Wayne, Indiana
de. Main St
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