High Schools In The County

HIGH SCHOOLS

IN THE COUNTY

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Is What Superintendent Fall 

Emphasized

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INSTITUTE AT DEXTER

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Able Papers Were read and 

Discussed and Much 

Interest Manifested

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Dexter, Mich., Feb. 10--A very successful two-day Washtenaw county farmers' institute opened in Dexter this morning. The subject, "Crops on the Mixed Farm," was ably presented by P. B. Reynolds, of Owosso. He suggested a four-year rotation of corn, oats, wheat and clover. "the Marketing of farm Produce," by Chas. L. Foster, of Ypsilanti, attracted attention. He said farmers should strive to raise only first-class produce and get as near the consumer as possible.

In the afternoon P. B. Reynolds presented a paper on "Practical Stock Feeding." Thoroughbreds or high grade stock should be kept and only wholesome feed be used. Mr. N. P. Hull, of Dimondale, spoke on the subject, "Feeding and Care of Dairy Cows." He argued strongly in favor of the silage system and a balanced ration.

at the evening session Prof. Davis, of Ann arbor, spoke upon "Forestry."  Farmers do not fully appreciate the value of the wood lot. More care should be given to clearing and trimming. "Need Reformation" was ably presented by Miss Julia Ball, of Hamburg. "Our rural Schools," by A. J. Easton, of Lima, suggested the introduction of ninth and tenth grades to the rural schools, concentration of districts and more attention paid to elementary studies.

"The Rural High School" was ably presented by state Superintendent of Instruction Delos fall, of Lansing. the most we can do for every boy and girl in Michigan is to give them a high school education. It costs the farmers of Michigan a round million of dollars to educate their children in the district schools. He emphasized the need of high schools in the country. a deep interest was manifested in the topics presented, the discussions being thorough and to the point. Music for the sessions was furnished by the Dexter high school, Miss Grace E. Wiard, of Ypsilanti, and Miss Julia Ball, of Hamburg.

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Dexter, Mich., Feb. 11--at the second day of the Washtenaw county farmers' institute N. P. Hull, of Dimondale, spoke on "Lamb Feeding." "Road-making" was handled by E. A. Nordman, of Dexter, who said that good gravel roads are the best and cheapest. The business meeting of the society resulted in the election of George T. English, of Chelsea, president, and Charles L. foster, of Ypsilanti, secretary. In the afternoon N. P. Hull spoke upon the subject of "corn Growing." H. D. Platt, of Ypsilanti, brought out some good points in the discussion. P. B,. Reynolds, of Owosso, spike upon "Steer Feeding." He also spoke interestingly in regard to farmers' organizations. L. D. Watkins, of Manchester; J. McDougal, of Ypsilanti, and several others brought out excellent points in the general discussion.

In the women's section, Miss Maud Gilchrist, dean of the women's department of the Agricultural college, gave a very able address upon "Literature in the Home." The reading of the Bible was urged as the basis for all literature. Reading aloud was emphasized as a means of the development of conversation. Mrs. John K. Campbell, of Ypsilanti, read a splendid paper urging the thrifty disposal of food products. The institute is conceded to have been a complete success.