beet. Beet culture has brought about | United States there is only one faca better understanding of the treat- tory which has attempted to run on ment of the soil and the proper rotation of crops, etc. It has elevated the whole status of farming and it is a wonder that farmers are not willing to give it a trial even on a very small scale. It will not kill any farmer to risk two acres of beets. Pay attention to them and not let the field go until nothing can be done with them anyway.

the co-operative plan. It is in Michigan, with perhaps only a little outside capital invested in it. All of the other factories are capitalistic enterprises, for the reason that it is quite an undertaking which necessitates about half a million dollars to start a factory with. You know how hard it has been for you to start a creamery and secure the $2,000.00 capital needed. The farmers are too timid yet to even raise the beets, let alone an investment in the factory. It

Mr. Hill-In regard to the gentleman's question about the distance that it will pay to haul beets to a factory, -I live seventy-five miles from Me- would be a good plan if the farmers nomonee Falls and I have a neighbor who grew four to six acres of beets. He loaded them on the cars and sent them, and he is well satisfied with his season's work.

Mr. Hughes-How are those factories conducted? Does somebody own the factory and the farmers grow the beets?

Mr. Postel-Yes. So far here in the

were interested in the factory. Our president, Mr. Wagner, is perfectly willing to give the farmers a chance to buy stock with us. He does not want cash, but prefers that they raise the beets and pay for the stock with beets.

m.

The Institute adjourned till 7:30 p.

EVENING SESSION.

The Institute met at 7:30 o'clock. Supt. GEO. McKERROW in the chair.

HOME MAKING.

Mrs. ADDA F. HOWIE, Elm Grove, Wis.

For many years we have had Farm-, on which to build a home, just as the ers' Institutes and have, with more broad spreading elm, oak or maple is or less profit, discussed the most de- the most fitting place for nesting sirable methods of breeding and rear- birds. And while I might speak ening live stock: the best ways to plant, thusiastically of the poetical and

an

cultivate and harvest various crops; artistic side of farm life, I have no and numerous other subjects of inter- wish to dwell on these phases, beest and value to our line of work. But cause I sincerely believe that if we during all this time only oc- give careful thought and attention casional talk meagrely bearing upon to the little practical things that have that most important topic of farm so weighty an influence on the happilife, has been heard. Now it seems ness and comfort of our loved ones, to me that the farm is the ideal spot the aesthetic features will

soon fol

low, on the same principle as "look to answer, may I ask what we have after the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves."

Not Enough Sentiment.

It is an undeniable fact that the most of us put too much labor and not enough sentiment into our lives. We look upon endearing words and genile, thoughtful courtesies used in the family circle as superfluous to every day life and practice, when, if rightly applied, they prove a healing balm for tired bodies as well bruised hearts.

as

as We count our cat

ever done to make farm life congenial and attractive to our young people? Have they ever heard aught from us of a laudatory nature concerning our calling? Have not we farmers placed a stigma on our own occupation by holding up the defects instead of the praiseworthy qualities, by impressing upon the young minds the idea that farm life and labor was degrading; that there was neither profit nor sat

isiaction in the business and that in the nearby or distant city could be found more respectable and attractive modes of earning a competence? Yes, we have woeiully belittled our own alling in an attempt to magnity greatness of others. In a maudling self abnegation, we have said to our children: "Our lives have necessarily been ones of self-denial and drudgery. We will still work our fingers to the bone that you who are too good for

tle and reckon their money value before we consider their keeping and development sacred trust. a We measure our grand old forest trees by the cord, and coolly estimate the gain by their ruthless destruction, rather than bend our heads in awe before the mysteries of Nature's greatness. Familiarity has bred contempt and one of the finest attributes of human this labor may have the advantages

nature, that of appreciation, has been starved and dwaried by a surfeit or blessings.

in passing through the country one may see from the car window many a weather-beaten farm house with not a

tree, a vine or shrub to mark it as the home of refined, interested people. The door yard will be untidy anu littered with unsightly objects; the outbuildings filthy and the cattle scrawny and wild-eyed; farm implements carelessly left unprotected from sun and rain in field or yard. Can one wonder that such a picture does not prove alluring, and that such a dwelling passes for no more than a shelter, even to a farm-born generation whose tendency to discontent is frequently encouraged, rather than uprooted, by the methods and teachings of sloveply, short-sighted parents.

of a broader education. John shall be a lawyer, a doctor or merchant and, with good clothes and polished man. ners, occupy a higher position in the esteem of his tellow men."

In planning for an ennobling mental educate John in the same line of busiand physical development, why not

Let

more

or wholesome

ness his father has followed. him go forth and study the improved methods of agriculture that with his practical training and newly acquired knowledge he may help the old farm to keep pace with modern science and skill. Teach him there is no honorable uignified, way of earning a livelihood than by forming a partnership with the forces his young eyes the almighty dollar as of Nature. Do not hold up before a scale by which to measure the length and breadth of success. Impress upon his youthful mind that the results of conscientious thought and How to Keep the Boys on the Farm. toil will daily gain in force and influA pathetic wail has gone forth ence while the minted coin diminishes throughout the length and breadth of in value by constant circulation. the land "What can we do to keep the Mary shall be given accomplishboys on the farm?" Before attempting ments. She shall be taught music,

painting and art-needlework in order and devoted our lives to what we beto make her so attractive that she lieved to be their best interests, we may marry well. What is the mean- were carefully following out the ining of marrying well? Is it to give structions of our early training and our daughter to the dissipated son we never questioned the wisdom of of some rich man who is eagerly wait- the motto that to us had become a ing for his father's death that he may law. And yet, it was a big mistake, spend in riotous living the money ac- what should have been written is "Be cumulated in a lifetime of labor; that useful and you will be happy." That

The Dignity of Labor. Let us teach our children by both precept and example the true dignity of labor. Let us teach them that no honest work is degrading, that the only disgrace is the manner in which it is performed. Let us teach them to love and revere the farm and farm life; that their hearts should ever be filled with gratitude to God that He

Is it for this that we toil and save and scheme? When a little girl I used to diligently copy after a form written by my teacher "Be good and you will be happy." No doubt many mothers and fathers schooled in that day faithfully traced the same lines and do you know, I believe it is owing to that sentiment that we have made this great mistake. We thought if has given them broad acres rather we sent our children to church and than a tiny patch of ground; that He Sunday school, if we prayed over them has entrusted His lowly creatures to

their care and that they may with up the high ideals of thoroughness, earnest solicitude study so well the requirements of this great trust that when an accounting shall be called for the response will eagerly be

system and order in the curriculum of exalted Home-Making. Let us teach her that there is art and science in cookery, dish-washing and scrubbing. Don't say: "Mary, I'll wash the dishes,

Here are the talents, Lord, Thou it will make your hands coarse and

gavest me,

Not idly hidden in the earth away, But scattered o'er the broad and sunflecked lea

red. You go and practice, I'll attend to the kitchen." Teach her the neatest and most thorough way to do the work. Why, do you know, there is

To grow in Beauty's strength from not one woman in fifty who knows

day to day.

These soft-eyed kine entrusted to my

care

her

how to properly wash dishes. Let her feel that you depend upon assistance. Let her see that take pride and pleasure in your kitchen and the utensils best I bring with faith that Thou wilt suited to the convenience of dodeem them fair,

To lead with love, not by the flam- you ing sword,

ing superior work.

An ample

All, all are Thine, and I thy herds- sized and well made dishpan is more man, Lord.

to be desired in the kitchen than a plush album in the parlor. Don't say. A Wrong Standard Set Up. "Mary, go and dress up. Someone may Either by design or unconsciously come in and it won't do to let them find we have held up a wrong standard for you in your working clothes." our loved ones to follow. We have Teach her to look tidy at all times;" taught them to regard money and po- that she is as much a lady in print sition above character and worth. We as in silk; to meet company without weak, foolish and ambitious mothers embarrassment, even though she holds in our desire to uplift our daughters a scrubbing brush in her hand and in the esteem of a frivolous society, have stamped upon their childish, impressionable minds the belief that the practical duties of home-making, the things that represent so much in the welfare and comfort of our dear ones, are beneath the best efforts of an intelligent and self-respecting woman.

her sleeves are rolled to the shoulder.
Teach her it is far better to darn a
stocking neatly than to injure her eye-
In short,
sight making fancy work.
teach her so thoroughly and well the
practical accomplishments that right-
fully belong to the higher education of
a capable housewife, that she will
prove a blessing and a helpmate to the
fortunate man, be he rich
poor,
whose name she may some day bear.
In this way
we may build a sub-
stantial foundation for her future
happiness.

or

A Good Foundation Needful. Supposing an architect was to erect

Woman's Divine Mission. Why, it is the heaven born mission of woman to be a home-maker. From the time as a wee toddling girlie she hugs her dollies and plays at housekeeping with bits of broken china the home-making trait is strong within her and if we succeed in diverting her a beautiful palace by beginning at the natural instinct we will have blotted out the sweetest, most lovable and noblest characteristic God has given to woman. Let us teach her that if she possess the dignity of self-respect others will respect her. Let us hold

cupola, adding ornamental bay windows, with elaborate filagree work here and there, and then place the structure on posts, no foundation to this magnificence. The result is quite apparent, he would receive and de