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Question 1^st Does it pay to raise colts?
eight members say it will, provided your
mare is of fine size, and a perfect
animal for purpose, and good blood
on the part of the sire, five say
it willnot pay, and one says it might
pay to raise one in 25 years.
2^nd Will it pay to plow in Bonedust ?
considering the benefits to be derived
from it in future crops?
Nearly all present think it willnot
3^rd Shall I now strip of oats and clover
in my young orchard to be planted
this spring? It was thought it would
be a benefit, rather than an injury
4^thW S Bond asked if he should sub
stitute any of the new ingredients to
supply amonia for Guano in his
Fertilizer? all that expressed an opinion
thought he had better not make
a change while Guano can be had
5^th Will it pay to grind corn for pigs
Majority present think it will
6^th What must I do with wheat straw?
Use as much in Barnyard as is ne
cessary for an absorbant, and spread
balance on grass land
7^thWhat is it worth to ??? and burn pants?
Ans 7^e apiece (4 rail fence
Adjd to meet at E P Thomas
24^th 3 mo 1877