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October IIth, I924.

Dr. M. H. Christie was host to the 7I0th meeting of the
Enterprise Club which he entertained at the home of his son, Dr.
Arthur Christie, at Silver Spring, Maryland.

The absent members were M.J. Stabler, S. P. Thomas, Milton
Bancroft and Harwood Owings.

The guests were Mr. A. S. M. Hopkins of Erie, Pa., J. W.
Jones, William Thomas, Frank Hewitt, Roger Farquhar, Samuel Weath-
erald, R. B. Thomas and Earl Carroll.

Having no farm to inspect, our host took us to visit the
new home of his son Dr. Merle Christie at Woodside, Md. We found a
very beautiful home, which is situated among an unusually fine lot
of trees and shrubery.

I am sure that all Sandy Spring is sorry to loose the Christ-
ies, but we who live in this vicinity are glad to welcome them to
our midst.

After a wonderful supper the meeting was called to order by
C. L. Gilpin.

The minutes of the last meeting held with Dr. Christie, a
year ago, and the minutes of the September meeting were read, the
latter being approved.

The Secretary also read a letter from T. J. Lea, in which
he expressed deep regret in being unable to attend our meetings, and
asked to have his name dropped from our membership.

The Club unaniously [sic] requested that his name be retained on
our list as an honorary member. The Secretary was asked to reply to
his letter telling of the Club's action.

The road Committee's report was rather discouraging as it
told us that I mile south of Ednor was to be repaired, which was all
we could expect this year.

Crop Prices:

Wheat $I.50 bu. Apples $0.50-$2.00 bu.
Corn $7.00 bbl. Potatoes $I.25 bu.
Hay $20.00 T. Hogs $0.11 1/5 lb.
Beef Cattle $0.07-$0.08 1/2 lb.

Questions:

Harry Stabler asked if it was advisable to mow one's lawn
this late in the year. Yes.

He also asked the reason for such a poor crop of lima beans
this year. Many thought the unusual season caused the shortage.

Albert Stabler asked if he should sell his cattle or feed
them; he was advised to fatten them and then sell. He wants a calf
and some barred rock pullets.

Mr. Hopkins asked if the farmer could compete with the man-
ufacturer on his basis of pay and time for labor. This brought out
considerable discussion, but after all, we did not reach any real
conclusion.

The farm labor situation is, indeed, in a condition which
needs a vast improvement if the farmer is to continue in business.

B. H. Miller told us that he had bought some muriatic acid
to clean the rust out of his water pipes, and would report results.

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