22 Progressive Agriculture 



simple and still be science, it only means the 

 correct way and time of doing things. 



Those who chiefly for selfish reasons, decried 

 all efforts to improve the conditions of the semi- 

 humid regions, are far less in number than a 

 few years ago. When an extra large yield of any 

 crop is obtained, there are still those who say it is 

 impractical, it cost more than the crop is worth, 

 it don't pay. Hold on, Mr. Pessimist; the next 

 field may not cost as much, a little more of the 

 know how, and a little efficiency may materially 

 diminish the cost and further increase the next 

 crop. No idea was ever conceived, or learned and 

 perfected in a day. The first question in a new 

 undertaking is, can it be done? Then comes the 

 efficiency and reduction to a system and the 

 elimination of cost without decreasing the value 

 of the device or principle. There are some who 

 continue to deny that anything can be done to 

 make matters better. They refuse to look about 

 and know the truth, for it is the truth that every- 

 where, all through the semi-humid region, great 

 things have been accomplished wherever men have 

 tried earnestly, and with open minds, to get at 

 the facts. If you want to get at the true situation 

 just call on any one of these farmers who have 

 learned the how, and got results for a number of 

 years. You will find him stronger in the faith and 

 learning more each year. One only needs but to 

 make inquiry to find that very much progress has 

 been made on sound principles, towards better 

 and surer crops all through the country. 



