Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-16
PROSPECTUS
OF THE UNION AGRICTLTURIS

OF THE UNION AGRICJLTJJRIST
Nm addnganolher Agricultural Pcriodiaclto lhema-
III ny now published, it is proper the there
for should be given.
The Eastern. Publications. though generally CO. duo
ted with superior ability, and furnishing much norus
ton of value Farmers in every section of the country
not sufficiently adapted 10 the wants of our Prairie
Farmers, Modes of tillage are here required entirely
different from thos pursued Ill the old states and
preferable to have the results of experiments in prairie
farming made known through an organ III our mlds.
rather than through u distant
But some one may say, there agricultural paper
now published IN Illinois, why not become connected
with one of those, rather than by establishing auohcr
take from their support? This the Society had hoped
TO accomplish, but II has been found impracticabe-
We should much regret the unnecessary multiplication
Of such papers, thereby deiracng from the supportne
cessary TO make some few valuable, and rendering the
many worthless Two have heen recently established
in Illinois, and pleased to learn they
permanent foundation 10 them we wish perfect such
cess and trust they will view less rivals than
co-laborers in this important field ofuseiuness.
One great object of the Society in publishing tho
Union Agricuturst, is to furnish the Stockhoderswtih
Agricultural Information as cheap as possible Publshh
ers of similar papers doubtless actuaed or
less by phlanhropic motives but they have also M
eye for their benefit They publish for profit t.
But the intention of the Society is To furnish this paper
to subscribers at the actual COST When, from tho in
crease OF subscriptions, it becomes profitable
published it will probably be either enlarged and m
proved or the price reduced. Exertions will be mae
make extracts that may be serviCeable to Prairie Far
mers. Several original contributors have promished
their aid, and the number of these will be increased
Reports of Committees appointed by the Society ioeA
anime particular subjects, will also furnish valuable
matter for publication and elicit discussion ihrough
columns. With thescmcans valuable paper should
be published. Drawings and illustrations can be exc
cuted in good style by artists in gs city, and will be
freely. used The type will be new, and the paper Of
good quality.
The Society has appropriated one hundred dolla.,o
commence its publication, and further appropriation
for ii will be made. Is future support will be derived
entirely from subscriptions To the inhabitants ofthc
counties embraced III the Charter, Sale Will Cook
Kane, McIIenry, Lake and Du Page, that acquain
ted with the plan and objects of the u. A. S. strong
appeal necessary TO induce subscriptions in aid OF It's
paper-al such VIII subscribe according to their abi
ties, and If unable to take than paper, WIZ
be this
Of other friends of Agriculture we would ask assls
lance just in proportion it is deserved and is for
their interest TO give. Though published at low rate
we intend for Western Farmer, il shall be inferior to
none OF thevalue of agricultural periodicals IS uI
necessary to speak, they have been too long tested and
too generally appreciated 10 require high encomitms
The cultivation Of the Soil with its kindred topics
will of course be the principles objects treated Of but
the Cultivation of the Mind, particularly by means Of
Common Schools, shall occupy lis appropriate placc.
Ofpocs, it is needless to say, there will be nothing
said.
Chicago, Oct. 8, 1910.
Terms The UNION AGRICULTuRIsT will be pub
icneo hio'i'iiiy' o al hhpermi sheet' III quarry t'
flour coiums,) of one dollar per annum payable mud
r,dbty dduaace. All communications. TO receive al
tention must be post paid. Post Masters, and other
riends Of Agricultural improvement are requested 10
act agents. and to those procuring subscribers out
the limits embraced the charter, every Skin copy
will be sent gratis.
Subscribers will remember, 10 their own profit that
according to recent instructions OF the Post Master oc
neral Post Masters are permitted TO frank leiersio
publishers containing remitances for newspapers
Advertisements TO limited extent will be inserted
at tho fllowing rates For square Of ieenlincso or
under for the irst insertion dollar and fltycens
second insertion one dollar, each subsequent insertion
seventy five cents.
No advertisement will be inserted till the expcnes'
paid.
add.essCO CORR ESP ONDINGS ECRET AIRY pr the
Union Agricultural Society, Chicago, Illinois.