Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-03-09
PROSPECTUS
OF THE UNION AGRICULTURIsT


II n addinganoher Agricultural Periodical to III ma
Il ny published, it is proper the reasons there
for should be given.
The Eastern Publications, though generally co?duc
ted with superior ability and furnishing much lnona
ton of value 10 Farmers IN every section of the country
not sufficient adapted 10 the wants OF our PrasIc
Farmers. Modes of tlage here required entirely
different from thos pursued in the old states aud il
preferable have the results of experiments III pTsiEe
farming made known through organ our midst
rather than through distant one.
But some one may say there agricultural papers
published in Illinois, why moi become connected
with one of those rather, than by establishing her.
take from their support This the Society had hoped
to accomplish but it has been found impractical e.
We should much regret the unnecessary duplication
of such papers, thereby deracting from the support
cessary make few valuable, and rendering the
many worthless. wo have heen recently established
in Illinois, and are pleased 10 learn they on
permanent foundation 10 them we wish perfect >uch
cess and they will view less rivals than as
CO laborers in this important field of usefulness
One great object of the Society in publishing the
Union AgrCulturst is 10 furnish the Stockholders with
Agricultural information as cheap possible Pubshh
of similar papers doubtless actuated more or
less by philanhropic motives but they have so an
eye for their own benefit They publish for profit
But the intention of The Society furnish this paper
TO subscribers at the actual cost. When from the in
of subscriptions, it becomes profitable us now
published will probably be either enlarged and i'm
proved the price reduced Exertions viii be ma e
to procure valuable exchange papers from which 10
axe extracts that may be serNlCeaDe Pralrle
mers. Several original contributors have promlahed
their aid and the number of these will be increased
Reports of Committees appointed by The Society ex
anime particular subjects, will also furnish valuable
matter for publication. and elicit discussion HI oug its
columns With these means valuable paper should
be published. Drawings ard illustrations can be exc
cuted in good style by artists i'll this ty, aud will be
freely used The type will be new, and the paper Of
good quality.
The Society has appropriated one hundred dollars to
its publication and no further appropriation
for will he made. lis future support will he der cd
entirely from subscrp IONS 10 the inhabitants ofthe
counties embraced in the harer Il aSale VIII Cook
Kane Mciienry, Lake and Du Page) that are acQua,-
ted with The plan and objects at fhe u. A. s strong
appeal necessary 20 induce subscriptions in aid OF
paperall such VIII subscribe according to their abilI-
ties and If unable TO take than one paper IL will
be this.
Of other friends Of Agriculture we would ask assis
lance just in proportion 1t Is deser' ed. and Is for
their interest TO give. Though published of low
intend for n Western Farmer il shall he inf ri n to
none. Ofthevaue OLA gric ltura periodicals il
necessary speak they have been long tested and
too generally appreciated TO require high encomums
lie cultivation OF the Soil, with It's kindred topics,
will of course be the principles obj treated of but
the Cultivation of the Mind, particularly by means of
Common Schools snail occupy its appropriate Ia e.
OF politics, ii is needless to say there will be no.hng
said.
Chicago, Oct. 8, 1910.
Terms :--1HE UNION A GRrcULTUEr5T viii be pub
shed monthly. imperial sheet, in quarto form,
-four colums) at dollar per annurn, pdyQt innd
rlabty IN Advance III communications. TO receive at
tention, mus, be post pad. Post Masters. and other
friends of Agricultural improvement are requested TO
act as agents. and to those procuring subscribers ont OF
the limits embraced IN the charter, every sIth copy
will be sent gratis.
Subscribers will remember 10 their own profit, that
according Instructions of the Post Master Ge
neral Post Masters are permitted 10 frank letters TO
publishers, containing remtances for newspapers
Advertisements 10 a limited extent will be inserted
at the flIowing rates For square Of hiteenines
under for the hrst insertion. dollar and-iv
second insertion dollar, each subsequent insertion
seventy five cents.
No advertisement will be inserted till the expenees
paid.
Address CORRESPONDING SECRETARY OF The
Union Agricultural Society, Chicago, llllnols.'