The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-05-21
SEVENTH YEAR OF THE
OHIO CULTIVATOR.

DEVOTED TO
Horticulture, Horticulture and Domestic
and Rural Economy.
Published Sem,..Afonfhiy, 16 pages large ocfdpo:
making handsome polnme ef 2e4 pages; irih
tile and iader at the end of the year; illus.
trated uith numerous ENGRAviNGs OF
improved implements and Machines,
Jmm Stock plans Of Buildings,
Fences &C., &c.
M. B. BATEHAM, Editor and Proprietor.
COLUMBUS, OHIO,
Assisted BY about Two HUNDRED CORREsPoN-
pENTs-most of them Practical Farmers
and Horicultursts, in Ohio and
adjoining States.
The Serenth Voiume aciV con,m'ncf Jan. 1901.
~ RATEFUL for the encouragement ne mas
" thus far received and confidently anticipate
ing large increase OF subscriptions for the COM
ing year ihe Proprietor takes pleasure in announc-
ing that the next volume Of the CuIivator Will be
much improved in appearance, as well as in the
character of its cantents; while in price and gen.
era form it will remain unchanged, and be issued
twice month"; al heretofote. The size OF the pa
per will be somewhat increased, and it will be
printed with new and beautiful type in the best
style of the art--so that in its dress and appear
ance. the Ohio Cultivator will compare favorably
with any of its Eastern contemporaries.
| In addition to the increased experience OF the
Editor, and greater number Of talented cores
pondens, il is his intention shortly to employ an
able assistant to act as TRAVELLING EDITOR,
who will spend most of his time in visiting the
readers of the paper at their farms and firesides
and writing notes of his observations. NTH prac.
cal hipts and sugg eslons, for the columns OF the
paper. This arrangement, together with the falr
that all the articles for its pages are written or cir
lected with special reference TO the wants and col
cumstances. as to soil, climate, &C., of the peo
pie OF OHIO and adjoining States, cannot fail to
make this paper of greater practical value to them
than any other periodical of the kind.
"0UR OWN OHIO"
Will ever be entitled to our first regard and mos
heartily do we rejoice to know that our labors thus
far in her behalf have been instrumental in ava
kening spirit of improvement among her farmers
which is already producing highly beneficial re-
suits. Our Giant State, with her boundless natu
raj resources, and over two millions of inhabi
ants, is beginning to awake TO the sense OF he
high destiny. AS evidence nf this, we refer tc
the rapid progress OF Railroads and other public
improvemen's--to the Fifty Agriculture! Socie
ties organized within the past five years. and espe
cialy to the magnificent STATE FAIR. which
may Justly he regarded as the commencement o
a new era in the progress of Agriculture in Ohio
We appeal then with confidence to the friend
of Improvement in Ohio, to HELP ON THE
WORK-by inducing as many as possible of you
friends and neighbors to Join with you in subscrib
ing for the OHIO CUL1lVATOR This will bt
sure to increase the number and usefulness Of the
County Agricultural Societies, and also awaken
more Interest in behalf of
ANOTHER AND BETTER STATE FAIR,
Which will undoubtedly take place another year
Should the increase OF subscribers be sufficien
to warrant the expense, it is the intention of the
| Ia, apI f,pn in, Epyla nd t,<
coming summer to witness the great event of the
age THE WORLDS INDUSTRIAL FAIR
ard write extended notes Tor the benefit of hi,
readers at home; also 10 take survey of the pro
gress of agricultural lmpTo vemens in that coun
try since his visit there ten years ago. Should h,
not be able to go himself. the readers may rely OF
finding in the pages of the Cultivator, extensive
notes on the Worlds Fair. from the pen of del
egate from Ohio, and from other reliable sources
A large portion of our columns will continu,
to be devoted to Agriculture and Horticulture, il
their practical details, and much OF science ant
theory relating to these arts as is consistent for
. work of this kind. Notice will be taken of new
discoveries and inventions. carefully distinguish
ing between tbnse of established utility, and thos
of doubtful character, and especially avoiding o
exposing the numerous species Of the genus hun,
bug, which are becoming sore pest to farmers
The "Lades Department" of the paper, will
as heretofore, he especially devoted 10 the inter
ests OF female readers; and with tho aid of tn
0 new Edress, and several talented contributors
there can be no doubt that will be found interest
ing and useful.
n The state of the Markets will be carefully no
ticed in each number, and such information give
as may be thought most useful 10 farmers in help
ing them to decide when and where to dispose {
9 their surplus productions, sc. (This informstio
alone, has often been found Of more value tina
y many times the cost Of the paper for year.)
. .... TERMS FOR 1851. ,.-
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6 four, ONE DOLLAR each, per year. Fou
copies ordered at one time, (they need not be /
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SIX DOLLARS, (only 662255 cents each) paymen
{ in all cases to accompany the orders.
No subscriptions received for less than one year
: and all must commence with the first number of
: volume.
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: Address M. B. BATEhAM, Columbus. @