The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-01-29
SEVENTH YEAR OF THE
OHIO CULTIVAIOR.

DEVOTED F
Agriculture. Horticulture and domestic
and Rural Economy.
Published Sem,..5ionfhis, l6 pages large oesoso,
making a handsome gtttane IT se4 pages; tcifA
lille and inder at the end ot the year; HhIs.
trafed ,ciih numerous ENGRAvINGs Of
improred impiem.nts and AfachinS, 1i
Jum Stack plans Of BalIdMgs,
Fences, &C.. &c.
M. B. BATEHAM, Editor and Proprietor.
CoLUMBUs. OHIO,
Assisted BY about Two HUNDRED CoRREsPoN.
DESTs-most of them Practical Farmers
and Horiicultursis, in Ohio and
adjoining States.
THE SerenM Voiume DiH comm'ner Jan. !. 1901.
"RAIEFUL for the encouragement no has
IN thus far received, and confidently anticipate
ing a large increase OF subscriptions for the CON.
ing year. the Proprietor takes pleasure In announc-
ing that the next volume Of the Cuivator viii be
much improved in appearance, as well as 10 the
character of it, contents while in price aud gen.
eral form it will remain unchanged, and be issued
twice month, a. heretofote The size Of the ps.
per will be somewhat increased, and it will bG
printed with new and beautiful type IN the best
style of the art-so that in its dress and appear
snce, the Ohio Cultivator will compare isvorabiy
with any of its Eastern contemporaries,
In addition to the increased experience OF the
Editor, and greater number of'talented cores
pondents. il is his intention shortly to employ IN
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, With pras1
tica hints and sugg estons, for the columns OF tho
paper. This arrangement, together with the faif
that all the articles for IFS pages are written or %.
ected With special reference To the wants and cir
cumstances, as to soil, climate, &C., OF the pco-
pie OF OHIO and adjoining States, cannot tail 10
make this paper of greater practical value to them
than any other periodical of the kind
"oUR OWN OHIO"
Will ever be entitled to our first regard; and most
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 i already producing highly beneficial re-
suits. Our Giant State, with her boundless natu-
raj resources, and over two millions OF inhabit-
ants, is beginning to awake to the sense OF her
high destiny. AS evidence of this. we refer 10
the rapid progress OF Railroads and other pubic
improvements-to the Fifty Agricultural! Socis-
ties OF ganized within the past five years. and espe.
cialIy to the magnificent STATE FAIR, which
may Justly he regarded as the commencement OF
a era in the progress of Agriculture ia Ohio.
We appeal then with confidence to the frieRds
Of Improvement in Ohio, to HELP ON THE
WORK-hy inducing a. many as possible OF your
friends and neighbcrs to join with you in subscrib
ing for the OHIO CULTIVATOR This will be
sure TO increase the number and usefulness of tho
County Agricultural Societies, aud also awaken
more interest in behalf of e-..as. ts $50
ANOTHER AND BETTER STATE FAIR,
Which will undoubtedly take place another year.
Should the in,rease OF subscribers be sufficient
to warrant the expense, it IL the intention OF ths
Editor to spend month or two in England the
coming summer, to witness the great event OF the
age THE WORLDS INDUSTRIAL FAIR
ard write extended notes for the benefit Of his
readers at home; also to take survey of the pro-
gress of agricultural impro in that coun.
try since his visit there ten years ago. Should he
not be able to go himself the readers may rely on
finding in the pages of the Cutivator, extensive
no es on the Worlds Fair, from the pen of 4 del
egate from Ohio, and from other reliable sources.
A large portion of our columns will continus
to be devoted to Agriculture and Horticulture, In
their practical Details aud as much OF science and
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 those of established utility, and thoss
of doubtful character, aud especially avoiding or
exposing the numerous species dt the genus hum.
bug, which are becoming sore pest to farmers.
The ..Ladies Department" Of the paper, will.
heretofore, be especially devoted to the inter-
ests of female readers; and with the aid Of the
new Editress, and several talented contributors,
there can be no doubt that il will be found interest,"
ing and useful. a VA
The state of the Markets will be carefully mo-
tced in each number, and such Information given
as may be thought most useful 10 farmers in help
ing them to decide when and where to dispose Of
their surplus productions, &c. (This information
alone, has often been found Of more value than
many times the cost of the paper for year,
TERMS FOR 1881. sex
Single subscriptions, or any number less than
four, ONE DOLLAR each, pet year. -Four
copies ordered at one time. (they need not be 10
one address, y THREE DOLLARS-Nine copies.
SIX DOLLARS, (only 662s5 cents each)payme1t
in oil cases to accompany the orders. Atg
No subscriptions received for less than one yesps
and all must commence with the FIRST number Of -
volume.
Letters enclosing current bills. in accordance
with the above terms, may be sent without pay.
ment of postage. Be careful to write names of
persons and places distinctly and give the pest
office. county and State.
Address M. B. BATEHAM, Columbus. o!
NnnI puic