The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-08-27
SEVENTH YEAR OF THE
OHIO GUILTY. AIOR.
DEv OTED TO

Horticulture, Horticulture and domestic
and Rural Economy.
Published Semi. .yafonthiy, l6 pages large ocfapo:
making a handsome poIumf IF as4 pages; tcih
title and inder at the end of the year; tiius.
trated ,cifh numerous ENGRAyINGs OF
Improved implements and Machines,
farm Stock plans Of Buildings,
Fences, &c.. &c.
M. B. BATEHAM, Editor and Proprietor,
COLUMBUS, ONO,
Assisted by about Two HUNDRED CORREsroN-
DENTs-most OF them Practical Farmers
and Horliculturisis, In Ohio and
adjoining States.
The Serenth Volume ,ciV cOmn,tnce Jan. 1, 1901.
RATEFUL for the encouragement he has
" thus far received, and confidently anticipate
ing large increase OF subscriptions for the COM
ing year, the Proprietor takes pleasure in announc-
ing that the next volume Of the Cultvator will be
much improved in appearance, as well as in the
character of its cantents while in prioe and gen.
eral form it will remain unchanged, and be issued
twice month, az heretofote. The size of the pa
per will be somewhat increased, and 1t VIII be
printed with new and beautiful type in the best
style of the art--so that in lis 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, aud greater number OF talented cores
pnndents, 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 firesdes.
and writing notes of his observations. " ith prac-
tical hints and sugg estons, Tor the columns OF the
paper. This arrangement, together with the faIr
that all the articles for its pages are written or cir
ected ith special reference TO the wants and col
cumsances, 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.
"OUR OWN OHIO"
Will ever be entitled to our first regard; and most
heartily do we rejoice to know that our labors thus
tar in her behalf have been instrumental IN AVA
kening a spirit of improvement among her farmers,
which il 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 public
improvemen's-to the Fifty Agricultural! Socle-
ties organized within the past five years. and espe
cialy to the magnificent STATE FAIR. which
may Justly be regarded as the commencement OF
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 youl
friends and ncighbcrs to Join with you in subscrb
ing for the OHIO CULTlVATOR This will be
sure to increase the number and usefulness of the
County Agricultural Societies, aud also awaken
more interest in behalf -of
| 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 is the inteHlion OF the
Editor TO spend mouth or two in England the
| tn "a ifuas thp ovI Ipf nft he
age THE WORLDS INDUSTRIAL FAIR
| ard write extended notes Tor the benefit of hi;
readers at home; also TO take survey of the pro.
gress OF agricultural Improv ovements IN that coun
try since his visit there ten years ago Should ht
not be able to go himself. the readers may rely on
finding in the pages of the Cultivator, extensive
notes on the Worlds Fair, from the pen of del
egate from Ohio, aud from other reliable sources
A large portion of our columns will continue
to be devoted to Agriculture and Horticulture, IN
their p, actica details, aud much Of science anc
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 thost
of doubtful character, and especially avoiding Oh
| exposing the numerous species Cf the genus hum
bug. which are becoming sore pest to farmers
The Ladies Department" of the paper, will
as heretofore, lie especially devoted to the inter
| ests of female readers; and with the aid OF thu
new Edi,ress. and several talented contributors
there can be no doubt that will be found interest
ing and useful. ,i9.
The state of the Markets will be carefully no
ticed in each number, and such information giveI
as may be thought most useful to farmers in help
ing them to decide when and where to dispose o
their surplus productions, &c. (This information
alone, has often been found of more value thai
many times the cost of the paper for year.)
TERMS FOR 1851.
Single subscriptions, or any number less thai
four. ONE DOLLAR each, per year. Fou
copies ordered at one time, (they need not be 4
one address, THREE DOLLARS-NiDe copies
SIX DOLLARS, (only 6625 cents each) paymen
in all cases TO accompany the orders.
No subscriptions received for less than oneyear
and all must commence with the first humber of
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