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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17
NJ. E. oonferanee Appolntments.


The Erie Conference of the NJ. E.
Church, which closed its session at
Erie on Tuesday of last week, made
the folio wing appointments of minis
ters in the Akron District:
j. Tribby, Presiding Elder.
Akron, First Church-Henry Baker,
Jr.
Akron, Second Church.. II. Mer-
chant.
Ravenna-H. Webb.
Cuyahoga Falls-G. w. Gray.
KENT. III. Garrett.
Pleasant Valley and Mogadore-J.
f. Hill.
Peninsula-To be supplied.
Twinsburg and Hudson-L. w. Ely
Tallmadge and Brimfield-W. w.
2 ainter.
Rootstown and Randolph-George
Elliott.
Edinburgh and Atwater = P. W.
Sherwood.
Charlestown-J. G. Hawkins.
Windham-J. p. Mills.
Deerfield-C. r. Waters.
BraceYille-C. V. Wilson.
Canfield-W. j. Wilson,
Ellsworth and Berlin-J. S. Card.
Nelson-E. A. Simons.
Garrettsville-W. IL. Haskell.
Warren-A. Wheeler.
Niles-T. Guy.
West Pennington "A. FL. Domer.
Bloomfield and Bristol-John Brown.
Windsor and Mespotamia-H. Hun
skier.
Orwell and Colebrook--J. B, Gro
yer.
Williamsfield-T B. TAFT.
Gustavus and Kinsman--R.D d. Walz.
Cortland--J. Shields.
Greensburgb-J. j. Excel.
Vienna-J. B. Corey.
Brookfield-J. e. johnson.
Hartford-H. N. Steadman.
Jackson-J. IL. Meek.
Southingtom--M. Moses.
MSntua-T. j. Baker.
Ohltown--'S.. Mccain.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

THREE steam-presses are now at
work upon the Portage County Atlas
We understand Prof. Pratt completes
his labors upon the historical depart
ment next Saturday. and on the Mon
day following the last MSS for the
work win be forwarded by express to
the house of J. B. Lippincott 81 Co.,
Philadelphia. 1t is hoped the finished
work viii make its appearance early
in October, and will contain, as near
as can new be estimated, one hundred
and fifty pages, atlas size-12xl5 inch
es
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

THE Council at its meeting on Mon
day evening passed an ordinance TO
prevent the obstruction of streets and
side walks also an ordinance amend
ing what is known as the ten O'Clock
ordinance requiring that saloons and
other places of resort be closed from
ten O'Clock p. m. till five O'Clock a. m.
A petition numerously signed ask
ing that the council to provide for two
additional night policemen, was pre-
sented, the consideration of which was
postponed until the next meeting Of
the Council.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

THE Bellevue (Mich) Ga zette re-
lates the following:
'-Quite peculiar ending to strange
mystery has transpired in town.
"Over two weeks ago Mr.. Ruggles
lost his COW from his yard since which
time he has advertised her, both by
newspaper and hand bills, and has
searched near and far until on Wed
nesday last she was accidentally found
in the granary where she had gone
and attempting to back ont had shut
the door behind her, thus fastening
her in, in such a shape that she could
neither get out or even turn around.
For over two long weeks she has
been obliged to wait, patiently wait,
without food or water, for some one
to open the door. which no one
thought of doing, supposing the
room to be entirely empty,
Strange to say the COW is alive and
seems no to be doing Well.D
The great mistake of Mr.. nuggles
was that he didn't properly under
stand the matter of advertising, and
failed to insert his estray notice in
Hayper's Weekly Journal of CiUtliza-
ton, or the paper having the largest
circulation. That done, and the un-
ruly bovine would have emerged at
once from her imprisonment.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17
AGUE CONOUERORi
No Ouinine, Arsenic or Poisons,

No ouinine, Arsenic or POisons.
This is strong language, as Physi-
clans and Chemists have for years
tried to compound preparation that
would entirely cure Fever and Ague
without the use OF strong medicines
such as Quinine, Arsenic and other
poisons injurious TO the system.
There is no case Of Fever and Ague,
Intermittant or Bilious Fcvers, Com
gestiyc. Chills, Night Sweats, Liver
Complaints. &c, that this reneGy
will not cure at once and permanantly.
1t purifies the Blood, Liver, Spleens,
aud all secreatory organs so eiIectuaIIy
that the ChiIls will not return during
the season, even when persons have
had them for years. Sold by BELD-
ING u ARMSTRONG.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

THE New York Comedy Theater.
with that charming actress, Mrs. Clara
Wildman, will appear at the Onera
House for two nights only, Friday
and Saturday. Sept. IS and 10, open
ing with the sterling comedy, entitled
g Still Waters Run Deep" They are
accompanied with fine band and or
chestra. and the company is prononnc-
ed capital one.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17
LEGAL NOTICE.

ITO John futile, who resides in the state OF
1 Illinois, George w. Fisher, heir of Hannah
James futile, deceased. who resides in Porta e
County Ohio, Lydia Hunt, whose residence is
field, Portage County, Stateof Ohio, Henry Tut
/ tie. whose residence IS unKnoWn, Mary Hill.
Frank Bill. and Warren Hill, heirs of olive
Hill deceased. one cf the heirs at law OF james
Tuttle, deceased, whose places of residence are
unknown. - Broo~s,and Ann BROOKS. whose
places of residence are unknown, Jesse o. Tut
IT,. who resides in the State OF indiana, james
Harrington, and Adaline HerrinEton, who re-
side in the State OF Missouri: Noa are hereby
notified that David E. Wilson, administrator
with Il will annexed of the estate OF James Tut
tie deceased, on the 14h day OF September, A
d 1871 flied hi petition in the Pi iobate COURT
within and for the County of Portage and State
OF Ohio alleging that there " as no personal cs-
tate left by said 1ecetlent ~hercWith to .ay his
dents and the charrcS of administering his es-
tate, that he died seized in fea simple OF the Iol-
lowing described eal estate. situate in said
County. to vii: About sixty acres OF land stu
ated and lying in the south part OF lot number
eighteen of the third division OF lots IN said
township, and is bounded north by lands oil Isaac
Tuttle, east by the east line OF said lot mum DER
Is; south by the south liue OF said lot. and west
by the west line of said lot. Also another piece
OF laEd situated in lot number II OF The third
I'll Viz ian of lnfs in said PA nlsft township and
is houu'led and deS,;rihcd follows: Begin-
ming ut post in the east line OF said lot ut the
southeast corner of Isaac Tuttes land, in sue
lot: tnencS south along the center of the n"res
and south highway two chains and Ii ty-si.
links, to Il post; thence south Sa2i degrees west
nineteen chains and forty Inks 10 u uost;
thence north 81 degree, west4lve chains nj sin
tv-ntne Inks; thence south S9degrees, east nine
chains and thirty five links to a post; thence
south ! q degrees, west two chains and ninety
five links, to Il post; thence north SaA degrees,
east ten chains and twenty-one links, to Il post
at che place OF beginning. containing seven
acres and sixty two hundredths OF an acre OF
land, being SIXTY and 62-lu1 acres in the
two pieces; and that George W. lei her, heir of
Hannah Fisher, deceased. who w;ts one OF the
heirs Of lanes Tuttle. deceased, Mary iinl,
! Frank Hill, and Warren Hin. heirs of Olive
| Hill. deceased, who one of bhc heirs Cf
James Tutte, deceased, Mary Javcns Jesse g.
| Futile. John futile, Lydia Hunt Henry Tuttie.
---- Brooks, Anu brooks, james uerringt0n,
aud Alkaline herringt0n, as his hcirs at law,
ohl the t,Xt cs late OF inheritante therein
u he erayvrnf said p 5ution iS.tof aHhorder to
sell said premises fsr the payment of the aebks
and charges aforesaid.
Snid petition win he lOr hearing on the 18th
day Of October, D 1874 soon thereafter
rs couns' can hc heart
DANID E wn.sON,
Administrator Witlta will annr Aed.
| al james futile. de, caSed.
Palmyra. o scptember Iath, lS74. $40 4w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

The young gentlemen composing
the Mantua Silver Cornet Band have
the thanks of the entire PRESS gang
for fine serenade on Saturday after
noon. That is most capital musical
organization and it is an honor to its
members as well as the place where it
is located.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

MUssER & PARKER, No. 2, Etna
Block, have just received their stock
of Fall & Winter goods, comprising
everything in their line, and the finest
assortment ever exhibited in Ravenna
Those desiring 10 purchase should
not fail to give them a call.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

THE Grangers' picnic on the Fair
grounds on Saturday was quite largely
attended and was quite an enjoyable
affair. The Mantua Silver Cornet
Band furnished most excellent music
for the occasion and did themselves
much credit.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17
Grand IuRY.

GRAND JOk4-
Alexander Scott, Jr., Palmyra.
Z. III. Case, Aurora
James Reed. Ravenna,
Henry o. liine. Chariestown.
William 5. Hill, Streetsboro.
William Phillips, Paris.
G. II. Wise, Randolph.
Thomas Gorby, Randolph.
i. 2. Chapman, Rootstown.
Harvey Holcomb, Paris.
John Leonard, Paris.
Fred. Sawyer, Franklin.
James Robinson, Palmyra.
Royal Taylor, Ravenna.
j. w. Gould, Aurora.
FIRST PETIT JURY.
Isaac WeIton, Ravenna.
Nathan G. Sears, Randolph.
II. 5. Chapman, Paris.
Robert johnson, Rootstown.
Elihu Luce, franklin.
Stephen Loeue. Atwater.
B. II. Jones, Ravenna.
Julius Woodruff, Ravenna.
c. Ell. Bancroft, Nelson.
Julius Ii. Day, Edinburg.
Hiram Austin, Randolph.
Milton j. Cole, Nelson.
SECOND PETIT JURY.
Jacob Winebaugh, Suhield.
ID. A. May, MantHa.
j. L. Carrier, Brimfield.
John Patterson, Windham.
John +. Mason, Hiram.
L. L. Raymond, Hiram.
David Marshall, Franklin.
James Moulton, BrimleId.
David Gilbert, Deerfield.
Jesse Scott, Palmyra.
J. D. Freer, Nelson
E. L. Day, Franklin.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

Ertract from a letter from Mrs. j.
C. -A1drich, Wauseon, Fulton Co., o.
ar. P. Hall & Co., Gentlemen
Please send me one dozen bottles of
SicilIian Hair Renewer. Our bald
and gray do not want to be out. My
mother is a living recommendation of
the results from the use of The Renew
er. Being almost seventy years old,
and having worn wig over thirty
years, it seems a miracle to those who
have known her SO long SO bald, and
what little hair she had being perfect
ly white; now her wig thrown aside,
her hair grown out, and smooth
glossy brown as in girlhood. Hoping
you may long continue to pour bless
ings on the heads of the afflicted. re-
main, yours truly"
Such evidence, with the indorse-
ment of the great chemists of New
England, DR. A. a. Hayes and S.Dana
Hayes, should satisfy any one, which
of the preparations produce the best
results.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

THF Northern Ohio Fair opened at
their grounds in Cleveland, on Mon
day, to continue during the week. 1t
will doubtless be visited by large
numbers of people from this county.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

SHAWL FoUND.-A plaid wooden
shawl was found on the Fair Grounds
on Saturday evening, which the own
er can obtain by calling at this Office,
and paying for this notice.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17
Roots and shoe s.

Go to Maloney's for Pearl Shoes.
Go TO Maloney's for Buff Shoes.
Go to Maloney's for Blue Shoes.
Go to Raloney's for Ladies' Slips.
Go TO Maloney's for Ladies' CATERS.
Go TO AIaloney's for Ladies' French Kid Boots
Go to Maloney's for Children's Shoes.
Go to Maloney'sfor Mems Cloth Boots.
Go to MaIoney's for Mems Cloth Shoes.
Fo to Maioney's for Mems Calf Boots.
Go to Maloney's for Mems kip Boots.
Go to MaIoney's for Custom Work.
Where all goods are warranted as represented
Call in, examine Goods, and inquire Prices.
Ravenna. June %. 1874. S05
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

N. CONVERSE & Co., next door 10
First National Bank, have received
quite large assortment of Dry Goods,
Ladies' Shoes, &C., for their early fall
trade. Drop in and see them,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

WM. L. Poe, of the firm of Flath &
Poe, left for New York Wednesday
morning, to purchase the fall and win
ter stock for that popular clothing
house.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

MIR. Sc Mrs. Fl. c. MuETING arrived
home from their visit TO Germany on
Saturday evening, after an absence of
about eleven weeks. They are much
pleased with their journey.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

The Court of Common Pleas In this
county will commence its next session
on the 10Th day of October. The fol-
lowing are Ehe juries drawn for the
term.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

Vincent, sturm co-shan You visit the n.
O. Fairg
David E. wiison-Eegal Notice
n. Converse & Co--Blaek Alpaeas.
n. Converse & Co.-Prints and Cottons-
n Converse & Co.-Bed Quilts
\. Converse & Co.-Ribbons and Rusching.
n Converse 4 CO. Hamburger Edgings.
Jay Law-Public sale
Scarf Brothers-New Goosls.
Money Wanted
Smith Brothers-Fun Stock of New Goods
N Converse & Co.-Have received large assort-
ment, &c.
Geo weining-
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SECOND NATIONAL BiM, !,
OF RAvENNA, o.
Desienated Depository Of the

y. 5. Bonds ara Securities bought sold ana
sxchanged a ouE counter, at Dess niafNet raIles
ssoe:Ss and bonds, of al kinds bought ana
sold on Commission. in New York, or any oe-
sired market
coupons, Gold. silver, and premium funds
Of ali kinds
I5rafts drawn and cashed on al the princip'1
cities in the United States
sent Drafts on England and Ireland and
passage Tickets to or from those Cites AZ
Kew York rates.
gsexenue Stamps-an sizes for sale.
Accounts and Depotsts Of Business men and
,naFvfJuals. received on most favorable terms
ana prompt and liberal treatment guaranteed
Interest allowed on time deposits as may be
agreed upon. e,..,..a-
eEo. RoBIrsoE, President
Sept g. 1865. tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

All kinds Of Provisions. Family Supplies.
Green Stun and Berries kept constantly on hand
in their season,
Highest market price paid for all kinds of
Produces Butter, Eggs, &c.
Goods delivered free and promptly to any part
OF the city.
TERMS-Cash and Ready Pay.
PARSONS & LEACH.
Ravenna, june "a. 1874, so4-1aw
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

pommeneing at 20 O'Clock A NJ, the following
Croperty. viz;
One Gelding Horse,
One Thorough Bred Mare,
One Thoroughbred Sucking Colt,
Seven good Dairy Cows.
Two two years old IIeifers
One Thorough Bred Bull Calf.
10 Tons of Hay.
Three acres Corn in shock
Two and one-half acres of Corn Fodder.
One stack of Straw,
so bushels oil Oats,
IL bushels of Barley,
~ bushels of W heat
One two-hOrse Wagon,
One Express Wagon,
One Buggy,
One Moving Machine,
One Cutting Box,
One Double Harness,
PloWs. Drags, and other Farming Utensils and
articles not enumerated.
TERMS All sums of s. and under, cash; all
over s., six months credit on notes with ap-
proved security JAY LAW.
Ravenna. Sept. 12. 1874. P. H. Bean, Auc'r
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

Eastward bound passen gers by trains and -
have no change Of cars to New York Connec-
Reaions. at Corning. Tor Roehester and points
on The New York Central Road; at Binghamtnn
for Albany, Springfield, Worcester. Boston and
all points in New England.
Westward bound passengers by train go
through to Cincinnati. and by train3 TO st Louis
without change of cars Connections at Cincln-
natl for Louisville, st. Louis and points in the
West and South West.
No " stop-OveT'' allowed upon local tickets
Local passengers must purchase tickets to their
first stopping place. and may then repurchase c
from that point to destination.
w. b. SHATTUC,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
CINCINNATI o.
ID. COOPER.
General Superintendent.
sO6 CLEVELAND. o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

LOCAL news is exceedingly scarce.
TUESDAY, next will be Emancipation
day.
PEOPLE are looking anxiously for
the Equinoxial.
Our County Fair opens on Tuesday
next. Everybody should attend.
GRAPES are abundant in the market
and are selling at low figures.
The Can-can is popular these days
among housekeepers.
The mercury was up among the
nineties on Sunday. 1t was one of
the hottest days of the season.
BRING in your big cattle, poultry
grain and vegetables for exhibition at
the Fair next Tuesday.
FoR several days during last week
the air was filed with dense and al
most suffocating smoke.
The Agricultural Fair of Randolph
township is to be held on Saturday,
October Sd.
Smith BRoTHERs are receiving an
immense stock of goods suited to the
season.
GARFIELD is announced to address
Radical Convention at Warren, on
Saturday next.
THE next meeting of the Portage
County Teachers Association is 20 be
held at the Town Hall in Aurora on
Saturday, September 26lh.
Prof. Martino and troupe had fine
audience at the Opera House on Tues
day evening, and all seemed delighted
with the entertainment.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17
eoNG soUrH-aIAIN LINE.

a PITrsBBRG RAILROAD
On and after May 81 1874. Trains wiz leave
Stations daily. t5undags excepted as folloTs=
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

Mason & SoE will pay the highest
market price for Butter and Eggs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

/ BUTTER and Eggs wanted. at Mason
81 Sons.
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control them. The testimony of our best citi-
zens, of all classes, establishes the fact, that
CHERRY PICTORIAL viii and does relieve and
cure the affecting disorders of the Throat and
Lungs beyond any other medicine. The most
dangerous affections of the Pulmonary Organs
yield to its power; and cases of Consumption
cured by this preparation, are publicly known,
so remarkable as hardly to be believed, were
they not proven beyond dispute. As a remedy,
it is adequate, on which the public may rely
for full protection. By curing Coughs, the
forerunners of more serious disease, it saves un-
numbered lives, and an amount of suffering not
to be computed. 1t challenges trial, and con-
vinces the most sceptical. Every family should
keep it on hand as protection against the early
and unperceived attack of Pulmonary Alice
tions, which are easily met at first, but which
become incurable, and too often fatal, If neg
lected. Tender lungs need this defence; and it
is unwise to be without it. As safeguard to
children, amid the distressing diseases which
beset the Throat and Chest of childhood, CHERRY
PICTORIAL is invaluable; for, by its timely use,
multitudes are rescued from premature graves,
and saved to the love and affection centred on
them. 1t acts speedily and surely against Ordi-
nary colds, securing sound and health-restoring
sleep. No one viii suffer troublesome Influ-
enza and painful Bronchitis, when they know
how easily they can be cured.
Originally the product of long, laborious, and
successful chemical Investigation, no cost or toll
is spared in making every bottle in the utmost
possible perfection. 1t may be confidently relied
upon as possessing all the virtues it has ever
exhibited, and capable of producing cures as
memorable as the greatest it has ever effected.
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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

Unity Lodge. No. 1s. F, and A NJ.
Aleets the second and fourth Mondays Of eaeh
MONTH
Tyrian Chapter, No. 81. K. AM.
Meets the third Wednesday of each month, in
Masonic Hall. Phenix Block
JJ. RICHARDSON. H. P.
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Ayers
HairVigor,
For restoring to Gray Hair its
natural Vitality and Color.

gloss and freshness Of yOattz. Thin
hair is thickened, falling hair checked,
and badness often, though not always,
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deleterious substances which make
some preparations dangerous and inju-
rious to the hair, the Vigor can only
benefit but not harm it. IF wanted
merely for a HAIR DRESSING,
nothing else can be found so desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it does
not soil white cambria, and yet lasts
long on the hair, giving it rich, glossy
lustre, and a grateful perfume.
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Practical and Analytical Chemists
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THE DEH0CRiTIC PRESS.
List of Advertisements.

RAvENNA. THURSDAY. sErr-17. 1874
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17

Prof. Martino and troupe had fine
audience at the Opera House on Tues
day evening, and all seemed delighted
with the entertainment.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-09-17
Ayers
Cherry PectOral,
For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whooping-
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.

Among the great
discoveries of modern
] science, few are of
more real value to
mankind than this eff
[ fectual remedy for all
4 diseases of the Throat
and Lungs. A vast
trial of its virtues,
throughout this and
other countries, has
shown that it does
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Practical and Analytical Chemists.
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The next meeting of the Portage
County Teachers Association is 20 be
held at the Town Hall in Aurora on
Saturday, September 26lh.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-03-05

DAT lIAY.-One Of our farming friends. who
resides near Philadelphia, and has milk trade
tells us that for the past four years he has cut
oats for hay and has found SO much good TO re-
suit from the practice, that he is thinking of
making it a complete substitute for hay for r,p-
ular COW feed, as far as other circumstances will
allow. He cuts the oats just while the grain is
forming and while the whole plant Is yet green;
and takes rather more likely 10 mold than the
ordinary grass. He claims that he can yet
heavier crop OF as good foe from The same
space OF grouni in Il shorter time in this way
than lie can from All ordinary hay field
This may be 50, yet there seems To be some
objections. In this part Of the country at least
if March be wet, or the season late, oats cannot
be got in till the middle of April, and ii is one
OF those things which requires TO be in vcry
early in order to do certainly well. Again. The
oat is more fastidous ia regard to soil than
grass is. 1t often happens that land which
seems favorable to good crop of oais so far as
the grain is concerned, makes very little straw j;
and field of oats not much over foot high
would not be very profitable as a forage crop''
Then again animal labor must be spent on an
oat crop, while on good stand of timothy, the
same sowing will do alwayslfor two and some
times for three years. This sowing OF labor
alone seems TO us TO be strong item which
ought not to be overlooked.
Yet it seems quite likely that this oat hay
| idea might very often be taken advantage Of to
good purpose, and SO as the correspondents Of
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