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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23
Origin Of the Plough.

In the early ages of man his nomadic
life rendered agricultural pursuit to
great extent impracticable in fact, with
a sparse population, in tropical or tenn
perate climate, the spontaneous produc-
ton of the earth rendered it unnecessary,
and as the population of the globe was
confined to those regions where the
products of the soil grow most freely,
and where the abundance preclude the
necessity for the exercise of that inven-
ton and skill now required to bring forth
from the bosom of mother earth that
| daily bread which our Creator decreed
| should be earned by man by the sweat
of his brow, the necessity for the inves-
tigation of those subjects that now de-
mand his attention was not felt.
Antiouarians are agreed that the earliest I'M
plement used for the cultivation OF the SOIL wa
/ Of the pick kind. medal Of the greatest an
tiquity, dug up at Syracuse an impression Q
such an implement, and its progress until 1t be
came a plough has been recognized In came
published bY Menestrier, on which PICK K
plough is drawn by two serpents. (Loudon'
Kncy. Ay., p. 81 .. -,
Various other relics of antiquity con
: tain similar representations. There
reason to believe that the art of agricul
ture was carried to high degree OF pei
lection in ancient Egypt, and that ther
was a corresponding Improvement !
the implements used in culture, but
e what extent other power than that
' human hands was brought into requls
ton we have no means to determine.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23
HOUSEHOLD CoNvKNrENcEs. :

HOUSEHOLD CONFERENCES. - Farm
ers are too apt to forget the inconven-
fences their wives are subject to in the
discharge of their duties indoors. They
remodel and repair their barns, stables
and farm implements as Often as their
own convenience and profit indicate,
and buy new implements in the same
way. They see the importance of it as
they engage in their daily avocations.-
Are they rs anxious that their wives
should be equally accommodated in
their sphere? Are not the labors Of the
latter often increased 100 per cent. for
the want OF q better cook stove, more
tin pans. better pump, easier access
to the cellar, more suitable milk room
more paint on the kitchen floor. new
paper on the walls, scrapers and mat.
Mt the doors, new broom, an occasional
ride in the open air, suitable domesti,
hello. sc, /? Farmers and their wive
beng one flesh ought always to remem
Der and feel that their interests are on
and the same-that they are equally re
sronsible for the prosperity, success an
responsibility Of the family. accordin
to their relative circumstances an
capacity.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23
GRANGE ITEMS.

National lecturer. Bro. Thompson, is
doing good work in Kansas.
orr Home Journal, OF New Orleans,
Louisiana, says "Bro. +. Il. Piper was
selected as alternate to the next meeting
OF the National Grange" BY what au-
thority was it done?
"Usury is the rust that is corroding
and running the labor Of the country
In the grange, farmers club and green
back club. discussions Of the rates Of in
terest should be the main and most
prominent subject"
The state lecturer Of Kansas, in let
ter to the Spirit Of Kansas, says that
the patrons' warehouse al Florence. kas.,
erected on basis of 4420. has cleared
the sum of sixteen hundred dollars, and
not one cent in debt.
/ We have received No. of the Florid'
executive committee circular. As I'M
state treasury is empty it has been dec'
ded not to hold meeting Of the Stat
Grange this year. Agents have beel
appointed at Atlanta, Ga, and st. Louis
Mo. to attend to orders in those cities.
Il We are in receipt Of the first humble
! of the Farmer and artisan, issued fror
: vineland, N. j., E. A. Teall, publisher
: VIM. Roberts. editor. It Is folio an
. eight columns to the page, very neat
+ anpearance and devoted to the industri'
a interests. grange matters prominent.
Il At its last session, Melrose Granl
2 voted to contribute 500 to the funds
the State Grange Agency. and called y
: on the adjoining oranges 70 aid 10 co
: trimming enough 80 asto obtain . bran.
at Eldora Of the State Agency, under q
y nlan set forth by the executive comm
tee.-Rsgister.
Master Allen, Of the Missouri Sta
it Grange. has taken occasion lately to Il
. ture some Of the agricultural and 9th
napers for their severe criticisms on
=, conduct and that OF others prominent
the Order. In return they tell him q
m. they need no dictation as to what u
y, 3 shall publish.
col A grange Of instruction is talked OF
30 he opened in Louisville. Ky. We co
% the following from the Conrier-.Jonra
- The object Of the grange . TO ~
- weekly and become thoroughly drill
81 il the unwritten work; also 70 disco
- and keep thoroughly posted on ne g
3 stitutienal law and the rulings, that q
may snswer any question advsedly
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23
r.RxrRs suor1p Br MEcuAs1cs.-o,

FARMERS SHOULD BE MECHANIcs.-On
every farm there should be shop-room.
with work. benches and kit of tools,
comprising all such as may be required
for any ordinary repairs of buildings or
wooden farm implements, and every
farmer should have skill to use them
Having them. many repairs and neces-
sary Jobs can be done, In less time than
would be required to carry the job to q
regular mechanic, and often in IA better
manner; while no more time win be lost
and some money will be saved With .
soldering copper, rosin, and solder. with
4 few minutes practice, much incon-
venience and expense can be saved By
| rennirin1 tin-ware, water-pipes. &C., il
| Ga moments and On rainy day..
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How to Subscribe for the Paper.

An anecdote is told Of farmer gong
one day to the the office OF New YORK
journal and ordering his paper stopped,
because he was to poor to take it any
longer.
..Suppose we make bargain" said
the editor, Gin this way. Go home and
select a hen that shall be called my hen ;
sell the eggs that the hen lays during
The year.. and send the procet DIS to me
as your subscription tor tho paper"
The farmer was pleased at so easy
way to pay for his paper, and readily
consented. The result was, that during
the year the hen paid for the pape1
twice its regular price of subscription
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23

How CAN FARMERS Bows BE MADE TO
LOVE FARMING ply cultivating fruit 70
such an extent that they shall love the
farm that produces it. Their home must
be made pleasant. tasty, and symmetrl,
cal in its external appearance. beautiful
in its surroundings and in its internal
construction, and orderly in its manage
ment. Peace. harmony and quietness
must exist between the parents and
throughout the household. A firm, de-
ended and mild government must con-
troll all the children. boys and girls,
alike. The children must all be early
led to feel q degree OF interest ana re-
sponsibiiity in the success, prosperity
and responsibility OF the family az
whole. and Of each individual member
az it. Give the children as thorough al
Elementary education as practicable
and always furnish them with goo.
variety Of agricultural books and per-
odicais. Keep from them all sentlmen
tai romances and criminal biographies
Show them that you are yourself inter
ested in farming, and do not go to you
WORK grudgingly. Encourage them
experiment in farming
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23
The Farmers Share.

What is the farmers share? In sum-
ming up we would say, his share IS the
price paid by the consumer for his pro-
ducts. It is net what the middleman IS
pleased to allow. The farmers share IS
to be man, citizen, gentleman, en-,
loving all the rights and privileges, and
and as we'll paid for his labor as the az
erage Of any other calling. This is his
share This is his just and honest due
and he will not rest content till this be
attained; even though present society Il
shaken to its foundations, usurpers top
pied from present positions. and the SO
cial system reconstructed on new an
better basis.-AneTtcGn Patron.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23
Or. Pisrce's Fsvoriss Prescripisa

u very strongly recommended by the Medical
Faculty and il largely prescribed among their
Female Patients II Is worthy Of al comb
dence, AZ may be seen from the following
testimonials:
DR. v. Chapman, Plattsmouth, Net. writes:
| Ihave under treatment lady, who, for NE
r.ast seven years has been afflicted, and, ai1sg
irving several physicians without receiving
benefit, il gaining rapidly on your fAvorits
Prescription. =,
DR.. &. v. Pierce, Buffalo, n. r.: Dear ~
Il have not words TO express my gTafitu0e
to Won fer yonr advice and assistance in my
case. There Is not one who has used your
medicines since they have BEEN brought hers,
but that can say with me they have been
greatly benefited. Since | have been 70 help
ed By it's use, Elk or seven around me Ielt ~
ali doctors and other medicines, and now 80
ii in their families, after being cured o. -
same disease al mine. You do NOT know -
. wonder it created in our city, by ~ re.oaAg
my sister wrote you about, Tor she nad !
under the care OF three Of our best doct0n, and
!. could not sit up but for few mfnus - =
4 time. begged OF hertO Try your meann
and before She had used half the n0aase -
could 70 Ill around the yard, And - only
inst come home from visit nye ml1eg eWe3s
NM. TaOG. McRAnLAnD.
a Dr. PIERCE Favofits PrscnpoOn = nol0 ~
II dealers il medicines genssnAiy.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23

SEEDING LANDs.-The following COM
bination of grasses was recommended
to be sown for the purposes named:
For hay, SOW redtop, timothy, June or
blue grass, orchard grass. tall fescue,
smooth stalked meadow grass, and foul
meadow grass.
For pastures, red and white clover,
orchard grass, sweet-scented vernal
grass. meadow fox tail, June or blue
Grass. and smooth-stalked meadow
grass. -,
grass, redtop. tall fescue, orchard grass
rough-stalked meadow grass, and hoat
ing fescue.
| For pastures and meadows on we
clay soil. redtop, couch or twitch grass
quack, June grass, and rough-stalke'
meadow grass. ;.
For soiIing, lucern, winter rye, med!
nm red clover, tall oat grass, and mil
let :,
For exhausted wet clay soils. couc
grass and quack, which are both props
3 gated from the root as wellas the seeds
: strong and hardy grower. and whe
once fixed in the soil remain there
Quack produces, better hay than nmotn
for cattle Y. agricultural Society
J.. Report.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23
BEST MANAGEMENT OF Cows BEFORE

BEST MANAGEMENT OF Cows BEFORE
AND AFTER CALvNG.-The whole sub.
iect may be briefly comprehended in the
single word comfort. Whatever man
agement or circumstances tend to afford
the greatest net amount OF comfort is
best for them. They should have that
amount and quality of food which they
relish sufficiently to lead them to eat
their reasonable fill of it; and it should
possess such nutritive qualities that just
that amount will keep them in thriving
condition. Their food should not be sc
concentrated as to fail to give them the
proper stimulus of distention, nor thu
reverse; so that in taking sufficlen
nourishment they must take an uncom
Portable bulk of it. Ordinarily there i
no better food for them than good, earl.
cut hay; i. e., we'll cured grass. Ih
custom of beginning to mess COWS
week before calving tends to an III
creased amount of blood in the system
which at that time is not desirable, as
favors infammatory attacks. 1t is safe
, to diminish this tendency for few day:
before and after parturition, by rathe
lighter feeding. 1t is an erroneous lde
, that calves should run with their dams
few weeks in order to ''bunt down tt
). caked bag" No violence should ev'
il be suffered. aud gentle rubbing al
a bathing with warm water is the mo
y agreeable to the COW, and useful to
!. move Inflammation. If the p.acenta
not discharged within six hours, bat
!. the small OF her back and groins Wi
!. warm water until it is dropped. or
r long as there is unusual heat at tho
h parts, avoiding violence and all pow'
20 tul medicines for that purpose.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23

Political EDUCATION OF FARMERS
Although farmers as a class comprise
larger number than any other. yet when
ever they have any public matter OF es-
pecial interest to themselves, taey are al.
most always obliged to 60 to one OF
another class or profession, in order to
get their matter before the Legislature or
Congress. Men from another class or
calling, who, OF course. cannot iui!y
know or appreciate the necessity OF oil
terent legislation in regard to this OF
that farming interest, are the only resort,
and poor help they often prove. instead
Of this, farmers should be so educated
and trained as to be qualified to do such
work tor themselves. Their occupation
should take its proper position as pro
fession, and exert its proportionate IN
huence. civilly and politically, as it here
tofore has physically.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23

Newnort with its moist and mild climate, |
can show lawns that will not suffer in |
comparison with those of England, and
there are many places on the HUDSON
river and in the vicinity OF New York.
Boston, and other cities. where laws
NAV be seen, which are all anyone can
desire. A good lawn on large scale,
or even on q small one, requires care tor |
its production or to keep it in good con-
dition. It requires well prepared soil,
good seed, and then frequent clipping
and rolling. Thus treated one Will
have an emerald expense constantly be-
fore his sight which it will be a perpetu-
al delighto t look upon. There is moth
ing more restful to the eye than such
niece of green grass. Flowers delight
for the moment. They have in them an
excitement, even. But tor the daily ana
hourly view, to be looked upon at morn
ing, noon, and night, in all sorts OF
weather, in sunshine and under clouos,
there is nothing about ones home tnat
gives such abiding satisfaction as piece
Of clean. we'll kept turf. Most people
are unwilling to take the pains to secure
, this beautiful adornment of their homes
Some cannot afford it, perhaps. And
: many who can afford it, and would will
: ingly meet the expense, do not know
r what beauty and comfort are within
t their reach by simple means. The farm
Y er looks upon grass according to its val.
+ ne for pasturage or for hay, and it IS moi
O to be expected that he will aim at lawr
>. effects as they are secured by the grea
landholders abroad, or even by many
n our own land. But every one may hav
} Immediately around his dwelling
" though it be limited to village door
" yard or city lot, something that wi
n answer to the idea Of lawn. Let hin
instead of dottlng his premises all owe
ed with trees and shrubs, or sprawling tn
ia ground with a miscellaneous array
is flowers, reserve portion that shall
Is. kept clean from all interference I
OF shrubs and plants Of any kind, SO tn
ed there can be some unbroken space 4
he grass sufficient to ill the eye and recel,
as upon it the full sunlight, Then II
ell will only be willing to keep it shorten'
1ly by the scythe and occasionly stimulate
ed by some enriching material he will ha
to somethin g that he will not be willing
yas lose, and he will teel from year-to-ye
ind that nothing but his dwelling pays hl
yer better tor the care he expends upon
wo than his clean. bright dooryard turf.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23
AnpIes in Maine.

In the discussions Of the board the
statement was made that apple trees can
be grown successfully in the billy paris
of Maine. A return OF net income from
tour acres devoted to apples gives 2
weld of $3.50. The Baldwin is declared
to succeed well on high lands, and TO- be
an excellent apple for transportation,
The next apple for profit is the hnoue
Island Greening. The soil along tne
seaboard is notfavorable for apple trees
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23
me Anti-Mon0POlist.

FRur.-As those Of this generation
are eating fruit from the trees our faith
ers planted. 50 we ought to keep on
planting trees for the next generation;
Even il but one tree in ten lives ana
bears we'll, that one is worth more tnan
the cost Of the whole; but with proper
care and discretion in selecting and SET
ticg the trees, and in preparing and cul-
tivating the soil, nine out OF ten may
live and be productive. Most pruning
should be done when the sprouts are so
Young and tender that they can be Gu,
off with the finger nails. It is benehclal
to mature orchards to allow hogs to run
in them and eat the wind-falls and wormy
apples.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23

Ten car loads of wheat from Califor-
MIA passed Winnemucca, New, one day
lately going east This is the first
wheat shipment Of any consequence
ever made over land from California 70
tie Atlantic States.
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have seen stables in Europe so conve-
niently arranged that one man can take
Just as good care, in every respect. OF
three times the number of animals that
he could here in Ohio in the ordinary sta
bles. Suppose one is about to engage IN
breeding or rearing cattle; is it not
cheaper to speed $4,000 in purchasing
and arranging convenient and appropri-
ate apparatus, and hire one man, than 70
dispense with the conviences and hire
three men? The cost of one man, al
$500 per annum, with these convenlen
ces tor ten years, would amount to $6, 900
the wages OF three. at the same rate to-
the same time, without the conveniences
would be 90. 600.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23

MAKING FARMERS, HOMES ATTRACTIVE
There is . strong contrast between
slack and slovenly farmers and those
who are thrifty and tidy; and no farmer
is excusable for the utter disregard OF
taste and neatness 50 often manifested.
It is bad in all its consequences, espec,,
tally in the deprivation of the good ana
elevating society thereby lost; the as
satisfaction the children soon feel Witn
home, as they approach years OF matu.
rity, and the consequent loss OF sell
respect by all the members ofthe family
Farmers homes should be made as AZ
tractive and pleasant as may be- AM
much can be done to this end with yer
little expenditure Of money.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23

LAwNs.-Until within few years past
we have hardly known in this country
the meaning or the beauty of lawn.
One needed 70 20 to Europe to know
what effect could b produced By simple
green grass. But now We have some
| fine specimens Of lawns here = home.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-23

1HE VALUE OF TIME.-..What does 1t
matter If we lose a few minutes in q
whole days
Answer.-Time table (days in year,
313: working hours in day, 81:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-28
THE CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE.

We NAV consider ourselves prepared now to
look at tho question Of circumsanta evidence, which
may DO very briefly disposed OF. Now what is circum
stanal evidences 1t the evidence Of direct witnesses
TO certain facts which thus directly proved and from
which, definitely and accurately ascertained, you in
fer within legitimate principles OF reasoning and by the
tot OF common sense that what alleged the
sary conclusion from them is such necessary conclusion
REFER your Honor please to an authority in our Court
OF Appeals the of the People ag Bennett On r.,
vol 49, p 1i4 The principles Of crcumstantial evil
dence-
In determninga question OF fact from circumstantial
evidence there are TWO general rns 10 Dc observed
a. The hypothesis OF delinquency or guilt should flow
naturally from the facte proved ana be consistent with
them all t2l The evidence must be such 10 exclude
TO moral certainty every hypothesis but that OF his
guilt the oiense imputed 10 him. or in other words.
Che facts proved must all DC consistent WITH ana point TO
his guilt not only bu they must be Inconsistent with his
Innocence.
Accordingly in reference to Of this kind, where,
under circumstances OF lewi intercourse parties at
ern much more ut brohe found to have been shut
up IN the room, locked otherwise secured and
the prclmnares have been shown Of engaged affections
of cwd desires OF adutrous purpose why there lie cir
cun5tanal evidence which justes conclusion that in
this security and these circumstances of seclusi0n. the
OF adultery may have occurred must have occurred
All these things TO be guarded. The very
careful about such circumstances. But all agree,
as indeed common agrees that when there il no
circumsanta evidence by cX;raneOus witnesses OF
eye, OF such relations either tending 10 presunng
the act which makes the guilt afterwards which CON
firms the character OF the supposed act b. subsequent
le.dness and attempts to commit the act-whero evil
Genco Of that kind p sent that the end Of circn.
staLtial evidence
Now gentlemen the plaintiff has not failed q, present
proofs that soud carry some conclusion OF gult from
any dccacy, or from any want Of research He did Ms
hesitate to put the power OF tho law upon Joscph
Richards TO make him here and regret could
not give you any valuable information. lie did not hest
tatc In his searching, when no brought from wards
OF a paupor hospital o lying, drunken woman
to say that she heard Mr. Bcecher say 10
Elizabeth Hton: How do you feel 7" and sho rered
" Dean father" father. dear So So" yaughtarl
Wc. don't knowI should think So So" at best was
indifferent sort Of feeling compatible with variety
of thing besides adultery. Thoy don't reject trivial s-
noDy because they brought Brasher testify that
lac going fishing along one Of the public streets