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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29

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Which gives profit Of s453.50 on $3.50
worth Of machinery. As we have taken the
above figures from the sworn testimony of
Mccormick himself, they are entitled to the
fullest credence. If one Of those large reap
ers used in the West costs only S45 to man
ufacture, the cost Of moving machine such
as is used in New England must be much
less. Exclusive of the royalty upon the
patents, they should not cost to manufacture
over one.half as much as those large reap
ers used in the West.
The Scientific American in an article upon
the"Pro6ts We Pay" gives the cost Of manu-
iacture Of each part Of a sewing machine
and sums up the result Of its investigations
with this statement, That the sewing ma.
chimes that are usually sold from S65 to
1925, cost from seven to fifteen dollars to
manufacture, the average cost being eleven
dollars and eighty-two cents" Three man.
ufacturers of sewing machines in 1873 net
ting $4,000, 900 profits each, and the agents
receiving even a greater profit than the man.
ufacturers, making over $4,000, 900 Of
profits drawn from the farmers and mechan.
les Of the country in single year, by three
sewing machine companies and their agents.
Hundreds and thousands, even, of other arti
Giles are paying similar profits to agents
dealers and manufacturers. Hundreds Of
millions Of dollars are thus taken from the
producers Of the country annually. Gao vi
wonder then that farming does not pay bet
ter and that laborers and mechanics cannot
live at the prices they receive for theil
labor which even are claimed to be exces
sive2 Cut of those profits and the laborer
can lay by money upon one.hAlf his present
salary. Could the consumers buy direct al
the mills or mandatory aud at the price
agreed upon by the broker or agent, by far
the greater portion of the excessive margin
Of profit would remain in the pocket of tn,
consumers. This is impracticablo and impOS
sible as business has been heretofore con
Quoted. Farmers and mechanics are isolated
without union, no concert Of action and n
means Of communication with the manuiact
urers. The plan and purpose of the Pat
rons Of Husbandry and Sovereigns Of Indus
try secures this object. Saving to the con
sumers the excuses which arise from toll
charged by middlemen, the various partie
who stand between the manufacturers an
the producers Of the raw material 10 suppl
his establishment and the food for his labor
erS and those also who stand between tn
manufacturer and the consumer,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29

The building was dedicated October 10, and
addresses we're delivered by VIM H. Earle
Of Worcester, president Of the national coun-
oil, and j. II. Chase, president Of the Massa-
chusetts state council. The building is a
three story structure with cooperative stores
on the 6rst floor, council rooms and offices on
the second and fne hall on the third.
Our brethren Of the Order OF Sovereigns Of
Industry are very successful in managing
their financial affairs. Although the Order
Is only two years old, their financial system
Is we'll regulated, their stores rapidly increas-
ing in number. patronage and popularity I;
councils are very rapidly increasing. They
possess some marked advantages over the
Patrons Of Husbandry; their membership is
more compact, as they are composed of labor
ers and mechanics living 10 the larger towns,
who have ample opportunities to meet after
the work shops arc closed, as they reside near
their places of meeting, while the farmer
frequently has to drive after bis "chores are
DONE" from three to six miles to attend the
grange meetings.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
Too Much Toll.

Have any of the readers of the FARMER
estimated how much toll they were paying
annually2 II not let them for month keep
n correct record OF their purchases and the
cost Of production Of purchased articles aud
the amount Of tolls paid thereon-6rst on the
raw material previous to its arrival at the
mandatory. In the frat place the agents
or the merchants profit and cost Of handling
the cost Of transportation to the city, whole
sale dealers commission, shipment to the
manufacturers, not unfrequently to the same
locality from whence it started. The manu-.
facturer must make his profit Then tho
broker and jobber goes to the mills and ar.
ranges to sell its wares or products for a
commission. He takes orders from the whole
sale merchant, and between the latter aud
the manufacturer lie makes his profits. The
wholesale merchant has them shipped TO his
place of business. This adds to the cost in
the shape of transportation, handling, insur.
ance, etc. These expenses aud his own
profits are added to the price Of the goods
before he sells them to the next dealer, when
the same process is repeated, and it often
happens that before the goods or wares
reach the retailer they have passed through
the hands of half dozen men or firms, each
Of which charges toll for his own profit 10
addition to the accumulated cost. Thus
every article which enters into daily con-
sumption is handled as raw material by three
or four dealers aud after leaving the manu-
facturers, by brokers, jobbers, Wholesale
dealers, retail dealers, shippers, transporta-
ton companies besides being taxed for insur-
ance, aud in every case additional tolls are
added to the cost Of the article which the
consumer has to pay. Many articles thus
cost the consumer many times the actual
cost of production. The great fight in the
West between certain dealers, agents, manu-
facturers and the grange brought out some
facts showing the cost Of manufactured arti-
cles. Mccormick, one Of the largest manu-
facturers of the West testified in relation "a
the cost of many articles which he manu-
featured and the price they were sold to the
farmer. Some Of the articles are here enumer-
ated.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
AbsenteeS.


The Arkansas Grange says; In many
oranges there are members who seldom attend
the meetings 1t is as much the duty Of
members to attend the meetings Of the grange
as to pay dues, for getting farmers together
where they can talk aud consult, gives the
grange its main strength. Lot this be looked
to. II q member habitually absents himself
he will neither know nor be able to abide
the action Of his grange on important bust
ness matters. He is pointed to by outsiders to
show that the grange has no meaning, and
becomes a stumbling block over which others
cannot be induced to come. Continued alb
sencs without excuse should be sufficient
cause for grange to grant withdrawal,
whether asked for or not, and it would be
well to adopt such a law among the oranges
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
NOTES ABOUT TOWN.


I'D. p. Carpenter is about opening drug
store at Hardwick.
There will be public examination Of
teachers at the Union school house in ST
JOhnsbury. October 80 at Gam.
Exhibition Of senior class Of St Johnsbury
academy, Thursday and Friday evenings,
November 4th and 9th, beginning at seven
and half O'Clock each evening.
On Wednesday evening few of our
musical critics were invited TO attend q piano
recital by the class Of Miss 0rris Paddock,
teacher Of music at the academy. The
mazurka by Aschcr, was very finely executed,
as were several other pieces, rejecting much
credit upon teachers aud pupils.
Teachers Institute at the academy Fri.
day and Saturday, October 20 and 30. The
day sessions will be held in room No 10.
Hon Edward ConAnt, superintendent Of pub.
Ic instruction, will conduct the exercises,
assisted by several practical teachers. Fri
day evening at seven aud a half O'Clock
President Hurlburt OF Middlebury will de-
liver AN address at academy hall. 10 all
the exercises the public are cordially invited
Burlington, Brattleboro Montpelier, Rut.
land, St Adams, Middebury and other places
10 Vermont have had their fires, some Of
them in large doses. St Johnsbury must
expect hers sooner or later, unless she pre-,
pares for il, aud perhaps even then. Little
things sometimes stand in the way ola large
FIRE or help it along. If the trustees would
furnish printed cards stating just how and
where TO give an alarm, and nail them up IN
every office, shop and dwelling iu the village
they might save minutes that might other.
wise cost thousands Of dollars.
Robbers undertook to enter the manson o!
Col Franklin Fairbanks at two O'Clock last
Sunday morning, but found the colonel pre-
pared for them. About two months ago he
had an electrical alarm attached to all his
doors and windows so that the moment one
was opened gong would be sounded in his
room, and the apparatus would tell which
opening the robbers were endeavoring 10 gait
sdmittance through When they raised q
window, finding they had given an alarm
they made hssty tracks. Mr. Fairbanks
pulled an alarm for the Waterman at the
stable, and the one at the greenhouse, but tn,
robbers had returned back into the coun.
try"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
PURLIsHERIs NOTICES,


We have sent posters TO many friends who forwarded
clubs Of subscribers last winter. and trust they will
post them all where they will do the most good ANY
eher reliable persons intending TO act club agents
will DO supplied with posters having their names at
taohsd at the bottom, hthsy will inform
We take great pains TO mail papers SO rs to have
them reach subscribers as carly possible. We hAye
endeavOred to gain time in reaching subscribers south
Of White River Junction, and up the Burlington 4
Rutland railroad by sending their papers by Thurs
day nights through mall which leaves st Johnsbury
at midnight but and efforts have frequently been
thWArted by their being len over at the junction
through oArelessness Of officials. This must have
brought the FARHER very late Saturday night, II not
early the next week 10 subscribers regularty
that is not more annoying 10 theR than 10 US. We
fAiHk We have got that thing corrected 50 that the
papers will reach all subscribers Friday regularly
should there bs any bundle 10 any place that can be
got through quicker than II goes now, VIC shall DO
happy to DO informed, and will try to hasten Il.
Papers In single wrappers cannot alwaysbe depended
upon for regularity bundles will seldom be late. II
those who receive their papers In single wrappers VIII
get up club At their places, they wiu ensure tho
prompt carriage OF their own papers,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
Convention at Montpelier.

That the Patrons of Washington county
aud vicinity may meet the state agent and
hand 10 their orders and form a county
union, convention will be held at Montpe-
lier early 10 November, and all good Patrons
are invited to attend; agents Of oranges are
especially invited Take orders at your
next grange meeting land if you do not meet
previous to the convention, call a special
meeting) and hand them to the state agent
while at Montpelier. The lecturer, secre-
tary, or some member OF the grange should
read this article at your next grange meet
ing and every member of the grange attend
the convention that can spend the time. The
state agent will have on exhibition at the
convention as samples aud TO sell to
those present large quantity Of goods of
every variety we need at this season of the
year, also samples Of teas, spices, coffee,
grain, -four, iced, etc. Also samples of
dress goods for ladies', shoes, hose, and a
host Of other articles too numer Gus to men,
ton. The meeting will be held at Village
hall, Montpelier.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
Good Time TO Order.

j. II. Crosby, Vermont state agent, st
Albans, writes US under date Of October Is,
"Tell all you see that they should order
blankets, robes, furs, hats and caps boots
and shoes and clothing, soon," as he has
made very excellent arrangements for their
purchase. Give in your orders at the next
grange meeting, one and all, for your winter
supplies every family needs some supplies
before the cold weather sets in. Combine
your orders that you may save cost upon
transportation, handling etc, and receive the
largest discounts ever offered the agency by
dealers. II you delay few weeks it will
be too late, as you must then purchase your
supplies Immediately and cannot wait for
your grange meeting and the shipment of
your goods Thousands of dollars were
saved by the Patrons of Vermont and New
Hampshire, last year, and thousands more
might have been saved if the Patrons had
awaited themselves of the advantages given
the agency by dealers.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
The Grange a. Fratsrnal Organization.

Man is a social being. When isolated and
confined he longs for society aud its enjoy
ments. When moving in society be soon
fraternizes with those Of his own sect class,
trade, or profession. Fraternity is not a
luxury in which we may, or may not indulge.
1t is necessity without which We cannot
enjoy life. 1t expands, vivi6es and developes
the soul, eleva.es and ennobles the man !;
gives him charity, that nOblest of virtues,
while isolation produces GOODNESS Of heart
and soul, supreme sel6shness and hatred Of
mankind. The hermit of old who have
been falsely called saints, and who for years
ceased to hold communion with mankind,
thinking they were glorihng God, made a
great mistake. Their lives were, 10 say the
least, mere existence, wretched solitude, life
idly thrown away. Those who understand
the true purposes Of manhood to-day call
them fools, and their lives misspent, il moth
log worse. But they were wise compared
with an intelligent man in the nineteenth
century, who isolates himself from his fellow.
men aud neglects or refuses to unite with q
society Of his fellOwmen, whose interests are
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29

Resolutions adopted by Harvest Home
Orange, Rochester, W.. ON the death OF
sister n. II. GOOdno.
Whereas, An al.wise Providence has
seen fit to deprive US Of worthy member,
and a talented and ready worker, therefore,
Received That the heartfelt sympathy Of this grange
be rendered our bereaVed brother and family, who
50 suddenly bereft Of worthy companion and a
tender, loving mother,
Resolved, That while drop the sympathiEng tear.
and mourn with those who mourn, We do with the
hope and expectation that departed sstor Is in
that peaceful and happy land Of Beulah,
Where no'sr come,
But all Is JOY serene.
Resolved, That copy of those resolutions be pre-
ssntsd 10 brother GoOdno and family, and copy OF
the be placed record by the secretary OF haT
vest Homo Orange. J. p. STOcKWELL, Soy.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
Union Festival and Picnic
or the Oranges In Rockingham COun
New Hampshire.

or the Oranges In Rockingham County,
New Hampshire.
1t is but about three years since the first
oranges were established in New Hampshire.
The Order is steadily on the increase in the
state and now numbers seventy oranges with
about four thousand members As its fea-
lures become better understood, those who
at first stood aloof, waiting its dissolution, are
handing in their applications for member
ship. Jealous tradesmen, who, at first,
seemed to regard the grange as a co6pera-
tive purchase and sale bureau--a new edition
Of the union stores Of old--having learned Of
its cash principles of trade, and that its
financial features are subordinate to its ed
vocational and social elements, are ceasing
their opposition, aud the educational feature
and frequent social gatherings are becoming,
as was originally designed, the most promi-
nent features of the Order. XII.
Last fall the FIVE oranges in Rockingham
county decided 10 hold a clam-bake at Dover
Point although the attendance was small,
it was a success. The Union met this year
at Portsmouth, the farmers Of the county
being generally invited to attend about six
hundred met at Boars Head hotel aud spent
the day pleasantly. An excellent clam
chowder and also fish chowder with cake aud
dessert was furnished by the lady grangers,
and served at the hotel. The company then
gathered in and around a large tent 10 front
Of the house, aud Hon John ID. Lyman OF
Exeter, worthy master of Gilman Grange
chairman for the occasion, made brief re-
marks, and was followed by Gen Matt Head
master Of Hookset Grange, Hon James o.
Adams, secretary Of New Hampshire Board
Of Agriculture, Gen Sutton of Salem, John
&. French Of North Hampton, one Of the
best farmers aud speakers in New Hamp-
shire, +. W. Miller, overseer Of Ports.
mouth Grange, VIM NJ. Hunncwel of Ex-
eter Grange, j. f. Lawrence Of Dover, Col
Peter Sanborn OF Concord, N. p. Cram Of
Hampton Falls, d. II. Spinney and Q. II
Hayes Of Portsmouth Grange, G. b. Mason
master of Portsmouth Grange, Hon Warren
Brown of Hampton Falls, @. II. DeRoche.
mont, Esq, Of Kingston, who did much tC
make the festival a success and is an earnest
worker in the Order The Portsmouth cor
net band furnished the music for the coca.
sion. The lovers Of dancing had full oppor
tunity in the tent during part Of the Afternoon
and in the hotel parlor in the evening anC
after voting thanks to the committee of ar
engagements, to the keeper of the hotel, t.
the band, to the ladies and all who aided il
making the feature q success, they adjourned
to meet at the same time and place mex
year.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29

A barn owned by Charles Woodbury., and
situated in North Potion was destroyed BY
FIRE last Saturday morning, with 81 tons Of
hay, aud 200 bushels Of oats, moving ma
chine and other farm implements and two ia.
hogs.
The Sherbrooke meat factory is slaughter
ing 400 head day at present, aud has made
way with 200 head Of cattle day for time
back.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
9atruns Of Yusbanorp
CONDUCTED by
n. T.. BOYDEN, OF WAKEFIELD, VT.
Omesrs of the New Hanpshir. state Grange.

Ohicers OF the New Hampshire State Grange
MAsrER-Dudloy T. Chase, Claremont.
OvERsRER-Mrs O. G. shaw, Milford.
LEC1 URRR-Stephcn Richardson, Columbia.
STRwARD-L. T. SanboIn, Hampton Falls
ASSISTANT srKwARD-William q. Brown, stratham.
CBAPLAIN-J. r. Reyes. Ashland.
TREAsURER-D. NJ. Clough, Canterbury.
SEcRErARY-C. @. Shaw, Milford.
GAZE KEEPER-James U. Prince, Amherst
CERRs-Mrs Klmball Webster, Hudson.
PoMosA--Mrs ]. U. Prince, Amherst.
FLoRA-MTs Ward Parker, Merrimaek.
LADY ASSISTANT STEWARD-Mrs l.. 7. Sanborn, Hamp
ton Falls
ExEcuTIvn COMMITTEE.
Dudley T. Chase, Ex 0ficio, Claremont.
John u. Clarke, Manchester
j. u. Prince, Amherst.
Mrs Matt Head, HookIett.
ID. NJ ClOugh, Canterbury.
]. r. Reyes, Ashland.
Mrs d. r. Chase. Claremont.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
spvsrsigps Of Industry.

The semi'annual session Of the state Ooun-
oil Of Massachusetts commenced lis session
at Springfield, Mass, "Wednesday. October
20. 1t convened in the FIRST building in the
country erected exclusively for the Order.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
Marriaafs.

AZ 81 Johushury, Oct 20, by Justice John W. Lewis,
Hiram O. Hill and Lydia NJ. Gaskill, both Of Water
AZ Coventry, oct is, Charles W. Preston Of Barton
and Ella Knights OF Coventry.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
MARY NUTTINa's ESTATE.
The Bridal Gift.

FI,HIS Is book Of rare merit II derives IL name
il from its peculiar combination, connecting knapP's
Genealogical and Pictorial Family Record with the
incest cheapest and best family Bible now before the
American people II Is retrospective and prospective
II provides for the recording oil past present and future
family history, all under their appropriate heads In
continuous chain running through all coming time.
for husband and wife, OT eight generatlOns, which
may DO supplemented At pleasure. II has The unquAl
lied approval Of all who have examined u. Agents
wanted everywhere 10 sell this work Send for ciTcu
lars. A. Il. KNAPP, Poultney, VT.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29

NHUTCH LOSr.-WAOeveT found a erutch
" dropped from car between Bt JOhnsbury and So
JohnsbuTy Center y Iequeated 10 leave the same al
the RARNFn OfFicE, where he will be suitably re-
yaTdsa ePd receive the thanks len here BY one
legged soldier.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
ORANGE COUNTY.

The death of Hon William Hebard, Of
Chelsea, took place ut his residence in that
town. on Friday last. Judge Hebard was a
prominent lawyer. In ls42, he was elected
. Judge Of the Supreme Court of this state,
and again iu 1874. lie was a msmber Of
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29

LYoNs KArHARoN prevents the hair from falling out
or turning gray renews Its growth. and gives strength
and vgor IL Is delightfully."- perfumed, and makes q
splendid dressing IL the cheapest and most desirable
hair tonic ever produced. Used by the elite. Price
only 80 cents.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29

Net surplus shove all liabilities Mar 81, rs, s2SS0o9
First Policy Issued April Q, IsAO.
The assessment for the year ending March 3D. 1876,
Is two and per cent which is the average
rate for the past thrty-hve years.
It asks your patronage because
l. isno experiment, but an old and established
Company. ...
2. II Is home company.
g. Insurance In II IL cheaper than 1t can be In any
Stock Company because there no dividends to DO
paid 10 stockholders.
1t takes bat three per cent. on the premium-not
In advance and assesses the end Of each only
what Is necessary 10 meet the losses thus leaving
your money so far as possible, In your own hands,
where It cannot be lost through any mistakes or dis
honesty Of ofneer.
g. In case OF re assessments stop at the time Of loss
g. The Company has clear surplus over all labili-
ties aud the very low average OF assessments proves
that II has been honestly and prudently managed.
October, 1875.
PHILO HATCH, President.
"a. $. sOUTHGATE, Secretary.
W. n. GALBRAITH A CO.. AGENTS.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
WINDSOR COUNTY
EVCORPOR.sTED OCTOBER
30, 1888.
DIRECTORS:

Dudley q. DenIson, ROyaItoni James
u. Jones, woodstock; wm M" PinEry,
PerkInsviIIe; PhiIo Hatch, woodstock;
Chas. 8. Raymond, Bridgewateri Otis
OhambcrIin, Pemfret; Charles A. FOr-
bush, Springfield; George II. Chapman,
Woodstock, VIM ~. walker, Ludlow.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
The Grange World.

Annual Meetings.
National Grange, at Louisville, KY, November IL.
Vermont State Grange, at Burlington December u.
New Hampshire State Orange, at Manchester, De-
cember 81.
Deputy D. Il. Boyden organized Cardigan
Grange at Alexandria, N. H., October 20,
with 40 members,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
ESSEX COUNTY,

The barns and sheds on the Fletcher estate
at Canaan, we're burned, last Saturday night,
With oil their contents, including siEty'hve
tons hay and about 1000 bushels of grain,
No one had been known to have been in the
buildings since Wednesday. Well insured
through agency Of Bowman and Hopkins.
st Johnsbury.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-29
WHOLE EXPENI

Losses, expenses Of adjusting the
same, commissions and abate-
ments. .,...'...tl5gi2lO9
Other expenses. 3a,975S3