The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-13

the most accurate data, from which to
estimate the probable prices which will
control both what produce they wish to
buy, and also what they may wish to
sell.-Patron's Helper.
The agricultural report for August
and September gives the condition of
the wheat harvested for all Of the States
as ~ per cent. The quality is poorer
than for several years. The eat crop is
superior in quantity and quality, and
mostly secured in a good condition. Of
barley the average for the country is
IS. Potatoes are ten per cent. above
the average. The wool crop is full
average weight, or little above. In
nearly all the States tobacco has fallen
ten per cent. below the average.
The first large gathering of the Or
der in the State of Delaware, was held
a week or two since near Newport, Del.
About 800 persons were present, among
whom were Bro Thompson, lecturer of
the National Grange, Bro. Whitehead,
master of State grange Of New Jersey,
and Bro. Barr of Wilmington, all of
whom, with other distinguished men,
bers Of the Order, made very acceptable
and eloquent addresses. 1t was very
enjoyable and profitable occasion as we
learn through the Delaware Farmer.
The Arkansas Weekly Grange gives
the following encouraging results Of the
working Of the Order in that state: The
people, irrespective of color, have lived
more economically and worked better
than ever known since the war closed.
The majority of them will be able to
pay out of debt, and thereby cut loose
from the middlemen, and have money
enough left to patronize our grange
agents. We have the will to assist our
cause, but have never had the means.
We will give them a Off, the coming
year.
The National Grange headquarters
should be located on not less than $40
acres Of land, owned by it, and used as
an experimental farm. The State
oranges should own and build head
quarters on tract Of 100 acres, and
on these should be located good agricul-
tural schools where the coming grangers
could be educated free Of charge. Any
surplus money in the treasury of the
National or State oranges had best be
used building up the Order in this way
rather than specializing in tea and
coffee importations. - Correspondent
Indiana Farmer,
The oranges in Iowa don't seem to
be dying very fast. Inquiry at the Sec
retary's Office shows that 912 more pa
irons are reported for the June quarter
than the March quarter and that, too,
in the busy season Of the year when,
if ever, the oranges are supposed to be
sleeping. He also shows US some let
tiers from oranges which had lost stand
ing from neglect; we quote as follows:
"The members of-grange No.
met on Saturday evening and organized;
two past masters come in with cards.
send money to pay dues to Sept. 30.
Please send US our charter and manual,
and all the information you can" An
other, from deputy, says: "The full
determination is to hold the charter, "
and these are but specimens of many
others that are being constantly re-
ceived.-Patron's Helper.
The Quimper agricultural COMPETE
ton took place the other day in the
commune Of Beauzee Cong, canton of
Concarneau, France. A young girl Of
the commune of Lauriec, Mdle. Four
nier, accompanied by a younger sister
OF fourteen, presented herself with her
implements to contest the prize for
blowing. A similar case never having
occurred, the judges were at first some
| what embarrassed, but as nothing in
the programme prohibited such com.
petitor, she WAS, to her great satisfac-
ton, admitted. She then, without hes.
itation as without ostentation, disdain-
ing the laughter and jeers Of her oppo.
nents, took great pains to see that he,
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