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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-11
FALL FLOWING.
n. A. c..

In IA few DAYS now the hottest
If the farm battle will be over,
corn. cotton and tobacco will be
laid bv and man and beast Will be
ready and willing for the summers
rest. The time when a farmers
hands and body are tied and ex-
hausted is the time for a vigorous
exercise of the brain. Whilst the
horse IN the pasture Is recruiting
and gathering strength it will not
he too hot at least IN the cool of
the dav to observe, note down and
map the field for fall operations.
\ farmer can no more afford to
allow his capital to lie idle than
can u tradesman. When his land
IS in condition, his team and i'm
plements should always be ready
too. AS d rule our horses here are
idle fully a third and many IN
stances half of the year. 1t is the
idea that when IA horse is IN the
pasture or harvest field he costs
nothing. That is a great mistake.
1t takes good food to keep a horse
In condition., and when he is IN
good keep we may rest assured he
has had it. Its ma ket value may
be greater in the stock than in the
field, but It's intrinsic wolth is not
changed. If it is quick to fatten
the horse, it will be equally as
quick to fatten the land. The
rich, brown grass seed we see in
the fall is the very cream and es-
sence Of our soil. In older coun-
tries the estimate is that the cost
of keeping the horses is from IA
fourth tc a fifth of the net products
of the farm. So it may be seen
that IA horse elsewhere is considered
a dear dear luxury. The estimate
we believe here is from $40 to 500.
When we consider under the man
agement how really destructive
the horse is, this must be a rather
under than over estimate. Horses
going into our clover and grass
fields when the land is wet and
easily trampled do incalculable
damage. When July has gone
and any time after the middle of
August when the rams set in the
teams ought to be set regularly to
work. If In good condition and al
lowed to rest a few hours during
the middle of the day it will do
them no harm. Mules it will sim
ply keep out of mischief, and if
allowed to run III the pasture at
night and well corned during the
day they will continue to improve.
We shall have something hereafter
to say of this blowing, to be done.
The sun is getting hot now and we
advise farmers to hurry up and
lay by and turn the team to rest.
y. A. e..
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-11
How to Avoid Sun-StrOke.

The followin@ practical dIrec-
tions as to how to avoid sun-stroke,
and how to trea, a patient suffer
mo with it. Will be found of use
during the heated term
''Sun-Stroke Is caused by eNces-
siye heat and especially if the
weather j. 'muggN. 1t Is more
apt to occur Oh the second, third,
or fourth day of d heated term than
on the first. Loss Of sleep, worry,
excitement. close >Icepln9-rooms,
debility. abuse Of stimulants pre-
dispose to it.. 1t is more apt to at
tack those working III the sun and
especially between the hours Of X
O. clock IN the morning and /
O'Clock in the afternoon. On hot
DAYS wear thin clothing. Have n
cool sleeping-rooms as possible.
Avoid loss Of sleep and all unneesa-
sary fatigue. If working indoors.
and where there is artificial heat
laundries. &c.-see that the
is well ventilated. If working IN
the sun. wear a light hat. Gao
black, as it abSorbs heat straw,
&C., and put inside OF 1t OF the
head a vet cloth on a Iar@e green
leaf frequently lift the hat from
the head and see that the cloth is
wet. Do not check pcr>piration.
but drink what water You need to
keep it up, u perspIratlon pre-
vents the body from being over
heated. Have, whenever posi-
BILE. an additional shade, as Il
thin umbrella, when walking,
a canvass or board cover when
working IN the sun. When much
fatlgued do not 60 to work, but be
excused from work, especially after
II o'clock IN the morning on very
hot days, if the work is IN the sun.
If a feeling Of fatigue, dizziness,
headache or exhaustion ccurs,
cease work Immediately, lie Gown
in shady and cool place F; apply
cold cloths to and pour cold water
over head and neck. II amy II is
overcome by the heat, send lmme-
diately for the neares good physi-
elan. While waiting for the ply
sician, give the person cool drinks
of water or cold black tea, or cold
coffee, if able to swallow. If the
skin is hot and dry, sponge with,
or our, cold waite. over the body
and limbs, and apply to the head
pounded ice wrapped in IA towel or
other cloth, Ii there is no ice at
hand, keep a cold cloth on the
head, and pour cold water II it as
well as on the body. If the person
is.pale, very faint, and pulse feeble,
let him inhale ammonia for d few
seconds, or give him a teaspoonful
of aromatic spirits Of ammonia III
two tablespoonfuls Of water with ii
little sugar.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-11
o.

Is This paper is printed at 10 p. NJ.
every Wednesday. Price 81. III adj
vance. 1t Is the official Mouth-piece
of the Department of Agriculture, Inn
migration and Statistics Gov. Il. t..
Vance, Chairman Col. l.. l.. Polk,
Commissioner. Monthly reports are
furnished by two or more correspond
ents from every county In North Caro-
ma. giving all items of interest.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-11
Six Substantial Reasons
Why sou oir.u,., insure ii the
Penn Mu.... .!.s insurance Company.

= i-l LIZA, l-A.
lSt. Rectu-e it IS one If the oldest Com
p tItesit III count ana past tie day - tx
trim6ntS.
81. Because it is a purely Mutual Company
Every i lcy-l1o.Gei - Il member oI tine ON
psaY, entitled t. al IS advantages III. pri
Y lageS, having 4 r hit tote al al eiec.#"nN
for trustees. ana ti.uS mas an faEuenre III it,
III snageme /.
ii. Il cause i has as la ge Il percentage OF
assets To iialil ties as any Lie Insurance
Cpmpanyin the country.
18th. Because by economical management,
is ratio Of exrenses TO total Income Is lal
l. low the ave age of lie Companies. Gee
Giticlai InSul; nc K, port }
9th. Because It has declared more dIVl
q ndS in nun be, and OF a larger aver ge
percentage. ITHACA any other Company III the
United states.
For exampe &: Policy No. l6, for 5000, has
been paid TO the widow of a Philadelplla
dendS had been declared, averaging fifty
sever per cent. Had these dividends cen
used to purchase additions to this Policy,
s As more would have been realized, making
the Policy worth 8 ,u46.
9th. Because it is liberal in its management
prompt IN it settlements safe beyond 4 con-
tingency, and its rates are as low asany first
class Company III tie country.
PRINCIPAL fATURES.-Nmal expenses
absolute security, large return premiums,
prompt payment OF losses, and liberal to the
Insured.
ID BROOKS, Genl Agent
For Western North Carolina,
Statesville, NC.
GEO r.. MCNEILI, Gen Agent
For taStern North Carolina,
Fayetteville, \. G.
Agents Wanted by both the above General
Agents, to work in their respective terri
tories. Liberal contracts made.
mar 7-12m
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-11
WORKING POOR LAND.

Nulcans' anvil itself was not lis
sleek Or SO well worn as is the sub
ject under this heading. And we
believe the heads of some of our
people would defy the sledge ham
mer force of his shop against the
many and often repeated good
lessons they have had about work
ing poor land. Our ancestors IN
ages back calculated that u horse
had to do SO much blowing and a
man so much hoe work during d
twelve months. And we do not
think any other calculation ha
been made about the matter since.
The same callbre OF horse and man
have been doing the same estimates
of work, only with an increasingly
less proportion of work. We think
it is beginning to be about time for
i reconsideration and revision of
this matter. The horse has
plowed his 70, 900 hills for corn and
taken in all the fartherest odds
and ends of the plantation for oats,
and the man has hoed and tended
his l 10000 hills In tobacco and cot
ton about long enough. We think
there can be no better plan than
that the Grange shall declare
itself i constitutional farm con-
vention and say what amount of
crop ii man ana horse shall get to
do the old requirement OF labor.
How many pounds of cotton or
tobacco, how many bushels of oats,
wheat and corn, &c. nc, it Will
pay him to do that amount of work
Tor. We need a new standard, one
IN harmony with the new customs
We have entered upon. We need
many OF the old farm customs and
lnaXIms abolished. Men need to
be told ''by order" that it does not
pay TO work poor land. But SAY
seine of these men who are III pos
session of this property, There Is
such u thing as doing worse. Our
fathers were raised and worked
here, we have been raised here and
know nothing nor can do anything
else but crop. Then what other
course is there but for us to stay
and do as we have been taught =
We say 1t is time to stop and
think and calculate. 1t seems to
Us ii proposition plain enough fol-
any one 10 see that if Il o inherit.
i farm poor and without any i'm.
prosement or systom II improve.
ment and continues the same
policy that made 1T SO, his chances
Tor failure and poverty are III the
same ratio as was his fathers sue
cess us d cropper. The one got tilt
lemon as 1T was (green OF rlpe) Gu
it up added water and sugar ano
stirred and got lemonade according
To the strength Of his lemon. Tn,
other may add sugar and water
aud stir and squeeze, but III.
chances are all in favor of IA yer,
milu drink. We say the frs
thing Is to examine closely and cal
c~ulate, considering %droughts anC
floods how many acres there III,
up,., your premises that will brin!
a paying crop. If you find bu
one, cultivate that acre and stop
Arrange SO as to keep its stocl
from the balance of your farm, /
it is u small one and then look on
for day labor or some other e IL
ployment, the best you can find
Only think if you go on havin!
three shifts, one in corn, one i,
oats and the other in stock O
where you are travelling. 1t j
simply a matter of extraction, onl,
requiring time. If a farmer start
with a poor field and takes from j
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-11
FURNITURE

BedsteafS. Bureaus. W~ar3Guhe>. Ha..
Safes, &c. c mEtetc Gil NI'E ST..
my W designs, made lu hra" t1.a.
rab5e styles. All work eHtyu-tri t..
b. done in the best manre
SATINFACTION ct ARANII#.
Machine shop between Morgan a...
gett street, n the Rae 30 "la na..
road. EIIlIN g..
July 1 Gu E.aE.u
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-11

Asheville Cifizen Our special
correspondent on the spot tele-
graphs Us that, for the past few
DAYS, Bald Mountain has Leel in "a
high state Of excitement and
uproar. Two days ago some par
ties visited the side which has split
and discovered he opening to be
wider, and, on looking closely, saw
the entrance to a large and appa-
rently unfathomable cave. 1t is
now a settled fact that the whole
mountain is hollow. Parties are
organizing for a thorough eNplora-
ton. Visitors are hocking daily to
witness the OK raordinary phenom-
enOn.
Weldon New>: Last Tuesday
Harrell Stoyall, very black. went
into Mr.. l.. NJ. Longs house and
room and stole a suit Of clothes. IL
the pockets Of which were a very
fine watch and number Of valuable
papers. "Wednesday night the
same negro Duf9ldfIZed the house
occupied by Vim. Turner, ESQ.
Thursday morning Stoyall started
to Raleigh on the excursion, but
Tom Field took him IN at IIrndtr-
son and found part Of the plumber
on him. Stoyall is now IN jail and
Will pull hemp, he having commit
ted two capital felonies.
The notorious jim Heaton. Of
Wilmington, has gotten into
another difficulty and been shot
at. The colored jailor of New
Hanover did it this time. The
Star says: BY the way this makes
twice within as many weeks that
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-11

MebansviIIe, NC, SURF AS. a.. o....
schools in the south: l~..Iu .-~--
character Of It's buildings, ~. t
An, II area Of patrOuag@- -'..
y.d profitable euIpIo. It-a l
1lci ut pupils: ana 9Th, while H.#..
a'e rather be. W the average.
Caro- a School commands #."
tuition fees than any rtar.
learning OF any gTtie, los l"A
South IN States. These facts Ia.a1
testimonials unnecessary
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-24
An Astonishing Fact.

A large proportion or the American
people are to-day dying from the effects
of Dylpepsia or discr Tered liver. The
result of these diseases upon the mass
es of intelligent and valuable people is
most alarming, making life actually =
burden instead of a pleasant existence
Of enjoyment and usefulness as it
ought to be. There is no good reason
for this, if you will only throw aside
prejudice and skepticism, take the ad-
vice of Druggists and your friends,
and try one bottle of Green's August
Flower. Your speedy relief is GER
tain. Millionc of bottles Of this med
icine have been given away to try it's
virtues, with satisfactory results in
every case. You can buy a sample
bottle for 10 cents to try. Three
doses will relieve the worst case.
Positively sold By all Druggists on the
Western Continent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-24
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
CsyURCH DIRECTORY.

RsN4N CATHDLIC.-Rev. Father PER
SIN,-5ervices every Sabbath morning at 10
'slsck.-Catcchism F. II. Vespers z. ".
con ;REGATIDNAL.-R Rev. l.. ". Foster
Services every Sabbath a; Is - 4. NJ. and {
"a p. ". sabbath SchooI =: II VI. Prayer
rssting Wednesday c, cninEc.
METHODIST EpISCOPAL.-Rev. ". C. Wal
drsn. services every >iabDa: n NJ 10 IL A. NJ,
,na7P.M SABBATH school at IL NJ. Prayer
Meeting THURSDAY evenings II * and class
xsstisg at Z. VI. Sdu&ay evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-24

VICE PRESIDENT CoLFAx resolute.
ly refuses to enter political life =; but
wsE induced to make speech at South
Bend on Monday evening, in which he
summed up the needs of the country
in six points, as follows
l. Statute of limitations against
any more war claims on the treasury
As has been said by another: millions
for southern charity, but not a dollar
for rebel claims"
2. Protection for the genera gov
ernment against the wildcat banks
that By breaking, used to rob laboring
men annually of more millions than all
interest paid on bonds held by the gov
eminent for security of national bank
note holders.
3. Maintenance of the national
faith as the right arm of the national
power, because through it national ar
mics and navies are equipped in the
hour of national peril
4. No legislation that will demoRe
tie or drive out of circulation gold or
silver--now again, after so many years,
In circulation among us as currency.
o. The largest possible paper circn-
latlon that can be maintained at equal
purchasing power with coin and con-
vertibls into coin at the will of the
holders
8. Adequate protection for all citi-
zens who owe allegiance to the nation,
to the uttermost limits of the national
constitution and its amendments.
Mr.. Colfax simply says in a terse
vay what the Republican party says
n It's platform, and which every honest
man must subscribe to. to be consist
ent With himself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-24
The Difference.

When the liz, Of the country was in
danger, and the poor soldier was fight
inc for its preservation. aud must have
money or starye. tho Republicans IA
yored the issue of preenbacks; then the
Democrats opposed them, as being a
fraud; a printed lie; violation of the
Constitution: worthless: that thew
sbould be repudiated. that thew would
nrove worse than the ola continental
scriD. and wouli carry the nsrtv to de-
,trnctiop. When the time came that
fhe hest interests and the orosner;ty 81
tha country ,l.,pqndc4 that rreephacks
eboplJ he rndecmr,} ,ha Rannbl;oan
n,rtv F,vored rha co,,rcn tb.t shopld
mi, f.o,., ,.o,1 =. Oh. .,..r a
rg.,....., r..... ........
HMM. .
.-. 49,. r,.s.
s..vn,. l,.m III H.,,.E.iran
- ~ carosi.io, fr,m H. rn,.o-
-, nj a;ut- 4ha+
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-24

The Wisconsin River Log Driv-
ing Association was organized on
the 4th inst, with a capital of $50
600. The following gentlemen were
elected directors: T. 3. Scott and
E. Boron, Of Grand Rapids; Gordon
II. Gle, Of Oshkosh; John c. Cur
ran, Of Pelican; J. McCrossen, J.
Phelps and Alex. Stewart, Of Wau-
sau. Alta meeting Of the directors,
the following gentlemen were cho-
sen officers: I. B. Scott, President;
c. P. Hazeltine, Treasurer; w. J.
SERVER, Secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-24

The following are the appoint
ments made by the NJ. E. Confer
ence lately held at Fort Atkinson,
FOR Waupaca District.
J. NJ. Walker, P. E.
Waupaca, W. H. Johnson.
Amherst and lola, J. S Bolton.
Weyauwega and Linn, J. f. Deck
err.
Ogdensburg, w. F. Dale.
Northport, W. W. Wilson.
New London, l.. b. Bullock.
CIintouville, d. Brown.
Shawano, B. T. Sanford.
Hortonville and Medina, S. A
DIN.
Auroraville, \. Griswold.
Rural and Crystal Lake, ID. Hale.
Almond, w. Bennett.
Plover and Buena Vista, ID. L
Barrows.
Grand Rapids, P. S. Bennett.
Stevens Point, Joseph Anderson.
Wausau, J. 7. Chynoweth.
Ashland and Phillips, D. S. Howcs
Medford, S. ". Couch.
Unity, w. Woodruff.
Spencer, to be supplied.
Jenny, G. G.. Wiltse.
Wautoma, r. Cooley.
Berlin, G. w. Brewer.
Eureka, Z. S, Hayward.
Princeton, t, NJ. Ross.
Winneconne, A. Moore.
Dupont and Belle Plaine, A. S
Tompkins.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-24

Personal E. ". Fields
formerly of our county, but late Of
Bellville, Texas, an earnest republican
and enthusiastic in the support of hon
est money, returned from Texas last
seck. Mr.. F was stricken with vel
ow fever at Bellville, but having been
long a resident of the south, he exper-
fenced it in mild form, and is fully
recovered
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-24
From Imported Stock.

VsNIIE NORTHWESTERN SURGICAL IN
STITUTE treats all cases of Surgery,
Chronic Diseases, Deformities and Paralysis.
For the accommodation and benefit of our
patients, and in response to repeated calls of the
afflicted, two or more of the Physicians an Sur
geons of the Northwestern Surgical Institute
of Appleton, will be in Grand Rapids, at the
Rablin House, on Monday, Sept. 9, 1873, for the
purpose of examining and treating all cases of
Dcformity and Chronic Diseases, including dis
heart, stomach liver and kidneys. Also, Rheu-
| lnatism, Neuralgia. Paralysis and all Blood,
Special and Nervous Diseases. Cancers sue
ceSsfully removed without the use eff the knife.
Remember the day and call early as 10 clock,
A. NJ. Consultation free. a223w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-24
Temperance at Auburndaie.

Rev. Mr.. Patch delivered a temper
ance address at Auburadale Saturday
evening, and at the close of the meet
ing thirty-scven signed the pledge.
1t is thought that the Society may
muster eighty strong shortly. Good
for Auburndale.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-24
Il i hnt instice 10 Mr..

1t is but justice to Mr.. Lavignc
to state that the discrepancies alleged
to have been found in his accounts
while Marshal and also while Sheriff,
ana which we're published in the Re-
PORTER, we're found upon examination
70 have been as5l, qnd tlat Mr.. La
e5Ea@ is aog "a ae5&ul5er citner to the
cit e eoun-y-- We make tbs sta te-
neas IL . Is ice &c, an3 1t the request
CT IL. Layisne who finds such rumors
afoat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-24
For District Attorney.

desire to announce to the voters of Woov
County that | am an Independent Candidate for
the office Of District Attorney for said county.
Z. q. NYE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-24
Candidates..
independent Candidate for Sheriff.
To the Electors ofths County Of Wood.

To the Electors Of The County IF Wood
At the solicitation ofmany voters the under
signed hereby offers himself As an Independ mt
Candidate for Sheriff OF Wood County the en-
suing general election, and respectfully solicits
the support of the voters of the County.
f. LAvIGEE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-24
P.POWERS,
L "A w L "A N ID.
T a X p YIN C ACE MT

Having been engaged in the Land Agency
business n number OF years before Wood Conn
ties, for detecting trespassers on lands owned
by nOn-residcnts, L feel assured in giving per-
feet satisfaction to all who may see ft to
payment of Taxes, to the Investigation Of
Titles, to recording Deeds, to procuring Pat
ents on Lands, to protection Of lands from
trcspassers in this and adjacent counties and
such other business rs may be called upon To-
perform.
| have constantly on hand good Farming
Lands and ' illaee lots, to sell in quantitie
and on terms to suit purchasers.
Land Warrants bought and sold.
Particular attention given to entering Gov
eminent and State Lands
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-10-24

MARRIED.-Johnson and Johnson at centralia
Oct. 10Th 1873 by p. A. Peterson Esq, SyYsrit
johnson to Marie Johnson both of Grand Rap
ids
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-03
The EviIn of Irnornues.

1t is astonishing to the earnest
thinker to discover, as he looks
about him, how vast a mass Of posi-
tive ignorance prevails, where he
had lancied there must be clear and
perfect knowledge.
We hear much said about the
proportion of certain populations
that can read and write, and the
proficiency of some in the multi
plication table thrust before us as
an evidence of high progress. But
who comes forward to show us how
much his pupils know Of hygienic
principles, and of the laws Of light,
heat, cold, ventilation, and proper
food and clothingI
The air we breathe is the first
absolutely essential requirement Of
existence. BY respiration we live,
and by wholesome respiration only
can we live in health and have the
full use Of eur mental and physical
faculties. Yet, it is only necessary
to enter at random almost any ont
Of our churches, schools, Offices
public eonveyances or places o
general resOrt-tO look at the con
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-03
XXVLM I- MEMPHIS TENN. MONDAY EVENING" JUNE 1878

struction of vehicles and buildings
lin order to see what universal,
absolute midnight ignorance pre-
walls among the best population
you can select, both in city and
country. 1t is easy 10 extend the
same remark to the daily method
of our food, clothing, and habits.
Improper nutriment, too light or
too heavy clothing, particularly in
attire for the head and the feet,
late hours, excessive study, unre-
strained indulgence, neglect Of soap
and water-these slay their thous-
sands, and tens Of thousands, in all
the countries claiming to be civil
lied.
1t is hardly too much to say that
nine-tenths of the diseases that
afllict our race, spring directly from
these causes alone; and there is no
argument more convincing of the
benevoIence Of God than a fair
comparison in number Of the swift
deaths that result from natural
convulsions with the slaughter daily
wrought by our own ignorance OF
wilIlul neglect.
Terrific tempests not long age
swept around the world, shaking
continents and submerging islands
yet the roll of the dead whom the,
slew is small, contrasted with tn,
record in a month Of fatally gastri,
and cerebral fevers, and pulmonar,
catastrophes occurring in the sam
space of time, in any one countr.
we could name, from just the ig
norance Of which we have bee
speaking.