The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-04-29

chttie anu tOOaCCo hatc unprecedented {
on an average probably forty per
cent. In The upper counties Of this
State, in the Mason and Penlleton
districts labor, is available at about
the same figures as with us. The
farmers of those sections raise nearly
as many pounds of tobacco to the
acre that VIC do and obtain Is cents
per pound for il while We realize
cents. The experience OF that Sec
ton has convinced thinking men that
some other revenue besides tobacco
must come in from the farm and gen.
orally stock raising is aticndcdto.
This proves a very valuable source
OF revenue, ut the same time rests Tie |
lsnd and after a series of years the
soil is in good heart for a bountiful
yield Of extra quality. The lands are
preserved In richness and every year
adds value TO them. Time is said to
be mans worst enemy, Il
brings wrinkles TO his brow, frost TO
his hair and scars 10 his heart. How
completely can man be the master Of
time by judicious handling Of his
soil. Time fells all things TO moth
ingncss, it is said, but in this case
II practically adds virtues to the body
Of earth and serves to perpetuate the
mother soil in its strength and pro-
ductiveness. There is no real filler
Of the soil that docs not love its viz
: tues. Those who glory in the free
; dom Of country air find equal salts.
faction in the possession of O fertile
soil. Men love their homes. their
farms. In fact nothing brings that
same degree OF confidence and con-
, tent TO the planter at the commence
! ment of the year as 10 know that hi
soil is productive and It is quite al
patent thai the granery and barn b.
G well filled, the results of his labor
u brings sentimental satisfaction ant
Is practical relief to his home OF love-
0 ones. Then "wbat shall we do to b
u saved?" Shall we continue 10 grasl
nj large crops, cnltivatiue our field
TO their extreme capacities and weak
c ening their vegetable properties
o We have tested this for the last tel
y years, hoping that by pitching larg
C crops money enough would be real
u lied TO ease certain Individual, finan
l. cial embarrassments. 1t has prove
'e futile. The bright dream has var
J. ished year in and year out, as q &C
n quoting April cloud. These hig
l. hopes have been unrealized, and OF
~ soil has been damaged. There is II
!. doubt but that financial embarras
mcnt of individuals has been the SO
:, rause OF this policy. Look aroun
:, over the country and see wheth
/, or not the rich men have fallen vi
Tins to this logic. The financial
A. Independent men Of this section ha'
u unexceptionally protected their farm
' and see what a'ifference there no
T.. exists in their productiveness. col
~ -, pared with the large majo>ily
-, others. Those men with ra,iopali
y, and an extra years raiions had b.
!, commence Mt once TO look TO tn,
:, interests in this protection of I
soil. Let clover be sown, now, "b
ter late than never" Raise grass a
+ stock in connection with the far
ira Temper your extravagant lust (,
ro- "fillhy lucro." Put In just what {
Ing be cultivated thoroughly. Produc
ws, better grade of tobacco. Handl,
SOL with more painstaking and care. q
'ce- thereby regain the dropping repu
ing ton OF the world-iamous Solar
Is a Vile and Hopkinsville tobacco
the See that at the beginning of anot
on year labor is engaged at least TWEEN
ieat five or thirty per cent. cheaper 4
nor II is now employed at. Stick to y
sion hands and. every interest OF y
TO homes as diligently as the law
ard, does TO his Office and his books,
dan merchant 10 his stock, the do
shy TO bis drugs, the carpenter TO
hern tools and be convinced BY the la
Gratis results 10 follow that the life OF
both Agricultural 10 rs profitable,
asily pleasant aud az satisfactory with
,racy' its tameness as the fruits OF any
nj Of ployinent under Gods canop,
lone, Heaven. These suggestions are b
, de- on Gospel truth" Unless q
con- change comes in the manageme
rncss our farm affairs this section will
{ de- be behind tho red hillsofold Vire
III be with her heart Of clay bleeding
burning In the hlistering SUM
N. Washes, gulllcs and gals, dilapit
y w houses, faded paint and deca
s,Inn churches greet rs from every
,s,o there. and 40 will IL be here II