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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

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sided oyer by Miss X. Martin. assisted by the
Misses L. Haviand, X. Klug, NJ Lynch and f.
Dalton.
No.: THE CONFECTIONERY AND CAKE
TABLE, under the direction of Mrs. S. Keith. as
Clark. '''N we
No. 3; THE ICE CREAM TABLE. superin-
tended by Mr.; j. Haviland, ST., assisted by the
No. A.. THE YOUNG MEMS TABLE, directed
by Mr.. 5. Lilly, assisted by the Messrs. Dietrich
Brothers and Haviland Brothers
NO. O. THE TEMPERANCE SALOON and
Soda Water Fountain, under the charge of
Messrs. +. Callahan. j. Dalton and p Leary.
No: .. THE SUPPER TABLE. under the SUI
peryislon of Mrs p. Leary, Mrs. A. Lynch, Mrs.
J: Concannon, Mrs. p. Moran, Mrs. T. Sullivan,
Mrs. j. Haviand and Mrs. L. Connaughton.
NO. Z. JACOBS WELL under the direction of
Llzzle moran; assisted by Misses b. and e. Dalton.
NO. :. DANCING PAVILION. will be manag-
ed by Messrs. ID. Lynch and H. Haviland
WRlGHTS POPULAR STRING BAND
will furnish music for the occasion. 3Oiu
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An Old House Under A New Name.

Mr.. S. NJ. Sindall has issued a notice to all his
patrons and the public that the business which
he has for some years past been conducting at
and West Pratt Street will be continued by A.
X. ROBINS CO.. in the Stove, Plumbing and
Canning house Outfit Business, at No. 8 West
Pratt Street, Baltimore. Mr.. Sindall can be found
by his many friends in the old familiar place, and
this is just the time for those who are getting
their canning houses into shape to drop in and
see him, to prepare for the season.
w. y. RICHARDSON ~ SON, Bel Air,
sell SMITHS CHILL SYRUP. If taken
according TO directions and 1t fails to
cure the money Will be refunded. Price
only 80 cents. alju
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

The Annual Fair for the benefit of ST. Ste
phen's Church, Baltimore county, will be held in
the church-yarc, "
BEGINNING TUESDAY, AUGUST 18th,
and closing Saturday, August 2lst 1886, taking
the chances OF the weather, without postpone
ment of the fair.
TIL II "A B LIE s.
No. l. FAITH TABLE, in charge of the Misses
Fleqry, assisted by the Misses Quinlin and Miss
No HOPE TABLE, directed by the Misses
Lindsay, the Misses Miller and the Misses Brad
No. o. CONFECTIONERY TABLE, under the
supervision of Miss NJ. Mcmahon, assisted by the
Misses King, Miss Laura Reeves, Mrs HI. Bruins.
Mrs Charles Gilbert and Mrs. f.. Colgan
NO. 4. YOUNG MEMS TABLE, presided over
by Mr. A. Miller. Jr., assisted by his brothers
NO D. THE SUPPER TABLE, SUPERINTENDENT
by Mrs. Charles Gilbert, ST., assisted by her
daughters. - "0'
Nos THE ICE CREAM TABLE. under tho
care OF the Messrs. Weiss Brothers
NO.. THE TEMPERANCE TABLE presid
ed over by Mr.. p. Doyle, assisted by the Messrs
Draayer brothers and Mr.. p. Fleury
No. s. THE DANCING PAVILION under The
management of c. Gilbert. assisted by Messrs
charles Gilbert and Il. French.
NO. D. JACOBS WELL. under the control of
MISS cara Draayer, assisted by Miss Annie
Baker and the Misses Scott.
WRIGHT'S POPULAR STRING BAND
will furnish music for the occasion. sOiu
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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Eight cents line for the first insertion, and
cents line reach subsequent insertion-seve
words to a line. No advertisement inserted I'M
less PREPAID
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

sB-I have and propose keeping on hand
full supply of Symington's High Grade Ammo
mated Bone and Bone and Potash. will be OF
the warehouse, M. G. Depot, Bel Air, on Tues
days and Fridays at other times Mr. John E.
Colder will deliver for me. Grain of all kinds
taken in exchange, and highest cash prices al
lowed E. p. Moores. au13
ley Wanted-A Colored Woman to Cook and
do general work in small family. No washing
or ironing Apply at this Office. 13au
5y-Lost, on Sunday, August Sth, on the road
between Bel Air and Mt. Zion Church, black
Cashmere Shawl. The finder will be rewarded
by leaving 1t at The Asgis Office or at the resi-
dence of Mrs. E. G. Lee, in Bel Air. 13au1t
asy- House for Rent at Kalmia Mills. Apply
TO Henry Reckord IL Sons. 6au
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

n. NJ. Jones, of Dover. DEL. used Diamond
State Fertilizer on his wheat crop. Result AK
bushels to the acre. He prefers ii to any fertili
ger he has yet used.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13
EAIR AND FESTIVAL

me e., Annual Fair fot the benefit of ST. FRAN
CTS CHURCH, will take place at Fair Hill,
BEGINNING TUESDAY, AUGUST 10Th,
and closing Saturday, August l4th, 1886 taking
the chances OF the weather, without postpone
ment of the fair.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13
The Egis & telligencer
Bel Air, Md, August ID, 1856.
DEER CREEK FARMERS CLUB,
Discussing Stock Raising.
III PAYS TO RAISE LARGE HORSES.

SHEEP CONSIDERED THE MOST PROFIT.
ABLE.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13
ECOND ANNUAL TOURNAMENT
PRTGFS

Eminent Speakers will be present to deliver
addresses.
In addition to the honor of browning the
Queen and Maids of Honor
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

sag-Over 200 superior Stock Ewes for SALE
Cash or good paper. Apply to VIM. Webster,
Calvary or Churchyille 13au1t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

Reported Weekly by Comfy & FLANIGEN,
Grocers and Commission Merchants for sale of
Canned Goods, 80 and 3S s. Front st.
DIIII LIE
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

l9y~ Wanted.-A Yoke of good Oxen. viii
either buy or exchange good young Mule for
them. Benz. Silver, Jr., Chenille. eau
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

.ay"Organs Repaired in the best manner when
entirely out of order they are taken to my house
and brought in playable condition. Also Pi-
amos Tuned. Instruction given on Organ and
Piano. Prof. V. Sokol, Fork P. o., Md.
hinDr,n
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

"a" Money to lend on first Mortgage, on real
estate. Apply to Robert Archer, Attorney at
Law, Bel Air, Md. 25je
.9y-For Sale.-six Cows with Calves by their
sides j. s. Richardson, Bel Air. 25je
r3y-For Sale.-Irene, a handsome young and
wel-bred Virginia Mare, foaled in 1880, Is hands
and l inch high, weighs about 800 lbs, bay with
black points, and can trot in about $50. She
is quiet and any one can drive her. Too small
for my work only reason for selling. Pedigree
furnished upon application. E. NJ. Allen, Jr.,
Stafford, Md. 25je
ssy-Promissory Note and Receipt Books, with
stubs, for sale at The EgiS office.
s9g-New Stock of White and Fancy Mattings
at Rouse and Richardson's, Churchville, Md.
23ap
s8y"J. g. Rouse, Bel Air, has now in store 80
pieces White, Fancy and Jointless Mattiugs.-
These Mattings were bought direct from i'm
porters, and will be sold as cheap as they can
be had in city. leap
ETA Sewing Machine for Everybody. If
you want Sewing Machine, get the Domestic
it is the best ofall Twill rent you Domestic,
with the privilege of buying, for $40 cash and
S. per month, until paid for. Bear in mind,
sell Sewing Machines of every kind, and can
supply some as low as $50. Vim. &. Jetfery,
new Sewing Machine Rooms, Bel Air, Md
leap
eB-J. G. Rouse, Bel Air, has opened this
fine Wool effects for Suits also beautiful new
White Goods, Trimmings and Buttons to
match. ap16
sY-J. q. Rouse, Bel Air, has just received
new Spring Gloves-tine guaranteed Kid, spring
shades also Black Kid Silk in colors and
Black Lisle Thread, in fact full line Gloves,
Hosiery, Collars, Handkerchief and many
Novelties that are desirable and cheap ap16
ty-Cochran u Young, Bel Air, have in Store
and for sale 25 pieces Plain and Fancy Mattings,
bought before the advance, which they will sell
for less than present market value. leap
sB-Cochran q Young, Bel Air, have received
their Spring Stock of Mems, Boys, Ladies',
Misses and Children's Shoes, WHICH have been
made to order. The prices, fit and quality
guaranteed. leap
~ $40, 600 to loan on mortgage, in sums to
suit. Thos. II. Robinson, Bel Air, Md. 12mh
sB-E. NJ. Allen, Jr. has reduced the
price of Rasin's Phosphate to S2S cash, or $50
crop time, and Acid Phosphate to $40 cash or
S2l crop time. VIII deliver fertilizers freight
free anywhere in Hartford county on NJ. c. r. r.,
P, w. IL b. X. r. or Tidewater Canal. leap
,lg- Money to loan on Mortgage, in sums to
suit. Septimus Davis, Bel Air. 26mh
sY- Money to Loan on Mortgage. j. r. c.
Hopkins, Bel Air, Md. 22jan
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

cB"Left at The AgiS office, an Umbrella,
which the owner can recover by calling for it.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13
BALTIMORE MARKETS.

Corrected Weekly by VIM. H. Michael & Sons,
Grain and Produce Commission Merchants
81 McElderrys Wharf, Baltimore.
Consignments received over the Maryland Cen
trial Railroad.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

.ay-For Sale.-A second hand Chickering
Piano, in good playing order. Can be purchas-
ed at the very moderate price of SS5. Apply to
Herman Smith, Bel Air. 25u
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

rB-To Physicians. Salc-House, fur
nished or not; Horses, Carriages and Practice,
by a Doctor about to move away. A chance in
lifetime. No opposition. Will sell for cost of
House, &C., with practice thrown in. Conve-
nient location. Address Doctor, AgiS office.
13au3t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

r9y~For Sale.-Three Work and Driving
Mares, 6 years old. Also two cheap Work
Horses Apply to II. B. Bruins, Jerusalem
Mills 30iu4t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

sag- Wanted-Fat Sheep. A good price will
be paid for good stock. d. b. Arthur, agent,
Carsin's Run, Md. 6au4t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

e9y"For Sale.-Three good fresh Cows; fine
mixers and good butter producers. Apply to
4. II. Webster, of Jno., office Register Wills,
Bel Air. Oily
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

.ay-For Sale Cheap.-One leather top, side
bar buggy, in good repair. Will be sold at
bargain for cash or approved paper. Apply at
John Z. Colder's Shops, Bel Air, Md. 30u
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

s9g- Money to lend on first Mortgage, on real
estate Apply to Robert Archer, Attorney at
Law, Bel Air, Md. 25je
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

~ F0r SaIe.-TWO good MuIes, I good
leather top Buggy, l leather top Dog Cart
Having no use for them will sell them very low
for cash or approved paper. Apply to r. M.
Chatterton, near Jerusalem Mills, Hartford Co.,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

l issy-F For Sale Dog Cart, suitable for either
ladies' or gentleman's driving, and entirely free
from any disagreeable motion of any kind. With
handsome set of heavy Harness. Both the above
were made to order for owner. For price ap-
ply at this office. 13au3t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

a4y-Snowden's Phosphate. Magnolia, Aug.
4th, 1851. N. DemOss have used Snow
denis Phosphate on corn, wheat, oats and pota,
toes, aud it has given perfect satisfaction. L
have this day given my order for three TONS
Geo. w. Brown. au6
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

ton Monitor Engine, on wheels, six-horse pow
err, size of cylinder inches bore, inches
stroke Has been used very little and is in first
class condition. Call and examine it. Thomas
q. FopWoOd Bel Air. Md Gan
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

e6g" Lost.-A Brown Leather Pocket Book,
containing five dollar bill and some change,
between Halls Shops and Abingdon. The
finder will be rewarded by leaving it at this Of
fpp O.,iu
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-13

ssy" Persons owing me taxes will settle the
same by August 18th, 1886, to save cost. David
Harry, Collector. 30ju3t
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-11-10
ABOUT HOGS.

The hog is not naturally a nasty
animal. On the contrary he is very
particular where he sleeps and what
he eats. 1t is true, if he cannot get
pure, cold water to battle or roll in
he will take the best he can get,
even if it be the filthiest mud-hOle.
If you want sweet pork the hog
must have pure water to drink and
for wallow. When shut up to fat
ten he must have a clean plank floor,
with a little clean bedding, changed
often. Give clean corn, either raw
or cooked or ground with pure, clean
water. In the summer time he
should have, with his grain, all the
sweet grass he wants; in winter,
second growth of clover hay. In
summer and winter he should have
as much of lime and salt mixed as
he will eat. Never let him stop
growing and slaughter him in his
best flight of growth, and then you
will have sweet pork. The wild
hogs of southern Spain r clothed in
fine curly black hair, and thence the
proverb, Never did a Spanish hogs
bristle pierce ashoe." The fneness of
hair and the absence of hair are at
tributed to the hot climate, for in
those provinces of Spain where this
black breed prevails, winter frosts
and especially snow scarcely ever
appear. On the contrary, in those
parts Of Russia where the winters
are long and severe, and the sum-
short and cool, the swine produce
extra long and stiff bristles in great
abundance, like the okatska, which
are exported in considerable quaint
ties, and sell at a high price in for
eign markets. ..' .ss.. s
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-11-10
HOW TO MAKE A RUG,

A good and quick way to make a
mat to cover up some Of the shabby
places in your carpet, and will won
derfully brighten your room: Take
all the bits of wooden cloth that are
not large enough for anything else;
cut them in rounds, or have them of
uniform size string them on strong
wrapping cord, the different colors
on different cords; have ready a
square of old rag carpet, or any bit
Of carpet Though rag is best, being
heavy and not given to turning up3
sew your work on this firmly. Geo
metrical designs and lines are the
best patterns to follow, the floral are
usually unsatisfactory and much
harder to do. Work the designs
first; fill in with gray or black and
if you wish, you may ornament the
edge with pinked out scallops, of
any bright bits Of cloth. Trim off
all the rough edges nicely.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-11-10
HOW TO JUDGE CANNED GOODS.

A hint now about articles of food
put up in tin cans-and about meat
especially. Note when about to pur-
chase the condition of the tin; fthe
can is bulged outwards, don't take
it, even as a gift. We explain the
process of canning, to give weight
to our warning:
The meat is packed into tins while
raw then sealed, and cooked in an
outer vessel of boiling water, with
sometimes the addition of a chemi-
cal to raise the temperature. When
cooked the a is. pierced, and as
soon as the air and steam have been
expelled it is soldered. Experts
know when it is ready for soldering
a moment too soon and the mis-
chief is done, because if the air is
left in it the tin bulges and the meat
will not be good. On the contrary if
the tin has sunk it isan infaIlible sign
of wholesomeness; it shows a vac
uum, which is natural as the meat
shrinks when no air is left in the
car. Always look out for any little
globules of solder that may find their
way inside the can and take care.
especially in the case of salmon and
lobster, to empty the contents as
soon as opened into an earthenware
vessel. This is necessary for every
thing except milk.-CdsseWs Maqa-
zine.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-11-10

charmed with our section and
wonder that a country sc wealthy
in climate, soil and timbered lands,
with fertile farms all undertake with
mari and bordered by beds Of muck
and pete should be SO overlooked by
the State, and it's advantages SO
little known abroad. And although
our immigration agent hesitates to
recommend the east to strangers on
account gifts unhealthfulness, sta
tistics show the mortality Of this
section compares favorably- with
that Of any other portion Of the
State. 1t would also be interesting
to the farmers of North Carolina to
learn by what line of logical reason
ing it can be proven that the Board
Of Agriculture should be composed
of and conducted by professionals
rather than by intelligent, practical
farmers. When these things are
made plain the people may take
their seats and comfort themselves
with the hope that their affairs are
in the right hands. Until then it is
our duty to inquire.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-11-10
HARNESS POLISH.

Four ounces of glue, a pint and a
half Of vinegar, two ounces gum-ar-
able, a half pint black ink, two
drachms isinglass. Break the glue
in pieces, put in a basin and pour
over it about a pint of vinegar; let
it stand until it becomes perfectly
soft. Put the gum in another vessel,
with the ink, until it is perfectly
dissolved; melt the isinglass in as
much water as will cover it., which
may be easily done by placing the
cup containing it near the fire about
an hour before you want to use it.
To mix them, pour the remaining
vinegar with the softened glue into
"A sand pan upon a gentle fire, stir
ring it until it is perfectly dissolved,
that it may not burn the bottom,
being careful not to let it reach the
boiling point; about go G. is the
best heat. Next add the gum; let
it arrive at about the same heat;
add the isinglass. Take from the
fire, and pour it off for use.
To Use it, put as much as is
required in a saucer heat it suffi-
GENTLY to make it fluid, and apply a
thin coat with a piece of dry sponge.
If the article is dried quickly, either
in the sun OF by the fire, it will
have the better polish.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-11-10
WHERE OUR FORESTS -
GOING. AXE

To make shoe-pegs enouah
American use consumes a6nro i9r
one hundred thousand cords nf
Der, and to make ourlucifer matI I'm,
three hundred thousand cuhi" 'Vnes
Of ourbest heart lumberar reoni reet
Lasts and boot trees take fv 10I hs'
hundred thousand cords Of h; num-
beech and maple, and the handJnS' H.,
tools five thousand more. The h,H 81
ing Of our bricks consumes two V ~h
lion cords Of wood, or what wo WILL,
cover in forests about fifty thony U",5
acres Of land. Telegraph n"I"l
already up represent eight hundroS
thousand trees, and their animal W.
pair consumes three hundred thors
and more. The ties of our RAILWAYS
consume, annually, thirty yeaSs
growth ofseventy-tivet thousand acros
of land and to fence all our RAILWAYS
would require forty-fve million G9i
lars, with a yearly expenditure Of
fifteen millions for repairs. Onr
packing boxes cost in 1874. twelve
million dollars. The timber used
each year i'll the manufacture at
wagons and agricultural implements
costs more than one hundred million
~dollars.-FishkW Stundayd.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-11-10
THE GROWTH OF CORN ROOTS.

There is good reason in the differ
ent habits of growth Of corn much
more shallow than that intended for
potatoes. Roots Of corr naturally
run only a few inches below the sur
face, seeking warmth and only such
moisture as is brought by frequent
light rains. This indicates that
manure for corn should be put on or
near the surface, and that cultivation
especially late in the season, should
be shallow. Corn roots extend hor-
izontally as far as the heightof their
stalk, and usually run over into ad-
joining rows before cultivation
ceases.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-11-10
HOW TO BREED.

The Oxford Club. Of Ohio, an asso.
citation of farmers, among whom are
many advanced breeders, upon the
subject Of "Manner Of BREEDING"
appointed Mr.. Otstot to embodv
the gist Of the subject. From his
remarks we take the following:
GAS the benefits from use of pure
bred males are immediate and re-
markable, it is not necessary for the
farmer who raises stock for breed,
ing Or for a dairy or for farm work,
to 60 to the expense of stocking up
with pure-bred animals. The first
outlay is too great, and the pure
bred animal, as a rule, will not make
any more pounds Of beef or pork
than the half blood Or high grades.
"In fact, the grades are better
rustlers, will stand hardship and
recover from it quicker than pure
bloods, which always had the best
of care. But this being true, it is
just as true that the grade or half
blood steer or pig is worth twice as
much for feeding as the scrub. The
scrub steer or mongrel razor backs
and elm peelers are dear at any
price. They never pay to feed grain
to. When they cost nothing for
keep or care, as in the mountains or
plains, they may sell for mor than
thew cost. But in this valley. where
land is high and feed valuable, We
cannot afford to raise any kind of
ilI-bred stock. The males used
should be we'll and purelyrbred.
"Start with good stock; then
select carefully and give suitable
care, and stock raising will be a
paying part Of farm industry.
A good grade steer with fair care
will make an average growth of two
pounds a day until two or three
years old. The scrub, on the same
keep, will not make more than halt
that much. Nor will he sell for as
much per pound. The difference
per pound is enough to stint out the
scrub, to say nothing of the greater
number Of pounds the good grade
steers will make. A well-bred steer
is ready formarket at thirty months;
a scrub cannot be ready before fifty
months. The price they will bring
will be i~nversely as the time required
to grow them. If you get $50 for
scrub at three years old, you Will
more readily get $50 for a good
grade at same age. The same is true
Of swine. Well-bred hogs are ready
for market at eight to ten months,
and will weigh from 225 to SUI
pounds. 'Elm-peelers' must nave
age, and do we'll if they weigh SUI
pounds at two years.
The farmer who breeds more
than a dozen sows a year can buy "
pure bred male, of extra feeding
qualities, for S15 to $50, and douo!e
his money on that investment Wllnln
twelve months. The farmer WIZ
has but few COWS may not be apIo
to keep a pure-bred male, but wv
or three farmers should unite anu
buy one. 1t will improve all INV
stock. If none but p~ure-bred maIes
were used in the county two ~
three years, the value Of the ca,''t
in the county would be double "n"'
it is now.
Our margins on grain arc II
light now that we must see 10
that our cattle and pigs are Oe''oi'
Their value can be easily increase
Horses are harder to improve o4
because it requires more caP'ta1 -"
good males. 1t CAL be uon
forming stock improvement "oao
Citations, Then strictly good h T,ren
could be had for service. -f""'
LIo1J ..1 ~
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-11-10

ing very seriously: In large orchards
it will pay to get a patented iunhea
shaped device of cloth placed unoer
thetree so4that the apples may oe
shaken omit and roll in q heap at
the base Of the trunk. 1t is great
saving of labor and does not lnJore
the apDles.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-11-10
CORN VS.. STALKS.

Other things being equal, short
stalks in corn are better than long
ones. Of two ears equally good
select that which grew on the short
est stalk. Short stalks show that
the corn is early, and this through
most parts Of our country is an i'm
portant consideration. Part of the
difficulty in growing corn Of late
wears is due to the fact that we have
not selected seed for it's earliness.