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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-31
HE PROGRESSIVE FARMER, MARCH 81, 1886

les about the first of June, and the
vines will not be troubled with bugs.
In 1892 the cholera first visited the
United States, and it was then stat
ed by medical men that the eating
of cucumbers was n OF the causes
that intensified that dreadful disease,
and caused death in cases.
Paying heed to this caution, and
knowing that all bowel complaints
had their origin in many cases by
eating improper vegetables, we alb
stained from the use of cucumbers,
and as there is not much nourish-
ment in them we think we have
been more healthy for the last fifty
four years, by SO doing. In regard
to their cultivation, a correspondent
of the H0rticultMist writes:
81 had a narrow border, not more
than two and a half feet wide, on
the edge of a high fence. l planted
three cucumber hills in the border,
and laid some brush (such as is used
for pea vines) between them and the
fence. AS soon as they crept up to
the brush | pinched off the ends of
the vine which thickened rapidly
around the roots, and in every direc-
ton, throwing out the most vigorous
foliage and p~rofusion of flowers.
| did not allow the cucumbers to
grow, but watched them, and such
as | wished to reserve for the table
| picked as Don as they became of
proper size and all the rest were
gathered every day for pickles; ev-
cry day pinching off the bud at end
of each shoot. In this way the hill
continued fresh and productive I'M
til they We're touched by frost.
Some Judgment can be formed of the
value of this practice when | add
that more than a barrel Of pickles
we're made from three hills, besides
allowing a supply for the table.
Whenever a leaf began to look
rusty or yellowish, it was removed,
and the cucumbers and leaves were
cut off with large scissors, so as not
to disturb or wound the vine. There
is an advantage in having them run
upon brush instead of trailing over
the ground because they are much
injured by being trodden on, and by
being kept low on the bushes they
can be easily and thoroughly exam
ined over every day, which is essen
tial. because if cucumbers are over
looked, and grow very large, it stops
tho Uia1d Of that vina
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-31
GRASS

There is no doubt, says the Nary
land Farmer, but that of all food
for the dairy, grass. is cheapest and
best, taking the cost of production
into account, but this does not prove
but that even in the times of Flush
feed, a ration Of grain, especially to
the butter making dairyman, is not
decidedly profitable. There is no
question but that growing grass
supplies the finest Of f1avors to but
ter, and gives it good color, but at
the same time there is an element
lacking that contributed towards
making quality in butter which is
supported by meal. Grain as a
part ration, has great value in both
promoting and maintaining the
milk flow, and giving not only firm
ness to the butter, but also extra
weight. It is not wise to take the
CRASHED cow and begin at nce to
feed her a daily ration of six or
eight quarts Of hearty grain food,
but in thirty days the feeding Of
grain could be safely increased to a
point that the III might mark
as the limit Of profitable grain feed
ing. Rarely does it fail to be prof
table to feed grain ration to the but
ter COW, and even when butter is
low, for eight pounds Of butter per
weuk on grass alone, or twelve
pounds with grain, soon tell how
much grain can be p%roftahiy fed to
cows on grass.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-31
H BEST BREEDS

LOw-priced goods are not always
the cheapest in the end. Inferior
animals that cost, originally, but
little money seldom bring good re-
turns for the investment, but they
consume their regular ~rations new
ertheless. Farmers who have stock
should see that it is good and SER
viceable, and then give it good are
and regular attention. 1t is not
necessary that farm stock should
all be thoroughbred, and then made
delicate and dainty from excessive
care and attention. On the farms
we want stock for service, and we
should handle only such as will pay
the best in their use.
If the farmer does not breed his
own stock he should buy such as
has been well bred for his purposes,
and always be sure to buy the best
breeds. Poor stock, we repeat, is
always expensive at any cost. In
as low and dull an animal as the
mule, we need not despair as to the
effect Of breeding. 1t is true that
we cannot expect much from the
stupid ass, but the clearly bred
mare may give vigor and spirit
hat will enliven her offspring. In
rearing mule colts, too little regard
is paid to the qualities of the dam.
With many farmers any mare is
considered good enough to be served
by a Jack. We question the wis
dom Of this policy. Cattle and
hogs should be bred up by crossing
thoroughbred males upon the native
stock. Grades, possibly, more hardy
and vigorous, will give about as
good practical results Is thorough
breds; certainly sc when they are
several times crossed; the male
used should always be thorough
bred. In stock-breeding, as in
farming, the intensive plan will be
the most profitable. Get good quail
tiles concentrated into a small com
pass by having good stock and only
a small lot; get the best breeds
Southern Cuttirator and DiTle Farmer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-31
MISTAKES In BEE KEEPING.

1t is a mistake to invest very
largely in any business that you
are not acquainted with better
post yourself thoroughly before
commencing.
1t is a mistake not to feed bees be-
fore blossoms appear in the spring
to encourage breeding.
colonies strong at all Of the
year.
1t is a mistake to neglect to put
on supers early enough in the spring,
if comb honey is required for breed
ing purposes.
1t is a mistake not to use comb
foundation for by it's use we can
always depend upon straighter
combs and greater conveniences for
handling. .
1t is a mistake to neglect to re-
move all full boxes or section as
soon as properly sealed. Bees
sometimes soil them by travelling
over them with their dirty feet.
It is a mistake not to supply al
abundance Of room for them to
store their surplus when honey is
plentiful. Bees often remain idle
for want Of space to store their
treasure. Er
It is a mistake to extract or take
honey from the bees too late in the
season without supplying them
with more. It is cruel to rob them
and then leave them to starve.
It is a mistake to visit the bees
too often during the winter; better
have their winter quarters so con-
structed that their condition a be
ascertained without disturbing them.
-FIreside Friend.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-31
Sfiente and 9ndustru.

1t is claimed that Georgia's
great swamp. the Okefeenokee, can
be reclaimed by draining into the
St. Mary's River. .4a..
The New York State capitol is
said to have already cost $780,
993, or more than the national Cap
itol at Washington. .' -H.....
A recent sale of walnut trees was
held at Delphi, Ind. One hundred
and twenty trees were sold as they
stood on a farm, known as the
"Burntrayer' farm, for the sun of
$4,000.
The exports of wheat during
February were about 100000 BUSH
els per week. Rumor says Great
Britain will require to import that
quantity per week during the next
six months. r2".r: il ,ua.
Millions of catfish were killed
by the recent Florida freeze. Their
bodies covered the river banks, in
many places, and planters reaped a
harvest of fertilizers for their orange
groves.
Quail, once so plentiful in Hi
nois, have become very scarce, and
Illinois farmers, who recognize their
value as insect destroyers, are maxi
ing arrangements to stock their
farms with Tennessee birds.
In some sections of Dakota, where
fuel is expensive, farmers will this
year raise flax for that purpose. a
ton Of fax being considered more
valuable for fuel than a ton Of soft
coal.
Probably the first American es-
tablishment for the exclusive manu-
facture Of edged tools was founded
by Mr.. Samuel Collins, at Collins
vile, Ct, which is now one of the
largest establishments of the kind
in the world. 1t was begun about
1926, when the product of a days
labor was the forging and temper
ing Of eight broadaxes. r.
The March report of the De-
partment of Agriculture on the con-
sumption and distribution of the
grain crops, gives the proportion Of
corr still in the hands of farmers as
forty per cent. Of the last crop. The
estimate for n year ago was 37.6
per cent. The amount in bushels is
placed at $4,000, 900, or $4,000, 900
bushels more than last March.
The manufacture of alcohol
from wood has increased rapidly
within a few years, and it is said to
be used largely for patent b%itters,
ginger extracts and other alcoholic
compounds whose strong flavor
makes it unnecessary to use a better
quality of spirits. Wood alcohol is
a dangerous product, and sometimes
gives rise to serious disturbance of
the brain and nervous system.
The population of London nov
exceeds every other city, ancient or
modern, in the world. New York
and all it's adjacent cities combined
are not equal to two-thirds of it.
Scotland, Switzerland and the Aus
tralian colonies each contain fewer
souls, while Norway, Servia, Greece
and Denmark have scarcely half so
many. Yet at the beginning of the
present century the population of
all London did not reach 100000.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-31
Misfeuaneous.
THE FUTURE OF POULTRY
BREEDING.

We have, nor can have, any idea
of the future except by the past, and
that has demonstrated, the great
growth already made in the poultry
business. The present discloses a
great and growing need. We are
importing eggs by the millions and
are unable to meet u present de-
mands. The country is rapidly in
creasing in population, and our fifty
millions bid fair to be two hundred
millions. If we cannot meet the de-
mands of the fifty millions, what
may we expect to do when four
times that number call upon us to
feed their hungry mouths. The bus
mess must extend until the supply
equals the demand, but it will be
years before this can be accomplish
ed. There are two ways in which
an attempt will naturally be made.
First by increasing the number of
fowls kept and making use Of the
breeds we now possess. The second,
to improve the producing power of
the fowls kept. If eggs are wanted
more prolific layers will be sought
after; if meat is desired, breeds will
be in demand which upon the least
feed and the least expense will pro-
duce the greatest quantity and the
best quality of flesh.
This process has already given us
the Wyandottes and Leghorns. 1t
will give us these breeds greatly i'm
proved or ]ccessO far in advance
of them. Just as mechanical genius
has produced improved machinery
for manufacturing articles of utility
and beauty, so the inventive finan-
cier will in turn give US fowls that
will produce flesh and eggs at a great
" reduced cost. The manufacturer
must have the best machinery al
though it requires a greater outlay
Of money, in order to compete with
the markets of the world, so the
keeper of poultry must purchase the
newest and most improved breeds Of
fowls in order to compete with 9th
er keepers of poultry in the egg and
meat market. Breeders there must
be, to supply the market poultry
man. The future Of poultry breed
ing is sure. Improved poultry will
always be in demand.
A man may be a very good man,
and a very well-meaning one, and
yet think quite differently from
what we do. The longer we live
the more firmly are we convinced
hat it is only the fool who is opin-
donated. The wise man wants all
the light he a get, and is never
ashamed to admit that he has found
out that his opinion was incorrect.
Deliver us from the man who was
never known to change his views.
Such men make stubborn jurymen,
disagreeable companions, ugly men
to deal with and must be of that
class whom an inspired writer seems
to expect from the possibility of
getting along ~amicably with, when
he says, IF it be possible, live peace
ably with all men.'-NortoH (Va.)
II H1-.aE
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-31
THE PRODUCER AND NON-PkC.
DUCER.

1t is said that "Nature is lavish
in her gifts" Perhaps she is. If
SO, the gifts usually 60 to the wrong
man. The tiller of the soil is the
only real producer. He practically
makes something out of nothing.
Others, such as miner, fisherman,
hunter and %lumberman, do not real
ly produce. They prepare or bring
to market a material for consump-
ton already produced, although
they are classed as producers. The
tiller Of the soil, who is the real pro-
Queer, is working when not sleep
ing; the body receives attention,
the mind being neglected. He
dresses in the cheapest material.
He gets but a bare subsistence, and
thinks his lot a hard one. At the
same time it is he that dresses our
bank presidents in broadcloth and
fine linen. 1t is he that pays for
their fine establishments, assisted by
the laborer and the operative. The
nearer a man comes to being an ac-
tual producer, the less of the neces-
saries of life he gets, let alone lux
uries. The less of a producer, the
more of the luxuries of life fall to
his lot. A treasurer of a mill has
been paid $4,000 per annum, who
did not even produce the bouquet
that lay on his desk while the ac-
tual producer often works for much
less than 81 per day, OF 1912 per
annum.
The producer cannot afford to let
pleasure interfere with his business,
while the nOn-producer will not let
business interfere with his pleasure.
A young man in the factory devotes
just so many hours per day to his
employer, his own business, what
little he has, being attended to in
the evening, compelling the country
storekeeper to keep open late. A
city young man spends the day
largely in preparing for his pleas
He gets to business from $50
to 9. If he has got to that age when
he imagines there must be a beard
somewhere, he will spend an hour
more or less at the BARRIERS. His
boots must be BACKED daily at least,
and this is done in his employers
time. If he does this himself his
employer must find the materials
and time. If he needs collars or
cuffs he will find a way to get them
during the day. In fact: business
must not interfere with his pleas
ures, present or prospective. Such
is the difference between the two
positions in life. The young man in
town does not enjoy himself as much
as either the farmer boy or the fac
tory operative. The fact is, the
pleasures open to him T ri out.
They are threadbare.- Wac Fibre
and Fabric.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-31
The minute hand ofthe clock on

The minute hand Of the clock on
Westminster Abbey is sixteen feet
long, and the hour hand nine feet.
They weigh about a hundred pounds
each, and are kept in motion by
weights proportionally p~onderous,
the hands and appendices, in all,
weighing about |! tons. In a recent
snow-storm in London this clock
was stopped, the hands being i'm
peded by the snow.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-31
HOW TO RAISE CUCUMBERS,

The time for planting cucumbers
is near at hand, especially if they
are wanted for early use. But my
plan, which | followed for a long
time, is to plant cucumbers for pick
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-31

The Argentine Republic has
Is, 900 horned cattle and no.
100000 sheep.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-31

There is a goose farm in Vir-
ginia on which are kept some 5000
geese. The main object is the pro-
ductiOn of down.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-31

Some day,
When you must feel loves heavy loss,
You will remember other years,
When |, too, bent beneath the cross.
And mix my memory with thy tears.
In such dark hours be not afraid;
Within their shadows l nave prayed.
Some day,
A flower, a song, a word, may be
A link between us, strong and sweet
And then, dear child, remember me?
And let your heart to "mother" beat,
My love is with you everywhere;
You cannot get beyond my prayer.
Some day
At longest it cannot be long
shall with glad impatience wait.
Amid the glory and the song, .'
For you before the golden gate,
After earth's parting and earth's pain,
Never to part! never again!
CJ,.x.1
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-03-31
A MOTHERS LOVE.
Some day,

Some day, 1858
When others braid your thick brown hair,
And drape your form in silk and lace;
When others call you "dear'' and "fair.'
And hold your hand and kiss your face,
You'll not forget that far above
All others is a mothers love.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-06-18

great progress in this State. They should
have been willing to acknowledge also what
is the simple truth, that to the Republican
party belonged a large share of the credit
for this progress. We do not claim that it
has been guilty of no shortcomings. There
are in this state at the present time some
places where the enforcement of the law is
not what it should be. But we do claim that
the great majority of the party are as firm
friends of prohibition as the two hundred
gentlemen who composed this convention,
and that they have the cause of temperance
as much at heart. We also claim that the
declarations of the party platforms on this
subject have been sincere and have been
observed in practice. Rumselling still ex-
lists in the State, it is true. So does larceny,
and so do many other crimes. But it has
been greatly restricted and reduced, and
every law instrumental in bringing about
this result has been the creation of the Re-
publican party VIII it be wise for the tenn
perance men of Maine to repudiate party
which has accomplished so much simply be-
cause it has not yet achieved all that is to be
desired? We do not believe that they will
take that view of it,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-06-18

The Press defending the present high war tariff,
gives figures showing an increase of wealth in
Laine but does not state that the increase is in
spite Of not on account of, the protective tariff
Argus.
The PRESS was not defending the present
high tariff. 1t was simply pointing out the
falsity Of the Argus's assertion that the pres
ent high tariff had "depopulated and impov-
eri.hed Maine" This it did by showing from
the census reports that instead of being de-
populated Maine had increased in population
under the high tariff, and that instead Of be-
ing impoverished it had greatly increased in
wealth, and so effectively that the Argus now
practically admits that it misstated the facts.
Whether this prosperity was due in whole or
in part to the tariff, or whether it came in
spite of it is a question on each side of
which something may be said; but that it
came cannot be truthfully denied. The Ar
gus holds that it came in spite eff it. The
PRESS believes that part of it was due to
the tariff-not the whole of it, for there were
other potent forces at work. And the PRESS
is also of the opinion if the Morrison bill
should pass, and fish, lumber and agricultural
products be put on the free list avery severe
blow would be struck at the people OF Maine.
The Argus thinks otherwise.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-06-18
CURRENT COMM EMIT.
AN VICTORIOUS WAR.
N. Y. SIM.

AN INGLORIUUS WAh'
n. Y. Sun.
Last Sunday was the one hundredth ami
versary of the birth of the hero of the Next
can war; yet who remembered the fact OF
commemorated the day?
WAY OUT OF CERTAIN LABOR TROUBLES.
Hartford Courant.
1t is reported that the servant girls in St
Louis are Joining the Knights of Labor, and
organizing in order to more thoroughly cen
troll the households to which they are tempo
rarily attached. Now, suppose the women
of America should organize to do their own
work, as their ancestors did; or, suppose
that the women out of employment, or earn
ing pIecarlous existence by sewing ga an a
an occupation! Would their husbands OF
those who employed them be boycotted?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-06-18

The Senate committee are still investigat-
ing the charges made by Pension Commits
sioner Black against the former commission
er. Mr., Black charges that the Pension Of
-Sce<fraS been run as a political machine, al
though so far he he has been unable to bring
forward no facts to support his assertion. AS
the committee are not finding this field of in
vestigation very promising they might in
quire into the affairs of the Office as managed
by Commissioner Black himself. He might
enlighten them as to his methods of turning
out old employees and replacing them by
Democrats. 1t would be very interesting
story, and handy edition of it would sell
rapidly as a Democratic text book.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-06-18

Congressman Dingley has been identified
with the cause of prohibition for great
many years, and has probably accomplished
much more in its behalf than any man who
attended the Prohibition State convention
yesterday. Since he has been member Oh
Congress he has sought to advance the cause
in every practical way, and his influence
and standing in the House have made him
very valuable member for the Prohlbltlon-
lists to have there. At the convention yes
terday it was pointed out and practically adj
mitted that he was consistent Prohibition
list, that he had done valuable service for the
cause, and that in the future he could do it
more service than any new man could posi-
Dlydo. But he was a!Republican So the con-
vention nominated Col. W. T. Eustis, man
who has been running for governor on his
own account for some years pt t, and who
once received as many as 3Sl votes out of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-06-18
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE IS.

We do not read anonymous letters and commun-
cations. The name and address OF the writer are
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for pub
LEGATION but as a guarantee of good faith'
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-06-18

The Democratic State Committee spent
last evening considering ways and means to
gather together sufficient doodle" to make
it an object for the magnates of the party to
interest themselves
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CAMPAIGN PRESS.

For the purpose Of furthering the good cause in
mo coming nolitical campaign, the publishers of
the PRESS propose to issue their Weekly and
Dailv Editions at the following extraordinarily
low rates barely covering the cost of material
and ms
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-06-18

In the list of Democratic gubernatorial
candidates printed yesterday the name of
the Hon. John G. Talbot was omitted. We
believe Mr.. Talbot was not soldier himself,
but he lent horse to transport soldiers.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-06-18

The Republican candidate for Governor of
Vermont is Ebenezer ]. Ormsbee of Bran
donl He is lawyer by profession. He
served in the war first as lieutenant after
wards becoming captain. He is at present
lieutenant governor of the State. The
Senatorial question was not mentioned in
the convention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-06-18

Mr.. Morrison's tariff bill was summarily
z Knocked in the head yesterday. The Presi-
dent used what influence he had in its be-
half, but it turned out that he didn't have