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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-08-04
The gonltry yard.
L N EGGS.

The immense proportions, says
the Mercantile and Exchange Aduo-
cate, to which the poultry and egg
product of this country has grown,
are at this period worthy of the at
tention Of all who are interested in
the food products of the world.
In giving attention to the produc-
ton Of poultry and eggs, it is well
to remark the fact, that the entire
production is intended for consump-
ton as human food.
And as human food it is of inter-
est to observe that both poultry and
eggs are considered food of the high
est order.
Having observed that the entire
production of poultry and eggs is in
tended for human food and that of
the highest order, the next thing for
consideration is whether or not the
value and quantity Of these poultry
products are worthy Of any special
attention. Possibly some Of those
elegant spectators in cotton or
wheat who imagine that the bare
thought given to the value Of the
eggs or fowls they eat on t~heirtables
would disgrace their profession as
dealers in the great cotton or wheat
products, would open their eyes
wide if told that the poultry apd egg
crop of the United States exceeds in
actual value the cotton crop per
year by about S13O, 600, OOOi and the
wheat crop by over s50,OOO,QOO.
The poultry and egg products of
the past year from June l, 1885, to
June 1, 1886, can be placed at the
enormous sum of $3.50, 100000 with
a confident feeling that thisyestimate,
based upon comparative calculations,
is not far from being an approximate
valuation as near as can be arrived
at. Realizing the immense value at
tached to these products, it is for
eign to American ideas that SO inn
portant an interest on the list of hui
man food products should not re-
ceive that attention which it is en-
titled to? .. ff... t..r,-#. ..- =.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-08-04
A FOOD.

During the past season we haYe
made several experiments in feeding,
with the view of arriving at the
combination of several kinds of fopd
that will give the best results at the
least cost, and for both adults and
chicks the following is excellent
Six parts of ground corn and oats,
one part each of bran, middlings and
ground meat, and to every twenty
five pounds of the mixture add haH
a pound Of salt, III pound ground
bone, and two pounds charcoal. Tie
corn and oats ire usually ground TO-
gether. There is nothing expensive
about it except the ground meat, but
as only n pound is used to every
eight pounds of the other materials,
it is not costly. Now for an expla-
nation of the food. But little corn
is used, as fat is not desirable in
growing chicks and laying hens.
The bran is used to somewhat tighten
the mass and preventing the mid
dlings from rendering it too adhesive.
The oats, middlings and meat are
heterogeneous, the salt is a necessary
and oft-neglected ingredient, and the
charcoal is corrective. The bones
are added to supply any deficiency
oflime or phosphoric acid. We found
that chicks fed with thisfood scalded,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-08-04
THE AGRICULTURAL DEPART
MENT,

Liz CCdCc DOdTU VI ASIlCulCuIc
held the most important Of all it's
sessions in Releigh on Wednesday
and Thursday o last week. Nearly
all the members were present, and
quite a number Sfdistinguished men
from Virginia and South Carolina
ence. On Thursday morning the
Board accompanied by the Governor
and State officers, \the Supreme
Court, and SOME hundreds citizens
of Raleigh, went out to- the Expert
ment Farm to'witness the laying,
by the Governor Of North Carolina,
and the Grand Master of the Masons
of the State, the corner stone of the
first building on the Farm. This
was the leading step in the erection
and establishment of one of the
institutions destined to prove a
blessing to the Agricultural interests
of North Carolina. For this the De-
partment of agriculture was created.
For many years the late Prot. VIC.
Kerr, one of the most learned and
progressive men who.hasAeNar.ul lived
and labored@im North Carolina, adj
the establishmenta@of the
Experiment Station. In this he was
ably assisted by Gov. Vance, and
these;with the cooperation ofsome of
our other progressive men, succeeded
in establishing the present efficient
department. To Col. l.. l.. Polk,
the first commissioner of Agriculture,
we think belongs the credit ofdevis-
ing ways and means for the estab-
lishment and support Of the Depart
ment Of Agriculture, and he deserves
to be mentioned high in the list of
those who have so wisely labored
for the best interests of the farmers
ofNorth Carolina. We congratulate
the Board on the establishment OF
it's Experimental Farm, and hope for
it the best results. The farmers Of
the State will henceforth have much
to interest them when they visit the
State Fair, as the Experiment Farm.
and it's buildings are adjoinedteAthe
grounds of@the State agricultural
Society>We invite them all tQ<Eisit
our city on the 26trofrextO October.
But the best thing the Board Of
Agriculture has ever done, it did at
its session on Thursday evening,
when it accepted the proposition Of
the city of Raleigh and decided to
establish the Industrial School in or
near the city. This is a step in the
right direction and will ultimately
put North Carolina ahead of her sis
ter States. Practical education is
the mant Of the age, and especially
the uant Of North Carolina. We
most heartily thank the Board for
this action and shall cheerfully do
all in our power to aid it in making
the Industrial School a success. We
hope to see fifty or a hundred boys
and young men, vigorous in mind
and body, in this school, being edu-
Gated in head, heart and hand for
the wide field of usefulness now
lying waste in our State. Raleigh
can furnish, in a weeks notice, at
least fifty boys for the school, some
cf them now idle and begging for
admission into u machine shops
and factories.-Bibaicdl Recorder.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-08-04
S~LEEPING-CAR SERVICE.

On trains 80 and 81, Pullman Buffet
Sleeper between Atlanta and New York.
Pullman Sleeper between Goldsboro and
Warm Springs.
On trains 50 and SO, Pullman Buffet
Sleeper between Washington and Mont
gomery, Washington and Augusta. Pull
man Sleeper between Richmond and
Greensboro. Pullman Sleeper between
Greensboro and Raleigh.
Through tickets on sale at principal
stations to all points.
For rates and information apply to any
agent of the company, or to
c.. w. CLEARS,
Asst. Genl. Pass. Agent.
E. B. THOMAS,
Genl. Manager.
RICHMOND, VA. .
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-08-04

New York manages to consume,
in one week, no less than 99O.526
gallons of milk, in addition to 1850
gallons of condensed milk and TO-
100 gallons of cream. Think ofthat
We farmers, the dairy milk sells at
S4y6a-per a of 40 quarts.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-08-04
A CARD.

MR. F III HYATT, Special Agent for The TdUey
Mutual Life Association, Of Virginia.
~SIR:-Permit me to express my appreciation
of the promptness and business-like manner
the life of John p Secrest, of Monroe, Union
county. The action of your Company in thus
promptly adjusting this claim must m
it to the favor of all honest people.
III G
Guardian.
Winston, N C, April q, 1886.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-08-04
RICHMOND And DANVILLE RAILROAD CO.

PIEDMONT AIRLINE ROUTE.
Condensed Schedule In effect July 4, SO.
Trains Run by 75o Meridian Time.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-08-04
STATEMENT JAN. LIST, 1886:

Ed
Assessments Paid in Advances SO5.63
Due Assessment Accounts....... 6,7S5.73
This Company was organized as re-
Gently as September 3, 1873, but the
management and character of the Com
pany has been such as to secure and
enjoy the support of such of our leading
business men as Col. A. B. Andrews,
Maj. Robt. Bingham, Mr.. r. I. Gray,
Hon. A. c. Avery, Circuit Court Judge;
Rev. DR.. C. T. Bailey, and other repre-
sentative men throughout the State.
Rates for Insurance lower than in any
first-class reliable Company.
j. f. HYATT,
Wadesboro, n. c.,
General Traveling agent for the State.
c.. w. VOGLER,
Local agent,
Salem, n. c.
~eTerms and assessments may be
found at the office of the PROGRESSIVE
FARMER, in Winston.
15-tf. c. W. TOGLER, agent.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-05-27
COBURN.

Your correspondent through press
ure of business failed to report last
week.
Mr.. ]. Harvey Smith, who was en-
gagged in the timber business at this
place several months ago, died at his
home in Ashland and was buried at
Pottsville on Tuesday OF last week. He
will be remembered here by host of
friends for his many good and noble
qualities.
Miss Lizzie Katherman, of Mifflin-
burg, is here visiting her sister, Mrs.
kremer.
Miss Laura Middleswarth, of Mill
mont, was visiting at Capt. Van Valin's
during the week.
The long talked of boardwalk is now
partly laid, but should he finished 10
the church. Get to work again, boys,
and finish it up.
Since there is no license we seldom
see drunken man around here.
Ground is now being broken for the
erection Of distillery just east OF Co
burn.
Travel on the raih DAD seems to be
good, judging from the well-illed
trains we see passing here.
Mr.. w. IL. Kremer was away last
week to attend the funeral OF j Harvey
Smith, in Pottsville.
And now Andy Campbell wears
broad smile and is happy. Ask him
what it is and he will answer-a boy
30 be sure. Please inform Ale Long
of the fact.
The next public enterprise for Co
burn should be a hall of some kind
where public entertainments can be
held, as we have no suitable place for
such occasions. Besides we have
enough intelligent material in Coburn
to form literary society and to have
debates and lectures every week. 1t
would be great social advantage and
would have beneficial influence on
the moral interests of our growing vii
lage.
Mr.. J. w. Shook, of Millheim, re-
ceived carload of crockery which he
is unloading here.
Mr.. Forster, representing a Belle
fonte firm, has erected shed here,
where he max es q ute display of agri.
cultural implements.
Mr.. Editor, can not you seDd that
band of your town over here some nice
evening to give us some music and
liven up the town. If memory serves
us right, Coburn has always responded,
when called upon for pecuniary aid,
We have had no music for long time,
so please waken them up little ant
let us hear from them. VALE.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-05-27
NeighbOring News.
SMITH TOWN.

Those who are not done planting
corn are displeased with the wet spell.
The heavy rains of last Saturday and
forepart OF this week did considerable
damage to the cornfelds, especially
those along the hills.
During last Saturday evenings
thunderstorm a flash Of lightning
struck the wagonshed at JAG. Breon's
and greatly demolished it.
B. F. Frankenherger's painters are
now at work on Henry Keen's barn,
which will look much improved after
they are done with il.
Mr.. Edward Bowersox was in our
midst last week He came TO fetch his
brother Wilmer, who was out on a
strike.
Last week some sharper stole J. n.
Franks seed corn from the wagon
which had been left standing in the
field. Pretty sharp, but the fellow
would hardly think that Mr.. Frank
knows who has it.
J. NJ. Rhoads, of Millheim, finished
the wall for John Kimport's new
house on Monday. AS might be ex-
pected, he made good job of it.
Last week a young lauy found a let
ter that was address ed to one Of our
young men but alas, she could not
read it, and that was the best of it all.
w. F. Smith lost a very fine colt on
Sunday.
A number Of our folks were to
Aaronsburg On Sunday attending Re
formed church.
The mountains are nearly covered
with teaberres, and by all appearances,
Sunday seems to be the only Gay on
which they may be gathered. A good
time, is it not ?
The owner would better fetch his
large. black dog, before the people of
this neighborhood get tired of the an
noyance and work the animal out of
the way.
III. G. Sankey, of Milheim, was after
some of our boys OH Sunday. JUMBO.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-05-27
AARONSBURG.

To whom it may concern-There IS
much in little-well said but there is
little in the use of more words than
are necessary.
The entertainment advertised for
last Saturday evening, 22Dd, to be Civ
en- by the Harry Sisters in the Eyangel-
ical church did not take place, on ac-
count of the inclemency of the weather.
Col. B. X. Jamison and friends. Of
Philadelphia, who are travelling for
pleasure in the tallyho coach rambler,
passed through town on Wednesday OF
last week. Tie party took dinner at
Immel's Hotel.
On last Wednesday morning DR.. K.
J. Deshler and wife left for Carroll Co.,
Iowa, TO visit their son. DR.. j. J.Desh-
Ter and family. We wish the aged and
respected couple pleasant visit and
a safe return.
Rev. Deitzlef has forthe last week or
two been very busily engaged in beauti-
flying his home with whitewash and
paint. The Rev. no doubt observes
that the parsonage had been very large
ly neglected in the past.
BY whom was it neglected ?-Ed.
Billy WInkelblech, who about year
ago was married to a Miss Hockman,
left for parts unknown. We didn't
learn the cause of Billy's sudden de-
p9rture. ANOTHER.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-05-27
MADISONBURG.

Miss Mary Slower is at home and on
the sick list.
Mrs. LIZZIE Brown, of Bellefonte. is
the guest of h,r father, Samuel IL. Sha-
fer, of this place.
At tins writing Daniel Roush is con-
fined to the EOuse suffering from the
effects of bad cold.
Reuben Smnll, of Rockville, tarried
i'm town while on Sunday with his
brother Simon. We are glad TO see our
good old friend Reuben out again. He
had hard time of it for the last three
months, suffering with bealing on the
side Of his face.
Miss Mckinney is at present paying
her sister, Mrs. DIR. Lee, IL visit.
Grant Shafer is at home and not able
to work on account Of Il sprained back.
The Reformed congregation fenced
i'm their new cemetery last week. They
can feel real thankful that they need
not bury their dead in watery graves,
as they had TO In the old cemetery.
ndmotherLimbert has gone to vis-
it her son Fred, below Aaronsburg.
Andrew Guiser sold his horse TO
man in Nittany.
Uriah Shafer has put new roof on
his barn.
On Sunday evening quite a heavy
rain paSaed oyer this town, accompan-
age was done.
B. w. Rover, supervisor, has his crew
of men at repairing the roads.
Some of the farmers are planting their
corn over.
The Evangelical congregation at
Yearick'S church, west Of town, haye
erected new fence around the grave
yard.
The people at the western end of this
valley have organized UuiOn Sunday
School in the brick school house near
James Ducks. The school numbers
some 81 members, which is indeed en-
couraging.
Mr.. William Yearick left last week
for the West on visit.
John S. Hoy and wife are visiting
friends in Clearlield county.
Rev. Lese and wife, of Ohio, are here
visiting the lady's mother, Mrs. Geo.
Ondl6Is 1uo hcfCiCiiu RCuCiOtudh
preached in the Ev. church on Sunday
evening.
Last Sunday while John Fisher was
sitting on the little porch back of his
house, he espied the head of black
snake close by and quietly calling to
his wife to bring him the gun he blazed
away at the snake and killed 1t. The
following day his dog found another of
that species at nearly the same place
and Mr.. Fisher again fed the snake
with lead. He found it to he fully as long
as the other.
"StiIl Another" was not away from
home but on little strike. He ha.
concluded to 60 to work again for the
Journal at the old rates and will try tC
be more punctual hereafter.
STILL ANOTHER.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-05-27
REBERSBURG.

T. T. Meyer, wife and daughter have
left for Milton, Pa.
J. Harter has in his possession the
finest mule team in the valley.
Prof Bierly left this place to instruct
a class in vocal music at Bellefonte.
The Lutheran congregation of this
town are we'll pleased with their new
pastor.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Burkert, much
respected couple of this place are fire.
quently sufferers with rheumatic pains.
e. G. Loose has purchased fine
horse.
l.. B. Frank has made some improve
ments at his home.
IT IS now conceded on all sides
that there is not and never has been a
remedy of such remarkable efficacy as
Curtis Carmelite Cordial, in curing
cholera, dysentery, diarrhoea, cholera
morbus, summer complaints, cramps,
pans in the bowels, or any intestinal
irritation whatever "a single dose brings
remarkable relief and single bottle is
guaranteed to cure any case or money
refunded. A remarkable pain killer
and valuable household remedy.
JOHNSTON, HOLLOWAY & CO.,.
Philadelphia Agents.
Sold by j. Eisenhuth, Millheim, Pa.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-05-27
WOODWARD.

The singing class, under the instruc-
tions Of Prof. Snyder, meets every Sat-
urday evening in the church.
Benz. Orndorf and Adam Weaver in
tend reroofing their houses.
Several large orders for lumber Gre
ated boom in that branch of industry
around here.
what's the attraction that takes two
of our buys to Spring Mills Saturday
evenings ?
Mr.. Abraham Treaster has in his
cornfield some novel deyices to intimi-
date the prowling crow. ARGENTr.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-05-27

When in town on Decoration day,
remember that good place Co ouy u
morsel or a basketful Of provisions Is at
J. w. Loses grocery on MAN street.
A large stock of fresh goods Just re-
ceived. See advertisement IN another
column.
MEMORIAL DAY AT MILLHEIM.-
Owing to the unpleasant weather on
Monday evening the special meeting of
the G. A. Il. post was postponed TIL
last evening, when the final arrange
ments for proper observance or Ne
mortal Day were made. AS we went
to press before the time for said meet
ing we arc unable TO give the proceed
ings. But we are authorized to say
that the post will turn out, most likely
on Saturday afternoon. and That they
will be Joined 10y the Mi'lheim band
and the II. & l.. company, and the reg
ular decoration ceremonies will be gone
through with. Provisions will be made
for an able speaker.
BY special request of the principal.
Prof y. +. Gobble, we publish below
the programme Of the commencement
exercises of Union Seminary, New
Berlin, Pa, lasting from June 9th to
10th. 1886:
Monday, June 9th, the final examin-
ations begin. Friday evening, June
nth, anniversary of the NeocosmiAn
Literary Society. Saturday evening,
18th, Anniversary of the Excelsior
Literary Society. Sunday evening, 18th,
Bacc 4laureate sermon by Rev. +. Kohr,
Williamsport, Pa. Monday evening,
lith, Address before the Alumni by
Rev. II. Bach. Franklin, Pa. Tuesday,
18th, Q a. m, meeting of the Board of
Trustees; at , p. M, Book reception of
the Neocosmlan Literary Society; in
the evening, Addresses befOre the Lit
erary Societies by CorneliusSmith, Esq.
Scranton. Pa. Wednesday, 10th, Q IA.
m., Annual meeting of the Alumni
Association; , p. m, Library Ass1cia-
tion of the Excelsior Literary Society ;
Wednesday evening, June 10th, Com
meLcement.
West Susquehanna Chassis of the
lltIOIiutu CllulCll IuI a. IIIdodiII oiiu
profitable meeting at Aaronsburg last
week. Much important business was
transacted with dispatch and unanImi-
ty of sentiment. One of the most i'm
portant items was the resolution per.
tanning to the OF olganization of Classi-
cal Missionary Society, in which the
congregational societies Shall be repre-
sented BY delegates. The first conven-
tion of this society is to be held at
.Mifllinburg in September.
The religious services were all well
attended. An impressive communion
service was enjoyed on Sunday morn
ing by a crowded house. a specially
pleasing feature was the fact that the
Saturday aud Sunday services were at
tended rot only by large numbers from
the immediate community, but also by
many from Brush and Nittany valleys
and from Boalsburg, Centre Hall and
Bellefonte. Chassis adjourned on Sat
urday afternoon to meet year hence
at Adamsburg, Snyder county.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-05-27
Groceries & Provisions.

Groceries & Provisions.
NEW aooDs'
FRESH ARRIVALS EVERY DAY
FINE FLORIDA ORANGES.
BRIGHT NEW LEMONS.
CHOICE WHITE GRAPES.
NEW CROP FRENCH PRUNES.
FIGS, DATES and PRUNELLES.
FINEST CLUSTER RAISISS.
PRESERVED CITRoN & LEMON PEEL
CURRANTs and BAKING RAISINS.
EvAPORATED PEACHES s. PEARS.
ALMONDS and ASSORTED NUTS.
An exceptionally fine line of PURE CON-
FECTlONERY at CITY PRICES.
CLEARCANDY TOYS.
MOLASSES CANDY Tor Taffy) MADE .iBY
OURSELVES, ALWAYS FRESH.
CALIFORNIA FRUITL canned and Evap-
Grated.
PURE HONEY in pint and quart jars.
NEW BUCKwHEAT FLOUR. Roller pro
cess.
CRANBERRIES, Sound and Tirm.
PLAIN and FANCY CRACKERS
FINEST FULL CREAM CHEESE.
PURE SUGAR TABLE SYRUPS.
A full line Of NEW CANNED GOODS.
PURE WHITE ROCK CANDY SYRUP In
half gallon and one gallon cans.
PURE MAPLE SYRUP in quart and half
gallon cans.
FINE, FRAGRANT TEAS.
PURE SPICES. You can depend on our
ground pepper for butchering purposes.
1t Is strictly pure.
FRESH SHELL OYST TIERS opened to order.
ALL OUR5TOCK Is NEW AND
FRESH.
@CALL ON US FOR
ANYTHING YOU WANT
IN OUR LINE.
-SECHLER & co.,
GROoERs,
Bush House Block,
BELLEFONTE, PA.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-05-27
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-09

The Prior OF 81. Bartholomew's, built a
ortrass at Harrow-on the. Hill, which he
stocked with provisions for a couple Of
months, and repaired thither with bis
brethren. Many wealthy citizens petit
Toned the Prior TO find them houseroom
IN his retreat; but he would only enter
tain his personal friends, of whom eood-
~ assemolage was forthcoming. When,
however. Feb. l arrived, "the Thames,
unmindful OF the foolish crowd upon it's
banks, flowed on quietly as OF yore. The
tide ebbed at it's usual hour, flowed to its
usual height, and then eb6ed again, just
as II 20 astrolOgers had not pledged their
words to the contrary The astrologers
subsequently put it about that the stars
were right and they were wrong. They
had made miscalculatien of exactly 100
years. Yet it happened when Feb. /,
1924, arrived, London was not destroyed
by water, but the prophets had passed
beyond the reach OF mundane criticism.
Doubtless during their afterstay on earth,
and when thinking the matter
over, these wise men comtOrted them
selves with the reflection that, whether
the astral bodies were right or wrong.
they at least had effected a profitable time
bargain. These few facts, drawn at ran
dom from the long and deplorable history
OF superstition, are presented with every
mark OF necessary and becoming respect
TO Prof. Virgins, of the United State 8
of America. f.r. 755r