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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-17
Purifies the Blood

81 tried a dozen articles to cleanse my
blood, but never found anything that did
me any good till | began using Hoods
Sarsaparilla." W. II. PEER. Rochester. N. Y.
MY wife was troubled with dizziness
and constipation, and her blood has been
in bad order-in fact she has been, all
run down. Hoods Sarsaparla is doing her
a wonderful amount of good" F. NJ BALD
WIN, druggist, Blanchestcr, Ohio.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S. Made
only by C. ]. HOOD g. CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-24

Mind and matter complete the uni
worse. They should work in unison.
Each have an important niche TO fill
in the mighty structure, and TO do
this perfectly each must keen lis re
spectiyc place Mind was made to
rule and matter to he ruled, and SO
far as We have control of either We
should strive to give to each the re
CURED Office. 1t is our duty 90 So
educate and strengthen the mind
that when II is called upon to sway
the sceptcr over its subject that the
force OF every element and inferior
power combined will marshal their
forces in obedience to their mighty
sovereign. 1t has been the mind that
has made the long line Of illustri-
Gus heroes extending far back into
the gray mists f antiquity. The
Egyptian Pharohs boosted command
OF naked human strength" and as a
proof Of their power the majestic
pyramids rear thcir huge forms
against the eastern sky. We should
command mind, clothed in tAo la
biliment> of education and Chris
tainity. that will need uo monument
OF stone to porpetuate ita glory, but
50 indelibly VIII stamp the progress
OF the time, that coming years will
not effect the print
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-24

% cents, II quart bread and dish pans
at 30 aud 40 cents. quart milk pans 10
cents, pressed tin wash basins . and 10
cents. Hour siitcr- ID cents. egg lilters,
egg heatu and bread ta9slers D cents.
dlppt =, Case .-l pie tus AID other
4oods tx plfliaHHtf Tr'De,. Glass
ware comes iu sets gla fic pieces.
20. Is. and GA iathcr Laundry soap
is sold six bars for - Goats.
THE FIVE AND IEN CENI COUNTERS
are filed with useful articles and one
VIII Ice surprised TO lean how cheap
they are offered.
FOR TIE LITTLE ONES
We see toys, carts wagons. games. pie
ture books, blocks balls, marbles and
other things 70 anuse and instruct
them.
a STOCK OF CoNFECIlONARl
is also on sale, comprising both plain
ald fancy candies and nuts BY tn,
first Of The month Mrs, Williams will
have for sale a splendid array og
PLUSH GOODS,
consisting of frames. albums. toilet
sets, etc. The fore part Of December
she will have received an extensive
stock OF goods suitable for the holiday
trade.
Those in quest of goods should not
fail 10 visit this store, where they viii
be sure of finding something they want
The prices of all the goods are Surpris-
ingly low. During the fall and winter
the stock will he replenished largely
and many useful articles not before
kept in Alma viii be carried. Quick
sales and small profits" seem TO be the
motto Of this establishment, and Mrs
Williams will be found fair and up
wright lady to zeal with. All hen
goods are bought direct from New
York, THEREBY saving the profits OF
middleme.. and in selling the same
they are offered at proportionatcly low
prices.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-24
ARTISTIC PRODUCTIONS.
The Development OF NcedIework and
Painting.

In the way of fine arts America is
making rapid strides, and among the
most important accomplishments of a
lady to-day, are those of fine needle
work and painting. This development
of artistic culture has enabled Us TO
beautify ON homes, in more or less de-
gree, and add grace and refinement TO
the most humble abode. That trite
saying, "a thing Of beauty is JOY for
ever, has never been more happily ap-
priced than in the production of the
above mentioned decorative produc-
tions. which is within the reach Of all.
Schools for trainings and stores carry
ing all the different material used in
making this work are spread through
every state in the Union. In Alma the
store of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-24
FALL MILLENRY,
Sew ,:,.,nd WI, Thc5src.

An establishment that particularly
interests thc ladies Is the millinery
store Of
5u!~. VA. J.. uoENIG,
ON superior street. justin lis filed
with q Fall stock of Millinery that
make. it more thm usually attractive.
There are SO many new shapes in
HATS AND BoNNETs
That we shall not attempt to speak of
an, bat viii only give description Of a
few Of the leading tyles Most an hats
AWcNery high CROWNS and everything
Us trimmed high up in front. Long
feathers. plumes, tips, birds, wings,
pom poms and ornaments togctherwith
ribbons, are used extensively this Fall
for muitnrc Al shades of brown.
tjma, pink and drah are used. and
There rs 30 neW Kind of plush Witha soft
long. 'aap-,ito surface. called astIicm
/ s-iH Gu8hle-iaced ribbon silk m one
c ll velvet on the othcr.-pcc0t
It.H l.bhoI which comes in all cul0rs.
IHi.d.ustt JET Wi wool beads arc also
. aNI u ornaments fancy combs.
.h@gars. and cut steel novelties. In
lHlHH5 there is astrican, pccot edge,
H HI.H Uau u solid cJlols. IN Cle-
ftWrutDl Silks, sa,lu5. NelVet5
.l I.ta Is sVu 10 new shades.
added to these are rlchclusters OF scar
LETT peoples. Then there are jet crowns
iciuls, and graduating beads.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-24
quaintcd with him.

Cork, Ireland, was the place Of his
birth ffty-siX years ago. lie was twen-
ty-scven years Of age when, having
mastered tn mysteries OF shorthand,
he took his first engagement as a news
paper reporter. This was on the stat
OF a Cork journal, as n member OF
which he soon made his mark, and, In
leiS. only year after his initiation as a
newspaper man, ho was one Of the band
OF young ambitious and patriotic men
who founded the Cork Historical Society.
Every one OF those men subsequently,
joined the Young Ireland movement.
Mr.. Mccarthy crossed over TO Liver
pool In 1892, and took n position on one
of It's papers as reporter. Subsequently
he contributed leaders TO its columns.
The paper was not a success, and its
suspension In 1852, was followed by Mr..
McCarthy's advent into London journal
ism. Tie performance of his duties AS
Parliamentary reporter on the star was
not so arduOus as TO prevent his fire.
qucnt contributions to leading maya
zines His reading WAS extensive and in
several modern languages besides his
own, and the marked ability OF his work
led TO his acquaintance with John Stuart
Mill, whose interest in the till then OBJ
scure literary man became OF eminent
service To him. He was made editor-in-
chief Of tho Radical newspaper, tn Lon
don Nopiag star, in which John Bright
had large interest. Mr.. Mccarthy Wis
tied the United States in ls6s, writing
and occurring with acceptance. In 1871
he was engaged "a an editorial writer on
the London DAILY Ners, perhaps at that
time, az now, tho ablcst Of the metro
politau Liberal journals.
Books written by Mr.. Mccarthy in
cluIc several novels, and his master
piece. .'the III tory OF Our Own Iimos,"
VITA which probably many readers arc
acquainted. ITS author ranks high among
the historians Of the age,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-24

come in felts and straws and there are
90 match the color OF the
INIT Iun Lula LlAn Tho kunA Ll-l.


come in felts and straws and there are I
20 match the color of the F
lint. The hats have the Knox back
crowns "aiCh consist, OF ridge mp tle t
h1ck of the Crown. The "DeuM9rk' T
hea very high crown Nilh close
rolling brm. Nhiiy the Stanley haas a
medium nigh crown and dropping
RIM Tho saratoga has n high. cone .
shaped crown and "a rim short at one
side and rolled high up on the other. .
The "Galatea" which is another very
popular shape. has Il square crown and
straight rim, and the "EdgeWOod'
walking hat has a very high crown with
a narrow rim which grows wider at one
side where II Is turned up. The Ada
line is "a Misses hat and its appear
ance is attractive and jaunty. Ii has
high crown. a rim wide iniront which
grows narrow at the back. Another
popular shape for Misses is the Sailor
hat with bell-shaped crown and wide.
straight rim. Little, closet fitting Ca
pote bOnnets are also much IN favor.
and the latest thing ont. of this kind,
is the McCardy bonnet which has
square backed crown and a front slight
~ raised from the face. 1t is decidedly
stylish when trimmed. There are nu-
merOus shapes in Chlldren'S hats, little
plush and velvet bonuets and lace caps
for infants In
FANCY AND FURNIsHIyG GOODS
we see white. cream aud black trim
ming laces, Yelling ribbons in all
widths and colOrs, nuns yelling, soft
laces for the necks, collars, cuffs and
other neck-Wear, hosiery for ladies and
Il.
wear. knit goods such rs hoods and
jackets. dress trimmings. fcatherhOne,
thread. needles and goods FOX fancy
work.
Miss Ellie Grant. who served the Ia
dies SO acceptahly this past season as
trimmer. has been engaged for the sea-
son, and is here now. She is a first
class trimmer. and the stylish hats and
bonnettS ON exhibition at Mrs. ,lor-
mig's establishment proclaim her nat
ural artist She seems to know just
what is becoming TO ayOung or old face
Mrs. liormig j. now constantly receiV-
ing new fan and winter goods. and her
display is larger than ever before while
il embraces the latest novelties OF the
season. In connection with her mill
incry business, She also does
p'l'' A." CL'Ah "NN',"
ana mas proclaimed 10y her styllSh MS
That She thoroughly Wl"erstahIS TINS
art. She uses. IN cutting, tht Iaylof
system when is the most accurate.
Anything i'm the way of dress Or cloak
fitting or making is done, and satisfac-
ton guaranteed. She also keeps on
sale dress Innings, ANA the celebrated
domestic ButteiicA ana DemoreSl pat
terms
Ascending TO Inc second moor OF the
building We are i'll the
PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY
of VIM. i. Uormir. which we find 10 br
SUPPLIED Wiul the latest improvements,
Instruments. back grounds and other
nrcp,s0Ijps. together with North si,y-
lirht. lie has also i'm his cmploy Nh
Il.T. B1uuistpr. one of the finest re-
touchers and opcr9tors i'm this section
of Nlichigm. ANYTHING i'm the way of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-24
Bazaar Goods,-Articles Of Usefulness
and Ornament.

BaMms throughout the country hay,
taken position during the past few
years among reliable commercial inter
c,ts. These establishments have grown
into prominence 10y carrying such ava
rcty OF useful AS well as ornamental ar.
ticlrs Whioh are called for every day
by old and young OF both sexes. Many
of the articles on exhibition are sold at
much less prices than was charged ior
the same class Of goods IN former years.
This fact has a tendency To- attract tht
attention of buyers. IN Alma the ba-
Zaal of
MIS-. y. WILLIAMS
ou Superior 81. has become Wcll-knoWn
although it has been located here but
little more than year. The first goods
We shall notice is line OF ncckWear.
linen collars and cuffs for ladies and
gents. and q splendid assortment Of
Spanish ucckWcar. such rs lace collars
i'm new designs, ranging in price from
80 to $50 cents. Here also is a line OF
lisle. cotton and wool gloves, hosiery.
for ladies. gents and children, handker-
chiefs. hoop skirts. hustles. and the cell
phrated Favorite and Jersey Corsets
Towels and Napkins are also kept. In
TOILET GOODS
there is fine pcrfumcyies, soaps, combs.
metallic hair brushes. switches, hair
pins andothcr hair goods. Three cakes
of wheat bran soap is offered at 10 cts.
TIE NOTIONS
iewclry, fans. lace and scarf
pins. ruchiug. laces, dress buttons, rib
bons and common buttons at one cent
per dozen. fancy combs. pocket books.
china cups and sduCcrS, vases. drop
knives. needles, thread, and many 9th
cr goods OF this Kind. \ stock OF
STATIONERY
consists of pens pencils, inks. writing
paper. envelopes. school bags, scratch
pads. scrap books etc. These goods
are offered al l0W prices. IN
OTHER GOODS
there are feather busters small boOms,
pictures. cmomos. lamp fixtures. dust
pans, shelf paper. Lata ior men and
boys. mucIla-c. etc.
class AID IlEWAfE
ire made prominent. Double extra tin
pals. holding IL quarts, are offered at
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-24
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

We cannot notice anonymous copmuulc1-
lions. In all cases we require tho writer's name
and address, not for publication, but as u
guarantee Of good faith. And correspondents
should write upon one side OF thCir sheet only.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-24
TO ADVERTISERS.

The RECORD f. one Of the best mediums for
dvortiscrs I'm GrRtiot County being a welcome
visitor To nearly every home i'm this part OF the
county and towns adjoining, but TO insure iu-
scrtfOn the same week, advertisements should
be handed in not later than Wednesday noon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-24

The Almn RECoRu i8 entered ui nr
fee. In Alma. NJ ch., Tor transmits lon throU rf.
the mall as sccnnd-class matter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-24
The Cause Of Ireland. |
JUSTIN MCCARTHY,
EMINENT IRISH PATRIOT AND HISTORIAN
OUR WAEMLY-W VISITOR.

Justin Mccarthy, writer well-known
TO the cultivated American public, is to
bo with III the coming fall and winter
his second visit To this country. lie will
be warmly welcomed and honOrod where
ever he may go, and it is probable that
every considerable place in the Union
will have the opportunity TO become ac-
Quaiutcd with him.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-06-30
THE
OF FOWLS.

The following are the breeds that
do not sit. They lay eggs entirely
white in color: The Houdans, Leg
horns, Black Spanish, Hamburgs,
Polish, Minorcas, and Andalusians.
The best table fowls, for quality of
flesh, without regard to market APP
%pearance, are the Games, Houdans,
Langshans, Dorkings, Wyandottes,
Plymouth Rocks and Brahmas. The
most persistent sitters are the Co
chins, Brahmas, Plymouth Rocks,
Wyandottes and Dominicks. The
fowls that can be the most easily
confined are the Brahmas, COchins,
Wyandottes, Plymouth Rocks and
D~orkings. The fowls that require
high fences in order to closely con-
fine them are the Hamburgs, Leg
horns, Black Spanish, Andalusians,
Games and Houdans. The above is
intended to classify each breed in
proper order, though it is not given
as entirely correct.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-06-30
TO HAY.

Tn the process of drying grass into
hay most of the volatile oils which
give green heritage it's delicate flavor
and odor are lost. Some farmers
have found that putting clover and
other grasses in barns while rather
green and mixing with them enough
dry straw to absorb moisture, not
only preserves the flavor in the hay,
but a portion is communicated to the
straw, making it much better for
mich COWS. 1t is possible that far
mers may yet take to sowing sweet
vernal grass for the sole purpose OF
favoring their winters supplies OF
dry hay or straw.-Spiit of the Farm.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-06-30
SELECTING THE CALF FOR THE
FUTURE COW.

When the dairyman can success
fully select those calves that will at
some future time turn out to be the
best mixers, he will have accom-
plished a great result in dairying.
He cannot do so with certainty, yet
there are some things to be observed
that may greatly assist him iii that
respect. The more effeminate look
ing the young heifer the better, and
although the escutcheon is not a
sure indication of quality, yet a good
COW always has a we'll defined
escutcheon. The skin is the best
Indicator. If it is soft and velvety
you may rest assured that if the
calf does not excel in quality of milk,
that it will possesses a valuable
qualification in some direction. Leav-
ing aside the outer marks, the dairy
man should observe them when they
are feeding, and endeavor to select
those hat eat plenty Of food and
show correspondingly good effects
therefrom. Such calves will always
give satisfaction when they are ma
tured.-Fdrm, Field and Stockman.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-06-30
FEEDING FOR FLESH OR EGGS,

When flesh is the desirable object
to be attained, and the greatest num-
Der of pounds the point on which
the profit hangs, feed the grains
which contain the elements that
make fat. Indian corn contains
seven per cent. of fat-production ele-
ments, while oats contain only six
per cent. Now, with the difference
OF only one per cent. in favor OF In
dian corn, any ten-year old child can
see that it would be folly to try to
obtain the best results in fattening
poultry by feeding oats. But If a
thrifty condition is most desirable,
feed largely with oats, because oats
contain two per cent. nor OF the al
buminoids, or muscle-producing ele-
ments, than corn. Wheat, bran and
sklm-milk are each chemically con-
sldered, quite close to the white OF
an egg, which fact suggests their
use in the list of food for laying hens.
Watch the condition of your laying
lens very closely, and keep them
only in good working condition,
never extremely fat, and you can
produce eggs plentifully at all times
ana seasons of the year. In cold
weather we may feed a large pro-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-06-30
HOW MUCH GRASS SEED TO THE
ta ACRE?

Young farmers and beginners often
want to know how much grass seed
ought to be sOwn on an acre of
ground. To such we give a few fig
ures that it will be we'll to remem-
Der: OF clover seed the books and
catalogues say SOW eight or ten
pounds; we advise at lest twelve
pounds. OF mammoth clover seed
SOW at least ten pounds. OF timothy
seed SOW Is to 20 pounds to the
acre if alone; if with clover, SOW one
half as much. Kentucky blue grass
seed should be sown at the rate
Of twenty-eight pounds to the acre
if alone and for pasture, but if for
lawn, it will require a good deal
more-say three bushels or forty
two pounds, and when white clover
is sown with it, put three pounds of
Of that in. Of red top SOW twenty
five pounds to the acre. Of meadow
oat grass SOW twenty-five pounds to
the acre.-Spirt Of the Farm.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-06-30
Che goaltry Yard.
A SIMPLE CURE FOR GAPES.

A Charlton New York; poultry
raiser says the easiest and best rem
edy for gapes in chickens is caustic
lime, either air or water slaked. 1t
should be dry and powdered. Take
the chicken in the left hand and
open the mouth, keeping it upright,
and then drop a pinch of dry lime
into it. Hold in this position a few
seconds until it is obliged to breathe,
when it will inhale some of the lime
then let it go. One application of
the lime in this manner has cured,
in my experience, every case of
gapes, some of them in the last
stages. After trying a number of
remedies | find this the best of all,
as it is simple and sure, and does
not injure the chicken. The lime
kills the worms
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-06-30
SMILE WHENEVER YOU CAN.

When things don't go to suit you
And the world seems upside down
Don't waste your time in fretting,
But drive away that frown;
Since life is oft perplexing,
IT'S much the wisest plan
To bear all trials bravely
And smile whene'er you can.
Why should you dread the morrow,
And thus despoil to-day?
For when you borrow trouble
You always have to pay.
1t is a good old maxim,
Which should be often preached
Don't cross the bridge before you
Until the bridge is reached.
You might be spared much signing
If you would keep in mind
The thought that good and evil
Are always here combined.
There must be something wanting,
And though you roll in wealth
You may miss from your casket
That precious jewel-health.
And though you're strong and sturdy
You may have an empty purse
land earth has many trials
Which | consider worse);
But whether JOY or sorrow
Fill up your mortal span,
Twill make your pathway brighter
To smile whene'er you can.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-06-30
OF CHICKS.

Any information regarding young
chicks cannot be too frequently given.
The gapes cause greater loss than
anything else, and so far the old
remedy Of pulling out the worms
with a horse hair still prevails, but
If a teaspoonful of %turpentine be
mixed with a pint of corn meal, and
the meal moistened and fed as dough,
it will be found the most valuable
remedy known, though not strictly
infallible.
Lice is the next greatest obstacle.
The first thing to do when the chicks
are afflicted with lice is to thorough
ly clean up the premises. Then
dust the chicks, owe every portion
of their bodies, with Persian insect
powder, and finish by placing a drop
of lard on top of the head of each
chick and around the vent, but never
grease a young chick on any other
portion Of the body, as it is almost
certain death to them. Bowel dis
eases are caused by the chicks tax
ing cold, and not always by the food,
as many suppose. Should signs of
diarrhea appear place the hen and
chicks in a warm, dry place, and be
careful that the hen does not have
more chicks than she can cover.
Feed them on rice boiled in milk,
and allow it to become cold and
hard before feeding it. Should the
chicks be weak and refuse to eat.
two drops of paregoric or a bread
crumb forced down the throat of
each will serve to invigorate them.
If young chicks are kept warm and
dry, on clean locations, and fed reg
ularly, they will remain in perfect
health and grow rapidly.-FMm,
Field and StOckmdn.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-06-30
RICHMOND And DANVILLB RAILROAD CO.

PIEDMONT AIRLINE ROUTE.
Condensed Schedule in effect May2, $50.
Trains Run by 75o Meridian Time.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-06-30

portion of the fat-producing grains,
because a large per cent. is con-
sumed in the system, like fuel in a
stove, to keep the animal warm, and
all the internal, as we'll as external
circumstances that help to keep the
animal warm, tend to success in the
undertaking; but in warm weather
give literally of cooling, fresh vege-
tables, and less Indian corn.-Poultry
World.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-06-30
TO KILL INSECTS.

A shallow pan partially filled with
water and a small amount OF kero-
sene oil poured on the top, should be
set in tobacco fields, a lighted Ian
tern to be in ton a brick or block
of wood. The light attracts the to-
bacco fly, and the pan OF water ana
oil soon holds him. Bydestroyingthe
fly the tobacco and cucumber worms
never come.--Salisbury Waterman.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-06-30

To utilize feathers Of ducks,
chickens and turkeys, generally
thrown aside as worthless, trim the
plumes from the stump, enclose them
in a tight bag, rub the whole as if
washing clothes, and you will secure
a perfectly uniform and light down
excellent for quilting coverlets and
not a few other purposes.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-06-30
Tho cbarrv is about the only

The cherry is about the only
fruit tree which can be recommended
for shade in pastures along road
sides, as the hardy varieties OF cher
ries are not affected by the tramp
ing of stock or passing OF vehicles,
which would prove injurious to most
other fruit trees.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-06-30
A CARD.

Mr. F III HYATT, Special agent for the Valley
Mutual Life association, of TiTginia-
S~IR:-Permit me to express my appreciation
of the promptness and business-like manner
with which you paid the Life Policy of 8 600 on
the life of John F: Secrest, of Monroe, Union
county. The action of your Company in thus
promptly adjusting this claim must commend
III G ASHCRAFT,
Guardian.
Winston, N G, April q, 1885.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-06-30
~SLEEPING-CAR

SLEEPING-CAR SERVICE.
On trains 50 and 81, Pullman Buffet
Sleeper between Atlanta and New York.
On trains 81 and SO, Pullman Buffet
Sleeper between Washington and New
Orleans, Washington and Augusta. Pull
man Sleeper between Richmond and
Greensboro.
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.