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OAKLAND, Nash Co., N. c.,
.I11lu O 1899

July 9, 1888.
Col. Il. L. PoLK.-Dear &r:-Ac.
cordlng to your request in a circular
recently received, l drop you a few
lines to let you, and the brethren, hear
from this part of the moral vineyard.
[ was truly glad that the list of six
subscribers l sent you we're received so
soon, and, as might have been ex-
pected, SO promptly attended to. I have
already received two copies of The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER, and can say that
[ am sorry that / have been so negli.
gent ofsmy duty, rs an Alliance mem
Der, and@a devoted friend of the toll
ing masses, as to have omitted till now.
to place my name ON a subscription
list, for such a valuable paper. Every
body ought to take it, and especially
friends of the order, and no Alliance
member should be without it. I have
been glancing eagerly over it's pages
to catch aglimpse of some brothers
letter from this dear, beloved old Nash
county, but, alas alas! I find them
to be few, yes few indeed; not one.
Brethren, why stand ye here idle all
the day long; have ye nothing to do +?
Yes, my brother, each Of us has a,
work to perform, and, in the language
of the poet, L will address you.
working, tits wiser than sitting aside,
And dreaming, and signing. and waiting the tide.
In HES earnest battle they only prevail,
Who daily march onward and never say fail"
Oakland Alliance, No. 66l, met
June 9th, and elected the following
officers for the ensuing year, viz: JAS.
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DEEP CREEK ALLIANCE, No 526,
GULF, N. c., July 10, :88.

~ ~ 49, ~ ~
Col. L.. L. PoLK.-Dear SRA
few lines in regard to what we are
doing. Our Alliance, [ think, was
organized about the Goth of march,
with l6 members; we now number
43, and have several to initiate, and
will say that we have some as good
grit as there is in any Alliance. We
meet twice each month. Our members
are a little slow in coming out, but
they did some better at the last meet
ing, but [ tell you we make time
count when we do get there. Our lee
turer is little but he is loud. He gives
us some good common n talks too.
He neve lacks for words of wit. And
we have got of the best Presidents
in the county. We are doing all we
can to build an Alliance cotton gin.
and it is a settled fact that we are to
have a gin of our own, but it don't
look much like we will have a great
deal of cotton to gin this year, as we
are very dry. AS to the corn crop,
it is poorer than [ ever saw. We
have not had our wheat threshed out
yet, but [ don't think there is more
than a half crop; oats are very good.
[ will close with a wish that every
farmer may be able to pay every dol
lar he owes this fall, and that The
PROGRESSIVE: FARMER, with It's deserv-
ing editor, may live long and prosper.
: Truly,
SEC'Y No. 526.
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been, there being as many different
methods, nearly, al there were Sub.
Alliances, owing to the organizers Of
Sub-Alliances not being thorough in
their work. / understand that we
have two commissioned organizers for
this county, yet nothing has been done
in thekpast tive months. We should
have been able to have reported twice
the number of Alliances from this
county, if the work had been pushed.
| understand portions of the best of
Greene county have not had any
worker, and the people are anxious to
organize. Our Alliances grow slowly
In many sections of eastern North
Carolina for another reason. Many
of the farmers are in the hands of the
"Shylocks," and they are afraid to
assert their manhood by joining the
Alliance. Crops are small but in good
condition and growing fast. Gardens
poorer than l have ever known them.
Having nice showers now, which I am
in hopes will bring them out. Would
it not be advisable to have as many
of the Presidents of Sub and County
Alliances as possible to be present at
the meeting of the State Alliance next
month"; ] think they could learn
much that wouid"be of benefit to their
respective Alliances.
Yours fraternally, B.
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MOORE HILL FARMERS ALLIANCE, 232,
CAMERON, Moore; Co., N. c.,
June %. 1888.

- oIehCT~ G1LL1ANNE, AOA,
CAMERON, Moore Co., N. c.,
June %, 1888.
Col. T.. L.. PoLK.-Deor STR
have not been able to find anything
from our Alliance on the pages of
The PRoGREssIvE FARMER, and as I
see how the Alliances in different
parts Of the State are getting along, 1
will give you a short note about our
Alliance. Moore Hill Alliance was
organized Dec. %, with % members.
and now we have 70, and several Pc
titions before our Alliance for con-
%sideration. The farmers of our coun-
try have been awakened; they feel the
need OF cooperation; they see without
a united action they are shipwrecks.
They have been trampled on by the
monopolistic powers of the country
until they are almost ready to throw
up their hands in dispair and say, it is
impossible for us ever to be anything
but absolute bankrupts. But at last
they have found the way out of this
critical condition. The farmers are
rejoicing and saying the Alliance is
what we ought to have had "lo, these
many years" The organization can
not do us any good if we don't take
hold and do something ourselves. The
only hope of salvation for the farmers
OF the South is for them to find out
what is best for them. How are thew
going to do it? Not by just meeting
in their organizations and considering
cooperation, coordination, stifliza-
ton, confederation, exhortation, eradi-
cation, starvation and damnation. We
must go to work and teach. That is
the only salvation. l have been work
ing in the interest of the Alliance for
sometime, have gotten the people to
studying and reading, and when l get
them to reading and exchanging ideas,
l know then they mean something. 1
want our farmers to go to work, make
the study of agriculture a part of the
Alliance mission. I am going to start
organizing soon; [ am going up in the
western part of the State.
Respectfully,
B. G.. THOMPSON.
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B!HGHAM SCHOOL, restraint mnU oaers the Sof best
PHYSICAL and the best MENTAL culture. a COM
pulsory CURRICULUM with ENFORCED STUDY.
a reasonable but strict DISCIPLINE, and a location
entirely free from MALARIA.
No time or money spent attending AGRICUL-
TURAL FAIRS. For catalogue address,
MAJ. r. BINGHAM,
Bingham School, Orange Co., N. &c.
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FARMERS ALLIANCE, No. 2SS,
EARPsBoRo, N. c., July Z, 'Ss

L~ARPSBORO,f N. W., July 4, 80.
Mr. ,EDIToR:-As / have been ap-
pointed correspondent from our Lodge
to The PRoGREssIYE FARMER, 1 will for
the first time, ask for a short space in
your valuable paper, and to inform
our brother Lodges how we are pro-
crossing. We organized in January
last with five members; we now num-
Der about 60. Our Lodge is in good
working order; much love and union
is manifested for the good of our
order. We expect by January next
to number 100. We meet twice each
month, and our meetings are crowded
with petitions. Crops are very sorry
in section; not much rain. The
general health is much better than
two months ago; weather very hot.
You may expect a small club from our
Lodge, if not already received. Think
others will take The PRoGaEssfyE
FARMER. :Fraternally, at
j. S. ATKINSON.
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STANToNsBuRe, Wilson Co., N. C.
July 10, 1883.

EDITOR FARMER:-The Stantons-
burg Alliance was organized in April,
and though yet small, it has doubled
Its number of members. Hope to re.
port a greater increase in the next two
months. Our County Alliance, which
met n Wilson on the 9Th, was very
harmonious, and our worthy Presi-
dent, who was reelected, makes a
splendid presiding officer. We found
that the work in the County Alliance
was not so uniform as it should have
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FAUsTs MILLS, n. G., July 9 ,88..

Col. l.. L.. PoLK.-Dear Ssr.-I
have been waiting to see something
from Brush Greek Alliance, No. 7O5,
but have not as yet seen anything, so
l will venture to pen a few words. We
were organized April 10Th, 1888, by
DIR. V. N. Seawell, after a rousing
speech from him. By electing D. H.
Lambert, President; l.. d. Wren,
Vice-President, and DR.. W. L. Lam.
bert, Secretary, we had only Is char
ter members to join the first time.
Now we have 80. We are gaining
ground, and may the good farmers,
who are the bone and sinew of the
land, wake up from this dormant state
they have so long been Supplied with.
We are going for the Business Agent
to work for us; also for the Co-Opera-
tive Store. We think they are the
main things to help us up with the
good order. [ must stop for fear l
may trespass on your space. Excuse
errors; this is my first letter to any
paper. May God bless the good order.
Much success to The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER. F~raternaliy yours,
W. II. MARLEY.
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NOTES R ALLIANCES.
: HENnERsoN, Vance Co, NC ]
july II. 1888

July II, 1888.
Col. L.. l.. PoLK.-Ay Dear SIR
| only write to say that / think the
article on the necessity of scientific
education for a farmer, as illustrated
in the States of the German Empire,
published in your issue of the 10th
inst, is alone worth a years subscrip-
ton to your paper. With best wishes,
and hoping you will have a large at
tendance at the Inter State Farmers
meeting in Raleigh next month, I
remain. Yours truly, 3
WIN. Fl. S. BURGwYN.
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Roses, Flowers, Seeds, Etc

Choice Eyerhieoming Roses, Geraniums, Coleus
ana other outdoor bedding plants, Tuberoses.
Spring plants. Handsome Cutfowers, Bouquets
and Floral Designs. Choice Flower Seeds. Send
Tor catalogues. E- Orders by telegraph promptly
atten0ed TO. II. Florist.
1e2SSm Raleigh, n. &C.
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w A N IT n n

Reliable and Active Men to travel for an Estab-
lshed House during the summer months. Those
who can furnish a horse and give security preferred.
great chance for the right men State age, bust
ness experience. and to save time better send names
ana address OF references. No attention paid to
postal cards. Never mind about sending STAMP for
Va. in1Stf
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Very Buay Men


Are the railroad station agents of the country.
Think OF the variety Of duties they have to per-
form! Look after the compapy's property.
"hustle" after freight shipments, collect bills.
hear the 'kickers" about "robbary" and
"overcharges," and be walking dictionary
to answer all sorts Of questions from all sorts
Of people, both questions and people being
sometimes very foolish. No wonder they get
''cranky" now and then and cause even the
ladies' osay: "Mean, cross old thingl Why
don't the company get a nice, good.natured
man for agent here%' II you notice your
agent looking that way aud want to ask some
questions about 'The Burlington" just say
nothing, but sit down and write to W. ]. G.
Kenyon, Gen. Pass. agent c., B. & N. B. B.,
st. Paul, Minn., and the next mail will bring
you an answer,
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DAKOTA GLEANINes.

Extensive prairie fires ragged In the Ticinity
| OF New Rockford last week doing considerable
damage to property.
Mr.. Small, an old-tme Fargo type, will as
slst Col. Plummer in. the publication Of the
Casselton Blizzard. Z
Lange's clothing store and Blackwelps bill.
lard hall and saloon at spearfsh were de-
stroyed BY fire last Friday. Loss, 5000.
County Commissioner Planter, of Dawson
county, died last Sunday morning. He was
one OF the early pioneers Of that county and
was prominent 10 public affairs.
Colonies OF Russian Jews are reported In
the Devils Lake region, and Of Russian Ger.
mans In the region west of the Big river. An
unusual number Of colonies are settling up the
border districts.
Frank E. Newton, a Henry attorney, was
arrested at Watertown last week charged with
forging mortgage Of $500 on the farm Of NJ.
Florry and with receiving money on visionary
chattels Of bis own.
Ferdinand Richter, well-to-do farmer liy-
Ing three miles from New Salem, committed
suicide last Saturday by shooting himself
through the heart with shotgun. He suffered
from chronic diseases
A magnificent monument will be unveiled
at Lisbon on Decoration day, as token of re-
spect to the memory Of the soldiers of the late
war who fell In defense of the Union and are
buried In the Sunny South.
It Is stated by local papers that since last
fall over thirty elevators have burned In North
ern Dakota and Minnesota. There bas been
little partiality shown by the flames between
the monopolist and prodncers-the last one be-
ing farmers structure.
County Attorney Spencer, Of Walsh county,
has obtained twenty-nine injunctions restrain
ing saloon keepers from violating the liquor
law IN that county. The sheriff and his dep
uties have served them on the saloon keepers
aud the doors Of the saloons have been closed.
An Glendale dispatch says that John Fletcher
was drowned Saturday while crossing the Jim
river on ferry at Sudden. The ferry went
down with all on board. Two men and
Pletcher's team made the Shore The wife of
the unfortunate man was on the shore wit
ness TO the affair, but powerless to render as
slstance.
An Iowa party recently purchased 1900
head of Dakota cattle to ship to his state to
fatten for market This is an Indication Ct
the growth Of the cattle business In Dakota,
but as feed Is as cheap in Dakota as in Iowa It
would seem that the Dakota farmer could
fatten andmarket his cattle himself, thereby
reaping the profits which he now turns over to
the Iowa dealer.
St. Paul Globe: The floods Of new railroads
In the territory this year that were presaped
In the winter, for some reason, are generally
deferred to another year. Among those in the
North that seem certain to be built are the
line from Aberdeen to Bismarck, the Dakota
d Minnesota from Fargo to Sherbrooke, New
Rockford, or some point northwest and a
Manitoba connection of Its lines at Harwood
aud Rlpon, which will be of great advantage
to the local trade to Fargo. There may be
few other extensions in the north, but they
will not be numerous.
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The following assessors were In attendance
at the assessors meeting held in Sherbrooke
Wednesday, for the purpose of consulting with
the county board as to the manner of ASSESS.
Ing and to receive their supplies:
Hugh Davidson. Broadlawn; c. B. Willard.
Lincoln; Ole E. Fosse, Nswburgh; Holland
Newman, Glendale; Otto Anderson, Riverside,
and w. P. Hawley, Hope.
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For the National Democratic and Re.
publican Presidential Nominating
lI0nvonf4nnS

From June I'd to 5th, inclusive, to st. Louis,
good to return only from June 9Th to 11th, in
elusive, and to Chicago June 18th to 10, in
elusive, good to return only from June 10th to
10th, inclusive, the Minneapolis & St Louis
railway ("Albert Lea Route"). will sell ex-
cursion tickets to points named above at the
rate Of One Fare for the Round Trip. For full
information, call on or address any agent or
z. A. WHITAKER, G. 7. & P. A., Minneapolis,
MINI.
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MIR. c. E. Mix, Of Tower City, was In town
last week looking over tho situation with a
view OF establishing furniture house In Hope.
We think Mr.. Mix would do well to locate In
Hope, being situated thirty miles from any
point where there is furniture store, and
most parties have to send to St. Paul for furui-
ture' which necessitates great deal Of annoy.
ance and delay.
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OFFICIAL

proceedings Of the Board Of County
Commissioners.
SHEBBRooKE, D. T., May l, 1888.
Special meeting board Of county commission.
ers met pursuant to call Of county auditor at
10 o'clock a. IN.
Present-John Oxton. ,,
No quorum being present an adjournment
was made to Wednesday, May 2, 1858, at 10
o'clock a. IN.
c. G. HUNrLEY, County Auditor,
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The New Chief Iustiea.

CHICAGO, April S0.-The nomination Of
Hon. Malville W. Fuller, Of Chicago. as chief
Justice Of the United States is regarded here
with unbounded satisfaction BY the leading
men Of both parties. Mr.. Fuller Is In every
respect fitted to I'll the high Office to which he
has been nominated.
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Notice..

The school boards of Broadlawn, Glendale,
Colgate, Lincoln and Hope townships are re-
quested to meet a. school house No. 2, in
Broadlawn township, on Wednesday, the 9th
day of May, 1888, for the purpose Of discussing
school matters and preparing to take action
In the matter Of the old Hopc school house,
which We are now being sued ior. Every
member Of each board Is requested to meet.
By order Of Glendale School Board,
S1LAs b. TAYLOR. Clerk
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Republican Mass Convention.

hcpuUIICHn MHBb CONVENTION.
A republican mass convention Is called to
meet at Sherbrooke, Thursday, May 10, at q
o'clock p n., for the purpose of selecting four
delegates to represent Steele county in the
territorial convention, which meets at James
town, May IL, 1883.
By order Steele county republican committee.
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will have ready for shipment by May 1. tue
finest lot Of Vegetable Plants Of all kinds.
strong and well hardened, and Of the earliest
varieties known for our soil and climate. We
pack them for shipping to stand a i've days
journey without injury. Order soon.
J. G. MADLAND, Fargo, D. T.
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Superintendent Winchell informs us that
the Steele County Teachers Institute will be
held In Hope, commencing on Monday, May
81, and will continue in session five days Mr..
j. G. Collester will conduct the institute as
sisted BY Messrs. T. Evans and G. w. winchell.
All teachers in Steele county who wish to
comply with the school law should be In
attendance.
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BrOadlawn Alliance,

The members Of the Broadawn alliaReeare
hereby notified that meeting will be held at
schoolhouse No. 2, in Broadlawn township, On
Saturday afternoon, May s, at s o'clock, for
the purpose Of making arrangements for the
purchase of twine. All members are requested
to be present. @. H. NEWTON, Chairman.
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For a Prohibitory Amendmen+

For frOh1bttOry Amendment.
WASHINGTON. April 28.-The senate COM
mittee on education and labor has decided to
authorize favorable reports on the proposed
constitutional amendment prohibiting the i'm
portatlon, manufacture and sale Of liquor in
the United States.
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The board Of insanity met at Sherbrooke
Wednesday to consider the case of Mrs. VIM.
NJ. Stewart alleged insane person. Tho board
adjudged Mrs. Stewart not at present insane,
and not fit person for custody and treatment
in the hospital for the insane.
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It has come to my knowledge that some
good farmers are IN the habit Of carrying coal
from the railroad platform. II the practice 10
continued 1t will be interesting for some, to
say the least. You are known and had better
take warning. F. c. ELwELL, Agent.
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The following letters remain in the Hope
postoffice uncalled for: Benes P. O., Kelly Geo.
G., Korlam Gus, Pickert R. F,
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There was special meeting Of the county
commissioners on Wednesday,, the proceedings
OF which appear in another column.
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There will be meeting of the Hope Farm
ers' alliance on Saturday, May IL, at o'clock
p H., at the Hope school house, for the trans
action OF important business. W. e. BOISE,
secretary.
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The township board Of supervisors have an.
pointed W. H. M. Philip to be Justice Of the
peace for Hope township vice B. H. Simpson,
resigned.
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Adjt. Berry, OF George P. Foster Post No.
13O, has issued call for meeting to be held
May 16. Business Of importancein in connection
with Memorial Day will come before the
meeting, and it is urgently requested that all
members be present.
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Charley Ward drove to Sherbrooke yesterday.
Charley bagged brace Of fine ducks while on
the way.
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G. L. Pratt was in town the fore part of the
week. We understand that Mr.. Pratt intends
to engage in the nursery business and make
Steele county his future homa.
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Congregational church Sunday morning
and evening at the usual hours. Subject Of
morning discourse, Square Dealing" Micah.
Q, 8; evening discourse: 1.-THE Great Possibility
OF Christian Life" I John, FL. He will also
preach at Sherbrooke at o'clock in the after.
noon. All are cordially invited to attend,
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We regret to learn that Earny jacobson is
III with severe attack of fever, but hone to
see the little man about soon.
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Although the seeding season is later than
usual, the farmers do not seem the least dis
couraged-on the contrary, they say that the
ground was never In as good condition and
the outlook for good crop better than it is
this season.
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Charley Gray came up from Page on Tues.
days train and returned the same afternoon.
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Superintendent Winchell desires TO .tata
that he is not candidate for the office of SUD.
erintendent of schools at the June election.
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Contractor Knapp is moving the Charlton
building to the southeast part OF town, where
1t will be occupied by Mr.. E. D, Wallace and
family after it has been thorouphly renaired
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Mr.. B. spalding, of Fargo, came up on
Tuesdays train on business in connection with
his farm near Sherbrooke.
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For dyspepsia or stomach arrangements, no
other remedy can be found so pleasant prompt
and effective as Ayers cathartic pills.
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In the case G. W. Knapp vs.. George Nc
Lean, up for trial before Justice Simpson last
Saturday, change Of venue was taken to
Justice jacobson. The case is up for hear
ing to-day.
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DR.. Philip went to Sherbreoke on business
In connection with the county board of insan-
ity Wednesday.
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A letter received FROM Attorney McMahon,
dated at Seattle, states that be would start
for Hope at once.
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Something over $66 has been contributed by
the citizens Of Hope and vicinity for the pur-
pose Of purchasing flag for George P. Foster
Post No. 13O, G. A. R., for which the boys re-.
turn many thanks.
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Henry Thumm left for Great Falls, Mont.
on Tuesdays train, where he will spend few
weeks before going to the Pacific coast.
Henry expects to return to Hope next fall In
time for harvest.
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Unless you can plant early, 80 as to give them
the benefit Of the cold spring weather. Late
planting ID only waste Of time and money.
Send to J. G. Madland, Of Fargo, for Trees,
put them in at once, and you will surely sue
coed.