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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-31

What portion of the great army OF
workmen in this country ever consider
this subject, or are willing to admit
that they have time for both. They
argue that life is too short, and the
prospects of advantage too few, to
make it either desirable or necessary
to devote their spare time to study
and kindred Improvements of the
mind. Very few ever find any time TO
read, even, except possibly enough to
keep posted ON the results of ball
games, prize fights and the miscellan-
eous sensations of the day; although
upon these important cub ects one will
find but very few who are thoroughly
posted, and a explain every detail
very infinitely.
Ask the average mechanic or other
laborer to subscribe to a trade paper,
the benefits of which you have care
fully explained, and the invariable
answer will be-: ~ shouldn't read it if
[ had it; [ don't get any time to read,
and can't afford it, anyway: besides,
the fellows that write those articles
are too heightened for me, and can't
understand what they say"
This is n of the lamest arguments
possible to think of, and is one of the
best reasons why they should read and
study, that they may be able to under
stand and profit by what these high
toned writer's say. Such arguments
not only show their ignorance, but
their wilful disregard of their own
usefulness and education.
There is no better educator than the
trade paper, for it keeps n posted on
what is being done in the world of
science, and we think that many of
these disinterested men, if they would
spend a small fraction of the time they
devote to reading trash in looking
over a good trade paper, they would
find some things that would interest
and instruct them, and also remove
the prejudice sgainst the contributors.
The average working day is ten hours.
Now it is safe to say that eight hours
sleep is enough for any healthy man,
and this leaves six hours out of every
day that may be divided up between
study and recreation, for we would
not ask or expect a man to devote all
of his time to the former. Now the
actual facts in the case are, that nine
out of every ten of these men do not
sleep even eight hours, neither do they
study one-eighth part of that time;
and still they have not time enough to
read a good, sensible article that will
show them how to make the labor
they perform, and about which they
are pretty sure to grumble, much
easier and more profitable accom-
plished.
Now let us look at another side of
this question for a moment, and see
what some of the effects of a little
time devoted to reading and study are.
Take, for instance, the great invent
ors and prosperous manufacturers,
many of whom have risen from COM
mon laborers. They have invariably
been the most careful readers, even
burning the midnight oil" in their
pursuit of information, not of the
standing of the league nine, OF the lat
est scandal, but Of that which was to
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-31
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MOTHER.

lagE73 -D BY EvANGELINE USHER.
Dedicated to girls and boys Of thoughtless habits.
Mother I who doth not love the name so dear?
1t makes one think of a sweet, low voice and sOf
ft' gray hair.
We may be sighted and forsoken by every other,
But who was ever forgotten or forsaken by thei
q mother 2 1'-EA
Should we not be gentle, loving and good,
To one who has watched over us from our child
@1f hood? -..F #HS s. #.. ..
Yet some are wild, disobedient and careless
And never think Of the home that is cherries.
To the dear mother, whose son has gone astray,
To mingle with the worlds evil way
Such bOyssare heaftless and mean,
And should not ever be seem .t ..
In the society OF good, gentle folks,
For they hide cruel hearts beneath their clOaks.
Daughters, too, I've a warning for you.
Be gentle and kind, tomother so true,
And remember her heart isn't cold.
When she needs help, do not scold,
And say you wish to finish your book;
That YOU cannot and will notgbe cook.
Such q girl would make a bad wife,
And lead q wretched. miserable life.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-31
HINTS TO HOUSEKEEPERS.
PANCAKES.

Hartshorn will usually restore colofs
that have been taken out by acids.
Many persons prefer almond meal or
oatmeal to soap for washing face and
hands.
To take out ink or iron mould stains
from white goods wet with milk and
cover with salt.
For roughness, caused by exposure to
to wind, sponge the face with equal parts
of brandy and rose water.
The rooms of a house need ventilation
in the daytime as we'll as in the nigqt; in
the winter as well as in the summer.
Casters made of leather are a new in
vention, sure to prove useful. A sound
leather castor will save many a rug or
carpet.
For stains on the hands nothing is bet
ter than salt, with enough lemon Juice to
moisten it, rubbed on the spot and then
rinsed off with clean water.
If you wish to keep a sharp knife don't
put it in hot grease; stir your potatoes
while frying, Or turn meat with a fork or
an old case knife kept on purpose.
To render a roughened skin soft and
smooth, wet in warm soft water, then rub
thoroughly with oatmeal flour, and wash
off with water containing a ~teaspoonful of
pure glycerine.
The easiest way to dry lace curtains
after washing them is to take dry, sunny
day, fasten them to the line by one edge
with clothespins only a few inches apart,
then gently pull and stretch them until
dry.
Chloride of lime is an infallible pre-
ventive for rats, as they flee from it's odor
as from a pestilence. 1t should be thrown
down their holes and spread about wher-
eve they would be likely to come, and
should be renewed once a fortnight.
For biliousness squeeze the juice of a
lime or small lemon into half a glass of
cold water, and stir in a little baking soda;
drink while it foams. To be taken when
rising in the morning. This will also
relieve the sick headache, if taken in the
beginning.
Tea must not be taken too strong, nor
when it has been drawn too long, for it
then becomes acid, and has a bad inhu-
ence upon the mucous membranes of the
throat. There is always a sensation of
dryness after taking a cup of tea that has
been allowed to draw too long.
Salmon or other canned goods should
not be allowed to remain in the can in
hot weather after they have been opened.
A prominent dealer says that he never
knew bad results to occur from sound
stuff when the contents of cans were at
once transferred to earthen vessels.
Newspapers are the best thing for
cleaning lamp chimneys. Put the least
bit of kerosene on a piece when filling
the lamps; then rub the chimneys until
they shine. 1t is more easily and quickly
lone than washing them in soap suds,
they look as well, and are much less liable
to crack.
To preserve eggs: Take a teacupful of
salt, and lime the size of an egg, and pour
boiling water on them. When cold, drain
off the liquor and put it on the eggs. If
too strong there will be a crust on top; if
so, add more water. This is for two gal
Ions of liquor. There is no recipe chat
beats this, and it can be relied upon.
Eggs put down August and used in April
are just as fresh and make just as nice
frosting as newly laid ones.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-31
Passenger and Mail Trains run daily except Sun:

Passenger and Mail Trains run daily except Sun
day. = Ias. .9f s1
Fayetteville to BennettsviIle and return on Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays from Fayetteville
to Greensboro on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
DAYS, and from Greensboro to Fayetteville on Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays; from Greensboro
to Mt. Airy. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and SATURDAYS,
and from Mt. Airy to Greensboro on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays. s.raH. ..3a 1
Trains on Factory Branch run daily except sun
day. 80 ~Ta WE. KYLE,
j. W. FRY, & 10 L5AAs9A
General Superintendent
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-31

SPONGE CAKE
Nine eggs, their weight in sugar, the
weight of five in -four, and the juice and
peel of a lemon.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-31

IN SANSs
Train No. 5O.-Washi: gton to Atlanta; At
lanta tn New Orleans; Danviile to Colombia
and Augusta; Raleigh to Asheville, Hot Springs
and Morristown. 1T
Train No, 52.-Wsshington to New Orleans;
Washington to Columbia and Augusta; Rich.
mond to Greensboro; Releigh to Greensboro;
Salisbury to Knoxville.
Train No. 51.-New Orleans to Atlanta; At
lanta to Washington; Augusta to Danyille;
Morristown, Hot Springs and Asheville to Raj
sigh. Y
Train No. 53.-New Orleans to Washington;
Augusta, to Washington; Knoxville to Sails
bury; Greensboro to Richmond; Greensboro to
Raleigh. .-
rtDaily except Sunday. *Daily. las
w. A. WINBURN,
w. A. TURK, A. d. P. A..
d. p. A., aI5UH Asheville, N. G..
Raleigh, N. C.
JAMES L. TAYLOR.
-L a1s G. P. A.
Washington, D. c.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-07-31
For Sale Cheap!

A good Farm or Family Horse, sound and gentle.
A Buggy and Harness, One-horse Wagon.
w. II. ROGERS.
iu191m At Sherifs office.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15
Shefi6's Sale.

Pursuant q the command Of An execution
OF sale issued from the court Of common pleas
Of Clark county. Ohio and TO me dires oil and
delivered. will offer for sale at public auction
at the scu:h door Of the court house Of said
county. In the city OF Springfield. Ohio. on
saturday. March Sd. \. ID. 1883,
At l o'clock D. m. the following described
morfgaged premises. to-Wit:
Situated In the County Of Clark. in the State
Of Ohio. and In the City Of Springfield. And
bound ed and described a. follows. viz:
Being the undivided one sixth part OF the
following premises to wit: Beginning at .
stake on the east side Of Plum street and ~
feet north Of . lot sold by John Lufl to Chris
topher HAX: thence east parallel with said
Hax's line. north 1as feef to q stake In the
west side Sf one-polc alley; thence north
t21S'. west to stake in . line with the east
side OF Plum street-distance more or less:
thence along the east line Of Plum street -
feet. more or less. 60 the place Of beginning;
being same premises conveyed ey John Lutz
and wife TO Catherine Bohrer. by deed dated
March ~. 1870. rec orded Ia volume ~. page lts.
Deed Records Of Clark County. Ohio.
Said above undivided o esiKth appraised as
ScU33.
The said above premises to be sold sy
order Of the coErt of common pleas Of Clark
county, Ohio. In ca - No. $40. wherein Charles
r Morris Is plaintiff and Frank Bohrer et al.
are defendants
Terms Of sale-Cash.
WILLIAM B. BAKER.
sheriff Clark County. Ohio.
ByC E. MORRIS. Attorney. 70
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

There will be no crop Of congressional
candidates in the Eighth district this spring.
General Kennedy will have no opposition.
His splendid canvass Of two years age,
against desperate combination. has not
been forgotten, and he Will be renominated
by Acclamation.- Bellefontaine Republi-
can.
Mr.. Campbell Is rather previous and de-
cidedly premature In this announcement
He Is not In . position either to know or to
say that there will be no crop Of con-
gressionL candidates in the Eighth dis
trict." There is no disposition to depreci-
ate General Kennedy In this neighborhood,
bat as Q matter Of fact, We ought to nomi-
nate the best and most serviceable man in
the district. 10 represent US in congress.
whether that shall prove to be General
Kennedy or some other generator cor
poral. or even private soldier. We happen
know that. within twenty-four hours,
prominent citizens have called upon Judge
John c. Miller. who was fellow
corporal with us, in the 152d
Ohio infantry, In campaign on the upper
Potomac, to induce him 10 be one at least
Of crop of candidates" Judge Miller
is man of very great ability. of tremen-
dous power on the stump. of magnificent
political record. and he would make can
vass that would break the record" No
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15
OFFICIALLY SoUElchEo.
The Royal BakinG Powder Company
Charged with Making . False state

The Royal Baking Powder Company
Charged with Making . False state
meat.
From the American Analyst.
The following circular, published in the
IL, 1887, fully c0rroborates all that we have
felt it our duty to say about the publication
Of the report OF the Ohio state dairy and
food commission. As misquOted By the
Royal Baking Powder company:
| STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER HURST.
To the Editor:
About two months ago published my
Official circular No. q. on the composition Of
baking powders, ard included in IL the
analysis OF thirty brands Of this class Of
goods which were generally sold and used
in Ohio. did this TOR the Information OF
the people of the state, who were
had not had the opportunity
Of knowing their chemical composition. and
having laid before them the plain analysis
80 choose for themselves had no thought
or wish to favor any particular brand or Va
| riety OF powders. and gave no personal
opinion - 70 their respective merits.
simply stated the facts that were generally
scKhoWiedsed: ana the qasstiohs that were
stili inserted IN regard 70 tiis class OF
goods. and left the purchaser free TO buy or
use whenever orahd NE preferred.
One month ago there appeared In your
Journal ana IN many OF the leading papers
o. the STATE, lsise ana garoled statement
when aoes this comihis great tin]1stice,
anu "hch apprenehu pupishsn as =
P",o Ad'eIuseheh' ot - h'sa Dakins
foWder company. lhis fAlse ana gafo'ed
s'stement maxi quotat'ons it"h my CIR
cuiai wnhont using quotation marks, ana
30 mingies aha oiehos its sca.e!nenss. ihter-
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

The Qaeen and Crescent Route to the
South challenges attention A. having the
best appointed service OF trains and the
fastest schedules Of the day. The track is
in faultless condition, sleepers and coaches
are of elegant pattern. and few stops being
made by the Limited Express train after
leaving Cincinnati. no difficulty is expert
enced In obtaining accommodation Of the
highest standard. The line penetrates the
richest mineral and cotton sections, and en-
route TO New Orleans and Shreveport the
phenomenal cities Of CHATTANOOGA, Gads-
den. Birmingham and Tuscaloosa are passed.
A journey south. via Queen and Crescent
Route, Is recommended.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

Hon. David W. Judd, Of New York, u
dead. He was born In New YORK state,
studied At 0berlin number Of years, then
went to New York. For awhile he occu-
pied An editorial position on the CONNER.
cial .idrertiser and WAS afterward editor
and publisher Of the American Aoricul-
tarist. He was At one time member OF
the New fork legislature. He was man
OF fine culture. good personal qualities and
high character, and his many friends In vs.
rious parts Of the country, very sincerely
mourn his departure.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15
man deserves better or more Of hts fellow.

man deserves better or more Of his fellow.
citizens than Corporal John c. Miller!
Then We have Mr.. John Foos. stout
pro;ectionisi. who believes in protecting ail
legitimate American industries man OF
immense brain and . big heart. who a.
private citizen has been . power irPhonest
politics. Honest John FOos hasn't an enc
my In the world. and he Il already well
known and influential. not only In Wash
ingtou but throughout the north and south.
II nominated. his boom" would run
itself.
Then We have General Bushnell. who
wsuld make very strong and useful con-
gresham. but who. We understand. ia not
and will not bs. . candidate. Tho friends
OF the General will undoubtedly be heard
from. . year or 50 hence.
Then we have General J. Warren Keller,
who made most honorable record In con-
gress as faithful and active representa-
tive-a fearless foe to corrupt schemes and
Jobs. and who is one Of the strongest and
best OF our public men.
There are Others. also. worthy OF men,
tion. but this is not blanket sheet" and
We have not room.
Clark county's republican majority Of
about 3. $50, last fall. will entitle her 70 q
strong representation. In the way of dele
gates. In the convention. and 1t Is altogether
too early to say that General Kennedy
will have no opposition. " and the editor 81
the Republican il not the man. nor Is he
In = locality. n make such an 0racuisr IN.
nouncement He IL ct full liberty. q q
matter Of course. to do what he can for his
townsmsn. General Kennedy. but he should
proceed wisely and circumspectiy.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

Bid me discourse. will enchant thy ear
with remarkable tales OF astounding cures
Of all rorts Of suffering BY Salvation Oil.
greatest cure on earth for pain. Price IS
cents . bottle.
1t il asserted that Booth and Salvini
keep their voices cleas By the use Of Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup. for cbil.
dren teething, 10 the prescription OF one OF
the best female nursea and physicians In
the United States. and has been used fol
years with never-failing success By millions
OF mothers for their children. During the
process OF teething It's value b incalculabIe.
II relieves the child from pain, cures dysen-
tery and diarIh9a. gripping in the bowels
and wind collie. BY giving health tO the
child II rests the mother. Price 95ea bottle.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

The objection has been raised against
the new president Of Princeton. ''Hs
never played game Of foot ball in bis
life. dayton Herald.
President Patton has played foot ball.
several times. very vigorously. with hia
head and mouth. He Is the man who
knocked Prof. Swing and DR.. Thomas out
of the realms Of orthodoxy in . very few
rounds.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

Springheld's new st. James Hotel Is 10
have four full stories and . fine mansard
on top Of them, which will make Of the
structure full ive story build!ng-and II
will be one Of the finest hotel buildings In
the state. Then the LAgonda House is
quite .'liable' 70 be rebulit--it was rebuilt
In part and enlarged. last year-and there
has been talk for some time OF putting .
fourth story on the Arcade block. During
the two years on which Ne have just
entered there will Be great changes for the
better In the physical APPEARANCE Of our
city. With the government and warder
library buildings. the splendid city building.
the new St. james and other buildings and
blocks which are to be erected. all COM
pletei. Springfield will be an architectural
spectacle quite pleasant for her citizens to
contemplate.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

Those who are determined to be niser
able until Grover Cleveland declines . re-
nomination are in for . season of prolonged
unhappiness. Grover was . one-term man
and civil service reformer-untiI be wss
elected
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

General Keifer is robust. original and
persistent Sherman man. General Bush
neil Is also for Sherman.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

General J. Warren Ke!fer will be tempo.
rary chairman Of the next Ohio republican
convention. to be held at Dayton. The
temperature is always exceedingly low on
the day when Springfield is entirely over.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

The Urbana Daily Citizen has been en-
Iarged and improved. 1t is quite up to the
Urbana standard-a little ahead-and the
town will have to hump ITSELF 70 keep
mn swish in
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

Our Ohio men-John Sherman and Will
liam McKinley-msde aprofound and most
favorable impression on the solid men Of
Boston. Uncle John appears to have been
In New England at just about the right
time
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

Don't commit suicide If you have dys-
pepsia, with headache. heartburn, distress
in the stomach. no appetite, and are all
worn out-but take Hoods Sarsaparills and
be cured. II creates an appetite. and gently
regulates the digestion. Sold BY druggists.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

1t Is the home MARKET says John
Sherman, that gives employment life,
strength. health. wealth and comfort to the
people Of the United States" Let us build
up the home market and then cultivate the
foreign market.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

The ta!ly-sheet fellows at Columbus did
not know that Squire Matthias Martin Vas
loaded. but he was, and ''went on" in great
shape. One OF the fellows offered him Q
big bribe, but he Was one Of the Thurman
sort and wouldn't take It. That Is to say.
he Was Q democrat but not . scoundreI.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

Major Bickham: We congratulate you
and your eilow-republicans Of Dayton.
You deserve the prize you have won.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

FIrs-All fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's
Great n I've Restorer. No fits after first
days use. marvellous cures. Treatise and
- trial bott. ise to nt cases. Send to
DR.. Kline, 9St Arch street. Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

As 70 Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. Rev. Will
lam II. Warren, OF the Centrs, ConErega-
tional church. Cincinnati. writes u the ed.
i,or Of the RErrBLIc that she is the
daughter Of Prof. Austin rhe!ps, Of An
dover Theological seminary, Audover.
Mass. Of which Mr.. Warren IL . graduate.
Her father Is still living and (Mr. Warren
saye) ''is one Of the grsndest OF men. "
He certainly has grand dsughter--not q
granddaughter" For many years. " adds
Mr.. Warren, ''he was . professor in An
dover seminary, bat Is not now In active
service. He was q professor Of Sacred
Rhetoric from ls4S until few years ago.
when he resigned on account Of III health. ~
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. his daughter. was
never married. He mother was al author,
and was the daughter Of the late Prof.
Moses Stuart. As matter Of course. ''the
prcscnt Elizabeth Stuart Phelps (her name
is precisely the same IS that OF her mother.
who died many years aeo.l il grand
daughter OF DR.. Noses Stuart. Her fathers
home in Andover IL her home still. The
present Elizabeth Stuart Phelps is IS or a
years Of age. She 10 the author Of Gates
Ajar' and many other books and numerous
articles"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15
rUBLIsHkss, ANNOrNCEMKNT.

From this dste January q. lsss, all sdver
asements for meetings. such ~ church no
tices. church entertainments, lodge notices
and other association meetings. cards Of
thanks. resolutions Of respect. memorial cards
etc. will be inserted At t0NE-HALF the regular
rste-ave cents per line each insertion.
T. Z. HARvooD. Pub. Gazette.
THI SParNSFrRLD Pcs. Co.
TEE TINES ConrASy.
DIT wEsr. Pub Sunday News.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

Senator John Sherman: Dear Uncle
You are getting there in great shape. And
with both feet. Your afectionate Valer-
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

Governor Foraker has appointed Hon.
William Beatty. city editor Of, the Toledo
Bee. one Of the trustees Of the Boys Indus
trial School at Lancaster. Ohio.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

EIgh license will decrease the number OF
liquor saloons In Pittsburg to the extent OF
l,SU0.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-15

How often do we hear Of the sudden and
fatal termination Of case Of Group, when .
young life might have been saved by the
prompt use of Ayers Cherry Fectorsl.
Ayers Almanac for the new year is out.
flat ona