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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-24
[For THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
NOBLE EDGECOMBE IN EAR
NEST.

Though not a member of Maple
Swamp Alliance, I have been present
at all Of their meetings and can assure
you that they mean business and are
anxious to do their full share of the
work to perfect the order in our State.
What We need is to be more en-
lightened, and feeling this need my
self, sensibly, l took with me a late
copy Of your paper, The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER, and read from it several
pieces in open Alliance. Among them
the address of Mr.. Walter E. Phillips
before the B%attleboro Farmers Ali
ance. l shall always feel grateful to
to him for giving that excellent ad-
dress to the publishers.
L have seen very much in your
paper to convince me that many
farms in North Carolina are possessed
of splendid brain-power, but it is to be
regretted that a superabundance of
modesty has too long hindered their
public utility. 1 hope, however, the
spirit of the times, the pressing need
for some change for the better now so
heavily felt, may speedily draw forth
into vigorous activity the latent pow
ers of the ablest minds of all true
friends of the agricultural classes.
After a feeble effort to point out
some Of the many benefits farmers
may derive from the reading of The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER, the subscrip-
tons herewith sent poured in upon
me faster than | could write them
down. Every farmer in the State
should take your paper. UNITY.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-24
LETTER FROM CLOD-HOPPER.
CUMBERLAND Co., n. c.,
April 7, 1888.


EDITOR FARMER:-As you know,
but a few months have passed since
our farmers commenced to ally them
selves together for their own protec-
ton, and not to iryure amy other profess
sion. At first there were but few who
would venture to connect themselves
with the Farmers Alliance, but now
there are but a few timid souls left
out, and unless | am mistaken, but
few Of the few, who are not now with
us, will remain out. Yesterday we
had a meeting of our County Alliance,
and [ do assure you that there was
not n discouraging feature to be
seen. The farmers are now fully in
earnest, and they already begin to act
and look like freemen. They will no
longer be governed by a few corrupt
political wire-workers, but they will,
unless 1 am painfully mistaken, choose
men from their own ranks to fill
offices and vote for them to a man.
Brother farmers of North Carolina,
arouse yourselves to the full perform
anc of your every duty. Sleep no
longer while it is day, but be awake
and ready to meet our common
enemy, for he has long enough reveled
in corruption to our great injury, and
we must throw him overheard, whether
there be a big fish near by to swallow
him Or not.
We are blessed with brain and in
tellect-the farmers-to take a hand
in all National, State and county
affairs. We must no longer be taxed
to build up the fortunes of monopolists
and a favored few, but do all we can
to relieve ourselves of excessive taxa
ton. W. are taxed as no other peo-
pie under the sun, and in the face of
that fact, how have we been treated
for years by the few who have by cor
rupt means, managed our political
affairs? 1t is ruin for us or a speedy
deliverance from our political bond
age. Do not forget this.
CLOD-HOPPER.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-24

Candidates for Office are pursuing
the voters in such e relentless way
already that it is a great relief to at
tend the funeral of a citizen and thus
see a man who cannot be suspected of
having political aspirations of any sort.
Chicago Meas.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-24

him forever ashamed for having lived
thus long without seeing the point.
Doubtless a great many have not seen
it yet, and probably never will, as they
are too lazy to take a paper, much less
read one.
Fraternally, L. l.. Il.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-02-17
In Br eff, And To The Point.

Dyspepsia is dreadful. Disordered
liver is misery. Indigestion is foe to
good nature. The human digestive ap-
aratus is one OF the most complicated
and wonderful things in existence. 1t
is easily put out Of order. Greasy food
tough food, sloppy food, bad cookery,
mental worry, late hours. irregular
habits, and many other things which
ought not to be, have made the Ameri-
can people a nation Of dyspeptics. But
Green's August Flower has done a
wonderful work in reforming this sad
business and making the American
people SO healthy that they can enjoy
their meals and be happy. Remember:
No happiness without health. But
Green's August Flower brings health
and happin ess to the dyspeptic Ask
S"ur druggist Tor 4 bottle. Seventy five
cents. even
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-02-17
BENEFIT FUND.

While it is a generous act to aid the
unfortunate in other localities we
should not forget our unfortunate ones
at home. During the blizzard Of Jan.
18th. Miss May Hunt and her school
were lost, hut found refuge in an old
straw stack. They were all more or
less frozen but none % badly us Addie
knierieln whose feet. were frozen so
that one foot and the toes Of the other
have been amputated. Addie is a.
bright. interesting girl of fifteen years.:
the only daughter Of George knieriem
of western Jerauld. Her sacrifice was
made while protecting the life of one
of her schoolmates, a little girl of six
years, whom she held upon her knees
until circulation was retarded, and her
feet became numb and frozen. An
through that long dreary night in the]
bitter cold, with the terrible storm ra-
cling around them this brave little her |
cine checred her companions and
joined in the gon.s and declarations
while the lite blqod CONCEALED in her
benumbed limbs. The noble act of |
this generous girl calls forth the admit |
ration of all. Her manned and helpless
condition appeals to every human
heart. To be MANNED and crippled for
life is sad indeed, but ,doubly sad in one
so young. 1t changes the whole cur
rent OF life and makes one more or less
dependent. We would suggest that
benefit fund be raised to aid Miss lNnie- |
riem in procuring an artificial limb and
help toward securing an education
that will qualify her for teaching or in
souae other way become self supporting.
We hope every charitably inclined
person will respond. All contributions
may be sent to Herald, or C.,E. Thay-
er, Banker, Washington Springs, d. L.
who has kindly consented to be the
custodian Of the fund.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-02-17
Washington Springs Seminary
Free Methodist

institution foot Of WESSINGTUN
the well beautiful
TREES,
ROCKS made the
to the praire
Still farther the West fine rolling
houses.
naddon to natural advantages location
a strong prohibition county -.
This founded
all to obtain little
that would aid in forming Christian
those
conducted
The closes March End 1885,
March Goth and June 18th
X
nSpring
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-02-17

herto lose her right foot just above
the ankle and all of the toes of the left
foot. The operation lasted an hour and
six minutes from the administration
OF the anesthetic till all was done. At
last account she was getting along
nicely and hope was manifested by
all. She bore the trial very brayely.
o. Z. Hull Of the Messenger, was in
Pleasant to witness the amputation.
Henry knleriem Of Franklin town
ship was visiting at his brother Coos
last Sunday. LEpsID1,s
EDITOR llERALD:-lt is currently re-
ported that the majority of the voters
OF our county are unaware of the fact
that the new school Jaw of the terrific
ry changes the time of electing the Co.
Supt. Of schools from November to
June OF each even numbered year.
This was wise provision. for #
practically removes the office of super
lntendent Of schools from the arena of
politics. On the third Tuesday in June
the ANIMAL election OF directors takes
place. At the same time we are to
vote for county superintendent. Who
shall 1T be, is question Of practical
importance to the citizens of .Jerauld
county. Can we do better than to re-
elect the present incumhent9 Has he
not Tilted the Office we'll and sho wn him
self to he competent, faithful and in
partial, having the welfare of on,
schools al heart? If so, such services
t'.sst,'e recognition DIT the hands Of The
Nuullc. VOTER.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-02-17
Rally Once Again.

Loyalty to our organization, and an
imperative duty, that each and ali of
us owe to our noble order. impels me
to name Saturday the 25th day Of
February, 1883, for the installation Of
our Post. No postponemento on account
of weather.
By Order OF W. p. Pierce,
Sen. Vice Com'd'r L. O. G. Ord.
washington springs. Jeraald county.
Dakota, February, llth 1883.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-02-17
SUMMONS.
OF DAKOTA,
SECOND JUDICIAL' DIST.

OF DAKOTA,
JUDICIAL DIST.
vs. In the District Court IL
LUCY G: BoLToN. and for Jerauid County.
THE TERRITORY OF DAKOTA SENDS
GREETING; to the abo.e named defendant
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint of the. above named
Plaintiff. a copy Of which isherewirhr served up.
on you. and to serve copy of your, answer on
the subscriber at has Office i'll the village OF Wes-
slngton Springs. Dakota. within Thirty days af-
ter the service of this summons on you. eXclu-
sive OF the day of such service, and il you fail to
ansWerthis complaint, within that time, the
Plaintlll will apply to the coirt for the relief
demanded in the complaint
November 25th 1887. ALEERT GuSDERsoN,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
The Summons and Complaint in the above
action was filed in the office CT the Clerk of the
District Court in and for Jcraulu County. d. T.
on the 9Th day OF December. A. ID. 1887.
AIRERT GUNDERSON.
First publication Jan. 81 ss Plaintiffs Attorney.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-02-17
Beggs' Cherry Co,oh Svr,,,7

2. q. IIOIMDeTg.
of Holmberg and Co. Woonsooket Oak
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-02-17
Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup.

Is the only medicine that acts direct
ly on the Lungs, Blood and Bowels, it
relieves a. cough instantly and in time
effects permanent cure.
Oct. % 3m A. M. Matthias Druggist
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-02-17

Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood Maker
No remedy in the world has gained
the popularity that this medicine has,
as household or family medicine, no
one should be without it. 1t has no cal
omel or quinine in its compost ton,
consequently no bad effects can arise
from it. We keep a full supply Of it at
all times. A. NJ Matthias, Druggist.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-02-17
To The Public.

[ notice my name in the last issue Of
this paper in an article that is intend
ed to warn the public, signed by r.. w.
Probert.;
The facts are absolutely as follows
viz:
Mr. r. W. Probert brought in his
watch and wanted it put IN order. AT
outward appearances it was dirty and /
agreed to clean it for which my price is
$1.5O. After the watch was taken apart
and the dirt dissolved one of the scape
wheel jewels was foundto be broken
and that proved to be the real
cause OF the watch stopping.
So when Mr.. Probert came to
get his watch he was Informed
about the jewel and that he could not
get his watch that day, if it should be
properly repaired, for / had to send for
a Howard set jewel (They cost $500 per
dozcn) and he would get his watch in
perfect order in few days without
any extra cost. This, Mr.. Probert
ould not agree to, but wanted the
watch right then and there and would
wait while 1t was being repaired. So
the only alternative was to fit a metal
jewel in the old setting for temporary
services and replace it with the genu-
inc later. MIR. Probert took his time
piece in this condition and paid for it.
The repairs proved to be unsatisfac-
tory as had expected, and he wrote
me to that effect. l answered Mr..
Probert that l GUARANTEE SATIsFAC-
TIoN and would put his watch in per-
feet order and send it to E. Howard
the manufacturer for inspection and
have him return the watch to Mr.
I'robert with certificate Of the in
spection that the work was properly
done, all free from any further
costs. What more can or will anybody
expect. Respectfully submitted to
the public.-Y ours truly.
G. G. Holmberg.
| of HOlmDerr and Go 1VoOnco.l,nt n.1y
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-02-17
COMMUNICATION
1uS-G6


i. ". Sample visited Aft Nordyke's
Saturday. He lives with Jefferson
Slckler this wlnter.-Mrs. w. Elmore
OF Iowa, mother-in-law of Superintend-
ent Binford, has been calling on rela-
tives and friends in our neighborhood.
She intends gong to her old home lat
ter part of March.-Lewis Nordyke, di-
rector of northwest Harmony, says
school will perhaps begin soon. Fuel
being the only drawback.-H. L. En-
gland talks Of putting in rs acres OF
corn the coming season. Other farm
ers would do well to plant more corn
and SOW less Wheat.-Circulars of the
Dakota Farmers Alliance Company
have been received by the secretary W.
5. BroWn.--B. Neal lost a grey horse
last week.-Bert Andrews was in our
borders last week, and said the report
in the papers. concerning his adventure
in the blizzard, was untrue. Friends
monthly meeting last Saturday. FL
ders appointed and other business
transacted. DECK.
l07 &c
Mrs. Carrie Vessey was a visitor i'll
thctownship recently. On Friday Feb
10, 1888, at SO pm, Drs. Miller, Ma
thias and Rover met in consultation III
rregs;,r;! to the amputaton OF Miss Nd
die Anlerlem;s limbs, which caused
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-02-17
Take Notice

The cold weather is not over, and
parties in need of warm shoes under
wear or Aannels and can give Bank
able papers in absence Of money, can
save both health and wealth by calling
at Roth Brothers.
See Announcement
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-02-17

Iegg5 C11eTTy Cough SYRUP.
Is warranted for all that the label
calls for, and if it does not relieve your
cough you can call at our store and the
money will be refunded to you. It acts
simultaneously on all parts of the sys-
tenn thereby leaving no bad results.
Oct. 2S 3n A. NJ. Matthias, Druggist
, 1888-07-17
A T~ERRIFORIAL GLANCE.

The Lusk Herald is pleased over the
fact that Converse county warrants are
worth ninety-seven cents.
The thermometer indicated 1852 in the
shade several days last week in Rock
Springs. The people there were not dis
posed to kick, however, as the nights
were always cool.
The Rock Springs Independent gives an
extended account of two tramps who were
supposed to have committed a robbery
and were taken out by the populace and
strung up. Both men protested their in
nOcence and were let down lust before
death interviewed. Rock Springs is a very
good town for tramps to stay away from.
While Robert E. Addy was loading a
a shell in the tin shop of Beckwith &
Landers at Evanston the shell exploded,
struck a keg of powder which likewise ex-
ploded and shattered a good deal of win
dow glass. Mr.. Addy. strange to say,
escaped with comparatively slight injuries
according to the Nelos.
Prof. W. f. Lee OF Wisconsin will be
principal of the Laramie schools during
the next season.
The stockholders of the Laramie glass
works are debating what is best to do
about them. The works are temporarily
shut down.
, 1888-07-17

The Rock Springs Miner believes that
this is not a good year to nominate a man
for delegate who is not resident of Lara
ME county. The LEADER can safely
promise that wherever the Democratic
candidate halls from he will be cordially
supported in this end of the territory.
Lander is now assured a -four mill with
a capacity of fifty bushels a day. Work
on the structure will be commenced in
August according to the Mouutdineer.
The first mail from Buffalo arrived last
week, but not on schedule time. The
present arrangement is a horseback
scheme, with the hope of a blackboard in
the near future, the Gazette says:
According to the Glenrock Graphic
great excitement was created in that Sec
ton by the report that a Wyoming Cen
trail rival was hard at work
grading to an important pass in
the Wind River mountains. Upon
investigation the graders were found to be
Utah Central people. Maj. Wilkes, who
was In charge of them, secured the right
of way to the pass for three years, pro-
vided bona fide work was done. As the
time had about expired he was r~ustling to
hold the fort.
The Saratoga Tyres latest discovery is
a swimming rabbit.
, 1888-07-17

Thoroughly cleanse the blood, which is the
fountain of health, by using DR.. Pierce's Gold
en- Medical Discovery, and good Digestion, a
fair skin, buoyant spirits. and bodily health
and vigor will be established.
Golden Medical Discovery cures oil humors,
from the common pimple. blotch, or eruption,
TO the worst ScrofuIa, or blood-poison. Es-
Pecfally has 1t proven its efficacy in curing
salt rheum or letter, Eczema, Erysipelas,
Sores and Swelllngs, Enlarged Glands, Col
tire or Thick Neck, and Eating Sores or
Ulcers.
Golden Medical Discovery cures Consump-
ton (Which is Scrofula of the Lungs). by its
and nutritive properties, il taken in time
For Weak Lungs. Splitting of Blood. Short
ness of Breath. Catarrh in the Head. Bron-
affections, 1t is a sovereign remedy. 1t
promptly cures the severest Coughs.
For Torpid Liver. Biliousness. or Liver
Complaint Dyspepsia, and indigestion, it is
an unequaled remedy. Sold by ~druggists,
Price S1.00, or six bottles for $500.
, 1888-07-17
TAKING TO THE WOODS.

When many thoughtful men rise up in
arms against a party with which they
have long been associated, and put their
principles above party affiliations then
that party must surely be doomed to de-
feat. -Four years ago many life long Re-
publicans were forced out OF the ranks.
Without a notable exception these men
are still outside the fold and the number
is being daily added to by men whose
well known integrity will not permit the
purity of their motives being brought into
question.
1t is every day becoming more appar-
ent that the party pledged to u reduction
ofthe tariff must win by an overwhelming
majority. The large mass of conservative
voters in the country who WELD a ire
mendous power, the agricultural classes
who are always expected to pay the fd-
dler while others dance, and finally even
the workers in the manufacturing districts
who find despite the blessings of protec-
ton that they are cramped by poverty
while their employers rapidly grow wealthy
in all Of these the sentiment is rapidly
crystallizing that the Democratic party
has adopted the correct view of the sItua.
ton.
Rev. Theodore l.. Cuyler in The Evan-
gehst of July 7 takes up the section of
Mr.. Blaine's Paris message in which he
says:
would not advise the repeal of the
whiskey tax. There is a moral side to it.
To cheaper the price of whisky is to in
crease its consumption enormously. There
would be no sense in urging the reform
wrought by high license in many states if
the national government neutralizes the
good effect by making whisky within
reach OF everyone at twenty cents a gal
Ion. 1t would destroy high license at
once in all the states.
In commenting on this proposition in
connection with the recent action of the
Republican national convention, Mr..
Cuyler speaks very plainly. II am the
only dissentient, he says, against the
extreme high-tariff h%eresies of the late
convention. Many of the most powerful
Republican journals are protesting against
them, and such staunch and thoughtful
Republicans as ex-Mayor Seth Low and
Rev. DIR. Storrs, and many others of our
Brooklyn citizens, are in open revolt
against them. DIR. Storrs said to me yes
terday, that as he could not turn Demo
crat he should initiate Samboin the story,
and take to the woods" If all of us
, 1888-07-17

Republicans who are opposed to free
trade and free whisky, and yet are strenu-
ously in favor of reducing the present
ou~trageously oppressive tariff, should fol-
low the example of DR.. Storrs, the
woods" will be pretty full by nextNovem-
Der. The immense surplus in the ma
tional treasury is fraught with increasing
evils and dangers. There is a growing
discomfort among the intelligent
classes with high taxes on the
necessarles of life. The many
are now burdened for the
benefit of the few. 1t is in the power of
the Republicans in the present congress
to correct Immediately manv Of the unjust
features of this odious war tariff" if
they will set resolutely and boldly about
It. They will thus spike the guns of
the free traders. They will neutralize the
unhappy effect of that pronunciamento in
favor of free whisky as an alternative.
They will prevent a political cyclone that
will gather volume as the season rolls on.
This is a question that deeply concerns
both the financial stability and the public
morality of the nation. For party poll
tics in the narrow sense, | care but little;
for principles that alone can make parties
effective for the public veal, | care a great
deal. Thirty years ago | used my tongue
and pen zealously for the Republican
party in its early conflicts with tie mon
ster of chattel slavery. Its name and
fame are dear to me; and | trust that it
may not become enslaved to the reaction
airy rule Of those who would build up
m%onopolies at the expense of the great
mass OF the people,"
These are words OF deep import to the
country, for they are the sentiment of a
man of large following. and they are
shared by many others whoehave hitherto
been Republicans and who are equally in
fuential and trustworthy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-04-28
A BROKEN REVERE.

Sometimes while sitting here alone half dream
ing,
When free from toiling through the live-long
day,
There come to me from changetul emoers
cleaning
Familiar faces long since passed away.
There come to me the melodies of childhood
Like fute-notes waited on the twilight air,
Or brd-song from the dingle in the wildwood,
When deeper shades of evening gather there.
And vagrant fancy, like some minstrel rover,
Wakes tuneful notes from memry S golden
keys,
Until I catch the scent of blooming clover
And hear the low, sweet murmur OF the bees.
Until again in woodland haunts I ramble
With bare, brown feet, and heart untouched
with care,
Or gather tribute from each grape and bramble,
AS songful as the mock-bird singing there.
Until, alas the feeble embers dying,
The pleasing phantoms vanish from my sight;
And naught is heard save fearful, sad winds
signing,
And in my thoughts creep shadows OF the
night.
But while tonight, within those shadows sit.
ting,
Deep melancholy gloom enshrouding me,
There came q nightrobed blue-eyed angel fit
ting,
And all unDdden perched upon my knee.
Her baby arms around my neck were stealing,
Her silKen curls across my face were drawn.
When in my heart there came restful feeling,
And all the shadows from my thoughts were
gone.
w w. Pfrinsn,er, in Indiana State Journal.