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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-10
LETTER FROMM TRINITY ALL
ANCE.

EDITOR PROGRESSIVE FARMER Il
have been wanting to see a short ar
ticle in the columns of your most ex-
cellent paper from some brother of my
Alliance, but as yet have not seen
anything from this part of the ALI
ance world. [ presume the good
brothers like myself are {" little back
ward in appearing before the public
lie in print. Of course I fully realize
that l am of the %"least Of the princes
of Juda," and a but poorly get up
an article for publication, but hold out
the consolation to the members of my
Alliance, that "blessed are they that
expect nothing, for they shall not be
deceived"
Our Alliance was organized the 4th
day of January, 1888, with % mem
bers and has steadily grown eve since
until now we have between fifty and
sixty members, and still they come.
We are a hard set of dirt-diggers,
striving earnestly and honestly to pro-
mote and advance the interest of our
organization, which we believe is the
only way by which the money power
can be conquered, and the laboring
mans independence established. The
work before us is arduous and very
difficult to successfully perform, but
1 believe if we will only put our shout
der to the wheel we can place
house upon a rock against which all
opposing powers will fail.
Our Alliance has a certain merchant
to trade with, and we use the trade
card to certify that we are members,
and we are going to give him all of
our trade unless we find he is not do
ing the thing that is right.
Gentlemen and brethren of the
Farmers Alliance, the merchants of
our cities and towns are going to do
their very best to burst up the ALI
ance, but let us stand like heroes on
the battle field and see that it is not
done. '."'
The farmers as a rule can reign and
"where there is a will there is a way"
and let us try and bring down high
prices and r~ascals, and let us try our
luck, for I tell you, if we make a flash
and fall through, the merchants will
and make sport of us. So let
me tell you, n and all, be true to
your post as Stonewall jackson was to
bis, and we will succeed.
May God in his infinite mercy bless
our order, and long may the Alliance
flag triumph over the land of the free
and the home of the brave.
Yours in good faith,
W. A. EUBANKs,
Business Agent.
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-10
PLANTING SWEET POTATOES.

Nothing is gained by very early
painting Of sweet potatoes, except to
insure a larger area from a given-sized
bed by drawing and setting the first
slips that appear and getting them out
of the way of the next crop. Slips
planted out in April require more cul-
tivation and rarely produce so we'll as
those planted in May and June. The
ground for the first and each success
i've planting should be kept in mellow
condition by occasional blowing and
e,bedding. By no means should slips
be set out after a rain until the beds
have been freshened by re- EMBEDDING, or
at least listing. Slips set in a sodden
bed rarely do we'll. But more next
month on this subject.-AHamta Ga,
Southern Cultavotor.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-10
. SAD BUT NEEDED WARNING.

I see that inquiry has been made
for the address of the Louisiana State
Lottery. I do not know whether the
inquirer be young, middle aged, or
old, but this I know, that when he
begins to make himself the dupe of
lotteries, his ruin is established. For
many years my husband has been a
gambler (for buying lottery tickets I
consider nothing less than gambling).
He was a hard working man and had
saved up some money for the founda-
ton of our little home in the land of
the setting sun. But one unlucky day
he was persuaded to buy a ticket in
the lottery, and the "little shadow no
no bigger than a mans hand" that
crossed u threshold that day has
never lifted. His earnings, together
with the money he had saved, have
been swallowed up, and one by one
my cherished hopes and plans have
been set aside and sacrifices written in
anguish no pen can describe. The
Havana, Kentucky and Louisiana lot
teries have all shared his patronage,
and in place of the thousands invested,
there is nothing to show for it but
schemes, schedules and lottery tickets;
his pockets have literally overlooked
with them, while boxes and drawers
were packed. A little prize was occa-
sionally thrown out by way of bait,
and this in turn found it's way back in
the hope that a larger prize would be
drawn. Deluded victims, . who risk
all in the turning of fortunes wheel,
who sacrifice manhood and their
own souls as we'll, in a game of
chance! May the day yet dawn upon
our land when the sale of lottery
tickets, together with the sale of in
toxicating liquors will be prohibited.
Hoping this may warn some n to
keep off the shoals on which our
barque was cast ashore, [ subscribe
myself Gamblers Wife, IN Farm
and Home.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-10

HE PROGRESSIVE FARMER urges
farmers to attend the primary meet
ings of their political parties and see
that good men are nominated for
office. The advice is timely and worth
needing. Many farmers think it a
great compliment to themselves to say
II have nothing to do with politics"
If such farmers only knew it they are
simply acknowledging that they are
derelict in a most important duty.
They are refusing to have anything to
do with that which directly effects
their interests and the welfare of their
community. By so doing they are
turning the guardianship of their
affairs over. to corrupt and incompe-
tent hands. 1t is certainly nothing to
boast of. New6ern Journal.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-10
ENGLISH LESSONS ON ENSIL.
AGE.

Some careful experiments bearing
upon the relative value of ensilage
compared with dry feed have lately
been conducted by the royal agricui-
tural society Of England by DIR.
Voelcker. Hay and ensilage made
from grass from the same meadow
and cut at the same time were used
and fed to II bullocks divided into
two lots, six receiving ensilage in ad-
dition to a daily ration of 8 lbs. of
cotton seed meal and 5 lbs. of corn
meal. The bullocks were all of the
same breed (Herefordsl about 80
months old and so near of a quality
that the two lots of six each only
differed in size 50 lbs. in weight.
The quantity Of food varied a little,
but the average for "a days was 2O.3
lbs. Of hay per day each to one lot,
with 7O.7 lbs. of water, a total of 81
lbs. Those receiving hay gained 9se
lbs. or l.96 lbs. per day. The other
lot received an average of 81 lbs. of
ensilage and 4O.l lbs. of water, a total
of GIL lbs, and gained 500 or l.98
lbs: per day. The results are singu-
larly uniform. Indeed, it is remark
able that under any system of feeding
there should not be a greater differ.
ence. But the difference, slight as it
is, is in favor of ensilage. :, a~
When We look still deeper into it,
we lind a still greater advantage on
the side of the ensilage. It appears
that 100 parts ofrthe grass produced
1915 lbs. Of good silage, and 4.56
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-10
WHAT WE ARE DOING AND
WHAT WE MUST DO.

The information gathered from let
tiers from different portions OF the
country concerning the state of the
organization, is of the most gratifying
nature. It shows that farmers and
laborers are beginning to investigate
the social and economic questions
which directly affect their interest and
which constitute the groundwork of
the organization. They readily recog-
nize the Importance of a perfect or
~ganization and they know, without it
they are ~powerless. They have re-
lied upon the justice of their demands
and they have learned that justice will
never emove greed and averice nor
has any influence in directing legisla-
ton and controlling political ambition.
They are beginning to learn that
moral law is the foundation of our
social system and that this system
develops the economic and statutory
laws, which are made by u repre-
sentatives and their acts are but the
reflex of the purity or impurity, hon
esty or dishonesty dominating the
social system. An honest social sys-
tenn with a healthy moral influence,
will choose honest men to places of
honor and trust and when we find
dishonest men in Office, who wilfully
disregard the interest of their con
stituency, censure should be visited
upon them for their unfaithfulness,
but the blame really rests upon the
people who made the selection. All
reforms cannot be reached by begin
ming at the top. We must look among
ourselves for many of the evils of
which we complain and whose wither-
ing power we feel every day. There
is no statute that will restrain them
and no power at present by which we
can correct the wrong inflicted. The
people must understand that they con
stitute and hold the power and that
this power can only be exercised by
those to whom it is delegated at the
ballot box. If it is placed in the
hands of corrupt and dishonest men,
we may expect corrupt legislation and
such laws as corporate combinations
may desire. Then the question is,
how can the necessary reforms be
brought about, and how can these
evils be averted? In the way that we
have commenced and in no other. It
can only be accomplished through or
ganization upon the principles above
indicated and in the manner that we
r inaugurating throughout the
country. We must first investigate
the manner and understand what is
necessary and agree upon these meas
ures and stand together in demanding
them. All politicians and political
conventions know where the power
exists that controls elections; they
know that without the vote Of the
farmers no man nor party can succeed
in any contest, and when they see
this power compactly organized, it
would be sheer folly and party suicide
to ignore it. Hence, we express our
qualification at the rapid and determ-
ined progress of the organization. 1t
is moving in every locality, and labor
ing men are availing themselves of
the methods employed by professions
for their protection. Now in this
great organization, let us remember
that it is but a shadow and will prove
a failure without harmony.-WheeZ
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-10
For THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
COL. PICKETT IN GRANVILLE.
DABNEY. n. c.. March 20. 1888.

DABNEY, N. c., March 20, 1888.
On Saturday morning, March oath,
u village was unusually populous,
surrounding Alliance men having met
to take the train for Henderson where
Col. G. B. Pickett, of Texas, was ex-
pected to make a talk upon such sub
jects as concern the interests of farm
ers at large, and especially of that
great order (great numerically, NOR
ally, Intellectually and financially
which in so short a time has done
such great things for some of our
sister States, and now like a tidal
wave is sweeping owe North Caro-
lima, showing her children how to
better their lives in a general way,
and how to keep in their W pockets
that large percentage of their earnings
which heretofore has been paid to
kid-gloved middlemen.
When Henderson was reached we
found the streets teeming with the
sons of toll" gathered from all parts
of our thrifty young county:
Soon the court house bell called US
to see the ideal Texan, whom many
of us had the pleasure to meet per-
sonally for a few moments before he
commenced to speak. He was felicit-
ously introduced by Bro. S. Ohio Will
son, and heartily greeted by the.
throng which he arose to address.
[ call him an ideal Texan, and so he
is. Tall and muscular-many inches,
many pounds above the average Tar
Heel. Upon first appearance his
clothes seemed almost too good for
farmers to realize that they we're not
listening to a lawyer or a politician.
But when a closer look showed that
he wore an outer flannel shirt and was
minus a silk cravat and linen collar,
we felt better; and after a few SEN
fences had fallen from his lips, we
knew that he was q veritable Picket
standing for our defence. He spoke
ent~ertainingly and sensibly to the
public, showing that the Alliance, in
pecuniary matters, is defensive, not
aggressive; that it is not antagonistic
to the interests of the merchant, but
is simply doing for it's members what
each merchant tries to do for himself,
viz: makes the best possible bargain,
consistent with fair dealing, whenever
it drives a trade. He claimed that
the tillers of the soil intend to control
the products of the soil. The ap-
plause which frequently interrupted
the speaker, attested the a~ppreciative-
ness of his audience.
Alliance men were much encouraged
when he told that the brotherhood in
Texas owns two hundred cotton yards,
where its staple is sold at prices much
more remunerative than could other
wise be obtained; that forty-two roller
mills, controlled by the Alliance, make
the wheat belonging to its members
yield one hundred per cent. larger
profit than it formerly did. He stated
that half a million dollars to its bank
account puts the State Alliance in po-
sition to command the respect and /
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BRowNv1LLE ALLIANCE, No. 36,
.. r- March 81. 1888.

EDITOR PROGRESSIVE FARMER
Dear Sir and Brother:- Il presume you
would like to hear from every ALI
ance in the State, as to how they are
progressing, &c. Our Alliance was
organized about the middle of June
1887, with l6 charter members, all
told. We have a membership now
of about 80, and new members coming
in nearly every meeting. We expect
before long to have enrolled on our
record books all the most prominent
farmers in this section of North Caro-
lima. 1t is a grand thing for the
farmers to meet occasionally and ex-
change views, if for nothing else. But
they have a grander and nobler work
to perform-to try to extricate them
selves from the iron grasp of specula-
ton which has already crushed it's
millions to death, financially. But
the morning of a brighter day dawn
eth for the farmers of this country, if
they will only stick to the Alliance
and its principles. Of course we
don't expect to carry out fully the OBJ
jects of the Alliance in a month, or a
year, but labor on, brethren; we may
get impatient and think our labor is
all in vain, but work on and stick to
the Alliance and the principles it in
c~ulcates, and our efforts will be crowned
with success. Our Alliance has de-
cided to offer the members prizes for
the most cotton and corn produced on
one and three acre lots. To those
who make the largest yield of cotton
on three acres:
First prize, $4,000
Second prize, 1900
For the best one acre cotton: Third prize, 1000
-t First prize, $1,000
Second prize, 7.50
Third prize, 500
For the best one acre Of COIN: First prize, $1,000
..~.- - Second prize, $50
Third prize, 500
Total, $4,000
The object of offering these prizes
is to encourage our farmers to make
greater efforts and to improve their
&c. We would like to hear
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-10

1t is rumored that Jay Gould is 60
ing to buy all the sugar, SO he a
regulate the price and break down the
trusts, now organized to control the
sugar market. We would say well
done, Nh. Gould, were we not afraid
Oh a repetition of the old story, "out
OF the frying-pan into the fire. :
curry.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-10

from the members of other Alliances
through the columns of The Pro
GREss1vE FARMER, as to what they
think Of our plans, &c.
Fraternally,
WILLIAM.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-04-10
$4,000

The object of offering these prizes
is to encourage u farmers to make
greater efforts and to improve their
&c. We would like to hear
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-24

Raven Boy, PAGER, obtained a rec
ord OF AIS 3'4 at Chicago, Tuesday.
His dam is owned by VIM. Saver.
The Michigan bred horse, Jack,
won first money in the 100000 race
at Rochester. He is by Pilot Me-
dunn, dam by Magma Charta.
Anyone wanting washing done,
please call on Mrs. S. E. Grahame,
near the 4th ward school house.
"Well heeled'' buyers wear E. l..
Brewers boots and shoes.
A vote Of thanks is rendered by
the 4th ward Sunday School to Rev.
w. S. Ament for lecture and stere-
optican views for the benefit of Sun
day school library.
E. L Brewer sells Gray Bros.
celebrated ladies' shoes.
Letters advertised at Owosso P. O..
for week ending Sat-, Aug. Is, 1883.
VIM Moore, John Harrington, Geo
Harris, Mrs Sarah Taurot, Wiles
z Crane, Harry Breckenridge, M ]
Bright, Gene Angel. B Norman,
Alice Owen. Jennie Stewart, E START,
Drops: John McKinzie, Daniel ]
Payne.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-24
Republicans, Read I!

To the goters Of OoOsso and Shiawdssee
county:
There has been industriously circulated
throughout this city and county a report
to the effect that the Republican Commit.
tee of the city of Owosso issued the call
for the recent city caucus in such manner
as to exclude the workingmen from a
voice and vote therein.
THE REPORT IS AN ABSOLUTE FALsEHOOD.
There is not in it the shadow Of fact
on which to build such villanous SIAN
der. and we do not propose to submit
without protest TO be misrepresented
in this manner to the voters and working.
men of this county or allow such under
handed political trickery to pass unnoticed.
The call was for Republican caucus,
called, not In the interest of any candi.
date. but to elect Republican delegates to
a Republican county convention, by Re.
publscans and not by the aid of Democratic
ooters, working in the interest of any Ger.
tain candidate, as it turned out TO be.
The caucus was called from fge to nine
o'clock, with The understanding that all
delegates were to he elected by ballot.
thereby giving all men an equal chance for
voice in It's proceedings.
G. MCCORMICK, Chairman.
s. f.. PARKILT..
4. V. SMITH.
j. FRIEsEKE,
f. o. DEWEY.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-24
Republican County Ticket.

On Wednesday the Republican
county convention met at Corunna
to nominate county officers. The
contest for nominations has been
sharp and exciting, since a Repub-
lican victory seems to be assured; but
we believe the several unsuccessful
candidates accept the result and will
work for the ticket. The ticket is a
strong one, headed by Matthew Bush,
of Vernon, one Of Shiawassee's bright
est young attorneys, for Judge of
Probate. Concerning the individual
merits of the candidates we shall
speak later.
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Attention Comradesi

J.. B. Quackenbush Post, G. A. r.,
and friends, will leave Owosso by
special train early Mondiy morning,
Sept. 10, to attend the National en-
campment at Columbus, Ohio. Com
rades from adjoining Posts attending
the encampment are cordially invited
to 90 with this Post. Fare from
Owosso, and return, S4.75. Tickets
good until Sept. 70. An extension
of time, 80 days, until Oct. 10, can
be had by making application at Col
umbus. Those desiring to 60 with
the.Post are requested to leave their
names at w. A. Richardson's grocery
store. By order of Com.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-24

Prof. c. G. Roberts, king of horse
dentists: practical experience en-
ablcs me to guarantee satisfaction in
all cases. All irregularities of mo
lars end incisors easily removed,
liberated teeth extracted, and the
mouth put in natural condition.
do not con6ne the most vicious
horse in any manner, and use no gag.
BY the use of the latest improved
instruments, and an extended exneri.
ence, | can guarantee satisfaction in
every case.
am not a veterinary surgeon,
operate exclusively on horses teeth.
My operation produces no suffering,
but, on the contrary, affords almost
instantaneous relief. All educated
veterinaries advocate Veterinary Den.
tistry, we'll knowing that no other
method has yet been discovered that
produces more satisfactory results.
There are few horses, young or old,
but have more or less sharp edged or
rough projection upon their molars.
These sharp points lascerate the mouth
causing torture to the horse, and he
tries in various ways to rid himself of
the trouble. Some start suddenly or
stop short; toss the head, drool or
slober; Others shy, drive sideways, or
hold their head in an unnatural man.
ner.
Blindness in one or both eyes, a
rough coat of hair, suffering horse
with disagreeable driver is caused
by defective mouth. l carefully re-.
move all irregularities, and place the
mouth in level, natural condition. !"
Office at National Hotel for next
week. My work here speaks for it.
self.
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Prohibition Caucus.

The Prohibtionists of Owosso city will
meet in Good Templars Hall. Monday
Aug 9Th at 8 o'clock p m, for the pur.
pose OF electing delegates to the county
convention, to be held in Corunna, Tues
day Aug. 28th, 1883, at II o'clock a. M,
for the purpose of nominating candidates
for county officers and representatives to
the State Legislature. Also to transact
such other business as may come before
the caucus. Bv order of the Com.
B. s. KNAPP,
Il. L.. BREWER, Chairman.
Sec
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-24
rockery Store.

G. w. Watrous, Dimxick Block,
Owosso. Largest stock in central
Michigan of crockery, glassware,
silverware, clocks, watches, jewelry
and notions All goods as represent.
ed. Wedding and holiday presents
a specially. Please call and examine
a large, elegantly decorated, dinner
set for $40. G.. w. WATRoUs,
Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-24

Miss Ida Bentley will give a recital
at the M. E. church, at Bennington
Station, Tuesday evening, Aug. aSth,
at 8 o'clock. Miss Bentley has been
long and favorably known to the
people of Bennington and vicinity,
and all who nave had the opportunity
of hearing her have been much pleased
and greatly instructed thereby and we
bespeak for her crowded house.
BY order of Com.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-24

The Commercial Travellers wish to
extend to the citizens of Owosso,
their appreciation for their large
attendance, liberal patronage, loan
of carriages and other courtesies
extended US, in our recent great
affection of IS to IL in favor of the
invaders.
By order of Committee.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-24

1.-THE ring"
Harvest dance at Wesner's hall
tonight.
Patronize the excursion to Whit
more lake next Tuesday.
D. c. Clapp has purchased the
Byerley residence on King street.
J.W Hubbard ard Quincy Nc.
Bride will exhibit their stock at the
State, Flint, Lansing and Owosso
fairs.
The Shiawassee club and Browns
played ball at Corunna, Wednesday.
Score 10 to 3 in favor of the former
club
Preparations are now being made
for our county fair and the officers
intend to have good one If push
and energy will do it.
S6a5 in purses are offered at the
race meeting next week. Over forty
foreign horses have been entered and
60 are expected Brass band daily.
An excursion will be made by the
T. A. A. & N. M. r. X. next Tues.
day to Whitmore Lake, leaving
Owosso at 9 o'clock a. M, to return
at 7:55 p. m. Round trip tickets,
one dollar, children fifty cents. This
is a Sunday school picnic. The
fourth ward Sunday school are the
pioneers of it and deserve credit for
their enterprise. The Congregation.
alists will also join their forces. All
60. The benefit will be for the
schools represented.
Miss Ida Benfey,an elocutionist who
has been SO successful wherever she
has appeared, will give an entertain
ment at the Baptist church Tuesday
evening, Sept. 4. President Willis
ofthe Agricultural College speaks of
her as follows:
l have had several opportunities to
hear Miss Bentley, one of which was
public before large audience in Col
lege Hall. was very highly pleased
and her audience was instructed and
entertained. Miss Bentley is natural,
that is, not affected or STACEY" in
her manner, and yet has true, cult.
waited, dramatic power.
We were so highly pleased that we
can most heartily commend her to all
societies and associations which may
desire the assistance of an accom-
plished reader.
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For Sale.

Three houses and lots one on Adams
street. mostly new. One on Mulberry
street, well. cistern, cellar, fruit of all
kinds, 8 rooms, one on next street west,
new, six rooms. Will sell cheap on long
time. Enquire of L. F. Kingsley or at
this office.