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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19

Gwendolen lin shady path)-Won't you
take my hand here, C'eorge'
George-No; somebody'll see us, and think
we're pretty lovesicli for n married couple.
Gwendoen tcoazinglyl-They won't think
we're married at all; they'll think we're only
engaged. -Harper's Bazaar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19

The novelty of pink pond lilies gives way
Just now to surprise over the blue ones, the
color range of which lies between that of a
fringed gentian and forget-me-not. The
manufacture of these pond lily tints remains
as yet profound professional secret.-Phila-
delphia Times.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19

Mendicant-Pieasc, sir, give me enough
money to get a meall
Citizen-I can't do it, my poor friend.
Meals in this city cost 81 cents, and have
nothing less than 80 cents in my pocket Aw-
fally sorry for you.-Burlmgton Free Press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19

"What time did young Sampson leave last
light, Clarap asked her papa.
cit was after midnight" replied the girl,
with a naughty sneer. 1--WE had quarrel,
and babe him good-by forever"
"If You quarreled, wonder he didn't leave
earlier"
"We didn't begin quarreling until nearly
fSo'clock. New York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19

Some genius with a fancy for handling ba-
bies has figured out that piece of wood the
size of a month old baby would be worn
down one-haf in six months if handled as
much as the average baby is-Nashville
American.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19
EalOr and Discretion.

Snow, then, my hearties," said a gallant
captain, seeing that his men were likely to
be outnumbered, you have tough battle
before you. Fight like heroes till your pow
ders gone-then run. I'm little lame, I'll
start nowrf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19

"Isn't the baby wee little thng Tor seven
monthsp
"Oh, not so very. He's small naturally
They feed him on condensed milk. "-Har-
per's Bazaar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19

The hest on esrth can truly be said Of
Grigg's Glycerine Salve, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
VIII positively cure plies, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer
Satisfactif q guaranteed or money refund-
ed. Dn.g % cents. Sold bv druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19
interest

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the renewable term policy of the Provi-
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New York to be the best, the cheapest
and the fairest. Avoids the unnecessa-
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uncertainty and insecurity of assessment
insurance. Net cost for $40. 900 for year
1887. Age %. $107 90; age IS, 1921 90;
age 40, $4,000; age 80, S199 so.
lIEBERKNECHT & OLMsTEAD,
Local Agents,
No 1910 AnnnnJ own RnaG Island
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19

Philadelphia hotel men calculate they give
away 5000 worth of stationery year by
letter writing finds who don't pay the
hotels cent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19

Rossi, the Italian tragedian, is said to be
about to retire permanently from the stage
That probably means farewell" visit to
the United States.-Lowell Courier.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19

A correspondent wants to know what
would be good name for cat boat. Call
her ''Kitty,n sonny.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19
In a Safe Christian Home,

where they will be surrounded by good Influences
while they receive the instruction and discipline
Of experienced teachers.
Reference is also made by permission to the ed
tor Of this paper and past and present patrons OF
the school in nearly every city in the west. Ties.
tim0nials are given in the ANIMAL Register, Il
copy of which will be sent on application to
Knoxville. Knox county, III
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19

Gen. Wolseley says that the bicycle is a mil
itary instrument of great promise. And, in
line with many other military weapons, it
disables rather than kills.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19

ats perfect angel Of a house" said she.
nAll wings, l suppose said he.-Harpers
Bazaar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19

A copper trrist-Ger-ing credit for cent
Burlington Free press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19
Perfect Ventilation and
Drainage.

II is believed that st. Mary's is unsurpassed in
its refining Influences in the high standing of It's
pupils and patrons, in the beauty and comfort OF
its appointments in the thoroughness and variety
of it's instruction in the spirit OF order and indus
try that pervades it. st Mary's schcOl is recon-
mended to parents who wish 10 place their daugh-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19
On the First and Second Floors

The building is of brick: heated by four large
boilers; lighted by gas; interior finished in natur
al wood; furniture new and elegant; water sup
ply unlimited; bath rooms on every floor; the best
skill and material have been employed in securing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY.

CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL.
RACINk AM 5. W. DIVISION.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19

ATTORNEY AT LAW-Iosns money on go,-
Isecurity. mskes coilecti1ns. Reference, Witch
ell a Lynde, bankers. Office 10 Pos ofice BLOCK
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19

French and German are spoken; special atten-
ton is given TO literary studies. Every pupil il
cared for AZ daughter in the family as to her
health, manners, conversation and character. All
sleeping apartments are
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-19
The Location is Perfectly
Healthy.

1t is also easy of access from all parts of the
country; On the c., b Il z. railroad, at Knoxville,
Illinois, between Galesburg and Peoria The es-
adjustment is first class throughout, the result Of
twenty years experience and an expenditure Of
SaOOiNA An extensive course OF study is provi-
ded, and
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-29
CULTIVATION OF ROOTS.

A correspondent having asked for
specific information as to how to cult
vate carrots and parsnips in the garden
the editor of Farm, Field and &ockmon
answers as follows:
Prepare the soil in the best possible
manner. The soil must be rich, but
long or green manure must not be
used, since this will cause the roots to
grow forked, irregular and stringy.
The manure should be thoroughly
rotted, and intimately mixed with the
soil. If the manure has been literally
applied the previous year, and some
other crop, so muchthe better. Then
if compost is applied to the surface
and worked in, better still.
Sow the seed as early in the spring
as the ground can be worked, in rows
eighteen inches apart. This will also
apply to satisfy, beets and other root
crops. Cover not more than half an
inch, except for beets, which may be
covered somewhat deeper. Let the
rows be perfectly straight, and the
SCCOO OIO OCUOC1 SOWh AOIA q AIieeSh1I1O
that will deposit them in perfect line,
for ease in cultivation and wedding.
Sow pretty thick, and when the plants
have made some growth thin carrots,
parsnips and satisfy to three inches in
the row, and beets to six inches. Keep
the crops perfectly clean and the sur
face mellow until the plants begin to
cover the ground fairly, after which
nothing further is required until the
roots are ready for harvesting.
Parsnips and satisfy may remain in
the ground all winter, except such
portion as are required for use during
the winter. l... .... ,....-. ......
Other roots must be dug in the
autumn, and all roots must be kept
from becoming wilted after being
harvested 1t will require for sowing
800 feet of drill three ounces of carrot
seed, four ounces of satisfy and three
ounces of parsnip seed.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-29
A NEW FRUIT OR VEGETABLE

Of the chocho, or chayota, which
Mr.. D. Redmond, the experienced
agricultural journalist of Jacksonville,
Fla, pronounces valuable esculent,
deserving of general cultivation, he
has this to say in the Florida Farmer
and Fruit Groa0er, of that city: 1t is
a native of Central America, but was
introduced into South Carolina at least
fifty years ago and cultivated sue
cessfully at Charleston, not only by
amateurs. but quite largely for sale
among ordinary vegetables by market
gardeners. In very valuable little
work, q The Southern Gardener" by
Holmes, now out of print, this plant
is frequently alluded to as the
mango and directions are given
for it's cultivation. It has also been
known to many on the Southern sea-
board as the )" vegetable pear.
The chocho is an annual; and is
somewhat unique, inasmuch as it is
necessary to plant one of its fruits en-
tire in order to reproduce the plant.
This fruit generally measures from
ten to fifteen inches in diameter, has
a crinkled surface, Of an oily appear
ance, and varies in color from green
ish white to creamy yellow. The
plant requires a deep. slightly moist
soil, made very rich with well rotted
stable manure, and one fruit may be
planted in each hill seven or eight feet
apart. .s.,
If the fruit has sprouted before
planting, great care in handling is
necessary in order not to destroy the
tender germ, which must be protected
from injury and shaded from the sun
for few days, until it can be gradu-
ally exposed, we have frequently
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-29
RALEIGH, N. c., MAY 20, 1888.

81 each, and may get S75-half the
cost of his mule. | consider it the
duty of every Alliance to help their
members in similar circumstances.
All of us take great interest in The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER-the organ
and, as one one Of the members said
in our last meeting, if any Alliance man
will take The PROGRESSIVE FARMER
and after reading the third copy, will
say he is not satisfied, return the
papers and I'll pay, the bill. I think
the number of subscribers now are 49,,
and [ send one more to make the
number 20.
We are speaking of having what
might be termed Townihip Fair in
August, and we would be pleased to
have you with us.
The subject. for discussion in our
next meeting is How to cultivate
various crops"
Yours fraternally, j. F.
Hurrah for S. B. Alexander He
is the leading man among the farmers
of this section, and l believe of this
county-Franklin.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-29

alternate layers of earth and potatoes.
Cover the last or upper layer and
level the surface. If the surface gets
too dry moisten little When ready
to plant carry the box to the garden
and, by taking heed, the contents may
be turned out entire easily separated
by beginning on one side. When
planting do not cover the green leaves.
By comparing your first new potatoes,
thus fastened, with those of your
neighbor the advantage can be esti-
mated.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-29
POTATOES IN QUICK TIME.

A correspondent furnishes the fol
lowing to the New York Tribune: 1t
has been my fathers practice during
many years to start his early potatoes
March lst, causing the crop to mature
two or three weeks in advance of those
planted in the cold soil. Take a shall
low box that will slide under the
kitchen stove, or stand in warm air
wherever convenient, leaving room
enough for cover in case of excess
i've heat. Cover the bottom with an
inch of fine moist earth; lay on it cut
pieces Of potatoes (eyes upward) SO !, as $
to cover the layer of earth: Cover the
potatoes thus arranged with another
layer Of soil and thus fill the box with
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-29
No. Is

crop. Otherwise they complain that
nature has not done her duty.
But what / want to say is this: IF
farmers would stick to regular rota-
ton of crops, interspersed with some
paying crop of vegetables in small
way, but being sure to have their soil
in an early and perfect condition for
seed bed Ito plant corn in poorly or
late-plowed soil without being in proper
order is sure to produce a short crop,
except weeds, in the best of seasons)
they would, in the long run, succeed.
The elements, of course, are sometimes
against the farmer, but not always
when he thinks so. If his soil is in
the proper condition when he sows his
seed that are not to be cultivated
drought will not much affect them,
nor his cultivated crops if he continues
to stir the soil, which stirring is both
moisture and manure, and he will have
a crop in the dryest season. This
ought to be the password of every
farmer: ''stir the soil,'' and it is
oftener from neglect of many things
that farmers get shorter crops than
they are willing to acknowledge.
Il will do this or that tomorrow"
or next day, will not do for farmers.
Now, as soon as he sees the need;
something else may be seen tomorrow
that must be attended to- From the
first of January to the thirty first day
of December there is no idle time for
the farmer; he may talk politics or
anything else, but don't neglect the
farm, for there is your living, and
there your interest ought to be. I am
of the opinion that if farmers would
take more interest in their farms and
farming, the times would not seem so
hard. There is life in farming and
you cannot farm without it. 1t is not
only healthful and honorable, but
sharpens wisdom if properly carried
on. 1t requires just as much thought,
Judgment, wisdom, energy and labor
to farm as to do anything, and you
cannot farm successfully without these
requirements Milton Dance, IN Amer
acon Farmer.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-29
TO MAKE FARMING PAY.

The question, Does farming pay
has. been asked SO often that it has be-
come almost "by-word," /" and has
been answered to the satisfaction of
but few, if any; neither do I propose
to answer it, but merely to suggest a
few thoughts in regard to what might
help the farmer to decrease his ex-
penses and increase his income. Many
have suggested greater diversity of
crops, others the growing of vegetables
for market, etc. But according to
my observation, 1 find some men are
calculated to grow vegetables and
more are not. Some men are trying
to farm, but are not farmers; some
to truck, but are not truckers; some
few men are natural farmers, but the
majority need to be educated to it, and
lazy man will never make farmer
or anything else, except good eater.
A man, to be a farmer, does not
need to be graduate of some college,
but of good, common sense, and it is
highly necessary that he should have
his mind on his business (and this
applies to everything else). No man
can expect to be successful farmer
unless ne applies himself to the study
of everything, both great and small,
connected with the farm. Then 1t
becomes necessary that he should have
his farm in his head as we'll as under
his feet and before his eyes. The
merchant has to work just as hard
with his brain when the slack season
comes around as he does when in the
busiest season, and it is just as neces-
sary that the farmer should do his
head work, and a great deal of it too,
in the winter, when the ground is
frozen up, as it@is for the merchant.
It is important that the farmer should
have everything in readiness for spring
work-not only his implements and
stock in order, but his plans for his
work we'll in his head, even the day of
the month when he intends to com
mence sowing oats and planting corn,
potatoes and every other seed or plant,
and make it a point to be ready by
ulldG GlluC. CdI1y LIZ
will get there; commence late and he
will be behind the whole year. This
is as certain as the days come and go.
No waiting with time
1t is said that farming is the most
independent business man can engage
in. This may be- SO, but | think if
there was a little more dependence
manifested by majority of farmers it
would be better for them. Some are
so independent that they just think
they can attend to everything else and
the farm will take care of itself; they
get ready to plow when they ought to
sow; they prepare to SOW when they
ought to, cultivate, and to reap when
they ought to thresh. If the corn is
planted, it will surely grow; if , they
get through it once or twice with the
cultivator, they think that must get a
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-29

The Indiana Farmer says: A gentle
man of this city who was conversing
with us recently upon the advantage
of rolling the growing wheat in the
spring, gave as an example the case of
his father, an old farmer in one of the
western counties of the State. For
20 years past he has adopted the plan
and with great satisfaction. Often he
has left strips through the field un
touched by the roller, and has in
variably found that the rolled portion
was much thriftier than the unrolled
strips alongside. He believes that
rolling the wheat increases the yield
fully five bushels per acre. The roll
ing should be done just as early as the
ground is in proper condition, that is
as soon as it is dry enough SO as not to
stick to the roller
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-29
LETTER FROM FRANKLIN co.

POPLAR SPRINGS ALLIANCE, Nm. 292,
Sutton, N. c., May l6, 'S8.
Col. l.. L. Polk, RALEIGH, N. c.:
Dear SIR and Brother AS our
Alliance has never been mentioned in
your valuable paper if you consider
my notes worthy of publication,
please allow me space for a brief re-
port.
Poplar Spring Alliance No. 292,
was organized January Sd, with 25
members, and has continued to grow
until now we have 40 male and about
10 female members and have several
applications for membership on file.
Probably we are not SO strong, nor
have not grown SO fast as some other
Alliances, but [ dare say we,, united
with huntsville Alliance, have done
as much toward buying guano and
other necessary articles as any other
Alliance in the county, if not in the
State. Our last purchase was four
dozen cotton hoes, upon which we
saved at least sc 2-3 per cent.
We pay our secretary and I think
it is the duty of every Alliance to do
the same. He has very laborious
Office, and it should not be forced
upon him without pay, just because
he is a good-natured man and will not
complain.
One of our brothers-the President
lost very fine mule last week, and
IN our last Saturdays meeting we de-
clded to help him bear the burden.
We have now 40 male members, and
am sure he will receive at least $40,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-29
CASWELL COUNTY ALLIANCE.

May 7th, 1888.
DR.. V. N. Seawell, by proper
authority, met in the court house in
Yanceyville, the delegates from the
different Farmers Alliances in the
county to form county organization
After appointing temporary cficers, a
committee of three was appointed on
credentials consisting of Azariah
Graves, Sr., J. B. Yarboro and j. W.
Travis, who, after retiring, reported
the following Alliances represented
Eastland, G. J. Yarboro, Geo. 0. Will
hanson, A. Graves, Sr.; Gentleman
Ridge, R. S. Mitchell, E. A. Glass, T.
J. Cobb; Pelham, J. H. Wilson, J. F.
M. Travis, J. H. Ferrell, J.W. Travis;
Red House, J. M. Long, T. W. Long,
j. B. Yarboro, W. II. Kersey; New
Hope, 7. M. McCrary, w. w. Taylor,
N. P. Rainey, J.W. Chandler; County
Line, T. L. Lea, A Travis; divers,
M. Oliver, J. 7. Oliver; Piney Grove,
A. Graves ST., proxy; Yanceyville,
W. B. Graves. w. G. Graves. Stoney
Greek, not represented.
The president appointed the follow.
ing members a committee to nominate
officers for the County Alliance G.. J..
Yarboro, r. S. Mitchell, j. H. Ferrell,
J. M. Long, T. M. McCrary, T. L..
Lea, M. Oliver, A. Graves, Sr, and
w. B. Graves, who reported the fol-
lowing: Col Geo. Williamson, Presi-
dent; R. S. Mitchell, Vice President /;
J. G.. Pinnix, Sec'y; B. S. Graves,
Treasurer T. NJ. McCrary, Lecturer,
7. H. Walker Asst Lecturer G. A.
G. Thomas, Chaplain M. Oliver,
Doorkeeper j. W! Travis, Serg't-at-
arms 7. l.. Lea, Asst Doorkeeper,
all of whom were unanimously elected.
The President being absent, the Vice
President was conducted to the chair.
Col. Pinnix said it would be impos-
sible for him to act as secretary and
offered his resignition and W. H.
Thompson was elected to fill his place.
The Caswell Ne,0s was adopted as
the organ of the County Alliance and
motion was made requesting that
the proceedings of this meeting be
published in THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
After discussing several other mat
ters concerning the organization mo-
tion was made to adjourn to meet in
Yanceyville on the lst Monday in
June next at 9 o'clock, p. m.
--.si-' .'".s Jos. G.. PINK, Sec'y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-05-29

thrown over it an inch or two of dead
leaves, through which it will safely
work it's way to the sunlight. When
properly manured and cultivated, the
plant is a rampant runner, and a
rough trellis must always be provided
for it's support. A sloping, Slated
platform, something like low arbor
for the scuppernong grape, only in
clined: say twenty five or thirty de-
grees, constructed Of any cheap and
handy stuff, will answer the purpose.
For some unaccountable reason this
attractive and valuable vegetable Tor
fruit) seems to have passed almost
entirely out of cultivation; but we
shall be glad to give it place in our
garden again if we can procure the
seed in time for spring planting. The
large, starchy root of the .chocho is
sometimes used as vegetable, while
the fruit, similarly cooked and pre-
pared, is by many preferred to the
best squash.
The seed should be planted very
early in the spring, and protected
from late frosts. AS many as fifty to
one hundred fruits are often gathered
from one vine, and these must be kept
in cool place. If left too long on
the vine, they sometimes commence
sprouting before they drop off, and
this impairs their value. either for
seed or the table.