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Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28

diameter Of the chest The handles are
drawn straight down by the sides, the arms
are then spread and drawn back by the
weights. Generally speaking, high pulleys
are most used for correcting high, round
shoulders; low pulleys for low, round Shout
ders; side pulleys for individual high or low
shoulders, and giant pulleys for the develop
ment of the walls Of the chest and to correct
spinal curvature.
The travelling rings. line Of iron rings
covered with rubber and attached to long
ropes fastened to the ceiling some ten feet
apart, are also valuable in developing the
muscles of the back. arms and sides. The
first ring is grasped in one hand and
spring taken from an elevated platform.
The momentum carries the gymnast to the
next ring, which is seized with the free
hand, and so the entire length of the line is
traversed. The parallel bars, low and high,
the flying rings, the horizontal bar and the
trapese al have their uses, but Of late years
they have been relegated to q position Of
distinct inferiority to that now occupied by
the dumb-bells and pulley weights.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28

THE BAH bELE-CHEST IWSQly UT twenty
ExPANDER. five years ago. But
gradually the cinder path, the racing shell
and the baseball field attracted the gymna-
SUM devotees, and six or eight years ago
the fixed apparatus had fallen into almost
as great neglect as it had formerly enjoyed
popularity.
With the construction Of a number Of fine
gymnasiums, with the introduction OF ex-
perienced and scientific teachers, and es-
pecially with the adoption of system dia-
metrically opposed to that under which it
had fallen into disrepute, gymnastics made
distinct movement forward, and already
much of the old popularity has been re-
gained. The class of gymnasts who were
nothing else and whose general lack Of sue
cess in exercises requiring stamina and en-
durance more than any thing else led to
their downfall, has practically disappeared,
and the gymnasium Is now used either as
means of developing the general bodily
powers or as an adjunct TO the river and the
field The cause of this revival lies in the
fact that what are known as heavy gym.
nasts have been relegated to a position of
decided inferiority; the complicated APP
paratus has given place to that of much
simpler character, and instead Of training
his pupils to perform startling feats of
strength and agility, requiring intense, but
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28

necessarily naomentary, and not seldom dan
gerous, concentration of the muscular
powers, the modern teacher aims at a
symmetrical and comprehensive develop
ment Of the muscles and vital organs.
The most marked feature of properly
equipped gymnasium, and the one which
most attracts the attention of one accus-
toned to those of ten or fifteen years ago,
is the almost total absence of heavy weights
and the general substitution of light, but
loug-continued exercises for the more VIC
lent styles formerly in vogue.
An article in the Boston Herald contain
ing careful analysis of modern gymnas-
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28

m6DU mas DeSl al IN DEVELOPING LOlNS AND
the direction of the LUMBAR REGIoN-AID
simplifcation of ap- TO DIGESTION.
paratus; In fact, one well-known teacher Of
the Boston gymnasium when asked his opin-
ion said: -Four bare walls and floor, with
a eu-posted Instructor, is all that is really
required for gymnasium
Probably the most important as well as
the simplest appliance for gymnasium work
is the wooden dumb-bell, which has dis
placed the ponderous iron bell of former
days. Its weight is from three-quarters OF
pound to pound and half, and with one
in each hand variety of motions can be
gone through, which are Of immense benefit
in building up or toning down every muscle
and all vital parts of the body. There is
scarcely first-class gymnasium in the
country that does not provide for its mem
bers daily or semi weekly dumb-bell drill
as its most important feature. The plan OF
teaching has become highly scientific, and
immense benefit has resulted from the reg.
ular drills.
The first object of an instructor in taking
beginner in hand is TO increase the circu-
j. on. This is done by exercising the ex-
tremities, the first movement being one of
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28

PosTBRIoR DEVELOP average man, but
MENT-To MAKE ONE recently those which
ERECT. can be adjusted to
any desired height have been very generally
introduced.
When more special localization is desired
than can be Obtained by means of the ordi-
nary apparatus what is known as the
double-action chest weight is used This
differs from the ordinary kind only in being
provided with several pulleys, 50 that the
strain may come at different angles.
Double-action weights may be divided into
three classes-high, low and side pulleys-
each with its particular use.
The highest of all, known as the giant
pulleys, are made especially for developing
the muscles of the back and chest, and by
stretching or elongating movements to in
crease the interior capacity Of the chest
If the front of the chest is full and the back
or side chest deficient, the pupil is set to
work on the giant pulley. To build up the
sidewalks he stands with the back to the
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28

tics gives as the
principal meth o d 8
of developing the
physique now pre-
scribed by trainers
as exercise with
dumb-bell the bar
bell and the chest
weight. The rings
and horizontal and
parallel bars are
also used, but not
nearly to the extent
that they formerly
were. The move
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28


by exercises be-
longing properly to
this class has been
held at different
periods. B e f or q
the general intro
duction of athletic
sports, those whom
necessity or taste
impelled in the
direction of phys
ical exertion were
almost inevitably
driven to the gym
nasiums, and the
best average in
gymnastics W a s
probably that of
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28
Squaws Enjoying Quilting Bees.
Ist. Paul Dispatch.1

The Indian women Of Lower Brule
Agency, Dakota, have sewing circle
which meets every week. They have made
articles of different kinds which have been
sold, and during the last year they have re-
allied one hundred dollars for their labor,
which has gone toward purchasing bell
for their new church now being built at
ST. Adams
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28
Johnny Obtained Information.
Merchant Traveller

Johnny" said Mrs. Jones, what are
you taking that backet of water down to
the chicken-coop fora" Going to pour it
over our old hem" WAY, what fora"
cause / wanted to find out how mad
you'd be if you knew that pa kissed the
hired girl. Pa said"-- But Johnny
didn't need to pursue his researches any
further. He found out right then.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28
Water a Dangerous Fluid.

81 trust, Robert, when you grow up you
will show yourself on the side of temper
ance and morality by voting the Prohibition
ticket''
'Oh, ratsl Why, aunt, waters killed
more folks n liquor ever thought OF doing"
81 am ashamed of you, Robert! Can you
think Of one instance in which water, judic-
iously applied, has caused deatha"
"Well. what's the matter with the foods"
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28

recommended as q
kind Of supplement
to the latter. AS
C he t. d e v clippers
and correctors of
round shoulders
they are most eff
fe C tive. AS the
name implies. they
are simply weights
attached to ropes,
which pass over pull
leys, and are pro-
vided with handles.
The common pulley
is placed at about
the height of the
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28
Daily eagle
THE WAY TO GROW STRONG.

Simple Gymnastic Apparatus for Building
Up Frall Bodies-Physical Exercise Past
and Present-Modern Systems OF In
Weights and Their Use
Light Versus Heavy Gymnastics-Dumb
and Bar Bells.
No athlete of thirty years standing can
fail to have observed, says the Chicago
News, the changes that have taken place in
the department of gymnastics and the diff
ferent estimation in which the physical de-
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28

DEVELOPING MUSCLES OF FRONT UPPER CHEST.
pulley-box and the left heel resting against
IL; the handle is grasped in the right hand
if the right side of the chest is lack
ing in development, and then drawn
straight down by the side; step forward
with the right foot, as long as POSSIBLE, is
taken, the line brought as far to the front
and near the floor as can be done, and
then the arm, held stiff, allowed to be
drawn slowly up by the weight. To exer-
else the left side the same process is gone
through with, the handle grasped in the left
hand
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28
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Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28

Finally took swim Spcc.Ec- and soo1 began 70
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Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28

Beating the Theater Bonnets.
Man at the theater box-ofice.
''Have you any front seats in the upper
gallerya"
Eyes, sir.''
''How high is that above the parQuetr
About seventy feet"
ssDo you think could see over the millin.
cry down stairsl''
II think sou
s'Gimme two louisville Courier Jour
nal
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28

DERs BACK.
eral exercise or for Strengthening such
muscles as most require it. With them a
greater localization is possible than with the
dumb-bell, and for this reason they are
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28
fU4..ac.. cAZ.

fO4..Ac.. cAZ.
Fer two years ] had
rheumatism 80 bad tsz.
!; disabled ne for work
and confined ne 70 my
BED for q wAcie rear.
cEE1g which tiEe /
co=it not even rzise ny
hA-1s 10 ny bad, al
for sncr.hs ceGii rot
Eose ayseifiz bed, was
reocced in Eesa freq
10 70 s. lbs wastrsz.-
ed tT besst physicians.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28

TEE creation OF the monkey shows that
nature, in spite of earthquakes, COAL
glaciers, and other evidences OF serious
disposition, is not wholly without the sense
of humor.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28
A Fine Memory.

Busy man 10 Uncle 'Rastus)-'Rastus,
you mustn't bother me at my Office. Come
10 my house at an early hour this evening,
and I'll see what can find for you
Uncle 'Rastus-Al right, Mr.. Smith III
be dar suah; never fergits 8 appointment
-Enoch
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28
Another kind of giant pulley is that which

allows the operator to stand directly under
Il and is used for increasing the lateral
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28

PosTERIoR DEVELOP average man, but
MENT-To MAKE ONE recently those which
ERECT. rap he a6iuSfed RI
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-28
In Hxri Iurk.

Giles-nid De links pay you the he
borrowed
Merrist-Ee offered TO match ne 70 see
Whistler it would be double or quits. Won
Gfles-You're in luck
Merritt CAM see il He DOW owes ne
q teureIs
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-12

Since the recent hre Mt PaliS,d'
which destroyed my hotel, together will
its contents, / have opened The PAIL
bADE HOTEL and am now prspsrd
TO accommodate the travelling publ,
with good accom- modatioDa, both at
board and lodging. A liberal share {
the public patronage is respectful,
Snlioited,
40 ii BM. BAYS
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-09
RNsrLAcR VERSUS PAsrURAGE

In comparing ensilage with pastur-
AGE, W. D. Hoard says at the outset
that the question is hardly one of lati-
tude or climate. 1t is, instead. sques-
ton of storing and feeding. ain
Wisconsin" says the authority quoted,
we are fast coming tothe conclusion
that the most costly of our feeds Is
pasturage. The economy of practice
must be measured by results obtained
and wisdom of expenditure. Meas
Hred by these considerations, pastur-
age milk costs us more than any other,
taking into the consideration the TACT
that the average acre of the best pas
ture will not produce more than 1900
10 1000 pounds of milk, while an acre
OF corn fodder, put in a sLo, will
easily produce 5000 to 10, 600 pounds.
We find that corn fodder is the most
easily, cheaply and safely handled IN
the silo. The damage from the ele-
ments in dry curing is very great, and
there is added the loss or waste IN
feeding. The silo, practically, is a
substitute for pasturage, 80 far as the
succulence of the food and quick
digestibility is concerned, without its
expense. Every year in Wisconsin
witnesses the increase of those who
believe and practice a partial soiling
at least, and they do it through the
silo. Now, if it is of the highest
economy for us to own no waste land,
or land which yields a low return; if
it is of the highest economy for US to
get the largest return possible for the
value of the food consumed; if it is OF
the highest economy for us to put our
land in the most effective shape pos
Eible for the use of our animals, does
not the same economy appeal to you
as powerfully az it does to us?-Ea
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-09
Seeds, Seeds, Seeds!
SECURE A HOME!
Building Lots Only $50 Zach

The undersigned takes this method Of AforminG
sAe public that he is prepared to sell building lots at
eigh, on the North Carolina and the RALEIGH d Au-
Susta Railroads. Persons who take advantage Of
This opportunity and build at Asbury VIII have
Of it's expenses. The trains on both roads, going
East and West, make regular ~gtoppageS, morning
and evening, and it IL only q matter Of ten or fifteen
minutes ride between the two stations. The lots,
which are 80 feet front by 30 feet deep, ara sold at
the small price Of 5000 q lot. The lots are going
rapidly and those who wish to purchase should
make application at once to
SAMUEL j. IRELAND.
Or J. s. HAMFToN, Raleigh. n. G.
Where it is not convenient to pay whole amount
cash, payments may be made by installneAtg; title
reserved until full payments are made.
Lots donated for schools and manufacturing pur-
poses.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-09

l congratulate You on having the best wster-hft.
ing apparatus ! ever saw. A RTTTTNC
ae4Sm Prest Bank Of Winston. II. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-09
TO T BED BUGS.

A kind sister sends us the follow
ing for the benefit of our lady read
ers, and says it will save them much
time and worry: Wash the bedsteads
with cold soapsuds, dissolve ten cents
worth of mercurial ointment In one
pint of kerosene oil and apply 1t with
a machine oil can. Try it, sister, and
YOU will have no more trouble with
them soon. The above is amply suh-
Gent for FIVE beds.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-09

The railroads are great public
thoroughfares and they should be run
in the interest of the people. Don't
you know we are behind all the rest
of the world in these matters b? France,
Belgium, Australia and other coun-
tries. It must come to this sooner
or later. The sooner the better. 1t
is not too early to begin the agitation.
We want a reform in this whole mat
ter. Wake up, o, people Your
rights and interests are involved.
Bear a hand and help the cause along.
National VaeW.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-09
TIE FARMER.
ThG Backbone Of the Country !

It is a conceded fact in the minds of every bust
meas man that the commercial status of every COM
munity is greatly dependent on the farmers Of our
countrV: In fact, SO much so that should I'LL fortune
visit the fields of our never ceasing tolers, then the
merchants Of our city would be forced to retreat.
Therefore, let us as business men aid and shield the
"the farmers" whom I consider the backbone Of
every community, fromdevery impeachment that In
likely to retard their progress.
Mr.. /. G. Bagwen, having removed his stock OF
the Undertaking line, to the corner Of East Martin
and South Blount Sts., is fully prepared to accom-
MEDIATE everybody, both In the city and elsewAere
With the necessary equipments to give entire sacS,
faction. The most careful attention given 70 al
orders ak day or night.
We heartily recommend Nh. Bagwel IS Q Touns
man or umt1Yfng energy, and should you need any
thing I'M the QndertakerAe line, visit his plaoS y
and full Subtraction win be extended In . mos
een1emnnlY manner.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-09
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at the Southern Fairs and Expositions2
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Price 81. For sale by all music dealers
and by MRS. JOE PERSON,
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FOR THE FARMERS !
Alliance /

The Progressive Age, q fOrtyeight column, eigA,
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$500 Rewardl

We will pay the above reward for
liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick headache iDd;ooSI
ton, consultation or costiveness we CANNOT cHre
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-07-09
POTATO

I viii have sweet potato slips ready to
set out by April 18th. Prices are as fol-
Barbados, per 1000, $1.O0;
Early Norton Vans, per 1000, $1.5O;
Sugar Yam, per 1000, $50; Early Red
Peabody, per 1000, $3.50. Reduced
prices for large quantities. Address,
J. G. I. HARRIS, Raleigh, II. G.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
BITTERS IN MAINE.
The Stuff That Tickles the Stomach Con-
tains Much Alcohol.

The Stuff That TickIes the Stomach Con-
tains Much Alcohol.
BANGOR, April 20.-People in the rural
districts of Maine, who like to be consid-
cred strictly temperate, yet still have a
yearning for stomach bitters," are getting
their eyes opened to the fact that almost
all patent medicines of this character are
booze, or pretty near it. Down in the town
of Pembroke, Washington county, few
days ago, citizen who took an overdose of
some highly-recommended bitters, became
very hilarious, and wanted TO lick every
man in the place, selectmen and ministers
included.
The village druggist, who sold the bitters,
was arrested and brought before Justice
Smart for trial. He pleaded not guilty on
the ground that he had sold only bottle of
stomach bitters, which he declared was not
intoxicating, and handed the Justice
sealed bottle of the preparation, together
with an invoice of the same from Portland
druggist of whom he had bought the goods.
The local division of the Sons of
Temperance sent the bottle of bit
ters to State Assayer Robinson for ANALYSIS,
and that official found it contained As per
cent OF alcohol, the balance being mainly
water, so that the highly recommended dys-
pepsia cure was nothing more nor less than
that hilarious and high-kicking fluid COM
monty known as prohibition whisky.
The stomach bitters business is big thing
in Maine, and the various preparations in
that line are bottled and labelled in a most
artistic way. The traffic will probably
thrive on in spite Of the Sons of Temper
ance, but even if it should peg out what's to
hinder a man buying bottle of hair re-
storer?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
THE BEST HE COULD DO.
A Yankee Fathers Uncertain Welcome to a
New Daughter.in.Law.

A Yankee Fathers Uncertain Welcome to n
New Daughter-in-Law.
Youths Companion
An old farmer in one of the New England
States had son whose actions sometimes
indicated lack-of common sense; but with
natural parental love and consideration, the
old gentleman excused all his shortcomings
by saying: "He does the best he can,
Jimmy does, which was perhaps true.
When Jimmy was % or % years OF age he
went to work for farmer living in a neigh
boring county.
Three months after his departure he sur
prised his parents by writing to them that he
had been married, and would visit them the
following week.
Preparations for receiving the Young
couple in manner heftting a bride and
bridegroom were at once begun, and when
they arrived they found all the groom's
relatives gathered to receive them.
The bride was dull-looking and BY no
means handsome young woman, and for a
moment the father-in-law seemed disap-
pointed; then, his better nature asserting it
self, he greeted her warmly, and turning to
his son, said, with his old-time optimistic
cheerlulness:
Welcome home, Jimmy; welcome, my
boy; ye did the best ye could, I've no doubt;
welcome, my daughter.