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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-12

EDITED BY E. w. AMsDEN,
ORMOND,

oRMOND, FLORIDA.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-12
For THE POULTRY DEPARTMENT.
Cayuga Ducks.

This popular variety of ducks, which
are represented in the accompanying
cut, originated on Cayuga lake, from
whence it's name, and was originally
wild duck frequenting this lake. 1t ranks
in size with either the Rouen or Ayles-
bury, and in the juciness and richness of
it's flesh partakes of that peculiar game
flavor which distinguishes the Canvas
Back The plumage of this duck should
be a jet, glossy black, the feathers of the
drake having lustrous greenish hue in
the sunshine, which gives him peculiar
ly rich appearance. If we'll fed they be-
come fat; indeed, they can be made SO
fat that they cannot raise themselves from
the ground by their wings. The Cayugas
are very quiet in their habits; they are
rarely able to rise from the ground, and
fence two feet high will turn them;
they are not disposed to wander from
home Although they do well with only
drinking water, yet they are more fond
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-12
The Best Are the Best.
Federal p ONT, Fla.

Am | right or wrong in presuming that
American breeders must expect reasona-
BILE profits from theirventuresrather than
mere artistic satisfaction?
Unhesitatingly should say right.
would not, however, consider reasona-
BILE profit and artistic satisfaction an
tagonistic, or even incompatible with
each other, even when applied to poultry
keeping. Surprising it generally con-
ceded that pure breeds have been estab-
Iished with specific purpose in view, it
would seem unnecessary to urge their
superiority to a mOngrel or mixed
flock. The simple fact of a promiscuous
lot, composed of various breeds or crosses
-Leghorn, Brahma, Game, etc.-pre-
cludes the possibility of best results being
obtained; because the treatment re-
CURED by the several breeds varies, and
the most favoring conditions cannot be
made when in one flock. Even if this
could be done, the less price which the
mixed product, both eggs and poultry
meat, commands, is an important argu-
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can were carefully weighed and found to
contain - ounces of corn beef and 9
ounces of roast beef-this included the
liquor in roast beef. For each pound OF
corn beef, at Is cents per can, we pay
20 cents and 26 cents for each pound of
roast beef. and we all know it is not of
the best quality either.
Hen eggs sell at an average price OF
25 cents per dozen, and a dozen hen
eggs will weigh one and one-halt pounds.
Duck eggs from one year old ducks will
weigh two pounds per dozen. Then we
have the cost of hen eggs DIT 16h cents
per pound and duck eggs at 12A cents
per pound. But in Boston, where more
duck eggs are marketed than in any one
city in this country. they always bring
cents per dozen more, and this is as it
should be if the weight be considered
Then why not produce more eggs and
buy less beef, for certainly eggs are much
the more wholesome food. E. W. A.
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ment against it. Uniformity can only be
secured by having one variety.
All poultry raisers can, with but little
effort or expense, direct their attention
to the breed of their choice, and if they
will intelligently develop it's economic
characteristics along with it's artistic or
standard requirements they will be in a
position to derive the greatest profit
which a prime product commands on a
good market, and have the pleasure of
all the "artistic satisfaction" which they
may be able to realize in the production
and possession of choice birds. Owner
ship in anything very choice is apt to
have an infatuation about it to the pos
SCISSOR; hut how often do we hear of a
mongrel or cross-bred chicken having
any such attraction?
Pure-bred fowls, I would emphasize,
therefore, are the corner-stone upon which
the greatest profit from this industry de-
ponds. Not that every poultry raiser
should become a breeder of Clancy
fowls" so called; but uniformity of pro.
duct being essential to secure the highest
market price, and the market, the GER
tain source of steady income for the
poulterer's produce, yields the largest
profits.
If the person succeeds as well as a
breeder the surplus good specimens will
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-02-12
CATARRH.
Catarrhal Deafness = Hay Fever a
New Home Treatment.

Sufferers are not generally aware that
these dis Eases are contagious, or that they
are due to the presence Of living para
sites in the lining membrane of the nose
and eusFachian tubes. Microscopic re-
search, however, has proved this to be
fact, and the result of this discovery is
that ? simple remedy has been formula
ted whereby catarrh, catarrhal deafness
and hay fever are permanently cured in
from one to three simple applications
made at home by the patient once in
two weeks.
n. B.-This treatment is not snuff
or az ointment; both have been discard
ed by reputable physicians as injurious.
A pamphlet expl aiming this new treat
ment is sent on receipt of three cents in
stamps to pay postage by A. III. Dixon
& Son, 337 and 339 West King Street,
Toronto, Canada.-Christian Advocate.
Sufferers from Catarrh troubles should
carefully read the above.
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command better prices for breeding
exhibition purposes and may be thus
disposed Of
These important advantages as | have
endeavored to show depend upon pure
breeds, and the poultry man or woman
who intelligently pursues this course will
find in it the greatest financial success,
and have at the same time the oppor-
tunity to breed for the fancy which,
however fascinating, is catering to a
trade that is environed with uncert ainty
that is more or less unsatisfact Mrs
Perley Pickett, in American Poultry Jour-
nal.
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Ducks VS.. Hens-Eggs Compared with
Meat as a Food

A recent experiment in France to ascer-
tain the relative value of hens and ducks
as egg producers gives the following re-
suit:
Three of each of the same age were
selected The ducks laid 400 eggs from
January 1 to September 1, and the hens
257 eggs; but the ducks had laid 215
eggs the fall previous, or GIT in twelve
months, while the hens ceased laying
altogether September l.
The eggs were tested by chemist as
to their relative food value, and the re-
suit was in favor of the duck eggs in the
proportion as 1882 is to 2O.O1. The
duck egg was found to be much richer
and to contain considerably more fat.
But here is Florida experiment.
Eggs VS.. tin can. Having two 15c. cans
of meat in the hOuse-one each Of corn
and roast beef-I concluded to see which
was the cheaper food-what we buy or
what we produce? The contents of each
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of the water than the Pekin, and when
they have access to ponds or streams
will get almost their entire living. They
should always be shut up at night,
especially during the laying season, as
they, like all other ducks, lay very early
in the morning and seldom make their
own nest, laying just where they happen
to be. G. G. P.
Federal Point, Fla.
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For THE POULTRY DEPARTMENT.
Poultry Notes.

No one can be successful with poultry
who does not guard against hawks, cats,
rats and other vermin. Always shut the
birds up securely at night. If the little
chicks can run among brush, tall grass
and weeds, or in corn field, the hawks
can not easily catch them.
Eggs from fowls confined in yards, no
matter how we'll provided they may be.
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never hatch as well as those from stock
that have full range, nor will the eggs
from very fat hens give as good results
as from hens in moderate condition.
The eggs from pullets are not as good as
from hens
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To whom all correspondence in regard to this
department should be addressed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
rpr 01ec1N1a FREE pRrss--rHE OLD FAMILY JOURNAL.
To THE
JEFFERSON COUNTY FARMER
OFFICE VALLEY FERTILIZER CO.,
cnARLrsrowS W. Va. August l. 1889

Cu,ptvsrowv w. Va. August !, 1889
DEAR SIR We are prepared to furnish our
regular Brands of Fertilizer VIZ Snehan
d6sb = V;r,;,;a = Potomac" VALLEY Bone"
.Sne,ial Wheat Mixture" Raw Bone" Dis
solved Bone South Carolina, our own man
ufacture. The "Shenandoah" Is the pest fer-
tilizer sold the farmers who have useu II year
after year have had the best wheat anu siass
and their land has improved because IL IS
strictly Rome Fertilizer. We have averaged a
wear since 1883 Two Hundred and Fifty Tons
of "Shenandoahn in Jefferson County-tnls
sneaks for itself The Virginia has Dissolved
Rome where the shenandoah has Raw Bone,
and is sold at the same price. Potomac -
this giade is well. for years it has been favor
lite with our farmers. Valley Bone costs less
than Potomac and is used by NUMBER Oh
our farmers. Both of these brands Analyze
high in Bone Phosphate Of Lime. 'Speclal
Wheat Mixturei-we prepared and put this
brand on the market in 1889 to meet the de-
II and for cheap Ammonlated Phosphate.
We have been surprised at the demand created
for it, last year we sold lSS tons OF II in Jeher-
son county II runs over II in Ammonia ana
costs only SD per ton. We have on hand
large supply of our own Manufacture OF South
Carolina also large supply OF b Z. manuiac,
tured in Baltimore, either OF which we VIII
furnish at the market price. We furnished last
year III tnlS OOunt1 ONSi t'' e'ii9 Va - -
hundred of which we manufactured we VIII
guarantee it to be in fine drilling condition.
We run il through the Rollers before bagging.
We have on hand supply of Animal Bone,
Raw and Dissolved, of our own manufacture
We would be glad to have you inspect 1t, no
better can be found on the market. We are
prepared to mix on short notice, any Special
Formula, at a small cost.
The Valley Fertilizer Company is strictly,
home institution, Jefferson county capital and
Jefferson county people, and we are gratihed
at the encouragement given the Company by
our farmers since its organization. As an evil
dence of our standing at home, we sold in JEFF
ferson county the fall of 1888, over 200 Tons
of Fertilizer to three hundred farmers. We
will be glad to have you call and examine our
stock Respectfully
VALLEY FERTILIZER COMPANY.
Aug % 1889.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
Architect and Builder,
as well as a General
Contractor or Superintendent

for all classes of building, and Repair work
neatly and promptly done Plans and Specif-
cation and estimates furnished upon applica-
ton. Ny aim shall be to give YOU work equal
to the best in the United States in material
and workmanship. | defy any city mechanic
TO beat IL in workmanship or in time of COM
pletiOn.
Ny past experience in the erection of the
following large buildings attest my ability as
Builder and Contractor Oakland Hotel, B.
S o., Luray Inn, :. Y. X. a.. Roanoke Hotel
and Union Passenger Station, Roanoke, Va,
and all the stations on the Shenandoah Valley
r. r. and the handsome station for the Nor
folk and Western X. r. at Norfolk Green's HO-
tel al Harpers Ferry. HarrisOnburg Court
House Rockingham county. Va. the b. 4 0.
stations at CharleStown and Grafton and other
points of the road all were done under my SUI
pervisi0n-as well as numerous buildings erect
cd here plans and specifications of which fur
niSh 20 the satisfaction of all parties So if
You want a lirst-cass building according to
modern style of architecture with the best
seasoned material and hrst-claSS work. with
interior finish ceilings or side walls IN any de
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have the same care-shall be done to your en-
tire satisfaction. But bear in mind that | will
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with hrSt-class workmen who understand their
work, al moderate cost and as low as it can
be done anywhere. My motto shall be to give
satisfaction 10 all who employ me- whatever
grade of work Won want, prices will be an evil
dence Old buildings will be altered 10 any
modern design ot architecture you may desire,
SO 1t YOU purpose 10 build or make alterations
or repairs and you want IL done in workman
Ike manner, give me a call and You will save
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builder and my experience of four years and
four days as the General Superintendent of Re-
pairs OF Public Buildings will give you the
guarantee OF having it done tirst-claSs in every
respec' in the most approved style of modern
architecture
May SD. lS,9 JULIUS c. HOLMES.
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A day or two ago a Washington new,pa
per, one, too, tbat pretend> Co be un>ectiou-
al and non partisan, published long hi>-
tory Of john Brown. according Co which
that murderous aud infamous old wretch
was hero, martyr aud saint, and well
worthy of an everlasting apo,heosis II am
cient history be no more reliable than mod
ern. nothing can be- more erroneous than
the prevalent idea, of the events and th,
men and manners OF the time, of which 10
speaks 4Ll0u,'ri0 Go-rr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

This is beyond question che most success,
fui Cough Medicine we have ever sold. %
few doses invariably cure the worst cases of
Cough, Group and Bronchitis. while 10, won
derful success iu the cure of Consumption IS
without parallel in the history of medicine
Since It's first discovery it has been sold ON
a guarantee, q test which no other medicine
can stand. 10 You have % Cough we ear
nestly ask YOU O. try &C. Price 10 cents, 50
cents, and S100 If your Lung, are sore.
Chest OF Back lame use Shi,oh's Porous
Plaster Sold by Geo T. Light.
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Shenandoah Valley Railroad.
S. +. TYLER, REcEIvEE.

LEAVE RLEsTOWN-soUTHWARD
$50 A. NJ. Daily-Memphis Express. Roanoke
and intermediate stations and
all points South and Southwest
Through Pullman Sleeping cars from
New York and Philadelphia to
Roanoke, Chattanooga and Mem
phis.
l21l A. .Daily-N.Oreans Express from New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore
with day coaches to Roanoke max
ing connection through TO the South.
Carries through Pullman Sleeper
to New Orleans via Harrisburg.
LEAVE MISUNDERSTANDING
2:0l A. NJ. Daily-Baltimore Express, from all
points South, for Washington, Bal
timore, Harrisburg Philadelphia
and New YORK. Carries through
Pullman Sleeper from New Orleans
to Philadelphia via Harrisburg.
2:5s A. NJ. Daily-New York and Philadelphia
Express, from Mobile, Memphis,
Chattanooga and all points South
For Philadelphia and New York
Sleeping cars through to New York
via Harrisburg.
Ticket Agents will furnish all Information
and through schedules upon application.
o. HOWARD ROVER, Gent Pass. Agt.
Feb. II, 1889. Roanoke Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

WEHAVE just received new and elegant
w assortment of Combs and Hair Brushes,
also Tooth and Nail Brushes.
AISQUITH & co.
OUR OWN PALM SOAP-made from pure
" Palm Oil and Soda Ten gross just re-
ceived and for sals at cents per cake. Also a
large lot of all of the most popular fancy soaps
AISQUITH & co.
lust RECEIVED-a large lot Of Boston
- Coach Oil for oiin- Buggies, Carriages, &c.
Also "FavOrte" Sewing Machine Oil and Con-
tinental Ointment for man or beast
AlSQUIrH & co.
4 LARGE STOCK of Arnold's Chemical
"A Writing Fluid and Staflord's Commercial
Inks, all sizes for sale at AlSQUITH CO.'S
w f have Just receive in stock Pure Black
w and Red Pepper. Sage and Sweet Mar
joram, all freshly ground. Also pure granula-
ted Saltpetre and Coriander Seed for seasoning
sausage and curing pork. AISQUITH & co.
SO REAMS of Writing Paper, all sizes and
~ sorts Also 10000 Envelopes Just put on
sale in our Book and Stationery Department.
October p 1887. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. a marvellous
cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria, Canker Mouth,
and Head Ache With each bottle there is
an ingenious Nasal Injector for the more
successful treatment of these complaints
without extra charge Price so cents. Sold
by Geo. 7. Light.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
JEFFERSON WOOLEN MILL
Formerly POrter's Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the old
Portcr's Factory" which in days gone by en-
joyed almost national reputation for excel
lent manufactures, will be operated by the un-
designed. Necessary repairs have been made
and improved machinery introduced and il is
our expectation 20 maintain the reputation Of
the mill and TO meet the demand of the public
for first-class goods.
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill or at such points as
may be designated.
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &c, will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
J.J. J0BE & co.
Post 0fice-Ripon, Jefferson County, W. Va
J. j. Jobe & Bro. will continue to operate the
Mill at Brucetown, Frederick County, Virginia,
and will pay the top market price for Wool de-
liyered there.
April, 10, 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

Why do So many people we see around "a.
seem 10 prefer 20 suffer and be made miser-
able by Indigestion. Constipation. Dizziness
Loss of Appetite, Coming Up of The Food
Yellow Skin, when for - cents we viii sell
them shiloh, System Nializer, guaranteed
70 cure them Sold By Geo. +. Light
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
Atiraiaia fret gress:
WIT AND HUWOR.

1t is the early edition that catches the
bookworm.
A stable government must be established
by good horse sense.
There won't be enough of ice this sum
mer to keep Foraker on.
Popping the question is simply prelimi-
nary to questioning the pop.
The man who is going down hill meets
lots of people with their noses turned mp.
Nogirl should permit any fellow to 'dote
upon her, as the anti dote is sure to iol-
low.
The trump Of fame always comes 10 a man
when it is too late in the game to do him
any good.
Tacks taken from carpets should be well
scalded before used again as a Precaution
against the moth.
An exaspcratng coincideuce-That coal
should always come down at the same time
the stoyepipe does.
Every man has a right TO his opinion
but he hasn't any right to bore Others with
it against their will
Elk SAYS that woman uses tears IN au
argument because she has the right TO
choose her weepin's.
"Why do they call the pension department
a bureau, papa "Well, my SON. because
it holds so many drawers Of pensions
Mrs. Langtry is said to have become tas-
cinated by the handsome valet Of an Eng
lish duke Is she going TO become lily Of
the valet?
Lord Brougham very cleyerly defined a
lawyer as "a learned gentleman who rescue.
your estate from your enemies and keeps ii
for himself"
The residence of Mr. Stephen b. Eikius
OF Elkins. in this State, is on the way to
completion and has ninety rooms, and all
finished in luxurious style.
Chicago drummer TO stranger "What
line of goods are you selling, sir?'
Stranger with dignity: "rm lawyer,
sell brains"
Chicago drummer: All, yes Retail,
s'pose.'
A Young law student In the Southwest
went to an old judge TO be examined for
admission to the bar After a desultory
conversation the judge said well young
fellow, hang out your single aud 90 ahead.
But YOU have not examined me-" "Never
mind" was the brilliant reply eff YOU
don't know no law you won't get NO prac-
tice, so you won't DO no harm nohow'
A lawyer, somewhat disguised at seeing q
couple of Irishmen looking 40 six-sided
building which be occupied, lifted APP the
window, put his head out, and addressed
thus "Whai DO you stand there for. like
couple Of blockheads, gazing at my otice2
Do you take it for church, "FaiN." an
swered one of them. II was thinkiu' sd, till
the ID poked his head out Of the windy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
Pirate Sale.

4 VERY desirable place of a acres, mile
II from Charlestown. suitable for home or
summer residence. Two dwelling houses 5
rooms each, and all necessary out buildings.
Apply to A W. CRAMER,
Charlestown, JEFF. Co., w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
BOarders Wanted.

i dwelling on mt. ParYo" recently occupied
by Mr.. Jno p. Brown and family, will take a
few boarders. The house is very convenient
one-delightfully situated.
Miss Lizzie Ware will continue her Mantua-
Making.
April 5. 1855.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

Mrs. Mary Douaghue, who fell from
ladder last autumn and broke her neck, is
about to be discharged from the Pennsyl
vania Hospital, Philadelphia, perfectly
cured When she was admitted she bad TO
carry her head in her hands to prevent it
from falling over on her bosom The ser.
geons found that the ceryical vertebre had
been strained, dislocated and fractured. but
the spinal cord appeared % be uniuiured
The bones of Mrs. Donaghues have knit.
and although she still wears supports To- her
neck she appear, 20 have completely recov-
cred, and The surgeons think her neck will
In sine be as strong as ever.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

nRUGS. Patent Medicines. Chemicals. Hair.
y Tooth Nail and Shaving Brushes Soaps,
Perfumes Combs, DC. Physicians can always
supply themselves from our large supply of
medicines. AISQUITH & co.
Aug. 80, 1855.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

MOULD inform the public that every Pre-
w scription that comes to my store is pre-
pared by me Individually. Persons can find
me at night at the room over the old Sherif7s
Office Jail Building. Respectfully,
July l6, 1881. GEO. T. LIGHT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
Diamond Dyes.

A S the Spring advances we call attention {
n a full stock of Diamond Dyes and guar
antee them to color Ribbons, Dresses, Hat.
Feathers aud Cotton Goods
GEO. T. LIGHT,
Druggist, Next Door to Post Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
NOTICE! NOTICES!

WE are the leader in Low Prices and Head
w Quarters for Tinware To prove the fact
to you we are selling the best Fruit Can in the
market, with a guarantee with every one, at
the small price of 30 cents per dozen. Hoping
you will call before buying elsewhere, we are,
Yours, very truly.
September ). 50 c. ID. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

&OAPS.-We have in store q large stock of
- Toll soaps. We call special attention to
our D. i-o cent soaps. MSQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
ChGntOis Skins.

GHAMOIS SKINS from ten to sixty cents
~ Carriage Sponges and Boston Coach Oil.
Aug. 80, ISIS. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
ITO the Public.

I HAVE in stock some superior brands Of
Il Whiskeys, among them a Sour Mash Ken
lucky Whiskey highly recommended as una
dulterated and pure.
Nov. %. JOHN s. YESTERDAY & co.