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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-08-18

Loo for ALE II Fort Worth aud Denver
yards easi o. freight oiiice, ut 20 cents
mr. hundred pounds, actual weight.
y FORT WORTH PACKING CO.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-08-18

Old English silverware Is much in de-
mand In The United States just now,
and genuine pieces, especially those OF
historic interest, fetch high prices.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-08-18

new drug store, 1ooi seutA Main
tieet-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15

stitutions. Fifteen years ago all the
agricultural colleges in the United States
that came anywhere near being what
they were intended 10 be could DO
counted on part Of the fingers Of one
hand. Now. those which fail TO come
up TO the mark are in the same minor
ity. And when the colleges have largely
failed 10 develop into the real practical
schools OF scientific agriculture that they
are intended 10 be il is the fault of the
farmers. For. with the best of appli-
ances fo~ practical instruction and the
most skillful men 20 teach, farmers, in
nine cases out Of ten. send their sons to
a college OF agriculture and mechanic
arts, not TO study the sciences related to
agriculture. but 10 take the mechanical
course Of study. II is not that they do
not think we could teach them how to
farm better, but they don't want their
sons TO be farmers. Agricultural coll
leges nowadays teach not only theory,
but use their farms. gardens. green
houses, barns and chemical and botani-
cal laboratories all as parts Of a great
laboratory system 70 demonstrate practi-
cally the theories taught, and their
graduates are far more practical than
those unframed men who pride them
selves on being purely practical farm
ers. These last are really the most inn
practical Of men and believe the widest
of theories while claiming to be the only
practical man.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15

Quality of Fruit.

The Country Gentleman well remarked
that much Of the planting Of orchards
at the present day is for securing brill
liant and snowy fruit, with less regard
to its fine quality. Such fruit is ex-
pected to command a ready sale in mar
ket. but il tends to keep the standard
low for quality IN the great cOnsum-
ing public the introduction of such varie-
ties as possess the finest flavor would
create a higher standard. The Ben Da-
Wis among apples and the Kieffer among
pears do not tend 10 elevate the standard
for quality, however productive and
profitable they may be for sale. We
name a few apples which possess high
reputation for their excellence. although
not so high as some for ready sale.
Among the early apples none will bs
found better than early Joe and sum-
mer rose, and among those Of later rip
ening or for whit are swaar, red Cam
ada, pOmme girls. keim or York imperial.
No one need expect a better pear in
quality than seckel bose, Dana's hOvey,
etc. More attention To delicious Varie-
ties would tend To improve the taste OF
the people at large for such as are well
worth raising. The snowy Russian fruits
are not probably effecting much inn
prOVement.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15

Have you ever thought of the weight of a
That falls on the heart like the song of a
bird,
That gladdens the springtime of memory
and youth
And garlands with cedar the banner Of
Truth,
brain,
Or that shrivels me germ and destroys
the fruit
And lies like a worm at the lifeless root?
l saw farmer at break OF day
Hoeing his corn in a careful way:
An enemy came with drought in his eye,
Discouraged the worker and hurried by.
The keen edge of the faithful hoe
DulIed the earth in the long corn row;
The weeds sprung and their letters tossed
Over the field and the crop was-lost.
A sailor launched on an angry bay
When the heavens entombed the face OF
the day:
The wind arose like a beast in pain.
And shook on the pillows his yellow name;
The storm beat down as if cursed the
cloud.
And the waves held up a dripping shroud-
But, bark! DER the waves that wildly
raved
Came a word of cheer, and he was-saved.
A poet passed with a song of God
Hid in his heart like a gem in clod!
His lips were framed to pronounce the
thought,
And the music of rhythm it's magic
wrought;
Feeble at first was the happy trill.
Low was the echo that answered the hill,
But a jealous friend spoke near his side, .
And on his lips the sweet song-died.
A woman paused where chandelier
Threw in the darkness it's poisoned spear;
Weary and footsore from journeying long,
She had strayed unawares from the right
to the wrong.
Angels were beck'ning her back from the
den,
Hell and its demons were beck ming her in /;
The tone of an urchin, like one who for
gives,
Drew her back. and in heaven this sweet
word-lives
Words! wordsl They are little. yet
mighty and brave;
They rescue a nation. an empire save
They close up the gap in fresh-bleeding
heart
That sickness and sorrow have severed
apart;
They fall on the path like ray of the
sun
Where the shadows of death lay so heavy
upon;
They tighten the earth over our blessed
dead,
A word that will comfort. oh! leave not
-"ITEZ."
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15

The Hammonton, n. J., poultry raisers
have a national reputation. one of them,
Mr. p. II. Jacobs, says:
1T is hut a matter Of calculation to
learn how long the turkeys are to be
fed before they reach the market at
Thanksgiving. 1t is a waste of time
to raise turkeys and then forfeit the
profit by sending them TO market poor.
A turkey that weighs only ten pounds,
if poor, may be made to weigh two or
three pounds more, If made fat. This
extra weight means at least 50 cents
added To the value of the turkey. and
if it is fat and in good condition. il viii
bring at least cents per pound more.
or p cents additional. a saving Of IS
cents is thus secured by feeding each
turkey so as to have It fat and attrac-
tive when marketed. Too many farmers
are prone TO allow their turkeys to do
all the work Of securing food, simply be-
cause the turkeys are good fOragers and
are disposed to do their best to find as
much food as possible; but an extra
feed of corn, morning and night, viii
show a wonderful Improvement in the
flock. and the turkeys viii more than
repay for the extra food when they are
sent to market"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15
OFFICERS.

Of L l1EHo
Presldent-wm +. srawn. Montpelier.
First vice-President Terrence NJ. Jack
son, New Lancaster, Ind.
Second Nice-President-Miss Sue C. Far
ker. KalOna Ia.
Recording Secretary-Miss Dora Wenner'
Pleasant-ave.. indianapolis, Ind.
Corresponding Secretary-Miss Emma IL.
Mer<er. Emery Ill.
Treasurer-Nfiss Mary ]. Kelly, Camp
belStOWn, O.
Executive Committtee-wiIiam \. Clark
Danville. Ind. box 50: w. >. k0ken,d n9t.t
Montevallo. No; J. c. Mcdonald, MedinI,a
Tenn Mrs. J. p. Barnes, Bruceton MiiiS'
W. Va.
OBJECTS.
Section OF Article ! of Constitution@,,
The object OF the Howard Literary N ho,,
is TO encourage pure literature. strehgthell
morality. establish sociability. increase a
desire for mind Improvement and ntgraIy
reformation.
MEMBERS.
Section 1 of Article of Constitution
All persons Of good moral character who
are interested in the objects OF this organ
izatton and are willing 70 work IN acc2Ql.u-
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Ne most cordially invite every one truly
and uncomprOmisingly Interested IN our
objects TO join our club.
Letters of inquiry should be addressed
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The Howard Literary has neither sat
AIRED officers nor contributors, ana depenus
success.
Members only are entitled TO the rare
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All letters for publication must be care
fully written on one side Of the paper only;
accompanied by the writer's real name ana
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Members In renewing subscription for
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Due credit and prompt action guaranteed.
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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15
The Seed End of Potatoes.

The question whether the seed end
Of potatoes should be removed before
the seed is planted has long been mooted
among potato growers. Most Of them
have decided that the seed end should
be removed. or rather that the potato
should be so cut as to give each set
one 10 three good eyes or buds ne
whole potatoes are planted, many vari-
cites having a multitude OF seed eyes
will send out far too many shoots.
These viii crowd each other like so
many weeds. and a great amount OF
very small potatoes will be The result.
Varieties of potatoes that have but
few eyes, and especially those that are
very strong growers. viii do better with
whole seed. The crOWding i'm this case
increases the number of pota 1cs, and
they win nearly all grow TO marketable
size. If they had a less number of
shoots the potatoes would be fewer and
grow rough, pronged and unVlaldy in
size and shape.
We notice that the Wisconsin Station
has been experimenting with potatoes
with results that do not agree with
the conclusions of practical eastern
farmers. 1t finds that the whole potato
with the seed end left on gave not only
a larger yield of mercnantable potatoes,
but a larger yield altogether than the
potato did where the seed end was re-
moved. The Early Rose and Snow Flake
potatoes were the kinds chosen for eX-
pertinent The result might have been
more favorable for the cut potato IL
some stronger growing varieties had
been chosen to experiment with.-Ameri-
cal Cultivator.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15
Dairy Don'tS.

The following points 10 be remembered
by dairy folks have been compiled at a
well-known experimental dairy farm.
They are entitled, Things we do not
do" and may be adopted by others be-
sides those for whom they We're written;
i. We do not consider that we know
everything about butter-making, as
something new Is being discovered every
month. Not only from own work are
we continually learning but from the
observation and research of others.
?. We do not keep a COW that makes
less than 200 pounds of butter In a year.
3. Nor put the dry COW on a starvation
ration.
4. Nor expect a COW to make some
thing out Of nothing.
8. Nor keep our cows IN an ice house.
hog pen or dungeon.
6. Nor allow them to go whole year
without carding or brushing them.
Z. Nor depend upon pasture alone for
a supply of summer feed.
s. We do not allow the milk TO stand
very long in the stable to absorb foul
doors
9. We do not neglect to strain tbs
milk at once before setting.
10. Nor set the milk in deep cans in
well water without changing the water
at least twice or without ice
IL Nor mix sweet cream with cream
to be churned less than twelve hours
before churning 0he cream is ripened
in one vessel which holds the cream for
a whole churning).
T. Nor add scalding water to the
cream, nor guess at the temperature
with the finger, nor take two or three
hours to churn
13 Nor gather the butter until the
"dasher stands on top" and then dip
1T out Of the buttermilk.
a. Nor add coarse salt by guess. nor
work the b1ltfnr into graqca
10 And. finally, we do not send our
butter to market wrapped in old rags
that may have seen other service in the
house.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15
The Dend Leaves.

Crush the dead leaves under thy feet"
Gaze not on them with mournful sigh;
Think not earth has no glory left
Because a few of its frail things die;
Springtime will bring fresh verdure as
sweet
Crush the dead leaves under thy feet"
Look not back with desparing heart,
Think not lifes morning has been in
vain;
Rich, broad fields lie before thee yet,
Ready to yield their golden grain.
Autumn may bring thee fruitage sweet
Crush the dead leaves under thy feet"
Murmur not if the shadows fall
Thick and dark on thy earthly way;
Hearts there are which must walk in shade
Till they reach the light of eternal day.
Life is not long and the years are fleet
Crush the dead leaves under thy feet"
Bravely work, with a steadfast soul;
Make others happy, and thou shalt find
Happiness flowing back into thy heart;
A quiet peace and contented mind.
If earth be lonely, then heaven is sweet
Crush the dead leaves under thy feet"
-"MINDIE.'
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15
Some Point. in Favor of Clover.

The annual report of the Dairymen's
and creameries association of Ontario
contains the following:
Current Opinion About Clover-Farm-
ers generally think clover a good thing
to have in the land. They know it is
beneficial a green manure, plowed
under in stiff, clay soils, and they also
know that the decay Of a clover crop
leaves the land in good state for n
succeeding grain crop. But they con-
slider il an inferior kind of hay. es-
pecially for horses, and do not care to
raise it for sale,y because it commands
lower market price than timothy
The general good opinion of clover as
a fertilizer is correct, but the prevailing
idea as to the inferiority of clover hay
is erroneous.
Glover AS a Fertilizer-It is of far
more value in this aspect of it than
most farmers suppose. From the fact
that the roots penetrate very far into
the depths of the subsoil. it obtains
nourishment never reached by most
crops Moreover, the roots act like
pumps and bring to the surface the
plant food found beneath. At the same
time the leaves attract nitrogen from
the air, so that there is a deposit from
the atmosphere above, which enriches
the top-soil Glover is the only crop
which leaves the land better than when
ii finds it. Even the ripening of its
seeds tends to enrichment instead of
impoverishment of the land. These are
indisputably agricultural facts proved
alike by chemistry and practical eX-
perience.
Clover As a Sub-Soiler-The sub-soil
pillow about which so much has been
said and written, is absolutely nowhere
beside clover as a loosener of the earth.
It's roots bore their way down and when
they decay leave the soil porous and
ready for the growth of the deepest
rooted plants. The generality of
farmers never could be persuaded to
subsoil much mainly because il took
two plows and two teams to do the work
once. Grow clover and the sub-soil
plows may be ranked among the imple
ments of fancy farming.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15
Only One Letter.

only one Howard letter last week on the
page
That has many admirers who value it
highly,
When full half score should minds
there engage,
And all glow and sparkle with sentiment
spicy.
only one Howard letter and that sad
wall,
A complaint that should open the eyes
of the printer
To guard against error that good may
prevail,
And nothing unwelcome the page ever
enter.
Only one Howard letter. and that one so
plain
1t will never be praised by the good or
the giftedl
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15

BY thine own souls law learn to live,
And if men thwart thee, take no heed,
And if men hate thee, have no care;
Sing thou thy song and do thy deed,
Hope thou thy hope and pray thy prayer,
And claim no crown they will not give,
Nor bays they grudge thee for thy hair.
Keep thou thy soul-sworn steadfast oath,
And to thy heart be true thy heart;
What thy soul teaches learn to know,
And play out thine appointed part;
And thou shalt reap thou shalt sow,
Nor helped nor hindered in thy growth,
To thy full stature shalt thou grow.
-PACKENHAM BEATTY,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15

What comment on those who the page
would sustain,
AS we think Of the weakness TO which
we have drifted
Only one Howard letter. and that one 50
cannot but wonder what all have been
doing.
And / answer myself with a sense of re-
lief
Needful duties and cares we have all
been pursuing.
1t is not that the page is forgotten by us;
1t is not that no theme to or taste is
we'll suited:
1t is not that we fear any theme TO dis
cuss,
And it's not through intent that task
we've eluded.
employed
We've thought someone else had more
leisure for writing.
And the page that by all has been highly
enjoyed
We've fancied would prove more than
ever inviting.
We have been very busy in doing such
things.
AS daily in life have their comforting
uses,
While time bears on us with unwearying
wings,
And useless it seems to frame many ex-
cuses.
We have all been as busy as dutiful
bees
In odorous fields of the fresh-blooming
clover,
When the sunshine of June tempers mildly
the breeze,
And the bleak storms of winter and
springtime are over.
W. w. STOCKwELL.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15
Agricultural Education.

There is little appreciation of the value
of a college course in scientific agricul-
ture, says Prof. Massey of the North
Carolina college. L am persuaded that
this is largely due to ignorance of the
course of study and methods at our
best agricultural colleges. Men who are
only familiar with agricultural colleges
as the majority of them were fifteen &c
twenty Yeas ago, can hardly realize the
advance that has been made in these in
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15
A PoETIcAL MEDLEY.
Edited and Arranged by "U. Pirates"
for the Club.

for the Club.
Dear Howard Friends-For a change
send TO the page this week a sort of
'poetical medley" which have selected
from my scrap book. Trusting that
these poems may prove more inspiring
than some of the advertisements which
from time to time appear on "our page"
/ submit them to the tender mercies of
''ye critics" ~. PIRATES"
The Mystery of Progression.
Nothing resting In it's own completeness
Can have worth or beauty, but alone
Because IL leads and tends to further
sweetness,
Fuller. higher. deeper than it's own.
Springs real glory dwells not in the
meaning.
Gracious though IT be, OF her blue hours.
But is hidden in her slender leaning
To the summers richer wealth of flowers
Dawn is fair because the mists fade
slowly
Into day, which floods the world with
light;
Twilights mystery is So sweet and holy
Just because II ends in starry night.
Life is only bright when it proceedeth
Toward a truer, deeper life above;
Human love is sweetest when 1t leadeth
To a more divine and perfect love.
Learn the lesson of progression duly;
Do not call each glorious change decay;
But we know we only hold our treasures
truly
When it seems as If they passed away.
Nor dare to blame Gods gifts for incom-
peteness,
In that want their beauty lies; they roll
Toward some infinite depth of love and
sweetness,
Bearing onward mans reluctant soul.
ADELAIDE A. PROCTOR.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15
A Valuable Chest.

TACOMA, Wash.-I have used your
Simmons Liver Regulator and can con-
scientiously say it is the king Of all liver
medicines; L consider it a medicine chest
In itself-Geo. w. Jackson. Your drug
gist sells it in powder or liquid. The
powder to be taken dry or made into tea.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15
ABOUT SHOES.

How to Make Them Wear Well and
Look We'll.
When shoes have become very muddy
the worst Of the mud should be knocked
off with a thin strip of hard wood, which
should be kept for the purpose, says the
New York World. A very stim brush
will then take off the rest Of the dirt.
Now, apply a dressing made by mix
ing two drachms Of spermaceu oil, half
a pint Of vinegar. three ounces Of tire
acle and four ounces Of finely-powdered
ivory black. The vinegar should be
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15

A business meeting to count ballots,
etc, will be held at the home of Miss
Dora Wenner. recording secretary. Pleas
ant-ave. Indianapolis on Saturday, Nov.
is. All are invited TO attend. Be sure
of a good time. WILL l.. STRAWN.
President.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15
AphOrisns.

PERJURY may result from RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Sentiment is the product of cowardice.
Plenty does not always denote prosperity.
Peace begets purity, patriotism and
plenty.
Perverseness is often mistaken for pa
thence.
''Phools" proclaim the inability of man
to attain perfection.
Liberty without restriction produces
cranks without responsibility.
Frankfort, Ind, Nov. s. QUAD, JR.'
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15
THE HEALTH ON THE FARM.
Is III ANY BETTER THAN IN THE
CROWDED CITIESs

An Interesting Discussion OF the
Mattcr-Some Points i'm Favor of
CIover-The Quality of Fruft-AEri-
cultural EducntiOn-TurlSeys for
Market-The Seed End of Potatoes
Dairy DOn'ts.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15
Coin of the Realm.

Coin of the Realm.
Selected for the Howard Club by Ben
Ardys)
/ hold II true with him who sings,
on one clear harp and divers tones,
That men may rise on stepping stones
OF their dead selves to higher things.
Cardinal Newman.
Perseverance
Keeps honor bright. To have done, is to
hang
Quite out of fashion, like rusty nail
In monumental mockery.
When our souls shall leave this dwelling,
The glory of one fair and virtuous action
Is above all the 'scutcheon on our tomb,
''''''' ''''''~ = Shirley.
The lapse of time and rivers is the same;
Both speed their journey with a restless
stream
The silent space with which they steal
away
No wealth can bride. no prayer persuade
to stay.
The sweetest bird builds near the ground
The loveliest flower springs low;
And we must stoop for happiness
If we its wealth would know.
Swain.
Truth crushed to earth. shall rise again;
The eternal years of God are hers;
But Error wounded, writhes with pain,
And dies among his worshipers.
Bryant.
Man dwells apart though not alone.
He walks among his peers unread,
The best of thoughts which he hath
known
For lack of listeners are not said.
jean Ingelow.
The deepest ice which ever froze
Can only Ger the surface close
The living stream lies quick below
And flows and cannot cease to flow.
Byron.
Cease every JOY to glimmer on my mind.
But leave-oh, leave the light of Hope be-
hind,
What though my winged hours of bliss
have been,
Like angel visits. few and far between.
Campbell.
Weave. brothers, weavei Toll is ours;
But toll is the lot of man.
One gathers the fruit one gathers the
flowers,
one soweth the seed again.
w. b. Proctor.
Indianapolis, Nov. 9.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-15

only a few members trying TO stop IT,
Come, let's push up hill with all our
might TO work. am now going to
push TO bed. "A LATE CONFER"