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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-05-08
NITRATE OF SODA FOR STRAW.
BERRIES.

I would like to get a little informa,
ton from the Experiment Station, con
corning Nitrate of Soda on strawberries
used as a top dressing.
First. When is the praper time fol-
application
Second. Should it be applied in wei
weather, or when the plants are dry
Third. Is there any danger of kill
ing o. burning the plants with it,
Fourth. About how much to the
acre9-J. @. J. Rocky Point, N. @.
answered by w. T. Massey, Horti
culturist, N. @. Experiment Station)
First apply the Nitrate 12 at two
dressings-frst. as SOC as growth be
gins; second when fruit is setting.
Second. Always in dry weather
when the foliage is dry, never in wet
weather.
Third. If the leaves are wet with
rain or dew it will burn them if applied
directly. Best plan is to scatter it on
both sides of the row. 1t d~issolves at
once on the soil.
Fourth. Use 100 pounds, per ecre,
IL at a time, as suggested.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-05-08
FIRR BLIGHT OF APPLE TREE.

Isend specimens of apple twigs from
my orchard which were attacked last
spring. The disease attacks both
branches and twigs. In some cases
only the twigs are killed, but in other
cases large branches Or the whole tree
is dead. What is the cause and remedy
I also send diseased or blighted pear
tWigs. We had a hundred dwarf pear
trees, but they are dying off one by
one.-J. 8. H, Bowman's Bluff, N. Q,
answered by Gerald Mccarthy,
Botanist, N. @. Experiment Station.)
The disease on both apple and pear
trees is the same-the so-called fire
blight. This is cause by a species of
bacteria, micrococcus ~amylovorous.
There is no remedy except obstruction
of affected parts. The disease is very
contagious, and the cutting out must
be promptly attended to or it will
infect the whole orchard. Destroy by
fire all dead branches.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-05-08
CULTIVATION OF cRANBERR1Es.

/ have an acre o. more of marshy
land almost entirely and continually
covered with water. Soil entirely
vegetable; yielding willow, bottom
bush, wild rose, water grass, etc, is on
the north side Of a hill and subject to
freshet overflow. viii the cranberry
likely thrive on such soil and situation
at this altitude? If SO, should I plant
berries or plants7 When9 What dis
lance apartQ What depth if berries?
ment of plants, etc. "A. L. B.,
Stophel, N. @.
answered by W. F. Massey, Horti-
culturist, N. @. Experiment Station.>
No experiments that we know Of
have been made in this latitude in the
artificial culture of cranberries. They
r indigenous to the high valleys of
our northwestern countries, but their
success in the lower part of the State
is problematic. The preparation of a
bog for cranberry culture is an expen-
siVe matter, so in fact than for
rice culture. The land must be thor
Oughly ditched so as to drain, and must
be at the same time diked, so that it
can be overlooked a%rtiicially, when
needed, and protected from overflow
at all other times. All bushes and all
the grass sod must be cut off and re-
moved, and the surface covered with
sand. Cuttings of the vines, made by
running them through a feed cutter,
r planted in drills and kept we'll
cleaned from all wild growth until they
cover the land, after which they take
a r of themselves, except as to over
flowing and draining. Orange Judd
Co., Lafayette Place, New York City,
publish a book on cranberry culture.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-05-08

Irish potato, q near relative Of the to-
mato. 1t also attacks watermelons to
some extent. The first sign Of it to an
ordinary observer is the sudden whiting
of the whole plant, usually after it has
developed to a good size. But before
it reaches this stage watery spots can
be found on leaves and stem, that I'M
der the microscope are found to be
swarming with bacteria. IL one of the
wilted plants is cut off you can see
with the naked eye that the growing
tissue under the epidermis or bark ls
brown and dead. We will experiment
with spraying mixtures to prevent it
this season and hope for good results.
Tomatoes are more liable to it than
Irish potatoes, and potatoes alongside
of tomatoes will be affected more than
those removed from the tomatoes. It
is recommended to spray with Bor,
deaux mixture from a very young
state of the plants in the seed bed until
they are in full bloom, about three
times. We would advise making the
Bordeaux mixture weak, at least for
first spray, say so gallons of water.
For potatoes, spray the potatoes before
planting, as Don as up, and again
when in bloom. When q tomato plant
shows signs of the disease, pull it up
and burn it at once. Avoid planting
where these plants grew the year be
fore.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-05-08
BLIGHT OF TOMATO AND POTATO

Can you tell me what is the reason I
cannot raise tomatoes and Irish pota,
toes7 The tomato vines flourish until
the tomatoes are nearly ready to ripen,
then they die. The soil is a rich light
loan.
The potato vines flourish until they
ought to have potatoes on them, then
die. All the vines do not die, but when
1 dig them there are scarcely any pota-
%Qes, and what is are small and knotty.
-HF. H., Brinkleyville, N. @.
answered by W. F. Massey, Horti-
%culturist, N. G.. Experiment Station.)
Your plants suffer from the bacterial
disease known as Southern Blight"
which is the great drawback to tomato
culture in all Eastern North Carolina.
1t is the same disease that affects the
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-05-08

English statistics show that Sc per
cent. of the farm lands in that country
are cultivated by tenants, while 14per
cent. is cultivated by persons owning
the soil. Much of this is the result Of
a gold basis, and America is in a fair
way to follow in England's footsteps
Unless the American people vote as
they pray, and make politics a business
matter, instead of sentiment and preju-
dice combined, a few will soon own all
the land and other property here.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-05-08
WIKI T.E IMMIGRATION

guaranteed by DR. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN
Treatment A Specific for MENTAL DEPRES.
SION AND INSOMNIA. No mineral poissnsI
Really worth trying. Nail. S1.O0. Six for $500.
BRADBURY's Dept. 81, S67 Washington
Street, Boston, Mass.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-05-08
and KANT.
LeaksVille Woollen Mills
Leaksville, N. c.

This is to remind you we are still at
the old place. under the same old man
agement, making the same line Of
excellent goods. Farmers having. any
wool to be manufactured, would do
well to write US for information and
samples. We make Blankets, Fancy
Bed Spreads, Cashmere, Jeans, Flan-
nels, and Yarns, for cash or on shares.
LEAKSVILLE WOOLLEN MILLS
Q36D Leaksville, N @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-05-08
VITAL TO MANHOOD.

The Caucasian is ventilatipg. the election law
law as it Is, and as it should be in parallel col
umns, and showing why a legislature elected by
fraud did not want to change it, so fairness. at
will also soon m the publication by
counties, of the frauds committed in the late
election. Every voter in the State should know
these facts. If you have not seen the paper,
send for q sample copy. Subscription for one
year, 81, six months, s. cents. Address,
II CAUCASIAN,
QO90 Goldsboro. Nc.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-05-08
IS MORE THAN PLEASED.

EASTERN TOBACCO WAREHOUSE
OlthO L. Joyner, Owner and Prop'r,
G%reenvilte, N. O., Oct. 80. 1898
EDITOR PROGRESSIVE FARMER Raleigh
N. G.:
DEAR SIR Enclosed find check for
50 so in payment for the ad YOU In
serted for me. Your bill was for 50 90:
hope you will accept the amount of
check, as I got value received for the
ad With good wishes for the con
tinued success OF your paper, / am,
Yours very truly,
Q. L. JOYNER.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-05-08
Land for SaleI

Three hundred and So ver ty -four acrvs of land,
on Richland Greek six mi es northwest from
Raleigh. Three ten~ment houses, l2O acres
cleared, balance original growth. Good con
dtt1on. Excellent water. Within two miles of
Method, on Y. y. EailI DAD. Will sell at a great
bargain. Address VA BETTS
Q3LS 57 Southwest ST., Raleigh Nc.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-05-08
NEW EDITION!
WatsOn's Campaign Book.

The first edition having been exhausted. and
a strO- G demand fOF il still continuing, a new
edition has been prepared in which many i'm
prOvemeDts rave been made.
The political record has been brought down
to March l SO.
A table of contents, with appropriate mage
references, has been added
The yea and nay votes on all the leading ques-
tiOns in the last Congress have been added.
In short, the present edition is in every wav
an Improvement on the old.
1t Will be sold as follows:
IhF' copies o.
Per dozen 3.6J
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-05-08
TIE E DISCOVERY
Phosphate
Ii NJ E

feces OF antediluvian animals. FEST AID
FER rILIZER yet discovered.
Effects on cotton aud corn astonishing, Keeps
Insects Ard worms out Of the soil. END for
descriptive Circalar, with certificates from
many of the farmers in the country. Address
Q285J FRENCH BROS Wilmington, n. @.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17
The A. o. U. w. Excursion.

The people OF Big Stone, and partlcu-
larly those who had charge Of receiving
and entertaining the large party excur
sionists who came in from the west last
week, are entitled TO much credit for the
very admirable arrangements made and
successfully carried out for receiving
their guests, Transporting them to the
camp grounds and providing them with
entertainment. The excursionists were
taken from the train to the grounds in
carriages, Of which there had been some
thing like fifty provided for this purpose
and the guests were received by recep-
tion committee Of Big Stone ladies at
the grounds, where a dressing room with
necessary toilet artlcles had been pro-
videG and arrangements made Tor check
ing baggage and other conveniences made
for the comfort Of tie visitors, the Big
Stone people furnishing half of the funds
for charteriDg The steamer for the day.
Messrs. Brockman Ramer, who CON
duct the hotel on1he grounds, furnished
dinner for about one hundred Of the
guests, and others had brought with
them their baskets tor a basket picnic.
All Of the arrangements were success
fully carried out, and We believe were
appreciated w the guests, many of whom
for the first time enjoyed the pleasure Of
visit to the lake. and who were enthus-
iastic in praise Of its beauty. Almost all
OF those who landed at Ortonyllle made
tEip to the grounds during the day, and
were surprised and delighted with the
many advantages offered by the assembly
grounds IS q place for an outing, and
Numbers of them 60 home with the IN
tsntion of coming again at some future
time and enjoying camp life at the lake
WILHELMINE.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17

EkEIRLl.O EsIPlsE1ES
kcyillo Conrant, Aug. 3, 1894.

lecstiio SouIdHt, aug ., Io5f
Threshing is in progress hereabouts
and about the top yield 50 far reported
is nearly fiTe bushels Der acre Of wheat
more goes three bushels, while oats is
out Of sight
Mrs. Flemming, Of Clinton, Ill. WHO
has been here visiting her brothers, Will
and Wait Hyde, departed Monday even
ing for weeks visit with another broth
er, DIR. Hyde of Brookings, before re-
turning 10 Illinois.
Fred l'assler and two daughters we're
thrown from their wagon in runaway
Yesterday ard had very narrow escape.
Mr. Iassler was unconscious for time
and is not yet wholly recovered, and the
persons OF the girls were bruised consid-
erably. DR.. Clark was in attendance.
Quite large number OF Revillo peo-
pie attended the funeral of Frank Smith
at Marietta last Sunday morning. The
ceremonies were conducted by the
Masons and the funeral was largely
attended.
Mrs. Geo. Mcintyre, who has been
undergoing treatme Mt tor SON. time lately
fora painful affliction OF foot, is re-
ported gaining its use, which IS pleasing
news to ber many friends,
Charley Wyman returned from Mime
apols last night, where he went to con
suit physiclans His affection is of the
heart and nervous system not clearly
defined.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17
CORON A.

Aug Is, 1894.
Chas. Harris took trip to Milbank
Sunday.
Paul Kohler was up from Mllbank
last Friday
Mrs. J. Ebrle is or the sick list this
week.
John Phanco has been sick for the
past week but was able to go to work
again Wednesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Rickert spent
Sunday at Wilmot.
A number Of the boys from around
Corona expect to start for North Dakota
to work next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Stiles and child
rem were visiting with relatives at Sum-
nit Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Norton from near
Lisbon, n. D., who have been visiting
with Il. a. Forton and family left Tor
their home last Sunday accompanied by
Harley Norton. We understand Mir.
Norton has rented farm near Corona
and expects to move back here again
with his family this fall.
Miss Vena Hart Of Melros4 was calling
on friends IN Corona Tuesday afternoon.
Geo. Clark was. dong business IN
Wllmot between trains Monday.
HAZEL KIRK.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17
RIG STONE CITY.
Aug. Is, 1894

Aug. Is, 1894.
HO. Breckenridge has just returned
from an extended trip TO Wisconsin.
ia. Gold and his son Ray took in the
Twin cities.
The many friends of Rev. and Mrs.
VIM. blanchard. OF Waterlown, will re-
rret to hear of the loss of their year OLD
baby which was buried last Friday
Mr.. NJ. Fink is quite seriously i'll.
Professors Williams and Corbett and
ladies Of Brookinys Agricultural College
came by the overland route to Big Stone
lake. where they are improving the
.hysical with plenty of exercise and at
the came time adding to their botanical
collection.
Bruce Ready aged twelve,a grandson
Of Ransom Jones, maae the journey alone
from Colorado Springs On arriving at
Big Stone he was SO anxious to see
~grandpa" that he started out for a five
mile walk up to Jones Island.
Henry Fahmer, Jr. has moved to Mil
hank and Rudolph Miller has moved on
To- the Fahmer iarm
We regret very much to miss the COM
rany Of Miss Ella Gold who returned to
Renyille, Mimi, preparatory to going
back to Hamline.
Many of our citizens attended the tun-
eral of Tommy Stevenson today. The
hereayed family have the sympathy Of
our whole community.
Mr.. L. 5. Boyer of Minneapolis will
soon open drug store either IN the
Betcher or Post building.
The social gwen by the Y. P S. c. b.
proved financial success, they clearing
over 81. Everyone enjoyed the cake
and ice cream and fun was tie order of
the evening.
With saddened hearts today we wit
messed the departure of one of our oldest
residents Mother Henretta Movus and
her daughter Mary. They came here
when all the country was wild and un-
cultivated, saw the birth Of our city, It's
palmy days and its later decline. And
now that it begins to show signs Of lite
and probable prosperity we regret 10 lose
them. Miss Mary grew up among US,
was in business and postmaster, and had
won the esteem Of all our fellow citizens.
The general verdict is Il am sorry TO SEQ
her GO" Miss Bessie Rue accompanied
them and will make her home with them
The young people will miss her.
Miss Mary Won Valid has been ap-
pointed assistant P. NJ.
Ortonvllle Herald. Star: Alex Mea-
doWs IS in the town OF Akron at present,
working tor c, +. White through har-
vest.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17

Blind pigs have been catching it IN some
nortions Of the county and there Is no
telling where lightning will strike next.
There is sort of sentiment against
allowing a wide open business to be run
under the guse of a billiard hall.
Got,lelb Helm, from south Of Marvin,
was in town Wednesday and reports the
loss of a fat steer from his pasture on
Sunday night From indications Mr.
Helm thinks the animal was stolen. Ii
IS quite a loss to HIM as his crops are
nearly a total failure.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17
Right Arm Paralyzed!
Saved from St. Vitus Dance.

"Our daughter, Blanche, now flf-
teen years of age, had been terribly
afflicted with nervousness, and had
lost the entire use of her right arm.
We feared St. Vitus dance, and tried
the best physicians. with no benefit.
She has taken three bottles OF DR..
Miles Neryine and has gained 81
pounds. Her nervousness and symD-
toms OF St. Vitus dance are entirely
gone. she attends school regularly,
and has recovered complete use OF
her arm, her appetite is Splendid
MRS. +. Il. BULLOCK, Brighton, N. Y.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17
MlLMOT.
Milmot Reporter Aug. IL, 1894.

vWWUIUl ASCFOIINI3HUSs 1T 1OSf.
We learn from Capt. .Lynes, who was
in the city Thursday, that wheat in his
township (Dryant). is turning out quite
we'll. On the tarM OF G.. ID. Plant the
yield was 81 bushels. and on that OF II.
M. Speed, II bushels pei. acre., OF good
quality.
f. Dittes Sr., and his daughter. Miss
Clara, were in town Wednesday. She
wall teach the lower department OF our
school and was looking fot boarding
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17
SU NJ u 1T.
Signal, Aug. 10. 1894.

Signal, Aug. 10. 1894
Jake Schaa visited Wa,ertown the first
OF the week to file on piece of land.
1t may be possible that the people Of
Summit are willing to tolerate an open
saloon, but We very much doubt it.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17
DR.. Miles Neryine
Cures.

Dr.. Miles Nervine is sold on positive
guarantee that the first bottle will benefit
All druggists sell it at 81, 6 bottles for S., or
1t will be sent prepaid, on receipt OF price
by the DR.. Miles Medical Co.. Eikhart, Ind
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17

place. Mr.. Dittes reports that some
threshing has been done in his vicinity
and that wheat yields from 3 to .
bushels per acre.
John Faulhayer aged Is years and Roy
Faulhaver aged IL years, two orphans
who have been under the charge of the
Mission school at Good Will, were brought
before Justice Munro on Monday on
the charge of being disorderly persons
and ncorrigible, and were convicted of
of the charges and by hlm were sent to
the county Judge and sentenced TO the
reform school at Plankinton.
The heavy wind of Sunday had the eff
feet OF shelling out wheat that had not
been cut to the extent Of nearly running
whole fields. Notably IN one case we
have learned that OF G.. G. braves of 100
acres on his farm south of town, which
he had estimated the yield to be about
5 bushels per acre, but which he found
after the blow was hardly worth cutting.
1t is eminenly proper that Miss Kate
NJ. Smith should be her own successor
to the Office OF superintendent Of schools
of Roberts county. as she has demonsrat-
F: ed that she is perfectly competent 10 till
| the position, and as far as we know has
gwen the best satisfaction TO all concern
| ed
Republican, Aug. Il, 1894,
The Knight threshing rig was sold
Tuesday t" Mr. Cunningham of Grant
county, who viii operate near Milbank
Gen. Pease Of Goodwill, is favorabiy
spoken OF by the republican. voters of this
county as a candidate for state senator.
/ In personal interview with the General
last Saturday, in which his candidacy
was not mentioned, and listening to his
/ sreech in the evening, we We're very
fayorably impressed by his seemingly
unlimited fund of information, gained
from practical experiences in legisla-
tive and congressional halls.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-30
MY GRIM VISITOR.

The burglars had been very active
and bold in their operation in u city
but as the thermometer had marked
above the nineties for several days,
and I had little of value in my room,
I preferred to risk that little and leave
my windows open, although of easy
access, ratLer than undergo partial
s%uffocation. If an unlimited guest
made appearance, and I did awake, l
could feign sleep and let him take
whatever he might find.
This class of visitors" I reasoned
with myself, do not genera ly com
nit personal violence if they al &C
complish theft and make good their
escape without it,"
These were my reflections every
night as I undreased and threw myself
on my bed, leaving my castle open to
the enemy. l had been asleep about
an hour, when l Was awakened by the
falling of q small china ornament.
Starting slightly and opening my eyes,
/ saw the gas burning and a tall, broad
shouldered man with his back turned
toward me, his face looking over his
shoulder to see whether the noise had
awakened me. Ny self-possession did
not, however, forsake me. What fol-
lowed illustrates the value Of presence
of mind.
Opposite the side of my bed, and
about eight fest from it, was tho door
Of my room, two or three foat from
which we're tho stairs leading to the
hall. The burglar must have used a
ladder in ascending 10 the roof, from
which he entered the window. 1t was
some 30 feet from the ground and
isolased. Ny plan was not only to
escape harm myself, but to effect cap
ture. 1 knew she ~policeman's beat,
and he would pass in q abort time.
Sitting bolt upright, then, as l opened
my ey e and saw the burglar looking
very unpleassntly at me, [ said, rub
bing my eyes drowsily, although, to
tell the truth, I never was more wide
awake il my life:
Hello, John, what r you looking
forG Can't you come into my room
without making such q COMPOUNDED
nolse!'
The fellow, taken somewhat sback
at being addressed in this way, said, IN
a low but menacing voice, and point
ing q revolver at me:
"5hut upi What do you take me-
] fort"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-30
MAKE YOUR TEETH WHITE.
A Good Tooth Brush and Plenty o
Elbow-Grease are Essential.

A Good Tooth Brush and Plenty of
Elbow-GreaSe are Essential.
"What shall 1 use on my teeth to
make them nice and whitel" I asked
my dentIst.
"Elbow-grease," was the lacQpic re-
ply. You women" he continued,
think that when you run the brush
over your teeth two or three times
you've done your duty, and are keep
ing your teeth in splendid condition.
You will stand for a half hour before
the looking glass, fretting and wonder
ing how you can rid yourself of an
almost invisible pimple; but the tartar
on your teeth is q secondary matter;
whereas, I assure you, good, sound
teeth add more to the beauty OF the
face than the emoothest complexion,
Exercise your tooth brnah. Give at
least three minutes time to it. You
do9 0, | think not. just time your
self once-keep your watch by you
and when you're through brushing
look at your timepiece and see whether
you really spent three minutes, or even
two, on this part of your toilet. The
time seems long, but it isn't. always
tell the children that come to me for
treatment to brush their teeth for five
or ten minutes-then | know they
give about three minutes to it. Yes,
my dear madam, use elbow grease on
your teeth. It's the best dentifrlce IN
existence. Good morning."
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-01-30
MEDICAL USE OF EGGS.

For burns and scalds there Is nothing
more soothing than the white of an
egg, which may be poured over the
wound. 1t is softer as a varnlsh, and
being always at hand, can be applied
Immediately. 1t is also more cooling
than sweet oil and cotton which was
formerly supposed TO be the surest aP
plication to allay the smartlng pain
1t is the contacs with the air which
gives the extreme discomfort experl
enced from ordinary incidents or this
kind, and anything which excludes In
and prevents inflammation is the best
thing to be at once applied.
The egg is also considered one Oh 'ne
very best remedies for dlsentery.