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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-11-03
WINTER PROTEC TION FOR
SMALL FRUITS.

Not weed should be left IN the berry
garden this fail. Destroy noxious weeds
and insect eggs by burning all weeds,
dead brush and vineg-thus saving
much labor another season. Let the
ground be clean and apply a liberal
dressing of fine manure over the entire
surface.
Winter protection is an absolute
necessity for growing small fruits sue
cassfully in Northern climate. 1t
should be praceiced in every locality
where the temperature reaches zero or
below. Even in localities where plants
show no injury, and among those con-
sidered most hardy, the vitality is often
Effected, and the succeeding crop very
much reduced, says M. A. Thayer, in
Western Rural.
The best winter protection for black
berries, raspberries and grapes consists
in laying them down and covering
| lightly with dirt If plants have been
we'll mulched in summer with green
clover, clean straw or coarse manure,
as they should be, less dirt is required
oy using this mulching.
In laying plants down Che rows run
ming north and sOutb). commence at
the north end, remove the dirt from
the north side of the hill about four
inches deep; gather the branches in
close form with wide fork, raising it
toward the top of the bush and press
gently to the north, at the same time
placing the foot firmly on the base of
the hill, and press hard toward the
north. If the ground is hard, or bushes
old, q secopd man may use a potato
fork instead Of the foot, inserting Same
deeply, close to south side of hill, and
press over slowly, bending the bush,
i. the root, until nearly fat on the
ground. The bush is then held down
with the wide fork until properly COW
cred TIE top Of succeeding hill should
rest near the base OF preceding hill,
thus making a continuous covering.
This process is an important one, but
is easily acquired with little practice.
In the spring remove tie dirt care
fully with fork, and slowly raise the
bush.
With hardy varieties, and in mild
winters, sufficient protection may be
had by laying down and covering the
tips only. Grapes, being more flexible,
are laid down without removal of dirt
near the vine.
There is no more important work on
the fruit farm, or garden, than winter
protection, and there Is no work more
generally neglected. L9t it be done
thoroughly after frosts have come,
and before winter sets in.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-11-03
POPULATION AND PRODUCTS.

To those who have any fears that
the products of this country will be
unable to sustain the lives of the in
habitants should the population be in
creased materially, it might be inter
esting to note that at present there is
about eighty five acres of land for
every man, woman and child on the
American continent. Even under the
careless system of farming practiced
by 80 many there is but little danger
but that there will be produced enough
in this country for all the people that
live in it for many years to come. In
Europe the number of acres of land for
each person is little less than seven,
while in Australia it is about six hun
dred and fifty acres. 1t is said that
the entire population Of the United
States could live upon the products of
Texas if the soil of this State was made
to produce to its full capacity.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-11-03

A law has been enacted in Germany
for controlling all forms of speculation
in staple products and Industrial securi
ties Future contracts as manipulated
on the exchanges or boards Of trade
are absolutely forbidden in grain and
mill products, as also in mining and
manufacturing companies shares, The
Law goes into effect the first of next
year. There is room for just such q
law on our statute books. It's work
ings will be watched with interest in
this country.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-11-03

crate moisture is bes By this plan,
the vitality Of any weed seeds con
tanned in the manure is thoroughly de
stroyed By the heating, and by the
process of decomposition the mechani
Cal condition of the manure is greatly
improved. Southern Cultivator.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-11-03

"2Aere is no easily grown fruit that
gives greater or more certain profit
than the G 5rman prune They were
introduced in this country by Germans
many years ago, and for time these
furnished the only market for them
But the prune as fruit for drying has
entirely surpassed the plum, and
though it is always dried whole, the
eeed is not troublesome to the cater
The Pacific Coast States have furnished
most Of the prunes for commerce. But
it is fruit that succeeds eqlaily we'll
in the East, with the advantage that if
more grown near our large cities, there
will be considerable demand for the
fruit for eating when rIpened, but not
dried.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-11-03

Railroad companies have rights (O
under the law which no individual is
allowed and the list might be extended
indefinitely, taking in almost every
line of business and certainly including
all the large and important industries.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-11-03

GONNA FARMERS STATE ALl2-
taS-1 '---- ANOE.
o-.s;5ant- DR.. Cyrus Thompson,
8saeSliPSSs G3asl iPSrS5sside0t-Jno. Graham, Ridge
Wy =, .,.sfs,Ty- ~. r -Treasurer-W. 5. Barnes,
HitSorrg, L 1rrga,rIJ. 7. B. Hoover, Elm City,
J. sesr T. srd-Dr. V. n. seaweLl, Villa
'iTs igTEsaoiaia-Rev, Ii IN P. H, Massey. Dur
23; 96or X GEsoeper-Geo. S 7. Lane, Greens
'52, S5s,s55sant eSc T Door -keeper-Jas. E. Lyon,
w. sao-@aant-at- ,.c,5,,, -Arms-A. D. K. Wallace,
prfherfor itOn, n. <.
'4t[1Ss 5tasa BUSINESS Agent-T. Ivey, Hills
"T0' 4S,',staa stc r business Agency Fund-W.
Graham, Machpelah, n. =.
.vrcrrryE COMMITTEE OF THE NORTH
clE0LTyA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
# Hileman, Concord, N. c.; n.
Z English, Trinity, N. -. O0A1ASS Ia
TeWborne, Kins on, Il. Q.
r.rE ALLIANCE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
Iobn Brady, Gatesville, n. G.; DR..
III Harrell, Whiteville, N. O.; L. j.
C3ndler. Acton. n. G.
,e,5s Carolina Reform Press Association.
0mee~s-J L. Ramsey, President )
ss-t0rs B44tler, Vice President ; ". ..
B7FHes, Secretary,
PAPERS.
sgsrssstve Farmer, State Organ, Raleigh 4 =
C1lCAsiSn, HSo[coTSE' y q
se.TJ.-J' WhttakerS, n. =.
- 5ss.-5L, T., Beaver Dam, y. Z.
The PODuIfst, LQnn nnOeTCou' & -
We PSl0le's Paper, CpaLiSS.99' -
Tls VesLbule, CoASSOLo' y -
The Pl0w-B w AutSquoLO' n -
Carolina Watchman, Sa.LsOuA y ~ -
Egcb OF the GbOUe-7Idmed papers are
ssy,gsted to Keep the list standing on
4 frst rage aud add others, pTO0tdcG
hi gre daGlg elected. any paper Jdtt,
"a o udv0cate the OcaJG platform 1CstI
L dYocped from the lEst promptly, O'@T
yss5Ls can 7sOtU see tghGt papers are
z.5l.sAaI IN their interest.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-11-03

On the large duck farms where early
ducks are grown for market, ell the
leading breeds and numerous crosses
have been tried, but nothing equals the
royal Pekins in all cases. Crosses are
not q success. So far as appearances
count, a yard of fowls Of pure breed
and uniformly colored have the advan
tage over a mixed lot, of whatever
kind thew NAV be.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-11-03
RALEIGH, N. c., NOVEMBER 8, 1895.

through Co the time new honey came
in, and they were short of feed, IshouId
think that he should furnish the feed,
were they likely to starve.
AS to feeding to stimulate. I do not
think that it can be made TO paw for
the feed and the time If you are to
have the bees for a term of years and
they do not have honey enough in the
hives any fall for the bees 60 come
through in good condition till swarm
ing time the next year, then I should
say that the person taking the bees is
the one who should furnish the feed
Ii both we're TO share and share alike
In the prCfi5s from the bees Che way in
which bees are usually let out or
shares), then l should say that both
should bear equally the expense OF
feeding, whenever it is necessary to be
done
But in addition to what said above,
about bees on shares. I would s9y with
emphasis, dOn'G. Far better purchase
two or three colonies, work your way
up with them as your knowledge in
creasee, thus being your own man"
all the while, than TO try to gain q
knowledge regarding the business by
building yourself up on some other
PERSONS property along this line. Al
most any other partnership business
works better than it does with bees.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-11-03
,.r,0NAL FARMERS ALI
faS sacB AND INDUSTRIAL
UNION.

,.i3ent-Ma Mann Page, Brandon
Ts. g.. Presidential. Q. snavely, Leb-
sDOrl, a. v-Treasurer-R. a. South
sstb, S Denver, Col
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
- Toucks, Huron, s. D.; W; F.
&; 4. L1,C CCgcn Station, Pa J. +. VIII
IS..s 8ttsAS.3 %ansas; ". L. Peeke' ia,
JUDICIARY.
oonthworth, Denver, Colo.
= q. g Beck, Alabama.
p +. Davie, kentucky.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-11-03

81 he Progress
sive Farmer is q
good paper---far
above the aver
age and possibly
the best advertis-
ing meGium in N.
C." Printers Ink.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-11-03
vvrOUTTVE BOARD.
GrDICIARY.

-,rotIyA FARMERS STATE ALI.l-
EaS-1 AECE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-11-03

rrhe Progress
Farmer IS a
d..od dssd papef----fhatr far
gOus goOu the aver
'SSrs 80, r.ssand possibly
g. 'gs best advertis5- is
tie taS medium in IN ~
Jog Jog Printers Pr, Ink
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

The great day--election day of course
draws very near and next Tuesday the
polls will be opened and the voting will
begin. Hence it stands every Republican
to be on hand and cast his ballot for the
party candidates, whose names will be
found at the head of this page. These
men have been selected for their honesty,
for their reputation for steadiastness,
and for their fitness to hold office under
the Republican flag, which is the flag OF
our country. The HERALD now desires
to recommend republicans not to forget
any one of the number when they come
to vote next Tuesday. The nominees are
all good men. They should all be elected
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

Vermont occupies an unique position
in the campaign, being the first to speak
in September, also the only New England
state to cast her ballot in the national
convention in favor of him chosen as the
standard bearer of the republicans this
campaign. She therefore should roll up
such majority in September as would
cheer the hearts ofrepubIicans all over the
country. Small in population, yet po-
tent in influence, she should utter no un-
certain sound, but so voice the opening
of the campaign as to emphasize it as
never before. Lieut.. Governor Mansur
at Brighton caucus.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
A Coinage Query.

lBostou Daily Advertiser
n a dollar hs a dollar. honesteoin, without
deceit.
One may melt 1t. one may smeit il. but It's
value went retreat
Melt ten dollars. silver dollars, in a proper
melting pot
And the silver slug resulting sells Tor only
five the lot.
Melt gold dollars. melt an eagle. in the self
same melting pot.
And the golden Stag resulting. quickly sells
FOR ten the lot.
win You tell me. kindly tell me, how these
dollars equal ATE,
II a little glowing furnace puts on only one a
SCARF
There was never vet equation that demnnded
legislation to prove its right to be.
Equation is equation OF else following.
And I'm thinking. quietly thinking that
poor man has NOS sense
II he votes to have a dollar that will melt to
fifty centS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

Look! We rise to inquire what will it
avail if the people of Vermont have in
their minds the deepest condemnation oil
the unstatesmanlike and incompetent
conduct of affairs if they don't come out
aud express it at the polls? Don't the
people see that if individual members OF
the Republican party rely upon heavy
majority III Vermont simply because the
party is right and there is no defence for
democracy, and stay away from the
polls, or are Indifferent, that there will
be no adequate expression of the real
sentiments of the State; and that a
small majority will be treated as indica-
tive OF the true continent of tho people ,
Is any man so Indifferent to the welfare
OF the country that he is not willing to
add to and make overwhelming a politi-
cal sentiment which in the perilous con-
dition of the country is so essential
Let the people wake to the necessities of
the times. Let them go to the polls and
speak next Tuesday with a voice that
shall assure the world that there is still
vigilance, solicitude, care, patriotism and
continued and active loyalty enough in
the country to sustain it amid these or
any other dangerous times that shall
come upon it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

Verify it looks as If Bourke Cochran ut
tered Gods truth when he declared
that he didn't believe that BRYAN himself
understands the magnitude and far
reaching character Of the disasters he is
inviting. They would come in the i'm
mediate form of a paralysis of all kinds
OF business, would stagnate trade, make
the laboring man pay more for the nee
essaries of life without increasing his
wages; would cut in two the value of all
money he might have in savings banks
or building and loan associations, and
all moneys he might be holding in expect
ancy. The change would precipitate a
financial shock and disturbance greater
than any of which we have a record
distress all classes of people and even
tarnish our national honor. 1t would,
as Mr.. Bryan carelessly, perhaps uncon-
sciously confessed, prove a revolution,
and of kind from which we would
scarcely recover during the life-tm of
any man now living.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
ESTATE OF HERBERT c. MUM.

STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF ESSEX, SIS.
In Probate Court, held at GuildhalI, in
and for said District the 10th day OF
August, A. D., 1896, Lila A. Mum, adj
minstratriX of the estate of Herbert c.
Mum, late of Bloomfield in said District de-
ceased, makes application to said Court for
license to sell all of the real estate of said
deceased, situated in said Bloomfield, repre-
senting that the sale thereof would be bene-
fetal to the heirs of said deceased and those
interested in his estate.
Whereupon, ii is ordered by said Court
that said application be referred to a session
thereof, to be held at the Probate Office in
said Guildhall, on the 29th day of August.
A. D: 1896, for hearing and decision thereon ;
and it is further ordered, that all persons
interested be notified hereof by publication
OF notice OF said application and order there
on three weeks successfully in the Essex
county HERALD. newspaper published at
Island Pond in this State, and which circu-
lates in the neighborhood of those interested.
before said time of hearing, that they may
appear at said time and place, and if they see
cause, object thereto.
By the Court. Attest,
Aug. Ia ROBERT CHASE, IUDGR
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
Vote the straight Republican Ticket.

The close of the polls Tuesday will
doubtless signalize the triumph of the
County Republican ticket. OF such a re-
suit we feel assured; but present assur-
ances must not beget lstlessness or to
any extent paralyze or weaken effort.
Every Republican vote in the County
should be poled. While this might run
the majority into the hundreds, every
member of the party should vote and
work the same as If the result was
wholly dependent upon his vote and
effort
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

The Boston journal Gives Its Readers Al
The Best News.


Between now and elrotiou time every
reader in New England wants complete
political news. and that is what he is
sure to obtain ii he reads the Boston
Journal regularly. 10 paper in New
England gives such perfect reports OF
everything connected with the political
arena as is to be found in the Journal,
aud Republican aud Democrat alikego To
its columns for the latest information.
Thanks to the Journals special connec-
tons with the important cities OF the
South and West, the news OF the nation
is gathered in the most complete manner
possible, and the Washington dispatches
OF Coolidge shows the exact situation OF
affairs in the national capital. A feature
the Journal which is creating miver-
sal talk throughout New England is the
series of bright political cartoons OF
BOZ" who is without an equal in his
particular field. Read the Boston Jour.
nal
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
ESTATE OF EVA V. VANCE.

The undersigned having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the district of
Essex, Commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all
persons against the estate of Eva V. Vance.
late of Luuenburg in said District. deceased.
and ali claims exhibited in offset thereto,
hereby give notice that we will meet for the
purposes aforesaid at the store of a. V.
Vance on the 10th day of September
and 10th day of March. next from
/ O'Clock, p. m, until 4 O'Clock D. m, each
of said days. and that six months from the
10th day of September 1896, is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors to
present their claims to us for examination
and allowance.
Dated at Lunenburg this 9th day OF Aug
uSt A. ID. 1896.
GEO. A. BALcH,
NJ. V. b. VANCE ( commissioners.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

Free silver has had its inning, and from
this time forward it's hold upon popular
favor will continually relax and weaken.
As little sober reflection discloses it's
monstrosities and shows that while it
would operate to the advantage of the
bullion owners and dishonest debtor
class only, it would rob and impoverish
the balance and prove national ca
lamty, such result is natural and in
eyit q hle
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
ESTATE OF SARAH BUCKMINsTER

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
Essex, Commissioners, to receive, examine,
and adjust all claims and demands of ali per
sons against the estate of Sarah Bucknlin-
ster, late of Concord in said district, deceased.
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto.
hereby give notice that we will meet for the
purposes aforesaid at o. F. Harvey's office
on the goth day of August, and eth dav
of January next, from 10 O'Clock a. m until
2 O'Clock p. m, each of said days, and
that six months from the 27tl day of July,
A. d. 1896 is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims
to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Concord this 9Th day of August,
A. d. 1896.
S. w. FORD, Commissions.
+. A. BREWER,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
SAVINGS BAyr

The fsLAsn Tur7 ..--....-
opened a savings iiaus Il-p.,, a
purpose ~ TrlrisiE.- NOD. ..--.-'.
iatious uf J.I y.~ssta .. .r..5..- d
Deposits wiI o. EHla.rtr I'd ~.
terms:
The smallest SUN urt .r 5r,.-.
DNE DOLLAR rrd ru --ar.z--.'''' Z
dollar shall draw Hn-rrr.. =
Deposits made fuTnr .ar r-..s
the month Will draw interest So,
sav Of tfr "a ~. de. ..-. ---s =
fourth will draw iuttrr- ....... +. =
the folio wing month
No interest will De rrfT ON -..
drawn, for the time elal.s4I s.r.. =.
terest period.
Interest will be paid rr rHs -,..
cent. per nnnum, payable d.
November I ~ pi each r.ar
Notice offs days ur.r .e-r .-...
Of the withdrawal OF $500 ~ No.. e
Interest not called fog a..f ff--.s.
aepositor. thus comp0uutiIug ~
without trouble or care 1u The -.
positor.
This bank has boxes ta .ls IRE TO-.
for storage nf valuable d d.. a.-s. e. +.
reasonable rates.
GRO. II. FI-zgEPalp p.
L. A. Conn. Cashier
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

The great question with David d. Hill
is whether he will espouse Popocracy and
cease to I've Democrat, or whether he
will remain true to his ancient faith and
his political consistency. For the first
time in his life David Is. is a doubtful po.
litical quantity.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

The Republicans of Essex County
should bear in mind that the Republican
vote cast for County Senator next Tues
day is the basis of representation at the
next County Republican Convention.
Hence it behooves every Republican to
cast his ballot So that each town may
have a full and fair representation in the
convention.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

Six weeks ago suffered with very severe
cold; was almost unable to speak. My
friends all advised me to consult physician
Noticing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ad
vertised in the st. Paul Volks Zeitung pro
cured bottle, and after taking it n short
while was entirely well. now most heartily
recommend this remedy to anyone suffering
with cold. WIN. KEEL, CTS Selby Ave, St
Paul, MINI. For sale by G. E. Clarke.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

Mayor Browne of Rutland, VT, who
spoke with Mr.. Frank at Yarmouth Fri
day night, commended that the best money
we could have would be a full legal ten
der paper dollar If he thinks that way
the proper thing for him to do isto advo-
cate such adullar.-Portland Daily Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
srATEoF vERMo ONT, DISTRICT OF ESSEX s.

STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF ESSEX, So
The Probate Court for the district of Essex.
To all persons interested in the Estate OF
hlnn"S Sc - i~+a as G--a--i>s-, -. ~s>:d Dis
trict, deceased Greeting:
By the authority of the State of Verm ont.
you are hereby notified to appear before the
said Probate Court, at the Probate Office
in Guildhall, in said District, on the 3rd
day OF September, A. d. 1896, to show cause,
II any you may have, why the account OF
George w. Grout. Executor of the estate
of said deceased, should not be allowed. And,
also, why the residue of said estate should
thereto.
Dated at Guildhall, in said district this
10th day of August, A. D., 1896.
Aug. IA. ROBERT CHASE. Judge
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28

This is the last chance the HERALD
will have to advocate the election of the
Republican ticket, and it hopes that, no
matter what the weather may be, every
Republican entitled to vote will cast his
ballot for the whole ticket, every man
being good and true.