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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
"Ho2 and Hominy.'

The GOLD LEAF, published at Hen
dersou, North Carolina, one Of our
most valued exchanges, urges upon its
former friends 10 raise plenty Of :.hoy
and hominy'' at home. Indeed. it
has always been enthusiastic on the
subject, and its efforts in awakening
an interest 10 the production Of these
staple articles Of food are meeting with
encouraging results. It expresses its
most earnest desire that none OF such
commodities will hereafter have to be
imported to Vance county, It's irnme-
date baiIiwick. Certainly. it Is a
consummat.on most devoutly to be
hoped for. especially in times like the
present. for that community which IS
able to produce its own bread and
meat viii not become objects Of pub
lie charity by all odds. We wish tie
planters Of the old North State the
greatest Of good results in this fed o.
labor, and if their hogs and hominy
compare favorably with their tobacco
nothing else: FOX it, could be desired.
Per contra. and in accordance with an
Old saying. where there is more hog
and honiny. there IS. per Sc. less h
hard times xperIenced. -Felicity %
Timsg.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
PatrOniZe Home.

If We would be prosperous we should
be careful to keep every dollar possible
at home and help each other in every
way We can. The man who gives an
order for shirts or some other article
Of apparel to some house in a Northern
city, when he can get the same kind OF
goods from his home merchants for
about the same money, is doing himself
no good and doing something towards
keeping back his town and home enter
prise. The man who will buy a sew
ing machine from some agent, repre-
sentiug some house in A distant town,
when he could get the same machine
from home man for the same or less
| money, is doing what he can to keep
his home poor and doing himself no
good. The same thing holds good in
hardware, farming implements, buggies
and goods Of all kinds. Do your best
to get your needs supplied by home
people before thinking Of looking else.
where. If you want insurance, take it
with home agent. What we want is
to build up home industries. The town
people should, as far as possible, use
| everything that a farmer makes. and
in turn the farmer should buy OF home
merchants. Let our people pursue this
course in little things and in big things
and pros perity will show itself in town
and country, on every hill and III every
home.-Louisburg Times.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
The Tobacco Industry of North Caro-
i lima.

The Baltimore Sun, taking the re-
cent tobacco edition Of the Raleigh
Nous and Observer as text, says:
Tobacco Is the staple crop Of North
Carolina, and in the production Of the
bright, gold-leaf variety the planters Of
that State easily take the lead.
Last year the planters cultivated,
cured and sold $4,000, 900 pounds of
this tobacco. In the market this great
mass Of the weed brought about 81 .OOO,-
900, less than nine cents a pound for
the farmer, but a fair profit for his
labor and expense in planting the crop.
The manufacturers OF the State used
nearly half Of the product, converting
1t into smoking and plug tobacco, Gig
arcttcs, cigars, &c. The value of their
product was also about $1,000 900, SO
that the industry yielded to North
Carolina the neat sum of ;l4 900 900
IN 1875. This year there is good pros
pect OF larger crop and greater pro-
ductlon by the manufacturers. Tho
industry covers the whole State, unlike
the tobacco area of Virginia, which is
Old Dominion. North Carolina has
now in operation $50 manufacturing es-
adjustments, &c warehouses and 229
leaf factories, stemmeries and prize
houses, representing altogether money
investment Of more than $40 600 900.
Col. John G. Cunningham, Of Person
county, Is not only the largest tobacco
planter in the State, but in the United
States as well, and this year lie will
plant coo acres. He has made for
| tune in cultivating the leaf, and his
methods are based upon the principles
of scientific farming. To this, he SAYS,
he owes his success. The wealthiest
and most liberal men in the State are
the tobacco manufacturers. The Cars,
Dukes and Blackwells have contributed
generously to the development of North
Carolina. They have endowed colleges
and established industries and have
been in every respect public-spirited
| citizens.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
Commencement Season.

The Monroe Enquirer thus an
nounccs the fact that we are now in
the midst Of the commencement sea-
sou with It's sweet girl graduate,
pink ribbon essay, spouting young ora
tors and other etceteras Of the high
school and college:
The commencement season is now
on. Mary's little lamb still follows
her where e'cr she goes, the boy is still
on the burning deck, the Turk still
sleeps in his guarded tent, the star
spangled banner still waves over this
free land from the cold blue lakes on
the Canadian border to where the
warm waves lap softly upon the yellow
sands Of the Gulf, and the ELUSIVE
high school girl. bless her dear little
white robed self. she writes original
essays on subjects too deep for mortal
ken. the marshal is abroad in the land
in all the glory Of blue sash and varie-
gated rosette and the medal winner
spouteth on every hill top and orateth
in every valley.
Too many young people get the no.
ton into their heads that to labor with
| the hands has tendency to degrade.
Such an idea is wrong, no matter from
what point it is viewed. 1t is far bet
ter to do any sort Of honest toll than
| to loaf about the streets. 1t is better
to earn an honest living by the in-
dustry of the hands than to live at the
| expense of parents or at the sacrifice
Of honor. Industry and constant work
are the safe guards for society as a
whole, and no doubt the saving mark
for the individual. Let all young men
and women keep 10 mind the fact that
to be squeamish over honest toll doe:
not speak we'll for their re.-Er.
| chanqe.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
HIGH TRIBUTE TO GOV. HOLT.

AZ the recent meeting ofthe RepuD-
Iican county convention IN Alamance,
high tribute was paid 10 the memory
OF the late Ex-Gov. Thomas n. Holt
when the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted by rising vote.
When it is recalled that Gov. Holt
was a s,aunch Democra, and always
defeating the Republicans whenever he
ran agains, .hem, this action is all the
more noteworthy. But it was to the
| worth Of the rnan-the useful citizen,
loyal friend, kindly neighbor and
Christian gentleman that they paid
Tribute, and in ignoring him those who
voted for the resolutions honored them
selves:
In the presence Of the angel Of death all
differences are hushed We scatter lovely
and beautiful flower. over the last rest
ing place III the dead. Memory recalls
every good and noble trait OF our friends
who have preceded u5 across the dark
waters. We cherish the recollection OF
npod deeds accomplished by those who
have been dear u Us in If, and We point
u the lives oftho 90 ~. o have emeblished
the pages Of history, either in the forum
or the field, as bright examples for the
emulation or future generations.
In the recent death Of ex-GoV. ThOs.
~ Holt, orr county has been bereft OF
irs most distinguished citizen and our
State has lost faithful public servant,
whose ilustrioss deeds in the arena Of
craftsmanship, will continue to grow
brighter and brighter as the years come
and 90. No tribute that we could pay
to the memory Of Gov. Holt would be
worthy Of the occasion. Hi. distin-
2uished services to his county and State,
his many kind deeds toward his neigh
bor- and friends, his thoughtiulness and
consideration for the welfare OF his en-
ployees and those dependent upon him,
| and his childIike faith and reianceln the
promises u the Saviour render it irnpOs-
! aible that the name Of Gov. Holt shall
| ever be forgotten. His name and his
! fame are now the heritage OF his country
| and loving hearts will ever keep him in
| kindly remembrance. Therefore
Renlred, by the Republican party OF
AIsmance county, in convention assem-
bled at Graham, y. e., this 18th day OF
April, 1896, that in the death OF Gov.
Holt, our county has lost a citizen who
commanded and deserved the admira ton
and esteem Of all. the community kind
friend and neighbor, the working people
| one 81 their truest friends, and the State
| an i,lustrious statesman and unselish
patriot. We extend to the sOrely stricken
| family our heartfelt sympathies in this
| hour Of their bereavement and We hum
| BY iuplore for them the guidance and
protection oi Almighty God.
RezoIred further that a copy OF these
! resolutions, attested by the chairman Of
| this convention, be sent to the family OF
| Gov. Holt and that the county papers
be requested to publish the same.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
Drawing the Line.

During the ten years we have been
publishing the Times we have shown
as far as in cur power lay DISPOSE
ton to be neighborly. We have
loaned wood, when we had any, to
those who were out of fuel; our 8xlO
looking glass has reflected the image Of
the town dude previous to his parading
the streets on dress parade; our soap,
wash basin and even the office towel
have been brought into requisition as
occasion demanded; our editorial scis-
sors, when we could possibly spare
them, have on several occasions been
loaned to our friends, but last week
when requested to loan our paste pot
to stick up an advertisement on the
pump stock, when it ought to have
appeared top Of the column next to
reading matter in the Times, we made
up our minds under the impulse of the
moment, and upon more mature re-
election have no good reason for chang
ing it, that we must in self defence,
and for the good Of the community in
which we live, draw the line. Persons
who want to use paste will bear the
above facts in mind and be governed
accordingly.-Trappe (Md.) Times.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
TIL e Review of Reviews for r1ay.

The Revieae Of Rerieoos for May is an ex-
ceedingly alert and ell-planned num-
Der, true from beginning to end to the
we'll known methods and ideals OF this
unique periodical. In the compass Of
about forty pages enc finds a remark
ably thorough and varied digest OF the
most significant articles in the newest
issues of the principal periodicals.. The
most important original feature in
this number is entitled ''The Great Occa-
sions OF 1885, In a rapid narrative
fashion, with due regard to dates and
precise facts, the reader is apprised OF all
the great gatherings and conventions
OF a political, religious, Or educational
character, foreign expositions, and note
worthy events in general that the com
ing six months will afford to American
and European travellers. The editor 5
department, entitled "The Progress OF
the World" covers as usual the Ameri-
can and European politics, and OF gener-
| al social progress, while the department
| OF 'Current History in Caricature," with
authority, with about thirty reproduce
tions from the work of American and
| foreign cartoonists, throws many a
keen and pertinent sideIight upon the
course Of events. This number OF the
Rerieu is entertaining from beginning to
| end.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
STORE.
a Compare Our Cash S|6dQ6 =
w. Hammer Prices With Some Il r.
! Of the KIM Credit Prices


Shoes the world
price Ladies' grade s175.
goods latest ladies' button Shoes wholesale
SITS and RETAIL big job ladies' Low
wholesale, retail. Ladies
Big lot of Chdren Misses Shoes
less than regular Gents Hand
ular big Fine regular
SITS and $500, price s1.35.
big line of Gents fine Straw Hats bought
choice, 50 RETAIL Ladies' Hats
latest style in New York, sell
regular prices Ladies' Sailors trimmed latest STYLE 5;
all the latest Gents broad brm Malaga Malaga
Hats Our Straw Hats both for ladies gents purchased
the bottom had fallen
Gents fine Cooed Shirts bought jobs, Will sell
Umbrellas, both ladies
houses afford to sell them Nice lot Framed Pictures
s125 inches Sony paper
quire Envelopes and pack Ink bottles for Writing
Dozen Paper Of pins Box backing Needles
paper All other notions proportion prices
line Laces and Hamburg Edgng
Ladies readymad under than
making will Dry Goods such generally
dry goods store Prices proportion big lot of
bought samples from dummers will be sold
The above stock purchased
principally job and lots When sold they
Do not make tickets be paid
come back from dinner, but SPOT CASH will
best friends
of King Credit and do need
CALL stock purchasing
Will he convinced
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
The BORE
a Clever Parodr or Poe s Raven

There hare been may parrdies Oh "a
gar Allan PCS weird and raas.eEfCl I''s n
'.Ih. KaYen," bat the following : one u
the cIeyers,: We remember - have ever
sen. /: was wEl,:-a twenty year. ago "
2 Mr. Wallace (as we lean from I'll *
CHANGE who i now mial:saF d the Go,
pei-Eo:ToE GoLD LEAF
NJ chestnut. III the FIRE we-e ccpE ing.
And ] ito the trs Eas loJEIhg
Thinking ~ the tay7 If yO-e.
Aud a. "a. there thinking, sApEIn2.
There came 4 noise, though 70. the cF0ak :
Of Pr Karen" a. the door
BUtof some one gently tapping,
AtGc.t tapping, and ten rappiLg
10 gain atn4itt41ce through Lay door
Twas study hour, / thought, and wiDkiag
AZ nay roOE-nate who vas thinking
That il va that hOrid bore;
EGtfo? hi, learning. o. his knoxIedga
In science, III ancient lore
But vas somewhat celeJTated
For his being quite Anticipated.
And for capacity II bore.
He did not lea7e, but Kept On knocking,
IIGlentl; M nervous system shocking,
Wore than i ever vas DeIcfe
SUddeLIy the kErcElh2 7VpppihH'
Through the door then came popping
That aforesaid hOrrid bore.
...
On ny cu7hionef chair, and splitting
Splitting On my chamber moor,
Tobacco juice which, without joking,
!. the na.tiest, most provoking
Thing ever done By man before.
hin,
Sincerely wishing could cast him
Through the kn0t-hJIe in the floor
81 have 10 business" said he grinnin2;
[ pCt augry and without SHINING.
Angry With the horrid bore.
He zp!ed the pot, and then aske !, smiling
"AIL't them chc7tnut7 there blI!ng
In that pot upon the fire.;
/ va, mad but now grew fuIIDu-.
And thi. fclID"'. question curious,
EDu-cd ny very soul with ire.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
Relative Value of Advertising Space

The value Of advertising space de-
ponds upon the character Of a newspa-
per and its circulation. Some people
have an idea that if there are two
papers in town the advertising rates
will necessarily be lower. Advertising
rates are always based upon the Cir
culation and character Of the paper.
An advertisement in one paper may be
worth to the advertiser hundreds Of
dollars because Of the large circulation
and high character Of the paper, while
the same advertisement in another
paper ofsmaller circulation and inferior
character and standing would be worth
nothing .-Danville Register.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
Corn Cultivation.

The corn crop IS the most Imp)r
tant one in spring, and II Is a crop
that IS perhaps grown everywhere Ia
this country where farming Is practiccd,
as it IS almost indispensable. T.,
value IS not alone in It's grain, bI' lI,D
in the fodder, and the cultivation II
CURED clears the land and destroys
weeds. The most important part Of
corn growing, next To good seed, IS
the preparation Gf the ground. Lay
Ing ont the fact that manure IS essen
tiaI, or its place must be supplied by
fertilizers, the most successful crops
are not secured 50 frequently from cul
tvation Of the growing stalks as when
the seed bed IS gwen the most atten-
ton. Corn IS i ser Tropical plant
and delights in warm soil 1t
roots feed near the surface, forming
complete network, and the plants are
also gross feeders, apprOpriating any
kind Of manure that may be applied,
provided such plant food can be rem
dcrcd soluble before harvest.
FLOWING AND NARROWING.
When sod land is plowcd in the
spring 1t IS not an easy matter to make
the soil as fine as it should be for
corn, but since the introduction Of the
disc harrow the work can be better
performed. Sod land should be plowed
in the fall and cross-plowed in the
spring. The blowing should be deep,
as after cultivation Of the crop should
be shallow. BY deep blowing Of the
land not only will the top roots Of the
stalk 90 deeper but the soil will absorb
more moisture after each rama very
important matter with corn. After
the land IS plowed it must be narrowed
down until it is as fine as it IS possible
to make ii, and there need be no fear
Of using the harrow too much. The
object OF SO doing IS 10 have the land
free from Jumps and more finely di-
vidcd TO admit warmth and better alb
serb moisture, as we'll as to present
larger feeding surfaces TO the young
plants, the warmth and moisture en-.
suing termination and the fine soil in
Creasing not only the number of root.
lets but also their capacity Of feeding,
which gives the plants an early star,
and greater vigor for withstandine
drought should it occur.
CULTIVATION
As the roots OF corn feed near the
surface the cultivation should be shall
low, just sufficient to kill young weed
and grass and to provide loose TOT
soil as a covering or mulch. Thost
who go into the cornheld and run the
cultivator deep into the soil otter
damage the plants in dry seasons b,
cutting roots which caunot be spared
and TO avoid this it should be the OBJ
ject never to allow weeds to grow IN
I'll such work becomes necessary. Plan
plenty OF seed and pull out all plant
not required, and cultivate the GRO,
lightly after each rain and until tn,
cultivator or horse hoe can no longe
be used. The practice of cultiva,ing
certain number of times and leavin!
the crop to mature is not safe on
to follow. The rule should be to kee,
the top soil loose, with shallow cutiva
ton, and as frequently as may be nee
essary. Wheat growers who formerl,
drilled their seed after light plowinj
found out that the preparation of tn
seed bed largely increased the yield
and the same applied to the corn GRO
will add largely 10 the number c
bushels per acre.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
What Did lie rlean

"iou do not love me as you did be-
fore we were married." she complained.
"My darling he answered, "even
the teeth in your mouth are dear TO
me- And in view of the fact that he
had that very morning paid a dentist S
bill of S4S for her, it could not be said
that he prevaricated.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07

Mrs. James Tayio-. VI resides =,
No. So Bailey avenue, k:--,b-idp.
New York, on the 18th C. Deceni..
1894 said: My age Is {: Years
For the past two years I have lad
liver trouble and ind;geS,: l
always employ physician, y Aich
1 did in this case, but Obtained no
beneficial results l neve, hai any
faith in patent medicines, l.; having
seen Ripans Tabules recommended
very highly in the New Io.A Hr14
l concluded to give them : ,-i.al.
After using them fox sh5-, line.
l found they were just WIZ, ny case
demanded. I have nevc- e-ar,oyci
physician since, which means s.
q call and 81 for medicine. One dol.
lars worth Of Ripans Tabg.es lasts
ne a month, and l would 10: be
without them if It were nv last doIlr
They are the only thing tina: ever
gave me any permanent relief. TAX.
great pleasure in Recommending
them to any one similarly affected.
(Signed), Mrs. J. TAYLoR."
Ri1ans Tabuies are sold by druggists, or by
the price 80 cents q box is sent L. The Ri,
l'rnlcal Company, No ~ Spruce st. New
n: lie ViIl. " cents
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
- sod Dy druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.

IF you should wish to be miser-
able" said Charles Kingsley. "you
must think abou, yourself-about what
you want, what you like, what respect
people ought to pay to you, and then
to you nothing will be pure. You
will spoil everything you touch; you
will make sin and misery for yourself
out of everything which God sends
you; you will be as wretched as YOU
choose, and perhaps bring Indebtedness
upon others; for all which you will be
held TO answer"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
500 howard 800.

The readers of the GOLD LEAF will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been able
to cure in all its stages and that is catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure known to the medical fraternity. Ca
tarrh being constitutional disease re-
quires constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
faces of the system. thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving the
patient strength by building up the consti-
tuition and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much faith
in its curative powers that they offer one
hundred dollars for any case that it fails
to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, F. j. CHENEY & Co.
Toledo, Ohio.
:g-Sold by druggists. 75c.
Iall'S Family Pills 70 tho lact
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07

"Fannie, | have told you time and
again not to speak when older persons
were talking, but wait until they stop"
"'ve tried that already, mamma.
They never stop. '-Texas Sitter.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
The Exceptions.
1LOndOn Answers. |

Mrs. White-And do you mean 10
say that you and your husband always
agree about everything2
Mrs. Black-Always; except, of
course now and then, when he's out Of
humor or pig headed or something of
that sort.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
His Eager Escort.
IChicagO Record !

IChicago RecOrd.I
"Tommy, you didn't come to school
yesterday afternoon.
ono m; there was a circus in town,
an paw an NAV, an Aunt Caddie,
Uncle Tom, an Cousin Bob all wanted
to take me.''
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
ALKALINE
WATER,
Henderson. y. C..

Henderson,. NC.
Below is the analysis of the Star Aka
line Water, which is confidently recon-.
mendPd to those suffering from dyspepsia
Indigestion, Constipation. Torpid Liver
Gout. Rheumatism, or Bright Disease d
the Kidneys.
ANALI SIS
RALEIGH, \. c.. Oct, 1871.
Solids 81 .62O grains to one United States
gallon containing of
Silica DeOXide, l.013 grains
Iron and Alumina, 40
Potassium Sulphate, t.567
Potassium Chloride, 1900
Sodium Chloride, 1872
Sodium Carbonate, 5.095
Calcium Carbonate, 1883
MagneSia Carbonate, 2.i3j
Ii. b. BATTLE,
State Chemist
For the Water or further particulars
address
j. +. HARRIS, Proprietor,
Henderson. \ e.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
For Sweet Charity's Sake.

Ethel thought you and Gustave
never spoke?
Maude-No; it's all over between
u.s.
Ethel-But he told me he danced
with you at the ball last night?
Maude-Oh, that was for charity,
you know.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
$500 Reward!

WE will pay the above reward fo- any case
Liver Complaint Dyspepsia, Sick Headache ~
digestion Constipation or Costiveness We csnna
cure with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills, xhel
the directions are strictly complied with. Ink!
are purely Vegetable, and never fail 10 give sal
isfaction. SugarCoated. Large boxes, z5 cents
Beware of count erfeits and limitations The gen
uine manufactured only by THE JOHN L "Es'
COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL.
ron no1o hu nhi1 II nh orunn HIM orenn
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
HIGHEST Market Prices Guaranteed the Seller

ALL
homea
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
Sell your Tobacco at the HOG and Market which Pays You the Most CT

the
We facility conducting extensive business Ample Capital
good dry stalls The record Cooper Warehouse the Of what
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07

Ri1ars Tabules are sold by druEgists or by m;B
T. the price 80 cents box is sent u The Rins,,
Chemical Company, No. ~ Spruce st. New Yai
Sam. lie vial. ~ cents
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
lEAH

J. HUI
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07

For sale by Phil 4. Thomas. Henderson