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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10
Using Natural Gas,

y late prominent citizen of our city has
this to say of the prodigalty exhibited
in indianapolis in the use of natural gas,
tells the Terre Haute Express: AT the
hotel | am stopping at | desired to turn
off the gas burning in the stove in my
sleeping room, but finding no means of
doing so, | rang the bell, when Il colored
servant responded, to whom made
known my wants. Why. boss says he.
dat gas hain't ben turned off TO six
weeks. hit amt
Burned all the time night and day,
Sundays and allT | asked
"'Ya-ns sab said the darky.
Il went to look ut u new house which
a party desired to sell It was Just com
plcted and unoccupied. had Il furnace,
and the gas was burning away In the
furnace.
DO you let this burn this way right
alongy' | asked.
20, YES, it don't cost any more was
the reply.
This prodigal waste will he repented
when too late, | fear said our former
citizen
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

In lSS1 only three bodies were dis
posed of by the London Cremation So
ciety. In 1898 the number had risen r.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10
pO-IcfliCc at Garurt

Washington. I. G., June 81 Special.
y Fo>tniicr has been established .
Garnet. toTi L; Lac co,2ty and PhiliI
Gcrner las been appointed postmaster.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

The product of the eighry-seyen milk
condehSlng factories in the United States
last year was worth about 500 ooa ono
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

beheve my prompt use of Piso's Cure
prevented quick consumption.-Mrs Lucy
Wallace, Marquette. Kas. Dec - "a!
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

The popularity of the slot machines in
England has caused Il corner in pennies.
Chief among these is the prepayment gas
meter of the South Metropolitan Gas
company Of London. Introduced in 1892,
the receipts for tie first six months Were
but $500, increasing to $4,000 in 1898.
and to $4,000 III the following year.
In 1895, 1896 and 1897 the receipts
We're respectively 1850, 900. SGOo.u0 and
$50. 600, last years income being in
excess of $500, 900, all taken in pennies
through the slots of the receptacles.
About 100000 pennies are now received
weekly, making a vast mass of copper.
weighing about nine tons. and as the
collections continue to increase the cop
per question threatens to become a Sc
rious one, and penny famine would in
volve a large part of London in q gloom
dense enough for darkest Africa
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

-Germany makes an excellent brand
Of scotch whisky, which finds a ready
sale in India.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10
Patents to Inventors.

MesSrs Benedict 4 MorSell. solicitor,
of patents, Old Insurance building. Mil
waukce. report patents Issued to West
crn inventors on May % as follows:
Henry Bass AMI j. NJ WEIGH. Oshkosh
Wis, tablet machine: w. L. Bettendorf
Davenport. Ia. undcrframe for cars; y. A
Christensen. Milwaukee, air brake appa
ratuS for street cars; g. G.. tOOnley. RriS
tow la. draft equalizer; q. L. Davis Vim
ton Ia, clam dredGe: w. II. Grow. Win
field. kas., thill coupling; L. g. Hayes
Davenport. Ia. latch: Fred HcrStcr. RoScn
dale. KaS.. malt turner; J.. 4. Nichols To
peka Kas. mechanical motor: J. : RoweIl
Beaver Dam. Wis. wheel: Herman Schlirf
Ashland. Wis. game apparatus: Jas. Tribe
Racine. Wis. centrifugal separator; Aug
Babinski, Independence, Wis, CRATE for oi
or lamp stoves; J.. 5. Hodgson. EmpOria
kas., ankle attachment for ovcrshoes tide
sign; Chicago Rockford Hosiery 60, Ec
noSha, Wis, knit hose Urade mark.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

mrs. "fnsIOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for cbudra,
itttHihS. hofIens the gums reduces pramrnq+i,r
a4lay- pain, cures wind collie 25r n tIttia
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Act,
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick heada che. Price % and SOC
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

The Argentine republic sends to the
United States and Great Britain great
quantities of hair from the names and
tails of the wild horses of the pampas.
1t Is used chiefly tl- haircloth and uphol-
story.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

HOOKS can he adjusted in q C0nven-
lent position to be read by the use of Il
new support. consisting of Il vertical
standard mounted on ball bearings to re
vOlye freely, having Il fitting rack at the
top, which clamps the book and holds it
at the angle desired
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

Hawks have been seen to follow in
tho wake of moving railway train. to
-W"up down on small birds that were
suddenly disturbed and frightened by the
rloi>,. and therefore for the moment were
off their guard.
1t has been determined that light is
an important factor IL sugar production,
recent Investigations showing that the
sugar content Of the plant is dependent
on III" amount of direct sunlight re
.riyrd
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

As a rule tears do not accompany :
baby S cries until il is 3 months nld
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

1t is a curious fact that negro has
never been known to tame an elephant
or any wild animal.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10
Coughing Leads 10 Consumption.

kemps Balsam Viii stop the cough a,
once Go to your druggist today and get
a sample bottle free. Sold in % and so
cent hatties. 60 at once; delays are dan
CpFuuS
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

Don't complain. The quinine pill
maker never makes a kick against his
bitter lot.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

or the cargo steamers passed through
the Suez canal last year. 1921 were Brit,
ISL, 24i German So Dutch and ~
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

thousands of grateful letters constantly
coming to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass,
from women she has helped.
Miss IoIE SAUL. Dover, Mich, writes
as follows to Mrs Pinkham
Il suffered untold agony every
month and could get no relief until l
tried your medicine; your letter OF ad-
vice and a few bottles of Lydia +.
Compound have made me the ha
shall bless you as long as live.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

=" ED--Case OF bad health that RTP.A.N.sw;u
NOT cement Send cents to Rpans Chemtcai = as
new YORK for 10 samples and 90 testimnniais Oo.'
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

.ConSlderable progress has been mad
with the rebuilding of Kharfnnnn
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10
EI(EE

The state Of Texas is about - 900
square miles larger in area than Spain.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

Exports of the United States 10 the
British possessions in Africa. during the
nine months ending with March. in
creased 1888, 600 over the same period
year ago. The months exports TO
those points. however, decreased SS1. 800.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

n KANY Young women completely Frustrated for
MI week out of every month by menstrual sufer1ngs
AVA The errors of mensruaon overshadow their whole
,r.e How needless IS shown by the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

the War of 1872. VI
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-10

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price 10 cents.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09

ORDER,
-#
publishers The PROGRESSIVE FARMER, Raleigh, N. c.:
Enclosed find $...i in navnoon for g,bafD
uon tor one year, 10 be sent es follows:
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09
FROM UPRRI
MBBANR.

To Teachers. School Officers and
Friends Of Education:
This is to cali your attention to the
sixteenth annual session Of the North
Carolina Teachers Assembly to be
held at Morehesd City, N. O., June
18th to 18Th, 1899
The only meeting held in North Car
olina this year that brings the entire
educational body OF the State together
is this Assembly, and this letter is sent
to impress upon your mind che neces
sity and value of attending. Every
teacher, school tfeer, and friend of
education, who can possibly do 80
should be present. Every phase of
school work and school edministra-
ton will be represented in the work Of
the Assembly, and full aud free discus
sions will be a distinctive feature this
year. The practical good that is pos
sible from such a gathering can not be
overestimated.
AS long ago as 1859, DR.. Calvin r..
w 4AOSg OAC Vi OUE W4S6Eb
then State Superintendent of Public
Instruction, urged all teachers and
school officials to join in one great
yearly meeting. The time seems ripe
for a for ward movement, and increased
interest in our annual gathering.
Railroad rates have been reduced to
one half and even less, and board can
be secured for nj dollar per day, or
less, and I urge the Importance of
your attending this year. Do 80 for
the sake Of the great cause of educa.
ton which is entrusted to your care in
North Carolina.
From the Secretary Nv. T. Whit
sett, Whitsett, N. o. full programmes
and further information can be OBJ
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09
A FEW THOUGHTS.
County Secretary.

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
What is the matter with the men
who feed the worldI It appears from
our standpoint that the class that Of all
others should be in line standing
shoulder to shoulder are getting further
apart. The more trusts and combines
that are formed to squeez9 the wealth
producers the better that Gle 8 J appear
to like it. What are they doing to
scatter Alliance and reform literatureI
Is it not a fact that many Of them are
paying for and reading that class of
literature that has been largely in.
strumental in putting them where they
are, instead of patronizing the papers
that have opened their eyes to the
present conditionR
In the palmy days Of the Alliance,
from 1889 TO 1898 the farmers and all
other classes that were eligible to mem
bership in the Alliance worked and the
result of the labor of love was large
lists of subscriptions for all reform pa.
pera. Since then less energy has been
shown.
In these days the wealth producers
worked and organized because they
saw their party leaders worked against
their interest, and they worked ear
nestly to bring about such al education
among the people-a public op MON
that would demand that the wrongs
be righted. The time seemed very
neal when the fruition of these hopes
would be realized. At that moment
the enemy came in and soWed tares.
cry was, "Organize a partisan political
party out of this movement of the PEG.
pie and secure some OF the loaves and
fishes foc ourselves"
Some OF the measures demanded by
the Alliance in the early days Of it's
history and for which rldicule aud ole
loquy were heaped upon the member
ship are now being brought forward
and advocated as part Of the
policy of the nation by those who at
n time greeted those measures with
jeer and SANDER. If the education has
borne fruit We will have reward in an
uplifted citizenship. What care we
whether it is the party to which we
belong that brings about the measures
we want or the one we oppos99 IL
should be our work to organize and
educate make plain to the people that
u demands are just and right and if
you, the reader of this article, are sat
isfed your demands are just and equal,
why is it you do not take more inter
est in your order and bring others in
to it and show them that you are cor
in your views9 Let US go for ward.
J. ?. SOssAMAN
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09
UNITY OF ACTION, THH ONE
THING NEEDFUL.

Oorrespondence of the Progressive Farmer
To verify this assertion, we nave
onIv tn look about US. The drift OF
events at this time more clearly dem
onstretes to my mind the Importance
Of discussing this the momentous qu9s
ton of the period from the fact we see
all branches of industry and all pro-
LESSONS united in combinations 4
trusts save the tillers Of the soil and
the selaried laborers who move sne
great lever of produce. Yet we hear
it asserted often by a class OF suDmls
sionists that money rules the world. 1
wish to say just here that those who
entertain this sentiment are not true
men, and their low estimation OF man
hood should mark them as traitors and
hired tools of monopoly who have not
the manhood to stand for right. II
this be so land 80 it is) why should not
the tillers Of the soil and the laboreHs
Of the country unite, assert their man
hood ami demand that justice ard
demand that justice and right be
melted out to all alike2
Ny brother, will you let partisansbip
continue to bind closer about US the
chains of industrial slavery until we
become only the hew9rs Of wood and
drawers of water9 If SO, murmur not
at oppression. II we will unite and
assert our rights. I have no conception
of the great achievements that will fol-
low in blessings to ourselves, our pos
terity, and to humanity the world
over. Unite and a new r will begin
to dawn. Unite for the sake OF liberty.
Unite for purity and Justice. Unite
and let the world know that there is
yet life and manhood in the farmers
and laborers of North Carolina. Let
ZACH one do his part and all will be
we'll. J. Z. BANKS.
Kadar, N. Q.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09
FROM JACKSON COUNTY.

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
We held our April meeting with
Loves Chapel Sub. We had a small
meeting. All seemed troubled over
the small number of members present,
but the meeting was enthusiastic.
Our next regular county meeting
will be held with Sylvia Sub. at Bryson's
School House on the Second Thursday
in July, 1899. We hope to see all the
Subs. up, and a general revival tax
ing plac9. Fraternally,
r. N. FRIZZELL,
County Secretary.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09
Do You Want to Go!
Where!
Why to Colorado of
Course.
Cameron, N. @.

Where else would a sensible man
seeking a new home want to go?
COLORADO has the finest climate
to be found in the New World-dry,
thin air and almost perpetual sunshine.
II you are seeking health, COLORADO
is the place for you.
COLORADO is the finest mining
section in this couutry-gold, silver,
iron, lead and coal. Thousands upon
thousands of persons have made for
tunes mining in COLORADO. Why
cannot you make a fortune, too?
COLORADO ia the one place in this
country where farming is done by ir-
rigation, and the farmer makes his own
seasons and is sure of a good field crop
every year.
COLOR ADO has homes for thou
sands Of industrious families, and these
homes can be secured upon very easy
and advantageous terms. Do you
want n Of these homes7
COLORADO will be visited by a
party of North Carolinians during
June of this present year The party
will go in a body, and ample time will
be given to see the State and it's many
advantages. The railway fare will be
so low that any farmer can afford to
go.
If you are thinking of seeking a
home in the West, or elsewhere, write
to either of the undersigned at, one
We want a party of one hundred la,
dies and gentlemen to 90 with us to
this land of perpetual S 1nshine.
Call upon or write to
BAYLU5 OADE,
Raleigh, N. @.
or r. Q. GULLY,
FrRnklinton, N. g.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09

~ Our friends in writing to any Of
our advertisers will favor us by men
tioning the fact that they saw the
advertisement in The PROGRESSIVE
FARMER.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09

tanned at any time.
May this meeting mark the begin
ming of a brighter educational day for
the State.
Yours, very truly,
Q. Fl MEBANE,
State supt. of Public Instruction.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09
PINE RIDGE. n. G.

PINE RIDGE, N. @.
EDS. PROGRESSIVE FARMER:-F Find
enclosed 81, for which please move up
my subscription one year. I would
order it to stop, but your paper gets
better and better. I don't g how a
farmer can afford to be without it.
r. ". BoYLEs.
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If you wish more than one paper
write for special rates. For instance,
we send twice e-week Courier journal,
the weekly Progressive Farmer, the
semi monthly Home and Farm and
the monthly Gentlewoman all one year
for only 81 Is.
NOTE In forwarding subscriptions
to other publications, we only act a8
the agent of the subscriber, and after
we have paid over the subscription
our responsibility ceases. Failure to
receive magazine or paper, change Of
address, etc. should be reported d.
rectly to the publisher, not to US.
We are also prepared to furnish the
following books at prices named:
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Principles of Agriculture. 1&
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Write for price of any book you
desire.
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Ihave been taking your paper for
IL or 13 years and while it remains the
best paper in the State, as it is now, I
shall contine to take it.
BRYAN I. THOMPSON.
Cameron, n. O.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-05-09

There is a paradox in pride-it makes
some men ridiculous, but prevents
others from becoming so Cotton.
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Can you look the label of y0u paper
sQWareZy IN the face? IF you cannot
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unDGGd.
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S1CLUB RATES.Ne

That we may be more enlightened as
to what is going on in the different
parts of our great country, we oughtto
diversity our reading. More Western
and Northern papers ought to be read
in the South and more Southern papers
should be read in the West and North.
Believing this the best thing to do to
everlastingly obliterate the preiudices
of the past, we have arranged a list Of
papers to offer with The PRoGREssIVE
FARMER. The price in the parenthesB
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paper and the other figures are what
we charge for the paper with The Pro,
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taken at the club rates, but all neg
subscribers can. You can renew for
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CORRESPONDENCE.

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Correspondents.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-26

ing than at the time OF the democratic
national convention in 1896. AS every
one knows he was a strong figure be-
fore the convention. At one time there
was belief that he stood strong
chance to become the nominee. At
that time Mr.. Bland was at his home,
two miles away from the town Of Le-
banon. He had no telegraphic or tele-
phonic connection from his comfort
able home to the town near which he
lived. Instead of remaining close to
means of direct communication with
the exciting scenes in Chicago, he con-
tinued to pursue his daily habits on
the farm. Along toward the evening
of enc of the most exciting days OF the
cAvention there were signs that there
would be Bland landslide. In the
minds of the knowing ones in the con-
vention 1t may be that this was not
so but this impression got abroad and
was felt in most parts of the country.
Every telegram that reached Lebanon
said something about 1t. The same
thing, in a moderate way, had hap
pened a number of times in the two
or three days proceedings. Each
time there had been rush for Bland.
and each time he astonished the rush.
ers by showing them that his concern
was much less manifest than theirs.
On this particular evening an effort
was made to make Mr.. Bland come to
town. He had been in for the mail in
the afternoon and had purchased some
groceries, but he announced to his
friends, before starting for home, that
he would not come back except under
extraordinary conditions. Some one
told him that the conditions were ex-
traordinary, and that his nomination
was imminent. Mr.. Bland shook his
head and smiled. "If am nominated
tonight" he said. II will hear about 1t
in the morning"
Accompanied by two OF three OF the
children he climbed slowly inlo his
not too gorgeous equippage and drove
out the dusty street in the direction of
his home.
Mr.. Bland had another reason at
this time for sticking close to the
farm. Help" is scarce down that
way. and at that time Mrs. Bland's
"hired girl" had left her, leaving only
a mere slip OF child to assist In the
large amount OF general work and the
care Of the children. So 1t became
part of Mr. Blands duty to assist about
the house when he could. and this
duty he performed.
About that time some friendly blog-
rapher wrote to him thus;
"Tr,rsl he wears. socks. he does not
wear G colls: except on Sunday. He
wears lsre,-high NootS. and his trous-
pr ar ,wc NJ sa--. inshes too short.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-26

sigh of satisfaction, she gave her back
to Bessie.
"Law, miss, I jest wanted to see
her close: l wouldn't take her from
you"
Was Bessie glad? II you had been
there you would not need to ask.
After Aunt Bessie went home she
sent another doll exactly like Dinah,
and just as soon as our Bessie could
put on her hood and cloak she carried
it to Betty, and this time she laughed
when she laid II in her arms. Youths
Advocate.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-26
Our Bessie.


Our Bessie is just four years old,
and dearly loves Aunt Bessie, for
whom she was named. One bright
morning she danced into mamma s
room just as the sun was making rosy
clouds in the east.
'See, mamma, see!" she cried, ex-
citedly, holding something above her
head. "Aunt Bessie canned while l
sleeped, where is she?"
"How do you know that she has
Gomez" smiled mamma.
Because / fnded this on my pill
low" And she laid wonderful doll
beside mamma.
Such wonderful dolll Not pink
and white one, with fluffy yellow hair
and staring blue eyes. Oh, no! Bessie
had half a dozen such in her play
room. This dearest, loveliest doll
that she had ever seen had face as
black as a rubber shoe, which shone
like patent leather. 1t had lips as red
as cranberry, and great black eyes
that glistened like jet because of the
white around them.
isn't she darling?' demanded
wee Bessie, with loving squeeze, and
just then Aunt Bessie herself came in.
''Do you like your dollie, pet?" she
asked.
''She is the incest, bu'fullest one
i ever had" answered Bessie.
So she played with Dinah all day,
and Aunt Bessie made wee night
dress for her, so she could sleep in
Bessie's little bed at night
The next morning Betty, the wash
erwoman's little girl, brought a note
to Bessie's mamma. Betty stood near
the door while mamma read the note.
looking at the new doll with longing
eyes that made Bessie's little heart
ache with sympathy. Aunt Bessie
gave her some candy, but she held it
In her hand and looked at Dinah.
Bessie tried hard not to see her. She
turned around and sang little songs
as she slowly rocked Dinah and Rugged
her tightly, but she told Aunt Bessie
after Betty went away, ~ could feel
her looking at pinah, just the same,
Auntie Bess, an we didn't have n bit
OF comtit till let her have her in her
arms"
This is what Bessie did. She
kissed Dinah, laid her in Bstty's arms,
then ran to mamma, hid her face, and
sobbed Is II her heart would break.
Betty looked after her with wonder
ing eyes, then turned Dinah slowly
around until she had seen all about
hsr, from her kinky black hair to her
stubby rcd boots. Then. with deep