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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07

dition at this age will require the best
of care and feed from calfhood up.
During the last nine months before
commencing to give milk, these young
animals have a double task to perform
in securing their own growth and de-
velopment and that of the unborn calf.
In order that this may be the more
successfully accomplished there should
be in the first place comfortable quar-
ters during the winter and plenty Of
feed that will go to the growth of bone
and muscle, but not largely to that of
fat. Still the animals should be in
good condition at calving time, as this
is an excellent start for successful
milking afterwards,
In addition to good hay and corn
fodder or ensilage, there should be a
moderate grain ration. This may be
composed largely Of wheat bran and
ground oats as very beneficial for the
purpose, and will supply the material
most needed at this time. Use straw
for bedding but not for feeding.
Where these heifers are kept in stalls
as they should be, they can be easily
handled, and in this way they become
quiet and docile. Frequent carding
and brushing will be much enjoyed by
these animals, as we'll as by tue COVE,
and will be of benefi to them.
There should be plenty of water, not
too cold, and a short stay in the yard
for sun and exercise when not stormy
or too cold. Treated in this way these
heifers will possess force and vigor,
keep up a thrifty growth during the
winter and come to maturity and the
milking period in the finest condition
with promise of making the best Of
additions to the dairy.
One Of the most successful dairymen
in Vermont, whose herd numbers % or
more, and averages nearly Z. 900 pounds
of milk a year, heifers included, keeps
these heifers growing thriftiIy from
calfhood up. He perhaps goes farther
than most farmers would dare to do in
the feeding of grain, and still main
tains an excellent physical condition
without liability to ailments from
which some would except trouble with
such generous feeding.
The same rule of good care and feed
as has here been described should ap-
ply to the keeping Of all kinds of young
animals in winter, as lambs, colts and
pigs. They should be made 10 con
Portable as the circumstances will ad.
NIT and 80 fed and cared for that they
will be thrifty and grow all winter, in
this way paying a good return for the
care and feed bestowed, and prove a
source Of satisfaction as we'll as of
credit to the owner.
E. R TOwLE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07
SEocE
KEEP THE YOUNG STOCK GROW.
ING,

Correspondence of The Progressive Farmer.
The farmer who is raising young
stock either for supplying the dairy or
for beef, will find it profitable to keep
the animals in a thrifty growing condi.
ZION through the winter, 1t will be
found poor policy to have them remain
at a standstill through the cold
weather, coming on in poor condition
in spring. Where this practice is fol,
lowed it will require considerable time
after being turned to grass to get fairly
started again in thrift and growth.
The cRlVes-those coming one year
old, but not being fed with milk
should be carefully looked after the
first winter. II they already have a
good start this should be zsalously
maintained through the first winter
with proper feed and care. A little
grain with early cut hay will help
wonderfully. They should have a good
bed and be kept dry and warm. If
confined in any way they should quite
OLbCA AoNO q CAC4C4BOs IL I4I u6u
out to water that will answer. Look
out for lice and, if any are found
sprinkle on a little sulphur or dry
dust. Get them used to being handled
and they will aver after be much more
easily managed.
1t will require a certain amount of
feed to supply the animal existeE ce
without increase Of growth or flesh. II
only this is given there will be a lose,
but if in addition a little more is added,
this will go to growth altogether, and
here is where the profit will come in.
The dairyman who raises his own
stock for the supply Of his herd, as
should generally be the practice, will
have more or less OF heifers coming
one and two years old. 1t is usually
calculated to have the heifers COM
mence giving milk at about two years
old.
To secure satisfactory size and con.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07
ELEVEN DAIRY RULES.
BY w ] FRASER.


]. Keep the COWS clean and wash
wash the udder before milking.
2. Keep the barn clean, with walls
and ceilings whitewashed; have it
we'll lighted, ventilated, and free from
dust at milking time.
3. Always make a clean toilet before
commencing to milk.
4. Keep utensils clean and bright.
s. Remove the milk from the stable
as soon as drawn and strain and cool
at once.
6, Never expose milk to bad odors.
z. Do not mix fresh warm milk with
that which has been cooled.
8 Give the COWS only good whole
some food and pure water.
g. Never add anything to milk to
prevent it's souring: Cleanliness and
cold are the only preservatives needed.
10. Milk regularly, quickly, quietly
and thoroughly.
II Always treat the cow kindly
and new excite them by loud talking,
and driving, or abuse of any kind.
University of Illinois.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07

Many farmers have an idea that the
Jersey COW does not give much milk.
This is an idea. The aver
age Jersey yields considerably more
milk than the average dairy COW of the
county, and, besides it is nearly twice
as rich in butter fat.
In the Fort Atkinson creamery is
a herd of registered Jersey COWS that
yield more milk, annually, per COW,
than any other of the 100 herds that
patronize the creamery. A herd of Al
Jersey COWS, owned by Arson, Eldren
Co., Of Stiles, Wis, are now yielding
an average of yer IS pounds a day.
This is a good yield for so large a herd.
The Jersey is a persistent, long time
mixer, and here is where she surprises
very many.-Hoard's Hairyman.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07
ONIONS.

There ia no more wholesome veget-
able grown than the odorous and much
despised onion. No one who eats freely
of onions will ever be troubled with
sleepIessness nor serious blood troubles.
Thew clear the blood Of those poisons
which produce rheumatism and muddy
compilations and those nations that eat
of onions with the greatest freedom
are the ones most free from ills Of this
kind.
Onions when grown from seed should
be planted within a few days In order
TO have time to mature a full crop, but
where sets are used they may be put
out at n time while the sets are in
the market.
The rows should be fifteen inches
apart and the onions three inches in
the rows. The land cannot be made
too rich nor too fine before planting.
Put in fine MANURE and ashes, if you
have them, work the soil over and over
until it ia as fine as dust, and SOW the
seed or put in the sets.
The cultivation should never be deep,
the soil should not be disturbed below
one inch from the surface at any time
during the season. The onion throws
out its roots neal the surface, and as
they are not very long the soil should
be rich and the cultivation shallow.
Never ridge the soil up to the rows.
The ideal onion bed is one where the
bulbs grow above the ground for more
than half their siZs.
1t is a common remark that onions
agree with but few people. Anyone
who eats them regularly will soon find
any trouble of this kind gone as well
as other and more serious ones very
often.
Those who do not eat them because
of the odor they leave on the breath,
are more nice than wise .-Exchange.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07
d TO The SHEEP.

(Adapted for the benefit Of our L9gisla-
tors
There were ninety and nine that safely
lay
In the shelter of a fold
In a sheep ranch up on a mountain
side,
While one was out in the cold
For out on the mountain bleak and
wild
1t wandered about like a wee lost
child.
The shepherd, asleep in his neat, warn
cot,
Meier dreamed but all was we'll.
HIS visions all held one hundred sheep,
All fit, had he wanted to sell.
Bat one was u on the hills
away
1t had gamboled eff from where it
should stay.
While the keeper slept a pack Of ours
Charged down upon the fold
And killed every One of the ninety and
nine
At least so I've been told.
Just cheWed them up and spod
away
To live to chew another day.
The owner said as he viewed the scene:
Some lawmakers dog did this,
But | dare not utter this fear aloud
Lest I'm sued for the sheep they miss,
It's better to have n live, lost
head
Than ninety and nine all dead-all
dead"
-Tettler, in Asheville { itjzan.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07
Poultry and Bees.


Having received requests from be
ginners to say what incubator is the
best, Ishall attempt to give some points
for determining which machine is the
best, There are several good, practical
machines on the market, and many
that are nearly worthless. An incu
bator that requires attention ottener
than one.half day 1 consider Of no
value. The kind I use may be left a
whole day, and many times all day
and all night without any need Of be
ing looked after, except to turn the
eggs twice a day.
A good incubator is never cooled and
heated by the opening of a valve that
allows a draft to pass through the egg
chamber. I know of but one or two
so constructed.
1t should have thick walls, so that
the outside temperature will not affect
the inside temperature. If a hot air
machine, the walls ought to be from
four to six inches thick, and made of a
good non conductor of heat. If a hot
water machine they need not be more
than two-thirds as thick, but it, as well,
should not be merely that thickness OF
boards, but should consist Of a double
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07
-T1CLUB RATES.Nz

That we may be more enlightened as
to what is going on in the different
parts of our great country, we ought to
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 prejudices
of the past, we have arranged a list of
papers to offer with THE PROGRESSIVE
FARMER. The price in the parenthesis
is the regular subscription price of the
paper and the other figures r what
we charge for the paper with The Pro
GREssIvE FARMER for n year. Re
newals for the other papers cannot be
taken at the club rates, but all meU
subscribers can. You can renew for
our paper and get the club rates:
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07
CONCLUDED FROM PAGE II

out for him; he is robbing orchards
yet.
1 must skip over the profits and
he%althfulness OF apples, and say a few
words about their luxury. I have seen
many persons that did not love this,
that and the other, but I have never
seen a living man, woman or child that
did not love a good ripe, mellow apple.
Like the old mans rabbit, the apple Is
"goody baked, boiled, or fried" 1t
makes a man love his wife better,
when he comes from work, tired and
hungry, to see a plate Of fried apple
puffs and a glass of sweet milk setting
at his place. Hold Bro. Sossaman).
Ny grace, then, is: THANK esd for
the good apples, and the good wife to
transform them into pufs."
Now, brethren and friends, order as
I have requested you, and in three
years you will be glad you took my ad-
vice; the world will be better for your
having lived it, and your children
will rise up and call you blessed"
For the benefit of the inexperienced,
will attach q small order for a few OF
the best varieties. (This is written by
a plain farmer for farmers). The scien-
ti6c pomoIogist can pass it by, and
view it not with a critics eye:
ORDER.
SIX Winesaps.
Six Bonums.
Six Gully apple.
Six Ruskins.
Four Early Harvest.
Four Nansemon Beauty.
Four Ben Davis Qor MARKET.
Four Yellow June.
Four Red June.
Four Maiden's Blush.
Four Blackburn.
Four Virginia Beauty.
Four Harper's Seeding, and so on
Rd libitum.
Never plant more nor less of any one
kind than you can make good use OF
at the time of ripening.
W. 81. DAVIS.
WILLIAMSBURG, N. Q.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07

Cows differ much in their appetite
and in their ability to digest and as
simulate food. The COW that gives a
good milk yield must be a good feeder,
but the converse is not always true.
There are many good feeders that are
not good mixers.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07

If the milk COW does not give a fair
quantity and quality of milk in return
for good feeding it will be better to
turn her into beef and try another
COW.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07

Oats and peas OWL together at the
rate of about three bushels to the acre
make a good green food for the dairy
cows.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07
THE DAIRY.

Hoard's Dairyman says that if the
COW has a dry, hacking cough tuber
culoeis may be suspected.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07

there is little hope of her ever
accomplishing much as a dairy ami
NAL. The qualities essential for that
purpose must be developed by early
motherhood.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07

Texas Stock Journal says: Heifers
that are intended for the dairy should
be bred early. If the heifer does not
have a calf until three years old
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07

If you wish more than one paper
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the weekly Proc reesive Farmer, the
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We are also prepared to furnish the
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Culture 81 Is
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07

A subscriber whose name has been
mislaid asks how and when to transfer
bees from q box to q frame hive. The
best way is to wait until the bees
swarm and then wait until about
twenty one days after, when all eggs
will be Matched. Then turn the box
hive upside down and set the frame
hive on it, closing the cracks with
cloth. 1t is understood that empty
comb or foundation has been placed in
the box hive before the transfer is I'm
dertaken. Pound gently on the side of
the hive with a stick and listen occa
sionally to the hum of the bees to find
if they are going into the frame hive
After the transfer is made the comb in
the box may be cut out and fastened
in frame and placed in the frame hive
without any trouble.-FRrmer's Voice
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07
LECTURERS,
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMTTrv

J. P. Sossamon, Charlotte, N. q
]. @. Hanley, ST. Paul, MINI.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07
w RR5zR5 Silver WVand0tt@

Strictly high class STANDARD bred foW,,
for sale; also eggs for Matching. PrIc1
low for quality. Satisfaction guarggI
teed. /. M. PROCTOR, RALEIGH, NJ
W Registered Berkshire Pigs rea@|
for delivery in, March.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07

W. A. Gardner, Chairman. And,..
Settlement, Pa. A. B. WEIGH. 9oo
Victor, N. Y; John Breinig. J IT,,
tion, w. Va. ; J.. O. Wilb0rn y
Point, s. G.; @. A. Barlow, San IT,
Obispo, Gal. ~
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07
THE NATIONA FARMERS, -,
ANCE AND INDUSTRIAL
UNION.

President-W. A. Gardner, And.
Settlement, Va. ~feN
Vice President-P. 81. RahiIlev
City, MINI. LS
Secretary reasurer-W. P. Rrio,
Cogan Station, Pa. 'Ea
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07
Eggs for Matching.

Adopt progressive measn' es toward improve
ment in good stock. Try it and be con-
yinced. We keep it pure. Buff Iochins, Black
LangShans, Light Brahmas. Flack MinOrcas,
Brown Leghorns, PARED Plymouth Rocks,
New finely barred Plymouth Rocks. better
from tanciers' point of view...... So. $3.50
Finest hens and LIST prize cockerel at State
White Plymouth Rocks ...... 80 80
Silver WyandOttes.... .,.,............... 200
The prices are mainly the same as last year
1Or same breeds except where great improve
ment has been made by infusion of new blood
and by vigorous application of the score card in
selecting breeding stock for this year.
A few pairs or trios of Cucks for sale. Also
ShOrthOrn b. II calf eligible to registration and
S~horth0rn bull This calf is by Honesty .22479
A, , d. 3 whose cam was a heifer in IL g
WOrlds Fair tests in Chicago. His dam May
promises to give a good account Cf herself and
her dam yielded 10 . los. milk per year from
her Ord to 18th Year aid was yet a fine low
Price on this ca.f will be reasonable. Color
red ard white; weight, ~ lbs. at birth, February
u, 81 Address.
N. f Experiment Station. w. RALEIGH. N. @.
KINGS COTTON SEED PT7RE
81 W. per bushel. See n. Q Experiment Station
Bulletin No. l43 pages 256- 258. Plant no other
for best yields.
Registered Poland O. ina Swine. really high
class stock, can he purchased Ct the Agricultural
Deps rtment College of Agrit ulture and Mechan-
FRANK E. EMERY,
Professor Of Agriculture
w. Raleigh, N G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1899-03-07

The NATIONAL FARMERS, -,
ANCE AND INDUSTRIAL
UNION.
President-W. A. Gardner, And.
Settlement, Va. N4U'eN
Vice President-P. q. Rehillev
City, Mimi. '+a
Secretary reasurer-W. P Rrio,
Cogan Station, Pa.
LECTURERS.
J. P. Sossamon, Charlotte. N q
J. @. Hanley, st. Paul, MINI.
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
W. A. Gardner, Chairman, Apd,..
Settlement, Pa. A. B. WEIGH. Soos
Victor, N. Y; John Breinig. .T1,
tion, W. Va. J. Q. WilbOrn GI
Point, s. G.; @. A. Barlow, San TS%9
Obispo, Cal.
NORTH CAROLINA FARMERS State A.,
ANCR.
President-John Graham, War;.
ton, N. Q.
Vice-President-D. g. Bryan, ions
boro, N. @.
Secretary-Treasurer-J.T B. ooD.
Hillsboro. N. @.
State Business Agent-T. B. Park
HiIlsborO, N. @.
Lecturer-Dr. V. N. seaweII, viii
now, N. O..
Assistant Lecturer-W. Il. Dav,
WILLIAMSBURG. N. O.
N. Q.
Door.keeper-Geo. 7. Lane, Green
boro, N. @.
Assistant D or-keeper-Jas. E. Lvn
Durham, N. O.
Sergeant.at Arms-D. ". Watso,
haywood, N. @.
Trustee Business Agency Fund.-
A. Graham, Machpelah, n. Q,
Steward-A. j. Moye, FarmviD
N. Q.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE or THE EoPe
CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALLIAEm
J. W. Denmark, Chairman, Raleigl
John Graham, Warrenton. N. G.
W. B. Fleming, Ridgeway, N. G,
Q. O. Mcclellan, Goodwin, N. G.
DR.. J. E. Person, Pikeville, N. c.
Thomas J. Oldham, Ter, N. @.
STATE ALLIANCE JUDICIARY OONHTTTr
DR.. J. E.. Person, Pikeville, N. O
W. 8. Barnes, Raleigh, N. @.
T. 1vey, Gary, N. O.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-19
THE FRENCH JEWS.
.,cN,FlED STAND DURING THE
u nREYFUs AGITATION

THE GRAND RABBI OF FRANCE,
:" ,, FAITH. AND HIS FUNCTIONS.
Paris. November 4.
.o,cone signs that the anti-Semitic
H'T - ,--ied on by NJ. Edouard Drumont
AGO a nth book. pamphlet newspaper
stion. and even 10y the sword uhul a
~ cached during the Dreyfus persecu-
=, last losing some OF its ferocity' me
90. snir,t was first aroused by the ap-
'S ga France Juive. and with the
E'' "a arels in which the author Of this
'saI" $50, fanatical treatise became forth
-nA''l ,rervard came the Fin dun
- and then La Derniere Bataiile' when
,.,,oted 10 Drumont energetic lieutenant
'.'', ~arons de Mor5s In 1892 NJ Drumont
h;s aaIv paper, ;he "Libre Parole
~ ,rorninc preached death and de
~ -, lows and everything connected
!. - nerhaps not eXaEgeration
-, ,bere been no "Libre Parole"
would have been no Dreyfus affair 1t
d 80 remembered that the first intimation
-. cached The public ear IN regard to captain
r,,s appeared on November l. 1874 when
parole" announced that "a Jewish
: 49,. - the General stan had betrayed France
.ao. oon6oei in the prison Of Cherche Midi
-, ,ha aid Of Drumonts acComplices at the
try Of War all the newspapers that had
-, wears before champiOned the Boulangist
The oTntransigcart,' the "Autorite,' etc.
-, Without inQuiring whether the accusation
=, nj Dreyfus was founded. 20 pour invective
=, the alleged traitor. and with him upon
\ Jegs and demanded their wholesale eNpul-
=, .om the army The Jew batting press sue
tai in sowing throughout France a precon-
ga, conviction Of Dreyfuss guilt. The
f,,-s" "Eclair" "Soir" and other topsy-turvy
,,.s which make business Of inflaming ciYil
NJ religious passions and are ever anxious Tor
, oDoOrtunity Of gaining popularity by some
Daily camera. [volume] (Boulder, Colo.) 1891-1928, 1899-12-15
DEMOCRATIC POLICY.
d Bnand That Uncle Sam Let Loose this
Philippine Islands.

Philippine Islands.
Washington, d. c., Dec. 1.-Two joint
resolutions were introduced in the hous e
OF representatives today by Represent
alive Williams of Mississippi which are
the result OF consultation among a mum
Der Of Democratic leaders in the house
and are understood to be expressive OF
their general position on the Philippines
The first resolution declares the inten
ton and purpose to recognit. the indie
pendence OF the Filipinos and withdraw
our land and sea forces provided the in
dependent government agrees to refun 1
the sso,ooo.ooo paid by the United States
to Spain, 10 give us suitable naval and
coaling station and grant in perpetuity
free access 10 their ports.
The other resolution asks for informa.
ton relative TO the conclusion of a treaty
with the sultan OF Sulu and provides for
an inquiry by the judiciary committee as
to whether the constitutional provisions
against slavery and the statutory provis-
ions against polygamy apply to the Sulu
people