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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
wheat FarAHinS In NeEr0sLa


A Nebraska paper tells of a man " h.
bought a farm there. upon which there
was mortgage of $7oO. He did no,
make much money the first year. but be
so"ed so acres of wheat the next year
1t was a poor year for wheat and the
stand was so poor that he thought he
would rot harves, it. He returned to
his old home. and left the farm and
the mortgage to fight it out as they
pleased. The wheat ripened, fell to the
ground and seeded it well. There was
a fine crop. and as some one was kind
enough to write about it to him, he
went back. harvested it and sold it for
enough to pay the mortgage and all his
tther debts. If at first you don't sue
heed, try, try again."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
LEAKS ON TIE FARM.
Why Scn:e Tillers Of the Soil Fail
W1-.Ie Their Sel.hhors Get
Rich and pr1sEerOus.

One serious leak On a great many
farms Is the buying Of machinery and
then leaving it eNrosed III all kinds of
weather. | have in mind farmer who
has self-binder, corn planter, suiky
pioW, walking piow, two cultiva;ors,
two top buggies and two wagons, and
he leaves them standing out in all kinds
OF weather. l consider this a serious
leak and there are many farmers who
do the same thing. Another leak on
many farms is Il lack of proper shelter
for stock. | know men who let their
mich COWS stand out in all kinds Of
weather and then feed 80 per cert. corn
to warm them up. Another leak is
the very prevalent one OF feeding young
stock ration that will simply main
tain them during the wi1ter. Many
tunes we see calves ard cots that are
not ten pounds heavier in the spring
than they were at the beginning of
winter, and practically ali the feed they
consumed during the winter was lost.
1 once asked farmer who follows
TINS plan how much he thought his
calves had gained during the winter.
He replied that they had not gained
anything except age, but they were
live months older. | fail to see where
the II months calf that will weigh
$50 pounds has any advantage over the
seven months calf of the same weight.
10 feed five months without any gain
IS serious leak and one that is too
common with many farmers. Another
leak that is so common that it is the
rule rather than the exception is the
wasting of manure. All manure made
on the farm should be spread on the
fields, especially on the poor spots. Still
another leak is to try to farm too much
land, and consequently grow more
weeds than corn. l know one man
who grew less than 25 bushels OF corn
per acre this year on account of under
taking too much; the weeds took the
corn. The same man has 40 acres of
rough land that has a good bluegrass
sod. He is going to break it up for
corn in the spring, and that will be
serious leak on his farm, for he has
more land under plow now than he can
attend to, and lie will only grow more
weeds and lose the 40 acres OF grass be.
sides. Then another leak is keeping
any kind of stock after they have passed
their prime and begin to go down.
{. Z. Hardman, in Prairie Farmer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
SCOTLAND NECK, NJ c.. THURSDAY. MARCH g. 1900
THE HORSES STOMACH.
1t Is Small and Tf,a Is Why Fay and
Other Bulky Foods should Be
Fed Spnrin8ly.

Where hay is plentiful, as it is Gil
| most farms, the fact that the horse has
a small stomach seems to be forgotten.
Where on the contrary hay is scarce
and high as in the large cities the feed
ing of hay is much better understood.
To allow any working horse to eat hay
ad ibitum is positive cruelty in that it
is injurious to the horse, as this animal
is not provided with large storage APP
paratus as is the cow for the slowing
away of fodder by the hundred pounds.
This being the case q great quantity of
hay consumed by working horse. say
at the noon hour. merely becomes bur-
den and eventually leads to indigestion
Hay is not digested in the stomach
(which in the horse holds but three and
a half gallons) but in the large in
testines to which also most of the water
goes when imbibed, passing through
the stomach and of course washing out
part OF the solid contents present In
that receptacle. On farms where peo-
pie rise very early hay may be fed with
advantage in small quantity if given
say at five a. IN. and the oats ration at
six a. NJ, as time has been given for the
hay to pass into the intestines. There
ran, however. be no advantage in feed
ing hay at noon as the working horse
cannot digest it but carries it around
at work until evening comes, when it
can be taken care of by the digestive
apparatus. The proper time to allow
full feed OF hay is at eight o'clock at
night, two hours after the horse has
eaten his oats, and so far as hard
worked horses are concerned, and more
especially in the heated term of mid
summer, this is the only time hay
should be allowed. It is absurd and det-
rimental to allow any horse to stand
and hog" hay all day long, and worse
still if dozens of ears of corn are added
to the ration. Even an idle horse needs
but little hay-not over IA pounds per
day where other good foods are given.
The horses stomach is small, as has
been said. and he needs and should
have concentrated food in small guam
titles at short intervals. We seldom
find a case of ''heaves" appear in city
barn where horses are properly man
aged. It is. peculiarly a disease OF the
farm fed horse and it is due to contin-
ued overburdening of the stomacll and
with bulky, dry, coarseSfod-
der and hay which are also too often
moldy or fun of dust. Many OF the |
other ailments Of the horse are also due
to the same cause, together with lack |
OF exercise and too much corn. iced |
20 nd food to the horse in small cdsan-
titles often, prefer oats to corn for
hard work, always water before feed |
ing, exercise amply every day of the |
year and give the main feed Of hay ut |
night and the farm horse will be |
healthy and hardy.-Farmers' Review.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
Removing Ours from Wool.

To remove burs from the wool in
sheep, the. better way is to remove
the burs from the pasture lot before
they mature sufficiently to adhere to
the wool. Once they are in, hard
task is on to displace them. There
are three ways whereby they can be
removed. One is to pick them out
with the fingers. holding the wool in
such a manner not to pull it direct
from the roots, and pull the wool di-
rect from the bur and allow it to
drop from the fleece. Another way is
to take pair of sheep shears and clip
the wool directly underneath them;
this. however, is wasteful. Another
method would be to take a pair of
long pointed tongs and introduce
them between the sleeps body and
the bur, grasp firmly, then with
cord or long toothed currycomb rake
them out.-R. Logan, in Farm and
Home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
Danger IN MILLET.
when Fed Ta assiacrtE.iaatcly to Horses
1t Produces Disease That Is
Earil to Handle.

-. many sections where millet is
largely grown fer fodder and hay
horses are troubled with so-called
disease that is characterized by de-
rangcment Of the urinary organs and
symptoms resembling rheumatism.
The action Of the kidneys is increased,
often being accompanied by a sup
preston OF the urine. The joints, par
ticuiarly of the hind legs, are swollen
and infused with blood, the texture of
the bone is destroyed, becoming soft
and less tenacious, in consequence CT
which the muscles and the igaments
are easily torn loose. In all eases
iameness, and in many instances fe-
yer, also occur, and considerable
nun, ber result fatally.
That the trouble is caused by nillet
has been proved beyond question by
many experiments, such as changing
the animals diet from millet to hay
and then back to millet after few
weeks. In every case, unless too far
advanced, the symptoms disappeared
when ordinary hay was fed, and re-
turned when the change was made
back to millet. The specific property
that causes the trouble has not yet
been discovered. But experiments
sSfow that the aff1iction is not due, as
in the case Of crimson clover hair
balls, to the age of the crop when cut,
since the symptoms appear as often
when the plants are harvested mature
rs when immature. The only recon-
.nendat;On that can be m ade is to feed
nillet sparingly, either in alienation
with other hay or mixed with them
II. G. Kains, in Farm and Fireside.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
Goat Raising In the West.

The climatic condition and food sup
ply of a large part of our mountain
Gus country are admirably adapted to
Angora ranges, and there is not
state in the union, east or west, in
which they cannot be grown to good
advantage. Notwithstanding the in
breeding, cross-breeding and inability
to get fresh blood, American ranch
men have improved the stock they
had to work with just as they i'm
proved the original Merino sheep, and
believe they will in time produce a
better animal, larger and finer, than
the original stock with nearly 5000
years of history behind 1t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22

Mr.. r. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain
spends his winters at Aiken, S. C
Weak nerves had caused revere pain>
in the back of his head. On usln1
Electric Bitters, Americas greate-
Blood and Nerve Remedy. ali pair
soon left him He says this grand
medicine Is Whist his country needs
All America knows that 1t cures klH-
new and liver trouble, pur'fie> the HI. .,,i
tones "a, the stomach. s; ;reugthen. e
t..rTes. pats s',n vl2t,g A,G l;ew -.
sGrp every nnS '.- nerve aui; nrl.-
/ lie icdy Ii ~e.k, t.;"i s,r ~;
ttu 80. Il it - ar, bottle $'i.'rnr.e-'
..l,i-- 90 ,S-:iis. Sold il r II :;i4
bend Il G., Druggist
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22

kinney trOuDle.
= Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the heart is
ovs1-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys.
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their BEGIN
ming in kidney trouble.
1t you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of Dr.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy Is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures OF the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits E~EsS
by all druggists in fifty agsss.sH-.t3z zsSfa
cent and one-dollar siz- "a q
es. You may have Esss<ffs.l. "a s.af3$e9
sample bottle by mail Home Of sw.n,nRoo,
free. also pamphlet telling you how to find
out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Dr.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
SHEEP ON THE FARM.

The latest reports indicate no in
crease in the country's supply of
sheep. No fear Of OVERRIDING the in
dustry right away.
It don't want to be forgotten
that sheep are great grubbers Of
brush land; but if sheep are not there
to do it man must be.
Shortage of grass and hay on the
ranges this summer and fall is giving
western sheep men many misgivings
regarding the late winter.
The sheep industry will be popular
"A proportion to its proftableness,
and the skill and intelligence devoted
20 the industry.-Rural World.
Cure Cold in road.
kernott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine. easy
2 take and quick to cure cold in head and sore
throat. n
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
SGROFULH fi!D ITS HuFUl HORRORS
-CURED
JOl1nStCl1'S SarSaparilla
QUART BOTTLES.
VUfaET1 E1IJ LES
A MOgT ONDEGArUL CURE.
a Grand Old Lady Gives EHsr Experience.


Livingston
All her
He
nothing
worthy
Z
terribly
found
dreadful
euptons varied Attacking
with bad skin disease My
unsiehty
NY eyes were also greatly nAsme*
nuch. BY boot was very Bad
IL no ar 2 SO s,rs
8 miserable condition. 4 e.f5
= rzfI e5
! of segefuis
beginning to
famous saTsaparHa
nnx se as nad no falth It,
began better
sores nealed up az the bad symptoms
"a 3 &
s. ant t-r.
1.nce then snd ] firmly believe ~:
greatest blood purifier the eheSt tui-d..
scrofula a ise5.
lie was saved By JOHNSTONS
f. 7. WHITEHEAD CO., Scotland Neck,N C..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22

grain bin, the bottom being sloped to-
ward the front Of the bin as indicated
by the dotted line, SO that one will not
have to reach far. even when the bin is
nearly empty. The remainder of the
space is used for hanging up harnesses.
the walls being available for this pur-
pose. The doorway, which is high
enough to admit one without STOPPING.
can be closed by door or by a rough
cloth curtain.-Orange Judd Farmer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
wheat Consumed Each year

Few people realize how closely the
wheat crop is consumed each year. Ac-
cording to the statistician of the United
States department of agriculture. the
worlds total production Of wheat in
1897 was 1926. .745,Oo0 buxheis-rot
enough, by millions OF bushels, to sup
ply the worlds food demand and fur
nish seed for crops Of another year
Consequently, ooun tries of the earth
where the crop was light were visited
oy want and high prices, il, India the
aeed even touching the point Of famine
-McClure's Magazine.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22

EF EC11V Y Iazz t. LATCH.
en- pin holds it in position. When the
gate is closed the outer projecting end
rests in notch cut in the post, as at
S. All the plans shown admit of the
gate opening either way if desired. In
Fig. 2, swinging latch is used, which
should be about the size of that in Fig.
1. 1t is suspended by wire at q. Two
wooden pins prevent it from being
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
GOOD FODDER CROP.
Hairy or Sand Vetch Is Said to he a
Hardy Plant and Adapted to
Our Climate.

The scientific name of this plant. is
Nicia yillosa. A government report
says of it: This annual leguminous
plant is a native of Asia It has been
cultivated for about so years in some
parts Of Europe, especially southern
Russia, Germany and France, and was
introduced into this country for he
first time about 1917 under the name
Of Siberian vetch. Excellent reports as
10 lis drouglit-resisting qualities ami
It's aGantabiiity TO our climate have
been received from Washington, Ne
braska, Georgia, New Mexico, South
Dakota, Minnesota, Mon tana and Penn
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
DETAILS OF THE LATCHES.

moved too far in either direction. The
plan in Fig. is quite similar to the
others, and IS clearly shown. The
latch. c, is shown in an enlarged form.
A notch is cut in the lower side, which
rests on pin when the gate is closed,
the weight Of the latch keeping it il
position. Next in importance to the
hinges of a gate are the fastenings,
which should invariably be made of the
very best E1aterial.--rarm and Home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
GOOD GATE LATCEES.
Three Styles Which. = Properly Com
structed, Are Reasonably Sure
to Give Satisfaction.

The form of the gate latch or fasten-
ing is an important portion of fence
and care should be exercised In n aking.
The form shown in Fig l is very SIM
pie and effective The latch, a, is of
hard. tough wood, 1s inches in length,
three-quarter ircl thick and u inches
wide. Through the inner end wood
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
CRIMSON CLOVERSEED.
Row to Make GermiaatOr by Means
of Which sts Vitality ~
TcG ted Easily.

The termination OF crimson clover
seed even when the seed is comparative
ly pure often leaves much to be de-
sired. The seed deteriorates rapidly
with age. There is, however. a simple
quality test within the reach of any
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22

buyer, As shown in homemade germ
inator illustrated in a circular of the
department of agriculture.
piece of moist flannel is laid upon
a plate, and certain, number of seeds
are counted out and laid upon the fan
mel, second fold of which is plaead
over them. Then another plate is in
verted over the whole. The seeds are
removed and counted as fast as they
germinate. Good crimson clover will
sprout so to 80 per cent. of the seed
within three days.-Cincinnati Farmer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
STABLE CONVENIENCE.
How the Space Under the Stairway
May Be Utilized to Excellent
Advantage.

The accompanying illustration shows
very excellent way to utilize the space
under the stable stairway. The space
under the lowest portion is used for
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers. they fiji
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
OF order. they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matlsn come from ex-
cess of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
The Qna pax 90

The Ono Day Cold Cures
For cold in the head and sore tt roat u = Kcr-
inott's Chocolates Laxative QuiHi le, tho :. One
Day Cold Cure
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22

sylyania. It has been grown On the ex-
pertinent grounds of tn q department of
agriculture at Washingt ton, D. c., and
has proved to be thoroughly adapted
to and valuable for this locality. The
seeds gerni1ate poorly when they are
more than two years old. Most of the
seed used in this country is imported
from Europe, SO that particular care
should be taken by importers and deal
srs 10 l,anaIs rcue i,;.t such as can be
old I?n3e-' guaranty as good, fresh
'..,.' -. :. y day DC
sovn il autumn, from ai,out the middle
OF August to the middle CT September,
or in spring from the latter part of
April to the middle Of May. IT should
be sown broadcast Or with a grain drill
at the rate of one tc one and one-half
bushels of seed per acre. The drill
method of sowing will require a less
amount Of seed. When the seed is put
N broadcast, bushe1 of rye, cats or
wheat should be sown at the same time
50 as to furnish support to keep the
vines up off the ground. If it is sown in
drills in the latter part Of August, the
crop should be cultivated several times.
It Will furnish some forage in autumn,
end where the win ter is not too severe
thus producing forage in late autumn
and early spring, at the two periods
when it is most needed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22

For colds aid sore tGxoat usS -.r:rott,s Che;>>
iates Laxative Quinine. Easily .aken a. candy
and quickly cure.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
NO.12
Over-WOrk Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
les FOR SERVICE.

grippe With Roberts Taste
u Tonic. 25c. Delightful to
it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
Flick Il 'iI'ssl'..,l11a lzgl'a1g1 /,

- i'ttf%<tt ~ y ! ttJiCtJA1o1C
khe public and solicit patron
rES FOR SERVICE
bones, $500 per month.
Phones, l.5O 50
her for 800 I"
purpose to give good service,
end we ask all subscribers to
nptly any irregularities in
signed contracts prohibit
phones except by subscribers,
uest that this rule be rigidly
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22
IA s@ y
I61Iijnerl

III contract for brick
81 bui!dila 2.s Of all kinds
Best of reteranoee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22

;'&i.~ ti.:.t:: = ri.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22

kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quiniae easy
throat.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-03-22

.ii3iCE HOTEL LAWRENCE,
SCOTLAND EECK, y. c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-17
OVER A SIDEWALK.
Pine st. Church Claims city Is Liable
for Injuries 90 Mrs. Osgood.

at meeting of the committee on ju-
dicial proceedings and claims which was
held Tuesday long hearing was held
regarding the condition of the sidewalk
In front of the Pine street church. Sew
eral months ago Mrs. W. g. Osgood fell
on this sidewalk and met with painful ]
injury. Shs at once Instituted proceed
ings aRainstlthe city for damages. The
city now claims that the church should
be held responsible for any defect in the
sidewalk. Rev. Il. 5. j. MoAilistsr, the
pastor Of the church, appeared bsfore
the committee and argued at length.
He stated th at the sidewalk was just the
same at the present time as it was at the
time when the accident occurred and
believed that the city was bound to fix
it If 1t was defective. No decision was
reached In the matter. Daniel p. Parker,
the treasurer of the church, also ap-
peared before the committee ana argued
the question.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-17
EQUAL SUFFRAGE CLUB.
The business Woman aud the Ballot n
Topic for Discussion.

The December meeting of the Equal
Suffrage club was held with Mrs.
Fletcher, B66 Spring street. There was
large attendance OF members ana sew
eral guests, among whom may be men,
toned Miss DsMsrritt and Mrs. Whit
comb OF Ocean Park, Mrs Fernald, Mrs
Smith, Mrs. Ryan of Old Orchard, Mrs.
Hamilton of Saco. Miss DeMerritt gave
an enthusiastic talk on How the ballot
would affect the business woman" Gen
eral discussion followed, participated In
by Miss Bates, Miss Merrill, Mrs. Day
and Mrs. Osgood. Mrs. Whitcomb made
an address on 'How the business WON.
an would affect the ballot Discussion
Followed. Mrs. John e. Greene as chair
man OF the Maine booth at tine Nation
al Bazaar, gave a favorable report
The Maine booth was very attractive In
its Christmas attire of trees, pillows,
pine cones, and Christmas novelties.
Mrs. Wesley q. Smith, as treasurer. gave
a favorable repo rt financially. Mrs. Georgs
q. Frye reported that contributions had
been received from Old Orchard, Saco
Bar Harbor and bar Mills, and liberal
donation from Burnnam 81 Morrill,, also
from A. s.. Kinds and Mr.. Rollins; also
a favor from the Maine Steamship COM
pany. A lstter was reoeived from the
president, Mrs. Thompson, who was alb
sent on account of illness
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-12-17
Ask for BOvOx R.. fs strength
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
Elected Officers and Sang Aud Lang
syns on Saturday.

Louisville, Ky, December Is The
twentieth annual convention of the
American Federation of Labor adjourned
sine die tonight after selecting the city
of Scranton, Pa, for next years conven-
tion. The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
Prssident-Samuel Gompsrs, New
York cigar maker. reelected.
Secretary-Frank Morrison, Washing
ton, printer, reelected.
Treasurer-John b. Lennon, Bloom
ington, Ills, tailor, rs-eleoted.
First Vice observation-disclosures Duncan,
Boston, granite cutter.
Second Vice President-John Mitchell,
Indianapolis. miner.
Third Vics President-James o'Con:
nell, Washington, machinist.
Fonrth Vice President-MAx Morris,
Denver, retail clerk.
Fifth Vice President-Thomas f.
Kidd, Chicago, wood worker.
Sixth Vice Presidant-Denis a. Hayes,
Philadelphia, glass bottle blower.
For fraternal delegates to the British
Daniel j. Keefs of Chicago ana Joseph
Valentine OF San Francisco. John X.
. Brien OF Boston was chosen fraternal
DELEGATE to Canada.
Richmond. Va, Toronto, Canada,
Washington Atlanta, Columbus, Ohio,
Milwaukee ana Scranton were named
by delegates for the holding or the next
convention. The first ballot decided the
contest In favor OF Scranton.
During the day the convention trans
acted large amount Of business but
most OF tbs resolutions passed upon were
of technical character.
The convention closed wi b the singing
of "Auid Lang Syns" led by the Scotch
delegates.