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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-19
A PROGRESSIVE TENNESSEE DA1RYMAN.

There is perhaps no section of the
country better adapted to dairying
than Western North Carolina and
East and Middle Tennessee. To show
what one dairyman of this section is
doing, we quote the following letter
from J. N. M, of Dark's Mill, Tenn,
in the last issue of Hoard's Dairy
man. He says:
We have a good grass country, fine
water, pleasant climate, long grow
ing seasons and many good COWS,
though but little attention has been
given to dairying until few years
past Many fine herds of thorough
bred Jerseys have been kept in our
State for more than twenty years,
but the principal use was for breed
ing purposes, and from those herds a
fine lot of high grade mixers are
now to be found all over the coun-
try.
There are but few creameries in
the State engaged as butter factories
and mostly doing we'll. I do not
think any cheese is made.
I want to tell your readers that
after five years trial of the round
stave silo, I am still well pleased,
and do not see how any man can
afford to feed COWS without the use
of the silO. Last year we had an en-
tire failure of the clover crop. Our
only hay was the COW pea, and the
terrible drouth cut that very short.
I will tell you how made my
silage. As soon as my wheat was
dry enough I hauled out one field
and stacked under hay shed, and put
the plows to work trimming the
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-19

The difference between a pure bred
and a grade sire, is greater than is
indicated by the blood. By using
pure-bred sires, the stock is contln-
ually improved, until in a few years
there is no apparent difference be-
tween the improved herd and a pure
bred one. The use of grade, or
cross-bred, sire is just the reverse,
the tendency being towards deteriora-
ton. Here is where many stock
raisers have made a serious mistake.
But they have about ceased to use
grades any mOre.-Exchange.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-19

Spraying, if half done is time
wasted, and if too much Of the spray
ing material is used the crop is often
injured. The work must be done in
telligently if we are to have best re-
suits.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-19
Bv this the total increase {

By this the total increase Of
cotton acreage in the United States
for 1900 is 54-1O95, or /, ,222, 574 acres
more than last year, and the aver
age planting or the crop is about IS
days later than last year. For Agri-
cultural estimates see our General
News columns, page 3.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-19

If you want hig apples, take care
of the orchard. A good many people
expect their orchards to bear big
crops of fruit under methods of cul-
tivation that would not produce
enough of any field crop to pay for
harvesting.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-19

Never pour fruit from one basket
to another or into a barrel. If you
see a man pouring fruit of any kind,
set him down as a careless fellow
and certainly not an ornament to his
profession.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-19

Drop us a postal if you can't write
a longer letter, brother farmer, and
let us know the condition of crops in
your section, general agricultural
progress, and your views on any
farming subject. Don't forget that
we will appreciate comment on any
articles we publish and will thank
you to ask us for information on
any farming matter. We are here
to serve the farmers of North Caro-
lima and adjoining States, to pro-
mote their interests, and are hap
piest when doing so.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-19
Raleigh, N. c., June 19, 1900.
MORE MANUFACTURES WOULD BENEFIT
AGRICULTURE.

Claim of President Winston, of Our A. NJ
COllege-TechnicaI Education the Hope OF
the State.
President Geo. T. Winston, of the
Agricultural and Mechanical College,
has just completed a short lecturing
tour in behalf of industrial educa-
tion. He has spoken in Winston,
Greensboro, High Point, Randleman,
Wilson, Elm City, Goldsboro, Kin
ston, and New Berne, addressing in
all about five thousand people. He
finds the people profoundly inter
ested in this subject, jealous for the
Industrial development of the State
and realizing the necessity of indus
trial education.
In his speeches and lectures, Dr..
Winston sets forth the following
propositions, and while The Pro
gressive Farmer cannot fully endorse
the first, the general idea and con-
clusions are good and deserve the at
tentiOn of farmers. Says President
Winston:
1. North Carolina is unable at
present to compete in the produc-
tiOn of staple crops with other States
having more fertile soils aud better
adapted to the use of agricultural
machinery.
2. The prosperity of the State de-
pends therefore upon diverting a
large proportion of our laboring
population from agriculture into
other industries, chiefly manufac-
turing.
3. North Carolina already possesses
every element requisite to make her
one of the foremost manufacturing
States of the world, excepting tech
nical knowledge and skilled labor
Her climate, her large and varied
supply of raw material, her abund-
ant water power, her proximity to
the coal mines, her facilities for
transportation, her unsurpassed
healthfulness, producing constant
supply of strong energetic, reliable,
intelligent labor of the English-speak-
ing race, willing to work for cheap
wages, give her combination of ad-
vantages not possessed by any other
State in the Union.
4. The establishment of manufac-
lures, with large industrial popu-
latiOn requiring food aud other com
forts and possessing abundant money
to pay for them, will cause agricul-
ture again to be prosperous. The
dairy, the garden, the orchard, the
poultry yard, the truck farm, fur
nishing supplies to ever growing
local markets, will give the farmer
abundant means for comfortable hv-
ing and enable him to raise corn,
cotton, wheat, oats and tobacco as
surplus crops even in competition
with more fertile States. Our soil
will gradually be improved, better
methods of cultivation will prevail,
and the yield of all crops, per acre,
will doubtless be doubled or even
quadrupled in the next fifty years.
5. In order to accomplish these re
suits, there is need of industrial edu-
cation along agricultural and me-
chanical lines. Our young men
must be stimulated to make them
selves captains of industry, and the
State must provide necessary facili-
ties for industrial training similar to
those provided in other States.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-19
BUGS AND WORMS.

All Of the bug, worm and beetle
enemies of the farmer are now at
work with full head of steam On,
and we will have to battle early and
late if we desire to overcome them.
POisons and kerosene are the best
weapons for us to employ. For pO-
tato beetles I know of nothing better
than London purple or Paris green.
Both of these articles are adUlterated
to such an extent that a correct for
mUla is impossible. I place a small
quantity in cup and moisten it
with cold water exactly as -four is
moistened for wall paper paste.
When moistened in this way it read
lily mixes with water instead of
floating on the surface, as it does
when thrown dry into pail. test
it by putting one teaspoonfu1 in a
bucketful of water and spraying a
row of plants. If the larvae are
killed I use it that strength. If
they are not destroyed within
four hours l double the quantity
used.-Fred Grundy, in Farm and
Fireside.
Success or failure in our lives de-
pends largely upon the faithfulness
and painstaking with which we do
the common, everyday duties of life.
j. G. Spicer, Edelstein.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-06-19

CONTINUED ON PAGE 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21
MARKET REPORTS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features Of the Days Dealings in Nj
the Leading Stocks.

New York. Nov. 20.--lt is not often that
a movement in the stock market attainS
of today in the Northern Pacific stocks.
Occasionally in the past there have bee II
sales in Il single day of an imposing as-
gregate of some of the largely capital
lied Western railroad systems, of which
the floating supply in the market is al
ways much larger than that of the more
firmly established railroad properties i'll
the older and longer settled portions OF
the country. But the very fact OF the
enormous floating supply of these stocks
hampers the price movement Today ;
sales of Northern Pacific pool up. accord
ing to the customary approximate calcu-
lationS. POI 800 for the common stock an
800 shares for the preferred stock 4
total of III. 100 shares. The common stock
rose an extreme 81 and the preferred 6is.
The volume and character of the dealings
in the stocks prccluded the idea oi Il
purely speculative operation. but no an
thentic news was disclosed to explain TN"
rnovems Mt. The faVorite theory, however,
was that the buying OF Northern faclh
represents process of TRANSMISSION OF III
terests between the different trans-cnnti-
mental railroad lines, or, more lfnmeul-
IateIv, the Northern and Northwestern
routes. That some important deEeiop-
ment will be forthcoming Is indupltab.c
by the testimony of the tape. the move
m-nt in Northern Pacific had a dominant
influence on the whole market, and pulled
il up effectually from the re!cuonary
tendency which had oVtrbOrne II during
The early part of the day. This was due
to the continued heavy profit taking ana
10 very large selling for London account
after a light buying movement for that
account in the early dealings The profit
taking continued To degree, even after
the general tendency had become strong
Is upwards. and some Of the promin"nt
stocks practically failed To respond al
all The movement in the iron ana steel
stocks was exceedingly irregular ana a
number of other Specialties which nay"
had recent notable advances, hung back.
today. As Ii consequence the days ne
changes were exceedingly uneven. ana
not q few declines were mixed in with
the nota BILE gains. After n sharp react o..
on profit taking the Northern PaciilcS
rallied. carrying the whole market with
them. and the closing WAS very animated
and buoyant at about the top ieFti
Profit taking was in evidence in the bond
market and prices are generally lower;
Total sales. par value S,O.5,"D. Unit ,d
States IS coupon declined J. and the IS
ism14. Old As advanced a on me la't
eu1l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21
WALDO POMONA GRANGE.

Waldo County Pomona Grange held a
very pleasant meeting Nov. 18th, with
Granite Grange. North Searsport. The
weather and travelling were all ..lat
could be asked for at this time of the
year The officers were nearly all pres
cnt. The meeting was presided over by
Worthy Master DollOT. The roll-call OF
oranges found ii represented. a class OF
seven was instructed in the fifth degree.
A fine address of welcome was given by
Rosa Russell, and Brother A.. ~ CHM re-
sponded in behalf OF the Pomona. n re-
calling 10 order again H. was voted to
have an open session. Music was given
by the choir The topic. rs the Board of
Agriculture Doing Ali That IL Can DO For
the Farmer" was opened by r. Evans.
followed by ID. Dyer n. l.. Iittlelield, n.
Smart. T.. Thayer. ). Cunningham. Mr..
Drake and others. The program fur
lows: Defamation by Lester Dow; solo
by Rosa Russell; reading by Fred Nick
erson: singing by male quartet; recita-
ton by Carrie StinSOn, recitation Dy
Jennie DOckum; song by NJ. Curtis, VINO
responded to an encore; music by choir
A vote Of thanks was given Granite
Grange for courtesies.
The next meeting will be held Decsm-
Der 4th with tranquility Grange, Lin
conville Centre, with the following pro
gram: Opening exercises: comforting on
degree; report OF oranges; address OF
welcome by Mr.. w. i. Bragg; response
by Agnes Abbott; remarks for the good
of the order; appointment of committee,
noon recess: music; topic What lnstruc-
tives in Regard to Tax Reform? to be
opened by NJ. T. Hunt; remainder of the
program Ia be furnished by Tranquility
Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

New YORK, NOV. 70.
FI.Ot'R-Rcceipts. 99.l37 bhs.; exports
~ :.14 bbIS: sales. Ib.t0J pkgS.; Steadcr
and a shade more active at old prices
RYEEaser; No. Western. - lob
afloau; state rye, 5ln3l elf. New f"rN
car lots.
WHEAT-Heceipts. $1,000 bushels; ex
ports. 7S.Si4 bushels; sales. 3.SO,HD bush
els futures. io0,0ob bushels spot; spot
steady: No. , rcd. .sil f.o.b. afloat; No.
hard Duln,h. \. fob. aiioat
CORN-Receipts, 2f0.973 bushels; ox
ports, II. III bushels: sales ldn,trt hushela
futures. 245.tr1 bushels spot; spot firm
No >, II elevator ana 46;', fob. atloat.
OATS-Receipts. 1920 bushels. exports,
a6S. 256 bushels; spot steady; No. :. ~: Ne.
:. 25l4, No. white. 2A-~a29. No. :; white.
2ST2S4: track mixed Western. 2l'-fi2.;
track white, NAH.
BEEF-Stcady; cat meats, quiet.
I.ARD-Firm.
PORK-St"ady.
BtTTER-Easicr; creamery, 1920. "a RI
tory. 12ul6: state dairy. l6n3i.
CHEESE-Stcady.
EGGS-State and Pennsylvania. ga y:
Western regular packing. 2ln2i; Western,
loss OFF, -
PETROIETM-Stca dy.
ROSIN-cuiet.
lRPENTI Nt.-Dull.
RlCt,-Steady.
LASSES-Steady.
St'GAR7sRaw. quiet hnt firm: fair re-
filming. 37s; centrifugal. ias moiasscs 81
gar. r. refined, steady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

The county commissioners viii 20 TO
Rome, next Tuesday, TO give a hearing
on the petition of Leonard Atwood, the
promoter and president Of the Frank
lin, Somerset IL KenneDcc Railroad. 10
settle the land damages of persons over
whose land the proposed road is in
tended to run. The petition is signed
ny President Atwood, who. dispatches
from Franklin county say, is busy at
work pcrfecting the plans for his road.
The persons over whose land it is de-
sired to run the road are: George
Tracey, Oakland: Nancy Esther
chaplin. New Sharon: Charles II. Lib
by, Belgrade. and the Hersom heirs;
Albert s. Foster. Frank Tracey. Jo
seph Littlcficld. cyrus Watson and Abb
bic Turner, home.
It was generally supposed that moth
ing would be done above the surface
on the road until after the next session
of the Legislature. when it was be
licvcd an attempt will ne made to re-
new the charter. which will run out al
the close Of the present year, and
which it is claimed has already expired
through the failure of the promoters to
comply with certain financial obliga
lions.
This is the road which Waterville
people are 50 anxious to have built. as
they believe il will give them a great
addition to their business interests and
will furnish, through connections being
made with the WiscaSset 4 Quebec
road. an outlet 10 the sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

To remove a troublesome corn or
hunion: First soak the corn or bunion
in warm water 10 soften il, then pare
it down as closely as possible without
drawing blood and apply Chamber
lan's Pain Balm twice daily; RUBBING
vigorously for five minutes at each
application. y corn plaster should be
worn for a few days. to protect it from
the shoe. AS Il general liniment Tor
sprains. bruises, lameness and rheu-
natism, Pain Balm is unequaled. hoT
sale by Jno. Coughlin. IL Water 81.
and J. G. Houlehan, Gardiner, Drug
glsts. m,w.f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21
pENORSCOT POMONA GRANGE.

The next meeting of Penobscot Po-
mona Will be with Golden Harvest
Grange. Carmel, Nov. "a. The pro-
..ram will be as follows: Opening eX-
nrcisas: address Of welcome by SISTER
g. 4. philbrick: response by Sister
Jane sylvester of Mt. Etna Grange
question. is it more profitable 10 raise
corn than potatocs?' opened by Bro
\. T. iuswcn. Mi Etna Grange; re-
,ase fol. dinner: call to order and mu-
III Nv tic choir: comforting fifth de-
.rrar. nocm ~ Sister Crawford Of
Golden Harvest Grange; question:
What shall We do as patrons TO Sc
,9lrr Il better attendance ~ me
Grange" remarks for the good 81 the
order: entertainment by host grange
closing exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

Miss Nellie Burger. Nationai ="
ganizcr ana lecturer Of the ". -
H., will lecture at the COngregatio'."'
chapel. Thursday evening" UNI w.
the auspices of the local ",
C. T. u. Miss Burger comes !"
Maine highly recommended, as
brilliant and enthusiastic speaker 'n
speaks interestingly to all. ana
pccially to young people. II Is hup
a large audience will greet MISS nur
ger tomorrow evening. the
viii begin at O'Clock sharp on ~
count OF the concert TO be given -
congregational church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

on Friday evening. Nov. 80, at the
congregational chapel. the citizens of
Augusta will have the rare privilege
of hearing Mrs. Julia Ward Howe
speak upon "A Plea for Humor." This
wonderful woman. after 4 lifetime
spent in advancing every noble cause.
retains. in her advanced age. all the
puickness of intellect and the charm OF
personality which characterized her
when she wrote The Battle Hymn OF
the Republic. She reigns in Boston
social and literary queen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21
Special Advertisements.

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not ex-
ceeding four lines thirty Words coming
under the head Of WANTED. FOR SALE.
TO LET. LOST. &C.. will be inserted two
times for p cents, tire times for 35
cents. one week for - cents. two weeks
for NJ cents. and one month for $i.5o,
PAYMENT. In sending by
mail. remittance of postage stamps or
postal note should be made with order, as
the charges are too small to open ac-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21
Local Matters.
<XY~.v,
The journals Telephone CALI 1864,
To DREAMLAND +,

TO DREAMLAND TOWN
barbara Is drii ling down
70 the hush of Dreamland Town
Clothed in white from head 10 Ieet
Like lily. pure and sweet,
Never fairer freight went down
To the rest Of Dreamland Town
Listen to her baby prayer:
Holy angels. TO your care
commend my soul this night"
Guardian spirits. brave and bright
Gently lead our baby down
TO the rest of Dreamland Town.
Now she lies in peaceful sIeeD
While the blessed angels keen
Guard above tho Slumber boar
onward, onward, as they float
To oblivion drifting down
From the gates OF Drea inland Town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

Special cars To the Rockland-G ardi-
ner game, tonight. AT Gardiner. Rock
land played in Gardiner. week ago,
with two men short. They Will be on
hand. tonight. and try and hold their
uosition i'm the race. The Gardiner
team will fight for second place also.
, rcd hot game is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

DR.. ]. Fraser Barbrick, the Boston
specialist and healer, now making
tour of Maine, will be at Hotel North
for FIVE days. beginning this morning.
He will give free advice and treatment
TO all who call on him during this
visit. He treats all diseases and de-
formities and his credentials show his
high standing in his profession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

F.. F. Langston. local manager OF
the Union Mutual Life Insurance Co.
is putting out very neat and at
tractive calendar Ii is an olive green
board, heavily embossed with gilt let
ters The pad has. in green, n cut or
Portland Head Light, this being the
same design in use by that COMPANY
last year. Ii is one of the most al
tractive calendars which has yet been
presented to the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

There will be another grahu
ball at North Augusta Grange
hall. tonight. An oyster sup,
per will be served. and Carey VIII
furnish music. The committee nave
made arrangements with Cnaffe'
Ward to drive up all who may WISH !"
20. The team win stop at +. Z. Heh-
does and c. +. Murphy's store OH
Water street. and ut Il. II. Eowe's on
Cushnoc heights, leaving Water s'ie
at $50 l.. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

Tie famous ice yacht Snow Drift.
which has been purchased by II. w.
Soulc arrived in the city by train. yes
tcrday. and will be taken 10 Cobossee-
CGntee rs soon as possible. The yacht
which is one of the fastest. has Il back
bone Il feet long. The spread from
runner 10 runner is = feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

A Forty Hours devotion is in pro-
gress at the church OF St. Augustine.
1t began Monday morning, and during
the time that has elapsed Rev. FIR. A.
Hamel pastor of the church. has been
unusually busy with the work. AS his
assistant is gone, he has several out
of-toun clergymen assisting him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

Tie records at the police station
furnish good evidence of the prosperity
of the Mckinley administration mas
much ~ a decrease in the number Of
dodgers is shown. The number of
dodgers for the year ending Nov
~. 1897, was aS9: for 1898. 81: 1899. TIC:
300 ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

Joseph E. Badger, representing the
Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
New York, has an announcement in
another column which is Of importance
10 those who are Interested in life in
Surancp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

Hill & Locke have struck ii rich in
canned corn. They say they have Sc
cured 4 quantity of Maine corn that is
nice and while this lot lasts they will
ven il at 70. per can, or 3 for DC They
are now able To supply customers with
that fine 'Deerfoot" sausage and
bacon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21
LOCAL NOTICES.

Miss I;arvey's evening dancing 'i"',,
will be held OH Friday eVchihr
o'clock at Golden Cross ii'ii''
mrncing NOV. 80.
noVl3eod3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

The names Of Wellman Curtis. A.
bion =. Sahin and Charles +. Phil
brick have been drawn for traverse
jurors for the December term of the
superior court TO he held in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.

New York. Nov ~.
Money on call, steady, S'2N5 per cent;
last loan, 3i2.
Prime mercantile paper. 4do per cent.
Sterling exchange steadier at S4.A"s
for demand and at S4.S1 for 20 days; post
ed rates s4.S- and $4Sl4: commerciat
bills, S4S0Mi.So'2.
Ear silver o.
Mexican dollars. 50l4.
Government bonds. irregular.
state bonds. inactive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

we save you 20 per cent. on ra;r
holsiering and all repair worh, he
mattresses made over. HAIR AN
houd Best references in Guy
J. A. carey. 3. Winthrop 81
noVlCeodGI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

The rehearsal for the active men,
bers of the Cecilia Club will be with
Mrs. Lendall Titcomb. on Wednesday
afternoon 1T 2.4J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-11-21

George +. Reeve, the newly appointed
manager of the Grand Trunk Railway
announces that he will not make any
changes in tn. present staff of the Grand
Trank. lie also states that the road will
have no Canadian board OF directors.