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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27

the country is reported in a letter
sent to the Department. of Agricul-
ture by Secretary Wilson. ''The
CORN CROP Is VERY SERIOUSLY IN
JURED
in all the great corn growing States, -
said Mr.. Wilson. "The spring was
wet, and much of the crop was
planted late on account of the land
being saturated. This prevented
vigorous growth until the ground
dried and warmed up. 1t also re-
suited in shallow planting and in
clined the roots to remain near the
surface until the dry, hot weather
came, when the plant was not in the
best condition to resist. Where the
land was we'll under-drained, natur-
ally or artifcially, the best growth
is found. It is strikingly observable
that most crops are understood,
and not such as could sustain heavy
yields of grain. This is the case in
the best corn regions, such as the
route from Chicago to Burlington,
Iowa, which attribute to delayed
growth in the spring.
On the other hand, it is certain
that the wheat-growers of the United
States undoubtedly have prosper
Gus season before them, as the par
tial failure of the corn crop will make
A LARGER DEMAND FOR WHEAT,
and, in addition to this, France,
which has not imported any wheat
for three years, will require nearly
60,0OO,000 bushels because of the
shortage in it's wheat crop. Three
fourths of the French wheat crop
has been harvested at much earlier
period than usual, and, according to
an official report from Consul Gen
eral Skinner at Marseilles, there is
no longer any doubt that there will
be serious shortage, and that
France will become again an import
ing nation. "The expectation of
those who have given the matter
study" reports the Consul General
at Marseilles, CHASED upon previous
experience, is that France will be
obliged to look abroad during the
coming year for perhaps $4,000, 900
bushels, including the hard wheat
not produced in the United States
and usually imported from Russia
and Algeria. The importers hope
that Americans will not force prices
to point which will abnormally
strengthen the competition from
Russia and anticipate that the busi-
ness of the year will compare with
that of 1890, when the French crop
was short and large quantities came
in from the United States"
A. B. MARRIOTT.
4
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27
Agriculture.
HARRY FARMERS TALKS.


XII.
r,rrsspondence of The Progressive Farmer.
We concluded to look at some
neighbors' crops few days ago and
here are some of the things we saw
First, a patch of cotton that has
been plowed but little, or in other
words has not been ''half cultivated. "
II is not necessary to say that the
owner will not buy many luxuries
this fall.
We next came to a farmer who
used some commercial fertilizer on
part of his corn crop and barn yard
manure on the balance. The crop as
a whole is very good. Where ma
nure was used the corn Is a little
later and the color is better. But
where the fertilizer was used the
corn has matured it is nearly two
weeks ahead.
We then came to another farmer
who has given his land a nice dress
ing of stable manure. His corn is
very good but, like many other fields,
there are too many barren stalks
caused by excessivs rains which
made very large stalk and no ear.
There will be great deal of this
corn this year, which will greatly
affect the yield.
Next we saw the crops of a farmer
who has lost enough cotton this sea-
son for the lack of a ditch to drain
the land to pay for the cutting of
three or four ditches. There will be
a ditch on that land next year. We
wonder if the loss of that cotton will
not put money in that farmers
pocket in the years to come? We
noticed on the same farm the effects
of COW peas on the corn crop; the
difference is so great that we want
every farmer who has not tried cow
peas for manuring the next year,
corn crop to experiment. just one
time and be convinced. The vines
were not cut for hay, but died on
the land.
Well, here is farmer who has a
fine patch of corn on we'll drained
land. This land a few years ago was
almost worthless, but after draining
it good, he has rotated his crops and
manured the land little and then
brought it up to a high state of oul-
tivation. Although this has been a
very wet year, this corn was planted
very deep and the soil worked to it
until small bed was made. If you
would succeed in making heavy crops
of corn on uplands, do not be afraid
TO start the crop on or below a level
and gradually work the soil to it.
Now we will look at one more farm
and then turn our face homeward,
feeling that we have been richly paid
for our trip. This farmer has some
nice cotton and potatoes. He is ex-
perimenting with some new cotton.
There is quite a difference in the diff
ferent kinds, but the crop has not
advanced far enough to decide which
is best. But the farmer showed us
where the cow peas were left on the
land and the difference was very
plainly seen. Do you wonder now
why we urge farmers to plant peas?
HARRY FARMER.
Columbus Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27
No. 20

in the above described work, will be
worth as much as the ear.
It will sell for as much if baled
and carried to market. If you need
it at home it is equal in feeding value
to any other hay, or to fodder, as
usually saved. Stock of all kinds
eat it freely and fatten upon it read
lily when not at work.
To make good stover, the shredder
should have good speed.
IF you are not ready to shred as
soon as the corn is cured, or if no
shredder is at hand, you can wait as
long as you wish. If well shocked
very little damage will be done if
left in the shocks until wid-winter,
or you can haul up and stack or
house.
By shredding You double the value
of your corn crop. Hay will be scarce
and high next winter and spring. Tt
will be wise to look ahead and pro-
vide as much provender as possible.
It is folly to pull fodder. It is
wise to cut your corn. Even if you
should fail to get it shredded, your
stock will eat nearly all the stalk if
cut few times and little salt water
sprinkled on.
BALING THE HAY.
The high price of hay presses has
prevented many from shredding.
They have no suitable room to store
so much stover. But cheaper hay
presses are now on the market and
you can afford to bale your stover.
Many hesitate because they think
it will be hard to sell. This is a great
mistake All you have to do is TO
offer good article and you will find
a ready market at good price.
Some have asked If cutting the
corn did not damage the land. Not
at all It rather helps it by giving
chance for peas or grass to grow.
Nothing ever goes out of the stalk
back into the earth. It all goes the
other way, out into the ear.
Quit pulling fodder. Cstt and SAGE
all yOatr corn.
THIS Is NOT ALL.
The profit is largely increased by
growing stock and cattle, by selling
beef, milk, butter, colts, lambs and
pigs.
The profit is about doubled when
sold in flesh, alive or dead.
Grass culture improves the farm,
while it enriohes the farmer.
We have heard some complaint
that horses did not eat the stover
freely. Inquiry in each case de-
veloped the fact that large shredders
were run with very light power.
A four horse engine will not give the
speed needed to do good work to a
large shredder.
Follow the directions as to speed
and the stover will be satisfactory.
There is nc trouble about stock
eating good cornstalk hay. Grass is
the natural food of all of our domes-
tic stock and cattle. Grain is an
artificial stimulant%to the horse and
makes him nervous and short lived.
More hay and less grain would give
better horses.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27

Land is the foundation of the
home in the country and the men on
the farm, practically speaking, are
the foundation and life of the cities,
towns and villages. AS goes the
country, so goes the towns, State
and nation.-John Howard.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27

There is a transcendent power in
example. We reform others uncon-
sciously when we walk uprightly.-
Nine. Swetchine.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-27
WHEN TO SHRED.

The corn should stand at least
four weeks; six is better. Tt should
be thoroughly dry when shredded.
Letting the shocks blow down and
shredding when damp Or wet have
caused some to be prejudiced against
the hay or, as it is generally called,
'sstover."
When the corn is dry, haul to
where you wish it and shred the
whole business except the ear. The
shredder will take the ear of and
make stover or first class hay of the
stalk, shucks and fodder.
This hay, if you have been careful
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23
WERE MARRIED IN AFTERNOON
Nuptials of Miss Maunde and Mr..
Mann Yesterday.

At2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. J. P.
Wilson, brother aud sister ofthe bride,
Miss Dora Maunde and Mr. W. J.
Mann were united in marriage. The
rites were solemnized by Rev. L. G
Henderson, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church, and Witnessed by quite an as
semblage of relatives and friends.
Both the BRIDE and groom were resi-
dents of Americus and have many
friends here who extended sincere con-
ordinations upon this very happy
occasion. Mr.. and Mrs. Mann left at
3 p. M, for Montgomery, where they
Will reside.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23
SEEKING RELIEF OF RAILWAYS
Shippers of Macon and Columbus Join
In Fight.

Americas was not alone in the hard
ship recently enforced by railroads
here relative to the withholding of
bills lading upon cotton shipments
until the cotton was compressed and
loaded. Macon and Columbus are In
the same unhappy tangle, and the sue
cessful fight just made by Americus
has encouraged them to strike about
for relief. Macon's cotton men have
just entered protest against the ar
bitrary rule recently adopted by the
railroads relative to the time when
bills of lading shall be issued for cot
ton given to them for shipment. The
exchange thinks it unjust to make the
shippers wait until the cotton has been
compressed and loaded before the bill
of lading is issued, and a fight will be
made against the rule.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

Splendid DEMONSTRATION of Corelli's
Great Novel.

Everyone who has read Marie Co.
reIli's great work, "Thelma" will ap>
PROBATE the presentation of this very
beautiful play at Glover's opera house
tonight, and even those who have not
read the book can enjoy it greatly.
No prettier play has ever been pre-
sented in Americus.
The company is an exceptionally
strong one including some of the best
talent procurable in New York, and a
fine feast of comedy is promised
Americus theatre-goers in the presen-
tation of ''Thelma."
Messrs. Jones & Dudley personally
recommend this very excellent play to
their patrons and public as one of the
best in the South.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

as now. Standard or fancy
weaves that would do credit
to any store.
38-inch Black "Granite' Cloth,
good heavy quality; suitable for a
handsome skirt or coat suit; worth
65c, at SOC.
42-inch Black F'Foula" Cloth; a
beautiful fine weave; an excellent
wearing material; worth $1.25, at
$1.OO.
Atwood "Camels Hair Cheviot
Serge, 52-inches wide; stylish and
very durable; regular price $3.50,
at $1.OO.
"Canels Hair Etamine," so
inches wide; for a stylish skirt or
suit; regular price $1.35, at CSC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23
ROCK HILL IS THE VERY BEST.
Splendid Vehicle Is Sold In Americas
Very Largely.

It is at this season that people buy
buggies and of course they want the
best. The fact that the Rock Hill We
hicles are the leaders wherever known
is evidence of their great superiority.
Many Rock Hill buggies are now in
use in Americus and Sumter county,
and every purchaser is pleased with
his rig. The Sheffield Huntington
Company is the local agency for Rock
Hills. See the companv's advertise
ment elsewhere.in the mes-Recorder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23
STAPLE rs STILL IN THE DUMPS
Market Continued to Decline a Bit
Yesterday.

The backbone of the cotton market
continued rather limp Yesterday, de
clining point by point from the open.
ing when January stood at 1877.
Americus buyers continued to pay u
cents for fine cotton, even though it
was very stiff price. Picking in this
section is going forward at a rapid
rate and the cotton remaining in the
fields is fast being gathered. If the
fine weather we are now having con-
tinues thirty days longer the crop in
this section will be gathered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23
Tot Causes Night Alarm.

zone night my brother's baby was
taken with Group" writes Mrs. J. @.
Snider, of Crlttendon, KY, sit seemed
it would strangle before we could get a
doctor, SO we gave it DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which gave quick relief and
permanently cured it We always keep
1t in the house to protect our children
from Group and Whooping Cough. 1t
cured me of a chronic bronchial trouble
that no other remedy would relieYe."
Infallible for Coughs, Colds, Throat and
Lung troubles. SOC and $1.OO. Trial
bottles free at e. j. Eldridge's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

business. Every
good kind Of skirt is repres-
euted here, and owing to our
watchfullness some of the lots
cen, and will be offered much
below normal values.
5 Dozen Ladies black and color
ed mercerized Petticoats, full width
and ruf1ed; worth Soc, at SOC.
100 Ladies' black and colored
skirts, corded and rufaed, and
looks like silk; regular 81 quality
this week at $1.25.
100 Ladies' colored mercerized
skirts, accordion pleated, ruffled
and corded, worth So so, at $3.50.
so Ladies' black mercerized I'm
dershirts, 6 rows of ruf1es, round
bottom; beautiful quality; worth So,
special at 50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23
REV. NEIGHB0URIN BRUNSWICK
Is Conducting a Special Meeting
Down There.

As announced in the Times-Record-
or, Rev. r. E. Neighbour, pastor of
the First Baptist Church of Americus,
is in Brunswick this week where he is
assisting in conducting great reviv-
al inlthe Baptist church there. The
meeting will continue for ten days,
and Mr.. Neighbour will remain in the
city by the sea until the close, in all
probability.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23
"SOme Promises, Like Pie
Crusts, Are Sometimes
As Easily Broken. "

1he newspaper advertisements TEEN with promises
that any intelligent man ought to know must 80
boken. No mau is 50 great phllauthropist that
he is doing business for the benefit of the broon
race We are all In business to make money, and
therefore we tell you in advance that Wa chill
make small profit on nearly eyervtb,no +b,4
SELL Ihe exceptions occur now and then when We
are overstocked in some particular line or ara oaor
ing out some broken Sizes In which cases T. i $1,000
business to sell at loss for the time being. We
have gore into this much detail in order - 49,
vince you' that when the season is at FIJI, +;do
wherever you buy your Clothes, you have to nav
the seller profit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23
GEO D. WHEATLEY, IGEO. D. WHEATLEY,
.....The Intent and Purpose"

It is, has been and will continue to be the intent and
purpose of this to It's public faithfully No time
Is better than emphasize the straightforward
of policy. The merchandising methods of quar-
ter of century ago have been totally revouonzed the
sand in the sugar. shrewdness of the old time shopkeep
ing would be stamped roguery by the intelligent today
Much Quitting money being spent. Good thing
know where you spend with confidence and safety
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

satisfaction OF quality, the
satisfaction Of price. A trio
of reasons why you should
choose from the following:
18-inch Black Taffeta Silk; good
lustre; worth Csc, at Acc.
24-inch Black Taffeta Silk; SUI
perior quality; worth 9Oc; special
at 75c.
36-inch Black Tafeta Silk; the
kind that wears well, others ask
$1.5O I'd; special this week at 81.
24-inch "Crepe de Chine" the
season. S most popular evening dress
fabric, also much used for fronts,
yokes and soft trimmings; in all
shades and black, at $1.00.
24-inch Black Peau de Sole Silk,
good heavy quality; beautiful lus-
tire; warranted to wear well; worth
S1.25 at $1.00.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23
Stepped Into Live Goals.

when a child I burned my foot
FRIGHT ally" writes W. II. Eads, of
Jonesville, Va. (which caused horrible
leg sores for 80 years, but Bucklen'e
Arnica Salve wholly cured me after
everything eIse," Infallible for Burns,
Sca'ds, Outs, Sores, Bruises and Piles.
Sold by E. J. EldridGe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23
THAT JOYFUL FEELING.

With the exhilarating sense of re
wed health and strength and internal
cleanliness, which follows the use of
Syrup of Figs, is unknown to the few
who have not progressed beyond the
Oldtime medicine and the cheap sub
stitutes sometimes offered but never
accepted by the well-informed. Buy
the genuine. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

cause they are good curtains
at much less than proper
profitable prices.
100 pair Nottingham Lace Cur
tains, full width and length, in
white and at ecru, 75c.
so pair plain Muslin Frilled Cur
tains, beautiful quality; worth 81,
at $1.25.
% pair ruf1ed Bobinett and
Point de Spirite Curtains; full
width and length, at So, $3.50, 81.
80 pair real Irish point Lace
Curtains, beautiful designs, full
length, at S., Sc and..$7.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23
DomeStiCs, 7sE R5ssss 1 sef5

finished Sea Island Domestic, at SC.
100 pieces full yard-wide bleach
ed Domestic, good quality at BIC.
so pieces good quality matrass
ticking, regular 73c, at &c.
SO pieces of good quality cotton
flannel, worth Sc; special this week
at sc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-23

Hews -7q1out At no time of
Stockings. the year is our
stock of stock
ings so complete as now.
Honest, wellwearipg, well
washing sorts of stockings,
too. These values should
tempt you.
so Dozen Ladies' Black Stock
ings, fast dye, high spliced heel
and toe; regular price 25c; special
this week at 15c.
so Dozen Ladies' Isle thread
Stockings, high spliced heel and
toe; also black top and white feet,
real maco yarn; worth Soc, at 25c.
% Dozen Ladies' Black Fleece
Lined Stockings; beautiful quality,
regular price SOC; special this week
at 25c.
Children's Black Stockings, fine
rib, fast colors, all sizes, regular
price 15c; special this week at 1Oc.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-10-18
Presbyterian Women Meetin South
Orange October 23rd.

The 21st annual meeting of the
Women's Missionary Society in the
Presbytery of Morris and Orange, will
be held on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, in the
First Presbyterian Church of South
Orange, beginning at $50 a. m.
Addresses will be made by Mrs. J. l..
Potter, of Persia; Miss Grace Newton,
of China; Miss Schenck, of Persia; Mrs
F. S. Bennett, of Englewood, on anti
Polygamy bill; and Miss Penrose of
Philadelphia. who will speak to young
people at 81 p. M, illustrating with
dolls dressed in costume of the different
countries. A full attendance of the Of
ficers of Auxiliaries, G. E. Societies and
Bands is desired, as well as those not
holding Office.
Delegates will present to the ushers at
the church door, a card with name, adj
dress, and church represented; also
lunch package similarly marked.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-10-18
COUNTY AND VICINITY.
Items Cleaned from Different
Sources Condensed for Busy
Readers.

Rockaway is troubled with a scar
city of houses to rent.
Cornelius Harrigan, of Newton, has
leased the Mansion House at Netcong.
By order of the Board of Health all
the children of Stirling are to be vacin-
ated.
The new Lackawanna station at Dover
will be opened for the first time, Novem-
Der 1st.
More than 25 900 feet of gas pipe has
been laid in Dover during the past few
months.
Work on the valley road at Stirling
has been started. Contractor Gill of
Rockaway is doing the work.
Maxfield Engine Company of Boon
ton took part in the parade at Plainfield
yesterday. The company reports fine
time
The managers of the circulating Ii
brary at Chatham are discussing the
ACCESSIBILITY of establishing a reading
room.
A new macadam road is being built
frem Hackettstown to Allamuchy. 1t
will be Is feet wide and finished about
November LIST.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry D. futile of
Rockaway celebrated the 50th anniver-
sary of their marriage Wednesday even
ing. A large number of friends were
present.
The improvements to the Lacka-
wanna property at Port Morris grow
greater each week. Additional tracks
are being laid and extensive Car sheds
erected.
The proposition to start bank at
Stanhope is growing in favor. An
Easton business man has offered to
furnish $13, 900 of the $25, 900 stock
required.
Now that the macadam road from
Parsippany to Whippany, is completed
this gives a long, fine stretch of ma
cadam road from Parsippany to
Morristown.
Mayor Loewenthal, of Rockaway.
resigned his position as mayor at the
last council meeting of that borough.
Action will probably be taken in the
matter on the oath instant.
A valuable vein of iron ore has been
discovered at the Beach Glen mine.
The mine has been worked for the last
few months with poor results, but the
discovery will make it paying one.
The Everett House at Sparta has pass
ed into the hands of a corporation which
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-10-18

CHARLES f. CUTLER,
WILLARD w, CUTLER
FREDERIC CROMWELL
SAMUEL FREEMAN.
PATRICK FARRELLY,
AURELIUS B. HULL,
GUSTAV e. KIsSEL.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-10-18
COUNTY COURT NEWS.
Continued from First Page.

has been retained to defend him.
Edward Kelley, stealing, plead
guilty, he was a member of a party
which entered the hotel of William
Kanouse, at Montville, assaulted him
and left him senseless. To an indict-
ment charing him with being guilty
of stealing brass journals from the
Delaware, Laokawanna & Western
Railroad, he plead not guilty, and
John M. Mills was assigned to defend
him.
Thomas Maloney, indicted for steal
ing from Kanouse, plead not guilty.
John Hagan plead guilty to enter
ing a store at Mount Freedom, but
not guilty to the Indictment for at
tempting to burn the store. His trial
was set down for October 2Sth, and
David +. Barkman was assigned to
defend him.
Other pleas taken on Wednesday
were as follows
Louis zimmerman, not guilty to an
indictment charging him with obtain
ing money on false pretences; bailed
to await trial.
Joseph Dilzul, not guilty to an
indictment charging him with selling
LIQUOR without license in Borough
of Butler; bailed to await trial.
Walter Crane and Oscar Bray, not
guilty to a charge of assault and bat
terry bailed to await trial.
David Glass, not guilty to charge
of assault; bailed to await trial.
Joseph Stanton, not guilty to indict-
ment for assault with intent to COM
NIT rape bailed to await trial.
Dewitt Hurlburt, not guilty to
stealing a horse from James Gardner,
a Dover liveryman trial set down
for October %. Richard Boardman
assigned as his counsel