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The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15

Land values are rising all over
the United States. Fifty per
cent increase in the last three
years would probably not be
over-estlmating the case for all
the productive land of the coun-
try. Timbered lands have en-
HANGED even more. For Missis-
sippi this buom has been confin-
ed to the Southern and western
parts. Land values have doubled
in three years in the long leaf
pine section, and a great flow of
capital to the delta has propably
done nearly as much for that Sec
ton, A succession of four crop
years has even depressed values
in the prairie belt, but with the
splendid stock and grass posi-
bilities of the prairies, values
must soon increase and very
materially.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15

If our cotton farmers will OBJ.
serve how the clean cotton land
is cut and washed by the heavy
rains, and then see how nicely
soil covered with winter crops is
held together and protected, it
will certainly cause new year res
olutions to be promulgated. Our
lands are not made poor by crop
ping. 1t is by washing and leach
ing and by the rotting out of the
humus, or half decayed yegeta-
BILE matter. Winter crops will
obviate all these troubles and
afford good food for live stock at
the same time.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15

The Louisiana State Board of
Agriculture, under the direction
of its Commissioner of Agricul-
ture and immigration, has issued
a pamphlet describing and adver-
Using six and a half million acres
for sale. This work of the De-
partment is said to be bearing
much fruit in the way of bring
ing in money to invest in land.
Land values r consequently
rising aud taxable values increas-
ing. We can think of no greater
service that could be rendered the
peopleof Louisiana or Mississippi
for that matter, than to induce
buyers to invest in the surplus
lands and develop them. Every
piece of landsold in a community,
especially if made at good price
and for cash, raises the selling
value of every other piece of laud
in that community.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15

Capt. J. F. Merry, Assistant
General Passenger Agent of the
I. c. r. r. issues four circulars
of such surprising interest and
value that the Gazette proposes
to publish them in full IN the next
four issues OF the paper. They
are entitled, Southern Farm
Lands, Mississippi Valley Cotton
Lands, Truck Farming in the
South, Fruit Growing in the
South. The reading of the truths
about our own country as set
fourth by Capt. Merry will cause
US to appreciate our country
more, talk it's advantages more,
and bring people and capital to
develop it.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15

So far the winter has been very
mild indeed. We have seen oats
we'll. headed out the middle of
December and millilotus plants
in full bloom. All winter pasture
plants have done their very best.
Small grain has probably become
so we'll rooted there will be little
danger of winter killing, unless
early planted oats may attempt
to joint. Pasturing will prevent
trouble of this kind, and pastur-
ing in moderation will not hurt
any small grain crop.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15

We have a most interesting
letter from Prof. Ferris, director
of the Pine Woods Experiment
Station at McNeill, Miss. This
station is destined to do great
work for South Mississippi. Ger
tainly the amount of work done
so far and that in progress, as
related by Frof. Ferris, will
strike all as being enormous, con-
sidering the short time he has
been there.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15

Butter prices are higher then
they have been before in ten
years. There is certainly good
prospects for men who ill EN-.
bark in small farm dairies and
manage them we'll. There is no
place ia the South for large
creamerles or butter factories.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15

The dreaded foot and mouth
disease is among the cattle in the
New England States, and is said
to have been introduced there in
hides shipped from South Amer.
lea. The government is making
every effort to stamp out the
disease.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15

EDITOR GAzETrE-Since my
last shipment of Shorthorn and
Red Poll cattle to your State, l
have received so many inquiries
from those wanting improved
cattle that 1 have about decided
to ship a a of bull and heifer
calves and yearlings to some
point in your State and there
hold a private sale. My present
Intentions are to ship to Vicks-
burg shout Jan. 1st, Is bulls and
20 heifers. Red Polls and Short.
horns. These cattle to be all
high grades and good ones. l
l am using some of the best
Registered sires l could buy. I
have one Shorthorn bull sired by
Mr.. w. P. Harned's great bull
"Godey." Probably the purest
Cripckshank bull doing active
service living today. 1 am also
using a bull sired by Gallant
Knight owned by T. K. Tom
son & Son, whose value and rec
ord as a sire are we'll known by
all who breed the red, white and
roam. l have in service a Red
Poll bull from the herd of Capt.
I. Hills of Delaware, OHIO.
This bull was sired by "Endy.
mion," one of the best Red Polls
ever used in that renowned herd.
My cows are large we'll formed
and good mixers. The young
calves I will offer have never
been pampered or pushed, they
have been raised on the open
prairie on good grass and water.
For the making of prime beef
or the improvement of your ma
tive cattle they are the equal of
registered animals and will be
sold at less than half the price.
1t takes no more feed or care to
raise a y~earling worth $50 than
it does to raise one worth SIS.
Your people will come to learn
this just as we have in Texas.
propose to make prices on
these cattle that will sell them
and l know that each sale will
make a permanent customer.
The prices on yearling heifers
and calves will range from $50 to
$+5 and on bull calves and year.
lings will be from $45. to 500.
The cattle will be shipped to
your state, your people can see
what they are getting.
Now I would like to hear from
your readers on this subject and
would respectfully ask for their
advice as to time and place of
holding sale, the age and breed
OF cattle they want and any sug-
gestions they make will be very
thankfully received.
Respectfully,
c. S. MITCHELL, JR.
Dallas, Tex, Nov. IS, 1902.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15
MCNEIL, MISS, Dec. l, 1902

McNE1LL, MISS, Dec. l, 1902.
DEAR PROFESSOR:
Believing the readers Of the
GAZETTE will be interested to
know the progress of our work at
the Mcneil Station. take this
opportunity of giving a short ac-
count of it.
We took charge of the work on
the 2lst OF of Match, finding IS
acres of land fenced, about four
acres of which was ready for the
pillow though no stumps had been
removed from any of it.
We at once set to work to get
rid of the stumps before plant
ing. This is a difficult Job on
any land and especially so here
where the pine trees had been
unusually largeand close together
These stumps were removed
largely by blasting with dyna-
mite and then burning, though
some were burned without blast
ing and others pulled out by the
roots. Our first work was TO
clean the trash from one acre
and plant beans among the
stumps. These beans we're fer
tilted in different ways and l2s
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15
FOR SALE.
MISSISSIPPI KING 81, 76O.
2;24H Race Record at -Four Years Old.
BY
Tennessee Wilkes 2735.

Sire of Roam Wilkes, 2:o4si: Mo-
zette. 2:04; Verona, 2:15I; Dick 50
2:i.4; Morelia, 2:1O4; Paul CLIFFORD
2:144 Star Wilkes, 2:15sl; and man
others with low records. ''
First Dam, Bertalda. Sire. Dicta-
tor 1l3: Sire of Jay-Eye-See, ? az.
forty-five trotters and eleven PAGERS
below 2:3O. p"Nes
Second Dam, Betsey Trotwood. q
great brood mare. Sire. Idol, III. bv
MambrIno Chief. ny
Third Dam Pilotta. Sire. John
alias Glasgow's Pilot. He was NV
2:8A.
Fourth Dam, Dairy Maid. Sire
'ermont Black Hawk.
AR Mississippi King is a horse IF
great power, unusual beauty, fine
temper and excellent action. He has
beer driven in 2:12, and is now six
years Ole. Also some brood mares
and colts for sale. ~
T. ~ NENnEaenu w..J,..,,. n.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15
WANTED,

To Sell some of the finest
Berkshire hogs IN the south at
pork prices. Have them all
ages and can furnish trio that
are not related. | also have
several very fine registered
Jersey bulls that | will sell at
beef prices, These bulls are by
my imported bull Golden Lad
and out ofcowS that have tests.
St. Elmo Jersy Farm,
M. CAWTHON.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15
SWEET POTATOES.

DO NOT LET THEM ROT.
Enclose so cents, postage
STAINS good, to Bryan Tyson,
Carthage, N. c., and receive full
instructions and valuable infor-
nation for PREVENTING. This
information will, give any person
Interested LARGE RETURNS FOR
HIS MONEY. Plan also good for
other vegetables. Please mention
this paper.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15

Mr.. C. R. Smith, of Astesia,
Miss, one of the leading planters
and stock raisers of this section,
carried a carload of hogs of his
own raising to New Orleans last
week that netted him about 81
cents a pound.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15
For Sale,
Mammoth White Holland Turkeys
The Stay at Home Turkey.
The Hardest Of All.

My famous flock contain the
finest strains to be found in
America, my young stock are the
finest and largest that l ever
raised. Trios $500, Pairs $500
Single Toms $3.50. Order early
and get the choice. ,
w. r. HOLIDAY,
PRAIRIE, Miss.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15

The price of cattle and hogs
have declined very greatly for
the last month or more. All
grains and food stuffs are like.
wise cheaper.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15

From the scarcity and high
price of eggs, we Judge that many
fellows will 60 without their egg
nogg this Xmas.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15

Order your Christmas Whis-
kies and Brandies from J. II.
Woolley, Cherryville, N. c. See
ad on page g..
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15
Send us a few new subscribers
Just tor a Xmas present.

The Gazette wishes all its read.
ers and friends a happy Christ
mas.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15
Yours very truly,
B. +. THOMPSON,
Ruston, La.

Mix one part by weight of
meal to S parts bulls and feed all
they will eat. Try and contract
with a local butcher at l cent a
pound gross weight above what
thin cattle cost. Feed IS to 100
days, or if you contract feed till
butcher is satisfied to take
animal, 1t IS a dangerous BUSH
ness to feed sail sorts" as you
speak of, and make anything by
shipping.
w, c, w.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15

EDITOR GAzETTE-I have been
thinking of feeding some cattle,
and in conversation with Mr.. w.
S, May, he suggested that l
write you, as you were thorough
ly posted on this question. 1
have a general mixture to feed
from two years old to ten-just
in ordinary condition from the
range. Iexpect to feed on cot
ton seed meal and bulls, and
wonld be glad to have you advise
me the best proportion to feed,
and about how long it will take to
feed them. Any information
that you can give me along this
line will be very much apprecia-
ted.
Yours very truly,
B. F. THOMPSON,
Ruston, La.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1902-12-15
Southern Farm Gazette.
Advertising Rates.

Advertising Rates.
See card elsewhere in this issue. These rates are
net and will be uniformly adhered to.
81 Unless specifically instructed, all eds will be
run and charged for un /. ordered out.
a8- All transient and short-time advertisements
payable in advance.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30
W. c. T. U.

QuERRY:-Does section 494 of the Penal
Code apply to the building in Metzger
street, and close to Main street? And
do the officers need "evidence" Of it's
existence and occupation7
Col. L. F. Copeland. the famous lee
turer, said in Grand Forks last week, that
he had had good deal of experience
with Sunday closing work. That he did
not believe in the policy of having the
merchants Sign an agreement; that in
his opinion the only way in which the
matter could be made success was to
enforce the law upon this subject. He
cited the case Of Harrisburg. Pa, where
other measures failed, but systematic
prosecution Of violators soon taught re.
spect for the law. He did not advise
Puritanical measures, but a common
sense enforcement Of law. We are ex.
ceedingly glad Of this statement from so
distinguished source, and to learn that
it is the purpose of the friends of law
and order in Grand Forks to act on his
ADVICE.
The Mercy and Help department -four.
ishes. With assistance most kindly Civ
en- by people Of Williston they purchas.
ed cookstove and procured work for
Mrs. Annie Ross, and have supplied
clothing to one family in need. Con.
tributions OF secondhand clot hing may
be left with Mrs. s. J. Mackenzie.
..-- w. G.. T. u. REPORTER.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30

The Evans Company, which made its
first appearance in this city at the Opera
House last Monday evening in the beau
tiful drama entitled, ''Under Two Flags"
has made an excellent impression upon
the theatre going people of WilIistoD.
The members of troupe are xceptional.
~ good in their several roles, and in
specially work F. S. Berger is equal to
the best. J. w. Evans is an excellent
character actor, and ]. w. Sights is
equally good in his parts, ss is also Mr..
F. C. Priest. In soubrette parts Mrs.
Evans is certainly fine, while Pauline
Sights is equal to the emergency IN her
roles as leading lady. But withsl, we
must not omit mention of Miss Meta
Eyforth, who is up to the standard in
all her characters. We regret that we
have not time this week to give the
Evans Company q more extended write
up, for they deserve it, but eufice it to
suy that they put up high class perform.
ances, and are entitled to the credit of
being ladies and gentlemen in deport-
ment and business matters, and the
Graphic cheerfully recommends them to
all play -Roers and lovers of dramatic art.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30
The Fire Saturday Night.

A FIRE started last Saturday night in a
small room located in the northwest cor.
ner of the lower floor of Odd Fellows
ball. now occupied by Stroud Bros. as
general store. The FIRE bad gained con-
sidesable Roadway before it's discovery,
and was first seen by Miss Ellsworth.
An alarm was at once sounded, and a
large crowd soon gathered around the
building, but they were powerless to do
anyth ing for the lack of water. How
ever, small force of men got the water
tanks on the ground in a few minutes,
but they were of little use. as John
Bruegger, of the Bruegger Mercantile
Co.. with Harry Smell and one or two
more of his clerks, arrived upon the
scene with = couple of Babcock extin-
euishers and half dozen tubes Of the
Phoenix D ry Powder Fire Distinguishing
Compound, and in less than five min utes
had the fire completely under control
and practically extinguished. To Mr..
Bruegger Is due the cr@kit of saving
Odd Fellows hail. The damage to the
building is estima ted at $4,000. and the
loss to Stroud Bros. on their stock Of
goods, from smoke. ETC., is probably
about 500. all covered by insurance.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30
Natural Anxiety.

Mothers regard approaching winter
with uncasiness, children take cold 90
easily. No disease costa more little lives
than Group. It's attack is so sudden
that the sufferer is often beyond human
aid before the doctor arrives. Such
cases yield readily to One Minute Cough
Cure. Liquifies the mucus, allsys inflam-
nation. removes danger. Absolutely
safe. Acts Immediately. Cures coughs,
colds, grip, bronchitis, all throat and
lung trouble. F. s. Mcmahon, Hampton,
Ca: "A bad cold rendered me voiceless
just before an oratorical contest. l in
tended to withdraw but took One MINI
ute Cough Cure. It restored my voice
in time to win the medal" Brownell &
McPhee.
FOR sALE-25O tons Of good hay for
sale on my rsnch on the Muddy. The
purchaser can have the privilege Of feed.
ing the same on the ranch, where there
is plenty of good water and shelter.
Address or call on LANGFORD Bros.
Take chance on the beautiful cutter
that will he rsffled off Nov. 4th, for the
benefit of the Catholic church. Cutter
at Bruegger Mercantile Co.'s. Call and
see it. oc23
Us FOR SALE OR RENT.-Good houses
for sale or rent on easy terms. Inquire
at the First National Bank.
FOR SALE-Sixty head o: fine cattle,
consisting of shorthorns and Herefords.
Inquire of Mrs. H. F. Merrill, Willis.
ton, North Dakota. .
w. H. Denny owns all horses north
Of the Missouri river that are branded
with the com bination Thu on left shout.
der without the vent on he thigh. and
will pay IS per head for ell that can be
found and delivered to him.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30
The Progressive Spirit

OF tho North w estesn Line in clearly
shown by the fact that they operated the
6rst Pullman Sleeping cars in the North
west. the first dining cars, the first COM
pnrtment sleepers, the library buffet
cars, the first parlor cars. and more re-
Gently were the first to introduce obser-
vation cafe car service out Of the Twin
Cities. For any information address
7. W. Teasdale, G. P. A., St. Paul, Mimi:
or E. A. Gray, Gen. Agt, Helena. Mont.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30
Forty Years Torture.

10 he relieved from torturing dis.
ease after 40 years. torture might we'll
cause the gratitude of anyone That is
what DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve did
for G. Haney. Geneva, 0. He says:
DE Wits Witch Hazel salye cured me
OF piles after had suffered 40 years."
Cures cuts. burns, wounds, skin diseases.
Beware of counterfeits. Brownell &
McPhee.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30

Register Of Deeds,
Winfield S. Dunn.
County Surveyor,
r. S. Lockett.
Coroner,
Douxlss Bell.
Superintendent 1T Schools,
Lucy NJ. Brown.
Justices Of the Peace,
O. Ripple.
Ole Barstad.
Constables,
john Fsgan.
John Negy'es.
W. E. L,uRhland.
Assessor, 2nd district,
John Kjrrstad.
Assessor, 3rd districs,
Fred. Yale.
Assessor, 4th district.
Arthur Mills.
Assessor, 9th district,
NJ. V. Deter.
Commissioner. LIST district.
O. h. Hayes.
Commissioner, Ord district.
Geo. H. Mckay.
Commissioner, 4tl district,
s. Brnwn-ll.
Commissioner. Ssh district.
Geo. W. Young.
PEOPLES INDIVIDUAL NOMINATIONS.
States Attorney,
n. a. Stewart.
County Judge,
Astoria A. Austill.
Commissioner, LIST district,
.--.-. w. D. PArshal.
Commissioners, 4'h district,
W. }. Doyle.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30

Law, Land Practice and Collections.
E. F. COX, Sherry Building, Wllliston.
The Catholic ladies will give a dance
in the Opera House. Nov. 4th, for the
benefit Of the Catholic church. Supper
from 6 O'Clock until 8 o'clock. Also
midnight supper. oc23
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30

FOR SALE-A two-storv frame build
ing on Main street; rooms up stairs,
all furnished; size of building 23x45; in
c!udee lot. Will be cold for cash ut u
reasonable figure. Inquire of
GEO. w. JONES.
Williston, N. D Oct. 30, 1902.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30

LOST-Between Main street in Willis
ton and Medicine Lodge bill, two dark
fur coats, one With Wambat collar; both
new. The finder will confer favor and
be rewarded by leaving them at the
Graphic Office. WM. LoUGHLAND.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30

REPUBLICAN,.
Represe natives in Congress-.
Thomas j. Marshall.
B. F. Spaulding.
Judge of Supreme Court.
John NJ. Cochrane.
Frank White.
Lieutenant Governor,
David Bartlett.
Secretary Of State
E. F. Porter.
State Auditor,
ii. L. Holmes.
State Treasurer
D. II. Mcmillan.
Supt. Public Instruction,
w. L. Stockwell. IT,.
Commissioner of Insurance.,
Ferdinand Leu,Z.
Attorney General,
c. n. French.
Commissioner Of Agriculture and Labor,
r. j. Turner.
Commissioners OF Railroads.
j. r. Shea. 81.
G. j. Lord.
A. Schatz.
Representative, Goth Dist.
Percy Cole. .... .. .-
G. P. Lee.
E. C. Palmer.
DEMOCRATIC.
Representatives IN Congress-,
Vernon R. Lowell.
Lars A. Iceland.
Governor,
Joseph E. Cronan.
Samuel K. McGiunis.
Secretary Of Slate, .-..
John Quarum.
State Auditor,
John F. Morrison.
State Treasurer,
James Mcdonald.
Supt. Public Instruction, ..>- MY.
Vilhjalmur Stefanson.
Commissioner OF Insurance,
Frank A. Wilson.
Attorney General.
Michael J. Barrett.
Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor,
Oscar H. Will.
Commissioners Of Railroads, .. ..t .l. .
Peter L. Pritchxrd.
Charles P. Peterson.
Olive Knudson.
SOCIALIST.
Represen tative in Congress-,
Royal T. King.
Governor,
Robert Grant.
Lieutenant Governor, .....
Ralph w. Simpkins.
Secretary of State,
William, Lamb.
State Auditor,
L. P. Munter.
State Treasurer,
william Olson.
Supt. of Public Instruction..
William Ballou.
Commissioner of Insurance,
P. T. Sande.
Commissioner OF Agriculture and Labor,
L. F. Dow.
Commissioners of Railroads,
w. ]. Bailey.
Doren Madsen.
8. E. Haight.
PEOPLES INDIVIDUAL NOMINATIONS.
Represe NATIVE, 10Th District,
William Carroll.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30

Geo. Thuet and his son Paul, Of St.
Paul. accompanied by Dick Claig Of the
south side, came in from the east Tues.
day. ...
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30

For the FIRST election returns 60 to
Charley Struggles place. He has the
exclusive right to the Buford line.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30

Walter Kur,h will repair your shoes
promptly. See him at the Bruegger
Mercantile Co. g store.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30

Frank Banks and Ben Knight are over
from Banks purchasing fall stock of
supplies. They we'll on the south side.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30

The ladies' Of the NJ. f. church will
give an oyster supper week after next.
Watch for particulars.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30

Ray and Homund items, and several
local items are omitted this week.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-10-30

For Sale-A Riverside Rotary Wash
irg MschiDe." new. Inquire at Graphic
Office.