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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-11-04
Local Cooperation.
Columbus Co., n. G.

Mr.. E. E. Miller, of Morristown,
Tenn, an occasional correspondent
of The Progressive Farmer, writes
the Epitomist as follows:
NeYrhe farmer seldom regards his
neighbor as his competitor, nor does
he often have occasion to do so. In
deed, it is likely that there is no
class of people who take so much in
terest in each others welfare, as do
the farmers of a community, or
whose interest are so closely related.
In view of these facts, it is surpris-
ing how little cooperation there is
among the farmers. It is only rea-
sonable to consider that, if in
neighborhood, the farmers would
combine in buying their supplies,
selling their produce, laying out
plans for their future crops, assist
ing each others labors, and in set
thing all questions which are of in
terest to all or to the community as
a whole, that the results would be
beneficial. Cooperation is now
recognized principle of successful
business enterprise. Why should
not the farmer make use of it as
do other classes? There are few
localities but that would be benefit
ed if the people would come together
and consider, and act upon all mat
ters of general interest, and study
and discuss methods of building up
and promoting the welfare of the
community.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-11-04

word your notes and orders so that
you can convey the ideas you de-
sire. How often do we see boys and
girls turned down because they can
not transact ordinary business! 1t
is the head-work that counts; human
labor is the cheapest thing in the
world. But a well-trained mind is
the highest-priced thing in the world.
So learn how to work your head. 1t
makes no difference whether you ex-
pect to live on a farm or elsewhere,
you need to know these things. A
business man judges the form of a
letter more than the penmanship, so
if you expect to succeed you must
learn to do the little things well.
HARRY FARMER.
Columbus Co., n. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-11-04
CHANGES IN EASTERN CAROLINA
FARMING.
Very Rapidly Have More Progressive
and Profitable Methods Been Intro
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and Profitable Methods Been Intro
duced Changes of Vast Importance.
Editor of The Progressive Farmer:
"Unless there is a change, cotton
raising in this section has reached
it's limit. Strawberries in the spring
and tobacco later in the summer, will
utilize all the available labor, so that
no more can be spared OH the cotton
crop."-Harry Farmer.
What greater change in farm
methods can Harry Farmer, or any
one else, desire than. that which has
taken place in Eastern North Caro-
lima during the last few years! AS
much cotton as ever is raised-per-
haps more More corn, oats and
other grain is grown; and the hay
crop, both grass and pea-vines, has
increased about 100 per cent. Ten
years ago there was very little ma
chinery for saving hay in all East
ern North Carolina. To-day nearly
every progressive farmer has his
mower and horse-rake.
I think this a change of immense
Importance. It means that the farm
ers are raising their own stock feed,
and not buying so much Western
grain and hay. And it follows that
they raise more stock-improved
stock, at that-and therefore they
buy less Western meat. But the
thing of most Importance which this
change shows is that the farmers
are improving their land by a rota-
ton of crops instead of running
it down" under the constant clean
culture which the old all-cotton sys-
tenn demanded.
Yet the Eastern Carolina farmer
may not stop there, nor has he stop
ped there. He can add tobacco
growing and trucking to his list of
crops. The tobacco crop is now of
about as much Importance in this
section as the cotton crop; so is the
trucking business, only perhaps still
more important, and both are grow
ing rapidly. Under this plan it is
necessary to employ help by the year
and keep things moving every work
ing day in the year, instead of hiring
ones hands "till crops are laid by"
as formerly. IF cotton is planted a
few days later than the usual time
of planting, it will not need to be
worked till the strawberry crop is
out of the way; and the tobacco crop
is usually harvested by the time cot
ton is ready to pick; so that the
three crops do not materially con-
fict as to time of working and har-
vesting. True there Is some con-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-11-04
AGRICULTURE
HARRY FARMERS TALKS.
XCIV.

XCIV.
Editor of The Progressive Farmer:
November has come and is show
ing us what we have made, now that
nearly everything has been har-
vested.
WORK FOR THE MONTH OF NOvEM.
We should finish sowing oats, get
the wheat land in good condition,
and SOW after the first good frost.
Rutabagas can be pulled and
banked or housed the last of the
month. Prepare pens for the pigs
as they are about ready to be finished
for the smokehouse or market. In
the apple region of the State this
crop should be gathered and put in
shape for the coming winter. If
you have not done so, decide at once
if you have some cattle which ought
to be disposed of, either for beef, :
mich COWS or whatever use they can
be put to.
The nights are getting long now,
and you have a nice time to read,
so do not fail to get some good pa
pers. Nearly all of them will give
you two months subscription if you
will subscribe now.
Chickens are very high now on
some of the markets, and if you wish
to sell before spring, now is your
time. Just as soon as pork comes on
the market, chicken prices will drop.
A WORD TO THE SCHOOL CHILDREN
A great many children are now
going to school; and we just want
to talk to them a little. We have
had considerable experience with
boys and girls, having taught some
and worked them on the farm and
In other places. Now do not think
we are going to tell you something
new, for we are not, but at the same
time we are going to point out some
things that you will find to be true
before you reach the age of twenty
five. Prepare to do business, for it
matters not what your occupation is,
you will need to know how to make
a little calculation. Now do not
think that every person you meet
can tell you how much 57a pounds
of meat will cost at 51a cents per
pound. Can you tell how many
eggs to carry to the store to get nine
yards of dress goods at 1-3 cents
per yard, when eggs are worth Is
cents per dozen? These are some of
the little things you need to know.
Learn to write a plain hand, so that
your words can be understood. Then
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-11-04

The farmers of Johnston County
have made and harvested great crops
this year. Probably never before
have our people experienced such a
wave of prosperity. It is not due,
however, to any political party, but
to the determined effort, hard labor,
and economical management of the
people thsmsslves.-Smithfsld Her
aid.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-11-04
Number 80.

fict and hands are hard to get at
times; but the fact that since this
change our farmers usually have the
cash with which to pay for work,
ought to call back many laborers that
have gone away to Georgia and Mis-
sissippi, and also bring in many that
are entirely new, and conditions will
hardly get worse.
But, from the lament of Harry
Farmer, quoted above, it seems there
are some folks who wish to change
back again and plant all our i'm
proved land in cotton, to see how
much we can raise. "It will be bet
ter for us to sell all our nice har-
vesting machinery and turn our
corn, grain and pea fields, likewise
our strawberry and vegetable fields,
into cotton culture. Then all hands
can lay by crops and rest till cot
ton is ready to pick, and from the
time it is picked till it is time to
plant again. That's the way our
daddies did, and they lived better
than we do. Suppose we do over-do
the thing-raise too much-and the
price goes down to five cents again,
why then we can mortgage our
farms, and if they are sold we can
blame it to hard times, caused by
the Republicans or Democrats,
whichever may be in office, and we
can get revenge as we'll as bring
back prosperity by voting for
''tother side'"
No; this is not what Harry Farm
er. wants to happen. I don't believe
he intended that paragraph as a
lament, though it reads very much
like one. He was just observing the
prospects for the cotton crop alone,
and was not counting the two, maybe
three or four or five dollars the
farmer now gets out Of his tobacco,
strawberries, melons, cantaloupes,
vegetables, hay, grain, hogs and
cows and chickens, for every one dol
lar that he gets out Of his cotton
crop. Harry Farmer is probably
quite satisfied with this Change"
which has taken place, and which is
still going on.
This "change" is one of the things
that made the Atlantic Coast Line
rich enough to enable it to absorb
two other great railway systems, as
we'll as numerous small lines, within
only a few months, thing unparal-
leled in the annals of American rail-
ways.
An old nursery rhyme tells us all
about how the mighty ocean and the
beauteous land" were made by little
drops of water and little grains of
sand" and now, behold, what a
mighty" railroad such an insignif-
cant little thing as Change" can
makel ROBT. s. TAYLOR.
Duplin Co., N. @.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-05-03
Address of Silver Party and
Democratic State Central .
Committees.

people, they are supposed to represent.
then or are attempting to deceive them
now and only one construction can be
placed upon their action and that Is
treachery of the worst type.
In the administration of State af-
fairs. the fusion forces have reason
to be proud. Nearly eight years ago
the people of Nevada gave a practical
demonstration by their votes and the
expression of opinion that they had
grown tired of Republican manage
ment of State affairs and Republican
methods and a radical change of the
State administration occurred. The
newly elected State officers found that
the preceding Republican administra-
ton had allowed the various State
buildings to become dilapidated. not
withstanding usual appropriations
were made by the legislatures to keep
them in repair, but to make record
of economy and attempt to deceive
the people by large balances. neces-
sary repairs and improvements were
omitted.
The newly elected officers were con-
fronted with a situation that was ur-
gent. The demands at the asylum call
ed for more room and a larger build
ing for the States unfortunates; the
prison was. sadly out of repair; the
OrDhan's Home required more build
ings to accommodate children, many Of
whom became wards of the State. ow-
ing to the prevailing business depres-
sion and the inability of relatives and
friends to longer provide for them.
The attendance had increased at the
State University and more buildings
were necessary. In fact the neglect of
provisions to meet the requirements
and the utter Generalization left by
the retiring Republican administration
called for prompt action and business
like methods to save Nevada from
bankruptcy.
Notwithstanding the serious and al
most fatal depression in the years
1S94-5-6, the new State officers and
a fusion legislature grasped the situa-
ton, reduced salaries and State ex-
penses and made such provisions as
were necessary to protect the honor
and good faith of Nevada and her
people. Hence the party has no hest
fancy in presenting the following COM
parative statement, taking as a basis
the seven years of Republican rule as
against a corresponding period of flu
sion party management. The figures
are official and the books of the State
officers are open to public inspection:
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-05-03

ton these powers may demand ana
the rank and file have obediently fol-
lowed and held to their allegiance by
the fervid appeals based upon the past
glories of Republicanism
THE Republican party has not only
abandoned -metallism. but 1t has
virtually discarded the Declaration of
Independence, torn the CONSTITUTION
into shreds and made itself the subser
Went ally of the trusts With every
passing day 1t has drifted further
from the lofty ideals upon which 1t
was founded until the Republicanism
of Mark Hanna bears about as much
resemblance to that of Abraham Lin
coin as Brahmanism does to Christian
itv."
The Republican party has from time
to time shown its antagonism to the
silver cause. which means to the min
ing interests generally and by such an
tagonism has in measure promulgat-
ed to the world that Nevada's pos
sibilities as a mining State are simply
matters of historic note Is it not
apparent to the prospector and the
miner. that the Republican party is
attempting to destroy the means of
their livelihood and one Of the prin-
.cipal sources of the States wealth?
The Republican party has asserted
tnat one OF the strongest, pTOOAS VI
the decline OF the silver issue is the
fact that Senators John p. Jones and
William NJ. Stewart of Nevada have
severed their connection with the Sill
yer marty and have returned to the Re-
publican "trustfold." We admit their
obedience to their masters. We adj
NIT their desertion from the cause
they championed. but we emphatically
deny that their course is any argument
or any proof whatever of the decline
of the silver issue, but on the contrary
allege that these two Senators have
proved by their action, beyond a pos
sibility of contradiction that they are
traitors to the cause they espoused and
championed, traitors to the leading
industry of the State they misrepre-
sent and treacherous to the party
which honored them with the high Off
ces they hold and which they are too
sordid to surrender. Such men are
dangerous to State development and
progress and DANGEROUS to the inter-
ests OF their constituency.
Though repeatedly requested by the
Hon. C. j. Hillyer of Washington. d.
c., to give some rational reason, why
out of their own mouths they have
condemned their position, their course
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-05-03

for several years and the cause they
championed: they have remained
studiously silent. save for the lame ana
unsatisfactory explanation that bi-
metallism is no longer a living issue.
or that the great output OF gold from
the Klondike and South Africa mas
solved the money question.
AS a matter of fact thew are both
working hand in hand with the bank
ing trust which a short time ago they
were denouncing so energetically and
their latest proof of this was to cast
their votes for the sugar combine
thereby appreciating the value OF that
commodity-which Nevada consumes
and does not produce-to the extent
of about fifteen millions Of dollars in
side of thirty days.
If what Senators Jones and Stewart
have advocated for years past was
good for Nevada, no change OF con-
dtions have occurred which wouio
warrant them now in proclaiming to
the world that all they said was
false. They were either deceiving the
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-05-03
SILVER PARTY ADMINISTRATION.

A comparison of the, figures in the
public buildings column is sufficient
evidence of the condition of the State
buildings as left by the Republican
State officers and the immediate neces-
sity of action on the part Of the fu-
sion forces to save the State property
from destruction, the Republican ad-
ministration spending comparatively
little money during the period given
above and for the years 1898 and 1894.
the last two Of its regime, not one dol
lar is shown to have been expended
for this purpose.
: Today the State buildings are in bet
ter condition than they ever were and
the value of State property has in
creased from two to four fold and Is
a valuable and substantial asset in it's
inventory of effects.
The only other excess is shown in
the support of the public schools and
State University and this but demon
strates the progressive policy of the
Fusion forces in giving the youth of
the State equal educational advantages
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-05-03

been made to contribute their just
proportion Of the revenue required to
support honestly administered govern
ment. Therefore we ask the taxpayers
and the people of Nevada generally to
weigh carefully the facts and Judge
of the merits and methods of the par
ties in question and we appeal to all
eood citizens, regardless of past party
Affiliations, to unite in the coming cam
paign against the party which aids
and upholds combinations to enrich
the few at the expense OF the many.
w. J. WESTERFTELD,
Chairman Silver Party State Central
Committee.
CHAS. H. STODDARD,
Chairman Democratic State Central
Committee.
JOHN H. DENNIS,
Secretary Democratic State Central
Committee.
NATE W. Rolf.
Secretary Silver Party State Central
Committee.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-05-03
TO THE VOTERS OF NEVADA

with those of other States.
Today the University Of Nevada 10
recognized as leading educational
institution in the west and 1t has been
made such by Fusion beneficence. In
the matter Of State revenue the Silver
end Democratic parties enacted legfs-
iation which places the burden Of tax
alton on the rich and poor alike. AS
result the taxable property Of the
State has been augmented In the
amount Of four millions Of dollars, the
State tax rate reduced from 81 to 80
cents, thereby showing the true prog
ress Of the State and inviting outside
capital to come within it's borders for
investment.
The Republican party of Nevada lays
special stress upon the reference in
President Roosevelt's message to the
reclamation of the arid region Of the
west.
The Fusion forces in their plat
forms; from the stump, through the
mouths of their speakers and through
Hon. Francis G.. Newlands in Con-
gress for the past ten years have urg-
ed and ADVOCATED measures in this d.
rection and through the untiring eft
forts of Nevada's Representatives In
Congress and the action of Fusion
State Legislature at the last session,
means were provided for surveys for
storage sites, water measurements and
securing the necessary data for prac-
teal demonstration of the reclamation
of lands that have heretofore been
deemed worthless. This should receive
the surport and appreciation Of the
people of Nevada, rather than the
promised policy OF the Republican
party.
The claim of the Republican State
Central Committee that Neveda Is ma
turally Republican" If founded on
facts would be an admission that the
citizens of the State are blindly OBJ
livious of their true interests, as what
ever prosperity Nevada ENJOYS is due
to the intelligence and energy Of her
citizens, none of whose industries ex-
cept that of wool growing, is benefit
ted bu Republican national legislation.
Silver mining the greatest industry
of the State, which gives employment
to fifty times more persons than any
other industry and at better wages. IL
carried on in the face of adverse Re-
publican legislation. for If silver bull
lion commanded the value placed upon
it when coined, Nevada today would be
the most prosperous State in the
Union.
The Fusion forces deplore with the
nation the untimely death of Presi-
dent Mckinley at the hands of the as
sassin. for, though differing with him
in many of his policies, We recogniz-
ed him as statesman, an American
and a Christian and our earnest and
honest sympathy joins that of a great
nation for the widow and relatives of
the deceased.
In conclusion the Fusion forces d.
rect with pride to it's management OF
State and county, governments. Dur
ing it's administration of public affairs
the school fund has not been plundered
as it was under Republican rule:
thieving combinations, licensed to
thunder the public, have not been toll
Grated and corporations have been
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-17
Indiana Notes.

HBRAZIL.-Matters have been adjusted in
Inc case of Guy Bush (Dem.) VS.. Smith
Aud (Rep.) for the Office of county treas
urer. which was awarded to the former
by Democratic Board of County Comrnis-
sioners. and Mr.. Aud will not appeal his
case. 1t is averred that Mr.. Bush gave
Mr. Aud sum more than sufficient to
cover his campaign expenses. The OASIS
Of settlement was satisfactory to all con-
cerned.
RUsHvILLE.-The suit of Mrs. Alice
Reese, of New Castle. against Jennings q
Son for 5000 damages for injuries alleged
10 have been suffered in defendants store
brought here from Henry county, has been
$,l0o TO the plaintiff and the costs OF the
action. Herbert Harold and Olne
Coffin. both of whom have been twice mar
ried and twice divorced, were married on
Monday. They live near Dunreith.
LAFAYETTE.-Under the direction of
County Superintendent T.. G. Order the
Tippecanoe Teachers Institute is in ses-
cred talk on Reading" j. ". Walker.
representing the Educators Journal, spoke.
Prof. j. d. Porter, of Clarkes Hill, has
been chosen secretary of the institute, and
nearly every teacher in the county is pres
ent.
RICHMOND.-Dr NJ. F. Johnston has
been elected member of the School Board
to succeed BENJAMIN Starr. who resigned
ator. The Rev. Edgar Stranahan.
of this city, now pastor of the Friends
Church at Sabina. o., has been chosen by
the Wilmington Yearly Meeting 10 spend
six weeks in Cuba in the interest of the
mission work, which is in its infancy there.
MARION.-A party of oil operators from
Oil City. Pa, visited the Grant county
field Monday with view to purchase
leases and begin operations in the local
field. Those in the party were r. S. Gray.
II. V. De Roudee. J. T: King. George
George Davis, Peter Stubbler. Edward Sc
derman. Joseph Daley and w. II. Hoff-
man.
DECATUR.-Ed Wilgus. who was tried
here some time ago, accused of obtaining
money under false pretenSes, and who es-
capped from the Wells county jail, has
been recaptured. He was found in Jasper.
Home Journal and a Cincinnati paper. and
the subscribers never received their papers.
LAPORTE.-The contract for straighten-
ing part of the Kankakee river, between
Laporte and Starke counties. has been let
by the Kankakee Rec; nation Company to
Pollard q Golf, of Champaign, ILL.,, and
John McAndrews, of Bradley, ILL.,, for
$1,000
TELL CITY.-High water in the Ohio has
flooded the lowlands throughout this vi
entity. Young wheat already is damaged
between here and Troy, and unless the
stroyed. The same conditions prevail around
Cannelton.
ILKINSON.-Farmers of Brow town.
ship are holding two days ms ttute in
Odd Fellows Hall. T. s. Nugent, q Louis
vile, w. Il. Flick, of Pendleton, and Mrs.
]. w. Bates are the principal speakers.
r. l.. Staley is president of the association.
LAWRENCEBURG.-J Morgan. an
aged shoe dealer of this city, slipped and
fell Monday night on the icy walk before
from which it is believed he cannot re-
cover.