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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-06-12
Crystalizcd Water.

Is natures curative: eleanses tho sys-
tom. aids digestion and assimilation.
Many in Rocky Ford are glad to tell as
to the merits Of this famous water. It
matters not what name you give your
ailments. health is the natural condition
Of mankind. Catch health. let the name
60. They may seem dear to you. in fact
they are too dear. Crystalized water is
not a poison. it is a constituent Of the
blood. Holbrook Bros.
Room 9. Board Of Trade. Pueblo.
At tho Alta Vista House. 2-p.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-06-12

While conceeding that the general rule
is to cut alfalfa when in bloom. Frank
Crowley. in the Holly News, advises that
the first crop should be cut as soon as
in the bud. The backward spring is re-
sponsible for this change Of program.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-06-12

W. r. Cline and J. E. Hochstedler are
doing a large amount OF work on the $50
tract recently purchased OF Grant White,
near the old rocky ford. They are con-
ver,ing wild river bottom into a well
cultivated farm.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-06-12

The eity's new well is making as fast
progress as the circumstances will permit.
At the depth Of is feet the inflow OF
water is quite rapid and there is every
indication that well with a practically
unlimited reservoir will be provided.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-06-12

A week ago mass meeting OF the farm
ersin the vicinity Of ordway was held for
the purpose Of appointing committee to
make an investigation Of the work sup
posed to have been done on the Twin
Lakes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-06-12

A CRATER is making valley towns with
an old scheme. He has powder. which.
put in kerosene or gasoline would make
Il non-explosiye. 'Tis a cheap swindle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-06-12

National G. A. r. oneampmont. San
Francisco. August 1922. 1908. Rate
Of $40. Liberal s;op-oyer in California.
Ticket limited To October 10th final
return. Date Of sale August 2nd to 18th
inclusive. Call on local agcn, for infor-
nation. F. q. Curran. Agt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-06-12

The Job Printing turned out by the
Enterprise office Is equal to that OF any
other in the valley. Work done
promptly and at fair prices.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-06-12

H. L. Brannon is now finding market
for considerable coal at 50 per ton at the
mine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-06-12

Holly is preparing for the biggest Fourth
of July celebration in the valley-so they
say.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-06-12

Wanted. situation in town or country by
a young lady. Address box 1852. Las
Animas. Col. 2p.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-10

[ haven't the figures at hand, but |
think last years report for this State
was nearly six hundred pounds of
seed cotton per acre, but / know of
cases where the land was good and
well adapted to cotton where twelve
hundred pounds of seed cotton to the
acre was made with only two hundred
pounds of acid phosphate applied to
the acre, and you can figure that out
for yourself.
There is one thing that I would
like to impress on the mind of every
cotton raiser, and that is that it
takes the same labor for an acre
whether the yield is three hundred or
twelve hundred pounds. Remember
this in the spring when you are drib-
bling a small stream of low-grade
guano on poor land. Plant the best
ground and let what is worn out
grow pine timber for future genera
tions.
[ may give some points on other
crops later.
BLAKE JOHNSON.
CASTOR Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-10

According to the census of 1900
there we're in our State 645,417 cattle
of all ages, valued at about $8,OOO,-
600, an average of $12.4O per head.
A radiance of the tick plague means
open markets to the North, which
are practically closed now to South
ern cattle, on account of quarantine
lines. Prices would at once rise, and
IN a few years the number would rap
idly increase and greatly improve. In
some of the Northern States the
average value of cattle is from S22
to $25 per head. This is not all "
ing to improved breeds. With the
plague destroyed, and with all quar-
antine restrictions removed and
Northern markets opened, our cattle
values would be doubIed.-Commis-
S. L. Patterson.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-10

enough to use 900 to 1000 pounds a.
a fertilizer per acre, we must know
that that fertilizer is the kind ".
need, that it contains the nitrogen
potash and phosphoric acid the cron
needs, also we must keep in mind
that all three Of the plant food eIo.
ments are needed, and that no great
~lavishness in the use of any one, o,
of any two will make up for a scarci.
ty of any one.
R. GARWOOD,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-10
The Growth of Experimental Work.

The development of the expert
mental idea in agriculture has been
almost phenomenal. 1t had it's be-
ginning in Germany when the first
experiment station was established
fifty years ago. The fifty years
which have elapsed since. this work
was begun gin so meager a way have
witnessed the establishment of a sys-
tenn of stations as State or Govern
ment institutions in practically every
civilized country. These have stead
lily grown in strength and in impor-
lance, until now they may be ranked
as among the permanent institutions
of civilized nations, as much as the
schools and universities. They are
fostered alike under the republic and
under the unlimited monarchy, and
ono rnnnGniqnd- Inv au-nnl;5Lton0d
people as constituting an essential
element in national welfare. Rarely,
indeed, has one been abandoned or
it's maintenance funds permanently
diminished"
In this country experimental work
in agriculture has obtained its pres
ent growth in twenty-seven years,
and as a main enterprise in fourteen
years. This State was the second in
the Union to establish an Experiment
Station, being conducted during the
first eleven years of it's existence in
connection with and by the support
of this Department. Since 1887 it
has been financed by the Hatch ap-
preparation of the National Govern
ment. Every State and Territory in
the Union now has at least one Ex-
pertinent Station, and they have be-
come permanent institutions of great
power for the advancement of the
agriculture of the several States. So
much so is this, that the National
Government gives annually $4,000
for their support, and the States, in
way O. another, $511, 881.15 Qast
Year,, either to supplement the sta
ton fund proper or to conduct indie
pendent experiments by other insti-
tutions.-Dr. B. W. Kilgore, State
Chemist.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-10
Silk Culture for the Season of 1902,
R. GARWOOD.
Editor of The Progressive Farmer:

Editor of The Progressive Farmer:
A small but satisfactory crop of
cocoons was produced in North Car
DINA in 1902. With this experience
and improved methods and applian-
ces, we should be able to obtain a
larger and better yield in 1903. Last
year many of our experimentes
made the mistake of failing to pro-
vide sufficient room for the worms to
expand in. Others failed to give
the necessary attention to c%leanl-
ness and the frequent feedings that
silk worms require. These errors
greatly decreased the yield of silk,
and should be guarded against this
year.
The cocoons were sold in New
York at 80 cents to $1.OO per pound,
for choked cocoons.
Since silk growing is light, easy
and interesting work-suitable for
women and children, and can be car
ried on at home with little or no e1-
pense for supplies-it is hoped that
the number of silk growers will be
greatly augmented this year.
The United States Department Of
Agriculture has a small supply Of
SILK worm eggs o tree distribution
this year. Those who want these
should make application at once to
the Secretary of Agriculture at
Washington D. G.. Not many can
be supplied from this source as the
demand will be very great and the
supply is small.
The silk season in North Carolina
begins about April goth and ends
about June LIST. Full directions for
growing silk and planting the null
berry r contained in Bulletin No.
181 of the North Carolina Expert
ment Station.
GERALD MCCARTHY,
Biologist, N. @. Department Agri-
culture, Raleigh.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-10

If any of the readers of The Progress
sive Farmer can tell me of a cure L
shall greatly appreciate it.
Wishing you continued success IN
your noble effort to better the condl-
ton of farmers generally. 1 am,
Yours very respectfully,
MRS. S. A. PARKS.
Wilkes Co., N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-10

Mr.. John G. Powell, near Tillery,
raised 100 bushels of Spanish pea
nuts on ten acres of land, and on ten
other acres be raised eleven bales of
cotton averaging $50 pounds.-Scot-
land Neck ! mmonwealth.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-10
THE PROFIT IN COTTON GROWING.

SIT Takes the Same Labor for an Acre,
Whether the Yield is 900 or 1900
Pounds"
Editor Of The Progressive Farmer:
W. notice that Harry Farmer
asks us to give facts and figures, and
as we often hear men say that there
is no money in cotton, I will give fig
ures to show that money can be made
out of cotton.
If you will ask me what it will cost
to produce a bale of cotton this year,
I will tell you that no man can tell
you that, for that depends on the
condition of your land and the kind
of a season you have. But | can tell
what it cost me to make a bale last
year or other years, for I keep a cor
rect set of books, and that is the only
right way to carry on any kind of
business. I will take three acres for
showing the cost of raising cotton,
for that is a fair days blowing, and
will save fractions:
TApTE OwT COST OF g ACRES
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-10
Treatment for Horses Sore Back.

Treatment for Horses Sore Back.
Editor of The Progressive Farmer:
[ have a very valuable hosre which
has something like carbuncles along
the backbone. They get compare
lively we'll when the horse is not rid
den, but as o as saddle is put on
him the r swell up and infame
and begin to run. His back was hurt
with saddle three or four years ago.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-10
A Fertilizer Experiment With Sweet
Potatoes.
Editor of The Progressive Farmer:

Editor of The Progressive Farmer:
Sweet potatoes r n OF the
crops most favorable to the use OF
fertilizers, not only because the crop
thus grown has a higher market
value and keeps better than manure
grown, but also because the use OF
fertilizers has been found highly
profitable from the point of view OF
yields per acre. This is due perhaps
to the fact that sweet potatoes need
a large proportion of available pot
ash as compared with most general
farm crops, and farmyard manure
does not contain this. The expert
ment which we propose to give here
somewhat in detail, was made by Mr..
W. L. EIzey, near Exmore, Virginia.
The soil is a good sandy loam, and
produces without plant food being
applied, a very fair yield of sweet
potatoes, an average in fact of 224
bushels per acre. The experiment
plots we're all one-third of an acre
in area, and level and even, all re-
ceiving exactly the same treatment
except as to the plant food applied,
The fertilizer was applied (acid phos-
phate, 600 pounds; muriate of pot
ash, 12O pounds;pitrate of soda, 200
pounds, spring application, and the
yield per acre in bushels was as fol
lows:
UnfertiIized soil, average, 224
bushels.
Fertilized soil, average, 373 bush
els.
Gain due to fertilizer, 149 bushels.
By adding lime at the rate of
1000 pounds per acre, the gain was
increased % bushels more, but it is
probable that the effect of the lime
represented really more value than
this, as it's benefits extend over sew
eral years.
The actual cost of the plant food
used amounted to about $500 per
acre, so that the cost of the 149
bushels gained was about ten cents
per bushel. Excepting the cost of
harvesting, there is as much expense
growing 224 bushels without fertili-
ger as for 373 bushels with fertilizer.
d~educting of course the cost of the
fertilizer itself. The actual fertili-
ger, or plant food applied was, 80
pounds of nitrogen, 60 pounds actual
potash and 80 pounds phosphoric
acid, expressed as a complete fer
t~ilizer, this is equal to 1000 pounds
per acre of a fertilizer testing 4 per
cent amonia, 8 per cent available
phosphoric acid, and 6 per cent pot
ash.
This seems like a heavy applica-
ton, but the yield justifes it. Even
if the fertilizer costs $500, the cost
per bushel is less than II cents. The
chief value in such experiments as
this, carried out in soil naturally
rich, is to show the crop-making
power of properly balanced plant
food for a given crop, used in liber-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-10
answered by DR.. TAFT Butler, State
Veterinarian
Wilkes Co., N. @.

The trouble described is not at all
uncommon, but I have never seen any
treatment successful except to thor
oughly dissect out the callous parts,
and keep the saddle off until the
wound is completely healed.
The application of medicines is
worse than useless, the knife being
the only remedy that promises sue
cess.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21
TpNprxcY or The TIMES /.

The tendency of medical science IS
toward preventive measures. Ihe
best thought of the world Is being
given 10 the subject 1t is easier and
better to prevent than to cure. it
has been fully demonstrated that
nneumonia, one Of the most danger
ous diseases that medical men have
70 contend with can be prevented by
the use OF Chamberlain's Cough
Kennedy. Pneumonia always results
from d cold or from an attack OF in
fIuenza (grip), and it has been
observed that this remedy cotnteracis
any tendency OF these diseases to-
ward penumonia. This has been
fnlIv proven In many thousands OF
cases in which this remedy has been
used during the great prevalence o.
colds aud grip In recent wears, ana
can be relied uron with implicit con-
f,dcuce. Pneumouja often results
from . slight cold when no danger u
apurchendcd until Is suddenly ais-
covered thai there is fever ana DIM
entity in breathing and pains IN inc
chest. then IL Is announced tiiat iiie
patient has pneumonia. By oli tne
safe side and take ChamberIain
Cough Remedy as son s. the cola is
contracted II always cures. FER
ssle by. @. Kann.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21


One OF the most pleasant events OF
the season was a Quotation party,
given by Mrs. Brown, at the Rectory
Thursday last. The unique idea OF
dispensing the quotations to the guests
was through lettuce leaves, made OF
cFimped green paper, and the little
quotations written on white slip,
pasted thereon, and then were passed
around to the guests, they drawing
and paying five cents for each one.
Mrs. Henry Johnson guessed the great
er number, and received the prize, a
hand-mirror, with the quotation "Oh'
wad some power the giftie gle u.s.
etc. The sum realized goes to the
treasury to be used for repairs. Mrs
Brown sets the example for other mem.
bers of the Guild to make what they
can individually, then collectively II
may amount to sum much needed
1t is a capital idea and now we expect
something just as novel and interest
ing by some other member OF the
Guild.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

The inclemency Of the weather
prevented the laying of the corner
stone of the new court house on Mon
day, and the ceremony was postponed
until Tuesday, March 3rd. 1t Is de-
sired to make this day long to be re-
membered in the history OF the county
and every body is invited to be present.
The corner stone will be laid with
Masonic ceremonies, and Hon. J.
BurrusS McGehee. of Laurel Hill, will
deliver the address. Mr. McGehee, is
one of Wilkinson C0unty's sons, and
being familiar with the county's past,
and o fluent speaker, our people can
look forward for an address that will
ring with bright truths Of the past
and hopeful assurances for the future
of our grand old county.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Wade Jones, colored boy employ
ed in the seed house at the Oil mill
came near loosing his life on Monday.
He was feeding the seed elevator and
the bank of seed above came down
upon him and buried him under it.
How long he remained there is not
known for he was unconcious when
discovered by workman who hap
pened TO come In the house. He
swallowed a quantity OF seed which he
vomited up later and has suffered nc
i'll effects from bis experience.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Bids 10 work and maintain. rnad 10
run through lands of Il. ~. McGehee
ct. nj. as per urder Of u. OF :, according
70 specifications on fle ia Chancery
Clerks efice, will be received up 20 9
A. n. on lSt Munday in March
1903 The Board reserves the right 70
reject any and all bids.
G. A. COON. Clerk.
Nv r. III. Richardson ID. q.
2nd, !, l903-lw
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

That an oil mill is a benefit to the
entire community in which it is locat-
ed is evidenced by the many wagon
loads Of bulls and meal that are daily
carried from this town. The stock
and mich cows are certain to show
the good effects of the extensive use of
this excellent feed stuff.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Mr., jerks, civil engineer, who is
employed by the town to supervise
the erection of system of water
works and electric lights, was in town
yesterday. He does not believe the
present well will afford a sufficient
supply Of water, but what steps Will
be taken, in this case, has not as yet
been decided upon.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

| nave used Chamhorlain's Cough
lsrnrtly fuf uumber of ygars a. 4
have no hssitAueF Va sayisy lliAi il i
the hest remedy Tor coughs. eol.l, ani
cr-up have ever used ~ my family
J have not words 20 express nay cou-
hdence IN this remedy. Mas J 4.
Mooax, North star, Mich. For sale
by. &. kahu
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

The deplorable condition Of our
roads can be testified to by Messrs.
Larkin Ginnini and Smith, who walk
ed four miles through the mud on
Sunday night: the hack having bro
ken down at that distance from town.
The exercise was little more than
they bargained for but they made the
best Of the situation and laughed it
off-or tried to do so.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

The scratch OF a pm may cause the
loss Of a limb or even death when
blood poisoning results from the In
urv. All danger Of this may he
avoided. however, by promptly ap-
nl,ing Chamberlain s Pain Balm.
Il Is an antiseptic and quick healing
Iiniment for cuts. bruises and burns,
For sale by q, Kann.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21
@. KANN, Adjt

Woodville can boast of the best
equipped carriage and harness estab-
llshment OF any town Of its size In the
state. The proprietor, Mr.. Martens,
is skilled mechanic and all work
turned out by him is always the best.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Assessor w. @. Miller, is now en-
gagged making up the Corporation AS
sessment for this year, and the roll
VIII be completed By the first Of
March. The assessment shows a con-
siderable increase over last year.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21
TREsPAss NOTICE.

All hunting. fishing or otherwise
frespassing or travelling on private
roads on Westernsiew, ElargsyilIe.
Riverside. LaBgsife or Oh any OF the
lands under my charge is now prohib-
tied under fall penalty Of the law.
LOUIS TRACER
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

DIR. Cross, DR.. Therrsll, and Mr..
Lee G. Schloss. left Monday evening
for Biloxi to attend the meeting Of
the Grand Lodge of Masons, In ses-
sion In that city this week.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

DR.. Therrell is having the old brick
house IN his yard torn down. 1t was
one Of the oldest buildings in the
town. and like the other old land
marks, 1t must give way to the march
Of progress.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Little II any blowing has been done
In this county thus far on account OF
the rain, and the farmers will begin
work several weeks behind the usual
time.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Mrs. d. @. Bramlette and son David
Mrs. Tucker and Miss Mamie May
Williams left yesterday morning
New Orleans. where they will spend
carnival week.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Mr.. Stinson the contractor for the
deep well returned here a few days
ago with deep well pump, and will
make test Of the flow Of the water
In a day or two.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

For Saratoga Flakes, Graham
Crackers, Cross@ell and Black
we'll Chow-Chow, go to L. e. Nc
Keithens.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Mr.. Charles Robbins and family are
now domiciled In the Collins residence
In this town We extend them a
cordial welcome, and trust they will
have happy home in our town.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Mr.. Edw. Aaron, nova resident of
New Orleans, spent a couple of days
here this week with his friends, We
are glad to see him looking so we'll.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace and Mr.. and
Mrs. Holland will be among the Car
nlyal visitors to New from this place.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Messrs. G. M. Stricker, and Henry
Harris, two Of Fort Adams leading
merchants were in town Wednesday.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21
TREsPASs NOTICE.

All trespassing or depredaiing OF
any kind upon the late Holt property
known as ''Oddity llalln will he
punished To the full extent of the law.
WM. Il. WITllERS.
Nov. % 1902 Iy
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

The planting of oats has been resor-
ted to by many Of the farmers of this
county, owing to the scarcity of corn.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

A meeting II woodyille Camp
Ne. 4e L. {. Y. is called ior a
O'Clock a. N. sharp on March srd.
1885, TO elect delegates TO attend
the Reunion in Nes Orleans, aud
for other important business. By
order Of J. H. JONES,
M Commander.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Nessrs A. NJ. McGehee and q. +.
usrwin, Of Pinckneyville, were In our
town Wednesday.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Mr.. Leroy c. Fields, OF Amite
county took out license on the 18th,
to marry Miss Erela Cox of this county.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

The work on the court house Is prt
crossing fine considering the inclem-
ency Of the weather.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Now is the time to buy your
Ouion Sets. They can be found
Ut Adams drugstore.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

The first snow of the season fell
here on Monday, which was Followed
by freeze on Tuesday.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Mr.. r. L. Day, OF the 5th Dist.
took out license on the 5th, to
marry Miss Annie Parker.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

White Sewing Machines,
G. A. WETTLlNs, Agent.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Mrs. Alex ventress, OF West Felici-
ana has been the guest Of Mrs. l.. I.
Ventress this week.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

r. A. Lam EHART,
PAINTER and PAPER HANGER.

I am now located in Woodville and
am prepared 10 do all kinds OF Paint
ing aud Paper Hanging in first-class
style at reasonable prices. All work
guaranteed. Agent for wall paper.
3 30 02 ly
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Acme, Shawnee aud Pope Har-
rows, Cotton Planters, and all
Kinds OF farm implements, at the
Hardware Store.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Paints, Oil, Glass. Putty etc. at
G. A. victims,
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

For Fresh Laudreths Garden
c.od call at Adams drug store.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

v. Rn RothschiId, of Pinckney-
mt spent yesterday in town.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21
MARKET.
View Orleans, Feb. 20 1908.

the McGehee Office building has
,ssn recovered this week.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

wr Ellis r. Hart, OF Pond, was a
,-,,o, 10 our town Monday.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

NJ Pink Johnson, of East FeIiciana
"a woodyille visit yesterday.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Revolyers, Rifles. Shot Guns,
shells and cartridges, at
! Il. A. WETTLIN's.
Woodville Republican., 1903-02-21

Victims challenge axes at the
Har9wats store
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1903-11-30

Following are the closing pSiess reported
81 Prince 4 Whitley. BauKsrs and BrokerA
% broadway. asH ToFk. snd Is Center 81,
keE HaFens