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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-05-05
cow MANURE BLAN CHED FOR CORN

sary FOR balancing said nitrogen, which
is "a pounds.
After a ton of cow manure has been
balanced as above, for corn it will con-
tain nitrogen pounds, potash % pounds,
and phosphoric acid "a pounds, making
a total of so pounds of plant food per
ton, N lieu of q pounds before balanc
ing.
But q ton Of unbalanced manure
contains pounds of potash and pounds
OF phosphoric acid which should be de-
Quoted respectively from the % pounds
Of potash and "a pounds of phosphcric
acid leaving 30 pounds Of potash aud 10
pounds of phosphoric acid to be added 20
a ton after balancing purposes.
Forty pounds of muriate Of potash or
16O pounds of kainit VIII supply the
potash necessary for balancing ton OF
cow manure and 1856 pounds Of II per
cent acid phosphate will supply the
phosphcric acid.
In the same way COW manure can be
readily balanced to suit the require
ments Of any crop the quantities Of
potash and phosphoric acid, added for
balancing purposes, being varied to suit
each crop
AS above shown, ton Of balanced COW
manure contains so pounds Of plan food,
while a ton of commercial fertilizer OF
the above grade contains 800 pounds OF
plant food. Consequently q ton OF pal
anced COW manure and 400 pounds OF the
commercial fertilizer will each contain
the same quantity Of plant food, tu- by
reason of tho humus producing proper
ties of the COW manure it will give bet
ter results than an equal amount OF plant
food IN the commercial fertilizer.
From one or two tons per acre OF bal
anced COW manure strewn in the drills
and mixed with the soil, will make fair
dose for corn.
Tt should be noted that nitrogen usual
ly costs in the market about 10 cents
per pound while potash and phosphorlc
acid each cost about cents. BY the
addition of proper quantities OF sald
cheaper elements of plant food COW
manure can at small cost be nearly
trebled in value. The entire quantities
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-05-05
Tim0l4 Talks With th8 F7arnn6r8.


~ there is any one thing more than
.-..tf.,, which requires extraordinary care
and ne=tness on the farm, it is that of
,..,..Ifug the milk and butter. Especially
this true of milk, since nicely fla
..-.H -Htter cannot be made unless the
-.5fs dpplrtment is properly handled. AS
general rule there is too much indif-
-.r,.ce and lack of proper care about
uor only the milk vessels, but also the
....ting the stables and the COWS Milk
ts NOT only in. general use among all
classes Of people but is regarded as
necessity by almost every family, es-
-4cauy those of farmers, hence infor-
nation regarding it is important In
some of the Northern and Western States
+.4ple and while this is not true to any
great extent in the South, nevertheless
every farmer in the Southern States gen
aallv has from one to two COWS on their
farms, which furnish the milk and but
ter Tor the family. He is a poor mana
ger who fails to furnish his wife and
tamtIy with a good dairy COW, and no
wife can prepare good meal without
the three necessary essentals-milk
butter and eggs It is gratifying to
know that the United States census of
1g.n shows a decided increase of COWS on
the farms in the South.
In my travels about over the country
have noticed many instances where
farmers, principally renters, had no
COWS, and IN some way managed to live
an. make crop of cotton without milk
and butter, but it must be very poor
existence for not only the head Of the
family, but the wife and children espe-
Cally. I have the deepest sympathy for
any woman who is expected to furnish
aUp~tizing meals for the family whose
husband fails to furnish her with an
abundance OF milk. It is so easy to have
good COW in our country, where the
cost of maintenance is smaller the year
round than anywhere else in the union.
CEgIENTING COW STALL.
1t is not only preferable but it may be
considered necessary that the floors of
the cow stalls should be cemented, SO
that they may be kept perfectly clean.
The cost of cementing stall is quite
small. for beside the expense of the ce-
nent. any man Of average intelligence
can do the work. The total cost of ce-
mtnJing a space 10 feet square is not
more than 81, including the labor, and
LaIf this space is sufficient for COW to
sand on while housed at night. Every
morning the stall should be cleaned up
and The droppings transferred to the
compost heap. At the front of the stall
cemented gutter or drain should be
laid to carry off the liquids to q barrel,
which could be afterwards dipped out
1Lj spread on the manure heap. In this
Way cleanliness is assured at small ex-
fcnso and nothing is lost. The COW
should have q good stall, we'll ventilated.
ara feed trough Of sufficient depth and
length to hold the concentrated food and
forage without wasting it. nice shelf
should be erected near by to hold the
larger milk vessels, and as the milk is
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-05-05
at the Test Farm.

Commissioner OF Agriculture 9 l.. Pat
terson who got back early yesterday
morning after visit TO the test farm
in Edgecombe says the farm Is In gcod
condition and the various kinds OF work
are progressing very satisfactorily. Some
corn is beginning to come mp in the
fields around about, but 1t looks rather
small and lonesome as II Il had met
with a chilly reception a good deal OF
cotton is planted, and some tobacco is
ont
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-05-05
THE PROFIT IN COTTON GROWING

applied to the acre. and you can igur"
that out for yourself.
There is ore thing that ! would Ills"
10 impress on the n.nd OF every cotton
raiser. and that Is that il takes the saInc
labor fer an acre whether the yield IS
spunod poIpunq 3AIoN2 10 p7Ipunq 92Iql
Remember this in the spring when you
arc dribbIing a small stream Of low grade
guano on poor land Plant the best
ground and let what is worn out gro"
pine timber for future generations.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-05-05
(The Progressive Farmer.)

We notice that FAIRY Farmer asks US
to give facts and figures, and as We aften
hear men say that there is no money IN
cotton, l will give figures to show that
money can be made out of cotton.
If YOU would ask me what it will cost
to produce a bale OF cotton this year, |
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 l can tell what it cost me TO
make a bale last year or other years, Tor
I keep a correct 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 plowing, and viii
save fractions:
TABLE SHOWING COST OF THREE
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-05-05

It is said that new and very rich
vein of iron ore has been discovered al
Ore Hill in this county, and preparations
are being made to work this mine on an
extensive scale. The ore will be carried
to the furnace at reersboro.-Chathan
Record.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-05-05
The OYSTER Industry

Lieutenant Francis Winslow passed
through Elizabeth City last Monday He
is still interested In the Development Of
the oyster interests OF the rivers and
coves OF the North Carolina sounds and
predicts under proper surveillance this
great industry viii thrive and increase
in value to the State.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-05-05

l haven't the figures at hand, but
think last years report for the State was
nearly six hundred pounds of seed cotton
per acre, but l 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
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-05-05

Including also that from fowls The
quantity is not only virtually increased
about three fold, as aforesaid, but the
quality also Is vastly improved, thus
causing crops generally to grain and
fruit better than when treated With un
balanced manure.
BRYAN TYSON.
Carthage, N. c.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-05-05

CT nitrogen that is in the cow manure
can thus be utilized; otherwise the eX-
cess would remain in the manure un-
used, liable to be washed into the waste.
The gain from balancing manure is
such that it is doubtful if any money
can be SO profltably expended On the
farm as in properly balancing the man
ure fro mthe various domestic animals,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02
Edwin G. Austin.

Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Austin OF
Elliott street have the sympathy of
neighbors and friends in the death,
early Wednesday morning, of their only
son, Edwin G.. Austin, aged years and
5 Iponths. The lads illness came very
suddenly. being an affection of the
throat, and every effort was made to
save him but without avail. He was
one of the brightest and most promis-
ing pupils in the Catholic Parochial
school. and had attended the sessions
the Friday before he died His play
mates were greatly grieved when they
learned the news.
The funeral was held yesterday
morning at st. Michaers Catholic
church, Rev. Father Cunningham
officiating. and burial was made in the
Catholic cemetery The children of
the Parochial school attended the ser
vice in a body and the bearers We're
chosen from among them, being Daniel
Brosnahan, Alphonso Rate. John
Baker, Bernard Haus. Patrick Doyle
and John Aher.
Those from out of town who attended
the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. NJ. p.
Austin of Holyoke, Mass, NJ. J. Austin
and wife of New York city, Mr.. and
Mrs. p. w. Guiheen and NJ. j. Guiheen
of Albany, n. Y, Mr.. and Mrs Roger
p. Donoghue of Holyoke, Mass, and
Thomas Sullivan of Chicopee Falls
Mass
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02
CURES CATARRH.
"Hyomei the Most Wonderful Cure for
Catarrh Ever Discovered" Says
Georqe e. Greene.

"Hyomei the Most Wonderful Cure fol-
Catarrh Ever Discovered" Say.
George e. Greene.
Do not try to cure catarrh by taking
drugs into the stomach: it cannot be
cured in that manner The only way
in which this too common disease can
be cured is through a direct applica-
ton that will kill the bacilli of catarrh
and prevent their growth.
Hyomei is the only known method
of treatment that accomplishes this.
1t is the simplest. most pleasant, and
the only absolute cure for catarrh that
has ever been discovered.
Thousands of unsolicited testimon-
ials have been received from the most
prominent men and women in the
country who have been cured by this
remarkable remedy. Ministers, bank
ers. lawyers, even eminent physicians
have given strong testimonials as to
the remarkable powers of Hyomei to
cure catarrh.
The complete Hyomei outfit costs
but $780, consisting of an inhaler,
dropper and sufficient Hyomei to last
several weeks. This will effect a cure
in ordinary cases, but for chronic and
deep-seated cases of catarrh. longer
use may be necessary, and then extra
bottles of Hyomei can be obtained for
so cents. 1t is not alone the best Gt
might be called the only method of
curing catarrh, but it is also the most
George f. Greene has so much conf
dence in the power of Hyomei to cure
that he will for a limited time
sell this medicine under his personal
guarantee to refund the money if the
help them.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02
OBITUARY..
Mrs, Sabrina Miller.

Mrs. Sabrina Miller, aged 80, widow
of John p Miller of West Brattleboro.
died suddenly at the Home for the
Aged and Disabled Saturday morning.
Mrs. Miller was born in Marlboro, Dec.
81, 1920, the daughter of Arad and
Sally Miller and had been for many
years a resident of Brattleboro being
prominently identified with the First
Universalist church. She was the last
member of a large family and is sur
vived only by an adopted daughter,
Mrs. Eta A. Vesper of Springfield,
Mass. The funeral was held at the
Universalist church Tuesday afternoon
at 80 O'Clock
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02
"Oavid Aarum."

There is so much that is good in the
decentralization of David Harum" that
no one wonders at the extraordinary
success which the work has enjoyed.
1t pictures scenes and people in the
country, not in an ideal way, but as
everyone who has lived within the
sound of the COW bells knows them. 1t
holds, so to speak, the mirror up to
nature and If in its closing scenes, it
makes one cry just little bit 1t
is because of that touch of nature that
Is placed there so deity that one for
gets for the moment that he is looking
on mimic scene. It's humor is crisp
and quaint. Harum's rugged cpl
grams are delightful and his bits of
homely philosophy are remembered.
The presentation of the play at the
auditorium Friday, Oct. &c. will intro
duce a carefully selected company.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02
Mrs. Elvira M. Hall.

Mrs. Elvira NJ. Hail. aged 70, widow
of Marvin Hall, died on Sunday after
noon of old age at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Jennie L. Cooley on
Central street Mrs. Hall was born
in Westmoreland. n. H., Oct. "a, 1928.
Mrs. Hall had lived in Brattleboro.
where she was member of the Meth
odist church. for 40 years. She leaves
two children. Mrs. Eta Knight of
Kingston. n. Y, and Charles Springby
of Brattleboro. by a former husband.
and Mrs. Jennie L. Cooley, a child by
the last marriage. The funeral was
held Friday forenoon, Rev. F. w.
Lewis officiating, and burial was in
Guilford
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02
"The Real Widow Brown"

In the Real Widow Brown" on
Thursday evening Willie Dunlay as
Charles Ward and in specialties of song
and dance was extremely funny. The
dancing of Miss Clara Raymond and
Louis LaClede was also exceptionally
good. The rest of the company were
moderately interesting and the conse-
quence was that the play was literally
''all laughs" as advertised. OF course
there was no sense or plot. The Sec
ond act was mostly vaudeville and good
vaudeville. The house was literally
packed and the audience was amused
from start TO finish.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02

MARRIAGES.

In Williamsville. Sept. S. by John II. Merri-
field Esq, Willis F. French of Brattleboro and
Mrs. Grace Mace of Niagara Falls. n. Y.
In Brattleboro, Sept. &c, by Rev. George b.
Lawson. Frank j. Miller and Lila h. Morley of
Brattleboro.
In Manchester Sept. l6, by Rev. Mr.. Brown,
Ed Jewell and Lottie Bell, both of Peru.
In Brattleboro. Sept. IA, by Rev. E. T. Math-
Miss May S. Langiile of Brattleboro.
In Hinsdale. n. H., Sept. H. by Rev, ID. C.
Ling. Lucien Brassard and Miss Emma Cheven-
ellie
In Bellows Falls, Sept. %. by Rev. ID. L. San
ford James Fiplay MacLennan and Miss Ger
trude Arms King.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02
CHURCH SERVICES.

First Baptist church. George B. Law
son, minister. Services at 1890 a. m.
and pm. Preaching by the pastor.
Bible school IL m.
Unitarian church, Rev. f. Q. S. Os-
good, pastor. Service every Sunday at
1890. Sunday school at 11:45. Theme
for next Sunday: THE Atlantic City
Conference" All are welcome.
Christian Science services in Market
block, Sunday at 10:45 a. m. Subject,
Are Sin, Disease and Death Real?"
Testimonial meeting Wednesday at
1880. Reading room open Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday from 2 to 5 p.
m. All are Welcome.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02
Lowest Rates West and Northwest,

Via Chicago, Milwaukee G. st. Paul
railway, every day until Nov. 80, 1908.
1913, Chicago to San Francisco, Los
Angeles. Portland, Tacoma, Seattle
and many other Pacific Coast points.
$50, Chicago to Salt Lake City, Ogden,
Grand Junction and many other points
in Utah, Colorado and Wyoming. Low
rates to hundreds Of other points.
Through train service, Chicago to
San Francisco. Only Sc for a double
berth, tourist sleeper all the way.
To the Northwest via ST Paul or via
Omaha. Write to-day for folder w. w.
Hall, New England Passenger Agent,
Boston, Mass.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02
At THE AUDITORIUM.
Star Course Artists.

Speaking of members of the Suzanne
Adams Concert company, which APP
pears at the auditorium next Wednes-
day evening. Oct. 7, the Pittsburg Post
says: The soloist was Suzanne Adams,
petite, pretty and exquisitely gowned,
upon whom some day will fall the
mantle of the great Sembrich. Bril-
liant enough to flash fire were the
upper tones of this colorature artist,
simply electrfying was her flaming
high sharp. Her faculty of eXecu-
ton, her intonation and her phrasing
were marvellous.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02
WINDSOR COUNTY FAIR.
A Great Success with Fine Weather
and Good Attendance.

The fair at Woodstock, VT, was a sue
cess, with beautiful weather and large
attendance.
Some fine stock was shown. The Bill
lings farm does not compete for pre-
miums but showed 10 head of its noted
Jerseys, headed by Cornina's Norman.
They also showed 80 Southdown sheep
out of their flock of nearly 300. Besides
these they showed a fine lot of fowls
and vegetables
The Cloudland farm also made a fine
exhibit showing % head of Jerseys, 16
Southdown sheep and q Berkshire
hogs and pigs. Isaiah Benson of Wood
stock showed Shorthorn cattle. His
herd was led by a bull % months old,
Hobson, No. 1864. that is beauty. He
weighs over 1900 pounds, is dark ma
hogany color. was bought in Elgewood,
Iowa A. w, Taft also showed some
fine Durhams. Henry Walker, South
Woodstock. showed handsome pair of
Devons that weighed 1000 pounds. N.
J. Morgan, Taftsville, had pair of
three-year- Devons that weighed
2,S76 pounds.
E. Y. Dana, Pomfret. showed Jer-
sey cows out of his herd Of rs, headed
by fine three-year- bull. George
Woodstock, showed As head
of Jerseys registered and high grades
were cows headed by a
three year-old bull that weighs 1900
pounds. One COW, May Queen, has
been on the grounds is times. By the
test she has made 800 pounds
Of butter in 100 days. In the last 16
years Mr.. Lockwood's herd has drawn
IL first premiums.
A. E. Fuller showed II head Of Me-
rino sheep and George Vaughn Is.
Theirs were. l think. the only regis
tered sheep that were shown. YER
mont is noted for its fine horses and
county has its share, and
hey were well represented at the fair.
1t was good fair. a large attend
ince of happy people and as far as 1
saw, all were sober. F. w. c.
Woodstock, VT, Sept. 26.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02
DEATHS.

In Brattleboro, Sept. 80, Edwin G. Austin, s
years. months.
In East Westmoreland, n. H., Sept. 81. Arvin
Aldrich, II.
In South windham. Sept. 20, Peter C. Perry, 49,
In Union Village CThetford), Sept. IS Rev. J
ID. Beeman 81, formerly of Bratteboro.
In Shelburne Falls, Mass, Sept. %. Mrs. Luz
cia c. kimball, wife of c. L. Hail. formerly of
Hinsdae and Brattleboro. 81.
In Alstead, N. H, Sept. II, Mrs. Julia Davis,
wife OF william Cheever, native of Rocking
ham, 76.
In Grafton. Sept. %, Marshall W. Wright, 70
years, 3 months and % DAYS.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02
BIRTHS.

In Rrattleboro. Sept. %, daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest w, Gibson
In Green River, Sept. 81, a son to Archie and
Edith Miner and grandson to Mr.. and Mrs. y.
W. Miner.
In Bernardston, Sept %, son, Frank Edison.
to Warren II. and Lizzie Hale Root. and grand
son Ia II. o. Root and T.. W. Hale
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02
Women'S Fall
and Winter Suits

Now offered in greater va
riety than ever before. Each
season an increased number OF
customers come to us from a
distance for Suits and Gar
ments. 1t is a good time now
for anyone who wants a Suit
this season to come and see our
present assortment, which rep
.reSentS the most faShion-ap-
proved shapes and fabrics, made
up by artistic New York tailors.
Most of the coats are long
skirted with full or blouse
fronts, silk or satin lined to or
below waist. Skirts are many
gored and come in train, train
less and pedestrian lengths;
some have drop-skirts, many
unlined. $1,000, 1880, 1880,
1900, 1850, 1880, 1000, r.
so, $500, 27.5O, 1900, $500,
$3.50, $3.50, $500, 1850 and
5000 are the good-value prices
on today's stock. Eton and
bolero jacket styles at $500,
$50, 1000, 1880, 1880, 1000
IS. We have many confined
styles and more original model,
high-grade novelties than any
other store in this section ever
attempts to offer. In our finest
costumes we never offer dupli-
Gates. Beingin constant touch
with New York markets we
show new things as quickly as
the large city stores at as low
or, as sometimes happens, low
err prices. Customers have be-
fore now told us of discovering
a difference in our favor of sew
eral dollars on expensive, high
GRADE shifts
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02

The girl who expressed so much
sympathy for the poor farmer because
Of his cold job in harvesting his winter
wheat is equal in agricultural knowl-
edge to the one who expressed a desire
to see a field of tobacco when it was
just plugging out. But the damsel who
asked which COW gave the most butter
milk is entitled to the whole bakery. A
girl on her return from the country
who was asked if she ever saw any one
milk a cow replied: "Oh, yes, indeed l
have; it just tickled me to death to see
uncle jerk two of the faucets at the
same time"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02
Delighted to Show You How.
Rutland Herald

The farmers do not come to our agri-
cultural fair as they did two genera
tions ago. This is not true of Brattle-
boro and Woodstock and perhaps two
or three more county fairs. These cred
liable exceptions are fairs conducted by
farmers largely, and men interested in
agriculture. We ought to take a leaf
out of the commonplace book of these
societies, and by some means interest
our farmers in this annual conclave of
the rural population.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02
WEST BRATTlEBORO.

Mr.. Knight is moving from Drummer
ston to his house on Melrose street
Purle Covey picked a large cluster OF
wild strawberry blossoms a few days
ago.
Mrs. Hunter. mother of the Doctor,
went to her home near Utica, n. Y, on
Friday.
Fred Fox of Wilmington came to at
tend the funeral of Mrs Sabrina Miller
Monday.
Mrs. McLaurin of Boston gave very
interesting talk at the Baptist church
Sunday evening.
Mrs Evans had a full house fair
time So did many of the people of
West Brattleboro
Mrs. Van Doom entertained guests
over the fair from Rutland, Whining
ton and Bennington.
Mrs. Brown of Brooklyn, n. Y, a
friend of Mrs. Van Doorns, called on
her Thursday and purchased several
pieces of old china.
The Ladies' Aid society of the West
Brattleboro Baptist church will hold
Colonial social and supper Tuesday
evening, Oct. s, at the chapel.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02

An international agreement is re-
ported as a solution of the internecine
troubles of the sultan of Morocco.
France will assume protectorate
over the country and support the sui
tan in suppressing the troubles there.
Italy, the report says, will give up any
claims she may have in Morocco in
return for a free hand in Tripoli;
Great Britain's possessions of Egypt
will be recognized: Germany win re-
ceive satisfaction in the shape of the
open door in these territories, while
Spain will be compensated for exclus-
ion from future expansion in Morocco
by France
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02

The vatican at Rome will pay an ex-
traordinary tribute to the United
States in sending a cardinal of the
curia to the st. Louis exposition. He
comes to America in connection with
church affairs and will afterward pro-
coed to st. Louis.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02

The Pace That Kills.
They've autos in the army
To carry things. l see;
why not enlist the racing sort
To kill the enemee?
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-02

A little widow is a dangerous thing.
The Cynic's Calendar.