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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-04-05
Suggestions to Cotton Growers.
Editors Progressive Farmer:

ton of The Progressive Farmer
ought to bear abundant fruit. One
trouble, however, comes in here Gas
it does i'll nearly every other good
thing): so few people ever see such
things. SO many farmers are not
readers. Probably not one in a hun
dred of our North Carolina farmers
saw that excellent edition, and not
one in five hundred will heed the ad-
vice. If our Agricultural Depart
mcnt could set aside a few thousand
dollars to be used in the circulation
of farm literature, great good would
be accomplished. Some farmers yet
think it the greatest extravaganza to
pay out Il few dollars for agricultu-
raj papers. However our duty to N
and all is hammer away on every eco
monte question, and trust to time for
the fruit of our labors. The good eff
feet of such work is more apparent
each year.
| have Il few thoughts anent the
cotton crop that is soon to be plant
cd that | want to impress upon your
readers again.
| want to say to all the farmers,
don't plant your whole farm to cot
ton. 1t will not pay to do it. I am
aware that this advice has already
been repeated time and again, but /
repeat it, don't do it. Now, why?
Well, there are reasons enough. The
first is this: Raise all the grain and
hay you need for your family and
stock, and see that bacon enough is
stored away in your smoke house to
run you one year. This is very i'm
pOrtant, but here IS another reason.
The present crop is going to cost
more to make it than ever before,
and the biggest ration bill that ever
has been made, will have to be paid
this fall. The cost of labor is higher
because scarcer. If a huge crop is
put in, it canno be properly cult
waited and saved for want of labor.
The yield will be cut down by both
poor cultivation and loss in harvest
ing. The farmers cotton money is
of short service always. By the time
he pays his bills all round, and gets
his tax receipt, his money is gone,
and the balance of the year he is
hampercd.
But if he has plenty of corn, wheat
hay, and meat he is solid. High prices
may prevail, but they do not disturb
him. He knows where his living is,
and he is Independent. A man can-
no work his crop we'll if he has to
take a day or two off each week to
hunt up feed and rations. Say a
farmer runs out of hay in a very
busy time. His stock can't do with
out. He stops his plows. He spends,
may be, Il day or two finding a man
who has hay to sell; he buys at a
good price, and puts in another day
or two hauling. All this time the
grass is growing, taking stronger
root, and drawing plant food from
the sOil-fOOd he buys on time-and
when he 0ptS his how IN II oO,naC q
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-04-05

Any reader who can do so will
greatly oblige us by forwarding the
correct addresses of these friends.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-04-05
DO YOU GET UP WITH 4 LAME BACK?
Have You Uric Acid, Rheumatism or
Bladder Trouble a?

ram or Gull acne IN the DaCK is unuQ1S-
taxable evidence of kidney trouble. 1t is
Natures timely warning to show you that
the track of health is not clear.
If these danger signals are ~unheeded,
more serious results are sure to follow;
Bright's disease which is the worst form
of kidney trouble may steal upon you.
The mild and the extraordinary effect
of the world-famous kidney and bladder
remedy, DR.. Ki1mer's Swamp-Root, is
soon realized. It stands the highest for
its wonderful cures of the most distress
ing cases. A trial will convince anyone
and you may have a sample bottle free,
by mail.
Swamp-Root Entirely Cured Me.
Among the many famous investiga-
ted cures of Swamp Root, the n we
publish this week for the benefit of our
readers, speaks in the highest terms of the
wonderful curative properties of this great
kidney remedy.
GENTLEMEN:-I attribute my present
good health to Swamp-Root. I suffered
many years with kidney trouble, and
Your great remedy, Swamp-Root, cured
my trouble, and I nave since been per-
fect1y we'll.
Yours truly,
R. H. CHALKER,
Ex-Chief of Police, Ozark, Ala.
Lame back is only one symptom of
kidney trouble-one of many. Other
symptoms showing that you need Swamp
Root are, obliged to pass water often dur
ing the day and get up many times at
ing or irritation in passing, brick-dust or
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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-04-05

Prove What SWAMP ROOT, the Cir,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
A 100000 FIRE
Jersey City Piers Destroyed
and Many Small Craft
Burned
A6LAzE ITS ENTIRE LENGTH
Other Piers Greatly Endangered =
Pier Burned Belonged to Delaware
Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Nearly 200 Small Boats Destroyed
-Firemen Could Accomplish Little.

New York, May 30.-Seven freight
and coal piers Of the Delaware
Lackawauna a. Western railroad n
Jersey City, were destroyed by a fire
that started about o'clock Sunday
afternoon in pier II, on which Il lot OF
barrels of oil were stored. The flames
spread rapidly. Pier IL was 500 feet
long and was soon ablaZe it's entire
length and the firemen who were try
ing to fight the fire from the shore
were able to accomplish but little.
The flames swept across to pier Il
and beyond, being finally checked at
pier 5, which is a new coal tressle. steel
framed and iron clad. Although there
was but little wind, sparks fell all
along the water front for mile, en-
dangering the 14ackawanna depot ane:
even the Hamburg American and
Bremen line piers, where the hremeh
were kept busy playing streams OF wa
ter upon the buildings ana over the
ships at their docks.
A number of canal boats ana sew
eral tugs were burned, the loss OF smaii
boats being variously estimated at
from thirty to 2OO.
1t is thought the losses Will aggre-
gate fully $2,000,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
BISHOP GABEh)R WAR
Greeted With Cheers When He
Declares Massacres In Turk
ey Call For the Sword.
METHODIST CONFERENCE ENDED
Will Go Down Into History as One of
the Most important Ever Held by the
Methodist Church-Election of Bish-
ops Attracted Most Attention-Sum-
mary of the Church Legislation.

Los Angeles, May 30.--.I should like
to see another war declared Bishop
McCabe of the Methodist Episcopal
church. addressing the memorial ses-
sion that formally ended thA general
conference yesterday. Il should like to
see Admiral Dewey sail up the Bospor-
us with his biggest ships and send word
to the sultan that the massacre of
Christian must stop. Since we have
been iii this conference the Turks have
destroyed forty three towns, killing
women and children. How long, c
Lord. how long. shall this endure?"
Bishop McCabe's words were receiy-
ed with murmurs of approval by an
audience numbering 5000. Other parts
of his speech in which he spoke of the
benefits of civil and religious liberty
that had come to nations thru wars
We're freely applauded.
Bishop Merrill presided and took
farewell of the conference as an active
bishop. His words brought tears to
maily eyes. Il have no regrets or feel
ings other than submission to the di-
vine ordering in becoming superan-
nuated," he said.
The business session did not end I'M
til 1915 o'clock this morning, and the
delegates are exhausted by the hard
work of the closing week. The laymeu
generally left for home yesterday and
the ministers will go today.
The conference just closed will go
down in church history as one of the
most important in point of legislative
action. The retiring five bishops and
election of eleven others probably at
tracted the widest attention, but many
other subjects were watched with deep
interest. Among these We're:
Decision to stand by the present at
titude of the church on the subject of
prohibited amusements.
Refusal to return to the time limit of
pastoral services.
Exonerating of certain theological
schools of the charge of heretical
teaching.
unification of Methodist publishing
houses.
Consolidation of boards of church
benevolences.
Providing means Of support for sup
erannuated ministers.
Fixing status of superannuated bish-
ops.
Creating commission to revise lit
ual of church.
Continuing commission appointed
four years ago to bring various branch
es OF Methodism together in use of
common prayer book, hymnal and cate
chisms.
Referendum of much discussed CUES
ton of a colored bishop.
Memorial sermons We're preached
yesterday in nearly every protestant
church in the city and in near by cit
les by bishops or ministers in attend
ance upon the conference.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
SENSATIONAL JOURNALISM

| Mr.. Editor: The centuries of gros:
4 superstition and Embarrassing ghos
| stories are past and the pious pleasure.
| of roasting people for heresy are ao
| longer tolerable, but the time of sensa.
| tions and silly excitements is appar-
entity here to stay.
! Fiction factories, turning out tho
most contemplate trash, are doing &
| brisk business in their sensational
hrmbug, and great numbers Of 'yel-
low Journals grow fearfully fat or
idiotic gossip and glaring falsehood
The stuffed dailies OF New York and
Chicago are loaded with wild rumors
and imaginary events. and headlines
| OF such enormous magnitude that n
| blind mule might be able TO read them,
strike the public with wonderful eff
feet
A small fire in an old shanty is turn
Ell into q terrible confiagration, and
an unimportant skirmish is represent
ed as sanguinary battle
The Russo-Japanese war is now a
rich field for speculation in sensational
reports and the war correspondents"
have for several months supplied the
bulky dailies with the most ridiculous
nonsense. In a ton of trash there
has hardly been pound of real facts.
But the war correspondents" are
always wonderfully well informed, and
all the secrets of war and diplomacy
are constantly revealed to them. They
start war and conclude peace on short
notice, and the Japs and Muscovites
must necessarily move according to
the plans prepared for them by the war
correspondents and the London mill
tary experts"
Ii the great and wonderful strategy
of the London experts" is carefully
followed, then General Kuroki is bound
to win and General Kuropatkin will be
compelled to surrender the whole Rus
sian army.
1t will certainly be quite interesting
10 see if Russia's great general will
kindly accommodate lhe military ex-
perts in London AMI the curbstone
;strategists in other big cities.
The London experts" seem to be
particularly anxious about Kuropat-
lsin's "perilous position" Sometimes he
is surrounded" and next time he is
shut up" and then, for change. his
situation is desperate.
They are Wonderf lily, wise, these
London experts" They know all about
the dangers that surround him; but
the poor, innocent, lamhlike General
Kuropatikin is groping in the dark.
Mr.. Melville Stone maintains that
the London papers are responsible fec
the ugly war in the east, and | believe
there is a great deal of truth in his
statements to that effect English SEN
timents and sensational reports from
London We're constantly egging TIE
Japanese to strike The wind is sown
and the cyclone is coming with ruin,
blood and black desolation.
The Russian bear is now busy sharp
ening his claws, and the shut up
kuropatkin will, sooner or later, lead
the dashing Japanese jolly dance.
Those experts" who predict the ig-
nominious defeat Of Russia may find
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
HUMOR AND PHILOSOPHY
BY DUNCAN NJ. SMITH
Copyright 1904, by NJ. Smith
-ax DUNCAN M. SMITH
1904, by Duncan NJ. Smith.

eyes that spake again.
The reader who has delved deeply
into the pages Of literature will see a,
glance that this might have happen
ed in novel. 1t really happened IL
st. Joe.
Being considerate young man. he
did not want to hold her in suspense
and in his arms at the same time, sc
he said it again:
"Tessie. l love you! Will you be my
wife,"
For a moment the trembling girl
could not speak. but after looking for
her voice in all Of her pockets and her
reticule she found it where she should
have looked for it in the first place had
she not been SO confused, clear down
in her throat.
II will. Charley. on one condition"
she murmurcd.
And the condition. be said holly.
"Name it. Though it be to wade
through fire and blood shall esteem
it as play to comply. What is it?"
THAT you marry me-" she replied
firmly, for she had not been without
experience.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30

themselves shamefully mistaken before
the game is finished.
The Russian bear is a terribly tough
animal; he may receive ugly scratches
in the bloody arena, but the japanese
will never be able to vanquish him and
make him plead for mercy.
When Turkey, supported by the arm
les and navies of England and France
fought Russia in the Crimean war from
1854 to 1856, the allied powers had a
rather hard job before them; and il
Russia had possessed the necessary
means of communications for bringing
her armies and her military supplies
to the seat of war. the French and
English would, in spite of their bravery
and ability. have been driven into the
Black sea.
Being a Norwegian, and knowing, as
l do, that the Scandinavian peninsula
is armed to the teeth aaginst the ag-
greSsive movements of Russia, and
with the fate of unfortunate Finland
fresh in my mind, l am certainly no
friend of Russia and her outrageous
despotism: but the drama of history Is
acted in the arena of severe facts, and
stern reality of events.
The present war in the east could
have been avoided, and Japan, having
opened the dance of death, must take
her full share of responsibility for the
great struggle.
But the war is grand harvest FOR
sensational journalism, and the read
ing public is stuffed with blood and
thunder.
The Chicago dailies initiating the
London experts" can certainly not al
ford to pass angels food around Iowa
they treat as to the devils own soup
and sausage.
Marshalltown has three really good
papers, and the Chicago da!lies are
quite superfluou5 as far as rehaoie
news is concerned.
AS daily newspaper, the Times Re-
publican is, in my opininon, way ahead
of the stuffed sheets from Chicago and
The Marshalltown Herald and the Re-
Hector are very good weeklies.
But. as a matter Of course. we must
have some exciting and stimulating
news from Kurok and Kuropatkin, and
we turn to the expert asses to fill the
bill.
OLE o. LIEN.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
OLE o. LIEN.
A Startling Test.

To save life Dr. 7. G. Merritt. OF
North Mehoopany. Pa, made start
ling test resulting in wonderful cure
He writes: "a patient was attacked
with violent hemorrhages, caused by
liberation Of the stomach. had often
found Electric Bitters excellent for
acute stomach and liver troubles. SO
prescribed them. The patient gained
from the first, and has not had an at
tack In fourteen months" Electric Bit
tiers are positively guaranteed for dys-
pepsia, indigestion. constipation and
kidney troubles. Try them. Only so
cents at the Mcdonald s. Mahood Com
pany's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
What Does He Care /

Can man acquire million
And do 1t on the square.
Since such q pile of money
Is much more than his share?
When he has that much treasure
Or any like amount
He needn't answer questions
Or be called to account.
And so what does 1t matter
How he acquired the spoil?
Twill buy as many diamonds
AS though 1t came by toll.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
The Only Line With a WorId'. Fair
Station

This refers to the Iowa Centre rail-
way and means
First-The shortest Mne.
Second-The most comfortable route.
Third-Two fine thru trains direct to
the gates of the fair.
Fourth--A saving OF about three
hours In time.
Fifth-You avoid the crowds at the
union depot and on the street. cars.
Sixth-You save money by being
landed just where You want to go,
There are many other reasons but
"a word to the wise is sufficient"
For excursion tickets, berth reserva-
tions and a complete guide to the fair,
free address A. B. Cults, G. P. & 7. A.,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
Reduced Rates to Atlantic City N. j.
Via C. G. w. RY.

On June 1st to 4th inclusive, the Chi
cago Great Western Railway will sell
round trip tickets to Atlantic City at
one fare plus 50. account of annual
meeting American Medical Association
Return limit leaving Atlantic City. Stop
over allowed at Philadelphia. Baltimore
and Washington on return trip. Full
information apply to j. r. Harding,
agent, Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
Homeseekers, Exeursion.

The Chicago Great Western railway
will, on the first and third Tuesday up
to October Is, sell tickets to points in
Alberta, Arizona, Assiniboia, Canadian
northwest, Colorado. Indian Territory
Iowa Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Ne
braska, New Mexico. North Dakota.
Oklahoma. Saskatchewan. Texas, Utah,
and Wyoming. For further particulars
apply to any Great Western agent. or
J. r. Elmer. g. r A., Chicago, III.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
ALesson in Health

Healthy kidneys filter the impurl-
ties from the blood. and unless they DO
this good health is Impossible. Foiey
Kidney Cure makes sound kidneys and
will positively cure all forms OF kidney
and bladder disease. 1t strengthens the
whole system. B. A. Morgan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30

don't approve Of. her, eh?''
''Well, you never see me with my
mouth full Of hairpins."
'Of course not. What would you
want with so many hairpins Y'-Phils-
delphia Press.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
M.aa Younu AGAIN.

some of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me II
NV teens again" writes D. II. Turner
of Dempseytown, Pa. They're the bes
in the world for liver. stomach ant
bowels. Purely vegetable. Never grippe
onlv 25 cents at the Mcdonald & Ma,
hood Company's drug store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
Not His Fayorite Disease.

1.-THE poor tramp's last moments were
terribly tmbittered."
Ibid he hate to die?"
mo, but he objected to the way.
The doctor told him he had water on
the BRAIN"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
Ace Cures Him.

In youth he loves for love alone.
No other reasons count.
But when he's older, wiser grown.
He loves q bank account.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
Cars
Thru. 1ourist
California


Every week via the Chicago Grea
western railway. Choice OF routes ives
OF Kansas City via the Santa Fe route
or Rock Island-El Paso route. Low
rates and every comfort afforded. Fol-
further information apply to J. A. Ed
liz. ticket agent, Marshal'town. Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
No Incentive.

"Some of the south sea islanders
wear no clothing at ALL
'Then it is useless to send mission
aries to them, for what incentive would
the women have to go to church?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
A Larwe ReceptacIe,

II watched your sister fixing her hair
the other day." said Mrs. slsrappey,
land IaNst say she's not the most re
fined perspnsin the WeEla."
Nor replied her husband :, "Yoa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
Not Looking For Troubl,

II don't care to buy pig.in poke"
II would rather buy one that way
than loose, for then would be certain
to get him home"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
Annual Encampment G. A. r., Mason
CITY. Iowa, June 70, 1904.

For the above the Iowa Central will
sell on June 6 to very low round trip
excursion tickets with limit June II.
Don't miss the largest Iowa encamp-
ment ever held.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30

Wanted-Everybody to Know that
the AMERICAN DISPATCH MES.
6ENGER co. Delivers Parcels and
Packages.
Reliable Messengers Furnished.
Prompt Service. Reasonable Charges.
sPhones, New sos; Old, So.
J. E. CROSBY,
e North First Ave. MANAGER.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30

For Sale 10 residence, city lots
and many houses. at prices to suit all.
Also Kansas lands. Delano T. Smith.
court house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30

For Sale-Modern ten-room residence
and suburban store; best location in
city; good business; rented for $40 per
month. o., care Times Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
Wanted 1t Cinched.

"Tessie, l love your
A warm cheek nestled down on the
bosom of u new thirty-eight dollar suit
Of clothes, and soft eyes looked love to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30

For Saie-world's fair tickets. cover
Ing all necessary expenses, one full
week; railroad, hotel. ten tickets for
best shows on the pike, steamboat ex-
cursion, tickets to grounds, payments
10 suit you. Advantages obtained In
no other way. Only way women and
children can have full protection. Write
for circulars or call on John D. VAIL.
$50 West Main street. worlds fair
nxent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
MISCELLANEOUS.

Homesteads-Send so cents for large
sectional map Rosebud Reservation and
Information concerning opening. Bone
steel State Bank. Bonesteel, s. D.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30

Foley's Honey and Tar is particularly
adapted for asthma, bronchitis ana
hoarseness. B. A. Morgan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
HENRY SUNDELL,S
q. K. RESTAURANT

- ". Center
That IL where you get the coffee they
are Ill talking about. It is the best
Coffee because our urn Is the best in
town.
For that hungry feeling try our IS
Cent Meal. It satisfies. It is our spec.
ialty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30

For SaIe--On easy terms. new and
second. land billiard and pool tables,
bowling alleys, cigar store and bank
fixtures at the Iowa branch of the
Brunswick Bake Collender Company's
Address T. D. McElroy. state agent.
Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30

/ Wanted-Position by young man.
kraduate in commercial course of Four
Us College. Good references. Box EOS,
Fearing, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
Too Hard.

Professor. can you hypnotic my
wife so she will not ask me for
nnnnar
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

No man can win girl by talking
exclusively about the weather.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30

There are no rules for playing the
game of hearts. A two spot often
captures queen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30
FOR RENT.

For Rsnt-Double store room. cor
ner. 100 feet deep, furnace. steel ceiling.
hardwood floor, cemented basement,
elevator. gas and water. etc. Inquire of
DR.. !. n. Fry.
For Rent-Our home place. SOL
South Fourth avenue. Furnace, gas,
bath. etc. II, o. Michaels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30

Wanted-Furnishe house or rooms
kor the summer Mrs. e. J. Boardman'
hos East Church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30

( Wanted-To buy set driving har-
hess, one buggy pole. Address DIS,
(eare T,-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30

Wanted-Bricklayer Come prepared
10 work Monday. f. \. White, Eldora,
kowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-05-30

An ounce of prevention is not worth
a pound OF cure if the prevention is
quinine and the cure Is a trip to the
seashore.