davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
NO. 45
WHAT FARMERS NEED MOST
Sensible, Practical Education, to Be
Continued Through Life BY
Constant Study.

The farmers greatest need Is educa-
aon. He should have az good educa-
tlon as our public schools can give as
4 foundation for the special knowledge
OF the different branches OF farming
which he pursues. The farmer needs
70 read and study more than he does.
Il is not uncommon 10 hear farmers so
discuss matters pertaining 70 their hus-
bandry that It is clearly evident that
they are uninformedaboutthi thingswhich
they should understand In order 20 get
the best returns for money and labor
expended.
In the United States there Is no eX-
cuse for farmers 10 be without consid-
erabl0 knowledge Of farming in It's diff
ferent branches Our federal govern
ment does a great amount OF inyestiga-
ton. the result OF which is given gratis
to every one. The different states have
agricultural colleges and experiment
stations. where investigations and ex-
periments are constantly carried on.
and In different ways do those insti-
tutions seek to interest the farmers in
their work that they may learn the
truths which science has revealed. The
farmer must be able 20 see which crops
will, as a rule, be most beneficial for
him TO raise lie must understand
what different crops require In order 10
yield the most, and he should know
how 10 so work HIS land that II grad
ually will come TO be In the best con-
dition, and he needs to understand how
TO maintain Il so. The farmer also
needs TO know how 70 feed and care
for his animals; know the value Of the
different feeds he uses and their effects
on the different animals in the differ
ent stages Of their lives. so as 10 get
the best returns for what he expends.
Knowing these things. II will not be
difficult 10 produce In abundance There
need not be such a thing as an aban-
doned farm because Il is exhausted.
The farmer also needs 10 know how
10 market his produce. Having ac-
quired the knowledge and worked dill
gently and produced In abundance. the
farmer still stands hopeless; he cannot
market his produce at any time. when
the markets happen 10 be the best the
roads are often impossible. One Of the
greatest needs OF the farmer is good
roads. The loss 10 the nation from
having bad roads is incompatible.
Good roads benefit every class Of peo-
pie. directly or indirectly We are
wealthy enough TO build good roads;
the farmer alone should not build
them.
With better knowledge Of farming
and good roads we would have a far
better country than we have. Our Pc
cunisry circumstances would be greatly
improved. There would be greater So
ciability and more oontentment among
the farmers. less congestion IN the
cities and higher intslleots; this would
very materially help 10 guide the ma
tion safely through political campaigns.
Only the uniformed can be misled.
Let us acquire knowledge and work
faithfully. With good roads. produc-
tive soil and abundant resources We
can prosper as no other nation on
earth.-N c. Jorgonsen, IN n. Y. Tri-
bune-Farmer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
How 10 Handle Barb Wire

Wire fence is the fence Of the present
day, and likely 10 be for some years 10
come. A farmer often wishes 10 move
a string OF barb wire fence 10 some other
place. To DO so Is a Job that tries the
patience and cuts the hands. Letmetell
you how TO handle it and have no more
trouble Take the spool on which the
wire was originally rolled, run q good.
strong, smooth stick through II and
drive wedge In firmly at one END 10 keep
the spool from turning on stiok; now hK
a crank firmly 10 one end OF your stick
ana fasten one end Of wire 20 the spool
Two men take hold Of tho stick. tho
rlght-hane man holding the stick with
bis teft hand. and turning the crank with
his right hand Walk right along and
YOU wlil be surprised how easily and rap
idIy you can take up wire. A little ci1er-
ent form Of spool and crank on eacn
END will take up woven wire the sane
as barb-Farm Journal
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
The Secret of GeneroNily.

"Would there be 80 many marriage
wrecks if the secret of generosity were
learned" asks Lille Hamilton French
apply in the July Dellneaior. This
author, who, of course, writes her
thoughtful articles on "l'he JOY Of Liv-
ingu from the wOman's ~ standpoint,
goes ON To tell OF two women who found
their husbands exacting, and Of the
happy results brought about by the
generous yielding Of the wife in one OF
these cases. The writer concludes:
" But the generous are always impos-
ed upDn They end 10y being robbed,
the little soul eXclaims. People dram
us when we give too much, and then
when they have all they want they
throw us over The little soul can
never understand that the generous
soul is never robbed. 1t is like the sun
itself-it radiates. Its business Is to
add to life the joy Of its cheer
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

oceans for its grain and stock
products; an intelligent, industrious
people. What more could the gods
have bestowed upon the Red River
valley to make It the ideal agricul-
tural section Of the central north
west?
Yet but fraction Of It's area produces
other than a bountiful crop Of chircu
grass. which passes back to the elements
each year. either in the form OF smoke
to the air or Of mold to the soil.
Such were the conditions and facts
obtaining ten years ago in this bit OF
Holland Of America"
But why this seeming disregard ofna-
lures bounues2 A visit TO this
famous valley at the time Of the pass
ing Of the winters snow or after Sc
we're summer rain will guide one to an
explanation.
At such times instead OF broad, dry
acres one sees vast sheets Of water and
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

convention was called at Crookston TO
formulate plan Of action. Delegates
from nearly all the Red River valley
counties we're present. Il was decided
that an accurate topographic survey was
the first thing needed. and 10000 was
subscribed by the counties TO prosecute
this work. President James J. Hill
contributed a like sum for this part OF
the work.
The survey was made and an e1haus-
tive report was submitted, which estab-
lished fully the feasibility Of the gen.
eral drainage plan.
After several Intellectual attempts the
legislature Of 1898 passed bill creating
the Red River valley drainage COM
mission and appropriated 800 900 with
which to begin the work
To date about 100000 has been ex-
pended in this work. the Great North
ern railroad having contributed s25 OOC
OF this amount
About $50 miles Of main ditch have
been dug.
This work has been done with re-
markable foresight and economy due
largely to the tireless efforts Of its presi-
dent, Mr.. Ezra O. Valentine, Of Brecken-
ridge.
Gov. Nelson, an ex-offlcio member Of
the commission, took an active inter
est in the work and personally inspected
many of the ditches both during con-
struction and after completion.
The bitches are from three to fourteen
miles in length and vary in size from
four feet deep and ten feet wide to eigh
feet deep and forty feet wide.
In cost they varied from $4,000 L
s25 900.
The bitches are the Joint property oi
the state and county in which they are
located. The county must make such
repairs as recommended by the STATE
board Of inspection.
The system as a whole is working
with great satisfaction. and the wide
spread system OF land drainage botl
county and private now being prose
cuted throughout the valley furnishes
abundant proof Of the faith Of the peo
pie In drainage.
The legislature in 1897 passed an ac
authorizing the organization OF wha
are known as sub-drainage districts
This permits the farmers whose LAM
can be drained by one main ditch to or
ganIze and proceed 10 survey, construc
and pay for the ditch and divide tn
cost Of the ditch equitably among tn
benefited landowners.
To find to what extent this law ha'
been taken advantage OF canvass ha
recently been made which. though no
complete. shows that the following
counties have engaged In drainage worl
under this law: Douglass. lie SeueI
Kittson. Kennebec, Martin. Cottonwood
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
Mnr irninsi Cnnsnmniinn.

All nations are endeayoring to check
the raw ages of consumption, the white
plagne" that claims so many victims
each year. Foley's Honey and Tar
cures coughs and colds perfectly and
YOU are in no danger of consumption
DO not risk your health by taking some
unknown preparation when Foley's
Honey and Tar is safe and certain in
results. Ask for Foley's Honey and
Tnr md insist nnnn having II.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

II is very noticeable that In competi-
ton YOU Will see as many forms as you
see competitors. The single turn used
by so many men IS fast growing mo
dlsuse II seems that the one aud one
half turn. regardless Of position In de-
livery, is just as far from the correct
position. Every athlete In the west VINO
has gained distinction thinks more oil
his delivery than he does OF his turn
He seeks 10 acquire proper position
the proper angle. and most OF all, TO
start his discus so that IL Will meet with
the least resistance The expert discus
thrower causes his discus 20 revolye so
swiftly IN the air that any slight de-
feet in delivery will be largely over
come / consider that the discus event
is one OF the prettiest Of all the field
events. Il does not take strength TO
throw the discus II is a trick. To see
# sail the whole long distance is the
delight Of every discus-thrower's life.
My form is different from that Of any
other man whom have ever met at any
track meet have shown 10 10 all those
who have asked me. but none Of them
seems able 70 master H. have shown
them all save the one little thing which
cannot be shown-that Is how TO make
the discus sail. II strength was all that
was required TO throw the discus, /
would never hold the records that ! do
now. Like most Of the other athletic
sports II IS not an strength. II is skill.
Funny how / happened 10 begin throw
ing the discus ! went down on the
field one day when | was a sophomore.
I had no idea Of ever entering any ath-
letic sports saw some Of the boys
using the discus and tried 20 throw
II. threw II all right-i0 feet Six
weeks later | broke The state record at
the state meet with a throw Of ll3 feet
6 inches Just the old old story Of the
man fallen into his right place That is
the only branch Of athletics | ever did
anything In al all The same year set
the conference record Of llSfeet9 inches
and last year. my second with the dis
Gus. threw It l25 feet 2 inches at the
state meet"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
A Sweet Breath

is never failing sign Of a healthy
stomach. When the breath is bad, the
stomach is ont Of order There is no
remedy in the world equal to kodo.
Dyspepsia Cure for curing indigestion
dyspepsia and all stomach disorders,
Mrs. Mary 5 Crick, Of White Plains
Ky. writes 81 have been dyspeptic
for years tried all kinds Of remedies
but continued TO grow worse. By the
use Of Kodol began TO improve at
once, and after taking a few bottles
am fully restored in weight, health
and strength and can eat whatever
like" Kodol digests what you eat and
makes the stomach sweet. Sold By
The Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
Two Sides

Miss Bright" said Mr.. sloman. I
don't think May Jenkins is a good
friend OF yours
"Nos" replied Miss Bright yawning
ostentatiously.
NO. She told me II ! called on you
I'd only be wasting my time"
4 see. She doesn't consider my time
worth anything. Catholic Standard
and Times.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
Summer Cold.

A summer cold is not only annoying
but il not relieved Pneumonia will be
the probable result by Fall. one
Minute Cough Cure clears the phlegm,
draws out the Inflammation, heals
soothes and strengthens the lungs and
bronchial tubes. One Minute Cough
Cure is an ideal remedy for the child
rem. 1t is pleasant To the taste ana
perfectly harmless A certain cure for
Group. Cough and Cold sold by The
Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

Ira. W. Kelley. Of Mansfield, Pa
writes 81 was in poor health for two
years, suffering from kidney and blad-
der trouble, and spent considerable
money consulting physicians without
obtaining any marked benefit, but was
cured by Foley's Kidney Cure and l
desire to add my testimony that it may
be- the cause Of restoring the health of
others" Refuse substitutes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
APerfeci Painless Pill

is the one that will cleanse the system,
set the liver to action, remoye the bile
clear the complexion. cure headache
and leave Il good taste in the mouth.
The famous little pills for doing such
work pleasantly and electuallY are
DeWitts Little Early Risers Bob
Moore. of Lafayette, Ind says: All
other pills have used gripe and sick
en-. while DeWilts Little Early Risers
are simply perfect" Sold by The Win
stOn Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Undo, of Circuit court-Hon. George D..
'' ,'erS of County aud Circuit Courts-E D.
Whitehead. .......,
Corrt--I o.. Garland
Tr,a>urtr-W %. Ewing
i,,Iu.I...orer of Rcvcnuc-K. }. Garter.
Sher.H-T 70 Dickinson. No.,
,,,mmonweaIth. Attorucy-A. ID. wal
JOS. .,tt.. t,t...l.t
Ner.er. BrTuo District, k. Tee Price
Ji,rnndon district. g. l.. Dupuy, Chairman
ic.ttff District, ". % llubhardi Leigh bls.
frIct. A. a. Haskins.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
Eight Days On His Back

and cured with two applications OF Dixie
Nerye and Bone Liniment. IL will cure you.
owens & Minor Drug CO.,
Richmond, Virginia,
Gentlemen:--i have been using your Nerve
and Bone iininent on my back ana nhu ~
acts IKEA charm. For eight days ! had
been on my back and could not move ana
after two applications ann now ont ana to
business.
Very truly yours,
r.. G.. OGRuRN, North View, va.
Sold by white q co. and winston Drug 60
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
Men Preferred.

Would you MIND taking a seat al
my table7" asked the pretty waitress
Just before the noon rush
Certainly not. replied the man, feel
ing highly iiattered.
Because" added the waitress. II
there's a man at my table the women
diners will 90 to some other table.
10 hate TO wait on women They're so
fueqy Newark News
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
The Wise Nan Talks.

Prof Borem-Yes. my dear madam
the baneful habit Of sweets and to-
bacco Is gradually affecting and rem
dering smaller the teeth OF the COM
ing generations. More than this-in
the course OF reactionary evolution, II
| may so term II, We shall undoubted-
" have children born without teeth at
hll.-Tit-Bits.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

those days is cleaned the fact that he
was a model peace officer. He rarely
made an arrest. but when necessity
compelled him to show his authority he
was a fearless man. II was his rule TO
always use persuasion instead Of force,
and the police records OF Henderson iali
10 show d record Of his ever clubbing
nrlsouer. Young gave up his office and
got out Of politics in Henderson along
about 1873. when he secured an interest
IN the old hurdle horse Glasgow. FROM
his winnings on that horse he purchased
tho then noted Beatitude and soon had
money enough together to control IN
the aarly SOS about the most extensive
string Of horses then racing In the west
Bootiack. Bancroft, Belle OF the High-
lands Ascender. Monogram. Boatman'
Bondholder and Vera are a few OF the
great horses he raced at that time' and
what they won. with the sale oil his en-
tire racing string finally 10 X I. rate
Of Mexican racing fame. he returned 10
Kentucky and purchased the McGrath-
ian farm from the heirs OF the late
Price McGrath in the fall Of los2. lie
came back on the turf IN 1879 ana hau
a most prosperous season with Ten
Booker. Troubadour, Bankrupt Boot
black and other cracks. but the follow
ing spring ne sold out his stable once
more and has since confined his atten-
tions TO supplying the yearling thoI-
ouehbred market with produce. lie Is
now barring J b Haggin, the most eX-
tensive breeder Of thoroughbred horses
in the world. He has around $50 mares
between IS and 20 stations and owns
over 200 acres OF blue grass lane'
Young is now easily millionaire as DIS
land is OF the best and his stations ano
mares picked from among the stars Oh
the breeding and racing world. lie Is
man remarkable for carrying out any
thing be undertakes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
Bees LAXATIVE Honey and Tar is

Bees LAXATIVE Honey and Tar Is
different from all other cough syrups
II contains antiseptic properties to de-
stroy the germs, solvent properties to
cut the phlegm. and laxative proper
ties to cleanse the system, Bee 3
LAXATIVE Honey and Tar is a pleas
ant. permanent cure for all coughs
colds, lung and bronchial affections
Sold by Anderson Drug Co
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

BROAD open valley. contain
ing over two and a half mill
lion acres OF fertile soil; a
good climate: ample rail-
road facilities. naturally
competing routes TO both
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
End OfBltter Fight.

Two physicians had long and stub
boin fight with All abcess on my right
lung" writes J. f. Hughes, Of Du Pont
Ga. "and gave me up. Everybody
thought my time had come. As last
resort tried DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. The benefit I re-
ceived was striking and ] was on my
feet in a few days. Now I've entirely
regained my health" II conquers all
Coughs, Colds and Throat and Lung
troubles. Guaranteed By White 4
Cos. Drug Store, Price SOC, and 81 90
Trial bottles free.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

One worlds record and four western
lnter-collegiate records were broken at
the recent meet between the University
Of Michigan and Chicago university
track teams on Marshall field. Rose
made a new worlds record in the shot
mt showing the l6-pound weight out
As feet Z Is inches. The former record
of as feet 2 inches was held by Horgan
Of Ireland.
English Lad won the Chicago Derby In
an exciting finish with Prince Silver
wings. Moharlb. the Kansas City Derby
winner. was distant third.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
g.. B. Bnrhans testilles after four
Years.

q B Burhans, Of Carlisle Center, \.
y, writes: about four years ago l
wrote you stating that had been en-
tirely cured by a severe kidney trouble
by taking less than two bottles OF
Foley's Kidney Cure. IL entirely stop
ped the brick dust sediment, and pain
and symptoms Of kidney disease disap-
peared ! am glad TO say that l have
never had a return OF any Of those symp-
toms during the four years that have
elapsed and am evidently cured TO
stay cured, and heartily recommend
Foley's Kidney Cure to any one suffer
ing from kidney or bladder trouble. %
sold by w. b. Agnew'
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

Pineules is the name OF % new dis
covery put up in new way certain
cure for AL Kidney and Bladder trou-
hles, rheumatism, Lumbago, etc loui
are requested to call at our store ana
let us show you Pineules. derived from
the Pines Sold by Anderson Drug Co
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
La Grippe Cough

cured with Dr. nayids Cough syrup oi pure
t.ine. Tar. Horehound and wild Cherry. Best
uu earth for coughs colds, cramp, consump-
tiou Bronchitis and all throat aud lung trou-
nlcs. Large bottle D cents az White q 60
and winston Drug co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

disc us thrOWer,
says c. Y Swift.
the present holder
Of the western con-
ference record for
the discus throw
There is no set
form in discus
throwing" says
Swift NO one
has yet been able
10 tell an athlete
how il is done
Each Of those who
have acquired sue
cess has mad a
form OF his own
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

I'm the world Is a
monstrOus stride.
but such an Incl
dent marks the life
Of Milton Young
owner OF the famed
McGrathian stud
Years ago In Hen
derson, Ky. the
present note d
breeder wore the
helmet and carried
the club of an
everyday police
man. From one
-. lpauv him in
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
Was Wasting Away.

Il had been troubled with kidney
disease for the last five years" writes
Robert K. Watts, Of Salem, No. !
lost flesh and never felt well and doc,
tored with leading physicians ana
tried all remedies suggested without
relief Finally tried Foley's Kidney
Cnre and less than two bottles com,
nletely cured me and ] am now SOUND
and we'll" During the summer kidney
irregularities are often caused by e1-
cesslve drinking or being oyerheated.
Attend 70 the Kidneys at once By using
Foley's Kidney Cure.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
EXCELLENT cLoD cRUsHER.
The One Here Described Is Much More
Effective Than the Type Now
IN General Use.

In many sections the preparing Of
ground for planting is a difficult prob
lem. II clod orusher Is used do not
have 1t with fiat crushing surface.
The one in the Illustration. with sew
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

before 10 stops You. Dr. Davids Cough syrup
will cure 10. as numbers Will testify. IL ls the
best on earth Large bottles - cents al
White & Co. and Winston Drug co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

We are agents for the famous little
liver pills recently discovered 10y the
venerable DR.. Dade Of Chicago. Per-
sons who have used Dade's pills will
have no other. They cure constipation.
Sold by Anderson Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

Eczema. scald head, hives, itchiness
of the skin Of any sort instantly relley-
ed. permanently cured Doan's Oint-
ment At any drug store
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

We can sell you farm Of 100 acres
with good dwelling and other necessa-
~ outhuldngs. within three miles oi
Farmville at reasonable figures.
Farmville Farm Agency.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

Burdock Blood Bitters gives a man n
clear head, an active brain, n strong,
vigorous body-makes him fit for the
battlp of life.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
nL,ie Nerrn md Hnne Llnlment

hest ON earth for rheumatism. strains
.prains and AN pains. Unequalled for both
man and beast. Large bottle - cents, al
| White a TO and Winston Drug Go
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
Suici.e Prevented.

The startling announcement that a
preventive Of suicide had been discover
ed will interest many. A run down sys-
TEN. ordespondency invariably precede
suicide and something has been found
that will prevent that condition which
makes suicide likely. At the first
thought Of self destruction take Elec.
trio Bitters. IL being great tonic and
neryine will strengthen the nerves and
build up the system. It's also a great
stomach, Liver and Kidney regulator
Only SOC. satisfaction guaranteed by
White q Co., Druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05
FARMvILLE. VA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 1904.
SPORTS AND
ATHLETICS

Skill Instead Of strength is the most
important qualification for champion
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

Go-Carts are "all the 90" for going
babies. Doyne can please you IN price
and style
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

From a policeman TO the second
largest breeder OF thoroughbred horses
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-08-05

The family medicine in thousands o'
homes for ~ ycars-pr Thachci's Liver
and Blood Syrup