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The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-28
TO THE SAMPLE COPY READER.

My dear Sir: If this number of The Progress
sive Farmer and Cotton Plant has come to you
marked Sample Copy it is simply an invitation
to subscribe-that's all. And to induce you to
subscribe, here's a very special ofer-good only
to March 18th:
Three months for 20 cents-and your money
back if you're not satisfied!
Such an offer doesn't need argument. Three
months for 80 cents is our regular rate, and it's
cheap as dirt at that. But we are obliged to get
1000 more subscribers before April-must have
them; and we want you as one of the lucky thou
sand.
The suggested horse purchaser, you know,
said: "There are sixteen reasons why [ can't buy
your horse. One is, I haven't the money" And
the owner replied: "You needn't mention the
other fifteen"
Similarly, there are a hundred reasons for tax
ing The Progressive Farmer, and one is: You can't
afford to do without it-and we won't mention the
other ~ninety-nine. It is not verv easy to get rich
farming anyhow; and the man who doesn't
post himself as to the mostp rogressive, economi-
cal and scientific methods must indeed have a
hard struggle. Only a wealthy man can<afford to
farm in that fashion. Josh Billings, you know,
said:
"He who by farmin' would git rich,
Must rake and hoe and dig and SIGH,
Work hard all day, sleep hard all mite,
Save every cent and not git tlte."
But that's only muscular labor. A man must
work his brain as well and direct his muscular
labor intelligently. That's where the farm paper
helps. Take the articles on corn growing and
cotton growing, now beginning in The Progress
sive Farmer, for example. They are the result
of very careful actual farm experiments on the
big North Carolina Test Farms, and any one ar
ticle will be worth a years subscription to you.
Do you know how to select your seed corn-slze
and shape of ear, type of kernel, size of cob, etc.
Know the kind of fertilizer and manure needed?
Know the varieties adapted to your section of the
State? Know how to plant and cultivate? And
about cotton-seed, fertilizers, planting, c%ultiva-
tion-and a thousand connected SUBJECTS?
But it's of no use to argue further.. Here's the
paper to speak for itself. You need it and your
family needs it. Three months for 20 cents will
carry you through this splendid series of Cotton
Growing Talks" and acorn Growing Talks"-and
your money back if you are not satisfied. just
clip out this blank, sign your name. put in 20
cents in stamps-and we'll do the rest.
P. o. State........
Date ................., 1905.
Publishers Progressive Farmer: Enclosed please
find 90. cents for which send me your paper three
months as per your ofer-good only to March
18th.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-28
G.. w. BURKETT.

Owing to an unforeseen contingency, the ar
raneement with Mr.. G. G. Lane to act as travel
ing representative of The Progressive Farmer has
terminated. This is through no fault of ours or
Mr.. Lanes, but is due entirely to unexpected
business Developments, making it more advan-
tageons for Mr.. Lane to work in another State.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-28
PROGRESSIVE FARMER AND COTTON PLANT.

ages; Mr.. Eargle's remedy for cut worms; Prof.
Williams's comment on the Biltmore sale, and Mr..
Steele's instructions for growing peanuts. On
Mr.. Suthern's corn article and our first Cotton
Growing Talk" we have already commented. Next
week a series of "Corn Growing Talks will also
begin.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-28

I'm FARM MACHINERY.
Some weeks ago the writer expressed himself
as finding it of interest and value in his work to
write for the catalogues of the different manu-
featuring companies that carry farming tools
and machines. In this day and age competition
can be met only by the employment of up-to-date
methods and economy in labor and time. It has
been demonstrated in every line of human activity
that the machine can do more work than the hand.
1t can do so because it has been designed prim-
arily for that purpose. A man may hoe twenty
five rows of corn or cotton in a day, but the one
horse cultivator may hoe ten times that quantity,
and do it better. Here farm machinery has paid.
And so you can run through the whole line of
farm work. The machine saves labor bills. / be-
lieve that if every farmer would secure a Guilt
vator, either for a single horse or two horses. he
would secure the cost of that machine ten times
over in saving labor bills during the first wear.
Now why is it not a fair proposition for every
reader of this paper to glance through it's adver-
Using columns and make a list of those machines
and tools that concern him in any way, then to
write at once to the manufacturers asking them
to send catalogues and prices? He will thus get
acquainted with the farm machines and nipple
ments, and after the catalogues have come in de-
eide on getting at least one or two new machines,
and try them this coming year. Try to estimate
the saving that these machines will make. And
then see if their use has not lessened your own
burdens and effectively taken care of your crop.
Personally, I am an enthusiastic believer in farm
implements and tools. They save labor; they
save the farmer, and they make better c7ops. /
am confident that good plows, and good %cultiva-
tors, and good harrows will do more toward max
ing a corn and cotton crop than any other agency
connected with the growing. Furthermore, I be-
manures only when you have thorough and com
plete tillage and cultivation.
I would like to see the farmers of our State
make a little experiment this coming year in the
use Of tools and machines. There is no better
time to do it than now. There is no time that
you need tools and machines so much as when the
prices of farm crops are low. You say that when
cotton is low you cannot afford to buy machines,
but there. my dear friends, you mistake. Then
is just the time you must lessen the cost of pro-
d~uction, and machines and implements are the
mostefective means of lessening the cost of pro-
d~uction, and they through their efficiency increase
the yield as well. So my suggestion at this time
is simply to go over the columns of this paper,
and write the advertisers asking them for cata-
louges and prices, tell them where you saw their
advertisement and ask them for their best rates.
I think then, with the trial of some machines.
you will realize the value and economy of using
improved machinery, and agree with me that the
modern farmer cannot do his work with the high
est grade of efficiency unless he has them.
G. W. BURKETT.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-07
Items in Brief.

Buy Samson at Cox q McEwen's.
Sterling silver novelties at Manassas.
Fresh bread, cakes, etc., on eale at
Gays, daily.
The Oliver line complete at @. A.
Barrett & Co.'s.
Try Flor de Corona cigar at the
White House Grocery.
Buy the children sled or express
wagon of @. A. Barrett & Co.
G. A. Barrett & Co. have a complete
stock OF Dutchman gangs and extras.
That Crescent Cream Coffee is fine.
At Worthington 4 Thompson's.
Latest novelties in mems ready to
wear suits. Athena Mercantile Co.
Remember, Ely & Scott are head
quarters for rubbers and overshoes.
just received. Mems double breasted
3-button sacque suits. Athena Mercan.
tile Co.
Special in mems plow shoes just re-
ceived $l.50 per pair. Athena Mercan-
tile 90.
New line of Buck Horsehide and Pig
skin gloves just opened. Athena .Mer-
camille Co.
II you want the very latest in Mems
hats, see the new styles at Athena Mer-
camille Co.
Worthington & Thompson have just
received large line of new pipes and
pocket knives.
Say Ma, Crescent Baking Powder will
raise the dough. Get it at Worthing-
ton & Thompson's.
Don't forget to try our Gold Leaf
coffee. 1t is the best 25 cent coffee on
the market. Ely & Scott.
You will find the best novels by the
best modern writer's, in the circulating
library 9t the Palace Drug store.
W. @. Miller is again in tie harness
business in Athena. He is located in
the Estes building opposite the Athena
Hotel. All goods sold at reasonable
prices. Workmanship guaranteed.
After stock taking we find we have
big lot OF wash Remnants, Ginghams,
Percales and Calicoes. We have made
the prices SO low that they will not last
long. Come early and get your share.
Athena Mercantile Co.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-07
The Colnnalss waterloo.

Colonel John M. Fuller, Of Honey
Grove. Texas, nearly met his Waterloo
from kidney and liver trouble. In a
recent letter he says: II was nearly
dead Of these complaints, and although
l tried my family doctor, ne aid me no
good; SO I got 50c bottle Of your great
Electric Bitters which cured me. / con-
slider them the best medicine on earth,
and thank God who gave you the know
ledge to make them.'' Sold and guaran-
teed to cure dyspepsia, biliousness and
kidney disease. by Wm. Mcbride, drug
gist, at Soc bottle.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-07
Press Paragraphs

b~<NcsAf%<~~><Nrs~A N~r~>>N<NN<N/~A
MBorn, Wednesday, April 5, 1905,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Estes, a son.
N Harry Allen has purchased the
Athena bakery from William Robson.
A new awning was placed in front
of the Pioneer drug store Wednesday.
J>Athena Camp Woodmen of the
World, has moved into the new lodge
hall
Miss Doris Barnes is over from
Weston, visiting her cousin, Cecile
Boyd.
Mrs. Lou Shelly, of Pendleton, is a
guest of her old time friend Mrs. Mary
Frakes.
Mrs. Luna arrived home this week
from protracted visit to her sons at
Condor, Gillian county.
Regular meeting of the auxiliary Of
the G. w. B. M. tomorrow, at $3.50.
All members please attend.
Fire Wednesday morning in the
Shultz brewery at Pendleton entailed
loss Of $4, 900. Fully insured.
Mrs. May Stanton, of the circulation
department of the Spokesman-Re
view, was in the city yesterday.
Pastor J. w. Jenkins reports a
most encouraging attendance at his
special meetings now being held in
Weston.
Floyd, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs
Ed. Payne, was thrown from his horse
Wednesday and sustained fracture
Of the arm.
l. Miss May Gross and Miss Myrtle
SThompson are employed in the capa-
city Of salesladies at Jarman's 5 Depart
.ment Store.
y Papers transf ferring the farm of Mrs
sReeder to Charles A. Brotherton, for a
consideration of $4,000 have been
placed on record.
Don't forget Mrs. Worthington
serves tea at her residence tomorrow
afternoon, for, the benefit Of the NJ E.
ladies Aid society.
The district convention of the
Knights of Pythias takes place in
Pendleton tomorrow. The local lodge
will attend in body.
George Rosenzweig is down from
Franklin county. He says prospects
are bright for good crop in that
section of Washington.
N Fred Shoemaker and five other life
insurance agents were in town Wed
nesday. 1t wasn't a good day for in
surance agents, either.
Pendleton Tribune: Ed Hemmel-
gran is in the city from Athena. Mr..
Hemmelgran Is employed in the Pres
ton-Parton Touring mills.
Chas. Andrea, employed in the Staet
saloon, with his family has moved
into the Estes cottage, recently vacated
by Mr.. and. Mrs Ed Koontz-
Mr.. and Mrs Call were guests Wed
nesday Of Rr. and Mrs. n. W. Smith.
NJ. Call is miller for the Preston
Parton Milling Co., at the Waitsburl
mill.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-07

Mrs. Green Estes is up from Pendle-
ton for few days.
| c>Mrs. Edwin r. Cox spent yesterday
with friends in Pendleton.
Lost-A child's hat. Finder will
please leave at this Office.
Mrs. O. @. Beck has returned from
visit to her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Nelson.
Fred Stone, teamster employed by
A. L. Jones, has a serious attack of
] the mumps.
Mrs. Charles Marsh and children
left this morning on visit to rela-
tives in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leach, Of Weston
mountain, spent Thursday at the Kill
gore home in this city.
Clarence LaBrashe, whose eyes are
afflicted with ulcers, has been taking
treatment in Pendleton.
E+-The entire front of the Barrett bull
hing has been repainted this week.
Fred Page and j. G. Stamper did the
work.
H. L. Wilhelm and wife were in the
city yesterday from Seattle. Mr..
Wilhelm is publisher of the "Coast, "
one of the leading magazines of the
Pacific Northwest. The "Coast" for
May will contain writeup of Athena.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curry .eyesight special
lists who have been making visits to
Athena for the past three years, will
make their next regular visit We'd
nesday, April 10, for one day only.
Office at st. Nichols hotel parlors.
Eyes examined free.
Mr.. H. Hale Carter, the field circu-
lator, of the Walla Walla Union, was
in town yesterday for few hours. Mr..
Carter is organizing suburban news
service in the towns tributary to
Walla Walla for the Union, and ex-
poets to visit us often in the future.
Pendleton Tribune: Action has
begun against Mary J. Huson, as ad-
ministratrix of the estate of the late
Lewis M. Huson, to collect $4,000 al
legged to be due H. Q. Baker on a
promissory note issued January %,
1899 The plaintiff is Charles H. Car
ter of Pendleton.
Mr.. Ira Luna is in town from Con-
don, Gillian county, where he has
been employed for some time in a
wheat warehouse. With his wife,
Mr.. Luna will return to Athena and
take up his residence here, entering
into partnership with his father, A.
II. Luna, in the blacksmith business.
Mrs Mildred L. Bright of Moscow,
Idaho, Grand Chief of the Rathbone
Sisters, will visit Excelsior Temple in
Athena next Wednesday evening, for
the purpose of inspecting the temple.
The ladies are preparing to entertain
their grand officer in befitting man
ner. las
George Kinnear, who has recently
arrived from North Yakima, was in
the city this week, visiting the Worth
ington home. With his father, Mr..
Kinnear has purchased the Angus
Mcdonald farm on Couse creek, paying
SO, 900 therefor The farm near Pen
dleton has also been sold, considera-
tion, $4,000.
g. w. Bradley, delegate from the
Fifth district Pacific jurisdiction of
the Woodmen Of the World, to the
meeting of the Head Camp, will
leave for Los Angeles Sunday evening.
Mrs. G. D. Foster, who is delegate
to the meeting of the Grand Circle,
which also conyenes at Los Angeles,
will also leave Sunday evening. Ore
gon Woodmen and Women of Wood
craft will leave Portland in special
cars, and will visit points Of interest
in California.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-07
Csna rhnpnnaon ana porou Iahnso,,

Gus Thompson and Percy johnson,
Pendleton young men, were visiting
riends in this city yesterday. They
were on their way to Glenwood
Springs, Colo.
P. H. Tiedeman, who went from
here to Portland some time ago, is
now located in Walla Walla, where
he is the proprietor of an electric
vaudeville show.
~Mr. Harry Mcbride, proprietor of
the Red Barn, Weston s popular livery
stable, brought over three buggies for
J. E. Hull to paint. Harry will get
first-class work. He knows it. =
Mrs. Lille Miller will have tomor-
row a fine line of ladies and child
rem s trimmed hats, just arrived from
st. Paul, ranging in price from 50. so
up. Also nobby line of boys hats.
Mart Haskett and Joe Gay will
leave the fore part of the coming
week for Newport, Yaquina Bay, near
which place they will take up land
and engage in the chicken raising
business.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Mcbride are
moving into their handsome new
residence, corner of Fourth and Ad-
ans streets. They now have one Of
the most modern and complete homes
in the city.
Mrs. Fountain, wife Of Fl. K. Foun-
tain, Of Lewiston, Idaho. died recent
ly at that place, leaving bereayed
husband and six children. Mr.. Foun-
tain is a brother of Mrs. +. M.
Mansfield, of this city.
Wallace II. Jones, brother of A. L.
Jones Of this city, died March IA at
his home in Malone, New York.
The deceased will be remembered by
Athena people, having visited rela-
tives here about 13 years ago.
There are many old soldiers in
Athena and Umatilla county in whose
memory is yividly impressed tragic
event that transpired 43 years ago
yesterday. Yesterday was the anni-
versary of the battle of Shiloh.
Mrs Chas G. Sharp passed through
on the train Tuesday morning, in COM
pany with the Rigbys, en- route to Al
berta, where she may invest in land.
In which case, Mr.. Sharp may go into
business in his line in the north
country.
E. L. Barnett, formerly of this city,
has engaged in business at Portland.
With r. Andrews and G. A. Walker,
Mr.. Barnett has organized the Art
Furniture Manufacturing company,
with factory, Office and warehouse
on Hoyt street.
Theo. Danner, the photographer who
is coming from Pendleton to locate
in Athena and engage in business, has
carpenters at work on his new build
| ing on lower Main street. His gallery
building is located just east Of
David Taylor's grain Office.
III Charles Norris is just at present
ItiHterested in the training of an extra
ordinarily fine colt, which he is pleas
ed to designate to his friends and
fellow horsemen as Cautions best
son. The colt is indeed speedy
one and viii be well developed in The
hads of a man who would own every
good horse in the county, if he could
afford to buy them.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-07

L. A. Citizens, agent for Edison pho
nographs and records, is prepared to
furnish all Of the different grades of the
Edison make. Mr.. Citizens always has
monographs on exhibition and is pre-
pared to give information at any time.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-07

Found: The most select line Of
muslin underwear in town at Manassas.
Mrs. Lille Miller has new line of
handsome trimmed hats on display this
week. Call and see them.
Men and Teams Wanted. To haul
from Fletcher's Mill to Weston and
Milton. Apply at once to The Fletcher
Co., Tanks, Oregon.
Henry LaBrashe viii pay liberal re-
ward for information leading TO the re-
covery OF 2-year-old steer brand L A
on left hip, with crop and underbit on
left ear.
II taken this month keeps you well all
summer. 1t makes the little ones eat,
sleep and grow. A aspiring tonic for the
whole family. HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea. 35c, Tea or Tablets. Palace
drug store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-07

II you cannot eat sleep or work, feel
mean, gross and ugly, take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain tea this month. A
tonic for the sick. There is no remedy
equal to it. 35c, tea OF tablets. Pioneer
drug store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-07

and harassed by bad coughf Use
Ballard's Hcrehound Syrup, it will
secure you sound sleep and effect
prompt and radical cure 25c, Soc and
81. Sold by Mcbride.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-07
S15 Reward.

II. Molstrom Of Pendleton will pay
Sl5 reward for information leading to
the recovery of the following described
horses: One bay mare, 8 years old,
brand A on right shoulder; one black
mare, three white feet, four years old.
no brand; one yearling bay stud colt,
no brand; one yearling gray stud colt
star in forehead.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-04-07

EdHeats Tour Bowels Win Casearers.
Candy Catbartic. cure constipation forever.
Asc.2 25c. HC.C. c. fail, druggists refund money
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-08-31
ionday's Randolph Market.

The following prices were realized by
sci ,ers at Randolph stores and markets
last Monday mot retaill:-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-08-31

Misses Grace and Ruth Currier are visit
ing in Rutland.
Mrs. George sumner and children visited
in town last week.
Mr.. Achenbaeh and family took trip to
Woodstock last saturday.
Miss Sprague OF Rochester, n. V, is VS.
iting at Rev. J. c. Carnahan's.
Mr.. Patch and son OF Concord. n. H.,
are visiting Jehiel Webb this week.
Master AIstine Parmenter OF Pittsfield
visited Ralph Plumley's people over sun
day.
Ralph Plumley and Miss Nora, his
daughter, took trip to Rutland last Sat
urday.
Mrs. Jennie /. Brown and Master James
Kelley went to Rutland en- route to Felch-
Vile last Friday.
The Juniors will give service entitled,
"Joy to the World, next Sunday morning
at the Union church.
w. X. Davenport Of the Antl-Saloon
league will speak in the Union church
next Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Child Of Castleton
were in town Saturday and Sunday. Mrs.
Child sang solo at the Union church and
in the absence OF the regular organst
played for the entire service. She has a
strong contralto voice that was enjoyed by
all. Senator Proctor and Miss Day were
among the listeners.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-08-31
WILLIAMSBURG.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Drury attended tn,
Bradford fair last week.
Mrs. Maynard Spencer visited in Plain
field the first Of the week.
c. c. Hood has sold his farm to Oliver
Martin OF East Montpelier.
Miss Rachel Bruce has returned home
from her visit in Yearden, Pa.
Mrs. Walter Kendrick is very i'll. Miss
Ethel Holden is working for her.
Elmer McAllister and bride OF Mont
pelier visited at Van McAllister's last Sat
urday.
Neal Godfrey finished work for j. X.
Lynde last week and will work in Grear-
son, Beckett & Co.'S. office.
The remains Of Miss Lois Hall of Barre
were brought here Sunday afternoon and
buried in the village cemetery.
Mrs. L. A. Braman and Mrs. Lizzie Bra
man OF Washington visited at Newell
Farnham's Monday and Tuesday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-08-31
! PROMINENT
RUTLAND, VT, WOMAN
Tells The Benefit Receiy=
ed From
system REN0YATOR.

The BENEFIT | have RECEIN-
Nd FROM SYSTEM RENONA-
TOR cannot be described Ii has
made me over new. | have done
more hard work this Summer than
4 had in yea rs. My husband has
Received so much good from them,
"A thinks there was never anything
4 good as SYSTEM RENOVA-
nor. | sent a box To my sister in
laneyille. Wis, they done her so
much good she cleaned her whole
house this spring, something
Which she never done, she wrote
b. SYSTEM RENOYATOR done
Ia. / talk it to all my friends,
they get it on my word and it does
fhem al good. | keep them in the
house all the time, if / do not feel
inst right. ! take one Of them and
IT SETS Me RIGHT.
/ am thankful | ever heard of
system REN0VATOR.
Mrs. ;. VI. KING,
Aug. 2, 1905. Rutland City, Vt.
a pemarkahfe Cure of I anne Raek
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-08-31
Parlor Pride StovePolish

LIQUID-READY FOR INSTANT USE. A
few drops OF Parlor Pride stove polish
gives the stove a brilliant lustre shine,
making the stove fit for the parlor. No
soiled hsnds--easy to apply-always
ready. Requires no water or mixing
water used in paste polish rusts the
stove). No dried-up paste remains after
using awhile. Parlor Pride good to the
last drop. Sold by all dealers. Large
sample bottle free (no express or postage
TO paw. Give name of your dealer and adj
dress PARLOR PRIDE MFG. CO. Bos-
ton Mass VI
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-08-31
Is IL Rfaht7

Is il right that property should
lose $40 to let dealer make 90 cents? A
dealer makes 50 cents more on fourteen
gallons Of ready-foru paint, at Il 80 per
gallon, than our agent does on eight gal
Ions of l.. & NJ. paint and six gallons OF
Iinseed oil. which make fourteen gallons
Of the best paint in the world, at sl.20 per
gallon; the property-owner loses just sl.2O.
Is il right
1t only requires gallons Of l.. & NJ. and
8 gallons linseed oil to paint moderate
sized house.
Ten thousand churches painted with
Longman & Martinez l.. & NJ. Paint.
Liberal quantity given to churches when
bought from Topper & Graham, Bethel
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-08-31
lake kodol After Eatlna.

After hearty meal a dose OF Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure will prevent an attack OF
Indigestion. Kodol is thorough diges-
tant and a guaranteed cure for indigestion,
dyspepsia, gas on the stomach, weak heart,
sour risings, bad breath and all stomach
roubles. Sold by +. +. Bryan, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-08-31
BOSTON MARKET REPORT.

Monosy's Quotations. Furnished by
{. :. Oeerins & Co.. Quincy Market.