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The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-12
A LIVESTOCK FARMER.

Messrs. Editors: l am fencing
1900 acres with a 34-inch Ellwood
fence, as it seems to me impossible
to carry out the plans of diversified
ton or winter crops without first
fencing ones land. On one plot of
ten acres, I am following a fine crop
of corn and peas with crimson clover,
which l will Craze during the winter
months with sheep and young cattle.
Will turn sod under in May, plant in
peas, which will be cut and threshed
and hay baled.
Forty acres, which were in corn
and peas this year, am sowing in rye
for winter pasture. Will turn under
in March, and plant corn again and
peas at the last blowing.
Fifteen acres in wheat this year,
followed by peas, will SOW back to
wheat and follow by peas again.
Twenty acres sown to red clover
last fall. pastured during the summer.
will SOW to oats and vetch, which l
want to follow with crop of May
corn.
Seven acres in peas this year, for
rape for hogs.
Will add five acres to my alfalfa.
My present alfalfa furnished me five
cuttings this year, and hope for bet
ter results another year.
Have 100 head of Southdown sheep
to Craze these winter crops. Have
replaced my negro tenants with white
men, who will raise corn, potatoes
and truck on the half plan. Will or
ganize school of twenty pupils on
the place. Will work 400 acres in
corn and plant peas in all of it, and
am going to start 30-cow dairy,
mainly for securing the fertilizer. Am
8 miles from market, but expect good
results from the undertaking.
Will entirely abandon the cultiva-
ton of cotton; will let the other man
feed the boil weevils.
Clean my fields with Duroc hogs.
Will sell $1,000 worth of hogs this
year. and next year expect to raise
the amount to $1,000.
w. S. COOPER.
Villa Nova, Miss.
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-12
What am Doing for Better Crops Next Year.

through every spot where needed. In
doing this l had water flowing be-
hind the ditcher at all times which
gave a perfect level. In August |
began clearing the new-ground of
acres, after ditching it, and burned
every log and piece Of brush on it.
This is now inclosed with a wire
fence, hog-proof, and my mules find
good grazing on it. Later l shall
pillow and harrow it, and SOW red top
and alsike clover, for permanent
pasture.
One and a half acres was sowed to
oats and then peas by the tenant. l
cut his peas, on halves, and have
good hay enough to run me through
the winter, and l then blew out the
stumps on this cut, plowed shallow
and thoroughly narrowed it, and on
good stand. l put SO loads of
stable manure on this cut last Feb
ruary. About two-thirds of an acre
l have inclosed separately, and after
dynamiting all the stumps and thor
Oughly narrowing, l sowed it to- red
clover on October 15. 1t is coming
up. To-day l have sowed one-fourth
acre in crimson clover and rape.
These cuts were both in corn.
gathered this for the tenant. in order
to get it ready for my own use.
l use No. 10 John Deere steel
pillow, and break to s inches deep.
l am now blowing half an acre for
strawberries, which shall plant out
in November. / have laid-off and in
closed a barn lot. about 100 feet
square, near the cabin and below it.
Four gates, with cypress posts SKIS,
IL feet long, set feet in the ground
and capped with 2x12 plank, open
out into that many lots. One is the
pasture mentioned, one the rape and
strawberry lot. one the alfalfa, and
one, now in cotton will next year
have corn on it. / am grading the
dirt from the bitches back into low
spots and sloping the ditch banks
heavily. The acres in corn now /
down dead trees, blowing out stumps,
and will break for oats to be sowed
in February.
/ have hauled some manure and
shall continue all winter to haul all
l can buy at SO cents per load. The
distance is half a mile. Will put in
" acre watermelons, " acre Irish
potatoes, " acre strawberries,
acres in oats. 5 in corn. The alfalfa,
rape and red clover are for hogs.
Will carry or next year, keeping
them in the orchard and turning on
the above crops, or cutting and feed
ing them green. A good modern
barn will go up next summer, and
water will be piped TO it from an ex-
cellent well at the cabin. 1t is down
grade and no pressure will be needed.
Then two or three pure-bred Jerseys
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-12
PROGRESSIVE FARMER AND GAZETTE.

better. Part Of it is producing good
crops.
The brush dams took up too much
ground, so I bought enough woven
fence wire, three feet high, to build
four new breaks; these new breaks
take up only little ground, the wire
The progressive farmer and southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-12

tons will be fairly started. / do the
carpenters work when not busy at
my office, having a telephone in the
cabin, from which / drive to the Of
fee in five minutes.
J. G. B. SIMMS.
Lake Village, Ark.
Middletown transcript., 1910-09-03
A SCARED DEMOCRACY

Already signs Of the coming
Republican triumph at the No.
Yember polls!
Last Saturday morning no
sooner had one of our leading
Middletown Jeffersonian politi.
clans heard the name of the popu-
lar Republican candidate for the
Legislature from this district,
than he and q number Of other
Democratic statesmen were
thrown into something very much
like Q panic. This gentleman
very much excited rushed into
the streets loudly protesting by
all the gods in the pantheon that
he would pull the aforesaid can
didate off-wouldn't let him run,
he wouldn't!
Well, it is great to be a War.
wick-if you really are one; but
it Is only comic to attempt that
big role of maker and unmaker
of kings and fizzle in it! Some
seven days and nights have
elapsed since this bold Warwick
stunt was due to materialize, but
up to the moment of going to
press, there has been no visible
naturalization. This particular
king just wouldn't be dethroned,
that's fat! Tough on the War.
wick-but so tits.
The sudacious attempt, how
ever, has served one good and
useful purpose-to show the size
in three dimensions perhaps in
four-of the scare our Democra.
tic politicians are in since learn.
ing that Mr.. Frank r. Pool was
the conquering Legislatureman |
who was to lead the Republican |
cohorts to victory. # his mere
name, like the invincible Cid Of
old, frightens them so badly,
what will happen to them when
he rolls up his sleeves and wades
Va! Curtain
Middletown transcript., 1910-09-03
xIDDIETowE, DEL, SEP. 8, 1910
THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION


The Republican State Conven-
ton held at Dover, on Wednes'
day last, consisting of 40 dele
gates and about $50 other per-
sons, was entirely harmonious,
and following the usual custom,
as The TRANSCRIPT last week
presumed would be the case: the
delegates honored all the present
officials with q denomination.
Our Representative in Con-
gress, William e.. Head and
State Treasurer Thomas 0.
Moore were unanimously named
by the convention for their re-
spective Offices, though some
little opposition was for awhile
shown by the delegates from Kent
County to the naming a second
time of Theodore F. Clark for
for State Auditor-solely, how
ever, on the ground of his falling
health. But after he had re-
ceived a good majority OF the
votes Of the convention delegates
as against Col. Theodore Town
send, this opposition was with
drawn, and on motion Of the Kent
County delegation itself his re-
nomination also was made unani-
nous.
Messrs. Moore and Clark have
filed their respective state offices
not only with credit to themselves
but with entire satisfaction to
the people.
The TRANSCRIPT wishes to
speak its warmest praises of our
senators and of our representa-
tive for their unWearied exer-
tions in securing for the state a
number Of needed public i'm
provements in the shape of two
postofice buildings and appro-
priations for veral water
courses.
The conventions reception of
Representative Head was nota-
bly, enthusiastic and its platform
''heartily commended and ap-
proved the excellent record of
our senator's and represents tive
in Congress-" The platform con.
tanned an explicit endorsement of
President Taft's administration
and of the tariff law of 1909, and
also commended "the most ex.
cellent and satisfactory admins
tration Of our state affairs" 1t
likewise approved "the recent
changes in its rules made by the
House Of Representatives.
Concerning a number of ad.
mirable suggestions and recon-
mendations embodied in the Con.
vention platform, The TRAN
SCRIPT will speak later. With a
united party and an undoubtedly
excellent record for all state
officers, the Republican PARTY
should and doubtless will, once
more triumph at the polls, and
keep the state in hands that have
proven both clean and wise.
Middletown transcript., 1910-09-03
Kent and Sussex Testimonials Favor
able to No-License

There isn't man in this town b.. %B R o Ag S would
that the like the night particularly
Saturday evenings under the law have bad chs here tell
minute Of going back to the old conditions o,,,,u
seaord Dsl April g. 1870
has been fully demonstrated here that the closing Of the saloons
had credit our banks easily obtain The de-
ons H R1
During the past the conditions nearly ideal
e Ss In Go0 %es s % o Ton %
20 G. LAYTON GRiER Manufacturing Druggist
Dover DEL March 12 1910
Lawbding people Of Kent and Sussex counties highly pleased
]. FRANK ALICE Ex.U. S. Senator.
Dover De-, March s. 1910
Conditions al to the good in Kent county less drunkenness better
ness better few arrests and everything n the good
LAUREL Del, April z 1910.
Fewer people have asked credit which have
1907 sisi744s 1905 s1se5s65; 1909
% % S,s1 and n stores o this 90 M
W F. 1 ]. R. CLEMENTS, Merchants.
Our deposits steadily increasing and
great gn for our town very There has been
enough dwellings the demand Store allied
employing weekly pay HST o s
MADTs0N wILL1N, Bank Cashier.
Georgetown DEL, April A. 1910.
almost absolutely free from drunken
Streets which local option Hardly oneffh
report
before At
tried that had its from drink with
one.haf Of the tracesble under license
WILLIAM A. WARRINGTON Justice of the Peace.
Lewes, Del, April Z, 1910
depressed in the operation
option but rather increased with stores butchers
Real values except hotel properties held firm
its have increased twenty-five prohibition effect
Laurel, DEL, April g. 1910
During the three
Our cash receipts for 1909 show gain
business Cond tions town. SMALL HORSEY Merchants
Greenwood, Del. April g. 1870
Ny business has increased fully
esd with drunkard Generally conditions much improved
j. FRANK PORTER General Merchant.
Dover DEL, April 5, 1910.
operation per cash business noticed
JAMES B. BICE, Merchant.
Dover, Del, April 6, 1910.
The general conditions Of materially improved
local We annoyed by the baWng
all hours the night the before prohibition
BARNETTE BROTHERS CO., Merchants
ORDER
Ant-License Campaign for Rural New Castle County
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Middletown transcript., 1910-09-03
FOR SALE

Our Harness-a and Collar Factory, with
an established trade. Buildings are
suitable for shoe factory, shirt factory. or.
sash, door and blind factory, with ample
grounds for lumber yard.
]. @. PARKER & Son Co.,
MiddletoWn. Del,
Middletown transcript., 1910-09-03
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
BIaCkbird Hundred |

The taxable residents of BIackbird
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1910 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be
AT BtAcKBIRD, wATsoN's STORE,
SEPTEMBER oath, 1910
From ] to 4 P. n.
AT FLEMINa's LANDING,
SEPTEMBER 18th, 1910
From to P. N.
AT DELANEY's, DAVIS STORE,
SEPTEMBER 23d, 1910
From l to 4 o'clock P. NJ.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
Section 3-That on all taxes paid be-
fore the frat day of October there shall be
an abatement of five per eentum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Deem
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during
the month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And. on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January five
per centum thereof shall be added thereto.
JOHN BETH,
Collector Of Taxes for Blackbird Hundr ed
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-19

WHEN. you want 10 put your Dusi- ness before the public. there Is me dium better than through the adverts- Ing columns oS The Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-19
SANG FAUST"
For the First Time in America-Dr. Jules Jordan Tells of Experiences with pr. Leopold Damrosch as Di- rector.

The Providence Sunday Tribune had an interesting story by Dr. Jules JOr- dan, a native of Windham. reminis- cent of Dr. Leopold Damrosch and the earliest performances of La Damna- ton de Faust in America. In 1879. through some New York musical friends whom he met at Stamford, Dr. Jordan met Dr. Damrosch. who tried his voice and at once invited him to sing the Faust role. the first time the composition was -iven here. After several private rehearsals at pr. Damrosch's home in New York and in public with the orchestra, Dr. Jordan says:
 T sang at these three or four per formances then. which were so sue cessful that a repetition of the work was demanded, and in two weeks later I returned for other performances.
 By that time I had fully recov- cred from the cold and sang more to my own satisfaction. These perform ances were so successful that there was a demand from Philadelphia, and the same company that had sung it several times in New York, which in cluded the Philharmonic orchestra, the New York Oratorio society and the Arion society of New York, together with the original soloists, gave a per formance in the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.
 Soon after there was a perform ance of the work in Newark. N. J., by the same company At this perform ance, Walter Damrosch made his first appearance as 8 conductor, his father Dr. Danlroseh. sitting in the audience"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-19
Local Laconics.


 Judge Elias B. Hinckley of Stoning- ton was in Pawcatuck on Tuesday, on probate court business.
 A committee of Robert Brucker camp, Spanish War Veterans, is plan ming for a campfire at the conclusion of the installation exercises.
 The Atlantic Shipping company has decided to build a schooner at Mats Point shipyard, Stonington, to replace the schooner Governor An@es, lost last month, the work to begin early in May.
 The horse and carriage stolen from James Cook of Pendleton Hill a week ago were found Monday near the Hay wood place, and in good condition. Po- lice authorities are endeavoring 70 To- cate the person who took the outfit.
 Coincident with the formal opening e the new Catholic clubhouse in Prov idence, Monday evening, the annual election of officers was held, resulting in tic reelection of the board. Judge John w Sweeney of Westerly was elevted to the board of managers for three years.
 Tam O Shanter and Breaking Into Scotch, introducing many Scotch songs, was presented by the Scottish Musical com pany of Boston under the auspices of the local Scotch societies, in BliVen Opera, house Tuesday evening. The en- tertainment was pleasing to an appre- ciative audience.
 Official record has been made of the transfer of property in Bay street, Watch Hill, from Walter Price, Joanna C. Larkfn, John c. Kababran and heirs of Nathan Nash to the Watch Hill fire district. These transfers are in con- nection with the proposed improvement of that section of Watch Hill.
 The funeral of Patrick Donovan was so1emnized Tuesday with a requiem mass in the Church of the In1na cuIate Conception, a large congregation being in attendance. The bearers were Mar tin. Thomas, James and Joseph Don ovan, sons of deceased, and Michael and John Donovan, nepaews. Burial was in St. Michaels new cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-19
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Shelton.-The Huntington piano fac tory, which has been closed since New Years, opened Monday morning. The factory will run full time.
 FairfieId.-Sunday the funeral of the oldest woman in town took place at her residence on Greenfield HilI-Mrs. Sarah B. Banks, who was 94 years of age.
 Ansonia.-OnIy three places of busi- ness, outside of the drug stores, were reported by She police as being open Sunday. The three places were candy stores.
 Winsted.-Monday morning was one of the coIdest of the winter. the mer- cury registering in Winsted 10 below, in Lakeville Is below, in Barkhamsted IS below.
 MiIford.-At the meeting of Apple Tree camp, Woodmen of the World, Monday night forty sovereigns of Bridgeport were present to initiate a class of seven candidates.
 Branford.-Nathan A. Miller. Bran ford's dalllia specialist, received a cer- tificate of merit from the New Haven Horticultural society for his exhibit of scarlet seeding dahlia, Sarah May Mil Ter, at the show in New Haven on Sept. Sth. s4 s
 Stratford.-In his annual report on Sunday Rev. Father O'Connor stated that during the year and ten months he has been in Stratford he has col lected from his little parish of $50 adult souls the sum of $10, 200. Out of this sum he has bought the new house, furnished it. and all he now owes is S2,000 on the new rectory and in con- nection with the church
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-19

ed and allowed for record. The estate inventorfed $S22.07.
 Franklin lodge, No. 20, Free and Ac- cepted Masons, in 53d annual comHauni- cation elected officers who were install ed as follows: Lewis Stanton, worship ful master; George E. Broughton, sen for warden; Albert H. Spicer, Jr., jun for warden; Albert H. Spicer, Jr-, treas urer; Albert D. Barber, secretary; Will liam H. Sanford, chaplain; Harry l.. Bolles, senior deacon; Frank F. Dodge, junior deacon: Philip c. Brown, senior steward; Allan l.. Thompson, junior steward; Eugene B. Pendleton, mar shal: Herbert A. Babcock sentinel; Walter C.. HiScox, musical director James H. Coleman tyler.
 The officers were installed by Dis trict Deputy Grand Master John F. Oldham, assisted by Grand Lecturer Frederick E. Leonard. Dinner was served by members of Deborah chapter, Eastern Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-19

the estate are unpaid. The account was allowed and ordered recorded.
 The inventory of the estate of Diaria Stanton showed a valuation of $462.45, and was approved for record.
 The first and final account of the es- tate of Jennie McDermott was present. ed and allowed for record. The estate inyentOried SS22.O7
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-19

Judge Edward M. Burke held regular session of the Westerly probate court Tuesday afternoon. The will of Robert Johnston of New, Bedford, who died on March IT, 1909. was presented for pro- bate and proof taken. He beQueathed his estate, share and share alike, to his mother and two sisters, in Scotland. The will specifics that there had been legal separation from his wife, she re- ceiving $500 as her share of the estate at that time, which explained the OmiS- sion of her name in the will There was postponement of the issuance of administration papers until the certifi- cate of Mir. JohnstOnS death was filed with the clerk of the court, as required by law. Alexander Nelson of New Bedford was named as executOr in the will and the nomination will be ap- proved by the court, and MT Nelson was informed that he would be requir- ed to furnish a personal bond of $500. James w. Burke, James McMonnies, John B. Johns were appointed apprais- CTS. The matter of admitting the will to probate and appointment of executor was deferred until the next session of the court. pending the filing of death certificate
 The first and final account of Anna c. Zerberino, eXecutrix of the estate of Angelo Zerberino, was presented, ex- amined approved and allowed and or dered recorded. There was 8 balance of s5, which according to the willis to be divided between five minor children; which was ordered deposited in the Washington Trust conn pany, the bank books to be delivered to the benefciar-> ies@when they become 21 years of age
 George C. Cross, administrator of the estate of Charles H. Barber, presented his first and final account, which show ed no balance for general creditors The value of the estate was $254.S5, which was utilized in the payment of admin istration of the state. leaving only a. balance of s3.76 for the administrator Bills aggregating over s1,000 against
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-19

The New York Insurance depart nnent has instituted criminal action to punish persons who were connected with the attempt to transfer the own ership of the Peoples Mutual Life to the Insurance Association and League of Syracuse. There are many policy holders in Westerly, and an agent and collector is located here, while at least enc of the directors has relatives in Westerly and is well known here.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-19
OF INTEREST IN WESTERLY
Town Has Milk Inspector who Gets compensation Probate Court Allows Administrators Account in
 Estate of $254S5, where Balance of $3.76 Remains to Meet Bills of $1O0OFranklin Lodge Installation

That section of walk on the Broad street bridge which extends from the Stanton store to the state line, one of ceives the attention or snow rernovers in the employ of the town, and as a re- suit snow remains there until it is re- moved by the slow and slushy thaw- ing process.
 Occasionally Bliven, whose store is the first on the Connecticut side of the Pawcatuck, will cause an invasion and pathway is dug through the snow flor the accumulation of the public.
 Harvood of the Massachusetts Agri- cultural department on the subject of sanitary dairies and clean, pure milk up to the legal standard, has caused fn- terest in the appointment of a milk in spector experienced in milk matters, who has time to devote to the duties. Large quantities of milk is produced ill Westerly and is sold to consumers without inspection of any nature, which is not in keeping with the strict regu- lations enforced in nearly all the other towns of the state.
 There has been no milk inspector in Westerly, until a year ago, when in addition to his duties as health officer, Lewis Stanton was appointed milk in spector. Simply to comply with the statutes and with no intention of hav- ing him perform the usual duties of milk inspector, the duties not being de- fined by the ordinances of the town Of Westerly. MT. Stanton was appointed just as were the field drivers, measur- CTS of grain, gaugers of casks, packers of fish. etc, and with no intention of expecting that man to devote much of his time in the inspection of milk and dairies, and without provision made for proper recompense. The appointment was made in a perfunctory way by the town council at that time, and MT. Stanton retains that title until his suc- cessor is appointed.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-19

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The Washington times., 1910-02-20
maryland LEADERS
AGREE ON PROGRAM
Will FURRY Along More I'm
portant Pieces of
Legislation.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Feb 20.-With
seven of the thirteen weeks OF the ses-
sion of the Maryland Legislature over
and not one bill Of Importance out OF
committee, the leaders of the Demo-
cratic majority have at last reached an
agreement as 70 most Of the important
pieces Of legislation and the WORK Of
the lawmakers viii be hurried along
next week.
The agreement embraces the passage
Of bin TO submit a constitutional
amendment for the increase Of BaItI-
more city's representative: - the LCgis-
lature. though much less than expected
by the city, the passage OF a modified
direct primary law. the passage OF "A
pure food law. and the passage OF the
public utilities bill. but with the sting
drawn from many provisions which are
bitterly contested by the pHblic service
corporations.
The amendments to the oyster culture
,a,v asked BOY the shcllhsh commission
Will NOT he made party question.
though the influence % the leaders eX-
cept in the tilewater counties viii be
thrown IT, their favor. There wiz 1e
no party lineup on the general local
option bill The friends OF this measure
are making every effort 10 have IL
brought out of committee during the
corning week.