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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-30
MOTIVE POWER
IN GOOD FARMING
Some Thoughts by One Who Has
Seen Thing or
Two.
MACHINES DO MUCH WORK
An Old-Timer Catches On to New
Tricks = His Views
Expressed.
MACHINES DO MUCH WORK

The writer paid 4 visit TO ore of
the largest estates in Virginia few
DAYS since, an estate where in the
neighborhoo OF $500 acres are under
xSilNvation. Here the staple crops.
such as wheat, corn. oats and hay.
are raised on such scale as TO neces-
state the regular Employment OF
':'ite a large number OF men az we'll
as mules.
The question of improved machin-
cry of all kinds must re considered.
with the idea OF reducing running ex-
penses. and this improved machinery
is used on every occasion where avail
able
Traction Engine and Gang PIow.
In connection with the subject OF
better and more improved farm impie-
ments on the arm. let me say right
here that | went down 10 this place
with the idea of seeing a traction
arrgine pun hN fourteen-inch BOT
tom plows at the rate OF two miles
per hour. each pillow cuttiag its
furow at an average depth of ten
inches-any one OF these plows. II
detached and propelled by our long
cared. sheartailed friend. the mule.
would require four of these faithful
animals TO pull 1t. Then there must.
Or should. be a negro plowman and
a negro driver for each four mules.
This would mean. under these con-
ditions. twentyfour mules twelve
men and sin four horse plows. The
traction engine outfit requiring two
men, one barrel OF 7-cent Kerosene oil
per day. also some lubricatinG oil,
and will. under favorable conditions,
long rows ana good looking soil. turn
in the ncighborhood of eighteen acres
per day. Where rows are shorter or
land conditions not SO favorable prob
ably from twelve TO fifteen acres may
be considoroi fair days work
Cost of 0utht.
| understand that the cost Of this
outfit Is about $500. The running
expenses are. barring accidents (Which
may entail repair bills), one tank OF
Kerosene oil per day and two men
one to care for the engine, the other
to attend to the plows.
In addition TO tho fine blowing this
outfit does, the traction piow will
enable a farmer to run harrow be-
hind the plow, thus doing double
work If necessary. The engine is also
valuable III moving heavy loads or
machinery about the farm or on the
roads; also for threshins, buiing and
other work where an engine Is need
ed.
Improved farming methods are GER
tainly In vogue these days In Old Vir-
ginia. and on the large estate Buck
land stock Farm. in Charles city coun-
ty. where the above mentioned plow-
ing outfit is being tested about every
kind of up-to-date implement is used
Continued on Third Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-30
SMALL FARMS IN
NORTH CAROLINA
Agricultural Development in the
Old North State Since the
Great War.
TENDENCY SMALL HOLDINGS
Conditions Much the Same as in
Virginia, With Some Nota-
BILE Exceptions.
TENDENCY SMALL HOLDINGS
By w. j, I.AUCK.

The tendencies in agricultural de-
velopment in North Carolin aduring
the past nifty years have been similar
to those in Virginia. There has been
| a gradual breaking up of large estates
and the developing of a constantly In
creas'ng number of small farmers.
There Is considerably larger area
of uEimprnved land in North Carolina,
however. ,han in Virginia. The pro-
portion of tenant farmers is also
greater in North Carolina. probably
duo to the fact that cotton is the staple
crop.
| The census returns of 1910 showed
that there were only 500 farms OF L.
| 900 acres or over in North Carolina. as
contrasted with 1900 in 1860. Farms
of 500 to 1000 acres were also found
| to be half as many in number as COM
pared with the period preceding the
| Civil War The greatest number Of
orth Carolina farlps In 1910 were
found TO be between twenty and fifty
acres In area. There were 700 of
, these in the census year as against
only $4,000 in 1860. There were also
$4,000 ten to twenly-acre farms. and
! 1000 three 10 ten-acre farms in the
State in 1910. or twice as many OF
each class as there was nifty years
ago. IN othef WORDS, approximately
| on half of the North Carolina farms
at the present time are less than nifty
acres, and almost four out OF every
: five farms are under 100 acres in area
Additional evidence of the dividing
| up OF estates is that there was a
! total OF 25i.oo0 farms in the State in
1910. and only 5000 in 1860 In other
words. there were lis farms per 1000
| of population during the last census.
as against only 10 at the opening of
the War Between the States.
Improvement of LnnI
During the past nifty years a much
greater area of land in North Carolina
has been improved or brought under
cultivation than in Virginia At the
beginning of the decade lS60-'7l there
were 100000 acres OF improved land
in the State. This area remained sta
tionary until 1850. but during the past
thirty years 100000 additional acres
have been brought under cultivation.
Within the decade lso0-19lO alone.
half million acres were improved
| or the total farm acreage O. North
Carolina. two-flfths IS now improved.
! AS contrasted with ne-fourth in 1860.
| The average farm contains eighty
eight acres. OF which thLrty-fve are
, improved
Value OF Farm Property.
| There has been a threefold increase
| OF farm values also IN North Carolina
| since the war. as compared with j two
fold Increase In Virginia due princi-
Continued on. Third Pase.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-30
BY FRANK 8. MOoDsoN.
Industrial Editor.

This column Is open 10 contributors
who have something to say of sug-
;scstivc nature, and who are willing to
make hints and suggestions looking
to the better development of the good
old Suites of Virginiu, West Virginia
and North CnrOIinH, md who can hold
their suggestions down In any one IS
sue to from 100 to zoo words. Such
communications, addressed to the In
dustrial Editor, Will receive prompt
attention.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-30
c. S O. Getting strnirht.

Columbus. o., June 2o.-The Chesapo,k.
and Ohio Railway o. Indiana has n!ed APP
picaHon with the Ohio State Commission
Tor authority TO issue sl32.7Do additional atoek
and $4,000 hrst mortgage 5 per cent. tweu-
ty-year bonds. These securities will 20 into
the Chasap eake and Ohio treasury TO REIN
urse the parent company for money expeud-
ed on Improvements TO the Chesapeake and
Ohio OF Indiana. The securities will be
pledged under tho $l25,00o.eco Chesapeaks
and Ohio mortgage. With these additional
issues Chesapeake and Ohio OF Indiana Will
have issued sS.ls2,.co stock and ss.2Nscoal
bonds. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-30
VIEWS AND NEAR VIEWS:
HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Very Interesting Figures That Are Worth
WhiIe-t armers ought to Re Happy
Convicts G ood Road MakerS-G oou
Water in East Viyginia-Gocd
Times in Oh Virginia.

through their initiative and enter
prise. We indorse and commend their
work. and trust its benefit will be- as
large as their expectations II is
demonstration which counts every
time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-30

Time.
Farmers HIVE 80 Tears Coming.
Virginia farmers have nothing TO
cry about in regard to this great
question Of the high cost of living,
for, according 10 statistics published
by the Department OF Agriculture,
farmers are receiving more for their
crops and foodstuffs this year than
last year. With the exception of cot
ton aud cottonseed. in which Virginia
is but very little Interested. the
price paid for everything produced on
the farm has increased. Corn brought
the farmer almost 80 per cent more
on June l last than 1t did a year
earlier; wheat other grains and hay
made considerable advances. Hops.
beef cattle. veal. sheep and lambs
show uniform gains not exceeding %
per cent. however, and at that not
equalling the increased cost of feed
ing Potatoes, sweet potatoes. beans,
onions. and even cabbage. all record
advances. and these facts tend direct
ly to show that the farmer-the origi-
nal producer-is adding to the cost OF
living this year through his increased
prices. In butter, chickens and eggs
advances have not been so high com.
pared with last year. In view of all
that has been alleged against the mid
dleman and the several agents who
intervene between the farmers door
and the housewives kitchen In the
matter OF making living cost higher.
the farmer this year is shown to be
contributing his share to the higher
prices.
Good Roads Making Down South.
The Atlanta Constitution has been
studying the good roads problem from
actual observation aJd experience Ii
has been noticing Things in Houston
Continued on Third Page.)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18
ARTHUR CONNER
Long Time Resident Passed Away
Wednesday Morning

The death of Arthur Conner occurred
at his home Wednesday afternoon at
about 200 o'clock, he had been ailing
for few weeks but was out TO his barn
Friday and assisted in some light work
there but it is thought he contracted a
cold and his weakened condition would
not respond to treatment, he grew
gradually worse although under the
care of physician and trained nurse.
Mr.. Conner was sixty-two years old
and came here from Easton about
thirty-five years ago having lived in
the same place all these years. He
operated the dray line for many years
and later took the agency for the Stan
dard Oil Company which he has car
ried on successfully. He was genial,
obliging citizen and leaves host of
friends. He was member of the
Goodfellowship Club and attended its
last meeting. The funeral service will
be held ut the late home Saturday at
1890 a. m.
Besides his wife he leaves two broth
ers and IA sister.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18

Much has been done by our own
higher education and widening field
Of work. and q woman now dsspises
what used to be by repute her most
formidable weapons lie. tears and
. skillful appeal to the vanity Of man.
The writer has often noticed the
markedly greater breadth Of view and
he truer sense Of honor among the
present-day girl students compared
with that which obtained when she
herself was q student. and which II
still largely that Of women Of her
own age today. An even more strik-
iAs fact is that the majority of men
do not seem to expect as keen a sense
II honor from women as they do from
themselves. This mental atmosphere
has surely a deterrent effect upon the
growth Of that sense.-A Woman
Teacher. in London Spectator.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18
TAFT ANSWERS
COL. ROOSEVELT
President Makes His Position
on Preferential Pri-
maries Clear.
Declares He Is Against "Soap Box
Methods and Hits Doctrine OF
Gov. Osborn.

President Taft in a speech before
the Mas sachusetts legislature a few
days ago. made clear his position on
presidential primaries The president
struck from the shoulder and did not
mince words in answering the charges
Of Roosevelt managers that the Taft
people were fighting the primary.
The president said that he was for
a fair primary but that he was against
the soap box" methods of choosing
presidents.
Here are some striking remarks
from the speech OF the president:
"The continued iteration of the
proposition, Let the people rule
is intended to be a reflection on the
government"
II do not hesitate to say that the
history of 1876 years shows that the
people have ruled"
"The attack on the judiciary and
the recall of judicial decisions
(would) destroy its independence and
take away from the arch Of govern
ment the keystone"
Judicial reform depends not
upon changing the character of the
judges, but upon the change OF pro-
cedure."
Gov. Osborn's statement that
Whatever Is right is constitutional"
and his quotation of Lincoln's words
20 sustain this. were attacked in the
following language:
"The meaning of such view is
that the plain construction of the
constitution is to be perverted -
The quoted words of Lincoln have
here no application. It Is not true
that whatever is right is constitu
tionap unless the declaration Of right
is contained in the constitution or not
forbidden by It,"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18
Pre-Nuptial Shower

The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Con.
dolf was the scene of very delightful
time last Tuesday euening when about
sixty-two Of the friends of Miss Jose
phine Krupp met there togive the lady
pre-nuptial shower. Miss Krupp il
to be married on Wednesday April oath
to Nicholas Andres and the shower was
in honor of the approaching event
which is TO take place at the Miriam
church.
The evening was passed in playing
progressive pedro, Frank Kemp ano
Esther Jacoby earring off the frs,
honors and Louis Shindorf and Phronis
Laux the consultations. 1t was a mis-
cellaneous shower and fine lot o
presents were left for the bride u
be. Mrs. Gondolf served one OF her fin,
suppers during the evening and every
body went home glad that they were
able TO be there.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18
OUR TICKET

Taft for the nomination
and election.
Roosevelt for the election if
he gets the nomination.
The dark horse of the ma
tional convention If dark
horse is the outcome.
VIM. Alden Smith for
United States Senator.
Now that OSbornis out of it
Amos Musselman for Cover
nor.
Huntly Russell for con-
gress from the 5th district
subject to decision of the
primaries.
Gerrit ]. Diekema for Con-
gresham at large.
Woman Suffrage.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18
500 Reward. 500

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all Its stages. and that ID
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only
positive cure now known TO the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease. requires a constitutional treat
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system, there
by destroying the foundation of the dis
ease. and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature In doing its work. The proprietors
have SO much faith in its curative pow
ers that they OFFER One Hundred Dollars
for any case that II fails 10 cure. Seno
for list OF testimonials.
Address r. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18
Singers And Public Speakers Need Il

The demulcent properties of Foley's
Honey and Tar. compound make il
especially effective for hoarseness, tick
ling i'm throat, and inflamed vocal
chords. IL is valuable aid TO singers
and public speakers. Chas. Boyle, the
famous Irish tenor os Saginaw, Mich,
says he has used Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound for years and would
not think OF filling an engagement
without it. He always carries bottle
in his grip or suit case Wortley *
French.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18
Another Fine Supper

The ladies of ST. Mary's Guild will
serve another of their fine Is cent sup
pers at the church house, Saturday
evening, April 20Lh, from five TO seven
thirty a menu has been arranged for
the occasion and it is hoped that large
crowd will be in attendance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18
Watch Your Hair, Ladies
Eternal Vigilance Is The Price OF
Luxuriant And Radiant Hair


If dandruf germs are devouring the
nourishment that belongs to the hair it
will soon begin TO fall. Furthermore it
will lose its life and lustre and will be-
come dull, faded and even look sloven-
ly.
II you have any sings of dandrufi
you ought to go right to your druggist
today and get bottle OF PARTISAN
SAGE. This delightful and refreshing
hair tonic is guaranteed by w. ]. Ben
edict TO kill danduff germs, clean the
head of filthy dandruff, stop falling
hair and itching scalp or money back.
And it does just what it is guaranteed
TO do and that's why its sales are so
enormous the country over PARIS
IAN SAGE is the favorite Of refined
women. One bottle proves its superior
ity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18
INDIGESTION
Causes Dizziness, Nervousness
Biliousnsss, Sick Headaches and
NaryOusneSs

You know that most of the ailments
named above come from an out OF order
stomach.
When your food reaches The stomach
il should digest and furnish nutritious
matter To the biotd.
If il doesn't digest, but lays heavily
on your stomach, il has started TO fer
ment.
When il ferments il sets loose in the
stomach poisonous gases which irriate
the great pneumog astric nerve that
leads directly from the l. ain TO the
stomach.
That irritation causes heartburn
dizziness, nightsweats, nervousness and
other ailments.
MI-O-NA is guaranteed 10 end all
stomach misery, or money back. 5O
cents at w. /. Benedicts and druggists
everywhere.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18
CATARRH GONE
No More Hawking and Snufflin9
When You Breathe Hyomei


HYOMEI pronounce it High-o-me)
is guaranteed to end the misery of
catarrh.
Breathe it, destroy the catarrh germs,
and soon hawking and snuffiing will
cease.
Breathe it, and erusts will no longer
form in the nose; mncus will not lOd &c
i'm the throat; all Inflammation will
leave the membrane of the nose and
throat and your head will feel clear and
fine.
Breathe it for coughs, colds and sore
throat; its soothing, healing, antiseptic
action is better than all the stomach
dosing remedies in creation, and there
isn't particle of opium, cocaine or
other habit forming drug in it.
Complete outfit, which includes in.
haler, $l.00. Extra bottles of HY.
OMEI so cents at w. /. Benedicts and
druggists everywhere.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18

l wish TO close out my millinery
stock and will sell all trimmed hats
and other millinery goods at less than
cost. Call at once and secure the bar
grins. All new goods. 227 4. Liberty
ST. 45-w2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18

For Sale-A good farm fifty-three and
one half acres inside city limits Of Bel
ding on Cooks corner road, sell cheap
II sold before May LIST. Charles Camp
bell, X. +. ID. 10. 48w2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18

For Sale-House and Lot, ! will
give you the best bargain Of all, terms
very easy. Also best bargain on shoes.
Dali at my Little Shoe Store next door
10 Dad Lapham's. Manly Lansing,
Bedding, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18

Wanted-An energetic person with
some capital, who is ready TO consider
"A money making proposition 10 call on
me at once. Will stand closest invcs-
legation and big returns guaranteed on
Investment. Have option for exhibit
ing "Dante's Purgatory and Paridasen
in the State OF Michigan. State rights
protected to buyers by manufacturers.
Get particulars at once. A. F. Drager,
Rex Theatre, Bedding, Mich. 40 WI
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18

For Sale-At my residence, one top
buggy, one single harness with collar
(hand made) and one gas range. VIM.
]. Wilson, 5l9 James st. 46tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18
E. G. LLOYD & co.
BELDING, MICH.

Wanted-A competent girl for gen.
eral house work, two in family. In
quire 7l6 Broas ot. 46-tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18

Eggs for Neutrality-suspicious. Island
Reds-Foundation stock from two OF
leading fiocks In the state. Heavy
winter lsyiny strain. }. w. Bolen-
baugh, 7i6 Pearl st., Belding, Mich.
43-w4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18

For Sale-The Congregational Par
sonage barn. Call G. A Wheeler or III.
J. Cornell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18

For Sale-Six weeks old pigs. Frank
j. Hicks. Phone 27l-4r. 46-w2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18

Wanted-Two or three unfinished
rooms down stairs. George Trimble.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-04-18

Wanted-To rent a wheel chair.
Grant Steele, 72l Pearl ST.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-18
UNITED STATES READY
TO SEND ARMY TO CUBA
Transport with Troops Can Be Dis
patched Within Two
DAYS.

Washington, Jan. lS.-TIaying served
notice on President Gomez government
that the United States expected Cuba
to live up to her treaty engagements
and maintain republican form of gov
eminent the state department is await
ing developments.
Officials here are confident that when
Cubans understand the motive of the
United States is simply to discharge the
treaty obligations, there will be little
dissatisfaction outside of the veterans
organization.
So well laid are the plans of the gen.
eral staff of the army that news of the
possibility Of intervention in Cuba has
caused scarcely ripple at headquarters
here Should it become necessary to
send troops to Cuba, the whole mechan-
ism OF the transportation and mobiliza-
ton services should be in operation with
in few hours and probably within two
days the first army transport would be
sailing for Havana with full regiment
of infantry aboard. Long before that
transport had reached Cuban waters,
several American battleships would be
lying off proper strategic points on the
Cuban coast.
War department officials. however, do
not anticipate any such order, and the
Atlantic feet is calmly pursuing the
routine of the winter drills off the south
coast Of Cuba, in little expectation OF
being called upon for active service.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-18
GIVES MILLION IN GEMS
TO HIS FIANCEE
Stotesbury's Bridal Presents Include q
Pearl Necklace Worth
100000.

Washington. Jan. ls. Edward I
stotesbury has showered $l,00000t
worth OF bridal gifts on Mrs. Oliver
Cromwell, whom he will marry to-day
The most marvellous of the Philadel.
phia bankers regal presents is a pearl
necklace, which cost more than 100000
1t is one of the finest collections OF
pearls in the world When Mrs. Crom-
well clasps the long string around her
neck it reaches the floor at her toes.
He has literally tossed at the fair Mrs.
Cromwell tiaras, necklaces, brooches,
rings. glittering with diamonds, emer-
aids, rubies-all the eostliest gems,
j. Pierpont Morgan, Mr.. Stotesbury's
partner in Drexel s. Co., gives Mrs.
Cromwell diamond chain with SUI
perb pear-shaped diamond as a pendant.
The gift is valued at $4,000.
Mrs Cromwell has received an aston
ishing number of watches and clocks;
they are intended to remind her Of her
lack of puuctuality, she says laugh
ingly One tiny watch is set on the base
OF a tremendous diamond which hangs
from long platinum chain set with
diamonds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-18
'sOur Personal Guarantee
TO all Skin Sufferers"
Burt H. Wells, Druggist

We have been in business in this town
for some time, and we are looking to
build up trade by always advising our
patrons right.
So when we tell you that we have
found the eczema remedy and that we
stand back of it with the manufacturer
iron-clad guarantee, backed by ourselves,
you can depend upon it that we give our
advice not in order to sell few bottles
of medicine to skin sufferers, but be-
cause we know how it will help our
business if we help our patrons.
We keep in stock and sell all the we'll
known skin remedies. But we viii say
this: If you are suffering from any
kind of skin trouble, eczema, psoriasis.
rash or letter. we want you to try full
size bottle of d. d. D. Prescription.
And, if it does not do tile work, this
bottle will cost you nothing. You alone