LIVE STOCK PRACTICES FOR LAMBS AND HOGS
Detailed methods for dressing lambs including bleeding location, removal of viscera without damaging organs, cooling and wrapping for shipment, and use of spreaders and caul fat. Followed by guidance on improving breeding stock, selecting sires, and raising hogs for profit with cost-effective feeding and small-farm viability. Also notes a grape disease in western New York tied to potash deficiency and weather effects on fruit set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mweter
Currituck County Alliance Elects Officers in 1895 Meeting
Currituck County Alliance No. 1254 met at the courthouse July 11, 1895 with D. J. F. Garrenton presiding. Officers elected include Thos. H Fulford president, E W Baum vice president, H J Doxey secretary, J J Williams treasurer, W S Mercer lecturer, N N Hampton chaplain, W E Ballance steward, James Rodgers doorkeeper, W Kinsey assistant doorkeeper, W A Snowden sergeant at arms, A Hampton business agent, and executive committee J F Garrison and others. Hampton elected as delegate to the State Alliance meeting at Cary August 13, 1895. Resolutions thanked the Legislature for repealing 1893 amendments to the state charter. a copy to The Progressive Farmer for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Farmer
Curdituck County Alliance
H. J. Doxey, Co. Sec’y
Wake County Farmers' Alliance Plans Festive Cary Gathering
The Wake County Farmers Alliance votes to host a basket of cake and barbecue at Cary on August 15 with State Alliance meeting on August 13. It urges sub alliances to appoint three members each to gather contributions of ham, fowl, meat, bread, cakes, pies and fruit for meal tables set bare of cloths. Prominent speakers expected.
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Wake County Farmers’ Alliance
Cary
State Allianc
County Alliance
Wake
T. Ivey
S. OrHo Wilson
Nathan Holleman
Building of Monuments Prompt in North Carolina
The article urges honoring Confederate fallen and venerating their memory with monuments. It defends preserving local self-government and patriotism, arguing opponents lack duty and that erecting memorial shafts serves to inspire future generations, aligning Confederate valor with national history.
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North Carolina
George Washington
Jefferson Davis
The Dairy Ensilage For Dairymen And Farmers
The Farmers' Voice urges dairymen to adopt silos to store corn and forage, noting silage aids cows and livestock. The Michigan Experiment Station recommends eight square feet per cow in winter and five in summer, with stone foundations and tarred paper coverings for air and gas tight silos. Cut corn at glazed ear stage, use ensilage cutters, then seal and ventilate as advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Experiment Station
Soone Wall
Testing cattle by dairy and beef potential in dairy herds
The Farmers' Voice argues for selecting animals by purpose, noting dairy cows for milk and butter, beef breeds for beef, yet recognizing some beef breeds yield strong milk. It cites Short horns producing both milk and butter, urges testing individuals to gauge milk richness and quantity under normal feeding, and to avoid overfeeding while maximizing true potential.
Moore County F A and I A Meet at Crane's Creek
Moore County F A and I A gathered at Crane's Creek on July 1. The group enjoyed a profitable dinner, praised The Progressive Farmer as the best reform paper in the United States, and elected Dr Slawell as a delegate to the State Alliance at Cary. J M Tyson wished for much good from the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Farmer
Moore County
F. A
I. A
Crane’s Creek
Allen Jones
Alliance
United States
Slawell
State Alliance
Cary
J. M. Tyson
Mr Egoist and the Pharisee in Society
A sharp social critique exposes the egotist who flaunts simulated virtue while abusing others at home and in public. He seeks unyielding control, shows no charity for misfortune, and hides cowardice behind a polished exterior as society discerns his true nature.
The Ezotist and His Vanity A Diatribe Review
A caustic broadside targets a local self styled genius, mocking his vanity hypocrisy and public scandals. It ridicules his fixation on notoriety and pry into others affairs while condemning his failed career and social harm. Notable references include Grover Cleveland and Oscar Wilde as he is charged with deceit and public degradation.
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Cain
Ezotist
Samson
Grover Cleveland
Oscar Wilde
Oscar
Cleveland
L.fe
Egoviat
J JR
Vacuum Leather and Oil Ad Promises Fair Deals
An old advertisement urges buyers to test Vacuum Leather treatment with a free swab, offering a half pint to a gallon can at 25c to 1.25. It promotes How to Take Care of Leather and guarantees a full refund if unsatisfied, with cans sold only to ensure fair dealing. Also touts vacuum oil for farm machinery and provides Rochester New York address.
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Vacuum Oil Company
Rochester
N.Y
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Currituck County
Jenns
Wharlotte, WN. U
Ensilage
Moore County Meeting
MR. Egotist
Startown Nursery
M. A. Thorneburg & Co
Newton, Catawta,Co
McSherry
Southern Farm Implement CO
Meeting Street
Charleston
S.C
Moseley
Pritchard Eturing Co
St. Louis
Olive St
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
Plexi WL
Woot
A. Allred & Son
Mt. Airy, N
Southern Railroad Company
Richmond
Danville
Raleigh
N. C
Durham
Oxford
Hende
A.m.son
Buffalo
Lithia Springs
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Salisbury
Asheville
Wester
Charlotte
Florida
Atlan
Birmingham
Memphis
New Orleana
Lynchbu
Washington
Pullman
Selma
Goldsboro
Fayetteville
Wilmington
Morehead Ity
New Berne
Mater North Carolina
Wilson
Tarboro
Eastern Carolina
GERS
Caroline
Atlanta
Omeson Oil
Danie
W. B. Ryder
N.C
A. Turk
W.H Green
Gen
Washington, DP
Lodge Weekly Publishing Co
Lodge
Moonry
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Orzan
Grand Louge
IO. C. F
Lodge Week'y Publishing Company
Pimerene
Tilustracea
Barnes Bros
Raleigh, N. C
W.H. Worth
Alliance Business Agency
National Watchman
Washington, D.C
PBA Cbg Institute For
Peace Conservatory
Leipsic
Dinwiddie, M. A. Unversity of
Virginia
Ente
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Bec'y-Treas
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