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V A. A1?+? A.+. A..+. .i. A .t i, & A.i. .t. AA-i. ?41 r : ;? ?! Farm Department. J 3 ? -.J COBDUCTED BY J. M BEATY i* 3 t ^rrrrrrTfTTVT%'rr^rr%rrrr*< SOME DRAWBACKS. There are many things that ( hinder the welfare of the farmer, j 1 wish to mention three principal drawbacks in this colamn this week and next. 1st. Iunokance.? V friend said to me recently, ''Ignorance is and has been the greatest curse to the South." Tliere is no donbtabout his statement being correct. It is at the bottom of many other troubles. In some parts of the world every boy is expected to serve an apprenticeship and learn some trade or profession. The average young man in the South knows a little of everything in general and nothing in particular and so is not prepared to take up anything and make it a sue- ( cess. It is now getting to be gener- j ally understood that a man needs ? some special study and training to be a doctor, a lawyer or a rail-1 road man, but it is still thought that anybody and everybody can j farm. Notwithstanding this idea, j if you look around carefully you ! will soon be convinced that it takes as much training and tact to make a successful farmer as it i takes in other lines of business. i never Knew a section where; everybody was very ignorant that the people were not more or less shiftless and helpless. Thej educated farmer knows better how to diversify his crops, or ganize his labor and apply his fertilisers' besides baring many other advantages. >Ve often hear the complaint that if you educate a boy he will leave the farm. There is some truth in thisbutthere is a reason for it. It is because there have been so few boys educated and the stores, the factories, the rail roads and otJier lines of business have demanded all these, but j educate the people everywhere and see how soon this rush from the farms will cease. Some think educated people will not work. This is a mistake. j Education neither makes a man industrious nor lazy. An indus trious man will work wherever he is, but a lazy man will not j work much under any circum stances. One educated man j among a thousand ignorant men j might live with but little work,] but if all were educated he would j j have to give up living without p work as a hopeless job. General education is our great | need. Educate all the people and ( teach them the dignity of labor | and then and not until then will 1 we have great financial prosperi- ' ty. "The people must be edu- , cated." Let this be our motto. A Severe Object Lesson. The year now drawing to a ? close has been a trying one to 1 farmers in inanv sections, by rea son of the long-continued drouth, 1 especially severe in the West, but prevailing also in the South in 1 some places. If the Western farmers had J planted corn as their only crop, j' their condition now would be a -' serious one, as the cro|? in that j j section was cut short more than one-half. But fortunately forjj them, they had outgrown the one-crop idea, and before the ill j effects of the drouth they had jr harvested the greatest wheat j crop ever known, the price of j which was advanced by the failure in corn. Thus diversified farming has been shown to be the correct j method to farm by an object les-, t son which will be lasting on ac- c count of its severity, and from a j t seeming evil will come lasting j" good to those who have heeded it. s Southern farmers have, within it the past few vears, been likewise t 1 ight the evilsof dependence on d a single crop, as thev felt the d liar ishipg resulting from low- w priced cotton, their only money g ?roj s while forced to pay ad vane- ft ing prices for wheat, corn and II meats. Increased demand with- b out a proportionate increase in w iht -apply of ( t on fortunately n came to the aid of the Southern fc planter**, and the higher prices obtained enabled many of them to get out of debt and to become free to exercise their own judg ment as to what proportion of their land should ue devoted to cotton, and what part should be used for wheat, corn, grasses, vegetables and fruit. Thus has come an opportunity which has been taken advantage of by many farmers, and the day when cotton alone was looked to, to supply all the necessities and luxuries of the family, and which often failed to produce the bare necessities, has passed. In every Southern Stat egreat and increas ing quantities of corn, wheat, vegetables and fruits are being produced and cattle, hogs and sheep are multiplying. Now the Northern cities are looking to the South for early vegetables and fruits, and this important source of wealth is be ing recognized and worked by intelligent effort, so as to cause many heretofoie barren districts to blossom as the rose. There is scarcely a district in j the entire South that cannot' profitably raise its own corn and wheat, and produce its own' meats, and when this fact is mad-.1 the most of, cotton still being looked to as the main money j crop, the prosperous conditions now prevailing on account of the1 fair prices of cotton during the' past two years will continue and j increase year by year.?Home and Farm. Going: Into Winter Quarters. The active well-to-do farmer going into winter quarters with the family stock of all kinds and the fowls and all of his machinery and smaller tools, gives the mat ter much thought. The health j and comfort of the family is the| greatest of all cares and some- j times it is the thing of little care until afflictions come. It is often the case when a farmer is through with his heavy work that he drops off the feed and strict at tention of his horses. Keally this is the time to rub and fatten the horse and let him come into the spring young and sprightly, wit h clean limbs and bright, well-kept hair. Machinery should be well rub bed and oiled to prevent rust, and all repairs well adjusted so things will move off in spring with short notice. It is said that most people know better than they do; this may be a mistake.I If a man thinks that he knows | all about farming, it may be his greatest mistake, and sr he ceas es to learn. The man who really knows much about the details of profitable farming is a constant student. When a man knows a thing well it acts as a tonic to stimulate him to the proper action. A thorough knowledge is apt to wake a man to careaud attention. When loss and gain is well up in the mind it surely acts as a spur to motion. < We are now passing the fourth grand division of the year, and as 1 he thrifty farmer has gathered plentiful of the bountiful grasses, the next thing is to know how to bring out the best results?of fat and manure. Good stock is of great value on the farm. Poor stock, poor tools, poor lands, 1 and a poor farmer are very much in line. Now for improve- ' rnent. Decide by real calcuation how much corn, wheat, oats, and Hie vegetable crop is wanted. Pake y?ur best corn land and half the number of acres that you usually tend and begin to prepare manure for the acreage. Vrrange to plow your land well at least twice before planting. I)o not take more than five >igs to make the thousand or ifteen hundred pounds of irood >ork. begin with the pigs now | or next pork season. So with four wheat land this season?five teres of land for one hundred jushels. After all that may be laid, the man 011 the farm must >e master of the situation. Our ands are so diversified that 110 ule will suit all places or lands. -R. R. .Moore in Progressive '"armer. Forage. From Franklin Co.: "I have ried several ways to keep corn I ut off at the ground, but failed o keep it. This vear I made a horse" by your ilirections and hocked the corn as directed, and t has rotted and moulded clear hrough. Please tell us what to o for horse feed." There is no ; oubt that in the humid season1 re have had this fall there is a renter difficulty in curing the alder in the shock than usual, iut if the shocks are not made ?o large and the centre is kept rell open at the base there is ?ally 110 difficulty in curing the iddcr. Rut sho ked tight and a great deal placed in a shock there will l>e some lose anywhere. No farmer should have todeiiend on corn for feed. If you have plenty of crab grass hay or pea vine hay, both of which you could have had plenty of this season, there will be uo lack of horse feed. 1 keep a pair of horses but never think of depending 011 the corn stalks for feed. 1 gi\ e them sotne by way of variety, . but 1 have plenty of pea hay and crabgrass nay, and if there is a farmer in North Carolina today who has not plenty of horse feed outside of corn fodder it is his own fault. On the lund where my peas were cut and cured for hay I am now putting in oats and hairy vetch, and before the horses will have eaten up the pea and crabgrass hay cut this fall 1 will have the crop of oats and vetch cured and ready to carry them through till more hay is made. 1 thus get most of the feed for two big horses from two acres of land. And I propose to get that two acres into such condition that they will furnish all the for age these horses need the year round. A farmer who has not provided a plenty of good horse feed is too late asking the middle of < Ictober what he is to do for horse feed. I am feeding hay now which I cut on the corn field after the corn was shocked. It is crabgrass, but it is better than the timothy that is selling here< for over $20 a ton Our farmers and horse feeders do not realize the fact that crabgrass cut the proper time makes better hay than timothy, but such is the fact, and there is not a farmer in eastern N. C., who cannot have an abundance of it if he will. In fact I do not believe that for the expenditure there is a crop that would pay much better than crab grass on a piece of well manured land.?\V. F. Massey. Startling, But True. "If every one knew what a grand medicine Dr. King's New Life fills is," writes 1). li. Turner, Dempseytown, l'a., "you'd sell all you have in a day. Two weeks' use has made a new man of me." Infallible for constipa tion, stomach and liver troubles. 25c. at Hood Itros. drug store. Pointed Paragraphs, Correct in yourself the traits you dislike in others A man never smiles when he shows his teeth to a dentist. Some people are long on mock modesty and shy on the real thing. M uch t hat passes for philosophy is nothing but downright impu dence. Happy is the man whose smile is the same in prosperity and adversity. A man who says he enjoys a church social may not be a liar, but he is not above suspicion. What a brilliant world this would be if men could only acquire brains as easily as they can um brellas! When a man tells you somei woman has mistreated him you always have a hankering to hear j the woman's version of the story.; ?Chicago News. STOPS PAIN Athens, Tenn., Jan. 27,1901. Ever since the first appearance of ror menses they were very irregular and I suffered with great pain rn my hips, back, stomach and legs, with terrible bearing down pains in the abdomen. During the past month I have been taking Win? of Cardui and Thedford's Black-Bran.:ht, and I passed the month ly period without pain for the first time in yoai-s. Nannib Davis. What is life worth to a woman suffer ing like Nannie Davis suffered? Yet there are women in thousands of homes to-day who are bearing those terrible menstrual pains in silence. If you are one of these we want to say that this same WINE?CARDUI will bring you permanent relict. Con sole yoursell with tho knowledge that 1,000,000 women have been completely ^ cured by Wine of Cardui. These worn- v en suffered from leucorrhoea, irregular i menses, headache, backache, and 1 bearing down pains. Win* ol Cardui i will stop all these aches and pains i for you. Purchase a $1.00 bottle ol Wine ol Cardui lo-day and take it in the privacy of your home. r- -r adrW And literalnre, addrem. glvlnr ejHip- 1 I t, "The Bm.. * v i - t," A. mooga Med; i, ? Tenn. ? Look! DixiK clows 88c Each ? IAle> Sell Hardware and Furniture Regardless of Costi Our Furniture is made in Dunn and we can ?ave you the freight. We carry th> largest line of Hubber, Gandy and Leather Belting. Engine and Mill Supplies t? this part of North Carolina, and can fill your orders promptly Write us for price. Dunn Hardware and furniture company, DUNN. N. C. Silverware. I wish to call your attention to the fact that 1 have ju9t added to ray stock a complete line ol tilverware. It is rogers b hot he us' 1847 goods and consists of Knives, Forks Table and Tea Spoons, v.VW Soup Ladles, Sugar Shells, Etc. I Carry a Full Line of Spectacles and other Optical Goods. A large stock of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry always on hand. Repairing a specialty. Call and see me in my new place in the Professioal Building, T. C. JORDAN, 017?tf Smithfield. N. C. ? SCHOOL BOOKS. We have now on hand a a full supply of the new public school books adopted by the Hoard of Education to be used in the public schools of North Carolina and will exchange for all old books of like grade at the exchange price. We also have a stock of Dry Goods, Shoes, Notions, A HATS, ETC., A Which we will be glad to show to the trade. See our StOIlG Crusher Tie before purchasing your Fall Shoes. ^ome to see us before buying your fall goods. Youis truly, TURLEY & STALLINGS, CLAYTON, N. C. 07?Sra DON'T FORGET The Big Racket Store When you Come to Town. Here you can find almost any little thing you Want. I am selling out my sum ^nK^ Vi^Fall and Winter Goods S?V?"" going at near cost. NEW GOODS COMING IN DAILY. LOOK AT THESE PRICES. Soap at 2, 3, 4, 6 and 10 cents cake. Needles, 1 to 5 cents paper. Hose 4 to 15 cents per pair. Gloves 15 to 50 cents per pair. Suspenders 5 to 50 cents. Laces and Embroideries, Combs and Brushes. HEAVY LINE OF DRY GOODS. LADIES AND GENTS' UNDERWEAR CHEAP. BIG LO f CROCKERY AND TINWARE. Nice Jewelry, Nice let French Candy just received. Call to see my stock. I can save you mtney W. H. PEACOCK, SMITHFIELD, N. C. COTTON IS HIGHER BUT PRICES ARE AWAY DOWN AT Hall's Hardware House. ? ? ? See them opening their new line of Hard/' vare, Stoves, Ranges, North Carolina Made -farness, Rubber and Gandy Belting, Pure Buck Lead, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, ztc. Thanking you for your custom, E. L. HALL, MOVED To Brick Store, We have moved across the railroad to the new brick build ing near the Selma Manufac turing Co. We >hall keep a complete line of GROCERIES, FRUITS, CONFECTIONERIES AND VEGETABLES. Canned Goods for sale Coun p try Produce a specialty. Com# and see us at our new stand. J. M. VINSON & CO., Sclma, N. C. July 1-t'. THIS IS The New Number 8 i. ^ni ?"?! 1 Domestic Sewing Machine, j FOH SALE BY J. M. BEATY. IMlTBIIKliD, K. C. FALL and Winter Goods. A lot of Dry Goods just rec ived. Shoes a spe^ cialty. 1 keep also Notions, Hats, Groceries, Glassware, tinware. Canr dies, Medicines, Toys and General Merchandise. I can sell you goodi cheap as anybody and cheap as they can be sold. ALEX. WIGGS, PINE LEVEL, N. C. O# am BUY THE CELEBRATED AUBURN WAGON. The Auburn Wagon Co. have consigned to me one car load one and two horse wagona which 1 will sell cheap for cash or on time. Come to see me before buying Respectfully, W. L. FULLER, SMITHFIELD, N. C. At a New Stand I SHALL OCCUPY the corner store in front of the depot in order to have room for my fall stock. Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries FRUITS, CONFECTIONERIES and Vegetables can be bought of me as cheap as the cheapest I ask your patronage. W T4. WESTBROOK, PINE LEVEL, N. C. -2m
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