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Vol. XDI. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, MAY 4,187a No. 18. FOB BAX.B. F OR 8A_E—CIHCCIaAR SAW»-W. B. Barry. See advert! semenu 18 2w PLYMOUTH Rock eggs, S2.50 for 15; Light Biah- ma, 1150 for 15. address tfBANK WILLI.. M- SON, Nora, Marlon county, Ind. I_lOK S-LB^-The Farm Register and Account- ethod of keeping farm ac- Address INDIANA FAB- Book. Complete method of keeping farm accounts. Price, S1.00 each. MES CO., Indianapolis. HIVE3—laANBSTROTH HlVEj) at the factory. Price, finished, S2 00. Material cut out $1.00. Ulnar Styles made to order. & BROa, Greenfield, Ind. Addrees aiLCHRIoT FOR SALE—Kggs of Fekin Ducks, Light Brahmas, Black Spanish and Bronze Turkeys, at reduced rates. Sena for circular and mention this card. J. BE-N1,_T, Sunman, Bipley Co., Ind. FOR SALK—light Brahmas bred from Felch & Williams' stock.^ Fric^ reasonable. Eggs tl 50 Home, 10 13t per dozen. Address J. B. CONATY, Orchard Indianapolis. Reference, Wm. H. Fry. FOR 8ALE—The largest stock of salt, calcined plaster, land plaster and cement The only house that keeps these goods always on hand atlow- est prices. ANDREW WALLACK. Indianapolis. At a sale of Clydesdales at Merryton, Scotland, the stock offered went at prices ranging from 69 to 350 -guineas, or an average of over $650. This breed seems to be well appreciated at home, where their merits are best known. TTIOR SALE—My entire show herd of Chester JD White hogs; have won over 11,000 ln cash wises every year for the last five years. Twenty head. Price 15-00.00. B. B. MOODY, Eminence, Ky. "TJ10R8ALK—The art ot JC kins, Nurseryman, Winona," Ohio. complete instructions Illustrated by by J. Jen- Full and numerous ents," etc. Price 50 cents, postage prepaid. — .... _. n^a INDIANA FARMER CO., Indianapolis. Ind. QJEED OORN-Large Tennessee White Corn. (OI Sample, peck, 10 cts.; one pound, •*_ cts. I also have the white OU Corn, at the same price, by mall, postpaid. Addresa V. W. PECGH, Koesnth, Washington Co.. Ind. EOR SALE—Fine stock of Rabbits, Squirrels, Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, Pigeons, Red Birds and iy will bring, hat Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, Pigeons, Red Birds and Canaries. Must be sold for what th Write at once for No circulars. ML St. Indianapolis, Ind. ror prices, stating MRS. D. B. MO you want 69 South Linden li GU8 from premlnm stock, D. Brahmas, White, _ Black, Buff and Partridge Cochins, P. Rocks, . Leghorns, Bronze Turkeys and Toulouse Oeese. Over 100 premiums ln 18T7. Eggs, except Geese and Turkeys, 82 00 per 13; 26 eggs. IS 50. Geese and Turkeys, (3 50. WEST & WHICKER, Pecksburg, Ind. 12-8t SPECIAL NOTICE—After April 20th, I will sell Plymouth Rock eggs from the beet breeding- yard ln the State, at 12.00 per doz. Bronze Turkey eggs, 53-50 per dcz. All from my best stock, which ls Inferior to none, as has been repeatedly proven at our poultry exhibitions. WM. H. FRY, Indianapolis, Ind. "C.OR SALE—A_farm contal 120 acres, two __.- miles from Lena, Parke Co., Ind., on the Indianapolis and St Lculs R. R.; -50 acres under cnltivation; yonng orchard; small fruit abundant; dwelling and outhouses; well watered; 50 large poplars; BeUmorejJg-agr9'--* -r-ana a ai K—Hi*—i Class Light Brahmas. My Bt»ck An exchange thus remarks in regard to the change in public taste for cattle in the past few years: " Twenty-five years ago there were no other cattle worth having except the Short Horns; afterward the Devon aspired to an equal scale; then followed the Alderney, then the Ayrshire, the Guernsey, the Jersey, and now the Holstein is looming up. We suppose that each race is to be preferred under certain circumstances. We doubt if the Alderneys, Ayrshires and Jerseys will be displaced for any others in the long run, though the others may prove the most profitable to certain localities. For oxen, there is nothing to be compared to the Devon; and for the shambles, nothing like the Short Horns." SHOBT-HOBNS. TTTOH FARMING! HIGH FARMING—550 bush- ES3^Ksr«ss^wE_ffi »„«?» two brothers, Robert best time to use It on; co m;. andjf 7™ ™m abtg ^A .^ ^Wag, you_g meD) emb„ked Sop address, enclosing postoffice order: or money, Sid this fertilizer will be sent you at once. J. R. TttiWNSON. 84 E. Michigan St.. Indianapolis. Ind. WAKTKD. "«_r__tTED—Fanners' sons and schoolteachers, W as agents, are making money now, selling Dr. Ha_£ celebrated Health at Home, or Family nortor 8end SI 00 for complete outfit and secure te-itc-y We refer to ttie Editor of this paper. Fred. L.HoSn A (^.Publishers and Book-binders, 60 E. Market St., IndlanapoUs. -tTTANTED-THE PEOPLE TO KNOW THAT W Mrs Rohrer's New Remedy cures aU diseases of the _iroatandlung8,and is also a certain remedy for$ys^psii7Read the following tgtowto These Notch Road, April lo, lavs. "Sew M-d-Si-This ls to certify that I am entirely3^, of cbiralc dyspepsia by the;nse cA your New Remedy. 1 have .also found it very valuable ' for coughs and cold- importation of three bulls and four cows, and in 1838, Mr, Dunn imported two cows with bull calves. These cattle, or a greater part of them, were sold off at high prices among farmers of that section. In 1834,1835 and 1836 importations of Short-horns were made to Ohio from England by a company of gentlemen living near Chillicothe. Some of the bulls ana cows of these importations were purchased and brought to Kentcky. In 1839, Rev. E. I. Dillard and Mr. Nelson Dudley were sent to England, by the Fayette County, Kentucky, Importing Oompanv, and purchased about 40 head, which brought remunerative prices at their sale in Lexington. Numbers of cattle were imported to Kentucky between that period and 1855 directly from England, the late B. A. Alexander, of Wood- burn, Woodford county, having imported more than any one man. After these importations and their dependents were dispersed among breeders, illiberal and unjust detractions were published and circulated against Col. Sanders' importation of 1817. By whom these detractions were originated I know not, but doubtless by some who hoped to benefit themselves by calumniating their neighbor's stock. The cry was that they had come here without pedigrees, when at that day the sires and dams of their own herds were iu the same condition. They were, however, but too successful in their persistent detraction in placing the 17s on the level of high grades in Kentucky, by which meaiis some other breeds without their intrinsic merits have been puffed into fictitious and even fabulous prices, because some interested parties would declare they were fashionable. ' The common scrub cattle can be wonderfully improved by crossing them with a thoroughbred Short-horn bull. Indeed, the first cross of such a bull on a scrub cow is almost marvelous. The cows as a general rule are good milkers, and thoroughbred and high grade steers by good keeping often reach, when between two and three years old, 1 60p tp 2000 nnn__a-an_- erous'feeding, but •they amply repay ltber:-, al masters.—Hon. B. J. Peters, in Princeton Banner. m m ■ —* Oar Meat Exports. The following paragraph from Bell's Messenger, London, April 8, seems to Bupport the opinion expressed a few I weeks since in these columns, that our exportation of fresh meats has become ■as much a regular feature in our transat- of Short-horns, lantio trade, as that of products of any - ■ -- • - .---'■•—- -o-v.-.f otherkind: The quantity of American beef and mutton brought to Liverpool last week was very large, and was conveyed in *'ie following steamers:—The city of Montreal brought 592 quarters of beef, 76 carcases of mutton, and 176 dead pigs; the Sarmatian, 6(0 quarters of beef; the Er^- land, 785 quarters of beef, and 472 carcases of muttor} the Britannic, 1,530 quarters of beef tnd 650 carcases of mutton ; and the Nevada 3,000 quarters of beef and 1,200 carcases of mutton. This last consignment is by far the largest that has yet arrived in this country in a sin^e THE FABM. -7ta-' " ■ ' ■**» Postal Card Correspondence. HfBIANA. Historical Sketch of the Short-Horn Breed of Cattle. One hundred and fifty years ago, few, if any, Short-horns were to be found out of the counties of Northumberland, Lincoln, Yorkshire and Durham, England. The bebfcwere located in the valley of the river Tees, in the_ last named counties. There is no authentic history that any progenitors of the cattle were imported into England, and as the soil ofthe counties al»ove named was naturally rich, well adapted to the pasturage for cattle, the cjj^. ^▼"""S etc., it is altogether probable that these natural advantages rapidly developed the best qualities of the cattle of that locality, which enhanced their marketable value ereatly, and which doubtless induced their SwnenY to adopt a careful Bystem ot breeding, and prompted a generous supply of food for winter and summer, whereby they -'.'■ Boone Co., April 22.—We are having a fine rain "to-day, and everything looks fresh and cheerful. Corn planting about to commence. A large crop will be planted, and earlier than usual. Wheat looks remarkably promising- Prospect for frnit good. I. N. Babkeb. * Union Co., April 24.—Wheat never looked better. There isa fine prospect for fruit of all kinds. We are having lots of rain. Too wet for patting in grain. Some have planted com, Yonng clover, and grass of all kinds, looks well. B. 8. ■■ Cut Co., April 25.—Early spring. Prospects good for orops and frnit. I see in the Indiana Fabmkr that Jacob F. Ganby -wants a location for a tile factory. Tell him, or any other nun that wants the best location in the 8tate, to oome to Bowling Qreen, or write to 0.; M. Thompson, John Oullin or W. H- Cravens. .' Bowling Oreen. ; Bartholomew Co., April 20.—Splendid weather. Farmers are improving the time plowing for corn. Wheat never looked better at this time of the year.' The prospect is good for aa abundance of frnit. Roads are very good now. 8tock ground tolerably cloddy, especially where it was pastured much. Planting corn will soon commence. Health good. X. • PoktebCo., April 21.—The weather very nice here. Wheat and oats looking fine. Prospect for fruit extra. Getting quite dry. High winds, bnt Uttle rain. Ground plows very hard. Great many hogs coughing and doing very poorly this spring. We give stone coal and plenty of salt and ashes. Is there anything better? Chas. R. Lutheb. Valparaiso. J3t___B..j(_i... AnriL-OR W, Yours truly, in the business in Durham county, England, who, by skillful breeding and management, brought their herds^ to such a state of perfection that it is doubtful whether any herds have exceeded them, even to this day. They accomplished this bv a Judicious system of in-and-in breeding, and it is a well known fact that the best herds in England and America are descend- ed from progenitors bred by them. Mr. Charles Colling bred the celebrated Durham ox about 1790. He was a roan in color, and in his fifth year weighed 3,024 Bounds, ile was exhibited in nearly all steamer, anl even exceeds the quantity y? of the agricultural counties in England, , was a prize winner wherever he was ex- MBai.3-. marquis. Kibited, and his owner refused £2000 for „-. „ _.- « »_. him. The brother, Mr.BobertCalling,in ANTED—Farms for cash or trade. M. ARBUCKLE, Real Estate Dealer, li E. Market St., Indianapolis. MISOE-XAWEO-S- CC. BURGESS, Dentist. Office in room 4, Va , Jen's Exchange Bloclc.N. Penn. 8t. 7-tf. TO LOAN-Money to loan on improved farms. J. H. HARDEKKCK, 38 East Market St, Indianapolis. " DECIDED BARGAINS to reduce our Choice breeding stock of Yorkshire, Berkshire,.Essex, Chester White and Poland China pigs of all ages. Also sheep, cattle, and fancy poultry; finest, new breeder's manual, elegantly fflnstrated and riving full description ofthe different breeds. Price _i cents. Beed Wheat;-all the best varieties, grown especially for seed. Also turnip, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, radish, spinach, and all seeds for thefalL Prickly Comfrey, the most wonderful for- a_e plant, setts M.00 per 100; 50 cents extra by mall. Se^^UiogneTfreeV BENSON, BURPEE & CO., mchuich street, Philadelphia, fa. my 1806, bred the white cow called ^the White Heifer ThatTraveled," because she was exhibited in all the agricultural counties in England, and won prizes wherever 8 Aseariy as 1783-5 Messrs. Gough & Miller imported from England some Shorthorns to the south branch of the Potomac, and tradition saya some cattle, descended from these and from some other importations, were brought to Clark county, Ky., and were bred there, and the bulls bred on the native stock in that section ol the State. Taey were the first improved cattle brought to the State, so that Clark county was the first in the State to engage in the improvement of cattle, which some of the citizens have kept up, and now there are a number of very fine and large hertls owned in said county. Among them is that of Mr. Abram Benick's herd of Bose of Sharons, not surpassed, certainly, and perhaps not equaled by any herd on eituer continent. He has recently received a medal from England as the breeder of the best Short-horn cow of her class in the kingdom. He has sold many cows to English purchasers. _ In 1817, Col. Lewis Sanders, of Grass Hills, Ky., a gentleman of fine education and very general information, attracted by the high prices realized for the Shorthorns at Mr. Chas. Colling's sale in 1810, imported 8 head of Short-horns from tbe bought dmng many weekB by all tho steamers. The steamer Faraday reached the river nth 299 head of live oxen, while the lake Nepigon had on board 80. The totalsbr the week were—6,557 quarters of beej 2,398 carcases of mutton, 176 dead pigsand 377 live cattle. In anotter part of the same paper it is stated, n the authority of a parliamentary retu»t, that Great Britain imported in the y*r 1877,7,649 cattle and 10,275 sheep frni Canada, and 11,538 cattle and 13,1) sheep from the United States —againf 273 cattle from Canada and "one he! of cattle and one sheep" from the Unild States, in 1874. Mabshall Co , April 17,—P-saCh trees in full bloom. Prospect for frait of all kinds good. Oats all sown. Farmers busy plowing for corn. Next Sabbath is Easter. We anticipate a large feast on eggs. Why not, when they are only six cents per dozen? Corn, 35 cents per bushel. Oats, 33 cents per bnshel. Wheat, $1.10 per bnshel. The coming wheat looks well—as forward as generally the last of May, Health good. Long may the Fae- M_a wave, and her shadows never grow less. P. W. Payne. Owen Co., April 26.—Since Monday it has been very wet; hardest rain fell we have had for a year. Corn planting effectually stopped, Many farmers weieabont ready. Kain damaged plowed fielda by washing, Ftuit prospect flattering. I have a peach orchard of seven or eight hundred trees. Drop round in September, and I'll im-PEACH you in a pleasant way. Fat hogs selling at $3 per cwt. Growing crops look well; wheat, especially. The Farmeb is endorsed by Owen's farmers, who not only cultivate their lands, bnt themselves. Qosport A. B. Mia-ioAM. —Thanks for the Invitation.—Eds. Washikotok Co., April 25.—The rains of late will throw the farmers back in planting oorn. There is not much planted as yet. Every tree is very near in full bloom. We never knew the grass as forward as it ia this season. The complaint among the people is hard times. We would suggest that it is as good a time as we have had for several years. Although produce is low, merchandise is low also. There will be a good crop of peaches and apples in some places in this county. Stock hogs are worth $3.75 per hundred, and scarce at that. Stock pf every description is very low. - G. M.J. Pekln. ....■;,•.>_: H-sdbicks Co., April 20,—Fruit prospects good. All trees loaded with bloom. Peach trees scarce. Wheat very good; large amount growing. Gronnd in a good condition for breaking, Jbff-Rson Co., April 27.—The present outlook for the farmers is quite encouraging. The growing crops are very promising. The wheat crop looks well. A fine prospect for most kinds of fruit, for which we have reason to be thankful to onr Heavenly Father. O, A, ALABAMAi Dicatub, Ala., April 24.—The crops in North Alabama look very promising for an abundant yield. Oom is doing well. Oats and wheat look well. Ootton is mostly planted and coming np, and the prospect for a fruit crop never waa better. There seems to be more interest in farming than usual, on account or our Northern system being introduced: Some of the darkies say: " No, tur I it won't win; we can beat oat." We hope that It wiU work well. We have all kinds of Garden vegetables in plenty. Strawberries are plenty; also, new potatoes. My first planting of radishes are gone, and others will soon be ready. We have very few men here who take an interest ln fine stock yet. Some few have the Poland-Chinas, and quite a number have the Berkshire, No Short Horns. I saw one lot of Jersey cattle, and plenty of Red hogs, but not so good as the Jersey Red. V. K. Stanlkt. KANSAS. fall of blo6i_ as they wuTd •^E*^^^^^-^ 'goo-a-sp_I-7andTioping for J. J. W.Billingsley,agent for lands on the line of the Atchison,Topeka&SantaFeE. K. haa handed us a copy ofthe New Kocky Mountain Tourist, Arkansas Valley, & San Juan Guide. It is a large handsomely printed and elegantly illustrated pamphlet, presenting many of the most interesting views along the line of the railroad mentioned, and the mountains of Colorado. The author, J. G. Pangborn Esq., gives a well written account of the tour through the grain ^^l^^-^^ri^Te^-^ta^^taU, the Arkansas Valley, the Bheep and^cattle and4'heiferai allredg .They had all the char- ranges and hunting grounds of southwest- • ern Bjuisas to the pleasure resorts of the Kocky Mountains, etc. Those desiring information of the great southwest, should address Mr. Billingsley for a copy of the publication. Co Wash Greasy Wool. Disso'e a large tablespoonful of borax- in a pirof boiling wateK Mix one quarter of Un the water in which the wool is to be vshed. Put in one piece of goods at a tie. using soap if needed, and if necessf add more of the borax water. Wash Tell, and rinse in cold water, or ir water* only slightly warmed Shakcwell, and hang where the goeds will d quickly. For twenty-six years I have eo f°r washing my white flannels watejbont as hot as would be used for cottcclothing. My flannels are beautifully^' a8 well as white. I never have any tink. Can Bome one tell me where I can get white artichoke; also, what will cure a bruise on a horse's shoulder, caused by a collar T B. F. D. ,i > » *» Two subscribers enquire if any Ayr- ) shire stock is owned in this, Marion Co. •acteristics of superior Short-horns, and came from the locality of the best of the breed, and great care was observed in the selection of them. But they came without written pedigrees, because there were no herd books at that day in England. The bulls were bred on the heifers, and a number of very fine animals were produced, and in 1830 their progeny were numerous in Kentucky and Ohio, and very highly " No other importation was made jr. washing goods that fade, use crude amlnia instead of soap. Soiled neckties ma-« made to look like new by taking one- hai'saspoonful of spirits of hartshorn to a trap of water; wash well, and if very mv soiled put through a second water wi less ammonia in. Lay it on a clean, wP cloth and gently wipe with another U1s nearly dry. Then lay a cloth over it a,smooth with an iron not very hot. If tpolors fade it will all come back to its oinal hue. I use no soap, and do not j*. Just think how many pretty girls o have to practice economy, -will bless t for thi3 recipe.—-Exchange. Death of a $10,000 Cow.—The Grand ichess of Havering, belonging to the _te of B. B. Groom, of Clark, and pur- prized. to Kentucky directly from England till . abou, 1833, When Mr. Walter Tunn, of tased from E. Pavin Davis, of England, Fayette county, imported one bull and'a cost of near $10,000, conditionally up- five cows. In 1836, Mr. Dunn, in connect her proving a breeder, which, however, tion with Mr. Sam Smith, made a second^ failed to do, died on Saturday, Apr. 13. apple bloom. Small fruit in abundance, if it does not get killed with frost. There is to be a big time at Wabash on the 8th of May laving the cornerstone of the new court house. Long live the Fabmeb. J. W. P. Linco—l ville. Fpltoh Oo., April 24.—A great deal of rain for the last few days. Farmers tolerably advanced with their spring work. Some corn planted. Wheat looks very fine. Oats np. Potatoes plenty and no sale; only worth 10 to 15 cents per bushel. Stock of all kinds look well. No hog cholera here. A fine prospect for fruit of all kinds. Farm hands worth $15 to $16 per month. Success to the Indiana Fabmeb. L. W. Shelton. Henry Co., April 23.—Farmers all busy plowing and getting ready fo plant com ; but little planted as yet. An unnsual breadth is going to ba planted through here. Wheat looks splendid in this section ; best prospect there has been for years. Fruit—there never was a better prospect for all kinds than there is now, judging from the amount of bloom. Everybody who takes the Fabmeb is well pleased with it so far as I can learn. Long may it prosper. J. H. R. Madison Co., April 18.—The weather fine, but haa been rather cold. All kinds of frnit in full bloom. Splendid prospect at present. Oats and flax about all sown, and farmers busy In corn ground, plowing, harrowing, and getting ready for planting. People prophecy a dry season. Wages low, ranging from $10 to $15 per month. Work is hard to get at any price'. There are plenty of loafers in this section. The Fabmeb is read at our house weekly. Gbanqeb. Ma-sham, Co., April 21.—Easter weather warm and dry. Wheat looks well. Fruit trees in full bloom. Health good. The farmers cheerful aud happy. There will be a large acreage of corn planted here this year. Stock of all kinds doing well. Some of onr young men are going west, and a good many more want to go, who are not able to buy farms here, and "grow up with the country." Temperance prevails. Candidates plenty and clever. . James Lowbt. Mabion Co., April 25.—Highland Grange will make monthly crop reports to the Fabm- er. Here is the first: Wheat never looked better at this time of the year. Oats coming on finely since the late rains. Grass fine fcij time of year. Breaking for com and flax nearly all done. There will be an increased acreage planted in corn. Fine prospect for all kinds of fruit. Early cherries somewhat damaged by frost. Stock healthy. Fat hogs all sold at $3.25@3.50. Plenty of stock hogs. More next month. Wm. B, Flick. Lawrence. That Hog Feeding Statement.—! have recently removed from Whitley county to Kosciusko, and had not noticed a former query about my statement as to hog feeding, bnt I notice the remarks of Mr, Johnson, of OhiOj and will reply by saying that my statements were true. The average cost was $4.02 per hundred pounds, as I think I said in my statement, not $4.62. I realized allUhat I claim over first cost, for which I can show dates and figures. Weather nice and warm. Prospect for crops, and fruits of all kinds, good. Farmers are well along with their work. W. J. Nobbis. Ko3Cit_ko Co., April 24th. better times. Roads have been very bad, and are'now rough. The effects of the religious revival are plainly discemable. Loafers are scaroe. Every one finds something to do. This is what will make times better. If many persons would save the money they pay for tobacco, they could pay their taxes easier. O.H. M. Anotheb, April 20.—Spring quite £ rward. Shock fodder to bnrn in the field. Feeding season measurably over. But one slight drawback to farming operations, that is, gronnd breaks somewhat cloddy. Fruit prospects at this writing without precedent. Altogether, we begin to think "mebby" the good time is coming. A. F. . Cass Co., April 27.—The prospect for fruit of all kinds, and for wneat, never was better than at present. Farmers are about ready to plant corn. Considerable would have been planted this week but for therain. There will be a large crop of corn put out this season. Oats all sown and doing fine; quite a large crop sown. I am glad to see the MOLE QT/ESTION sprung. I hope some one will give a practical remedy for the destruction of the everlasting pests. As to their not doing the damage charged to them, I don't believe a word of it. They would be convicted before any court in the world on circumstantial evidence; their friends to the contrary, notwithstanding, W. H. T. —Yon will have enough of the mole in our next number.—Eds. Knox Co., April 26.—On last Monday the rains commenced. The plows in this section of country came to a stand still, and the plow- boys came home with a hurrah; but they are now getting tired staying in doors, for there has been abont twelve inches of rain-fall in the last three days. White river is on a moderate " bender," and we have some fears for Uncle Jimmy Goodman's corn that he planted in February. I see many of your correspondents say "wheat never looked better." I think if they will examine more closely they will see that the present crop has had too much water from the beginning, and that the prospect is for no such yield as last year. Wheat is in the " boot" in this vicinity. Imeasnreda stool of mine, on the 22nd of April, that was four feet high. This, perhaps, was a little above the average of the field. A much better feeling prevails among farmers in thia connty with regard to ITOAKCIAX MAT—tBS. And, let me say in this connection, that the farmers of this State shoald feel thankful to the Ind- na Fa bmeb for its labors on this vex. ed question for the past few years. "Long may it wave." The Western Christian Advocate Toledo Blade, Youth's Companion, and Indiana Fabmer, are our weekly visitors; and, if circumstances should force us to give them np one by one, the Fabmeb would certainly be the last. Our daughter Dora, who is 11 years old, sends her report of attendance at school as published in the eounty papers, and, as there has been no reply to the challenge, she wishes you to publish it in the Fabmeb. Knox, —Dora's report will appear in the Childrens. Department next week.—Eds. Doniphan Co., Kan., April 24.—This part of our State has not been heard from in your paper for some time; hence, I drop you this card. Farmers are mostly through planting com. Fall grain looks splendid; never nicer at this season of ihe year. Wheat is heading out, and will be ready to harvest at least a month earlier than common, Oats and early spring grain is up, and looks splendid. Hog crop splendid; no cholera. Cattle look nice, and are living on the prairie grass. Corn is worth 25 to 30 cents per bushel. Potatoes, 25 cents per bushel. Wheat, 90 cents to $1 perbu- Farm hands get from $10 to $20 per month. Farm horses worth from $75 to J1C0. Land, cost "A'farm that to-day can be had for $1,C00, conld have been sold five or six years ago for $4,000, and unimproved lands are proportionally cheap. This is conceded to be the garden of Kansas. W. D. Bifpey. Severance. MISSOURI. Bates Co., Mo., April 10.—The farmers are very busy plowing for corn. Wheat prospects are Bplendid. Peaches and apples promise much. There is quite an immigration into this part of Missouri. The boys have caught 1188 rats since the first of February. They got $2.50 a hundred for their scalps. There are great numbers of them yet, so lam afraid they Will dam age our crops. R. P. B. Johnstown. Bollinqeb Co., April 14.—I send you a few lines about south-east Missouri. Com planting has commenced. Wheat looks fine. Apples and peaches and pears and plums are all safe yet, and all other kinds of small fruit all right. There is a good prospect for a large fruit crop of the orchards and vinyaids. Oats look fine. Garden vegetables are big enough to use, and the farmers are looking forward *br abundant crops. Land is cheap; price, $3.40 to $4.00 per acre. We have as rich land as can be found in the sonth-west, and good timber. All men thinking of coming to the south-west, should come to Bolliager county, Mo. J> W. Thubston. Bollinger's Mill. T-XA-. B astbop Co., Tex., April 24.—I notice you dated my last as from McDade county. It should have been Bastrop county. We had considerable frost last night, but I think not en ough to kill frnit. There is an exhibition of fine stock in the city of Bastrop to-day. We have had a good season for farming this spring, and crops look fine. Bome cotton is chopped out. I fear the frost has chopped the balance. The P. of H. are not prosperous, as an order, in this State. I wonld like to see some of the lecturers call around. Yours, etc,, McDade Station. B. F. Williams, Note.—Chopping out, or thinning the plants with the hoe, is the first cultivation of cotton.—Eds. Will some of the readers of the Fabmeb, or others, communicate through it, how to get rid ofthe Canada thittle ? April 27. A Subscbibeb. A sure plan ia to dig them up as often as they appear. If this plan is carried out faithfully for three years, the thistle will appear no more; otber plans may be named, but none that are bo effectual.— Eds- ______„ There is no surer or easier way of making money than by inventing. Inventors belone to no special class; any oue may conceive and perfect any improvement which, if properly protected by a patei I. and prosecuted in a business like way, will insure a handsome return forthe expense incurred. Patents for little things of every day use - my the best. For information as to what i fa patentable and how to protect inventions, address Foster's Tatent Oflices, Mm 7th St. Washington, D.C. .. *•*.-___* ;.j*_-£*-M;a- fcwj ._.*- --."■' "t
Object Description
Title | Indiana farmer, 1878, v. 13, no. 18 (May 4) |
Purdue Identification Number | INFA1318 |
Date of Original | 1878 |
Subjects (LCSH) |
Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
Subjects (NALT) |
agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
Genre | Periodical |
Call Number of Original | 630.5 In2 |
Location of Original | Hicks Repository |
Coverage | United States - Indiana |
Type | text |
Format | JP2 |
Language | eng |
Collection Title | Indiana Farmer |
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Transcript | Vol. XDI. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, MAY 4,187a No. 18. FOB BAX.B. F OR 8A_E—CIHCCIaAR SAW»-W. B. Barry. See advert! semenu 18 2w PLYMOUTH Rock eggs, S2.50 for 15; Light Biah- ma, 1150 for 15. address tfBANK WILLI.. M- SON, Nora, Marlon county, Ind. I_lOK S-LB^-The Farm Register and Account- ethod of keeping farm ac- Address INDIANA FAB- Book. Complete method of keeping farm accounts. Price, S1.00 each. MES CO., Indianapolis. HIVE3—laANBSTROTH HlVEj) at the factory. Price, finished, S2 00. Material cut out $1.00. Ulnar Styles made to order. & BROa, Greenfield, Ind. Addrees aiLCHRIoT FOR SALE—Kggs of Fekin Ducks, Light Brahmas, Black Spanish and Bronze Turkeys, at reduced rates. Sena for circular and mention this card. J. BE-N1,_T, Sunman, Bipley Co., Ind. FOR SALK—light Brahmas bred from Felch & Williams' stock.^ Fric^ reasonable. Eggs tl 50 Home, 10 13t per dozen. Address J. B. CONATY, Orchard Indianapolis. Reference, Wm. H. Fry. FOR 8ALE—The largest stock of salt, calcined plaster, land plaster and cement The only house that keeps these goods always on hand atlow- est prices. ANDREW WALLACK. Indianapolis. At a sale of Clydesdales at Merryton, Scotland, the stock offered went at prices ranging from 69 to 350 -guineas, or an average of over $650. This breed seems to be well appreciated at home, where their merits are best known. TTIOR SALE—My entire show herd of Chester JD White hogs; have won over 11,000 ln cash wises every year for the last five years. Twenty head. Price 15-00.00. B. B. MOODY, Eminence, Ky. "TJ10R8ALK—The art ot JC kins, Nurseryman, Winona," Ohio. complete instructions Illustrated by by J. Jen- Full and numerous ents," etc. Price 50 cents, postage prepaid. — .... _. n^a INDIANA FARMER CO., Indianapolis. Ind. QJEED OORN-Large Tennessee White Corn. (OI Sample, peck, 10 cts.; one pound, •*_ cts. I also have the white OU Corn, at the same price, by mall, postpaid. Addresa V. W. PECGH, Koesnth, Washington Co.. Ind. EOR SALE—Fine stock of Rabbits, Squirrels, Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, Pigeons, Red Birds and iy will bring, hat Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, Pigeons, Red Birds and Canaries. Must be sold for what th Write at once for No circulars. ML St. Indianapolis, Ind. ror prices, stating MRS. D. B. MO you want 69 South Linden li GU8 from premlnm stock, D. Brahmas, White, _ Black, Buff and Partridge Cochins, P. Rocks, . Leghorns, Bronze Turkeys and Toulouse Oeese. Over 100 premiums ln 18T7. Eggs, except Geese and Turkeys, 82 00 per 13; 26 eggs. IS 50. Geese and Turkeys, (3 50. WEST & WHICKER, Pecksburg, Ind. 12-8t SPECIAL NOTICE—After April 20th, I will sell Plymouth Rock eggs from the beet breeding- yard ln the State, at 12.00 per doz. Bronze Turkey eggs, 53-50 per dcz. All from my best stock, which ls Inferior to none, as has been repeatedly proven at our poultry exhibitions. WM. H. FRY, Indianapolis, Ind. "C.OR SALE—A_farm contal 120 acres, two __.- miles from Lena, Parke Co., Ind., on the Indianapolis and St Lculs R. R.; -50 acres under cnltivation; yonng orchard; small fruit abundant; dwelling and outhouses; well watered; 50 large poplars; BeUmorejJg-agr9'--* -r-ana a ai K—Hi*—i Class Light Brahmas. My Bt»ck An exchange thus remarks in regard to the change in public taste for cattle in the past few years: " Twenty-five years ago there were no other cattle worth having except the Short Horns; afterward the Devon aspired to an equal scale; then followed the Alderney, then the Ayrshire, the Guernsey, the Jersey, and now the Holstein is looming up. We suppose that each race is to be preferred under certain circumstances. We doubt if the Alderneys, Ayrshires and Jerseys will be displaced for any others in the long run, though the others may prove the most profitable to certain localities. For oxen, there is nothing to be compared to the Devon; and for the shambles, nothing like the Short Horns." SHOBT-HOBNS. TTTOH FARMING! HIGH FARMING—550 bush- ES3^Ksr«ss^wE_ffi »„«?» two brothers, Robert best time to use It on; co m;. andjf 7™ ™m abtg ^A .^ ^Wag, you_g meD) emb„ked Sop address, enclosing postoffice order: or money, Sid this fertilizer will be sent you at once. J. R. TttiWNSON. 84 E. Michigan St.. Indianapolis. Ind. WAKTKD. "«_r__tTED—Fanners' sons and schoolteachers, W as agents, are making money now, selling Dr. Ha_£ celebrated Health at Home, or Family nortor 8end SI 00 for complete outfit and secure te-itc-y We refer to ttie Editor of this paper. Fred. L.HoSn A (^.Publishers and Book-binders, 60 E. Market St., IndlanapoUs. -tTTANTED-THE PEOPLE TO KNOW THAT W Mrs Rohrer's New Remedy cures aU diseases of the _iroatandlung8,and is also a certain remedy for$ys^psii7Read the following tgtowto These Notch Road, April lo, lavs. "Sew M-d-Si-This ls to certify that I am entirely3^, of cbiralc dyspepsia by the;nse cA your New Remedy. 1 have .also found it very valuable ' for coughs and cold- importation of three bulls and four cows, and in 1838, Mr, Dunn imported two cows with bull calves. These cattle, or a greater part of them, were sold off at high prices among farmers of that section. In 1834,1835 and 1836 importations of Short-horns were made to Ohio from England by a company of gentlemen living near Chillicothe. Some of the bulls ana cows of these importations were purchased and brought to Kentcky. In 1839, Rev. E. I. Dillard and Mr. Nelson Dudley were sent to England, by the Fayette County, Kentucky, Importing Oompanv, and purchased about 40 head, which brought remunerative prices at their sale in Lexington. Numbers of cattle were imported to Kentucky between that period and 1855 directly from England, the late B. A. Alexander, of Wood- burn, Woodford county, having imported more than any one man. After these importations and their dependents were dispersed among breeders, illiberal and unjust detractions were published and circulated against Col. Sanders' importation of 1817. By whom these detractions were originated I know not, but doubtless by some who hoped to benefit themselves by calumniating their neighbor's stock. The cry was that they had come here without pedigrees, when at that day the sires and dams of their own herds were iu the same condition. They were, however, but too successful in their persistent detraction in placing the 17s on the level of high grades in Kentucky, by which meaiis some other breeds without their intrinsic merits have been puffed into fictitious and even fabulous prices, because some interested parties would declare they were fashionable. ' The common scrub cattle can be wonderfully improved by crossing them with a thoroughbred Short-horn bull. Indeed, the first cross of such a bull on a scrub cow is almost marvelous. The cows as a general rule are good milkers, and thoroughbred and high grade steers by good keeping often reach, when between two and three years old, 1 60p tp 2000 nnn__a-an_- erous'feeding, but •they amply repay ltber:-, al masters.—Hon. B. J. Peters, in Princeton Banner. m m ■ —* Oar Meat Exports. The following paragraph from Bell's Messenger, London, April 8, seems to Bupport the opinion expressed a few I weeks since in these columns, that our exportation of fresh meats has become ■as much a regular feature in our transat- of Short-horns, lantio trade, as that of products of any - ■ -- • - .---'■•—- -o-v.-.f otherkind: The quantity of American beef and mutton brought to Liverpool last week was very large, and was conveyed in *'ie following steamers:—The city of Montreal brought 592 quarters of beef, 76 carcases of mutton, and 176 dead pigs; the Sarmatian, 6(0 quarters of beef; the Er^- land, 785 quarters of beef, and 472 carcases of muttor} the Britannic, 1,530 quarters of beef tnd 650 carcases of mutton ; and the Nevada 3,000 quarters of beef and 1,200 carcases of mutton. This last consignment is by far the largest that has yet arrived in this country in a sin^e THE FABM. -7ta-' " ■ ' ■**» Postal Card Correspondence. HfBIANA. Historical Sketch of the Short-Horn Breed of Cattle. One hundred and fifty years ago, few, if any, Short-horns were to be found out of the counties of Northumberland, Lincoln, Yorkshire and Durham, England. The bebfcwere located in the valley of the river Tees, in the_ last named counties. There is no authentic history that any progenitors of the cattle were imported into England, and as the soil ofthe counties al»ove named was naturally rich, well adapted to the pasturage for cattle, the cjj^. ^▼"""S etc., it is altogether probable that these natural advantages rapidly developed the best qualities of the cattle of that locality, which enhanced their marketable value ereatly, and which doubtless induced their SwnenY to adopt a careful Bystem ot breeding, and prompted a generous supply of food for winter and summer, whereby they -'.'■ Boone Co., April 22.—We are having a fine rain "to-day, and everything looks fresh and cheerful. Corn planting about to commence. A large crop will be planted, and earlier than usual. Wheat looks remarkably promising- Prospect for frnit good. I. N. Babkeb. * Union Co., April 24.—Wheat never looked better. There isa fine prospect for fruit of all kinds. We are having lots of rain. Too wet for patting in grain. Some have planted com, Yonng clover, and grass of all kinds, looks well. B. 8. ■■ Cut Co., April 25.—Early spring. Prospects good for orops and frnit. I see in the Indiana Fabmkr that Jacob F. Ganby -wants a location for a tile factory. Tell him, or any other nun that wants the best location in the 8tate, to oome to Bowling Qreen, or write to 0.; M. Thompson, John Oullin or W. H- Cravens. .' Bowling Oreen. ; Bartholomew Co., April 20.—Splendid weather. Farmers are improving the time plowing for corn. Wheat never looked better at this time of the year.' The prospect is good for aa abundance of frnit. Roads are very good now. 8tock ground tolerably cloddy, especially where it was pastured much. Planting corn will soon commence. Health good. X. • PoktebCo., April 21.—The weather very nice here. Wheat and oats looking fine. Prospect for fruit extra. Getting quite dry. High winds, bnt Uttle rain. Ground plows very hard. Great many hogs coughing and doing very poorly this spring. We give stone coal and plenty of salt and ashes. Is there anything better? Chas. R. Lutheb. Valparaiso. J3t___B..j(_i... AnriL-OR W, Yours truly, in the business in Durham county, England, who, by skillful breeding and management, brought their herds^ to such a state of perfection that it is doubtful whether any herds have exceeded them, even to this day. They accomplished this bv a Judicious system of in-and-in breeding, and it is a well known fact that the best herds in England and America are descend- ed from progenitors bred by them. Mr. Charles Colling bred the celebrated Durham ox about 1790. He was a roan in color, and in his fifth year weighed 3,024 Bounds, ile was exhibited in nearly all steamer, anl even exceeds the quantity y? of the agricultural counties in England, , was a prize winner wherever he was ex- MBai.3-. marquis. Kibited, and his owner refused £2000 for „-. „ _.- « »_. him. The brother, Mr.BobertCalling,in ANTED—Farms for cash or trade. M. ARBUCKLE, Real Estate Dealer, li E. Market St., Indianapolis. MISOE-XAWEO-S- CC. BURGESS, Dentist. Office in room 4, Va , Jen's Exchange Bloclc.N. Penn. 8t. 7-tf. TO LOAN-Money to loan on improved farms. J. H. HARDEKKCK, 38 East Market St, Indianapolis. " DECIDED BARGAINS to reduce our Choice breeding stock of Yorkshire, Berkshire,.Essex, Chester White and Poland China pigs of all ages. Also sheep, cattle, and fancy poultry; finest, new breeder's manual, elegantly fflnstrated and riving full description ofthe different breeds. Price _i cents. Beed Wheat;-all the best varieties, grown especially for seed. Also turnip, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, radish, spinach, and all seeds for thefalL Prickly Comfrey, the most wonderful for- a_e plant, setts M.00 per 100; 50 cents extra by mall. Se^^UiogneTfreeV BENSON, BURPEE & CO., mchuich street, Philadelphia, fa. my 1806, bred the white cow called ^the White Heifer ThatTraveled," because she was exhibited in all the agricultural counties in England, and won prizes wherever 8 Aseariy as 1783-5 Messrs. Gough & Miller imported from England some Shorthorns to the south branch of the Potomac, and tradition saya some cattle, descended from these and from some other importations, were brought to Clark county, Ky., and were bred there, and the bulls bred on the native stock in that section ol the State. Taey were the first improved cattle brought to the State, so that Clark county was the first in the State to engage in the improvement of cattle, which some of the citizens have kept up, and now there are a number of very fine and large hertls owned in said county. Among them is that of Mr. Abram Benick's herd of Bose of Sharons, not surpassed, certainly, and perhaps not equaled by any herd on eituer continent. He has recently received a medal from England as the breeder of the best Short-horn cow of her class in the kingdom. He has sold many cows to English purchasers. _ In 1817, Col. Lewis Sanders, of Grass Hills, Ky., a gentleman of fine education and very general information, attracted by the high prices realized for the Shorthorns at Mr. Chas. Colling's sale in 1810, imported 8 head of Short-horns from tbe bought dmng many weekB by all tho steamers. The steamer Faraday reached the river nth 299 head of live oxen, while the lake Nepigon had on board 80. The totalsbr the week were—6,557 quarters of beej 2,398 carcases of mutton, 176 dead pigsand 377 live cattle. In anotter part of the same paper it is stated, n the authority of a parliamentary retu»t, that Great Britain imported in the y*r 1877,7,649 cattle and 10,275 sheep frni Canada, and 11,538 cattle and 13,1) sheep from the United States —againf 273 cattle from Canada and "one he! of cattle and one sheep" from the Unild States, in 1874. Mabshall Co , April 17,—P-saCh trees in full bloom. Prospect for frait of all kinds good. Oats all sown. Farmers busy plowing for corn. Next Sabbath is Easter. We anticipate a large feast on eggs. Why not, when they are only six cents per dozen? Corn, 35 cents per bushel. Oats, 33 cents per bnshel. Wheat, $1.10 per bnshel. The coming wheat looks well—as forward as generally the last of May, Health good. Long may the Fae- M_a wave, and her shadows never grow less. P. W. Payne. Owen Co., April 26.—Since Monday it has been very wet; hardest rain fell we have had for a year. Corn planting effectually stopped, Many farmers weieabont ready. Kain damaged plowed fielda by washing, Ftuit prospect flattering. I have a peach orchard of seven or eight hundred trees. Drop round in September, and I'll im-PEACH you in a pleasant way. Fat hogs selling at $3 per cwt. Growing crops look well; wheat, especially. The Farmeb is endorsed by Owen's farmers, who not only cultivate their lands, bnt themselves. Qosport A. B. Mia-ioAM. —Thanks for the Invitation.—Eds. Washikotok Co., April 25.—The rains of late will throw the farmers back in planting oorn. There is not much planted as yet. Every tree is very near in full bloom. We never knew the grass as forward as it ia this season. The complaint among the people is hard times. We would suggest that it is as good a time as we have had for several years. Although produce is low, merchandise is low also. There will be a good crop of peaches and apples in some places in this county. Stock hogs are worth $3.75 per hundred, and scarce at that. Stock pf every description is very low. - G. M.J. Pekln. ....■;,•.>_: H-sdbicks Co., April 20,—Fruit prospects good. All trees loaded with bloom. Peach trees scarce. Wheat very good; large amount growing. Gronnd in a good condition for breaking, Jbff-Rson Co., April 27.—The present outlook for the farmers is quite encouraging. The growing crops are very promising. The wheat crop looks well. A fine prospect for most kinds of fruit, for which we have reason to be thankful to onr Heavenly Father. O, A, ALABAMAi Dicatub, Ala., April 24.—The crops in North Alabama look very promising for an abundant yield. Oom is doing well. Oats and wheat look well. Ootton is mostly planted and coming np, and the prospect for a fruit crop never waa better. There seems to be more interest in farming than usual, on account or our Northern system being introduced: Some of the darkies say: " No, tur I it won't win; we can beat oat." We hope that It wiU work well. We have all kinds of Garden vegetables in plenty. Strawberries are plenty; also, new potatoes. My first planting of radishes are gone, and others will soon be ready. We have very few men here who take an interest ln fine stock yet. Some few have the Poland-Chinas, and quite a number have the Berkshire, No Short Horns. I saw one lot of Jersey cattle, and plenty of Red hogs, but not so good as the Jersey Red. V. K. Stanlkt. KANSAS. fall of blo6i_ as they wuTd •^E*^^^^^-^ 'goo-a-sp_I-7andTioping for J. J. W.Billingsley,agent for lands on the line of the Atchison,Topeka&SantaFeE. K. haa handed us a copy ofthe New Kocky Mountain Tourist, Arkansas Valley, & San Juan Guide. It is a large handsomely printed and elegantly illustrated pamphlet, presenting many of the most interesting views along the line of the railroad mentioned, and the mountains of Colorado. The author, J. G. Pangborn Esq., gives a well written account of the tour through the grain ^^l^^-^^ri^Te^-^ta^^taU, the Arkansas Valley, the Bheep and^cattle and4'heiferai allredg .They had all the char- ranges and hunting grounds of southwest- • ern Bjuisas to the pleasure resorts of the Kocky Mountains, etc. Those desiring information of the great southwest, should address Mr. Billingsley for a copy of the publication. Co Wash Greasy Wool. Disso'e a large tablespoonful of borax- in a pirof boiling wateK Mix one quarter of Un the water in which the wool is to be vshed. Put in one piece of goods at a tie. using soap if needed, and if necessf add more of the borax water. Wash Tell, and rinse in cold water, or ir water* only slightly warmed Shakcwell, and hang where the goeds will d quickly. For twenty-six years I have eo f°r washing my white flannels watejbont as hot as would be used for cottcclothing. My flannels are beautifully^' a8 well as white. I never have any tink. Can Bome one tell me where I can get white artichoke; also, what will cure a bruise on a horse's shoulder, caused by a collar T B. F. D. ,i > » *» Two subscribers enquire if any Ayr- ) shire stock is owned in this, Marion Co. •acteristics of superior Short-horns, and came from the locality of the best of the breed, and great care was observed in the selection of them. But they came without written pedigrees, because there were no herd books at that day in England. The bulls were bred on the heifers, and a number of very fine animals were produced, and in 1830 their progeny were numerous in Kentucky and Ohio, and very highly " No other importation was made jr. washing goods that fade, use crude amlnia instead of soap. Soiled neckties ma-« made to look like new by taking one- hai'saspoonful of spirits of hartshorn to a trap of water; wash well, and if very mv soiled put through a second water wi less ammonia in. Lay it on a clean, wP cloth and gently wipe with another U1s nearly dry. Then lay a cloth over it a,smooth with an iron not very hot. If tpolors fade it will all come back to its oinal hue. I use no soap, and do not j*. Just think how many pretty girls o have to practice economy, -will bless t for thi3 recipe.—-Exchange. Death of a $10,000 Cow.—The Grand ichess of Havering, belonging to the _te of B. B. Groom, of Clark, and pur- prized. to Kentucky directly from England till . abou, 1833, When Mr. Walter Tunn, of tased from E. Pavin Davis, of England, Fayette county, imported one bull and'a cost of near $10,000, conditionally up- five cows. In 1836, Mr. Dunn, in connect her proving a breeder, which, however, tion with Mr. Sam Smith, made a second^ failed to do, died on Saturday, Apr. 13. apple bloom. Small fruit in abundance, if it does not get killed with frost. There is to be a big time at Wabash on the 8th of May laving the cornerstone of the new court house. Long live the Fabmeb. J. W. P. Linco—l ville. Fpltoh Oo., April 24.—A great deal of rain for the last few days. Farmers tolerably advanced with their spring work. Some corn planted. Wheat looks very fine. Oats np. Potatoes plenty and no sale; only worth 10 to 15 cents per bushel. Stock of all kinds look well. No hog cholera here. A fine prospect for fruit of all kinds. Farm hands worth $15 to $16 per month. Success to the Indiana Fabmeb. L. W. Shelton. Henry Co., April 23.—Farmers all busy plowing and getting ready fo plant com ; but little planted as yet. An unnsual breadth is going to ba planted through here. Wheat looks splendid in this section ; best prospect there has been for years. Fruit—there never was a better prospect for all kinds than there is now, judging from the amount of bloom. Everybody who takes the Fabmeb is well pleased with it so far as I can learn. Long may it prosper. J. H. R. Madison Co., April 18.—The weather fine, but haa been rather cold. All kinds of frnit in full bloom. Splendid prospect at present. Oats and flax about all sown, and farmers busy In corn ground, plowing, harrowing, and getting ready for planting. People prophecy a dry season. Wages low, ranging from $10 to $15 per month. Work is hard to get at any price'. There are plenty of loafers in this section. The Fabmeb is read at our house weekly. Gbanqeb. Ma-sham, Co., April 21.—Easter weather warm and dry. Wheat looks well. Fruit trees in full bloom. Health good. The farmers cheerful aud happy. There will be a large acreage of corn planted here this year. Stock of all kinds doing well. Some of onr young men are going west, and a good many more want to go, who are not able to buy farms here, and "grow up with the country." Temperance prevails. Candidates plenty and clever. . James Lowbt. Mabion Co., April 25.—Highland Grange will make monthly crop reports to the Fabm- er. Here is the first: Wheat never looked better at this time of the year. Oats coming on finely since the late rains. Grass fine fcij time of year. Breaking for com and flax nearly all done. There will be an increased acreage planted in corn. Fine prospect for all kinds of fruit. Early cherries somewhat damaged by frost. Stock healthy. Fat hogs all sold at $3.25@3.50. Plenty of stock hogs. More next month. Wm. B, Flick. Lawrence. That Hog Feeding Statement.—! have recently removed from Whitley county to Kosciusko, and had not noticed a former query about my statement as to hog feeding, bnt I notice the remarks of Mr, Johnson, of OhiOj and will reply by saying that my statements were true. The average cost was $4.02 per hundred pounds, as I think I said in my statement, not $4.62. I realized allUhat I claim over first cost, for which I can show dates and figures. Weather nice and warm. Prospect for crops, and fruits of all kinds, good. Farmers are well along with their work. W. J. Nobbis. Ko3Cit_ko Co., April 24th. better times. Roads have been very bad, and are'now rough. The effects of the religious revival are plainly discemable. Loafers are scaroe. Every one finds something to do. This is what will make times better. If many persons would save the money they pay for tobacco, they could pay their taxes easier. O.H. M. Anotheb, April 20.—Spring quite £ rward. Shock fodder to bnrn in the field. Feeding season measurably over. But one slight drawback to farming operations, that is, gronnd breaks somewhat cloddy. Fruit prospects at this writing without precedent. Altogether, we begin to think "mebby" the good time is coming. A. F. . Cass Co., April 27.—The prospect for fruit of all kinds, and for wneat, never was better than at present. Farmers are about ready to plant corn. Considerable would have been planted this week but for therain. There will be a large crop of corn put out this season. Oats all sown and doing fine; quite a large crop sown. I am glad to see the MOLE QT/ESTION sprung. I hope some one will give a practical remedy for the destruction of the everlasting pests. As to their not doing the damage charged to them, I don't believe a word of it. They would be convicted before any court in the world on circumstantial evidence; their friends to the contrary, notwithstanding, W. H. T. —Yon will have enough of the mole in our next number.—Eds. Knox Co., April 26.—On last Monday the rains commenced. The plows in this section of country came to a stand still, and the plow- boys came home with a hurrah; but they are now getting tired staying in doors, for there has been abont twelve inches of rain-fall in the last three days. White river is on a moderate " bender," and we have some fears for Uncle Jimmy Goodman's corn that he planted in February. I see many of your correspondents say "wheat never looked better." I think if they will examine more closely they will see that the present crop has had too much water from the beginning, and that the prospect is for no such yield as last year. Wheat is in the " boot" in this vicinity. Imeasnreda stool of mine, on the 22nd of April, that was four feet high. This, perhaps, was a little above the average of the field. A much better feeling prevails among farmers in thia connty with regard to ITOAKCIAX MAT—tBS. And, let me say in this connection, that the farmers of this State shoald feel thankful to the Ind- na Fa bmeb for its labors on this vex. ed question for the past few years. "Long may it wave." The Western Christian Advocate Toledo Blade, Youth's Companion, and Indiana Fabmer, are our weekly visitors; and, if circumstances should force us to give them np one by one, the Fabmeb would certainly be the last. Our daughter Dora, who is 11 years old, sends her report of attendance at school as published in the eounty papers, and, as there has been no reply to the challenge, she wishes you to publish it in the Fabmeb. Knox, —Dora's report will appear in the Childrens. Department next week.—Eds. Doniphan Co., Kan., April 24.—This part of our State has not been heard from in your paper for some time; hence, I drop you this card. Farmers are mostly through planting com. Fall grain looks splendid; never nicer at this season of ihe year. Wheat is heading out, and will be ready to harvest at least a month earlier than common, Oats and early spring grain is up, and looks splendid. Hog crop splendid; no cholera. Cattle look nice, and are living on the prairie grass. Corn is worth 25 to 30 cents per bushel. Potatoes, 25 cents per bushel. Wheat, 90 cents to $1 perbu- Farm hands get from $10 to $20 per month. Farm horses worth from $75 to J1C0. Land, cost "A'farm that to-day can be had for $1,C00, conld have been sold five or six years ago for $4,000, and unimproved lands are proportionally cheap. This is conceded to be the garden of Kansas. W. D. Bifpey. Severance. MISSOURI. Bates Co., Mo., April 10.—The farmers are very busy plowing for corn. Wheat prospects are Bplendid. Peaches and apples promise much. There is quite an immigration into this part of Missouri. The boys have caught 1188 rats since the first of February. They got $2.50 a hundred for their scalps. There are great numbers of them yet, so lam afraid they Will dam age our crops. R. P. B. Johnstown. Bollinqeb Co., April 14.—I send you a few lines about south-east Missouri. Com planting has commenced. Wheat looks fine. Apples and peaches and pears and plums are all safe yet, and all other kinds of small fruit all right. There is a good prospect for a large fruit crop of the orchards and vinyaids. Oats look fine. Garden vegetables are big enough to use, and the farmers are looking forward *br abundant crops. Land is cheap; price, $3.40 to $4.00 per acre. We have as rich land as can be found in the sonth-west, and good timber. All men thinking of coming to the south-west, should come to Bolliager county, Mo. J> W. Thubston. Bollinger's Mill. T-XA-. B astbop Co., Tex., April 24.—I notice you dated my last as from McDade county. It should have been Bastrop county. We had considerable frost last night, but I think not en ough to kill frnit. There is an exhibition of fine stock in the city of Bastrop to-day. We have had a good season for farming this spring, and crops look fine. Bome cotton is chopped out. I fear the frost has chopped the balance. The P. of H. are not prosperous, as an order, in this State. I wonld like to see some of the lecturers call around. Yours, etc,, McDade Station. B. F. Williams, Note.—Chopping out, or thinning the plants with the hoe, is the first cultivation of cotton.—Eds. Will some of the readers of the Fabmeb, or others, communicate through it, how to get rid ofthe Canada thittle ? April 27. A Subscbibeb. A sure plan ia to dig them up as often as they appear. If this plan is carried out faithfully for three years, the thistle will appear no more; otber plans may be named, but none that are bo effectual.— Eds- ______„ There is no surer or easier way of making money than by inventing. Inventors belone to no special class; any oue may conceive and perfect any improvement which, if properly protected by a patei I. and prosecuted in a business like way, will insure a handsome return forthe expense incurred. Patents for little things of every day use - my the best. For information as to what i fa patentable and how to protect inventions, address Foster's Tatent Oflices, Mm 7th St. Washington, D.C. .. *•*.-___* ;.j*_-£*-M;a- fcwj ._.*- --."■' "t |
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