The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, November 10, 1885, Image 6
FUR THE FARM. AND HOME.
An Experiment in Potato Culture.
A Massachusetts gardener last spring
tried the following experiment in
potato culture: One hill \ras planted
with one good-sized tuber whole,
another was given half of a potato as
, Bear lik6 the first as possible, the third
had an under-sized whole potato, and
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vise to the third. The results are as
Jollows: The first hill yielded 4 JO-16
pounds of large-sized potatoes: the
econd smaller sized ones and only 1
14-16 pounds; the third proved almost
identical with the second, the weight
?f the yield being exactly the same,
and the fourth produced 10 ounces of
mall potatoes. The hills were near
tnimt.hAr ani) fholr franftnanf won 4-V.n
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same.
Th% Question of Manitre.
This is a specially good time to think
and study upon this question of manlire.
A southern farmer whose land
is exceedingly rich, #nd whose corn
crop the present year yields 80 bushels
per acre, remarked to the writer, who
iecently visited his farm: "I am busy
gathering everything I can to make
manure of. I am raking the woods
i? for decayed leaves, mowing down
weeds from the stubble fields and the
creek bottom, and putting them in
pens under the cows and horses. My
corn makes a good crop but with a
little manure I ean get 100 bushels per
acre, and that is what I am aiming at.
Good culture,* the best I can give,
brings me 80 bushels, and I can go on
doing as well as that, but by and by it
will be hard work to keep it up. I
find if. la hottor and onoiui
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good laad than to bring up poor land,
and I am going to manure the best
land I have. Many a northern farmer
will think this strange talk and work
for a farmer and a tobacco grower in
the south.?New York Times.
Stock Nhcltm.
The Breeder's Gazette earnestly advocates
the building of shelters for
stock, even in the sections where the
-winters are open and mild. Figures
how that the loses in stock from exposure
are not always largest in the
eoldest countries; but in those sections
where cattle receive little attention,
and where chilling rains take the place
of severe cold weather. In the New
England states the annual losses of cattle
from disease, stress of weather and
ether like causes, amount to but two
per cent., according to the Department
of Agriculture. In the Gulf states
where very little provision is made for
animal comfort, the loss amounts to
6ight per cent. After all it is not
against tiie "cold snaps" that cattle
need protection, so much as against
the ordinary storm weather that comes
along almost at any time. The cold
and drizzling rains that make the ,
winters in some parts of the south so (
unpleasant, even for human beings, }
are very discomforting to stock. When
the sain is continually wet, there is a
constant loss of heat, that tells rapidly
upon animal vitality. A healthy man 1
can stay out in cold weather and enjoy
the clear, crisp air, but a dull, eat- 1
ing rain fills him with discomfort and is
sure to drive him under oover.?Rural i
N<sw Yorker. i
Take Care of Your Implements.
Cultivators^ mowing and harvesting
machines, and all summer implements ,
axe never past the season of use. How ]
many remain in the fields or yards exposed
to the weather ? More than one- 1
half, it is estimated. How many are ,
partially taken apart to be stored, and
all bright surfaces properly protected
immediately after the season of use?
The estimate is only one machine in/' <
ben. Are you one of the great army 1
who wholly abuse or imperfectly care <
for your machines? If so, and your 1
other farm operations are after the <
lame slipshod manner, you are doi&g
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nunu nuuiu OWttlup ?UJT liliUl Wno SO
i peglected his business in any other
calling in one year.
The average life of a mower or
reaper is three years. Properly cared
for it will be a good 'machine at the
end of tqp years, and with less coat
for repair* urlng that time than illyeared
for machines will have cost in a
tingle fear.' Water quickly rots woodwork
Thft Riin ahrlnlr* tho
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liron and steel quickly corrode if left 1
in the dew,-rain and sun. Hence you
lose not only in the decty, but such ,
machines never do good work. You
eannot afford to allow this. The remedy
is a cover where they may be ,
carefully stored awby and protected.
The farmer who before using an instrument
is obliged to spend half a day
, or more cutting the rust with oil of
Vitriol, washing it off with water, and
then scouring ft bright, does not under- <
stand his business. Such an implement ,
fr *ever thereafter does perfect work.
Every farmer should be able to take J
apart and properly put together every
implement he uses. It is one of the
first lessons he should learn, after the
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machine is bought,at least so far as the
working parts to be protected are con*
cerned. The gummed portions should
be cleaned with kerosene or turpentine,
dried, and these and all bright
surfaces painted with kerosene and
lampblack of the consistency of painr>
Then if carefully laid away where the
covering will not be bruBhed or washed
off, the whole will come out perfecl
and ready for use when wanted. Nc
gummy substance like linseed oil paint
should be used. It takes time to clean
when the implement is wanted.
For plows, hoes, rakes, or othei
bright surfaces an ounce of camphoi
dissolved in turpentine or alcohol, foui
ounces of lard oil, and one ounce ol
black lead stove polish, intimately
mixed, make in this preparation on<
of the best and cheapest perfect preservatives,
which is quickly removed
by simple use, but it is no better than
the kerosene and lamp black paint.
Some very careful farmers have a can
of the lamp black and kerosene mixture
in the field, and every plow-share
and mold-board is painted with il
every night, and then turned upside
down. The first furrow in the morn
ing cleans it perfectly. The same is
true of cultivators. If this pays, and
it does, it certainly will pay with more
costly machinery.?Chicago Tribune.
9heep And Their Comfort*
Tl 1-1 -* A * - - -
jlv is uem to no a cardinal principle
with the English shepherds that sheep
achieve the best results under tolerably
moist skies, where there is at leasl
enough timely precipitation to soften
and nourish the fleece to keep it pliable.
They want frequent, gentle
showers to keep the fibres from becoming
harsh. But the British sheej
are naturally a rather dry topped race.
Their wool is stiff and -wiry and need;
o :tasional lubrication from the clouds,
just as an unhealthy head of hair requires
wetting with cold water, cold
tea or the like to enable the owner t<
extricate it from a tangle.
But the merino has an extreme dls
like for water touching its skin, and
that dislike is founded on instinct, and
ought to be respected. There is
hardly a more pitiable spectacle on th<
farm than a lot of lambs wading
about in high ragweeds and clover,
with only their heads in sight abov<
the tops, seeking in vain near th<
ground for a bite of that fine and tender
herbage which they delight in, and
forced to content themselves by cropping
indifferently the topmost leaves: |
their wool a muck of macerated yolk
slimy to the touch; their legs and all
the underparts of the fleeces bedraggled,
dripping like a cheese press with
dirty, milky gum in a state of solution.
As an almost inseparable accompaniment
of a flock of lambs thua
neglected, there will be a numbei
suffering from losseness of the bowels,
owing to the excessive slushiness oi
the pasture.
llouiehoid Hints.
Some housekeepers claim that grass
stains may be removed by spreading
butter on them and exposing to the
sun.
To wash flannels choose a sunny day
so that they may dry as rapidly as possible.
Do not rub them on a rubbing
board, as this fulls and ruins them
Use hot suds, and press and rub them
line nannels) in the hands, changing
soon to more hot suds. Rinse in cleai
hot water, and ring very dry; shake
and hang at once in the sun. You will
then have no trouble on the score oi
shrinking.
Beolipea.
Roll Jelly Cake.?Four eggs, on?
cup of sugar, one cup of flour, one
teaspoonful baking powder, a pinch o1
salt; mix all together and pour into a
large tin. When baked spread jell;
an and roll up.
Lamb Chops,?Trim carefully; lay
In a little warm butter for an hour,
turning several times; then boil on a
greased gridiron, taking care they do
not drip; butter, pepper and salt each,
lay in circle on plate and serve.
Cocoanut and Tapioca Pudding.?
One cup tapioca soaked over night;
one quart milk, yolks four eggs, whites
of two, one cupful sugar, two table*
spoonfuls grated cocoanut, bake one
nnit hour; make frosting of whites 6t
two eggs, three tablespoonfuls sugar,
two tablespoonfuls of grated cocoanut;
spread over pudding when baked. Set
Ln oven until a light brown.
Liver and Bacon.?Soak liver in
told water twenty minutes, wipe dry
and cut in medium strips. Cut as
many very thin strips of bacon and
fry the bacon three minutes in its own
fat Salt. nAOMr And era ffco I
v r-r?? '? v*ev <**" "fw i
in flour befo-e it goes in. When it ie
done laj ip two cow* the length of
dish, with a strip of bacon between
each piece of liver. Strain the fat,
and return to the pan with a cupful of
hot water, the butter rubbed into the
flour, and when it has bailed pour over
the liver.
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jPAL,METT<
THOS. McCET'
of the largest SALOON in tho up-country
advertisements. The half is not moutio
pr^>ared for fall trade. The Palmetto Hoi
Foreign and Domesi
.
the best the market affords. He ha
n i g% _
nye ana uorn, irisn
Apple, Peach, California and Fr<
He can cheerfully recommend his go
mixed drinks with all the DELICIOUS HE
1'ERA.TE DR1NK8. His specialty is a lar
GENTLEMEN'S RES0R1
and you will not forget again.
A Good Line of Tobacc*
Beer a
CUNNINGHAM
HAVE
Their Large aid }
FALL AND W
Consisting
Foreign and Dot
not]
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JtlillO, JtdL
BO
HAEDWABE, HAR1
Groceries, Grocerie
C rockery,
At Lower Prices than they were Ever
PAVILION HOTEL
CHRLESTON, 8. C.
i c:.?i _n :i- A t-i 1
rust v?iaa? m nil 119 appuiri intents
RATES, S2.00.~S2.60.
Bzcellent Caisone, large airy roomsj Oti
Passenger Elevator. Eleotrio bell and-lighte
Heated rotanda centrally located.
Oct. I, 'S4-tf 21
QENTRAL HOTEL,
Mrs. M.W. THOMAS, Proprietress
Broad Street, Augusta, Qa. 4
-jpXOHANGE HOTEL,
Gjueenvil.l.b, B. C.
The Only Two-Class Hote
in the World.
W. R. WHITE, Proprietor. '
J^EW DINNER HOUSE,
Grbenwood, S. C.
Kept by Mrs. F. Q. PARKS. Cheap rate3
First-class fare.
June 15th, 1882-tf. Ill
T. P. THOMSON. J. W. THOMSON
rpHOMSON & THOMSON,
Attorneys-at-lLaw,
Abbeville, S. C.
pg"Offlce in rear Mr. Lee's.
June 8th, 1885-tf. 10
z^IALHOTTN marry
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Attorneys and Comsellers at law,
AnriKviLLK C. H., 8. C.
ffico formerly occupied by Judge Thorn
son. tf-50
ROBT. B, HEMPHIIA. WM. P. CALHOU?
JJEMPHILL & CALHOUN,
Attorneys-at-Law,
Abbeville, 8. C.
Will practice in the Courts of the State
54
VTRRIN. T. P. COTHRAH
jpERHIN & UOTHRAN,
Attorneya-at-Law,
' * 51 Abbbvillb^S. O.
) Salooni
riCAN, Proprietor
, don't intend to dupe his customers by false
nod in the three Abbeville papers. Heis well
ise is well stocked with everything in the line of
tic Wines and Liquors,
8 got Liquors nine years old. Good old
and Senfoh Whiskies.
Bnch Brandies,
Porter, Ale and Fresh Lager Beer.
mla to the public for MEDICINAL USE, and
VJSIlACxES of the season. Also COOL. TEMge
stock of PURE GOODS, Call at the
f,N0.4 WASHINGTON ST.
THOMAS UcGETTIGAN.
o and Cigars. Budweisez
Specialtv.
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& TEMPLE TON
IN STORE
fell Selected Stock of
INTER GOODS,
in Fart of
nestic Dry Goods,
IONS,
:ats,
ots and shoes
IWARE, HARDWARE,
s, Groceries,
i Crockery, Croukery.
Offered Before. l-tf-22
ENDORSED BY 3jjg? LZTTQ
SCIENTISTS AS CHEAPER TZA
PMCTICAU;YM[fc A1TY
IMestnictiUle ST01IE.
'* Over 500 Send *ot
Beautiful Prloe List
- Designs. lgSj||Sfl| Circulars
MANUF?CTT;i?RD BY
MONUMENTAL BRONZE COMPANY,
BKUXJEFOUT. CON IT.
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1885
^ AT THE
m
Centennial Saloon
For this year will be found
Absolutely Pure Spirit*,
m
North Oarolina copper distilled Corn, Fines!
brands of Kentucky Rye, from
$2 to 86 Ppr Gallon.
Imported Cognac Brandy a Specialty,
ALSO
0 Ales, Porter, Champagnes, &c
m In fact all the popular and standard goodi
that ean be obtained. Together with
an assortment of
Tobaccos and Fine Cigars
iL.i xi 1?- * *
umtuiiu uov ue eiccuea in quality.
Persona needing each goods wonld not be
hambngged by baying from them.
xne piace is second door from Conrl
_ House.
OHOHKELL & CUfflMGHAM,
Proprietors,
ABBEVILLE, 8. C.
i . . _
jan 14-tf 2
ALL the new shades in Hats and Bonnets
with Ribbons, Birds, Flowers, Satin*
" and Velvets to match.
62 B. M. HADDON A CO.
EF*^NE B*OARY'
Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law,
52 Abbevill*, 8. C.
GOODY1
Carriage R
CAN RE FOUND TIIE LARGEST ST
Phmtons, IJoad Carts, Plnntution Wagons (i
Harness Saddles, Beltiuir, leather of all kinds,
thirty days I will OFFER SPECIAL BARGAINS
GIES at less than Manufacturers' Prices. Thos
em makes; which I will guarantee equal to the
i vince yourselves that they fire absolute bargains,
a.- r. ooo:
(Successor to R. II. May & Co.,) Ol
SALES ROOMS, | TTlvrnm m
^,4 Broad Street. | AUIlUSTA, I
DAY & TAI
Are Now Receiving a 3
CARRIAGES At
FOR THE SPR1
AT PRICES TO SU:
And Never Before Attained in t
We arc enabled to give our customers cvei
at the closest possible cnsli prices. Call and
Children's Carriages
Til/* flnoof ,T * XTTv^ *
? uv uueov aoouiuiraub 111 XIAD JJDAllB and
TRUNKS, WHIPS and UMBRELLAS.
THE WILSON, CHILD'S & CO.'S PIIIL,
TENNESSEE WAGONS, 1, 2, and 4 Hon
DAY & TANNAHILL S ONE AND TW
EXPRESS AND DELIVERY WAGONS
Axles, Snrings, Hubs, Spokes, &c. Rubb
HOYT'S* LEATHER BELTING. The be
LACING, RIVETS, ETC. OAK AND IIE
CALF AND LINING SKINS, LASTS, TI
HARNESS AND SADDLES. WE CAI
OUR HARNESS DEPARTMENT, IN WIL
PRICE.
DAY Ac
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WHITE BI
Would call the attetion of buyers to a 1
DRESS<
Is unusually large and attractive. They have th
have ever offered. They have also some hundsc
sortinentof Black and Colored VELVETEENS
a nice line of Wool Laces in all colors, the latesi
Their stock of BLACK CASHMERE cannot b
care in the selection of these goods, and are nsst
quality and price. A good line of JERSEY JAC
It would astonish any one to see how very chea
season. Buyers in this line would do well to exa
"WHITE ZE3IE
CARPET8 are so very cheap as to be in the re
PETS and RUGS can be found at the store of V
The above are only a few lines in whic Special
The General Stock of Fall and Winter Goods i
WHITE 13 R
is the'largest, best assorted* and more attractive
plete in all departments.
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inn jLUiiLZixi JBiXJtt A
JOSEPH
OPTIC
Superior to any other in use, constructed in acc<
of nature in the peculiar form of a C0NCA.V1Sto
tho organs of sight, and perfectly natural to
to the human visiion ever invented.
J. SILVER
And is traveling at this time throughout the Sta
known his Theory and Practice, and at the same
his spectacles have been tried they are spoken o
testimonials will certify; the original and mar
rooms. He at the same time wishes to be under
QUaCkS Who tnerclv 8rlls VOtl a nftir rkf nlnoaa.
; never see again. He has established in August*
case you should happen to lose or break your git
a small nominal sum, as it is his custom to keep
him to know just the glass you have purchased :
such men as Jud^e Pottle, Govern Colquit, Gen.
CLOTHING! CLOTHI
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bJ A. Jbfc'H
epository,
OCK OF CARRIAGES, BUGGIES,
nil sizes, 1 to G horse,) Single and Double
Wilson Material. Ac., Ac. For the next
\ IN A DOT OF OPEN AND TOP BUGo
Buggies are nil Fine Northern and Eastbest.
Call and examine tliom and conDYEAR,
Agant.
??P. GEORGIA RAILROAD BANK.
BEOEBIA. I
NNAHILL.
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Fine Assortment of
ID BUGGIES! .
CNG* TRADE,
ET THE TIMES !
ue .History 01 tne Business
y advandtage by purchasing our good
be convinced.
in Great Variety.
L SATCHELS ever brought to the city
S.. WAGONS, all sizes.
9C.
O HORSE WAGONS.
>cr Belting and Packing.
st. in the World.
mlock sole leather.
iread, cement, etc.
Aj particular attention to
ich we excel in quality and
tannahill,
Augusta, Oa.
tOTHERS
j'ew Specialties: Their stook of
Car O O JJ 5S
e cheapont line of BLACK STTiKS tVic*r
>me Coiered Silks. They have a good *?for
Dresses and Trimmings. They have
b thing for fine Dress Trimmings.
? surpassed. They have bestowed nnnsna1
ired they are all right in regard to color*
TKET8, cheaper than ever before,
p FLANNELS and BLANKETS are this
mine the stock of
tOTHERS
ach of all. A good a saortment of CARIfHITE
BROTHERS.
Bargains can be had.
low offered to the public by
OTHERS,
j than they have ever carried. It is com
sep.30. 885-flm
NT) 8PEGT A fST.P.fl
SILVER,
: x aw .
>rdance with the science and nhilnanntw
CONVEX ELIPSES, admirably adapted
the eye, affording the best artificial help
ESTABLISHED A
> EYE GLASS EMPORIUM
S CITY OF AGDSTA.
to of Georgia'for the purpose of making
time iutrodnoing these Lenses. Wherever
f in the highest terms, as the following
iy others can bo seen and examined at his
stood that he is not ono of the traveling
) at exorbitant prices and whom yon may
L nt nrnoonf Ki? J "A ~ '
... .?"lunu oiroei, wuere in
isses, he will repince the same for you at
a register of all he sella, thereby enables
from him. These testimonials are from
Oordan and a host of others, sep.3 .',108
NO! CLOTHING!
J^OOK at the old gent above in a
badfix isn't he with his pants all
oaggy and no fit? My friends do
you wish to avoid getting into just
such a scrape? Then when you
make up your mind to buy a suit of
clothes come right along to our
store and have your measure taken v ^
and have your clothes made to oritur
bv thfi verv best
TAILORS IN THE COUNTRY.
and then if they are baggy aad
vsj don't fit, just say to us "send these
^clothes right back, I don't want
them and wont have them/' More^
\<j?ver, we would not let you keep
^sckem ourselves if they did not fit
you. We are not working for a fall
trade, but a trade we can by giving
entire aatiafaction hold in the future.
Remember our motto is "bo*
fit- aopay.
We are yours truly,
rotliers.
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