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TBE SOUTHERN WORLD, NOVEMBER 16,1882.
Southern fforld.
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Tablo of Contents.
Seventeenth PAOX.-Ilome Life In Florida, by
Helen Harcourt.
Eiohteenth Fade.—Bed Bank Cotton Mills; Tbe
Village Blacksmith, (with Illustration); Paul
Hamilton Uayne, by W. P. Woolley.
Nineteenth Page.—Pos Buts on Furman's Farm
ing ; Ground Peas,by H.; Does It pay to Bow Wheat,
by B.; Commercial Fertilisers, by R.; Inquiry Col
umn, Bermuda Grass, Tombell Grass, Johnson
Grass,Russian White Oats, Pearl Millet; byR.
Twentieth Page.—The World’s Cotton Centen
nial Exposition; Habits of Industry and Economy,
by XX; Corn and the Pindar In tbe Same Bow, by
H. J. N.; Scientific Farming Practical; Intensive
Orange Culture; ProUtable Farming.
TWENTY-rmar Paob.—Stock-Breeders and Dairy
men; Onondaga (with Illustration); Butter Dairy
ing In tbe South; A Good Plan for Improving Pub
lic Roads.
TWENTY-BECONn Paoe.—Phenomena of the Clouds,
by Geo. R. Gather; Sweet Potato Culture, by W. B.
Jones; Broom Corn Culture, by A. S. Lenfestey;
Concentrated vs. Diffusive Farming, by J. M.
Meek.
Twenty-third Paoe.—Persian Carpels; Autumn
Leaves; WhiteCocblns,(with illustration); Brown
Leghorns, (with Illustration); A Neglected Indus
try ; How to Make Cider Vinegar.
Twenty-fourth Page.—Table of Contents; The
Premium Supplement; The Southern World ;
Responding slowly ; Editorial Paragraphs.
Twenty-fifth Page.—Our Bound Table; Voice of
tbe Press and People; Distributing Food Fish.
Twenty-sixth PAGE.-Flrst Reconciliation, poetry,
(original,)by Daisy Star; Midsummer, poetry, by
G. W. Hubner; Tbe 8tepmuther, by Melaule
Adam; Tbe Indians of Georgia, by R. E. H.
Twenty-seventh Paoe.—The Indians of Georgia,
by R. E. H., concluded ; For tbe Cook; Advertise
ments.
Twenty-eighth Page.—Tbe Chickens, (poetry).'
Hetty's Problem; The Indian Tailor Bird, (with
Illustration); Motherless Jenny.
Twenty-ninth Page.- Motherless Jenny (con
cluded) ; In r Menagerie; Advertisements.
Thirtieth Paoe.-The Markets; Advertisements.
Thirty-First Page.—Every man Voted for Him
self; Miscellaneous; Advertisements.
Thirty-second Paoe.—Advertisements.
Persons of a speculative turn of mind will
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THE SOUTHERN WORLD.
In presenting the claims of The Southern
World to the support of the public, its pub-
Ushers feel that it is not arrogance, assump
tion or egotism on their part to assert that
it is one of the best and cheapest journals in
all our broad land. They present it upon
its own merits, and not upon the demerits
of others. Starting out but little over one
year ago, unheralded and unannounced,
without prospectus or special agenta, it has
in these few months achieved a success al
most unparalleled in journalism.
Tbe aim of the publishers has been to
make The Southern World a true journal
of industry, acceptable to the farm, home
and workshop, by promoting the Useful and
the Practical. Every detriment has been
filled with Instructive and interesting arti
cles. The Agricnltual, Horticultural and
Live Stock Departments have been con
ducted by gentlemen of national reputation,
who are practically engaged in the pursuits
of which they treat. The “ Home Circle ”
has been the recipient of many a gem, while
the “YoungFolks” have not been neglected.
Among its host of contributors we can only
cite a few; .
On Farm Economy—Hon. Cassius M.
Clay, of Ky.
On Agricultural Education—Prof. J. M.
McBryde, President of the University of 8.
0.
On Live Stock—Hon. T. J. Moore, of 8. C.;
M. W. Phillips, of Miss.; W. J. Northen, of
Ga.; J. K. P. Wallace, of Tenn.
On Dairying—W. J. Camp, of Ga.
On Bee-keeping—C. R. Mitchell, of Ga.
On Silk Culture—Mrs. J. B. Mitchell, of
Ga.; Miss Nellie Lincoln Rosstter, of Phila
delphia ; Miss M. A. E. Farwell, of Texas.
On Scientific Subjects—Prof. G. R. Cather,
of Ala.
On Agricultural Topics—Hon. D. Wyatt
Aiken, W. Q. Richards, of S. C.; Hon. Whar
ton J. Green, of N. C.; Hon. John M. Meek,
of Tenn.; Hon. W. B. Jones, of Ga.; W. E.
Collins, of Miss.; Pos Buts, of Ala.
On General Literary Themes—Miss Mattie
A. Collins, of Tenn.; Miss R. E. H., of Miss.;
Mrs. C. H. Barksdale, W. P. Woolley, of Ga.
On Home Life—Miss Helen Harcourt, of
Fla.
The high moral tone that has characterized
TnE Southern World in the past will be
maintained in the future. Every effort will
be made to increase its usefulness and at
tractiveness, and we shall endeavor to make
each issue an improvement upon its prede
cessor.
We confidently, then, present its claims
to the people of the South. It ia a Southern
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Southern people to subscribe for it on that
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humorous sketches, funny tid-bits, the
choicest gems of selected humor and litera
ture, short stories, items about the farm and
workshop, city, dramatic and State news,
and fearless editorials on general topics of
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RESPONDING SLOWLY.
The boys contesting for the prizes offered
by us are responding slowly to our call in
the last issue to send in specimens of their
products and their reports. Owing to tbe
fact that in some sections cotton has opened
slowly, and numerous hindrances to the
boys, we have concluded to extend the time
to December 1st. Let the boys endeavor to
have in their reporta and specimens by that
time at least. In every case, they should
pay charges on the products shipped to us.
"Daisy Star” contributes a poetical gem,
"First Reconciliation," in this issue.
J. C. Cochrane, of Harrisburg, N. C.,
gathered one pound of seed cotton from fifty
bolls.
The Passenger Schedule of the Richmond
& Danville Railroad will be found in anoth
er column.
“Dora Dean," in our last issue, contrib
uted a sparkling poem on the comet. We
hope to hear from iter pen often.
Atlanta is said to have the largest single
brick-yard in the United States. Recently
they shipped 100,000 to Brunswick.
"Melanie Adam,” our special contributor,
in her translation from the German of "The
Stepmother,” presents a pleasant little story.
The prevailing price of corn in the field in
Rail county, Missouri, is twenty-five cents a
bushel and farmers are importing hogs from
Illinois to eat it.
What says Atlanta to bidding for (and bid
ding to win,) the proposed Centennial
World’s Cotton Exposition of 1884 to be held
in the Gate City?
The State Fair at Little Rock, Ark., was
an imposing success. The display evidenced
that in productivenes and fertility Arkansas
was not surpassed by any State.
One of the institutions of the Gate City is
the Franklin Printing House. It is well
equipped in every department as the adver
tisement in another column shows. The
proprietors are State printers.
Mr. C. F. Fletcher, of the Chatauqua
Poultry Yards, Jamestown, N. Y., is a lead
ing breeder of ail the best varieties of fowls.
The Brown Leghorns and White Cochins
whose likeness we give in this issue, are
from his yards.
Prof. George R. Cather, of Asliville, Ala.
gives a very lucid account in this issue, of
“The Phenomena of the Clouds.” His scien
tific articles are exciting much interest and
give one an insight into the workings of the
clouds and comets.
Eugene Thayer, of Colorado, three years
ago paid $12,000 for a herd of cattle, and, by
subsequent purchases, increased his invest
ment to $31,000. He has sold $11,000 of beef,
and a few weeks ago sold 15,000 head for
$50,000, a net profit of $30,000.
The advertisement of the Christian Index
appears elsewhere. It is the leading Bap-
tist paper in the South and its senior editor,
Dr. Tucker, is recognized as one of the finest
logicians of the day. Dr. Shaver, the junior,
is a man of great research and profundity.
Our charming contributor, Miss R. E. H.,
of Mississippi, contributes in this issue a
well written sketch of the Indians in Geor
gia, with a touching reminiscence of the
author of "Home, Sweet Home.” Sheis one
of Mississippi’s loveliest nnd most cultured
daughters, aud is a graceful writer.
The Weather Bulletin of the cotton belt
has been prepared with great care, and found
valuable for reference. On the last of Octo
ber the Signal Service Bureau discontinued
making observations until next March. In
consequence of this, we are compelled to
suspend tbe publication of the Bulletin un
til then.
Our gifted correspondent, Hon. John M
Meek, Secretary of theEastTennessee Farm
er’s Convention, vividly contrasts the difler
ence between concentrated and diffusivi
farming. Mr. Meek is one of East Tennes
see’s best farmers, a leader in everythin!
promotive of material and moral growth ant
prosperity.
Tbe stimulus given the culture of swee
potatoes by the liberal rates of transporta
tion companies, is developing an increase!
interest in their culture in this State. Th<
article on the subject from the versatile pet
of our practical and cultured correspondent
Hon. W. B. Jones, of Burke county, Geor
gia is timely and valuable.
The sketch of the South’s great poet, Pau
Hamilton Hayne, appearing in this issue, ii
from the pen of one of Atlanta’s young men
Mr. W. P. Woolley. It is written in a capti
vating, happy style, and prefigures a bril
liant future for Mr. Woolley in the dornair
of literature. Mr. Woolloy is a graduate oi
the Boys’ High School, of Atlanta, ant]
Emory College, at Oxford, and reflects th«
highest credit upon both institutions. We
are pleased to announce that Mr. Woolley
will become a regular contributor to our col
nmna. Tbe tribute paid to Mr. Hayne ia a
deserved one.
Scattered Seedt is the title of a 14 page
monthly published by the first Day School
Association, of Philadelphia, at 25 cents per
annum. It is an excellent publication con
taining many precious seeds of truth, and
we hope our readers will assist in scattering
them generally in our land. Address L. H.
Hall, box 681, West Chester, Penn.
The curriculum of a farmer’s schooling or-
dinariiy embraces more of the plain and
practical than tbe aesthetic and humorous.
When a farmer does depart, however, from
the “beateij path,” his efforts are sure to he
genuine humor. Our humorous contribu
tor, “Pos Buts” seems to bid fair to wear the
laurels so long used by Simon Suggs,as a hu
morist.
The paper on “Home Life in Florida," in
this issue is in Helen Harcourt’s inimitable
style. It is a fine specimen of word-paint*
ing, and brings the minutestdetailsinto full
view. As a writer, Miss Harcourt is true to
Nature. Her papers on "Home Life" are
highly commended by our readers. Col.
Thomas C. Howard says, “they are the best
articles on the subject I have ever seen. Ten
der her my congratulations on their strength
and beauty.”
The Louisiana State Grange has adopted a
resolution recommending elementary works
on agriculture in the public schools; also a
resolution declaring that the Patrons of
Husbandry make war on no legitimate busi
ness, but are endeavoring to better the con
dition of the farmers, thereby making them
more self-sustaining. “ We will, however,
make, at all times and in all places, war
against monopolies of a nature that affect
our interests or the interests of the people
generally.”
The crookedest of crooked work, and yet
that which has grace and elegance in every
crook, may be seen in the Noyes Dictionary
Holders aod Noyes Handy Tables. In them
the fact is clearly demonstrated that if the
inventor has not made the crooked straight,
he has made the straight crooked, and there
by increased its beauty and utility. People
in search of holiday -presents will appreciate
his success. A fine illustrated circular may
be had free by addressing L. W. Noyes, 09
West Monroe St., Chicago. The prices have
been greatly reduced'.
The “Acme” Pulverising Harrow.
Tlte attractive advertisement of the
“Acme” Pulverizing Harrowapj>earing else
where, gives a general idea of this popular
implement. That is really what it is claim
ed for it, seems to be demonstrated by the
experience of many who have tried it. Mr.
George D. Northen, of Sandersville, Ga.,
says: "I had the harrow tried to-day (Deo.
15,1881.) in harrowing in my wheat, and I
also had it tried in harrowing apiece of land
that has been surrendered to Bermuda grass
for 20 years. I had the Bermuda grass land
first turned over with a common turf plow,
which left the land in the biggest sort of rolls
of turf sod, then burrowed it three times
with the ‘Acme,’’ and it did the work to my
entire satisfaction. I ant well pleased.”
Mr. A. 8. Reid, of Eatouton, Go., writes:
“In every instance the ’Acme’ has given sat
isfaction. I have never seen anything that
will equal it for putting in grain after the
ground is turned with a good plow.”
The Southern Cultivator for November is on
our table. Its typographical execution is
excellent. It is a readable paper, and has
many striking features. .JglHBae articles
appearing in it without^Wifare the fol
lowing which appeared originally in the
Southern World ;
“Economy in Feeding,” by Hon. T. J.
Moore, of Spartanburg, 8. C.—(Southern
World, October 1.) "The Yosemite Valley
of the South," with two illustrations of Ra
bun Gap—(Southern World, November 1.)
“Good and Bad Monagcmeiit—(Southern
World, November 1.) “Improving Stock.”
by R.~(Soutukrn World, October 1.)
Tlte Southern World was entitled to
credit in every instance. The character of
its conductors would negative the idea that
the failure to give credit was due to inten
tion rather than inadvertence. We would
be disposed to say nothing were it the first
occasion, but as it has happened several
times we are constrained to allude to ft in
order that an improvement may bo made in
this regard by its courteous aud gentlemen-
ly editors and proprietors.
Col. O. H. Chenault of Richmond Ky.,
took 377 pounds of wool from 36 head of
Cotawold sheep at one shearing.