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About The gazette. (Elberton, Ga.) 1872-1881 | View Entire Issue (July 19, 1876)
AGRICULTURAL. —w GARNERED FOB THE GAZETTE. By D. A. K. Business Habits on the Farm. —As most farmers labor with a view to pro fit, is it not a little strange that the various operations on the farm are not conducted on business principles? Is it not strange that scarcely any effort is ever made by farmers to ascertain the actual cost of a bushel of grain, or a pound of pork, beef or wool ? How can the farmer know that his business is profitable unless he takes some means to ascertain the 'cost of . production ? How can he know whether he is pro ducing a crop at a cost far less than it commands in the market if he does not keep an account of the expenditures in producing it? We venture to say that not one farmer in fifty recognizes or carries into practice this fundamental principle of business, so important to success in any other occupation. How is it possible for the farmer to prosper unless his income is greater than his outgo? It is a serious question, and one which every farmer should ask him self—ls my income sufficient to exceed the amount of my outgo ? Herein lies the neccessity of the great est care in keeping a strict account of the cost of preduction and the cost of putting the products of the farm upon the market, at the most favorable times and in the most economical manner. If one does not knew what his ex penses are, how is he to know whether he is daily becoming poorer or not? Hard as the times are, it will be some satisfaction To know that one has kept the expenses of the farm and the house hold within the limit of his income. It is only by close attention to economy in little things, and by the prctice of con stant self-denial, in such hard times as the present, when there is a constant shrinkage in values, that one can expect to prosper. Not only should the suc cessful farmer keep an accurate account of the real cost of labor, rent of premises and cost of living, but, when cropping season is t over, he should devise some means to continue clearing expenses. _ His .teams should not be idle, for it is better that ’they do enough to pay for their keeping than they should stand idle. If large wages can not be earned, small wages can, and it is better to take small wages and keep hands and teams busy than to remain idle, and thus con sume what has already been earned. We repeat, then, that it is not only neceeary that we should keep posted as to cost of production, the kinds of stock which are most profitable, but we should fol low farming as we would any other oc cupation, in a business way, if we expect to mako it a pecuniary success. [Rural World. Principles of Good Farming —The better to retain important facts in the memory, I am ever fond of reducing the principles of good farming to brief maxims and rules, compressing into a single short sentence the gist of many a page. Thus I carry about the mental pabulum to bo digested at the handle of the plow or hoe. The following are some of these principles: First—The farmer who would suc ceed well, and derive pleasure as well as profit from his calling, must manifest an active and abiding interest in his vocation. It takes heart work to make hand-work pleasant. Second—Tho farmer must study how best to increase and maintain fertility to his soils There is no inertia in agri culture. There must be progress, either forward or retrograde. Third —Tho farmer must strive to increase the quality as well as the quantity of his crops. It is tho quality that determines tho price. In this “Ex celsior” should be his unvarying motto. Fourth—The farmer must seek with a watchful eye to improve his market facili ties. It is transportation that eats up the|profits. Fifth—Tho art of raising better stock is not as well known as it should be. Keep no more animals than you have the facilities to feed and care for well. Sixth—The farmer must seek to im prove his social, intellectual and finan cial condition. The Future Farm. —The first recol lection of early life is amid tho shrub bery of my mother’s garden. To me Eden was just such a place. I have carried the picture through long years since, and, in town or country, home or abroad, the one desire has been to pos sess just such a spot. The future cul ture and enjoyment in this country is to be upon the farm. Not the dreary, slovenly, uncultivated farm, but the art garden and the landscape garden, the fruit garden. A professor of agriculture and a director of any of the many opera tions of a neat, handsome, thoroughly tilled and embellished homestead are to be among the most elevated and respect ed positions in the nation. The future of the nation is the farm and the fruit, art, and landscape garden. Wed your self to a piece of land and make it an Eden, and hold to it in spite of all the temptations of the world.—[Bonset. A female Josh Billings has suddenly and unconsciously developed herself in Cincinnati. She removed from Pitts burg to that city, and after becoming domesticated wrote to her friends at home as follows : “Sinsinnaty is anise place anuff, but tha keep a good many geese here. I don’t see them in the da time, but I heer them at nito o in aul drekshuns.” A kiss for each falling star is the lov er’s rule, and whenever a meteor shools across the firmament the listening pe destrian may hear from the shadows of tho front steps suoh exclamatious as “Oh! George, don’t! There now, you naughty man, I hope you are satisfied.” — : : A confiding Connecticut cat hatched eix chickens from eggs that a hen had abandoned, and now goes about scratch ing up worms for them in her humble way. DOM PEDRO. There came an energetic ring at the door bell the other morning, and we de scended the stairs and grappled the door knob. A middle-aged man, with sinister countenance and ginister breath, stood before us. “I am Dom Pedro, Emperor of Bra zil,” he said. “Ah!” we replied; “how’s the Em press ?” “Never mind the Empress,” he re joined ; “just give your undivided atten tion to the Emperor for a few minutes. You see, since leaving Brazil I have be come a little short up for means, and am making an effort to raise the wind, as the Americans say. lam selling the Centennial spelling book. I met a par ty down town who said you were an ed itor, and needed a spelling book badly,, and—” “Wbat else did he tell you?” we in terrupted. “He said you had a wife who was or thographically shaky, and eleven child ren who should each have one of my books by all means.” “Anything elBe?” “Well, yes. He said that you wore old clothes and pretended to be poor, but that you w’ere in reality a foreign prince, with gold enough to sink a canal boat, and that if approached by royalty you would unbosom yourself, and, as the Americans say, ‘come down.’ ” *• That isn’t all he told, is it ?” “No; he also informed me that you had wine in your cellar that was made at the time of the first crusade, and that you would invite me in and fill me so full of pound cake and the juice of the ancient grape that I would be compelled to get into one of your most luxurious beds and remain over night.” “Then you are tho Emperor of Brazil, are you ?” “I am—the simon-pure, bona fide Emperor of Brazil.” “Well, Pedro, as you came along the fence there, did you notice a section of it that swings on hinges ?” “Why, of course I did. You mean the gate, I suppose. How do you ex pect I got into the yard ?” “We thought perhaps that as you were an Emperor, you spurned to walk through an ordinary gate and crawled under the fence. Now, Pedro, old boy, let’s see if you can get though that gate again without knocking any of the paint off the posts.” He started slowly down the path, but stopped presently, and by the move ment of his lips we judged that he was indulging in silent anathemas. We qui etly picked up a l rick and he moved on again and was soon out of sight. That is the only way to deal with Centennial spelling-book emperors. TRUTH HARD TO BELIEVE. Dr. J. T. Gilman’s mare, Fannie, is an equine of unusual intelligence, and some of her peculiarities have previously been recorded. A few days since while the doctor was visiting a patient, the hoise was left in the yard, as usual, without being fastened. After the doctor went into the .house, Fannie walked up the yard Ynd began browsing a rose bush. The servant girl came out and spoke to her, and she turned and walked back to the door. In a few moments the horse returned again, and began to whinnie and stamp on the door step. The girl came out again, and was not a little startled to see Fannie running out her tongue at her, and acting strangely. The organ protruded its entire length, and was kept exposed with a determi nation worthy of a patient undergoing examination by a physician. The girl finally examined the member, and found a thorn from tho rose bush had got un comfortably fastened to it. She remov ed it when the thankful animal made a profound bow, and went back and stood puietly by the door until the doctor had 'completed his call. [Portland Advertiser. Barefooted boys-are best adapted for bootless errands. THE LIGHTEST-RUNNING MACHINE IN THE WORLD. With our printed directions, no instruction or mechanical skill is required to operate it. The construction of the machine is based upon a principle of unique and unequalled sim plicity, comprising simple levers working upon centres. The bearings are few, and they ore hardened and polished. The machines are made at our new works in the city of Newark, N. J., with new special (patented) machinery and" tools, constructed expressly to accomplish what we now offer. Every machine fully ivarrnntcd. “DOMESTIC” SEWING MACHINE CO., New York and Chicago. J 9 W JRk T&ir fft SAVINGS.—By using the “Domcatic” Pa- In S\ |su 111 Iwl per Fashions the most stylish and perfect-fitting g i J a H I (I II iN| costumes can be produced, at a large saving in fa JL JR. Vv a MONEY to those who choose to make, or superin . ... .......... . tend the making of, their own garments, With the mgnest talent and the best facihties in all departments, and the best ideas of the most skillful modistes, both at home and abroad, we are enabled to attain results far above the reach of the average dress-maker. Our styles are always the latest and best. Our elegantly-illustrated catalogue mailed to any lady sending five cents with her address. Agents wanted every where. “DOMESTIC” SEWING MACHINE CO., New Yorl-c and Chicago. tie Minim mn, SAVAMAH, GA. The political campaign of istg, which includes National, State and county elections, and which will undoubtedly be the most active and hotly contested of any since tht memorable canvass of 1860 is now fairly opened. The National Democratic Party will this year make a bold, vigorous, and doubtless successful struggle for the maimainance and supremacy of those principles which are vital to the prosperity of the Republic and essential to the well-being of the people. In addition to the Presidential election, the people in Georgia, and Florida wiil fleet new State governments. In Florida the canpaign promises to be unnsualy vigorous, and there is a propnbility that fot the first time since the war the people of that Radical riden State will elect a Democratic State government, la these cam paigns people of the South are deeply in terested ; and every intelligent citizen, who has the welfare of his country and his section at heart, should acquaint himself with every detail of the great work of redemption and reform that is now going on. To this end he should subscribe to and assist in circulating the Savannah Mousing News, an independent Democratic newspaper, of pro nounced opinions and fearless in their expres sion; a paper that is recognized everywhere as the best daily in the South. Its editorial de lta rlment is vigorous, thoughtful, and consistent, while its news and local department of Georgia and Florida affairs is r.ot confined to a mere barren summary of events transpiring in those States, but is enlivened by comment at once apt, timely-, and racy. The ample resources of the establishment will be devoted to furnishing the readers of the Morasriisra news with the latest intelligence from all parts of the world, through the press dispatches, special correspondence; and through these agencies the paperjwill bejtlie earliest chronicler e of every noteworthy incident of the political campaign Of 187 C. SUBSCRIPTION. Daily, 1 year $lO 00 “ 6 months 5 00 “ 3 months 2 50 Tri-Weekly, 1 year 6 00 “ 6 months 3 00 “ 3 months 1 50 Weekly, 1 year .’ 2 00 “ 6 months 1 00 “ 3 months ! 50 Specimen copies sent free on rccept of 5 cents. Money can be sent by Postofhce Order, Registered Letter, or Express, at our risk. J. 88. KSTiI/lii, Savannah, Ga. COUNTER,PLATFORM WAGON &TRACK qjG AGENTS WANTED^ J3END FOR PRjCE LIST MARVIN SAFE %SCALE CO. 265 BROADWAY JV. Y. 121 CHESTNUT STFH/LA. PA. ,AOB BAN KST.CLEVE.O. M Closing- Out Sale FOR 1876. Bargains in all classes of goods FOB THE i£XT SHOT BftfS Can be had by old and young, rich and poor, black and white, A T J. RELIC’S Where the entire spring stock will be SOLD AT COST J. H. DUNCAN & BSO. ELBERTON, GEORGIA, DEALERS IN GEN’L MERCHANDISE The STOCK consists of READY-MADE CLOTHING, UMBRELLAS, DRy GQODSj EVERy KrND; LADIES’ A GENTS’ II ATS, BOOTS, SHOES, FAMILY GROCERIES, SADDLES CROCKERA, CIGARS, TOBACCO, BRIDLES, WHIPS, KEROSENE, <frc. Our Stock will be disposed of tor cash at bottom prices. Also on credit to prompt-paying ustomers and no others. fiSTUOME AND BE CONVINCED! J- 3HT- J- 33TJ3STO A.3ST- L. SCHEVE ELL. GOODLOE H. YANCEY. L. SCHEVENELL & CO., ATHENS, Dealers in Watches, Clocks JEWELRY, SILVER WARE & FANCY GOODS, Will duplicate any bill from any section and have the largest stock, and, with best workmen, are prepared to do repairing in superir style. WE MEAN ALWAYS JUST WIIAT WE SAY, and our customers can always depend on getting the best goods in market at lowest possible prices. We are Agents for the REMINGTON SEWING MACHINE, The BEST now before the public. This machine has taken premiums over the Singer, Howe Wheeler & Wilson, and Wilson machines wherever exhibited in competition, and on the testimony of experts'lias been demonstrated to be the best machine for all practical purposes. Dont pur chase till you see it. Oar store is No. 3 Broad street, Athens, Ga. REMEMBER, it is no trouble to us'to show our goods, and we are always glad to see you. B-i. SCSIEVEJVECIL & CO., NO- 3 flroari street, Alliens, <eorgia. HENRY FRANKLIN, WHOLESALE GEOCEP. AND ' COMMISSION MERCHANT, No. 2 Warren Block, AUGUSTA GA. FETER. GARB ECHT THE ELBERTON BOOT & SHOE MAREK, Is still ready to fill orders for I glad k# and Children. Or Anybody Else. KEEPS AND MAKES UP THE BEST FRENCH STOCK, WHICH, WITH THE WORK, IS GUARANTEED SUIT. GEO. WOODS & CO.’S PARLOR ORGANS. Exeel In Quality of Tone, Thorough Workmanship, Elegant Designs and Finish, and Wonderful Variety of their Combination Solo Stops, Uoline, Vox These remarkable instruments possess capacities for musical effects and expression never before attained. Adapted tor Amateur and Professional, and an ornament in any parlor. S3T Beautiful New Styles now ready. GEO. WOODS & CO., Cambridgeport, Mass. tYARLROOMS: 608 Washington St., Boston; 170 State St., Chicago; 16 ludgato Hill, London. I Rli V fIT TTTTM AUA Musical Journal of selected music and valuable reading matter * * viL ilUillilllil By mail for $i per year, or ten cents a number. Each number contains from ft to $2 worth of the finest selected music. GEO. WOODS (Si CO., Publishers, Cambridgeport, Mass. ARE YOU GOING TO PAINT. Then use Sew York Enamel Paint cjiiupain 's Heady for use in WHITE, and over ONE HUNDRED DIFFERENT COLORS made of sti icily prime While Lead, Zii.c and Linseed Oil, CHEMICALS combined, warranted MUCH HANDSOMER and CHEAPER, and to last TWICE AS LONG as any other Paint, it has taken the FIRST PRE MIUMS at twenty of the State Fairs cf the Union, and is on MANY THOUSAND of the finest houses in the country. Address YEW YOltli ENAMEL PAINT COM'^T. Price Reduced. Sample Cards Sent Free, 103 Ckatnbers Street. Few Y rk. GREAT mm fam ou. ESTAIILISIICD 30 I’EAIIS, Only Organ that gives Written Guarantees. Largest Organ Factory in the World. PRICES FROM SGO TO SI,OOO. Term Easy, Send tor Catalogues. Reliable agents wanted in Georgia, Alabama Florida, North and South Carolina and Bens Tennessee, by TURNER & BRAUMULLER, Wholesale Southern Agents 30 Whitehall St., Atlanta, Ga- American and Foreign Patents. GILMORE & CO., Successors to CHII’MAN, HOSMER k CO., Solicitors. Patents procured in all countries No Fans is Aiivakch. No charge unless the patent is granted. No fees for making preliminary examinations. No addi tional fees for obtaining and conducting are hearing. By a recent decision of ;ho Commis sioner all rejected application.- may be revived. Special attention given to Interference Cases before the Patent Office. Extensions before Con gress, Infringement Suits in i.ifiiu-nt States, and ail litigation appertaining to Inventions or Patents. Send stamp to Gilmore LC. for pam phlet of sixty pages. Land Cases, J and Warrv.ntH, and Scrip. Contested Land Cases prosecuted before tlio U. S. Genera! Land uflice end Hep rtment ot the Interior. Private l and Ciaiiiis. fining and Pre-emuon Claims, and Homestead Cases at tended to. Land.'.Scrip in -10, 80 and 160 acre pieces for sale. This Scrip is assignable, and can be located in the name of the purchaser upon any Government land subject to private entry, at $1.25 per acre. It is A' equal rnlue with Bounty- Land Warrants. Send stamp to Gilmore & Cos. far pamphlet of Instruction. All REAR OF PAY AJVD BOUNTY. Officers, Soldiers and Sailors of the late war, or their heirs, are in many- cases entitled to money from the Government of which they have no knowledge. Write full history of service, and state amount of pay and bounty received. Enclose stamp to Gilmore k C and a full re ply, after examination, will he give you free. PENSIONS. All Officers, Soldiers, and Sailors wonnded, ruptured, or injured in the late war. however slightly, can obtain a pension by addressing Gilmore & Cos. Cases prosecuted by Gilmore & Cos. Defoie the Supreme Court of the United States, the Court of Claims, and tho Southern Claims Commis sion. Each department of our business Is conduct ed in a separate bureau, under charge of tho same experienced parties employed by the old firm. Pro’mnt attention to all business entrust ed to Gilmore k Cos. is thus secured. Wo do sire to win success by deserving it. GILMORE & CO., 629 F Street Washington, D. U. Jan 25, 18-5. THE NATIONAL HOTEL ATLANTA, GEOEGIA, The rates of board Q |jn at this poj l.lar Hotel have been re- J U I dueed to $2 50 per day, For this /j.UU price vve offer a< commodations and n Un fate unsurpassed by any $3.00 or $4.00 / L I house in the South. ZJ.UU Come and get an Old Virginia welcome- LEE & HEWITT, 4t. I*r2rleose. PEABODY HOUSE, CORNER of LOCUST and NINTH STS., P H ILADELPHIA, PA. Convenient to all places of amusement and car lines in the city. No charges to and from the Centennial ground. Col. Watson, proprietor of tho Henry House, Cincinnati for the past twenty years, and present proprietor, has leased tho house for a term of years, and has newly furnished and fitted it throughout He will keep a strictly fust-class house, and has accommodation for 300 guests. Terms only 53 per day. Col. Watson is a native of Virginia, and pro bably the only Hotel proprietor in Philadelphia from the South. [may 31.-2 m. LIVE AND LET LIVE. Dr. A, E. HUNTER begs leave most respecl ly to inform the citzcns of Elberton and vicini ty, that he will resume the practice of medicine in all its branches, and hopes by very- liberal charges and prompt attention to business to merit a reasonable share of their patrenage. Dyspepsia and its concomitants a specialty. Uflice over Drug Store. Give me a call. Jilbcrton, Ga.f July 3d, 1876.—3 m. Humana, and Piano. The latter never requiring Tuning, and giving the Organ the Brilliancy and Prompt ness of the Piano. At Reduced Prices! MISS FANNIE RICE Respectfully announces that she will leave El berton on the 18th inst., and that until that time site will sell the goods remaining on hand at reduced paices. She will return in the fall with a FULL STOCK of goods suited to this market, of which duo notice will be given. April 20, 1816—3 m. I O a day at home. Agents wanted. Out* *iP I /wfit and terms free. TRUE & CO., L' Augusta, Maine.
