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AN ATTRACTIVE HOME ! SOMK FAMILY M.'GLK-Sl'IOXS 1JY COM MISSION KR ON A(iIt:. CULIUKK SI KViS.VS. • EFFECT Oil AGRICULTURE Beautify the Mouse and Keep the Young People ott the Karin. Stock liaising. O • _ Atlanta, Jan. 1. 100!.* The United States census for 1030 brings to light some importnut facts. One of them is that in every sec ion of the Union there is a decided check to the tremendous growth of the cities at the expense of jhe country. While the cities and towns show a healthy in crease, there has not been within the last decade that abnormal growth which caused alarm to every thoughtful pa¬ triot A large, intelligent and prosper¬ ous rural population is fiio strongest . guarantee of our republican institutions. Successful farmers, who use all the im¬ proved methods and by well directed efforts show the best side of country life, are doing much to make bright, energetic ambitious young men and wotneu understand that there is open to thorn a chance for social enjoyment, for fortune and for fame without flocking to the cities, so overcrowded with those seeking enipl*ymeut, ns to preclude the possibihty of remunerative wages. Of course there will always bo movements from the country to the city, but much | has already been done to stop the general migration from the farms, which atone time threatened seriously the existence of rural life in Georgia. Much more can be done. Next to tile love of pa rents and other members of the home circle, a pretty dwelling with beautiful Burrouudiugs and a fair number of con¬ genial neighbors have great power to bind the heart to home. Where tho country homo is mado at¬ tractive fond memory will linger around tho spot consecrated by the rocolleotion of childish joys and sorrows, and often it happens that even tho wayward boy with a roving disposition will, after a taste of tho world that lured him tuvny with its enticements, return to tho fam¬ ily hearthstone and settle down to tho task of cultivating his paternal acres. SOME THINGS THAT ADD TO TIIF. ATTilAC TION8 OF A COUNTRY HOME. Even tbo farmer of moderate means Can, by the judicious use of paint, ap¬ plied by his ot#n hands, transform an Unsightly dwelling Into a neat cottage, which tho skill of his provident wife and daughters can tastefully adorn with creoping vines aud blooming flowers. A flower garden, t»r a grass lawn .with gravel walks, would form a beautiful • approach to any dwelling. A few well should , the , - chosen , pictures , , grace f wn s ! aud . choioe . . selections from .. tho .. best nti thors should lio upon the renter table, and adorn tho family library, which, even though it bo a small one, will add to many a winter evening a charm that will not fail to remain attract the young and j causo them to contentedly in I the family circle before the cheerful fire i during the loug winter evenings. WHAT has ihis subject to Do WITH I agriculture ? I But some ouo may ask; “What has i tins subject to do with agrict|l{uro?’ . Much every way. For everything that tends to make tho homo attractive hJlps to put a check oy tho dissatisfaction with country life, which has caused many a restless boy to forsake the farm and seek for happiness aud fortune mid other scenes. A fence in thorough repair, bright with paint, or, where that is not avail¬ able,, with a good coat of whitewash, adds much to the beauty of the vim-clad oot tage with its grassy lawn, bordered by bright flowers, amid which wind the well kept walks. Near by the barn | well stored with tho products of his own j field, makes glad the farmer’s lieah and gives his family the assurance of a suf¬ 1 ficiency of wholesome food, and of n surplus with which to purchase articles of need or luxury. Iu summer fields of waving corn, maturing cotton or forage | plants and grasses give to the farm the appeara appearance of thrift. Now while win- ! let not the , lields lie deso- . i ter is upon us bite and bare, but make them smile with ; -rowi-s*"■ stock will impart r - v "! to the farm good AN air OF thrift. j Select for your cattle tho best j bre»d prt.u. Let ajvi vour milch oows bo sleek, iSr beautiful aud well nourished, that they - 7*. ■>»»“, whose cream the thrifty housewife may b..« .h« - ™ wi«,,he choicest brands of the market. A well fed aud carefully sheltered cow. guarded against the frosts of winter, richly re- i pays the care bestowed upon her. The mild eyed Jersey is the queen fortbe dairy, or for family use. There is no reason whv'onr farmers should not raise their own beef with a surplus to sell to the butchers ,cf the nearest town. For this, as well as for the dairy, the best breed is the cheapest in tho loug run, for the people of the towns have come to that pass where they insist upon the bes\ even if their luck of means coni- j pels them to oonsumea smaller quantity, A good Herder 1 bull is a fir.Ynl-i** in¬ vestment, 11 one afiva 1/ i-.ooiiiii.itized 1 can Ik: tout::!. POULTRY 1 ’aY a affords i hploy Mi;;.; '/ TO TUB i iHLnXLN. Most of our farm* rs seem to think that the poultry industry i. to * sma.la tiling i«>r them to s: end their lira.* u_« u L/'C us consider this for a few moments. Ac cording to a conservative es injure the poultry pm-ince of thi-country atnoaurs to $200,003,0;). - G;oi-gi i is not p/iiuac ing her share of mis wraith. .Si io does not even produce eroug for homo cou* sumption. Anv inhabitant of our cities knows that ti* in-anus. of ooiiars go from them every year to riie farmtw.< of # adjoining states for ciiieKem hii 1 tur¬ keys, which could h" supplied jitst ns well from Georgia farms and w.thiut cost of any additional labor upon the part of the farmer, Tne ladies and children of the house can soon learn to look utter the poultry. thu market iron poultry. We often hear the complaint that there is no market. Yet the farmers of Tennessee and other states, even as far north of us as Maryland, raise poultry and eggs, and after paying the express companies for shipping them, make fair profits in Georgia markets. If there oo curs at any rime ail over- production in Georgia why cannot our farmers find a market in tho large winter horols of Florida, which now "et these supplies from Baltimore?, One trouble with our Georgia poultry is H»at while many tanners recognize tl>0 r< ll ’ 1 ’ *' 7 A '' 11 ,l \ S< \ ' UK scrub for k. Herctor I and , a cow nu or a tbo comm , m gto ... Jm . U t tbiuk that auv thlll ., , vi 1 <t„ for p mitre, Henco tjio short weijjuc i hieuens aud small eggs which cannot a mipete with better articles from other stales. BREEDING OF POULTRY—CAPoSlZiNC. ! Those who raise poultry, whether in large or small numbers, should breed from good stoyk alone. .If meat is the chief desideratum, tho Brahma or Go chin China might be selected; if eggs, tho Leghorn or Minorca; but, for both meat and eggs a Plymouth II >ck or Wy¬ andotte is good. Remember that in¬ breeding front year to year deteriorates any stock. Ilenoe the best authorities advocate the introduction of new males into every flock each year. Caponizing is producing capons from the young cockerels, just as steers are produced front the young balls. Capons grow much heavier ihnn cocks and sur¬ pass them greatly in tenderness ah 1 flavor. Capons from good breeds some¬ times weigh from 13 to 15 pounds aud bring from 10 to 33 cents"a pound. EGO PRODUCTION, There is such a tiling as egg strains in poultry, as well as milk strains or beef ■trains in cattle. Btu food also has n great effect oil egg production. Every farmer should have a ground hone cut¬ ter, so that he can add meat scraps and ground bone to the poultry feed. The addition of skim milk to the ration will greatly increase the production of eggs, 6.. " Chickens . , should , , , also , lmvo , the , run of a ■mall patch of rye or other green food In winter. j Mr. R. b. Pritchard, land and iudus- 1 trial agent of the Central of Georgia railway, from whose pamphlet on poul¬ try we have here taken many sngges tious in a condensed form, advises farm* ers to get some good work on poultry. A good poultry yard with well kept houses for shelter adds muoh to the 8110 cess of tv farm or marker, garden and gives to tho children profitable employ moot and pleasant diversion. thiNgs that bind the heart to home. A pretty homo with attractive sur¬ roundings, well bred cattle and horses, whether few or many, poultry of tho best breed and fields that are by skilfnll farming made to produce abundantly give to tho farm an air of comfort and prosperity that cauuot fail toatir.ict and bind the hearts of the young people to their country home, But a shabby dwelling, tumble down fences, poor lauds poorly tilled, repel young people of spirit and produce in them a repugnance to country life that never forsakes them while memory lasts. O. B. Stevens, Commissioner. Legal Weights I*cr Rushel. From ouo of our correspondents we the following: " A discussion has arisen here con thp .'«H al wei f ts P-'rbushel in Georgia. WiU you pleaso enlighten us on the subjeeir An8WFR _ Your favor of Dpo 16 *7>-; to , ho Code f o ~r Georgia, 1SS2, page 341, which gives the legs weights per bushel for Georgia as follows: Wheat, 60 pounds; “ shelled corn, 56 pounds; ’ corn iu the car, 70 pounds; , peas, oo pounds; rve, T « r «,«■ it pounds; Inah potatoes, 60 pounds; sweet m pounds; clover seed, 60 pound*; timothy scad, 45 pounds; flax seed, 55 pounds; hemp seed. 44 pounds; blue grass seed, 14 pounds; buck wheat, 52 pounds; dried peaches, (impeded) 33 pounds; dried peaches, (peeled) 38 pounds; dried ap pies, 24 pounds; onions, 57 pounds; stone coal. 83 pounds; uuslacked lime, 80 pounds; turnips, 55 pounds; oora meal, 48 ixiuiids; -wheat brand, 30 u muds; cot ton seed, 30 pounds; ground peas, 25 pounds; plastering hair, 8 pounds. Hop ing this will prove satisfactory, I am Y'ours very truly, State Agricultural Department. . QUESTIONS ATSWERE ANCOUA !i()U' * A V V j i Aiii.Ji r:;o >u r i > III.Sl^AlK. GEAS3 III 173Pill GEORGIA Agi‘lc*i!tumi l)*'pr limit R.-qllc* to un hi} liry Kr lit ! Ii S irtl.wvst. Aim KOI i-'or ling, nnd t a., tie. Tan following qttes:i m wa« asked of the Department a lew 'lavs ago : D »-'S if pay to keep An r»ra g-uts in G.g g-ar Mr. J. G. H i z di o. Uui >u county an swered this question very completely in a talk with a reporter of the Atlanta Constitution. He exiresscs rho opinion that “the Angora goat industry, which is already assuming immense propor¬ tions in the United States, could be made to make the poor whites of our southern mountains the most independ¬ ent and prosperous rural community in* the land. “The Angora goat is highly profitable —much more profitable than sheep, even under the most favorable conditions. There is a strong aud constantly grow¬ ing market for the bides and hair, and the meat is equal to mutton. The skin? of Angora kids are in great demand by mauutaeturer:) of the finest leather goods. It co ts absolutely nothing to raise the Angora ill our Georgia moun¬ tains. Even with the ground covered with snow for weeks at a time, these goats will rustle enough twigs and bark to keep them hearty, if not fat, aud or¬ dinarily they will roll in flesh on what a cow or sheep would rej ct They eat any kind of weed or shrub, and require on y null shelter as nature furnishes. The Angora breeder need have no fear of w >/ves.and ‘sheep killing dogs.’ Just Jo: >; ch varmints tackle his goatship. He will do the rest. Angora goats propa¬ gate last and are readily domesticated, making great pets. “Of course, while the industry "is in its infancy in the east, breeding stock is high and bar 1 to g st.- Hundreds of level-headed capitalists arc figuring out prospective fortunes in Angora goats, and the humble farmer, with a small start, can.as safely count on handsome returns. The largest herd I know of in this mountain region is that owned by Colonel Connolly, a wealthy citizen of Asheville, N. C., whose ranch is near Me. MifchaV, on the north fork of the Swannauoa river. Ho made some im¬ portations direct from Spain, at high figure)!, and is an enthusiast, spending his summers among his flock. ' While the high strains are very expensive,very fair stock can he purchased in the south¬ west at from $1.50 to $3.00 a head, which can bo bred up “I have gone into the business on a modest scale and feel sure of my ground. To anyone who is interested, I would suggest that they write to the agricul¬ tural department at Washington, or gee their congressman to procure for them the very complete pamphlet on Angora culture printed by the government.” What Mr. Dalzell says is confirmed by the yearbook of the United States Department of Agriculture for 1893, which contains an illustrated article en¬ titled “Keeping Goats For Profit.” Wo do not wish to be understood as advising every farmer to keep goats. But theru are opportunities for the mountaineers of T>o|rtli Georgia to enter into a business fur more profitable and less hazardous than the illicit distilling of whisky.— State Agricultural Department. Growing Grits* lit North t.eorgin. Question.— Propounded by a gentle¬ man living m ouo of our northwestern states who is thinking of moving to Georgia. 1. What kind of grass grows on the mountains of northern Georgia? 2. Will they produce blue grass? 3. How much aro they worth per acre? 4. How many cattlo will 100 acre. support? 5. How long will they have to be fed in winter? 6. Could we get river bottom land to raise grain on, and at how ranch an acre? 7. What are fat steers worth a pound, live weight? Answers to the above questions: 1. Or the mountains aud iu the val leys of N ortk Georgia are several native grasses, such as sage, Bermuda, cntb and allotber *f ass ’ ' vh:ca ei ‘°' vs Iu bunches or lutes, the name of which is unknown to us. *• B ™ " rass d ° e ’ weU n OVP r * ^ ea * 11Z“TZTZ . f ZZ2 worth from ?4 .00 to $6.00 an acre; some of fhe ^ iuiproved ]auds f r0 m $10.00 to ° '7 0) 4. The number , of t cattle -i *, that 100 acres , f { ' ' , may Ja ' S<? U>m ®- TJ i® cattle require . .eedtug . ,. from fonr to fiv0 mout ^ s °- urm ^ the winter, ; usuai! v fivomout.'s. . Good river bottom laud can be ob talne<1 ac P riceS ran S iu S fro:n to au acre, according to locality and de g f ee of! improvement. Some of the best ^ auds sel1 as as an acre - *• ^ at steers are worth from 3 to 5 cents a pound, live weight. The price depends upon the age and condition ol the animal.—State Agricultural Depart w eu t- THE PUBLIC GENERALLY! Having bought out the firm of Y> ood & Honings, worth, I announce that I can be found at tne old stand with a full stock of General Merchandise I offer the public at the lowest possiole prices. 1 will appreciate your patronage and hope that you will give me a call before you buy. Wishing you all a prosperous yeai a and hoping for a share of your pat. remade S I am vours to serve, ’ “ JOHN W. HOLLINGSWORTH, S0GAR cane culture. Information Given by the State Ag l-ic.i Itni-ai Department.' Question. — Sometime since I saw it stated that good cane could be grown lrom the top third of cane. Pteast write me if this tbeorv can be relied on. Any other information touching cant culture will interest south Georgu plo uters. Answer.—I t lias been demonstrated by Dr. W. C. Stubbs, of the Louisians Sugar Experiment Station, as well at other directors, that the top third of th< cane stalk is not as good, but sup‘riot for seed purposes. Dr. Stubbs rejom meuds thac only this portion of th< , , be used , „ for seed. , Ine how- . p aut tops, ever, should not be banked, as is rb! custom where the whole cane is used f< seed purpose;. The land upon wirier cane is to be grown another sensor should be thoroughly prepared, and rbe rows opened before grinding takes place. “The top third of the onue,” says Dr, Stubbs, “should be cut off aud planted in the rows in the usual manner, bul without stripping. The tops are then covered by means of a turning Dlow aud the middles opened to allow drainage, To prevent freezing the cane tops should be covered from 5 to G inches deep. Tbit method of seed saving is the practice ol many farmers in Louisiana, and is n( longer an experiment. ” The Southern Farm Magazine say? that Dr. Stubbs, after six years of expe¬ riments with a great variety of canes,, has developed a* sugar can.: which i ; capable of yielding 30 per cent more ol sugar than the cane now grown iu tbo state of Louisiana. II j olaims that this variety of cane will produce 3S tons t i the acre. The juice yields 13 per ceul of sugar, while the old cine gives an acreage of 30 to 35 tons, with a 13 pel cent yield in the juice. . Small bundles of this cane will be furnished to planters of Louisiana freq, Would it not be a good plan for a few of our Georgia farmers to interest them¬ selves in this new variety of sugar cane, whicn promises so much for our sis tel state? Dr. Stubbs’ address is Audubon l-’ark, New Orleans, La.—State Agri¬ cultural Department. Fattening \Vlin Gent. Question. —YYhafc food is host for fat¬ tening? Answer.— We know of no better an¬ swer to this than the following, which appeared in one of our daily papers: “For furnishing iood for market nfl food substance known equals corn. Al¬ falfa, clover. Bermuda, sorghum, arti¬ chokes, sweej potatoes and peanuts are all good food to promote growth and make lean meat; but corn lor adding the plumpness that makes porkers sell, cannot be improved upon, as lar as is at present known. We can raise more corn than all the hogs in the world can ear, and raise hogs enough tceat all the corn we can grow. This is a fact; not a ppradox,” The best way to use this com is to grind it into meal before feeding, for then it is more digestible. Raising Hog*. Question. —By a correspondent from another state—L Is it profitable to raise hogs in North Georgia? 2. Will they fatten if allowed to range through the woods? Answer.— 1. A great many hogs are raised in North Georgia and, like the beef of that section, find a ready market. 2. During at least seven months of the year they range the woods and grow fa, on acorns, chestnuts, hickory nuts aud such other food as they can pick up. But of course, like any other stock, hogf need the attention and eare of man to produce the best results.—State Agri¬ cultural Department. Cons tit iition’s! Cent ury Olier. $2500 CASH. The Constitution now offere $2500,00 in Cash Prizes to agents for the very best agents work during the first quarter of tne first year of the new century. Omiting all contest, except for agents, they place ihe whole sum to the agent’s credit and make the terms equitable for distributing it over the whole j tprrit-ftry. To arrange (his the South has been divided iutofour sections, as follows: 1st Section. Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and 2d Section- Tennessee, Ala bfUTltl and Mississippi, . 3a Section- Georgia. 4 h Section Louisiana Ar ka nsas , T^xas, Indian Territory | Oklahoma, This making about an equal number of suberipfions accord ing The Constitution . , 8 list as to j(, now stands, 'pj-jg CASH PRIZES ARE J p or highest list from ANY" , agent,.Jan. jsf to April 1st, 1901, from wholh Territory..............$-100.00 For the highest list in EACH of the above four divisions from Jan. 1st to April 1st 1001. AF¬ TER the above general prize is awarded........................................ 300.00 For the second highest list for the three months in each sec¬ tion............... i ................................... 100.(0 For the third highest list for the three months in each sec¬ tion .................................................... BO.CO For fite fourth highest list for the three months in eac:t sec¬ tion ................................................... 25.00 For th*- fifth highest list for the three months in each sec¬ tion................................................... 15.00 Fortbe sixth higehst list for the three months in each sec¬ tion.................................................... 10.00 Six priz- s in each section .... $*600.00 Tolal for four sections $2000 CO For the ten next highest lists from the whole territory at random, not taking any of a- * hove prizes, $10.00 each..............$ 100,00 Total cash prizes from Jan. 1st to April 1st 1901 ...................,$ 2300 CO The Lubscnbers to be renewed for the three months covered by this contest are 48300 names These with the new subscrip¬ tions secured will doubt'ess run the list up appreciably in every section. Every newspaper read¬ er in the whole South will be giveu an opportunity to get on our list. The Constitution wants good agents everywhere. Men who will cet out and canvass aud hustle for new business. Many who have to go over t.ieir own and adjoining counties on bus¬ iness can take the Constitution along as the best side line. Country doctors, tax collectors, rural route mail carriers. nur¬ sery men, farmers and good workmen, could all realize among these prizrs and make their commission besides. A fair salary proposition for any man The Weekly - Constitution makes special feature of its ag cultural page, which is presid¬ ed over by Col. R. J. Redding, director of the Georgia experi¬ ment farm, and a man who is recognized as an expert on all agricultural topici, The Constitution will send a sample copy free to any one sending his own and the names of six neighbors. The Constitution should be in every soutl ern home. This paper and the Constitu¬ tion one year for $1.25- CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. 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