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POWDER
Absolutely Pure.
This powder never varies. A marvel of
puritv, strength and wholesomoness. Moro
economical than the ordinary kinds, and
eannot bo sold In competition with the
multitude of low tests, short weight, alum
or phosnhate powders. Held only In cans.
Hotat, Baking Powder Co., 10# Wall St.
New York. 19 1>"
Hcricultural DepartmEnt,
Cabbage, onions and steam chopped
hay are good for stimulating fowls,
and will greatly increase the laying of
ogge- _
Nobody has seen ground harrowed
too innch for the preparation of
wheat, for it is hardly possible to get
too fine tilth.
One reason why large breeds of
why larg
fowls are better winter layers is be
cause their greater size makes them
less susceptible to severe cold. The
large breeds also moult early, and are
in full feather when winter comes,
rbieh gives them greater hardiness.
ak<
Moulting also takes for growing
which
feathers the strength and food
should go to egg production. The
persistant layers through the summer
are good for little or nothing in win
ter. but a hen that moulted in warm
weather, if not too fat, lays when
eggs are scarcest and dearest.
The dry feed usually given cows in
cold weather is less stimulating to
milk, production than the green herb
age they get at pasture. The bad
effects of too dry feed are generally
intensified by lack of water. This is
especially true where only cold water
is provided. The large quantity that
cows should drink chills their stom
achs and retards digestion. They
will not drink as much as is good for
them unless the icecold chill is taken
off. The best arrangement is to have
a cistern in a barn basement, where
the water will not freeze; and where
cows may drink and be sheltered from
cold winds.
BcttkRMILK.—In warm summer
weather many persons feel an irresis
tible craving for something sour, and
often gratifying this desire by a free
indulgence in pickles and vegetables
made acid with vinegar. This de
mand for acid indicates a deficiency
in the acid secretions in the stomach,
and the demand for an artificial one
is a natural one, but vinegar is not
the best substitute. Lactic acid is
one of the chief agents that give acid
ity to the gastric juice of the stomach
in health. This is the acid of sour
milk, and, therefore, one of the. best
summer diet drinks that, we can use
is buttermilk. It satisfies the crav
ing for acids by giving the stomach a
natural supply, and at the same time
furnishing in its cheesy matter a good
supply of wholesome nutrition. A
man will endure fatigue in hot weath
er better on buttermilk than any
drink lie can use.
A writer for a New England jour
nal says that “warm drinks tend to
produce milk. The same amount oj
grain, fed in a warm, thin gruel, will
produce more milk ami butter of rich
er quality than when used dry, and
some advocate the steaming of hay
and other food. Cutting food for
horses and cattle is recommended by
all w ho have tried it, as giving an eco
nomical control over the supply, se
curity against waste, and the facility
of mixing different kinds of food in
such propotions as may be found
best. Corn stalks, coarse bay and
straw may be fed to great advantage.
Corn stalks well cured are thus made
worth as much’as the best hay. and
one or two quarts of meal will make a
bushel of cut staw equal to hay.—
Roots in this case are necessary as a
uppetizer and to prevent constipa
tion, and may take the place of grain.
Cattle should always have a supply
of salt, especially those in the interior,
such needing it more than those kept
near the ocean.
Make a Modern Garden.
By a modern, and I might say mod
el garden, 1 do not refer in any way
however remote to the ancient affair
that served for our grandmothers to
raise a supply of vegetables and sweet
herbs for their families. Newer and
more productive soil as well as cus
toms made a small inclosure answer
tin? purpose of a kitchen garden, lhit
the old things have* passed away and |
now the call is for a plot of ground
large enough and surrounded by a I
grass plot at least wide enough for |
the turning of teams and for conve
nience in carting to and from the
garden. One convenient way is to
set asparagus and small fruits in rows
wide enough npart to allow several
rows of annuals to be cultivated be
tween them, and also to give room in
winter for a team to be driven
through to unload a heavy coat of
manure. I hold that more manure
can be applied then without bad ef
fects than at any other season. The
action of frost and water render the
manure available for next year’s
crops and with no trouble as from the
application of green manure in the
spring.
Everyone needs at least one lot to
which "stock and poultry have no ac
cess In which to produce fruit and
garden truck. Although the average
farmer may not enlarge his bank ac
count very rapidly by the suggested
1 or supplying his family with
method
fruit and vegetables, he may gain
very largely those things that are of
much more importance than is the
very convenient bank account. The
development of health and character
is essentially advanced in every fami
ly where the flower and farm garden
and the orchard of fruits small and
large receive the attention they de
serve. The idea that a large outlay
of labor and money for modern gar
den tools is necessarv to good results
deter many from making an attempt
in this direction, but almost any good
farmer has the tools and appliances
for cultivating with horse power most
garden crops.
Allow space enough, take in the
horse and do most of the work in a
few hours for each round of cultiva
tion. Be sure to plant enough and
take good care of all you plant, and
then sell enough to twice pay for all
the outlay, and what is left from your
table will come in nicely for the hens
and cow. Small fruits in abundance
will do much to content the young
people at home anil add a liltle to the
income if you have a home market.
My two boys, 8 and 10 years of age
raised last season several dollars’
worth of vegetables all by their own
labor; anil the mental training involv
ed in the fact was wortli more than
“much money."—[E. C. Bailey.
Hiatt on Little Things.
Of all the business under the sun,
there is none that needs to be looked
after in a more economical manner
than the poultry business—there are
so many little tilings that are liable
to be overlooked and in fact, are, in
most cases. The first and main point
for success is to keep the stock, both
ihlcks, in a thrifty
old and growing c
condition, so that few will be lost by
death. In dressing chickens, have a
place to do it all so that the feathers
may be saved carefully and not scat
tered about, for they can be readily
sold for cash or bartered for tins from
the peddler's cart.
The houses should be arranged with
platforms under the roosts in order to
save all the manure dropped In the
night, anil the floor frequently raked
over to save as much as possible that
is dropped through the day, as a sav
ing as well as for the clean appear
ance of the house and tin* health of
tile fowls. Another important item
is to watch the growing cockerels and
dress them off as soon as they are
ready, so as not to feed much beyond
this time, as they pay better killed
early than when kept longer, besides
giving those remaining a better
chance. Another frequent waste is
in the manner of feeding. Be care
ful not only not to lose by carelessly
throwing the food around, but feeil
in such quantity and of such quality
that tlie return in eggs will bt* sufli-
oient to repay well for all expended.
The farmer too frequently depends
on an exclusive diet of whole corn for
11is liens all day and all the year.
Tilt* consequence is, lip gets a goodly
SWIFT’S SPECIFIC.
’ A REMEDY NOT FOB A DAY, BUT FOB
W& HALF A CENTUBY “XiS*
BELIEVING SUFFERING HUMANITY I
AN INTERESTING TREATISE ON BLOOD AND SKIN DISEASES SENT
FREE TO ALL APPLICANTS. IT SHOULD BE READ BY EVERYBODY.
ADDRESS THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
First-Class Grocery Store
in Milledgeville, anil intends, so long ns lie continues in 1 •
keep up n full and complete stock of FRESH GOODS "
just as LOW as the same goods can lie sold in this or to
market. He does not propose to cut under liis Brother tu'- v 1
but it will be a “cold day in August” when he is r UU out?
J une 22, 1880.
50 owly.
^STEYENS 9 *t*FOTTEM¥,^
Naar MillEdgeville, G-Enrgia,
Manufacture! STEAM-PBESSED DOUBLED-GLAZED VITRIFIED
DRAIN, SEWER and WATER PIPES,
SMOKE AND HOT-AIR FLUE PIPE,
Flower Pots, Greenhouse Tile, and Other Ware, Etc,
FIRE BRRUK A SPECIALTY.
STEVENS BROTHERS & CO.
PROPRIETORS.
March 1, 1887.
34 tf
GEO. R. LOMBARD & CO.,
Foundry, Machine and Boiler Works,
Above Passenger Depot, near Water Tower,
AUGUSTA, GA.,
Sell the Best and Cheapest Engines and Boilers.
Complete Gin and Mill Outfits,
-A SPECIALTY.
Mill ami Engineer’s Supplies, Cotton, Grain, Sawmill and
Labor-saving Machinery, Shafting, Pulleys, Belting, Saws,
Emery Wheels, Governors, Pumps, Insphaturs, Injectors, etc.
Large stock to select from. Prices low, good* guaranteed.
Write for circulars. Castings of every kind, and now work (light and heavy) prompt
ly dono. Best outfit South.
pf^GIN WORK, New and Repairs, promptly and well done,
at AUGUSTA GIN WORKS.
GEO. R. LOMBARD.
April 19th, 1887. 41 ly.
S-A-YTHI IMIOIsriEJYn
BY BUYING YOUR
Furniture, Buggies,
Wagons, Harness, Saddles, Harness
Leather, Children Carriages,
S. Barren,
Invites his friends to call and examine his new nn,i
of Groceries. He has endeavored to open a ni U^ r 't* v
but it will be a “cold day in August wnen lie is ruu 0llf T*
Brother who proposes to undersell him. His advantn™? * T
better than any other man, BUT JUST AS GOOD and l, We
afford to meet their prices. He ’ lle Cai1
Makes a Small Profit on all he Sel
and “Don’t you forget it." He does not sell at COST lie bn
the best houses, pays cash, gets the benefit of cash disrnmu r °
therefore can and will Ult > t
Sell Goods as Low as Any One
To mention the articles would be useless, suffice it to sav 1 i
nearly all the goods usually kept in a First-Class Grocery Sto?
cities of any size. He will endeavor, by STRICT HONESTY
polite attention, to merit a full share of the public patronage
if successful in business, will promise to do all he can to build
the interest of the city that has so kindly received him
S, BARRETT.
N °- Dec.' llXisaT 0*
T. C. H1CNDRIX.
o. P. WILLINGHAM,
HENDRIX & '
MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN
Sash, Doors, Blinds, Moulding
IMLA-ljTTIEIjS,
Newels, Rough and Dressed Lumber, ShingL
AND ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIAL.
Lime, Plaster, Cement, Hair, Laths, Paints,
Oils, Glass and Builder's Hardware,
BXXXB WORKS, Foot of Cherry St.
March 8, 1887.
MACON, OA.
353m,
I am here to Supply a Long Felt Want.
Wall Paper, Window Shades, Mixed Paints,
White Lead, Linseed Oil, Etc., from Us!
number of eggs in summer, while his
Ii
hi*us run at large anil catch insects,
while lie should be gathering a fair
number all winter by judiciously
feeding proper quantities of meat,
milk, shells and warm dough for
breakfast. For profit, the age of
fowls is much to be considered, and
they should not be kept more than
two laying seasons.
THE SOIL FOR POTATOES.
Those who think fertilizer manufac
turers do nothing but "skin” the
farmers out of $10 profit on every ton
of fertilizer sold, will have their ideas
rudely shocked when theyle&rnof the'
failure of several manufacturers.—
The 3 per cent dividend recently de
dared by one of the largest firms in
the trade is the first retur
turn to the
stockholders made in several years,
who have been meanwhile heavily as
sessed to make up the company’s los
es. The fact is that the fertilizer bus-
ness is suffering from the worst kind
of competition—that which compels
sales on cash commissions to seliing
agents. The remedy is for farmers to
combine and invite bids from manu
facturers for large lots of specified
grades to be paid for in cash.
The Weaker Sex
Are
immensely strengthened by
of Dr. R. V. Pierce’s “Favc
the
use of Dr. R[ V. Pierce’s “Favorite
Prescription ” which cures all female
derangements, and gives tone to the
system. Bold by druggists.
I Afferent varieties of potatoes re
quire different conditions of soil.—
Some soils are better adapted for
growing potatoes than others. We all
know that n*t only can the appear
ance of any given variety be changed
by a radical change of soil and con
ditions, but tbe quantity also. I have
yet to find a variety that will produce
all condi-
equally good quality on
tions of soil. The test of earliness de
pends largely upon the right selection
of soil. The Early Essex, which I
believe to be tbe earliest kind vet
kudwn, needs a light warm soil.—
Heavy Boils will generally produce a
larger yield, but the potatoes will
not be so smooth and handsome,
and as a rule they will be inferior in
table qualities. I have found varie
ties that invariably do best on heavy
land; they seem to require it. Tbe
different varieties of potatoes love
to choose their own conditions of
soil as much as different varieties of
grasses.—[W. F. Andross, Hartford
county, Ct.
Says an Eminent Physician,
"Have used for twenty years the prep
aration known as Bradlield’s Female Reg
ulator. It is the best combination known
for female diseases. For particulars write
The Bradlield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
We are prepared to ilo all kinds of
job work elegantly and promptly.
Wo need money and for tlie CASH wo will duplicate prices of
any house in Georgia. Also,
MILLEDGEVILLE
Marble and Granite Worksl
M Y YABD is open and everybody is cordially invited to coins
and see my work and how it is done. I am prepared to furn
ish any size job from a small Headstone to tbe finest elaborately
carved Tablet or Monument. I have as good a selection of origi
nal Designs and Photographs as can he found anywhere in the
United States.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
in every instance. Prices, Designs and Estimates sent by mail upon
application. Correspondence solicited.
E. P. LUGAND,
Lock Box, No. 1, Milledgeville, Ga.
Jan. 11, 1887. 27 tf
COFFINS AND CASKETS.
All Styles and Prices.
W. &c J. CARAKER,
!!2 South Wayne Street Milledgeville, Ga.
March 1, 1887. 34 4m.
CTTTST ZREJCEJIYriEID
—AT—
W. H. HALL’S,
—A large lot of Best—
And in fact, everything kept by a First-Class Grocer. My trade
men all that I desired, and with better facilities,
in the past has been
lower prices, larger stock and a motto of “Honest Dealing,” I shall
try and increase it. I solicit the patronage of my friends and the
public generally.
W. H. HALL, Jr.
No. 5 E. Hancock, St Milledgeville, Ga.
March 7th, 1887. 35 ly,
CROCKETT’S IRON WORKS.
I BUILD and repair ENGINES for Steamboats, Locomotives and
Stationary,—for SAW, Grist, Stavo and Lathe Mills, also Bolting
Machinery, Piping and its Fittings, Shaftings, Boxes, Pulleys and
Gearing, am prepared to do any job tbo country calls for. Make
tho best Water Wheel, call on or send for price list
E. CROCKETT.
MACON, GA.
April, Otli, 1887. [30 ly.
Brick! Brick! Brick!
1,000,000 FIRST-CLASS BRICK for sale.
P ARTIES Intending to build on the* line of theGoorgia or Central Railroads,would
do well to consult us before making a contract.
First-Class Paving Brick a Specialty
We are making Brick with the latest Improved Machinery, on the celebrated Cara
ker yard.
BRICK DELIVERED TO ANY PART OF TOWN.
tar We take pleasure in referring to Maj. J. FUSS, Architect and Building Superli
tendent.
foster & mcmillan,
Milledgeville Ga.,June 10th, 1880.
Contractors and Builders.
49 u
A. B. FARQUHAM CO.
MACON. GA..
—Southern Branch of—
Pennsylvania Agricultural Works,
—Manufacturers of—
Steam Engines, Boilers,
Saw Mills, Grist Jflills,
AND MISCELLANEOUS MACHINERY.
JOBBERS OF
Hardware, Bellini Iron Pile, Brass*®
HANCOCK INSPIRATORS, ETC^
March 8th,*.1887.