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Tuesday, Scptenfber 22, 1874.
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Wn Invite communications from nil xion who pt
InlxrMtpd In matters iroH'rl Iwloiurinif totliia de
partment.
The Object of Agricultural Fairs.
We have alway contended tho main ob
ject of Agricultural Fairs was to improve
our agricultural knowledge. This is attain
ed by tbe examination of tbe best stock
and products of tbe county and State. All
mon are prone to compare themselves with
too limited a number and this is CRpocially
true of farmers, whose life is an isolated
one. They are apt to think their horses,
cattle and Btock and other farm products
the best in the country, because in their
prejudiced eyes they are superior to any in
their neighborhood, and full of this idea it
does them good to bring their stock and
crops iuto a wider competition. They thus
find that while they have been making im
provements, their neighbors have not been
standing still, and if they do not take a pre
mium tho first time they are stimulated to
a higher degree of excellence the next time
or at another fair. It cannot be donicd
that a sentiment is prevailing to some ex
tent in the community that our agricultural
societies, have in a measure lost sight of
their original objects, have ceased to make
the promotion of agricultural, manufac
tures, and the mechanic arts the leading
idea, and have degenerated, if not into
" pure agricultural homo trots' at least in
to exhibitions, in which the horse is the
prominent, and the race track the chief at
traction. We are happy to know that some
societies of this state have returned to their
llrst principles the improvements of agri
culture and stock breeding. Not that the
horse should be ignored. Ho is a noble an
imal, the pride of the farmer, and the pow
er of the farm, and his improvement should
be a leading object of our agricultural soci
eties. While we concede all this heartily,
we cannot concede that speed is the main
virtue of a good borse, or the solo criterion
by which to judge his merits. The Oxford
Agricultural Society has never made fast
horses a speciality, but has depended on
the legitimate attractions of the fine dis
plays of pure blooded stock, agricultural
aud horticultural productions to draw a
crowd and have never yet been disappointed
in their most sanguine expectations. From
small beginnings it has grown to bo an in
stitution of large proportions and immense
influence. In its character aud success ev
eiy section of the surrounding country has
aud feels a lively interest, and this, with
the judicious aud geuerous management of
its officers, has served to make its recent
exhibitions in every respect successful.
The exhibition last fall,' was especially a
success, not only satisfying the great num
ber who attend, but handsomely rewarding
tbe exhibitors, stimulating among them a
healthful rivalry, and leaving, after tho
very heavy expenses were paid, a largo sur
plus in the treasury, which the officers this
year find availablo to warrant the liberal
premium list, which in all its departments
is largo euough to call out the choicest pro
ductions of the farm, garden and workshop,
from every section of the country. If one
society can flourish without the excitement
of the race why not all? Our fairs have
not done for the education of farmers all
they are capable of doing ; it does us good
not only to see a fat ox, sheep or hog, but
learn how he baa been fattened with the
least expense and in the shortest time, A
straight backed, clean legged, wide chest
ed, and broad hipped, Short-Horn, excites
admiration in all beholders, but the object
of the exhibition is in great measure lost,
if his points are not studied and the princi
ples of breeding such stock . explained by
those skilled in the ait. The same with re
gard to all other productions of the farm or
factory, if they are not fully explained
muoh of the benefits of their exhibition is
lout. But at most fairs so muoh time is
taken up with the excitement of horse ra
cing, that vifitois do not have time to care
fully examine the agricultural and other
productions, even supposing they find some
one ready to answer any question they may
feel inclined to ask, which is not often tho
case exoopt with exhibitors and dealers in
agricultural machinery, and even they are
complaining that it does no( pay to attend
fairs where horse lacing is going on, as tho
people have eyes for nothing useful while
it is in progress. In conclusion we would
say to all officers of our agrioultural ( socie
ties, and to all interested in their uocesw,
keep np the character of tbe fairs. It is a
miserable policy, for the sake of temporary
pecuniary gain, to let them degenerate into
lorse raees. - . 1 t 4 I H
Hailing down Lima Venus. '
Lima beans may be preserved a long time
by gathering the pods when they begin to
aim yellow, and packing them in kogs with
alternate layers of salt. : We imagine they
would not be very good after this salting
process. Perhaps the salt would not strike
through the pods to injure the bean them,
selves., .We have always kept them, by
picking hs soon as they can bo shelled, and
drying before fully dry.
NEVER KNOWN tO FAIL!
THOMPSON'S
Fever and Ague Powders !
ton TUB
PERMANENT CURE OF CHILL8 AND FE
VER, DUMB AOUE, OR ANY FORM
OF INTERMITTENT FEVER!
The Greatest Discovery of the Age I
WHERE are no diseases so debilitating in
X their effects upon the constitution as the
above, aud nouo more difficult to cure by the
usual modes of practice. The Fevor and Ague
Powders will effect a cure in cases of the loner -est
standing, as well as prove a preventive in
the forming stages of disease. Being purely
Vegetable, they act with certainty on tho dis
ease, totally eradicating it from the system,
and preventing a return at any future period.
Why waste your money and health in trying
every medicine you hear of, when Thompson's
Fovorand Ague Powdors have never failed to
cure the Chills in any cane.
REA80N8 WHY THEY ONLY SHOULD BE
USED i
Their Reputation i JittabUttmi. Thousands
of testimonials hava been received, showing
that those Powdors have performed miracles In
curing cases of long standing, many of them
considered hopeless.
Then it no Jlitk in Takin) Tlum. Thoy
contain nothing injurious, and, therefore, cause
none of those lingering diseases so often the re
sult of the many nostrums of tho day. Physi
cians recommend them as far superior to Qul
nino, or any other known rcmedy,fortbcy leave
the system In a healthy state, and the patient
beyond the probability of a relapse.
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS. Tho
genuine are put np in square tin boxes, with
"Thompson's Fovcr and Aguo Powders"
stamped on the lid. and the signature of
"Thompson & Crawford," on the wrapper.
No others can possibly bo genuine.
ritKI'AIlED OSLT BY
Crawford & Fobes,
N O. 141 MARKET STREET,
TPliilnclolpliiji.
C o
THOMPSON'S
zR.piETjrAx.A.T:ia
AMI
HOUSE LINIMENT!
Tho Great External Remedy for
Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
8PRAINS, BRUISES, &c.,&c.
EQUALLY GOOD FOR MAN OR BEAST.
This Liniment has earned for Itself a reputa
tion unequalled in the history of extornal ap
plications, mousanus who now sutler from
HheuinatlBm, Neuralgia, &c., would find im
mediate relief from all their pain by using this
certain remedy. It is equally effectual In Cuts.
Burns, Scalds, Stillness of the Neck, Sore
Throat, Swellings, Inflammations, Frost Bites,
rains in ina oiuo ana buck, uites ot Hinders
or Stings of Insects. . One rubbing will In all
cases give Immediate relief, and a few applica
tions complete a cure. On account of its pow
erful penetrating properties it is beyond doubt,
tho SUREST REMEDY for tho most trouble
tamo diseases to which horses and cattle are
liable. It cures Scratches, Old and Fresh Cuts
and Sores, Chafes produced by collar or sad
dle Injuries caused by nails or splints enter
ing the flesh or hoofs, Bruises, Sprains, Swee
ney, Spavin, Thrush, and all diseases which
destroy tho hoofs or bones of tho feet. Full
directions accompany each bottle. Prepared
ouly
By Crawford & Fobes,
141 Market Street,
PHILADELPHIA.
20bly
Ten Thousand Dollars
Will be given to tho persons starting Man
ufactories at
GUI Ell CITY,
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
A CAK8IIOP, FOUNDRY, A WHEELWRHiUT.
AND COACH MAKKLt, CEMENT AND .
PII'K i DRAIN WORKS. : BI'lKK
AM) BOLT FACTORY SHOULD
HE BTAHTKD BOON!
The Southern Having Fund and Building Asso
sociatlouof ClilUK CITY, allows six peroeiit.
luicroston monthly deposits subjet to thirty days
notice; or parsons owning shares of stock a full
share of the prollts which is equal to llfteen per
cent. All the agents have shares of stock for
sale. .: . .
150 Lots in GRIEK CITY have
been Hold the flrst year. .-,
The cariienlers are at work building houses and
will continue the whole year.
Ten Thousand Dollars Donation Fund Is to lie
raised for such persons as start Manufactories In
(J HI Eft CITY, by giving 816.00 oueaeli lot sold
hereafter. ,
Liberal Inducements will fin offered td persons
liavliigONKTIIOUSANDDOLLAItHor more to
slait the liankliiK IIimIiim.. Also to unrsons
with ONE HUNlVHlil) DOIJ.AUS or more to
start, a Co-operative Store or- auy Manufacturing
Dullness. , ,
A good traveling agent wanted for the Cigar
and Hardware Trailn.
A Cigar Maker, Cabinet Maker and Shoemaker
Is wsiilixl.
Liberal arrangements will be made with Cash
iers, Hank Clerks, 1'ost Mastors, and others that
will act as agents to sell Stocks, Manufacturing
share or Lots. i..
The Town Is In the centre of the Coal regions in
a level and pretty valley with four different Rail
roads and one mile of railroad In the town.
The Lot owners have made Sixty Per Cent, ou
their money Invested the III it year.
The price of lots N I HO on payable In live An
nual payments of 128.0U each,
-For further particulars address
JAMES II. GItlER,
- . .. - POTTSVILLE,
SCHl'YLKILLCOl'NTY, PA.
s Or Inquire of the Agent here. 7 2vtf
Dully. Express and Freight Line
. JJKTWEKN t, .
BLOOM FIELD & NEWPORT!
rpnKsubsoribeirwIslies to notify tiie eltlWns'of'
J. DlooiuUeld and Newport that he Is running a
Dally 1.1 li between these two places. and will haul
Freight of any kind, or promptly deliver packages
or mtsaKs entrusted U hi care.
V Orders may s led fur him lit the stores of
F. Mortlmar &Co., New llloomueld.or MIlliganA
Musser, Newport, Pa. ,
.1. H. wniTMORE.
Bloomllcld, January 21,1870.
Philadelphia Advertisements.
WRICHT & SIDDALL,
Wholesale Druggists,
ASD DEALERS IN
lOO MARKET STIIKET,
Philadelphia, Fa.
A. FULL STOCK
OF EVERYTHING CONNECTED W1TII THE
BUSINESS, OF THE BEST UUALITY,
AXU AT VKItY LOAV, I'ltlCKS.
No charge niado for Packing Boxes, and
Goods dollvercd at Depots Fit EE of Cartage. S 8t
John Lucas & Co.,
M U
Sole ana
THE ONL, 1"
MANUFACTUKElts".
or TUB
IMPERIAL FRENCH,
PURE SWISS GREEN,
Also, Pure
While Lend and Color
MANUFACTURERS,
Nos, 141 and 143 North Fourth St.,
Philadelphia.
DAVID D. ELDER & CO.,
Successors to
MILLER & ELDER,
Booksellers and Stationers,
BLANK BOOK MANUFACTUKEUS.
And Dealers In
WINDOW CUUTAINS
NO
" WALLirAFER,
No. 430 Market Street,
31 PHILADELPHIA, PA.
SOWER, POTTS & CO.,
BooliNellerN & Stationers),
And Dealer's tn
CURTAIL
AND '
WALL-PAPERS,
Nos. 530 Market and S23 Minor Streets.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
. Publishers of Sanders New Headers, and
Brooks' Arithmetics. Also, ltobert's History of
the United States, Felton's Outline Maps, &c.
Bli A.NK HOOKS
Always on hand, and made to Order. 31t
A. L. K.A.VB
i. E.FllBTMIRI.
K il l! A I ItYHIKi:,
Ihpobtbrs and Jobbers or
C It i ii n , CJi Ihhh
1 , A N D
QUEENS WAltE,
801 and 303, Cherry St., between Arcb & Race,
PHILADELPHIA.
ID" Constantly od hand, Original Assorted
Packages. ' 8. S.lylO
JyJ ASTERS, 1EXW1LKU di CO.,
Manufacturers of and Wholesale Dealers In
CLOTHING,
Cloths, Cassinierea, Cottonndes,&c.,
iKR. MAItKET STREET,' ,
7 lit I
PHILADELPHIA.
ii. ki::vm:iy,
WITH
GEY Ell & CARPENTER,
Wholesale Dealers In
Tobacco, Segars Snuff,
8MOKEHS'. ARTICLES, "
k.'.;: i . i . , '
- No. T, NOIlTH'TIimD STREET,
('AHeENTKK. mm-1'- Philadelphia.
QAIlI'KTvTiJLVIlIl X
. HAVING removed from thimlwrlnnd eounfv
to 1-crry county, one i nillo Kast of BLUE
BALL. 1 am urejiared. to do all kinds ot Weavina,
such as ,
"'IV 1. 1 j , ,.)
KANCT VAJtPETH. ;l , , '.. ,
,, , , j.jCovjKKumi ' . ,
, ' BLANKET ' ' '
.,';.' ' ' '' " ' FLANNELS, fcc.ftc..
AT MODERATE PRICEU. . I will also do all
Kinds of , . . , ,f ., , ,,
COLORINO AND DYEING I
For any Information address:
, , i, , , WILLIAM RULLKIt, .
, ,, i LandLsburg, Perry co., Pa1.,
I . " Or. Wi H. R1NF.9MIT11,
.'ii-. . . . Blue Ball, Perry co.. Pa.,
VI here you can buy all kinds of Cotton ami
Woolen Carpet Chain. Also Grey and Brown
Lliwn Cliaiu and Filling at Low Prices. ' '
15" WILLIAM KULLER.
Philadelphia Advertisements.'
ZIECILER & SWEAMNGEN,
Successors to
8UAFFNER, ZIEGLEB & CO.,
Importers and Dealers In .
Hosiery, ,
CJIovch,
lllbbons,
Nuspender,
THREADS, COMBS,
and every variety of
TRIMMINGS
AND
FANCY GOODS,
No. 36, North Fourth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Agents for Lancaster Combs.
BARCROFT & CO.,
Imyorleii and Jobbers
. Of Staple and Fancy
DllY - GOODS,
Cloths,
Cassimeres,
Blankets,
Linena, White Goods, Hosiery, &c,
Nos. 405 and 407 MARKET STREET,
(Above Fourth, North Side,)
Philadelphia.
A. B.Cunningham. 3. H.Lewars. J. S.Glelm
Cunningham, Gleim & Co.,
WnoLBSALK Dealer in
Tobacco, Segars, &c,
NO. 4, NORTH FIFTH STREET.
riiiLAii;i.riii.i.
82310
ISAAC W. RANCH & CO.,
C'oiHiuRsioii IrlcrehantM,
AND
Wholesale Dealers Inall kinds of PlckledandSalt
1 I S II ,
Have Removed from Nos. 210 and 213 North
Wharves, to
Xo. 134, North Wharves,
Between Arch and Race Streets, .
PHILADELPHIA , PA.
. S. It. TAYLOK,
WITH
WAINWRIGHT & CO.
WHOLESALE GROCERS
AND
TEA DEALERS,
North East Comer of 2nd and Arch Street?,
Philadelphia Pa
BLATCIILKY'S
g 2 Improved CUCUMBER WOOD
5 g PUMP, Tasteless, Durable, Kf.
3 -g tlclent and Cheap. Tho best
Pump for the loast money. At
tention is especially invitea to
Blatchley'g Patent Improved
Bracket and Now Drop Check
Valve, which can be withdrawn
without removing tlia Pump or
disturbing the JuTuts. Also, the
Copper Chamber, which never
cracks or scales, and will outlast
any other. For sale by Dealers
everywhere. Menu for Catalogue
ana Price-List.
CHAS. O. BLATCHLEY. Manufacturer.
f ly 506 Commerce St., Philadelphia, Fa
DAYID J. HOAtt & CO.,
Successors to
UOAU McCONKEY k CO.,
WHOLESALE
BOOT AND SHOE
WAREHOUSE,
' O lit MARKET STREET,
Philadelphia, Penn'a.
OIllYIULL d CO.,
Wholesale Dealers I u
Carpets,
Oil Cloths,
Shades,
Brooms,
Carpet Chain,
Batting, Wadding, Twines, &c,
And a fine assortment ot
Wood and Willow Ware,
No. 420 Market street, above 4th,
Philadelphia, Fa.
January 1, lam
LLQYD, 8UPFLEE, WALTON,
WHOLESALE
HARDWARE HOUSE,
No. 625 Market Street, .. .
' Philadelphia.
WHOLESALE
GROCERS
J
Ft
m !:
an uary 1, 1869 '
rhlladelphia AdTertisements.
gAMl;EoMHunErtvi""',
with
Jacob ltcigel & Co.,
Dealers In
DRY-GOODS,
.133 MARKET STREET.
Philadelphia, Pa.
PjOUNTKY MEltCHANTS will And In our
J stock a complete assortmentof DKY-OtMjls
of every description, to which we Invite their at
tentlon. 8 2Sm
V We wl" be thankful for all orders which
will be promptly tilled at the lowest cash prices.
IIUEY & CHRIST,
(Successors to)
KrtTDKIt ft CO.
To those Interested In the purchase of strictly
Pure llye Whisky,
For Medicinal Purposes we offer
Bailey's Pure Rye,
Price 82 to Jrt per gallon, and will ship in packages
to suit purchasers.
Wo also handle largely a
COPPER DISTILLED WHISKY,
Price from $1.50 to 11.75.
We Import
Fine Wines, Brandies, & Gin,
And are also manufacturers of
DK. STCEVEH'S
TONIC HERB BITTERS.
tW Send for Price List to
HVJEY & CHRIST, .
121 North Tnmn Stkeet, Pnti.ADKLpni.
dune 15, 1874. P. B ly.
WHOI.E6AI.F. DEAI.EU IN
Fish, Cheese and Provisions,
210 NORTH WIIAUVES,
Philadelphia.
8 14 tr.
-yy F.KOHLEB,
WITH
W. HOWARD BROOKS & STEVENSON,
. Manufacturers of Fine
FELT HATS
AND DALEKS IN
Hats, Caps and Straw Goods
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
NO.' 817 MARKET STREET,
First Door above Hood, Bonbrlght & Co.
Philadelphia.
8 14 tf.
ST. ELMO HOTEL,
(FORMERLY "THE UNION,")
JOS. M. FEWER, . . Proprietor,
817 & 819 . ARCH STREET,
PHILADELPHIA.
Terms.
$2.50 Per Day.
THE ST. EI, MO la centrally located and lias
l;en re-titted and icfnrnUhpil m llml if. win
be founuHseoinforlable and pleasant astopplnu
placas there is lu Philadelphia. 0 29
DAVY & HUNT'S
CREAT WESTERN BAZAR
FOR
CARRIAGES & HARNESS. -
1311,1313,1310 tL 1317 MARKET 8T.
PHILADELPHIA.
Superior work of our own, and other good
Manufacturers at very low prices.
Top Buggies, 30.upwards.
Dearborn or Market Wagons Ra to 1125.
Family Wagons, 80 to rOO.
Harness from 18 toJM perset-
Illaukets, Sheets, Halters, Whins, Fly Nets &c., at
equally jow i rices.
C. E. JORDAN. J. FOX
JORDAN, FOX & CO.,.
Wholesale Dealers lu
IJLlltH, ClllW, llll'H,
. AND ' ' '
STRAW GOODS,
NO. 85, NORTH THIRD STREET,
(Between Market and Arch Streets,)
6.18.el PHILADELPHIA.
JEW T. M0UL,
, REPRESENTING
Hanson, Paul & Imboden,
Haouractorer and IVholcsole Dealers In
BOOTS & SnOES,
No. 41 NORTH THIRD STREET,
T. Koss Hanson,
PHILADELPHIA.
' .Ian. 6, '74
m. i;, haul..
M. K. IMHODKN.
8. P. BTAMBAUGH,
i .' ,' ' WITH
PATTERSON fit NEWLIN,
M'liolenale 2rocer ,!
, ., . . .i ii '
; No. 120 AllC'H BTREET.i i - 1
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