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Til 15 TIMES, NEW BLOOM FIELD, l'A., MA11CII 10, 1878.
(flic iUoomfirlii Sinus.
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HOUSE, FARM AND GARDEN.
We In tit cmmminlfftltnr from nil pornon who are
IttttTfnhM lu muttt iH pnHirly belDUKiiiK to tuliUtt
imrtiutnt.
THE GREAT LIMESTONE BELT OF KANSAS.
The Atlractlvo Region of tho West.
J1Y MAJOR It. I N.MAN.
The"Grent (.Vntrnl riains," Bre a
geographical feature of the State of
KaiiHim. Covered with n remarkably
nutrlliouR vegetation, for centuries they
were an immense paHturntre for countless
herds of butlhlo, antelope and other
ruminating animals whose habitat was
the far stretching green prairies that tot
day form one of the most beautiful agri
cultural portions of the .Mississippi
Valley. Less than ten years ago UiIb
region was believed by the mass of the
people In the East to be an unprofitable
desert, but is now the acknowledged
garden of the continent. This truly
magnificent country can claim the most
luxurantsollof all the "Oreat West,"
and a climate that approaches perfection
at least. Dr. 11. E. Fryer, one of the
most eminent surgeons in the army, and
who was stationed for yeaa ut Fort
Marker, four miles from the town of
Kllsworth, declared this to be " the most
perfect climate in the world." The
whole country is traversed by a series of
constant streams, sweet and wholesome
springs and spring-fed pools. Delicious
water is also always obtained in wells,
by digging, at easily accessible depths.
It Is already conceded that the United
States Is rapidly becoming the granary
of the world, particularly In the pro
duction of wheat. Kansas, an empire
in itself, is taking the lead in the culture
of this cereal, and in a Bhort time will
be acknowledged queen of all the States
in the production of this great staple.
The State, especially her peculiarly
wonderful fertile central area, comprised
in what Is now known as the "limestone
belt," under the test of only a few
years, has proved to the world the im
mense average its soil is capable of.
Each year increases the limit of the
wheat belt, as the frontier is pushed
towards the mountains, within which
are found the greatest possibilities agri
culturally. It Is a remarkable fact that nearly all
the lands of the Kansas Pacific Railway
are included in the limestone region
under consideration, and that south of
this limit, in that direction, it ceases
altogether, and the couutry presents
another geological formation, the soil of
which Is very sandy, and which, though
at present from fullness of its very
prlmitiveness is capable of producing
good crops In seasons of abundant rain
fall, lacks the inherent qualities of sell
fertilization and mustrapidly deteriorate.
In this particular the Smoky Hill Valley
Is immensely superior to the arenacious
lands of the region south which is drain
ed by the Arkansas and tributary
... TA1 II 1 I
Miieaiiis. At is wen Known oy every
farmer that lime in some of its com
binations, constitutes the essential in
gredient in all the more valuable grains
and grasses. Its presence in the soil is
consequently to be considered as a con
dition of fertility. It also acts as a con
stitutional ameliorant of much power,
and when mixed with, or, underlying
tough or viscid clays it reuders them
friableand consequently more susceptible
to the action of atmospheric forces. Soil
in which there is a due admixture of
calcareous matter is not so liable to he
Injured or rendered plastic by an excess
of moisture while under crop. The
quality of the wheat raised in this great
" limestone belt" is conceded in all
markets to be the finest grade known.
It produces the familiar brands of so
called Southern flour for which St. Louis
is justly celebrated. This is easily ac
counted for from the fact that the soil
In which the wheat is grown possesses u
due admixture of calcareous matter,
which has a tendency to make the hull
of the grain much thinner, and the
farina itself in much greater quantity,
and in richer quality than in grain grown
on the lands which exhibit a deficiency
of this earth. All our millers will testify
to the peculiar ilour-making properties
of our wheat in thisessential,surpassing
that raised in other sections, and it is
attributed entirely to the fact which
the analysis of the soil confirms that
this so-called "limestone belt" possesses
all the requisites dT the best wheat land
in the world. Sand, It Is well known, is
injurious when it enters too largely into
the composition of cultivated soils ; in
other words, it is useless beyond a cer
tain proportion. That the " limestone
belt," or " wonderful wheat region of
Central Kansas," as it is sometimes
called, has the amount of silex or silica
the basis of sand fixed in the proper
proportion, is evident from the fact that
it requires peculiar conditions to " lodge"
the grain in the tield even after the most
terrific showers. Considering the ques
tion of the relative fertility, particularly
In its connection with wheat culture;
present richness of soil and endurance
must enter as essential elements of
success, and the capacity of the self
fertilization of the land, an ingredient
not to be overlooked. The latter quality
a limestone region alone can possess, us
only a limited knowledge of agricultural
chemistry clearly demonstrates. View
ing the subject of wheat culture, then,
in all its aspects, so fur as Kansas is con
cerned, an inspection of the Smoky Hill
Valley, and thearenaceous region south,
coupled with a fair idea of what the
culture of wheat requires,the conclusion
can lead only in one direction to the
infinitely superior advantage of the
' limestone lielt." "-v
Prospectively from purely physical
causes, this great itilund region must
reach the )iotition of one of the richest
agricultural portions of flu United
States. Only a very few years ago not
a decade husbandry here was purely
tenative. From ubiolutely nodew, eight
yea ri ago. this region is as favored in
thut- particular as any that can lie named.
From lying outside of the " rain belt,"
to termed, their region has had to be
"taken In." The quantity of water In
the streams has augmented, springs
have burst forth where none existed be
forein short. Just the converse of that
meteorological phenomenon lias been
evolved here, under the march of civili
zation, which takes in a heavily Hinder
ed country under the same social condi
tions. The following statistics of the rainfall
clearly prove the accuracy of the for
going statements:
The fall of Haiti and Melted Snow, In
Inches, at Forts .Hays, Lamed and
Dodge, for the last live years, as shown
by the Dally Meteorological Records
kept by the United States Uovcrnment
at the posts named :
CENTRAL KANSAS. SOt'TrtRRN KANSAS.
1EAR' txrlJI'V. ft. Lamed. '. Vorftrc.
1R71 21.. '-2 19.2.H HUM
M7 MT.lrtl 27. 7:1 !3.lir
1K75 .. S2.C8 17.811 lll.M
H70 :M.'.KI 1S.4I 21.65
1H77 II.1.4U Hi. SI) :il.48
Total... llW-WI H5.U 111.44
Average
pel-annum .U 23.09 22.29
These are some of the facts in relation
to the agricultural possibilities of this
region, and these, coupled with the story
of the past harvest, are BUfllclently con
lirmatory of the Inducements this por
tion of the Great Plains ofler.
Under the liberal policy of the govern
ment, and the Kansas Pacific Hallway
Company, immigrants are invited to
this really superb region with the assur
ance that Its beauty and inducements
cannot be exaggerated by auy pen pic
ture. For further information about
Kansas, and especially the region de
scribed, address Land Commissioner,
Saliua, Kansas.
fcRfi B wpp, vm"' mvn town. ?i Outfit free.
Hf U No risk. Reader. If ynu want a business
at whlrh persons of ell her sex can make great
pav all I lie time they work, write for full particu
lars to 11. II ALLETT & CO., Portland, M. ll ly
mm
The Lightest Running,
The Simplest,
The Most Durable,
The Most Popular
SEWING MACHINES.
II is rosily understood, makes the
double-thread lock-ntltf li, hnsneAf
rcgulntlng tensions nnd tnke-ii,
r;it will do the wholo range of family
irorc without change.
I'he Domestic tti made in the moot
durabln tnanncr, trill, conical uteri
bearings antl compensating Journals
throughout.
PAPER FASHIONS.
riese popular PATTERNS for
Indies', misses', and children's dress,
tire cut on a system superior to any
In use, and can be understood by any
olio. Full directions and illustrations
on each envelope.
Send Five Cents for illustrated Cata
logue of lOOU Fashions.
Sewing UacMaa Co., New York.
DpOT business you can engage la. " to J3
I per day made by any worker of either
sex. right in their own localities. Particulars and
sample, worth tlve dol'ars free. Improve vur
spare time at. this husiness. Address STINSciN 6i
H)., Portland, Maine 11 lyr
NOTICE
TO CONSUMERS
OK
The great celebrity of our TIN TAG TOBACCO
lias caused many Imitations thereof lo be placed
on the market, we thereof caution nil Uheweis
against purchasing such Imitations.
All dealers buying or Relling other plug tobacco
bearing a hard or metallic label, rrntlur thciii
selven liable lo the penalty ol the Law. and all
persons violating our trade mm ks nie punishable
by llneand iinpiisiiiiinenl. rF.JS ACT OK CON
GKKSS, AUU.14. 18711.
The pennine l.Oltlt.T.Alil) TIN TAG TOBAC
CO can be distinguished by a 'I IN TAG on each
lump with the word 1.UH1I.1.A1U) stamped
1 hereon.
Over 7 (88 tons tobacco sold In 1S77, and nearly
Il.lKJU persons ewplojed In factories.
Taxes paid Gnv'm't In 1X77 about. $3,100,01 Band
din ing past 12 years over f.Ni.iMi.m 0.
These goods sold by all J ibbers at manufactur.
ers rates.
5-The Tin Tag flunking Tob.icon Is "secsnd to
none" in aroma, inlldtiuss. purity and quality.
It 10 3ni.
TTT can make money faster at work for ih than
at aiillnng elite. CapiUI ma required ; we
wl l start you ; tU per day ut home. made, by the
Industrious. Men. women, boys and girls wanted
every heie to work for us. Now Is the tlm,
t'ostly out tit and terms free. Addles T1IUK Hi
CO., Augusta. Maine. 11 lyr
0 TOBACCO
Plilliulplplilft Advertisements.
JLOYD, SUPPLEE & WALTON
WHOLESALE
HAKDWAKE HOUSE
No. C2B Market Street.
Phlliwlnlpliin, Penn'ii.
JANNEY & ANDREWS
WHOLESALE
GROCERS,
No. 133 MARKET 8T.,
Philadelphia.
WAINWRIGUT & CO.
WHOLESALE GROCERS
AM)
TEA DEALERS,
North Kast Corner of 2nd and Arch Street.
Philadelphia Penn'a.
QHARLES S. JONES,
WHOI.K8A1.K UKA1.KH IN
Fish, Cheese and Provisions,
218 NORTH WHAKVES,
Philadelphia, Pa.
J.
S. DOUGHERTY
D. J. HOAR & CO.,
WHOLESALE
BOOT AND SHOE
W A R E HOUSE,
Hia M AUK KT HTHEKT,
Philadelphia, Penn'a.
QRAYBILL & CO.,
Wholesale Dealersl n
Oil Cloths, Carpets,
Shades, Brooms,
Carpet Chain, Wadding,
Batting, Twines, &c.
And a tine assortment of
WOOD and WILLOW WAHK.
No. 120 Market street, above 4th.
PHILADELPHIA.
JUCAS' "
READY MIXED PAINTS !
NOVVATEU.NO CIIKM1CAI.8, NO BKNZ1NK,
I1UT A PUKE
Olli 1MIXT,
HEADY FOR USE.
3v BEAUTIFUL SHADES OF PAIM
SENT BY MAIL.
iTIS l'f T ON I.IK K OTIliSIl PAINT. M AUK
WITH l.KAl) AM) Oil.. VIZ: NICK1.Y
llltrsHKU OUT. NOT Kl.OWKl)
ON 1.1 KK WATKllr-AlNT.
TRY IT,
And You Will Prove It to be the Host
Liquid in tlic Market.
TOHNLUCAN Jte CO.,
Philadelphia,
MANl I'ACTCUEltS OK
Swiss nnd Imperial French Green,
WHITE LEAD COLORS
ANU
VAKNISIIES.
gMITH'S CARRIAGE WORKS,
on lliuH Sthbkt. Kast or Carubli St.,
Xcw Bloomflrld, l'enn'a.
THK subscriber has built a large and commo
dious Shop on Illith Kt., Kast of Carlisle Mtreet
New Bloomtleld. Pa., where be Is prepared toman
ufaetureto order
Of every description, out of the best material.
Sleighs of every Style,
onllMoorder. and ttntshed In the mostartlstleand
durable manuer.
HavliiK superior workmen, he Is prepared
'o furnish work thnt wlH compare favorably with
the best City Work, and much more durable, and
at much more reasonable rates.
a-HKPA Ull NO of allklndsneatlyandprom) t
Ivdone . ealllssollclted.
SAMUKL SHITi)
Philadelphia Advertisements.
PAVItl II. ELDER.
rAVir BENTLRT, JR.
D,
D. ELDER & CO,
BLANK BOOK MANUPACTUHEHH
Booksellers and Stationers,
And Dealers Id
U IMMMV l IITAIAN.
lVnll l'lipem, Vo.
4 12 Market and 427 Merchant Street,
PHILADELPHIA Pa.
EIGLER & SWEARINGEN'
Successors to
8H AFKNKU, ZIKULKlt & CO..
Importers and Uealers In
Hosiery, lovN,
Itlbbonn, NiipcnlerN,
THREADS, CO MRS,
and every variety of
TRIMMINGS & FANCY GOODS,
No. 36, North FourMi Street.
PHILADELPHIA , PENN'A.
Agents for Lancanler Combs,
gOWER, POTTS & CO.,
BOOKSELLERS. STATIONERS,
And Dealers in
CURTAIN & WALL-PAPERS.
KI.AIVK HOOKS
Always ou hand, and madeto Order.
Nos. 610 Market and 523 Minor Streets
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ALSO
H- Publishers of Handera' New Readers, and
Brooks' Arithmetics. Also, Robert's lfistoryot
the united Mtates.Keitoo'suutilne Maps. Ac.
B
ARCROFT & CO.,
Iniporlefg and Jobbers
or Staple and Fancy
DHY - GOODS.
Cloths, Cassimeres,
Blankets,
LinotM, White Ooodtt, tea.,
Nos. 405 and 407 MAKKET 8TKKET,
(Above Fourth, North Bide,)
PHILADELPHIA.
JEW. T. M0UL,
RKPKEBKNTINU
Weimer, Wright & Walk in,
MaunTnctiircr & W holesale Dealers
IN
Boots & Shoes
No. 302 Market Street,
H. KENNEDY,
WITH
TRIMBLE, BRITTON & Co.,
WHOLESALE GROCEHS,
No. 506 MARKET 8TREET,
PHILADELPHIA.
71
What will the Weather be To-morrow?
POOL'S SIGNAL SERVICE BAROMETER
and Thermometer Combined. Foretells correctly
any cliane In the Weather. 12 to 24 hours in aa
wauce Kiidorsed by the inosteinlnent ProfessoiH
and Kclentlllc men as the Best W eather Indicator
In the World. FAUMK1IS can plan their work
according lo Its prediction. It will save ttfty
times us coat in a siouie season, nsn unru i er
feet, and Kollable. We will send It. Fre to any
address on re'elpt of J2 C0 Beware of worthles
Imitations, None genuine without our trade
mark. AUENT8 WANTED.
Kend Htnint) for C.icu ar.
U.S. NOVKI.TV CO., la Maiden Lane.KewYork,
Please state where vou saw the advertisement.
Send Money Orders or Registered Letters lit our
risK. .nil
Philadelphia Advertisements.
JJUM. & NC-OTflfKY.
GENERAL
MERCHANTS,
NO. 346 NORTH WATER STREET,
PHILADELPHIA.
Ty'KWn.T.pRy the highest market price for
. n .i niiiucn, nr we Will
sol I them for you on 5 per cent, commission.
;"". ew. r.KKs, rounry, j.arci, Tallow,
Feathers, Potatoes, Apples. Grain, Flour, Feed,
Fur, II des. Wool, Peanuts, Broomcoru, Dried
fruit, Hay, Hops, &!., &o.
LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES
made on large consignments of Staple articles.
banners. HIl IOierH nnrl llr,atnra In O.n.,.1 Ms
chandlse should write for reference.!'! Ice current.
... rai, b, . mien wriiing us state wnettier you
wish to ship on consignment, or sell It you wish
to sell, name the articles, amount of rh ml
your
VEHY LO W1CHT rMIOIS
for same delivered, free Htionnl ear t nr
nearest shipping point: also if possible send
sample by mall If too bulky by freight.
Address HUI.li V HCOTNKY.
General Commission and Shipping Merchants,
fi mi iorui water Bt.,i'hira.
October 9, 18)7 lv.
HIGHEST AWARDS
Centennial.
Exhibition.
J. REYNOLDS & SON.
NORTHWEST CORNER
THITtTKKNTH AND FILBBKT STa,
PHILADELPHIA,
MANUFACTURERS OF PATENTED
Wrought Iron Air-tight Heaters
WITH SHAKING AND CLINK ER-GRIK DING
GRATES FOR BURNING ANTHRA
CITE OH BITUMINOUS COAL.
CENTENNIAL
WROUGHT IRON HEATERS
FOR BITUMINOUS COAL.
KEYSTONE
WROUGHT IRON HEATERS
COOKING RANGES, LOW-DO WN CRATES, Etc.
Descrlp Circulars sent free to any address.
EXAMINE BEFORE 8ELECTING. mj Aka,
AVERILL BARLOW.
4i South Second Street,
(BELOW MARKET.)
PHILADELPHIA,
HAS A GREAT VARIETY. OF TUB NEW 8TTI.E8
(Jueen Anne and EnsUake
FURNITURE,
IN ASH OR WALNUT, together with a large
Stock of all the Latest Designs of
Chamber, Parlor, Library, Dining Room
Chu.h, Ofllce and
COTTA GE FURNITURE.
Also, Woven Wire Redo,
Springs of various patterns. BEDDING, MAT -
TRESSES OF EVERY QUALITY.
Folding and Oriental Chairs, Piano Stools, &e.
AT VERY LOW PRICES. 4 ly
Is not easily earned in these;times, nnt
If " cnn ue rnade In three months by
any one of either sex. In any part of
the country who Is willing to work steadily at the
employment that we furnish, fttaweek in your
own town. You need not be far away from home
over nigh. You can give your whole time to I he
work, or only your spare moments. It costs'
nothing to try the business. Terms and fi lint lit
free. Address at once, H. IIallett d Co., Port
land, Maine. 14 ly.
J. M. Girvin.
J. II. Girvih-
J. M. GIRVIN & SON.,
FLOUR, GRAIN, SEED & PRODUCE
Commission Merchants,
No. 64 South (.'ay, St.,
BALTIMORE, MD.
We will pay strict attention to the sale of alf
kinds of Country Produce and remit the amount
promptly, 45 lyr.
J. M. GIRVIN A SON.
-yy7"ATCHMAKER & JEWELER.
CEO. C. HENRY,
Watchmaker and Jeweller, Carlisle Street,
New Bloomfteld Pa. Repairing of all kinds well
and promptly done.
CALL AND SEE ME.
The Subscriber has opened a Store opposite the
Railroad Depot, at NEWPORT, where he is pie.
pared to supi ly
OYSTERS, GROCERIES, dc,
At the lowest market price. A full stock on
hand. The patronage of the public is solicited
4;uf. W'M. HIKES,
Newport, Pa,
KNOW I
By readlnff and practlrir.a .
tlie inctumiiuio ti-utus con
tained i" tho best uicdicnl
book ever isiuied, mtithd
i HV VPI l Price only 1. btntbymiil
I II I UbLI nn receipt of priro. It
treats of Exhflunted Vitslliv, Prcnistorc Dri-llne,
Kervous and ltiylcal Debility, and tho ciidli-
roncftuiiunt ills uDd untold nii.cric that r, sulc
Ihen from, and contsins rouro tbnn SUorlfrtiinlprr
Fcrlptionn, unyona of which i. worth the pike of t
Hie book. T ins book was written by the mot ex
tenfive and iirobablv the most ekilful practitioner
In America, lo whom rns awnrdeda gold an--l jew.
lied medal by the National Medical Association.
A I'amphlet, llluslrateu Wltu me very bh
Meet i-iipravipg a mar
vil of art and beauty
cent rttte to all. betid
fir it t once. Addreis
PEA BODY MEDICAL
THYSELF
INSTITUTE. No. 4 Bui.
finch M., Boston, Hum.
JOH PH1NT1NO of every description neatly
and promptly executed at Reasonable Rate
at the Bloomtleld Tunes Steam Job Ofllee.
I FLANNELS A splendid assortment of Flan.
3 nels. justopened by F. MOKTIMKH.
1 ClIVi1 Our Sfo
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j OnLli't Prices fit
Our Stock of NEW OOflTHt
r Wear Is complete.
loin lH cents um
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