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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[November, 
New Countries—Cheap Homes. 
The effects of advertising may be seen forcibly illustrated 
In the resulting rush of people to lands distant from mar¬ 
kets and organized society, and subject to unknown circum¬ 
stances ot meteorology. As people go by tits and starts to 
silk culture, to gold fever, and many'other delusions,"before 
settling down to plain facts, so We must expect swarms of 
people to seek first one place and then another. When severe 
and unaccustomed weather comes upon poor humanit y in re¬ 
mote and almost desert lands, and other troubles of pioneer 
life combine to making the heart sick, the information and 
conviction will be irresistibly forced upon the people that 
a plenty of rich hand Is yet obtainable, at cheap rates, and on 
easy terms, in old communities, with all advantages of social 
organization, and that though less acreage may be within 
reach, yet by favorable circumstances the net profits will lie 
greater. 
Lands kept constantly and freshly before the neople by 
advertising will often attract attention from better places. 
The colonists of early days made their way westwardly by 
wagons, but principally by the Ohio Klver, and the old civ 
ilization developed contiguous to the water courses. Tims 
there are many old communities having improvements, 
churches, schools, societies, regular mails, newspapers, and 
many other blessings of good society in overlooked locali¬ 
ties, in which railroad enterprise must soon brighten up af¬ 
fairs by prompt arrivals and speedy action. Of these places, 
little is ever heard, but being sparsely settled and affording 
many line opportunities, the development is certain, how¬ 
ever slow, from lack of advertisement. There is much of 
this condition ot affairs along the rivers Mississippi, Oltio, 
Illinois, and those of Arkansas and Missouri. The surpris¬ 
ingly low rates of immigration by boats will have some ef¬ 
fect on settling these districts. 
Tite Eastern part of Missouri is a notable example of over¬ 
looked capacity for wealth. Settled many years ago, its 
people, by having a fine climate and generous soils, with ex¬ 
cellent means of reaching good markets, realize at all times 
the best prices for products, and to this day almost every 
County is free from bonded debt. Many mines of iron. lead, 
stone, sand, clay, and the wealth of limber, produced such 
demands for supplies that the home markets were the best, 
though prices could be obtained for their products in other 
markets superior to those of many places. Since the im- 
Immigration Currents to New Lands. 
provement of the Mississippi ltiver, and suclt immense 
quantities of timber have been taken down the rivers of Ar¬ 
kansas and Southern Missouri to supplv European markets, 
the old settlements there have received increased wealth 
and "double benefit by; opening up new farming districts. 
The rivers arc likely to assume greater importance in immi¬ 
gration and traffic. -• ' 
So many people are anxious to have homes of their own, 
even under thc'difficulties of unknown climates, soils, dis¬ 
tances, anti other obstacles, that it is plain to all that we are 
on tlie verge of a great rise in the value of real estate. For¬ 
eign immigration will soon be overwhelming, and the own¬ 
er of the soil will be the Lord ot creation. Of course, the 
central lands being near the masses of people engaged in 
mines and manufactures, they will increase in value more 
rapidly, and thence onward tor all time accumulate greater 
riches. Every citizen should seek a home for his family. 
The British and Canadian Governments may advertise, and 
Lord Beaconsfleld may speak words of policy however base¬ 
less, in fact, and they may donate patches of inferior lands 
in an Inhospitable climate, and a few pet cows, sheep, and 
pigs, to induce people to settle in the Dominion, but it will 
be in vain. The British policy of colonization may take the 
phase of donation and the Russian that ot despotism, but 
both are. virtual banishment. The United States policy is 
liberal, being based on the American principle of earn what 
you get. It gives part of the land to secure transportation 
facilities, and thus makes better opportunities for the people. 
So some choice lands in the middle country, situated in 
Southern Missouri and Arkansas were reserved more than 
twenty years ago, and remained unsaleable until the St. 
Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Kailway earned the 
lands by completing its road so it could sell the lands. This 
land grant extends from the Mississippi River,just at the 
confluence of the Ohio River, through several Counties of 
Eastern Missouri into Arkansas, and makes a broad belt 
through that State, embracing hills, valleys, and bottom 
lands. 
Lack of advertising is plainly shown here as well as in the 
river districts. In such cases the virtues of the country are 
made known by the correspondence between friends. 
Neither the British Possessions nor any other cold climate 
can hold any man who can get away after learning the facts 
Great Profits on Early Southern Crops 
in Northern Markets. 
about, Southern latitudes, where pet cows, sheep, and pigs 
may be selected for almost nothing from the thousands 
• winch'get their, living upon wild grasses, roots, nuts, and 
acorns. In Arkansas and South Missouri men are not like 
slaves all summer, to make enough on which to live in win¬ 
ter, and feed their live stock; they can work almost every¬ 
day of the year, and to make a surplus is easy. Where grass¬ 
es are good all winter, and game is plenty, meat can be used 
at every meal. That is a country where soils will not be use¬ 
less when tlie wheat properties become worn out. Every 
crop of the temperate zone flourishes, the mild climate and 
rich soils make forty acres give more money than one hun¬ 
dred acres in the far north and west. It is where delicious 
fruits are grown in great variety, and better quality, than in 
California, and it surely must be the fruit garden of the 
Mississippi Valley, when it is become plain to the people 
that fruits are the best regulators of health, and antidotes to 
tlie malaria which is so prevalent in North America. So 
early are the crops that fancy prices are obtained in North¬ 
ern markets, six or eight weeks earlier than those of their 
neighborhood, and while Canada and other Northern and 
WestertH'cgions are in snow. It is a country- where solid 
oaks are found eighteen feet in circumference, and grape¬ 
vines three feet in circumference. 
Wheat is unsurpassed in quality and quantity, and other 
grains, grasses, and vegetables are equal to the best. Mines, 
manufactories, water power, and transportation, give their 
influence and benefit to tlie farmer. Sucli are tlie facts of 
Southern latitudes, and especially of Arkansas, known as 
the peaceable Southern State, where people are devoted to 
business instead of politics; and tlie same is true of the east¬ 
ern part of Southern Missouri, which have navigable rivers, 
and tlie rail transportation facilities of the St, Louis Iron 
Mountain and Southern Railway. In these States, more than 
a million of acres of United States lands have remained un¬ 
advertised, and tints unsold. 
Besides the Citizens' Immigration Societies of the different 
Counties, information may be obtained from tlie Land Grant 
Office, by addressing W. A. KENDALL, number one Fifth 
Street, St. Louis, Missouri. 
dies’ knives, 15 to 75 cts. 
discount to dealers. Address as above. 
MAHER&6ROSH, Cut¬ 
lers, Toledo, Ohio, have sent over 
20,000 knives to readers of tlie 
Agriculturist, and are anxious to 
introduce their goods to all the 
large family. Every blade is 
hand forged from razor steel, 
and warranted. If soft or flawy, 
return to us, and yve will replace 
it free. We have a 1-blade knife, 
25 cts.; heavy 1-blade, 35 cts.; ex¬ 
tra heavy, 50 cts.; boy's 2-blade, 
25 cts.; medium 2-blade, 50 cts.; 
heavy 2-blade, CO cts.; extra 
heavy 2-bladc, made for bard ser¬ 
vice, 75 cts.; our best finished, 
heavy 2-bladc, tested, $1. La- 
PRli'JiERS, medium, 75 cts., large, oil temper, and tested, $1. Illustrated list free. Liberal 
Cat shows exact size of our new knife. No. 2!, strongly- made, yet no corners to wear 
pockets. Price, 75 cts. Same size, 3-blade, price $1. 
University of the State of New York. 
MS 
141 West 54th St. NEW YORK CITY. 
The regular course of lectures commences in October, 
each year. Circular and information can be had on ap¬ 
plication to 
A. ILIACTARD, 
Dean of the Faculty. 
PREMIUM STOCK. 
A few extra young Jersey Bulls from iny Centennial prize 
Herd, and rvinner of the Gold Medal 3 times at the N. Y. State 
Fair. Also one Imported Guernsey Bull. A few Ayr¬ 
shire Bulls and Heifers from my Centennial Herd. 
Southdoyvn Ram Lambs, got by prize Ram of the Koyal 
Show in England. Ten Scotch Collie Pups, out of Im¬ 
ported Dams and Sires, mated for breeding purposes. 
WILLIAM CROZ1ER, 
Northport, Long Island, IV. Y. 
~ FANCY POULTRY. 
specimens of all tlie breeds at 
reduced prices. Langshans, 
Ply. Rocks. Brahmas, Leg¬ 
horns, Pekin Ducks, and 
Bronze Turkey our special¬ 
ties. Send for Catalogue before purchasing. 
BENSON, MACLE & CO., 223 Church St., PMla.Pa. 
BEST 
C HESTER WHITE PIGS AT HALF PRICE. 
Pure Bred, from Premium Stock, and very flue. Seven 
dollars each, or twelve dnl ars per pair; ten weeks old. 
E. M. CARPEN PER, Washington Heights, N. Y. City. 
NOW IS THE VERY BEST 
TIME to ship Blooded Cattle, Calves, 
Sheep. Pics, Fancy Fowls, and Dogs. 
We offer first-class stock of tlie lead¬ 
ing breeds at as low prices as can lie 
afforded for the high quality. Don't 
fail to send for Burpee’s Farm 
Annual, and state yvliat is wanted. 
w We refer to hundreds of satisfied cus- 
" tomers. 
W. ATLEE BURPEE, 221 Church St., Phila., Pa. 
P OULTRY, 
HEASANTS, 
pics, 
BCEONS, 
Furnish' d on short notice and at reasonable prices. A 
specialty of Broken Bone. Ov-ter SlielI. ground Beef Scraps, 
and Poultry and Animal Medicines. Try our Stone Water 
Fountain"; best, fountain in use. Eggs fo- hatching ill their 
season. Send for price dst. J. C. LONG. Jr., & CO., 
Fanciers’ Agency, 62 Courtlandt St., Neyv York. 
I MPORTED PF.RCHER07 STALLION for sale. 
yveiglis 1,600 lbs. Price low. Also 15 other horses. Send 
for a description. A. S. BEEKMAN, South Branch, N. J. 
The Bryden Concaved Steel Calk 
Horse Shoe. The most complete shoe 
made, with welded steel toe calk, and 
iron heel calks, hammered,not rolled, 
and equal in wear to hand-made yvork. 
This Snoe is easily fitted, hot or cold, 
has a perfectly level foot bearing, is 
light and durable, with a loyv crease 
to protect the nails from working 
loose. The cheapest and best Shoe 
for Horse Railroads, Carriage and 
Farm Horses, now made. Made in 
sizes 1 to 5, hind and fo'-vy-ard. Send 
for circulars. THE BRYDEN HORSE 
SHOE CO., 52 Broadyvay, N. Y. 
Y F.RY IMPORTANT TO SHEEP OWNERS. 
The new (patented) Sheep Dip. Little’s Chemical Fluid. 
Non-poisonous, Non-corrosive. Will not injure ey-en the 
eyes of the Sheep. Kills Red Lice, Ticks, Scab Insects, also 
Ants, Bed-bugs,and Fleas on dogs. Cures Gapes in chickens. 
Improves growth and quality of wool. The first prize for 
wool given in London in June last yvas ayvarded to wool 
from sheep that had been dipped in this Fluid. Is a perfect 
Deodorizer and Disinfectant. Send stamp for Prospectus 
and Testimonials from Australia, Neyv Zealand, California, 
South America, Buenos Ayres, and South Africa, to T. W. 
LAWFORD (General Agent), Baltimore, Md., or 15 cents 
for a sample. Agents yvanted in every City and Town. 
Terras liberal. Advantage over other Dtps is it mixes per¬ 
fectly with col d yvater. 1 gallon makes 100 gallons of Dip. 
EUROPEAN EGG- POOR!!! 
Will make your liens lay, prevents and cures most of the 
diseases of poultry, and permanently improves bens, moult¬ 
ing fowls, and young chicks. Packages by mail, post-paid, 
30c., 50c., and jit. By freight or express, 6 lb. boxes, $2— 
25 lb. boxes, S6.25. R. KELLOGG, Sole Proprietor, 
228 State St., Hartford, Conn. 
Agents: Fancier's Agenev, 54 Cortlandt St., New York ; 
W. \V. Clark. 1213 North 3d St., Philadelphia, Pa.; Tolman & 
King, 51 East Lake St... Chicago, Ills.; Whittemore Brothers, 
128 So. Market St., Boston, Mass.; Joint Calvert, Cor. 4th and 
Howard Sts., San Francisco, Cal.; if. Mackay, Hamilton, 
Ontario, Canada. 
THOROUGHBRED HORSES*” 
AT FLEETWOOD STOCK FARM. 
Wishing to reduce my stock. I will sell at reduced prices. 
J. W. HUNT REYNOLDS, 
_Franktort, Ky. 
P EKIN DUCKS for sale, pure bred. Having raised a 
large number, will make price loyv. $3.00 per pair. 
A. S. BEEKMAN, South Branch, N. J. 
GAME FOWL. amMIattie, supplied by 
J. C. COOPER, Cooper Hill, Limerick, Ireland. 
CLIFT, Mystic Bridge, Ct. 
Ii IVERSIDE FARM.—' Jerseys,Berksliires,andCot;- 
XV wolds imported, bred, and for sale. Bronze Turkeys, 
Pekin Ducks, and Light Brahmas. Send for catalogue. 
C. P. MATTOCKS, Portland, Me. 
11 
ED FOX, SKUNK, MUSKRAT, &c„ &c.- 
Highest cash prices paid. Send for lull circular. 
E. C. HOUGHTON, 33 Howard St., N. Y. 
& luiiiijj uuiui run ruui 
Best & Cheapest 
*iv A i 
Buchan’s Cresylic Sheep Dip prevents ami 
cures tlie scab and all parasitic diseases of 
lhe skin. 
Due ban’s Cresylic Ointment is CERTAIN- 
DEATH to the Screw-worm or Grub. 
For further particulars, send for price lists and circulars to 
KIDDER & LAIRD, 83 John St., New York. 
fTVWELFTH ANNUAL SALE of Jersey Stock.— 
1 Will be sold without reserve, to the highest bidder, at 
the Farm of the subscriber in New London, Conn., on Thurs¬ 
day, November 6th. at 11 X o’clock a. m., 55 head of unregis¬ 
tered thoroughbred and grades Jersey Heifers and Cows, 
and 8 thoroughbred Jersey Bulls, 1 to 4 years old. This 
stock has all been bred expressly for tlieir ‘butter qualities. 
25 of the heifers and cows are now in milk. Several are 
fresh, desirable family cows. 
New London, Oct., 1879. THOMAS FITCH. 
MONEY IN POULTRY. 
, , , , and diplomas 
have been awarded to Prof. A. Corbett, No. 7 Warren St., 
N. Y.. for ltis neyv process for hatching ai ' 
in horse manure. Particulars free. 
and raising poultry 
F 
INE LARGE BUFF COCHIN AND FIRST— 
assBroyvn Leghorn Chicks at. reasonable prices. 
CHAS. FELDMAN, Greencastle, Pa. 
IP?” FRIENDS! If you are in any way interested in 
BEES OR HONEY, 
We will with pleasure send you a sample copy- of our 
MONTHLY GLEANINGS IN BEE CULTURE, 
yvith a descriptive price-list of the latest improvements in 
Hives, Honey Extractors, Artificial Couth, Sec¬ 
tion Honey Boxes, all books and journals, and every¬ 
thing pertaining to Bee Culture. Hoiking Patented. Sim¬ 
ply send your address on a postal card, written plainlg, to 
A. I. ROOT, Medina, Ohio. 
THE CHAMPION 
REAPERS k MOWERS, 
AWARDED THE HIGHEST HONORS 
everyyvhere, by tlie best expert Authority, after tlie most 
thorough tests as to its capacity and execution. 
Manufactured by Wliiteley, Fassler & Kelly. 
The Champion Machine Company, and Warder. 
Mitchell «fe Co., Springfield, O.; and The Tpronto 
Reaper & Mower Company, Toronto, Canada. 
rtpHE BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION OF VIR- 
X GINIA will mail, free, full information as to the 
Lands and Resources ot Virginia to all desiring same. 
RICHARD IRBY, Gkn. Agent, Richmond, Va. 
