Decatur Democrat, Volume 35, Number 1, Decatur, Adams County, 27 March 1891 — Page 5

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©he ©emarrat Rates of Subscription. One Year, in advance $1 50 Six Months;.... 75 Four Months 50 All subscriptions not paid during the year will be charged at the rate of 82.00. Office in Democrat Building, east side of Second Street—ground floor. “Farm Life.’’ The following essay was read by Mrs. Martin Herr, of Wabash township, before Ae farmers's institute held at Geneva last week: ■ It is not my purpose to deliniate the routine work of the “Farm Home” here to day; every farmer’s wife should divide and apportion her work as best suits her fancy and convenience. It is impossible to giyb each branch of work the notice in an article like this, that its importance in thef home demands without becoming tedfous. As the farmer discourses upon the fruits of his labor that produces material for human food, so should the housewife treat upon that part which her labor converts into food for herself and family. The improvement in the home is accomplished mainly through the instrumentality of women, and surely everything that promotes the welfare, comfort, health and happiness of its occupants should merit her earnest consideration. Improved machinery has reduced the necessity of woman’s help on the farm, in the field to ajpatter of choice; so that more time can h e appropriated to self-improvement and : 'beautiffing the home. f In no vocation of life is the work of wife and children more a helpmeet to the father than the farmer’s, and certainly they- should read and study about the management of their joint affairs, so as to make constant improvement, and these institutes are the schools wherein we are invited to give our ideas and commune with each other on all subjects concerning the betterment of the home and farm.

Agriculture is th6 underlying cause of our country's rapid growth and prosperity; and, the home is the foui dation that supports the whole fabric. There the art of true living should be fostered that we may draw from life its highest enjoyment, and through it, reach its highest result. Without intelligence, independence and progression this cannot be accomplished All the members of a home should cultivate the better part of their natures, in order that at the c’ose of each day's work, the family mav regard it as a sanctuary, a haven of perfect rest. Wealth is not a necessary appendage to a happy, loving hdrhe. Luxury needs wealth, but comfort and happiness do not. In some farm homes the inmates be come too deeply impressed with a sense of the responsibilities of life, that they tail to recognize the bright side. ‘Tis true we have our ups and downs and frequently a failure of some cereal or a degression in financial matters brings pinching economy to the farm home and causes the very atmosphere to appear, as it were, sombre tinted but it need not pervade the home. There are very tew n the world, who have not served an apprenticeship of the hard school of adversity. The mother who shared the hard struggle of pioneer life can best tell of the conditions of victory, Economy was the leading feature, by necessity, in those early farm homes and thus should it always be where a spirit of improvement be expected and a betterment of farmers condition. Among the millions of farm homes, on American soil, there is not (poor though it may be, must remain soj kept down by the grinding power of caste, to tread the same rut as did their grandparents before them, and Bo they expect their children to begin life in the same way, and end life full grown, as men and women, but in intelligence hardly children. No, not in the land of possibilities can such a. state of affairs exist. There is nothing here that can say honesty and aspiring talents, thus far canst thou come and no further”—no barrier that can limit or out line man’s desire of capacity for improvement. It matters not whether it be among mechanics, merchants, artisans or statesmen, the farm home has furnished characters who have been an honor to their chosen profession. Read the pages of our country’s history and note whose names are inscribed therein, when she needed wisdom, valor, pure statesmanship to steer her ship of state in the most important epochs of her existence. No such questions are asked; whence come you, or what emblems that adorns your escutcheon. Their words, their ■ deeds, their very thoughts will forever remain a part of our sacred heritage." If the sons of farm homes would have been taken from the rank and file of our civil war the loss its strength would have been irreparable, and those who survived the terrors of that struggle, their bravery in war, was only equaled by their ' noble citizenship in peace. While those who have chosen the field of agriculture are serving their fellow workers with unparalleled usefulness, their constant researches in scientific farming, in its endless variety, is such that it will benefit every farm home and cause the arid plains, with its uncultivated millions of acres, to become peopled and wave with harvests for the good of man. Ab we en-

joy and profit by the noble fruitage of past years, so should we be alive to the interests of those who are to come after us. The recurring seasons come laden with manual labor of all kinds, but through all there is time for work, time to note the beauties of ever-changing nature, time for mental improvement. The art of moneymaking. should never crowd -out everything else. Money is a power after its sort 'tis true; intelligence, good morals, love for the beautiful and pure public spirit, are powers too, and far nobler ones. God pity the homes, not only farm homes, in which money-making is the sole object jn life; in which health and ill health being only profit and loss. We sow in the spring to reap harvests in summer and autumn, for the nourishment of life in winter—the season of rest in the farm home. It has been said what May is for grass, July for corn, winter months for our growing boys and girls. •’ Our children enlist their sympathies in our life and work, let us sympathize with them in their lives and pleasures, and assist them in storing their minds with useful knowledge; for, certainly upon the care and attention given to them depends largely, the lights and shadows of our own coming years. The home is our first world and the nursery of character. What is put into the first of life is put into the whole of life. From home issues the habits, maxims and principles that govern J public as well as private life. , No one can ignore the influence of school when speaking of childhood, the common interests of home and school should weld a friendship between parents and teacher that would endure; while life itself lasts. When this-exists the duties of all concerned would be bright and pleasant, and good results iwill follow. As the teacher pleads at the door of our child’s moral nature for all that is true and good, we cannot afford to with-hold cur influence, but aid in surrounding that child by everything that is instructive and elevating.

Too many parents of farm homes nurture the idea that simply because their life has been linked with the farm, their children must follow their footsteps. No parent should expect, let alone, exact this. If we would lift the veil of their future lives, and know their desires, and inclinations, there would be an excuse for such a course. We have too many examples, caused by this mistake in those who have become tired of farm life on attaining their majority, seek first one vocation, then another, never satisfied, watching, wanting for luck—sidetracked for life because they did not possess capabilities of filling positions that were open• to them. If our education has been faulty Qur children need not be so. In this age of educational advantages, universal cheapness in good books and healthy newspapers, reading should be cultivated in §very home. There is so much of knowledge ard of the world hid, den in books and reading is the key- that unlocks these treasures. Cultivate it in the farm home, cultivate it wherever the fig-mill, the checker board and like evening amusements hold sway. Our children must be something better than dancing automatums on life’s checkered pathway. Reading will not only be a handmaid to text book knowledge gathered in the schoolroom but will furnish a source of thought b_v which they may commune with tome of the noblest characters the world has ever produced. It will prove a silent power in creating pure principles, right habits and give substantial aid to the building of good character. Pure sentiments, generous promptings, love for God and mankind are the fruits of a liberal education. Citizens inculcated with these noble traits are needed everywhere. The “Farm Home” must not retrograde in its supply to the world of such characters. To every human being belongs a share of toil and duty. Contact and associations with others is necessary, as it enables us to know*ourselves better. No one should be above asking help if they would profit by experience. Thus every meeting of this nature will give aid to a common good. Let none of us occupy a rut so deep and narrow that we cannot, now and then, look up from it. Outside there 1 may be some one we can help; if only with words of good cheer give them treely. There may be something we want, let us make ourselves worthy of it. — ' ■" A Mystery Explained. The papers contain frequent notices of rich, pretty and educated girls eloping with negroes, tramps and coachmen. The well-known specialist, Dr. Franklin Miles, says all such girls are more or less hysterical, nervous, very impulsive, unbalanced; usually subject to headache, neuralgia, sleeplessness, immoderate crying or laughing. These show a weak, nervous system for which there is no remedy equal to Restorative Nervine. Trial bottles and a fine book, containing many marvelous cures, tree at W. H. Nachtiieb’s who sells and guarantees Dr. Miles celebrated New Heart Cure, the finest of heart tonics. Cures fluttering, short breath, etc. Bosse’s Mountain Salve. The best salve in the world for burns, piles, boils, fresh wounds, old sores, frozen feet, sore eyes. etc. Guaranteed to be superior to any other for burns and scalds. It has no equal for piles in all stages. Sold by all druggists. *

Response to Welcome. The following is J. Thomas W. Luckey’s response to Senator Hale’s address of welcome at the Farmer's Institute held at Geneva’ last week: To day the Adams County Farmer’s Institute makes its first bow as a perma nent organization. The mission is to aid and assist the noblest of toilers, the farmers and stock raise ran I, your president, in tendering my feeble service to this enobling work, am encouraged by the consciousness that the great body of Adams county constituents are co-workers and fraternal friends. Certain periods of the worlds’ history have been so distinguished for some one idea or fact as to give to that period a character and a name. We have had the iron age, the golden age, the age of chiv airy, the dark ages and other periods, each remarkable for the idea expressed in its name. If I was called upon to chris ten the age in which we live and to express in one word its mbst prominent feature, I think the name selected ought to be organization. Mankind is putting into pract : cal use the fact that the individual man standing alone is weak and impotent for the accomplishment of any great good. Yet individual weakness when organized becomes strength — strength not only as an organization, but strength in the person of each individual member of the organization. The brotherhood of mankind is the recognized fact of the age, and this brotherhood of man is more than a brotherhood of individuals. Not only is it true that individuals are dependent one upon the other, but is also true that the classes into which men are divided by reason of their vocations are dependent one upon the other. The class of citizens to whom we belong, and for whose welfare we labor, constitutes the foundation of the nation. It feeds mankind. When there is anything wrong with the farmer, when his crops fail, it means distress 4 to the merchant, to the manufacturer, in short, it means weakness to each member of the body that the farmer is unable longer to feed, not only, to feed with his productions, but ° also with the money derived from their sale. The legislature of our state recognizing this inability of the farmers gave us means and sustinence to carry out our first institute work, whereby we have joined hands in a permanent organization, now relying upon our own resources, for the purpose of ministering to the wants of our fellows. Goodwill amopg men, peace, charity for faults committed and relief from suffering endured, an earnest desire to elevate the farmer morally, mentally, socially and financially are the cardinal principles upon which the Adams County Farmer’s Institute does rest. And in the prosecution of such a work all good citizens, without regard to religion or political belief, will wish us Godspeed.

It is because of this fact, that I, as your president, am privileged in response to welcome you as wo’rkers in the cause of humanity, who are endeavoring by diligent efforts to do good m your day and generation. If the Adams County Farmer’s Institute can be the means of elevating the noble class of husbandmen and make their cares and burdens lighter and raising them and their labors to the standard of excellence and sublimity to which they belong then its mission will not have been in vain. And when the graded and scrub stock on many of our fine farms is exchanged for the good, full blooded stock, and when the thistle and thorn are eradicated and in their stead is golden shall we have accomplished our purpose, when—fair reward for toil, A free and open field, An honest share for wife and home Os what our labors yield. We now kindly ask our constituents to aid us in reaching our aim and when it is reached, to revel with us in the glory of our achievements. Then shall wg reap greater gains from eight hours of labor than we now do from twelve, and children have all needfull opportunities for culture and education. Then shall the cry of the oppressed and suffering poor no more go up into the ears as a merciful Father who who has de dared vengeance upon their oppressors. Then will be the time when justice shall reign, industry and plenty shall be her servants, and mercy and peace her attendant counsellors. Height of Cruelty. Nervous women seldom receive the sympathy they deserve. While often the pictures of health, they are constantly ailing. To withhold symoatjiy from these unfortunates is the height of cruelty. They have a weak heart, causing shortness of breath, fluttering, pain in side, hungry spells, and finally swelling of ankles, choking, smothering and dropsy. Dr. Miles’ New Heart Cure is just the thing tor them. For their nervousness, headache, weakness, etc.’, his Restorative Nervine is unequaled. Fine treatise on heart and nervous diseases, and marvelous testimonials free. Sold and guaranteed by W. H. Nachtrieb. . A Welcome Visitor. The following from W. D. Hayes, a resident of this county, explains itself: Hay Springs, Neb., March iS, 1891. Editor Democrat:—Our paper of March 6th tailed from some cause unknown to reach us. The Democrat is a welcome visitor and we cannot afford to miss a single copy, so please mail us the missing number and oblige Yours respectfully, W. D. Hayes. Bucklen’s Arnica halve. The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by A. R. Pierce. 28-* Children Cry for

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