The model farms and their methods; giving the experiences of over one hundred successful farmers in the various branches of husbandry in different ... title drainage; cost and profits of mixed h - Softcover
Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1880 Excerpt: ... one hour in reading, one hour in games, half an hour in conversation, then to bed. If we have company, and HOSPITALITY AND INDIANS. 385 the evening is fine, which is the case generally, croquet is played by lantern light. HOSPITALITY AND INDIANS. Ranchmen are generous almost to a fault. They feed and lodge, without charge, every person who comes to the ranch; high or low, rich or poor, black, white or copper-colored, all are provided for alike. By this kindness the copper-colored murderers got the advantage in the Fall of 1878. They had been in the habit of coming to the cattle camps or ranches to get food, and the generous ranchmen, not only gave them plenty to eat while they were there, but also provisions to carry away with them. The few white persons who escaped assassination, bear witness that the Indians came, apparently as friendly as they ever were, asked for something to eat, as usual, and when the whites were off their guard drew their revolvers from under their blankets and began firing. Some of our best men were thus murdered in cold blood. Murry, a young man, beloved by all who knew him, for his steady habits, his attention to business, and his gentlemanly deportment, was murdered by those whom he had fed when hungry and had given shelter from cold and storm. If these had been white men, they would every one of them have been hung, as they deserved to be. Ranchmen are true friends; there are few hardships they will not endure for a friend, and their assistance can be relied on in time of sickness or trouble. They assist each other in putting out fires, gathering their cattle, branding and blabing, and never think of making a charge. They dress in common business clothes, under leather overalls that are well greased, carry with them an overcoat...
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