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Editorial
October 29, 1850
Port Tobacco Times, And Charles County Advertiser
Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Editorial responds to St. Mary's Beacon, boasting local agricultural prosperity while urging farmers to form an Agricultural Society to keep pace with rapid improvements in farming practices.
Merged-components note: Connected editorial exchange on agricultural exhibitions and societies; sequential reading order.
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OCR Quality
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The editors of the Times and Gazette anticipate fine displays of Agricultural products at their respective Fairs to be held during the ensuing week. Well, we have no Shows or Society down this way, but should the good folks of Charles and Prince George's have any doubts as to our agricultural prosperity in consequence, just let them send down a committee, and we'll readily satisfy them that the "big potatoes" can be grown in a quiet way.—St. Mary's Beacon.
The farmers of St. Mary's may be able to raise "big potatoes" "in a quiet way;" but our word for it, if they don't bustle about and get up an Agricultural Society, they will soon find "big potatoes" but little evidence of prosperity. The car of improvement is rushing forward. It is propelled by the power of steam, and moves with the velocity of lightning. So, friend Beacon, if you don't intend to "couple on," stand aside, and you'll certainly be behind the Times.
The farmers of St. Mary's may be able to raise "big potatoes" "in a quiet way;" but our word for it, if they don't bustle about and get up an Agricultural Society, they will soon find "big potatoes" but little evidence of prosperity. The car of improvement is rushing forward. It is propelled by the power of steam, and moves with the velocity of lightning. So, friend Beacon, if you don't intend to "couple on," stand aside, and you'll certainly be behind the Times.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
What keywords are associated?
Agricultural Society
Big Potatoes
Farming Prosperity
Agricultural Improvement
St. Mary's Farmers
What entities or persons were involved?
St. Mary's Beacon
Farmers Of St. Mary's
Times And Gazette
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Urging Formation Of Agricultural Society In St. Mary's
Stance / Tone
Playful Urging For Agricultural Progress
Key Figures
St. Mary's Beacon
Farmers Of St. Mary's
Times And Gazette
Key Arguments
St. Mary's Can Grow Big Potatoes Without Shows
Need To Form Agricultural Society To Demonstrate Prosperity
Improvement In Agriculture Is Advancing Rapidly Like Steam Power
Failure To Join Will Leave Them Behind