The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-10-22


instruction 10 practical men, as to call 10 mind
The various operations 10 be attended to.
glance over table like this will often sugges,
some Piece OF work that might otherwise be
Forgotten or neglected.
FARM
In this month the thrifty farmer finds rnch
to claim bis attention. Most of the remain;o,,
crops are ready lor harvesting, stock of ma
EuFe ls wanted for next seasons crops. and no,y
IS the time TO procure large quantity of abeor.
bent materials for use through the Winter
o'ock VIII soon need warm shelter from sI4a,
and frost, aud the humane farmer. next "a n.
oTn dwellings, will look TO the protectioo Of
hI' animals. Some Permanent Improvement,
may also very property now be taken in hand.
soch As draining and clearing up waste land,
building stone fences or walls, digging cis,erps'
wells, sc.
buildings OF all kinds-L7ok to early and
fePaIr the ieaky roof, glaze broken windows
nan on started siding, renew the broken hingas
and hi The tle-ups and stables for the win3ar
tenants. Have everything in readiness apa,n.,
tae cold and storms of next Winter. rems1ber.
ing that the subtle snow finds its wsv ,bron,b
small chiuks and creyiccs.
Caltle-Give extra feed now that tbs r,.
lures afford but little grass Allow no animal
10 begin cod Winter in thin flesh. Mich
COWS should have ali The refuse of the garden
with small roots, pumpkins, cornstalks. &c
Young stock, especially, should be well fed
the first Winter.
Ctilars-Cleanse thoroughly and make rat
proof before putting in the vegetables and fruit.
'rHlIale we'll unlii cold weather, and bank nm
a0out lhefn, 1t necessary, TO keep out Frost
12rh-Select seed II not already done, and
race II up as directed elsewhere Cut and
shock an' fields stllslanding. Husk early and
save. The fodder IN good condition for feeding.
= Void putting the corn up in a green or wet
condition INTO large bins or CRIBS, with poo. ven
tIlation.
Dcalnio--Qitober is a good month for this
operation, and tls sooner it is now done the
better, before FaTrains set in.
Gram Stacks-Thresh any remaining, and
nnt the grain beyond the reach of vermin, fowls
and 0'Fas, saving tbdsAtra7v for feed and bed
ding.
Hogs-Commencp, giving tlll feed to fall
!eaing hogs. Cook food where practicable.
using unripened corn, pumpkins, apples, toma-
toes, carrots, &C., stirring in quantity of In
dian meal Do not neglect their yards, as a.
bundance Of the best manure should be made
while the fattening is goiag on.
Indoor Work While butter mixing i ro;nr
On by day, the heightened evenings allow q
systematic course of reading. or the YOUNGER
members OF the family may take up series Of
studies, 10 very good advantage. Give your
wife sewing machine, now that the Winter
clothing is to be made up, and dispense with
The annual services OF SeamStress, who has
Usually been employed for weeks at least, at
dis season.
Observation-Disclosures ali that is possible,
irawIng upon the muck deposit, pond or canal
sediment, collecting saw dust, spent tan and
crest leaves as a5sorbents. Turf from the road
dA or headIands may also be added, especially
0 The compound in the hog yards, throwing in
/ little sheIIed corn 10 induce roofing or turning
,ver Of the mass.
Muck-Have large quantity in readiness
0 use about the cow and horse stables, hog pens
%xies. Besides being good deodorser, it
vii make valuable absorbent and fertilizer.
Paint buildings and fences, as it strikes in
more gradually and lasts longer than when put
n 10 Spring, besides avoiding flies and dust.
flow Stiti or clayey soils, turning them up
} Tie action of air and Winter lross.
Poiaioes-Complele digging, and when con-
-enien put IN lime barrels, or Gust little drY
imr among those for Winter keeping where
OF IS feared.
Poultry requires greater supply of meat or
sh as their insect food dimnishes
ieanse their roost often, and barrel the contenta
or home guano. Pack away quantity of
gSs 10 salt, or pickle in lime water for Winter
Sr and market
Shfep-SuPpiy with salt, and see that their
red IS sufficient. Keep the buck from them at
resent, at the South Lambs should not come
n until warm settled weather in Spring.
Timber ii omitted till now, should be cut,
ather than leaving it I'LL Winter.
Toois-Put away in dry place under cover
ny which are no longer wanted, first cleaning
nd oIing, OF coating steel and iron surfaces
'lth lard and resin.
Irres-Flant for ornament and shade about
be dwellings, along the avenues, aud in the
asturpS, as directed elsewhere
Winter grain should all be growing finely
ow. Keep animals of all kinds from feeding
n il.
A LARGE number Of the United States SOL
iers IN Utah, after receiving their pay, DESERT
j, and started for California on mules taken
ON the camp.
No LADY will be admitted 10 the next uWo-
lan's Rights Convention, who does not shave
nd sing bass.
New CoUNTERFEITs. Counterfeit fiyes on
le Bank OF Burlington, N. j., and The Peoples
ank OF Roxbury, Mass, are in circulation.
U-The Federal Government owns Sta