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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-08
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ar See WhR Ms Pe0pie, Pres, aHd DealerS sau.
HENRY II. CuST,E An the summer
hdE" been troubled with Ko1,hps and Mice
were "'cywhcrc. purchased bo> ol ,our IA
tcrmluntor, and tined It, aud IN one wee, there
was not hoach or Mouse III The house.
ions B. GIyEHs, No. % Elm street.
HoI ~ikIEpERS troubled a,.fI, yetm,u.
need br so up longer IT. they use ''turlAR'-" Ia
trfmIuaiofs. We nave used 81 o. ouf satIilctiop.
and u a bon cost - $50 would be- hound to have
It. We had tried pulspu., but they effected no
thing; out to'rhH's article knocks the breath ou,
Of Rats, Nice and Bed bugs quicker than We can
write It. II Is N great demand all over the coun.
n.y. hGdiHa iO.I Gu-dic.
MORE GRAIN and provisions are DESTROYED
annually 10 Grant County bt ycrluu. than would
pay Tor tons Of TINS Rat ana Insect klI,rr.- Laa-
caster U~.J HsTGla.
HENRY Il. CO~IAR.-Your Extermrnator
IL received, used and pronounced a decided sue
cess. W" used box 81 1t, and the way the Rat,
and Nice around our premises erased Ned'' ths,
night vas caution to slcepers. Since then no, a
/ Rat or Mouse has been hearG N kitchen or cellar
| -NIgf'grr OiDulJ Iuucs
HAVE BEEN SELLING Your E2let
mhItor Tor the last year, and nave found II a sur
/ shat every time, | have not known II to fan In
! single instance.
Gfo. kosr, Druggist, Cudngtou, o.
WE ARE SELLING Your preparation
. rapruly. Wherever they have bc"n used. Rat.
Mice, Roachcs aud Ncrmu disappear immediate
Us. EoEEE SroutrrR,
Druggists, Sew WINDSOR Md.
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MRS. WIySLOW.
soothing syrup.
FOR CHILDREN ISiITIEIN(,

An experienced Nurse and Female Physician, pre-.
sents to the attention OF Mothers, her
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.. consider the Record a very yalu-
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owe cannot speak too highly oftho industry and
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which greatly facilitates the process of tcethlng,
by sotenlng the gums, reducing all Infamatious--
will allay ALL PAIN and spasmodIc action, and
is 10
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Great Struggle for Free Government.

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Motley's Causes of the War.
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EVERY FORM AND SPECIES OF


These preparation. unlike all others. are
"Ffce from Pospus."
"Noi dangerous To the human family"
"kats come out OF Their holes Ia DIE"
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ostar's' Rat, Roach. sc. EXtcrminator.
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VIM. SHRADER'S STORE.
'l'llE farmers of Camden and vicinity and
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-06-07
Marauding Cattle,

Cattle may be educated into almost any
thing. A quiet COW may be converted into a
skillful jumper in a single season. The first
requisite for such training is short feed. re-
sulting from overstocking. The second is low
fences; and the third, tempting crops of corn
beyond these low fences. In the spring.
grass is usually good, and corn and other
crops are small and uninviting; but during
some midsummer periods, when pasture is
dried up. the process often begins. One or
two rails are accidentally knocked or blown
from the fence; the quiet and orderly animals
stretch their heads over to reach morsel of
the tall grass; they throw down accidentally
two or three more rails, and finally leap over.
The owner drives them out as soon as they
have learned the difference between deli
cious food on one side and short commons
on the other, and puts up q Iail. They have
already learned to leap little, and the next
day they improve and go rail higher. An
other rail is added. and the process is re-
peated until they become quiet expert.
II is now a very busy season, but the far
mer should not neglect his fences; if rails
are thrown down. replace them before cattle
find it out; keep fences high at all times; and
if the animals should actually break through,
add rails enough to make the barrier entire
" impregnable at once.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-06-07

The gad-fy, which causes the grub in
the head of sheep, lays its eggs in the nose
during summer, and they hatch and pass
up into the head. To prevent this re-
suit, smear the noses of the sheep with tar,
(which insects dislike, few times. com
mencing before midsummer and extending
into autumn. A good way to do it is to
place the tar along board or in trough. and
sprinkle salt over it. In eating the salt, the
sheep get their noses capped with the tar.
After the grubs have entered, expel them
with tobacco smoke. Fill the bowl of to-
bacco pipe half full and set FIRE to it. Place
a strip of muslin over it, insert the tube or
stem well up the nose, and blow through
the bowl for few seconds.
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of weather will gradually lessen them in
size, and they will eventually become too
small for service as rails, but not asratH they
haze served oat their full time. When it
comes in contact with the ground it is not
hardy wood. It is also valuable for pro-
lection, shelter or screen for vines; also for
boards, shingles and fuel. tits quite equal
I am told to any of the light woods for
fuel.
1t is astonishing on what small amount
of ground enough willows can be grown to
build and keep up the fences of farm, and
at the same time supply the house with fuel.
In many parts of Europe they grow it for fuel,
putting it on the lines between tracts own
ed by different persons, and in low marshy
places. 1t is the first thing to throw out
its beautiful green leaves in the spring, and
is the last to part with them in autumn or
early winter. The tree grows straight, and
the limbs are upright; does not spread about
like many other trees, but is really thing
of beauty. From my earliest boybood it
has been familiar to me, and never look
upon it but with renewed pleasure.
I hope the farmers of Mclean, and all the
prairie regions of the West, may be indu-
ced to grow this Willow, and thereby beau
tify their homes.-K. H. Fell VaILey
ForA,ey
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Gray or Powder WILLOW.

What, let me ask, is the great distin-
gushing deficiency, that is apparent to any
one, in our prairie homes of the West? All
agree in saving that it is the lack Of timber
properly distributed
Then the question arises how can that be
remedied We have been trying expert
ments for the last twenty years with locust
and some other kinds of trees, but with no
satisfactory results.
. Now I propose that we try the Gray or
Powder Willow. It is more easily produ-
eel than any of the kinds heretofore tried,
is better adapted to all localities, is more
rapid grower, is more beautiful, will not
breed or harbor vermin, will not spread by
suckers, and lastly is equal in value to any
other fast grocer that has been tried, and
think superior. All that IS necessary is to
stick strips of the willow in the ground. and
it will grow, and that rapidly. 1t IS best
adapted in its habits to low and wet grounds,
but will grow in any kind of soil. Out ofone
thousand slips there is no need OF losing any;
tkev all 9roaU. Slips one foot long, stuck
half way into the ground, will grow In three
years from fifteen 10 twenty feet high, and
at the end of seven to ten years will be large
enough to cut into three rail cuts, the first
making four rails, the second, two, and the
last one is pole. The cutting of it down
does not destroy it, but only infuses more
rapid and vigorous second growth. When
once the ground is set with it, it is q per-
manent thing. It matters not how often it
is cut off, It continues to throw up new
shoots. Then there is no kind of wood with
which am acquainted that splits with SO
much ease, and so straightly, as this willow.
The rails are easily handled, because the
wood is light; and they will last If kept Of
the ground. from thirty to forty gears. There
is no decay to them when kept off the ground.
The bleaching of the rains and vicissitudes
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The Prospects of southern X ansas.

It is cheering to to know that our friends
Of the South of Kansas are at last reaping
the rewards of their constauey and perse-
verance under the many discoursging and
disheartening occurrences which have at
tended their efforts as the pioneer settlers of
that State. Having passed through the
"Border Ruffian" war of 1856, the subse-
quent discord and strife along our common
boundary line, the drouth and the resulting
famine of 1860, and finally, the heavy drafts
upon her population for volunteers to fill
her twelve regiments in the Union army,
she has come forth with renewed vigor, and
bids fair, even before she has reached the
end of her first decade, to become one of
the prominent States of the Union.
The Southern portion is particularly
blessed in most fertile soil, equable eli
mate, and inexhaustible stores of mineral
wealth-while being by nature more attract
i've than that portion North of the Kansas
river, its population has increased far more
rapidly and it's towns and cities have far
outstripped those of Northern Kansas. Law
renee, Topeka, Paola, Fort Scott, Emporis,
and Council Grove are all places of impor
lance and wealth, and one or two of them,
in particular, can compare favorably with
any cities of the same age anywhere in the
West. Of the smaller towns we may men
ton Olathe, Tecumseh, Osawatomie, Gard
ner, lola, &C., as rising, thrifty. business
towns, all of which are bound, shortly, to
become fourishing inland cities.
The development of this portion of Kan
sas has been very rapid, Notwithstanding
the backsets it has encountered; but not
1.-THE of the emigration which will pour into
it within the next two years, has yet been
seen. The coal and coal oil regions of Ly-
kins county will not then, as now, be un-
saleable at five dollars an acre; nor will the
iron and coal mines of Southwestern Kan
sas remain unexplored and unworked. Nor
will the rank prairie grass wave to the breeze
in boundless expanse, but the Kansas City
and Paola Railroad will transport the coal
and oil to market; the iron will be conveyed
over the Kansas Valley Railroad to the
"1O2d meridian" fer the construction of the
Great Pacific Railway; and hemp. wheat,
and corn will clothe the prairies in luxuri-
ant and profitable verdure.
The war has broughta large amount of
money into Southern Kansas in payment of
troops, purchasing forage, fuel, mules. hor
ses and oxen, and the hiring of teams, la
borers, &C., &c. This, together with boun
tiful crops promised, give our neighbors a
certainty of future success and prosperity
hitherto unsurpassed by any new State of
the Union. We congratulate them on the
good fortune attending their efforts, and see
in it flattering indication of our own speedy
benefit arising herefrom.-Ransas City
Journal Of Commerce.
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Osier or Basket Willow.

With your permission will give few
facts relative to the cultivation, growth, mar
ket and profits of the osier willow.
1t is now five years since commenced
the growing of the willow. and am salts
fed that it pays better than any other crop.
There are thousands of acres that are now
lying useless, that might yield from two to
three tons per acre, which now sells for 800
per ton, say $500 per acre or more cash.
Now what is to be done? I will tell you:
Ditch your land. if it is too wet for good
grass, then pillow and prepare it as you would
for crop of corn, and do it well, as it has
to be done but once. Procure your cuttings
of the best kind, the Purple or iSaler Yam
malls, set the rows three feet apart, cuttings
one foot in the row; plant by line; hoe them
we'll the first year TO give them good start
Your first crop will be worth but little. yet
will pay the expenses if you have basket
maker to work it up; the second year will
yield about one-third of crop; and the third
year you may expect pretty good crop,
and after that crop as long as wood grows.
will now give you the figures. say on
one acre: Hoeing in June, aOeU done, S.;
cutting and binding. S19 (ths may be done
betwixt November and Apri); setting in
water till they will peel S12; peeling by ma
chine, $50; freight, SO; commission, truck,
storage, etc, SO. Total-$69. Now call
the crop, say two tons per acre, at four cents
per pound, $I6O-whieh is $40 less than
they fetch this year, and from $50 to $50
less than have ever sold any before this
year-and this leaves $91 for the use of one
acre, ready cash; and when I consider that
this is only one branch OF farming, and that
almost the whole can be done when other
branches do not crowd, and that it is also
quick sale cash business, at much higher fig
ures than the above, I do wonder that there
are not more farmers ready to commence the
business.-J. JEwELL.-Fseld Notes.
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FARMERS DEPARTMENT.
Some Reasons for keeping sheep.

Sheep will bring quick, sure, and good
return for the money and labor invested.
In this respect they are no doubt preferable
to any other species of stock, or any varie-
ty of crop.
They are easily kept, and will thrive where
other animals would scarcely make living,
acquiring much less feeding in winter than
other stock.
They improve the land which they occu-
py, by the even distributation of their rich
manure, and by keeping down the growth
of briars, weeds and sprouts.
They increase rapidly; many of the ewes
often large majority of them-Will pro-
duce twins.
Each lamb, at five or six months old. will
be worth in market about IS; or, at a little
more than a year old, will yield clip
of wool worth $3.50 to SO.
Sheep yield an annual clip of wool of three
to six or more pounds per head according to
variety, worth now about forty cents
pound; always commanding cash and a ready
sale. For some time to come. prices will
rule higher than formerly, owing 70 search
ty of cotton and increased duty.
A pound of mutton can be produced much
cheaper than pound of beef or pork, often
one-half cheaper. 1t generally brings a
better price than either, and is confessedly
more wholesome. The extensive use of fat,
greasy bacon in hot weather, is an abomi
nation. Smoked mutton ham is delicious,
equal to venison.
One hundred and fifty acres of land would
be more than ample for the support of 1000
sheep Estimating the value of the wool
at 81. so per head, and the annual increase
of 600 worth an aveYsoa of 40 5O nar head
and we have $4,000, as the annual income
1000 sheep. The estimate is too low for the
best varieties of sheep near a good market,
and perhaps too high for common breeds
distant from market. Wool can always be
marketed more economically than any other
farm produce. To dispose of mutton to the
best advantage requires proximity to good
market.
The foregoing reasons are submitted by
one who would like to see them corrected, i'll
erroneous. If they are correct, viii any
other branch of farming pay equally we'll
Ny Valley Farmer.
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~ known as ripgworm or letter, which
shows itself about the head and neck OF
young cattle, in the form of whitish dry
scurvy spots, can be removed by rubbing
the parts affected with iodine ointment. The
disease may also be combatted by the use OF
sulpur and oil; iodine ointment is, however,
to be preferred. AS this skin disease is cas-
lily communicated to the human subject, the
person dressing the cattle should wash his
hands with soap and hot water after each
application of the ointment.
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NEW REMEDIES For

SPERMATo
HOWARD ASSOCIATION, PHlLADFLPHIA-,
IL 4 Benevolent Institution established By special
afflicted nth ViruLent and Chronic Diseases, and e.
peciaLy for the Cure Of Diseases Of ths SerudI Or
9dns.
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Act
ing Surgeon.
VALUABLE REPORTS on spermatorrhna,
and other Diseases of the Sexual Organs, and on
the NEW REMEDIES employed in the Dispen-
sary, sent in sealed letter envelopes, free OF
charge Two or three Stamps for postage ACCEPT
able Address DR. j. SKJLLIE HOUGHTON'
Howard Asscciation, No s.. Ninth Street. Phil
a5eInb;a pa l9T
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SUCKING Cows.-Several years ago 1 had
a young cow which preseveredin sucking
herself in spite of all the rigging could
contrive to prevent her. and the only way I
succeeded in stopping her was to tie her up
in stall so narrow that the sides of it would
touch her sides, and feeding her plenty of
corn meal until she was fat enough to butch
er, and then butchering her. Last spring l
had another likely three-year- old heifer that
had Just come in for the first time, commence
the same vicious habit. Remembering my
former i'll success in preventing her mechan
ically, determined to appeal to her taste,
which did by smearing the teats night and
morning with soft grease. and then busting
them thoroughly with pulverized cayenne
pepper. After continuing the applications
about week, they were discontinued. The
cure was perfect, she never having repeated
the offence, up to the present time.
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REMEDY FOR RIEewoRM.-The North Brit
ish Agricultural says that the disease local
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How TO EXTRACT THE BITTER QUALIr1Es
FROM YEAsr.-Bake small piece of bread
quite black and drop into the yeast; or, if it
be very bitter, put small quantity of bran
into small sieve, and strain the yeast
through. These remedies have been tried,
and never have been known to fail. An
other mode is to pour cold water over the
yeast some time before you require it ; the
yeast will sink and the bitter quality remain
in the water, which pour off.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-06-07
SwELLrNGs ON HoRsEs.-swellings on hor.

SwELL1NGs ON HoRsEs.-Swelings on hor-
ses or other domestic animals may be almost
always dissipated by applying the following
embrocation, viz: To two quarts proof
whisky, or other spirits, add one pint of soft
soap. Warm the whole over the fire, and
then bottle it, having added one ounce of
camphor. This constitutes liquid opo-
deldoc, and is an excellent article, if prelar-
ed according to the above receipt.
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The swallows which annually visit Paris
have returned there this spring. as usual.
They always come first to the Place Ven
dome. and that is the spot where every au-
tumu they assemble preparatory to taking
fight towards the Mediterranean and Africa
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