Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-25
Faster Nv sed Church in charge.

Uses OF THE POTATO.-In France the farina
is largely used for culinary purposes. The
famed gravies, sauces and soups of France
are generally indebted for their excellence to
that source, and its bread and pastry equally
so; while great deal of the so-called Cognac
imported into England from France is the
produce of the potato. Throughout Germany
the same uses are common; and in Poland
the manufacture of spirits from the potato is
a most extensive trade. "Stettin brandy"
well known liz commerce, is largely imported
into England and is sent thence into many of
her foreign possessions as the produce of the
grape, and is placed on many an English ia
Bile as the same; while the fair ladies of our
country perfume themselves with the spirit of
potato, under the designation of Eau de Co.
lOgne. But there are other uses to which this
esculent is turned abroad. After extracting
the farina, the pulp is manufactured into or
namental articles, such as picture-frames,
snuff-boxes, and several descriptions of toys;
and the water which runs from it in the pro-
cess of manufacture is a most valuable SCOUT
er For perfectly cleansing woolens, and
such like articles, it is the housewives pan
acea and if the washerwoman happens to
have chilblains she becomes perfectly cured
by the operation.
THE Corn GRUB.-The corn crop has seve-
raj formidable enemies to contend with, and
among them is the grub, which sometimes
literally destroys whole fields, or damages
the crop seriously. One of the best and
most conveient remedies-perhaps the very
best ever suggested-is the application of
salt as soon as the plant makes its appearance
above ground, prepared and used in this way:
Take one part common salt, and three
parts plaster of gypsum, and apply about
teaspOonful around each hill. It will be
found to be sure protection. The mixture
should not come in contact with the young
plants, as it may destroy them. This method
has been tried over and over again by some
of the best farmers of Pennsylvania, Della
ware and Jersey, and when properly applied,
has never failed to be perfectly successful.
We hope our farmers, who have reason to
fear the depredations of the grub, the present
season, will try this mixture, leaving a few
alternate rows of corn without the salt, and
communicate to us the result.-Ge'n'antOaca
telegraph.
WATERING HoRsEs.-The quantity as well
as the quality of the water given horse will
greatly affect his condition. Perhaps no ami
NAL is more distressed By thirst than the
horse, a fact not generally known, or if
known not fully appreciated. Horses should
be watered regularly when not at work, as
well as when at work, provided, in the latter
case, that care is taken not to let him have
it when over-heated by work. Irregularity
in the supply of water is often followed by a
refusal to take solid food, and more fire.
quently by collie and founder, in consequence
of his drinking inordinately when an oppor-
tunity offers. For horses, when they are not
at work, it is perfectly safe to keep supply
of water always within their reach but, as
before remarked, there is some danger in
this plan when they are worked or driven,
and are likely to become oyerneated.
There is certain way of determining
when a horse has been neglected. If the
master, on entering the stable, a1d lifting the
water bucket, finds the aniDe, placing him.
self in an attitude of expectation, and eager
ly gazing upon the vessel, it is point blank
evidence that his usual supply of water has
been withheld. Whenever it is possible, let
the horse have water from running stream.
Stock Journal.
WHo SUPPORTS Mr.. LINcoLN.-The New
York Evening Post explains the popular de-
mand for Mr.. LIScoLN's reelection as follows:
In the first plare, he is popular with the
'splain people," who believe him honest, with
the rich people, who believe him safe, with
the soldiers, who believe him their friend,
and with religious people, who believe him
70 have been specially raised up for this cri-
sis: and in the second place, because many
of the thieving and corrupt scosndrels OF
the political news, who know the fact of his
popularity, have eagerly attached themselves
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