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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
fpr tbe farmer.
House couture of Flowers and Wines.

There are many beautiful botanical expert
ments which can be conducted in the house du-
ring winter, which are not embraced generally
in the list of flowers and vines to be found in
our parlors and windows.
How many Of the fair readers of the Tele-
graph have the beautiful vine of the sweet po-
tato running over their mantleshelf2 This pref
ty sight can be enjoyed BY placing sweet pota-
to In turRbler or other glass vessel, with wa
ter, passing pin through the taber so as to
keep the lower end from one to two inches from
the bottom of the vessel. Keep on the mantle
shelf, in warm room, and every day give it
sun for an hour or two, and in a few days root
lets will begin to appear, aiming for the bot
tom of the vessel, and in two or three weeks
the eye will begin to shoot and rapidly grow
and run upon suspended twine or any little
trellis- work prepared for it. The dioseorea
batatus is the prettiest for this purpose, when
it canbe OBJ tanned.
The "Morning Glory" can be propagated in
parlor windows, where there is some sun, to
perfection during winter; il flowers with its nat
ural colors, and the delicate little vine can be
made to run all over the window. A hanging
vase is the prettiest for this.
Suspend an acorn by a cotton thread SO as
nearly to touch the water in q glass vessel, "a
hyacinth glass is perhaps the best,) set upon
the window or mantel, and let it remain there
for eight or ten weeks, more or less, without
being interfered with, except to supply the
evaporation of the water, and the acorn will
burst, and as it throws a root down into the wa
ter, sprout or stem will be sent upward, throw
ing out beautiful little green leaves; thus Civ
ing You an oak tree, in full life and health +,
within your parlor.
There are many of The moses which can be
very successfully grown in the house through
the winter, and with the foregoing afford an in
teresting and refined enjoyment for the femi-
mines of q family. All these have been expert
Dented with by the writer, with most beau.i-
full and gratifying results.-Ez.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
Nstflll anb Curious.
Relief in Cancer.
We find the following in a recent number

We find the following in recent number OF
Galignaui's Messenger:
Dr.. Brandini, of Florence, has recently dis
covered that citric acid will assuage the violent
pain which is the usual coneonitant Of cancer.
One Of his patients, aged II, at the Hospital
of Santa Maria della Scala, was afflicted With
cancer on the tongue. There. was no possibili-
ty of performing an operation, the surface at
tackled being far too extensive, investing the
base, the sub-lingual and sub maxiilary glands.
The poor man, in the midst of bis torments,
asked for lemon, which was nothing very re-
markable, as cancerous patients generally have
an extraordinary liking for acids. But the seat
of the disorder being in the mouth, circum-
stance was observed which might otherwise
have escaped attention; the juice OF the lemon
diminished the pain. The patient, on finding
this, asked for another on the following day,
and it gave him still greater relief than the DAY
before This led DR.. Brandini to try citric acid,
itself, in a crystalized state > gargle was
composed of A gr of the acid in $50 or. OF com
mon water. and it entirely carried of the pam;
on its its re-appearing, the same remedy was
repeated, with the same success.
In the course of a month this treatment not
only delivered the patient from all suffering,
but even reduced the swelling of the tongue
very considerably. Encouraged by this success
DR.. Brandini tried the same remedy on female
patient, 70 years of age, who Tor years nao
been suffering from an ulcerous cancer on the
breast. The affection had been pronounced M
durable, and when she was given into our au-
thor's hands, she torment she suffered was SUCH On
that she not only got no nights rest herself
but prevented the other patients in the same
ward from having any. DR.. Brandini applied
pledget of lint previously soaked in the above
solutinn tn the mart. and the relief Obtained
was instantaneous The pain disappeared and
when, after the lapse of six or seven hours, II
began again, fresh application was suthc,ent
to keep it off. Our author quotes several otner
cases in which citric acid produced reiief IN
cancer; and he justly observes that II suose
quent experiments should prove equally sue
cessful, citric acid must be considered great
boon to human kind. substance capable oil
removing violent pain in an incurable affection
is not less valuable than one that will eject a
cure in more TIMETABLE maladies.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
Raising Trees on the Prairies.

A correspondent of the New York Tribune
Gays: "When it SHOWS or blows on the prai-
rie it is bitter cold. For miles there is no
shelter. Barns are few, shelter for cattle few
er. Stables are made of straw, They want
trees. Trees will grow well. In seven years,
Dunlap, at Champaign, has raised a nice little
forest of silver leaf naples. Many of them are
25 feet high. Phoenix says if he were going to
commence life again, he would plant pines for
saw logs. Indeed he has commenced pine
forest of several acres. Let one look at Samuel
Edwards evergreens, and he will see how they
grow. Mr.. Galusha also is successful; SO is
every one who plants and properly cultivates.
Walnut trees grow finely, as do most trees
Farmers should plant trees. If there were no
other way, they should get up at midnight to
do So"
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Ole fm1 of TIE Ching.
BUTTER ToRrY-f1vR PER POUND"

AIR" Eho rM Care for Mother nor,"
See the Kline, so sleek and hairy,
Calmly chewing al their cud;
Pastures green around them growing,
And gad-Aies buzzing in the wood.
Tell them that you'd know their answer.
As you question every cow
smiley, tell me, tell me truly,
Who can pay for butter now7''
Cnosrs-Aronnd the markets am marching,
Asking who will tell me how,
In the name of all that's fearful, =
"Who can pay for butter nowr'
The farmers tel, rs, 10 our sorrow,
That cows ara very dry this year;
Bot who from this can comfort borrow,
While but,er's SO eIiremsly deafl
Should you offer them bit forty,
They'd kick up precious row;
so insist on loudly bawlins-
"who can pay for butter now!''
CHoRus-Around the markets am marching, &c.
Oh, viii soak my bread in gravy!
Or any other kind Of grease,
Thus making all these greedy farmers
Gladly sue for term, of peace.
But If they will keep up their prices,
To imposition I'll meier bow,
And tell them plainly, to their faces.
"i'm bowed if buy butter now!''
CHoEus-Around the markets am marching, &c.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
CAPITAL Bound to Win.

A "gemman ob COLOR" belonging to Teha.
ma, recently made pilgrimage to Lead Bluff
for the purpose of procuring an ebony helpmate.
either as a partner in the laundry business OF
for life, he wasn't particular which. Arriving
at his destination he made known to the pout.
ing Ethiope the object of his visit, and asked
her consent to the proposition. After turning
the question over in her mind for q few mo.
ments, she came out with o., how much
capital has your
swell, Phebe, to tell you de troof, rs only
got four dollars wild me, jes now"
"Won't do, s., won't do! Sam Johnsing
hab got six dollars an cookin' stove. guess
| gwine to hab him.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
A PiOus Son.

"Oh, mother! mother"
"What, Son?'
"Mayn't have the big Bible up in'mI room,
to-day7"
eyes. my child, and welcome. You don't
know what pleasure it gives me to gee your
thoughts turned that way. But what sticks are
those in your handi"
"Triggers."
"Triggers! For what, my child7"
"Why, trap triggers. Here's the standard,
yoI see; this is the fipper, and that one with
the fat meat on the end is the long trigger.
There's a rotten mouse keeps comm into my
room and insulting of me, and want to set the
big Bible and try and knock his chunk out for
him"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
Yeast that will Start Itself.

Seeing an inquiry for a receipt for making
yeast that will start itself, send you mothers:
Boil two ounces OF the best hops in four quarts
of water for half an hour; strain it, and let the
liquor cool down to new milk warmth. Then
put in small handful of salt and half pound
Of sugar, beat up one pound Of the best -four
with some of the liquor, and mix up all well
together. The third day add three pounds Of
potatoes well mashed, and let it stand until the
next day. Then strain, and it is ready for use.
1t must be stirred frequently while it is making,
and kept near the fire. Before using, stir well.
1t will keep two or three months in a cool
nlaca.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09

from Halls Journal of Health:
Dear Doctor-I will be lis years of age
next October. For "a years 1 have been an
invalid, unable to move except when stirred
with lever. But a year ago last Thursday, l
heard of your Syrup Of Life. bought bottle,
smelt of the cork, and found myself new
man. can now run twelve and a half miles
an hour, and throw nineteen summerscts with
out stopping. Teg~
P. S.-A little of your Alicumstone Salve,
applied to a wooden leg, reduced compound
fracture in nineteen minutes, and is now cover
ing the limb with fresh cuticle of white gum
bark.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
Boston Annie.

Peel dozen and a half Of good apples; take
out the cores, cut them small, put into stew
pan that will just hold them, with little water,
little cinnamon, two cloves, and the peel of a
lemon, stew over slow fire till quite soft, then
sweeten with moist sugar, and pass it through
hair sieve; add to it the yolk Of four eggs
and one white. q quarter Of a pound of good
butter, half a nutmeg, the peel of q lemon
grated, and the juice Of lemon; beat all we'll
together; line the inside of pie dish with
good puff paste; put in the pudding, and bake
half an hnnr -
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
Marry Me or Die.

A Boston editor says: The day the result of
the trial of Mary Harris was announced, the
following interesting conversation was over
heard: "Carrie, dear, will you please lend me
your revolver7 fear George will not be true
to his promise, tonight"
"Why, Emma, Pm 90 sorry! I've just lent
my revolver to Mary, and she has found a beau
who has ever so much more money than Alfred !;
but. dear, can let you have my ivory handled
stilletto, with much pleasure"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09

AN ancient colored woman at Chattanooga,
ascertaining where the Freedmen's Bureau was
kept, called in the other day and astonished
the clerk by her confidential disclosure, to -wit:
al have come for my bureau; now, give me q
pretty large one with glass top; have .
washstand at home, but it is too small TO put
my fxins in.''
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09

In one of our courts lately man who was
called upon to appear as a witness could not be
found: On the Judge asking where he was, an
elderly gentleman rose up, and with much en-
phasis, SAID, "Your honor, he's gone" "Gone!
gone." said the Judge, "where is he gomez"
"That cannot inform you," said the commu-
NEGATIVE gentleman, "but he's dead" This is
considered the most guarded answer on record.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
Rabbits in Orchards.

believe have found out protection for
my fruit trees from rabbits, the great destroyers
in winter. One year ago last winter there
were left in my orchard some twenty shocks of
corn not husked. The rabbits that winter de-
stroyed many orchards near me, but not a tree
of mine was injured by them. Last year
planted my orchard to potatoes and beans; late
in the fall had set out near the margin of the
orchard, about twelve rods apart, shocks of
corn, and not a tree was injured; SO concluded
that all that is necessary is to feed the rabbits,
and feeding them is the surest protection.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
Sarcastic Retort.

Yesterday afternoon, as an Irishman was
driving a mule toward the race track, says the
Stockton Independent, he was accosted by a
man on horse back, as follows: "Well, Paddy
see you have your brother along with you"
To which the witty Hibernian> quickly replied:
"Yes, and be me soul, it's divilish glad we are
to meet our father"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
How to Fresheu Salt Butter.

Churn the butter with new milk, in the pro-
portion of pound of butter to quart of milk.
Treat the butter in ali respects as if it was
fresh. Bad butter may be improved greatly by
dissolving it thoroughly in hot water. Let it
cool, then skim it of and churn again, adding
a small quantity of good salt and sugar. The
water should be hot enough to melt the butter.
or il will become oily.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09

THE customers of a certain cooper caused
him vast deal Of vexation by their saving
habits, and persistence in getting all their old
tubs and casks repaired, and buying but little
new work. az stood it, however," said he
until one day old Sam Crabtree brought in
an old 'bung hole,' to which he said he wanted
new barrel made. Then quilted the bust.
ness in disgust"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09

An Irishman stepped into the post-ofice at
s., and inquired for letter from the ''ould
country" giving his name. The letter was
produced. "Read her." says Pat. The oblig-
ing Postmaster read her. "Read her again.
Postmaster read her again. "How much on
herr" Thirteen cents" "Keep her," says
Pat; "she's none of NINE"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09

CAMBRIDGE MINE, N. c.. June Is, 1863.
J. D. WEST l. Co.:
Gents-The pump which ordered for our
Mine is received ana put to work in our un-
derlay shaft, which we are sinking, We fpd
that one man will with ease lift 50 gallons per
minute. We lifted in three and half hours
all the water in the shaft, which measures seven
by twelve feet and 80 feet deep, and it was
full when we commenced. 1t answers our ex-
pectations in every respect, and our workmen
are highly pleased with it. 1t will do great
service with but trifling expense for repairs.
Yours, respectfully,
BuRR HIGGINs.
We have plenty more such certificates, but
think these are enough. For Pumps, Hose.
Pipe, &C., address or call upon
]. D. WEST & CO.,
No. 40 Cortland St., N. Y.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09

A PHILOSOPHICAL cabman in Mobile, thus
speaks of the section over which his wheels
make their tracks: "If you run over a young
ster down here in this here ward" said he,
"the folks don't say nothing-kase they have
got more children than whites for 'em-but
you jist run over goat, or kid, or sow, or
pig, and blest if mob amt arter you in two
minitsp
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
Corrective of Bad Water.

Five drops of sulphuric acid put into a full
quart of bad water, will cause the noxious par
ticles to fall to the bottom. The water should
stand two hours; pour OF about three parts for
use, and throw the rest away.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09

An industrious tradesman having taken q
new apprentice, awoke him at q very early hour
on the first morning, by calling out the family
were sitting down to the table. "Thank you,"
said the boy, as he turned over in bed, to adjust
himself for new nap, "thank you; 81 never
eat anything during the night" d.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
High MOrality.

A traveller says he stopped where 4 family
were living under two poles and blanket. On
asking the lady why her sold man" did not
build house, she replied: "Who in hi would
build a house in this DID country7" He
thought the lady was prejudiced, and left. sol
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
Horse Radish Sauce.

One tablespoonful of grated horse-radish,
one tablespoonful of mustard, a pinch of salt,
four table spoonfuls of cream, and two table
spoonfnls of white vinegar. Mix well together,
adding the vinegar last and stirring very rapid
ly whilst it is being added.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
Cost of Raising Corn in Illinois.

A Warren County correspondent of the Pra-
irie Farmer says: "The great staple crop Of
this section is corn, fee which the soil is par
rticuiarly well adapted. Corn, properly taken
care of, does not generally cost over twelve
cents per bushel cribbed. Last year ! raised
over. four thousand bushels, at cost Of nine or
ten cents per bushel when cribbed with the
ihusks On. Any person doubling this can have
the figures of every item charged in my farm
account"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09

A STRAY contraband from down South, was
lately inspecting horse power in operation,
and broke out thus: "Mister, hab seen heaps
Oh tings in my life, but nebber saw before any
ting whar boss could do his own work and
ride hisselE too"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09

The following advertisement appeared in the
Syracuse IN. " Courier:
MANURE 3 Wanted y Stable manure. ANY
person having five or fifty loads to dispose Of
will please send word, or drop it through the
post Office. 1
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09

Coal oil is found to be to spppurating
wound what water is to an infamed-it dispels
flies and vermin, sveetens the wound, and pro-
notes healthy granulation. m IA
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
Black Dive for Wood, Ven GERS, BE.

Black Dye for Wood, Ven GERS, &c.
Steep the wood for two or three days in wa
ter, if possible, keeping it warm all the time,
the water having had a little alum dissolved in
it, so that il tastes rough; then put handful
of logwood, cut small, into pint of water and
Roll it down to less than hall, a pint; if a lit
tie indigo is added, the color viii be more beau
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
That Nose.

He knows his nose. know he knows his
nose. He knows know be knows his nose
he said he knew knew he knew his nose; and
if he knows know he knows his nose, to be
sure he knows know he knows his nose.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
PUTNAM CLOTHES WRINGER,
1T is THE ONLY RELIABLE

PUTNAM CLOTHES WRINGER.
1T is THE ONLY RELIABLE
sELF-ADJUsTINc WRINcER.
No Wood Work to SueA or Split.
No Thumb Sereos to get out of Order.
Warranted With or Without Cog-Wheels.
TT took the FIRST PREMIUM at Fifty
l. Seven State and County Fairs in 1863, and
is, nithout on exception, the best Wringer ever
Patented in the United States, England,
Canada, and Australia. Agents wanted in ev-
cry town, and in all parts Of the world.
Energetic agents can make from 8 to 10
Dollars per day.
Sample wringer sent Espress-paid, on re.
ceipt of price.
No, 2, $3.50. No. l, $3.50. No. F, $3.50.
No. A, $3.50.
Manufactured and sold, wholesale and re.
THE PUTNAM MANUFACTURING CO.,
,,- Mol Plat Street, New York,
Cleveland, Ohio,
and Bennington, VT.
8. C. NORTHROP, Agent.
WHAT EVERYBODY KNOWS, viz
That Iron well galvanized riH not rust;
That a simple machine is better than compli.
Gated one; 5ts
That Wringer should be selfadjusting, du,a-
Die, and efficient;
That Thumb Screens and Fastenings cause de-
lay and trouble to regulate and keep in
order;
That wood soaked in hot water piH soeu,
shrink and split;
That wood bearings for the shaft to run in ,cil
tceaT out;
That the Putnam Wringer, with or without
cog-wheels, will not tear the clothes;
That cog wheel regulators are not essential;
That the Putnam Wrnger has all the advan-
tages, and not one of the disadvantages
above named;
That oil who have tested it, pronounce it the
best Wringer ever made;
That it will wiring Thread or q Bed Quilt
WITHOUT ALTERATION.
We might fill the paper with testimonials,
but insert only few to convince the skeptical,
if such there be; and We say to all, test Put
MANS Wringer. Testit THOROUGHLY with
ANY and ALL others, y not entirely sat
isfactory, return it.
Putnam Manufacturing Co.:
GESrLEMEN:-I know, from practical ex-
perience, that iron well galvanized with zinc
will not oxidize or rust one particle. The Put
ndm WEiuSeI - as ucdE pcIicCs oS pVcsiuiC, suu
can cheerfully recommend it to be the best
in use. Respectfully yours,
sf1 JNO. w. WHEELER,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Many years experience in the galvanixing
business, enable me to indorse the above state
ment in al particulars.
JNo. C. LEFFERTs,
No. 100 Beekman st.
New York, January, 1864.
We have tested Pufnam's Clothes Wringer
by practical working, and know that it will do.
1t is cheap; it is simple; il requires no room,
whether at work or At rest; child Gan operate
it; it does its duty thoroughly; it saves time
and it saves wear and tear. We earnestly ad-
wise all who have mach washing to do, with all
intelligent persons who have sRy. to buy this
Wringer. It will pay for itself il year at
most, Hos. HORACE GREELEY.
Sept, 8, 1864.
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DRUGS! DRUGS!
T. C. sHREyE, NJ. d.,

FfactlcIng PhysIclan and Surgeon,
II AS on hand, and Is now re- -
IL ceiving at his Store, in White NJ
Cloud, the best assortment of staple ~
Medicines and Chemicals, Patent "a
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stufs, Family
Dyes, Coal Oil, Coal Oil Lamps. Glass, Glass
ware, Stationery. Perfumery, Toilet articles,
&C., &C., ever offered in this market, all of
which are selling at fair rates, for Cash only.
April 20, 1865.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09

IT is said the profane language is better IN .
1erstood than any other in Nevada. -
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
Dwarf Fruits.

Plant dwarf apples and pears 10 ant1nn, but
leaye stone fruits until spring.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09

She undersigned, having to use "West's I'm
proved Pumps" cheerfully recommend then
as simple, durable and powerful in raising and
throwing water, and for their ease of action
security against frost, and low price, we believe
them superior to all others.
WARREN LELAND, Met. Hotel, New.York.
j. W POMERoY, Yonkers, N. Y.
JNo. MEssEREAU, N. Y.
DoMINIcK LAWRENCE, Westchester.
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From the New York Observer

We have had in use for months past one of
Vests Pumps, which has given US more sat
sfaction as a force and lifting pump than any
we have ever used. II il one of great power,
and well adapted for ships decks, mines. fac
tories, greenhouses, graperies, &C., &c. The
Mining Chronicle and Railway Journal says:
1t is recommended for its extreme simplicity
Of construction, groat strength, and coDse-
quent durability and cheapness of repair
There is no stufing box-the pressure being
held by cup packing, like that upon the
working piston, working in cylinder, fitted
for the purpose within the upper air chamber
which We think great improvement, as stufIing
is so liable to be deranged, and leak under
strong pressure, to say nothing of the loss BY
friction incident thereto. 1t has also two air
chambers: thus the action of the valve is
cushioned upon botB sides by air-pra venting
water hammer and vacuum -thump. The valves
are very accessible, and simply and cheaply
repaired. They work much easier than any
pump we have ever seen; the inch cylinder
being worked by children in wells 100 feet
deep. and as they are extremely cheap as well
as simple and strong, we freely recommend
them.