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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-27

AN INSECT That IS Nor PARTICULAR
While cockroaches partake largely of the com
mon articles of diet in the ships stores th-v
also rather like books, clothes, boots, soan and
corks. They are also partial TO lucifer matches
ana consider the dges Of razors and ampu-
la'Ing knives delicate eating. As to drink.
theSe ANIMALS exhibit the same mpartalty.
Probably they do prefer wines and spirits, but
they can nevertheless drink beer with relish
and even suit themselves to circumstances, and
lmblbe water, either pure or mixed with SOAP:
and IT they cannot find wine they find in ink
avery good substitute. Cockroaches are bv
no means exempt from the numerous ills that
fesh is heir to, and must at times, like human
eeplcures and commands, suffer dreadfu]v
from rheums and dyspepsia; for to what else
can be attributed their extreme partialitv for
medicine Every man his own doctor. 81
seems to be their motto, and they appear to
attach no more meaning to the word "sur-
geon than simply something to eat AS 10
physlc, nothing seems to come yrono with
them. AS to powders, they invariably roll
themselves bodily in them; and tinctures thew
sip all day long. BIistering plaster seems =
patent nostrum which they take internally, for
they nave managed to use up two ounces in as
many weeks A physician one night left a
dozen blue pills carefully exposed j; soon after
ne had turned in he observed the box snr.
Ioahded oy them, and, being too lazy to get
up ne had 70 submit TO see bis pills walked
81 WITHIN very few minutes by dozen
reaches, each one carrying pill. Next morn
ne his floor was strewed with the dead and
lying, some exhibiting all the symptoms Of an
advanced stage of mercurial salvation, and
one still swallowing little morsels of pills, no
touht Oh the principle Of SINH ia simlibus Gu
antnF.
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LIE BRIDGE. Over TIE PorouAc.-
Bndse, over the Potomac, bids fair to be a To-
tai wreck. We are consequently without any
bridge Or ferry TO Virginia The company
who own the Aqueduct bridge at Georgetown,
where the canal boats now cross, have ten.
dered the use Of their piers TO the Government
70 construct bridge over the canal for free
travel, As this can probably be done for one
third y less than rebuilding the Long BRIDGE
Congress will probably make the highway il
Georgetown. Philadelphia Inquirer.
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A Model Country House.

co, October. 1876.
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GDMtlD =sIDssls>yoy v0fgt..
JOB PRINTING

II The proprietors of the souta astar,
inform their patrons and the public gauegau. Is
office is now supplied with great variety oP ~.
beautifultype, comprising nearly all Of the
making it one Of the most EXTENSIVE AVN ~o.. wa
the southwest, (and unequalled by anr ort,r H.
and that they are prepared to execute with ass,
Plain and Fancy Book and Job pf;n.;.
OF every description, from handful Of .lal.u s.
to the smallest card, in style of uI.s,,,oe ''',
and elegance, and %
AT THE LOWEST PRTrEs
PAMPHLETS, BILL HEADS, jRl.yr.
BRIEFS, BILLS LADING Il nm
Books, CoTToS REcrIpo N"H~s4
CIRCULARS BLANK NoTEs, Gtpa. ~ -.
Printed on the shortest notice. ana in q rg.a,.o-"
equaed.
Printing in Gold, Colored Inks and I}rang.
Those wishing to have printing executed svi}, Ind.
to their advantage to give the South Western ii call
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Z ON Nj SION RCHAETM
WHOLESALE AND RETAIE DEALERS IN
HARDWARE, PLANTATION. syrFsEsEEE.
Family Groceries, Farming Empla-
ments, &C. &C.,
GREGG & HAESFTT.
WI y $ S- S ID e INSTITU UTE,
For Y0unn Eadiec


For Young ladies.
ME SECOND TERM of this Institute will ar,sr
Il IN the new buildings erected for thu 7urposp oa
The First Monday in Octcher.
Accomplished teachers in all the branches both solid
and ornamental, will be in attendance.
lERAsln goid or ITS equivalent, in advance per SEES
sion of twenty weeks:
- : - 100
'..''-''.'- .........-......, Is o.
Extra charges. at the usual rates, viii be mail FIR
the Languages, Painting Drawing, &C.
No pupil will be received for shorter time thar ans
session. ~ ' ''o
will be charged for the whole session '01'0
blankets, towels, napkins, and lights
No pains will be spared which experieneo md Kind
may suggest to cause the inmates of the Institute
10 pass thelr time pleasantly and proftably.
An ambulance omnibus will run from 4ha patu.
house TO the Institute every morning for tbs acrorr
cation OF day scholars and return in the afternoon
,-,e, }. FRANKLIN FORD
""Ao u pr;nrign}
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seven per cent. is not enough for people
VINO take an interest in the affairs Of their
neighbors. 80 : s'''''
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able alter marrage.' OF course she say
yes.
For the time being, one of us is cousjderc
as engaged to her. We trumpet the fac
abroad. Wiener the other two of US meet
young man who is not engaged, we saw
What lucky dog Griffin is; he has wo,
Miss X" And we praise her.
We encourage the young man to 90 in anG
cut Griffin out, for the fun of the thing. Be.
ing fool, like most young men, he does it.
lie proposes to Miss *, knowing size is en-.
gagged to Griffin, and hardly expecting that
she wall accept him. ''''''
But she always does. And he can never
cut loose from her. He must marry her. a.,
DC sued for breach of promise.
L myself have been engaged tventv- five
times during the last year. We are doino 50
well that we think of hiring clerk to do part
of the work for u.s.
should not have told you This, but for vo1r
aIroclous threat about Bridewell But as we
have given false names, it does not make 50
much difference. [ trust the reporters will
say nothing fit.
AS regards our being drunk, it is false. TIL
5 an lmpossibiity for either Of us to get drunk
We are members of temperance society
The person who got us 10 join it, said that if
you'd keep us from becoming intoxicated. We
'eIeEed him. If he lied, are we to be pun
Shed for il? Remember, sir, that vour
aughter's fate, if you have any, may lie IN
ur hands. Don't fine us, and we will sec
nem married at half price.
Fined SO each
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-01-24

ting up, with his six horse power, in
a few hours, on stormy days, enough
food to last four or five days. 1t was
apt to ferment if left in large heaps
much longer, except in very cold wea-
ther. AS all cattle are greatly bene-
fitted in winter by a small portion of
ground grain, even if only pint or
two for each daily, this meal may be
sprinkled over the feed when given
out. Clean bright straw, mixed with
the corn-stalks and cut up with them
or mixed afterwards, will be an i'm
provement on the score of economy
and will be masticated and digested
more perfectly than when the animals
are obliged to reduce the long straw
entirely with their teeth.
We published last summer valua-
BILE statement made by E.. w. Herend-
cen of Macedon, n. Y, of his mode of
feeding horses, by which he kept them
in the finest working condition with
only two thirds of the common ex-
pense of feeding them on hay and
grain. His experiments were the
more reliable because they were the
result Of actual weighing and meas
uring. He employed oat straw, corn
meal and bran as their entire food
The straw was cut with a cylinder
raw-hide machine, about an inch long !;
the work being done on rainy days,
and the cut straw stored in bin.-
This, when fed, was mixed with about
three quarts of corn meal and bran, in
equal proportions by weight, to each
horse, three times day. The straw
from three acres of oats fed a pair of
horses from the last of August to the
first Of April, without using a pound
of hay--about 100 bushels of the mix
ture spoken of being required during
the time each horse using about 8
lbs. per day. We can testify, from
personal observation, to the fine ap-
pearance Of the horses thus kept.
At the present time, when the price
of hay is so high, every feeder of stock
should give special attention to the
subject. The mixture of bran with
the more concentrated food of ground
corn or barley, is not only economical
in itself, but assists digestion by rem
dering the whole more easily acted
upon in the stomach.
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From the Country Gentleman.
Winter Feed of Animals.

In the northern States, where the
lime required for feeding animals ON
dried food is never less than five
months, and often extends to six, it is
a matter of great Importance to use
this dried food in the most economi-
cal manner. 1t is safe to say that the
imperfect modes, now too commonly
adopted, involves a loss in the aggre-
gate Of many million dollars every
year. One fruitful source of loss is
the exposure of animals, more partic-
ularly Of sheep and cattle, in open
yards or fields where one third more
food in consumed solely for the pur-
pose Of keeping them warm, than in
tight, comfortable, we'll Uttered sheds
and stables. Another large portion
is wasted by being trodden under foot
for want of suitable racks and feed
ing boxes. A third source of waste
is in giving the food to the animals
in form or condition in which they
cannot eat it readily-and this brings
us to the suggestion which we wish
to make.
Immense quantities of corn fodder
have been raised all through the coun-
try. Where it has been well preserv-
ed it is worth much more than when
injured by mouldiness, exposure to
rains, &c. The additional labor re-
quired in setting up the stalks in
straight, even, stiff shocks is always
many times repaid by the improved
condition and value of the fodder
But the question at present is-taking
the fodder as we find it-how can we
make the most of il?
Farmers w 0 have practiced cut
ting their corn stalks into fine chaff,
have found that it is doubled as an
average in value. The stalks which
are SO largely rejected when uncut,
are entirely consumed and the cat
tie Hare maintained in better condi-
ton. 1t is necessary to use a cutting
machine that may be driven by horse
power, and which will cut no longer
than the fourth Of an inch. Those who
have stationary or endless chain horse
powers may easily use them with
great advantage for this purpose
A farmer, whose herd varied from 80
10 10 head, was in the pra .tice of cut
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-01-24

UNDERDRAINING LAND.-Experiments
in understanding land were made in
Scotland last year for the purpose of
determining the effect on the tempe
rature of the soil, compared with that
in the same vicinity which was not
drained. The result was that the
draining raised the temperature 1.5
degrees, equal to a removal of the
land from one hundred to one hundred
and fifty miles south. This is an i'm
portant consideration connected with
compact, heavy soils, whose retentiv-
ness of water renders them cold and
comparatively inert with respect to
vegetation. Draining land involves
considerable expense, but its increas-
ed productiveness soon repays this,
besides assuring increased profits for
the future.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-01-24

SHEEp.-Require abundance of
straw for bedding in order to keep
their wool in good condition, and es-
pecially important to them is shelter
from falling snow or wet mud is bad
for all stock, but worst for sheep
Regularity of feed makes more wool
than a feast one day and famine the
next. Be not content with small sheep
and light heeces. With all our i'm
provements in this department, there
is still great room for more. A Span
ish proverb says The eye Of the
master fattens the horse" Washing
ton tells us, that when ne superinten-
ded his sheep the average weight of
fleece was over five pounds, but after
he had been absent from home a few
years, it was less than three.
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a Word for Mules,


We are glad to see that the use of
mules for all kinds Of hard, rough
work, is steadily gaining ground.
These animals are not beautiful or
musical, but they are useful and
economical. They are fit for work
younger than the horse, since they
are put to service at three years old,
though they do not reach their ma
turity until seven years Of age
Their temper, health, and usefulness
depend very much on the manner of
breaking them. The so-called stub
bornnesS and obstinacy of this ami
NAL arises chiefly from the abuse he
is wont to receive when young. He
seldom if ever bites or kicks those
who treat him kindly. But the fact
is that the club and whip and whip
handle and boot-toe are applied to
him without mercy and yet he is
expected to be always as patient and
gentle as a cow
The mule will do more work, and
require less grain than horse he
is less liable to diseasa, and recov-
ers from sickness and injury quicker
than a horse. He works better when
old, ard holds out longer. He sell
dom takes fright, or runs away He
does not like overurging when draw
ing heavy loads, and he should new
er be driven very fast In making
up spans Chose Of Is to l5a hands
high make most serviceable teams +,
those of similar dispositions should
be chosen and put together, so that
they will work together pleasantly
and with will. The mule seems
made for work-he thrives under it,
and is better in spirits and temper
than when Observation-Disclosures
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-01-24

DARKNESS FOR FATTENING ANNALS
All animals fatten better in the dark
than in the light, and this can only be
accounted for by the increased quiet.
In the dark the animal remains per-
fectly quiet, while in the light the re-
verse is often the case. Some kinds
Of stock which are the most irritable
in confinement, as turkeys and geese,
are found to lay on fat best when con-
fined in the dark, and fed only at sta
ted periods. There is no surer proof
that pig is doing well than to see
him eat his meal quickly, and go to
bed to sleep till feeding again.-Ger-
mnnt0lcn Tel.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-01-24

DEDoRIZINC PRIvIEs.- An occasional
application of coal ashes and common
soil to the contents of privies, will do
away with the offensive odor arising
from them, while it will form a com
compost readily removed and of great
utility in the protection of garden and
farm crops.
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THE LATEST FASHIONS,

And equal to the best city custom made, au'
ut TO As usual the best quality all wool
Business Suits, Black Frock Coats, Black Doe
Pants and Vests, Linen Goats, Busters, and
Pants, The Latest Style Fine silk Hats, Soft.
Straw, Panama and Cloth Hats, White IL Neg
ligee Shirts, Collars Neck Ties, Gloves Z ,uspen-
ders, Under Shirts and Drawers, Best quality
English Half Hose. Over Ais, Over Shirts, Lin
en- Handkerchiefs, Ladies Fine Morocco Tray
elling Bags. In fact everything usually found
in a First Glass Gentleman Furnishing Store.
My motto is good Goods at a fair price are
cheaper than poor goods at any price. All goods
sold at one price, no bantering nor teasing to
make an offer, but every one gets the same
goods at the same price, which is the bottom
of the market. All old goods marked down to
the gold base, and will be sold regardless of
sacrifice. If you want good goods at a fair
price, go to EDDY'S, where you will find him
ready to show his goods and sell them too at
the lowest figure to correspond with Gold Bear
in mind the place to buy good, well made, relia-
BILE Clothing is at R. W. EDDY'S, next door to
Powell 4 Co R. W. EDDY.
Towanda, Jan. Z, 1865.
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Vs. A correspondent of the Ger
mantown Telegraph recommends soak
ing shingles in thick lime water for
forty eight hours or longer, when first
made. He knows of roof that has
been in use twenty-eight years and
still in good condition, and attributes
its preservation to this process.
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6arbmare.

TT A R d w Al E
CODDING & RUSSELL
LARGE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK OF
GOODS,
To which additions are daily being made, which
they offer cheap for Cash. large assortment
OF COOKING STOVES,
Among the many desirable and beautiful pat
terms is the
CELEBRATED AMERICAN.
This beautiful stove is unsurpassed for eeono
my in fuel is a perfect baker; is the best
COOK STOVE in the market. Among their
heating Stoves may be found great variety
suitable for every place where stoves are used.
STOVE PIPE AND SHEET IRON WORK,
Always on hand and made to order.
TINW ARE,
A large stock manEfa Efactured from the very best
material and by experienced workmen. very
full assortment Of
IRON, MAILS AND STEEL,
At New York prices.
HOUSE AND CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS,
TOOLS FOR THE FARMER,
Tools for the House Joiner and Carpenter
Tools for Blacksmiths- for everybody.
WINDOW SASH AND GLASS, PAINTS, OILS
AND vARNIsHEs, MACHINE OIL AND BENzoLE,
KEROSENE OIL, LAMPS, WICKS AND
CHIMNEYS,
RRLTING, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY,
BRITANNIA AND PLATEDWARE,
Pumps, Lead Pipe, Cdaln Pumps,
Water Pipes, Grindstones and f1tures,
KERO SENE LIANT ERNS,
JOB WORK done with dispatch. Lamps re-
paired. Fluid Lamps and Lanterns altered and
fitted TO burn Kerosene.
Grain, Old Iron Casting and Wrought Scraps,
Copper, Brass, Britannia, Beeswax, Feathers
and Rags taken in exchange for goods.
Highest price in cash paid for Sheep Pelts
and Furs.
sa- OUR GOODS have been purchased on
the pay down system and will be sold for
READY PAY
c. s. RUSSELL. ooDDiN" hoSooEhb'
Towanda, March 10, 1863.
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FELLOWS, CRANDALL x CO.,

Successors to Reynolds, Fellows & Co., are now
Offering and are prepared to furnish on short
notice, Wagons Carriages and eighs, OF all
descriptions and OF the latest and most appro-
we'd style, and of the best material at the old
stand opposite the Union House, in the cen.
tral part OF Alba Borough, Bradford County,
Pa.
The public are assured that the reputation
the shop has acquired during the last six years
under the superintendent of j. II. Fellows, will
be more than maintained, as he will superin
tend the work as heretofore he having long been
and having had much experience as 4 Carriage
and Sleigh Builder, would assure the public
that 40 pains will be spared by the above firm
to make the establishment worthy Of their pat
ronage. Thankful as one of the old firm fol the
patronage thus tar extended, we hope to merit
continuance of the same.
N. B.-We, the undersigned, being practical
mechanics, can manufacture and offer to the
public at prices that will defy competition.
JAMES II. FELLOWS.
D. w. c. CRANDALL,
j. G. MERRITT
Alba Borough. April Is, 1866. Iy.
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WAVERLY CARRIAGE IA,

M WAVERLY CARRIAGE FAC
w TORY The undersigned. desire to call
the attention Of! the citizens OF Bradford County
to our
EXCELSIOR CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY.
Our establishment is SO completely fitted up in
the departments of Woodwork, Ironing Paint
ing and Trimming, and so supplied with first
kinds OF carriages in the best and most modern
style, and always warranted to be OF the best
material and workmanship. New work of ey.
cry kind kept constantly on hand, including
the best article OF Platform Spring Wagons to
be FUND in the country. Please call and exam
inc for yourselves.
Careful attention paid TO ordered wosk, Job.
6lng and Repairing in each department especial
ly Painting.
N. KINNEY & co.
Waverly, Il. Y, Nov. y, 1866
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fTHE INSURANCE COMPANY
z. ARMER'S MUTUAL FIRE INSi
4 RANCE COMPANY
OF MIDDLE PENNSYLVANIA

ohce in Dan7ille, Montonr County, Penn
CAPITA $357 900 o.
The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Compa0y
oil Middle Pennsylvania was incorporated by the
Pennsylvania Legislature, IN the year 1859, loI
the Mutual Insurance of Country property only
and immediately thereafter commenced its oper
ations On that principle, which has been strict
" adhered 10 since
al losses have been promptly paid out OF TIE
Premiums collected On application for Insurance
without making any assessments.
The Insurance OF Country properly only, the
low rates charged for Insurance, and the prompt
payment Of losses are deemed 4 sufficient recon-
mendatiun Of the Farmers Mutual Fire H7su
aRce Company Of Middle Penns lvania, to al
owners Ci sale class country property.
p. JOHNSON, Secy. WM. FULNER, Pres I.
c. NJ. MANVILLE.
March 3, &c. Agent, Towanda, Pa.
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pruas ano Hleoifines.

pru95 d1t0 ttteDtllne5.
w H. CORES DRUG STORE
W. II. q. GoKE, (successor to Barstow &
Gore.) is continuing the business at the old
stand No. 4 , Patton's Block, where he is daily
receiving additions to his Stock from the most
reliable importers and manufacturers respect
fully asks or a liberal share of public patron
age A large stock OF
FRESH DRUGS AND MEDICINES
Has just been received and we are now pre-
pared to supply the
WANTS OF THE PUBLIC WITH ARTICLES
BELONGING TO TEE TRADE.
PRE- VINES AND LIQUORS,
FOR MEDICAL USE ONLY.
FULL ASSORTMENT OF CONCENTRATED
BOTANIC, ECLEG TIC AND HOMEOPATHIC
MEDICINES.
ALL THE POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES.
PAINTS, OIL, vARNIsH,
PAINT AND VARNISH BRUSHES,
DYE-sTUPFs AND GLASS.
FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES OF EVERY
KIND.
TILDEE's ALCOHOLIC AND FLUID EXTRACTS,
ALKALOLD AND RESLNOIDS.
AlIthe Best Trusses,
a MINAL PPORTERs
Shoulder Braces,
BREAST PUMPS, NIPPLE SHELLS, AND
SHIELDS,
Nursing Bottles, Syringes and Catheters.
4 LARGE ASSORTMENT OF RAzoRs sTRoPs, POCKET
KNIVES,
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS OF LATE STYLE
AND BEST QUALITY.
large supply Brushes for the Hat and Hair.
Also for the Teeth and Nails, Tooth Pow
Soaps, Combs, Hair Dye, lnvigor-
ators, &c, Kerosene, Kerosene
Lamps, Shades, Chimneys,
Wicks, &c, all of the
late st styles.
CHOICE CIGARS, TOBACCO AND SNUFF.
1AF Physicians supplied at reasonable rates.
Medicines and Prescriptions carefully and ac-
curately compounded and prepared by compet-
ent persons at all hours Of the day and night.
Sunday hours from to 10 O'Clock in the fore
noon, to in the afternoon.
w. H. IL. GORE.
Towanda Sept. 80, 1866.
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1nrultnre.
FURNITURE WARE-ROOMS .

JAMES MAKINSON announces to the public
that he still continues 10 manufacture and keen
on hand large assortment of
CABINET FURNITURE
Bureaus, Tables. Bedsteads. Stands, Chairs,
&C., OF every description which viii be made
of the best materials, and in he lmost workman
like manner.
invite the injection OF the public to mylwork,
which shall nc be surpassed in durability, at any
shop in the county, and my prices will be
found to be as low as the times will admit.
Ready made Coffins constantly on hand or
made to order. A good Hearse will be furr rished
when desired.
Aug. 10, 1865.
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TRAVELLERS Insurance COMPANY,
OF EIn,fforI Ennr

Risks taken on all kinds Of Property, at as
low ratesas by any other reliable Companies.
80 Policies issued and Losses, il any, ad-
justed a. this agency, thereby saving the trouble
and expense OF going elsaWherestor settlement.
RR- Office 81 the Eagdwhere Store OF God
ding j Resell c. S. RUSSELL
Towanda. Feb. T. 1856 TT