Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-08-14

ulsCONcT! IN uiiaSe OF 'he SOIL, the culture Oh
any particular crop, the care Of stock. or any
other subject of interest give as the rorticu-
lars for publication. ....
SOAP SrDs.-'The value of this article
as stimulant of vegetable life, cannot be
too highly appreciated. 1t contains the
alment of plants in state Of ready solu
ton, and when applied, acts not only with
immediate and obvious effect. but with
sustained energy which pertains to few
even Of the most concentrated manurcs.
When it is not convenient to apply it in ir-
ritation-the most economical method, per-
haps of using tit should be absorbed by
some materials which may be used as an
ingredient in the compost heap. Studs.
muck, aud other similar articles should be
Deposited where the suds from the sink
and laundry may find its way to them, and
he absorbed for the benefit of crops. In
this way several loads of manure, suitable
for the support and sustenance of any crop.
may be made at comparatively small ex-
rcnsc. The highlyputresccnt character of
this termentable liquid qualities it admira-
bly, for the irrigation of compost heaps of
whatever material composed. Being po-
tent fertilizer, it must, of necessity, impart
additional richness to almost any material to
which it may be added. Try it, and mark
the result.
A SUBSTITUTE FOR CARpET.-Save all
your newspapers, and when you get enough
for the purpose, make paste the same as
for putting on the wall, and lay them down
one BY one, till the floor is covered, then
paste and lay another thickness and let it
dry Then get some wallpaper of suit
able color and paste all over it. When
dry 90 over it with good coat ofvarnish,
aud you will have a nice covering for your
floor, which will wear as long as carpet
and look as we'll Is oilcloth This is
cheap method Of covering bedroom floors,
and other rooms which are not much used
When required to be cleaned wipe it off
with wet cloth.
"A HINT FOR HoRsEMEN.--An exchange
says: To prevent chatting the breast of
horses, the common practice of using pads
or sheep-skins under the collars is objec-
tionable, especially in warm weather, be-
cause it accumulatcs heat and makes the
breast tender. A better way is to take
piece ofthick smooth leather, cut out Just
the size of the collar, or a little wider, and
let it lie fat on tho neck and shoulders of
the horse. This will lie smooth on the
neck while the collar itself moves about,
and so it will prevent chatting. In addi-
ton to this, let the breast of working hors-
es be washed off every night with clean
water.
REMov1NG STAINS FROM LINEN, ETc.
The best method of removing stains
from linen and cotton fabrics, produced by
spilling wine or vegetable juices, consists
in moistening the surface affected (previ-
ously wetted) with solution of hyposul-
phate of soda, dissolved in hot water, and
then adding Con the point of knife) lit
tie pulverized tartaric acid, and rubbing
this we'll in. After the stain has dsap-
pcared the cloth may be washed out in
lukewarm water, and when dry no trace of
the stain will remain
SALT AND ASHES FOR HORsEs.-
keeping horses should twice week throw
in to each handful of salt and ashes.
Mix them by putting in three parts of salt
to one of ashes. Horses relish this, and it
will keep their hair soft and fine 1t will
also prevent bots, collie, etc. A little
ground sulphur mixed with salt and ashes,
and given once in two or three weeks, is
also beneficial All domestic animals
will be thus benefited.
II Old feather beds and pillows are
greatly improved by putting them on clean
grass-plat during heavy shower. Let the
beds become thoroughly wetted; turn them
on both sides. Let them lie until thor
oughly dry, then beat them with rods; this
will tighten up the feathers and make them
much more healthful to sleep upon. 1t re-
moves dust and rejuyenateS the feathers
Agriculturist.
q Many persons destroy their window
sash endeavoring to remove old putty.
This may be obviated by applying hot
poker to the putty, which will then readily
yield to the knife and leave the sash clean.
y In pruning, the amateur will do we'll
to remember the warning
"Ah me what perils do environ
The man who NEEDLES with cold ironn
p Whiting is unequaled for cleansing
white paint. Take a small quantity on a
damp flannel, rub lightly over the surface,
and you will be surprised at its effects.
e9- Paint all tools exposed to water,
and if with light-colored paint, they will
not heat, warp or crack the least in the
sun.
~ A cOrresnon,ient adviSac tho anil