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Healthy Hen BOOSTS.

Attend to the hennery; paint the roosts
thoroughly with kerosene or petroleum oil.
Clean out the nest boxes, and whitewash
them thoroughly inside and out put fresh
nests in, and sprinkle in each a handful Of
-four or sulphur. Clean up all the dung
beneath the roosts, and sprinkle fresh loan
over the floor of the hennery. Carein this
quarter is absolutely necessary, and unless
iii taken, stock of vermin covered dis
eased poultry viii be the result
See that fowls have large water vessel
always supplied with good pure water, and
now is a capital time to prepare for them
their condition drops with the following
recipe: To half a pound of sulphate ofiron
add one ounce of diluted sulphuric acid
and two gallons of water let them stand
fourteen days, and give to the chickens one
| teaspoontul to a pint of water two OF three
times week, and to fowls every other day
in the same proportion. The effects of these
drops on poultry is wonderful; birds in
moult are soon over with it, the feathers
assume rich, glossy appearance, and the
whole flock is at once in the best possible
health and spirits.
This recipe is sold by various parties,
under such names as the Poultry Keepers
Friend. the Universal Poultry Drops, etc
Our readers are welcome to it for nothing
We notice that many focks are affected
this season with the dry roup, and in many
cases it has proved very destructive. TIL,
following remedy will ward it off from thu
focks not yet tainted, and will cure tn,
diseased ones: One pound of sulphate o
iron; one ounce of sulphuric acid dissolved
in jug with hot water; let it stand TWEEN
ty-four hours, and add one gallon of pur
water; give to chickens as the remedy alb
owe, and twice week to cid fowls-K1ss
PloWmdR.
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To Cure Warts on Horses.

Henry R. Tyron, in the Rural New
Yorker, tells how he cured large wart on
horse belonging to him: 1.-TWO years ago
| bought large Clyde colt which had a
wart as large as mans fist on the hind
leg, just below the stife joint. The follow
ing remedy procured from an English
horse-farrier, which not only removed the
wart, but left the surface smooth, and il
haired over. purchased a two ounce vial
of butter of anthony, and applied it with
feather tied to the end of long stick
three times day, until satisfied that the
roots of the wart were dead, this can be
determined by disseminating the applica
| ton for a week; if the wart starts to grow
apply more.) After l had thoroughly
burned it out in this way, applied the
following to heal it over: One pint rum
one-half pint soft water, one ounce aloes
one-f fourth ounce myrrh; pulverize the
aloes mix and wash. applied this wasf
three times day, and it healed ovel
smooth and nice. Now have given gratis
a remedy which if procured of the horse
farrier would have cost you a five dolla1
| BILL"
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Early F eedinu of Stock.

Many farmers put off feeding their stock
too late in the season, often until the Sc
we're cold of early winter sets in. Some do
this through mistaken notions of economy /;
others because their preparations for win
ter are not yet complete, and they cannot
feed to advantage, or cannot spare the
time from what they regard as the more
pressing duties of the season. When they
do commence to feed, many make a prac-
tice of throwing out the refuse fodder, or
the poorer quality of hay, thinking that, in
changing from green to dry feed, the cattle
will eat but little, and the greater part
thrown out will be wasted. We are conf
dent that in respect to both these practices
farmers act against their true interests,
and suffer great loss in consequence. The
confinement necessary, the character OF
the food usually given, and the severity OF
the season, prolonged as it is in this eli
mate, occasions even with good care, much
| loss of strength and vigor and it is very
important to prevent loss of flesh. and de-
| pletion in the early part of the season. II
| is the poorest economy, both in regard tC
food and labor, to sacrifice the vigor anC
| strength accumulated during the whole
summer by few days neglect in the fall
for every one knows that less care and les
food is necessary to keep stock in goot
condition from the start, than to restor
them to it after they have commenced !,
fall away, or to keep them in a passabl
condition after their growth has received
check Therefore the farmer who studio
his own interests will commence to fee,
early, and will give his stock good nourish
ing food at the start. 1t is at this tim
they need the best, both on account of thei
not relishing dry fodder at first, and be
cause there is but precious little nourish
ment in the dead and frOst-bitten gras
which still form part of their feed. To u
the lowing of herd of cattle, crazy wit
hunger, seems pitiable sound, and sur
sign of at least a short-sighted and VI
thrifty owner Western Rural
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Poster Printing

l would say to the farmers who have
sold their farms and are about to sell
their stock, farm utensils, furniture, &c.
at auction, and want a good auction
bill, and to all who want any kind of a
poster, that the job printing office in
Skinner q Drew's building, Barton, is
fitted up especially for that kind of
work. 1t has 80 fonts of wood and
metal type, varying in size from two
pea ems to forty-four ems, or from
five-sixteenth OF an inch to seven inches,
that are made on purpose for that work.
Persons wishing neat and attractive
auction bill, one that will catch the
eye" of every passer by; one set up in
such way that all the important arti-
Gals will stick right out in black letters
and can be read without glasses as plain
as sign on rum shop (and look a
great deal more respectfully, will do
well to call and examine specimens and
ascertain prices, which are from two
to four dollars, according to size and
number wanted. 1t is not necessary
for persons living in the distance, to
come here, as orders by mail viii be
Immediately attended to, and in most
cases can be done in from one to two
hours notice and sent by return express
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Cut Feed for Horses.

An accurate farmer has furnished the
Country Gentleman statement of his ex-
periments with feeding cut feed and meal
to his horses, accompanied with weighing
and measuring. He cuts oat straw about
an inch long with rawhide cylinder ma
chine, and this chopped straw is then treat
ed with corn meal and bran mixed in about
equal quantities as to weight, so that each
horse has about bushel of cut feed, and
three quarts of the meal and bran, twice in
each day. Sometimes hay is cut instead
of oat straw, or both are mixed. 1t is
found that two hundred pounds per week
of this mixture of corn meal and bran. ad-
ded to the cut feed, will keep pair of
horses in the best condition. This he is
satisfied from experiment is less than two
thirds the cost of keeping them on uncut
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After Labor.

The swift not always wins the race,
Nor doth the victory fall
To strength alone, but oftentimes
To feeble ones and small.
Fold not thy hands in WEAKNESS.
Nor droop them in despair;
IT'S step by step, both sure and slow,
We climb the highest stair.
And day by day some little things
Will wait for thee to do;
So day by day thy failing strength
Shall constantly renew,
Some lowly service, out of sight,
May be thy destined lot -
Thy garden may be small, but see
That weeds deface it not.
Thou hast not long to labor thus,
And songs may well beguiIe
The wearied hour Of one who works
Beneath his Masters smile.
And when the service of thy love
Is ended and complete,
Twill be for thee to take the rest
To weary ones SO sweet.
Then, looking back upon thy life,
Thy one regret shall be
That thou hast done no more for Him
Who did so much for thee.
And in the temple of thy Lord,
Set free from sin and care,
The full repose of love shall be
In perfect service therel
The Leisure Hon.
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Corn Fodder.

Lyman Call, East Durham, P. O., writes
the Canada Farmer that he keeps dairy
of twentysix cows, the milk of which is
disposed of at cheese factory; that last
June he sowed an acre of corn in drills, and
commenced cutting and feeding to the
COWS the first of July. When the Septem-
Der rains came on, he omitted the corn
feeding four days, and the result was a dim
mutton offifty- pounds of milk per day.
The corn feeding was again resumed, and
in four days the COWS gave their customary
quantity of milk The increased flow OF
milk doubly paid the cost of the food given
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In the Silent Midnight Watches

In the silent midnight watches
List-thy bosom's door;
How it knocketh, knOcketh, knocketh,
Knocketh evermore
Say not it's thy pulses beating,
It's thy heart of sin;
It's thy Saviour knocks, and crieth,
'Rise and let me in -
Death comes down with equal footstep,
To the hall and hut;
Think you Death will stand a-knocking
When the door is shut?
Jesus waiteth, waiteth, waiteth,
But the door is fast;
Grieved away thy Saviour goeth
Death breaks in at last.
Then It's thine to stand entreating
Christ to let thee in;
At the gate of heaven beating,
Wailing for thy sin,
Nay, alas! thou foolish virgin,
Hast thou then forgotf
Jesus waited long to know thee,
Now he knows thee not
A. CIeueIand Core
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NU MBER ~.

dry hay and whole grain. The corn meal
alone is not so good for horses, as when
mixed with bran. An excellent meal is
made of ground oats. The fodder is cut
by horse power on stormy or spare days
and stored in large bins, so as to furnish
always surplus on hand.
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Another case is that of wife who had
prayed for her husband twenty years. Like
many others, he sought to hide himself be-
hind the sins of Gods people, and was apt
to point out his own example as better
than theirs. He seldom attended public
worship, preferring his books and newspa-
pers. For her two sons, this mother felt
deep solicitude. Her prayers were heard
for the youngest son, who united with the
church. His brother preferred the pleas
ures of the world.
Reverses in business came. The family
removed to the solitudes of a farm in the
country The wife kept on praying for her
companion. He at length yielded. When
he first asked her to pray for him, her JOY
found vent in grateful tears. He is now,
with his wife and younger son, sincere
! christian.
A third case, have in mind, was the
youngest son of an aged minister. The man
of God, often, before preaching, would en-
| CiCtiO OAO PSOPiC W pay ioi mo 'o" oe"AA'~"
Year after year passed and there seemed tc
be no impression made ON the young man;
mind. Unlike the two preceding cases, he
went regularly to church. His sisters were
all truly pious, but his stout heart rebelleC
against a fathers prayers and mOther''
tears.
A strangers voice, heard in the old meet
ing house, at length arrested the youn.
man. Feeling his great sinfulness, h
sought his fathers prayers. He soon wa
led to trust in Christ, and found peace il
believing. The joy of his parents was un
speakable and full of glory. A few year
ago his father finished his work and wen
to his reward. James is now, and has bee
for years, pillar in the church of God
deacon of the church, superintendent c
the Sunday school, and the most liberia
supporter of the pastor.
''Be not weary in well doing, for in du
season We shall reap fly faintnot. IS. 4
Times.
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IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.

The Snowman who wants to sell his
tickets to his ''Great North American
Panorama" will tell you that the big
ger the advertisement and the more of
them, the larger his crowd. There is
just as much sense in saying the same
of an auction bill. Then advertise
and don't let your hard earned accu-
mutations be sold for half what they
cost you because people that wanted
to buy" knew nothing of the sale.
IL. III. Webster.
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And the Greatest of these is Charity.

The little that have seen in the world,
and know of the history humankind, teach
es me to look upon their errors in sorrow,
not In anger. When / take the history Of
one poor heart that has sinned and suffer-
ed, and represent to myself the struggles
and temptations it passed through-the
brief pulsation of joy; the tears of regret
the feebleness OF purpose; the scorn of the
world that has little charity; the desola-
ton of the souls sanctuary, and threaten.
ing voices within health one-happines'
gone-I would fain leave the erring soul o
my fellow man with him from whose hands
it came.--Dr. Chalmers.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1869-11-23

To make apple bread, boil to pulp one
dozen well favored, sweet or moderately
tart apples; mix the fruit with twice its
quantity of wheaton flour or meal; ferment
| and bake in the usual manner. BE- IHzasf u
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1869-11-23

A breeder of swine in Pennsylvania re-
allied fortune in few years by having
the best. Vermont sheep-raisers have
found 5000 bucks profitable to buy, and
a poultry fancier paid 1900 for a single trio
of fowls, and will make money by the op-
Grafton.
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GROCERY STORE.

The Subscriber has just opened new Grocery
Store opposite the Barton Drug Store where he
will keep for sale everything usually found in a
first class Grocery, such as
BUTTER, CHEESE,
LARD, PORK,
Pickles, Ketchups and Pepper Sauce,
Raisins, Figs, Oranges, Lemons, Nuts.
Candies, and Cigars,
Temperance Drinks,
SUMMER BEVERAGES
that are good to take,
L0RlLLARD'S BEST CHEWING TOBACCO
NAVY CLIPPI PINGS,
Y 0 U n G A NJ E RIGA
WITH OTHER
KNICK KNACKS
which he proposes to sell as
LOW AS POSSIBLE
and live Please call and will endeavor to suit
you in
PRICE AND QUALITY.
/ Come one, come all.
GEO. c, DAVIS.
Barton, June %, 1863. 26
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Hasland had better spend surplus money
for manure than hide it in bank vaults or
blue stockings,
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FURNITURE.

G. H. DWlNELL, Manufacturer OF and deal
er in all kinds Of
Kitchen, Dining Room and ParIor
Furniture.
CHAMBER SETS in APPROVED STYLES.
Chairs and Rocks, Cane and Wood Seat OF good
Style and of the best quality.
ASH EXTENSION TABLES
with the improved Extension wood and Marble
Top Center Tables.
SOFAS, TETE-A-TETES,
FRENCH, COTTAGE,
AND ATTIC BEDSTEADS.
MIRRORS, LOUNGES,
MATTTAssEs, SPRING BEDS
CRIBS, Children's CABS,
COFFINS, CAsKETS
Always on hand.
Opposite the Telegraph Office.
c. H. DwINELL.
Barton, Jan, 3, 1869. /
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VARIETY
the Spice of Life
so SAID SANCHO PANZA


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Relieving the above TO be TACT as
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into the variety line Just lar enough
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nALE * Observation-Disclosures and Conn
- seliors at Law, Barton, Vt. Pension, BoHD
ues and all Military Claims procured.
eBo. n. DALE. J.a. RosISsos
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J. I. BOWLER.

Agent for the Orleans County Marble Works at
Barton, would return his thanks to the public
or their patronage the last eight years and would
say that he is now prepared to finish
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A lady took her little boy to church for the first
time. Upon hearing the organ, he on his feet
inssancer. Sit down." said the mother. Il won't
he shouted, - want to see the monkey
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II. III. Webster.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-09-23

The reason why the goth of February
recurs regularly, and all the other
days irregularly, is that every period of
four years contains the same number of
days ,461) but the separate years are
equal to length.
The reason why every seventh goth of
February recurs on the same day Of the
week, are: lst Because each term of
four years is equal /; I'd. Because it is
not an equal number of weeks; Sd. Be-
cause seven is prime number, for if
this term Of ,46l days were divided into
weeks of six days each, for instance, it
would contain 2439 weeks. Consequent
ly the 10Th of February would recur on
the same day of the week once in eight
years.
If every year contained sos days, any
day in the year would recur on the same
day of the week once In seven years.
If year had exactly fifty two weeks,
it is evident that any day of the year would
always recur on the same day of the
week.
IF year bad 362 days, and week
the same day of the week once in three
years. If year had 1868 days, and d
week six days, the recurrence would come
once in two years, etc.
As inauguration Day comes only once
in four years, it follows the same rule as
the 29th of February, and recurs on the
same day of the week once in twenty
eight years; and in that time it occurs
on every day of the week. 1t comes
on Sunday in 1877. w. w.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-09-23
ABACKWOOD ADyENTURE,

A Virginia banker, who was the chair
man of noted infdei club, was once
travelling through Kentucky, having
with him bank notes to the am punt of
S25. 900. When he came to lonely fer
est, where robbers and murders were
said to be frequent, he was soon lest,
through taking the wrong road. The
darkness of the night came quickly over
him. and how 20 escape the threatened
danger, he knew not. In his alarm he
suddenly espied in the distance dim
light, and urgiag his horse onward he
at length came to Tretched looking
cabin. He knocked the door was open
ed by woman who said that her hus-
band was out hunting, but would return,
and she was sure he would cheerfully
give him shelter for the night. The gen
tleman pnt up his horse and entered the
cabin, out with feelings that can better
be imagined than described. Here he
was with large sum of money, and per-
haps in the house of the robbers whose
name was a terror to the country.
In short time the man Of the house
returned. He had on deerskin shirt, a
beerskin cap, and seemed much fatigued,
and in no talkative mode. All this BODIED
the infdel no good. He felt for his PTS
tolls in his pockets, and placed them SO
as to be ready for instance use. The
man asked the stranger to retire to bed,
but he. declined, saying he would sit up
by the fire all night. The man urged,
but the more he urged. the more the in
6del was alarmed. He felt assured that
this was his last night on earth, but he
determined to sell his life as dearly as
he could. His id6del principles gave
him comfort. His fear grew into a per-
feet agony What was to be done. ?
At length the woodsman arose, and
reaching to the wooden shelf, took down
an old book and said:
"Well, ssranger,i if you won't go to bed,
| will: but it is eiways my custom to
read chapter of the Holy Scripture be-
fore [ 60 to bed.
What change did these words pro
duce? Alarm was at once removed from
this skeptic's mind Though ayowing
himself in6del, he had now more conf
dence in the Bible. He felt SAFE He
felt that man who kept an old Bible in
his house, and read it. and bent his knees
in prayer, was no robber or murderer.
He listened to the simple prayer of the
good man, and at once dismissed his
fears, and laid down IN that cabin and
slept as calmly as he did under his faith
er's roof From that night he ceased to
revile the good old Bible. He became
a sincere Christian, and often related the
story of his eventful journey, to pcove the
felly of infdelity.
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For TIE TRIBUNE.
Grafton to Americas Fair Sex.


o, women Of America-let the geniu'
Of your heads and hearts arise, and rea'
a monument Of glory that shall eclipse
the present feminine glory and menta
beauty of this Earthen Ball AS the
American men and heroes have achieved
and set forth and established the great
est and most illustrious monument o.
Liberty and Freedom 5 glory-so do ye
now set forth, united all, and cast to Earth
Europe's gewgaws to which you have
so long been enthralled. and raise from
America 5 rich and broad bosom, bod
n Fashion. and an 1n9ependence that
shall shine and emblazon the continent
in North America, with the beams that
flow from your own hearts and heads, so
as to guild and adorn the whole female
family residing upon its soil. with the
lustre and beauty of. and from its own
native soil, climate and atmosphere
that it may become an example, honor
and renown to each and every woman,
independent Of, and uncontrolled by
Foreign fancies and their gewgaw dicta-
tions :-nay-let it tower up before the
human mind from It's own native soil of
soul and mind, like the peerless products
of CALIFORNIA; yet nnmeasured soil, =
that while the vast and rich fields Of
America load vast ships with fruits, and
foods and materials, ample for its people
and millions for others-so let monu
ment Of honor and glory from the head
and heart of Americas women arise
which adequately set forth the native
riches and beauties of the United States,
as excelled by no other country and
people On the globe. AMERICA. y
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"A skeptical young collegian con-
fronted an old Quaker with the statement
that he did not believe in the Bible.
Said the Quaker:
does thee believe in France?"
Eyes: though l have not seen it,
have seen others who have; beside,
there is plenty of proof that such a
country does exist
Then thee will not believe any thing
thee or others has not seen %
NO; to be sure [ won't
Did thee ever see thy own brains ?"
NO
Ever see anybody that did?"
No"
Does thee believe thee has any,"
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