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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-06-03
Greaslng Wagons.

Says an exchange: But few people
are aware that they do wagons and car
riages more injury by greasing too plen-
tifully than i'm any other way. A well
made wheel will endure common wear
from ten to twenty-five years, if care is
taken to use the right kind and proper
amount of grease; but If this matter is
not attended to, they will be used up in
five or six years. Lard should never be
used on wagon, for 1t will penetrate
the hub and work its way out around the
lemons of the spokes, and spoil the
wheel. Tallow is the best lubricator for
wood axle trees, and castor oil for iron.
just grease enough should be applied to
the spindle of a wagon to give it light
coating; this is better than more, for
the surplus put on will work out at the
ends, and be forced by the shoulder
bands and nut washers into the hub
around the outside of the boxes. To oil
an iron aXle-t-te, first wipe the spindle
clean with clotl wet with spirits of
and then apply few drops
of castor oil near the shoulder and end.
One tea-spoonful is sufficient for the
whole"
We would add, that for journals OH
which there is heavy pressure, it is a
good plan to mix with the oil sumo lamp
black or common SCOT; powdered plum
bagO or black lead is also employed for
the same purpose.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-06-03

Pm PLANT PlEsThe old iadgss fccs-
pc for making pie plant pie WAS 10 put
In sugar as long as her c06science wosl3d
let her, then shut her eyes and put IN q
handful more. This is my recipe: Cow
er the undercrust with . layer Of pie
plant. Then stir together 0ile-half cup.
sugar, one half cup thick cre4n, = fxble-
spoonful of -four, and little water.
Pour over the pie before putting on the.
upper crust. Good for fruit also.
=. ToPREyESr FRUfr JARs From CRACK
Ixa.-When j commenced canning fruit
this SUMMER, I cracked the frs: two cans,
Then thought il was time to adopt some
new way. Now I put the cans into the
reservoirs of the Stewart stove to heat,
and heat the fruit in porcelain Kettle;
Then / plaee q can on q folded towel
wrung from cold water and gil. The
cold water prevents the bottom Of the
can from getting too hot. Quite sue
cessful. rF ,'.sslil,s VS.. =. ~ +. =.
WASHING FLufDs.--Some one advises
the use of Lime, Sal-soda and Borax, for
washing. Ihayc been told that lime was
injurious, but have found the Sal-soda
and Borax of great value and would ncy-
[er do without them, or some other wash-
ing fluid. l have tried several-all ex-
cellent. Spirits of Turpentine Is very
injurious to the person using it. We
ind Doty's Washing Machine all that Is
recommended to be; also, especially so
is the Universal Wringer. -
AMMONIA ron BEE STrxGs.--Our little
boy has been poisoned badly by the bee
sting twice. His whole body was SWELL
and covered with blotches, and he was
very sick. 1 used Ammonia as an anti
,iote. lie was stuDy again lately, / had
no Ammonia that was not appropriated
to some other use. applied salt, soda,
what ever 1 could think of, but he grew
worse. Then / thought there was Am
monia in the washing fuid; put some
into warm water, and he he'd his foot in
it for an hour, and he was cured.
WAFrIKs.--with two fresh eggs, half
a pound of sifted sugar. two slices OF but
ter, melted i'm a little milk, and some
drops OF 0range-flower water, compose
a batter well mixed. containing no Jumps
and which ropes in pouring. Heat your
wafilc-iron, grease it inside with butter,
fill it with the batter, close it and return
to the fire, browning the waffle on both
sides. After being assured that it is a
good color, take it out and keep hot until
the mOment OF serving.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-06-03

DoN,T lean UPON OTHERs.-Half
at least of the disappointed men one
meets are victims of ill-grounded hopes
and expectations, persons who have
tried t.. lean upon others, instead of re-
lying upon upon themselves. This
leaning is poor business. 1t seldom
pays. Energetic men land they are
the classes generally looked to for aid
do not like to be leaned upon. If you
are travelling in a railroad car, and a
great huIking fellow lays his head
against your shoulder and goes to sleep,
YOU Indignantly shake him Off 1t Is
the same in business. The man who
does not at least attempt to hoe his
own row, need not expect any one to
hoe it for him. 1t is nonsense for any
man to pretend to the dignity of being
unfortunate, who has depended upon
others when he might have cloven a
way to fortune for himself.
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70 Remove the skin from Peaches.

Every one knows there Is a great loss
of pulp in pairing pearclles with knife;
to obviate which an exchange suggests
the following method of treating them !:
Make I've as strong as possible Of wood
ashes and soft water. Fill a kettle with
the I've, and when boiling rapidly, drop
in twelve or eighteen peaches and take
out again almost Immediately, and i'm
merse them in a pail of cold water. Take
one in your hand. and you perceive that
the rind will slip off entirely, leaving a
round beautiful yellow ball; throw it
Immediately into another pail, of pure
water, and so proceed till all are done.
This process win not injure the flavor Of
the finest peach, and once tried, the old
fashioned way of pealing with knife
will not be again adopted. If the lye is
not strong enough, pat into the kettle
two dipperfuls Of clean wood ashes.
This is an excellent way to rid small on
ions of their jackets preparatory to pick
ling them.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-06-03
ERIE RAILWAY
IrxI-RIEs OLE MODERN TRAVEL.

The question which to-day most forcibiy
presents itself to the prospective traveller Is
not By what line can earliest reach reacn
my destination ~ flor running parallel with
each other the competing lines make the
average time between their Western and
Eastern termini,l but " By which route can 1
travel with the greatest degree OF comfort
and of freedom from those annoyances hltn-
erto considered inseperable from aJourney OF
a thousand miles or more?"
The inquiry Is essily answered. seated IN
one of the spacious and luxur1ously nnfned
drawing Room coaches peculiar TO the broad
puape Erie Railway, running without cnange
from Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dunkirk, buna-
10 and Rochester to New Ork, the traveller
finds lacking none Of the comforts anu con-
yeniences Of his own home. Roomy seats
neat washing and Dressing Rooms, parlors
well ventilated and cool in summer, warmed
by steam in winter, and Illuminated Dy gas
when night comes, attentive servants anu q
view of the grandest of American scenery, AL
combine to transform the formerly SLOW ana
tedious Journey into an enhancing pahort-
ma the termination of which comes only
too quick for the beholder.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES well fit and ventilated,
and with clean, roomy beds, and all the con-
yeniences of the bOudoir, are attached 20 eacn
of the three daily Express trains, guaranlee-
ing the traveller, delighted with the novelties
of the daylight, nights rest as untroubled
as IL in his own bed at home.
Prompt arrivals are made ut all connecting
points, and passengers on arriving IN New
York are delivered either down Town IN me
business center of the city, or up town In the
Immediate vicinity of the leading hotels ana
the New York and New Haven Raiiroad.
Tickets via this popular route can DE Pur-
chased at all the Principal Ticket Ofnces
throughout the cauntry. IeoII
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-06-03

A BOOK INvALUABLE
:, EVERY GROCER:
EVERY PRODUCE DEALER!
Farmer, Manufacturer, Every Body y!
Tis71 YOU CANNOT AFFORD
To BE Without 1t:

ITCDNTAINs the surest ar, or,,
tain method TO keep Eggs Fresh and Sweet
for ut least one year. The cost il less than
Eggs bought at eight and tel cents Der DOZEN
during the summer, can be kept ami SOLD n,
the winter for from thirty 10 fifty cents.
When once known this method will take the
NISH THE EGG OR GIVE 1T THE AP-
PEARANCE OF AGE.
WHEN OFFERED FOR SALE 1T CAN
NOT BE TOLD EITHER BY APPEAR
m CONTAINS the best receipt ever pub
hshed Of rendering sour and rancid butter
form and natural color TO White and Streak
ed Butter. and the best manner of mixing
and repacking butter for market.
These Two Receipts Alone are worth
Hundreds Of Dollars!
n TELLS the cheapegt and best modes of
manufacturing Washing Compounds, How
to make Hard and Son Soap. Inks, Candles.
Paints, Nsrnishes, Clements and Baking
If TELLS how to Clarity Honey so "a: I'm
sell for nearly twice the common sort.
II TELLS the latest and best mode of
sailing and curing Hams and all kinds OF
n TELLS how 10 DYE Clothes of nj,
shades and In fast colors.
II GIVES valuable receipts for curing
Burns, Sores, Cuts, Felons, Prostitutes. Can.
Ger, Ear-Ache, Ring Worm, with hundreds
OF other new AMI valuable methods with
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II TELLS tells how to take out Fruit
Stains, Ink Stains, Iron Rust, Stains and
Paint Stains, from cloth and silk dresses.
II TELLS how TO countersct frost upon
trees, q valuable receipt.
III TELI0 how to tan Furs, either with or
without the hair or wool On, and how to i'm
itate those Of superior grades.
II TELLS how TO make the hest Curling
Fluid for making the hair grow in beautiful
flowing ringiets.
N TELLS how to feed Hens SOFAS to make
them lay the year round. =
II GIVES over Five Hundred rare and
valuable Recipes, and a complete guide Ia
the manufacture Of hundreds OF useful and
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Perfumery, Toilet and Dental articles. and
many others, easily made, at triffipg cost
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10 f. Valuable to Every One-Be Sure
to Get lt.
sent by mail, free Of postage, for ONE DOL
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LIN & WILLIAMS, Book Publishers, ST
Louis, Mo, may26-3m
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-06-03
Green Peas.

They are best when first gathered and
she!led. They lose their flavor and sweet
ness by being kept; do not shell them in
while the water boils, and only have just
enough to cook them done. Season with
salt. pepper, and a good supply of butter,
II they have been Kept or II they are
not a sweet kind, they are greatly inn
proved by the addition of a spoonful of
sugar. and, if little old or yellow, a
piece of salaratus. Another method is
said to be an improvement. Place in
your saucepan or boiler several leaves
of lettuce, put in your peas, with an
ounce of butter to two quarts of peas;
cover the pan or boiler close, and place
it over the fire; in thirty minutes they
are ready for the table. Season with
pepper and SALT &c. 1t is said then are
better than when cooked in water.
Green peas should be boiled from twenty
to sixty minutes, according to their age.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-06-03

How TO PRESERVE IcE.--Dr. Schwartz
has communicated the following simple
method OF preserving small quantities Of
ice, which he has practiced with success.
Put the ice in a deep dish or jug. cover
it with plate, and place the vessel on
pillow stuffed with feathers. and cover
the top with another pillow carefully:
by this means excluding the external
air. Feathers are well known bad con-
ductors of heat, aud, in consequence, the
ice is preserved from melting, Dr.
Swartz states that he had thus preserved
six pounds of ice for eight days. The
plan Is simple, and within the reach of
every household. --Ifome Joarndt.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-06-03
.THEcELEDRArED1MpRovED
GER A RDn-
'OROIDE GOLD WATCHES.



We have. recently brought our improved
"Oroide Cold to perfection. For appearance,
STYLE of finish and accuracy Of tins-kecping, the
s6ersrd Watches" are universally scceded to be
The best They retain their briiliaaey and color
till worn out. -
: II slter purchasing and fairly trying, any one
l. not fully satisfied, we viii cheerisliy refund
They are all in limiting Gases, gentlemen's
and Ladies' sizes. Every watch guaranteed for
time and wear, by special certificate.
A large ass6rtmenf 'slMpEoved Oro1de' Chains
% to IS. Also Genilemen's and Ladies Jewel
~ in great variety. 4-3T
Beware Of limitations. Order direct frou US
or our authorized agents. Agents and others
applying for circulars, will please enclcsesh
cent stamp for postage.
Goods sent to be paid for on delivery, Custo-
mers permitted to examine hat they order BE-
fore paying bills, } on Pc ment Of Express char
ges beth ways. =
When SIX Watches are ordered at once, We
send an extra watch Of same kind free.
Purchasers residing some distance from Ex-
press Offices, and desiring to save time and ex-
pense, can nave the goods sent safeiy By mail, b
RENTING with the order) the amount required
p. O. Money order, Registered Letter, Draft OF
Check, payable 10 our order, at our risk. AID
dress plainly, -,,..ss..-e -
JAMES GERARD & CO.,
apl5-2m Nos Nassau St., New York.
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How to Send Fruit to Market.

/ find that many OF our Southern
fruit-grOwers are anxious to send
their fruit to our market, but do not
know how to send it in order to real
ize tn e most money by the sale of it;
and knowing that the Rural has a
large circulation i'm the South, 1 send
you a few hints for their benefit.
To those wishing to send apricots l
would say, do not send any small,
spotted or inferior fruit; there is no
demand for it. If your fruit is small,
yet clear and sound, it will sell. If
it is generally large Gull out all the
small specimens and send them sepa-
rately, Do not send apricots in peach
and tomato crates they will not sell
for half their value. Get good,
quart berry basket and crate, and put
in none but good fruit. The basket
OF apricots mentioned last season that
sold for $50, was grown in Delaware
and sent in berry baskets. The fruit
was large, clear and handsome. The
same quantity sent in a crate would
not have sold for half the amount.
Peaches, pluIns and tomatoes should
be sent in crates containing one BUSH
ell each, The crates should have a
division board in item to avoid too
much pressure. Strawberries and
blackberries should be sent i'm pint
baskets; quarts are too large to carry
well. l would recommend either
Cooks or Beechers. For raspberries
ouid recommend Cooks half-pint
basket as very superior article. For
choice varieties of white and red cur
rants, I would recommend the five
pound grape box. The choice yarie-
ties of this fruit are always in de-
mand i'm our market at good paving
prices; but it must be sent in an at
tractive style. The common red fruit
can be sent in ten-pound boxes; if
sent i'm too large packages they bruise
and spoil very quickly. Grapes can
be sent in the same style box.
Rhubarb is sent to market tied up
in punches, conts lining from six to
eight stalks, in proportion to the size
of them; cut off the leaves and pack
in close box. Egg plants should be
packed in i'm clean. strong barrels,
with oats or cut straw. Avoid pack
ing too many in the barre! to save
freight; they lose more by breakage
than is saved. Apples should be
picked with much care to avoid bruis-
ing, as that causes them to rot very
quickly. Pack tight, in clean barrels.
Pears should be sent in half barrels
or bushel crates. Send only prime
stock. Peas, onions and potatoes in
barrels well ventilated. Remember,
the freight is just as much on a poor
article as a good one, and it will not
hiring near as much when Sold
Nom and Then, an Rural Nec York
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THE A ND r. EWS
Star CottonScraper
PATENTED FEB. 18TH, 1861,


Has given the most unbounded satisfaction
to those who have tried It. Instead OF the
land being left I'm a condition to bake after
the Scraper, 1t Is left in the best possible
loose condition. We doubt whether cotton
will ever get q more needed or beneficial cul-
tivating than this implement viii give II, at
the same time you are scraping your cotton,
thus performing both operations at once
The cuitivating portion can be removed so
as to form an ordinary Steel Cotton Scraper.
Read the following certificate from gentle
man well and favorably known throughout
he South
COLUMBIA, TENN, June 18th, 1859.
Mr.. w. j. ANREwS: I'm reply TO your re-
quest to give you n certificate In regard to
your Cultivator, i would say that purchased
one of Messrs. Kuhn & Turpin, for my old
family servant, '.Green," In whose Judgment
l. as well as all others who know him, have
great confidence He reports to me that fc-
the purpose 1t is the best thing he ever saw
and 1t does splendidly. Respectfully,
w. {. WHIrTHORNE.
Manufactured by Messrs. KUHN & TUR
PIN, Columbia, Tenn, and
Messrs. HALL & SPEAR, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Feb. Is, 'T0-tf -
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-06-03

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neeaea A. iarm 'ean sny. LII. III.
horses ihey are trseI, more sns.e
IN harness, better animals ~ pDsu
single OF 9oaDle, esPccian sv
corn, scarcely ever slcn LII. !I "nn A.,
any Way; Wneh 81 Sonul..on = ill., .ro
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taxing NO. span oi hoIsos anu =
no 1 span OF muies IN c0npa r =.
oach horses q iarher Woulu leu sa4
months OF the year-say rom fAPral !
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tnree Times aay 70 eacn hVIse anu
from november I'LL April tno Sdinc
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-06-03

Those who raiSe colts usually excr-
cise care IN the selection Of good stocl7
to breed from, but many neglect 10
give the colts proper attention during
hot weathers while. they are ryhning
with dams. II, is not uncommon to
see those that were healthy and we'll
developed in early summer, looking
pnny and poor, and their hair falling
Of before autumn. This trouble arises
from allowing the colt to draw milk
while the blood of the mare in a high
state Of heat from violent exertion.s ..
When.the dam lie used in het wea-
tlicr upon the farm or road so as to
heat her blood, the colt should never
be allowed to suck until she has. fully
cooled OF. Let him fill himself be-
fore the mother is put into the har-
ness, and if it is important that he
should accompany the dam, tie him
at her side SO that he will be unable
to draw milk until he il liberated, for
it lie much better that he should 60
hungrya few hours than to take his
food while it is in q fevered state :
If the mare is to make long die.
lance in hot day, and return at night,
it Is best to leave the colt at home,
and draw the milk from the udder by
hand once or twice during the day,
and upon returning; then allow the
colt to fill himself gradually as the
milk is secreted. -
Colts injured by heated milk sell
dom poAncor frn,r,s II for. x,oap or
two, and many times never. They
become reduced in flesh, get lousy in
the fall, and during the first winter of
their existence, when they need health
and strength, as under any circum-
stances, it is the most critical period
of their growth, fhey have just life
enough to enable them to move, and
the second summer, the proper time
for Development is spent i'm the re-
euperation of lost vitality. 3. :,
: We usually wesn colts at from four
to five months old, according to the
time of year. If not worked, the
mare should be put on short grass or
fed, and MIXED occasionally for two
or three days. Tie colt should have
a little oats (partially ground) every
day, and be entirely out of sight and
hearing of its mother. Many are, we
think, too careless of their colts at or
about the time they are weaned. AS
far as our experience goes we consid-
Ier this the most important time in
the colts life as far as his future
health, size and disposition are con-
.cerned. If he is then neglected as to
feed and care, he will probably show
it during the remainder of his life
If he is not already so, he should be
Immediately halter broken, aud han
died every day if possible, but upon
no account abused. He should be
fought to mind, but rather through af-
lection than fear if the latter is the
cause, you will never know when or
how long he will obey you; but if
from the former, you may expect his
obedience to last as long as the cause
which produces it.-Horsemaa's Nan
uel, >e
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The Northwestern Farmer says that
John Tomlinson, ESD, of Shelby CO.,
Indiana, fatted $1,000 worth of pork
on potatoes last Fall, and pronounce .
them a cheaper food for hogs than
corn. He cooked his potatoes, ana
the hogs were exceedingly fond OF
them. tits well known that the po-
tato Is rich in starch, and that is The
chief element of fat. New England
farmers discovered the value OF pola-
toes for fattening hogs long ago
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SOn,e Of Our Native Resources,

An English produce broker calls at
tention TO the fact, that the leaves oil the
Palmetto tree, done UP in bundles, and
without any special preparation, are
worth $3.50 in gold, per ton, for CONVEX
sion into fibre This plant is abundant
in the Southern States, and can general
ly be had for the gathering. and ship
Inents of it are earnestly invited. Sumac
Is another article found all over the Uni
ted States, and of a quality ten to TWEEN
ty per cent. better than European Sumac,
Which is bringing Sl25 per ton.
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WINE OF LIFE.

The Great Blood Purifier and Delicious
Drink, Warmers Vinum Vite, or Wine OF
Life, Is free from any poisonous drugs or i'm
purities, being prepared for those who re-
quire q stimulant. IL Il splendid appetizer
and tonic, and the finest thing in the world
for purifying the blood. 1t Is the most plea
SAINT and delicious article ever offered to the
public, far superior to brandy, whisky, wine,
bitters, or any other article. IL Is more heal
thy and cheaper. Both male and female,
young or old, can take the Wine of Life. IL
l., In fact, a life preserver. Those who wish
to enjoy good health and a free flow Of lively
spirits, will do well to take the Wine of Life.
II Is different from anything ever before i'm
use. 1t Is sold by X. 4. Moore, Druggist
Price one dollar. In quart bottles.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-06-03

Mr.. Surgeons church owns proper.
ty said to be worth nearly four hundred
thousand dollars, most of which has
been accumulated during the present
pastors ministry Their tabernacles
has twenty rooms besides the audience
room. Their orphanage supports two
hundred children; they conduct two
large day schools, and support a hos
pital for their poor and infirm members.
Their theological school educates eigh-
ty candidates for the ministry; and by
the services of these young men and
of other members, over, one hundred
places in London are every Sabbath
provided with religious services. The
entire expense of this work is about
one hundred thousand dollars aunual-
~, besides what they pay to support
their missionary i'm India, and their lib
eral contributions to the general funds
of benevolent societies.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-06-03

VENW.ATIox.@Those who occupy or
work in close rooms often suffer in
health for want of fresh air. Apart
mcnts not supplied with yentilators,
should be so constructed as to let down
one, two or three inches from the top.
This will let in moderate and steady
current, which will become well mixed
with tire other air, before it reaches the
floor and be more pleasant than sweep
ing gusts near the feet through the Win
dOws raised below