The Placer herald., 1871-11-25
HOUSE AND FAK NJ.

many, where potatoes are so much cheaper
th,n grain, the experiment has been repeat
edy tried of feeding horses upon them, at
least in parts, and this, we understand, has
proved quite success<hl. In one instance
five four-horse teams were kept hard at work
and in good condition on days ration, for
the twenty horses, of l J cwt. of hay, eight
bushels Of potatoes, fifty pounds of meal,
and "A liberal allowance of chopped straw
The potatoes were steamed, mashed, and
mixed with meal while hot, and then covered
up and allowed to remain for n time, during
which they undergo slight fermentation,
and evolve a quantity Of carbonc acid. The
chopped straw was worked in just before
feeding. This trial was continued for more
than four months, and found to agree with
the horses, while at the same time it proved
satisfactory in point Of economy. AS this
food must be sweet and clean, great care is
necessary to prevent the vessels in which it
is kept from becoming sour.--Ltve Stock
Journal.
The USE OF LEMoNs.-When persons are
feverish and thirsty beyond what is natural,
indicated in some cases by metallic taste in
the mouth especially after drinking water,
or by whtish appearance of a greater part
of the tongue, one of the best " coolers,
internal or external, is to take II lemon, cut
off the top, sprinkle over it some loaf sugar,
working it dawn into the lemon with a spoon,
and then suck it slowly, squeezing the lemon
and adding more sugar as the acidity increases
from being brought up from a lower point
lnvads with feverishness may take two OR
three lemons day in this manner, with the
most marked benefit manifested by a sense
Of coolness, comfort and invigoratlon
lemon or two thus taken at tea time, as an
entire substitute for the ordinary supper Of
Summer, would give many one comfort
able nights sleep and an awakening OF rest
and invigoration, with an appet''1 for break
fast, to which they are strangers who will
have their cup of tea and hearty supper.
TuIpENTINE IN IIrADAcHE.-D Warbur-
ton Bcgbie edinburgh Medical JournaD
advocates the use of turpentine in the severe
headache to which nervous and hystercal
women are subject. " There is, moreover,
he SAYS, "another class of sufferers from
headache, and this is composed of both sexes,
who may be relieved by turpentine. refer
to the frontal headache, which is most apt
to occur after prolonged mental effort, but
may likewise be induced by unduly y-sustained
physical exertion may be styled the
headache of fatigued brain. A cup of very
strong tea often relieves this form of head
ache but this remedy, with not a few, is
perilous, for, bringing relief to pain, it may
produce general restlessness and-worst Of
al-banish sleep. Turpentine, in doses of
twenty or thirty minims, given at intervals
of an hour or two, will not only remove the
headache, but produce, in wonderful man
ner, that soothing influence to which refer
ence has already been made.
TO CLEANSE FEATHER BEDS. - When
feath er-beds become soiled and heavy,
they may be made clean and light as follows:
Rub them over with stiff brush or broom,
dipped in hot soapsuds. When clean, lay
them on some clean boards where the rain
will fall on them When thoroughly soaked
let them dry in hot sun for six or seven
days, shaking them each day. They should
be covered with thick cloth during the
night. If exposed to the night air, they will
become damp and mellow This way of
washing the bed-ticking and feathers makes
them very fresh and light, and is much easier
than the old fashioned method Of emptying
the beds, while it answers quite as well.
To MAKE HARD WATER Sorr.--Take one
peck of strong, or two pccks of weak, wood
ashes, put them into a barrel of water, let ii
stand over night, in the morning skim off all
that floats, particularly the white floating
particles you see, then dip the water care
fully, without disturbing the bottom, and
your water will wash very well. If too
strong, use less ashes. DO not weaken by
adding hard water, for that will make the
white, floating PARTICLES that are particularly
Objectionable. Household.
THE RICE CURE-Dr. Hall says that cit
ought to be extensively known that ordinary
boiled rice, eaten with boiled milk, is one of
the best remedies known for any form of
loose bowels. It's efficacy is increased if it
is Drowned like coffee, and then boiled and
eaten at intervals of four hours, taking no
other food or liquid whatever; its curative
virtue is intensified if no milk is taken with
it, and the patient will keep quit in warm
bed; then it becomes an almost infallible
remedy
STOPPING HEN FROM SErTING.-J. +.
Smith, of Durham, New Hampshire, writes;
81 was much amused some days since by
an old setting hen. Having tried all the usual
ways to induce her to leave her nest, con-
cluded to use moral suasion. placed two
Jumps of ice in the nest after taking her off
The old critter, as usual in such cases,
soon returned and took seat, which seemed
to disagree with her; after few hours Mrs.
Hen concluded to associate with her fellows"
Nothing can be applied to
severe cut or bruse that is better than cold
turpentine; it will give certain relief almost
instantly. 1t is also said to be sovereign
remedy for Group. Saturate piece of flan-
mel with it and place the flannel on the throat
and chest, and in very severe cases three Or
five drops on lump of sugar, may be taken
inwardly. Every family should have bot
tie on hand. 1t is simple remedy and can
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