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Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26

hard work on a diet of bulrushes and rye
straw, he will miss his calculation. But if,
on the contrary, he will deal out corn with
a liberal hand, he can get an astonishing
amount of hard work done six days in the
week, fifty-two weeks In the year, for
more years than he is likely to follow
farming; and vigorous and frequent ap-
plication of the curry-comb and brush will
produce the good result that clean skin
and a brisk circulation of the blood effect
in all domestic animals.
There is widespread belief that mules
are stubborn and vicious, and our agricul-
tural friend, Josh Billings, has almost
immortalized every bad quality that
mule can have. Probably these long
cared friends have rather more capacity in
the direction of mulishness and vicious
ness than have most of our other domestic
animals; but it is capacity only, and
these bad qualities are in all cases the
result of brutal and ignorant treat
ment. The writer has had to do with
hundreds of mules, and is convinced that
they are naturally more intelligent, more
affectionate and more docile than horses.
But their docility will not Withstand
abuse their affection is by no means be-
slowed on those who abuse them; and
their intelligence is often chiefly exercised
in devising means of worrying those who
worry them. Well fed, well groomed, and
gently treated, mule is a perfect farm
laborer but starved, neglected and beaten.
he has about as much badness and worth
lessness as it is possible for his four legs
to carry.-AmericdH AgricuturiSt.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26

meaning his wife-"has often begged
me to buy it and inclose it in our garden
Next Wednesday is her birthday, and 1
wish to gratify her with surprise; but
have reconsidered the matter-I ought
not to afford it-so have given it up"
"Quite right, jack" responded the old
man it would have been piece of ex-
travagance." And the subject drops.
Next Wednesday, being Emily's birth
day, the old people dine with the young
folks. Just before dinner, old John takes
his daughter-in-law aside, and places in
her hand parchment-it is the deed of
the little plat of ground she coveted. He
stops her thanks with a kiss, and hurries
away. Ere the ladies retire, Emily finds
time to whisper the secret to her husband
And the father and son are alone. Watch
the old mans eyes fixed on the fire, for he
has detected this piece of affectionate
treachery, and is almost ashamed of his
act, because he does not know how to re-
ceive his thanks. For few moments a
deep, gentle feeling broods upon the young
mans heart; he has no words-it is a
prayer syllabled in emotion that makes his
lips tremble; he lays lis hands upon his
fathers arm, and their eyes meet.
Tut, Jack, sir pooh, sir 1t must all
come to you some day-God bless you,
my boy, and make you as happy at my age
as | am now" In silence the souls of
these men embrace.
But who is that seraph that gathers
them beneath her outstretched angel
wings? l have seen her at the fireside,
fluttering like dove from bosom to
bosom. | have seen her link distant
hearts parted by the whole world-she is
the good genius of the Anglo-Saxon family
and her name is Home.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26
Horses.

HORSE stock of every kind require con-
slant attention in winter. There are few
stables so perfect in every particular that
some Improvement cannot be made in
them. Some are too cold and the horses
consume an extra quantity of food to keep
up the heat of their bodies. Some have
not sufficient ventilation, and the horses
are compelled to breathe over again the
vitiated air which has been expelled from
their lungs. Many stables have not sufii-
cient light, and this, in itself, is a serious
defect, as the want of light gives rise to
various diseases, according to the state
ments OF experienced veterinarians The
racks, feeding boxes, stalls, and floors of
stables are, in many cases, not properly
constructed, and Improvements in these
particulars may be necessary. Street car
and omnibus companies find that great
economy of provender may be effected by
" "chopping and steaming hay and straw,
and mixing with bean meal or corn-meal
Farmers should follow their example. The
shoeing of horses is a matter of great i'm
portance, especially in winter when acci-
dents frequently occur from horses slip
ping on ice or the smooth frozen surface
of the ground. The repairing, oiling, and
padding of harness should be attended to,
and veterinary medicines and instruments
kept ready for use Western Rural.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26
Mules for Farm Work.

THERE is a growing interest among
farmers in the Northern States in the
subject of substituting mules for horses,
for the ordinary work of the farm and
road. 1t seems to be universally conceded
that they are much less subjected to dis
ease and better able to Withstand the ex-
tremes of heat and cold than horses are.
Their feet and legs are especially tough,
and a lame mule is a rarity. Another idea
in common about them, but which is erro-
neous is that they require only scant IA
tions of poor food and that they need but
little care. 1t is true that they will keep
alive on wonderfully little food; and that
grooming is less important for them than
for the nobler animals; but not even a
mule can make bricks without straw.
With them rs with horses, muscular ac
ton involves a destruction of muscular
tissue, and the loss must be supplied by
the products of digestion. We have
known mule to eat the spoke out of an
army wagon and to make up for the want
of forage by dit of fence rails; but he
didn't grow fat on it and was very likely,
after few days of such regimen, to find
his last resting place in ditch beside the
road.
If any farmer thinks to circumvent the
laws of nature by getting a mule to do
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26
TO Cnre Scratches.

SOMEBODY wants to know how to cure
the scratches on his horse I will give a
remedy have used for years with univer-
sal success: Take two pounds of Glauber
salts, one pound of sulphur, and one
quarter pound of saltpeter: pulverize all
finely together, and give one heaping
tablespoonful once day, thrown on the
feed
Now for the feet. Take one pint of
meats foot oil and one-fourth pound of
fine cut chewing tobacco, and simmer
together. Strain out the tobacco, and
bottle for use. Take CASTLE soap and
warm water, and wash the parts affected
clean, and dry thoroughly before applying
the oil. If the ankles are much sore, it
would be well to put cloths on them to
keep the air from them while they are dry
ing; when dry, anoint them well with the
oil for few days; then wash as before,
dry well, and apply the oil again. If
thoroughly applied, it will effect perma-
nent cure. Keep the feet clean, and
scratches will not be likely to return
Cor. Rural NeU Yorker.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26
Tricks With a Mirror.

An illusion is often practiced at fancy
fairs and Bazaars, when spectator, look
ing into what he supposes to be an ordin-
aTy looking glass, sees his companion in
stead of himself The way in which this
effected is very simple. A looking glass
is placed diagonally across a square box,
the apertures being so arranged that the
spectator does not perceive that he is look
ing into glass that is placed at an angle.
Of course the exhibitor endeavors to
show the illusion to two persons at once !;
and if they are strangers to each other,
and of the opposite sex, a great deal of
fun is made out of the trick. A Snowman
at Greenwich made an immense harvest
by showing two such mirrors, one to all
the young girls who wished to see their
future husbands, and the other to all the
young men who wished to see their future
wives OF course he had tolerably good
looking male and female confederate to
help him. With a couple of mirrors
placed back to back in square case, with
the opening ON each side, the illusion is
still more perfect, as on looking through
any of the holes the box seems to be quite
empty.
The Speaking Head trick is perform
ed on this principle. When the curtain is
drawn up the audience perceive an appar
emily living head placed upon a small
three-legged table, the curtain at the back
of the stage being visible through the legs.
By-and-by the bodiless head, which is gen.
orally painted in a very fantastic manner,
begins to speak, answer qestions, and ends
by singing a song. The trick is performed
in the following way: The spaces between
the legs are filled with looking glass,
consequently the spectators see the ref1ec-
ton of the curtains at the side of the stage,
which are made exactly like those at the
back, thus giving the table the appearance
of standing on three slim legs with moth
ing between. Behind the looking glass
there is, of course, plenty of space for the
body of the man belonging to the magical
head. The exhibitor naturally takes es-
eecial care never to pass in front of the
table; otherwise the lower part of his body
would be reflected in the mirror.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26
How Corn Grows.

T. S. G. says in the Meao England Home
stead, there can be no perfect kernel form
ed except a particle of pollen or the dust
from the tassel meets the thread of silk
which belongs to that kernel what is
called the silk" are the pistils of the
corn plant, as the tassels are stamens.
The development of the ear is progress
sive. The lower dart of the butt is form
ed first, and this and the middle part grow
about the right time to be fructified by
the pollen falling from its own tassel.
This has become dry and wasted by rains
and winds. The sucker, tasseling later, is
just ready to shed its fresh pollen on these
whole ear is fertiliZed, and we have long
ears on the main stalks, and "nubbins
only on the later stalks or suckers.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26

very dear to him. But his neighbor grad
ually increased his demands, till at length
Jem was compelled to sacrifice the bright,
four penny piece which formed his sole
capital A kind hearted visitor had given
it to him on Christmas day, and Jem had
secretly intended to buy something for
his mother with it but pity was stronger
than love, and Bob became Jem's sole
charge for life.
With much difficulty the two boys
bound up the broken leg, and Bob began
life and education under Jem's guardian
ship. Jem sooon taught the little creature
to come at his call, to feed out of his hand,
and to perform many little tricks at a
word. l said to him once, "Why, Jem,
what great deal you have managed to
teach Bob; he is quite learned sparrow"
"God sent Bob here to show me that
lame bird is more helpless than lame boy.
learnt Bob that even / could save life,
and make some one happy that would have
been miserable else. So we just do each
other good Bob sits and chirpe and is as
merry as cricket, and whenever l feel
bit dull, l start off singing to him, and
Bob puts his head on one side, and listens
and looks as if he was saying to himself,
Yes, l remember something like that long
ago, in the parks among my relations
there Bob and me was made for each
other, l think, maam. l don't mind be-
ing cripple now, for may be it would
grieve Bob if he saw l could run about.
He might feel like did before he came
$ 1t was the terrible cholera year, and one
evening they brought me word that Jem
and his mother were both i'll. / could not
go that night, but the next morning put
on my bonnet and went to see them. They
were both beyond my reach, and would
never again feel pain or want. The woman
in the next room came in to speak to me,
and said, with many tears, Poor Jem, we
shall all miss him, with his poor, pinched
face, and his sweet voice; and as for his
bird, it's just heart breaking to see it stand
by and never lift up its head
True enough, there was Bob standing on
the miserable apology for bed, where lay
all that remained of his master and friend.
His head dreoped; so did his feathers, and
not chirp did he utter. When put out
my hand to take him away, he gave cry
almost like child who is torn from its
mothers arms; but 1 knew it must be
done, and did not let him go. | brought
him home, and after many days he bright
ened up a little, though / am sure he has
never forgotten poor Jem, for he never
plays any of his old tricks. Now, Harry,
you will understand why am so fond of
a common lame sparrow. Crippled Bob
reminds me of crippled Jem, and teaches
me lessons of patience, and tenderness,
and love.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26
Unanswerable Arguments.

Established facts silent arguments which
neither pen nor tongue can shake, and it Is upon
established facts that the reputation of Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, health-preserving
elixir, and a wholesome and powerful remedy, IL
based When witnesses come forward in crowds,
wear after year. and reiterate the same statements
i'm relation to the beneficial effects of medicine
upon heiasslUes disbelief in its efficacy is literally
impossible The credentials Of this unequaled
tonic and Alternative, extending over period of
nearly twenty years, include individuals of every
class. and residents of every cline, and refer to
the most prevalent among the complaints which
afIict and harrass the human family. Either a
multitude of people strangers to each other, have
annually been seized with an insane and motive
less desire 20 deceive the public, or Hostetter's
Bitters for no less than fifth of century, have
been affording such relief TO sufferers from ind-
gestion, fever and ague, biliousness, general de-
bility, and nervous disorders, no other prepar-
alton has ever impaired. To-day, arhs he eyss II
The rsads1 are upon hes, lines, tens OF thousands
Of persons of both sexes are relying upon the Bit
tiers as a sure defense against the ailments which
the present season engenders, and thir confidence
l. not misplaced. The local potions which inter
ested dealers sometimes endeavor to fost upon the
sick in its stead are everywhere meeting the fate
that is due TO fraud and imposture, while the de-
mand for the great vegetable specific in constantly
increasing.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26
Growth of Cereals.

AT late meeting of the British Asso-
ciation, Mr.. F. F. Hallett read paper on
the " Law of Development in Cereals"
His experience showed him several years
ago, that grain and especially wheat, was
injured by being planted too closely. He
found a wheat plant would increase above
the ground in proportion as it's roots had
room to develop, and that the roots
might be hindered by being in contact
with the root of another plant. He con-
tlnued series of experiments, planting
one kernel of wheat only, and succeeded
SO well in improving the method of cult
Walton as to raise wheat whose ears con-
tanned 1913 grains. In the course of his in
vestigations Mr.. Hallett made other dis
coveries with regard to the growth of
cereals, which he sums up as follows:
J.. Every fully developed plant, whether
OF wheat, oats, or barley, presents one ear
superior In productive power to any of the
rest on that plant.
2. Every such plant contains one grain,
which upon trial, proves more productive
than any other
3. The best grain in a given plant is
found in its best ear
4. The superior vigor of this grain is
transmissible in different degrees to its
progeny.
5. By repeated careful selection the su-
periority is accumulated.
+. The improvement which is first
raised gradually after series of years is
diminished IN amount, and eventually so
far arrested, that practically speaking, a
limit to improvement in the desired quality
is reached.
Z. By still continuing to select, the i'm
provement is maintained, and practically a
fixed type is the result
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26
The Excellence of the Farmers Life.

AGRICULTURE corresponds to that de-
gree of exercise which is the best preserva-
tive of health. 1t requires no hurtful IA
ugue on the one hand, nor indulges on the
other Incidence, still more hurtful Dur
ing throng of work the diligent farmer
will sometimes be carly and late in the
field; but this is no hardship upon an ac-
tive spirit.
Agriculture is equally salutary to the
mind In the nIanag vIIIont OF "a farm con
slant attention is required to the soil, to the
season, and to the different operations. A
gentleman thus occupied becomes daily
more active, andIs daily gathering know
ledge; as his mind is never suffered to Ian
gIish, he is secure against the disease oflow
spirits.
But what chiefly insist on is that. lay
ing aside irregular appetites and ambitious
views, agriculture is, of all occupations, the
most consonant to our nature, and the most
productive of contentment, the sweetest
sort of happiness. In the first place it re-
quires that moderate degree of exercise
which corresponds the most to the ordinary
succession of our perceptions. Fox-hunt-
ing produces a succession too rapid; ang-
ling produces a succession too slow. Agri-
culture corresponds not only more to the
ordinary succession, but has the followin e
signal property, that farmer can dire
his operations with that degree of quick
ness and variety which is agreeable to his
own train ofperceptions.
The hopes and fears that attend agricul-
ture keep the mind always awake and in IN
enlivening degree ofagitatiOn. Hope never
approaches certainty so near as to produce
security, nor is fear ever so great as to pro-
duce anxiety and distress. Hence it is that
a gentleman farmer, tolerably skillful, never
tires of his work, but is as keen at the last
moment as the first. Can any other employ
ment compare with farming in that respect ?
No other occupation rivals agriculture in
connecting private interest with that of the
public.
Every gentleman farmer must of course
be patriot; for patriotism, like other vir,
lures, is improved and fortified by exercise
In fact, if there be any remaining patrio-
tism in nation, it is found among that
| class of men. EXCHANGE.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26

Winnie Ream's statue of Lincoln, which
was unveiled in Washington the other
day, is semi-colossal. The figure represents
Mr.. Lincoln standing erect The right
hand, which is slightly extended, clasps a
paper, on whose folds can be read the
words referring to the abolition of slavery.
The head is slightly cast forward, and the
eyes turned toward the paper, giving the
appearance of deep thought. The expires
sion of the face is strikingly natural; the
skillful blending of humor and seriousness
amounting almost to melancholy, which
was so customary with the original, is very
happy, and was particularly commented
upon by all present as being one of the
chief recommendations of the work
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26
How to Purchase Furs.

In purchasing furs, sure test of what
dealers call a "prime fur is the length and
density of the down next the skin; this
can be readily determined by blowing a
brisk current of air from the mouth
against the set of the fur" If the fiber
opens readily, exposing the skin to the
view, reject the article; but if the down
is SO dense that the breath cannot penetrate
it, or at most shows a small portion of the
skin, the article may be accepted Western
R1lJ1L
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26
The Art Medical sars il is a mistake I

The Art Medical says il is mistake to
suppose, as some journals assert, that the
flesh of the dog is good for food. 1t is so
only under certain conditions, when fed
almost entirely on vegetable matter-that
is, in a manner unsuited to its natural or
ganization. The Chinese, Greenlanders,
and EsquimauX, who live on this food, feed
their dogs in a particular manner some
time before they are killed for eating The
street-dog is not fit for food then and there,
even in besieged town.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26
Spread the Family Board with Luxuries.

We might cite the AUTHORITIES By the dozen, 20
show that Irish Moss Carrageen from which the cele-
6raed SEA Moss Is made) has long been consd-
cred valuable speces Of nOurislment Tor the sick
light, dgestble anti felle restorative and fattening-
This Is what eminent have said of Irish Moss 10
icis-only hall purified, and comparatively unconcen-
uated- The article (Sesa Mos Farinel-which by
the magic OF science has suddenly sprung pure and per
ieeted from old matx like Minerva from the head Of
JoNe-akes far wider To IL is reduce the
expense Of living, to Spread the family board Sth luNu-
res costing less than common fare and largely increase
that variety in food which is said to be essential health
IL Is quickly prepared (ten minutes suicng produce
ciisiard or pudding, and think who has
become acquainted with its properties will be likely
ever abandon 1t as article of diet
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26
PRUssING's White Wine Vinegar is s most
superb article for table use. Warranted pure.

DISEASED LUNGS ARE GREATLY ON AN INCREASE
IN THIS CoUNTRY.-The sudden changing OF
weather has done much to give rise to Consumption.
But there are thousands OF cases who bring II on
by their own imprudence-such as wearing damp
clothing, and going from the warm room into the
cold air and checking the perspiratiOn, which
causes irritation of the Lungs and then matter or
phlegm will collect, which nature will Try to
relieve by coughing it up, to prevent pustules from
ease and stop this Inflammation, tubercles will
soon form, and Consumption will soon follow.
Aliens Lung Baisam will cure and prevent
thousands of cases Of Consumption If it Is only
taken in time. For sale by all Druggists.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26

ISnumbers there is safety. 1t was upon this
principle tha; the formula of JUDsoS's MOUNTAIN
HERB PIIIs was prepared DR.. Judson, intending
to spend fortune in advertising his pills, submit
ted his recipe to the revision Of the most intell
gent and learned physicians of the age, and the
result l. simple but most efhcacious medicine
the JupsoS's MOUNTAIN HERE Pills. They purify
tht. blood, remove all distinctions, cleanse the
skin of all pimples and blotches, and perfectly
snrc and safe in their operation. The JUDsos's
NouSTATS HERB PILLS cure Biliousness, Female
Irregularities, Headache, and many Others of the
diseases arising from impure blood and dcranged
digestion. Use the JUDsoS's MOUNTAIN HgRB
PIIIs and when you have proved their virtue
recommend them to your friends. They are both
sugar-coated and plain. For sale everywhere.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26
Throat Affections aud HoarSe-

Throat AUectfOne sfnU HOirre.
ne--.-All suffering from IRRITATION OF
THE THROAT AND HoARsENEss will be agreea-
bly surprised at the almost immediate relief
afforded by the use of " BRowN's BRONCHIAL
TRoCHEs" The demulcent ingredients allay
pulmonary irritation; and, after public
speakingp or singing, when the throat is
wearied and weakened by too much exercise,
their use will give renewed strength to the
vocal organs.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26

The corn crop of the United States
for 1870 was 1,1O0,OOO,00O bushel, gian
over last year of more than five bushels to
the acre. The hog crop is little over
100000 tons, 10 per cent. less than that
of 1869.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-01-26

The New Jersey. Teachers Associa-
ton has resolved to petition the Legisla-
ture for the establishment of free school
system. That is said to be the only State
where rate bills are tolerated.