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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

After the stones had been wet and pre-
pared as | told you above, the first stone
would be rolled over-not with ink-but
with brown paint. Then when the paper
was pressed on to it, it would receive a
funny looking bunch of brown stems. The
second stone would be rolled over with
green paint, and when the paper of stems
vas pressed on to that, 10 a green leaf
would appear at the end of every stem.
The third stone would get Its coat Of red
paint, and when the paper came from that,
a red rose would crown the whole.
In most pictures, you know, there are
many more than three tints Look at an
oil painting for yourself and see if you can
count the coors and shades Of color, for
every shade must have its stone. Perhaps
you'll be surprised when I tell you that
an ordinary picture takes eighteen or TWEEN
ty stones.
You can see Row careful they must be
in printing to put the paper exactly right.
# it wasn't right the leaves, instead OF
sitting each one on its stem, like proper,
selves a little on one side OF the stems,
and look as if an earthquake had jerked
them all out Of place.
The good Of all this to Us is, that beau
tiful pictures are made 50 cheap that al
most every one can have them. The ehro-
mo Of painting that cost thousand
dollars viii cost less than ten, and look so
exactly ike it, that you can't tell, a yard
off which is which.
If you have ten dollars to buy a pic
ture with nowadays, you're most as well off
as though you had a thousand North
ircteYH
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

SAVE THE APPLES The scarcity and high
price OF real cider vinegar m tkes it always
profitable article Of manufacture on farms
which possess an orchard, as every farm
should. At this season apples commence
20 fall from the trees, and the quantity shat
might be saved BY few minutes work each
day is something worth considering a
small cider-milI and press may now he par
chased for ten dollars and upwards, and
where there are twenty trees Id the orchard.
the amount saved by its use the first year
would equal its cost. Alter every high ind
ffcient les might e gathered for grind
ing, the Juice might be turned inco g ca-s
and additions occasionally made until 10 j.
filled. when, after being properly converted
4 INTO vinegar and racsed for the .dimen5, it
would fluid @ good market IN ANY town Il
considerable size. The p5maoe would be az.
cellcnt for the hogs, and "A small quantity
placed in wide mOuthed bottles or shallow
/ pans and covered with water would ma 80
very efficient trap for moths OF all kinds
We have found this method Of trapping sue
/ essful-Hearth and HOH,e.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

VERMONT BUTTER-Faut is found in the
Boston market with much Of tine Vermont
butter because it is too salt Our dairymcn
should remember this, thereby making their
productions better adapted to the taste Of
their customers, whose approval they should
earnes Iy aim to obtain. Too often small
Jumps Of saltt are found in the butter, which
is anything but agreeab e, giving the charac-
ter Of the article any other name than that
of gilt edged. salt should be thoroughly
powdered AMI thoroughly worked through
and through the butter, that all parts may
he sailed alike, using none bat the hest
quality, and Just enough to make it pa'atable,
and u insure its safe keeping If need be.
Our farmers must Gee to it If they wOulI
keep tile market and thus promote their own
interest. Their ann should be to improve.
Il viii not do to fall behind
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

BooFs AND SHINGLEs.-Twcnty years ox-
perIence in building has taught us that extra
shaved pine shingles, made Of large timber,
will outlast all other kinds We stripped Il
roof covered with this kind, and on inquiry,
learn. { had been in use forty years. and
there were no very bad leaks lHcn Extra
shaved cedar shingles are more durable than
those Of any other manufacture. Spruce, If
the timber be large and the sap all taken Off,
will last fifteen Or twenty years. bur shiugic-
made Of small spruce or fir timber with sap
on, such as are imposed upon the market,
are comparatively worthless, esp ciaiiy the
extras, and SO are poplar, although much dc
Ponds on the condition OF the timber wheh
It IS cut. Some kinds Of ash shingles last
well, hut they warp and crack badly.
have used hack matack shingles, but never
deserved as to their durability. Concerning
che best pitch OF roof, my observation has
heen that the sleeper the roof, the longer it
will last The fact that shingles will lsst
much longer on perpendicular walls than
on any pitch Of root Is evidence in favor 81
steep roofs. w. CIalk IN Maine FarDl,r
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

Plckmso GREEN CoRN-This much
cheaper method Of preparing corn for winter
use tban aiming it. W hen tire corn IS "a
LITTLE past the tenderest roastng-car state,
pull it. take off one thickness Of the husk,
tie tie rest Of the musk down at the silk end
in a close and tight manner, place the ears In
ID clean cask or barrel comp4ctIy together,
and pat On brine T. cover the same Of about
tvo-thirjs { strength Of mclt pickle.
W hen ready % use in winter soak lu c5ld
water over night, and l this does not APE
pear sufficient, change tilt water and rcshcn
sj5ll more. Corn prepared n This way cx-
cellcnt, very much res mh.aE fresh corn
from the stalk
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

FEEDING POTATOES 10 HORSES in Ger
many where potatoes are 50 much cheaper
than grain, the experience has been repeat
edly tried Of tee ling horses upon them. al
least IN part, and this, We understand has
proved successful. In one Instance five four
morse teams were kept hard at work aud n
good condition on daily ration, Tor the
twenty horses, Of one hundred and fifty
pounds Of bay, eight bushels of potatoes fl 1.
pounds OF meal, and liberal allowance. Gt
chopped straw. The potatoes were st. AIMED.
mashed and mixed with the meal while nor
and then covered up und allowed % remain
ra time, during which they undergo a slight
ermentation and evolve quantity ol car
bonic acid. The chopped stra. = was worked
IN just before feeding. This trial was con
tInued for m0.e than four months, and
found 20 agree with the horses. While at O. e
zane time 1t proved satisfactory in point OF
economy As this food must he sweet and
"Iean' great care Is necessary to prevent tie
vessels IN which 1T is kept from becoming
sour.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

The Manufacturer and Builder depraeiates
the use of wooden, lelden, zinc, 9r -aigau-
izcd iron water tanks, us dangerous %
health and life, and adds
The best method is q employ plain iron
tanks, az used on ship-board. Oz.larion ot
the lrcn goes on, it is true but this is ex
ccedinglv 7Iow-slOwer taan is the case with
any steam boiler; and If any 1i the ir5a
oxide d!5-olves in the water. il VIII. % any
case, Be very little, and even ID cons. drranle.
il would give the waer tonic properties, a.
non is healthy. Il gives tie color g Que
blood, and is, in fact. needed 10 Che system 4,
therefore, we are taking it all the time Ip
minute doses with our food All fertile
soils contain iron. Its healthy properties
have caused the justly-earued reputation of
chalybeate springs and in preserving our
water ~ iron tanks the loss of iron By oxl-
dtti0u is fully compensated by the improved
hcalthtuine-s Of the water. Therefore we
say Away with zinc OF galvanized tanks and
I tubes, and above all away with Lead lined
tanks and tubes, and substitute tank o. boiler
iron and iron tubes let them rust and It they
give out in thirty years OF thereaD9ur, yonr
children may substitute new ones and m
/ the mean time yon will prolong your h!e
many years, or at least pare yourself sick
/ ness and suffering.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

MANURE THE GARDEN Ground that is used
for vegetables next spring should be manfred
IN the fall. Haul ou5 from the barn-yard
all the manure that can be spared for tins
purpose, and spread it over the surface. and
then plow under, and leave the soil In slight
ridges until spring. 1.-THE manure is fresh
and warm, it viii become sufficiently cool
and decomposed by spring, and It's Juices
thoroughly Incorporated with the soil
Where the surface Of the land is nearly
level, and there is no danger of the manure
washing away, it may be spread upon the
surface even after the ground is frozen
For vegetables the enrichlng materials should
be thoughly decomposed and incorporated
with the soil and we do not know Of a
better way Of doing this than in autumn,
blowing once at this time and then again
IN the spring. Toe heavy rains viii do
more towards mixing the materials than
any manipulation with the plow or spade
Rura'ia.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13
2oetrl.
A Recollection.
BY MISS =. n. BANCROFT, TROY, y. !

BY MISS =. n. BANCROFT, TROY, y. y
Oi all the various pictures,
That hang on Memory's wall,
" hich to me seemeth he fairest
The dearest, the best OF an
Is it the sketchIng Of childhood,
The studies of long ago,
Whose coIors hath softened and blended,
Into i mist-lighted glow
Hints Of the sea-girted island,
Washed by the bays ebb and Tow,
Where I've watched the fisherman weaving,
His nets, on the beach long and low
And listed with awe stricken wonder
To their weird tale, Of -hipwreck and death,
While their -huttIes were flashing and glancin-
In rhythm to al that was saith
or Is it this Tit or dim woodland,
With its sIncwy elm= and pines,
it, guarled oak and the branches,
Around which the woodbinc climbs;
with its true cathedral feeling
That Nature within us inspires,
Midst The forests delicate fret-work,
Its tall upiftei spires
Is it this glimpse or tile mountains.
Touched with puTpIi=h hue,
Ltup by the golden suubcamss
That seemeth the better view
Trey stand like great -eurnels westward,
Immutaol-, fixed and nj rest,
While tic clouds softly nestle IN -lumbcr
Upon their stern, rocky breasts
None Of These far hauuts ~ Nature.
Beautiful though they may De-
Togcheth us heart a- tie nearest.
The dearc-tof $40 to me-
Iar away ta the northward,
Watched o'cr 10y low lying hills.
Swallowed by trees Of the forest,
Bordcred 10y murmurne nils
There j. nE Memory treasure
The picture surprising I'D,
Which IN ita quiet beauty
-eemeta rhc best of 7II-
There iu tLe past chat IS numbered
Roamcd ! thc whole day long,
Listing 10 tones OF fhe forest,
Gathering rr9m them my song
Picking the great yellow lille,
Bowling their golden heads,
or finding the red holly berries,
To string upon grassy threads.
Yet not alone these attractions
Were the great charm forme,
Another gave zcst 10 mv pleasure
In ramhle- over the lea.
once had q little sister,
with beauty surprising rare,
With marvellous power Of loving
And smoothing away an care.
She came % my Iifg jill its spring-umc,
And worc an her being jon mine.
Whate'er Is best 10 my nature.
Is the impre-- uf Her soul on mime.
I-it Away thus. that rne lairests
Those th-t seem Iure=t and best
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

Coal is cropping up everywhere. Coal Of
excellent quality has been discovered near
the silver mines of Caracp Ies, in Bolivia
Oregon Territory, Alaska and California, are
each Of them publishing analyses Of coal
discovered
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

\ leading Philadelphia doctor takes upon
himself the dury Of correcting the theory
tGat blsckberries are useful or harmless ia
cases where children are coDvalcsclng from
dlarrhul or cholera inlantum. lie -ays
From close observation during several
years, meantime enjoying a large practice,
am forced 10 believe that there is no other
one cause So fatal 70 life il these complaints
as eating blackberrIes.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

A correspondent of the Willimette Farmer
feeds his stock tablespoonful of sulphur to
each animal, with their salt, once in two
weeks When he has done so, no vermin
mas troubled them, and his cows have not
been affected with garget. nor his sheep with
grub in the head. lie has practiced this
twenty wears
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

The WatcrvilIe, Ne, -Hal thinks farmer
are acting from the impulse of an excessive
panic IN disposiag OF their stock, especially
mich COWS, a. present rates. When butter
T. lorty-fve cents pound and corn eighty
five cents busaei, it is good policy 10 sylI
2 I'D cows for ten OF twelve olrs2 TIE
Mai -ays farmers VIII winter their cow,
cheaper than they did last year
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

Soft eggs, when laid by fowls, intimate,
usually, that the egg organs are inAamcd,
which is occasioned by the bird being over
fed or too fat. Spare diet, and plenty of
green food especially lettuce leaves, is the
best treatment tor fowls in that condition
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

Peter Gilbert writes to the Rural Nav
Yorke; = Flies have been 50 bad on my nUr-cs
that l found io almost Impossible 70 work
them I took smart weed and soaked IL n
water, and IN the morning applied it to tine
horses with a sponge, al over them, aud
found the horses to work along without FUR
ther trouble, the aies not annoying them 10
the least
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

Make them your confidential partners In all
| your business transactions You, husband,
/ have taken her from Der fathers house, and
/ placed her by your side IN your own home
I to direct your household, to be the mother
/ OF your children, and the partaker of your
/ tolls your Joys, and your sorrows. What if
more natural and just, then, than that she
should have your entire confidence
There are some women, perhaps. who dc
not care to know about their husbands
business whether he is in debt OF not, only
50 be pays their bills and provides what IL
necessary for their comfort and convenience
without a thought or care a. to whether they
are living within their means or far beyond
1t. There are may men, too, who think
that woman's sphere does not extend be
yOnd her household duties. lie furnishes
the material, and it is her duty to prepare
it for use in the most economical way, to see
that nothing is lost, and ask no questions.
But the best way, to my mind, Is per
feet understanding between husband and
wife on all matters. Those cosy little chats
about the affairs ct the farm and household,
the plans OF the future, the transactions OF
the past, the debts and credits, the profits
and losses, all talked Of in Il kind and conf
Dental way, giving each an insight INTO
the affairs Of the other-thesc chats VIII 20
a great way toward strengthening VIS oOhu
Of union between the two persons whose in
terests are one.
l believe there would be fewer bankrupt
husbands and fewer misunderstanding which
lead to estranamcnt and divorce, i wives
knew their husbands financial standing bet
ter. No woman with truly womanly pride,
or the welfare Of her husband ut heart,
would be 50 reckless as 70 plunge him in
debt if She knew his affairs were already
in a crippled condition.
/ think the most peaceful and prosperous
families are those where the members all
work tremendously together, and cousu {
with each other ataIl times UeslsTn Lurai
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

The theory that white men cannot endure
the labor required to utilize the sugar and
cotton crops bids fair to be exploded. Ez-
perIments made by Southern planters who
have imported iaboTers FROM tie cold regions
OF Sweden, show that Swedes do more work
and suffer less sickness than native born
blacks under the same condition.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

To remove mildew from clothing take a
handful of salt, half cuplul Of soft soap.
rub on the cloth and expose to the sun-two
blcachings viii do she business.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

DIsH-wAsHING MADE EA-T-An0thar cau-
veuirnce in the kitchen Of the Oneida Com
muni-y was a coutriy3ncc tI save labor ST
wirinE dishes Alter washing in a vase or
b'wI eonve ient'v supplied with hor and
cold water, the dishes are put into a sort 90
wire basket. when The pressure 81 the foot
an q tread plungcs them into tank Of boil
ing water amt li.rs them out again. Thus
heated AMI purified, and aiterwlri turned
bottom up Jhey soon dry, and sre much
cleaner and 9veeter than they could possibly
IT, i wiped with a Il IN, however nicely kept.
~ fNr1 Her0d
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

The Prayie Fum, says our last quotation
for pork was &lI PER barrel; at tins time
last year il was quick at $50. Corn the
was worth % cents per bu-hcl now it is
hard to dispose OF il for 80 cents, and the
market has a decidedly downward tendency
Now oats are sold At 90 cents, then tLcl
were worth - cents I;ye is worth about
- cents against - cents last year One year
ago cheese was II cents. now q cents q pound.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

TIE Guardianship OF HCsBASDs AMI
WIVES, - husbands love your wlves," IL
the command IN Holy Writ And | would
like to add, HusUanus, confde in your wives
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-09-13

1 LAFERING CUCUMBEB- A~D SQCAsH NlNE--
We presume very icw of our reader ever
think Of layering ca lumber or squash vines,
as a presentation against root h0rers or for
increasing productiycness. 1t is, however, "a
beneficial operation. and should not pc neg
lcctcd 10 localities where insects injurious 70
these plants are abundant or the vines are
likely to fall for want Of proper uourlshment
or moisture. The time to begin laycrIng is
as soon as the vines iJIl over upon the sur
face and begin % run. They are usually at
this time twelve To eighteen inches long and
very tender, therefore must be handled with
care To prevent breaking.
Dig narrow trench two Co three inches
deep, beginning close up 70 the root, and
make it long enough 70 admit three or four
Joints of the vine Lay the vine carefully in
TINS trench and cover IL with sJH, leaving
she remaining portion IN a natural POSITION
cXtsDdlrg OGUw8rd from the bill From this
buried portion scores OF new roots viii be
produced, each equally capable Of drawing
sustenauce from the earth with tpc first or
original by this process, weak, sickiy vino
may he etreu-thcnc /, and should e. root horer
attack the main stem n the bill, AS it usual
iy does, the plant VIII be slightly injured, ID
ut all. and by twice laycring, vines may e
kept growiug and fruIJiu@ throughout the
Inge-t and 0ryest season.
Last year we had quantity of Hubbard
squash vines that were badly infested with
root bOrer but by laycrIng twice, leaving
a space of about eighteen inches between
each, we succeeded IN obtaining an abuni-
ant crop, although the old roots were entire
ly destroyed 1t is often the ease that squash
and cucumber bugs Of various species make
-.d havoc with the young vines early IN tie
season, and it is only by giving extra srimu-
laJing manure, or layerin-, that good
growth may be secured. IF any one doubts
tie benefits of this layer NJ system let him
try it On q few vines and satisfy himself If
Is value RuraI Nelr Yorker