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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12
SAFES.
HBRRlN G'S SAFES
IN THE
GRE AT FIRE
AT MONMOUTH.
MONMOUTH, H., May IL, 1871.

MONMOUTH, H., May IL, 1871.
Messrs. HERRING 4 CO., Chicago.
Gxxrs-On the morning of the 9Th inst.' our
town was visited with the most destrustive nre
eve. known here, or in this vicinity, destroy ing
wenty eight buildings, which were all stocked
With general sortment of dry goods, grocer
les, etc. We were fortunately provided with enc
of your Patent Champion Safes, which was e1 :
posed TO q very severe test, having lain IN the
ruins for over two days. Everything was pre-
served to our entire satisfaction, the writing In
our books and papers being as lesible as when
acsd In the safe. We are pleased to bear evil
ence to the excellence of your valuable Safes,
and sh all want other as soon we get located
in our new building. Yours truly,
JOHN BABC0CK.
| HERRIEG'S PATENT CHAMPION SAFES
The Heroes of ever 760 Accidental Fires The
| Most Reliable Protection from Fire known.
HERRING's PATENT BANKERS SAFES
With Patent Orystallized Iron, the only Rests
| tant TO Burglars Tools now known.
Fl il r r IN g g. CO.,
40 STATE STREET.
| "a Ar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

A Sht, healthy oniie is e perennial spring
of jo- in every ~eil-rvguiOted family, and wheIt
Is taat father who after the strife and Eurmoil Of
business, on retiring to his me, is not begulec
Of care bY the innocent prattls of his child
Perhaps this father is 6 worldly mar, aud mSkes
gold mis- idol, he mt y have been Asucoesstul man,
and am&ssed riches. ! ct place his child on the
sick bed, and all his gold at the dispossl of the
oh ysieiAB and the only return he ssEs is the res
toration of eAIth to his shild. Fathers Moth
era would you preserve your child in health I
Then listen TO us. There is one prevailing cause
of the disease in children, and that cause 1t
worms. II this cause of disease is not removed
your child will sioken and die, or finger suffer
ing invalid for life. Wepresent to you an iniaA-
lible remedy for worms; it lie
DR.. Judson's Dead Shot Worm Candy,
and 10 put up in the form of 9 stick Of candy, and
go pleasant 10 the taste, that children grscdilJ
tease for it. 1t is purely vegetable, and cannot
hurt the smallest child. Ask for DR.. Judsod +
Dead Shot Worm Candy. For sale every whore
at 30 cents per package. W. Il. O0MsT0Ck,
deco Sole Proprietor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

MUsoATNE CorNTY stumped James I
Lane, Of Davenport, and beat him for the
Congressional nomination Jas. T. ia now
stumping Muscatine County.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

NORMAN's CbAly beste Cough Syrup hs'
superseded all other Cough Medicines where
ever introduced Sold every where.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

A. LAzARE & Son have fresh arrival Of
celebrated 81. A. D." cigars. Try them
and Won will smoke no others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

Mrs. johnson, having made fortune in
the restaurant business, now proposes to
sell her establishment A good chance for
some one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

Wing & BuRsr.-For the very best gro
ceries, supplied from the finest samples in
the trade, goto Wing Il Burst. They keep
everything in that line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12
BRIGGS HOUSE.

Corner Randolph Street an6 Fifth Avenue
CHICAGO, June 18th, 1871.
Tho undersigned, having purchased the above
weli-known an d popular hotel, and put the same
n perfect order, propose to sustain the very en-
vlaole reputation she Briggs HouIe has aluayt
enjoyed, by keeping it frIt-class hotel In every
respect.
The Briggs contains $50 rooms, and aecouno-
dations for 400 guests. 1t is centrally located,
being within one block of the Court house, and
convenient to the principal Railroad Depots an d
Ticket Offices.
In compliance with the demands Of the times
we have decidsd TO make cur rates
THREE DOLLARS PER DAY.
and shal for thst price give the Pablo as good
accommodations as can be found in the west
Hoping that the patronage Of the public. 60
literally bestowed upon the Briggs House white
ander the m Anagement of its former proprietors.
may be continued and promising to leave moth
ing nndone 90 orr part which may cOntribu e to
tue 0@iort and pleasure of our guests
We are respectfully, etc.
WENTWORTH, WOOLW0RTH & CO.,
Pro rieters.
CHARLES D. WooLwoErH-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

ASK q. II. Mayo what excuse he gave to
his friends at Peoria for being there, and he
didn't take it back, either.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12
Medical,

Attention is called so the advertisement of DR.
BohAnnan, Of St Louis. No. His reputation /,
that OF one oil the most successful physicians il
MS speciality 70 the West.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

NOTHING so good for Rheumatism Neu'
rAlgia, Lumbago, &C., as NormAns oni'eF'
sal Magic Liniment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

wANrED-GOod County, City, Town and
School Bonds. For terms, inquire of
EUGENE LEWIS, Atty at Law, Moline, LII.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

THE testimony of thousands can be fur
nished in regard to the strengthening and
iuvigorasing effects Of Norman's Chaly beate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

NOTHING gives speedier relief in cases OF
severe Group than Norman's Chslybeat
Cough Syrup. Sold by all Druggists,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

~~~~~~AoAAA
NOTICE 10 HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON
' Thursday, the 3lst day of August, 1871,
between the hours of 10 o'clock in the fores Don,
and o'clock in the afternoon of said day, 81
Rock Island Arsenal, the late residence Of GEN
eral Thomas j. Rodman, deceased, the personal
property of said decedent, consisting of
8 Thoroughbred southdown Sheep.
Al Improve Sheep.
50 Head OF Cattle. among which are
Thoroughbred Durham Bulls,
3 Improved Bulls.
Thoroughbred Durham Cows,
Devonshire Cows,
8 Improved Heifeis
5 Steers.
And several Mich Cows with and without
Calves.
Also, Two Mares.
viii be sold at Pubic Sale, or ths Island near
the office.
TERMS OF SALE.
Purchases of less than S. to be paid in hand ;
for that amount and over, on credit of nine t91
months, she purchaser giving note, with ap-
proved security.
W.P. BUTLER.
MARTHA A. R0DMAN,
aug7dtd Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

IF Norman's Ague Pills do not cure you,
90 to your Druggist and get your money re-
funded, for we guarantee them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12
CITY BULLETIN.

OHToAGo, ROCK ISLAND 3 PAoIEIo a. r.
Trains pass Book lsland-eoTSG EAST.
Day Express and Mail, 1925 A. m.
Rock Island Accommodation, 400 o. IN.
Nighs Express, 1880 p. IN.
Day EHnssss sad Mail, 6;4Ba.m.
Rock Island Aeeo amOdatiOn, 1o.35s'
EigAt RHprssa, s:4S p. m.
Rock Island Accommodation.
Ar. Bureau junction. Leaves Bureau Junction.
500 p. IN. $50 a. IN.
The Day Express end Mail leaving here at
7:25 .. M connects ct Bureau Junction at lO:lo
.. m, for Peoria.
The Night Express leaving hSre st 1880 pm
connects ut Bureau nj 1850 p, IN for Peoria.
WESTERN UNION BIZ.
soIEa IoRFH Lave. AhkfA
hKpEssS d Nail, S:l5 .. m e;+V p m
NiNsA PAssop ger, $3.50 p m. AALS s'm
Connects With all roads for the east aud west
RoUKFoRD, r. ISLAND &sT. LOUIS B. R.
Going North Leave.
Express kOok Island AZ $50 .. m
Mail .... o;5V III
Going South LEAVE.
Mail 7:46 q. m
Express 700 p. IN
Freight 500 9. m
Freight 1880 p. IN
These trains leave Moline going south is min
utes in advance Of Rock leland time; going
north 10 minutes after leaving Rock Island.
Trains leave Camden going north 10 minute,
in dVanoe OF Rock Island time going souIi
10 minutes SftOr leaving this city.
Trains leave Goal Valley going north 35 min
uteG in advance Of Rock Island time; going
south 20 minutes after leaving this city.
RVoK ISLAND . PEORIA R.R.
yRoE SvOk IsLABD TO COAL VALLEY.
Leave. Arrtv
Book Island o'atam 1900 Al
l:OOpm APO L
DAVENPORT ST. PAUL R.R.
GOING NORTH.
Accommodation Depart 3:25
Mail e" 1880 y
GOING soUTH
Davenport Express Arrive IL 40
Accommodation and Mail " 1880
Tails road connects At the C. a n. ". orossin
with the Chicago and Northwestern. RAilroA
for pOinto east and west.
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS , MIMI
Sofa r. r.
From POok Island to Burlington.
SAHAsn gers from Book Island going over Oh
it~S viii take the regular train going west on 81
aivlsiJ OF the q. X. L. d p. h. R., oonnsetiu
at Coinmbus Junction, - follows -
ToB IEliugson, $50 =. m.
Tosk G.Iand, pi75A. m. sos p.i
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

MUscArINE police have made raid OF
the gamblers, and gathered in few.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

PETER FRIES,

nHcTIFTnR AND MANUFACTURER OF
n Domestic Liaugrs, Importer and Dealer In
Eoseixn wiaes and Liquors. Front street, OPPo-
il Fssry Landing, Rnak Island, IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

BUFF LINEN dress goods, q. q. q. MayO's

LA RUE's Alabaster Cream for sale BY
John Bengston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

DUBUoUE expects TO have the pipes of hei
water works laid by the lSt of September
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

CHOCOLATE LINEN dress goods, at q. &.
Msyo's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

For Moth Patches, FreckIes
AND TAN,

VIsE PERRY's MOTH l. FREoKLE 10.
u TON. IL is reliable and harmless. Sold
by every Druggists in Rock Island and elscw here.
Prepared only by DR.. B. c. Perry, 40 Bond St.
New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12
INDIANAPOLIS WATER WORKS.

WHITE LINEN dress goods, at q. q
Mayo's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12
PAVING AND ROOFING.
The Western PaVing&ROOfing Co.
Are now prepared to lay the Celebrated
stone Cement

With despatch and perfection.
IA ia the best material known for Paving
walks. Streets, Cellars, Stables, Brewsriss,
Easements Of shops, Factories, DC.
A perfectly reliable
90 FT M G
Guaranteed for 10 years Old Shingles and new
coated, rendering the FIRE proof, and making
me Old As good As new Shop corner Of Der
S9a WAtsr ats. residence corner o. Swan and
WAter streets. NKLsON PALMER.
mAyl0d5m Rn.in.., M.n...,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

Brown LINEN dress goods, st Il. e
Mayo's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-12

Orders for job Printing viii meet with prompt
attention St the AEaUs 0EEIoA, and be exssuted
a the very beat manner and Ut reasonable rates.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-02-09
Pig Culture.

Readers. improve the breed Of your hogs
Don't throw away any more fed IN Your
long -no>ed. IA - led. >un-dsh breeds
but buy or borrow a I. 5od male pig and fc-
male al>t IL you can. Comnvut" with
.s1l to improve You. stock, and IN a wear
or two mark the results Yesterday. | had
The pca>urr Of seem. six hundred no.
of the Chester hitc. and big boneh China
stock. age sixteen uibnih>: la Booze
county. and al>o OF >cviAg Xix months pigs
If t.ic i.nc stock. & viii weigh ia The
poi. llprhoI Of 30 awe seen ihc sun
a~A pr pratric-rtpfcT~. al The age of ;
months that would not weigh IL much ~
h e tx mo iih~ old >hblt->. Now. read
rr. can't lpl see IL? 4 wear, feed ,hr,Wu
az ~. AMI les ppr.. g IA good stock.
and ave cl--Csnairy 1ca'icm4a.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-02-09

VALUE OF LIME.-A writer in the
Journal oi the Royal Agricultural Socie
ty. describing the perinanenee of the ac-
ton OF lime, says he knows piece oil
land containing l6S acres, which for
merry grew nothing bot heath. A good
dressing oflime was applied on the sur.
face oil the sward which has nearly
dorbie1 its value. This was done sew.
eral years ago and totally cradicated
the heath Tie lime this day appear.
in lull condition. as its effects usual,
testify, from The richness and sweet
ness OF The heritage, lie texture OF which
has beenentirely changcdby the appliea.
ton OF lime.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-02-09

LAM. jim. 9th. 1871

o LAM. IN. 2Ith. 1871.
Rev. Wn. F,rsyth gave the first of a
course of Lectures, before the Far arrs'
Clab. "Wednesday evening of LIST week.
Sahjsct =" Temperance Among the lead.
Ing points In bringing about this. and
kindred reforms. was FIRST. EXAMPLE.
LIE, ID 'eds; what man says Is not al.
ways ~ index OF WIN. he is. tree. has
ols"1e ''ta, root" Tae little fbrcs and
foptiets. witch rsn out IN oil directions
are re lily The life aal growth OF the tree
second Home influence. This is a
power, which cannot be over.estima,ed
Nhlt the mind is young and elastic 1t can
generally be las hioued ut viii.
Third. -Literature This is an age Of
readers reading leads to thinking; think.
ing. to action; this makes society what it
Is.
Fourth Humanity Men are too heart
less, there is lack of sympathy and love;
wherever these are in full play, the ten
dehcy is upward il must be so. II cant be
otherwise. This and .li moral reforms
arc built upon Christian basis, also, they
must and will be transeh' Rev. +.
Brlstow will follow in two weeks
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-02-09

SALT FOR iIoGS.-Tncre is no doubt
thai iiir liriyalion of salt j. the cause Ior
those violent and fatal diseases which
so Frequently attack the hog; diseases
which battle all kinds of treatment.
salt ha~ he property OF preventing many
o! these diseases which appear suddenl,
and without apparent cause. Salt is one
OF The constituents Of ilie blood, and il
has been observed that in a certain dis
ease (like The cholera) there is an at.
sence u saline matter in the blood, and
III these cases the blood is black; prob.
ably The fiuidity of Likelihood its stinula.
ling qualities. and iho property it pos.
sesses OF preserving itself depends more
or less upon these saline componcnts. II
the food be Tot regularly sailed, sal,
should he kept near them
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-02-09

WORTH KNOWING I'll puSiud> or per
>o4> are atdIrt' d 20 the use of the a>hes,,.
q. Hp t.n. f1r The purPo- OF cxhilaraiiu.
i.,e 4~eist.> draw in. trouble. or aS a reIne-
NN - iii-f iil, ntal dtjocii III mi mclancho-
~ 10 such persons i, j. very IA iul to
know whtt >up>ll1c incrc s,c or desire,
the ,ctIon Of thc>c opittc>. Ex,'cric4c
has p4uNca mat good up OF cuff u. tea
q cocna. always Intrca>e thcir action
v .s!ie ! 'tnoh jagre. yi4e.ar: c.tric. unaiic
and tailaric cd. in wiIIcrv >alu ions
% orr OF L., dilut d arrest their fleet.
and are competent la scrt - re / ante
dptc>. ID. I'll. G. Wppl. Jr.. proved by
Hu ncrur> cAperi ncut>, thtt The common
hemp -. AnericI-A .ucricaa ha- CHI
la, the same properties the Indian
heap. 4 tiuCtHrc of good kentuc Y
hemp produced a more perm lncnt Influence
than tie Indian variety This il really
worth knowing, becau>c the Imported
p int i not aiwaf> reii1ble, while the
hone plant can be procured fresh. and il
hardly Gusts anything. ha>he>h candy will
o. As cheap A. any o her candy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-02-09

nj urii r'li nr .: IA. u heepcrs JoarRni
Nou-li'.> f'r the f,.IpN =. handed h.
~ a ii-eld. T. wa d..lrr - 81 i itr.c
yleih 81 mriE. give ypIr c,A, three Times
dan. water : sh-l, -ilicl. it wiifi bran
h4> . IN >.if.d Il I'll rItr II ps- grttt 10
~ . alinH~ 80! iier. VA wll, dIi ihIt
Your CIV " d .iih t"c'-N live Pr cent.
i.n nc,iii.rly. uld,r ih' a - 4 Il. and
niIi become - attica .p hr ist a. ~
refuse 10 dink clear water. ul.l - YES
thirsty; bus ihi> mss slr wIl drink al-
most IL any il-u, aIl I>k 10. more The
AN iuut of IA = dtinS J. "A o. q. ary water
pail inll % each tinr morning. upnn a.sd
ugh. ou- tai Al viii thea IL h-r bcs;
at dl>couutil. the lactclt
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-02-09

oNIoNs.-Many complain that onions
d. not keep The trouble i In keepin.
them too warm. The onion is bulb pldn
at rest. and the least warmth starts into
activity. 1t is msch better that onions
should remain frozen through the winter.
prov ldcd they can tllw gradually. than To
put them In celler or other warm place
where thsiT vegcta;iye power, Will be
aroused. III put in large heaps onion.
will be sure - spoil hut IL spread IN thin
layers ana covered with hay or straw, 80
that if frozen the thawing mly b. gradual
they Will keep through The winter 1t is
the ,u>tpm with onion growers to get
their crop omirkci ~ soon IL possible.
II they were II provide proper storage.
iney would realize much mprs FOR then
when sent Il market later "a N. season
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-02-09

III Ping Cows ~ GOOD CONDITION =
correspondent OF the Stock journal
writing on this >uhjlci, SAYS he comncnc-
"a feeding cows meal la October. and rom
i.nued the regular extra food through
November; and thus made more butter
- one Of those autumn months than In
any other montli of the season. have. he
continues. tin cup wi fIring sides
tHat Ids. when dipped in deco and
Acaped up fuil. about two quarts of meal
made OF equel parts. oil good Indian corn
ANA oats never cob my animal:
am down on THAI c % system of manage
larui. With every fifteen bushels of corn
a'Ii oa;s | minglc ht fore ~ Ediny. about
oue bu>hel Of fix seed. Ihi, improves
tHr quality of the feed Cor ma Of an,
k,lid, H. ground fix seed meal when mix
cd with grain i far better for mich cows
for horses. for fattcaiu- sheep. or vnun.
stock o. any Aiul. thin oil meal SOW
a mn" fix ca every year for express
pHt p '~r oi having the seed T. ninyle with
t.ie Gr.tin h Il Is ground int me, !! for my
cows a,ai other StocA think this the
true MAY un make money 10y >ayin. all
that l. mad. The Little losses abstract
tho prof..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-02-09

George =. Waring saws. in the -iiHoricIR
igriculturisf. that he thinks il quite p's-
siblc TO grow common horses. =, large.
strong. and durable. Al three vclrS old. a.
they are now 4; i've. lie does nni think
high feeding OF cul;> aud yonm. horses ia
furious. il The food j. OF the ri.Et kind.
and j. accompanied wilh exercise.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-02-09
Remedy Ior Lee on Clttie.

To one gallon OF sJn water add oas
pint Of soft soap, and d Ill them together:
adj one ounce OF arsenic and stir till
mixed; aiter this add another gallon of
soft, cold water, and it is ready for use.
The soap neautrllizes the pc son and rem
ders it harmless to the cattle, bnt a dead
Shot to lice and their eg-s-.Styck Jour
nal
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-02-09
r. Il. EDDY.
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS.
For Inventions Trade Marks Designs
40. 10 State ST., DEPOSITS Kilby ST..
BOSTON.

FER extensive practice OF upwards Il
1uir.t year.. continues 80 -tcufe Pd'euts Ia
the United states, ui+.' ga Great iirits IA. Franc.
and other iorri - cpuutrie-- Caveats. >pecifc.i-
tons, Assignments AID all % her uapcrs tor Pa
ten :. eNerute 90 reasonable teens, iih dis
patch. Ecsear hes madr 10 deci mine the vaiiiity
and utility % Patent OF invent ms. and le al
and other advice rendered Ia ali matters touching
the same. Coii-s oil The Cl'Im> OF any paiebl
urmish' Il Oy rcinIttI"s onc dollar. sgInent >
recorded III Washnug,ob-
No Ageiicy the Onited state possesses sup erior
fici.;fes FIR ,JtuiAq Pstfets, dscertainils tn.
pr,GciioaGdiy fiaeeHtioas.
All me'. ssi;y Of a jpirney to Washington To
procure Patent. ana tnv usual great delay there
are LeIe saved HtvIs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-02-09
Deer Isle, -Hill's Remedy.

HE Inhabitants of Deer ISL. have t,.en llh..r.I
] patrons Of iilt.L'> EEMEDY, I IhtnE IL ha.
done them good. g. cIo,son ai the Norm aud "
IL H. sp"if.'rd al N'rfhwe-t who has ciosrd his
agency and settled up his accounts, aud now The
agency waits call f. ON some uile awake trader
TO order. and Lo IL cosnes. lion. I. Warren e..
MtDesert has had il; 1 caniiiy asset tat m,
dealer IN ,nedIriie is doing right thing y a
snG-rins community Nj 'ut hayIns Iltil's Rene
G., constantly nn b nd. Orders s..liciiel Fouu,i
wholesale ia Boston. iiangor au,I Portland.
Rev 1. hill, sole Propr. eior.
West wster,iiIe. Ne. 3.n5l
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-02-09

LII l;1->o igrLg fE.i.> - We haze
X aprI -'.i- ID Ht-, g., 90 * il = REGULAR
p -s'trr. % \ Succession OF year, to ihi,,
e 10. llc liu around u ,ir apple trees in
tI- -agils u ID uun-r. We nn q noticed
talt 4 tree >t1t.iil. ia The innrliat. VIC
iiiy or oar dwelling Ind an Al once nat
tpc.l wlth rea .wtd energy: and We wrr,.
"a 4 10. f1t>bu- MT 4 .dl. ihr cau>-.
GA .Ntiiltti1l ~, iolll thtta al4uti.,
3. hn.%tc1 hi ac-.i-a.iy b.cn - /, ID.
all te.ri.g.i " ,rthi-,, - h.cp any mix
cI with N RUS on IA >tlr!. f or had
b.eI thrown n I'll. foot and around the
t.e., z "a > tli, a II principal cause.
", M lii.-iy accrcI.cl the revives.
c Ice AMI renewed fructih All Ii OF he
ircc.
Taxing the hint from the incident. we
parchl>Cd twelve casks of lime. ard an
piaed half bl>hel - each of the trees in
our orchard. and found that it produced
n4nediatt ben hcial effects. Not the
lisa ih If the tree only, but the quality
81 the frui also was greatly improved.
.n., Application will be especially benetl-
c.u IN soils where there is a redundancy
%. yegrttplc natter. We would advise
als ilraers in some places. especially III
aew 'o.e~. lands recently cleared and on
low lands TO make a trial of i expert
mrnt ANA see whether it j NOT deserving
- ih- Ai-A recommendation it secures
RHrH Hiorid.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-02-09

FRESH BLOWN FLOWERS IN Wrxrrr
moose some OF the most powerful buds of
'iie uowcrs you would perserve, such as
are iatest III blowing. aud ready t. oncn /;
cut 'iien on with pair of scissors, leaving
20 each, " possible. piece of the stem
immediately with scaliug-waN. add. when
The buds are n little shrunk and wrinkled
wrap each of them up separately in a piece
OF paper, perfectly clean and dry, and
lock them up In dry tox ar draw and
They will Keep without corripting In
winter or any Other time, ~ hen yon would
have the flowers blow, take the buds at
night and cut of the end OF The stem
sealed with wax. and put the buds into
wstr. wherein little nitrc or salt has
been dfiiu>ed aud the next day y)uwill
have the pleasure of seeing the buds open
and expand themselves. and the a wcrs
display their most loveablc color and
breathe their agreeable odors
CHEAP lCE-HDUsE farmer core
>prndcnt thus tells u how he had con.
structcd an ice house: II set posts in
The grounu so a> to make a house II feet
square % posts on each si,lc.) then board
ed or pianked it up feet high on the i,,-
side. The >nrface earth i now du, out
. inches deep and saw-iust tilled IN one
foot deep. make 1t 6 inches above the level
OF the earth. The ice Is carefully packed
feet square and C feet high. leayin. \
space off inches between ice an boards
closely packed with saw-dust. and the
same thickness of saw dust plsced ON The
top. / have an old fashioned board roof
over this ice house. The space above the
>aw-du,t is lcft open. that the air can
circulate through. and the sun shine IN
The result Is, that we have used ice daily.
and have plenty left. A. to the cost. four
men with one team. cut. hauled. aud pack
cd the Ice. and tlled In the saw-dust, in
less than two days, Notwithstanding We
had TO haul the icc half mile