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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-04-26
Raising Turkeys.

1t takes about three years for a
turkey to attain his largest weight.
If at twelve months gobblcr reach
thirty pounds live weight, at two
years he would reach thirty-fvc,
and at three years forty, or little
more. But it is rare to get a male
bird above forty pounds, and then
it is by some process Of stuffing
which destroys his stamina and
oftentimcs his life. This weight is
excclled sometimes; but about the
time one thinks he is almost sure of
a forty-ive FOUNDER, the prodigy
sickens and dies. 1t may be as
sumcd, then, that forty pounds is
the limit to which q vigorous tur-
key cock may be safely carried, and
from half to two-thirds of that
weight is the last safe limit for the
hens. With breeders of this size,
and a little under, we should get
large, strong chicks, that will econ
omize food and mature earlier than
the offspring of common-sized birds.
No birds yield moro quickly to
treatment than the turkey. The in
flucncc of a largc'sized gobbler in
flock is Immediately visible in the
increased size of the chicks. The
introduction of wild blood increas-
es the hardness of the young. A
larger portion of the eggs will
hatch, and q much larger number
of young will DO likely to grow up.
With little painstaking, it is quite
easy to breed to any desired shade
Of plumage .-Amsrican 4Agricu!-
surise. AN 4
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-04-26

\
Most horse-shoers and their APP
prentices assume to be more famil-
lar with the anatomy OF the feet of
horses than any other person, be-,
cause, as they frequently aver, it is
their business to handlc such feet
more than any one else. Hence
blacksmiths feel that no one has any
right to dictate how a horse should,
or should not, be shod. au
If a person will study the anato-
my of the foot of a young horse that
has never been shod, he will readi-
ly perceive that more skill is re-
quired to fit shoe correctly than
simply to nail shoe on a block of
wood. Every blacksmith should
procure foot of some horse which
has not worn a shoe for a long peri
cd, SO that he psay the more readily
perceive northumberland how to fit
shoe to thefinsensible shell Of the
hoof. The kear and tear incident
to travelling falls almost entirely on
the sharp rim Of the hard shell of
the hoof when the foot is not shod.
When horse is to be shod, the shoes
should be fitted to the feet, rather
than the feet to the shoes. The
weight of the animal should rest on
the hard shell of the hoof. and not
on the soft sole on the inside of the
shell. Besides this, the frog, which
answers the same purpose beneath
the foot as the large rolls Of india
rubber under railroad cars, should
never be pared away. The frog
will wear away as fast as any por-
ton of it will need to be removed;
hence every proprietor Of horse
should charge the horse-shoer not
to remove any part Of the frog. A
great many country smiths, who dc
not know what Office frog per-
forms, will cut away a large pro-
portion Of it every time the shoe is
fitted to the foot. Another thing
should never be allowed, that is ap
plying hot shoe to tho hoof tc
burn it down level rather than
shave it. A hot shoe Injuries the
elasticity and tcnacity of the hoof
hence the blacksmith should never
be allowed to fit shoe by burning
the hoof.
1t is a rule with many shoers
to make only four nail-holcs on eacl
side OF the shoe, whether it is :
large or small one. Hence, if tn,
shoe is designed for \ large foot
there will be no nails back of q
point half way between the toc-calk'
and heel-calks; whereas there
should be ut least six nails on eacl
side OF the hoof. AS the proprietor
is obliged to pay the bill for shoe
ing, he should assume an undoubt
ed right to direct how his horse
should be shod.
During the winter, if horses arc
liable to calk each other, or t.
wound their own feet with sharl
calks, let the smith be directed t.
make long square calks which vii
prevent slipping, and which vii
not wound the flesh SO readily rs /;
sharp calk. The toc-calks should
be made Of steel, and be tempered
so hard that file will not take hole
of them. Most blacksmiths profess
to use steel for toc-calks, when, il
truth, they use piece Of soft iror
which will wear off almost as soor
as u lead calk. If calks are mad.
of steel and tempered as hard as :
good cold-chisel, the calks will con
tinue scrviceablc three times longer
than when they are made Of piece.
of old horse shoes or other iron.-
| Industrial MonthIy.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-04-26
A Na1neless Hog Disease.

BRANDON, April 10, 1872.
EDITOR BULLRTIN:-"The farmer
readers of the BULLETIN are COR
daily invited to write for it."
The above standing invitation
at the head Of the agricultural col
umns gives me courage to give a
bit of my experience with hogs af-
flicted with the disease which my
neighbors tell me has been common
in this vicinity, and yet has no name.
l will describe the symptoms and
my method of treatment, and per-
haps some one of the many constant
"tarmcr readers" may communicate
through the same columns the cause
and name of the disease. = - ta
The first noticed Of it was that
fine brood sow began to
tremblc. Her appetite was good
for two or three weeks after that
then she ate less each day, until she
died. The appearance of one was
the appearance of all that had the
disease. Some Of the victims were
"stock" hogs, others were fat. The
only reason | did not lose all nv
hogs by the ''shakes" (as my chill
drcn called iD is, it stopped. But
this spring, the "best pig in the
pen"bcgan the same old trick, and re.
membering that l had tried Tin vain
all probable remedies, I concluded
to try an Improbable one. So I pu,
him by himself and fed him on raw
salt pork and raw potatoes for three
days, though the third day he ap
peared as we'll as ever, and barely
tasted the pork.
NOVEL, wish somebody would in
form me Oh this subject; what caus
ed the disease, what kept my hogs
healthy during the winter, and al
about it, as l am but young farm
err and would be on my guard in til.
future. Respectfully,
A. II. Q.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-04-26
Dry Earth Treatment Of Wounds and
Bruises,

Although most Of your readers
are probably familiar with the ''Dry
Earth" theory, yet it may not be
uninteresting to them to hear of one
or two instances in which the mag
ic touch of old mother earth effected
rapid, and, l may almost say, won
derful cures.
In September, a negro had his
face severely burned by the explo-
sion of a can of powder, containing
about half a pint, which he was
carrying in his hand. The acct
dent occurred on Monday. Next
day his entire face was a running
sore, and so much swollen that it
was impossible to distinguish a
feature. | suggested that it should
be dressed two or three times day
with dry sifted earth. On Thurs
day, when again visited, the intla-
nation had entirely subsidized, his
eyes were open, all pain and dis
charge gone, and within the week
he was entirely cured.
Another, a reaper, sliced his fin
ger with reaping hook, and
applied a plaster, which caused
suppuration. BY my advice he
tried dry earth, and in few days
his hand was as well rs before the
accident.
The third trial was on y mule
which had its leg cut with an axe.
The wound was about six inches
long by three inches wide. Hav-
ing found the earth treatment SO
beneficial in the other cases, it was
again tried, and proved perfect
success, the wound healing entirely
in three days from tho first applica-
ton.
The above cures may seem exag-
gcratcd, but | must say that no one
was more astonished than myself;
and faithful trial of the same APP
plication will convince the most
skeptical of your readers. Will
any one who may try it in similar
cases be kind enough to report their
success flor there is no failure)
through the pages of your magazine,
and oblige your well-wisher?-Sea
Coast, IN Southern CWltic0tor.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-04-26

Vinegar Bfitcrs not vile Funcy Drink,
Made Of Poor Rum, Whislscy, Proof Spirits
aud Refuse Liquors, doctored, spiccd md sweet
cned to please the taste, called Toncs, Appctizers'
Restcrcrs. &C., that lead the tipper to drunken
ness and ruin but true Medicine made from the
Native Roots and Herbs OF California, free from III
Alcoholic Stimulants. They the GREAT
BLOOD PURIFIER ind a LIFE GIVING
PRINCIPLE, perfect Renovation and InvGorator
Of the System carrying off all poisonous matter and
restoring the blood TO healthy condition No person
can take these Btters according to directions and
main long unwell provided their bones not des-
troyed by mineral poison other and the vital
organs wasted beyond the point Of repair.
They are n Gentle Purgativc we'll as n
Tonic, possessing. also. the peculiar merit ofactng
powerful agent in relieving Congestion Inlamma-
ton Of the Liver. and all the visceral Organs
FOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS, whether in
young old. married or SINGLE at the dawn Of woman.
hood the turn of life, these Tonic Bttcr have
equal.
Fer Innammnt0ry or Chronic Rheumntism
and Govt, Dyspepsia or Indigestion, Bill
i0us, Remittent aud Intermittent Fcvcrs,
Diseases Of the Blood, Liver, Kidneys and
Bladder, these BItters have been most successful.
Such Diseases caused by Inflated Blood,
which is generally produced by arrangement Of tho
Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION, Head
ache, Pain in the Shoulders Coughs, Tghtness OF the
Chest Dizziness Sour Eructations Of the Stomach Bad
Taste in the Mouth. Bilious Attacks Palpitaion of the
Heart Inflammation Of the Lungs, Pain in the regions
Of the Kidneys and hundred other painful symptoms
the ohsprines Of Dyspepsia
They invigorate tho Stomach and stimulate the torpid
Liver and Bowels. which render them Of unequalled
efficacy in cleansing the blood Of all Impurities and i'm
parting new life and visor to the whole system.
FOR SKIN DISEASES, Eruptions, letter,
Salt Rheuu Blotches. Spots Pimples Pustules Boils
Carbuncles, Ring -worms Scald Head. Sore Eyes,
Erisipelas. Itch Scurfs Discoloratons Of the Skin
Aamors and Diseases Of the Skin, OF whatever name
nature. literally dug mp and carried out Of the
system in short timc By the Of these Dters One
bottle in such will convince the most increduous
Of their curative effect.
Cleanse the Initiated Blood whenever you end its i'm.
purltes bursting through the skin In Pmpes Erupt0ne
Sores cleanse II when you dnd It 0betructed and
sluggish in the veinc cleanse It when il foul and
your feelings will tell you when: Keep the blood pure.
and the health Of the system will follow.
PIN, TAPE, and other WORMS, lurking In
the system Of many Thousands are efectualy des-
troyed and removed For full directions read carefully
the circular around each bottle, printed IN four
lAnguases-Ensiish. German. French and Spanish.
J. wALKER, Proprietor. R. II. MCDONALD T. CO,
Druggists and Gen. Agents. Gan Francisco. Cal and
- and ~ Commerce Street, New York.
II SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEA1ERA
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-04-26

noticed short article in re-
cent number of the Western Rur0l
in regard to the cost of raising
corn, and as l have made 4 careful
estimate Of the cost Of raising eighty
acres Of corn in this county the
past season, l thought l would give
you the result of my estimate, the
cost per bushcl. Land is so high
here that you will see vast differ.
cnce in the cost where we estimate
the interest OH the worth Of the
land, and where we do not. If
estimate the whole cost-that is,
seed, labor Of teams and men, inter
est on implements and interest on
land, it costs me fifteen (l5) cents
per bushel. Excluding interest on
land, only seven (7) cents per bush
el. This is eleven and five dollars
per acre respectively. This is the
estimate on the cost after it is husk-
cd and cribbed.-E. r., Of Mills
Co., Zoaca, IN Western Ruyal.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-04-26

SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR has
no equal as q preventive or .
cures III sgssg S.slHS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-04-26
The Usos of Ammonia.

The Country Gentleman thus dis
courses:
"Spirits of ammonia is nearly as
useful in housekeeping as soap, and
its cheapness brings it within the
reach OF all. For many household
purposes it is invaluable; yet its
manifold uses are not as generally
known as they should be. 1t is a
most refreshing agent at the toilet
table; a few drops in basin of wa
ter will make a better bath than
pure water, and if the skin is oily,
it will remove all gIossiness and al
so disagreeablc odors. Added to a
foot bath, it absorbs all noxious
smell SO often arising from the feet
in warm weather, and nothing is
better for cleansing the hair from
dandruff and dust. For the head
ache it is also desirable stimulant,
and frequent inhaling of its pungent
odors will often entirely remove ca
tarrhal cold. For cleansing paint
it is very useful. Put tcaspoonful
of ammonia to a quart of warm soap
suds, dip in flannel cloth, and
wipe off the dust and fly specks,
CRIME and smoke, and see for your
selves how much labor it will save
you. No scrubbing will be ncedful.
1t will cleanse and brighten silver
wonderfully; to pint Of hot suds
mix a teaspoonful of the spirits, dip
in your silver spoons, forks, etc,
rub with brush, then polish on
chamois skin. For washing mir
rors and windows, it is also very
desirable; put few drops Of am
monia upon a piece of newspaper,
and you will readily take off every
spot or finger mark On the glass
1t Will take out grease spots from
any fabric; put on the ammonia
nearly clear, lay blotting paper
over the place, and press hot flat
iron on it for a few moments. A
few drops in water. will clean laccs
and whiten them finely; also mus
Inns. ~
For cleaning hair and nail brush
es it is equally good. Put Il tea
spoonful Of ammonia into a pint Of
warm or cold water and shake the
brushes through the water; when
the bristlcs look white, rinse them in
cold water and put into the sun
shine or in warm place to dry
The dirtiest brushes will come ont
Of this bath white and clean. There
is no remedy better for heartburn
and dyspepsia, and the aromatic
spirit Of ammonia is especially pre-
pared for these troubles. Ten drops
of it i'll wineglass Of water are
often a great relief. The spirits of
ammonia can be taken in the same
way; bnt it is not as palatable
dose. Farmers and chemists are
well aware of the beneficial effects
of ammonia on all kinds of vcge-
tation; and ifyour roses, gcraniums,
fuschias, ETC.. to become more
furnishing, you can try it on
them, by adding five or six drops
of it to every pint of warm water
that you give them; but don't re-
peat the dose oftener than once in
every five or six days, lest you slim
ulate them too highly. Rain water
is impregnatcd with ammonia, and
thus it refreshes and reviyifies veg
ctable life. So be sure and keep
large bottle of it in the house, and
have a a glass stopper for it,, as it
is very evenescent and also iniuri-
GUS to corks, as it will eat ,hcm
away & 20 - '-s ~ ''@ go
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-04-26
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-04-26

Four or six hills of cucumbers
will supply a family. Plant for
pickles in July.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-04-26

Why is an car of wheat aud an
oak similar in origin? Because they
both spring from o corn.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-04-26

One large, strong eye left on po-
tato sets throws up one strong stalk
and gives large potatoes. Several
stalks give many small ones.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-04-26
Anrirnltnral Golnlun.

The reading columns on this page will be devo.
ted mainly to topics pertaining to the FARM and
HOUSEHOLD. The farmer readers of the BuLLR.
TIN are cordially invited to write for it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-04-26

Give my love to the artist workmen Of THE
4LDINE who arc striving to make their profess
sion worthy Of admiration for beauty, as it has al
ways been for usefulness. "-Hen,y Ward Beecher
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-04-26
American VS.. English Cheese.

In the report Of the Department
of Agriculture at Washington, fol
February, we find the following re
lating to product, favorite cows and
the growing importance Of Amcri
can cheese in Scotland:
Gin the six principal dairy coun-
ties of Scotland it is estimated that
the milk of rather more than lOO,.
900 COWS is utilized for the purpose
of making cheese. The product is
$4,000 tons annually; worth at the
average price last year, about $5,-
100000. The Ayrshire COWS, which
are eminent for their milking quail
ties, even when fed OH poor pastures.
form the favorite breed. The cheese
is made for about 100 days in the
summer period of the year, After
this tho milk is made into buttcr;-
or. if near a railroad station. sent
into town for sale. The American
cheesc-tactory system is gradually
being adopted. The consumption
of cheese is rapidly increasing and
is appreciated by the laboring clas-
SEES, entering largely into their dai-
ly diet. The reports Of the Ameri-
can dairymcn's associations are re-
printed in England. Many Of the
old English brands of cheese are
passed by and declined on coming
into competition with recent Amer
lean importations.
REMEDY FOR PoTATo BUG.-A
few days ago we fell in company
with S.Reynolds, Esq, of Waterloo,
who gave us experience and obser-
walton among ':the bugs" Last
fall he visited potato field where
the bugs were at work in their well
known voracious manner, they had
almost extcrminated the whole field
of potatoes. His attention was
drawn to a few hills that were UNI
touched and in a flourishing condi-
ton, he cast about for the cause,
knowing there must be reason.--
AT last his attention was attracted
to few stalks of buckwhcat that
grew in the potato hills. To test
the matter further, he cut off a
branch of the buckwheat and car
ried it to a place literally covered
with bugs, he carefully placed it in
the midst of the vermin without
noise or disturbing them in any
way. In a Minute he says every
bug was emigrating; they came
down the potato stalks and crawled
away.
There is some property in the
buckwheat that is not agreeable to
his bugship. Mr., Reynolds plan is
to plant a grain or two Of buck
wheat in each hill Of potatoes after
the potatoes have been cultivated
once. By the time the bugs come
for their work the buckwheat will
be about right to serve its intended
use. Farmers will do well to try
ills Wuverly Independent.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-04-26
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-12-13

A good joke is told OF a little sx-year chap
who, having disobeyed his father, was about
to incur the penalty of switching. The fa-
Their deliberately prepared rod, while his son
stood a sad and silent spectator As the pa
rent approached TO the unpleasant: duty, the
boy started at brisk run towards neighbour
ing hill. The father pursued, and for time
the youngster increased the distance between
them, but gradually his strength began TO fail,
and. when he reached the hill and began to as
cend, he soon lost his vantage ground. Nearer
and nearer the irate father approached, and
just as the top Of the bill was reached and he
came within arms length of the little fugitive,
who was ready TO fall from exhaustion, the
boy quickly faced about, dropped upon the
ground, and with an indescribable cast of
countenance, exclaimed, Papa, that-makes
g fellow-blow-don' it ?" This, changing
the subject, was so extremely ludicrous, that
the father laughed heartily over the strategy
which his hopeful son exhibited, and the rod
was not used.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1872-12-13

How TO BURN CoAL.-Never fill stove more
than half or two-thirdS full of coal, even in
the coolest weather. When the FIRE is low.
never shake .he CRATE or disturb the ashes, but
add from ten to fifteen small Jumps of coal,
and set the draft open. When these are heated
through, and somewhat ignited add the
amount necessary for new fire, but do not
disturb the ashes yet. Let the draft be open
half an hour. Now shake out the ashes The
coal will be thoroughly ignited and will keep
the stove at a high heat from six to twelve
hours, according 10 the GOODNESS of the wealth
es. IN very cold weather, after the fire is
made, add coal every hour.