The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-09-05
HOME, FARM AND GARDEN.

"A writer in the Maryland Farmer
claims that bass wood collar is superior
to all Others-that they will never gall a
horse, are cooler, lighter, and don't absorb
! sweat
| "A recent writer says that One-halt tea
spoonful of the following mixture, re-
peated a few times if necessary, will cure
chicken cholera in almost every instance:
One ounce t1ncture acetate of opium, one
ounce tincture of camphor, one ounce
tlncture of rhubarb, and half an ounce
or cayenne pepper.
We learn from the Practical Farmer
that, at the Worth Farm, fine porker
was cured of pneumonia by dose con-
slstlng of tablespoonful of carbolic
ACID. 1t was also given to others, mixed
with the slop, though in much smaller
quantities, and soon stoppedall further
spread of the disease.
a writer in the Southern Farm and
Home gives these reasons for sowing
orchard grass and clover together AS
orchard grass gets ripe at the same date,
holds the clover up for the scythe, fur
nishes the best of early spring and win
ter pastures, and as it will grow in clumps,
the clover only filling up what would 9TH
erwise be bare, and as good stand of
| this grass is everlasting under any sort
OF rational treatment, l prefer the two
mixed.
| All do not know that lemons
sorinkled with loafsugar almost COM
pletely allay feverish thirst. They are
Invaluable in the sck-room. Invalids af-
! fected with feverishness can safely con-
sumo two or three lemons day. A lemon
or two thus taken at "tea- time' is recon-
mended as an entire substitute for the
ordinary supper of summer, and will
| often tah
the night, and give good appetite for
breakfast.
james Harris, Lyndon, N. Y, says,
! land is dry and warm and likely to stay
50 for few days, he will be surprised at
the results, for plaster is great absorber
| of carbOnic acid gas, which is the life of
/ plants and not of ammonia, as has been
stated but if he should undertake to SOW
it on wet land, and in cold, bleak time
in the spring, he may look with both eyes
for the good results, and he will fail to
see them.
Whenever q large branch of any tree
is removed, the wound should be covered
with wax or common paint, and the APP
| pication renewed as often as necessary
to prevent decay. If this has been neg
lected, and decay has progressed to any
considerable extent, then all rotten and
dead wood should be carefully removed,
and the hole filled with cement, mortar,
or other substance that will keep out the
air and water. Decayed wood is of no
use to any tree, but it is a positive dam
age, causing disease, and the sooner it is
removed the better.
Brush should be cut when in the most
vigorously growing state and when in
fullest leaf. At that time the plant re
ceives the greatest check from being cut
closely. Generally late in July or early
in August is favorable time. Perhaps
it is better to cut it two or three times
during the summer, if the time can be
spared, as repeated checks have more eff
feet than one single one. 1t is a good
and effectual plan to keep all sorts of
weeds from breathing during the entire
season few withstand such a course of
treatment.
Washing Wooden Bed Clothing
is said by some, wash in warm water; by
Others in cold water. We know that
warm water will cause shrinking. A
large, fine rose blanket washed at three
different times, shortened six to seven
inches each washing. In the center it
pulled up and made a shapeless thing.
We were told to wash in warm water,
and rinse IN a00ter Of the same temperature
1t was done, and with perfect success.
l. lie DldnK6G is even longer ana more even.
The shrinking seems to take place on the
sudden change of the temperature from
warm water to cold. The 9radoG0l cool
ing and drying afterward does not seem
to affect it any; SO the slow change in the
temperature of frozen fruit leaves the fruit
unhurt. Exchange.
"A Word to the Boys.-Now that the
bathing season has come again, we would
caution the boys to be careful and not
rccklessly run the risk of their lives.
You can enjoy this healthy and invigorat-
ing sport fully as well without running
any foolish risks, such as going into the
water too often, or in dangerous places
At the same time you can relieve your
parents and friends Of much anxiety by
promising them that you will be careful,
and carefully fulfilling your promise The
loss of life each year from bathing acct
dents, or negligence rather, is altogether
too great, and a little care will prevent
much of the sorrow thereby engendered.
1t is not a good plan to go in alone, but
have one or more companions who can
render assistance should it be necessary.
Neither is it healthy to stay in the water
too long at one time: never remain in
when you begin to feel uncomfortably
chilly and tired. Nature is warning you
to desist, and in this and in every other
case you will never regret needing her
Warnings Cape Ann Adre"'islr