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Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25
Manure for Strawberries.

a CORRESPONDENT of the Gardeners
Chronicle who has been very successful in
raising excellent strawberries for num-
Der of years from the same bed, says ::
"a fictitious manure of my own devising
having been very successful with me, |
beg to preface the recipe with some obser-
vations on a cheap way of obtaining a
crop where labor is scarce. / cover the
beds with straw, at the beginning of win
ter, and let the young runners kill and
take the place of the old roots, whereby
a deep layer of humus is formed, just as
in old grass land, and by the same process.
But l had failure one year, and the next
applied the dressing just referred to, and
the produce was such as l really believe,
that if could grow it accurately, would
be incredible.
My composition is: One pound each of
EPSON salts, Glauber salt, pearl-ash, and
carbonate of soda, and one-half pound of
muriate of ammonia to sixty gallons of
water. Last year used small quantities
of chlorade and phosphate of lime, and
nitre, instead of the pearl-ash ; but | tried
the two in different parts of the bed this
year, and found no difference. apply it
as soon as the plants show signs of growth
in spring watering them pretty freely
without hose, three times, at intervals of
about week, so as to finish before they
come into flower; and if the season be
dry find it absolutely necessary to sup,
ply them literally with common water
afterward, during the whole time OF
growth, or their increased activity will
very quickly kill them.
Independently of the quantity, straw.
berries of equal size never saw grown
separately-for, by this plan, the bed is,
of coarse, a complete mat and yet, last
year, l measured a specimen of Keen's
seeding five inches in circumference, and
that toward the end of the season and
during the whole time of bearing could
at any time, gather plate full fit for ex
l,;b;t;np
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25
The Story of an Acorn.

WHEN the Russian Grand Duke Alexis
was in Boston, visiting the rooms of the
Historical Society, and was about to de-
part, Admiral Poissiet, who was with
him, took from his pocket, as the Boston
Traoeller reports, small envelope and
handed it to Mr.. Winthrop, observing that
it might, perhaps, be thought of sufficient
interest to entitle it to appear in the Soci-
ety's cabinet. The envelope was opened
and disclosed three oak leaves and little
twig. An inscription in Russian explain
ed that these were from an oak tree in ST.
Petersburg, which grew from an acorn
planted by the Emperor of Russia, who re-
ceived it from George Summer, who took
it from an oak overshadowing the tomb of
Washington, at Mount Vernon This cir
cumstanee may recall to the memory of
few of our readers the anecdote which
the late George Dallas, our Minister at
ST. Petersburg some twenty five or thirty
years since, used to tell of the acorn and
its bearer.
Mr. Dallas was called upon, as he re-
lated, by young American, who said that
he desired much to see the Emperor of
Russia, as he had brought an acorn, the
| fruit of tree growing by the tomb of
Washington, which he wished to present
him. MIR. Dallas said that he could not
possibly undertake to obtain for him a
private audience from the Emperor with
so little occasion for it, "Well," said the
young man, Il am determined to see him
at any rate" Have care" replied Mr..
Dallas, 'or you may get yourself into an
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25
Clear Starching.

AcoRREsPoNDENT of the Country Gentle
man says:
The terrors of clear starching have
darkly hung around many a young wife,
and she has dreaded ironing dear Fred's
nice shirts more than doing all the rest of
his work for q week. To such poor
tremblers let me say, patiently persevere.
Practice alone will make perfect. Shed
no vain tears over shirts he pronounces
''horrid" and declares "he can never
wear" Wash them out and try again.
In cold weather, if you have no dresses
or skirts, use cold starch, it is so much
easier made and used For two bosomed
shirts, one pair of cuffs and two or three
collars, take small teaspoonful of starch,
dissolve in about coffee cup of cold
water, stir until the water looks like
milk; dip in the collars and cuffs first,
then the bosoms wiring as dry as posi-
bic. Set the starch one side roll the
linen up in dry cloth. After it has lain
few moments, iron after this wise: Put
piece of cotton cloth over the linen rub
a bit of beeswax over the iron and around
the point and edges wipe clean with
coarse towel iron over the cotton cloth
bit; remove it and smooth the linen
very fast one way until perfectly dry. If
not stiff enough stir your starch well and
UP III dSdiH, pIOCetulHS as DelOTe OOIne
always starch collars and cuffs twice l
never do. If your shirts are cut sack you
can iron them without bosom board,
but if there are gathers in the back you
had better have one. 1t should be little
longer and wider than the bosom. Cover
it with two or three thicknesses of white
flannel, then two of cotton cloth, drawn
very smooth and tight, and sewed together
on the back. Iron the bosom until dry,
smooth and glossy remove the board
hang the shirt by tie fire. When thor
oughly dry, start up every plat, unless
very finely plated, by slipping your finger
under it from top to bottom. If the bosom
is too stiff use less starch next time.
So few people understand using cold
/ starch, 1 have written very plainly. Most
of the people use too much, get disguised,
and won't try to learn. If your iron
sticks, use sandpaper; if it sticks then,
rest assured you have used tOomuch starch.
| When done with the starch, set the bowl
away and let 1t settle until the water is
clear, when pour 1t off and let the starch
dry few hours. When dry, scrape from
the bowl with spoon, and put back in
your starch Oox-it is as good as new.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25
Throw in Reinforcements.

The Citadel of Life is in a state of siege all
through the year. but is never closely invest
ed than in mid-winter. The liver Is usually some
what torpid and the bowels more or less constipat-
ed at this season, and dyspepsia often assumesits
most aggravated form in cold and wet weather. In
short the sluggish system seems inclined to inter
nit or shirk some of its most important duties
der the influence of low temperature, and requires
wholesome stimulants. The spur required is Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, the only medicine which
quickens the action of the secretive organs, and
brings ont the latent vitality of the system without
creating any febrile symptoms, or the slightest
nervous excitement.
The great Vegetable Tonic is not recommended
as a specific for Coughs. Colds and Consumption
that field being left open TO the concocters OF prep
arations which cannot by any possibility reach the
lungs! but as a specific for the constitutional and
physical weaknesses which invite pulmonary dis
case it is literally infallible The most insidious
and terrible enemy Of hEman life is not disease it.
self but the weakness which affords il an Opportu
nity to gain firm hold OF the vital system. Re
member that Stamina, Vital Energy-the hfe-prn-
clple or whatever you may choose To call the re-
sistant power which battles against the causes Of
disease and death. is the grand guard OF health
II is the garrison Of the human fortress. and when
il wakes weak, the true policy Is to throw rein
forcements. In other words. when such an emer-
gency occurs, commence a course OF Hostetter's 9
Bitters
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25
Milk rs Food.

AN investigation into the nutritive
quality of milk, and the reason for its
disagreeing with many adult persons, has
been made by DIR. Wiggin, of Providence,
RI, and reported In the Jonrnal of
Applied Chemistry.
The results will seem novel to those
who have looked on milk as a sloppy diet,
not to be compared with the more solid
articles we choose in preference for our
good. For example, milk contains eighty
seven per cent. of water; but then rump
steak of beef contains seventy-five per
cent. of water, and eggs contain sixty
eight per cent.
In fact, it turns out that milk, even at
twelve cents per quart is the cheapest
form of animal food. Dr. Wiggin says
thirty-five cents per pound, is as dear as
milk at twenty-four cents per quart !;
round steak at twenty cents per pound as
dear as milk at fourteen cents eggs ut
thirty cents per dozen as dear as milk at
twenty cents corned beef at seventeen
cents as dear as milk at fifteen cents.
A great obstacle to the use of milk as
an important element of food is to be
found in the fact that it cannot be used
by all with impunity, often producing
headache and biliousness. The cause of
this seems to be that the milk undergoes
in the stomach process similar to that
which accompanies the manufacture OF
cheese that is, it is solidified or formed
into nearly solid "curd," the potash and
soda in the milk, which were needed to
render its caseine soluble in its water, be
ing taken up by the acid of the stomach.
| The temperature of the stomach also
| favors the change.
This mass of curd, which is probably
manageable by the health digestion of 8
child, or of person with whom milk has
always been used as an article of diet, is {
hard nut for an unsound stomach to crack
The depraved gastric juice of an adult
sinner finds difficulty in penetrating ii:
gummy Businesses. The contents OF tn,
stomach, only half prepared, pass on in
to the intestines, making discomfort anC
trouble as they go. All this may b,
avoided by mixing with the milk SOM
farinaceous food, such as bread, or rice
or corn pudding. The farinaceous part
cles will be so mixed through the mass o
the curd as to destroy its cohesion, and t
make it easy for the stomach to manag
it. Even with this precaution, mil
should be used sparingly at the Outset
and the digestion should be accustome
to its new work-for the easy digestion {
milk is trick we put aside with our chi
dish things.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25
President Grant.

WITH all this divergence of opinion
about the mental characteristics of the
President, it is very notable to observe
that those who know him best like him
most. The highest estimate of his intel
lectual capacity has come from his enemies
Frank Blair, for example.
But take the opinion of men who are
about him. George S. Boutwell,, Secre-
tary of the Treasury, says that General
Grant is man greatly underestimated by
many. He has stated several times that,
in Cabinet, the President almost always
leads, that he has distinct ideas and valua-
BILE ones, on all the multifarious topics of
importance which come under considera-
ton, and that, instead of being a silent,
or in any way stupid man, he is ready,
quick, and almost always well and even
minutely informed. Governor Boutwell,
is not regarded as at all enthusiastic, and
even he warns when speaking of the
President.
Secretary Robson, a very shrewd and
keen-sighted man of affairs, declares that
Grant is the leader of his Cabinet on all
important topics. In the main he has
taken the initiative on all the principal
features of his Administration. Mr.. Robe
sons praise is reaffirmed by others.
George William Curtis has several times
expressed surprise at not only the COM
prehensiOn of the civil service question
shown by the President, but his very
complete mastery of it's details. When
Mr.. Curtis first came he doubtless expect
ed he would have both to convert and in
struct the Executive. Of course that
gentleman has never said this, but he
stated he was very much gratified, as well
as astonished, to find General Grant very
well posted, not only on our own, but the
civil service system of other countries.
Other gentlemen whom / know, well in.
formed on distinct topics, have at times
expressed in my hearing, their surprise to
find the President so well informed on
their peculiar specially. The matter OF
Ku-KluX outrages, and legislation there
on, is another of these examples. Senator
Scott and Representative Stevenson, the
/ two members of the Investigating Com
mittee, who may be deemed most thor
roughly informed thereon, have said, ovel
and over again, that the President under
stands the subject better than they do
| Senator Scott stated last fall that he wa:
the best informed man in the country OF
this matter 1 could go on and spin thi.
letter out with concurrent testimony, bu
l forbear.
know what will be said-that ther,
must be something lacking when tn,
President requires to be systematicall,
shown to be regarded as man of larg
intellectual ability. / admit the force Oi
the suggestion, but demur to the natura
deduction, on the ground that it has beer
rendered necessary by reason of the sys
tematic undertaking of him which ha
been so marked feature of our polite
for the past two years. No man has beel
more thoroughly set upon or design
edly overshadowed by the weight AM
agis of prominent personalities than ha
the President Washington Cor. Worceste
| Gnn
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

unpleasant scrape. If you do, will un-
dertake to help you out of it" 81 shall
see him at all events" was the young
mans answer, and he took his leave.
Shortly afterward Mr.. Dallas met him in
company with man wearing a military
uniform. "Well," said the young man,
81 have seen the Emperor" "Yes," and
have got into difficulty; you are under ar
rest, see; you remember what / said
about helping you out of any scrape you
might get yourself into" ooh, you mean
that man; why, he is my officer" 'Your
officerr' "Yes, he is the officer whom
the Emperor directed to go with me, and
show me anything that / must like to see
it was found that the young adventurer
had already seen great deal more
of that city than Mr. Dallas had,
although for some time a resident
there. The introduction to the En-
peror TODD place in this manner. The
young man wrote note to the Emperor
acquainting him with the strong desire he
had for private interview, and mention
ed his particular purpose. Soon after this
he was waited on by person who asked
him if he was the American gentleman
who desired to see the Emperor. II am, ="
was the answer "Come, then, with me,
and your wish shall be gratified." The
American was conducted into a small
room in the palace, the Emperor's Cabi-
net, probably, where sat middle-aged
gentleman, who asked the same question,
and, being answered in the affirmative,
said, 81 am the Emperor" The conver-
sation proceeded, but the Emperor, not
| finding himself over-fuent in English,
said to the young man, "Come with me,
| and I will DreSent Won 10 the Empress,
who speaks English much better than l.
and, taking him into another room, intro
duced him to The family circle. The
American and the Empress were soon en-
gagged in an animated conversation. You
have no servants in America" said the
Empress. pardon me, we have many,
was the reply "Yes, but you do not call
them by that name you call them help.
''Ahl" said the Yankee, shaking his finger
at Her Imperial Majesty, "you have been
reading Mrs Trollope" $50 she has, in
terrupted the Emperor, and they all
laughed in chorus Meantime the acorn
was not forgotten, but duly delivered; the
young man was afterward allowed free
access to the imperial family circle, was
provided with an intelligent guide in ,
military uniform, who was to show hin
everything worth seeing in st. Petersburg
and was afterward sent, at the imperia
expense, to travel post through the empire
wherever his curiosity might lead him
The acorn, it seems, was duly planted anC
germinated and became tree. In tokeI
of the truth of this, If we may receive thu
words of the Boston Irdreller as authen
tic, some leaves and little twig from
are deposited in the cabinet of the Boston
Historical Society.-N. Y. Ecening Post
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25
The Safe Investment of Money.

The pending negotiations between Messrs.
jay Cooke & Co. and the Rothschilds
on the one hand, and the United States
Government on the other, which negotia-
tions promise to result in funding the
whole of our National debt at 4, AZ,
and per cent. interest, with saving to
our taxpayers of at least Twenty-Five
Million Dollars year, add new prestige
to the eminent American bankers above
named, and give increased Importance to
their opinions of various investment Sc
curities.
In a financial circular just issued,
Messrs. Jay Cooke & Co. state the follow
ing facts about favorable Railroad Sc
curity now on the market
OFFICE OF JAY COOKE & Co, BANKERS,
PHILADELPHIA, January, 1872.
The Northern Pacific Railroad Compa
nv offers to the public an investment
security which combines the ready nego-
liability, the convenience, and the high
credit of a first class Railroad Bond, with
the solidity and safety of Real Estate
Mortgage on Land worth at least twice
the amount loaned.
TIdfie-As officially reported, the gross
earnings of the present Pacific Railroad
Union and Central) for 1871, the second
year of through business, December
earnings estimated) reach Seventeen Mil
lions and Quarter. OF this, 90 per cent.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25
The Little Corporal,

First in the list of Juvenile Magazines, is
more full of life, spice, and interest since the
fire than ever. Its editor, Mrs. Emily Hunt
ington Miller, with her rare genius for inter
esting children, has given it national repu-
tation, and made it a welcome and indispen-
sable guest in a hundred thousand house
holds. Its prominent features the coming
year will be $500 prize story by Helen C..
Weeks, a continuation of the Editors ''Sum-
mer Days. so attractive to young readers,
more profuse Illustrations, shorter stories,
poems, articles on science, natural history,
biography, travels, home amusements,
games, puzzles, etc. No family with chill
dren is furnished without The Little Corporal.
Price $3.50 year, or 81 in clubs of twenty,
with premium to agents. Published by
JOHN E. MILLER, 81 West Randolph St., Chi
oO
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

GoDEY's LADY's BooK.-The illustra-
tions of the February number consist Of two Val
entine plates a handsome fashion-pate, alpha
bet of interlaced letters large presentation sheet
of braiding patterns and the second Of the series
of Miss Lilpop's Party. In the Work Department
the usual variety of designs for fancy work occupy
a large space. Brilliant and entertaining reading
matter by popular authors, combine to make this
a spirited number.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

WE were pleased to see, not long since, in
one of our exchanges, some pretty severe re-
marks addressed to several persons who,
during an interesting lecture by Rev. Jno. S.
G. Abbott, kept q continuous coughing,
which prevented many from hearing. Peo-
pie who cannot refrain from coughing had
better stay away from such places, or else
take bottle of JoARSOH'S AROdyRe LiRiHent
with them.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

CAST THEM OUT. Ifthere are any diseases
which deserve the name deD,oNidc, Dyspepsia
is one of them. 1t racks and tears the sys-
TEN like a veritable iiend, and renders life n
burden. The medicines of the dispensary
will not expel it. Cast it out with DIR.
WALKER's VEGETABLE VINEGAR BITTERs
There is no form of indigestion or liver COM
plant that can Withstand this potent tonic
and Alternative. The newly discovered Cali
fornia roots and herbs from which it is pre-
pared are of more value to mankind than all
the gold of the Pacific States.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

A PLAIN and unschOoled man, who had
received his education principally beneath
the open sky, in the field and the forest, and
who welded the axe more than the pen,
while speaking of children, remarked, with
true and beautiful simplicity, "The little
chips are nearest the heart"
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25
CURE FOR CONSUMPTION.
What the Doctors Say.

AMOS wooLLEY, VI. D., of Kosctusko County. Indi-
ana. says For three years past have used ALLEYS
Lung BALsAM extensively in my practice and am
satisfied there Is better medicine for lung diseases
in use"
ISAAC A. DoRAN, NJ D., of Logan County, Ohio,
says: ALIENS LUNG BALsAM not only sells raridly
but gives perfect satisfaction in every within my
knowledge. Having confidence in II. and knowing
that possesses valuable medical properties freely
use Il in my daily praclce and with unbounded sue
expectoraRt IL is most certainly ahead Of
any preparation have ever yet known"
NATHANIEL HARRIS. NJ. D.. OF Middlebury, Vermont,
SAYS: have doubt Ii viii become classical rene
dial agent for the af all diseases of the Throat
Bronchial Tubes, and the Lungs"
Physicians do not recommend medicine which has
no me xh hat "A about
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

THE Importance of giving iSIeTiddIi's Car
airy Condition T6lrderS to horses that have
been out in the cold rain, stood in cold wind,
or drank too much cold water, cannot be
over-estimated no man should be without
them who owns good horse.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

For AN IRRITATED THROAT, Couch OR
COLD, "ByorR's BIonchial Troehes" are
offered with the fullest confidence in their
efficacy. They maintain the good reputa-
tion they have justly acquired.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25
THE SoNG MESSENGER is now edited

THE SONG MESSENGER is now edited by
Mr. W. S. B. Mathews, and is one of the very best
musical papers published. The January number
contains prospectus of the Peace Jubilee, by 'P.
Green'' article by Mr.. Upton, and some valuable
editorials. There is also new song by Mr.. Geo.
F. Root and some choir music. Send ten cents TO
RooT & CADY, Chicago, for a copy.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

Nor every one can be President, but all can buy
SILVER TIPPED Shoes for their children and
thereby lessen their Shoe bills two-thirds.
For Sale by all Dealers.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

time is short-Art is long" but CABLE
SCREW WIRE Boots and Shoes will last longer
than any other kind; are drier-more pliable-wiI
not rip nor come apart
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

BEST AND OLDEST FAMILY MEDIcISE-Sdn-
ford-s Liuer LnUi9ordtor.-A purely Vegetable
Cdthdrtic and Tonic-for Dyspepsia. Constipation,
Debility, Sick-headache, Bilious Attacks. and all
arrangements Of Liver. Stomach and Bowels. Ask
your Druggist for it. Belrare Of limitations.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

THE COUNTRY SEEMS TO BE FILLED WITH SPE-
crTIcs for the cure of Lung Diseases, that one
scarcely knows which to use for want of confidence
in their medical properties but from the remarka-
BILE cures and the high order and extraordinary
efficacy OF Aliens Lung Balsam, We are com
PEELED to regard the evidences OF our senses, and
confdently state for Cough or Cold, and that
H,rfrT IsGfsd Monster Consumption we think the
preparation safe and certain cure that Is now be-
fore the public.
For sale by all Medicine Dealers.