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Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04
Spring BOnnetS.

Black net bonnets will be made plain on the shape like mourning bonnets. A lady-like model had twist of the bril- liant bronze scarabee, with great stand ing bow behind, and coronet of shaded metallic leaves with tress of dusky rose berries directly in front, high above the brow.
 A black straw Michael Angelo hat, with brim upturned all round and far ing, was stylish with ciel blue scarf, demi-rosette on the left of the brim, pink tea rose, and short blue plume.
 A bonnet of golden bronze armure with bronze green ribbon folded round the crown, was finished by rose and bronze shaded wing with standing bow, at the back ribbon loops and long and short ends together. The most charm ing hat was black lace, with jet-fringed bandeau, half wreath of verdigris ber- ries and holly leaves in natural purplisn shades, with dark bronze ribbon loops, to suit the style which orders dark colors and autumnal treasures to be pressed into summer service.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04
The Crows.

Where noxious animals abound the most obvious remedy is a reward offer ed for their destruction. This has been 2 custom in almost all countries from very remote times. But in some cases it has led to novel and not very honor able branch of rural industry. A minor example of this was afforded many years ago in an inland township of New York. The crows had become so numer- ous as to prove materially detrimental to the corn crop, and in town meetings, duly assembled, 8 reward of six cents for every crows beak brought to the several path-masters was offered. Many were the members of this tribe corvinus slaughtered, and when the nests could be reached, the eggs were sometimes, so it was said, taken home and "set" under hens in order that when matched the young birds might add their quota of peaks to be paid for by the town.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04
The Homestead Bill.

We publish below the two amend ments adopted by the late Congress, fo the Homestead bill. The first is as follows:
 Whereas, By act of Congress entitled An act to enable honorably discharged soldiers and sailors, their widows and orphan children, to acquire homesteads on the public grounds of the the amendments thereto, approved June g. 1872, it is provided that said soldiers and saiors their widows and orphan children, shall have the right to enter homesteads of 16O acres each upon what are called and known as "double minimum" lands, or lands within the limits of railroad land grants; and
 Whereas, Many soldiers and sailors had, prior to the passage of said act and the amend- ments thereto, entered homesteads within said limits, not exceeding eighty acres each, and are unable, under the terms of said act and amendment, and the rulings of the General Land Office, to avail themselves of the advant- ages of entering 160 acres of said double minimum" land and,
 pioneer soldiers and sailors are unjust; there fore,
 Be it enacted &c, That section of the act entitled "An act to amend an act relating to soldiers and sailors homesteads," approved Juno g. 1872, be amended so as to read as fol | lows: That any person entitled under the | provisions of the foregoing sections to enter a homestead, who may have heretofore entered under the Homestead laws quantity of land less than 16O acres, shall be permitted to enter so much land as. when added to the quantity previously entered, shall not exceed 160 acres.
 The other law is amended so as to al low pre-emptors who have not resided five years on their lands to deed away by gift or sale for various public pur poses, and the amendment is as follows
 Be it enacted, &c., That any person who hal already settled or hereafter may settle on the public lands of the United States, either b, Ire-emption or by virtue of the Homestead lav or any b1 b nave acts any portion of his or her said pre-emptiol or homestead for church, cemetery, or schoo purposes, or for the right of way of railroad across such pre-emption or homestead, and th way vitiate the right to complete and psrfec the title to their pre-emptions or homesteads.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04
The Laws of Health.

It Is useless for State Legislatures to pass laws for the preservation of the public health, if the great law of selfpreservation, which depends for its enforcement upon tho will of the individual is suffered to remain dead letter. There is scarcely an adult member of the community, of either sex, in this country, who has not the testimony in favor of Hestetter's Stomach Bitters, furnished over their own signatures by persons of acknowl- merce, and every department of business and pro- the most explicit tsrms that the preparation is a for dyspepsis, valuable anti-bilious medicine, a lant, good acclimating medicine, a strengthener of the nerves, general invigorant, protection against tho deleterious effects of malaria and inn pure water, and that it imparts 6 degree of vigor and activity to the vital forces which is not municated by any other of the tonics and stomach ics in use. Under these circumstances tho self preservative law of nature should teach every rational person who, either by reason of inherent debility or in consequence of exposure to unwhole some influences, is in peril of losing the greatest of all temporal blessings, health, the importance ofusing the Bitters as defensive medicine. Dys- peptics who neglect to give 1t trial simply their own enemies. Itis guaranteed to cure indi- gestion in all its forms, and the bilious and nerv- ous will find nothing in the whole range of official and proprietary m edicines which will afford them the same relief.
 Lung Complaints, Bronchitis, Asthma, &c, are speedily relieved, and if taken in time permanent ly cured by pr. Jayne's Expectorant. You will And 1t also certain remedy for Coughs and Colds.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04
An English Rectory.

The rectory of Falmouth, town in Cornwall, England, about fourteen miles from Lizard Point, was recently put up for sale. Many of the livings of the Church of England, as by law establish prietors, and they have the right to ap- they choose to become pastors of the stricken in years, and the owner of a to the highest bidder the right to ap- point successor. The iving-that is the spiritual charge of the people in the parish-is put up at auction just like a horse or an easy-ci1air.
 The rectory of Falmouth is worth about s1, 700 or nearly $10,O0O year. The incumbent is in his seventy seventh year, and the income of the church property is constantly increasing. Charles IT. gave the "parson of the parish and his successors forever" the right to portion of the earnings of the inhabitants of the town, in the shape of tax of about thirty-fve cents year on all houses, shops, warehouses, cellars and outhouses then in existence or Gnerea1Ger to DC Du1lG. beS1QeS InlS, there are tithes and surplice fees, and what is known as the Black Rock Beacon dues, consisting of fifty cents on every coasting vessel, and over sixty cents on every other vessel which shall pass the beacon. The town thought of buying the rectory, and thus free itself in part from these imposts but high legal authorities have decided that they never can be got rid of.
 At the recent auction the sale was started at about $3O, ,OOO, and rose by slow bids to $45, 900. The auctioneel urged the value of the income and the extreme age of the incumb ent, dwelling on the probability of his soon dying but all in vain. Very well, then, said the auctioneer, "my clients reserve the right of making the bidding e10, OOO."
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04
King of the Blood.

FoR SwEILED NECK AND ENLARGED GLANDS. Case:-For several years past have been badly afflicted with Goitre, or Swelled Neck, and it had become 50 bad that an effort to raise my arms above my head produced choking sensa- tion, which was almost uncomfortable. After trying several remedies with no benefit, was advised to try KING OF THE BLOOD, which l did, and the effect has been most miraculous. I took nearly seven bottles, and it has, not only cured my neck, but greatly benefited my general health. have not felt 80 we'll for years have been troubled from childhood with fatty tumors on my arms, and can see the wonderful effects of your medicine upon those, for they have already begun to diminish. and think that if continue on with the medi- cine, they will entirely disappear.
 CHARLOTTE s. SMITH, Columbus, Pa
 Write for circulars to D. Ransom, Son X Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y.-Coma.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04

HORSES IN ENa1AND.-It is stated that in London, at the present time, the number of horses is very greatly below that of any previous time during the last ten years. For the Autumn Man oeuvres of last year the Government contractors had the greatest difficulty in procuring the two thousand horses required, and, in the end, they were compelled to take a very large number of foreign horses, of very inferior quail ity, at very high prices. There is no doubt that if the same demand arises again in the coming autumn, the diff culty and the cost will be found much greater than in 1872.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company have secured, on permanent lease, the Milwaukee and St. Paul road and it's branches, some 2,OOO miles in length, and the road now has a connection direct with the Northern Pacific. The Pennsylvania Railroad now controls lines from Philadelphia to the Northern Pacific, and West and Southwest as far as anybody wants to travel by rail.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04

Dr. A. Johnson, one of the most suc- cessful practitioners of his time, invented what is now called JohnSon's Anodyne Ltniment The great success of this article in the cure of Bron chitis and all diseases of throat and lungs, will make the name of Johnson not less favorably, if less widely known, than that of Louis Napoleon GO11
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04

A Michigan father wrote to lottery agent: "I do not approve of lotteries /; l regard them as no better than gamb- ling schemes. My son bought ticket No. 5 in your drawing, but if it drew anything don't send the money to him send it to me-" The father will prob ably feel relieved to learn that the tick ct didn't draw anything.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04

CeNsonAr1oN.--A lady visited her hus- band confined in jail in a neighboring town. After tears were shed and sym pathy expressed on both sides, the lady said "There's but one consolation left me in my aff1iction, Edward I nov know where you spend your evenings. "
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04

A DOUBLE EsoAPE.-Fifteen seamen, who were lately sentenced to twelve weeks imprisonment in England for re- fusing to go to sea on board the ship Peru, were liberated upon the statement in Parliament by MT. Hamboo, M. F., of the fact that two days after the vessel left Portland harbor she foundered at
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04

CHAPPED HANDS, face, rough skin, pimples, ring-worm, salt-rheum, and other cu- taneous affections cured, and the skin made soft and smooth, by using the JUNIPER TAR SoAP, made by CAswELL HAZARD & Co.,, New York. Be certain to get the Juniper Tar Soop made by us, as there are many limitations made with common tar which are worthless Com.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04

SORE THROAT, CoUaH, COLD, and similar troubles, if suffered to progress, result in serious pulmonary affections oftentimes in curable. "Bro,on's Bronchial Troches" reach directly the scat of the disease, and give almost instant relief.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04
Some men. without medical knowl-

SOme men, WICnOuG meuICHI KnOWI- edge, advertise their unskillful preparations can they always cure the same disease. While Dr. Pierce's Family Medicines have their legiti- mate range, and have proven the most valuable curatives ever given to the public, yet he is fully competent to use any necessary auxiliary treatment, that all may recover. His private practice is enormous. Patients from every quarter wait on him, while thousands are treat ed by letter, and special medicines sent by mail or express. small outlay will secure his valuable services. Address, with stamp, Dr. R. questions, to assist in describing your case. Com 627
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04

CRIsTADoRo's EXCELSIOR HAIR DYE stands unrivaled and alone. Its merits have been so universally acknowledged that it would be supererogation to descant on them any further-nothing can boat it.-Con.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04
THoUsANDs OF PROMISING YOUTHS,

THOUSANDS OF PROMISING YOUTHS, of both sexes, go down to untimely graves, from general debility and weakness who might be saved by fortifying their systemsI with Iron. The Peruvian Syrup is an Iron Tonic prepared expressly to supply this vitalizing element, and is the only preparation of iron that will assimi- late at once with the blood-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04

The public are hereby assured, through the columns of this paper, that Person, Purgdtiue PiHs contain no injurious principle, but that they may be administered to children and the most weak and shattered constitutions in small doses, with great certainty of success.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04
F1sH.-If you want the best of an,

F1sH.-If you want the best of any grades, put up expressly for family use, and sent are landed from the vessel, Gin eighths, quarters, halves and whole barrels, or in packages as small as 25 lbs, and those that are not mixed with old, rusty, strong, or poor in quality, as is the case with large part sold by local dealers, send for price list of Mackerel, Goldfish, Pollock Smoked and Dried Halibut, Fins, Tongues, and Sounds, Salmon, Herring, &c. Directions for selecting the best, keeping the year round and cooking in all styles, sent free with circular by closing stamp for return postage. ISAAC HALE, Fish Merchant, Newburyport, Mass.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04
A CURE FOR
CONFEDERATION.

For the of this distressing disease there has been no medicine yet discovered that can show more evidence of real merit than ALIENS LUNG BALSAM. This unequaled expectorant for curing affections of the throat, lungs, and all dtseases of the pulmonary organs is introduced to the suner- ing public it's merits for the of such dis have been fully tested by the medical faculty The Balsam is consequently, recommended by phy- sicians who have become acquainted with it's great success.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04

Barry Sullivan is called the leading British tragedlan of the age. He centemplates making tour of the country, and will probably wear the Elmwood Collar.-Cone.
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04
WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY:

Drs. Wilson Ward, physician. and druggists, write from Centreville, Tenn.: [" We purchased Auen's Lung Balsan, and 1t sells rapidly. We arc practicnR physicians as well as druggists, and take pleasure in recommending a great remedy, such as we know this to be-"
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04

F'1Aaa's INSTANT RELIEF has stood twenty years test. Is warranted to give inan,e- didte relief to all Rheumatic, Neuralgia, Head, Ear and Back aches, or money refunded Com
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04

pr. Lloyd, of ohio surgeon in the army during the war, from exposure, contracted consumption He says: "I have hesitation in stating that i was by the use of your Lung Balsam that am nov alive and enjoying good health."
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04

Nathaniel Harris, of Middleberry, vt., says: "1 have no doubt it will soon become clas sical reme dial agent for the of all diseases of the Throat Bronchial Tubes and Lungs"
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04

Amos woolly, M. D., of Kosciusca Co.,, Ind, says "For three years past have used Auen's Lung Bdlsam extensively in my practice, and am satis fled there Is no better medicine for lung diseasei in use''
Connecticut western news., 1873-04-04

the pulm.onaTy organs is to the M cases have been fully tested by the faculty sicians who have become acquainted with it's great success.
 WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY: Drs. Wilson ( Ward, physician. and druggists, Auen's Lung Balsan,, and 1t sells rapidly. We are RraetSIng s reoommewdns Rress remedy such as we know this to be-" pr. Lloyd, of Ohio, surgeon in the army during the war, from exposure, contracted consumption. He says: "I have no hesitation in stating that 1t alive and enjoying good health."
 Nathaniel Harris, of Middleberry, Vt, says: say "I 6aye no ep the of a dseases of the Bronchial Tubes and Lungs"
 Amos woolly, M. D., of Kosciusca Co, Ind, says Balsam extensively in my practice and am satis- in use."
 Physicians do not recommend edicins which has no merit. What they say about
 ALIENS LUNG BALsAM can be taken as fact Let all afaicted test it at Asap oxpectorant it has no equal, o,,s It contains no opium in any form. Directions accompany each bottle.
 CAUTION.-Call for
 ALIENS LUNG BALSAM. J.N. HARRIS 6 CO.,, Cincinnati, o. PRoPRIEToRs.
 PERRY DAVIS & SON, General Agents, Providence, RI
 Sold by all Medicine Dealers. FOR sALE BY JOHN F. HENRY, New York GEO. c. GOODWIN & CO.,, Boston. JOHNSON, HOLLOWAY CO, Philadelphia.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-04-04
Cutting Grass Crops Early.

One of the commonest pieces of neg
lect on the part of most of our farmers
in securing the hay crop, is in
cutting it too late cutting it
when the nutritious juices have mostly
died out of it, and left it so tough and
wiry, particularly some of the wild
grasses, that it is eaten only perforce by
our stock. Last season, one crop of
hay which came under our notice, hay
ing been cut three weeks earlier than
was the general practice of neighbors,
was found to be heavier, sweeter, more
fragrant and welcome to our stock, than
any other whatever later. While
the latter would be left, discarded to a
greater or less degree, the early cut was
eaten greedily to the last lock of it al
most while in the NOW it was far less
dusty, and it remained bright in color
to the last. We believe it is the truest
economy to cut hay in the way thus in
Dictated We believe that, if it loses a
very little in growth, it makes it up in
the retention of the juices or nutriment
| quite essential to the fattening and
thrift of stock, and especially of horses.
Hay cut later, it will be observed,
leaves, on deposit in the manger or
trough, large quantities Of seeds and
trash, while, we repeat, the early gath
cred was eaten clean almost to the very
last wisp. It is true that neat cattle,
that our hardly-faring COWS and oxen,
will, in a hard winter, gobble up almost
anything in the way of fodder, OF
roughness :" presented them but il
we want horses who show by their ap.
pearance good keeping, they should
when compelled for so many months tc
live upon dry food, have that as tender
and well-cured as possible.-FarT5er8
| TE2jOgl ..
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-04-04
Agricultural.
Ornamental Lee Planting.

Z
Do not plant trees directly in front Of
the house. The ground here, especially
the central part, should be in grass
alone, kept neat and smooth by frequent
moving. A few flower beds may be cut
in the sod, near the dwelling, or by the
side of the pathway, and few trees and
shrubs set irregularly near the fence, to
give shade and shelter, and still more at
the side Of the house, especially where
they will screen from view the back
yard, stable, ETC., and form a back,
ground to the view of the premises from
the street. Do not plant so many trees
about the house as to exclude the sun
shine. Too much shade is a common
fault with the older class of residences,
and careful observation will show that
families IN such houses are much more
liable to sickness than those living in
houses where sunshine and air have free
scope. Modern science has done good
service in teaching the value of sunshine
and dry earth as disinfectants or pre-
ventives of disease. The greatest i'm
provement could be made Ia the looks
as well as .healthfulness. of many
! good residences of the older class by
the free use of the woodman's ak.
Do not plant large growing trees in
small yards, nor tall growing trees near
low dwellings. Most of our village
door-yards are quite small, and when
filed up, as if often the case, with few
large trees, they appear farmOre diminu-
tive than they would be planted with
shrubs OF dwarf trees; and the low
statute of our older style of houses is
! doubly conspicuous where tall trees are
/ seen towering higher than the cOrnice
! For small yards and for cemetry lots the
! dwarfsh and slow-growing evergreen
trees are most appropriate, and quite a
variety Of these can now be had at all
| good nurseries +; but such kinds as the
Norway spruce and Austrian pine, here
tofore too commonly planted, should be
only used in large grounds and for
screens and wind breaks. But those
who already have these and other free
growing trees planted in small lots, can
check their growth and improve their
premises by removing them from a cen
tral position to one side; or, if too large
for removal, by cutting of the top and
clipping the sides annually, and, if too
thrifty, cutting off some of the roots.
Do not plant or tolerate apple or peach
trees in the front-yard. Pear and cherry
trees are more symmetrical, and few
of these may be allowed on the side of
front grounds, but the apple and peach
usual look shabby, and should occupy
back premises with the cabbage and
currant bush. Good residences are Of
ten rendered unattractive to an eye of
taste by old gnarled apple trees, stand
ing as grim sentineIs, where should be
cheerful evergreens and smiling roses
ohio Farmer. ..
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-04-04
Cost of Raising Com. etc.

My first years experience in grain
producing on the fertile prairies of
Northwest Missouri commenced with
forty acres of corn, which was planted
about the 25th of May that made 3, 600
bushels of good corn, eight acres of
which averaged one hundred bushels
per acre. The land was three years
from the wild sod. The corn was drill
ed with a two-horse corn planter, put
ting from one to three grains Seldom
three, from ten to fourteen inches apart
in the row; the space between the two
rows three and one-haIf feet. When
the corn was four inches high, it was
narrowed broadcast with a common for
ty-tooth harrow, which Ieveled the sur
face and pulverized the soil; then plow-
ed three times, always throwing the soil
to the corn, but running the inside
twisting shevels very shallow the first
time. I give below the cost of produc-
ton, thereby arriving at the net profit.
Cost of blowing forty acres six inches
deep at $1,000 per acre, $4,000; plant
ing, including two men, team and plant
or two and one-half days, So. six
days dragging at So. cooper day, $500;
blowing three times with twO-horse cul-
tivator, eight acres per day at So 90 per
day $500 cutting weeds out with hoe,
fifty cents per acre, 5000; cost of
husking and Clubbing at $3.50 per acre,
$4,000 Total cost of production, S215.-
90. Three thousand bushels Of corn at
twenty cents per bushel, brings 5000. 90;
pasture after husking, forty cents per
acre, $1,000; total value, S6I6. 90. Net
profit $4,000; net profit per acre sIQ25.
But when we deduct the years interest.
on the money invested, we shall find our
net profit, very small but here in the
beautiful West, where the wild GRASS
grows so luxuriantly on the open prairie
where it is free to all, the farmer may