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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16
Plant Often.

One of the best rules the farmers
or gardeners can follow to insure
success in getting good stand of
tender crops is to plant often. Take
for example, melons, squashes, Gu
cumbers, lima beans, and such 9TH
cr products as may be desirable to
start early, and which often fail
when planted early, and apply the
rule at the head of this article, and
success would be certain. Fit your
ground early; make broad, ricn, fiat
hills, slightly browning, to insure
dryness and gain warmth. Then
plant early in the season, and one
week later put down a few more
seeds in the hills with the thumb
and fingers; week later repeat the
planting, and, if the season be par
ticularly cold and backward, and
the first planting do not appear, a
fourth may be necessary. BY this
method success is rendered certain;
but little time is lost, for the latter
paintings will grow so fast as to
overtake the first. At the proper
time thinning must be done, and the
crop is then handsomely started on
its journey.-Ratr0l Home.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16
The Brave Engineer and His Faith
full Fireman.

stonington Dispatch to Boston Advertiser.
Sad as is the death of a hero, it is
nevertheless a satisfaction for your
correspondent to place on record an
instance where the men to whom
was entrusted the safety of the pas
sengers did not desert their posts,
but died facing their danger and in
the discharge Of their duties. Will
liam d. Guild, the engineer, could
not have perceived the break long
before the dreadful moment came.
But though he might have made an
effort to escape, he staid firm, shut
off the steam, applied the break, and
went to his death with his face to
the front. He was instantly killed,
probably by the steam from the
broken boiler. Through the cab
window his body could be seen
burning, and when at last the fire
was subdued and his charred re-
mains were found, his hand still
grasped the throttle. The body Of
the fireman, Geo. Eldred, was found
as he persisted, the coal shovel in
his hands, as if he was just putting
coal in the furnace. According to
all accounts, Guild was noble fell
low, and lived, as he died, with the
confidence and honor Of all who
knew him. His home was in that
part Of Providence known as Elm
wood, his house being close to the
railroad crossing. Whenever he
passed this spot, whether in day
light or darkness, he used to sound
a short, peculiar signal on the loco
motive whistle as greeting to his
wife, and a notification that he was
there and call right" Year in and
year out this signal never failed
The regular passengers came to
know it, and Oh hearing it would
say: "There's Guilds signal to his
wife," To-day she missed it for the
first time, and will never hear it
again. George Eldred had many
friends and was highly esteemed
lie was engaged to be married to a
young woman who works in the
mills at Potter Hill, in Westerly.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16
The Superintendent of the Iowa

The Superintendent Of the Iowa
Agricultural College farm reports
the cost of the past seasons pro-
ducts upon their farm rs follows:
"Wheat, eighteen acres, average
seventeen bushels; total, Sl53.90;
cost, fitty-one and one-half cents per
bushels. Oats, fifteen acres, yield
per acre fifty-two and two-tifths
bushels; total 766 bushcl; cost, 16a
cents per bushel. Rye, ten acres,
twenty-five and three-tenths bush
els per acre; total, 223 bushels; cost
sixty-five cents per bushel. Consid-
cradle expense was incurred on the
rye field to prepare it for the future
ornamental grounds. Corn, us
acres, number of bushels raised,
$3.50; yield per acre, sixty and one
half bushels; cost, fifteen cents per
bushel."
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16

chestnut TREES IN IowA.-How
many times have we heard men who
were brought up in Western New
York and Ohio, regret, what they
supposed to be the fact, that the
chestnut tree could not grow in this
section-the soil didn't suit it, or
the climate exercised adverse in
fuence over it; at any rate it would
not thrive here. But only day be-
fore yesterday chestnut tree, thirty
five feet in height, with trunk
fourteen inches in diameter, and
still growing with every indication
Of its becoming the immense tree
such rs one sees of it's kind in the
States above mentioned, was cut
down on the place of Mr.. A. w.
Ballard on Locust street. There
was great regret over the necessity
that compelled its sacrificc--but it
was in the way of cherished i'm
provements, and fell 1t was plant
ed on the place sixteen years ago,
as It's rings show. For years 1t has
yielded nuts plentifully. Suppose
that in 1857, an acre had been pro-
perly planted with chestnut trees,
and taken care of what goodly in
come might be derived from them
now. This tree came up without
any special care being taken of it.;
in fact it saw pretty rough usage.
In its ninth year large spot was
cut off one side-but the deep wound
healed over, and the place where
the injury occurred is plainly mark
cd in the section of the tree exhibit
ed to us. The chestnut will thrive
here as we'll as in other portions of
America.-D0U. Gazette.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16

At late examination of civil ser.
vice candidates, question was put
to them as to the meaning of "hy-
pothesis." One candidate answer
cd that it was ga machine for rails
ing water" Another said he didn't
remember of ever hearing the word
before, but it sounded to him Gas
though it meant the twist which the
head of department put on his
subordinates when he wants 'em to
come down for election expenses"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16
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Addres' HARPER & BROS, New York.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16
An intelligent and thrifty farmer

An intelligent and thrifty farmer
said the other day: "But for the
cooperation of my boys, I should
have failed. The eldest is near
twenty-one, and while other boys in
the neighborhood- younger-have
left their parents, mine have stuck
to me when l most needed their SER
vices, and attribute this result to
the fact that have tried to make
their home pleasant. l have fur
nished them with attractive and
useful reading, and when night
comes and the days work is ended,
instead of running with other boys
to the adjoining towns, they gather
ed around the big lamp, and became
interested in their books and pa
pers." Fathers and sons, do you
see this?
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16
Disease Of tho Horses Foot--Corns.

A corn is possibly the most com
mon disease of the horses foot, and
consists in bruisc of the sensitive
sole and laminated structure Of the
bars in the angle Of the heel, and
the cxtravasated serum. The result
of the bruise produces REDEEMED
condition of the horn of the heel
This disease has been called corn,
from the affection known by the
same name and so common in the
human subject; but, although re-
sulting from bruise or undue pres
sure, it is Of quite different nature
from a corn in the human being
causes. Some horses are more sub
iect to this disease than others, such
as those with broad fiat feet, or
horses that have weak heels, and
defective action, where the weight
is thrown heavily upon the inside
heel. The great exciting causes are
hard work, fast driving and bad
shoeing. So long as horses are U.s.
ed upon the farm or soft roads, any
kind of shooting will almost do; but
when a horse is badly shod and sub
jected to hard and fast work, upon
macadamised roads or paved streets,
a bruise is the result, producing a
corn. Another common cause is
allowing the shoes to remain on too
long without removing regularly.
Symptoms. Lameness in the most
of cases which, as matter Of course,
varies according to the severity of
the bruise, and in cases when the
infammatory action terminates in
suppuration, the pain and lameness
are very severe.
The horse, when standing, points
or favors the affected foot; and the
lameness is greatly increased when
he is tlotted out upon hard ground.
The heels are hot, and the parts
very tender if tapped with a ham
mer. When matter forms the pa
ticnt will knuckle at the fctlock, and
this symptom is very apt to mislcad
as to the true seat of the disease. II
the shoe is removed and the sole
thinned, the discolorcd horn is cas-
lily noticed, although, when occur
ring in strong foot, from being
situated we'll up in the heel, it may
be overlooked when not carefully
examined. Lameness may occur
before the horn becomes discolored.
In the treatment of corns, the af-
fected parts should be carefully par
ed, and shoe properly applied, so
as to take the weight off the dis
eascd parts, and this is best done
on weak feet by the use of the bar
shoe, When the tenderness is great,
it will be necessary to rest the pa
tient, and allay the pain by poultic-
es, or standing in cold water for a
short time daily during warm wealth
err, and in certain cases it is also
beneficial to apply a leather sole
When suppuration occurs, the horny
sole must be thinned to the sensi-
tive structure, and the pus allowed
to escape, or else it will find its way
to the coronet and form a quittor,
which is a most serious disease
The foot must be poulticed until the
irritation is removed, and afterwards
apply well-ftting shoe. Very great
harm is frequently done to the foot
by cutting into the sensitive parts,
and then pouring in nitric acid or
other caustics, with the erroneous
idea of burning out the corn. Hors-
cs affected with corns should be
regularly shod every three or four
weeks Canadian Farmer.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16

A Coop SUGGEsTIoN.-In large
cities prevailing custom is, the
placing of the name Of the resident
of the dwelling on a plate on the
door-post. The Bucks County In
teWgencer suggests that farmers
follow this example, and have their
names painted on or affixed to the
gates in front of their residences
The adoption of this would afford
great satisfaction to travellers, and
especially to those who desire to
familiarizc themselves with the
names of residents of localities
through which they pass.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16

OF all the dreary places, deliver
me from the farm houses which
many people call home. Bars for a
front gate, chickens wallowing be-
fore the door, pig pens elbowing
the house in the rear, scraggy trees
never. cared for or no trees at all,
no cheering shrubs, no neatness, no
trimness. And yet lawn and a
neat walk and a pleasant fence don't
cost a great deal.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16

Uarper's Magazine, one year. 81 90
An extra copy of either the Magazine, Weekly
Bazaar, will be supplied gratis for every club of
Five Subscribers at "a 90 each, in one remittance
or six copies for SEQ, without extra copy.
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and Bazaar, to one address for one year, $40; or
two of IIarper's periodicals, to one address for
one year, 81.
Back Numbers supplied at any time.
A complete set of Harpers Magazine, now
comprising 45 volumes, IN neat cloth binding, will
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So % a volume. Single volumes by mail, post
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postpaid.
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year, Which must be paid at the subscribers post
Office. Address
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16

NOTICES OF THE Press.
The Bazaar is edited with contribution of tact
and talent that we seldom find in any journal, and
the journal itself is the organ of the great world
of fashiOn.-BOst0n TrdUeier.
The Bazaar cOmmends itself to every member of
the household-to the children by dolls and pref
ty pictures, to the young ladies by Its fashion
plates in endless variety, to the provident matron
by its patterns for the childrens clothes, to pder
famitids by its tasteful designs for embroidered
slippers and luxurious dressing-gowns. But the
reading matter of the Bazaar is uniformly of great
excellence. The paper has acquired wide pop
ularity for the fireside enjoyment it afOrds.-N.
Y EreUju0 Pact
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16
ARM FOR SALE.

40 ..-.. Of Land in the southwest corner
sdison township sqshanan rest Tes 1 pGsse
Is o. " anod fences. and the prairie improved;
noe, cSS "%dd in bearing; abundance Of small
T; g Eoo S me' 1sx44; granary 1924. Terms:
|oo: one-haIf cash, the balance on time 70 sun
{ ;''i House use and Two Lots PTS.
argos Addition e Independtsi me 10 auit the
.Ssse en inquire Of =. H. ELY 1p ,ams
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16

A very wealthy farmer of Scott
county has this "notis" posted up in
his field: eff any mans or woman's
cows or oxen gifts in these here oats,
his or her tail will be cut off, as the
case may be i am Christian man,
and pay mi taxes, but dam man
who lets his critters run loose, say
-
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16

HoLLowAY's OINTMENT promotes
superficial evaporation, lends activ-
ity to the absorbents, and cleanses
the blood; and thus, by the three
processes of exhalation, absorption
and disinfection, cures all sores and
eruptions.
Sold 70 Maiden Lane N. Y. Price
25 cents per pot. Ask for new style;
the old is cOunterteited. "a
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16

The Supreme Court of Illinois
has decided that the bonds issued
by towns and counties as an induce
ment for the location Of public
buildings and institutions are
void.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16
AnritMltnral GolM1un.

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 forit.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16
.973. 1873
owa State Register,
DAILY AND WEEKLY.

,he proprietors of THE REGISTER. having learn
from experience what a newspaper should be
suit the people of Iowa, enter upon the new
ar with increased facilities for the collection
distribution of news, from all parts OF Iowa
d all quarters of the world. In all the general
lures of modern Political, News, Literary,
Family journal, THE REGISTER is now able
compete, before the Iowa public, with any
per published.
Ne need not say that Politically it will be Re.
blican. Its record is its promise here All
hioned Republicanism, which never changes
more than liberty changes. Devoted to the
ty, 1t will yet preserve the free agency OF hon
opinion, and the right of frankly expressing 1t.
know OF party; we know nothing of party
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16

DeNuItINlly AllUSffOL(Gs
THE Scientific American, now in its 2Sth year,
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DAILY REGISTER.

Tow, as always before, THE REGISTER is frs
pre-eminently Ne,cs' paper. No paper in
va has the facilities for 50 completely ana
ckly gathering and so rapidly distributing the
va OF the State. AS to General News, 1t has
control at Des Moines Of the Associated Press
patches, and is the only paper at this point
fishing said dispatches in full, and all the
rket reports accurate and completeIand me
v Republican Des Moines paper publishing the
ociate press Dispatches and markets at all.
other features. miscellany and literature, IT
es more and choicer reading than any other
"a daily. a..
ocated at the Capital. THE REGISTER gives the
eat Legislative reports Of any paper. and also
latest and most accurate reports of the decis'
and opinions Of all the many Courts center
In Des MOines.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16
WOwAN i.

By an Immense practice, extending through
period Of years having within that tine treated
many Thousand Gases of those diseases peculiar
to woman, have been enabled to perfect a most
potent and agreeable medicine that meets Inc indi-
cations presented by that class of diseases with
positive certainty and cxactness.
To designate This natural specific compound.
have named il
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16

,is edition will be compedium Of the most
able matter appearing in the Daily issues
made a naper to interest and inform the farm
nd the nottingham, and all classes Of intelli
society, It has for Agricultural Editor
tical farmer. In news each issue OF The
.KLY REGISTER will be history OF iowa ior
cnrrent week: in general features, it will give
I,such reading matter, literary ana miscellan
!. ns would be given in a book Of $50 pages.
TE7M5:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-05-16
For 1879.

TIVE GUIDE is published Quarterly, ana 25
i cents pays for The year, four numbers, which
is not half the cost. Those who afterwards send
money to the amount of 81 more for Seeds,
may also order % cents worth extra-the price
paid for the GUIDE.
The January Number is beautiful, giving plans
for making Rural Homes, Designs for Dining
Table Decorations. Window Gardens, &C., con-
tanning mass OF i.,formation invaluable to the
lover of flowers.
One hundred and fifty pages, on fine tinted pa.
per, some 500 engrarings and a superb COlorcd
Plate and Chrome Cover. The first edition of
100000 just printed in English and German, and
ready to send out.
LANES WICK, Rochester. n. Y.
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FOR ONE DOLLAR.

We will send Free by mail, on receipt OF One
Dollar, ID packets of choice Flower Seeds and
our Catalogue. containing upwards of 1000 vari-
cites, with full directions for culture, to any ad
dress in the United States. Catalogues free on
application.
lists. 81 fremont St. Boston.
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NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
The ever increasing circulation of this excellent
monthly proves its continued adaptation to popu-
lar desires and needs. Indeed, when We think
into how many homes it pcnetrates every month,
we must consider it as one OF the educators as
well as entertainers of the public mind, for its
vast popularity has been won by no appeals to
prejudice or depraved tastes.-Bostoa Globe.
The character which this Magazine possesses for
variety, enterprise, artistic wealth, and literary
culture, that has kept pace with, if it has not led
the times should cause its conductors to regard
it with justifabe complacency. 1t also entities
them to great claim upon the public gratitude
The Magazine has done good and not evil all the
days of its ife.-Br0okiya Edgie
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Harper's Weekly.
SPLENDYDZY ILLUSTRATED.
NOTICES OF THE PEEss.

NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
The Weekly is the abiest and most powerful il
Illustrated periodical published III this country. it,
editorials are scholarly and convincing. and car
ry much weight. Its illustrations of current
events are full and fresh, and prepared by our
best designers. With circulation of $50, eco, the
Weekly is read by at least half million persons
and its influence an organ of opinion is simply
tremendous. The Weekly maintains positive
position and expresses decided views on politica,
and social problems -LD,fiSr2H, f'0rFief-JoRFHGi.
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SuhscTi tons 1878.
T L Il, MS:

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year, which must be paid at he subscribers post
Office Address
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TERMS
COMMISSION TO AGENTS.

IN agents. in Cash, larger commission
p ayy other PAPER gives in cheap prizes
70 and merchandise. For particulars, addres
Ee, We want an agent at every Post once
,ecimen copies sent free, on application.
GARRISON BROS.
nas Moiues, Iowa,