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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27
Tn. n., T.sa.r In C.rinr Hay.

One who has only few tons Of hay to gather,
cannot afford to incur Che expense of Horse
Hay Tedder; but on large farms, tedder is a
valuable labor-saying implement. As soon as
grass is moved, horse should be hitched to the
tedder, which should be kept moving until the
hay is fit to be raked. A New York farmer, "F.
G - says, that to keep hay stirred while on the
spread, is to partially cure it in the shade, the
hay being its own protector, the upper shading
the lower, the whole sufficiently open to let the
warm drying air through, DO part being over
dried 1t is hence that the tedder has SO good
an effect, keeping the hay not only loose, but
frequently changed as it should be, the teddsr be-
ing kept in motion, repeating the operation till
the hay is cured. 1t will make some work, but
not much-not near so much as the benefit re-
sulting. But whether the tedder is used or not,
OF whether the hay is laid evenly by the mower
or in swaths by the scythe the fact is clear that
it is to be kept loose and stirred and as far from
the ground as possible, unless in a drouth, when
the ground is dry and hot Could our hay be all
cured in the shade and cnt early, revolution in
hay-making, doubling the benefit of the crop,
would be the result. There would be even a
greater proportion of benefit, as then the loss in
curing from the effect of an over-hot sun and OF
the dews and rains would be avoided; and this
I'm addition to the difference between early cut
and ripe hay would considerably more than doub-
10 the benefit.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

al understand, Mr.. Jones, that you can turn
anything heater than any other man in townf
"Yes, Mr.. Smith, / said So"
"Ahem! Mr.. Jones, don't like to brag but
there is nobody on earth can turn thing as well
as i can whittle"
Pooh, nonsense, Mr.. Smith Talk about
whittling-whst can you white as well as | can
turnf"
Anything, everything, Mr. Jones. Just you
name the article that can't whttle that you can
turn, and will give this dollar if do not do il
to the satisfaction of these gentlemen present.
Here Mr.. Smith tables the d0llar)
"Ahem! Well, then, Mr.. Smith, suppose we
take two grindstOnes, just for a trial, you know
-yon whittle the one, while turn the other"
"A fair SELL" Mr.. Smith stared for a moment
and vamosed. The forfeited dollar was quickly
disposed Of by those present with great glee.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27
for the farmer.
PI,.,irs strswb.rrie.,


str.uharries can be set out now at auy time
mn TO the middle Of September-the earlier the
better.
-uItivatinp this fruit, tending only to confuse,
mt instruct. the unintiated. The cultivation of
s,rayberries is about as simple and easy as any
other small fruit or garden crop.
The soil should be well and deeply pulverized,
made moderately rich, and If il is desired to have
a close bed, set the plants, Of this years growth
frnm twelve to eighteen inches apart each way.
1t in November cover with old stable manure,
10 remain until the first of April when the coarse
portions can be removed
Ramnart growers, like the Triumph" and the
Albany will perhaps do better in hills or rows,
.Iio-r;no them 10 be two feet between the rows,
aud sigbteen inches between the hills. We raised
this wear. however splendid corp of Russells
Prolific. which is a strong grower, in bed.
One advantage in growing IN beds is that there
is constant supply OF new plants, giving fresh
vigor and larger fruit than the OLD plants IN the
L;fIs Another advantage We have found is, that
a he'd will continue to be productive for about
twice the length of time as the hills.
As To the best varieties to cultivate, there is a
great diversity of opinion. For market purposes
shere Is none, perhaps, equal to the Albany. For
,'riyate supply we should prefer the Triumph,
Hoyey. and RnsseIl. HOvey is pistillate vari-
ety. and should be placed in alternate beds with
either of the other varieties named.
Every family, howeversma the garden, should
bavs a bed of strawberries. A well-manaped
plot Of ten by twenty feet ought to yield from
thirty to fifty quarts of berries, which would be
sufficient for any moderate sized family. We
have raised in a plot II by 10, seventy-eight
quarts of Hovey's Seeding. one of our Oldest and
vet one of our best and most productive kinds
GermantopH Telegraph.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

In meadows, cut them about the twentieth of
August, or after they have gone to seed. At
that time the top has drawn from the roots so
much for its support, that it leaves the roots al
most exhausted, and woald die were it not for
the shelter and protection which the top affords
against the fall rains At this stage Of the this
tie you will find that the stalk near its roots,
and part of the roots are hollow, and infer that
the wet getting into it, is what kills it. 1t is all
folly to suppose that blowing, hoeing, or now
ing ut any season of the year, will destroy this
ties unless full grown. have found that cut
ting the tops of young thistles With the scythe or
hoe serves only to produce more and larger roots
with young thistles, which are the first years
growth from the seed. But two years moving,
when in seed, will make final end of them. If
in meadows, cut sweet elders when they are in
bearing and all tina: have berriers on them will
die-N Z, Farmer.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

LARRY is good-natured, civil fellow, who at
tends to his business and provides well for his
family, but has one little failing in this, that
when he goes to his house at night he is usually
more or less under the influence of contrayance
fluids. The other night, little after dark he
started for home with nice turkey, safely done
up III strong wrapping paper, under his arm.
Larry found the road to his house pretty uneom-
monty rough that night. He several times STUN
bed and fell over all sorts of obstruction in his
path. Each time he fell lie dropped his turkey,
but contrived to pick it up again. On entering
his house he steaded himself as well as he was
able, and said to his wife: Here, wiley, Pve got
eleven turkeys for you" eleven turkeys, Lar
ry! What do you meant There's only one I"
There must be eleven turkeys, wiley, for fell
down 'leyen times, and every time found tur-
key. There must he leVen turkeys"
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DIR. WHITTIER,

617 st. Charles street, st. Louis, Mo-,
Has been longer engaged in the special treatment of
than any other Physician in St Louis, city papers
show.
syphilis, Gonorrhea, elect, Structure,
Diseases and sypsiiitic or Mercari.i nfee.
tions of the throat, skin or bones, are treated
with unparalleled success on latest scientific prnci
pies.
spermatorrhqa, sexual Debility and
ImPotency, as the result Of sell -abuse in youth
sexual excuses in maturer years. other causes,
and which produce some of the following effects:
neruousness seminal emissions debility dimness of
sight defectiUe memory, pBlpLes the face physical
decay arersion 10 society Of females confusion Of ideas
proper or unhappy, are permanently cured.
Pamphlet C36 pagesl relating TO the above sent in
sealed enuelope, for two postage stamps
Diseases peculiar 90 women, such men
orrhea Dysmenorrhsa Menorrhaya Lettcorrk0a or
whites Chlorosis Diseases and dispiacemens Of the
Womb, Ster.iity. etc., successfully treated Descrip
tive pamphlet sent sealed for two stamps Age with
experience be relied upon. 1t is sefevident that
Physician treating thousands of cases every year
acquires great skill. Physicians knowing this fire.
quently recommend persons to my care. Conhden
teal consultation personally by letter free and in
vted When il Is inconvenient to visit the city for
treatment, medicines can be sent by express mail
exists. il l. frankly sisted Once hours: A. N to
P. N. Sundays. u n 70 rN Persons arriring in
the city at any hour may come direct to the Office. at
The establishment "a whole house Of twelve rooms)
Is the most extensive in the country. embracing Re-
ception and Consultation rooms Boarding and Sleep-
ing apartments; Medeated yapor Baths; q eompre-
hensive laboratory, where all medicines used in the
establishment are prepared and most important Of
al the Library, where the old and latest standard
works Of all the schools Of medicine found; also
Anatomical Plates life size and colored to life Illus
tattng diseased conditions which have been procur
ed rom Paris France regardless Of expense and not
TO be found in any other Library in the city. The
Library Is thrown wide open to all callers address
az aoore novi3.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

One peck of ripe tomatoes. Cut a slit in each
one to allow the Juice to escape, and put in a
porcelain kettle over a slow fire, letting them
boil until the pulp is dissolved when cool
enough, press through cOlander; then, if it is
desired free of seeds aud very smooth, through
hair sieve. Return to the fire, and add half an
ounce of salt, one ounce of mace. two tablespoon
fuls of celery seed, (either put in bag, to be Ia
ken out when done cooking, or thrown in to be
left; mix smoothly with a scant cupful of vine
of powdered cloves, and seven of ground mus
tard, allowing it to boil five six hours, stir
ring well and often the last two, remove the mace
and pour into a store jar. Let it stand on the
cellar floor, closely covered, twenty -four hours.
Add pint of strong vinegar, bottle, cork and
seal. Keep in q cool, dry place.-Harper's Basar.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27
Remedy for snake Bite.

Edward Wilson, residing on Pawpaw creek in
this County, was bitten on the wrist by cop
perhead snake last week. His wrist became very
much swollen and extremely painful. A poultice
of berthroot-or, as some call it, skull-cap, and
Others skunk root-was applied. The first ap-
plication did not seem to do much good, but the
second proved efficacious Immediately, and in
less than twenty minutes after its application
the pain had entirely ceased, and the wound,
which bled freely, rapidly healed up. Another
gentleman in the same neighborhood was also
bitten by copperhead in the foot. The same re-
medy was applied, and it had the same happy eff.
feet. This remedy is so simple and the article so
easily obtained that it is worth recollectiug.-
FairmoRt fest Tirginia) Inder
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27
The fun of the Ching.
THE BALLAD OF A BAKER.
By =. .. w1LuouoHBr.

- D. HlLLOCoHbAs
Joe Brown, he was haker.msn,
A oaker-man was Joe;
he neer was known to want for sught,
AND yet he kneaded dough.
And he was rugged, hearty, toe,
AND had long life leased.
Ana All because be rose up with
his esriy-rising yeast
To never cheat his customers,
This man was early taught;
ana YET mis- loaves were always light,
MS pie-crust rather sh0rti
And be was gen'roas hearted, too.
And kind unto the needy,
And neat and tasty in his dress
Although his cakes were seedy.
With him none dared to handy jokes,
when er he sought the maIts;
For well they knew his repsrtees
Were sharper than his tarts-
And while say his skill was great
In getting up muffin,
His pastry flled the mouths Of all,
And needs no further putin.
lis said he was temperance man;
II 50, can't tell why
he mixed with wheat and corn meal, too,
A trife Of the ryel
When age at last o'ertook the man,
His frame grew bent and sore.
And, like the cakes he used TO bake,
His head was frosted DER.
And when he died, all mourned his loss,
With no sectsrian bias;
For he had been friend 10 all,
A good man and pie-ous-
HIS EPITAPH.
Beneath this crust of upheaved earth.
A wellbread baker lies;
And, like the rolls he used 10 mould.
We hope at last he'll rise.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

RECEIPT FOR MAKING PIcKLEs.-In your pa
per of July 9th, notice an inquiry about putting
mp pickles. l send you receipt which have
tried and find excellent. The pickles snap when
broken. Scald the pickles nine mornings in salt
and water, setting them in the cellar as soon as
you have poured the hot water over them. To
gallons of vinegar put tea cup sugar, ounce
cinnamon, ounce Cloves ounce white ginger
ounce white mustard, l nutmeg. teacupfui
borse radish. 3 red peppers. Scald them and pour
over the pickles and they will keep as long as
they last, and are always ready to set on the ia
BILE. One of your many readers,
ROCHESTER n
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

To MAKE WALL PAPER STIcK.-Make paste
of flour same as you do for starch-do not let it
boil. When cold apply to the paper with brush
not having it so thick but that it will spread
evenly over the surface, or 50 thin as to wet the
paper through. Cheap paper find not so cheap
at last as little better paper.
The above directions have from an old and
experienced paper hanger, and found them very
good this spring, as in all my papering, (Which
have put on myself) not an inch has come off nor
is crack to be seen. Mrs. j. s. WALKER.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

A correspondent in the Journal of Pharmacy
says: "Having noticed mice in our seed barrels,
l bethought me how might trap the little in
truders. l thought of saturating a piece of cot
ton with chloroform and throwing it in, then
closing the lid. On raising it again in few
minutes, would find that life had almost or
quite departed. Having on one occasion left the
barrel, on again returning found three mice
with their heads in close contact with it and
dead. In the evening saturated another piece
and placed it in the barrel, and on opening it the
next morning, to my surprise / found nine dead
mice"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

THE young man who came into this Office this
morning, sat down on box, and then bounced
up with yell and fled like one bewitched, is re-
quested to return four long brass tacks that were
on the box when he took his seat. No questions
will be asked-we understand it all; but we
want those tacks-we have use for them That
box is specially devoted to parties who not only
read our exchanges, but spirit them away, and
the tacks are what we depend on for excitement
Hartford Post
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SPEEDILY CURED,

chronic Private and venerea Diseases both sexes
~ IeAsonapis prices Young who suffering from
nervous debility sps matorThea seminal weakness
nervous exhausted feeling energy low Spirits
mead weak memory, nocturnal Involuntary
hai emissions with loss Of power impotency gonor-
rna =. syPnils, geet &C. permanently cured.
aMeteu females. married or single consult per.
sony or oy letter about any Of their difficulties the
issuance Of speedy relief All private communications
scty sonndsntlaI Enclose two stamps for Illustrated
heaih complete treatise all ehromc pri-
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nave and no one should be without II is free to an
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mo- oce On Francis Street opposite the Pacific
n"eeL spril9yi.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

HOG CHoLERA.-John Reed, of Missouri gives
it as his opinion in the Prairie Farmer, that this
is disease of the lungs. The first symptom is a
cough, and as the disease progress the subjects
to death, or, in the worst form, bleed at the
Two years ago he had six hogs down with the
lcbolera," very badly. He saved all but one.
This one be examined very carefully, and could
find no sign of disease, except IN the lungs which
were full of small white spots OF matter about the
size of pin-heads. The hog had choked to death.
He fed the six hogs copperas, sulphur and asa
fHtida.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

AN AUD WIFE's REvENGE.-It is the custom
in all parts of Scotland send invitations, when
death occurs in family, to all the neighbors
to attend the funeral. On one occasion, a neigh
Dor was omitted by the bereaved family, in the
usual invitations, feud having arisen between
them. On the day of the funeral, while the peo-
pie were assembling, the sighted "auld WIFE
stood in her door and watched the gathering. At
length, unable to bear up under resentment, she
exclaimed
"Aweel! aweel! we'll hae a corpse in our ain
hOOse some dayi See then who'll be invited.n
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

HERE is an anecdOte of an enthusiastic English
sportsman: One day he was exploring the banks
Of his favorite streaun, accompanied by the land
lord of the inn at which he was stopping The
latter happening to come too close just at the
moment when his guest was throwing his fly, the
hook caught the poor wretch's eyeIid, causing
him intense pain. The sportsman coolly took
out the hook, readjusted the fly, and as the inn
keeper continued bowling at the top of his voice,
7" You can" said he in a whisper, put your eye
down in your bill but I'll trouble you to stop
that noise, so as not to brighten my fish,"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

A CAREFUL SoLDIER.-A new recruit coming
into action followed the example of his comrades,
and loaded his musket. Having done this, he
placed the breech of his piece on the ground, and
appeared to be anxiously endeavoring to draw
his charge. One of his comrades observing him,
sung out, "Jim, why don't you fire, and let 'em
have it, boy ." "Because," replied Jim 81 doesn't
dare to; l shall hurt somebody, for Pve got
ball in my gun, and can't get it OUT
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

accomplish this object, SO desirable in domestic
economy, mOisten the spot with a solution of Ep-
som salt in few drops of hot water; and after a
few minutes rub it in well, and moisten again.
Next fill tin vessel with boiling water and set
it on the stained space for few minutes, and af-
terwaId wash out in soft water. If the spot be
old and not easily removed, the operation must
be repeated 1t is advisable to have articles
thus treated washed at once,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

IT'S known to many, yet not to all, that a
handful of flour bound on to wound will pre-
vent the blood from flowing. Thousands of men
who have bled 10 death on the battle field would
have been saved If they had handful of -four in
their sacks, and bound it ON their wound with
their handkerchief
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

A PROVIDENCE street boy asked for a ticket to
the poor childrens excursion of the Christian AS
ISOLATION. He was asked if he was a christian,
and promptly said he was. care you an honest
boyf" ayes, sir!" Thephrenologist of the force
lifted the boys bat to examine his bump of consci-
when out fell ticket for the excur-
,ion
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

"HERoDoTUs, my son, what time is it ~ inquir-
ed Mr.. Spilkins of his son, who had just come home
from college. "Well, father" replied the
youth, pulling out his watch, "let represent ii
O'Clock, and equal ten minutes, and KY is the
answer" Spilkins pondered for a moment, and
then said be thought it must be about bed time.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

THE Christian at HOrk remarks that it has been
found out that doll babies are of but little worth
in the struggle for life; aud capacity on the part
of a woman to sweep out drawing-ro with
out faiuting, and to make loaf of bread not sour
nor soggy, is of more Importance than the satin
in a cheek, which the fingers of diptheria may
unravel or the color of the hair, which one strong
grip of fever may pull ont.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27
SAMARITAN
NERVINE!

Is the great remedy for Epileptic
Fits, Commissions and Spasms- 1t
is an infaIlible remedy, a certain
and sure cure in every case, Of long
or short standing. it matters not
how many doctors have tried their
skill and failed 1t has been tested
by hundreds, and never was known
to fail in q single case. Come or
send Immediately for medicines,
and seek relief A trial bottle viii
be sent free to any one suffering
with the above named diseases.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

In view of the new theory of the scientists that
the feelings not located in one particular spot
but are distributed over the whole frame, the
Boston Transcript thinks the love letter of the
future will read something like this: Dearest
believe me, do love you with my whole nervous
organism. You share with no other being the
emotions which pervade my undivided gray mat
ter, and if l were conscious of gangIion that
throbbed but for thee, be sure 1 would not sleep
till bad procured its neurOtomY.n
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

Few people know, but everybody ought to
know, that by placing glass fruit;jar fol-
ded towel, thoroughly soaked in cold water, the
fruit can be poured in boiling hot. with no more
danger of breaking than with tin can
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

KEEPING CIDER SwEET-Heat the cider until
ii boils, pour into the bottles, which have been
previously heated to prevent cracking. Cork
tight, and seal immediately. as in canning fruit.
The cider will Keep unchanged for years.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

DON'T want to make any sacrifices use-
lessly," said her husband, as be rolled up his
sleeves and stood over the wasb-tub, while his
wife executed pas seHl around him with po-
tato- masher.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

DETROIT Free Press: Glass eyes are cheaper
now than for twenty five years before, and the
prudent man will lay in his winter stock and feel
n burden rolled off his shoulders.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

IT was "darling Gweorge" when a bridal coup
lie left Omaha; it was Z" dear George" at Chicago;
at Detroit it was George" and when they reach
ed Niagara Falls it was Say, you"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

"ARTAxERxEs," said Mr.. Marrowfat, sternly,
If ever you copy any papers and quit the job
without knowing what you've been writing
about, don't come fooling around calling me ia
ther'"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27
A Portland man has enro.

Portland man has cured one of the most dan
gerous cases of cancer by drinking red clover tea
and applying red clover compress, and thinks
It VIII prove an invaluable remedy in all cases
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

AFTER losing one hundred chickens, CORES
pondent of the Country Gentleman fed them with
the scales that fall from heated IRON around
and remain healthy.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

A YOUNG gentleman wore his first silk hat and
smoked his first cigar the other evening, but he
had to give up the hat preseDtly-he says it made
him sick
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

AS SOON as young woman gets some steady
employment, she stops fainting away at the sight
of a mouse.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

"SwEET-all same pudding" said Digger
squaw with double-handfnl of grssshoppers to
a wondering traveller
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

BEES are of great value to the frnit grower.
in and near orchards.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

AT fifteen the average boy singe gaily: Il want
to be an angel" AT thirty, he wants to live as
long as be can
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

A SENSITIVE girl has broken off the match be-
cause be said she had foot like rasin box.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-08-27

,,--LETTERHRADs BILL-HEADs, ENVELOPES
OVERWHELMINGLY BLANKS and an such -orf
executed N the BEST style al The OkieS nthce.