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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06
Taking Care of Tools.

IT will not do, in these days, to leave
the plow in the furrow, the harrow in
the field and the mower or reaper under
an open shed with leaky roof These
ard all lesser implements must be care
fully put away in dry quarters, for to
allow them to rest during the winter will
iniure them more than several campaigns
of active service. The depreciation of
machinery is very rapid, even when
properly cared for; when neglected, this
depreciation is simply destruction, quick
and sure.
Reapers, mowers and drills should be
taken apart and cleaned, each bolt
dipped in melted tallow, and then re-
placed. Every portion of wood and ex-
posed iron should be covered with good
coat of paint, if not already thus pro
tected and all parts made of steel should
be taken off, well anointed with olive
oil and wrapped in paper or put away in
damp-proof tool-house or store-room.
The machines themselves should be kept
in building with a tight roof over it,
and fowls should not be permitted to get
access to them. Poultry take perverse
delight in perching upon such imple
ments, but no tidy farmer will crafty
them to this extent.
Plows should he brought in, well
washed and cleaned from the soil, the
wood work coated with petroleum and
| the shares and mold-boards secured of,
| polished and then brushed over with n
thick wash of lime. They will not then
rust in the least, and in the spring will
come out clean and bright. No salt
should be brought in contact with tools
of any kind, nor old salt sacks be thrown
over them. Harrows should be cleaned,
the wood work oiled with petroleum or
painted, and the teeth taken out and
sharpened for next seasons service. All
repairs should be made against time OF
need, to avoid vexatious delays in the
hurry of planting or harvest. Mechanics
I will work for somewhat less in the win
ter than in summer, when they are buster
and that is an important consideration
Besides, that old adage about "a stitch
in timen applies most forcibly to farm
tools. Wagons should now be washed
clean, and Immediately painted and put
under cover. 1t is only simple trutf
that such care of tools and implements
as we suggest will lengthen out theil
period of usefulness far beyond that Of
their ordinary endurance. -Ne1 YoT
Tribune
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06
Large or Small Farms.

The strongest argument, in our opin-
ion, in favor of large farms is that they
can be worked more economically by the
employment of labor-saving machinery
than small ones Farm labor has be-
come so high-priced, and at the same
time so inefficient, that farming can only
be made profitable by substituting as far
as possible iron and wood, in the form of
machinery, propelled by blind, insensate
or brute force, for muscles moved by hui
man intelligence.
A farmer cannot afford to use ma.
Chinery unless it will save labor enough
to pay interest on cost, repairs and wear,
or depreciation in value from use. Ii
he has but few acres of grain to drill in
few acres of corn and potatoes to plant
and cultivate, u few acres of grass to
NOW, rake up and draw into the barn; a
few acres of grain to reap, etc, etc, he
cannot afford to keep grain drills, corn
and potato planters, sulky cultivators
mowers, sulky rakes, and horse forks
reapers and other expensive machinery
for they would not save to him labor
enough tc compensate for the cost OF
keeping them.
But if farm is so large that the breadth
sewn to grain, for instance, will keep o
drill employed during the entire season
of sowing, and a reaper employed during
the entire season of reaping, the saving
in labor in single season might go fan
toward paying the cost of those machines
Perhaps it would not be exaggerating tC
say that farmer on POO acres, raising
| ordinary farm crops, will hardly require
more help to do his work, in addition tC
the machinery he would be warranted in
keeping, than would farmer on eighty
acres, without the labor-saving ma
chinery.
The only way small farmers can avail
themselves of the advantages of labor
saving machinery is by cooperating. II
three or four small farmers would unite
and purchase all necessary machinery tC
be used in sowing, cultivating and har
vesting crops, they would remove one OF
the strongest economical objections
against small farms.
In our opinion the most important con
siderations in favor of small farms are OF
social and political nature. Small
farms bring farmers into proximity sc
that they can enjoy that neighborly in
tercourse SO pleasant and so necessary tC
the development of many of mans high
er qualities. They make small schoo
districts and large schools, and many
other social advantages which cannot be
enjoyed in sparsely settled rural dis
trict.
Not the least among the benefcent eff
fects of small farms is their tendency tC
make patriots. A hireling who possesses
no real estate, no home Of his own, has
less attachment to country, less Interest
J in good, stable government, than one
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06
4 Dog Collar Story.

A CORRESPONDENT writes to the Lon
don Times: THE Paris police lately re-
ceived intelligence that a young man of
Polish origin was journeying through the
suburbs of the capital, and endeavoring
to pass off a quantity Of forged Russian
notes, and last week this interesting
wayfarer was apprehended in a cafe at
SceauX. He was man of about thirty
years of age, who had been fitting rap
idly through the towns and villages on
his route, accompanied only by a large
mastiff, that never left him. When ar
rested he put on an air of injured innO-
cence protesting that he was an honest
dealer in imitation jewelry, producing a
box of samples, and growing more de-
tiant as the strict search made upon his
person proceeded without bringing to
light anything of a nature TO inculpate
him. At length his captors, fairly non
plused, were on the point of dismissing
him, when the eye of one of them fell
upon the mastiff, that had remained at
the door He noticed that the animals
neck was encircled with collar of very
unwieldy thickness, and, on taking it off
and inspecting it, he discovered that it
was hollow inside, and stuffed with
counterfeit notes to the amount of e300
In the face of such proofs the man
ceased to deny the facts imputed to him.
and began to moralize pathetically upon
the flagrant unfairness of Providence
and & the cruel absence of anything
like even-handed distributive justice
in the apportionment of the prizes
and blanks of his profession, whose
chiefs and magnates invariably came of
scot-free and millionaires, whereas the
poor, toiling, underliug drudges never
reaped anything for their pains but the
prison and the hulks. These gloomy
metaphysics he proceeded to fortify Will
an aneCdote, which, whether authentic
or not, is certainly very remarkable. II
appears that during the Crimean cam
paign one of the principal regimenta
canteens in the Russian army was sud
donly closed in the faces of officers anC
men without notice or warning. Prince
Gortschakph, furious, rode up to the
purveyor and demanded an explanation
whereupon the latter replied that, insteaC
of yielding him, rs was commonly sup
posed, t20 Of clear, daily profits, his busi
ness was handling him in downright ruin
inasmuch us the greater part of his re
ceipts consisted Of false bank.notes The
General at his wits end, telegraphed tC
the Emperor, and, on receiving reply
told the pUrveyor that if he would opeT
his canteeu the spurious notes in ques
tion should be cashed by the bank as il
they had been genuine. Armed will
this assurance, the purveyor briskly re
sumed his business and labored in his
vocation with such zeal and diligence
that at the end of the war he had the
satisfaction of being able to present fol
paymentto the Imperial Bank e40,00C
worth of counterfeit paper scarcely any
of which had really been receiver oy
him in the course of his dealings witt
the armY,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06
The Art OF Etching.

"To DRAW upon the vanished surface
of copper plate, with a steel point, the
lines that are to give the form and light
and shadow of your picture, to bite those
lines by the application of bath of acid
and finally to transfer your work TO
paper with ink and printing press"-
such, in the words of an art writer, is the
simple process of etching, as it may best
lie described. Such, rather, is the me-
chanlcal portion of it, detailed in few
words.
II were to teach pupil how to etch,
/ should follow the natural and only
method that has been pursued from the
beginning ! should first see whether he
could draw with a ready hand. If he
could not, and | had fair reasons for
supposing that he had within him tai
ent hat needed only cultivation to bring
it out, should furnish him with pen and
ink, or a choice set of lead pencils (the
latter are not to be so highly commend
ed), and ask him to sketch an oak tree
that lowered in an neighbor's yard; or a
plain rural cottage on the wayside or an
old well-sweep and the bushes around ii I;
or the outlet Of brook emptying into the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06

pond or one or two of the sheep brows.
ing along the fence.
] should ask him TO sketch any one of
these several objects as opportunity oc-
curred--not to make careful and con-
else drawing of it--always remembering
to mark, in q fair and artistic manner,
the shades and lights, the outlines and
dots, and the odds and ends. And when
he had succeeded after repeated trials,
in bring out the effect--when he had re-
lated artstically, for instance, how the
sheep wandering from the main flock had
sought the rich verdure that clung to the
shadow of the fence, but not designed
the same in their truthful proportions
he should next use sepia and brush, and
endeavor Herewith to make drawings on
a grander scale wherein the contrast of
light and shade might be more fully and
forcibly exhibited.
This apprenticeship, if may 80 term
| &c, would prove of the highest advantage
In the majority of cases it would enable
the amateur in whom glowed the spark OF
genius to discern the reasons of many
natural effects, inspire him with taste
for natures beauties, teach him the end
| of art, and discover to him the two-fold
aim of the etchcr linear expression ano
tonality. GdL1ry for November.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06
Exterminating WOOdchueks.

On many farms the crops and cult
waited fields suffer seriously from the
ravages of woodchucks. | often see in
quiries in the agricultural papers how to
get rid of them. | have been troubled
very much with them; they even came
near the buildings and made their places
of abode without fear of danger. They
did so much damage that | determined
to make war upon them. procured n
dog, which proved a good one for the
business, and was not long in disposing
of large number. | also got some traps,
and made a business of catching them
wherever found. prefer the traps made
with a c spring, which can be had at
most hardware stores. They are cheap
the one which has caught the most cost
only fifty cents. They are small and can
be set in small burrows, and are very
effective in holding the woodChucks when
caught By pursuing this course for
three years their numbers have decreased
very much. If they did not come in
from adjoining farms l should be com
pletely rid of them. | have found that
they are migratory in their habits. Every
burrow does not have an occupant. In
exterminating them it is best to destroy
their habitations by fillingup with stones
and earth. Empty tenements invite un
desirable tenants, and unless destroyed
they will make use of them for sheltet
and safety in moving from place to place
and often stop when they would MOI
otherwise if they had to dig new holes
1t is important to get those living in thu
pastures and woods, as they will sooI
seek the fields.
A good dog will visit the places wher,
they live a number of times daily, ant
often surprise and capture them. They
are not slow to leave "A locality which
abounds in dogs and traps, regarding
such places as unhealthy.
In the task of exterminating wood
chucks nothing but well-directed etlor
will be successful. Farmers spend mucl
time in fighting enemies to their crops
and should not rest until they have eX
tended the fight to the woodchuck. Con
C0ulltTy GentLeman
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06

DESTRUCTION IN DIsaUIsE.-It is a fact
that mixtures of bad liquors and acid
astringents are often given for medicines
They are potent to destroyi and may be
safely warranted to ruin morally and
physically any human being that sticks
to them long enough. More drunkards
have been made by these villalnous con
coctions labeled medicines than by the
liquors of Commerce Alcoholic poisons,
advertised as remedies, are more mis-
chievous than tavern drains. For inter
mittent and remittent fevers, rs well as
for all other diseases which these fiery
frauds are falsely certified to relieve,
DIR. WALKERS VINEGAR BTTTTRs, the III
plus ultra of vegetable medicines, is q
positive cure. But this is not ALL the
great Temperance Elixir is a sovereign
specific for the depraved appetite fol
stimulants created by the false t0nics anC
bogus reSt0ratSoes of Missionaries f Intem
perance. Within the present year many
| wellknown citizens have certified that {
course of VINEGAR BITTERs invariably
oblterates the desire for spirituous eX
citauts
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06

who has q home and property that must
be unfavorably affected by unjust and
oppressive laws, or by riots and disorders
in society.
To sum up the matter we shall have,
in our opinion, the highest ideal of rural
society when our country Is divided up
into small farms, and those farms are
owned and worked by an educated,
moral and patriotic yeomanry, with
sense enough TO unite and cooperate fol
their mutual nterests.-Amer5can Rura
Hol1e
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06
How to Look Youngest,

How to Look Young-sixteen.-Don pain
or use vile Hair Restorers, but simply apply Hagans
Magnolia Balm upon your face. neck and hands, and
Lyons Kahairon upon your hair. The Balm makes
your complexion pearly soft and NATURAL you can't
tell what did it. 1t removes feckles, tan saowness,
ringmaris moth-patches, etc, and in place of red,
rustic face you have the marble purity Of an exquisite
belle 1t gives to middle age the bloom Of perpetual
youth. Add these effects to splendid head Of hair
produced by the Kathairon, and lady has done her
best in the way Of adornment Brothers viii have nc
spinster sisters when these articles are around.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06
DIR. DanI Weaver, of Boston, fell do

DIR. Dan1 Weaver, of Boston, fell down a
mining shaft near Denver, IS feet. lie was terribly
bruised limbs broken, and supposed to be dead Mex
lean Mustang Lnment freely used, consciousness
restored his life saved and he came home in eight
weeks This is the most wonderful article for Bruises,
sprains, rheumatism, sweings SPAWN, Ringbone,
Sores, or any nesh bone muscle ailment upon man
or beast, discovered 1t is humanity to animals.
1t has saved much suffering and many useless doctors
bills 1t can be had for 80 cts. and soO per bottle, in
any drug store But beware of counterfet. The gem
uine wrapped in hne steelpate label, signed &c.
W. Westbrook. Chemist"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06

THE LITTLE CoRPoRAL.-The many
good things in the November number justify the
assertion that il is in no wise behind any former
issue in attractiveness and mterest-and that is
saying good deal in its favor The publisher offers
great attractions for the coming year, and all new
subscEbers for 1875 whose names are received
before December l. will receive the November
aud December numbers Of this year free. Terms
postage paid, $3.50 for single subscriptions; two
names at one time, s1.25 each; five, S1.l0 each
and premium to the person sending the club
Published by JonN f. MILLER, Chicago, Iii.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06

The Peoples stamp OF Vaiue.-The Gov
ernment Endorsement which legalizes the sale Of
PLANTATION BIrTEEs, is not the only stamp affixed
that famous VEGETABLE TOXIC. 1t bears, in addi-
ton to that official sanction the STILL MORE vALUA-
ABLR STAMP OF PUBLIC APPROPRIATION. This inesti-
mable voucher of its properties a Tonic, Cor
RRCTIvR and Alternative is worldwide.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06

For his gallantry at the siege Of Plattsburg.
The inscription told the story The
old man was seventy-six. He says that
twenty young fellows, only two of whom
were over eighteen, formed themselves
together and offered their services to the
United States General in command at
Plattsburg; they were supplied with
some old muskets, and on the 18th of
September, 1914, in the simple language
of the old man, they " did the best they
could" His work was done so well that
on the 18th of September, 1896 the mus
ket, with the above inscription, was
given him as a tribute of the nations es-
teem.-R0chester Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06

JUDGMENT OF MUsIcIANs.-Theodore
Thomas the distinguished founder and
conductor of the famous "Thomas' Or
chestra," New York, ought to know as
we'll as any one the opinions entertained
by musicians respecting musical instru-
ments. He declares that they generally
agree with him in regarding the MASON
& HAMLN CABINET ORGANS as much the
best instruments of this class in the
world, 1t is not, therefore, surprising
that they are now largely exported to
Europe, commanding higher prices there
than the instruments Of their best makers,
Each.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06

EVERY READER of this paper can re-
ceive, free, copy of the best Agricultural
and Family newspaper in this country by
addressing Moore's Rural New Yorker,
7S Duane street, New York.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06

THE GREAT FAvoRITE!--The popular Chill
Cure of the agel Composed of pure and
simple drugs, Wilhof's Tonic has long held
the highest place in the long line Of remedies
for Chills and Fever. 1t Is net only Anti
Periodic but is Anti Panic, for it curtuils the
heavy expense of doctors visits, where friendly
calls are all itemized in the account current.
A penny saved is penny gained, and saving
II IN this way adds to health and comfort. Try
Wilhoft's Tonic as a certainty and you win
never regret it. WHEELocK, FINLAY Il Co.,
Proprietors, New Orleans.
FoR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06

As ECONOMY Is the order of the day, the
cheapest collar you can wear is the Elmwood
All the edges being folded makes it look like
linen, and the peculiar finish is so thoroughly
perspiratlon- proof it will keep clean longer
than any other collar.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06

SENT free, on receipt Of neck and breast
measure, height, weight and price, our (sam-
ple) "Model SO Shirt" Fitted by patented
model Stylish and substantial. Address
Model Shirt Co., 81 South Sth st., Philadelphia.
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A Veterans Treasured Musket.

He was a remarkable looking old gen
tleman, and he sat in the waiting-room
of the Central Depot with an old fash
ioned gun across his knees. To one who
passed him by, in casual way, he
seemed to be hunter on his way to
some wood or field where game was to be
found But he who tarried moment
learned that the old gentleman was one
whom the nation had honored for his as
sistance in its time of leed On the
stock of the old gun was plate bearing
the words;
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06

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.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06

WIsHART's Pine Tree Tar Cordial cures
coughs, colds and consumption. Wisharts
Worm Sugar Drops Danish worms completely.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06

THE NORTHWESTERN HORSE NAIL Co.'S
Finished" Nail is the best in the world.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06
What | Know About Vegetine.

SOUTH BosrON, May ., I6lU.
IT, r. SrKvRNs
Dear Sir-I have had considerable experience with
the VEGETINE. For Dyspepsia, General Debility and
Impure blood, the VEGErIN Is superior to anything
which have ever used. / commenced taking Wig Y.
TINE about the middle Of last winter, and after using
few bottles II entirely cured me of dyspepsia and
INV blood never was In good condition as at the
present time, Il will afford me pleasure TO give any
mrther particulars relative to what know about this
good medicine TO any who Will call or address me
at my residence $50 Athens street.
Very respectfully,
MONROE PARKER, 1856 Athens street.
YE6ETINE IL SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS,
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Dyspepsia

SYMPTOMs-Want of appetite rising of food and
wind from the stomach, acidity Of the stomach heart
burn, dryness and whiteness of the tongue in the
morning sense Of dstensiOn in the stomach and
bowels, Sometimes rumbiing and pain; costiveness,
which e occasionally interrupted by darrhea pale
or bitter taste. Other frequent symptoms are
waterbras, paptaton of the heart headache and dis
orders of the senses, seeing double etc. There is
general debility languor ami aversion TO motiOn de-
lection of the spirits, disturbed sleep and frightful
dreams.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06

SIND your name and address TO Or. c. Il, Blackall
6l Washington street. Chicago, and receive his But
letin and Catalogue of new books free.
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PLUM CAKE.-Take two cups of butter,
two cups of molasses, one cup of sweet
milk, two eggs well beaten, one teaspoon
of powdered saleratus dissolved in Il
little hot water one teaspoon ground
mace or nutmeg, one teaspoon ground
allspice, a tablespoon of cinnamon and a
gill of brandy, Stir in flour to make a
batter as stiff as can be stirred easily with
spoon, beat well until it is quite light,
then add two pounds of raisns stoned
and chopped in two, and two pounds of
currants picked, washed and dried, also
half a pound of citron shaved in thin
slices. Bake in quick oven.
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BIake's Patent Steam Pumps

Young Men desiring to 1T themselves for business
viii be Interested know that IL B. Bryunts Chicago
Business College Is the largest institution of the kind
in America Three months tuition. with all the adj
yonages of tins great business training school, costs
but SIS; six months $50, and year sl00 Mr. II. B..
Bryant the original founder OF the chain of colleges,
has withdrawn partner from all the schools of the
chain in order to give his whole time 10 building up in
Chicago an nsiitutOn fur In advance of any business
school heretofore in existence in this country, and
tins purpose s being rapidly accomplished. The terms
put low rate. being based upon large patron
age. Circulars have been prepared giving the cuIrc-
ulun OF study which will be sent on application to
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-11-06

So FAR twenty-one foreign govern
ments have accepted the invitation to
participate in the Centennial Exposition.
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A Source of Great Anxiety.

of NRaETINR. Her declining health was source OF
great anxiety TO all of her friends few bottles OF
tlte N, ii. IlLDEN,
Ins and Real Estate Agt., 40 Sears Building.
Boston, Mass June 8, 1872.