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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.


To KEEP Gum ARABIc.--Dissolve II in
as little cold rain water as possible, then
add alcohol. This preserves II.
Hickory Nut. .CAKE,--One pound of
flour, one pouno of sugar, three quarters
pound of butter, six eggs, two teaspoons
of cream-tartar, one teaspoon of soda, one
half cup of sweet milk and half pint Of
hickory nuts chopped fine.
THE Philadelphia Medical Times calls
the attention of its readers TO the fact that
glycerine may be used as means of dis
guising medicines, such as castor.oil,
turpentine, cod-liver oil, etc, more
especially when one or two drops of oil of
cinnamon or some other volatile oil has
been added
CORN MEAL, heated and placed in bags,
is recommended rs q substitute for hot
water bottles and such like appliances for
restoring warmth 10 the sick. II is said
to weigh less, retain its heat longer, and
does not chill when cold. ..-E
HoRsERADIsH IN PIcKLE.-.Horserad
ish grated and mixed with pickle will
prevent mold forming on the top of jars.
Leaves of horseradish laid over the top
will answer the same purpose. II is said
that this pungent root, if grated and
will both prevent and cure paralysis.
WASHING RAG CARPETs.-A rag carpet
should not be washed as long as It can be
avoided. 1t soils much easier after being
once washed, besides fading. If there are
grease spots, little hard soap rubbed on,
then washed off with hot water and we'll
rinsed, is good way to remove them; or
some aqua ammonia Is equally as good.
CocoANUT CAKE.-Two eggs; beat the
whole to stiff froth one and half cups
of sugar; half cup of butter; half cup
of sweet milk; one teaspoonful of cream
tartar; one teaspoonful of soda; two and
quarter cups of -four; half cup OF
cocoanut; flavor of lemon.
/ OUTLETS OF VEAI.--When the piece oil
/ veal is chosen, divide each bone separate
/ ly; break an egg and wet the pieces with
| it, then roll in bread crumbs, afterwards
| frying them in lard. Make gravy with
butter, pepper and salt, mixed with the
bread crumbs. Any part of the veal, al
most, cut in small pieces, may be dressed
in the same way. This dish must be
thoroughly done to be good.
NUTRITIvE VALUE OF BLACK TEA.-Tes
is not only to be considered as a stimu
liant, but also as nourishment. That peo
pie who use tea are able to live Longer
and do more work on an insuflcien
amount of food, thar those who abstain
from the beverage, is attributed to it
power OF preventing the waste of thu
body, and in the animal economy may b,
compared to the financial proposition
that penny saved is twice earned ,
From the large amount of nitrogen /
contains, 1t may also be considered, to
certain extent, direct means of nourish
ment. A Vogel has thought it worth hi
while to determine how much of this nj
trogen is employed in the infusion. Tn,
tea examined gave 66 per cent. ash, anC
255 of extract, which was found to con
tain 30 per cent. nitrogen, while the par
TALLY exhausted leaves contain 358 pc
cent. From this it would seem that, un
less we contrive to devote the whole leaf
we lose the larger portion of the nitrogen
- Erch0nda
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06
Raising a Crop OF Carrots.

Every person who cultivates only few
acres of ground should raise a few hun
dred bushels of carrots. Such roots are
excellent for stock of all kinds. A few
quarts fed daily, in connection with grain
or cut food feed, will promote the health
OF horse far better than oats alone.
Carrots contain an acid called pectine,
the gelatinizing principle of certain vege-
tables, which, acting upon the contents
OF the animals stomach, greatly assists
the process of digestion. Hence carrots
are valued very highly as food for horses
on the city stage and railroad lines, and
the healthy appearance and sleek coats of
their horses are due to the use of this
vegetable as much as to the efficient
grooming which they daily receive
When fed on grain and hay alone horses
do not generally digest their food we'll
much OF 1t being voided in a whole state
by the use of carrots this difficulty is en-.
tirely obviated. From 900 to 800 bushels
of carrots can be easily raised on an acre,
and we have known 1000 bushels to be
produced on good soil by manurlpg
literally with super-phosphate or we'll
rotted barnyard manure, and cultivating
the crop continuously, so as to keep the
ground free from weeds. One good mode
of cultivation is to throw the land into
ridges two feet apart with double mould
board plow, and to rake off the ton of
these ridges with an iron tooth rake. All
Jumps, stones, roots and grass will thus
be raked into the forrows, and a mellow
SEED peo lett for the easy passage of the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

A Useful Soap.-The following is
commended by those who have tried it
for scrubbing and cleansing painted
floors, washing dishes, and other house
hold purposes: Take two pounds of white
olive soap, and shave it in thin slices;
add two ounces Of borax and two quarts
of cold waller; stir all together in q stone
or earthen Jar, and let it set upon the back
of the stove until the mass is dissolved.
A very little heat is required, as the liquid
need not simmer When thoroughly
mixed and cooled, it becomes of the con.
sistency Of thick Jelly, and piece the
size of a cubic inch will make q latLer
for gallon Of water
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

DoN'T TAMPER WITH A ACoLD.-Perhaps in
the whole category OF diseases TO which hui
manity is susceptible, the cough is most neg
lected IN its early stage. simple cough Is
generally regarded az temporary afilicti0n-~
unpleasant and nothing more; but to those
who have paid dearly for experience, II Is the
signal Tor attack for the most fearful Of all
dlseases=lC Consumption "A cough will lead TO
consumptioD--if not checked--so sure as the
rivulet leads to the river, yet It ls an easy enc
my to thwart, II met by the proper remedy.
Atten's Lang Balsdm is the great cough rem
edy of the age, and II has earned its reputation
by merit alone. Sold by Ill good druggists.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

MEDICAL ADvERTIsING.-The medical
profession are outspoken in their denun-
citation of the system of medical advertis-
ing, and declare that any medicine that
is advertised Is fraud. How thoroughly
inconsistent and unfair is such an argu-
ment. The men who are so loud in their
criticisms, are those who ddpertise them
selves as medical saUdns by ostentatious
display; splendid residences with massive
doOr-plates; fast horses and costly car
riages, DIR. j. WALKER, of California, an
old practitioner, respected alike for his
skill and conscientious independence,
dares to differ; and having discovered in
his VINEGAR BITTERs purely herbalistic
medicine, free from all splrituous poisons
"a wonderful specific for numerous dis.
orders, advertises the same for the relief
of his fellow man, and is borne out in his
declarations of its many virtues by
thousands of invalids,wh are being cured
of disease by its use. ~
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

seed drill. If 1900 pounds of super.phos.
phate are scattered along the ridges he
fore sowing the seed, 1t will be worked
into the soil by the seed drill, and materi.
ally stimulate the early growth and hasten
the maturity of the plant.
II will be labor lost TO attempt 30 raise
a crop of carrots where the ground Is not
in an excellent state of fertility. Mellow
ground Is desirable; but the soil must be
rich as we'll as mellow, or paying crop
cannot be produced-N y. Herald
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

HANNAFoRD & THOMPSON, Subscription
Book Publishers, Chicago, have in press an
exhaustive History of the FARHERs' MOVE
MENT, by Hon. ]. Periam, Editor Western
Rural, one of cur ablest and best known
agricultural writers. Its title is THE
GRoUNDswELL. 1t will be the standard
work on Oranges, Clubs, etc, and is Ger.
tain to prove great hit. Book Agents, and
Farmers especially, should read the pub
fishers advertisement. 1t is bound to sell.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

"A man sauntered into one of our
apothecary shops the other morning, and
after spending few moments looking in.
to the showcases, and turning piece of
toothpick several times in his mouth,
startled the clerk with the question /;
Whats. good to cure poisoningY' "What
kind of poisoning," asked the clerk.
"Well, laudanum poisoning" says the
stranger. "You see the old woman took
a couple of teaspoonfuls of laudanum,
and kinder thought I'd better drop in to
a pill shop and see what's good for her"
(all this in a drawling voice. "Here,
John," shouted the clerk, "put up a strong
emetic as quick as you can, and you, sir,
take 1t home, give 1t to your wife, follow
1t up with strong coffee, and call doc
tor" "a doctorl" says the man, taking
his medicine, "she don't waste no money
on doctors, not If l know it."-Portland
(Me.) Advertiser.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06
-"I don't believe much in tbe Bible.

81 don't believe much in the Bible"
said collegian to an old Quaker. "Does
thee believe in Francee" "Yes, ! do.
never saw 1t, but have plenty of proof
that there is such country" Then thee
does not believe anything unless thee or
thy reliable friends have seen it?" mo,
be sure won't" did thee ever see thy
own brainsF" "No" "Did thee ever
know anybody that has seen thy brains 81
"No." "Does thee believe thee has any
brainsp"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06
Browns Bronchial Troches for Coughs
Arad CnIda.

A COUGH, GOLD OR SORE THROAT
Requires immediate attention, and should be Check
ed. IL allowed to continue, LIMITATION OF THE
LUNGS, A PERMANENT THROAT AFFECTION, on AN
ISoURABLK LUNe DISEASE Is often the result
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHEs,
Having direct influence on the parts, give immedi-
ate relief. For BRONCHITIS. ASTHMA, CATARRH,
CoSsUMPTrvE AND THROAT D1sRAsRs, TRocHEs are
used Utth dllodys good success.
SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS
VIII md TRoonEs useful in clearing the voice when
taken before Singing or Speaking, and relieving the
throat after unusual exertion Of the vocal organs
Obtain only "BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRooHEs," and
do not take any Of the worthless limitations that may
be offered. Sold EBerVDhere
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

GoDEY.-"A Happy Party is the title
Of handsome steel plate in the February num-
Der Of Godey's Lddy's Book, representing COM
pany OF young folks enjoying themselves on the
ice The other embellishments are beautiful
colored fashion plate, Valentine engraving
and alarge exension-sheet Of the latest fashions,
besides numerous Illustrations in the Work De-
partment Speaking Of the beautiful chrome
True to Nature"-given to each subscriber to
this magazine, the Philadelphia NORTH American
says: when the Book began, the most sanguine
hope could not have anticipated so much merit in
premium picture, and II is very encouraging that
the possibility Il reached Published by L. A.
GoDEY, Philadelphia, Pa, at $500 per year; -four
copies $1,000, and the chrome to each subscriber
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

The other day, at a concert gentle.
man having put his hat upon chair TO
keep place, returned TO claim it after a
short absence. The hat he found, sure
enough, where 1t had been lefl, only there
was a stout lady sitting on 1t. MADAM" !"
said he, "you are sitting on my hat"
The lady blushed little, turned round
and said in the blandest manner: "Oh,
beg pardonl Pm sure I thought it was
my husbands"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

THERE are more than one thousand different
kinds of pills In the United States. Some OF
them are worthless and injurious, Others are
good and beneficial. Old DIR. Parsons invented
the best anti-bllous pill we ever saw or heard
of. They are now sold under the name OF
Parsons PurQdtiUe PHls.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

WE understand that the whooping. cough Is
quite prevalent in the towns around usi but
that no cases have proved fatal. Some fami-
lies use nothing but JohnSon'S 4nOdyne Lini-
nlent. Our Doctor, however, says a little ipe-
cae, to produce vomiting, would be an adyan-
taRe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

The Hous hold Panaeea and Family
Liniment
Is the best remedy In the world for the following
complaints, viz: Cramps in the Limbs and Stomach,
Pain in the Stomach. Bowels or Side, Rheumatism in
all its FORMS Bilious Collie Neuralgia, Cholera, Dysen
terry Colds Flesh Wounds, Burns Sore Throat Spinal
Complaints Sprains and Bruises, Chills and Fever.
For internal and External use.
It's operation Is not only TO relieve the patient but
entirely remove the cause Of the complaint 1t pene
trntes and pervades the whole system, restoring
healthy action 10 all Its parts, and quickening the
blood.
Tue HOUSEHOLD PAxAcEA is Purely Vegetable and
All-HealinG.
Prepared By
CURTIS BROWN.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

DIR. j. Walkers California Vim
egar Bitters are q purely Vegetable
preparation, made chiefly from the ma
IT,, herbs found on the lower ranges OF
tue Sierra Nevada mountains of Califor-
MIA, the medicinal properties of which
are extracted therefrom without the use
of Alcohol. The question is almost
daily asked, "What Is the cause of the
unparalleled success of VINEGAR BIT-
TERsp Our answer Is, that they remove
the cause of disease, and the patient re-
covers his health. They are the great
blood purifier and a e-giving principle,
perfect Renovator and Invigorator
Of the system. Never before in the
history OF the world has medicine been
compounded possessing the remarkable
qualities Of VINEGAR BITTERs in healing the
sick Of every disease man is heir to. They
are gentle Purgative as well as Tonic,
relieving Congestion or Inflammation of
the Liver and Visceral Organs, in Bilious
Diseases.
The properties of DIR. WALKER's
VINEGAR BTTTERs are Aperient, Diaphoretic,
Carminative, Nutritious, Laxative, Diuretic,
Sedative, Counter Irritant, Sudorifc, Alterae
i've, and Anti Bilious.
n. II. MCDONALD q co.,
Druggists and Gen Agts, San Francisco, California
and cor. OF Washington and Charlton Sts. n. Y.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

THE LITTLE CORPORAL for February
is out, and Of course, the number is an excellent
one-good original stories, poetry, etc, and at
tractlve and appropriate illustrations. Every sub
scrIber TO this handsome monthly who pays $3.50
for one year, or 500 for six months, will have a
choice Of either Of the beautiful chrome pre-
mlums, Writing to Papa" or the pair Of chro-
mos, /" Mothers Morning GLORY and Little
Runaway" The chromos are mounted, ready for
framing, and sent post paid without extra charge.
Address JOHN y. Miller Publisher Chicago,
Illinois.
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Thirty Years' Experience Of an Old

Thirty Years' EHperfenco OF an Old
Nurse.
MRs. WrssLow's SOOTHING SYRUP Il the prescrip-
hon OF Of the best Female Physicians and Nurses
In the United States, and has been used for thirty
years with neverfallng safety and success BY mill
ions of mothers and children from the feeble infant
OF one week old TO the adult 1t correcs acidity Of
the stomach relieves wind colic regulates the bow
els and gives rest health and comfort TO mother and
child. We believe 1t 10 be the Best and Surest Rene
dy In the World in all cases of DYSENTERY and
DIARRHqsA IN CHILDREN, whether Il arises from
Taething or from any other cause. Full directions
for using will accompany each bottle. None Genuine
unless the fac-simile OF CURTIS q PERKINS ia on
the outside wrapper.
SOLD BIT ALL MEDICINE DEALERS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

BEST. AND OLDEST FAMILY MEDICISE.--Sd1ror rord's
HUeF IHUigOrdtOr-a purely Vegetable CdthGTfic and
Tonic--for Dyspepsia, Constipation, Debility Sick
Headache Bilious Attacks and all deran geInents Of
Liver, Stomach and Bowels. Ask your Druggist 10
IL. BslSdre Of tnftotions.
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seientine and safe Treatment.

When applied with DIR. Pierce's Nasal
Douche and accompanied with Dr.. Pieree's
Golden Medical Discovery as constitutional
treatment, DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy pro-
duces perfect cures of the worst cases OF Ca
tarrh and OZeua of many years standing
This thorough course OF medication consti-
tutes the only scientific, rational, safe and
Successful manner Of treating this odious dis
ease that has ever been offered to the afflicted.
SO successful has II proven that the pro-
prietOr has long offered a standing reward of
$500 for case OF Catarrh which he cannot
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

THE GOLDEN EGG
For Agenta Large Income guaranteed. Enclose stamp
tor Circular r. ALLISON, lis Chambers Street, N y.
R0 : PER DAY Commission or ESQ week Sal
MO arV. and expenses We oner IL and Will pay
h. Apply now. q. Webber q Co.. harion'os
Sl5 FSF AFsa|S;o So y9P'is l6u. sSGS s stamp
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

People Should beware OF those impostOrs
who not only try to initiate DIR. Pierces
Family Medicines but also copy his
original style Of advertising, by offer
ing various sized rewards for cases of
Catarrh and other diseases which they
cannot cure. Those who do not possess suf-
lcient intelligence to enable them to write an
original advertisement are not likely TO have
made great and valuable discoveries in medi.
cine. Look out for them.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-02-06

WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS,
w please say you saw the advertisement
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Children Often Look Pale and Sick
From no other cause than having worms In the stom
ach.
BROWNS vERSnFUeE coMFITs
will destroy Worms without injury to the child being
perfectly WHITE, and free from all coloring other
injurious Ingredients usually used In worm prepara-
tions.
CURTIS q BROWN. Proprietors,
No. 215 Fulton street, New York.
Sold By D,s1oists and Chenssts, and Dealers tr
Medicines, a. TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Box.
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n Vlsending us Tn address OF ten persons with 10
~ let's. win receive .fee, beautiful Chrome and
~ rImstrnctions how 20 get Ileh, Postpaid. Cfsy
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n
WALLACE q SONS, 80 Chambers Street, N. Y.
NEW SCHEME OF EASY PAYMENTS
MASON & HAMLIN
Cabinet0OrganS.

The MASON & HAMLIN ORGAN
COMPANY have arranged new system,
under which they now offer their well
known Organs
For Rent, with Privilege of Purchase,
at prices and on terms extraordinarily
favorable.
Payments may run through one to our
years.
All Rent which has been paid allowed
and deducted on Organs purchased and
paid for within one year.
An Organ may be returned after six
months at cost of only reasonable rent, if
for any reason it is not wanted longer. If
an Organ be retained and rent paid four
years, it becomes the property Of the
party hiring, without further pay
ment.
Organs will be rented on this plan to
any part of the country accessible to
our warerooms or agencies. Only knowl-
edge of the unrivaled excellence of our
organs, and practical experience that they
will be found so attractive in use that
scarcely any of them will ever be return
ed, warrant this offer to supply them on
such terms.
w Terms Of Renting, containing full par
ticulars, with descriptions Of Styles, Rents
and Prices also, Illustrated Catalogues and
Testimonial Circulars, GENT Free. Address,
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co.,
H.
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NDIsPUTABLE EVIDENCE.

THos ]. BISHOP, Of South Brooklyn, n. Y,
writes that his wife had suffered since child
with Catarrh until il had resulted in what EN-.
inent physicians pronounced Consumption;
that she has used DR.. Sags's Catarrh Remedy
with DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
and they have worked wonders with her case.
STEALING OUR THITNDFR
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RAILWAYS READY RELIEF

WILL AfrURD INSTANT EAsb'
ELIMINATION OF THE KIDNEYS.
INFLAMMATION OF THE BLADDER.
INF. ANIMATION OF THE BOWELS.
CONGESTION OF THE LUNGS
SORE THROAT. DIFFICULT BREATHING.
PALPITATI0N OF THE HEART.
MYSTERIES, GROUP, DHHT1IERIA.
CATAERH, INFLUENZA.
HEADACHE, TOoTHACHE. ......
NEURAL GIA, RHEUMATISM
COLD CHILIs. AGUE HILLS.
The appca ion OF the Ready Relief 20 TIC par
or parts where the pain difficulty exists viii afioru
ease and comfort.
Twenty drops in hai iurn1ler OF water viii, IN
few gIonents, CuTe Crs-np-, tpasus, sour Stomach
He1rtbsrn SICK Headache Daflea, DysenteTy Cole,
Wind IN the Bowels, and al Internal Pains.
q rayelers should always carry "a bottle OF RAD
ways Ready Relief VIII them. 4 few drops In
wa Gr viii prevent sickness or pains from change OF
water. II is better than French Brandy or Btters as
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s Soc fSirSH 5sitls JSutial sGG DEAsrS "a
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CURTIS 4 BROWN,
No. 2l5 Fulton street, New York.
For sale by all Druggists.
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PAYING EMPLOYMENT

DR.. WHITTIER, s'T sr.EoIIs, ~. oShslaS mS. sT'
Longest engaged and successful Physician Of the aSa
Consultation or froo. or WritS.
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! end stamp 10 AEMY RECORD, Aurora, M, for sam
y Pile CORY OF best aolllers. pam in Ihe Mord
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Chlldren Onen Look Pale and sicl!

SOLD BIT ALL MEDICINE DEALERS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-11-15
HOW my TWAS

An honest old farmer from the country
gave his recollection Of the hot spells as fol-
lows: SIT was so dry we couldn't spare
water to put in our whisky. The grass
was so dry that every time the wind blew
it few around like so much ashes. There
wasn't tear shed at funeral for a month.
The sun dried up alfthe cattle, and burnt
off the hair TIL they looked like Mexican
dogs, and the sheep looked like poodle pup
pies, they shrank up so. We had to soak
our hogs to make 'em hold swill, and ifany
cattle were killed in the morning they'd
be dried beef at dark. The woods dried
up so that the farmers chopped seasoned
timber all through August, and there amt
a match through all the country-in fact,
n wedding since Widow Glenn married
old Baker, three months ago. What few
grasshOppers are left are all skins and legs,
and didn't hear tea-kettle sing tor six
weeks. Ne ate our potatoes baked, they
being so already, and we couldn't spare
water to boil 'em. All the red-headed girls
were afraid to stir out of the house in day
light, and, tell you, was afraid the devil
had moved out of his old home and set
tied down with us for life. Why, we had
to haul water all summer to keep the ferry
running, and-say, it's getting dry; let's
take suthin."