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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
. Mannrcs do not Leach Down.

Nh. Miller says "manure applied In
green state, and plowed under. and
the greater portion of it remaining q
number of inches below the surface
nearly year, much of this has gone
too far down to benefit the next crop. ~
Now, if the above theory is true, why
IS 1t that, on land that has been ma
nured for thirty or forty years, the
deeper We go down the poorer the soil ?
1t seems to me that. there must be q
mine OF manure underlying our farms.
and that it is about time that we went
down after it.
If this theory is true, how does he
account for the fact that when the ma
nure is plowed under on part of 9 lot.
and the other part left without any ma.
nure, and the whole planted to corn,
the corn on the MANFRED part is much
better than it is on the unmanured part.
and that the oat crop following the
corn will be greatly benefited by the
manure, and the clover will take Better.
and i've larger yield of hay for several
years?
In blowing corn stuble previously
manured, farmers generally pillow one or
two inehes deeper than they did when
they plowed under the manure, and I
think this ION all ordinary soils-will
bring,up alltho manuriaI element not
used by the corn. I do not think there
is near as much danger of manures
wasting, covered up with soil, as there
IS to leave them through the summer
III the yard or manure shed liable to
heat, and TO Tevaporntion.-Lvn1a,,
VAT, IN A'nerican Raral Home. J.,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
Selected Miscellany.

A SHOE dealer advertiscs Woman's
Rights and Lefts.''
THE defects of the mind, like those of
the face, grow worse as We grow. DID,
Roche 0ucaa4Id.
USE what talent you possess. The
woods would he very silent if no birds
sang there but those who sang best.
CERTAINLY work is not always re-
quircd of a man. There is such thing
as a sacred idleness-the cultivation Of
which is now fearfully neglected.
d0nGld.
No earnest thinker is aplagiarist pure
and simple. He will never borrow from
others that which he has not already,
moro or less, thought out for himself.
Charles Kingsley.
IT is in vain to put your finger in the
water, and pulling it out look for hole;
and equally vain to suppose that, how
ever large space you occupy, the world
will miss you when you arc dead.
WERE we to take as much pains to be
what we ought to be as We do to dis
guise what we really are, we might ap-
pear like ourselves without being ut the
trouble of any disguise ut all.-R0chc-
f0ucauld.
If we use common words on O great
occasion, they arc the more striking, be-
cause they are felt at once to have par
ticular meaning, like old banners for
everyday clothes hung up in a sacred
place.-G. Eliot.
"THE conversation of old men of abil-
ity, before they have passed into the
siege of imbecility," says DR.. Beard, els
usually richer and more instructive thcn
tho conversation of the young, for in
conversation We simply distribute the
treasures of memory as a store boarded
during long years of thought and ex-
perience. Conversation is, therefore,
justly regarded as the lightest form Of
intellectual labor, and grows easier as
we grow older, because we have greater
resources to draw from. He who thinks,
as he converscs, is a poor companion, as
he who must earn his money before he
spends any, is q poor man. When an
aged millionaire makes q liberal dona-
ton, it costs him nothing; he but gives
out Of abundance that has resulted by
natural accumulation from the labors Of
his youth and middle life. When an
old man utters great thoughts, it is not
age but youth that speaks through the
lips of ago: his ideas which, in their in
ception and birth, drew heavily on the
productive powers of the brain, are re-
fined, resolved, and disseminated almost
without effort"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
Female Artists.

Two young women have lcapt sudden
ly into repute-fame is tride too strong
a wortl-.ls artists. Miss Elizabeth Card
her, an American, has two pictures in
tho Partisan "Gallery of 1874" The
fine art critic of the Pail Mall Gazette,
writing from Paris, says Taken alto
gether, they struck mo as being among
the most attractive performances in the
exhibition" An English woman, Miss
E. Thompson, has a painting, Calling
the Roll after an Engagement in the
Crimea," in tho Royal Academy Exhibi-
ton of this year. At the r. A. banquet
the Prince Of Wales referred to this pic
ture in terms of the highest praise,
and said of Miss Thompson II nm
sure she has before her a great future as
IN artist" The Duke of Cambridge
said Il can have no doubt that if the
young laly continues to produce such
pictures, she has tho prospect of he
coming most distinguished artist, anu
one of whom the country will have good
reason to be proud" The royal en-
dorsement has guaranteed the artists
future success, financially considered.
She liz not yet q years old.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
Hints md Items.

IMPROVED TALLow CAND1Es.-Make
the wick very small, and wet with spir.
It's oi turpentine and dry them.
GREASE TO MAKE Doors Sorr.-Mix
III I'm iron vessel one ounce of talIow
half an ounce Of bces-wax, one table.
spoonful and half of lamp black. and
F." half pint OF linsecd oil. Apply while
warm.
10 MAKE Doors WATER PRoor.-Add
to one pound ofmutton suet, Tor tallow)
one pound OF bees-wax and eight ounces
Of resin. Melt and mix thoroughly,
Apply warm OH very dry boots or shoes.
The leather remains soft, and water will
not penetrate them.
10 MAKE PERMANENT WA1Ks.-To
make walks (around the house, perma-
ncnt, dig them little moro than foot
deep, and remove the soil, then put OH
them ten inches of broken stone and
roll it thoroughly. The centre should
be higher than tho sides. Small gravel
should be thrown on the stone AMI thor
"n;hly rolled again. The walks should
be rolled whenever there has been rain,
while they are moist, until they become
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
L" BLACK Comb t'sefsl

Black comb, unlcssit he very old and
choked with pollen and filth, is as use
fnl for breeding purposes as any other.
For guide combs it is better than any
other, rs it is tough and will not break
away from its fastenings as new comb
will. Caro- should be taken, notwith-
standing, to discard all comb from
which the bees of former seasons have
not Matched out. Sometimes in old
combs some cells may be observed from
which the scaling has not been removed.
some such cells may have small perfo-
rations in them, their crowns being
sunkensgand their contents dried up
others l11y stiff retain the remains of
dead .hxqo ID hut wherever. CHEESE ARE
seen tke comb should Sc Consigned to
the mclting-pot, for there is danger
that the combs are infected with foul
brood.-British Bee Journal
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11

OLE BULL was once seeing the sights
at Donnybrook Fair, when he was at-
tractcd by the sound of q very loud VIC
lin in q tent. lie entered and said,
" Ny good friend, do you play by rote %
1.-The deuce note, sir" "Do you play
ny ear, ti,cn?" "Nivcr nn car, yer
n9'or, play by main strength, be
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
One Blast OF His Buglc Horn.

A trumpeter of regiment stationed al
the Cape of Good Hope drank SO much
that he could not stand up, and in this
situation his companions carried him out
i'll the open air and laid him down to get
cool and sober. He soon fell asleep, and
u wild beast happening along and think
ing him dead, lifted him up and carried
him off, expecting to have good meal
OF him. Tho fellow on awaking was
ilorror-struck to find himself in the
power of a fcrocious beast, who was
making off to the mountains with him as
Inst us possible. But his fear brought
Inn to his senses, and scizing his trum
pet, which hung about his neck. he
sounded Il terrible blast. ut which the
beast thinking he had u dead man to
deal with, became as much frightened
rs the m"n at his situation. rio nrov
was dropped and captor and captiyc
equally alarmed, scampcrcd i'll opposite
directions as fast rs possible.
TIE Countess d'iIn, hcircss to tho
throne Of Brazil, has been Obliged to
take up her aLo,le ut the Brazilian Con-
sulate i'll Paris, in order that the pre- NJ
iscd heir may bc born OH technical
Brazilian soil, as the statute requires,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
Epigranls.

THE FOOL AND Tue r1EAs.
- From tie Greek; Of Lucian.
A fool was bitton by tho fleas;
So he put out the light;
And as he did it, "Now," said no,
"You cannot see to bite"
THE M1sER.
From the Greek Of Nicnyu.us.
So rhoidon wcors, poor miser-
Not because death il near;
But because ho bought coffin,
And paid for it too dear.
TIE VIPER.
From the Greek Of DEM.
A noxious viper once
A Cappadocian bit;
But soon tho reptile diod-
The blood had poisoned it.
ON A PHYSICIAN WHO WAS A THIEF.
From tic Greek.
With medicine Rhcitlon takes away diseases.
But without medicines all things clso
plcascs.
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The Rural sun suggests: Let each
Grange require every member to plant
ont one or more fruit trees or Rrope
vines (Which duty might be held as a
dcbtagainst the member until the proper
season occurs.) If the custom is per.
manently dxed, that there shall be as
many fruit trees set out as there are
meetings of the grange, it will convert
even tence-corners into places of profit,
and supply IN immense amount Of fruit
to the country without feeling it pecu-
nlarlly or.otherwise: On old fields
where scarcely any thing else will grow,
peaches and grapes, plums and cherries,
may be made to yield in prodigal profu.
sion. By all means, the fence-corners
around the farm should be devoted to
this purpose. At present they are usu.
ally given up to briers and bushes, and
form unoouth borders to our farms.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
KENTUCKY bugs have taken to chewing
tobacco to an alarming extent.

Tho Sccrot OF Captlvation.--Featu Of
0recian mould, . wsll-turncd neck and beautifully
rounded arms, are no doubt worry nice things TO
have, aud ladies who possess these charms have
reason 70 10 thankful TO Mothor Nature; yet, after
all, the most captivating Of all womanly charms
IL pure, fresh and brilliant complexion. This
superlstive fascination any lady may secure by
using HAoAn's MAGNOLIA BALM.
70 Old Mexican Mustang Linlsnent has
produced moro cures Of rhcumatism, neuralgia,
spratns, scalds, burns, salt rheum, soro nipples,
swelling, lamsness, chapped hands, poisonous
bites, stings. bruises, &C., &C., men, aud
children; and sprains, strains, gals, stiff JOINTS
Inflammation, &C., In beasts, than oil other lini-
'nents put together. II will do what IL promised
or 70 money refunded.
The Grand Revolution IN MEDICAL TasAr-
MINT, which was commenced in 1850, IL still in
progross Nothing stop It, for 1t is founded on
tho principle now universally acknowledged, that
physical visor 10 the most formidable antagonist
OF all human atlmcnts, and experience has shown
that PLANTATION BITTEhs 10 peerless invi gorant,
~ vol ~ the best possible safeguard against
epidemic diseases.
Terminating the Ilair.-when tho hair
cant which 10 its sustenance, its vitality is - 1t
were, suspended, and II not promptly attended TO-,
badness will BE- tho certain result. The one sure
method Of avoiding such an unpleasant catastro-
pho IL to use LYox's KATHAIRoN, which, when
we'll rubbed into tho scalp, will speedily rc-ani-
mate the hair aud prevent it from falling out.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11

JOA,as0n's A,,0dync LininacnG may
he used to advantage where any Liniment Is
desirable. In cases of severe cramps and
pains in the stomach, 1t Is undoubtedly tho
best article that can bo used internally.
HABlTUAL constipation leads to the
following results: Inflammation Of the kidneys,
sick and nsrvous headache, biliousness, dys-
pel'1is, indigestion, piles loss Of appetite and
strength; oil Of which may be avoided by
being regular in your habits, and taking say
ono OF I'arsons' P"ryatiuc Pills nightly for
four or six woeks.-Com.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
vECE1lNE
Purlfles the Blood, Tonovates and
tnvigorates the whole system.
lts medical properties are III.
teratIve, tonic, solvent,
and diuretio.

VEGET1NE is made exclusively from the tuices Of
carefully selected barks, roots and heRbs, and
so strongly concentrated, that it will e1Fectually
eradicate from the system every faint Of SeFofa-
Ia, ScrOfaloas Hun,or, Tuners, Cancer,
CancerOus Hana0F, Erysipelas, kall
Rheum, SyPhalitic Diseases, CaAker,
Faintness at the stomach, and all diseases
that arise from impure blood. Bciatiea, In
nammatory and Chronic kheunaatisna.
Neuralgia, G0ut, and Spinal C0naPlaints,
can only be effectually cured through the blood.
For Ulcers and Eruptiye Diseases OF the
skin, Pustulcs, Pin,ples, Bletehes, Bella,
Tetter, Soaldhead, and RinGwofll, Woe
TINE has never failed 10 effect Defnansat cure.
For Pains In the Beck, Kidney. Com-
plaints, Dropsy, Female weakness, Lea.
cOrrh1a, arising from internal liberation, and
uterine diseases, and General Debility, vss.
TINE acts directly upon the causes Of these com
plants. Itinvigoratcs and strengthens the whole
system, acts upon the sscretive organs, allays In
hammat ton, cures liberation, and regulates the
bowels.
For Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Habltual Cos
ttvehess, Palpitati0n OF the Heart, Head
ache, Piles, Nervousness, and General
PrOstrati0n Of the Nervous System, no med
icine has ever given such perfect satisfaction 40
the vEGETINE. 1t purihcs the blood, clsanses all
Of tho organs, and possesses . controlling power
over the nervous system.
Tho remarkable cures effected BY vE0HTIxR
have induced many physicians and apothocaries
whom We know to prescribe aud use it I'm their
own families.
In fact VEGETINE is the best remedy ret dis
covered for the above diseases, and is the only
reliable BLOOD PURIFIER yet placed before
the public.
Prepared by H. r. STEVENS, Boston, Mas.
Price, 4l.35.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
WEAVING Calves On l:racl. :,

The Agricultural Gazette eng
says: Calves may be weaned inexpen-
sivcly upon Cruel. We have seen the
process carried out, and can state with
out fear, that healthy, well-grown
beasts may be thus obtained. Before
giving the details of this plan we
should warn our readers from attempt
ing it unlessssthay inland to give it
their persoaal supervision. or at least
can ins1xa is bln9- properly carried
out. slNe@l donaits will answer, hut
unless wen done it is sure to fail. The
calves are upon new milk for the first
week or tendays, and are then gradual
" changed on to a Cruel composed As
follows ID of linseed-cake3s crush
cd and dissolved in 2gals. of hot water !;
2 gals. of hay tea and 2 gals. Of water
are next added; finally, Z tb 81 mixed
NEAL formed Of equal portions of oat,
wheat, barley and beanmeal, is then
stirredin. OF thisgruel 2 quarts, with
2 quarts Of water, IRE sufficient for one
meal, and the calves are fed at 6 4. N.
and r. M = - =, ::
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very compact. Place sod Oh tho edge
of the Wnlks.

To MAKE DURABLE WASH FOR
HOUSES. boiling water on stone
lime, and cover it close. When Stacked,
press twelve quarts of it through a fine
seive-add TO this two quarts of fine
salt, and two gallons .of water. Boil
md skim it, and add to every ten gallons
two pounds of alum and one pound of
copperas. Gradually add ono pound
aud half of potash, md two gallons of
fine sand or hard wood ashes, sifted.
Add tho coloring preferred, put it on
with brush. 1t is as pretty US paint,
aud very durable.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
Why WIN Yosa sa2ers

TO al persons suffering from
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Cramps
In the limbs or stomach, Bilious
Cholic, Pain In the back, bowels
or side, We would say THz
HOUsEHoLD PANAcEA AND FAN
III LlNlNEHr 10 OF all others the
remedy you want for internal
and external use. It has cured
the above complaints In thous-
ands Of cases. There 10 no mis-
take about 1t. Try 1t. Sold by
all Druggists.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11

"What kind Of sassagcs is them 2"
4ucricd III old lady of the young man Of
literature and peanuts, rs he passed
through the train selling bananas,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
Fair in India.

An annual fair, at which some 10. 900
people assemble, in honor of the Hindu,
goddess Elamma, is now held ut her
temple near the town of Jat, in India.
Fifteen years ago gardener got up
the idol and claimed that it appeared
there of it's own accord. Both women
and men visit the temple and worship
the idol. Tho very strange fact about
this worship is that the worshippers,
before commencing the worship, strip
naked, apply powdered sandal wood to
their whole bodies, put on the orna-
monts they may have, hold small
branch of the nimb tree in their folded
hands, aud leave their places of resi-
dence to visit the idol. After visiting
the idol they go around the temple Il
certain number of times. They then
leave the temple to battle in Il neigh
boring tank. After bathing they re-
turn to the temple, worship the idol,
and return home.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
The Water Power Of Michigan.

The Detroit Tribune publishes an in
tercsting paper by Prof. Winchell, for
merly State Geologist of Michigan.
upon the amount of water power in that
State. He illustrates this point by
selecting three rivers, the Huron, the
Grand, and the Black. From his table
of elevations taken in Washtenav
County, he estimates that the aggre-
gate water power of the Huron in that
county amounts to 1861 horses, having
q net value of over quarter of mil
lion of cotton-spindles. His calcula-
ton with regard to tho Grand River,
from Jackson to Grand Rapids, give an
aggregate of s., 538 net horse-powers
for twenty-four hours in the day, while
the Black River, in the immediate
vicinity of South Haven, furnishes a
constant power of 1876 horses. While
these results have no special signifi-
canoe so long as steam is comparatively
inexpensive, Prof. Winchell thinks
they are of value considering each
years diminution of the fuel supply.
A YOUNG bachelor who had been ap-
pointed sheriff was called upon to serve
IN attachment against a young and beau
tiful widow. He accordingly called on
her and said Madam, I have IN nt-
tschment for you." The widow blushed
and said his attachment wasreciprocated.
You don't understand me you must
proceed to court" ct know it is leap
year, sir, but prefer you to do tho
colrting." "Mrs. P, this is no
time fortrifling; the Justice is waiting"
"The justice! why, I prefer a parson. :"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11

A PROTRUD1Na toe is not y pretty
sight, and never seen whero child. cn wear
SILVER TIPPED Shoes. They will save half your
shoe bills For Sale by all Dealers Com.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11

"LILhY DALE" Of whom poets have
80 charlningly sung, languishes in q
Chicago house of correction.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
True EnterDriSc.

The Chicago and Northwestern rail-
way is showing true enterprise in the
why it is making known the resources
of the great Northwest in the line of
summer resorts. Send to w. B. STEM
nett, General Passenger Agent Chicago
and Northwestern railway, Chicago, for
a copy of The Northwest Illustrated. -
1t will be sent you free, and will give you
many valuable hints about summer
llarnts-OOm.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF AN
OLD NURSE.

MRe W.SsIow's SOOTHING syrup IL THE Pre-
scRIpTIOk OF one Of the best FomaIe Physicians and
Nurses In the United States, and has been used for
thirty years with neverfatling safety and success
BY millions Of mothers and children, from tho foe.
bio infant Of week old to tho adult It corrccts
at,dtty tho stomach, relioves wind choltc, rcgu-
lates the bowels, and gives rest, health and com
fort to mother and child. We believe it to DO tho
Cost and 6nrost Remedy In the World in all cases
OF DYSENTERY and DIARRHGA IN CHILDREN,
whether It arises from TeothiDg from any cii.er
cautc Full directions for using will accompany
each bottle. None genuine unless tho fac simile
CURTIS PERKINS Is OH the outside wrapper.
SOLD ny ALI. MEDICINE DEALEEs
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much they excel all other Pille xasy sfe 80 wv
pleasant TO take, but powerful 70 esfe 49,
purso out tho foul humors OF Tie eeeoss @eec1
stimulate tho sluggijh Or Atsstd1e4e oeeAo0
action and they impsst health and tone 10 ~
whole being. They euro Ut pnSJ - eWy
complaints Of rybody, but formidable ana
gerous diseases. Most stillcul physicfans, -
eminent clsrsymoa, and oar best eitiSeps' -
certihcates Of cures performed and ofGyeae hsne1U
they have derived from these FINS: They Are tho
safest and best physic for children, because mn
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easy 10 t.1c and being psresy vsgessssS, ths9 ee
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A DERANGRD stomach md INN

A DERANaRD stomach and impure
blood force human beings into melancholy
state they do not on Joy life and are not in =
fit condition to do business successfully. One
of the best remedies cxtant il VEaEr1xK,
which has acquired a reputation AZ wide ~ the
country itself, and is extensively known all
over the globc. This remedy has been cxtc,,-
sively advertised, but its cures have sold it Mt
more rapid ratio than tho newspapers. The
all medicines or Inventions it has bcen found
to stand tho tost Of trial and tmo and it's rnpid
sale shows how strong hold it has gained
Com