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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25
For the vermont FARMER.
OUR SCHOOL DAYS.

Who cannot bring up some pleasing rem
iniscences of their school-daysP How many
there are that can say they were their happi-
est! Let us look back to tho time when we
sober married people went to school and
had good times. Many of us, am sorry to
say, didn't go to study. Those Nggravating
rules In tho old battered arithmetic and
grammar very often kept us in at recess.
How we hated thom We wondered what
they were ever made for. They didn't do
us any good And then so We could afford
more time for play we only learned those
parts of the geography lesson which we sup.
posed would come to us. But sometimes
tho teacher would take it into his head to
commence at the other end or skip around ;
and oh such wOe-begone looking set OF
faces it would be hard to find, We very
naturally pronounced the teacher hard
hearted tyrant. Indeed, he seemed some
times to be hugely amused Mt the way some
of us Unanswered to get our lessons. As the
back-seats were better suited to the several
occupations with which we usually employ
ed our time, we girls generally chose them.
Strange 10 say, however, we seldom occu-
pied them together for whole term, for the
teacher preferred to have us sit in the front
seats where he could observe our operations
We did not approve Of that at ALL but had to
submit One day we had been unusually
good. which only made us more ripe for mis-
chief One of the girls having trouble with
an example had asked aid Of the teacher
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25

The factory system Of cheese making,
which met strong opposition at first in Eng
land, is now rapidly gaining ground, and the
quotations show that it commands as much
as extra fine Cheshire, and five shilings
more than the best Derbyshiro dairy cheese.
Feed only meal to fattening fowls, for at
least two days before killing, and feed moth
ing for few hours before killing.
Chicago is in for tremendous hog trade
this year. The receipts, one day lately, were
1920 head, or nearly 1000 in excess of
any previous days record in the history OF
the city, and on several other days the fig
ures 49, 900 were reached.
Vermont has shipped much larger guam
tity of potatoes and onions this year than
usual, one man in Shelburne having sent 20,
600 bushels Of the former and 1850 bushels
of the latter to New York and Philadel.
phia.
Mark Twain. few months after his first
baby was born, was holding it on his knee.
Ills wifo said: "Now confess, Samuel, that
you love the child" II can't do that" re-
piled the hnmorist," but am willing to admit
that Prospect the little thing for its fathers
sake
A wag called ut Halls Hotel, Whitehall,
with II party of friends few days since, and
asked the bar keeper "If his face was good
for the drinks?" Certainly" replied Henry
The party all "smied" to the tune of 90. 90
when the wag laid down n small photograph
of his face and walked off amid the shouts
of the party aud an invitation from Henry
to call again.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25
BONNET-PlECES,

The other day little Walle Graham "a
great favorite vi mne) came skipping along
among the trees, hali-singing, half-saying:
My purse with bonnet-pieces store;
To him will SWIM how-slOt DER,
And loose shnllop from the shore.
wondered what Wallio could mean, but
| soon found out. 1t seems that he was
reading the Lady of the Lake"
"Il's just the incest story poem you ever
saw ~ he said TO q boy who was with him.
81 wish WIS Highland chief and had II
big brave clan like Clan Alpino Wouldnt
fight King James, though?n
OF course 1 didn't even know what Wallie
was talking of. but after he had told his
friend n good deal about it became almost
rs much Interested as himself in the story
poem, which he said was written by the
great Sir Walter Scott.
"But," said Wallie, "there are ever so
nsany things in the poem that don't under
stand. Now, for instance, what are bonnet
piecesP' | know | wouldn't care to swim
the length Of II bow-shot in tho face OF enc
mics and loose u shallop CHATS sort Of
boat) Tor the sake OF purse full of pieces oil
old bonnets. Would you, nowPn
The other little chap told him that he
didn't think he would, but that he didn't bo-
lieve real pieces of bonnets were what Earl
Somebody meant when he offered ms n re-
ward purse full of "bonnet-picces."
The little fellows puzzled good deal
over this us they trudged along; but I've
since found out that II bonnet piece was a
valuable coin, stamped on one side with Il
portrait of james V. of Scotland wearing 4
"bonnet"-not u lNdy's bonnet, but nearly
flat Scotch cap made of cloth. These were
called bonnets, and were worn century
ago by every Scotchman, and are still worn
by some Of them. The cap which was pic
tured on the bonnet-piece being n royal cap
had ieweled circle around the head. The
coins were large and of very pure gold, Sc
that purse full of them was large reward
From "Jdck-ia-bte-P alpH." 81. Nicholas Jo'
December.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25
STOP AND WEIGH.

One morning an enraged countryman
came into Mr.. Ms store with very angry
looks He left team in the street, and had
q good stick in his hand.
"Mr. NJ" said the angry countryman, al
bought paper Of nutmcgs here in your
store, and when got home they we're more
than half walnuts and that's the young vii
lain bought 'em or" pointing to John.
John" said Mr.. NJ, "did you sell thi:
man walnuts for nutmegs2
mo, sir" was the ready reply.
"You lie, your little villain' said the
couutryman, still more enraged at his assur'
ance.
snow, look here" said John "if you had
taken tho trouble to weigh your nutmegs
you would have found that | put IN the wal
nuts gratis"
40, you gave them to me, did your"
"Yes sir. l threw In handful for tn,
children to crack said John, laughing a
the same time.
"Well, now, if that amt young scamp !
said the countryman, his features relaxing
into grin as he saw through the matter.
Much hard talk and bad blood would b,
saved if people would stop to weigh thing
before they blame others. think twice be
fore you speak once" is an excellent motto,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25
A DEVOTED WOMAN.

An eastern journal calls our attention To
a touching romance in connection with the
gallant Colonel EIlsworth's death, which be-
came public for the first time on the day of
the dedication Of his monument at Troy,
New York. The beautiful little incident il
Illustrates woman's devotion. When Ellis.
worth died for his country, he was affianced
to beautiful young lady and she vowed ev.
or after to lead life Of celibacy. Years
have passed over the young head, and she has
not been merciIully called to rejoin that 9TH
er self whom she loved better than life with.
out whom life is death. All, who can tell
how, in the lone, starry vigils of the night,
she has prayed from the depths Of her pure
aud maiden heart to rejoin her loved hero
on the golden strand beyond the river, where
joy and peace reign eternal One who knew
the devoted heroine attended the dedication
Of the monument, and inquired FIRST and Gag
erly for the noble aud beautiful bride OF
ElswOrth's lowering spirit. She was not
there. Surely she must be dead; nothing
else could keep her from such a tribute to
her spirit love. He ascertained it was not
death that detained her. 1t was not con-
venient for her to leave her husband aud
children. She had weakened" on her vow
several years ago, and had married gentle
man who possesses the combined attractions
Of being successful insurance agent and a
distinguished dealer in lightning rods
Though some may regard this as a step from
the sublime to the ridiculous, yet it is
vOuched for as being true in all the essen
tials.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25

How 1T WAS DONg.-The Scotsman
furnishes the following illustration of the
camel-and-gnat religion of some of its cOuu.
trymen. A traveller says; SUNDAY morn
ing at the hotel at Dunbarton had Just got
up aud rung the bell for some hot water for
shaving. A waiter answered my call. Il
want some hot water if you please, said.
And for what do you want water p For
shaving said. 'Ye Gamma have hot water
on the Lords Day for sic thing as shaving,
said the waiter, horror-struck at the idea. |
insisted again, but with the same effect
ma, na,' said he, 'ye Gamma have it, Neces-
sity is the mother OF invention, It's said, and
this aroused mine. thought if l could
arrange this order in such a way that il
would not affect his religious scruples no
would bring it directly. therefore propos-
ed that should take some toddy, aud told
him to bring the material for making it, con-
sisting of whiskey, sugar, and boiling water.
These he brought without the least demur.
gave him the whiskey, which he drank,
and | used the hot water"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25
walked with unialtering step home.

walked with unialtering step home.
lie walked up tho garden walk, still bor-
dered with flowers, and stepped into the sit
ting room. There sat his vito, solitary, with
only sad thoughts for company. The chill
drenIwere absent. She looked up In glad
surprise as he entered, and he paused whero
he stood, looking at her with q strangely
earnest look in his still handsome eyes. He
said:
MARY, Mr.. Fell has no longer chair for
my accommodation. Have you resting
place for me HEREOF
A glad cry fell from her lips, and happy
tears followed. She had not lost her faith in
the husband of her youth. lie had come
close beside hor now, and gently she drew
him down until he knelt by her side, and
laying his head upon her breast, she brushed
the hair from his brow, and rs she presse d
there n wife's loving kiss, murmured low:
always here, darling, until death doth us
part"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25

Hickorynut Cake.-The whites Of three
eggs, one cup of white sugar, one.half cup Of
butter, two-thirds of a cup Of sweet milk,
one teaspoonful OF cream tartar, one-halfoI
teaspoonful of soda, two cups Of flour and
one cup of hickorynut meats. Beat the eggs
to froth.
Roast Pig.-Take well dressed, small
fat pig; cut off the first joint Of the feet
Prepare dressing of bread soaked soft
in hot water, seasoned high with pepper
and salt, and sweet herbs, sage or thyme ;
soften the butter fill the body and sew with
strong thread. Rub over with butter be-
fore putting in the oven this will prevent
blisteriug. Bake a handsome brown, aud
have it we'll crisped. The gravy prepare
from the drippDgs.
Plain PuddiHg.-One pint Of milk, fouI
eggs, whites and yolks beaten separately, two
cups of -four aud one small pinch of soda.
Bake in a buttered dish three quarters of al
hour-Serve in the pudding dlsh as soon al
drawn from the oven.
Making SauSage.-To each pound o
meat add salt and sage, one teaspoonfu
each pepper, one-half teaspoonfu; thu
same of summer savory if desired; heapiDl
spoonfuls.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25
The Peoples Paper,

and can be neither awed nor influenced by
capitalists or rich corporations.
If you want such paper, send us two
dollars and you will receive it a year, or get
up club mt Sl.65 per copy for ten copies
and you will get copy free for your trouble,
or get club of eleven copies at l.5O with
out any extra copy.
II you want paper that will defend your
interests when they do not conflict with
others, but which will ever pay homage to
wealth and power, at your expense, you can
probably get it for So per year, but it VIII
not be the VERMONT FARMER.
If you want to see the cause of the labor
ing classes advocated, and frauds and cor
ruptions in high places unveiled; if you
want the laborers Of the world, who produce
its wealth, brought up upon the high plane
which is theirs by right, subscribe for the
VERMONT FARMER; get your neighbors to
do the same, or get up club.
The workingmen of Vernont and OF tho
whole country have long enough filled the
back seats in public life They have long
enough sold their products for whatever the
spoculator chose to give, and paid whatever
the Spectator chose to ask for what they
had to buy. There is great work Of re-
form to be done, and the FARMER may be
couAted In for the ight-nOt war Of blood
oppression and wrong, but a goriods blood
less revolution.
Give MS rousing club in every grange,
every farmers club, every community of
working people, thereby aiding in the great
labor OF reform,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25

A writer in the Schoolday Magazine has
gathered together the following dictionary
words as defined by certain small people here
and there:
Back-biter-A flea.
Fan--A thing to brush the warm off with.
Fins-A fsh's wings.
Ice-Water that staid out in the cold
and went to sleep.
Nest egg-The egg the old hen measures
by TO make new ones.
Pig-A hogs little boy.
Snoring-Letting off sleep.
Snow-Rain all popped out white.
Stars-The moons eggs.
Trunk (of an elephant) His front tail.
Wakefulness-Eyes all the time coming
unbuttoned.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25
KING AND QUEEN.

The happiest home ever saw
Was where woman rsigned;
And yet the man himself was king,
Pray, how was this attained
The wife, who seemed submissions solf
And did her wifely part,
Queened it in an imperious way
Over her husbands heart.
Her chosen throne was in his home,
Her sceptre his dear will,
Her spotless robe and crown his love
We see the picture still.
Yet like king that held full sway,
He guarded well his own,
And loved his palace home, mado bright
BY love, and love alone.
The children, by their mother led,
Her bright example saw;
Obedience seemed an easy thing,
And fathers word" was law.
o, what pleasant thing TO see,
0fall things TO be seen,
A home whore reigns with equal poN'
A household king and queen
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25

neck, and avoid breath of fresh air take
wine or bitters before meals, and pills to aid
digestion after eating. Do this daily, a
month or more, and you will be as tender as
a tropical house plant, and will take "dread-
full colds" on the slightest exposure. Hot
drinks Just before going out are especially
favorable to induce chils aud this is about
the way many are now trying to cheat ma.
ture and to prooug miserable existence.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25
Gatmet
For the VERMONT FARMER.
LET ME REST.
ny MATTE LAWRENCE

Tolling on DER lifo's rough pathway,
Through its narrow winding ways,
Up lie steep and rugged mountains,
Toiling on through darkest days,
There are many care.worn mortals
Old and young, flirest and best,
That will tell tho selfsame story
or "rm weary, let me rest"
Youth, with life and beauty glowing,
Careless sports amid the flowers,
Whites away llfe'sbrlght, glad morning
With It's golden sunny hours,
But they tire Of youthful pleasures,
Every other seems more blest,
And they sigh, and family whisper,
81 am weary, give me rest"
Manhood with It's strength and vigor
Bavely bears It's burden long,
Standing at lis post Of duty,
Onward, upward, is It's song,
But mortal falntness stealeth
Slowly, surely through the breast,
And they moan in tones Of anguish,
81 am weary, let me rest"
Let me rest The aged veteran
That has battled for the right
Till his form is bent and feeble
And his locks are snowy white,
Calmly waits the Masters bidding,
Ever deeming he is blest,
But he murmurs, Heavenly Father
/ am weary, let me rest"
Let me rest, my toll is over,
Soon will come life's setting sun,
And my days will all be numbered
And my earthly race be run.
Then, beyond tho deep, dark river,
In theregions Of tho blest,
There will be no moan Of anguish,
Nor Of signing, "let me rest"
There, beside the crystal river,
And in streets Of purest gold,
They will shout their glad hosannas
With multitude untold.
In the realms Of joy and gladness,
There's no heart with grief opprest,
None TO ever say "Tm weary"
For in heaven there's rest, sweet rost
ton, Pt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25

One way not to keep yarn, is to drink
freely of hot drinks to keep the pores of the
skin closed to eat more than can be digest
ed to sit over a hot air furnace to lace
tightly; wear tight carriers, tight shoes,
tight gloves, aud bundle up with "heaps" of
warm clothing wear mufflep around the
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25
az PANIC es
Cash PRICES f!

The undersigned In returning thanks 10 his numer.
friends and customers for the liberal patronage
ceved by him In the past would now inform them that
In order TO compete with the times have concluded TO
sell strictly for CASH and In doing will sell at tho
following prices;
Corn, now selling at s1.25, I will
sell at s1s1O
Meal, now selling nt lao, 4 will
sell nt lsOO
Shorts, now selling ut 200 per
hundred, I will sell ut las
Graham, now selling mt 0Oc per
sack, I will sell at 80
Family Flour, out OF winter
wheat, $3.50
Choice Spring wheat, $3.50
Choice Amber wheat, 0.75
ExtrG White Michigan, 7.2J
Choice Pastry, from Extra
White Michigan Wheat,- 7.5O
Every barrel Of -four which sell will be warranted
IL not satisfactory will be taken back and money re
funded
1J Would announce that my customers must set lie
up their accounts before Nov. lst 1874 must
have my debts all settled by that date.
A. III. MCLEOD.
ST. Johnsbury, W., Oct. TO- 1874.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25
The Arctic Nurseries

In GLOVER and BARTON VT,
make u speciality of HARDY TREES and GRAPES.
No. grated apple trees, well branched, to 6 feet
high, sent prepaid anywhere Ia this and the adjoining
stads and Province Of Canada (excspt duties at $50
per 1905 No. q SIS per 0O No. 10 feet high S25
per lnO TO feet, per 100. Last spring gratis
to inches growth 81 per 100. Root gratis strong
whole apple roots, - per 100 Standard and dwarf
pears one-third added to the above prices Hartford
and Concord grapes, IS cents TO 81 each Raspberies
and backberres 81 to 81 per doz. Strawberries, S50
to 81 per 100. All warranted fresh and genuine Yer
mont grown stock and comprising most OF the well
tested Northern varieties ofapple trees such as Ouch
es, Tetofsky Peach Apple, Faneuse, Bethel st. Law
renee, Hampshire Sweet, 6c can furnish n few doz.
apple trees, to feet high Of the Tracy variety, ut
81 each very scarce and much in demand, tree hardy
and predgous bearer, fruit good TO eat and TO cook,
and keeps all winter. When orders sent for less
than doE. trees vines tho purchaser will pay the
freight Parties who have paid high prices to strangers
for worthless trees, will appreciate the following testi-
monial. +. P. CHENEY.
Glover, Vt.
We have long kntwn +. P. Cheney, of Glover, Vt,
dealer and grower of fruit trees aAd believe pur-
ohasers Of his trees rely upOl their being exactly
he represents Sdney X. b. Perkins, Pastor of the
First Congregational Church, Glover, Jarnos simonds
Town Clork of Glover +. Mcclellan, Merchant, Glsv-
err; J. u. Smith, Postmaster, Gloveri Hiram McLel-
Ian, Glover, President Of the Orleans County Bank
J. L. Dwinell, Furnitare Dealer, Glover, VI.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25
so a Year!

because n club in the grange or council can
be made up without any agent to claim tho
extra copy. BY getting up club in the
grange you not only get paper for fifty
cents q year less than most of the local pa
pers ask, but one which, while giving from
two to five times us much reading, upholds
your interests. The FARMER is fearless and
outspoken in its tone, caring for neither king
nor kaiser, but battling ever for what it be-
lieves to be the right. 1t is emphatically
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25

Circulars in regard various tests made with tn x
salt In comparison with the best foreign article also
certificates from large number Of the best diaries In
the state as 10 It's quality, may be had application
to J. W.. Barker, Secretary Syracuse, New York, to
whom orders for salt may also be addressed II also
for sale by agents Of the company In principal Western
lake ports, by ST. JOHN 4 AVERY, lOl and 1903
Broad street, Now York; ROBERT GRER, 100 Pier,
Albany, N; Y, by salt dealers generally throughout
lingtOn, Vt.
~ Enquire for 0hondaga factory filled dairy salt
5. w, BARKER,
President and Secretary, Syracuse, NY,
THos. MOLLoY, Treasurer.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25
Center Valley Dye Works,

BAHNETl UALEDONIA COUNTY, VT
The undersigned begs 10 call the attention Of his
friends and the public in general 10 the fact that aer
long delay and considerable expense in fitting up his
works, he IA ready to do ali kinds Of JOB DYEfNG,
such Dresses, Shawls, Cloaks &c. Paisley Shawls
oleansed and pressed also, Gentemen's 0vsrcOats,
Dress Coats Paats and Vests RE-DYED without rip
ping apart. All work warranted good, and charges
moderate. Goods sent by express will be promptly
attended to and returned in one week from the tne
received. Embroidery Stamping donO, and Stamps
set IN copper made to order.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25
BaiIey'S Gilt Edge

for coOrng butter Is far superior TO any other used In
this section. See notice in the FARAER of January l.
Sold by travelling agents. Also sent by express. Ad
dress A. II. BAILEY, Gilmore, VT.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25
TO ORANGES AND COUNCILS.

You can get the VERMONT FARMER in
clubs of eleven for
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25

Rogers Bros elegant Silver Plated Ware, new and
unique pattern.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25

Tho finest lot Of English and American plated Jew
elry opened 10 the trade.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25

Magnificent line of Bohemian, Parian and Ruby
Vases, aud Toilet Sets.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25
Has the largest and most beautiful selection Of Holiday
Goods ever offered In the state.

An extra fine stock of Books by the hest authors
Games, Toys, Dolls, Writing Desks, Work Boxes
Musical Instruments, Albums, StereOscopes, Views
Ink Stands, Oil Paintings, Chromos and Engraving
40
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-25
AMERICAN DAIRY SALT COMPANY,

Sole manufacturers of the 0nondaga factory filled da
ry and table salt at Syracuse, New York respectfully
call the Alteration Of dairymen and others to the quail
~ OF the salt now being manufactured by them Hav
ing Tor many years past been engaged In pefecting
the various processes for the manufacture Of this salt
and by adopting the best modes and machinery for the
purpose they feel warranted in saying to the consum
ers that the article produced Is superior 10 any
other, either of foreign or domestic production.
The following is correct analysis of eur salt and al
SO Of the celebrated Ashton's English salt, made by
Charles A. Ggssmann, PhD., Professor OF Chemistry
In the Mass Agricultural College at Amherst, Mass