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What is Manure 2

Anything which upon being applied
to the soil, causes 1t to produce a more
abundant crop, is manure. Manure is
of three kinds, natural, mental and
mechanical Natural manure is any
thing which b ing decomposed, assists
the earth to support plant life. It was
natures original agent in preparing the
barren waste, " hich our earth formerly
was, as a fitting abode for man. The
progress of decay and death in the an
imal and vegetable kingdoms, is the
only mode of reating natural manure.
The final destiny of all animal and
vegetable life is, to be transformed to
natural manure. This is the beginning
as we'll as the ending of all earthly
things.
Mental manure is brains-not the an
imal composite which we call our
brains, but the active. creative princi-
pie, which is the guiding power of man,
and which, when applied to the opera
tions of farming, produces the third
kind of manure, the mechanical.
Mechanical manure is the result of
brains applied to rural affairs. Me-
chanlcal manures are of more / cal value
to the faLmer than either CT both of the
other two. Mechanical manures CON
sist of plows, harrows, cultivators,
rollers, spades, shovels, rakes, ETC.,
idOn1ne8. II the farmer hooks on to the
mechanical manures, guides them by a
thorough application of the mental
manure, and stirs up the natural ma
nure, he farms understandiDgly, he
oosens up the soil, the life giving at.
mosphere enters in, heat and moisture,
in contradistinction to cold and wet,
pervades the earth, nature asserts her
prerogative, seeds find themselves in q
congenial element, the growing crop
feels the treble impetus, natures, and
comes to harvest abundantly.
All these manures are dependent
upon one another. It is first necessary
to cover the earth with the natural,
then the mental comprehends the ne
cessities of the case and applies itself
TO the good work, and calling in the
aid OF her oldest son, the mechanical,
so manipuIates our mother earth, that
smiles spread over her whole face,
finally bursting into laugh of golden
Joy, which rings through all the happy
harvest.
land thus-may we three meet again,
Wheneer We SOW our fields to grain"
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influence of the Cion.

A. S. Fuller writes the New York
Tribune as follows: Every nurseryman
who has had much experience in the
propagation of fruit, and other kinds of
trees by budding and grating, is aware
of the fact that the cion has more infu-
ence upon the stock than the reverse.
That the cion which afterBard becomes
the top of the tree has powerful infu-
ence in giving character to the root, is
so we'll knewn even among the common
laborers in a nursery that they are soon
able to determine the style of roots q
tree has before putting spade into the
ground when about digging it up. Va
rieties with numerous small twiggy
branches will have roots of cores.
ponding character, and rice VersG. Still
all may have been originally worked
upon the same sort of stocks.
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A Place for Old Hats.


We find the following odd story in
the London Academy The group of
islands known as the Nicobars, situated
about $50 miles south of the Andamans.
has been but little explored, though
the manners and customs of the inhab-
itants of these islands offer interesting
peculiarities. One of the most MOTTO
abe, and one which seriously affects the
trade of the islands, is the passion for
old hats, which pervades the whole
framework of society. No one is ex-
empt, and young and old endeavor to
outvie each other in the singularity of
shape no less than in the number of old
hats they can acquire during lifetime.
On fine morning at the Nicobars it is
no unusual thing to see the surface of
TIL ocean in the vicinity of the islands
dotted over with canoes, in each of
which the noble savage, with nothing
whatever but the conventional slip Of
cloth and tall, white hat with black
band, may be watched standing up and
catching fish for his daily meal. Sec
Ond-handed hats are more in request,
new hats being locked upon with sus-
pic on and disfavor, The passion is so
well known that traders from Calcutta
make annual excursions to the Nicobars
with cargoes of old hats, which they
barter for cocoanuis, the only product
of the island, good, tall white hat
with black band, fetching from fifty
five to sixty-tive good cocoanuts. In
tense excitement pervades the island
while the trade is going on. When the
hats or the cocoanuts have come to an
end, the trader generally lands cask
or two of rum, and the whole popula-
ton in their hats get drunk without in
Permission until the rum also comes to
an end. 1t is curious that those far
away regions so profitable a market
should be found for cast off specimens
of one of the most disagreeable SYM
bols of civilization.
The same warnings after better
things in more advanced stage may he
observed in Madagascar, where no off
cial is content if he cannot deck him
self ont in the plumage of some long
defunct admiral, general or ambassador.
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x Democrats

There remain but II members yet to
elect, from the states of California,
Connecticut, Mississippi and New
Hampshire. Surprising the democrats
make no gains whatever in these states,
it would leave democratic majority
If 60
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COUGHS, colds. sore throat aud similar
troubles, if allowed to progress, will result in
serious pulmonary affections-frequently in
durable. Wishart's Pine Tree Tar Cordial
reaches at once the seat of the disease. and
gives immediate relief
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The CARE OF On CLoTHs.-An OIL
cloth requires careful treatment and
should never be scrubbed with brush,
but after being swept with the long
handled hair brushes that are made for
the purpose it should be carefully wash
ed with large, soft cloth dipped into
milk and ater-half-and-half or, if
the milk is not obtainable, tepid water
without soap. The latter ruins oil-cloth
by taking off the brightness of the
raint. and it should never be applied t.
1t. Hot water is also very injurious to
it; either of them-soap or hot water
being sure to iniure the Oil-cloth more
than the wear of it. When washed over,
wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth, aud it
will always retain a bright look. In
purchasing an oil cloth, it is very desir-
able to obtain one that has been made
for several years, as the longer it has
lain unwashed the better it will wear
the paint becoming harder and more
durable. An oil cloth made within the
year is hardly worth buying, as the
paint will be defaced in a short time,
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at least one-third better quality, and
the use of one third less seed. Toy it,
farmers, on a small scale at first, and
you will soon work less land to far
greater profits. r. NJ, IN Rural
World
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THE most stylish collar that is worn
now is the improved Warwick. 1t fits better
than any other on low cut shirt. All the
edges being folded, and the surface looking so
much like linen. we recommend all to try it.
Ask your gents furnisher for the improved
WarWick
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SENT free, on receipt of neck and
breast measure, height, weight and price, our
(sample) Model 50 Shirt" Fitted by patent
ed model. Stylish and substantial Address
Model Shirt Co.. 81 South 9Th St., Philadelphia.
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The Atlantic cable is a national bene-
fit, so are SILVER TIPPED shoes for chill
dren. Never wear through at the toe. Try
them. For sale by all dealers
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HAM DRESSED IN CLARET. a
glass of claret, teaspoOnful of sugar,
and one OF chopped onion place in n
frying-pan when the claret boils place
In the rashers of ham, not cut very
thick; cool we'll, and serve with the
sauees This is a most appetizing dish,
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The Next Congress.

The following table shows the COM
plexion of the present house of repre-
sentatives, and the changes brought
about hitherto by the elections
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CHEAP VTNEGAR.-Take a quantity OF
common Irish potatoes, wash them until
they are thoroughly clean, place them
IN large vessel and boil them until
done. Drain off carefully the water
they were cooked in. straining it, if
necessary, in order to remove every
particle of the potato. Then put this
potato water in jug or key, which set
near the stove, or in some place where
1t will be kept warm, and add one pound
of sugar to about two and one half
gallons of water, some hop yeast, or a
little whisky. Let it stand three or four
weeks, and you will have excellent vine
gar. at cost of six or seven cents per
gallon.
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BROWN GEMs.-One pint sour milk,
two tsblespoonfuls of brown sugar /;
STIR IN middlings or shorts until quite
stiff; drop in hot gem pans previously
creased and bake quick-an esq is an
Improvement. Gems made from white
flour, in the same way, arc very nice.
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A New LEAD How many times does
so go into 600? 1t goes 5000 times. Well,
that is a good per cent. Will the best lead
ever struck pay as much? Certainly not. But
there are strong probabilities that an invest
ment of fifty dollars made in the last Grand
Gift Concert, in aid of the Public Library OF
Kentucky, will pay that per cent. to somebody.
We have only to wait till the Both OF Novem-
Der for the result
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CLEANING STOVES. - Stove luster,
when mixed with turpentine, and APP
piled 10 the usual manner, is blacker
and more glossy, and more durable than
when mixed with any other liquid. The
turpenGne prevents rust. and when put
on an old rusty stove, will make it look
as we'll as new
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SLEEPS HEARTS ROASTED.
washed the hearts, stuff each with an
onion parboiled and then minced fine
two tablespoonsful of bread, crumbs
half teaspoonful of chopped or dried
sage, and sufficient black pepper and
salt to season highly. Press the stufing
well into the hearts, and, if necessary,
fa,ten little muslin over the ton to
keep it in. Whilst roasting haste fire.
quently. They may also be baked, but
care must be taken not to let them get
dry. Any heart that may be left is ex-
cellent hashed.
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one 90 Cont Bottlo

SNo w SNNNA I1AANP
WILL CURE MORE COMPLAINTS AND
PREVENT THE SYSTEM AGAINST SUDDEN
ATTACKS OF EPIDEMICS AND CONfA.
0IOUs DISEASES THAN ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS EXPENDED FOR OTHER MED.
ICINES OR MEDICAL ATTENDANCE.
THE MOMENT HADwAY'S READY ne
LIEF II APPLIED EXTERNALLY on ia.
KEN INTERNALLY ACCORDING TO ~.
RECTIONS PAIN, FROM WHAIEYEh
CAUSE, CEASES TO EXIST.
IMPORTA Mt MIuars. Formers and Others 70
sill ny 10 Hparseiy-ssitls districts, whore 70 ia ~ 10
cult 70 secure the services Of "a physician, IA ~
WAYS READY RI ~ - Invaluable. ~ Gao
all cases where nnin no Ii.aomf0rt n prrpufTnf
or ifseized with fnnuru.A DiptheriR. rOfo Throat
had Coughs, H0ansUHs Bilious collie, Inn ms
nation Of The Bowels, stomach, Lungs, Liver. hid
nels; o. with Group, 0uinHay, Fever hnd hHuF or
with Neuralgia, Headache, Tic DlloreuH, lootn.
ache, Earaehe; or With Lumungo, Pain ~ tho
hsck. OF kheumausm; or with Dnrrhuh, t.hol'ta
horbus, or Dysenlsry; or with burns, hcaida
or hruises; or wi strains Cramps o. pA.iia
The application Q. railway READY kf-
LIEF VIII cure you OF the worst OF these som
plants In a few hours 49,.
wsniy drops IN bali tumsler on wnt.f sii,ii
STOMACH HEA HTBUHN, SICK HFA nAGH ~
III ARRHRA, DYSENIEHY, COLO WihD "
THE BOWELS. and all INTERNAL Pa ms.
Travellers should always carry n bottle ~ hA D.
WAYS READY RELIEF with them. a iew drurs
IN water will prevent aiekness or pains frOn
change OfwAter. Il j. setter than French RtAuiy
Bittera ~ y stimulant.
Sold BY DrugRiStA Price so Gents
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In his lecture on the Kings of Bust
ness Mr.. Parton says that the care of
$40, 0O0,O0 and the management of all
his railroads only occupy Mr.. Wander.
bilt two hours a day, and during that
short time he does not appear to be
busy. By three o'clock he is usually
on the road, erect, driving a pair of fast
horses, in an open wagon, unattended.
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How to Look Young-Sixteen..
DIR. Dan'I wevaer of Boston. fell down

DIR. Dan'I WeVaer of Boston. fell down
a mining shaft near Denver, rs feet. He was terri
bly, bruised, limbs broken, and supposed to be dead
Mexican Mustang Liniment freely used, con-
seriousness restored, his life saved, and he came
home in eight weeks. This is the most wonderful
article for Bruises Sprains, rheumatism, Sweilings
SPAWN, Ringbone, Sores, or any flesh, bone OF
muscle ailment upon man or beast, ever discovered
1t is humanity to animals. 1t has saved much suf
fering and many useless doctors bills. 1t can be
had for cts. and S1.0U per bottle, in any drug
store. But beware of commercials. The genuine
is wrapped in fine steel-plate label, signed go W
WestbroOk, Chemist"
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JUDGMENT OF MUsICIANs.-Th
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,-COn1.
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HOUSEHOLD HINTS,

How To DANISH RATS AND M1cR.-A
trenoh paper says that petroleum de-
stroys ~ insects and banishes rats and
mics Water slightly impregnated with
petroleum applied to plants infected
with insects. will, it is said, destroy the
latter at once.
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IF you wish to get a PRACTICAL Bust
i NESS EDUCATION. attend and graduate at
that oldest largest nd most thoroughly managed
InstjtntIou JONES, COmMERCIAL AND
TELEGIlAPH COLLEGE, 81. Louis. Mo
Write for q Circular
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CAN ri BE TRUE ?-Within the last
few months considerable number of
persons have called upon DIR. Walker,
the proprietor of the popular medicine
known as Vinegar Bitters, and assured
him that, In their belief, his preparation
is an infallible antidote for rum and to-
bacco. The minute details which have
been furnished him forbid him to doubt
the accuracy Of the statements. This
new claim of great remedy to the con-
fidence of the public will give a vast
and well deserved impulse to its popu-
larity. Heretofore the Bitters have
been recognized as a pure vegetable
tonic and corrective, devoid of alcohol,
and thoroughly adapte d to the cure of
stomach and bowel complaints, nervous
disorders, bilious affections, muscular
diseases, and, indeed, majority of the
ailments within the reach of medicine ;
but if it will also cure the craving for
liquor and tobacco, philosophers, states
men and theologians ought to unite
their voices iii its praise. Gan the good
news be true? 1t is easy to test the
question.
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ERAsTvE SOAP.-Recipe for making
genuine erasive soap that will remove
g ease and stains from clothing Two
pounds of good CASTLE soap, half pound
of carbonate of potash dissolved in a
half pint of hot water. Cut the soap
In thin slices, boil the soap with potash
until it is thick enough to mold in cakes:
also add alcohol, half an ounce cam
phor, half an ounce; hartshorn, half
an ounce C lOr with half an ounce of
Pulverized charcoal.
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COTTAGE CHEEsE.-Place thick, Iop-
pered milk on the stove, and let it heat
thoroughly, not to cook, or it will be
hard. Pour into a coarse cloth, and let
1t drain until dry season with salt and
butter. Should it be rather dry, mois-
ten with milk or cream, and make into
balls. Some prefer what is called
smearkase." Prepare the milk as
stated above, but instead of making into
balls, thin with sweet cream and add a
little pepper.
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The Peoples Stamp of vaIue.-Th

Go to Riverside Water Cure. Hamilton, Ill
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For KEEPING CIDER SwEET.-Teke of
ground mustard seed four ounces, new
milk. one quart; mix together and put
it into the cider. After letting it stand
two or three days rack it off through
holehthe size of a gimlet; then wash
the barrel clean and smoke it we'll with
birthstone put the cider in and stop it
up air-tight.
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PREMIUM FOR 1873.
MANS UNsELFIsH FRIEND u

Every subscriber for 1875 will receive a
beautiful portrait in oil colors, of the same
noble dog whose picture in former issue at
tracted so much attention.
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The Peoples Stamp of VaIue.-The
Government endorsement, which legalizes the sale
of PLANTATION BITTERs, is not the only stamp af-
fixed to that famous VEGETABLE TONIC. 1t bears,
in addition to that official sanction, the STILL
VALUABLE STAMP OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION. This in
estimabie voucher of its properties a Tonic,
CORRECTIVE and Alternative is worldwide.
How to Look YOung-Sixteen.-Do t
paint use vile Hair Restorers, but simply apI ly
Hagan's Magnolia Balm upon your face, neck AID
hands, and use Lyons Katharon upon your hair.
The Balm makes your complexion pearly, soft ard
natural, and you can't tell what did it. 1t
freckles, tan, sallowness, ringnarks, municipalities,
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 a splendid head of hair produced
by the KathairOn, and a lady has done her best in
way of adOrnment. Brothers will have spiuster
sisters when these articles are around.
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GODBY'S LADY'S BOOK

A DVERTISERSi send 28 cts. 70 GEO. 2. Row
N ELL q Co, Al Park Row, n. y, for their 1fsI's
phInt Of 100 pdOeS containing iistR Of 5000 newR
nAnAra and asil nj EboU!uG mat of adVaFtisiuS
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CERTAIN CURE FOR RATTLEsNAKE
BITE OR SPIDER STING.-A physician in
Oregon writes: Take the yolk of
good egg, put in teacup and stir in as
much salt as will make it thick enough
not TO run Of, and spread a plaster
and apply to the wound. Do this when
bitten or stung, and will insure your
life for q siGpence. I have tried this
remedy IN number of cases, and have
never known it to fail"
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CHAPPED HAEDs.-The simplest rem
edy is found in every ones kitchen
closet, and is common starch. Reduce
it to an impalpable powder, put it it in
a muslin bag, keep it in the table
drawer. Whenever you take your
hands out OF dishwater or suds, wipe
thcupdry with a soft Dwell, and while
yet damp, shake the starch bag all over
them and rub it in. The effect is most
agreeable
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cTNcINNATI weekly STAR!

SIAR AInanac, u per ltaIs
ANTI-MoNOPOLY-THE CHANGERS PAPER
Containing eight large pages of read "g matte r.
The farmer m reliant and mechan c IN any part
of The country will find t1i the best of the Week
lies to say n0thins of he low price. Agents are
offered Inducements superior to anything heTe,o
lore attempted. Specimen COPIES free. Address
9 THE: STA Z. q Cincinnati. Ohio.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-10-13
Nonresident Notice.
No. 732-In the First Chancery Court ofShelby
county, Tennesseo.-Heury.Bu Buck ct a., VS..

No. 732-In the First Chancery Court ofShelby
county, Tennesseo.-Heury@Bu Buck ct a., VS..
Francis <. Pratt ct al.
1t appearing from affidavit In this cause
that the defendants, Francis Z. Pratt, Sarah E.
Buck, Vim. G. II. Buck and Kate Buck the last
three minors without GUARDIAN, all Of Ala
Christiana Massengale, Thomas Msssengale,
Edward Massengale (the last thlee minors
without guardian; Charlotte Aassengale,
VIM. MaAsengaIe, Virginia L. Wethered and
James Wethered, all Of Mississippi; Henry
Buck. Of Louisiana; James 8. Payne, John
VIM and wife, Mary. e. VIM, J. ID. Carter
and wife, Sarah Z. Carter, all OF Texas; Bles-
soc Wethersd, Marcus Wethered, william
Wethered, Abram Weshered, Eudora King,
susan A. King, William J. King, Nathan ].
King minors without guardlan); Charles +.
smith and wife, Mildred Smith, Annie Raw,
William Ray, Arthur Ray and George Ray
last four minors without guardian and Hen
rietta 4. Buck, are nOn-residents OF the state
Of Tennessee; and Il also appearing that James
Algernon Buck, Francis Marcus Buck, ami
Henry Eugene Buck, the three minor
children OF henrietta l.. Buck, are non
resiuents OF Tennessee and residents OF Texas;
and this suit being for the purpose OF sale
and partition Of certain real estate in shelby
county, Tennessee, being a5s acres, known as
lot No. II, In subdivision A, Of . 50O-acre traet
granted to A. y. Carr, about 81 miles from
Memphis, on the Memphis and Charleston
hallroad, and In which these defendants may
be interested:
It Is therefore ordered, That they make their
appearance herein, at the courthouse IN the
city OF Memphis, Tenn, on or before the FIST
MONDAY in Novem Der, ISz3, and plead, answer or
demur TO conf lalnants' amended and supple
mental bill, or the same will be taken for con-
fessed as 70 them and set for hearing exparte;
and that . copy Of this order be published
once a week, for four successive weeks, in the
Memphis Appeal. This5sn day OF October, 1874.
A cOpr-attest: EDMUND A. COLE,
Clerk and Master.
BY +. B. McHeDry, Deputy c. and NJ.
Smith, Scott & Jefferson, end Heiskeu &
Wea.herfOrd, soils. for cOmpl'ntS. Oc6 tn