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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-07
LIFE AT AYACUCHO.


A Colombian traveller, says the Pana-
ma Star and Herald, gives the following
account in Bogota paper of what he
saw last January in Ayacucho, near
which the last great battle against the
Spaniards was fought by the patriots UNI
der Sucre, about fifty years ago. The
city has about thirty thousand inhabi-
tants. the most of whom are poor and
shiftless. The temperature is high in
summer and agreeable in winter. The
city is surrounded by hills in every di-
rection; the streets are tortuous and mar
row. All the houses are of old construc-
ton and none modern. All have arched
ports and are blackened by smoke. The
general aspect is that of gloom and me-
lancholy People do not meet in society
nor visit each other. Every house is a
convent complete, even its architecture
IS IN Keeping with the monotonous lite of
It's inmates. No paseos or public walks
exist. The policeman goes to sleep at
MS ni, post without fear OF being disturbed.
Ihere are thirty churches, though few
are IN good condition. The square is
| ample In size, and has fountain in the
centre, surrounded by an iron fence and
four statues representing the seasons.
The markets abound in fruit, such as
apples, peaches, pears and figs. The
market women erect over their stalls
umbrellas of two and half metres d.
ameter, made of reeds, and stuck in the
ground. The Indian women dress in
wooden, or gay colors, and may be seen
walking through the streets and spinning
cotton and wooden thread for their looms.
The language spoken is Quinchus, and
is the sme as was used in time Of Pizar-
70. These Indians address the sun as
father and the moon as mother. They
say Intitalta Lluccisimunn Tour father
the sun has risen;) Quilla mama seccay-
cunna tour mother the moon has set.
These Indians chiefly occupy themselves
in fishing and hunting. Their Weapons
are the sling and the bow, which they use
with admirable dexerity; the latter, with
the arrow, is used to kill fish in the
rivers. They worship the sun and moon,
and regard the stars, which they call
"colli as the children of these two
great luminaries.
Their mode Of contracting marriage is
quite curious. A month before the final
CcTcMOuJ tdhCo pidSSt thC WouAA-DO
bridegroom ties a string tightly round
the forefnger of his intended. If on the
eve of the wedding the string is found as
tight as when first made, the marriage
goes on; if it is found to be somewhat
loose, there will be no marriage, as the
Indian considers this a sign of tendency
TO infdelity. The wedding ceremony
itself consists in that the Indian priest
takes the point of the wooden plaid of
the man and ties it to some part of the
woman's dress. He then receives in the
hand from the mouth Of the man quid
of coco leaf that has been chewed, and a
similar one from the woman. He places
that chewed by the man in the mouth of
the woman, and that Of the woman in the
mouth of the bridegroom. The pair are
then considered man and wife.
About twenty leagues more to the in
terror there are various towns of wild In
dams who have not yet been converted.
Several missionaries tried it, but they
never we're heard of again.
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School Matters.

The School Board at its session last
evening adopted the following report on
schools and salaries for the ensuing
year.
The committee on salaries for superin-
tendent and teachers recommend that
inasmuch as the General Council Of the
city OF Memphis have reduced the tax
rate II becomes necessary for the school.
board to make reduction in their ex.
penses, but favor instead Of reduction
OF salaries that the scholastic wear be re-.
duced TO nine instead of ten months
and that the salaries remain the same
that the pay OF the superintendent be
$4,000 per anRum; principal male high
school, per month. 5000; principal fe.
male high school, $3.50; assistant teach
err in female school $50; male principals,
$3.50; female principals $l20. Teach
ers in graded schools, Of two or more
years experience, per month, $50; teach
ers of one years experience in SECOND
classification $50; teachers OF less thar
one years experience, third classifica
ton, $50.
The list Of teachers for 1874 is as fol
lows
Principals, T. G. Anderson. Miss Jen-
ME NJ. Higbee, II. c. Slaughter, r. N.
Thweatt, j. H. Barnuui, Miss Clara Con
way, Miss Laura Belcher, Miss A. G.
Reudelhuber, Miss Mary Kunkle, Assis-
tant; DR.. C. J. Hunter, first special; G.
II. Collier, second special in Adams
street schools. Teachers of two or more
years service: Misses Juliette Cairns,
s. G. Harvey, Mary Cairns, NJ. Moon,
Mary Reilly, Fanny Cain, Carrie Ennis,
Maggie Fealy, Cora Ashe, Lawrence
Banks, Augusta Towel, Louisa Book,
Pauline Reudelhuber, Inez Vollentine,
Mollie Patton, Emma Brown, Mollie
Johnson, Mary Boddie. Carrie Reich
enbecker, Mollie Xunkle, Alice
Conway Sue Murphy, Evelyn
Belcher, Mary F. Hill, Laura Flock,
Lizzie Lyon, Emma Petit, R. Ledding-
ham, Jennie Mansford, Mary Hampton,
Ella Murray, Julia Palm, Clara Newkirk,
F. Davidson, Fannie May, and Mesdames
f. w. Smith, Ella Sabatzky, Emma
Tucker, Kate Lilly, II Hampton, Lizzie
s. Taylor, S. S. Barnham, s. 81. Thomp-
son, Cratic Moody Maria Rankin, and
Mr.. C. W. S. Woods. Teachers Of one
year or more: Misses Annie Herbert,
Kate Ennis, Nellie Brown, Grace
Lewllyn, Sarah Qlackenbush, Effie Bos-
well, Fannie Claiborne and Sarah G.
Clark. Teachers OF less than one years
experience: Miss Fannie Dobyns.
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Thackeray's Humor.

Thackeray was not humorist in the
sense that Dickens was, nor wit in the
sense that Jerrold was, but he now and
then said good thing in quiet way.
He was pestered on one occasion, while
in this country, by young gentleman of
an inquiring turn OF mind, as to what
was thought Of this person and that per-
son in England Mr. Thackeray," he
asked, what do they think Of TupperP
They don't think of Upper" was the
reply. Another man of letters was mem
,tioned, and it transpired that he was adj
dicted to beer drinking. "Yes, said
Thackeray, take him for half and half
he was a man." His connection with
Fraser's Magazine was the subject of
conversation, and the right of an editor
to change the copy" of his contributors
was discussed. 1hackeray maintained
that no such right existed, except as re-
garded errors of grammar, and declared
that the only person who could make al
terations for the better was the author
himself; as rule, editorial changes we're
blunders. II told an editor so once, and
he did not like it. 1 have no objection
to your putting your hoofs on my para
graphs, / remarked, but | decidedly OBJ
ject to your sticking your ears through
them. He never forgsye you, of
course II never thought to ask"
Thackeray and Jerrold used to sit near
each other at the Punch dinners, and
Jerrold was inclined to wrangle if every
thing was not to his liking; but Thacke-
ray would keep the peace. There's no
use In our uuarreling," he said, 'for we
must meet again next week.
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For County Trustee.

In to.day's LEDGER appears the an
nouncement of Felix W. Robertson as
candidate before the people for the Office
of County Trustee. Mr.. Robertson is
running independent of conventions,
and appeals to the voters Of Shelby
county to support him on the day of
election, the 9Th of August next. Mr..
Robertson is we'll known in the city and
county. He was City Tax Collector for
four years and made good officer. His
official and personal records are unex-
ceptionable.
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KAHN g. FREIBERG.
400 all silk parasOIs, soc.

Liberty of speech is not to be counted
among the blessings Of living under
the government Of Emperor William, OF
Germany. A sentence Of imprisonment
for a year and half has been passed
upon a deputy, Herr Most, for certain
speeches delivered by him at some meet
ing of workinemeD. The most serious
charge made against him was that he
had denounced standing army. This
was regarded BY the Minister OF War;
Won Kameke, as an insult to the mem
hers Of the army, and the prosecution
was set on foot at his request.
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Monday, August 10, 1874,

b9ween 10 o'clock a. m. and 4 o'clock P, M,
at the southern gate Of Court Square; Mem
phis, Tennessee, sell for cash, at public out.
cry, the property conveyed to me by SAID trust
deed, described as follows, to-wlt; fart OF
let 10, Of block S.. in the city OF Memphis
beginning 50 feet west Of the intersection Of
the south line Of Vance street with the West
line Of Orleans street, thence west 81 feet ;
thence south with Pettits east line 100 ~
feet 10 a 20-foot alley; thence east with tne
north line Of said alley 80 feet; thence north
156 7-12 feet TO the beginning. Also tract OF
$50 acres in the Eleventh surveyors district
and Eighth civil district. one mile south 81
Shelby Depot as particularly described in said
trust deed. TO which reference Is made toI
fuller description. Also tract Of land in the
second civil district on the waters Of Bis
Creek. part Of a 2OQO-aere tract granted by
North Carolina TO A. Sharp. aud more par
1icniarIy described as lots 6, and s, said three
iots eOntainins tosether $50 acres; all q said
property in Shelby county, tennessee. Equity
II redemption waived. Titles believed good
but 1 will sell and convey only as trustee.
WI POSITION. Trustee.
MCFARLAND 4 GOODWIN, Attorneys.
l0-l40
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"CAR d."
KAHN g. FRElBERG.

I69, III, 173 Main street. cor
ner of Poplar,
Per steamer s'Calabria" from
Venice, Italy, and from New
York by Express, just receiv-
ed another lot of human hair
which Will be manufactured
into braiCIs and switches i'm a
few days, and again sold at
our last WEEKS prices. No
competition can be offered TO
our prices and goods.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-07

This charming little hotel at Raleigh
is kept by Mrs. John W. Smith, and is
usually full Of guests All who have
stopped there speak in the highest terms
of the fare and the manner in which the
house is kept
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General Order No. L.

The members Of Company G, Bluff
City Battalion, will meet at No. 2O2,
lower floor, at st pm, promptly. A
full attendance is requested, as business
of Importance will be transacted. By
order Of SAN FINLEY, capt.
DAVE JACKSON, o. S.
JnlY I. 1874.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-07

PASSENGERS GOING WEST via the Mem
phis and Little Rock railway win bear in
mind that they get frst-class supper
at Edmondsen's, seventeen miles from
Memphis. l22
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-07

BILLY LIEBEN, the cleverest news
dealer in the city, has on hand all the
latest papers and magazines at his stand,
2S6 Main street. In his apartment will
be found Scribner, Harper, Cooley, Les.
lie, Atlantic and Galaxy magazines for
July; Revue de Mode and Bon Ton, for
July; and Milliner and Dressmaker for
June. Also all the daily, weekly and
illustrated papers. For reading matter
call ON Billy.
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Those PIcturen.

The last novelty in pictures is the
beautiful sun pearl, just introduced in
Memphis and made only by Prot. Coon
ley, 25l Main street. Call and see
them. Ill
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Two very fine milcb cows are offered
for sale at SO Exchange street. They
give three gallons of milk each per day,
and are warranted sound and gentle.
They can be bought at low figure.
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COleman's Rosa COncha

Cigars are of the finest favor, and that
the price is within the reach of all.
Remember, they cost but 3 cents,
and can only be obtained at the Rosa
COncha cigar depot, 200 Main street,
near Washington.
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Bon Aqua Springs.

Telegraph, mail and express facilities
complete. First grand hop of the
season Friday, July 10th. Every possi-
BILE effort will be made to render this an
enjoyable occasion to guests and visit
ors 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-07

GoDEY, Harper and al the late fash
ion magazines can be found at Mans
ford's; also late New York, New Or
leans and Nashville papers, and all late
weeklies and dailies from the prominent
cities of Europe and America. Call at
Mansford's for your reading matter, cor
ner Of Second and Monroe streets.
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Plumbing ana Gas Fitting.

Those who wish anything done in the
lines of plumbing, gas and steam pipe
fitting will find it to their advantage to
get such WORK done by Cornelius Sulli-
van, No. 9 Monroe street. Mr.. Sullivan
has complete assortment Of pumps,
iron and lead pipe, brass goods, chande-
Tiers and fixtures Of every description,
which will be sold at lowest market pri-
ces. All the work done at this estab-
lishment is guaranteed to give complete
satisfaction. Mr.. Sullivan makes the
American driven well specially. These
wells are indispensable when cisterns
and springs are not used, affording an
ipexhaustible supply of cool and clear
water. Mr.. Sullivan has engaged the
best practical workmen to attend to all
the branches of his business, and he so.
licits a share of public patronage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-07

William Lieben has received this pop
ular fashion magazine for July, and has
all the latest news.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-07
New Memphis Theater.

Parties desiring TO rent the theater for
single nights will apply to L. 4 E. Leh-
man. No. 20 Madison street. III
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RIuG CIly BattaIion.

HEADQUARTERS BLUFF CRY BATTALION
MEMPHIS, July s, 1874.
Special Order No. =;
All commission officers of the Bat
talon will assemble at 255 Main street,
at 81 o'clock this evening, July 18th, for
important business. By order OF
j. w. COOPER, Major Cong.
]. V. PROCTOR, A. A.
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Local.
Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A TRUST DEED MADE
ID to me June II. 1873, by Il. Weber, and
j. VI, Williams and Henry W Williams, recorded
in the Registers Office Of Shelby county, Ten
nessee, in Book 81, pages l46. ETC., 1 will, on
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KAHN g. FREIDERG.
400 misses hats, I5c. each.

HARRY F. MELLERsH' news stand,
les Beal street, is in full blast. All the
popular literature of the day, including
Bow Bells, constantly on hand. 1877
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-07

For Tickets or information, address
THOH. K. BRAwsETrF.
Agent and Manager, Public Library Building,
Louisville, KY.
For full information apply to G. Il. SAM
UELS, No. 6 West Court street. Memphis,
Tennessee 63-tks-&w-l26
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KAHN g. FREIBERe.

so dozen emb. French two
buttOned gloves, soc.
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KAHN g. FREIBERe.

400 beautiful embrOldered
white skirts, soc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-07

AT los Beal street, Harry Mellersh's
news stand, can be found all the leading
periodicals of the day, including the
celebrated fashion magazine Bow Bells,
published in London. All the pictorials
can also be had at this neat little estab-
llshment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-07

Go TO Jimmy Corwin's news stand in
the Bethel block for the latest newspa-
pers, magazines, etc.
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BoueUErs and cut flowers at Craigs.
1O0-125
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The Receut DueI a, Rrussels.

The Brussels correspondent OF the
Globe writes: The funeral Of M. Lee
hembre, who was unfortunately killed in
a recent duel with NJ. Fontainas, took
place June Sd, in Brussels, and was at
tended by an immense crowd of persons,
who very strongly expressed their disap-
prevail of the presence at the funeral of
the brother of the deceased, owing to the
peculiar circumstances of the case. In
justification of NJ. Fontainas, the follow
ing particulars ought 10 be mentioned,
viz. That being first rate shot, he had
in the first instance expressed to his
second his intention of firing in the air,
but afterward, when NJ. Lehembre in
sisted that it should be duel to the
death, and that after three shots with
pistols they should fight with swords, NJ.
Fontainas, in selfdefense, naturally en-
deavored to wound and disable his ad-
versary, but without any wish whatever
to kill him. NJ. FontaiRas had previ-
ously settled sum of $4,000 upon the
lady who was the unfortunate cause of
the duel, as referred to by other jour
nails. tits case which has caused very
great excitement here.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-07

A new railway danger is reported from
Edinburgh. It appears that butcher
from a village in the country had been
indulging in some festivities in the town,
and remained too late TO get home by
the coach. Finding his way to the
North British Railway Stations the. tlpsy
man, in the momeutary absence OF hre-
man and driver. mounted the engine OF
train which was partly filled with pas
sengers at The platform. ana turning gn
the steam, ran away with me tram. ne
ran as far as st. Margaret m1rks,
mile and a half from Maverly 9eiore
the train was caught Fortunately no
harm ensued, but the man was brought
to trial By the Public Prosecutor ior cur
nable recklessness, and sentenced to
fourteen days imprisonment.
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F0a RgNT

IGOR RENT FROM JUNE leT. RESI-
Y dence No. 1879 Madison street, Greenlaw
Block contains Il or IA rooms. Apply to A.
g. Dennis, 2qg Main street. OCT
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wAHrEp.

NxyANTED--A YOUNG MAN AS CLERK
w in u retail Rrocery-store. Must come
well recommended. None other need apply.
Address for one week
ios-l1O SOUTH MEMPHIS. this office.
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ron SALE.

TOR SALE-BLEEs SEWING MACHINES
Il for $40. worth $50, at 224 Main street.
10S-li0
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EOR SALE-ONE NO. L SET OF DOUBLE
L harness. cheap Apply at S26 Front st.
107-ll8
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+ OST-THE FIFTH AND SIXTH VOL
rover will please return same and oblige
COLLIER IL HOUSTON.
10Y ll2 20 Madifon street.
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SIi EEP.

Look we'll to your ewes, and shelter
from storms and severely cold nights :
those expecting to lamb very soon, had
better be put by themselves and each
night under shed or barn, The lambs
saved will more than pay the cost.
Give them salt regularly and some meal
or turnps daily, or both would be better
See to it yourselves, do not leave it to
Dick or Tom.
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THE VEGETABLE GARDEN.

ASPARAGUS Seed Of this may be
sown, as soon as the ground is dry
enough to work, in drills foot apart.
Plants from seed sOwn last spring may
lie set ont. Put in good soil, in rows
three to four feet apart, and plants one
foot in rows and with their crowns
about six inches below the surface.
Give good dressing Of manure to old
beds
BEETs.-Sow early in drills twelve
or fifteen inches apart. Thin out so
they will stand six or seven inches in
the drills Carrots and parsnips the
same.
CARRIAGES AND CAULIFLOwERS win
tered over or from hot beds may be set
out as soon as the soil can be worked.
Both need to be planted in rich soil and
to be well worked
CELERY.-Secd should be sown as
carly as possible. Keep clear of weeds.
LETTUCE, from the beds or cold
frames, may be planted out, and seed
sown for succession.
ONIoNs-Seed may be sown and
sets planted as early as practicable to
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work the ground. The seed sown thick
will make sets for next Springs plant
ing The sets must be planted on good
ground. 1t is not worth while to try
to raise onions on poor land.
PARsLEY.-Sow seeds in drills a foot
apart. 1t is well to help their germina-
ton by soaking in warm water Keep
! the rows clean.
PEAs.-Sow early sorts Just as soon
as YOU can work the ground Make
drills tolerablv deep, say four inches
cover slightly with soil, and over this
put fine manure. Stick those that need
support as soon as they are two or
three inches high. They take hold of
the brush better.
POTATOES, also, ought to lie gotten
in early The sets ought to be busted
with plaster, or put in a warm room for
day or two before planting. Some
put them in hot bed to sprout.
RADIsH-Sow in a light and good
soil, as early as practicable, and through
| TIE season for succession. This vcgc-
table, to defender and crisp, must make
its growth quickly; hence the ground
must be mellow.
SPINACH may he sown toward the
end of the month That which was
sown in the fall should be well cult
waited
TURNIPs may be sown as the ground
can be worked
Your hot beds ought to be in order
and in them YOU may SOW Egg
Plants, Tomatoes and Peppers, to he
set out in May. You may also start in
this way, Melons, Squashes and Gu,
cumbers, the best plan being to cut
square pieces of sod, turn them grass
side down, and plant on them the seeds.
When the season arrives to plant them
out, they may then be readily moved.
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IlP0RTANT h0TIGE.
ILL MINATING OIL

As the long nights are upon us. when more art
light is necessary. it bchou:cs all WHO require
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MAKES TIL: WEAK STRONG.

MAKES TIT: WEAK STRONG.
The Per,Erin1, EDT25v. n Protect
ed Solution # the FEOt0rid" q
I'0n. Is 50 cCI!tbj5ic@ G& - hare
the chUTGcfer 0J' on 0{iH3cHt, as
costly Hjgcsfef HjaH 0S3iHjitGicfS
WitH thc LIc0d rs the simplest
foot. II increases tie rstG!Hity
Of Natures Di"ht T(it@{jSinT
Igeat. E:'oH IN The bI00cF. 0Rc;
cares "0ihcE3U;IG It's. Simply
byToniny Hp. iMrjgcrGtifg 03J
F-Hn!i~iAG the !%HSfcn'. The eli
Tichsei anal r;tNti.cL b{0OJ per-
9acdfes crery part 0ffb@ 6OdU,
repairing dUijsOGc' r;3aC5 erWstc,
secretary OWt mCrtjH GCCTc-
tons. ara tearing i0th,nJ 10"
disease 10 feel Up3R.
This IS ire secret Of tie 7roD-
deiful &i.ccc5s Of tti4 !'"!;,cdyiD
curing Dyspepsia, Liver Gem
pl;tint, DEo:asy, Chronic f>ia.-
rhoca, Fs0i!s, Nervous Affections,
Chii;s and Eevc-s, Iin,nors,
Loss Of Eonstit;it ioHai H'igar.
Diseases Ct tE3e 1l;Ia"g-5 and
Bladdcr, l'cnlaie Complaints
GUG al |i&cttsrs originating ~,
q bal :ItGt| Of tihc Lf1HH, or &C.
c0mDa,ijcH ~ ci~biIiiY or {, '2!1
state Of lie sHs'riss 5:ciNJ 3,.ec
from .ft"a.fO{, iE HssH tD|5.., as
cncrgi@i:!v effects are .,G$ Fuj-
forc9 G,' C1""2Sba't'i"G ::t'c--
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May he renovated, if moss and turf
bound by passing a harrow over them
in diverse directions, and by sowing 90
pounds of bones and five bushels of
ashes to the acre upon them. a fine
and weII-rottcd compost is also good.
The use of heavy roller is likewise to
be commended and this is, on grain
fields as well, an implement too much
neglected.
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health! BEAUTY!!I.

STRONG AND PURE RICH BLOoD-INCREASE
OF FLESH AND WEiGlIT-CLE.tR SKIN AND
BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION SECURED TO ALL.
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How TO TEST THE VITALITY OF
SEEDs.-l cut two sods with sharp
spade or shovel; lay one sod down in a
convenient sunny place, with the grass
side down. Then | strcw few seeds
on it, and cover with the other sod, the
grass part up, and in a few hours what
is good of the seed will begin to sprout.
BY just lifting the top sod you can
watch it progress without disturbing
the seed on the seed bed. If the land
is very dry, | pour paiIful of water
on the spot from which | am going to
take the sods