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The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

one Of the great advantages Of 1atu!aI pas-
pastures is, there are varieties following each
other, so that there is always prottA,ion OF
young and tempting herbagc for all kinds OF
animals; then another great dcsideralum Is
gained by a crop always sure without any
plowing or cultivation or seed; and this sav.
ing of labor and wearing OF implements is
important in this country of dear manual
help. America might be IA very great sheep
country, and instead of buying wool, might
sell il to bring in more than all the corn does,
and it is positively certain, if talf the land
now in cultivation was put into grass, and
brought up to "A proper state of fertility, and
the half of all new land was held inviolablc,
the moiety which was under cultivation for
the growth of corn and grain would produce
more than double per acre, on account of the
more careful working of the soil and the in.
creased quantity of manure obtainable
through the keeping CT so much more live
stock for when pastures and mowings have
become once established on good fertile
ground, it Is a wonderful assistance to arabic
land to have and equal quantity of grass land
on the farm. -h0cheSter Democrat.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

A FARMERS EXPERIENCE.--That success
of farming is experience.
That to ask a mans advice is not STOPPING,
but often of much benefit.
That to keep place for everything and ev.
erything IN It's place saves many step, and is
pretty sure to lead to good tools and to keep
them in good order.
That ii is good thing to grow into farming
and not to jump into it.
That kindness to stock, like good shelter,
is saving of fodder.
That by making home pleasant you keep
your boys out Of the city.
That to fight weeds is to favor grain, and
to do justice to your neighbsrs.
That it is a good thing to keep an eye open
to experiments, and to note all, both good and
bad.
That it is a good, paying thing TO take pa
pers, keep posted, and be sociablc with the
neighbOrs.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

THE New SKIRT STYLE IN BALL Room
Low neckS and short sleeves seemed to be
entirely out of style even at the hops and
balls. We saw only two ladies with uncov-
cred arms, and they were the observed of all
observers. The grand feature, however,
which took the place Of the decOlcttc style
was the stra.ing of the skirts over the hip
into a bunch on the back of the dress. This
fashion was carried to a ridiculous extreme,
and the great effort of the ultra-fashionists
was TOO look as lean and lanky as possible.
How some of them managed to walk IN such
tight-iiting harness was difficult to mag
inc, how they managed to dance was incom.
prehensible. This foolish fashion displayed
its most absurd features in the dancing hall.
We watched the movements of young vic
tim during waltz, whose dress was a pink
silk with white muslin oyerdreSs Her
skirts were so tightly drawn back, and her
limbs so painly outlined, that If it had not
been for her train and the bunchcd-up mass
resting on her back, we should have doubted
if she had anything on. We must not expect
fashion without folly, and, this year, the alb.
surdity consists in covering the neck and
arms and making a cOmpensating exhibition
of the hips and limbs. There is no objection
to the fashion carried to moderate extent ;
for it is surely more classic than the hoops
that have borne sway for years and that
make monstrosty of the human form dl-
vine - Pr0Didence Journal Saratoga Letter.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

IN ECUTORS' SALII,-NotcG is hereby
~ given, that Thursday the 2d day OF October next,
between the honrs OF 10 O'Clock In the forenoon and ock
In the afternoon OF said day at the late residence of John
Green deceased the PERSONAL property OF said decedent
Will be sold consisting OF twenty thoroughbred shorthon
cows and lies five thorough bred shOrthOrn bulls and
twenty-hve high grade cows steers and heiiers.
TkRMs OF SALEPurchascs OF less than i've dollars to he
paid In hand for that and credit OF nine
months, the purchaser giving with approved ury
without interest paid ar maturity, otherwise. bearing in
tcrest at the rate OF ten per cent. per annuln.
JESSE GREEN.
DAVID GREEN.
Dayton Sept. 10, lSIi-5w Executors.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

How TO Cook CoRNED BEEF. Don't boil
it, for corned beet should never be boiled. 1t
should only simmer, being placed on a part
of the range or stove where this process may
go on uninterruptcdly from four to six hours,
according to the size of the pieces. If is to
be served, let the meat remain in the liquor
until cold. Tough meat can be made tender
by letting it remain in the liquor until the
next day, and then bring it to the boiiHg
point just before serving.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

Gather your grapes when quite ripe and
pack them in sawdust, using instead OF boxes
common nail kegs from a hardware store
After carefully packing the kegs, bury them
in trench dug in high ground, beneath a
shed where the rain can neither fall nor soak
in. Be careful TO dry the sawdust in an oven
before using it. In this way grapes, after be.
ing buried for months, are as sweet and finely
favored as if fresh from the vines, The pro
cess is cheap and can be easily tested.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

AMERICAN FARMERs-The artisan says
we hazard the assertion that no class OF
equal average means live So well as American
farmers. One Of these, possessing farm and
buildings worth ten thousand dollars Will
gather about him and enjoy more real com.
fort than could be obtained from the income
of one hundred thousand dollars in New
York. lie may live in f.torc commodiou,
dwelling than metropolitan citizen having
ten thousand dollars annual income. lie may
have his carriage and horses. His table may
be supplied with everything fresh IN It's sea
son. His labor is less wearing than the toll
of the countingroom and offices, ana he has
more leisure.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

Farmers ought to rejoice notwithstanding
the short crop of corn. When corn brings 10
cents per bushe, butter 30 to 40 cents per h.,
cheese 121 3, potatoes one dollar per bushel,
and other products in proportion, 1t is an lndi-
cation that their labor is well rewarded, espe-
cially whenthey can purchase calico forV or
cents per yard, and other cotton goods in the
same ratio. Mechanics who have to pay
these high prices think that farming pays.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10
Af0aI.

No'IICE.-EsTATEo OF ADAM Fry, DECE ,sEU,-
Notice Is hereby giycn THAI the Undersigned, Admin
israors OF the Adam Fry, late Of the county oil
La Sale and Staeot Illinois, deceased Will appear before
the County Court OF said county on the third Monday tOe
ing the sixteenth day of November ISL at the Court
House In Ottawa in said county, when and where all per
sons having claims demands ,ganst said estate are nou
ed to attend present the In writing ior adjust
ment.
Dated this lst day of October A. u. 1874.
JOANNA FRY,
JOSEPH FRY.
oct}-bw Administrators.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

BREED ERoM THE BEsT-Thls should be
the motto of every farmer, whether in raising
cattle, horses, sheep or any other domestic an
imals. 1t costs no more, after the first invest
ment, to raise en- improved animal than an in,
ierior one, whereas the former Will often sell
for double or triple whatthe latter will bring
In breeding cattle, Tor example, the payment
of few dollars for the service Of an improv-
ed male will generally pay largely-not un-
frequently from ten to fifty fold.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

WISTERING CADBAGE.-To keep cabbage
through the winter, pack in sawduSt in the
barn and allow the whole to freeze, the saw
dust being such nOnconductor of heat that
once it becomes frozen through, it will not
thaw out until well into April, and cabbage
will come oat almost as nice as when put in,
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

To AVOID GREASY BCTTER.-Churn with
pressure instead of friction. The dash churn
brings butter by pressure and makes Letter
butter than most other kinds of churns. But
ter should also be worked by pressure instead
Of friction. The ladc or worker should not
be drawn across the butter, but pressed down
upon it-RH1ui Ne,c Yorker.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

Apple.butter differs from the apple,sauce
of New England only in the manufacture
Apple sauce is made, or used to be made, by
boiling down cider, that Of sweet apples usu-
ally preferred, and Of adding pared and quar-
tered apples when the whole was boiled just
enough to make the apples soft, but not
enough to break down the structure. In
making applc.butt the boiling is continued
much longer, and the whole mass thoroughly
mixed together by constant stirring until 1t
becomes like mush, and the more thoroughly
this process Is performed the better is the
quality, particularly in regard to keeping
Both preparations are kept in jars and often
in barrels made for the purpose. The chlet
defect of apple-sauce was that when warm
weather came in the spring it was apt to fer
ment and become sour, when it was neccs
sary to reboil it. Applc-butter seldow fer
mentcd, and if kept in cool place 1t would
remain good for years. The commercial ap-
slebutter factories provide hrst cider mill
of improved structure and copper boilers
with tanks tor storage and additional treat
ment, all of sufficient capacity to work up
900 barrels of apples day. The product
is packed in barrels, when it is ready for
shipment to any part of the world, and If
properly made will keep as well as flour,
pork, or molasses, and it is as much OF a cash
article as either.-Our Firestde Fre'0.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

NoIICIc.-EsrArgo or Macy BoRBlpeE, DEo'D.-
Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned ENccu.
tor OF the last will and testament OF Mary Borbdge,
late OF the county of La Sale and state Of deceased
will appear Before the Coanty Court OF said coun on the
third Monday heng the 10Th day of November s, al tle
Court House In Ottawa In said county, when aud where all
persons having claims or demands against said estate
notified TO ate1d present the same in writing TOR ad'
justment
Dated this "a day of Octeter A. II. 1874. - 10.
SlLAs W. CHEEVER,
oct36w Executor.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

CANADA THIsTLEs,-Itis is good plan to ap,
ply salt to Canada thistles growing in pas.
lures. The thstles should be cut in time to
prevent seeding. All the salt allowed to the
stock in the pastures should be placed on the
thstles-a small handful to each. Sheep thus
tempted will entirely destroy the weeds.-Ro-
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

MOTT CE.-EsTATE or HENEy X. BoYIE. DEC r.
Notice IL hereby given That the undersigned Admin
!srarN OF the Henry X Boyle are the county
of La sale and state OF Illinois, deceased VIII appear before
the County Court OF said county the third Monday be
ing the 10th day OF November ISL the Court House IN
Ottawa, In said county when and where all persons having
claims or demands against said esate notified attend
and present the same In writing Tor adjustment
Dated this Goth day OF September A. u. 1914.
LlNNiE NJ. BOYLE.
Oct-6w AdminiStrahiN.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

FATrENING HoGs.-Hogs intended tor fat
tening should be pushed now. \ pound of
corn now will lay on more fat than pound
and half in cold weather Besides, early
pork pays better usually than that made in
winter The butchers want light pigs,
and will pay fairly for them. Give the swine
plenty OF water and shade, but not much
range
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10
FARM AND GARDEN.

The owners Of the Touring mills at Mime
upolis who are grinding Il large per cent OF
new wheat, using it in preference to the old,
say that the quality Of tins years wheat is un-
usually good, and that no flour has ever been
made which equals that now being shipped
tast --CAntfeLd lNlMnl UtM
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

The ColyHfaI FarHsr says: y praclica.
breeder gives the following advice. which, in
the main, we think sound, for those whose
herds are not too large and who arc engaged
in mixed husbandry. To handle hogs to the
best advantage, a pasture Is needed OF green
grasses-clover, blue grass and timothy
and il is best if there i no running water or
stock ponds in the lot. Hogs do better where
there are no branches or stock ponds to wal.
low in. In place thereof, have good we'll
water pumped fer them Have troughs made
and nail strips across eight inches apart, to
keep the hogs from lying down in the water
and let these hogs BE- put on floors, 10 keep
them from digging mp wallowing holes Ii
any feed be given. it should be soaked in
swill barrels for twelve hours before feeding
no loncer-and fed to them as drink
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

STOVE POLISH AND SOAPSUDs.-ItStove po-
lIsh is mixed with very strog soapsuds, the
lustre appears Immediately and the dust
of the polish does not fly around as itusually
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10
" .
Administrator of the estate of Jas. Holehan, decd
NO ALL PERSONS WHOM 1T

no ALL PERSONS WHOM 1T
i MAY CONCERN Notice is hereby given. that the
undersigned Mary osdley guardian OF George kinney
minor, Will make application to the County Court OF La
Sale county, a regular term thereof to be held at the
Court House IN the city OF Ottawa in said county, on the
day thereof order and decrea of said Court directing
her said guardian to sell the following real estate belong
said minor, much thereof shall seem to said
Court to the interest of said MINOR situated In the County
Of La Sale and state of luOis to wit: Lots numbered
one Two. Three, Four, FIVE and Six, in Block number
Eighteen, in the town Of Harding for the support and ehu
cation said minor and for tht purpose OF nvesng such
the proceeds of SAID sale shall not be Immediately rc
que said support and education in other real estate
or OF otherwise inv estng the same ~
MARY HOADLEY,
sppt96-3w Guardian of said Minor.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

The conversion of Muscat grapes into
raisins has become an important and profiia-
le business in California the last summer.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

KEEPING WINTER APPLEs.-A member OF
the Michigan Pomological Society stated at
the late Adrian meeting that he was very sue
cessful in keeping winter apples, and had
had sound, fresh fruit in May, by the follow
ing treatment: He picks the fruit in October
and places it in heaps in the orchard, cover
ing them with hay. These heaps remain un,
touched till December the slight moisture of
the earth and a few inches Of hay preventing
any injury to the apples, even during sharp
freezes. They arc then assorted and packed
in barrels which, after heading up, are plac-
ed in a cold cellar which is kept at a tempe,
rature of about 33', and if it should happen
to be few degrees lower for short time, the
protection of the barrels will prevent injury.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

LAYING HENs.-Treat hens kindly if you
want them to lay eggs. y pcttcd hen Is a
singing hen, ana singing hen Is invariably
laying one. The housewife who feeds her
flock of dozen petted fowls out OF her
apron, Will have eggs to spare; when her
neighbor, who counts his hens by the hun
dred, but pelts them about his premises with
sticks and stones, and sets the dog on them
whenever he catches them in tables, will not
have eggs for his own use. Avoid chasing
or frightening fowls, it injuries them. If you
want to kill take them quietly from the roOst
at night and allow them neither to hutter or
scream to disturb the rest II YOU do not
want to kill them the same evening, put them
in coop, or other suitable place, where they
can be had next morning without further
trouble. -LdEcdstCr Fdrmcr.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

A DMIN NISTRAToR'S- SALE of Real
~ EstateBy virtue ol order and decree OF the County
Court OF La Sale Co.. H. made the petition OF the under
signed. William :. EasIon Administrator OF the estate or
James lolehan deceased for aye to sell the real estate OF
SAID deceased AZ the February term D. 1871 ol sad court
TO wit on the thirteenth day of March o1 shall, on the
twelfth day OF October next between the hours OF ten
O'Clock In the forenoon and four O'Clock In the afternoon OF
said day sell at public sale at the south door OF the County
Court House In the city of Oeawa in said couty the real
estate described as follows TO wit: That part o east hall
of the southeast quarter of section eight, In town,
ship thirty norh OF four east of the 81 principal
MERIDIAN which lies south Of the Chicago Rock Island and
Pacific Railroad. containing ~ Gl0 acres; also thai part
OF the west half OF southeast quarter OF section eight In
township thirty three north OF range four east OF the third
principal meridian which lies south of the Chicago, Rock
Island Pacific Railroad containing 81 IS 100 also
the north fractional northeast quarter OF section seventeen
in township hrythree north, oi four east OF tue
third principa. mertdan In La Sale county, Illinois, on the
following terms, To wit subject 10 right OF homestead
the family OF said James ochan, deceased and also the
right OF dover OF Margaret oehan the widow of said de-
ceased In said premises and the purchase money TO be
paid on delivery OF the deed.
Dated this 10Th day OF September \. d. 1871.
WM. 5. EASTON.
Admin of the ~. of las un,n.ln lcc,l
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

ST'ATti or ILI-IN NoIS, J.. SALE Co SIS
- IN tie circuit court heIeQr to OCtD'r Tenn A. D. lSL
IN ChuHcerU.
Josephine owen Lemar Owen
II appearing affidavit file in the office OF the
clerk Of said that said defendant Lcmar owen, is
resident of said STATE and said complainant having
filed her bill of complaint In said court, on the chanccry
side thereof the 25th day of September A. D. lH here
In, summons having been issued thereon according TO
law
Notice therefore, is hereby given to said defendant cmar
Owen that unless you shall personally be and appear before
said court, said thereof to be held NJ the Court
House in ottawa, in said county on the second Monday Of
October d. 1871 (when and where said summons Is
returnabc and plead answer, demur or except TO sad
bill VIII he taken Confessed against and the
matters and things therein prayed tor decrecd accordingly
CHARLES H. HOOK, Clerk
ukO. w. w. BLAME, Solicitor scpt26
NTOI'ICE;.-EsTATE OF DANIEL CoNDoN DECRAsRB.
~ Notice is hereby given that the Undersigned admin
traitor OF the estate Daniel Condon late OF the county
OF La Sale and OF Illinois. deceased, will appear before
the County said county the third Monday behg
10Th day. of November 1871 at the Court House IN
Ottawa In said county when and where all persons nav
Ing claims demands against said estate are notned 10
attend or present the same In writing Tor adjustment
JOHN CONDOR,
sept266w Administrator.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-10-10

Crops in Washington Territory are enor
nous this year-0heat forty bushels to tho
acre and outs 100.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-01-23

Don't TAMPER WITH CoUGH.-Pcrhaps
in the whole category ~ diseases Ia which hu
maniiy l. susceptible. the cough j. most neg
lccted ia Ia H. early Stage 4 simple cough j.
generally regarded a. a temporary affection
unpleasant and nothing more; but "a those
who have paid dearly for experience, II l. the
signal for attack for the most fearful " nj.
disease Consumption. \ cough will lead "a
cOnsumption-if not checSed--so sure a. the
riKuet lead, a. the river. set j. ]. an easy enc
my "a thwart. II met ~ fhc proper remedy.
iNeR's Lang BGis1m j. ihe great cough nsrn-
eds Of the age, and has earned il reputation
by merit alone. Sold by an good druggists.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-01-23

VINEGAR BITTERs.-DR. J. WALKER. a
regular practicing physician OF California,
has conferred priceless boon upoa man
Kind. by the introduction of a : BiticrS''
cOmpnundedfr from herb. exclusively. which
may be traly said o. he >uner~eding all
Others. and j. becoming a iiffcr do~e in
deed for tho chariaIans and quark~. on ac-
count Of it, immense sale and universal
popularity. Not only are these VINEGAR
BIrrEns. ~ he calls them. an invaluable.
tonic and Alternative. hui they are ackn0wl-
edged ~ a standard MEDICINE. and the as
toni.hing rapidtv with which they cure
diseases hitherto declared iucurahie. seems
almost Incredible. Aficr having been care
fully iestrd. they are kept GA hand in thou
sands NJ households. anl used Tor any and
every form ~ disease. many relying upon
them Ia preference % The most celebrated
physicians. They have hecomc recog-
nized Family Remedy" and properly 80.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-01-23
The Agriculture Of the Future.

There j. a curious and very radical aui-
Gle in the December number Of Frassr's
Magazine upon farming. The writers be-
lief j. that IN the time ~ come. farm will
De- an immense food factory carried on hy
company. The companies will be Joint
stock cOncor rms. issuing shares of from
5000 $50 each aud working from 1900 10
1000 acres. The buildings " the farm
l,ucli ], the -rhcmei must ~ placed upon
the highest point oi land. 80 that water
and manure may BE- conveyed over the
surface by grayiniOn. Machinery Is.
among other services. 10 shear sheep.
a whole staff Of butcher. viii be- employ
cd 70 Kill ana cut up bullOcis and. trash
nit the meat in pieces suitable
for the London market straight 10 the
salesman. without the intervention of
dealer. The salesman will ~ in the COM
pany'S employ and viii only sell their
meat The company win make an effort t.
get more than one crop ia aver. But the
most surprising Of the results which await
the future OF farming will be the ripening
81 crops by means Of an electric current
passed through the plants. or by some
other Kind OF artificial heat.
One point Of which The writer makes
much. Is the impo-sihiliiy Of profit IN Eng
hand from the cultivation ofwhcat. Wheat
!, almost the only agricultural product
which la. NOT risen since lT7O. The only
sort 81 corn which J. much dearcr now
than then l. barley, the reason being that
barley Is used IN di-iilatiOn ANA brewing.
IN the last fifty years meat aud dairy pro-
duce have greatly risen III price. Yet wheat
remains the same. Notwithstanding the
rise M The price OF labor and the increase
~ rents. No increase of demand lia> any
important effect upon the price Of corn.
\ rl>c In wheat will ai once bring any
quantity Of it to England Tie imDor,a-
ton 81 wheat by England IA 1850 was
o.DO.Wo ~ quarters or lO,OOO.WO bush
els. IN 1871 the importation was nearly
lO.O0O.oOO quarters. Vet thc price 81
wheat in Isl was lower than M $50. n
i very plain. says the writer III Fraser.
that wheat cultivation can no longer b.
profitable. and Il would be better a. use
the land thus occupied 10 raise produce.
which must be imported % England IL 4
loss One Of the difficulties which the far
mcr must meet j. TO find some green pro-
ducc which will take the place II wheat ia
the rotation Of crops. This obstacle the
author % the article thinks q very serious
one.