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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-09
StutIt 8aising.
For the VERMONT FARMER.
SHORTHORN CATTLE.

| herewith send you a report of an auc-
ton sale of Shorlhorns owned by the Duke
of Devonshire, England, it being one of the
most remarkable sales ever held either in
that or any other country for the very liber.
al prices paid and the very high average for
the lot. The number sold was thirty-eght;
the amount realized was 1850 guineas,
which reduced to American money with the
premium on gold added would amount to
something over $4,000 each. The reader
will notice that quite number Of those
sold were under one year old, or in other
words calves It almost seems as il could
hear some OF the readers oXclaim, "Awny
with such stuff; it is all nonsense. The
buyers were all either lords or dukes, aud
had moro money than brains" Although
this might be true to n certain extent, it is
not altogether so, as some Of these purchas.
ers | am personally acquainted with, and
know them to be men Of shrewd integrity
and men that will figure as close to make
shilling as their American cousins will to
make dollar
No doubt it is matter Of wonder to
many how they are to get their money back
Money invested in Shorthorn stock is the
best investment where the Shorthon is best
known. The market for them is only in its
infancy. l sec no reason why the breed
cannot be improved with judicious selections
as well at this time as it could at any time
since the days of Collins. Indeed, am
looking for greater Improvement in these
days, for the reason that Mr.. Collins had
only few animals in the commencement
from which to select, but in these later days
the breeders are beginning to be more nu'
mcrous, owning thousands Of animals from
which to select. 1t is we'll known that
Bates and Booth improved the breed under
their management, and no doubt many
breeders Of less note have done the same
thing.
Steam and electricity add to the iacili-
ties Of the breeder for the improvement OF
the breed. Years ago, when the breeders
were few and isolated, it was seldom that
they made use Of each others herd for the
improvement Of their own. Sometimes it
was done, but not always with success, as
tho female had to be driven on foot, and il
tho distance was greater than she could
travel in the time allowed, she was boarded
out few weeks, often at great incOnvon'
ienco to the owner. 1t is a well.known fact
to cattle breeders that in the improvement
of cattle there may be and indeed often is
some certain point in the animal that the
breeder wishes to bring out more fully, and
to do this the intelligent breeders must be
we'll acquainted with one another's herds 50
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-09
Correspondence.
For the vERNoNr FARMER.
FARM CHATS--N0. ~.

The growing season has come and gone.
The farm crops have been planted, grown,
and partly harvested since the last " chat"
With the care of a 300-acre farm, stocked
with cows, sheep and horses, upon which has
been cut 100 tons Of hay, together with over
30 acres Of grain and hoed crops have
been too much occupied to find any time to
chat with tho readers Of the FARMER during
the past few months. Our season has been
a short one. Hardlya iurrow turned before
the fifth Of May Spring was cold, wet and
backward. Summer cold and wet. Fall
thus far hot and dry. A great season for
growth of grass, hay, straw, stalks, tops,
vines, cabbages and roo. crops, but not good
season for growth and maturity Of seed.
The hay crop was very large in bulk, but il
was mostly grown in cloudy weather; hun.
dreds Of acres were overfowed by high VIA
ter, by which hundreds Of tons were badly
damaged; great deal was cut aud made in
" catching weather, consequently the crop
in quality will prove to be below an average
one. Rye was great straw crop, but not
very we'll filled. Oats made a huge growth
of straw, and seemed to be quite well filled,
but it is now reported that there is ght
yield OF oats, that fall four to six pounds
below weight Corn is nearly failure.
Good pieces are very scarce, and the same
may be said of medium crops, but poor pieces
are very plenty. Generally the fodder is
large enough, but the grain is not 1t is
remarked, and with truth, that not half
enough Of corn will be raised in Berkshire
County to fatten what pork is to be killed
this fall. Buckwheat will be below an av.
erage as it has blasted very much, owing to
hot and dry weather while filling. Potatoes
are small, yield light, and / hear Of rot all
about. Roots of all kinds aud cabbages,
are big crop, wherever they have had good
land, good cultivation, and plenty Of ma.
nurc. OF the latter many lots are more
worms than cabbage heads. Most farmers
who try to grow this crop are too sparng of
their manure to make good cabbagcs. The
cabbage grows slow aud the green worms
eat it as fast us 1t grows. Peas did not
amount TO much and were in good demand
all through tho season. Onions generally
are struck with rust, and where not rusted
are still growing finely. Cucumbers were
nearly failure. Plenty of vines and bios
SONS, but very few cucumbers. Squashes
are enough in numbers, but are light weights,
and pumpkins ditto. Apples not plenty and
rather poor in quality. Small fruits have
been very plenty, especially blackberries.
1t is said there never was such huge crop
of them before. The big crop of the season
is lceedS. Weeds everywhere, and such
huge ones too, aud [ do not discover that
they fail any in seeds All pieces Of early
potatoes are perfect bed of huge weeds,
and | notice that nearly everybody COM
mences to dig potatoes with a scythe. A nice
aftermath upon all meadows, and fall feed
abundant Pastures are now short and dry,
and stock generally has not done as well rs
usual either in flesh or milk.
Why Nor.
Piisfeld, Mass, Sent. p.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-09
DAIRYING IN MAINE.

Maine has been very slow in the adoption
of the dairy speciality. Hay, potatoes and
canned corn have been her leading agricultu.
raj specalties in the past, but within very
few years, not to exceed five or six, very
active interest has grown up in dairying, aud
during the past two seasons many cheese
factories have been established The results
of the venture have so far been all that the
most sauguine had any good reason to hope
for.
Upon this subject the Utica Herald thus
wise counsels the Maine dairymen
"1he Maine dairymen are beginning WISE
ly, and make full rich cheese, which will
be its own best introduction to the mouths
Of the nearby populations We doubt not
the dairying venture in Maine will prove
remunerative, There can be little surety
taken in the direction, and that is to press
as much as possible Of it into near consump-
ton. Study every measure which will make
the quality and size and shape inviting to
purchasers. Charge the curd with the fra
grant sage if this seems to be an inducemcnt
DO everything in every way to get the
cheese eaten. Study the production and the
marketing as wise manufacturers and skill
full business men. Ii tho Maine dairymen
keep their eyes open in all these directions
they will find their pastures yielding profta-
BILE returns. The cheese production is now
progressing in several counties in the state
of Maine. In a recent issue Of the Maine
Farmer, dairyman wrote as follows AS
sociated dairying in the direction Of cheese
making is becoming leading branch of agri-
cultural industry in Waldo County. All
our cheese factories, nine in number, are
now in operation, consuming the milk from
100 to 400 cows each aud producing sever
al tons Of cheese weekly. So far they are
successful, and we think tho future is decid-
edly promising.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-09
4 FARMER's DAuGHrER.
RECIPES.

Cream Cake.-Break two eggs in tea
cup, then fill the cup with sweet cream. Add
one cup sugar, two cups -four, aud salt.
Cup Cake-Three eggs, two tablespoons
butter, two tablespoons sweet milk, one cup
sugar, two and one-half cups -four, one tea
spoon soda, two Of cream tartar.
Marble Cake-Ddrk.- Que cup molassos,
onc.half cup brown sugar, one cup butter,
one cup sweet milk, yolks of two eggs, two
and half cups of flour, one teaspoon soda,
and spices, teaspoonful each. Light
Que and halt cups white sugar, one.Aalf
cup butter, one-half cup new milk, whites of
two eggs, teaspoon soda, two teaspoons
cream tartar lemon extract, two and half
cups flour. When well beaten alternate the
dark and light by spoonfuls.
Steamed Flour Pudding-Oue egg, two
cups flour, two.thirds cup sugar, one cup
sweet milk, one.half teaspoonlul soda, one Of
cream tartar Steam one hour. Serve with
sauce to suit.
Cracker Mince Pie.-Break up quite
fine four crackers, pour on a cup full of good
sharp vinegar half a cup of molasses and
plenty Of sugar little salt is very neces.
SAT- uuu opiOOo ~ iOI HluCc plcsi anu
plenty of raisins. The mixture must be
very moist in order to avoid dryness after
being cooked. This will make two pies.
Dough'mtS.-Ono egg, one cup sugar,
one cup sour milk, four tablespooniuls
cream, a very little salt, soda according to
sourness of milk.
Soft GingerJread.-One and half cups
molasses, one.half cup butter one-half cup
scant sweet milk, bit of soda, teasponiul
of ginger, three cups flour. Bake rather
slow.
CoOkies.-Ono egg, one cup sugar, one
half cup butter, very little soda just dssoly-
ed in milk -four to roll hard Seeds it you
! like.
Plain Cdke.-Two eggs, one cup sugar,
one.haIf cup butter, well beaten. Add
Tablespoonful of sweet milk with little So
da, beat again, and add three cups flour.
| VIII keen well.
Raised Cake-Two cups raised dough,
two cups sugar, one cup butter, two eggs
beatNwel; one cup raisins, little nutmeg,
a few whole cloves pounded, oue.half tea
spoon soda, two cups flour. Bake very slow
PumpkiA Pies.-A medium sized pump.
kin stewed makes about six pies. Strain
through a sieve, add a couple Of eggs, lit
tic salt, grated nutmeg, and spice, sweeten
to suit the taste, thin to right thickness with
milk. and bake only on one crust. Bake as
fast as the plates are filed 80 as not to soak
the crust.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-09
General Sgrirulture.
CORN.

During the summer months, there may be
seen in almost any Of tho Western States
beyond the Rockies, stretching in every d.
rection, large fields covered with the dark
green foliage OF the corn plant. 1t is al.
most omnipresent. DO you drive into tho
forest, it opens on your approach, disclosing
fields of corn. DO you ascend the hills, it is
but to get more extended view of corn
fields. DO you retreat to the valley, 10 it
is but to find that the valleys also are COW
cred over with corn. Wherever a pig
squeals, or rooster crows, corn may be de-.
pended upon. Illinois is called the garden
state, it should be the corn field. Whoever
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-09
Gbe 4airp.
For tho Vermont FARMEI
BUTTER.

AS the cool weather comes on and it be-
come necessary to warm the milk rooms, We
must still exercise care in not allowing the
air to get too warm and dry over the sur
face of the cream that would cause dry,
hard substance that will never produce but
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-09
For tho VERMONT FARMER.


WHY YOU CAN'T DE A GRANGER.
49,
answer =" ""hS 1"" "'
why you can't DC granger We eau quVAy 0Ap'"'"
You are 100 iona oil sei' IN our vo'np'uS " .'a'
Ana you are not eou'e"' WIN ''N' s'''P ""N ''"'
why you can oe srahse' you may ~ "'" u"N'
s'ah"'
we want none oi your e'lue 70 'la'h III our o""u
And are bound that the farmers shall all have their
riuht.
why you cant DC granger anu one o' our mates
ne eould see them and at last in his ANGER he cried
s.sour oranes -, bpt nary A taste If he died
why you can't DO granger anu III our circ'e u'o'0'
You need not he f,aro,l of riding the fence;
We want mono In the grunge who have not common
son,s
why you can't be granger we can All piainy seei
yo, mini hat NV waitin, cro Ion ve,,l begin
70 disconn, +, doiIor ,be, vou will come in.
Why you can't be granger and don aprons whi'oi
-,
On, ,no,,o a ao,wora ~, and Wall ,vork with good
ohoor
po, ,,0 ,,oe ,ho orior and rr,ards vo hold dear
-0' '"' H'0N
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-09

ARTIFICIAL SwARMrSG.-I choose good
weather, with plentiful honey crops then
| open the full stock and take out the queen
and one full frame. These put into the
new hive and give it the old stand, moving
the old hive a short distance away. This is
done about 10 A. NJ, when good share Of
the bees are out at work. Thus the new
stock gets the benefit OF frame, working
queen, and enough workers to build up u
good stock. The old stock is left with a
hive full of combs and brood, and is in as
good condition as though it swarmed natur-
ally.-W. II. Nicholson.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-09

The advice TO press the cheese into near
by consumption is worthy Of the attention Of
our Vermont cheese makers, and one that
has been too much neglected by them. 1t
is as much part Of the business Of the pro-
ducer to induce home consumption by the
production of an article attractive TO the
home taste as to cater for foreign market.
Home markets are always surest and safest
and least subject to cOmpctition.-Adrer-
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-09

GRADUATED HONEY. The Jews of Moda-
via and the Ukraine prepare from honey a
sort Of sugar which is solid and white as
snow, which they send to the distilcries at
Dantzc. They expose the honey to frost
for three weeks, where neither sun nor snow
can reach it, aud in vessel which is bad
conductor Of caloric, by which process the
honey becomes clear aud hard like sugar
BeUan.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-09

RoBBER BREs.-It is said to bo COM
plete check on robbing to place bunch Of
grass or wet hay over the entrance to the
hive Th oecs belonging to the hive will
readily find their way to the entrance, while
the robbers will be caught by the sentneIs,
and their piliering brought to an ignomin-
ious end
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-06

CONE, AND LET Us REAsON TOGETHER.
To the afflicted in body, we offer a few
words of plain, practical reasoning. No
matter under what form Of sickness you
labor there is one great truth you should
ever keep in mind, viz: All diseases orig
mates in an impure condition of the blood.
Purify that, and the disease must depart,
for it has nothing to feed on but you can
not purify the blood by the use Of poison
drugs and exhaustive stimuauts the re-
lief which these afford is temporary and
deceptive, leaving you worse. off at every
interval. The best Blood Purifier ever
discovered is DIX. WALKER 5 FAMOUS Vim.
EGAR BrrTERs, compounded of simple
herbs. No matter how hopeless your case
may seem, try the VISEGAR BITTERs. and
few draughts will convince you of their
virtue DIR. Walker, the discoverer of this
priceless remedy, had bee. given up to die
by the physicians, and is now sound and
and healthy man trom their use.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-06
E. F. Kunkers Bitter Wine Of Iron

f. f. kunke!'s celebrated Bitter Wine
Of Iron will effectually cure liver complaint,
iaundice, dyspepsia, chronic OF nervous de-
bility. chronic diarrhea, disease of the
Kidneys, and all diseases arising from a
disordered liver, stomach or intestines, such
as constipation, iatulence, inward piles.
fullness of blood in the head, acidity of the
stomach, nausea, heartburn, disgust for
food, fullncss Of weight ia the stomach,
swimming Of the head, hurried or difficult
breathing fiuttering al the heart, choking
or suifucatiug sensations when in a living
posture, dimuess Of vision, dots 0r webs
before the si-ht, dull pain in the head, de-
6ciency Of perspiratipn, yeilowness of the
skin and cye5, pain in the side, back, head.
chest, limbs, etc, sudden fushes Of heat,
burning in the flesh, constant imagintngs
of evil. and great depression Of spirits.
Price 81 per bottle Beware of counter
feils. d. not let your druggist palm off
some other preparation Of iron he may say
is as good but ask for Kunkel's Bitter
Wine oi Iron Take No other. KunkeTs
Bitter vine of Iron Is not sold in bulk
only IN q bottles. T.. +. Kunkel, Propri.
etor. W. 259 North Ninth St, Philadel-
phia, Ia.
John Bengston agent for Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-06

llnted States, officially deposing the Rt.,
Rev George ID. Cummins, former Assis
taut Bishop of the Diocese of Kentucky
from his office of Bishop, and from the
ministry of the Church
NEW York, July THE Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher, at the prayer meeting in
plymouth Church last evening, gave ret
respect OF, his life, closing as follows: |
have had many experiences, such as all
men have had OF sorrow and defeat to my
pubhc life; not one too many when looked
1T from the other side. But of one thing,
my dearly beloved, be fully assured, my
greatest joy shall be assured when |
stand IN the presence of the revealed
God, and you come up. We shall shake
hands in eternal blessed reunion. | shall
ever be by the side of my loved Savior
whose servant | have been | am CON
scious Of devoting to him my best energy,
my best strength, and best mind. | have
worked with single eye, and the advance
ment Of the knowledge of Christs grace
among men, and no man shall take from
me this honor. What is for the future |
care not. 1t is in the hands of our univer-
sal pastor. | can leave everything in the
hands of the Lord, living or dying. Let
us take again the staff of work, aud grid
up anew our loius, and the Savior will lead
US forward until we meet in the kingdom
Of the future.
BISMARCK, d. T., July "A courier
from the expedition, with Bismarck's Tri-
bune specials reports the command 20
miles west OF the Missouri at noon yester-
day. No Indians had been seen. Clusters
orders prohibit the firing on Indians un-
less they show unmstakube signs of hos
hlity
Five soldiers and one teamster were sun
struck yesterday. Exceeding hot.
OMAHA, Neb, July Information tel
egraphed from Fort Fetterman, Wyoming
states that on the I'd inst. citizens en-
gagged in hauling wood were fred on by six
Indians, but they escaped At noon the
same day, eight Sioux attacked and shot
Jesse Hampton, citizen, l6 miles from
the same post He was brought into the
post, and is now in the hospital dangerous
ly wounded
PoUGHKEEpsIE, n. Y, July "A por.
ton Of the train on the Boston a. Albany
railroad was thrown from the track this
atternoon,an three persons were seriously, |
and seven slightly injured
HARRISBURG, Pa, July 4.-The long
railroad bridge at Lewiston blew down to-
day. Twenty eight freight cars were omit
One person, at least, was killed, and many
injured,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-06

LEMON AND ORANGE. DR.. Prices Fla
yorings of Lemon and Orange are made
from the fruit, and have their grateful,
agreeable taste without the turpentiue
odor which is observed in those extracts
usually sold, made from poisonous oils,
acids, and taste sharpened by cayennepe
per. We advise those who wish choice,
pure extracts to buy DR.. Prices. They
are, like his Cream Baking Powder, all
Mo. !" ~crr"a""ted; really genuine, almost
alone III the market IN thesc iupo.vs,sI -.
SpcCtS,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-06

Co.'s DYSPEPSIA CURE, is the best
known remedy for the cure Of Dyspepsia,
lnignation and Constipation, sick Head
ache, Sour Stomach, rising of the food,
Cramps, Pains and in fact any disorders Of
the stomach and bowels,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-06
HOSTING MACHINES
IMPERIAL GRANUM,
TIE GREAT MEDICINAL FOOD.

This justly celebrated DIErETIC Preparation is
IN composition, principally the GLUTEN derived
from the White Winter Flint Wheat Corca,, a solid
extract, the invention of au eminent chemist
1t has not only been highly recommended, hut
certified toby a large number of CHEMISTS and
PHiSICIANS-represcnt very high degree OF
medical sCence-as the
Safest, Most Acceptable and Reliable Food
for the growth OF Infants aud Children, and for
Mothers lacking sufficient nourishment for their
offspring.
Unlike those preparations made from animal or
ynous matter, watch are liable to stimulate the
brain and irritatc the digestive organs It embraces
in its elementary composition
THAT WHICH MAKES STRONG BONE AND MUSCLE,
That which makes good Flesh and Blood.
That which is easy of Dgcstion-ncver
constlpatlug,
That which is kind and friendly to
the brain,
And that which acts as preventive of those Intes
tinal disorders incidental TO childhood.
Aud while it would be dnicult to conceive of
anything in Food Dessert more creamy or deli
-, - :" ,n"re IOu Irhing and strengthening as an
FererS Pulmonary Complants, DqspeRs,o,
PROsTRATIONS OF THE SYSTEM,
OR GENERAL DEBILITY,
Its rare medicinal excellence in all Intestinal Dis
eases especially in Dysentery Chronic Diarrhpa
and Cholera Infantum, has been incontestibly pro-
ven See circulars for testimonials. Sold by drug
glsts generally and at the Wholesale depot by
earle IL STRONG,
2lSdmwtly 1853 Water street, New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-06

Jonas Bear, the clothier, always looking
out for the interest of his customers, has.
received car load of the genuine Racine,
Wis, trunks, thereby saving II per cent,
freight. 5-5dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-06

FoR RENT A dwelling house contain
ing seven rooms with good celler aud els
tern and pleasant lot The house has just
been painted and papered and whitened
throughout, Rent $40 per month Ad-
dress Z. o. box 9Ol. ie27 -dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-06

w. A. BACHELORS HAIR DYE spIeRdd5Nqyqr s9 fails
Properly applied at BATCHELoRs celebrated WIG
and ToCrEE Factory, IL Bond street, New York
" a. 8s7CRtt0RS ALASKA SEAL OIL
for the Hair. The Best Hair OH in use
VI l. DiICiEL0RS DRCE Sr ogG@fy'ns inr rarS HqG
and Gums aud dcdorilifg the Breath
v, A. Ilj.a.LJa5 CURATIVE U.5i@lfi
immo dIAtriy cur,s Rng-Worm,
pet cr, itching OF the Head ana all EruptiOn- Of
the skin Face or Body
" /, 0iTcdELHh'S HEN CQSMETIQUt
Black or Brown for tnting the Hair
or MH~tachui- without greasing them
sold wholesale and retail at factory ii Bond St.
New York, and by all druggists. Ask for them.
22idEwly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-06

LADY, you should never think of doing a
washing without Golden State Washing
Powder. Get test package and try it to-
morrow
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-06

The hnnran iair receives new ffe ana
vigor by the use Of Pozzoni's G hemical
Hair Restorative cures dandruh aud tetter
OF the scalp. Sod by all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-06
LOTS FOR SALE
On Moline Avenue.

HOPp 4 BRO, OFFER FOR SALE FOUR
y very fine Lots; two on Moline Avenue, between
Broadway aud Arsenal Streets and twn on Arsenal
street. south of Moline Avenue. Terms easy. For
further Information apply at Copp & Bros Livery
OHice, Washington street. 5-tdtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-06
Pirf-BCR3H, August |, 1872.

tpping, Carpent r & Co..
Our experience within the last ten years
teaches Us that your Fly Wheel Pump is
one OF the best Pumps now in use.
LIVINGSTON Bros.
Crystal Oh Works.