The Grange advance., 1874-09-16
Sweet Briar Farm, MINI.


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Sweet Briar Farm, MINI.
For the Grange Advance:
Stray TheuEhts Ter Aaaunsu-
BERLIN, Monday Eve, Sept. 7th.
The clear, calm autumn days are
upon us once more, and who does not hail
them with pleasure! Already the
leaves are changing to the rich yellow
hue that decks them before they drop
to rest upon the mother EARTH. and the
birds and bees seem to rest upon
couches Of gold as they nestle in the
huge yellow blossoms everywhere.
Minnesota is noted for its delightful
autumnal season with the balmy, fra
grant air, so fresh and invigorating~
Sleepy Indian summer throws US in a
dreamy,restive mood; really exhilerating
it is specially favorite time and: we an
ticipate visits to fairs, lakes: excur-
sions, with nice weather in our favor.
Though the farmers work. is not quite
done he may take an occasional rest,.
for is not the main dependence. the
wheat in the stack.
The good housewife begins at this.
time an overturning of cellar and
kitchen, and for a moment stops to,
make an estimate Of the various dishes
to be made up for winters use. And
if her knowledge in the culinary de-.
partment is thorough she brings forth
her jars, cans and bags, clean and we'll
aired and prepares and fills them with
delicious picked vegetables, preserves
jellies and dried fruits, the wholesome
ness and deliciousness Of which none
can dispute.
How far this necessary preparation
Of good things go to make cheerful tho
long winter we all know: The children
have their work in gathering nuts and
fruit which is duly cared for.
In olden times the autumns and. win
ters were seasons Of merry making and
feasting, not in the style Of now-a-
days; far from it. To be sure.we can
not boast ofthe apple tparing, parties,
Corn huskings, with drinks Of apple
cider, pure from the mill. But how
many ways akin to these for pleasure
and amusement might we adopt and en-
courage, if our minds and natures had
not gone so far ahead Of the. compara-
lively innocent and true principles and
ideas Of our forefathers.
We cannot help thinking at times,
that if the world would be revolution
lied back to former days., instead Of
progressing so fast, it would, be better
for at least two-thirds Of humanity.
The farmers movement will bring back
in a measure, We hope, the old social
feeling and the even tenor of morality.
Enforce the 'Golden rule' So necessary
to make pleasant The hours Of coming
winter. With our planning Through The
beautiful autumn, laying by food for
our bodies. we must not forget food
for our minds. "Literature, pure, good
reading. Women, this, is your duty al
50, as you mould the character of your
home. and are the presiding genius OF
the household. Select for your children
such reading as will promote sound
sense and impart excellent lessons, ex-
erting your influence upon the tender
natures you will with the help
Of good authors, plant lasting impress
sions of good, reaching to years Of wo-
manhood and manhood, and sewing as
safe guards, hallowed with the memory
Of mother. Your husband cannot dis.
pute your supremacy cheerfully con.
suit him on the main questions ofthe day,
Advise the best newspapers,and books
of, instruction. Something interesting
for the quiet fireside Of a winter even.
ing. From these exertions will spring
up fountain Of tenderness and love
and the home where these are found
has Gods blessing. ALICE.
! Aadub0a-
/ A little incident related in the, ssLife
Of Audubon the celebrated naturalist
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