The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-12-08
HOME AND FARM.

nlosion or otherwise. it can be removed by
a mixture of sweet oil and cider vinegar, In
equal quantities, applied to the surface.
An enthusiastic farmer in Massachusetts,
SAYS: sThere ought to be millions more of
sheep in New England than there are to-day.
believe hat it is the most economical. and
only practicable, means of restoring the
fertility of the soil. Why does every Eng
lish farmer think sheep husbandry a neces-
sary part of his plans? and wherein are we
in New England differently situated. L
would like to see that inquiry by
you in print. The objections are dogs and
fences"
Akeen observer gives this observation for
the house: Domestic miseries can not always
be concealed by the victims of them: they
lie open to the gaze of all who cross the
afflicted threshold. But they do not con-
Germ the outer world, and the outer world
has no right to look on them. Visitors
should not see them, even when their dismal
forms come boldly into view; and visitors
should bear off no memory of them to ex-
hibit to others. The Joys of a household may
be proclaimed far and wide; its us
affections, its sorrows, and its miseries pos
sess a bitter sanctity that every sensitivea and
honorable soul will religiously respect.
SHEEP.-No stock suffer more from damp
close quarters than sheep. They will win
ter better in the open field than in a low
damp filthy yard. But they should be
spared either of these infections. An open
shed that may be closed in driving storms
ought to be provided, with a roomy yard in
which they may lie in fair weather. Oats
and corn are both dear this season, and bran,
rye or b~uckwheat may be given with equal
profit. A little variation of feed Is good for
sheep, but the changes should not be made
fa1T,orfl. ~ thau DfI 1oorn tn look for il
and become dissatisfied. Frozen grass or
any cold watery feed is bad for e that are
to lamb early.
A correspondent of the Indiana Farmer,
being much annoyed by the paving OF his
horse, in the stable, devised the following
plan OF prevention, which proved success
full: .I made a frame four feet long, and of
sufficient width to reach nearly the top of
the manger, from which / suspended it, al
lowing 1t to reach to within about ten inches
of the floor. 1 boarded up the sash or
frame, in order that he could not get his
feet over the lower bar, which was a round
stick two inches in diameter. The act OF
paving sets the swing in motion, causing it
to strike against the shins, which so dis
gusted my animal that he very soon gave 1T
up entirely"
To Danish rats, plant asphodel near the
barn or stable where they are, or put some
in their holes. Rats have such an aversion
for this plant that they will quit the prem
ises where it is. II they are in drains or in
cellars. scatter sulphate of iron (copperas) in
their runs. The copperas should not be dis
solved. 1t is our best and cheapest disin-
fectant. The sulphuric acid burns their feet,
and they leave in a short time without
dying. This will be appreciated by every
h~ousekeeper that has had to endure the
stencil of a dead rat.-Country Gentleman.
For the benefit of a large class with whom
he has been in sympathy, a friend would
like to put into print his item of his own
experience: In the year 1864, finding that
was losing my hair, and being somewha
bald, I applied to a dermatologist, who, after
ex2ming my head, said that there was NJ
chance of restoration, and / did no more
about it at that time. On returning to thi
city recently, a friend requested me to try
weak solution of tar and water, which / did
and the consequence is that the hair is nov
growing upon the bald place.-Boston Tran
script.
DIR. Dotch states that tsllow and lard car
be kept from getting rancid by the follow
ing process The tsllow or lard is frs
treated with carbonate of soda in the pro
portion of 2 pounds of soda to every 100
pounds of lard, and is then subjected to a di
gestion with alum in the following manner
Ten pounds of alum are dissolved in so
pounds of water, and l pound of slaked alum
added to the solution and boiled. This so
luton is stirred well with 1000 pounds o
lard at a temperature of $50 o
half an hour. The liquor isthen sep
arated from the lard, and the lar
is treated with the same amount of pure wa
ter again. This lard will keep for a yer,
long time.
The proper time to cut scions is again i
full blast among many of our c~otemporariel
One would suppose that a question like thi
could be settled by anyone having tree
from which to take scions. W. haye nevt
failed with our gratis when cut in February
or even later when the season was bach
ward. After cutting them they are stuc
into the ground at the foot of a tree froI
which they are taken-about two inches, an
they are used when required. If the groun
is frozen they are tied in small parcels an
buried under a sned. or wherever the groun
will admit of it, and where it is not to
moist. Cherry scions should be cut befol
they show any swelling of the bud, or the
will not grow.-Germantown Telegraph.
The Hoe CRoP.-An exchange says: 1t
estimated thai. the hog crop OF 1874 i
Indiana will probably fall short of a
average some 20 to % per cent. Thi
great loss was occasioned by the gel
eral prevalence of cholera during til
early spring and late summer month
Many of our best farmers think cholera
generally the result of inattention and wan
of proper food. We are not satisfied tn.
this is true. Our experience teaches us ths
when hogs are very much troubled with I'll
small hog louise they are apt to take choler
no matter what may be the care and ~attentio
given them, and when they once take
there is no certain cure yet discovered.
good preventive seems to be pouring co
oil over them, and an occasional bait
sulphur, charcoal ashes, copperas and salt.
The following remarks ON the early trail