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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

fuel. The bamboo serves hundred
uses. The bread fruit tree of the South
Sea Islands, with fish and fern-roots
made the Inhabitants independent OF
agriculture and art. Some two years
since, a Swedish Professor OF Chem
istry, NJ. Stenberg, subjected the IA
nous moss which his country produces
in such profusion, and which had hith-
erto been regarded merely as the ind's-
pensable food of the hardy reindeer. to
series of experiments. They were,
both from a scientific and commercial
standpoint, brilliantly successful. Ii
was found that the verdant carpet,
which drapes many hundreds of square
miles of untrodden field and bleak
mountain, was a source of wealth till
then unknown. From siXty-six pounds
of well-washed moss the clever profess
sor extracted five gallons of pure aleo-
hol. Eighteen hundred weight of the
same moss, under proper treatment,
Welded TO Mr.. Stenberg the enormous
amount of nearly twelve hundred weight
of unrefined sugar. The sugar-cane
and baet-root, cultivated at great cost,
and requiring peculiar conditions OF
soil and climate, do not, weight for
weight. compete with this wild growth
of the Swedish hills; and il is not sur
prising 10 hear that the price of moss at
Stockholm has OF late risen to about
a half penny pound, and that lack OF
capital and machinery alone retards the
practical results of 30 important a dis
covery. Oddly enough, copper, poi
sonous metal, is found in the tree-the
cinchona-which supplies us with our
chief safeguard agaiiIs evers. quinine
while the oak is remarkably rich in
iron, with respect to which it is sur
passed only by the iron wood of Brazil
and Guinea, and possibly by the hard
lignumvita of Honduras.-AH The Yen
ROnn0
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25
Cold Water without Ice.

How delightful is a draught of clear,
cold water in the sultry days of July
and August! The plow boy quaffs his
glass and feels renewed. The harvester
looks anxiously for the return of the
jug boy. And how disappointed he is
TO find the water warm and insipid.
Many farmers in harvest time, with
commendable enterprise, furnish ice
wafer. But there are few who can
afford this when it can be obtained.
Besides, to those who are unaccustomed
to its use, ice water is often productive
of serious illness. 1t is too cold for a
man who is reeking with perspiratiOn.
And he often fnds it difficult to quench
thirst with il on account of its eXces-
sive coldness. But good cold water is
in the reach of every laborer, and that
without expense.
1t depends upon the fact that when
water evaporates, it takes up large
amount of heat. Tqis heat is said 10
become latent. Pour some water on
the hand. How cooling is the sensa-
ton as it evaporates. The vapOr seizes
upon the heat of the hand and leaves
the hand cold. Ii requires as much
heat to evaporate one pound of water as
to raise "a pounds from zero 10 the
boiling point. But how can this be
applied to the matter in hand? Wrap
your water jug with some kind Ofcloth,
which Will absorb much water. Any
old woolen cloth will do. Every time
you get drink see that the cloth is wet.
If you can hang the jug in the sha lie
where the wind can strike it, this Will
much facilitate evaporation, and keep
the water inside cool. The vapor con
tinually abstracts heat from the water
in the jug, and water may be even
frozen by rapid evaporation.
A porous unglazed jug is an excellen
vessel in which to keep water. It al
lows the water 10 percOlate slowly
through the pores, and this retains the
outside in moist condition. The ma
tives of the very hot countries cool their
water by the last method, for, with
them, ice is unknown. We used the
above method successfully long before
understanding the reasons for it.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25
Vegetable Anomalies.

There are some vegetable anomalies
among which the cow-tree Of Bolivia
ranks high. 1t was no trifing boon
that, among the dry and stony table
lands Of Upper Peru, tree, the yucc.,
should be ready to reward the thirsty
wayfarer who pierces its bark, by
pouring forth copious stream of rich
and refreshing milk. The oil-nut, the
shea-butter tree, and the vegetable
ivory OF the Guinea Coast, the wax-tree
Of South America, and the camphor of
Sumatra, are almost equally remark
able. The palm tree gives syrup, sugar
and intoxicating liquor, as well as fruit,
cordage, timber, thatch, clothing and
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

Mounted Custdrd or Junket.-Take a
piece of rennet an inch long, or a tea
spoonful of the wine in which Iennet is
kept, TO each quart of milk. Season
with vanilla OF lemon, little nutmeg,
and tablespoonful of sugar to each
quart. More will retard the formation.
Set in a warm place near the fire or on
the kitchen table, closely covered. Look
at it from time To time, and If in the
course OF an hour there are no signs of
stitfening. add more reDnet. When il
is finn, like blancmange, and before
the whey separates from the curd, re-
move the rennet and set upon ice until
1t Is wanted. Serve with powdered
sugar aud cream.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

Cooking Rice.-Said an Alabama lady.
Mrs. Nichols, The Yankees do not
couk rice like Southernrr>." Ard how
do Sourherners cook itf lt b-Ing n
Southern piolN-tio and staple of
Southern tables. Southern conk-ry
should turn out "A prime arriclr,7i re-
piled. I'VE aonld put into vour oven
II pan W th ricr and TIE tequI>iTr q 'a.i-
tity of at = or milk. ani k-rp II cook
ing moderately Till dune-lialf an hour.
perhaps-Ihen turn il, without stirring,
info a dish for the table. The lich
grains, feathery as snow flakes. will he
whole. aud the skin which forms oyer
the mass in the commencement of cook
ing, and it can be stripped off before
turning out the rice, prevents the es-
cape of the delicate aroma of the rice.
and You have fine favored food, in
place of the pasty. insipid result of
boiling aud stirIIng."-Rural Press.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

Pea Soup.-Have ready 6 quarts of
liquor in which a leg of mutton or some
beef has been boiled; put in it few
beef bones; one piut Of split peas; two
large onions; half small turnip; two
raw potatoes; one carrot; a little
celery salt TO taste. Boil slowly for
two or three hours, adding wafer as it
bOlls away. Strain when done; add
pepper to taste. A little dried mint i'm
proves the flavor, added just before
sending TO the table. Very good soup
can be made by boiling beef, nation,
OF even pork bones, without previously
boiling meat in the liquor. of course
adding the other condiments.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25
The Flaror of Egqs.-Moore's Rural

The Ftaror of Egqs.-Moore's Rurdl
NeG Yorker says there is vast dIffrT-
enc, in tue tiav"r Ot eggs. Hens led on
clear. sound grain aud kept on cl, an
grass run give much finer rlavorrd eggs
than hens that have access to stable
aud 10 ,nure heaps and eat all kinds of
filthy food. Hens feeding on fish and
onions flavor their eggs accordingly,
the saine as cows caring onions OF cab
bage, or drinking offensive water, i'm
parts bad taste to the milk ana butter.
The richer the food the higher the
color of the eggs. Wheat and corn give
eggs the best color, while feeding on
buck wheat makes them colOrless, rem
dering them unfit for some confec-
tioncry purposes.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

a Nep Use for May Bugs-Dr. Chew
reuse. of Switzerland, announces new
and curious utilization of the may bug
or cOckchafer. 1t consists in decapita-
ting the living insect one hour after it
has fed, when, opening the stomach,
several drops of a colored liquid are
obtained, which varies with the nature
of the plant fed upon. This substance
has been used as water color for pain
ting with considerable success, DIR.
Chevreuse having formed scale of
fourteen different tones or shades. 1t
is permanent pigment, unalterable
by air light, and imparts this quality,
it is stated, to other paints with which
it may be mixed.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

Another Steam HorSe.-Mr. Fortin
Hermann. says Les Mondes is testing a
machine which is moved by articulated
feet which are successively planted up
on the ground. Two feet act from tire
front body and two from the rear, being
pressed downward by steam, which,
besidr s, in a horizontal engine, oscil-
lates rods which, acting upon the feet,
cause the apparatus TO drag itself along
From experiments cited, it appears thai
the feet, when sbod with rubber and
charged with a weight of 22 lbs. per
0.4 inch, Indicated equal to O.75 of the
weight of the motive machine. The
apparatus travels at the rate from to
As miles per hour and 10y new ar
rangement, in which one pair feet trot
while the other pair amble, it is expec-
ted tn run at the rate of 12 miles. Ii
will ascend grades of in 10 with quite
heavy loads.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

a Cheap Ice Pifcher.-The following
simple method of keeping ice water a
long time in "a common pitcher, Is worth
knowing. Place between two sheets
of paper newspaper will answer, thick
brown is DetteD layer of cotton bat
ting about half an inch in thickness /;
fasren the ends of paper and batting
together. forming circle, then sew or
paste a crown over one end. making a
box the shape of stovepipe minus the
rim. Place this over an ordinary pitcher
filled with ice wafer, making 1t deep
enough to rest on the table, so as to ex-
clude the air, and you will be astoni>hed
at the length of time this ice will keep,
and the water remain cold after the ice
is melted.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

Apple Snow.-Pare the apples, halve
and core them put to boil with little
water and one cupful of white sugar.
When the applrs are cooked, lift them
out without breaking; boil down the
syrup aud pour over. On the top place
u few spoonfuls of whites of eggs beaten
to a stiff froth and seasuned with Lemon.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

Old Maids Pie.-Fill the pudding
dish twO-thirds full OF apples sliced,
and then make a biscuit crust and lay
over the top, or use light bread dough
with little shortening in it. Set on
top of the stove and let ii steam until
you think the apples are done. Then
put it In the oven only to remain until
you think the crust is done. Pour in
bottom side upward ON dish and eat
with milk and sugar or a sauce. The
crust should be about one-half an inch
thick when rolled out. Cash the crust
as You would a pie.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

Red Eagle, an educated Sioux chief
wanted to marry Minnesota girl. She
said: eff you can raise 80 bushels OF
potatoes a year, 200 bushels of wheat
aud S400 worth of stock, and can buy
me silk dress for the wedding. an
yours Not much, J" replied the copper
colored chieftain,r but l can raise hail
enough to make you braid" They
We're not married.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

To Make Coldsidu.-Yolks of two
eggs a tablespoonful of cream; small
teaspoODful of mustard a little salt /;
two tablespuOnfuls of vinegar. Ii cream
Ia not Use d, put in a small lump of
butter rubbed in little tiuur. Cu the
cabbage very fine; heat the mixture
aud pour il on hot.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

A substitute for natural leather is de-
scribed in the French journals as now
coming into use, in which the grains of
all the well-knOwn varieties, such as
basil. seal, morocco. etc., are reproduced
with remarkable fidelity. In the pro-
cess of graining. real skin of any kind
which il il desired to initiate is taken
as mould. and from tins an impress
sion is obtained on sheets of fibrous
pulp by enoi oimous pressure. The arti-
ticial stuff is Obtainable i'm any color,
and while it is said TO cost only about
One-eight As much leather, it possesses
some advantage over the latter, which,
it is presumed, will make it a CONNER
cial success. For one thing, it is stron-
ger than leather of the same thickness,
and is of uniform quality. Forty or
fifty forms may be cutat time. where
as the blemishes that occur in natural
leather necessitate each FORMS being
cut singly, even by experienced hands.
The manufactured article is not 50 lia-
ble to soil, and is waterproof.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

Measurement of Solar Rddidfion.-
Meteorologists have long desired to OBJ
tain an instrument whereby compara-
BILE observations of the amount of solar
radiation can he made. Various ex-
periments on this point have been made
by the Rev. Mr.. Stow aud others and
Mr.. Symons has shown that this object
is attained by the use of a mercurial
maxium thermometer. of which the
bulb and one inch of the stem are Goa
ted black; the whole being near the
center of globe of two or more in
ches diameter, and from which the air
has been exhausted. To all such ther-
mOmeters the title vacuum thermome-
ter has been applied. 1t is. however,
found that the amount of exhaustion
varies considerably in Instruments of
different makers. and that the indica-
tiOns of the thermometer are thereby
greatly affected.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25
z. F. Kunker. Bitter Wine OF

z. r. kunkeTs Bitter Wine Of
Iron
has never been known to fail in the cure Of
weakness, attended with symptoms: indis-
posit on to exer'ion; less Of memory diff
Guilty of breathing; general weakness; hOr-
ror of disease week, nervous trembling /;
dreadful horror of death; night swests /;
cold feet; weakness; dimness Of vision /;
languor; universal lassitude Of the mussu-
lar system; enormous appetite, with dys-
peptic symptoms; hot hands; flushing Of
the body; dryness of the skin; pallid coun-
tenance and eruptions on the face, Purifying
the blood; pain in the back; heaviness Of
the eyelids; frequent black spots flying be-
fore the eyes with temporary suHusion and
loss of sight; wani OF attention, etc. These
symptoms all arise from a weakness. and 10
remedy that, use E. F. KUSKEL's Bitter
Wine Of Iron. 1t never fails. Thousands
are now enjoying health who have used it.
Get the genuine. Sold only in 81 bottles
Take only Z. F. Kunkel's. Depot and
flee, No. 259 North Ninth ST., Pniladel-
phis Pa.
Ak for Kunkers Bitter Wine of Iron.
This truly valuable tonic has been so thor
oughly tested by all classes of the commu-
ni'y hat it is now deemed Indispensable as
a mic medicine. 1t costs but ltile, puri-
6eS the blood and gives ne to the stomach,
renovates the system and prolongs life.
now only ask a trial Of this valuable
onic. Price 81 per bottle. E. F. KUN
KEEL. Sole Pros rietor. %. 2j9 North Nibtn
ST.. below Vine. Philadelphia. Pa.
Ask for Kuukei's Butter Wine Of Iron, and
take no o'her.
IL is sold only in 81 hotties. with a photo
graph of the Proprietor on each wrapper,
all other is counterfeit.
Sold by all Druggists.
TAPEwosA REMOVED ALIvE.-Eead and
all complete, in two hours No fee ull head
passes. Seat, Pin and Stomach Worms re-
moved by DIR. KUxKEL, % NoRTH NINTH
STREET Advice free. Come, see over 100
specimens and be convinced. He never
fails.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

Corn Cakes rithout Eggs.-Threecups
OF huiterm.lk, three or curu- meal, one
OF wheat tiour, Que Tablespoonful salt,
two of sugar. one levei If soda; dis
solve the last three ingredients in
wafer, stir all together; if the meal
swell> too much to spread nicely, add
more water.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25
SCIENTIFIC.

Use of Carbonic Acid Gas in Drying
and Seasoning Timber.-AccOrding TO a
recent patent, moist carbOnic acid gas
may be used advantageOusly in dry
ing and seasoning timber. For this
purpose the timber to be dried is placed
in a properly constructed chamber. and
q fire lighted underneath, or hot gases
conveyed through the chamber, SO as
to produce the necessary temperature.
With the timber, in the chamber. Is
placed a certain amount of water, and
the products of com 0ustiOn, containing
of course q large amount carbOnic aid
gas, are introduced into the same place
The carbonic acid gas is rendered moist
by means of the water, and being heal
ted to considerable degree, acts di
rectly upon the sap of the green wood.
and, in dissOlving. it CAUSES it TO give
out some OF its hydrogen, and this COM
biniug with the oxygen of the acid,
forms water, and then is evaporated,
leaving some of the carbon of the car
bOnic acid in the wood. The removal
of some of the hydrogen renders the
wood less productive of flame. while
the action of the carbonic acid tends
to prevent decay in the wood, OF to ar
resi- it IN the early stage. For this OPP
Grafton The greener the wood the bet
ter. 1t is maintained 10y the inventor
that. if the process is properly couduc-
ted, aud the wood not too rapidly hea-
ted, no piece of wood needs TO be split
or damaged in drying; that cracks
which may have already appeared will
not lie Increased, and that in every re-
spect the quality of the wood Is greatly
improved, becOming much harder and
deDser. The cost of fuel in England,
for load of SO cubic feet of scantling,
is estimated not to exceed two sbIllings
on plaUks three inches thick, of almost
any hard wood, dry in six to eight
weeks,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

The man who slappeth himself in his
face in order to deprive the festive
mosquito of his rations may live to see
the day when he will be able to SYM
pathize with the well-intentiOned in
sect, which preseDteth its bill not mali
ciously, but verify because it innO-
Gently desireth to obtain that which it
needeth.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

The Potato Crop and the Potato Bugs
1t is claimed that the Connecticut farm
ers, by concerted, energetic and unre-
miiting measures, have kept the potato
bug within bounds and prevented seri-
GUS ravsges. The methods used have
been the application of Paris green,
powdered hellrbore. the extract of man.
drake and carbolate of lime. A good
deal has also been accomplished by
hand licking. The experience in Ton
necticut has not shown that, with the
use of gloves, there is any danger of
poisoning. Ii has been observed that
these bugs can't stand wet soil, and
that potatoes in dry land suffer most.
The farmers will hereafter use the
dampest soil for potatoes in which they
will flourish, and thus avoid the beetles,
but on the other hand will run the risk
of having ''soggy" potatoes. Should
the beetle stay with us it will have an
important effect on potato culture. Ii
will no longer pay the farmer to plant
potatoes on poor land, for the trouble of
protecting them will take off too much
from the profit of a small crop. He
will use his best lands for potatoes, thus
deriving the same crop from less area
Of cultivation and at the least expense
for protection. Ii becomes a question
what is TO take the place Of potatoes on
poor land.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

A blind man had been sitting one day
and pleasantly chatting with some
visitors for an hour, when one of them
wished the company good morning, and
left the room. "What white teeth that
lady has" said the sarcastic blind man.
"HOw can You possibly tell that n said
friend. Because" was the ready an
swer, "fOr the last half hour she has
done nothing but laugh"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

There is Frenchman on his travels
in England who writes home that in
Liverpool the hearses stand at the corners
In rows waiting for customers just as
cabs d. in other places.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

Hor to Keep Aeat-A farmers wife
wrote FROM Venice. Cayuga county.
New York, telling the farmers club
how to keep meat fresh a long time !:
"There is no good reason why farmers
and their families should eat SO much
salt pork, leaving all the fresh mea, to
the inhabitants of cities and villages
when the following method will keep
meat fresh for weeks, even in the
warmest weather. | know, for | have
used it for more than ten years. As
soon as thesaDimal heat il out of the
meat slice it up ready for cooking. Pre-
pare a large jar by scalding well with
hot sals and water. Mix salt and pulver-
ized saltpetre to ole teacupful of salt.
Cover the bottnm of the jar with a
spriukiDg of salt and pepper. Put
down q layer of meat, sprinkle with
salt and pepper, the same as If just
going to th.. table, and continue in this
manner until the jar is full. Fold a
cloth or towel and wet il in stroDg salt
and water, in which little saItpetre is
dissolved. Press the cloth closely over
the meat and set in a cool place. Be
sure and press the cloth on tightly as
sarh LAYER is removed, and your meat
will keep for months. IL is good plan
to let the meat lie over night, after it
is -liced, before packing. Then drain
off the b oOd that oozes from 1t. II will
be necessary To change the cloth occa-
sionally, ar take it off and WASH il, first
i'm cold water. then scald in salt and
water. as at first. In thus way farmers
can have fresh meat the year round.
have kept beef that was killed the
12rh of February till the 2lst of June.
Then packed large quarter of veal
jn the same way during the dog days,
aud it kept six weeks" This recipe
alone is worth the price OF any news
paper in the land.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

Ho,o TO Check the Borer.-I send you
herewith plan for the destruction, or
rather one TO prevent the borers from
destroying trees. As far as the trial l
have given 1t goes, l am satisfied with
the result. 1t is worth the trial by
those who have peach orchards, and can
afford the risk on a few trees if they
are doubtful in regard to the efficacy of
the plan. ] would not hesitate one in
slant in applying it to every one of
them. The remedy is as follows: Scoop
out the ground funnel shape) some
three or four inches from the base of
the tree, to the depth of the first sur
face root, and clear out all the um ny
ooze with a knife, kill the borers in
sight, and then fill the space you have
dug out with coarse dry salt-rock salt,
If possible, or that from the refuse fish
brine is good and cheap. The weather
will dissolve this gradually, and what
is made liquid thereby will enter worm
holes in sufficient quantity to ''salt out"
the borers without injury TO the tree,
which takes its nourishment at the ex-
tremity Of its rootlets, and far away
from the trunk-where the salt is.-Cor
Rural World.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

when | go shoppin'," said an old
lady," alters ask for what | wants,
and if they have it, and it's suitable.
and feel inclined to buy it, and it's
cheap, and can't be got for less, most
alters take it, without chatting about it
all day as some people dO.-
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-25

Notes.-Buckwheat sowp with pota-
toes drives away the potato bug. This
is simple and can easily be tried. The
bugs will not disturb potatoes on land
where buckwhert had been raised the
previous year.