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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-12-16

win be found 10 possess those qualities necessary
70 the total eradication OF ell bilious attacks
prompt to start the secretions of the liver, and
give healthy tone to the entire system. Indeed,
1t il no ordinary discovery in medical science to
have invented remedy for these stubborn COM
plants, which develop all the results produced BY
9 heretofore free use Of calomel, mineral justly
dreaded by mankind, and acknowledged to be de-
structive ia the .streme to the human system
That the properties or certain vegetables comprise
all the virtues OF caIomel without its injurious ten
denotes is now an admitted fact, rendered indie
putable BY scientific researches; and those who
use the Mandrake Pills win be fully satisfied tina,
the best medicines are those provided by nature in
the common herbs and roots OF the fields.
These pills open the bowels and correct all bill
ious arrangements without salvation any OF tbe
injurious effects of ealcmel or other poisors.
The secretion of bile II promoted by these pills
win be by the altered color OF the stools and
disappearing Of the sailow complexion and cleans
ing OF the tongue.
Ample directions for use accompany each box Of
pills.
Prepared only by J. H. schenck & Son, at their
principal Office, corner Sixth and Arch streets,
Philadelphia and for sale by all druggists and deal
ers. Price Is cents per box
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-12-16

An erroneous idea has been formed by
many concerning the value OF forest
leaves as invigorators of the soil. They
are credited with fartilizing properties
which they do not possess. This error
has. no doubt, arisen from the too fire.
uuent advice of would-be instructive
writers, who have no practical knowledge
of the subject they are treating, and Jump
at their conclusions. 1t is fact that for
est mold or woods dirt, after being for a
time exposed TO the action of the sun and
air, makes very valuable renOvator, as
il restores 10 worn soil the primitive ele-
ments that made the land so productive
when il was new" but that leaves as
they are gathered from the surface, unde-
caYed. are of benefit, is erroneous, and fur
ther than this they are a positive damage,
if used in any considerable amount. A
wagon load OF leaves pressed into solid
substance would amount to but little in
bulk, and yet the mass would be found to
possess sufficient'acid' to show damag-
Ing effect upon quite large quantity OF
soil
As absorbents for stable use they pos
sess some value, but even in this place 1
would not use them or sawdust, or even
tan bark, If straw, swamp grass or clay
could be readily obtained, and at small
expense Either leaves, sawdust or tan
bark will not become thoroughly decom-
posed for long time, and therefore make
no immediate increase of value TO the ma
nure pile; the only benefit derived con-
sists in their agency as absorbents of the
liquid manures. Clay as an absorbent is
ready at any time TO go to that of which
il is part again, and straw, while ii
yields no plant food until its parts are
separated by decomposition, becomes an
aid, to clay particularly, by forming lines
Of separation through the soil for more
perfect action of air and water.
One spring "A hired man OF mine hauled,
during my absence from home, u quantity
of forest leaves and put them upon my
garden and plowed them under. Fortu-
nately returned in time 10 prevent the
whole surface being covered, and for two
wears after the coating Of leaves was put
on the part that contained them did not
produce half crops, and il was only by q
process of Innings and enriching by thor
oughly decomposed barnyard manure that
/ brought it back 10 the original condition
of produetiveness. The hired man had
been reading an article in AN Eastern agri-
cultural paper which told great stories
about the wonderful value Of leaves for
garden use.
In the use of woods dirt be careful 10
get that which is well rotted, and contains
as little Of woody matter as possible. and
apply it To the garden in the fall first,
pillow the soil up into ridges, then spread
the loan over the surface, and let 1t lie so
until prIng-COr. Ohio Farmer.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-12-16

Mr. EDITION: IN every city. Town and
hamlet In the land may be found some feeble
person unable to perform hard labor. some
man or woman that delights in visiting the
sick and minlstering 10 their wants. some
local preacher not fully occupied. or some
unoccupiea person who would like to add
little to their present income md want
some such person in every place where
have no agent to sell Medicinal Extract
made by the Shakers, which has proved OF
such signal service in the cure of those long
standing diseases that prevail in all parts OF
our country, and which have heretofore re-
sisted all kinds of medical treatment. Your
columns for October contained very Halter
ing notice of the Shaker Extract OF Roots, I'M
der the head of 1.-THE Strange Disease," to
which / would like to call the attention OF
your readers. Please induce some such per-
son as have described to accept this agency.
There can be no risk ON the part OF the
agent, IS no capital is required where they
can furnish evidence of their honesty. Let
your readers send for circular and learn
full particulars about the agency Yours re
spectfully, A. J. WHITE,
Pas xtraa, New York.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-12-16
uoxE. FARM AND GARDEN.

The FEcrul Cabinet says the cinnamon
nav be grown in pots In living
VII. and recommends using the tubers
r oon old. The vine makes a pretty
asment for doors, porches and lattice
o oarasns growing rapidly and affording a
delicate fragrance.
If cleanliness is, as some folks say,
20 ~ the arts, all that helps ii should be
ase known. Doors, walls, or anything
nat Il painted may be cleaned with a
,sc of soft flannel dipped in warm wa
r. then wrung and sprinkled with finely
.sar,aered French chalk. The paint on
P.;ng rubbed with this will become quite
Clean, and will be saved from the destruc-
tive action OF soap.
We have vivid recollections of din
,ers At school and still have fellow-feel-
inc for the boys and girls that trudge of
en- schOol with dinner baskets and pals.
We wish that mothers and big sisters
would put more thought into these din
ners. The remembrance of them lasts a
lifetime. Do not stuff the baskets with
n;es. cake, cookies, preserves, nor go to
the other extreme and say good bread and
natter is enough Ii sandwich is good
Al picnic dinner in the summer IL is
equally as wholesome in the schooi-room
Al the dinner hour this winter. LII a
nickle gives relish to meal at home 1t
has similar effect with cold lunch. II
dish of plain apple -saace is the boys de-
ligh; NJ the table, why not give him cup
of it in his dinner The thoughtful
fingers that arrange the dinner pail are
remembered through long life-t time. 1t
Ia we'll TO remember that every kindness
thus bestowed is pleasant memory LAID
by.-Detroit Free Press.
The idea entertained by almost every
amateur flower grower that large
amount of earth is required for the health
and vigor of the plant is erroneous, and
is called by experienced florists over-pot-
ting, and is laden many times with Sc
rious results TO plant life; for the soil in
pots, boxes, tubs, ETC., does not have the
action of the elements to neutIali1e the
acid or equaliZe the chemica, compounds
that are used up or generated to excess
when thus confined, and the soil often be-
comes sour and sodden, and necessitates
the speedy removal of the plant into
fresh soil to prevent decay of the roots.
Soil best adapted to nearly every plant
grown in pots is good sandy loan. Good
garden soil that has been enriched until 1t
is soft and mellow will answer every pur-
pose: but, if neither of these can be OBJ
tanned, procure Leaf mold from the woods,
swamp muck and sand, equal parts, thor
oughly mixed, and this will make a
most desirSble compost. The addition
of little lime will destroy and pre-
vent worms.-N. y. independent.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-12-16

Ir little children manifest any DISPOSE
tjou let them each have = little plot OF
rich ground TO cultivate and let them be
instructed in planting seeds and eultivat-
ing the growing plants. Gardening is
civilizing and improving occupation In H.
self: its influences are all beneficial; 1t
usually makes people more industrious
and more amiabie. Persuade careless,
indolent man 70 take an interest in his
garden and his reformation has began.
Let an idle woman honestly watch over
her own flower beds and she will naturally
become more active. There 10 always
work TO be done In q garden, some little
lob to be added to yesterdays task, with
out which Ii 10 incomplete; books may be
closed with a mark where one ieft on !;
needle work may be throw n aside and as
sumed again q sketch may be left half
finished, a piece of music half practieed;
even attention 10 household matters may
relax in some measure for while; but
regularity and method are absolutely in
dispensable 10 the well-being of a garden.
The occupation itself is so engaging that
one commences readily, and the interest
increases so naturally th.t no great share
of perseverance IL needed to continue the
employment, and thus labor becomes
pleasure and the dangerous habit OF idle
ness is checked. Ofall faults OF character
there is not one, perhaps, depending so en-.
tirely upon habit as Incidence, and no.
where can one learn lesson OF order and
diligence more prettily and more pleasant.
ly than from Q flower garden.-A. \.
Herald.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-12-16
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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-12-16

NONE OF the congregation knew she
was crazy until she insisted on singing q
solo when the contribution box was being
passed around. The unfortunate sexton
who attempted 10 demonstrate with her
was nearly knocked down with the hymn
book she threw At his head, and the pas
Tor, when he tried 10 quiet her, got fear.
full blow on the head from her umbrella.
Then the congregation came 10 his aid,
but the woman was too much for them
ali. and escaped from the church. This
happened the other day In Pittsburgh.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-12-16
A RELIABLE authority estimates that II

A RELIABLE authority estimates that 1t
costs SO to winter good, able bodied rat
about as much as IL does tofatten hog.
At this season Of the year they are, like
men, always hungry, and will eat food
that in the winter or summer they would
not touch, and they can thus be easier
caught or poisoned now than at any other
season of The year. A good poison for
rats or mice Is to take squills powder,
mix ii with lard and spread ii on slices OF
bread and place. 1t In their runways under
the barn floor or in the granary. One rat
killed will reduce your stock next spring
by twenty
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-12-16

A TRAVELLER lately returned from
Wichita, Kan, describes the customs pre-
vailing in the District Court there as any
thing but impressive A large sign hung
in conspicuous place announced: " No
Smoking Allowed" The Judge sat with
his chair tipped back and his feet among
the law books and ink bottles on his desk,
smoking capacious meerschaum pipe.
The jury lounged comfortably in their
box, nine of them smoking vigorously,
while among the bar ard the spectators
every other man had lighted pipe or
cigar in his mouth, and the atmosphere OF
the court-roo was almost blue.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-12-16

THE amount of Brazilian coffee con.
sumed in tho United States In 1874 was
1913, ISL tons, the largest amount ever
known, except in 1870, when iOS,502 tons
were consumed. More coffee Is used In
the United States than In any other coun.
try In the world.
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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-12-16

GENTrAr wss our grspdmothers' hobby for
a tonic, and no bitter would be considered
complete without It; hence 1t enters into
nearly all. But experience has proved that
il is Injurious 10 the stomach II frequently
used. A far better tonic is found in Guarand
Bitters
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-12-16

Now THAT we have done with all this
political foo,ishness let US settle down TO
The solemn realities Of life. Have you put
down YOUR mince- meat yeti
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-12-16

HAVE you infammatory sore throat, stiff
Joints, or lameness from any cause what
ever? Have you rheumatic or Other pains
in any part OF the bodyy IL so, use John
sons Aaody,e Linimsnt. internally and ex-
Al
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-12-16

MANY persons suffer with sick headache
and nervous headache, usually induced by
costivcness, indigestion, etc. Such persons
will find relief, IL not cure, by keeping the
bowels open with small doses Of Parsons
Pargative PiLIs.
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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-23
tkAIIER'S RJJr BIfrGsS. rdH eRsL
BLOOD AND HUMOR REMEDY.

From tae CseUeland Ssiasay Morning VOC.
1nst FraEier's Root Btt:ers POSSESS an errcecy
kEescy superior 70 any Other sFeparatior ~
sSArcnlng the blood with which we are *
y-6intsd, we can testify frorn actual chso-T.
Ion We know many instances where ind
Vlouals Tor years affiicted have been peruis
rrshIy restored 70 health by their use NJ
ftsxier, the proprietor, is resident OF this Cit
3no ls widely known as one OF our most prom
nent business men. His references TO the rrsa
ss1oe OF BIS Root Bitters are al 90 persons veil.
9noWn as citizens Of standing and intec,ritv in
s Mnose statements implicit confidence may be
p1scS1, ana tneir testimony may be taken a.
SSS2ncIuslve evidence OF the estimate in rvht.h
h -. razlers remedy is held, particularly AZ
no.ne: mere ~ has already attained that posi-.
ION tnat requires no Recommendation havtns
syS ne Iest OF trial here. We can with safety
s.ou 90 recommend with entire Confidence IL
use elsewhere, by all who sfiicfad with
s4ny A1no o. weakness or b . the blood "a
Lilo most searching, strengt nening and heai.us
S,Sl1n1eoy OF which We have any knoVledre
" % per bottle. ~
oEOh0E W. FRAZIER, Proprietor
oSI 81. Clair street. Cleveland q
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-23
RUN OVER AND KILLED.

A YOUNG MARRIED MAN AND WIFE KILLED
BY TRAIN AT AUSTIN, ILL.-ANcrHER
EXAMPLE OF CRIMINAL NEGLECT.
A special to the Chicago Tribune. on the
18th inst, gives the facts of a sad double
tragedy: A most horrible accident occurred
here this afternoon. the particu-
lars OF which, so far as they can be learned
at this writing, are as follows: Mr.. Brad
ford Wood and wife, of Burlington, Kane
county, ILL.,, came last Thursday morning to
pay visit to their intimate friends. Mr..
Theodore Kilmer and family, of West Forty
eighth street. This morning they started
from Mr.. Kilmer's to return to their home
by the train passing Austin at $3.50 O'Clock.
which they accidentally missed, ar in con.
sequence were detained until the afternoon
train for Sterling. As they were crossing
the north track in order TO get upon the
train, the Atlantic & Pacific express, being
behind it's usual time, came along at a
terrific speed, and instantly killed both
Mr.. Wood and his wife. Mrs. Wood was
struck by the engine, and thrown with ter
rible violence under the Sterling train, then
standing still at the station. Her skull was
terribly crushed in striking against one OF
the rails. Mr.. Wood was caught upon the
front of the engine, where he remained until
the train was stopped. When removed life
was extinct. The bodies were at once placed
Ia the east room of the depot, where they are
now lying. A coroner's inquest will be held
Tomorrow, after which the remains will be
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-23

odors should be allowed in or around the
milk room. Churn at q temperature of GA de-
grees. II the cream be kept several days, so
degrees Is the temperature. After churning
the butter should be washed in brine; this
dissolve the casein, and enables 1t TO be
washed out readily. After two or three
washiDgs, salt with Onondaga factory filled
dairy salt, one ounce to the pound. 1t must
not be overworked. None but perfect air
tight frkins or tubs should be used; white
oak is best; the package being well scalded
in brine made OF the same kind OF salt; the
butter must be packed solid, and covered
with brine. The amount of salt used is de-
termined by the taste of the consumer. IL
takes sixty-eight to seventy pounds OF salt
to keep a barrel of pork or beet. 1t will
thus be seen that in butter the salt used can
notpreserve it. 1t as necessary that the
butter should be so made and packed that it
will keep, with or without salt. Poor but
ter can not be made good by use of salt, nor
fine butter be injured by good salt.