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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-29
For the VERNoNr FERhER.
A Call Upon our State Agent.

Wishing to get few articles in the house,
furnishing line. rather outside the ordinary
run Of things obtained "through the grange"
| wrote to Mr.. Crosby to learn If he thought
there might be a saving made by calling up
on hlm--as mos. Of the things were such as
one would not care to order without seeing
them. Mr.. Crosby answered that there
conId be a handsome saving made, and also
that could see the things 1 wished to get.
"PIease call up and see me-" was sent with
his answer.
In response to this invitation, left North
field on the early morning train for st. AL.
bans. The iron horse was a little tardy in
his movements, SO that was not able to
ring at our agents doorItil about the hour of
noon. My call was answered by Mr.. Cros.
by, who welcomed me very cordially into his
office, aud introduced me to his able and
efficient clerk.
A few words in regard to the office, which
he has extemporized out Of his parlor The
walls Of the room ere almost completely GOV.
cred with various kinds of Illustrations
pictures Of numberless agricultural imple-
ments as well as mechanical contrivances too
numerous to mention in detail. These have
been sent to the agent hoping thus to extend
their sale. The Office contains, also, samples
of different articles and products which the
agent is pleased to order for any who wish.
Mr.. Crosby is in line with Wholesale dealers
in most kinds of products-not only of the
farm but Of the shop and the factory as WELL
But people should not delude themselves
with the supposition that our state agent
rests as on bed of ease, with nothing to do
but order things and pocket the per cent al
lowed him. Far from this are the true facts
of tho case. Everything about the office is
suggestive of buSiaess-of labor. No place
here for man who wishes to take his ease
for one who has not energy and good
back bone. There is immense care, and no
small amount of perplexity, in doing the
great amount of business which is done
through the agency and, worst of all,
after ones best endeavors have been used
there will still be encoun tered much dissatis.
faction. No one after spending day or
two here would ever after allow himself to
be suspicious that the agent was getting too
much for his labor and trouble.
A few words to the different oranges in
the state The agent is entitled to your
patronage, and you are under some obliga-
tion to grant it TO him. He needs it, to
enable him to hold contracts which he has
secured, and which it is for your interest as
well as his, that he should be able to hold.
DO your business through the agency, unless
you are sure it can be done some other way
at greater saving. The agent claims to
have the inside track in making purchases.
My visit to our agent resulted in hand
some pecuniary saving to myself and in Gu
hancing esteem for him. He is what may
properly be called live man, cordial and
cou rteous, and, better still, feel safe in be-
lieving man ofintegrity.
Northfeld, Jan. Is. d. T. AvRRILL.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-29
Recipes.

HumJug Pis.-One cup of molasses, one
cup of sugar, one cup of chopped raisins,
two-thirds OF cup of rolled cracker, one
cup Of cold water. one-half a cup OF vinegar
spice like mince pies and piece Of butter
the size Of walnut.
Light Corn Bread.-Four quarts of corn
meal, half teacupful Of sugar, one saucer
Of flour, with yeast, and enough warm water
to mix. Bake one hour. Do not put it to
bake till light
MIX Toast.-Make and butter the toast
keep warm. Bring pint Of sweet milk to
the boil put 10 piece of butter the size Of
q small hens egg. Then make a batter of
one heaping tablespoon Of -four in little
cold milk stir into the boiling milk let it
boil up, and then pour over the toast. This
is excellent.
Sauce for PuddiRgS. tablespoonful
of -four, sugar and butter, each; mix well
together with any spice or essence you
choose pour and stir boiling water in it till
it is the thickness of cream.
Apple Snoi0.-Paro the apples, halve and
core them pat to boil with little water
and one cupfu white sugar. When the ap-
Piles are cooked, lift them out without break
ing boil down the sirup and pour over.
On the top place few spoOnfuls Of whites
of eggs, beaten to a stiff froth and seas oned
with lemon.
White Cake.-Two eggs, two cups Of
white sugar, one cup sweet milk, one.half
cup butter, beat 10 a cream two tablespoon
fuls cream tartar, one teaspoonful soda, three
and one-half cups -four. When baked,
sprinkle the top with white sugar, and place
spoonfuls of jelly on top.
Johnny Cake.-Take one quart of meal
and a cupiul of -four add sugar, raisns and
spice, aud a small piece of butter then stir
in enough hot water to make stiff batter
add teaspooniul of baking soda. Mix it
we'll in, put it into creased cake tin and
bake one and half hours in slow oven.
Crum6 FritterS-Put crumps of bread
into sour milk. When quite soft, mash with
q spoon, aud for quart add one beaten egg,
one teaspOonful Of soda, one teaspoonful Of
salt, and -four to make stiff batter. Fry
on a griddls.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-29
For the VERMONT FARMER
Trees on Clay.

"Mr. Farrant, have seen those apple
trees you planted last spring on Prospect
Hill for Mr.. Raymond. They are certainly
magnificent; they do not appear to have
been checked in their growth the least. L
should like to have some Of them, but it is of
no use; we cannot get them to grow with US.
We have tried them repeatedly from differ.
ent growers, but all with the sams cffect,-a
complete failure" a4E
"Indeed; what IS the trouble 2"
"Well, we have clay subsoil (St. Johns
bury. have dug the clay out and filed
it up with stones, and all to no purpose"
" Indeed, sir; | saw this plan recommend.
ed two or three years back, and said at the
time it would never succeed but for very
short time; the reason is, you dig out a
basin to catch the water to kill the roots.
Even though it is filled up with stones, there
is plenty Of room for water, and had there
been drain put to each tree leading to a
main drain, should not have advised dig.
ging basin in the clay. My advice is, clear
the surface soil off the clay subsOil and cover
the clay with good large fat stones to about
twenty feet in circumference, making the
joints tight with cement SO that the roots
cannot find way down. Then pat back
the soil, mixing with it at least one square
yard Of compost containing plenty of chip
manure, 50 that your young tree sPlanted a
foot above the level or lay of the land
There is no guessing about the success Of
this method Of planting, it having been
proved hundreds Of years ago, and is prac.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-29
hnU OnV VUpy IIUU IOT WHY NoHs
Free of Postage TO nny Point I'm the United
States or Canada.
THE GRANGER.

How dear to my heart is the hall ofthe granger,
Where wisdom, and virtue and honesty meet
Where all is secure frsm the eye Of the stranger,
And sister and brother in harmony greet.
The hall Of the granger my heart with emotion
Swells up when each brother grasp by the hand,
And each sister, too, and my hearty devotion
give to the grangers who tramp DER the land.
The husbandman granger,
The matronly granger
The maidenly granger
That tramp round the land.
How jocund and merry at each happy meeting,
The old and the young their gay moments employ,
And while they their lunch Of fcorndodger are eating
The goat, ready side-saddled, beats out his joy.
Then climb CREASED pole does each dutul brother,
And round on the goat rides each sister so fair
Then brother and sister each hands to the other
A handful of hay seed TO put in their hair.
The pone-eatng granger,
The pole-climbng granger
The goat-ridng granger,
With seed in their hair.
The jolly old granger, by hreslde basking,
Grswn wealthy by clearing the world of its sham,
How fashion and politics go never asking
He eateth and drinketh, and don't care d-n.
His happy old nation, with curry-comb cleaning,
Combs the oats from the hair 80 the hay seed
grow
UT silks and OF diamonds nor hoad never ureamlns
She spins her own dresses from wool and from tow.
The jolly old granger,
The lnsey-clad granger,
The hay y-seedy granger,
With his old wife in top.
When spring o'er the fields hor green mantle is fling
Ing,
And the birds fill the air with their musical glee,
The barefoot young granger his carol is singing
''Oh sister Phebe, how happy are We"
And the fair granger maideR as she rings the hogs
noses
Responds as she sits meath the juniper tree,
And culls from the pawpaw bush vioets and roses
To garland her sun-bonnet happy and free.
The bare-footed granger,
The sun-bOnnet granger
These two loving grangers
Meath the juniper tree.
No longer shall rings and monopolsts revel
In luxury Wrdng from the rough granger's hand,
Their corners and stealings must 60 to the devil,
While the granger enjoys all the fat Of tho land.
He counts out his greenbacks in piles, without meas
ure; ..#..
He gathers his grapes from his own maple tree
lie passes his seasons in unaloyed pleasure;
Hos wealthy, contented, lght-hearted and free.
Then a health to the granger,
The hay-seedy granger,
The disenthrall ed granger,
The granger for
Gin DAILY Times.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-29

fectly arranged, the machine will almost run
itself, and six inches of water will produce
more clean money than large farm. l
said certain kinds Of fish will replenish a
pond without any trouble whatever. At
the same time their market value may be
eight to ten cents per pound, while brook
trout average, fiat, fully 81 per pound.
mean Long Island trout, for il is notorious
fact that our trout bring about double the
price in the market in New York that any
others do.-A. J. Hinds,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-29

l noticed that one speaker made the eX-
preston Mt the board of agriculture here last
week that light gives color to cream. May
not that be one reason why butter is winter
in winter than in summer? In winter there
is every pains taken to keep out the outside
air, and very often the milk room is made
quite dark. NJ. A. IL.
Hermont. ~ II.
We hardly think that can be called the
cause, though it may be cause. We have
seen white butter made when the milk was
kept in the light, and rice UerSa.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-29
Notes and Queries.

have heard it said that onions chopped
and fed with their food are sure prevent;l-
tive Of lice in poultry. Should like to hear
from others on the subject. Who knows by
experience? ZoLLIKoFFER.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-01-29
Httmnat Earmtt
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and the soil is richer, in theory aud prac-
tice, after than before the crop. II is best
for young animals aud mothers
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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-09-09
PRESBYTERY.

The Presbytery Of Mankato met in the
Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening
Owing to the break in the railroad the train
did not arrive at New Ulm on Monday
evening and large proportion of the
members Of Presbytery did not set here.
The only members present were the Rev.
Jos. Reese of Saratoga, Rev. Ransom w ate
Of Lynd, Rev. Daniel Rowlands Of South
Bend and Elders Nelson Montgomery OF
Sleepy Eys, John E Jones of Saratoga.
The Rev. Ransom Waite was chosen
temporary moderate.
The Rev. II. A. Dodge was received
from the Presbytery Of St. Paul.
The Records and Docket not being Oh
hand, there was no further business trans
acted and Presbytery adjourned to meet
on the call of the moderator. There was
great disappointment felt at the failure to
have full meeting. The other members
were expected till Wednesday evening and
the time was occupied, in pat, with devo-
tional exercises, the Rev. JOS. Reese
preaching on Tuesday evening and the
Rev. Ransom Waite on Wednesday even
Snn
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-09-09

Farmers who design to feed either
p'4s or cattle Iur market or home con
sumption are reminded that Il bnshel
o! inca: I'D before the weather IS un-
CON iortab!y cold is worth two fed after
the time for putting on tat. Now is
the time to begin Feed moderately
aud regularly, and keep the animals
comfortable as possible. aud quiet. *
hundred pounds of meat will cost a
great deal less money A steer Or co W
intended tor the si,ar:bics can digest
more rood taau is. "a likely to get III
toe pasture now There are various
sources from winch suppleme utary
iced may be procured with the use OF
grain. Fodder cora, fresh mosn row.
en-, ;urn'ps or other roots may he used
TO good advantage, Ii nothing else is
is available, II is better 80 begin feed
ing meal--Blue Earth City Post.
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Republican, County Convention.

A Republican, convention in and for the
County Of Redwood, State of Minnesota,
VIII be held at the Court House in the vii
lage Of Redwood Falls on Friday Septem-
Der 18th 1875 at..2 o'clock p. N. for the
purpose of placing in nomination candi-
dates for the offices of Auditory Treasurer,
Register Of Deeds, Sheriff, County Attorney
Coroner, Surveyor and five commissioners.
The convention will also elect three
Delegates to the Representative convention
for the 37th District to be held at Mnneso-
to Falls, September 2lst 1875.
The Towns ars entitled to Delegates a.
follows,
Redwood Falls 8. snudown l.
Swcdes Forest l, Rrookv.l,e /.
Sheridan l. Clayi.storn
Sherman l. Ls,ni,.r;u,i /.
New Avon l.. North Hero l.
Willow Lake l. Summit
Nv. B. Henri Ut Chm.
60. central Com. D. L. Bisham
Geo. Wagner.
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What Minnesota Supports.

Perhaps it may not be known to all our
readers that Minnesota supports an agricul-
tural paper equal in size, reading matte:
and neatness of make up to any published
in the older States of the Union. Not on
ly this. but it is larger. even. than some
leading States furnish. Missouri. which
has three times our population, publishes
Coleman's Rural World, which is eight
columns smaller: Wisconsin,, in the
"Western Farmer" only has forty col
umn paper in place of forty-eight in the
Farmers Union," published at Minneap-
oils; while Illinois furnishes in the "Prairie
Farmer" only the same amount of matter
as theUnion. This being the case, wouldn't
it be we'll for our farmers to patronize home
industry little more and try their own
paper yearY Many are sending of to
New York and elsewhere for periodicals,
when home agricultural news would be
more beneficial. We notice that the Union
has recently put on "a new dress. and that
it still continues to furnish its usual
amount of interesting original matter from
the farmers each week. The publication
Of so large and well filed a journal in Min
nesota is a credit to the State, and it ought
to be well supported by the farmers. We
will club it with the GAZETTE for ga. 90 a
year. p ~ : i .t-r.s.. ~ .e..ls
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$50 REWARD.

Stolen from John W. Hines, Browns
Valley, Traverse Co., Minnesota, on the
night Of July 23d, 1875, one dark bay
mare, small size, about eleven years old,
small long lump on the back just back OF
where the saddle would rest; also, one
sorrel Gelding six years old, white mark in
the face, large size square built pony.
$50 reward viii be paid for evidence
convicting the thief and leading to the re-
covery Of the team.
--.. -. @... JOHN T HINES,
As Browns Valley, Traverse Co., MINI
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"WilEian," said one Quaker to an.
other ''tbee knows never call any body
names, bat, William, if the Governor
of tue Stale should come to me and
say Joshua, l want thee to find me
the biggest liar in the State of New
York. would come to thee and say,
William, the Governor wants to see
thee very particularly"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-09-09

New goods just received at the Gem Drug
Store consisting Of a fri assortment Of pass
books, copy books, pocket ledgers, violin
strings, steel pens, watch keys, toilet soaps
and druggists snndries in general, which
will sell at fair profits for cash. Come and
look at my stock and don't be caught buy.
ing poor goods offered at cost. ~:
4. g r@s s.rss. ri ,g@oGsz@ SAN Sickle.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-09-09

For one, We think it exceedingly
selfish. Taking geographical view
Of the matter, We think it would look
much better to let Lac qui Parle coun
ty have the Representative this fall.
Lincoln county, with only abou. fly
votes. can we'll afford to wait, especial J
az Lyon county adjoining it has TIL.
Senator, We are decidedly 10 favos
Of having the Representative from one
Of the three river counties. Lao aui
Parle Press .s9 .1 i @..5t3.{g J.
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Caucus Meeting.

A Republican caucus in and for the Town
Of Redwood Falls, Redwood County, Min
nesota, will be held, at the Court House in
the village of Redwood Falls, Saturday
September 18th 1875, at 2 O'Clock P. NJ.
for the purpose Of elccting eight Delegates
to the Republican County convention to be
held at same place September 18th 1873.
By order Of the Committee.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-09-09

In the Town of Charlestown, Redwood co
Mimi, Quarter Section, with g2ot house
excellent frame barn, we'll. fine meadow
and 60 acres under cultivation. A large
number of trees planted and growing finely
A very choice farm. For sale cheap
Apply at this Office.
q REV A RENTER
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-09-09

The recent failures in England
reach the enormous sum Of one hun.
dred and ten millions Of dollars, which
exceeds the failures in the United
States during the past six months by
upwards ofthir.y millions Of dollars.
It is not believed that England has yet
reached tho end Of her financial troub.
les.
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STRATED.

Came in my enclosure about the middle
Of July, one deep red steer, with white bel
ly and blind in both eyes. The owner will
prove property, pay charges, and take the
animal away. .@.~.s G.-@...s + H.
LEROY NEWTON,
Dated Redwood Falls, Aug. 18th 1875.
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REDWOOD COUNTY
F A IR
POSTPONED,
Till September 23d & Oath, 1875.

At Grasshoppsr convention held
ut Sleepy Eye, there was fair atteu-
dance and many phases Of the question
discussed. Attention Was directed,
chiefly, towards ascertaining the best
mode Of procedure in those localities
where the eggs are now deposited.
The results of their deliberations were
embodied in series of resolutions.
We copy three of them, as follows:
RESOLVED, That to all farmers in this
aud the other afflicted Counties the
light fall blowing is recommended as
the best method to expose aud thereby
further an early destruction Of the
grasshopper eggs.
Rcsoleed, That the County Com
missioners be requested to offer sufli-
cient reward for the arrest and convic.
ton Of any person found setting prai-
RE fires,-to this effect cause notices to
be posted up along all leading roads
and to publish copy thereof in the
County papers.
RcsolOed, That this convention re-
quests the County Commissioners, to
urge the town boards towards blowing
around their respective towns, and
using their best efforts in. extiuyuish-
ing prairie fires
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-09-09

Gents Furnishing goods. Large
stock and great variety att
JAS. MCMILLAN's.
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hereby offer myself as candidate for
the Office of Treasurer of Redwood County,
subject to the action of the Republican
County Convention.
l have no time to electioneer.
S. T. BUNCH.
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FOR RENT.

A good dwelling house containing five
rooms and kitchen. There is an excellent
frame stable and good garden attached.
Terms reasonable. Inquire of
W. R, HERRIOTT.
Gazette Office.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-09-09

Call and see new line of Stationery
at aVatson's cheaper than ever before
offered.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-09-09

New DRY GOODS, calicoes, muslins
shifting and dress goods, at
STlCKLE Il W1LTSHlRE's.
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SOUTHERN HARVESTER

They give the same guarantee with''the Ma
chimes that they have heretofore given.
SATISFACTORY WORK or NO PAY
They will give any RESPONSE
bic farmer the privilege of
testing their machines in the
field with any other machine,
he only agreeing to keep and
pay for the one he likes best.
Bishop Gordon, Redwood Falls, is the
Agent for the upper Minnesota Valley,
and whoever purchases machine from
him will have them put into the field in
perfect order.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-09-09

Having fitted up my new shop,
with special reference to the wants Of
Redwood and vicinity, and stocked
with the best material. I am now
prepared to do all kinds of work in
the line: Making and repairing OF
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
FLOWS, HORSE SHOEiNG. &c
Shop near Stickcl's corner.
FRED V. HOTCHKISS.
179.
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Jessup 4 Scott keep th,i: line of
goods full. They have on hand, now
fine stock. Prices low.
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Clocks-good and very cheap at,
SICKLE & WJLTsuIRE's.
TO THE PUBLIC.

Initial Paper 10 to % cents per box
at Watson's.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-09-09

An assortment Of superior candies at
JEssUP & SCOTT'S.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Park Worden, of Minncso.
ia Falls, spent few days in Town this
week.