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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

What is it makes a manly boy 1t is
not size or weight, for there are some large,
heavy boys that are anything but manly.
We saw once, a big burly fellow about four
teen years old, with a fist like small sledge-
hammer, and voice as loud, almost as that
of mule but we did not think he was very
manly when we saw him pick up small
boy, who was quietly playing with little
wooden wagon, and lift him above his head,
while he screamed in his ear as loud as he
could, and then set him down The little
fellow was pale with fright, and cried the
big fellow laughed aloud, and went his way,
ha-ha-ing as he went, and no doubt thinking
he had done a very fine thing But he was
not manly.
Nor does the power to smoke cigars, with
out getting sick, make a manly boy. Some
boys think so, we know. We have even seen
small boys, nine or ten years old, pick up
stumps Of cigars which men have thrown
into the gutter, and puff away at them, hold
ing up their heads and stalking along, az if
TO say, Ladies' and gentlemen, look at rs.
We are men, we are We smoke and we
don't get sick" But they are not men,
Amanly boy is one who shows good, manly
qualities. We do not expect him to be as
large as a man, rs strong as man. or as wise
as a man. But he will be truthful, honest
and well-behaved. lie will never speak of
his father rs the governor" or the old
mani" nor will he speak Of his mother as
the old woman" lie will not be ashamed
TO have it known that he loves both his
father and his mother nor will he be afraid
of all the ridicule which silly boys may heap
upon him because of this love. They may
call him baby" aud say what they please
about being 81 led by his mothers apron
strings; he does not mind that, for he
knows he is right.
He will never engage in low, mean sports
he loves real sport, but will do nothing for
fun that he would he afraid to talk about at
the dnnertable. lie does not torment
small boys, but is ready to help them when
he can. His sisters are not careful to hide
him, lest he should disturb or destroy them;
he would never think of that. lie is careful
not to be greedy at the table, or rude in
company, but remembers that Others have
rights as well as himself.
Does anybody say this is all very well to
talk about, but that no one ever yet saw such
boys as are here described. We answer,
"There are such boys, plenty of them, and
we have seen them" They are as full of
fun as other boys; they equal anybody at
the different sports in which boys delight
they swim, and skate, and play ball, and roll
hoop and run Just like other boys but
their behavior is gentle and kind.
These manly boys, when they grow up, will
make real men; they will be, in the best sense
OF the word, gentlemen.-C ongregdiionaiist
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12
Raising Turkeys.
Gaysyiilo, April q.

Success in turkey-raising is generally re-
garded as knack which everybody can
not acquire. But "knack, when analysed,
win always resolve itself into the possession
and rightuse of some kindof knowledge. In
the case Of turkeys, it is in knowledge of
the natural food and habits of the bird, and
close conformity thereto.
The food Of young birds is always of an
animal nature. The robin will eat seeds,
but it always feeds its young with worms
and insects So it is with turkeys, and the
knack in feeding them consists in giving
them boiled egg, chopped fine, chopped liver,
and cooked meal, or bread, for the first two
weeks. Atleast half their food should be Of
am animal nature until they are eight weeks
old. After the second week sour milk curd,
well scalded, may take the place Of the chop
ped egg. When they have reached the age
Of eight weeks, wheat screenings may take
the place of the cooked meal
As regards habits, the turkey is very sus-
ceptible to wet and cold, when young, and
requires thorough protection from both.
A successful turkey-raiser makes a tight
pen, twelve feet square aud sixteen inches
high, places his young turkeys in it when
first Matched, and lets them remain there un-
til they can fly out. One side of the pen is
sheltered with boards, to protect them from
the sun and rain. Dandelions, chopped fine
and mixed with their food, are much relished
by young turkeys. We omitted to say in its
proper place that they should not be fed at
all for the first forty-eight hours. Some
think this is cruel, but they are born with
their bellies full of the yolk of the egg from
which they were Matched, and need no food
until that is digested
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12
Travelled Dogs.

The captain of Nahant boat has fine,
curly dog, which never misses making trip
with his master if he can help it. lie
likes the hustle and little excitement Of get
ting under way, and going on shore again, as
well as old sailors love the sea. lie Is quite
sociable, aud well acquainted with the regu-
lar passengers. They know his pecuiarities,
and he knows some of theirs. II he does not
regularly =" beg" he is still sharp enough to
hang around" those who are rather liber-
ally disposed. He generally gets his penny
or five-cent piece, and then off he bounds to
the refreshment table, and lays ii out in cake
as orderly as boy. lie would scorn TO eat it
off the floor, like dog which had never been
taught good manners. lie hunts up his mas
ter and puts the cake in his hand, and then
stands by decorously and eats, piece by piece,
as il is broken off for him.
Another smart Yankee dog has taste for
visiting. lie goes down to the depot and
steps aboard the train, without the custom
airy little ceremony at the ticket-oflice; and
when IL reaches the right town he bounds
of and pays visit TO some family friend of
his master. lie never makes mistake about
the town nor the train, and is such fine, in
telligent fellow, he always meets with a well
come. lie usually spends two or three days
on his trips, and no doubt picks up consider.
able dog lore in his travels. | do not know
whether the mightier dogs show him any
particular attention on his return, but he is
on good terms with them ALL
A fine Newfoundland dog was once sent
on a journey by water all by himself, and on
his neck was tied a card with this inscrip-
ton, "Pease give me drink" Who could
resist such an appeal2 The good fellow did
not want for food or water during the trip
and he wagged his tail and tossed his head
in way that said Thank YOU" as plainly
as words could speak.
BE kind to all these dumb friends that God
has placed around you, for remember he no
tees every sparrow that falls. There is a
record kept every day of your deeds and
words, and even your feelings, toward them.
--Presbyerian.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

VERY EASILY DoSE.-The Vermont Far,
mer tries, by quoting half sentence, aud
putting period where we put comma, to
convict US of an inconsistency. This is
pretty small business, even for Wheeler.
But we suppose he has to do it to keep his
situation. Even the humblest subseryience
will not keep it for him long, however, If any
man who knows anything about farming can
be got TO edit the Farmer at Mr. Cummings
price. Subscribers :rumble too loudly. We
have been told, by those who claim to know,
that more than three hundred have stopped
their paper in consequence of dissatisfaction
with the manner in which il is edited.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12
dor Me Nonna.
WATCHING FOR FATHER.

There's little face at the window,
Aud two dhnpled hands on the pane,
Aud somebody's eye are nscd upon
The gate at the end Of the lane.
The hills have caught The shadow
which hcn,ids the coming night,
And the lane. with It's Towering fringe, grows dim
To the watchers anxious sight.
Where halfway down,
Line eliueung crown.
nfo-hy band have clustered
Round an aaef's leaf
royal chief
A driven herd arr mustered.
Away hchind,
with busy mind,
But step that l. light and ffcc.
And a sun-burnt face.
On which the trace
OF "a hard days word you scc,
Comes the farmer home from toll
Driving the COWS before him,
And the ehlid-cyr- strained nj tile window there
Were the lrsi In the house that saw him.
Al would when the day l. done.
And leave my cares behind me,
I could have such a pair uf winsoine cyes
Searching the night 10 Ind me
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

Circulars la regard 10 various with this salt In
comparison with the best foreign article certificates
from Large number Of the best diaries IN the state, its
quAniy-m be had on Application TOD. W. nARkLI SEQ
fctay, syracuse, n. r., TO whom orders salt
addressed II also for sale by agents o. the company
principal Western lake ports; by ST JOHN ANfRf,
lgl and 100 BROAD street, New YORK ROBERT GER, iOs
Pier, Albany. n, VI by T.. W. PECK a CO.. Harrington,
W. and by salt dealers generally Throughout the stae OF
New YORK,
~ Inquire for Onondaga Factory Pulled Dairy salt IL
J. W. BARKER,
President and Secretary, syracuse,
THOMAS NoLLOY, Treasurer s0-sa
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

TnE method of grating the vine, by in.
serting the graft in the fork between two
branches, has been successfully applied to
the grating of fruit trees. This is useful
upon young trees, as it does not necessitate
the cutting back of the branches.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

SHEPHERD II. CUTTING, Of Newport, N.
H., lost valuable yearling heifer, recently,
and an examination showed piece of hoop
skirt about four inches long stuck in the
heart. 1t had been taken into the stomach
with food, and thence worked into the heart
Of the animal, causing death.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12
agricultural department.


TT All CosurxcAross for THIS department should be
10 the agricultural editor, whoa post once Is New
port Vermont
Egrms DErARtrENt "a wholly uader the control " IN
agricultural ctof and he alone 70 he held responsible for
The a.lnnrl.s ihercln nnNlAsll.d
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

0Ar meal, long fayorte article of food
in Scotland, is steadily growing in favor in
this country. In starch and nitrogenous
compounds il is richer than wheat, barley or
corn, and as food it sits lightly upon the
stomach, and is very digestible.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

A MAN in Sacramento read on a sign,
"Oysters in every style for twenty-five
cents" so he went in and had raw, fry,
stew, pan roast and fancy roast, and when
he got through he put down quarter, say
ing to the astonished caterer "That's what
your sign says"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

SwINDLING THE FARMERs.-ln its issue
for January 9, 1872, the Vermont Farmer
published by Royal Cummings, edited by
7. II. lloskins) printed full exposure of
the swindling Pennsylvania firm of N. p
Boyer & Co., and refused to publish their
advertisements on account of their notorious
dishonesty. In its issue for April 80, 1875,
the Vermont Farmer published by Royal
Cummings, edited by William H. Wheeler)
apologies TO Mr.. c. 4. Brown, of Stock
bridge, for having been "sold in publish
ing an advertisement from this same swind-
ling firm. The above mentioned exposure
referred particularly to the swindling prac-
ticed in the sale of so-called Pure-bred
Chester Swine; !" yet the Farmer now claims
that it believed the pigs he sold were good,
pure-bred animals" This apology, under
the circumstances, makes the character Of
that paper, as a protector of the farmers from
swindlers, which it is constantly Boosting of,
Gas clear as mud"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

Tnr fne-wool sheep, formerly the pride of
Vermont farmers, as well as a source of
wealth, have almost disappeared. The dairy
business is now one of the best paying in
the state, and the demand for Vermont
cheese is constantly increasing,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

A PRIZE is to be offered at the next fair
Of the New England Agricultural society to
the young lady who can cook the best farm
er's dinner on the fair ground.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

MRs. NyE, of Iowa, can get supper, split
kindlings, wash the dishes, milk two cows,
and feed the hogs, while her five boys and
two girls are playing game Of croquet.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12
THE AMERICA DAIRY SALT
CONF Any,
OF Syracuse New YORK manufactures Of the onon.
daga Factory Pulled


respectfully call this attention Of daymeB and otsrs
quality Of the salt nowbeng manufactured by them nay
ing for many years past been engaged peIfeetne The
various prtcessea for the manufacture of this salt aud BY
adopting the best modes and machinery for the purpose
they feel warranted In saying to the that
article nov produced Is superior 10 any other either
foreign or domestic production.
The following IL a correct analysis Of our salt and also
Of the celebrated Ashons English Salt by Charles A.
tassmann fh d.. Professor Of Chemistry In the Massa
ehusets Agricultural College. at Amherst Massachusetts
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12
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a Book for Every Man,

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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12
IT 10 DESIGNED TO CAUSE THE HAIR TO CHOW
UPON BALD HEADS,

restore tie hair normal color when caused from pre-
decay stop and prevent the hair from falling ont
ssesyns CURE dandrng and al disease. Of ibs scaip AZ
ladies ha dressing y cannot Pc escoled hclo" We gNea
Northampton Courier October lssS "The Hair Vine
the greatest thing In the market"
Hampshire Gafafe October 1855 80" The Hair Vine Ia
Counter i've gross in the last two months"
Glover.vle sidndard New York, July 1856 i" II plescs
all that have used II, and they many"
Isa.cn sis, ssv York ~, 49, The iIalr yge
for ave years, and very thankful"
Vermont taioa Of April lth. 1873 says r." The Hair Vine
" preparation u superior properties"
Hon. J. 2. auckland. Hoyoke Mass snysi Head fun
81 1~e Bstalc. 's ''' ''"' 4''
L. Blake Ilcyese, Mass, =" Head on top bald HAIR
growing finely Used three bottles The fourth"
d. =. Mckenzie, hair-ifesser, Island Pond VI, writes
January 1854 Please send me one dozen bottles MOTE
Hair Vine sold what you sent me In twu weeks, and did
some gOod cures"
Joseph Williams, hairdresser Lteion, H.. writes IN
June sit - am Doing well with ue Hair Vine They
| il a few times Please send me more by eSprcss
l. 49, French, Glover, W.. wrics February q. ls7i 81
rorn falling out but as yei have found none that vii Do t.
Please send me two bottles Hair Vine" short time after
wsr'i'' he writes =, That HAIR Vine yeu sent ne very
have the other II has nearly sorpd The hair from coming
bottles more, "a have confidence IN IT,"
have other individual ana press certhoatct Ia my
session. but think unnecessary add An ait
10 ny u, and you will use no other.
Ash your druggists and merchants for ~ send seventy
I've cents ~ me Tor trial bottle. Addfess
G. W. RICHARDSON, Harnet VI
WELLS RICHARDSON a CO.. wholesale A gents, Bur
hugtOn, Vermont
Beware Of limitations.
The genuine put up lgit-coiorcd Wrappers printed In
black and red nk, with cut " female.
For sale in Montpelier by nAsCOM & DEWEY, md
WILSON CO., Druggists, In ilauhrld By L. D.. IAgl a
Co. and In Marshheld by g. p, WOOSTER EN
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

REMOVING THE IsFIRMIrIEs OF AGE. STRENGTH
EsISG AND STIMULATING THE BODY AND CHEER
40 THE MIND. MOTHERS AND MAIDEss WILL
FIND THE QUAKER BITTERs A SAFE AND RELIA-
BILE REMEDY. IN ALL CASES OF ILLNESS Incl
DENT TO TIL. SEX. -rUmFYISo THE BLOOD
PRODUCING NOT ONLY VIGOROUS cIRcuLA-
rIos, But BEAUTIFUL AND HEALTHY CON.
rLExIos. CHILDREN SUFFERING PROM SUDDEN
on SEVERE ATTACKS or ILLNESS PECULIAR TO
EARLY LIFE. OFTEN FIND READY RELIEF ny
TAKING ONE BOTTLE OF QUAKER BIrrERs. NO
ONE CAN REMAIN. LONG USwELL lr cuRABLE)
AFrER TAKING A FEW BOTTLES.
Prepared by DR.. H. q. Flint g. Co.,
At their Great Medical Depot,
Providence. Il. l.
FOR SALE EyERYwHE 10
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

Amer an extensive practice Of upwards u thirty years
continues ~ secure patents hi The United states sso
Great Britain France ami other foreign countries Caveats
Specifications Assignments. and ali papers Patents
secuted reasonable Terms with dispatch. Researches
10 dstennine the validity and ABILITY Of rateis Of uven-
tons, and legal and other rcndefod la all matters
touching The Copies Of The claims any patent
nshei by reuiting one dollar. Assignments recorded Ia
Washington.
No Agrey IL hs tStfoi Sfaies pof'ssss saper0r asr0
for ob'aiHirg Pafaan aieafamisg ne
pdfafabiitfp " hrcnnonf.
All necessity q journey 90 Washington 90 pat
ent and the usual great delay there here saved inventors
fKsTtM
." regard Mf Eddy ~ the caIatie and sse-
ccsVa practitioners Win WHOM have l uaclal niof-
course. CHARLES MASON Ccm'r ~ Patents"
4" have no hesitation a. assuring inventors that they can
not employ n colpsfesf frssfNoffhB, and
capable OF putting their explorations IN form
fo them early and favorable consideration az the Patent
once. Edmund BURKE. Late Coinr Of Patents"
"Mr. r. n. Eddy has made for THIRTY apiIra-
lions for Patents, having been successful Ia almost every
such unmsakahle proof Of great talent ability
his part leads me 10 recommend Inventors To apply
10 him procure their patents they lay
Ing the most faithful attention bestowed their cases aud
at very reasonable charges. JOHN TAGGAHf."
Boston, January l. 1915. 60l2
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

The following lines were written more
than fifty years ago, by Levi Bah, of Gran
vile, a revolutionary soldier, long since de
ceased, Tune, Soldiers Return"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12
WEEDS.

Don't let the early weeds get the start Of
you. And here comes in the advantage Of
hayro'oing potatoes just as they are coming
up. Ifyou plant deep, say four inches, this
can be done with light harrow without in.
Turing the crop at all. With such harrow
made with teeth sloping backwards. Thomas
Smoothing Iiarow,) even corn may be har-
rowed, on light soils, without seriouo injury,
until il is six or eight inches high. The
very idea is narrowing TO an old-isAhioned
farmer, but let the young ones try il. II
saves lots OF work.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

Make up your mind what you will buy
this season, and order it in time. Unexpected
delays frequently occur in getting them
When you get them. take care Of them.
Oil the woodwork frequently, or paint
it, and house all implements when not
in use. Not half the farmers do this, and
those who don't grumble the most about the
hard times
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

Trees may arrive from the nursery in bad
condition from insufficient packing or long
delay. If dry, bury root and branch in
moist soil for a week. II the buds have
started, cut back below them, il it takes
three fourths of the branch. You will be
glad you did it next fall. In planting trim
every large root where it was cut with the
spade, with sharp knife, making a sloping
cut from below upwards Dig large holes.
Lay the roots straight and in natural posi-
ton, and press the earth firmly, with hands
and feet, around every one. II the ground
is dry, throw in pailful Of water as soon
as you have settled and partially covered the
roots. Then fill up the hole, compact the.
soil with the foot, and put half wbeelbar-
row load of light litter, or a bushel of
chopped straw around each tree, scattering
little dirt on the straw TO keep the wind
from blowing II away.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

restore tie hair 10 la normal color when caused from pre-
mature decay stop and prevent the hair from falling
stop that unpleasant itching that IA the prelude Of the
decayng dandrun and all diseases Of the scalp. As
ladies hair dressing II cannot be eNoclcd Below give
" preas and Individual
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-05-12

FOR sale in Montpelier by nAsCQM q DEWEY, nm
WILSON A Coz Druggist, ln ilauhtld b. l. D. IAgI ,
Co. and In Marshnall bY q. A q. WOOSTER "