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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-17
Don't Worry about Yourself.



To regain or recover health, per-
sons should be relieved from all anx-
iety concerning diseases. The min 4
has power over the body. For a
person to think he has a disease will
often produce that disease. This we
see effected when the mind is intense
ly concentrated upon the disease of
another. 1t is found IN the hospitals
that surgeons and physicians who
make a speciality of certain diseases,
are liable to die of it themselves
and the mental power is so great
that sometimes people die of diseases
which they only have in imagination.
We have seen a person seasick in
anticipation ola voyage before reach
ing the vessel. We have known a
person to die of a cancer in the stom
ach when he had no cancer or any
other mortal disease. A bllnd-folded
man, slightly pricked in the arm, has
tainted and died from believing that
he was bleeding to death. There
fore, well persons, to remain well,
should be cheerful and happy; and
sick persons should have their atten-
ton drawn as much as possible from
themselves. 1t is by their faith men
are saved, and it is by their faith that
men die. If he wills not to die, he
can often live in spite of disease;-
and it he has little or no attachment
to life he will slip away as easily as
il child will fall asleep. Men live by
their souls and not by their bodies.
Their bodies have no life of them
selves; they are only resources of life
of their souls. This
will has much to do IN continuing
the physical occupancy or giving it
up.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-17

SO many things have to be taken
into consideration when calculating
the weight of hay in bulk it makes it
difficult to get at precisely. For ex-
ample, fine, new-mown hay. like red
top or herds grass, would probably
require 500 cubic feet for the TOM
timothy, $50; clover, $50; coarse,
meadow hay, 700, or more. After
being stacked thirty days the bulk
would be decreased from to 10 per
cent, possibly more, according to the
size of the stack and the pressure up
on it. Again, hay will vary some
what in measurement according to
the time it is cut. 1t this be done
when it IL just coming into blossom,
as it always should, it will pack clos
er and weigh more per cubic foot
than if left till the seed begins to
ripen, and the stalks and leaves have
grown coarser and become drier.-
Good judgment and some experience
in measuring ana weighing are re-
CURED to get at this correctly. A
neighbor of mine informs me that he
once had the curiosity to weigh his
timothy hay as he put it into the barn
In July. He sold it about nine
months after, and on re.weighing it
as it came out of the barn, no found,
greatly to his surprise, that 1t had
shrunk to within fraction of 25 per
cent.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-17
Which Way IL Best?

E. L. of Byron, ILL.,, writes as fol-
lows, and raises point which we
should be pleased to have our intelli-
gent readers discuss. He asks can
any one tell me the best method of
raising and fattenng hogs-I mean
from birth up to the time the pigs are
fattened for market? This, to some,
may be simple question, but what l
want to get at particularly is this, is
it best to let them run at large in a
pasture, confine them to lots of, say,
from few rods, to an acre or so in
extent, or keep them shut up in tight
pens with plank floors? OF course
the way they are fed has to be taken
into consideration. Now, the reader
may, perhaps, suppose that l have
never raised and fattened swine my
self; but l have; and many of them,
but for the life of me l cannot decide
which is the best way of doing it
One man will say "a hog is a hog,
and in order to do well he has got to
root" Another says, "r,ng him and
turn him into clover pasture" Then
one comes along and says" shut him
up on plank floor" Now which is
right? There is one thing 1 have
come to a conclusion about, anyway,
and that is, that it does not look nice
III travelling through the country, to
see farmhouses (some of them nice
ones, too) fianked with hog yards, the
inhabitants thereof Il don't mean the
people, but the swine) hunting for
their food in from six to twelve inches
depth of mud. True, we have had
rainy times of late, and many farmers
cannot, or won't, do any better; and
how to find a way to do better is the
reason of my troubling you to solve
this problem.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-17
Repairing Tinware.

Faith Rochester in the 1gricultu-
rist, describes method of soldering
which we have long used, and can
Recommend it to all our readers. 1t
is, essentially, as follows: Get an
ounce of muriatic acid, put it into an
old teacup or bowl, and throw in a
few small pieces of zinc, such as you
can pick up at any timers. After it
has ceased to effervesce, turn into n
bottle and use small stick to apply
the liquid 70 the tin. Scrap. the tin
clean and bright around the place to
be mended, rub some of the liquid on
with the stick, lay on piece of sold
er, and hold 1t over lighted candle
till it melts and the job is done.
We use 4 small soldering-iron,
and much prefer it to the candle
plan. A soldering-iron can be had
for twenty-five cents that will answer
every purpose; ten cents worth of
solder will last 4 year in an ordinary
family, and the muriatic acid. will
not cost any more. What a timer
or travelling tinker would charge for
a single job of mending will buy a
complete outfit, and then you are
done with the annoyance of leaking
vessels, or being compelled to work
without them, at 4 great disadvan-
tage. With farmers who live at a
distance from town, the soldering
outfit is one Of the greatest conven-
iences-with us it is Indispensable
We keep the iron, solder and fluid
the latter well corked, except when
in use-in box by themselves, Oh a
shelf out Of the reach of children.
The muriatic acid is very powerful
corrosive agent, and must be handled
with extreme care. Children must
not be permitted to get hold of it
Several years ago we bought bottle
Of soldering fluid of man who was
travelling around selling tat fifty
cents per bottle. Not long aflerward
we got hold of the above recipe for
making precisely the same thing-at
a cost Of ten cents, instead of fifty
Rurul Neac Yorker.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-17
Women ~ Master Farmers.

Why not? The English tenant
farmers seldom work with their own
hands in the field. They study farm.
ing as an art, and possess themselves
OF all its economies, with only hand
experience sufficient to understand its
proper practical manipulation. They
pursue 1t with the masters eye,"
which is said to be "worth two pair
OF hands," May not the trained wo-
man have a masters eye, and give
good direction in the management of
the farm? This will depend almost
wholly upon her education, and the
Sage College, at Cornell, will furnish
her opportunity for the requirement
of the knowledge needed. Here she
may study chemistry, geology and
botany as applied to agriculture
She may see all the manipulations of
a farm under the hands Of experts,
and hear all its process explained by
professors in the lecture-room and in
the field. If her mind is thus inclin-
ed, why may she not fully prepare
herself for the management of her
own farm? There are thousands of
women who are landholders, large or
small, to whom this phase of educa-
ton would be a great boon. Itwould
enable them to manage their proper
ty with the same degree Of profit and
independence as men.
Would 1t not be source OF pleas
ure to sensible young college-edu-
Gated farmer that his future wife had
studied all the principles that apply
to his occupation, and would thus I'M
derstand and appreciate all his plans?
There is silly squeamishness about
American ideas of woman's sphere
that does not obtain in educated
classes in England or on the Contin-
ent. A friend related conversation
between himselfand an English lady of
rank, while on a railroad train. Pass
ing a field of wheat where the plant
was only high enough to show we'll,
he remarked that the rows seemed
too near together, when she replied:
3" No, they are ten inches apart, the
approved distance" and then went
into an explanation of the different
modes Of drilling. Shortly they
passed a herd of cattle feeding; when
he remarked upon them as Ayrshires,
she replied: "No, they are Short
horns, and very fine animals too."-
She then explained the characteristics
of the breeds. He was surprised to
find so accomplished lady far in
advance of himself in the knowledge
of agriculture. Such examples are
numerous there, but surprising to
find here. Lady Pigot is accustomed
to take her prizes at the fairs, and is
now proposing to write treatise on
Short-horns.
There is no sound reason why
women should not be educated more
practically in this country. The way
is now open, and we trust she will
avail herself of this new and higher
education. - Buffalo Live Stock
journal.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-17
Broad in Winter.

A lady writes an exchange: That
is one Of the troubles us women ex-
perience in the season of winter, max
ing bread. l was telling lady yes
terday that if we could make as good
bread, and make it as easily,in winter
as in summer, it would rob that
gloomy season Of one Of its annoy
ances. One hates to be tied down to
buckwheat cakes, corn cakes, graham
gems, biscuit and all these kind of
hot cakes that tax ones time SO mer-
cilessly; I mean the women don't like
it, but I'll warrant the men and boys
think it's real jolly.
The lady to whom I referred said
she had that very morning called at
neighbours where they were baking
and she had learned something new
that might profit me, as she was sure
it had herself. The pan of -four,
with the yeast in the middle Of it, was
standing on a couple of hot bricks
beside the stove, well-covered with a
wooden blanket kept for that purpose.
Then when the bread was moulded
and the loaves put IN pans, they were
set on the bricks again and covered
up. This is a very good arrangement
provided the bricks are merely warm.
Another woman of my acquaint-
ance who is troubled about keeping
her yeast and bread hot enough while
rising, tells me she has hanging
shelf over her cook stove in the kitch-
Ell, and is an excellent arrangement
and serves her purpose admirably
If we could prepare the yeast and
make and bake the bread in room
of even temperature, as they do at
bakeries, as good bread could be
made IN winter as In summer.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-17
Dyelng Old Dresses.

would not try to dye any old
worsted dresses beautiful black un-
less it was all wool, and soft goods.
An Alpaca, smooth, and stiff, and
lustroqs, will not dye handsomely.
For four pounds Of goods take two
ounces of blue vitrol and eight
ounces of the extract Of logwood, or,
if you prefer instead, three pounds
of logwood chips. Put each sepa-
rately in twelve quarts of water, the
logwood in an iron vessel, the vitrol
in brass; bring both to y boiling
heat, dip the cloth into the vitrol wa
tor first, then in the logwood water,
and alternately from one to the other
till it has been dipped in such three
times. Then dry, wash in strong
suds, rinse in cold soft water, and
press on the wrong side while damp.
This color does not rub off nor fade,
and it is good tor silk, cotton Or lace,
but better for wool.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-17
Food FIR Fowls.

We believe that feed, liberal,
varied and regular supply, is indis-
pensable to the highest success.
The free production of eggs is sup
qosed to be heavy drain OH the
fowl system. Great layers, like great
mixers, are proverbialIy thin in flesh
yet large consumers. The more they
eat the more they she'll out, and
there has been cases where exhaust
ed nature surrendered to over-pro-
duction. The large Asiatic fowls
are more likely to be sterile, through
fairness, than the smaller Spanish
Leghorns, and consequently different
varieties should have different treat
ment. Corn alone may be too slim
ulating for some sluggish fowls, and
hence bulky food like bran and po-
tatoes should be occasionally given.
Scraps, fresh meat, pulverized bones
and oyster shells, the refuse of the
kitchen, mixtures of meal and bran,
whole grains, clean water, a busting
and scratching place and comforta-
bic place to roOst, are some of the
leading persuasives to this egg-hatch-
ing life. The summer and winter
food of fowls may reasonably vary,
conforming somewhat to natures
rules. a successful. breeder of
Spanish fowls uses meal and bran
mixtures in summer, and whole corn
and wheat screenings largely in win
ter. We do not believe in keeping
a supply of food constantly before
fowls, or any other creature. 1t is
doubtless better for all to have, each
day, fresh supply, with an inter
val between. In matters of appetite,
all the world is kin.
We have observed q marked diff
ference in the color and flavor of
eggs. 1t is doubtless attributable
somewhat to feed. The style of nv
ing shows itself even here. Fowls
fed on garbage, onions and manure
heaps will very likely have those
flavors in their eggs, and those fed
on sound grain and clean grass or
hay, will have the better flavors.
Generally the richer the food the
higher the color OF the fruit. Buck
wheat is said to make eggs colorless,
and wheat and corn to give them the
best color. Hens love hay, and the
nearer it approaches to tender grass
the better. A poulterer with 200
fowls CHATS and steams hay occasion
ally for them, and finds that they
love it.-Scientifc Farmer.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-17
A Domestic Hint.

The following directions for wash
ing merinos, lambs wool, and silk un,
derclothing, may be useful: Use one
pound of dissolved soap in four gal
Ions of warm water, in which we'll
rinse the articles to be washed, draw
ing them repeatedly through the
hand; wiring them as dry as possible
to remove the soap; rinse them again
briskly in clean, lukewarm water;
wiring and stretch them to their prop
er shape, and dry in the open air, if
possible. The only effects of rubbing
are to shrink and destroy the material;
1t should, therefore, never be resorted
to. The material used in manufacture
ing silk underwear being an animal
product, it is absolutely necessary
that nothing but the best quality of
soap and warm water shonld be used.
All kinds of washing compounds de-
stroy the nature of the material, Civ
ing the fabric the appearance of poor
cotton.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-17

A model farmer can't be found in
every neighborhood. You may even
tramp over half a county possibly
without meeting him. But when
your eyes once fall on the model far
mer you may know him by the fol-
lowing signs:
l. The model farmer thoroughly
toves his business; regards it as one
OF the noblest of callings; is wide
awake to all its interests, and takes an
active part in every enterprise to
push them forward. But our model
farmer has no hatred ofhonest work
ers In other lines of industry, and
knows full well that every pursuit is
made prosperous through the harmo-
ny and prosperity of all the rest.
2. Our model farmer is a thinker.
He has laid out his farm with special
reference to the highest possible con
venience. The arrangement of his
barn, feeding sheds and pig pens all
show the thoughtful purpose. His
fields are cultivated with a rotation
OF crops settled upon years before
hand. The model farmer likewise
plans the work of the season SO that
every particular job has its place, and
there is no confusion or doubt as to
what comes next.
8. The model farmer Is likewise
model business man. He is wary
about going into debt, knows Just
what his liabilities are, keeps syste-
matte accounts of all his transactions.
can tell you the exact cost and profit
OF every crop and every herd, meets
his obligations with promptncss, and
don't finish up new house or new
barn with mortgage.
4. The model farmer is model
IN skillful farm management. He
uses all labor-saying implements,
but keeps them in perfect order and
housed when not in use. You will
find on his tools neither rust nor rot.
He does everything in its proper
time-loves thoroughness, hates
weeds, hates slovenly farming, gives
his stock good shelter and abundant
food, but knows and practices the
art of feeding for specific purpose
whether for growth or fattening,
butter or work. He knows also the
fitness of particular soils to particu-
lar products, and plants accordingly.
5. The model farmer is an econo-
mist. He wastes no time. You will
not find him loafng in the groceries
or whiting the dry goods boxes of
the nearest town. His time is a part
of his capital, and he invests it so as
to get the greatest profits. He is
also all economist of labor. He seeks
constantly to accomplish results with
the least possible wear and tear of
muscle, and every genuine appliance
for shortening processes IN labor,
finds favor with him. Being far
from market, he condcnses his pro-
ducts so as to transport the highest
value in the least bulk. Consequent
ly he raises the best stock, keeps it
in fine condition, and cultivates the
best of fruits.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-17
GRANGE DIRECTORY.

WINTHROP GRANGE, No 611.-Meets at Win.
throp on Friday on or before the full moon OF
each month.
s. G. PIERCE, Master SW RICH. Sec.
WEST BUFFALO GRANGE, No. 1216-Meets
Tuesday on or before full moon.
J. d. RUSSELL. Master.
GREELEY GROVE GRANGE, No s11-Night OF
regular meeting on Friday evening on or before
full moon, meet at Warehouse Hall
" w. BUNCE, Master.
P. B. SCHEMERHORN. Secretary.
MIDDLEFIELD GRANGE, No. 52s, -Meets on
Wednesday, on or before full moon.
b. DU BOIS. Master. Z. j. WIGG, Sec.
SUPERIOR GRANGE. No. 352.-Meets Saturday
on or before full moon, at No. 8 School House
Hazleton twp. T. MESSENGER,
b. FILLMORE. Secretary Master
BYON GRANGE No 267. Meets at Justus Dur
KEGS, on Tuesday evening, after full
moon. II. M. COUGHTSY Master
CHAS. FERNALD. Sec.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-17

A farmer who has profited by ex-
perience writes this sensible para
graph: In building q new barn I
would study to put in all the windows
l could possibly get in, of course not
making greenhouse of it, but as
many as most folks put into dwelling
houses. 1t is so much better dong
the work in light barn than in a
dark one, cattle are more easily taken
care of and are more quiet and better
contented in light place than in a
dark one.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-17

a Maine farmer says: 1t poultry
raisers would erect martin houses
about their buildings, on poles l8
feet high, martins would make their
homes in them, and keep hawks
away from their chickens.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-17

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HOUSEHOLD. The farmer readers of the BULLETIN
are requested to write for it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-17
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discoveries of the age.
1t pays the head of every family to introduce in
to his household newspaper that is instructive
one that fosters a taste for investigation and pro-
notes thought and encourages discussion among
the members
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-17
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