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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

not expected 70 exert any influence for good,
only to be dragged down from her high
estate by simply depositing her vote in the
ballot-box.
My husband is perfectly willing for me
TO attend almost any public gathering, and
stand up and read essays and poems before
an audience Of hundreds. He respects me
no less, and would II DO more indicate to
attend town meeting in his company and
help elect tho officers who are 10 administer
the affairs Of the town. fail to see that
Il would.
"Will domestic broils be any less fire..
quentf Will there not be other causes of
contention than now exist 2"
Possibly there may DO 10 certain cases,
but that is no more valid reason why woman
should be deprived Of the ballot than 1t
would DO TO say woman should have no
religion because her husband held different
views from herself on religious subjects.
Husbands and wives manage 70 live on ami
cable terms and belong to different churches.
why not if they differ in politics Z
As for her fear of the poker aud broom
stick being called in play about election
time, there would be little to fear on that
score. As Josiah Aliens wife says, "meu
are deep" they know better how to gain
their ends than by using the poker A
"love OF a bonnet" or a charming dress,
would be much more effectual in winning
their wives to vote as they desired.
That woman physically and mentally is
unfit for soldier is probably true in the
majority Of cases, though in our late war
some women did good service in the ranks,
and many mere as members of the sanitary
commission endured hardships equal to the
soldiers themselves. knew some women
much more patriotic than their husbands
aud, if mistake not, my good sister herself
sometimes sighed to join the fray, and fight
for God and liberty.
But it does not follow at all as matter
Of course. that women must fight because
they vote. The ballot is not to essentially
change her nature; it is only to deepen aud
broaden the channels of her life, not Il
change it's current do not suppose
woman will neglect her home duties because
she goes to the ballot.box twice year any
more than she will If she attends grange
meeting once q week or fortnight.
In the good time coming, when man shall
stand on platform broad enough to hold
himself and woman, too, without crowdinS
each other off | do not expect to see meI
doing the Zoe sewing, or women guiding th'
plow, any more than at present. Each viii
do the work for which they are best fitted
physically, though they may more nearly
| approximate mentally than they do now.
LAURA BRIGHAM BoYcE.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

A WESTERN JoKE.-There is nothing half
SO funny as practical joke and this, as told
by an Eastern paper, is regular rib ticker:
"Fredrick Walker aud Peter Koher, Of
Gutteuburg, n, j., stuffed an old suit and
placed it against lamp.pOst About mid
night they began an imaginary quarrel in a
loud tone, aud continued it until a number
of the people were aroused from their beds.
Then they shot the imaginary man. The
body fell down, and the young men ran away.
The neighbors thinking murder had been COM
mitted, chased the young men, and KOhler
was shot in the leg before the deception was
explained" Think what solid enjoyment
Mr.. Koher will have laughing at that for
six weeks while he nurses his leg ; aud what
a screaming farce it would have been for his
whole family if he had been shot in the head.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

ton would soon set to right all petty differ.
ences.
Woman, think Of the incalculable good
thou art capable Of doing, and no longer con.
tent myself with the narrow sphere thoa hast
occupied through all the past. Throw of
the slavish chains OF fashion and the idea
of simply living to get married aud be the
mistress Of a family. You can be this aud
still take part in the upbuilding aud perpet.
uation Of our national greatness aud exist.
ence. All men cannot become presidents or
governors, neither do all women become
wives or mothers, Yet many who are such
are infinitely better adapted than those who
have occupied those positions. To allow the
half idiotic brother who can neither read moi
write, vote nor hold office, il the people have
a mind to elect him. while the sister, edu.
Gated, refined and talented, shall be debarred
the right of franchise because she is feminine
to me seems the height of injustice. But
we can afford to labor and to wait,
For truth shall conquer at the last,
For round aud round we run.
And ever the right comes uppermost,
Aud ever Is Justice done.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

the privilege she enjoyed Of being able to
read her bible.
Excuse me, Mrs Editress, l am DEPRESSING
from my subject, but l would ask whether
we are all as grateful for the blessings we
enjoy as this poor woman. If 30 let us i'm.
prove them for the benefit Of those whose
opportunities have been less than our own,
not "hiding our one talent in the earth"
10 closing, would say again to parents,
help your little ones at home; make the
FIRST marks for them to copy f; assist them In
the selection Of words as soon as they are
competent TO write them teach them to
avoid all improper aud slang phrases
furnish them literally with writing materials
and by and by you will reap your reward il
the we'll written, loving letters they will
send home to you. l.. NJ. r.
PonJret, VI.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

BRooMs AND SwEEpING.-If brooms are
wet in boiling suds once week they will
become very tough, will not cut the carpet,
last much longer, and always sweep like a
new broom. A very dusty carpet may be
cleaned by setting pail of cold water out
by the door; wet the broom 10 it, knock it
to get out all the drops, sweep yard or SO,
then wash the broom again as before, and
sweep again, being careful to shake all the
drops of the broom, and not sweep far at a
time. The water may need to be changed
once or twice if the carpet is very dusty.
Snow sprinkled over carpet and swept off
before it has time to melt aud dissolve is
also nice for renovating a soied carpet.
Mostcned Indian meal is used with good
effect by some housekeepers.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
Pianos and Organs.
A. A. MAGWIRE
Springfield, Vt.


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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

Ladies', and gentlemen also, invited contribute ar
eles for this department. upon subjects which will be inter
10 the general readersuch the home, the garden
health diet dress culture Of fruits and flowers education
and anything which will tend to Instruct and elevate
Iy.
Good poetry will be very acceptable.
II use nom de plume, write your true under
It, with line between.
For the convenience Of eompostors please write plainly
In good, black ink, aud on side of the paper only.
Articles may be directed tothe Etreas or TO he Farmer
and must be received as soon Wednesday claim In
nertlon the next week AFTER g e -
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
PULLMAN PALACE CARS

are run on all through trains of this road.
This Is the only line running these between
Chicago and st Paul, Chicago and Milwaukee, Chi
oagO and Winona,
Soepers the Union Pacific railroad for all points
west Of the Missouri river,
On the arrival of the trains from the East or South
the trains OF the Chicago Northwestern railway
leave Chicago rs follows
For Council Bluffs, Omaha and California, two
through trains daily, with Pullman palace drawing
room and sleeping ears through To Council Bluffs
For st Paul and Minneapolis, two through trains
daily, with Pullman palace cars attached on both
trains.
For Green Bay and Lake Superior, two trains daily,
with Pullman palace cars attached, and running
through 10 Marquette.
For Milwaukee, four through trains daily, Pullman
night trains parlor chair on day trains.
For Sparta and RinOna, and points In Minnesota
one through train daily, with Pullman sleepers 10
MnOna.
For Dubuque, via Freeport, two through trains
daily, with Pullman ears on night trains,
For Dubuque and La Crosse, via Clinton, two
through trains daily with Pullman cars on night
train 10 McGregor, Iowa.
For Sioux City and Yankton, two trains daily. Pull
man 10 Missouri Valley Junction.
For Lake Geneva, four trains daily.
For Rockford, Sterling, KenOsha, GAINESVILLE, aud
other points, you can have from two to ten trains
daily.
New York Office, No ans Broadway Boston Once,
No s. State street Omaha Once $50 Farnham street
Ban Francisco Once l2l Montgomery street, Chicago
ticket offices, 90 CLARK street. under sherman House
corner Canal and Madison streets kinIie street de-
pot, corner w, knEie and Canal streets Wells street
depot, corner Wells aud KinIe streets.
For rates or Information not AttainAble nom your
home ticket agents, apply 10
s Sr EN-. EFT Chicago MARVIN R aIot
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
Londonderry Vermont.
For the vERNoNr FARMER.
Cooking Oatmeal.


The first requisite is that IL boil long
time. This cracks open the grains Of starch
more Thoroughly and makes the article blander
and more digestble. The coarser the meal
the longer il should cook Greats should
cook from two to three hours. Mush made
from Canada oatmeal will do if cooked only
half an honr, but will be better IL cooked at
least an hour Stirring makes it pasty and
Shiny. After it is on,e "set'' it should be
covered closely aud cooked gently aud with
out stirring till 1t Is taken up. If likely to
burn put il farther or higher from the fire.
If it scorches little do not take il off and
call it done, but put it where it will cook
slowly without searching. Common faults
are to cook it too little and TO add the oat-
meal from time to time so that it will not be
evenly done. Porridge aud Cruel may be
stirred but time will be saved by cooking as
above. Much has been said of late in favor
of oatmeal porridge as food for children and
nursing mothers.
Oatmeal requires more care in keeping
than some other grains, The Scotch keep it
in bins or barrels taking great pains to pack
it very closely beating it dowa and then do
not hesitate to keep it several months But
the best way is to get it fresh as often as
possible.
breakfast Cakes.
Take equal parts of oatmeal and water.
Bake in buttered tins in quick oven from
twenty to thirty minutes. The cakes should
be about one.haf an inch in thickness. One
third graham -four, Indian meal, etc, may
be used If wished.
Oatmeal Cakes.
Stir dried blueberries into oatmeal, then
pour boiling water on the meal and make il
as thick as il can b. made With a spoon
spread in tins three-fourths Of an inch thick
and bake in quick oven.
Mush Cakes.
They can be made from cold oatmeal mush
nodded 10 graham -four and cut 10 diamonds
Bake on sheet.iron. w. V. ii.
East Concord. W,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

Sleet, sleet, sleet; nothing but sleet
Falls around my pathway here;
And the wind still sighS, and signs,
So dismal, and cold, and drear.
o, how SILVER and moan,
Alone in the darkning nlght
The heart Is silent and still
So still, in the deep twilight.
Sleet, sleot, siset Ev'fyWhers sleet!
How 1t rings with hooking tons!
Its breath is icily cold, r.....r
And whispers, alone, alone
Alone In the deep'ning night, EF
Alone in the dawning day;
With only the sleet and snow
To fall round my dreary way.
Sleet, slest, sleet; only the sleet
For the dsws of summer cline;
1t falls like kisses Of ice,
Or daggOrs Of olden time.
y, how / SILVER and moan,
As the sleet rings forth its cry
Will ever the summer come,
In days ofths by-and-byi
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

A white minister at colored wedding
SAID, "On such occasions as this it is Gus
tOmary to kiss the BRIDE but IN this case wo
will omit it," To this unclercal remark the
indignant bridegroom very pertinently re-
Piled "On such occasions it is customary
to give the minister ten dollars, but in this
case we will omit it,"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

"Vats all this talk about the courrency
and the five .twenties and the siven.thirties
that hears about, Mixer" "Why, bless
your sow, don't ye know, Pat? 1t names
that the government wants to make laborn'
min work from ivo.twenty in the mornin' till
swim thirty in the avening" "0eh, the
spapeens? May the divl choke thin ?"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
APPLETON's GREAT
AMERICAN CYCLOPE DIA,

which has been In course OF publication r several
years, Is nearly eOmpleted-iOurteen OF the sixteen
volumes being ready, IL Is fully illustrated with
engrayingS and maps The cost To the publishers OF
the work Is sl01OO0 before the printing begins
Every family should secure this work. Tho publishers
will supply specimen pages gratis on application TO
$40 a b5l Broadway, New York.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

ENNFLELD, N. n. Farm of I75 Acres.
" Three and one,half miles to depot, miles to
by L. built for two families SIX finished rooms in
each house Painted white. Green blinds. Two barns,
@'xi0 each. Sheds, carriage house. hog house, etc.
Running water at house and barn. Farm Is we'll
divided Into moving, tillage, pasturing and wood
land Can DO moved with machine and cuts 50 tons,
nearly all English hay. Good apple orchard, aud a
small orchard This L. vprv
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

In the line of elbow to Bring up Parents
is tho speech of the little boy who said, "Fa-
Their, | think you should give up swearing OF
family prayers" That boy recognizes the
fitness Of things.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

A Yankee has invented milking machine
that can be carried in pOcketbook. Now
If be were to invent milch COW that could
be carried in the coat.tAil pocket, his ma.
chine would sell more rapidly.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
No. 4.

INARM OF 30 ACRES, situated in Ca
Il mann. N. H. One and one-haf story house and L
painted white. Carriage house, hog house and two
barns, 35xiO Farm will cut from 30 to Is tons Of hay
can be moved with machine. Is we'll divided into
moving, tllage, pasturng and wood land. Four
miles from depot two miles from stoi post Office and
church, On a good road, and in good neighborhOod.
Price s2GOoi $500 down. and balance 800 per year.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
For the VERMONT FARuER.
First Prayer in Congress.
By REv JAooD DuoHr, SEPTEMBER 7, III

By REy JACOB DUoHE SEPTEMBER I, IVA.
Oh Lord, our Heavenly Father, high and
mighty, King Of Kings, aud Lord Of Lords,
who dost from thy throne behold all the
dwellers on earth, and reignest with power
supreme, and uncontrolled over all the
kingdoms, empires and governments Look
down in mercy, we beseech Thee, on these
American states who have fed to Thee
from the rod Of the oppressor, and thrown
themselves on Thy gracious protection, de.
string to be heDceforth dependent only on
Thee; to Thee they would appeal for the
Righteousness Of their cause to Thee do
they now look up for that countenauce aud
support which Thou alone caUst give. Take
them, therefore, Heavenly Father, under
thy nurturing care. Give them wisdom in
council, aud valor in the field defeat the
malicious designs Of our cruel adversares
convince them of the unrighteousness OF
their cause, and il they still persist in their
sanguinary purposes, q let the voice OF
Thine own unerring justice, sounding in
their hearts, constrain them to drop the
weapons OF war from their unnerved hands il
the day of battle. Be Thou present, o God
Of wisdom, and direct the councils OF this
honorable assembly; enable them to settle
things on the best and surest foundation
that the scene of blood may be speedily
closed that order, harmony and peace
may be effectually restored and truth aud
justice, religion anl piety, prevail auc
flourish among the people. Preserve the
health Of their bodies, aud the vigor oil
their minds; shower down on them aud the
millions they here represent such temporal
blessings as Thou seest expediOut for them il
this world, and crown them with everlasting
glory in the world to come. All this W.
ask in the name and through the merits oil
Jesus Christ, thy Son, our Saviour. Amen
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
GOOD APPLE ORCHARD.

House implanted; been built ten years Five miles
from depot, two and half miles from church, stores,
post Office, etc. Farm situated within one-half mile
OF large steam mill where they employ from % TO
men Price 81 100 $500 cash down, and balence 500
per year.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

DARN OF 20 ACRES, CANAAN, N. II.
II House II story. Five finished rooms. Barn 3ox3j.
Farm well divided into moving tllage, pasturing and
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
No. 5.
No. D.
Y. II. FARM 100 ACRES

CANAAN, N, II. FARM 100 ACRES,
~ Well divided into moving, tillage pasturDY and
wood land. viii cut about Is tons hay. House one
and onehRf story; seven finished rooms. Barn 35xin;
horse barn 20x2 Buildings all In good repair Three
and one-half miles To depot and and one-half to
church, stores, post Office, etc. Price $4,000; 900
cash. and balance TO suit purchaser.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
DESIRABLE STOCK FARM,


we'll located on good road Price $1,000; 81 500 cash
down. and balance in yearly payments TO suit pur-
chasers.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
WANTED

AGENTS for the best-selling stationery package in
the world IL contains Is sheets paper IS envelopes,
golden pen, penholder, pencil patent yard measure,
and piece OfJewelry. Single package, with pair Of
elegant sleeve buttops post paid Is cents This pack
age has been examined by the publisher Of the Farmer
and found tho money. Circulars
nee. BRIDE &c0., 700 Broadway, MY.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
Notice to the Tax Payers
OF ST. JOHNsRURY.

4 HAVE In my hands the tax book on list Of 1876
amounting 10 l4i cents the dollar. will attend
10 receiving the said taxes at my store Railroad
street, opposite the Avenue House. at all business
hours. All paying their taxes previous 10 the first Of
February will be allowed discount OF four per cent
on the state tax My receipts all due the first day
OF March, and all taxes remaining unpaid at that date
will be collected at the expense OF the tax payer
HIRAM WEEKS, Collector.
ST Johnsbury, Deoemher I6. 1875.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

Parties wishing to come and examine these farms
will DO taken from tho and shown them free OF
charge
Any Information that may he desired concerning the
above described farms can be had by calling on oil
nddresslnp
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
FARMS FOR SALE
in New Hampshire !

EAHM OF as ACRES, CANAAN, N. n.
ished rooms barn s5SiOt hog house and. carriage
house. Buildings all In good repair. Fifteen acres
moving and tlage, 20 Of pasturage, and balance in
wood land, only oneeighth mile from railroad. Good
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

STOWE, W., March 20, 1875.
can truly say that your spOuts will pay for them
selves in one season. They will nearly double the
sap that any other spout In use will. This know TO
DO a fact for have taken pains 10 prove II.
Yours truly, ID. q. WATTS.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
THE CENTENNIAL CITY

Tho saturday Evening Post being the only
Illustrated Family, Literary and Fashion Paper pub
lishod In
THE CENTENNIAL CITY,
agents have no trouble in getting hundreds Of sub
soribers M every town aud county, IL gives the
largest aud host chrome Q9X2j to every subscrl Der
this year IL is larger better ans more brilliant than
ever. Four Serial stories always running. Full OF
good things On trial four months sl.OO
Pays the largest cash wages and gives gold pre-
miums u It's agents, Agents are now making $50 per
week. We give exclusive territory, Orders allied
from Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, 81 Louis or
Chicago. samples and circulars nee TO agents.
REED, WlCkERSHAM CO., Editors and Pfopue.
tors, No. l.6 SAMSON street, Phlladelphla, Pa.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

G. @. Posr, Dear sri The Eureka Sap spouts an
swered your recommendation in full.
WALTER A. WILLIAMS, Williamstown, VT
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

Mn Posr, Dear Sir used 500 Of your .spouts last
season. and | found them all man could wish. In
short liza man would know their good qualities he
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

LIVERY ONE SHOULD KNOW That Ban
IL eroips Liniment cures Cankerrash Measles SUN.
mer Complaint. Coughs Colds and Paias. 10 not fail
to get bottle ahd use when you are sick Sold every
where Prepared ny d. W. BANCROFT, haIahheld;
w. WELLS, RICHARDSON co., Burlington,
General Agents,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

have used c. c. Posts Eureka Sap spouts four sea-
sons and claim that they pay for themselves In two
seasons. Z. BARNES, Hydepark, Vt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
Pure American MerinO Sheen

ID representatives. Of selected Ewes and heavy
IN neeoed Rams. JOHN s. GOE, Brownsville, Fay
etto County, Pennsylvania.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
APPLE ORCHARD OF 100 TREES.

Pnrm will cut about 70 tons Of hay. II is bounded
on two sides by the main travelled road and Is less
than two miles from church. post Office, depot Stores
etc. Distance to school house one-half mile. Price
$4,000, sl0O cash down, and balance in yearly pay
ments TO suit purchasers.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

Mn Posr, Dear Sir The Eureka Sap Spouts bought
last season proved themselves decided success, MS
got nearly double the sap from them that did from
other kinds had in uso. n. W. CHURCH,
Fletcher, Vt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

H.gZE.T r. WOOSTER,
EnSV Cannnn. n n.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
MAMYLANDI

mAHHLANDI
OK 000 acres for sale on the great Maryland
LO,OOO and Delaware Peninsula. Farms OF
all sizes and grades Of improvement Fine
peach orchards. Send for free catalogue to VIM. y.
RlDGELY, Denton, Md.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
a VI NV
sLEET.
By GRACE AruEaroS.

For the VERMONT FARMER.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
20 Years Experience

in the business always receiving the patronage of the
most cultured in the city of Boston for than fl
teen years. trust AIN able to produce Photographic
portraits to please those desiring work of high merit
specially invite the attention Of persons Intelligent
in art matters to the