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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-05-19
How to Make Stock Pny.

One Of the most interesting qnes,
tons to the farmer just now is, how
to make the most out of his stock
The common native stock of this
country is not sufficiently profitable.
1t produces too little beef, butter
wool, mutton, pork and lard, and 1t
takes too long to produce what it
docs, to be profitable IN this rapidly
moving age. Farmers must float
with the stream of improvement or
they will find themselves cast high
and dry upon the banks. Feed is
the farmers raw material, and his
stock the machinery, from which he
manufactures his wares. No matter
how skillful he feeds it, If his ma.
chimes are imperfect or slow in ac-
tion, his wares necessarily cost too
much. 10 improve his machinery,
that is, the stock which he feeds, is
as needtpl Us to study how to feed
All tho Investigations and expert,
ments he, and others for him, can
make, goes for nothing if the animals
he feeds cannot, digest and assimilatc
the food in sufficient quantity to turn
it into salable material fast enough.
In order that this may be done more
rapidly, breeders have for many years
been improving their stock. Cattle,
sheep and pigs of improved breeds
come to maturity and reach double
their weight at half the age of the
unimproVed breeds. Unfortunately
we are bewildered when we hear and
read of the marvellous prices at which
some Of these animals arc sold.-=
Clearly they are out of the farmers
reach. But it is wrong to suppose
that he is therefore debarred from
improving his stock by the use of
improved animals. The past month
over 1000 head Of Short-Iorn cattle
have been sold at various public
sales. Many of these have been of
the fancy sort, valued at very high
prices fol their pedigroes. No com
plant can be made if a wealthy man
chooses to give $4,000 for one of
these animals, any more than if he
gave the same amount for 4 diamond.
lie Injuries no one and does at least
some good with his surplus money.
But fortunately he has no monopoly
of the really good cattle. A good
judge of stock would be equally or
better satisfied with an animal that
ut the same sale brings but 5000 or
$500, simply because his family is not
so fashionable, or it has not $50 sweet
4 head" -American -Agriculturist.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-05-19
A Remarkable Horse Family.

Mr.. John w. G. Garrett, president
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
has on his beautiful estate, !" Monti.
cello," in Baltimore county, a fine
collection of blooded horses. The
Arab mare Esnea" was among the
lot. She was taken sick on Friday
afternoon, and died on the following
day. "Esnea" was imported more
than twenty years ago by the late
VIM. Mcdonald. At this time the
Arab government prohibited the ex-
portation of their blooded stock and
Mr.. Mcdonald experienced great diff:
ficulty and expense in getting "Esnea"
and one or two others out Of the
country. "Esnea" alone is said to
have cost her purchasers $4,000 in
gold. Mr.. Mcdonald took her to
Paris, France, where the then EN-
peror Napoleon visited her at her
stables, and expressed great admira-
ton of her fine points and qualities.
Having been raised in tents she was
singularly gentle, so much so that
ladies and children could caress her
with entire safety. When imported,
she and her companion, "Saicda,"
were accompanied by the Arab
grooms who attended them in Syria.
Her progeny have been remarkable
for their great beauty and docility,
and fine action. Mr.. Garrett still
has four of her immediate descend
ants" Zoe," sired by the imported
horse "Bonnie Scotland;;" "Saladin"
sired by HDaniel the Prophet; Sc
lim," by John Harper's "Virginian;"
and "Damascus," a remarkably fine
colt, toaled in May, 1874, when
" Esnea was twenty-five years old,
sired by Hamlet" then but two
years old. Mr.. Garrett has also
thirty five of her descendants sired
by "Saladin and "Selim," viz:
Three-year-olds, two-year-olds, and
yearlings, including also seven colts,
toaled within the past two weeks
Many of these colts, from high-bred
mares, retain in a remarkable degree
the Arab characteristics. A number
of Esnea's" colts, from Revenue
and other of the most celebrated
horses of the times, arc now in the
western states. Mr.. Garrett pur-
chased "Esnea" at the sale of Mr.,
McDonald's stock, at Guilford, in
1864, when "Flora Temple and his
choice collection of horses were sold.
Many admirers of horses from differ
ent parts of the United States and
Europe have been attracted by the
interest attaching to this noted Arab
mare to visit and examine her, for
many years past. 1t is believed that
there were only two Arab mares liv-
ing in the United States.-Baltimore
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-05-19
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. s. W. RICH. Sec.
WEST BUFFALO GRANGE, No. 1216-Meets
Tuesday on or before full moon.
j. ID. 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. 4. 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 on or after u full
moon. II. A. FREDERICK, Master
FRANK FOX, Sec.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-05-19
Farm Workshop.

Every farm should have a room in
some out-bulding filled up with tools
and the necessary appliances for re-
pairing machinery and implements.
The cost of an outfit is not large; a
portable forge can be bought for
about sixteen dollars, and another
ten dollars judiclously LAID out will
provide all that is really needfql.
How much better, if anything
gets out of order on the farm, to be
able to repair it on the spot, than to
have to send it to the village or next
town, paying out cash for Its repair
aud loosing the time when 1t is most
valuable! Hired men can be useful.
ly employed OH rainy days, saving
money for the farmers which would
otherwise find its way into the peck
cts of the whcelwright, blacksmith
and carpenter. Get a workshop
without delay.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-05-19

This is no fancy sketch, nor is it
uncommon. l could count dozen
within few miles of me, of this pre-.
posterous, overgrown type. And
Christian Juggling his pack of dirty
linen away toward the delectable city
carried no more wearisomc burden
than do these people with this house
fungus on their backs.
What farmers house should be,
it will take future sheet to tell; this
is too long already. r.
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We find the following itom In one

We find the following item in one
of our exchanges:
A breeder of poultry writes: Every
spring I procure quantity of cedar
boughs and scatter them plentifully
in and around the hen house. This
is all that is necessary, as the odor of
the cedar keeps away lice. This
remedy is cheap, simple and effective,
and is well worth trying by all who
have hens to care for.
Now, cedar boughs are not to be
had in some localities, and we would
advise all who have access to good
bed of tansy to utilize it for above
purposes. A little sulphur sprlnkled
about the nests is also valuable, and
timely prevention may save Il great
deal of trouble and annoyance
Rural Times.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-05-19
THE ClENTIFiC AMERICAN,

which has been published weekly for the last
thirty years, does this to extent beyond that
any other publication, in fact it is the only paper
pu blished in the United States devoted to Manu-.
| features. Mechanics, Inventions and New Discov-
cries in the Arts and Sciences
Every number is profusely illustrated and its
contents embrace the latest and most interesting
information pertaining to the Industrial, Mechan-
tcal, and Scientific Progress of the World; Descrip-
tons with Beautiful Engravings of New Inven-
tons, New Implements, New Processes md In
proved Industries OF all kinds; Useful Notes.
Recipes. Suggestions and Advice, by Practical
Writer'S for Workmen and Employers. in all the
yarions arts, forming complete repertory OF New
Inventions and Discoveries; containing a weekly
record of not only Of the progress of the Industr
al Arts in our own country, but also of all New
Discoveries and Inventions in every branch of En-
gineering, Mechanics and Science abroad.
THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN has been the fore.
most of all industrial publications for the past
Thirty Years. 1t is the Oldest largest cheapest,
and the best Weekty illustrated paper devoted to
Engineering, Mechanics, Chemistry, New Inven-
tions, Science and Industrial Progress. published
in the World.
the subscription price. And for the shop and
house will save many times the cost Of subscrp-
ton.
Merchants, Farmers, Mechanics, Engineers. In
ventors, Manufacturers, Chemists, Lovers of Sci
ence and People of all Professions, will find the
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN useful to them. 1t should
have place in every Family, Library Study, Of
fee, and Counting room; in every reading ROOM
College and school, volume commences
January 1st, 1875.
A years numbers contain ss2 pages and SEVER
AL HUNDRED ENGRAvINGs Thousands of vol
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Terms So. 90 year by mail Including postage
Discount to Clubs. Special circulars giving Club
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Patents are obtained on the best terms Models
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TERMS:

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HARPER 8 BAZAAR, one year. ............S4 90.
$500 includes prepayment of U. S. postage by
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or Two OF Harper's Periodicals, to one address for
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Prominent attention will be given in Harper's
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-05-19

The reading columns on this page will be devot
ed, mainly, to topics pertaining to FARM and
HOUSEHOLD. The farmer readers Of the BULLETIN
are requested to write for it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-05-19

To make rice batter-cakns mix one
fourth wheat flour to three-fourths of
rice flour; add little salt; raise and
bake as buckwheat.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-05-19
1t Pays! 1t Pays!
WHAT PAYS?

TT PAYS every Manufacturer Merchant, Ne
i chanic, Inventor, Farmer, or Professional man.
to keep informed on all the improvements and
discoveries of the age
1t pays the head OF every family to introduce in
to his household newspaper that is instructive,
one that fosters taste for investigation and nro-
notes thought and encourages discussion among
the members
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Repository Of Fashion, Pleasure an
Instruction."
Harper's Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATED

Notices Of the Press
The Bazaar is edited with combination of tact
and talent which we seldom find in any journal
and the journal itself is the organ of the grea,
world OF fashion. Boston Traveller.
The Bazaar commends itself to every member OF
the household-to the children by droll and pretty
pictures to the young ladies by its fashion plates
in endless variety, to the provdent matron by its
patterns for the childrens Clothes to bterfaniilas
by its tasteful designs for embroidered slippers
and luxurious dressing gowns But the reading
matter Of the Bazaar is uniformly of great excel
!ence. The paper has acquired wide popularity
FOR the fireside enjoyment it affords. N. Y Eve
ming Post.
trustworthy a fashionable guide its stories and
essays, its poetry and squibs, are all invig0rating
to the mind. Chicago Evening Journal
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Internationally the best sustained mork
of the kind in the uorld."
Harper's Magazine.
IHLuST7
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fine publishers.
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two Of Harpers Periodicals. to one address for one
year, 81 90; postage free.
An extra copy Of either the Magazine, Weekly
or Bazaar will be supplied gratis for every club OF
five subscribers at 81 90 eacn, in one remittance
or six copies for $40 co. without extra copy; post
age free.
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comprising 81 Volumes in neat cloth binding
will be sent by express freight at expense of pur-
chaser for 81 % per volume. Single Volumes by
mail, postpaid, 81 co. Cloth cases for binding, IS
cents by mail, postpaid.
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A series of papers under the title of 1.-THE First
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Address HARPER & BROTHERS, New York.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-05-19

Every man thinks his own geese
are swans.
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TERMS.

Postage free TO all subscribers in the United States
HARPER 5 WEEKLY. one year. 81 co
the publishers.
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Back numbers can be supplied at any time.
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prising nineteen volumes. sent on receipt of cash
at the rate OF s. - per volume freight expense
Of publisher,
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national Exposition.
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Harper's Weekly.
illustrates

NUtCtS q INt !7!tNs,
Harper's Weekly is the abies. and most power
fu illustrated periodical published in this coun-
try Its editorials scholarly and convincing
and carry much weight. Its illustrations of cur.
rent events are fun and fresh. and prepared by
our best designers With a circulation of $50 coo
the Weekly is read by at least half a million per.
sons. and its influence an organ of opinion il
simply tremendous. The weekly maintains pos
tive position, and expresses decided views on po-
litical and social problems LOuiSrHs Courier
journal.
Its articles models of heightened discussion
and its pictorial illustrations are often corrobora
tive arguments of no small force.-N. Y Erahai-
nsr end CRF0Aicte.
Its papers upon existent questions and its inim-
liable cartoons help to mould the sentiments of
the country PWS6HFyh Commercial.
Harpers Weekly stands at the head of illus.rs-
ted journals in the United States in circulation
editorial ability, and pictorial illustration Id
dies Rep0Sit0ry Cincinnati.
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"a Complete Pictorial History of the
Iimes'-"1he best, cheapest and most
successful Fawily Paper IN the Union. "
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81 "a VISITING CARDS. with your name finely
printed. sent for Csc. We have 200 styles
MI AGENTS WANTED, 9samples sent for stamp
~ A. II. FULLER & CO., BrOckton Mass.
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numbers entitled to increase of rate, and should
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The Dubuque Times.
PRESIDENTIAL YEAR!
CENTENNIAL YEAR.
i" LARGEST PAPER In IOWA."

Twenty years ago the DUBUQUE TIMES sprang
into existence, and has pressed steadily onward
and upward until it has reached the foremost ranl
of Iowa journals. 1t is a large eight page sheet
and is now confessed the
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-05-19
Only Republican Daily in the North
Half If Iowa.

its widest and greatest circulation is thus logically
attested by this fact to say nothing of the assur
ance of its publishers and the reports of post
masters throughout the section named Add to
this Northwestern Illinois, Southwestern WiscOn-
sin, and Southeastern Minnesota, and it becomes
Duidont that the Dnhuunp TIMES is
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-05-19
WITHOUT A RIVAL.

The TIMES publishes the best Market Reports
Of any paper in Iowa. Two columns Of Dubuque
wholesale quotations, with full reports by tele-
graph from Liverpool, New York Baltimore, Phil
adelphia, Cincinnati, Toledo, Chicago, Milwaukee
and st. Louis, all of which are compiled with great
care and may be implicitly relied upon
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-05-19
A FlRST-ClASS NEWSPAPER

1t is not excelled by any publication in the coua.
try. The lNrER-O OCEAN is national newspaper,
one that VIII be found useful and interesting 10
Americans in every part of the glehe. While it
especially represents the
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STEADY ADVANCE =. NO STEPS
BACKWARD.

Having stepped to the front of Iowa newspapers,
the TIMES will take no steps backwards. Its pre-
eminence shall be maintained at no matter what
cost Its coat is off and sleeves rolled up for the
Centennial and Presidential year.