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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-08-23

Bow legs and knock-knees are among
the common deformities of humanity;
and wise mothers assert that the crook
edness in either case arises from the at
fiicted one having been put upon his or
her feet too early in babyhood. But a
Massachusetts physician, who has watch
ed for the true cause, thinks differently.
He attributes the aforementioned dis
tortion to habit some youngsters de.
light in of rubbing the sole of one foot
against that of the other; some will 90
to sleep with the soles pressed together
They appear to enjoy the contact only
when the feet are naked; they do no,
attemp: to make it when they are sock.
ed or slppered. So the remedy is OBJ.
vious; keep the baby's sole covered
Knock knees the doctor ascribes to q
different childish habit, that of sleeping
on the side. with one knee turned into
the hollow behind the other. He has
found where one leg has been bowed
inward more than another. the patient
has always slept on one side, and the
upper member has been that which has
been most defosmed. Here the pre-.
ventive is to pad the inside of the knees
so as to keep them apart, and let the
limbs grow freely their own way. All
of which is commended to mothers who
desire the physical uprightRess of theil
progeny.-Hayper's Magazine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-08-23
Whea - Gu. G:a:..

The proper time for cutting all cereals
is on the maturity of the grain; when
tie green color Of the straw Just below
the ears changes to yellow, the grain
cannot afterwards be more fully devel
oped, whatever may be its stage of ripe
ness. Any improvement is rendered
impossible by the changed condition Of
the upper part of the stem, indicated by
its altered hue. which cuts of the sup
ply of sap TO the ears, while the latter
possess no power of absorbing nutri-
ment from the air. When these vital
processes which continually affect the
growing plant are checked, then purely
chemical forces come into play, aud il
seed perfectly matured be allowed 10
remain unharvcsted it is attacked by the
forces of light and air, and its good
qualities suffer rapid deterioration.
In the case of wheat, eminently prac-
teal authorities decide in favor of early
cutting. Within three weeks of being
fully ripe the straw begins to diminish
in weight, and the longer it remains
uncut after that time the lighter ii be-
comes aud the less nourishing, if de.
signed for cattle food. On the other
hand the ear, which is sweet and milky
a month previous TO being ripe, gradu-
ally consolidates, the sugar changing
into starch, while the milk thickens into
the gluten and albumen of the -four. II
reapcd at this time, when the grain con.
tains the largest proportion of starch
and gluten, which change is completed
about TWO weeks before the grain be-
comes dead ripe, it will produce the
most fine flour, the least bran and the
greatest weight per bushel. At this pc
rio1 the grain has thin skin, and hence
as it is intended for consumption al
| food, the less bran il contains the better
/ The bran, or covering of the seed, is thu
last part to be perfected, and the growth
of the seed for several days before III
perfect development is directed soleI,
towards its covering. Since this is tn,
least valuable part of the grain, its in
crease is undesirable, and when in ex
cess it is really of less value to the mil
/ ler-AmeTicdn CultiUat0r.
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/ Al recent meeting of the Potomac
I Fruit Growers Association. Prof. j
/ Broma'd read paper on The Toad as
the Friend of the Fruit Grower" The
/ following is a condensation OF his essay.
/ The insectiverous birds are partial
/ protection 10 the farmer against the
great army OF insects which pray upon
| fruits of his labor. But these friends
are often ruthIessly DESTROYED and as a
consequence. the ravages of these enc
mics are greatly increased. 1t is a
pregnant fact, that before the wanton
and wholesale destruction % the prairie
hens and quail at the West. the grass
hopper plague was unknown. Then
spare the birds and save your crops.
Formerly, the toad was considered a
venomous reptile, but in our dav its
habits have been more carefully OBJ
served, and It's value TO The pomologist
and gardener have been fully estsb-
lshed. on account of its propensity for
destroying insects, especially those in
furious to vegetation. We should, there
fore, seduously cultivate the friendship
ard crave the assistance of the insectiv-
erous reptiles (including the striped
snake) as well as that of birds. Every
tidy housewife detests The presence of
the cockroach, mice and other verinin.
Two or three domesticated toads would
keep the coast clear of all these, and
would be found more valuable than a
cat, as they are wholly free from tres
passing on the vested rights of man as
does the cat. All that is necessary to
secure their cooperation, in doors or
ont. is TO provide them with cool AID
safe retreats by dsv, with convenient
access TO water. and they will go forth
10 the performance of their noctural
price" In Europe toads are carried TO
the cities and marketed. They are pur-
chased mainly by fruit and flower grow
ers. who by their aid keep in check the
multiplication of those insect tribes
which prey upon their speclalities.
No one can study the anatomy of this
reptile without being convinced of its
perfect adaptation to the sphere which it
fills in the economy of nature. Its
tongue, which is capable OF great elon-
CATION, is attached to the anterior por-
ton OF tie lower jar, it, free end, when
the toad is in rcpose. reaching down to
the borders of the stomach. The mo-
ment it spies its prey its eyes sparkle,
it, toes twitch, and quicker than the eve
can follow the insect is t:ansiixed and
conveyed 10 the stomach Of the captor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-08-23
THE WONDERFUL
EGYPTIAN BLO0D-PURIFlER.
HEMAR.

7his inco,n parabls DEPUR1TITE -
q porerf"t ALrERaIIrE. TONG Di-
ENT, combining virtues ,ch'eh render
a. i,iraIaaJTe aud Herer- failing, and ~
as continued use sriH Thoroughly rrddt-
cn,e ali diseases Of the blood. It's in1re-
dienfs are of "a purely harmless rrfroc-
ton, the products gathered iron, remote
Fgyyifirn Proriaces, and uhrre there IS
ne slightest faiat Of disease ia The sys-
tenn. u mere rfiiS ia erecting fhdf disease
through the medium Of the skin, oT er-
gpeIIinD it Through the many and rdrtons
channels Of the body, thereby oNo"ing,
aud. indeed. forcing all he organs into
dnion. 4 rery brief space Of fi'ar uiR
ronrinee any patient using ~, oT its an
doubted reliability and sronderfmi eHrd-
firc properties. u being. most .nqsesfioii-
Ubfv, fhs, rrrV acme OF medical friH,Hphs.
aud the grc1fest discovery Of The present
age. ia hc treatment q ercry disease
seat Of the lesion or disorder. such as
SCROFTLf and the thousand and ono
of trhich all eiriIi=ea communities are
eogniEant, for Bibiioai Truth has assert
ed that The Sins Of The Inthers shah
risit ercn unto the third aud fourth gem
~rafions." and 10 BROH DOUS And
EyFEEBLED CONsTIrTTfONS 70 Is "a
Porcrfh rcj"reHator. causing the ,rrcck
Of man once more TO assume the God-tfkc
form Of mGnLood.
Tor CETfNEOTS DISEASES. TRTS-
fRf DIsORDERS; CONhIir tIIoN or
COMPI4INTs, GENERfI and NFRD-
OTs DERILITI. RHEUM TISM.
GIINDTIfR ENLfRG EHENTS.E PI-
TIfEIIO NITOIS f4NCER. SCTRTT,
4FFECTION or THE BONES. INDD-
LEVI ULCERS. FEN LE CON-
PLANTS (aad 10 the Ge.tier ser IL is "a
boon long sought for by sensitive, s"scep-
fibie. and delicate females, as IL takes
direct action upon their aiiments) AND
mn FORMS or CHROSTC DISEASE
N WHICH THE moon Is THE SEAT
or the TROfBIE, IL Is inraiaabic. 4
perseverance, Nth ms remedy uiU iroro
posifirr and permanent carr for
ennis and FETERS and all MiLI-
RI4L POISONS.
Thousands Of Testimonials attest tho
truth Of these Claims.
Price. One Dollar, ia large bottle, or
sir bottles, S5
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-08-23
4Farm ann AouseboIO.
clsaa Cultivation.

Let nothing grow except the seed
planted. Weeds eat up much of the
food OF plants, and produce starvation
among crops. Farmers who suffer
weeds to grow, and go to seed, little
realize that it takes a large portion of
their manure, and much hard labor to
support the weeds. Weeds grow rank
and shade the plants, shutting off the
light Of the sun, and this prevents ma
turity in the crop. 1t is also a very
sloveniy way of doing things.
In nv travels in Maine the present
season, have taken particular notice of
corn, potatoes, beans, and garden vegc-
tables compile tely covered with weeds
| do not wonder that such farmers get
discouraged, and call farming poor
business. To expect good crop when
this loose, slack and needless manage
ment is persued from year TO year, is TO
expect an impossibility. saw a garden
to-day where the beets were TRYING to
live among a rank growth of weeds. Is
it strange that such a garden is consid-
cred a nuisance? Many gardens arc
dressed sparin2ly, ploughed coarsely,
hoed once and then left to take care of
themselves.
1t is by no means difficult to get rid
of weeds. The secret is Just here. Take
them as they start, and go over them
often with hoe and fingers. By doing
this work often, it requires but little
time TO go over an acre and clear the
ground entirely of weeds. but let them
grow till four or six inches high, and
the work has increased ten Tod. The
farmer says he has no time to do this
work, but he should not forget that the
stirring he will necessarily give the soil
around the plants, while uprooting the
weeds, will more than pay him for his
time, while, also, the weeds will be ut
terlv destroyed. In this way the farmer
is master of his crops, and weeds are
put where they belong. 1t is like a
young man, who for the fret time finds
a quid or segar in his mouth, when he
instantly takes it out, puts his foot on il
and says, with an iron resolve: Il am
master of myself henceforth." SO a
farmer should be master of the weeds,
let them be chick-weed, Roman worm
wood, charlock, or any other pest to the
crops.
The reason so many farmers declaim
against gardens, and say time is thrown
away which is spent on them, is because
OF this half method of doing things. The
most profitable part of every mans farm
should be his garden. 1t should not be
less than half an acre. A whole is bet
ter. An acre, properly enriched and
cared for, will produce 600 bushels oil
beets TO feed to stock or sell, fifty bush
els Of potatoes, one hundred bushels Of
other roots, such as parsnips, carrots
turnips, besides all other nice thing:
which are easily grown in this climate
and are such real help to 1.-THE support
Of any family.
When farmers awake to clean cultiva
ton of rich soil, be it more or less il
extent, they will be wiser. Slovenly
farming is the great drawback. Thi
allowing whole regiments of weeds Il
stand with bold front and stare farm
er in the face every time he goes to hi
fields is enough to make any cultivate
pale and weak in the knees.
b. DODGE.
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The Little Brown Seed in the Turrow.

little brown seed in the furrow
Lay still in its gloomy he'd.
" hl,e viOicts blue and lilies white
Were whispering overhead.
they whispered Of glories strange and rare.
or glittering dew. and floating air.
Oi beauty and rapture everywhere.
And the seed heard all they said
Poor little brown seed in the furrow,
- close to the lilies feet.
so far away from the great. glad dav,
Where life seemed al completed
In her heart she treasured every word.
And she longed for the blessing of which she
heard,
For the light that shone, aud the airs that
stirred
10 that land, so wondrous sweet
The little brown seed in the iurrow
Was thrilled with strange unrest:
\ warm new hope beat trembnglv,
In the tiny, heaving breast;
With her two small hands clasped close in
prayer,
She lifted them up in the darkness there;
Up. up through the sod, toward sun and air,
Her folded hands she pressed.
o little brown seed in the furrow,
At last YOU have pierced the mould.
And quivering with life intense
Your beautiful leaves unfold,
Like wings outspread for upward fight;
And slowly. slowly, in due and light.
\ sweet bud opess-till, in Gods sight,
You wear crown of gold!
st. Nicholas.
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BRONCHITIS AND LUNG
AFFECTIONS.
mn n
TRACIIEON

A sff1Lt so-caIi~d cold WiU Outlines
lead to "a serious cough, which. Hncdred
for or bndIV treated, must bar" bat one
rcssL-it mast ercHtudfe ~ a s"tfisd case
of HRDNCHTTTS, or trhat a. Ir0Ts". the
d~ndIv CONSI MTTfON. 10 all suffering
from hnrdssiHy cough and "TPccfoT"fI0H.
TKICHEON offers "a sound. reliable. and
permanent reEieT. IL anDmcnts rrP"et"-
ration, and enables the patient to capt
thin, TERRIBLY septic deposit, trhich. n irJt
,rifhouf juiiciOu treatment. must COM
ntunicatc its poison to the r"Sirntar sub
stance of me lang, deJrHrratiltg aud de-
stroginD that most essential Of organs,
and aItinidtcs oHtY ia enriD and an
timely death. TRtCHEON has no equal,
much less ~ superior, and rs use 'r'H NOT
only rsnor~ fLs deposit, thersbD dHordiH1
Drrat rrticT. QUE h@-.i- ts~ ''.~''hrn''~ .''''t
lrar~s me patient ia possession Of hcattL y
lung tissue.
Price, fry Cents per bottle, or sir
hoff
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-08-23

Eight million tons of weeds are said
to be raised by the. farmers annually. In
view of this fact, the very great aivan.
tage and almost imperative necessity OF
their determination cannot receive too
much attention from our farmers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-08-23

ination of the timid animal. Furnishing
bits only make high couraged animal
worse, and The use of "over-checks"
rarely, if ever, prove beneficial Wilkes
Spirit.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-08-23
DYSPE PSIA.
GASTRON.

GASTRON is safe. speedy. and post
fire FOR that most depressing Of all
suenfS. aud % brieT course q Treatment rtR
restore the digestive organs 70 their IDr,s-
tinr strength. and promote the healthy
action Of the stomach and infrsfines. Tho
nerrous irritabit,ty Of literary and all
persons pursuing scdeHfdry ifc, -
speediIv reUlored by this agent. The
stomach is restored 10 health aud the krD-
NOTE OF thu system tciH once more respond
tn the performance Of tabor.
Price. one Dollar, ia large bottle, or
str bottles. 50.
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PILES. HemorrhOids.
PELOS.

Many causes tend 10 produce his pain
fut and distressing stHtc. The hioOd Is
nss Of drastic P"rDntires tends 90 produce
conDcstion or The JOtreis. torpid action II
the tirrr. and numerous other causes are
The source or his complaint, and hitherto
nothing cGect,fat has been presented 10
the pnbiir, trhic troLaid rapidly alternate
ptoms aud ultimately prore an effect
Zee eHre. In PIION haze remedy
trhich nor only acts almost Instantly, bet
,ruI r~HpOsc the largest tuAaors oJ the parts
Pite'- bg g"s"rPt.oin, S Sma mn a IN. re
bern radically cured, hare been assured
prior 10 usiIiJ mis- Treatment by emil
,.ent surgeons that the Onty relief they
operation, and re"toring % o. them from
the body by procedure 'cj. ich iaecess itat-
ed the Knife mas remedy has been halted
seith delight, and is f.o'c prescribed by
many practising physicians, ,cho are cog
ntsaaf Of its merits, as tho only knotcn
Price. FTny Cents per package, or sir
for $3.50.
THE IEOTE REMEDIES IRE
thorough IN the Grad ieation OF the differ
ent aud rdriogs mdlddies denontiHdted,
and are the result OF patient, searching,
iabOrioas, aud sciemtifc Investigation,
embracing a period Of many gears, IN
Europe and JHericd.
If the specific directions are com piied
srits, thousands Of patients ,ciH bear ,rit-
ness to their reiatire merits. and corrob-
orate ercry assertion. Where there are
many com pticdtioas or disease. and pa
TENTS so dcsire, DIR. CH.fSDIIR piil
be pieased 10 girc all Information, and
treat by letter iT necessary.
Descriptive and Explanatory Circu-
lar Of the abore remedies s--nt on reee. 10
Of stamp. II the J'EOP ETIR Y
MEDfCI MES noe sale at your
particular druggists, send orders 10
DR.. CHANDLER,
1870 Broadway, New-York City.
GOO. a. ParChcr,
SOLE AGENT FOR ELLSWORTH
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RED ANTs.-To get rid of little red
ants. place leaves of tansy plant on the
shelves of store-rooms or closets. The
ants will quickly disappear.
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UNDOUBTED INDEMNITY

call the careful attention Of the tuslnes. u,s
OF Ellsworth and Vicinity to the facts and figure
Let not the iusurpg pu bile be logger deluded aHt
LOOK lnto the matter tor Themselves. Careful a.
Candid investigation Will tell the TRI Il STORl.
Inns solicit and urge. The Leading and Init
pendent Companies are peculiarly thorough in Il D
management OF their business. Careful TO know
In regard 10 each risk. the moral well a. IT,
physical hazard, as far possible, Judging ca.
risk on It's own merits, accepting those whl.H
seem desirable at equitable rates leaving the uu.
desirable % those who wish them. on this plat
iorm they show greater prosperity comparative.
than those companies which take risks muge
loosely relying on rates TO save them.
Inc SIZE OF a company Is criterion OF is
strength. The larger companies have larger h4-
billtIes, usually writing larger lines and accepting
a larger amount OF undesirable insurance. thus
keeping up the volume OF the business. Their .lA.
ulIties for reinsurance IS therefore larger, and
they are liable to heavier losses by extensive
hagraUona
Ny aim is to furnish only
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-08-23

Many causes tend to produce this painful and
distressing state. The blood {. retarded in it,
return the too frequent use Of drastic purga-
tiyc- tend. to produce congestion Of the bowels,
torpid action Of the liver, anu numerous other
cause, are the source OF thi, complaint, and
hitherto nothing c0,ctual has been presented TO
the public, which would rapidly alleviate
symptoms and ultimately prove 40 effective
cure. la PILON we have remedy which not
only act, almost instantly, but Will remove the
largest tumors ofthc parts trles) by ab,orp-
ton, and many who have received not only
benefit. but have been radically cured have
been assured (prior 10 using this trcatmenp by
eminent surgeons that the only relief they ever
could expect in life, would b. by an operation,
and removing it or them from the body by
procedure which necc>,itatcd the knife. This
remedy has been hailed with delight, and i
now prescribed by many practising physicians,
Who are cognizant Of il. merits, the only
known sure cure for PILES.
AZ Price, Finy Cents per plctags, ar sir
for s2.5O,
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THIS standard article is COM
pounded with the greatest care.
Its effects are rs wonderful and
as satisfactory rs ever.
1t restores gray or faded hair to
its youthful color.
1t removes all eruptions, itching
and dandruff. 1t gives the head a
cooling, soothing sensation of great
comfort, and the scalp by its use
becomes white and clean.
By its tonic properties it restores
the capillary glands to their normal
vigor, preventing badness, and max
ing the hair grow thick and strong.
As dressing, nothing has been
found so etiectual or desirable.
A. A. Hayes, NJ. D., State AS
saver of Massachusetts, says, 1.-The
constituents are pure, and carefully
selected for excellent quality; and
/ consider it the BEST PREPARATION
for its intended purposes"
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9Ter years Of the most snborfons re-
..o,rh MD jurestigatioa. aud after the
practical application in treatment to t"es-
NJ N ,o,t ,rcSeefs 70 the Inericnu pub
H. tie ToIforing remedies, mis- sote dis
corcry and property, me eBi'"ey 81 .r.'eh
IL Infested Il, the rOiHDsiHo0s quantity 81
,esIjn,oujaTs, the unsolicited offerings or
.u1,ria0 aud discouraged patients, "ho
hor, NOT oHIy receired reiief and be.sPt
radJcaIiy cured Of ailments and chronic
con. ptaiats. tchich hare bee" odJ"d1cd oy
tie most eminent physicians as hoPefess-
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PROPRIETARY
NJ EDlClNE
DIR. CHANDLER, F.R.S.A.,

L.,e Physician TO ST. Georges ard 81 harthoio-
news Hospitals. London. CuratsF to
ST. Eiirabeth's, etc.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-08-23

Price, One Dollar.
Buokingha Dye
FOR THE WHISPERS.
This elegant preparation may be
relied on to change the color of the
beard from gray or any other I'M
desirable shade, to brown or black,
at discretion. It is easily applied,
being in one preparation, and quick
ly and etfectually produces a per-
manent color, which will neither
rub nor wash off.
Manufactured by r. P. HALL & CO.,
NASHUA, N. H.
s,l3 " al rr.sS.s.i, a.. psils, Il xss!s.sss.
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A Safe and Sure Remedy


The Tough and I4unE ~,tup
Il the remedy that during the past fifl,rh years
has won for DR.. FLAGG an extended reputation
as a SPECIALIST for THROAT and LUNG Dis
cases. After 50 many years tTial Il ca. be truth
fully said that IL has NEVER FAILED. even in
the WORST CASES. II Is purely Vegetable. and
its ef,ect upon the system is u once soothing and
Tonic.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-08-23
II Will Cure a Common Cold
II UIu CURE CONSUMPTION

In a few hours, not by drying It up. but by re-
moving II from the s. stem. TRY IT.
u will CURE "a Chronic Cough. by soothing
the irrttated parts and strengthening The systeu.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-08-23

Even after all other remedies have tailed. In the
earlier stages OF thus disease II will effect speedy
and certain cutr; and IN many cases OF advanced
ulon- restoring To fUll strength and perfect health
those whom physicians had given up incura.
bile. TRY II,
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1877-07-24

When taking lady down do not ask
her il she is "peckish or "sharp-set. -
DO not say 81 hope you will give NJ
a good tuck-out!"
When you are seated keep calm,
whatever there is for dinner
Soup should not be chewed, you
must swallow IL whole
Never hammer with your feet for the
next course or shout "waiter!
When anything nice Is put on the ia
BILE. do not chuckle nor rub your chest.
When the entrees come round, make
a free choice, but don't pocket
Never take more than four helps OF
anything.
Do not sponge your gravy with your
bread and squeeze 10 down your throat:
il has an unedncated look.
Never speak with your mouth full;
first, because it's vulgar; and secondly,
because you cant
IL you feel uncomfortable symptoms
arising from repletion you must dis
semble; do not call for brandy and pep
permint drops.
If your fair neighbor asks what is
the matter with you, hasten TO assure
her that it's not catching.
Crack nuts for your hostess--if your
teeth are good.
DO not say I'm chock fullr' when
dinner IL over; il has n foreign air
about 10.
Before joining the ladies wash your
hands in the bowls provided for the
purpose; you should not call for soap
or bath towels