The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-01-03
Thirty bushels per acre is all that can be
expected, which, IT s1.20, amounts

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Leaving as profit. 26.SO
But in case the wheat yields only
twenty-five bushels per acre, there is o
loss Of S21.2 {. II the wheat crop re-
quires all this expensive nursing, in
order to get q fair yield of grain that
will not at best make the choicest grade
of -four, it would seem to be doubtful
whether it will pay, especially at the
present prices. How long would it take
10 pay for a farm 1T the rate OF profit
above shown2 We .hould also consider
that wheat is an e1hausting crop, draw
ing heavily on the rich deposits Of U
fertile lands. think we shall have to
give way to California, for the present,
4in growing this old favorite Of the En-
pire State.
INF1AMED GUMs.-A drop or two of
campborated spirit rubbed on the gums
will allay Inflammation.
HAIR FALLING OFF.-The following
well tried recipe is highly recommend
ed: Glycerine and tincture of capsicum
each two ounces, oil Of bergamot n
drachm ; mixture and perfume to suit.
This is to be the only dressing for the
hair. Wash the hair occasionally with
soft water and fine soap.
A COOP DEST1FR1cE.-Dissolve two
ounces OF borax in three pints Of boiling
water ; before quite cold, add one table
spoonful of tincture of myrrh, and n
tablespoonful of spirits of camphor.
Bottle the mixture for use. Add one
wineglassful of the solution to half a
pint of water and use it daily. It pre-
serves and beauties the teeth, md ar
rests decay.
CH1LBLAINs.-These painful infamma-
tory swellings generally attack the toes.
heels and fingers, and are attended with
an intolerable degree of itching. In
common cases, the following treatment
should be pursued : AS o o as any part
becomes affected, rub it with spirits of
rosemary, or aromatic camphorated
cream afterward apply pieces of soft
linen, moistened with c~amphorated
spirits, soap liniment, camphor IMMINENT,
etc. When the swellings break or
ulcerate, apply poultices and emollient
ointment for a few days. Equal quanti-
ties of sweet oil, lime water, and proof
spirits form an excellent application for
chilblains.
Outdoor WinterIns Of Bees.
Strong stocks, plenty Of honey, and
good queens are essential for successful
outdoor wintering of bees. The more
bees in the hive the better, though if
the clusters occupy five OF six spaces
that will be sufficient. It is safer to
start the season with a superabundance
of honey than to feed the stock after the
first of December. There should be at
least thirty pounds to each stock that is
to be wintered outside, and twenty
pounds for indoor ~wintering. II on
examining q deficiency is found, supply
it by feeding honey, OF white sugar
syrup, or by giving them crumbs full
Of sealca honey. A shallow pan placed
in the top or cup OF the hive will fur
nish the feeder. The food can be put
in after sunset-a pound or two at one
tins; if it is of a nature to drown the
bees, scatter cut straw over the surface.
Be certain, also, that every hive is in
possession of a good queen, not past
Ter third season. These conditions full
filed, place between the hive and the
stand a box three O. four inches deep;
this will give the required air space and
prevent the freezing up Of the entrance.
Next pack we'll the top and sides Of the
hive with some dry, absorbing material,
such as straw or chaf, for instance.
Stocks prepared in this manner will be
found in good condition for the next
seasons work.
FeedichinE MiCews.
A Vermont farmer writing on this
subject said that one peck of roots, one
quart of corn meal and three quarts of
bran. together with all the fine or au-
tumn cut (rowen) hay she will eat, is a
GOOD liberal winter feed for an average
Sized mich COW. The cheapest feed
raised is dried grass and foddered corn.
Grass is lever cut too early but mostly
too late. The correct time is before it
is fairly headed out. All mowinga
should be cut twice in a season. Roots
cost more but are very valuable, and
lou, be largely cultivated. Bran is
worth it costs for feed and also all it
costs as o FERTILIZER afterward.