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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

THERE are three things that foot
benches in church pews seem made for
yea, four-namely, to get in the way
for strangers to fall over; to fly up and
hit man on the nose when his head is
bowed; to tip over in the most solemn
part of the minister's prayer, and 10
make more noise than flock of goats
set loose on barn flUor.-EI.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

A FARMERS WORKsHoP.-It would
seem to be next to impossible for any
good and progressive farmer to be with
out a workshop, provided with vari-
ETY. of necessary tools with which to do
the repairing about the premises, and
even the making of many things tor
which he has to send a considerable dis
tance for mechanic or to a shop to have
it made. All ordinary wooden repairing
ought to be done by the farmer and bis
hands, during rainy days and in winter
when there is plenty time on hand for
that purpose. Every part of a wheel
barrow, except the wheels, ought to be
made on the premises; new fork and
handles of iron rakes, repairing even
some portions of the farm machinery,
building of garden and yard fences, re-
pairing roofs, building of corn-bins,
hog-pens, and all the many jobs con-
stantly requiring 10 be done about a
well-conducted place too numerous to
mention. y person becomes very handy
il. The use OF good tools after a short ap-
premiership, and saves many a dollar
without consuming any time necessary
for the usual demands of the FARM
GeTBlaRtOtcR Telegraph.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

ANIMAL ODoR.-Mrs. B. W. f. writes
as follows: 81 have read a great deal
about animal odor in milk but when
my dairy-maid gives me milk that
smells 'cowy,' l say. Mary, use more
water in washing The cows bag wash it
wash it, and wash it again. The next
morning the milk is not 'cowy.' l arm
thoroughly convinced that the animal
odor which milk sometimes bears is
from no other cause than that the cow s
bag is not efficiently cleanscd before
milking"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

MRS. PARTINGToN expresses her ap-
prehension that the people of the gold
regions will bleed to death, as the
papers are constantly announcing the
opening of another vein.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

HAM FOR BREAKFAsT.-Chop coarsely
some cold boiled ham, put in frying
pan with a little butter and pepper.
When hot stir in several eggs. When
well set, pour on nice squares of but
tered toast and serve.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

Crystdli-ed EOR.-The well known
phenomenon that iron, with long use
liz which 1t is subject to strains of the
nature of shocks, assumes a coarsely
granular structure has recently been IL
lustrated by experiments made at the
Frieden Hoffnung coal pit, near Wal
denberg, on the hanging chain of the
miners cage, two years in use. A link
of this chain broke. with the first blow
of an II lbs. hand hammer, into four
pieces, whose surfaces of fracture
showed a crystalline texture. Another
link of the same chain, after having
been annealed at a red heat, only broke
after 90 blows with the same hammer,
and in such a way that the fracture on
the one side of the ring went quite
through, and presented a fibrOus struc-
ture. These facts indicate the import
ance, in the arrangements for lowering
and raising of miners, CT very careful
observations of those changes of struc-
ture. They also appear TO make desir-
able the introduction of spring boxes
between the rope and the cage ESQ as
to modify shocks), and the annealing,
from time to time, of the connecting
parts between the rope and the cage.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

Mock TURTLE SOUP.-Lay a calf's
head in strong saltwater over night ;
then put il in as much water as you
want soup, with a large tablespoonful
OF salt; skim it as it boils; add IA large
onion cut fine, (as it boils,) one-fourth
teaspoontul of cayenne pepper, some
sweet basil, summer savOry, sweet mar
Joram, cloves, allspice, all grounds
Ieaspoonful of each; when the head is
boiled tender, take it out and take out
the brains and put to one side; cut up
the meat in small pieces and put back
into the pot; one hour before it is done
mash the brains with the yolks of three
hard-boiled eggs, two wine glassfuls of
catsup, one of wine, half a pint OF
brown flour, and put into the soup ;
make little dumplings and put in halfan
hour before taking up; slice lemon and
lay in the dish before serving. It takes
from o'clock in the morning till )
O'Clock in the evening to make this.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

He HAD just welded little angel
with musical voice, limpid blue eyes,
and brow on which candor had set its
seal. They made their bridal tour TO
Venice, where they went from palace
to palace, watched the pigeons wheel
ing round the towers of st. Marks, ex-
plored the mysterious canals in their
gondola. As they are returning home
ward at night, the young husband,
whose full heart is over-fiowing with
emotion, says: "Well, my love, what
has impressed you most of all that we
have seen in this wonderful city?" The
Young wife timidly cast down her eyes.
"You remember the cafe on the Pia-
Zetta:" ''Yes, my angel" "Well, at
the third table from the door on the left
there was duck of an officer. with
such love of a mustache,n'
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

y SERVANT GIRL who had been admOn-
ished by her mistress to be very careful
in "washin' up" the best tea-things
was overheard shortly afterward ill.,
dulging in the following soliloquy while
in the act of wiping the sugar basin
''lf L was to drop this ere basin. and
was to catch it, l suppose | shouldn't
catch it; but if was to drop it, and
wasn't to catch it, 1 reckon | should
just catch it,"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

Ingenious Pumping MdehiRe.-It 1t is
stated that the most ingenious and ex-
tensive system of underground pump
ing machinery in the world, is that
which has been introduced in the Erin
celliery, Westphalia. In this mine,
which is some 1900 feet deep, there are
placed at distance of 920 feet from
the surface pair of compound differ
entail pumping engines, capable of
raising 400 gallons per minute to the
surface, at the same time supplying
power through the medium of the ris-
ingcOlumn to two dlfferential hydraulic
pumping engines placed at the bottom
of the mine, and employed in lifting
1000 gallons per minute to the main
engines, from the surface, at a pressure
of 20 pounds to the square inch. Alter
passing through the engines it is con-
densed, and vacuum of from "a to 26
inches of mercury Is obtained by means
of separate condenser, which pro-
duces at once the vacuum on the en-
gine and enables IL TO start To work
against the full column. The valves of
the hydraulic engines are worked with
out any metallic connections by means
of a modification of the different gear.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

IL YOUR furs ever get worn down
short, whip them with forty rods, for
forty rods are said to make a fur long
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

"MY DEAR FRIENDS, there are three
things | very much wonder at: The
first is, that children will be so foolish
as to throw stones, clubs and brickbats
into fruit trees, 10 knock down fruit; 4;
if they would let them alone they would
fall down themselves. The second is,
that men should be so foolish as TO go
to war and Kill one another; if let
alone, they would die themselves. The
third and last thing wonder at is, that
young men should be so anxious to 90
after the young women; if they would
stay at home, the young women would
come after them" Such is the logic OF
an old Quaker lady.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

THE Cincinnati Saturday Night relates
the following: ga young woman re-
Gently answered an advertisement for
dining-roOm girl, and the lady of the
house seemed pleased with her. But
before engaging her there were some
questions TO ask. Suppose said the
lady-'nOw only suppose, understand
that you were carrying apiece of steak
from the kitchen, and by accident
should let it slip from the plate to the
floor, what would yOu do in such a
case:' The girl looked the lady square
in the eye for moment before asking
is it private family, or are there
boarders?' 'BOarders,' answered the
lady. Pick it up and put it back on
the plate firmly replied the giIl. She
was engaged"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

A YOUNG MAN who has tried it sug.
gests that before you pop the question
It's just as well to question the pop.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

SILKs.-A little ammonia in a few
spoonsful of alcohol is excellent to
sponge silk dresses that have grown
shiny" or rusty, as well as TO take out
spots. A silk-partieularly black
becomes almost like new when so
sponged.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

A THIEF, who lately broke open--a
grocer's warehouse, excused himself on
the plea that he only went to take tea.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

To RESTORE GILT FRAMEs.-Take one
ounce of cooking soda and beat il thor
Oughly with the whites of three eggs.
Blow off the dust with pair of bellows,
or brush it out with a feather duster.
Then dip a small paint brush into the
mixture and rub it all over the gliding,
into every tiny creyiee, and it will
render it fresh and bright.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

HANG an old stub of broom in the
tool shed now to clean the plows and
cultivators. Aud saw the handle short
from a light one and keep it close by
the place for hoes and shovels.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

THE VALUE OF FTURF.-Very few farm
ers are aware of the quantity of actual
decomposable vegetable matter con-
tanned in square yard of turf taken
from the surface of well-Set sward land.
Accurate experiments have Shown that
not less than thirty tons exist in an
acre. most of which are roots and fibres,
a small portion only of the mass being
above the surface. Ii will hence be seen
that by inverting the sward of uplands
and meadows, aud allowing it to de-
compose undisturbed, most important
kumus of the soil will be secured, and at
a small pense. This, even We're no
other Dire ing used, would of itself be
an invaluable acqlisition to the fertility
of any soil, and it is replete with juices
and other principles that not only favor,
but insure a speedy decomposition. The
advantages resulting TO the farmer from
frequently inverting his sward lands
where circumstances require it-are far
greater than we should be induced to
suppose. Many are inclined to the
opinion that when lands in grass are
broken up, the mere addition of the ve-
getable matter-roots, grass, etc., con-
tanned in it is of little or no Importance; !;
but allowing the quantity of organic
matter TO be only fifteen tons TO the acre
one half the quantity contained i'll an
acre of good sward land-it will be seen
at once that a very great benefit must
be derived from its presence and action.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

THAT was wise idea of the genteel
lady who alluded to her first female
ancestor as Lady Eve, nee Rib.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

FOUNDED ICE for dinner, if allowed to
stand too long, is not what it is cracked
up to be.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

'GRAcE before meat" as the young
lady remarked when she laced herself
so tight she couldn't swallow.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

To Cook Pork TENDERLoINs.-If to
roast, lay them in dripping pan in
their own fat; roast slowly, and baste
often. Season when nearly done, and
serve with the ir own gravy; thicken
with flour.
If to fry, cut each tenderloin across,
into three pieces; split length
nearly through; lay open flat, and cook
on one side nicely, then turn. Serve
with butter, pepper and salt, to season.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

BoUNTIFUL crops are more profitable
than poor ones. Make the soil rich,
pulverize it well and keep it clean, and
it will generally be productive.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31
The Great Discoveryl

E. F. KUNKEL'S BITTER WINE OF
IRON For the cure of weak stomach,
general debility, Indigestion, disease of the
nervous system, constipation, acidity of the
stomach, and all cases requiring tonic.
The wine includes the most agreeable and
efficient salt of Iron we possess; Citrate of
Magnetic Oxide, combined with the most
energetic Of vegetable tonics-Yellow Peru
Wan Bark.
The effect in many cases Of debility, loss
of appetite, and general pros,ration, of an
efficient Salt of Iron combined with our
valuable Nerve, is most happy. 1t aug
ment. the appetite, raises the pulse, takes
off muscular fabbiness, removes the pallor
of debility, and gives fcrid vigor to the
countensnce.
Doyou want something to strengthen you'
Do you want a good appetite. Do you want
to build up your constitution Do you want
to feel well2 Do you want to get rid of
nervousness! Do you want energy. Do
you want to sleep wellt Do you want brisk
and vigorous feeIingss If you do, try Kun
kel's Wine of Iron
This truly valuable tonic has been so
thoroughly tested by sll classes of the COM
nunity, that it is now deemed Indispensable
purifes the blood and gives tone to the
stomach, renovates the system and prolongs
life.
now only ask trial of this valuable
Tonic. Price 81 per bottle. E. T. KUN
KEEL, Sole Proprietor, Philadelphia, Pa.
Ask your druggist for Kunkel's Bitter Wine
of Iron, and take no other make. Sold only
in 81 bottles. All others are counterfeit,
so beware of them.
Worms Removed Alive.
T.. f. kunkels worm syrup never
fails 70 destroy Pin, Seat and Stomach
worms. DIR. kunkel is the only sue
cessful Ply in this country for the
removal of worms. He removes Tape
worm with head and all complete, alive
in hours, and no fee until removed.
Send for circular, or call on your Drug
gist, and get bottle of kunkel's worm
syrup. Price $1.0O. 1t never fails.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

PAPER CAsEs.-Pretty wall pockets,
or paper cases, can be made as follows:
Take stiff pasteboard and cut two pieces
for back aud front, the back should be
considerably the highest; cut long, mar
row triangular pieces for the sides.
Now cover all the pieces with rep, vel
veteen, meriuo or any nice material ,
green or crimson will be most likely 10
harmonic best with walls, furniture,
etc.-Green paper will do, which must
be pasted smoothly on, with the edges
all folded over. If the other materials
are used they must be nicely fastened
with needles and thread. For border
around all the edges, smooth leather
cut in strips and pinked or scolloped.
There will be a variety of ways to sug-
gest themselves of celebrating upOnShe
description here given, and really ele-
CANT articles may be formed. These
paper cases may either be suspended by
cords or hung upon nail driven in the
wall.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

LET the man with squeaking boots 90
early to church.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

SEED PoTAToEs.-Farmer should
have an eye to their seed potatoes for
planting next spring. The experience
of thousands of farmers in various Sec
tons of the country goes to show that
large potatoes for seed are no better
than medium sized ones, only that III a
dry season, if planted whole, they su-
stain the plants by the moisture in
them better than smaller potatoes. Ii
is not advisable to plant the very small
ones; they should be fed out, but Sc
lect those for seed that are rather too
small for marketing. But in rich
soil, and in sufficiently moist season,
potatoes no larger than a walnut will
produce good crops. Some years ago |
planted some potatoes, new and dear
variety, no larger than fiiberTs, and the
product was as good as where | used
large seed; but the ground was heavily
manured, and the season was favorable.
When one buys any of the new vari-
cites, and desires to produce the largest
possible crop, each potato may be cut
into as many pieces as it has eyes, and
one eye may be put in a hill. Two TO
three hundred pounds of potatoes may
thus be grown from one pound of seed.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

To REMOVE STAINS OF INK, FRUIT,
&C.-First wash the stain OFF as much
as possible with clear cold water, then
apply the escalonnia, which consists of
one tablespoonful lemon juice, aud Ia
blespOontul pure cream tartar, one tea
spoonful of oxalic acid, one half pint of
rain water.-Wipe of with clean water.
Any article that cannot be washed alter
using the mixture, a tablespoonful of
the juice of white currants is better
than lemon juice when procurable.
This may be used with safety upon most
delicate fabrics, as it will not injure the
color or material. Shake up when
using it.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31
To CrpFA SoRE TuRo,

To CURE SORE THRoAT.-A CORES
pondent OF New York paper, who
say he has often tried it, furnishes the
following remedy for a sore throat:
Let each one of your half million
readers buy at any drug store one ounce
of camphorate oil, and five cents worth
of chlorate OF potash. Whenever any
soreness appears in the throat put the
potash in half tumbler of water, aud
with it gargle the throat thoroughly,
then rub the neck thoroughly with the
camphorated oil at night before going
TO bed, and also pin around the throat a
small strip of woolen flannel. This is a
simple, cheap and sure remedy.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

Corn MUFFINs.-TheA american Grocer's s
recipe for these mullins is TO ''score and
scrape six ears of sweet corn; add a
little salt and two well-beaten eggs !;
drop a large spoonful in buttered
muffin ring, upon hot griddle, remov-
ing the ring when the muffin is eady
to turn. These mullins are excellent as
vegetable or for supper dish-having
the flavor of fried oysters.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

The JUDGE AND THE LAwYER.-Two
young attorneys were wrangling for a
long time before Judgc, Knox, of Vir-
ginia, yesterday over a point of law.
His Honor rendered his decision, and
the sprig who had lost impudently re-
marked. ''Your Honor, there is grow
ing opinion that all the fools are not
dead yet" ''Certainly," answered the
court, with unrutiled good humor, ''I
quite agree with you, Mr.. Blank, and
congratulate you upon your healthy
appearance"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31

"IoU'LL never marry agin, Susie,
you grieve so arter lick. Was it twice't
you tainted. or three times, at the
grave?" ''Bless yo' soul, Sary, it was
free times tainted; an de last time |
nebber like TO kun to-" ''Oh, Susie,
you'll nebber marry agin, will yer"
"Bless yo' soul, Frank Dunn axt me
bout dis before my husband died; and
promised him, if he died, I'd have
him. An l b'longs to de church an
won't tell a lie."
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-01-31
HUMOROUS.

Monv1. OBrrUARY,-A disconsolate
editor thus bemoans his departed spouse !:
ssThus nv wife died. No more Will
those loving hands pull on my noots
and part my back hair as only true
wife can. Nor will those Wiling ieet
replenish coal hod or water pail. NO
more will she arise amid the tempestu'
Gus storms of winter, and HE away u
the fire without disturbing the slumoers
of the man who dotted on her so art-
lessly. Her memory is embalmed In my
heart OF hearts. | wanted to emit palm
her body, but / found that L could EN-
balm her memory cheaper.
81 procured of Eli Midget, neigh
Dor of mine, a very pretty gravestone.
His wife was consumptive, and he kept
il on hand several wears, in anticipation
of her death. But she rallied last spring,
and his hopes were blasted. Never shall
[ forget the poor mans grief when L
asked him to part with it.
'.rake it, Skinner, and may you never
know what it is to have your soul DIS
appointed as mine has been. And he
burst into flood of tears. His spirit
was, indeed, utterly broken.
81 had the following epitaph en-
graved upon the tombstone:
"'To the memory of Tabitha, wife of
Moses Skinner, Esq, gentlemanly editor
of the Trombone. Terms three dollars a
year, invariably in advance. A kind
mother and an exemplary wife. Office
over Coleman's grocery, up two flights
of stairs. Knock hard. We shall miss
thee, mother, we shall miss thee. Job
printing solicited
"rhus did my iacerated spirit cry out
in agony, even as Rachel, weeping for
her children. BUT one ray of light
penetrated the despair of my soul. The
undertaken took hi pay in job printing.
and the sexton owed me a little account
| should not have gotten in anyother way.
Why should we pine at the mysterious
ways of Providence and vicinity? (Not
a couuudrum.n)