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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

Tho following excellent suggestions were
made by worthy Master Buchanan, of the
Iowa state grange in his first annual address,
just delivered:
If your subordinate grange is reduced in
numbers, and IL is convenient 10 consolidate
with sister grange, do so at once. If you
have tardy, lukewarm members, warm them
up by introducing something to stimulate
the intellect, In place Of calling on the
regular order of business to find something
new and interesting, look in some other d.
rection. Adopt different modes and appli.
ances to interest all the members. One gen.
era complaint is that the meetings are not
interesting, consequently not profitable. l
know this is not for want of ability, but
needs something presented, and then put
forth proper effort, and all will be profted.
Our noble order, from which we hope so
many beneficial results will accrue to the
laboring classes, seemed destined to pass
through the fire for publication. We are
met on every side with enemies, "foes with
in aud foes without" Political aspirants
and dead beats have made and seemed de.
termined to make our order steppingstone
for their elevation to place and position.
We have been dragooned, first by one party
and then another, by corporations and pow
ers, combined and singy, until many of our
weaker brothers have given way and turned
to their DID, well established usages. Yet
we find In overy county, every community,
yes 10 every subordinate grange, many who
are determined to stand by their FIRST resolve,
arc as determined to stand by their obiga-
tons now as when just taken, are determined
to persevere till their efforts are crowned
with success.
1t would be strange if such mighty piece
Of machinery as the grange could be per-
fected at once, if ever 80 perfected as to
meet the wants aud desires Of each individual
patron, our interests are so diversified, our
aims and objects in life SO varied. Yet in
opposition to much adverse criticism, to
much extravagant Misrepresentation, we
are progressing. We are learning slowly,
but surely, that our enterprises, in whatever
direction, must be supported in our individ-
ual, as well as collective, capacity. This
we should learn more rapidly, and practice
more determinedly.
The mere act Of establishing, or putting
on foot an enterprise, is the least part of the
work, the real work is the pecuniary aid and
fraternal countenance given each enterprise,
without which the growth is slow. To Oh
tain this support, our enterprises should
LIST, BE founded on well established bust
ness principles.
u, Show clearly to our people that such
enterprises are undertaken for their benefit.
81, Clear away all complications, so that
our people may get clear understanding Of
its workings, and not require constant ex-
plantations, remembering the motto that
whatever is worth doing at all is worth do.
ing well.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

Fortunately for the farmers Of Caledonia
county VIC have flor the first time in the his
tory Of the state board) member on that
board from this county, gentleman who
stands high among the leading farmers Of
the state. We trust that Mr.. Chase will
take such measures to interest tho farmers
of tho county as the Importance Of the sub
ject demands aud they will in time co1por.
ate with him in his efforts TO promote the
best interests Of the agricultural community.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05
SWORN STATEMENT
ORA
BOSTON DRUGGIST !

Gsniismsn,-l hereby certify that have had Catarrh
for ton years and for the last six years have been ter
rble sufferer rendered partially deaf, had bug
zng in the head, pain the temple, dizzy spells,
weak and painful eyes swollen and ulcerated tonsls,
and every indication Of consumption. My head ached
all the time The matter accumulated so rapidly in
my head and throat that could not keep thom free,
Frequently at night would spring out Of bed, II
seomed to me-, at tho point Of sufIOcation. would
then have recourse TO every means In my 70 DIS
lodge tho mucus from my throat and head before being
able TO sleep again For period Of six ycars my tom
sis were liberated and much inamed that could
with difficulty swallow. finally consulted an eminent
SURGEON IN regard g az operation on them but at bis
liberation in my throat caused by the poisonous matter
dropping down from my head had so rritated and In
lamed my lungs that coughed incessantly,-a deep,
hard cough. Meanwhile my system began to show the
effects Of this disease that lost flesh, grew pale,
and showed eyory symptom Of an early death by CON
sumption. Whom matters had reached this stage, or
RADICAL Guar roR cArARRH. Amer using tho arst
seemed to clear my head as had not known Il 70 be
for years IL seemed gradually to arrest the discharges
garglo soon reduced the Inflammation and swelling
Of my tonss. that they ceased to trouble me.
Tho soreness my chest disappeared the buzzng
noise in my head ceased my sense Of hearing and Of
seeing were completely restored, and every symptom
grave disappeared by tho use Of sANFoRD's RADICAL
have been thus explicit because, as q druggist,
have seen a great deal OF suffering from Caarrh and
hope to convince many that this is great remedy.
am familiar with the treatment Of Catarrh as prao-
tced by the best physicians aud have consulted tho
most eminent about my case. have used every kind
of remedy and apparatus that have appeared during
period of six years past, and have, while following
their use taken great care Of my general health, but
obtained no relief encouragement FROM any Of them.
Since curing myself with SANFORD's RADICAL CURE,
have recommended II in one hundred with
out u single case Of failure and have in numerous
instances received wholesale orders from parties 10
whom have sold one bottle. This Is the only patent
medicine have recommended, never having be-
eved In them before, although constantly engaged In
their sale. Very gratefully yours,
GEORGE +. DINsM0RE
Boston, Feb. 49, 1874.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

THE KING OF BIRBs.-From the old, old
time, the eagle has been regarded as the type
Of strength and courage. Its wonderful power
Of sight, and height to which it scars in
the sky, and its long life, perhaps, have been
the cause Of iancying it possessed of many
noble qualities; aud many nations besides
our own have adopted it as their military
symbol. Let US see how many-France,
Russia, Prussia, Austria, our own United
States, ancient Rome, and even Persia in
the far away bible time Of Cyrus, bore an
eagle on a spear as a standard. Our fathers
talked some time and proposed many plans
before they decided on the American eagle
as a seal Of the United States. Some wanted
the rattlesnake, because it is American, and
will not be trodden upon without striking
back ; and even after the king of birds was
brought before congress for consideration,
DR.. Franklin wished to put turkey in its
place, because of its harmlcssness. But we
think it is only in one condition that the
turkey is an object Of interest, and that is
when roasted; AMI we can never admire
the rattesnake, though it does not attack
one except in sef.delence, aud gives the
alarm before the fatal bite. On the whole
we are glad those wise men at last decided
on the American eagle, for it is noble
looking Bird scars high, is brave aud strong,
and resists all attacks vigorously. 1t was
made the seal of the United States, June 20
1872. 1t has a shield placed on its breast,
with thirteen stripes and stars, and holds in
its beak a scroll inscribed with the motto
AZ PIuribus Unum," meaning zone FROM
many" In one talon is palm or olive
branch, and in the other bundle of thirteen
arrows, representing the original number oil
states, which have grown to number thirty.
eight, with seven Territories.-ChiLd'S Paper.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05
A RenlarkabIe Cure.

West Townsend, VT, May a, 1860.
NcssTs. s. W. Fowle 4 Son:
"ln tho spring Of lsi7 | took severe cold, which
settled my lungs, whore II remained without relax
alton. | then in Massachu etts and growing worse
and becoming unable to attend to my business, re-
turned home and commenced searching in earnest for
medicine which would restore my lost health.
consulted physicians tried many remedies but oh.
tanned no help, but grew daily worse. | had terrible
cough and raised good deal Of blood. had profuse
night sweats, and severe pain in my side | continued
In this state for months, and became weak that It
was with great difficulty could walk when was adj
vsod 10 try Wisds Raisam Of wa Cierry aud 10 my
great JOY soon found that this remedy had arrested
the disease. continued to the Balsam 10 the
toni of Eve bottles and have since then experienced
difficulty Of tho lungs, believe the Basam saved my
life and shall ever hold 1t in high estimation,
Yours truly, LEWIS PHELPS
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05
Arrn,s AnrnrcAn ALMANAC b now roOdv for d.

ArEe's AMERICAN ALMANAC is now ready for deliv-
cry by the druggists, and free to say that
have read this welcome visitor with satisfaction and
profit. II contains astonishing amount of inforina-
ton which is useful to everybody, and shows how to
treat nearly all the diseases from which people suffer.
1t invariably recommends the host remedies to be
ployed, irrespective of Ayers Family Medicines, and
furnishes, indeed the best medical advice BY which
great majority of ailments be treated successfully
The anecdotes witticsms and jokes the host
pilation that comes under notice, and the book
refreshing contribution to enjoymens every year.
ST. CLAIR Observer.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

CASTOHIA Is perfect substitute for Castor Oil,
without any Of Its objections for it is pleasant to take,
and does not nauseatc or grippe. For Costvenoss at
age, but especially for Sour Stomach, Wind Collie
Worms and the Dsordorod Bowels Of Children, 1t is
the most effective remedy in existence. 1t is harmless
II Is reliable and = is cheap.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

Messrs. WEEKS & Potter; Gentemen, PLEASE find
enclosed 80 cents, for which send me two COLLINS
VOLTAIC PLASTERS They seem to be just the thing
for complaints, those who them testify
do not use them myself but seeing your advertise
nent, and knowing that some q my neghbors werc
suffering from various nervous and painful diseases
prevailed upon them to try the VOLTAIC PLASTERS.
and thus far they have proved very satisfactory Please
send me your lowest rates by the dozen.
Very respectfully,
Mt Sterling, o., July 90, 1876. o. W. BoSTWICK.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05
ADDITIONAL STATEMENT.

Since tho above statement made have been
rapidly improving in health. have had no return Of
the disagreeable symptoms that attended my former
sickness and although affected from time to time with
severe colds incidental " the sudden changes In
climate, they have not been sufficient to bring
return Of the dsease My general health has been
ceent have gained twenty-five pounds aud consider
myself entirely recovered from disease that year
ago seemed likely to totally undermine my constitu-
On. Since last February have consulted with great
many afflicted with Catarrh, aud in the hundreds Of
cases in which have sold 1t have In
stance sufficient to shake the confidence feel in San
fOrd's Radical Cure for Catarrh.
GEORGE T. DINSM0RE
October &C. 1876.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

0ne Of the best plans to increase interest
IN the grange, is to have a regular scheme
Of exercises and to give every member part
Appoint three committees, at once, one on
"order of exercises" another on Emusic" and
a third on "entertainmentn
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

Thomas Mason OF Waterford is making
preparations for building model barn, 1875
feet in length. He has contracted seventy
thousand feet Of lumber, to be delivered at
the Passumpsic depot, as part of the lum.
Der required. Mr.. Mason is a successful
farmer and good granger.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

DIR. Palmer, Of Westerly, r. l., says "IIUNr's RENE
ny is the most effective medicine have ever used in
my practice, for Dropsy and Kidney Diseases. l can
safely say that HUNrs REMEDY has almost raised tho
dead.p
Inalllble Eye Wash cures Weak Eyes.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

ment' Such programme properly adser-
tisod would bring together all those who
desire to improve in tho important pursuit
Of agriculture.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05
PEHHYs, uOTEI., PORTLAND, ME.

Is one of the most homelko and comfortable public
houses in this country Our farm in connection with
tho house furnishes butter, milk eggs, poultry,
vegetables and fruit enabling us to do better by
customers than any other house in Portland. Terms
per day, s2OO per week, $500 to si2OO Most salts
factory terms be made by those who wish TO spend
a short at the seaside by addressing
j. q. ]. PERRY.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05
THERE NEED IRE NO PAIN whoro Cen

THERE NEED RE NO PAIN where Cen
taur Llniment is used. Burns and Scalds healed
without a Rheumatism, Spralns and most flesh,
bone and muscle ailments be absolutely cured,
There two kinds. Tho white Centaur Imminent is
for family use, the Yellow for horses and animals.
One trial will convince the incredulous
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

Sold by all druggists for % cents. Sent by mail
carefully wrapped, receipt of p cents for one IS
Tor six, or says for twelve by WEEKS & POT TER,
prupretors Boston,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

Springfield grange has appointed three of
its best speakers to deliver six lectures in
exchange with other oranges. Oranges
wishing to exchange will do well to cores
pond with the master Bro. Jas. Il. Walker.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05
81 Want More"

Mossrs. WEEKS POTTER; Gentlcmen,-please send
by mail ono dozen COLLINS V0LTAIC PLASTERS
Tho one sent for did me so much good that want
more to sell besides using them Enclosed find S2.2j.
Address, e. EMMET RIkER.
Montgomery, o., May l, 1876.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05
October &c, 1876.

Each package contains DIR. Sanford's Improved In
halng Tube, with full directions for in all cases.
Price, 81. For sale by all wholesale and retail drug
gsts throughout the United States. WEEKS & POT
TER Gen'l AGENTS. and Wholesale Drnrgists. Boston
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

At the village meeting, Wednesday, there
were presented the financial reports, among
which were such exhibits as these for last
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05
COLLINS VOLTAIC PLASTERS
",Just the Thing"

by nlylng the nervous forces have proved successful
when every other known remedy has failed.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

One hundred deaths per week in New York and
Brooklyn from diseases OF the throat and lungs Is IL
not awful And yet Holes Honey Of HorshoInd and
Tar, taken in time, would prevent scven-olghths CT
This frightful mortality No cough cold resist
balsamic remedy. Sold by all Druggists.
Pixies TOOthache Drops cure In minute. febl
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05
Hotel Girls Wanted /!

For hrst-class hotel, open rom June TO DC
tober, as chamber maids and dining room attendants
PUBkisHER VERMONT FARMER,
81, JOhnsbury, VI.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05
marriages.

At st. Johnsbury, Jan. l. by Rev. o. Roys Mr.. James
Hicks and Miss Viola N Burbank, both Of ST. J.
At st. Johnsbury, Jan. |, by Rev. ID. f. Miller, Ros-
man ID. Page, Of krby and Katie e. Jones OF Granby.
At Barnet, Jan. L. by Row John Bole, Mr. Daniel
Crane, Of Danvllle and Miss Nancy Snow Of Barnet.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05


Frontier grange East franklin, has chosen A. l..
Galusha master. Sccrotarys name not reported.
At tho last meeting Of Maple Grange, No. l9s at
Middesex, l.. II, Wells was elected master, and d.. w.
Wellington secretary.
Jas r. Walker OycTsser Of the Vermont state grange
was elected master Of Springfield grange at its annual
meeting and Il. w. Whltney, Soc'y.
Ascutney GTange No. LOG, has elected Goo. e. Gregg
master, aud +. W Blanchard secretary.
Al the annual meeting of KuicEerbocker Grange No
ISL Now YORK, tho following officers were elected Tor
the ensuing year.
o. r. INGERSOLL, Master
J. w. Naughton, SEQ. G. b. Stoddard Steward.
d. d. T. Moore, l.. Miss Lucy q Benedict, LAS.
T. Il Wilson, o. Mrs NJ, l.. Naughton, &.
O. q. Otis, Chap. Mrs Belle johnson, p.
Mrs. o. Il. lngersOll, 7. Mrs NJ. ~ ROOrbaok, +.
Trustees % II. Kelly ID. Wyatt Aiken, T. A.
Thompson, q. It llagor, 7. L. Hosner.
Harmony GRANGE, No. 10, at Lyndon has elected
II. L. Wetherbee, MASTER and Mrs Lewis Young, secre.
tary.
Minerva Grange at West Burke has reelected Ira
Emory master, aud NJ r. Vance secretary.
Reading Grange, No. o., has elected ID. T.. Washburn
master, aud 3. X. lIapgOod, secretary.
Orleans Grange, Mt Glover, has elected Amos Cook,
master, and II. 5. Chaplin, secretary.
The nrst annual meeting Of shepherd Pomona Grange
No 2 will DO held at tho hall Of Green Mountain
Orange No. t. ON Portland Street St. Johnsbury, on
Thursday January H. ut 10 Oolock u, m. All members
of subordinate oranges who have boon elected members
of this grange will II present receive tho 9TH degree
at this session. lu attendance Of members Is desired
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05
DO Not Fail 10 buy 81. Nicholas for the
ChriAImns IlOIidRYs. price Die.

During the year there will be interesting papers for
beys, by william Cullen Bryant, John g. Whittier
Thomas Hughes, William Hewitt, DIR. Holland George
Macdonald Sanford ID. Hunt, Frank II. ton, and
others.
There will be Stories sketches and poems, of special
interest to girls, by Harriet Prescott Spoord Susan
Coolidge, Sarah Winter Kellogg, Elizabeth Stuart
Phelps, Louisa Alcott Lucretia r. Hale, Celia Thaxter,
Mary Mapes Dodge, and many others. There will be
also 'TEWelye Sky Picturcs,' by Professor
Proctor the Astronomer
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05
Good News for Boys and Girls.

To meet the demands for cheaper ST. NICHOLAS
Git Book the price Of vols and III has been reduced
TO So each. The three volumes, in an elegant library
case sold for $40 lin full gilt S5 so that all may
give their children complete set These volumes
contain more attractive material than afty dollars
worth of the ordinary children's books.
Subscription price, 50 year. The three bound vol
and subscription for this year, only Sl2. Su
scribe with tho nearest newsdealer, send money in
check p o. money order, In registered letter. TO
SCKInNER 4 Co. 1l3 BroadWay, N. Y.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

SUFFOLK, IS. Feb. y, 1875.
Then personally appeared the said George +. Dins-
more and made oath that the foregoing statement by
hun subscribed Is true.
Before me,
SETH ]. THOMAS,
Justice of the Peace.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

The "Forest Tar" preparations rely entirely upon
the tar for cures. I
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05
The pco,Io WYNN, proos.

There Is no medicine prescribed by physicians or
sold ny druggsts that carries such evidence Of It's
perior virtue rs BoscHEe's GERMAN SYRUP for severe
Coughs Colds settled on tho breast, CONSUMPTION, or
any disease of the Throat and Lungs proof Of
that fact that any person anlicted can ret a
sample hottie for 10 cents and try s superior effect be-
fore buying the regular size at IL cents IL has lately
been introduced 10 this country from Germany and ts
wonderful cures are astonishing overy ono that use
IT, Three doses will relieve any case. Try H. Sold
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05
NERVOUS
DISEASES !

Por the immediate relief and permanent euro of many
forms of Paralysis, Epilepsy Fits, and Nervous and
Involuntary Muscular Action
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05
ST. NICHOLAS.

By william Cullen Bryant "The Horse Hotel" a
lively article, by Charles A Barnard, splepdidy illus
trated THE Clock in the Sky" by Richard A. Proc
tor "a Christmas Play for Homes
by DIR. Eggleston The Peterkins' Christmas Tree"
by Lucretia p. Hale Poetry and Carols of Winter"
by Lucy Larcum, with pictures.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

Will have prominent place. whilst the latest produc
lions of American huOTists will appear from month
10 munth The list OF shorter stories, biographical ant
other sketches, etc., Is a long ono.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-01-05

The Teachers Institute for Windham county
for 1877 will be held at Townshend, Jan. IL,
and II, with morning and evening session,
each day, the former beginning at 8 a. IN.
Miss Mary Birchard supposed to have
been one Of the victims of the Ashtabula
horror, was the daughter of Hon. Austin
Birchard Of Fayetteville, W., and a cousin
of Gov, Hayes. She was on her journey to
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-05
The 99ai1g Argns.
GocK ISLAND.
THE GREAT SUSPENSION BR1De1
It's Ownership, the Dimensions Of its
Parts and it's Probable Cost.

The work on the Brooklyn Suspension
Bridge commenced on Jan. 2. 1870. There
were 100000 subscribed by private stock
holders, $3,0CO.OOO by the city of New
York. Of the private subscriptions
$340,8 were paid in, but this was re-
turned with interest to the stockholders
last year on the assumption of the work by
the two cities. The act of the legislature
now requires the bridge to be finished by a
joint subscription Of New York and
Brooklyn, in the proportion from each of
the original contribution, the latter to pay
twice the amount of the former. The
cost of the bridge is given at nine millions,
besides the acquisition of land the latter
is estimated at three and half millions
We put together few items concerning
this bridge:
Construction commenced Jan. 2. 1870.
Length Of river span, ,595 feet 6 inches.
Length of each land span, $50 feet
800 feet.)
Length of Brooklyn approach, 97I feet.
Length of New York approach, 1862
feet inches.
Total length of bridges 1899 feet.
Width of bridges, IS feet.
Number of cables. f.
diameter OF each cable, l53 inches.
Each cable consists of $500 PARALLEL
mot twjsted) steel wires. No. 7 gauge.
closely wrapped to solid cylinder.
Ultimate strength Of each cable, II 200
tons.
Depth of tower foundation below high
water. Brooklyn. As feet
Depth of tower foundation below high
water, New York, rs feet.
Size of towers at high water line. 140x59
feet.
Seize of towers at roof course, 1888
feet.
Total height of towers above high water,
PIT feet.
Clear height of bridge in centre of river
span above high water, at so deg. Fair,
1876 feet.
Height of floor at towers above high
water, ll9 feet inches.
Grade of roadway, 81 feet in 100 feet.
Size of anchorages at base, 129xll9 feet.
Size of anchorages at top, ll7xlO4 feet.
Weight of each anchor plate, % tons.
Total cost Of bridge, exclusive of land
acquisition. $9,000,0OO.
Cost of land, say $3,50O,0O0.