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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-23
Vegetine
HAS ENTIRELY CURED ME.
BosToS. Oct, 1870.

BosTos. Oct, 1870.
AIR II. r. Stevens -
Dear Sir.-My daughter, after having q Sc
we're attack Of whooping Coagh, WAS LETT in q
feeble state Of health. Being advised 10y a
friend she tried tie Yegetine, aud after using g
few bottles was fully restored to health.
have been great sufferer from Rheuma tism.
have taken several bottles of the vegetine foI
this complaint, and am happy to say II has en-
firely cured me. have recommended the ve-
is a Il eat cleanser and purifier of the blood
-itis pleasant to take and can cheerfully re-
commend Ii.
JAMES MORSE, So Athens Street
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-23
Vegetine
WILL CURE RHEUMATISM

Mr. ALBERT CROoEER. tn. weil-known
drugsist and apothecGy. Of Springvale, Me-,
always advises every o1e troubled With Rheu-
matism 10 try vEGErlNE
Real HIS S,d,emeat:
SraiSsvALs. Ms. Oct IL, 1876.
Mr. II. r. Stevens;
Dear Sir,-Fifteen years ago last fall wag
taken sick with rheumatism, was unable q,
move nntl the next April. From that time un.
iii three years ago this fall suffered every thing
with rheumatism. Sometimes there would be
weeks Mt time that could not step one step ;
these attacks were quite often. I suffered eve
rything that man could. Over three years
ago last spring | commenced taking vseKrlxE
and followed il up until had taken seven bot
ties; have had no rheumatism since that time.
ways advise every one that 10 troubled with
rheumatism TO I ~ vsgetine, and not suffer for
years as have one. This statement is gratui-
sous as far ss Mr.. Stevens is concerned. Yours,
etc, ALBERT CROOKER
Firm of A. Crooker 4 Co !, Druggists and Apo
thecarics.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-23

s~A Contemporary suggests that
the only time when you can politely
hug another mans fe is when she ia
in bathing or is in ballroom.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-23
Rheumatism !. a Disease of the Blood

Rheumatism Is Disease Of the Blood.
The blood in this disease, is found to contain
an excess of fbrin. Vegetine acts by converting
the blood from its diseased condition 10 heal.
thy circulation. vcgetine regulates the bowel s
which Is very important in this complaint One
bottle Of Vegetine will give relief, but II effec
a permanent cure it must be taken regularly,
Of long standing. vegetine is sold by all drug
gisis. Try IL, and your verdict will be the same
rs that Of thousands before you, who say,
81 never found so much relief az from the use Of
vegeiine,' which is composed exclusively OF
Bark,, Roots and Herbs
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-23
The Wheat Crop of 1878.

Mr.. w. l.. Fawcett. whose carefully
elaborated estimate of the wheat crop OF
the United States last year is generally
acknowledged to have been approx.
ma,e'y correct, has made an equally ex-
haustlve and careful estimate OF the crop
OF the present year. The principal sources
from which he has drawn the facts upon
which bis estimates are based are the
reports of the agricultural bureau as
published from time 10 time up 10 the
period Of harvest. and local accounts.
official and otherwise, of the number of
acres planted to spring and winter wheat
respectively. and the probable yield of
the same. To the date thus furnished
he has added statistical tables showing
the crops and acreage of wheat in the
United States from 1872 20 1878, inclu-
sive. the average yield per acre for each
year, together with the :ota! annual ex-
ports of wheat and wheat flour from 1871
TO loII-I8. From these we gather that
s"S sahhN"A HuIDUcE VI ICTcS ScCNcU 10
wheat in the United States has increas-
eel from 20,S5l 1859 acres in 1852 TO 81.
800, 900 acres in 1879, and that the total
number ofbushels produced has increas.
ed from 249. 907. loo in 1872 TO 407 .0OO,-
900 bushels in 1873, but that, notwith-
standing the large amount OF new soil
brought under the pillow, there has been
steady though not uniform decline in
the agreeable yield-the average yield
per acre from 1872 to 1874, inclusive.
being 1888 bushels, whilst the yield
from 1875 to 1873, inclusive, averaged
but 1918 bushels.
Turning now TO the question of surplus
wheat for export, tho following figures
show the total exports of wheat, or the
equivalent of wheat in the shape of flour,
for each fiscal year mentioned.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-23

'Vege,iue," Gays q Boston physician, "has
no equal ns . blood purifier. Hearing OF its
many wonderful cures, after all other remedies
lad failed visited the laboratory and convin-
ced myself OF its genuine merit. Ii is prepared
from barks, roots and herbs each Of which is
highly effective and they are compounded in
such manner a. ~ produce astonishing re-
SUITS
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-23
GRANTS REMEDY.

its effects arc truly marvellous IN Droysy, Ora
vel, Bughts disease seminal losses, LeucOr-
rl0a, and lost vigor. no matter Of how long
standing TIE case may be. positive relief is had
20 from one 20 thrce days. 10 not despair.
hesiAte or doubt for IL ls really a specific and
never fails u - purely vegetable prepare
ton, BY Us timely use thousands Of cases that
have been considered incnrshe by the rnost
emineht Physicians, have been permanen.l y
cured. 10 - also indorsed 10y The regular Ply
siciauB md Medical societies throughout the
country, sold IN bottles "a Two Donarl each
or three bottles which j. enough TO cure the
most aggravated case, cent 90 my address on
receipt ct FivE dollsfs. Small trial bottles
OSS dollar zach, all orders TO be addressed TO
Grants Rsmefy Haa/acluriny Co.,
ssh Main St. Worcester Mass
August 2, iS7S.-fm.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-23
Vegetine.
NOTHING EQUAL TO 1T.
Sorru Suru Ma No. "A ,o-s

E-UN'F' Nh''r"i NA5S -'ON'
Dir. H. r. Stevens
Dear SRI have been troubled with Scrofu
la, (anker and Liver Complaint for three years
nothing ever did me any good until | COM
menccd using the vegetine I am low getting
along firs,-rase, and still using the Vegoiine. !
complaints. Gan heartily recommend IL to eve
rybody. Yours truly,
MRS. LIZZIE ". PACKARD,
No. 10 Lagrange street, South SsIem, Macs
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-23

s~Somebody mentions Ben Butler
and Mrs. jerks as beauty and the
beast"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-23

loiiyear cndlng Sop. rs, 100, 000, 900
y The exports Of the crop Of each year
run, it must BIO understood. into the sue.
ceeding year. as, for instance, those of
the crop of 1871 run to June so, 1872.
and so on for the subsequent years to
1876. Tho exports OF the crop OF 1877.
tho shipment of which is computed to
September l, 1873 tho fiscal year being
changed is partly official an partly
estimated, but the reasons given for
putting the exports rs high as 100000.
900 bushels appear TO DO conclusive
Assuming it TO be correct, the following
statement is given of the manner in
which tho crop Of 1877 has been or is
being disposed Of. Tho total crop for
the year was 325, 100000 bushels. The
requirements for homo consumption and
for seed are put at PIG ,000, 900 bushels,
leaving q surplus Of 100000 900 BUSH
els for export and 10 retlenish stocks
on hand. OF this 100000, 600 bushels
a total Of 8O,00o,00O bushels had
been exported from al! the ports up
to the first Of the present month, and it
is argued that elf we add something for
the export Of wheat in various forms of
broad, and the probable exports during
all the present month, the total exports
Of the crop Of 1877 will not be far from
100000, 900 bushels" We give the date
upon which the exports of the crop of
1877 are based because Of the impor-
TANGO of the subject IS bearing upon the
disposition Of the crop ofl875 tthe pres
ont year.. That crop as we have alrea
dy stated, ia put az 407 600, 900 bushels
1t is estimated that the requirements Of
seed and home consumption will alb.
sorb 22O,O0O,0OO bushels rs against
2l6,O00,000 bushels of tho crop Of 1877,
leaving surplus of 187OO0,OO0 bushels
for export between August 81, 1873. and
September |, 1879. az against 100000.
900 bushels OF the crop of 1871
Bldtinpore SIN.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-23

tY'Rov. Mr.. Armstrong, OF Shepherds
town q Miss Laura Hammond Of Bcrke-
ley, who was driving with him, made a
narrow escape from serious injury on the
18th inst BY the horse becoming fright
enod and running of. They were both
th rown from the vehicle and sustained
some slight bruises. The buggy was
badly smashed .- NartjnsJtry Statesman.
---
Gsrbcaviug church before worship is
closed IS very impolitc
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Stop s. Read.

A IL forms Of Kidney and Urinary diseases.
IN Pains in the Back, Sides, aud Loins are
positively cuscd 81
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-23

o. FANCY CARDS, Snowflake. Dsmas.
Zs) assorted in - styles. with name 10 cts
Nassau Card Co, Nassau, y g.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-08-23

ddop'ed an Dcmocrqtic Generation al
Kyser City. duyust Is.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-08-01

HORSES DRIVEN 70 ExCEss.-By dri-
wing to excess we e that horses are
pulled, and jerSed, and twitcbed too
much with the feins. There is too much
guiding with the lines. The most
vicious and inexcusable style of driving
is the manner which so many adopt,
that is, wrapping the lines around their
hands and pulling the horse backward
with all their might and main, so that
the horse, in point of fact, feels the
weight back of him with his mouth and
not with his breast and shoulders. This
they do under the impression that such
a dead pull is needed in order to steady
The horse. The fact is, with rare excep.
tions, there should never be any pull on
the horse at all. A steady pressure is
allowable, probably advisable, but any
thing beyond this has no justification
in nature or reason. For nature sug-
gests the utmost freedom of action of
the head, body and limbs, in order that
the animal may attain the highest rate
OF speed. In speeding a horse the lines
need seldom be grasped in both hands
when the road is straight and free from
distractions. The true way to drive is
to let the horse drive himself, the driver
doing little but directing him and
giving him that confidence which a
horse gets himself only when he feels
chat a guide and a friend is back of
him.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-08-01
AGRICUlT URE.

KICKING Cows.-Here is my method
with kickers: My cows are in stalls
three and a half feet wide. | use a long
pole or light round rail. This drop in
a notch in the right front corner of the
stall and secure it. With it | gently
crowd the headquarters of the COW
against the partition on the left side.
The pole strikes the flank just at the top
of the udder and then passes on behind
her and is fastened firmly TO the side of
the barn back of the next COW on the
eft. She must be tied short or fastened
by a stanchiOn. Now the mixer Is mas
ter and no injury to the COW. She can't
possibly hit him, and can only raise her
foot forward. If she is accustomed to
gentleness, a soothing word the first
time she raises her foot will quiet her,
and she will o o forget kicking. If she
needs 1t, one firm word of command
may do. If she is wild, take a stick,
pretty stiff, and for one kick give one
quick blow and one decided word; two
blows and two words will spoil all.
While she stands quiet whistle or call
her name soothingly, and you will find
her aud disposition entirely
changed, by a little perseverance,, unless
she is very wicked. After awhile, the
pole may be omitted, and she will not
notice it if it is done with care. The
m great advantage of this method is
that the mixer feels perfectly at ease,
and is self-confdent, and this / consider
the great requisite in the management
of any animal. The pole does not inter-
fere with milking.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-08-01
An Important Function Stimulated.

The kidneys exercise most important func'
tions, which are 80 wearisome that they tax to
the utmost the strength and endurance of
these busy little organs. Every breath, every
pulsation of the heart, every movement of a
limb, every thought, makes waste and neces-
states the development of new atoms. The
used up particles in the blood are sifted from
it and dissolved in a watery fluid by the kid
neys, which then discharge the fluid into the
bladder. A tram of disasters to the system
would follow if these ashes" 30 to speak,
were not thoroughly strained off aud dis
charged. This is the case when the kidneys
become inactive. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
by restoring their activity, not only keeps open
a most important outlet for impurities, but pre-
vents diseases Of the kidneys themselves,
which when inert become liable to fall a prey
to diabetes, Bright's disease, nephistis albu-
menuria, and other maladies specially incident
to them, which, although not specially rapid
in their progression, are particularly obstinate
and fatal.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-08-01

many OF It's eccentric speIlings, giving
the reader In some cases the option OF
other forms, but a dictionary should
not be edited on the principle Of allow
Ing the oonsulter to "'make his choice"
DIR. Worcester, in his younger days,
was engaged with others in the revision
OF Webster's Dictionary, and in WoR-
cEsTER's QuartO Dictionary, we have
the result Of this experience, coupled
with the fruits Of later investigations
n maturer judgment, and it may be
considered
II GROWING LABOR
OF a scholar who devoted a third Of a
century to pathological studies. For
year the present Publishers Of WoRcEs-
TIERS Dictionary were associated with
the publication Of Webster's Diction-
airy, and few have had a better oppor-
tunity Of learning their weak and
strong points. 1t is hardly probable,
therefore, with this experience, that,
unless they were satisfied with the su-
periority Of the principals of WoRCEs-
TER, they would have recently invested
what may be termed "a fortune" in the
purchase Of this great property. Had
the same amount Of money and energy
been employed in advertisinga and push
ing WORCESTER as has been expended
for that purpose on Webster, the for
mer work would stand with people
generally where 1t now does, on its
merits alone, with the scholars and
cultivated readers Of America and Eng
land,-Jdr in Advance Of all others.
After all, the preference for WoRcEs-
TER, which is now gaining ground so
rapidly, is probably due to the reason
50 tersely summed up by England's
greatest literary authority, the London
AtheneHm, which concludes an unpre-
JUDGED and elaborate review of the two
dictionaries, as follows:
"The volumes before us show a vast
amount of diligence; but with Webster
1t is diligence in combination with fam
c%ifulness; with Worcester, in combina-
ton with good sense and judgment.
Worcester's is the soberer and safer
book, and may be pronounced
THE BEST EXISTING ENGLIsH LEXICON"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-08-01

Remarkable AutOgrdphic ProeeSs.-0ne
Of the most remarkable autographs
processes has recently been brought "a
notice by Prof. Sars Of Norway. The
drawing Is done on m letter
paper, which, on one side-where the
drawing Is to be made-has been coated
by means Of a sponge, with a thin film
Of starch. But, as IL IL not well, for the
shading, TO use quite glossy paper, It Is
an advantage 10 give IL a graduated
surface by pressing IL against a lithO-
graphic stone. The next process Is 10
fasten the paper 70 a ~sketching board,
or a piece OF psstebOard, and the draw
ing Is then made by means Of the llthO-
graphic crayon. The paper is cut 10
the size intended fora full plate, and
the drawings arranged In the same
order as they will have TO appear In the
printed plate; the method Is the same
as in common drawing with lead pencil,
or crayon, though the figures should
first be sketched in outline on common
paper, and then transferred to the pre-
pared paper In the usual manner.
When the plate Is finished 10 satisfac-
ton, IL Is transferred to a common
smooth photographic stone thus: The
back Of the paper is moistened with
water containing a small portion of
nitric acid, and, after having been for
some time between molstened soft print
ing paper, the plate is laid, face down
ward, on the stone, which then for a
moment is put in the press. To make
more sure Of ii, the outside Of the paper
may be slightly rubbed with the finger;
II then the paper be stripped of, the
drawing and the entire hlm Of starch
will remain on the stone, the figures
being reversed. Now the stone is 10 be
treated in the ordinary way, with gum
arabic and a weak etching, and will
then he all ready for printing. The
whole process of transferring the draw
ing from the paper TO the stone is
simple.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-08-01

For the last five years | have not lost
a cucumber or melon vine, or a cabbage
plant. Get a barrel with a few gallons
of gas tar in it; pour water on the tar
always have it ready when needed, and
when the bugs appear give them a
liberal drink of the tar water from the
garden sprinkler or otherwise, and If it
is washed off by rain and they return,
give them another dose. 1t will also
destroy the Colorado potato beetle, and
brighten the old long potato bug worse
than a threshing with a brush. Five
years ago this summer both kinds APP
peared on my late potatoes, and sprin-
kled them with tar water. The next
day all the Colorado bugs that had not
been well protected from the sprinkling
were dead, and the others, though their
name was Legion, were all gone, and |
have never seen II of them on the
farm since. l am aware that many will
look upon this with Indifference because
it is so cheap and simple a remedy. Such
people should suffer both by their own
and their neighbors' bugs, as they fire.
quently do.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-08-01

WEEDs.--"A stern chase Is a long
one" it is said, and to the farmer who
Is badly behind with his work when the
weeds require attention it Is apt to be a
hard struggle all through the season.
Weeds are the farmers greatest enemy.
If we allow them to get the advantage
of us now we will hardly recover 1t
during the busy season of haying, to
which we are rapidly approaching. Let
weeds get started and kill them at once.
Pursue this practice thoroughly for a
few years, allowing none to arrive at
maturity, and the ground can be rem
dered almost entirely free from this
pest. The soil on some pieces of ground
has become so thoroughly filled with
weed seeds that it is impossible to keep
them from badly injuring a growing
crop. Heavy clay land that unfortu-
nately has got into this condition may
with profit be summer fallowed. Plow
oitens make as many weeds start as pos
sible, and then kill them by repeatedly
blowing and thoroughly narrowing the
ground.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-08-01
An Astonishing Fact,

A large proportion Of the American people
are to-day suffering from the effects Of Dye
pepsia or disordered liver. The result of these
diseases upon the masses of intelligent and
valuable people is most alarming, making life
actually o burden instead of u pleasant exist
ence Of enjoyment and usefulness as it ought
to be. There is no good reason for this, II
you will only throw aside prejudice and skep-
ticism, take the advice of druggists and your
friends, and try one bottle Of Green's August
Flower. Your speedy relief 10 certain. Millions
OF bottles OF this medicine have been given
away to try its virtues, with satisfactory re-
cults in every case. You can buy a sample
bottle for 10 cents TO try. Three doses will re-
lieve the worst case. Positively sold by all
Druggists on the Western Continent.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-08-01

STEwED FRUIT.-Almost any fruit
well stewed may be given to children
but some, from being too often repeated,
will be declined by them. This is
often the case with stewed rhubarb,
and it should therefore occasionally be
mixed with other fruit. A tablespoon
full or two of raspberry Or strawberry
jam, alittle orange or lemon marmalade,
will raise the flavor a~greeably. Rhubarb
and apples are best prepared for eating
with rice and macarOni by gentle boil
ing in a stewpan until tender and
tolerably dry; sugar to taste should
then be added, and stirred with the
fruit over the fire for five or ten minutes.
In the case of the acid in fruit being
very strong, it is well, before adding
the sugar, to put in a small pinch of
carbonate of soda; much less sugar need
then be used.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-08-01
1fHlc Qreal sprInG Mediolne

Hoofland's German Bitters. II tones the
'Btomach and assists Digestion. Ii arouses the
Liver to healthy action, and regulates the
bowels. 1t p%uriGes the Blood, and gives vigor
and strength to tho whole system, dispelllng
all Dyspeptio symphonic, with it's loss Of appe-
tite, Sick Headache, languor and depression.
1t infuses new life and energy into the whole
at this time should take Hollands German
Bitters. They are sold by all Druggists.
Johnston, Holloway 4 Co, Coz Arch street.
Philadelphia
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-08-01

CApPf11 TNE Prevents the hair from turn.
ing gray or falling ont.
CAROLINE Gi ,fsi the ho6 hair a rich and beau
CAROLINE Is the best hair preparation in
the market,
CAPROI JNE Immediately arrests the fall.
ing of of the hair.
CAPDOT INF Cures all diseases Of the scalp
CAROLINE Is To- the e. natural Ear nOnriShmen'
CAROLINE PTEs NIg.t decay in the hair
TAPROJ TNE Buyit. You will never regret
il.
CApQOT ME Causes the hair to grow luxu.
riantly and naturally.
CAPROI INF Is destined TO become a house.
hold word.
CAROLINE Is n mot nSys-r''tOr's the hair
CADDOI INE Was never known to fail in n
SLAANh single instance.
CAROLINE Is world t@i S sser !%s1 the
"a d JNE Certain to cover your head
with q fine growth of hair.
CAPROI INF Is wondrous to scientific men.
CApROJ INF The NJ plus ultra" of Hair
RestOrers.
D POI INE Is a sure remedy, and instan.
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CARBOLINE 1t 4 ! a sG So SSTt tni s4p ! syfG used
CAROLINE Is be d9ins wonders on bald
ADD INE never saw the beat of IL, IL
spoken every day.
TNE Ia he talk all over town.
OANDOLlINE is worth its weight in gold.
me Is praise by every one who
has tried IL.
CAROLINE Is m aeG STIw W Y success '"'""
CAROLINE IS c iRta O' all o'"'''' III "'O''
INrr Has been Endorsed by the
SANDOLA4NE highest medical authority.
rADDOI JNE Creates q new growth Of hair
In three weeks.
CADDOI me An elegant preparation pre-
pared from Petroleum.
~AnDOJ INE The most eTectual Hair Re.
storer ever compounded.
TNTE Keeps the hair moist and the
head cool.
~AnDNT TNE Is frne from irritating and
poisonous chemicals.
TNE Is priceless boon to afflicted
VA humanity.
INTE itself one trial
will convince anybody.
INTE Gives weak and sickly hair the
gloss and Vigor OF youth.
TNTE Restores iaded or gray hair to
its natural color.
~AnDnI INrE Makes the old young again.
CANDOLlNE Acts like magic on the hair.
CAROLINE M sRd b 1HS afl5 look "''"'''
~annny INyJS Delightful. fragrant, and snre
all the time.