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Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-11-07
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ions which are constantly arising in their
soil. Their wives and daughters have need
of thought, of study, and earnest inyestiga-
ton into the economic principles OF cooking.
OF course. there are very many accomplish
ed housekeepers and excellent cooks as
there are model farmes, but the best are
generally those who can and will profit
most by study, experiment and the suggest
ions of others. The wise are never too wise
to learn, but the foolish are wise in their
own conceit. The best farmers as a rule are
the ones who take the agricultural papers,
who are supporters of our farmers clubs,
oranges, and agricultural societies, that are
doing so much good. So the best cooks are
the ones who are able to make good use Of
cook books, carefully selected recipes, and
who take an interest in everything that
tends to increase their knowledge and pro-
ficiency.
Economy in living expenses is becoming
an important consideration with our people,
but economy does not require that we go
half starved, nor that we live all the while
on one two kinds of food served always in
the same way. 1t requires that more intel
ligent care be given toward the selection Of
articles of food, having regard for the rela-
ton Of value and cost, and that they be SO
prepared that nothing will be wasted, and
chat the greatest good may be derived from
them.-Etaai,'a Hushandman
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The total grain crop of Minnesota and To-
wa. tits said will reach 4OO, ,COO,OOO bushels.
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DIAMOND CITY, M. T., NOVEMBER. Z, rs.

ing if necessary for corn. Not that we con-
slider it really necessary to replow carefully
worked fall plowing. In fact, we think we
have as often raised good corn without as
with. 1t is pretty much question which
is chepest, light replowing, or scarifying
with the cultivator. In fact, we now have
machines which accomplish the stirring of
the surface so successfully that we think the
evidence is in favor of the latter, except ON
soils that are peculiarly liable to run togeth-
er and become very compact. 1t is true all
soils are not benefited by fall plowing alike,
clays are certainly benefited, not only from
their greater triabiity, and consequent por
osity, but as a matter of course from their
more perfect drainage, thus rendering them
dry, warm, and in condition to work, while
the unplowed field beside them will be sod
den, cold, and compact, which if worked at
the same time will bake and be lumpy dur
ing the whole season.
There is no class of men more noted for
thoughtfulness than the intelligent farmer;
no class of men with more leisure for con-
secutiye thought, While driving to market
their minds may be solving some problem
connected with their profession. While turn
ing the furrow the mind may be engaged in
eliminating something new, from constant
observation of means to an end. such men
have the best tools and implements that
money can buy. They never grudge the
| blacksmith the money he asks for sharpen
ing a plow or pointing the teeth Of harrow.
When they geta new implement, the first
thing they do is to study its capabilities
thereafter it is sure to work. Such men do
not leave a ploW in the turroW, nor a reap
er or mower in the field to rust and rot
| The plow at night will be carefully cleaned,
and the bright parts rubbed with an oiled
cloth. Che reaper and mower will be given
II little Oil, as to its cutting parts, and cover
ed from the dew. When their work is fin
ished tor the season, such as may be, will De
carefully taken apart, the bright surfaces
oied, or better, when not exposed to rub
bing. be given coat of lampblack and ker
osene, and compactly placed where they
may be out of the way. they understand
something Of how the elementary forces q
nature, have operated in preparing the soll
and knowing their power, guard agains
their action when it may work mischief
Prairie Farmer.
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AGR[CU IL 7 RAIL.

THFRE Wv '~SN'-
.rm that is often greatly neglected, ana
h,t M Is the poultry yard. We care not upon
,ow Grand scale farming may be carried
An # will always pay to keep poultry. the
hrmer who is in atsl uence and does not
wish to market eggs and fowls can sell ms
hoof and nork and live on fowls. These are
much more palatabe than meats oi beasls
and are cheaper to most farmers. 10 Tue
.rner who has limited means and operates
on small. poultry is Indispensable to prof.
IT, As they forage for themselves TOR the
mast mart of the warm weather, thus gath
erino Nd the wash and turning it TO good
account. 1t is true that they are required
TO be fed well during the winter tor they
must stay within doors YET they not oniy
mg for their own feed, but a small mock
properly cared for Will keep an ordinary
family in all the necessaries tlat have to De
bought all the winter through, and this is
the time when the farmer OF small means
need it most. We would not be understood
to say that every flock OF poultry pays, any
more than we would say that every farm
pays. 1t is only those that are properly
managed. The management of poultry Is
easy enough, it only being necessary TO be
prompt thorough aud regular i'll attention
TO them. The greatest requisite is ~ good
breed of fowls, and the next IS proper
place to keep them. \ few years age
science was taxing itself TO find out meth,
cd Of preserving eggs from summer untl
mid winter, but experience has demonstrate
ed that hens will lay in winter as we'll as II
summer, when the proper conditions afe
provided. OF these comfort is the most i'm
portant. The farmer who has no house To-
his fowls except his tool shed, barn or sta
bes, cannot expect to have eggs in winter
neltiler can he expect eggs If his poulr,
house is so cold that the hens set aroun,
benumbed. 10 have winter eggs it IS nee
essary to have the poultry house mad
warm enough so that water will not freez
init, Build house thus, give plenty G
light, ventillate it we'll, keep none bu
young hens and good cocks, feed and waite
well, changing feed occasionally, aud W
Will guarantee the product Of eggs wi
prove a source of profit. Providing tc
fowls is quite as simple and quite as eas
rs any other farm work, yet good farmer
complain to US every year that poultry
an expense. The trouble is a farmer gets
uozen hens, builds a hen house and expec
''le birds to do the rest. He may pile 0,
wheat 60 them once day, () but he pa,
no attention to their health, never cleal
aielf Rouse, continues with the same stoe
honi year to year to year, keeps his hel
aanl they die of old age, never changes Il
0'eeo' and, as matter ofcourse, they prov
Sn expense. Any other branch of hu
'"''ury Il managed in like manner. woul
:" hlne eases out Of ten, prove tinanci
,aliare There is no excuse for any farm
'''''s nard pushed in winter for any OF Il
so'"lorts that the country affords. Egg
are never less than 80 cents per dozen
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mop AND PROPRIETOR
unrrOR AND PIOPR1Eloh

,orx MOUNTAIN uusnANprMAhs Ms is destined
,e. as the Mains ii,r1ei3r in its columns every
.sneo tine teIa a.,raultugc, Stock raising, Horti-
ltaf.lnssn'e ssneial Il and Domestic Economy.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-11-07

The total grain crop of Minnesota and To-
wa. tits said will reach 00,CO0,000 bushels.
The Van Buren press., 1878-08-06
Frank Lcsiic's Sunday Magazine.

The September number Of this admira-
BILE publication abounds as usual with
good things, it is really "narvel of
periodic literature" for the talented Ed
itor. the Rev. DIR. Deems fills its pages
with original aud selected matter, not
only Of usual merit, but combining, in a
very remarkable degree, entertainment
instruction and ediication. THE maga-
zine particularly commends itself to
heads of families as a family publication
it has no superior, and it should be found
in every household, for tho pure and
healthiul character OF the literature can
scarcely tail to exert highly beneficial
influence. The present number opens
with al article by Rev, Theodore l.. Flood
A. NJ, "rhe Summer School at Lake
Chautauqua.' which was established with
the design to bring about a revolution in
the use of methods and means for read
ing knowledge of the Scriptures An
article descriptive of " Country life in
Sweden,' is highly interesting, and ad
mirably illustrated. A new serial story
by Mrs. prosser, is commenced, entitled
Michael Airdee's Freehold and the
beautiful temperance story, "Fhe Maple
ton Plau," Is concluded, Among the
short stories are. Five in Peashell,'
by Hans Christian Anderson; "The rs
cape Of Grotius,' by Alfred II. Guernsey
f" How he Learned Charity' "a story with
n moral, J by Frances e. Wadleigh, There
are several sketches Of peculiar interest.
g Schille," "Sir Thomas Moore and his
Daughter" The Last Ascent Of Mount
Ararat,' Lady Stranglord," ETC., will
well repay the reader. The editor preach
es eloquently from the text, Jesus said,
Take eaway the stone" He continues
the Popular Exegesis of several passages
of Scripture, and his Portfolio affords
pleasant reading. The number contains
l2s quorto pages, and therc are over 70
Illustrations, portraits, etc. The price is
only % cents copy, and the annual sub
scription So, sent postpaid. lnclose %
cents to the Publisher, and specimen
copy will be sent. Address, FRANK LES
LIES PUBLISHING House, So, So and 81,
Park Place, New York.
The Van Buren press., 1878-08-06
AN UNDENIABLE TRUTH.

You deserve to suffer, and If you lead
q miserable, unsatisfactory life in this
beautiful world 1t is entirely your own
fault and there is only one excuse for you,
your unreasonable prejudice and skeb-
tsm, which has killed thousands. Per.
sonal knowledge and common sense rea-
soning will soon show you that Greens
August Flower will cure you of Liver
Complaint, or Dyspepsia, with all its
miserable effects, such as sick headache,
palpitation of tho heart. sour stomach,
habitual costiyeness. dizziness Of the
head, nervous prostration, low spirits.
dc. Its sale now reaches every town on
the Western Continent and not Drug
gist but will tell you of its wonderful
cures You can bny Sample Bottle
for 10 cents. Three doses will relieve
you. for sale by WARD Il OGDEN. II
The Van Buren press., 1878-08-06

Alma Herald-Mr. w. l., Taylor. republic
can candidate for sheriff is waging war
against king alcohol. The last few engage
ments that they had proved disaster to Mr..
TAYLOR as he was laid horse de combat. As
the Office of sheriff is one Of the most vital
importance to the people OF the county. they
cannot risk their interests in the hands Of q
man who makes a practice of fighting " red
eye"
In Justice to Mr.. Taylor, who is the op-
poncnt of the democratic candidate for
sheriff, we desire to say, that nc denies,
in toto, the charge of the Alma Herald.
His friends tell us he was not intox'ca-
ted, but was suffering from the effects OF
n high fever and chills. For ourselt, we
can say that we have never known Mr..
Taylor 10 be intoxicated, or that he is
habitual drinLer of tho ardent. We cX-
pect to load him down with radical lnia'
my enough, without charging him with
anything he is not justly entitled TO.
The Van Buren press., 1878-08-06
Law in regard to Selling Liquor to Minors.

California has a law in regard to mi
nors frequentlng places where intoxica-
ting liquors arc sold, which we commend
to the people and legislators of Arkan-
sas, as worthy of their adoption:
SEC. l. No minor under the age of six
teen years shall be admitted at any time
to, or permitted to remain in, any saloon
or place of entertainment where any
spirituous liquors, or wines, or intoxica-
ting or malt liquors are sold, exchanged
or given away, or of places of amusc-
ment known as.dancc-houses and concert
saloons, unless accompanied by parents
or guardians. Any proprietor, keeper,
or manager of any such place, who shall
admit such minor to, or permit him or
her to remain in, any such place, unless
accompanied by parent or guardian shall
be guilty of misdcmeanor.
The penalty for a misdemeanor is n
fine not exceeding $500, or by imprison-
ment not exceeding six months, or by
both such fino and imprisonment.
The Van Buren press., 1878-08-06
a Diplomatic Answer.

The old man Smith, of Richfcld, is a
selt-sutlicient sort of old fellow, and
prides his self upon his riding abilities,
One day he espied his young hopeful
leading colt to water rather ginger!y
aud remarked;
"Why on earth don't you ride that
beast ?a
I'm 'frail to; 'fraid he'll throw
me-"
Bring that boss here" snapped the
old man,
The colt was urged up to the fence, and
braced on one side by the boy while the
old man climbed on the rails and stocked
himself on the colts back. Then he was
let go and the old gentleman rode proud
ly oil. Paralyzed by fear the colt went
slowly for about twenty rods without q
demonstration. Then like lightning his
four legs punched together, his back
bowed like d viaduct arch and the old
man shot in the air, turning seven sepa
rate and distinct somersaults and lit Oh
the small of his back in the middle OF the
road, with both legs twisted around his
neck. fastening to him the young hope
full anxiously inquired.
/" Did it hurt you, paY'
rte oid man rosc SLOWLY, shook out
the knots in his legs, brushed the dust
from his ears and hair and rubbing his
bruised elbows, growled:
"Well, it didn't do me dam BIT of
good. You go home"
The Van Buren press., 1878-08-06

II e H.
A little thrce-ycar- old girl who yolun-
te"rcd to say grace at tho table, did SO as
follows: "Oh, Lord, bress tho things wo
cat; brcss mamma and papa and grandma
and grapdpa" here casting up her
eyes to her grandfather in tho next scat,
and discovering that he was smiling, tho
little one closed her prayer by saying:
"Behaye yourself, grandpa, for Christ's
sake. Amen
A little girl Of or years asked her
mother, one day, il shc had not seen Col.
Porter, "No, my child" was the reply
"Hc died before you were born" "Well,
but mamma" she insisted, .'If he went
up before l came down, we must have
met"
Hard times has not reached Texas.
Tho people of the Lone Star state keep
right on raising crops, building railroads
and robbing the mails. New Orleans
Picayuno.
The Van Buren press., 1878-08-06
5000 Reward.
Proclamation by the Governor

XXTHEBEAS. 1t has come to the knowledge
w Of the Executive, that. on the 9th day
Of June, 1878 In the County Of Crawford, in
this State, D. Y. Brooks murdered John
Muthershcd, and that said y. Y Brooks Is ut
large.
Now, therefore. I. W. r. MILLER. Govern
or of the State of Arkansas, by virtue OF au-
lhority vested in me, by the Constitution and
Laws of said State, do hereby offer reward
of Two Hundred Dollars for the arrest and
delivery OF II. Y. Brooks to the Sheriff OF
Crawford county.
In testimony whereof J have
hereunto set my hand and
(, Il caused the great seal Of the
i''' State to be affixed at Little
Rock. on this 2sth day Of
June, a. d.. 1873.
DESCRIPTION.
II. Y. Brooks is ABOUT 5 feet inches high !;
80 years old fair complexion; black hair {,
brown eyes and brown moustachc, (Which Is
generally kept colored black but very little
beard on the lower part Of his face; slightly
lame in the right leg. which is considerably
bowed will weigh ls6 pounds,
The Van Buren press., 1878-08-06
A Treat For Wednesday Night,

The Murphy Temperance Organization of
van Bnren, will dedicate their new Hall on
wednesday evening.
JUDGE JOHN J. BURROW
Will deliver the introductory. address, and
MAJ. WILLIAM MQUESENBURY
who is on his way home, has consented to
remain over day, anu read selections from
his poems. Music and other exercises as
usual.
The Society desire to see as many out as
possible irrespective of being members Of
the organization.
-Remcmbcr the old Pennywit Hall. anl
give the Murphy's rousing house wednes-
day night
The Van Buren press., 1878-08-06
North Carolina Election.

Raleigh dispatch of the 3D., says: The
twenty three counties heard from indicate
that the legislature will be largely demo-
cratic, although thus far the democrats
have lost mine members, divided among
the republicans, independents, and ma
tionals, and have gained six. The in
however, cannot strictly be
classed with the republicans, as most of
them will vote with the democrats
The Van Buren press., 1878-08-06
! ~ an
~ ~ "
POETRY.
RETURNING.
BY MARY E.BRADLEY.

Lord, where thy many mansions be,
Hast thou little room for me,
Whose restless feet these many days
BY all forbidden paths have trod,
And wandering in uncertain ways
Have missed the way that leads to God
Lord, is there any room for me
Who, sorrowing, would return to thee ?
Far have strayed, till tossed about
On fears that would not be cast out.
For all the subtle theories
That men have framed, wherein to find
For troubled hearts doubtful case,
And freedom for willful mind -
Thy word, once hidden In my breast,
Forever robbed the night Of rest.
heard a STILL small voice above,
All other voices not in love,
AS III the old sweet days of peace,
But IN tune of sad complaint -
why art thou swift to seek release
From easy yoke and safe restraint?
Why has thou taken for thy guide
False lights that lure thee from NV side
Lord, if heard, and in despite
of warning chose the fair, false light
The Van Buren press., 1878-08-06

sas' Here is Republican paper which
saws of Grants nomination We have
reached q point whore q firm, steady
hand is needed to guide the Nation"
This is the tone of Lord Napoleon's toa-
dies. The duties of an American Prcsi-
dent is to execute the laws, not to guide
the Nation firmly. Those who vocifer-
ously, and upon such grounds, demand
the nomination of Gon. Grant, arc doing
their utmost to extinguish all hope of
Republican success.--[ IIarper's Weekly
The Van Buren press., 1878-08-06

"My DEAR said gentleman to his
wife, "our new club is going to have all
the home comforts" Indeed p sneered
the wife; land when, pray is our home
to have all the club comforts 7"
Sir" said lady recently to an Alb.
crdeen mershant, ''your pretty daughter
has married a rich husband" "Well,"
slowly replied the father, 81 believe she
has married u rich man, but understand
he is very poor husband"
A Dutchman lately attended court IN
Boston to get excused from the jury box.
al can't understand good Euglese." re-
poatcd the Dutchman. "Take your scat"
cried the Judge; "thars no excuse; you
need not be alarmed, as you are not like.
ly to hear any"
"Jenny, what makos you such a bod
girl" "Well, mamma, God sent you the
best children that He could find, and
if they don't suit you can't help IT,
Fix
(, "See here, Captain" said sharp boy,
who was seeking employment from an
old seafaring man, "first father died, and
my mother married again; and then
my mother died, and my father married
and somehow or other, someway, don't
seem to to have no parents at all, nor no
home, nor no nothing
A Brooklyn man wants us to advcr-
tise and take fit medicine for pay. Fit
medicine is not legal tender. We
will take itch ointment and &C ndition
powders, or anything we need, but we
don't want to have fits just to fill up the
paper with advertisements.
ry News.
"Well," remarked city philosopher
during the progres OF scorching sun
spot "when l can't get cool any other
way, go home and have breeze with
my wife"
Somebody prints hook to show how
to get "25 cent dinners for families"
Now let somebody print a book showing
how to get 20 ccnts.-Graphic,
"What fine dark hair you have got,
Miss NJ -! My wife, who is much
younger than you, has hair quite gray"
''Indeed,' rejoncd Miss NJ; 'if
had been your wife my hair no doubt
had been gray too"
The Van Buren press., 1878-08-06

| MIR. w. J. Largen, the popular commercial
Agent, long connected with New York hou-
ses, has changed his base to Memphis. lie
now represents the wellestablished houses
of Stewart, Gwinne Il Co.. Memphis, and
Stewart Bros. 4 Co., New Orleans, wholesale
grocers and cotton factors. Mr.. Largen is
well and fayorably known all through West
ern Arkansas, and will be found prompt and
reliable. Cotton shippers, before making
their final shipments, will find it to their in
terest to consult him.
One day last week, young man named
George Ingle. who had, for number of
days, been suffering from chills, had continued
working in the intervals in the sunny field.
The consequence of the act was severe sun
stroke, under which, at the present writing,
he is suffering severely, and there is but little
probability of his recovery. 1t is so seldom
that there is such an occurrence in this part
ef the country, that it has created considera-
BILE excitement. Since writing the above,
we learn that the young man died Friday. lie
was from New York.
Deputy Sheriffis Matlock and Ward arres-
ted two men in the neghborhood of White
sides place, for stealing a boat at Fort Smith.
They were brought to town and locked up,
awaiting call from proper authorities at Ft,
SIN it'll.
The parties had an examination before JUS
tice Harvey, and for want OF evidence were
acquitted.
-Watermclons are demanding good price
out of wagons.
Pears dccompose Oh the trees rs they RI
pen. and when sufficiently ripe to cat, are al
most worthless.
The ground at the rear of our Office pro-
duces first class weeds.
The brass band has been doing good
picnic business for the past two or three
weeks.
Peaches do not seem to come in very
plentifully.
pay- WARD & OGDEN keep IMPORT
ED HAVANA CIGARS.
-" Strike while the iron is hot" by leav-
ing your orders for coal-oil with George Il.
White. Delivered at sc per Dbl.
Go to Nicodcmus. and get a patent fy-
trap, and do away with the troublesome flies
in the kitchen.
Attention is directed to the advertise
mcnt of the firm of Shibley, Moore & Co, at
u. G. Williams old stand. They have got the
goods, and they are going to sell them. They
will do limited amount Of credit, and they
invite all to examine and compare their pri-
ccs with towns that make 4 greater noise.
The Rose City passed up Saturday MORN
ing early, and went down the same afternoon.
This is the popular packet. commanded by
Capt. Bowlin. one of the best and most ac-
commodating steamboat men on the river,
and being a citizen of our town, should have
all the encouragement our merchants and
Shippers can give him. The Rose City will
arrive and leave regularly, every Saturday.
and shippers and passengers should make a
note.
~ WARD & OGDEN keep tho best
brands of KEY-WEST CIGARS.
The train was late an hour. Thursday
night, on account of the bridge at Flat Rock
giving away. The passengers got out and
walked over. Hands were at work until mid
night and made repairs so the train went over
as usual, next morning. going east.
DR. Bob Sutherland is the latest.
The Van Buren press., 1878-08-06

The Washington monument. WHICH is
once more in process OF completion, was
originally intended to be 600 feotin height,
This would have been almost as high as
the tower of Babel, and mnch higher than
any other artificial structure in existence
Under the revised plan for its compile
ton, it is proposed to be carried to the
elevation of ASS feet, which is 5 feet
higher than the loftcst pyramid. While
about it, it would be just as well to make
it 5l2 feet high, so as to exceed the cle-
vation of the Cologne cathedral, which
will be 5Il feet high when finished. For
such a trifie as q feet, the great yankee
nation should not be deprived Of the
chance to boast Of the "biggest monu-
men in the world"
The Van Buren press., 1878-08-06
Nyy- The reeulAiean narty. of Pulas]

Ey The republican party, of Pulaski
county held convention, Saturday, at
Little Rock, and nominated a complete
county, senatorial and representative
ticket J. G. Botsford, for Sheriff John
Mcclure for State Senator. The green
hackers attempted to capture the meet
ing but failed.
The Van Buren press., 1878-08-06
81 What oro ,ou about y, ,ror;Iy

"What are you about ?" angrly ex
claimed country editor the other day to
his wife, who was touching up her com.
plexion before the mirror. "Onlv get
ting up my patent outside dear" was
the reply. The editor coughed and went
out to trade couple of copies fora soda
cocktail. oil City Derrick