The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-08-08

can be borne, is equally effective and re
tains the heat longer. Shcu there al the
same time be difficulty in stallipg. a:
there often is, apply similar cloth ovel
the kidneys, when the urine will be re-
lIsved. II is also we'll to give an injection
Of warm water, about blood heat, into the
b)vel and ii the case needs it, horn OF
hot water with a tinctu-e of the spirits oi
cayenne in il, into the stomach. Law ths
animal in well-bedded box, darken the
window and leave him for the greater part
OF an hour. In an ordinary case the hot
cloth or bran poultice will rot need above
one renewal; in severe cases they NAV be
renewed four times within the hour, and 4
hot fermentation applied to the spine has a
wonderfully soothing. effect. When re-
lieved, wash the horse down with tepid wa
ter, cover up, give bran mash, and allow
a day or two rest for recuperation.
A Nice Starch for Lawns and Mus
Iins.
lCor. Kansas Farmer
A solution OF gum arabic in water makes
a nice starch for lawns and thin muslins.
giving them new appearance. Dilute the
dissolved gum until you find by expert
ment that you have it Just right 1t takes
but minute to rub cloth in it, slightly
dry and iron il, to test the strength Of the
gum water. l am unable to give exact
after washing, not only look as though Just
made up, but retain their good appearance
wonderfully we'll.
Protect Your Poultry from Cholera.
Poultry JournAl.l
Cholera season is here, and it is well to
keep sharp lookout for this dread disease.
Rufiied plumage, dropping head and tail,
and a weak and unsteady walk or run, are
usually precursors OF an attack. There are
donbtless several cures for the disease, but
the 'ounce OF prevention" is far better.
Look we'll to the water your fowls have to
drink; be sure that il is fresh and pure. Ii
troughs or fountains" are used, have them
retilled and we'll rinsed or washed out at
least twice day. Give the fowls change
Of diet, put pulverized charcoal in their
mixed food. Keep fine gravel, broken
shells, or lime rubbish always within their
reach.
Method fer Preserving the Color Of
Dried Plants.
lExchsnge.l
1t is pretty well-known that plants treat
ID with alcohol can have their natural COL
DTS preserved for long time; but still they
begin to fade far too soon and darken. To
avoid this, resort may be had in the follow
ng process, which is said to yield excel
ent results: Dissolve one part of selicy-
ic acid in 600 parts of alcohol, and heat
he solution to the boiling point in sn evap-
,rating dish, draw the plant slowly
through the liquid, wave gently in the air
o get off superflous moisture, and dry be-
ween folds OF blotting paper several times
epeated. In this manner the plants dry
apidly, which is a great gain, and thus
urnish specimens of superior Beauty. The
ddition Of a drachm of red Conny's fluid
o the water contained in flower vase will |
reserve the freshness OF cut specimens for |
hree or four days.
Advice for the Young Farm. |
kansas Spirit, 3l.l
Do not undertake to extend the acres of |
our farm because it Is fashionable to
ave large tracts of land, but rather learn
D cultivate well a small farm; then when
his knowledge has been gained and your
ecessities seem to require more room, it is
ime to widen your domain little.
When you are purchasing live stock for
reeding purposes, remember that an ami
nal Of good blood can he kept at a less
ost and that it will always be in better de-
iand in the market and will bring better
rice than a scrub.
Don't run in debt Paving interest on
orrowed capital is like having milestone
bout your neck. l drags down to ruin
lany an industrious, honest farmer
In Favor of ORGANIZATIONS.
Portsmouth Weekly
A few enterprising, energetic farmers in
community will improve the whole tone
the place. A few determined and Judi
ious leaders will rally around good
ause, the united efforts Of the majority OF
lie cultiv ators of the soil, Most men are
sady to follow that cause which appeals
, their good sense and reason, though
lere are but few men who are willing to
Ike the responsibility of generalship. No
,wn, village or hamlet should be without
farmers organization of some kind, for
lutual counsel, discussion and comparison
methods and results, and the grange is
v far best of all