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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17
Dried Grasses.

The time is at hand when preparation
must be made in order to carry over the
light and beauty Of summer, to brighten
the long dark days of winter. Grasses
or grains that have nearly or quite
matsred their seeds may now be
gathered in small punches, tied securely
and hung to dry from the garnet rafters
or in an airy, dark cl0set-others may
be cut green and trated in similar man
ner. This IS work in which the little
folks will delight, and many halfhour
can thus be proftably and pleasantly
spent. Our little eight-ysar-old daugh-
ter already excels in the art Of selecting
and asserting, and has quite a collec-
tieA of blue grass, orchard grass, cheat,
Timothy heads, wheat, rye, oats, Sc,
which She CLAIMS as her own-hung up
to dry. When perfectly dry these NAV
be treated in .seyeral ways TO give
variety. To crystalize them the receipt
is simple. A pound Of alum to gallon
Of hot water-a!low it to cool and sus-
pend the grasses in it for ten or twelve
hours, not crewding too closely. When
the alum is formed in minute crystals
take out the grasses and arrange in
vases, windows, baskets, sc.
Another preparation is to wet them
in water and dust them in dry flour, or
dip them in thin white-wash-cedar
served IN this way will make beautiful
wreaths or garlands. have been told
that grasses cut green and laid between
thin layers ofcotton batting and put I'M
der slight pressure will retain their
color and dry nlcely-but cannot give
my experience as l have not yet tried
this plan, perhaps some Of our lady
readers will do so and report, or ifany
Of them have any experience in coloring
grasses we would be glad to hear from
them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17

WHENEVER AND Observation-Disclosures OF a
choleraic prevail or there is cause to apprehend
visit from them, the system, should be toned, re-
gulated and reinforced by course Of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. Perfect digestion and regular
habit Of body the best safeguards against such
maladiss, and both are secured by this intestinal
BILE tonic and Alternative. The Bitters are also ex-
tremely seryiceable in remedying such disorders.
If promptly taken in bilious collie, diarrhea and
cholera morbus, the disease is usually frustrated.
In dirrrhos cases. 10 only necessary to restore the
tone Of the relaxed bowels, and this is one Of the
specific effects of this medicine. Wind on the
stomach, heartburn, biliousness, nausea, headache
and other symptoms Of disturbance in the gastric
and hepatic regions are also speedily relieved by
this excellent remedy. As family medicine it ia
invaluable, since it promptly and completely re-
NEEDLES those ailments which are of most frequent
occurrence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17

RAISED DoUGHSUTs.-One pint Of
new milk, four teaspoonfuls OF Sugar, one
halt cup Of yeast, and little salt. Stir
thick with flour, and let it rise over
night. In the morning add as little
flour as will make the dough thick
enough to roll out about an inch thick.
Cut in squares Of an inch and a half.
AS you drop them into the hot tat,
stretch them out longer, and fry them
thoroughly. They are (said to be)
excellent with cef'eefor breakfast.
Lard aud suet, ia equal proper
tons, boiling .hot, is said to be
better for frying cakes than either alone.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17

MURRAIN OR DIsTEMPER IN CAT
TLE.-The following is preventive OF
murrain, or dlstemper, as given by
General Lindsay Walker:
One teaspOOnful Of sulphur, one
teaspoonful of prepared charcoal, mixed
with one pint Of cern-meal and one
teaspoenful OF table salt is a dose for
each COW: to be given every eight days
during the Summer and Fall months,
till cold weather sets ia.
Another, that is valuable for horses,
COWS and hogs, is the following, viz !:
One-half bushel Of hickory ashes, four
quarts Of salt, two pounds Of sulphur
and BALI pound OF copperas, mixed and
kept always in troughs where these
animals can have constant access to.
They know better than man when they
need it; and it is surprising how often
and how much they will lick up.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17

Oh! DEAR Me, I'M GETTING GRAY
HAIR FALLING.-You have only to use
"London Hair color Restorer, the best
and most clearly article ever introduc
ed to the American people, is entire
ly harmless and free from all impure
ingredients that render many articles
obnoxious. 1t thickens thin hair, stops
its falling, and restores the perfectly
natural color. 1t is nicely perfumed
and so elegantly prepared as TO make
it lasting hair dressing and toilet
luxury.
IA. TYNEs, a PROMINENT CITIZEN,
Wilson, N. c writes: Some ten years
ago my wife's hair commenced falling
and got very thin and turned gray, but
after using London Hair Color Re-
storer' the scalp became healthy, the
hair stopped falling, the color was re-
stored, and is now growing beautiful~
ly.
Sold at IS cents bottle OF 81 the
halt dozen by all prominent druggists
In Woodstock by DR.. D. D. CARTER
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17

vital action, which comes alone from
the action Of the sun, air, rains, SHOWS,
frosts, dews and fogs after being broken
up and which requires time to do.
1 am aware that in some Of my views
herein given. 1 am butting against
theories called scientific but they are
the results of years of observation and
practical tests Of my own and moi
anothers, and care for no more.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17

KEEP Your LIVER HFALTHY, and
hus ward off many distressing COM
splain.s, by using 'Swayne's Tar and
Sarsaparilla Pills Cure sick or nerve
GUS headache, dizziness, billiousness,
bad taste in mouth, dyspepsia, inward
piles, all compla ints of the stomach
and bowels. They act gently, with
ont pain or gripping, and do not leave
the bowels costive, as is the case with
many other purgatves. Sold at 25 cts
a box by DR.. d. D. CARTER, Wood
stock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17

A man IN Dorcestsr, Wis, writes as
follows to the Milwaukee Wisconsin:
L wish to inform the public Of a hum
bug in the shape Of grain called
Australian rye, which is being ssld for
wheat. l haye tried it and it is fall
ure. Farmers shoul be ware Of such
humbugs.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17

Thos. B. Sly, Of Orange county, n.
Y, on his farm of 100 ACRES, near Stone
Bridge, in the town of Warwick, last
year kept 60 COWS and sold 81, 100 worth
of milk. He purchased 81, 900 worth OF
feed, and has $4,000 the return for his
labor and capital.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17

A little green bug is destroying the
blue grass in Kentucky. Great fields
are SAID to be ravaged by it, the grass
looking as fit had suffered protracted
drouth,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17
MEXICAN
Mustang Liniment,
FOR MAN AND BEAST.

Thlsiiniment very naturally originated In Ameri'
ca, where Nature provides In her laboratory such
surprising antidotes for the maladies OF her chill
dren. Its fame has been spreading for % years.
until now It enclrcles tho habltablo globe.
The Mexican Mustang Linimcnt Ia matches
remedy for all external ailments OF man and beast
To stock owners and farmers It Is invaluable.
single bottle often saves human Life or re-
stores the usefulness Of an excellent horse OK
COW, or sheep.
It cures foot-rot, hoof-ail, hollow horn, sruo,
screwworm, shoulder.rot, mango, tho bites and
stngs Of poisonous reptiles and insects, and every
such drawback to stock breeding and bush life
It cures every external trouble OF horses, such
as lameness, scratches, swinny, sprains, founder.
windgall, ringbone, ETC., etc.
Tho Mexican Mustang Liniment Ia the quickest
cure In the world for accidents occurring In the
family, in the absence Of o physician. such as
burns scalds, sprans, cuts, etc, and for rheuma-
usm, and stiffness engendered by exposure. Par
ticularly valuable to Miners.
It Is the cheapest remedy in the world for IL
penetratcs the muscle TO the bone, and single
application Is generally sufficient to cure.
Mexican Mustang Eminent is put up In three
sizes OF bottles, the larger ones being proportion
ately much the cheapest Bold syerywhsrs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17
A GOOD DWELLING HOUSE,

and barn, almost entirely under new cover, ana
carriage, corn, meat, hog, chicken, milk and ice
houses, all conveniently located and in fair re-
pair. The water is piped from the spring in large
iron pipe There is an al undance Of fruit. This
property is now rented and the purchaser will get
2-5 Of all summer crops and straw Of 40 acres Of
grain II is guaranteed the property is not iattered
in this advertisement.
IL is desirable farm situated in good and
healthy neighborhood, in the Shenandoah Valley
Of virginia, shenandoah county, Ia miles from
the town Of strasburg on the Valley pike, and Ia
mile from Capon Road Depot, 80 miles 3. w. Of
Harper's Ferry on the valley branch OF the b, q
0. X. r.
gg- For futher information address the sub
scriber at Woodstock Shenandoah county, Va.
Apr. 1e-3mo. 5. A. NELSON
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17

Alpersons indebted to me are rcques cd to close
their accounts by note or otherwise.
Feb 13--tf. Ed. BANNER
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17

1t is said chat Maryland realizes more
from her oyster crop than from her grain
crop.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17

Boston fruit dealers are shipping APP
plies from Kansas for the first time.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17
10 CON SUM p 7 Nv les.

The advertiser, having been permantly cured Of
that dread disease, Consumption, by simple rem
edy Is anxious to make known to his fellow suffer
ers the means of cure To all who desire IL, he
will send q copy Of the prescription used, Gree OF
charge,) with the directions for preparing ana us
ing the same, which they will find a sure cure for
Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, &C.
Parties wishing the prescription viii please address
Rev. Il. A. WILSON,
1e4 Penn b., Williamsburg, New york
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17

Daily except Sunday: other trains daily.
For information, rates and tickets apply to John
W. Woodward ticket agent, stanton, Va.
CONWAY r. HOWARD, q. p. I. A.
W. II. S. DUNN. Engr. l. Supt.
Close connection for Front Royal, arrive at
Front Royal 2,22, p. Al. Leave Front Royal 1886
p. NJ. arrive at Woodstock. 3.15 P. NJ.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17

dN-FYFYis not easily earned in these times
%fff but IL can be made in three months
~ ! by any one Of either sex. in any
part Of the country who Is willing
O work steadily at the employment that We FUR
nish. s66 per week in your own town. You need
not be away from homo over night You can give
your whole time to the work, or only your spare
moments. have agents who are making over
$40 per day. All who engage at once can make
money fast. At the present time money cannot
be made so easily and rapidly at any other business
II costs ncthing to try the business. Terms and
IS outfit free. Address at once, II. HALLErT Co.
Portland, Maine, Aug. let. THY
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17
VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE
A RARE CHANCE
$500 FOR $500,

offered, on terms to suit purchasers, at the ex-
ceedingly low price of S4,5cc, it cost 81 500 seven
years ago, and is under as good fencing and state
Of cultivation now as 1t was then. The quality Of
are cleared and the balance is in good timber.
Parties have applied for permission to set steam
ayv mill on fhe place The iuurOyements consists
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17
CCHEDULE H. FERRY 4 VALLEY BRANCH
y Ii. az o. II Il.
Taking Effect June. 10Th, 1873.
NORTH.

p. VI.
Change Cars at Strasburg for Front Royal.
The % p NJ train passing Woodstock runs only
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays all other
trains daily except Sundays.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17
Railroads..
Chesapeake &0ioRR.

Is the best route to Cincinnati
and all Western Cities.
On and after February Sd 1873, Passenger
Trains will run as follows
Fe6rury Sd, 1878.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17
DR.. BUTTS DISPENSARY.

E5-HoriRg made a specially Of Pirate and Chronic
Diseases, for 30 gears has just pitised fro raiuobe
frorks WoDaaP. Marriage and diseases Of he Repro
oucirs Sgsp, $50 pages and Enororings sent
postpaid reoeft Of Is os JoT 10th either oI 60
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-07-17

Thave Of Twines, Cords, Fish Hooks and Lines
1.-the largest assortment in town.
June 12th-tf. B. SCUMITT
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an. sclsr.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-08-28
How TO Avoid Snn.troke.

Sunstroke is caused by excessive heat
especially if the weather is 'muggy.'
Ii is more apt TO occur ON the second,
third or fourth day of a heated term
than on the first. Loss of sleep, worry,
excitement, close sleeping rooms, debll-
ity, abuse OF stimulants, predispOse to
it. Ii is more apt to attack those work
ing in the sun, and especially between
the hours of IL O'Clock in the morning
and 4 O'Clock In the afternoon. On hot
days wear thin clothing. Have as cool
sleeping rooms as possible. Avoid loss
of sleep and all unnecessary fatigue.
If working indoors, and where there is
artificial heat-laundries, etc.,-see
that the room is well ventilated. III
working in the sun, wear light hat
(uot black, as it absorbs heat, straw,
etc., and put inside OF it ON the head a
wet cloth on large green leaf frequent
ly lift the hat from the head and see
that the cloth is wet. Do not check
perspiration but drink what water you
need to keep it up. as perspiratiOn pre-
vents the body from being Overheated.
Have, whenever possible, an additional
shade, as thin umbrella when walking,
canvas or board cover when working
in the sun. When much fatigued do
not 20 10 work, but be excused from
work, especially y after ii O'Clock in the
morning on very hot DAYS, if the work
IS in the sun. If feeling of fatigue,
dizziness, headache or exhaustion
down in shady and cool place; apply
cold cloths TO and pour cold water over
head and neck. If any one is overcome
by the heat, send Immediately for the
nearest good physician. While waiting
for the physician, give the persons cool
drinks of water or cold black tea Orcold
coffee, if able to swallow. If the skin
is hot and dry, sponge with, or pour,
cold water over the body and limbs,
and apply TO the head pounded ice
wrapped in a towel or other cloth. If
there is no ice at hand, keep a cold cloth
on the mead, and pour cold water on it
as well as on the body. If the person
is pale, very faint, and pulse feeble, let
him inhale ammonia for few seconds,
or give him teaspoonful OF aromatic
spirits of ammonia in two tablespoonfuls
of water with a little sugar.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-08-28
Growing the Jasmine:

Nature does not present more fra
grant and beautiful exhibition than a
mixture ofroses and jasmines. The Ara
bian jasmine is very fragrant; but as it
does not endure much cold or heat it
should be planted in an eastern aspect.
The yellow jasmine is not very fragrant,
but it forms an elegant variety. The
shoot of the jasmine grows so rapidly
and so luxuriantly, that if the plant is
allowed to luxuriate it Will soon cover
any framework, or other fanciful de-
vice, with its dropping beauty. 1t loves
to hang downward. In pruning this
beautiful plant, cut the branches to
an eye or bud, just by the place from
which they sprout and in such manner
that the head, when trimmed, shall re-
semble the headofa willow. This method
makes them throw out abundance of
branchesand fine flowers. Give fresh soil
to the jasmine every two years or they
will become weakened in their blooms.
The secret of having fine flowers is in
keeping up the soil to regular degree
of strength. As the human frame Ian
guishes under change of diet, and be-
comes weakened for the want of food,
so is it with the floral creation.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-08-28
The Puzzled Miner.

Down in the mine, underneath the
ground, red-shirted labOrer, tOiled the
whole day long, and when evening
came he assembled to the mouth of the
pit to get mouth of fresh air and
supper in his cabin. But there had
been a tremendous storm during the
afternoon. Many house in Virginia
City had been unroOfed, and of his own
cabin at the head of Carson street, not
vestige remained. It had been blown
down. the boards had been scattered
far and wide, and not a shingle re-
mained TO mark the spot where he had
smoked his pipe, fried his potatoes, and
played draw-poker. with a dummy.
After the fury of the gale had come
heavy fall of snow. and the miner
trudging home in the evening, found
all things changed. He reached the
spot where his cabin had stood when he
went to work in the morning, but as he
turned aside TO walk towards the door
he missed the house. Thinking that he
had made mistake, he went further
up the street, and not finding his house.
concluded that he must have passed il,
and accordingly retraeed his steps.
Facing about, and noticing the familiar
outlines, of his neighbors' cabin, he
whistled, and finally exclaimed:
.'what in the deuce has become of my
house? 2" Then one of his reighbors
opened window and eonsoled hl9n- ''f
say, you'll find your honse dow. ia
Seven-mile canon, as it was goin' thar
when I last saw it." The dummy lost
nothing in the draw" that night.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-08-28
The Instinct of Birds.

No subject connected with the history
of birds furnishes more interesting
material for study than that of instinct.
Young birds of different species show
that they have different degrees of in
stinctive knowledge. Some are able to
take entire care of themselves, and
do not need a mother 10 watch over
them; others, on the contrary, are per-
fectiy helpless, and need teaching be-
fore they can do anything for them
selves, except breathe, and swallow
what is put into their mouths. The
young chicken, short time after it
leaves the egg, knows how to take care
of itself nearly as well as does the year
old bird. 1t can run after its mother,
use its eyes, pick up food, and answer
the call of the old hen; and il does all
this without instruction. How differ
ent il is in all these respects from the
young barn swallow. This is blind,
and unable TO run, or even to stand
knowing only enough to open its mouth
when it hears the old bird return to the
nest, and to swallow the food placed in
its open bill. Far from knowing by in
stinct how to use its wings ,as the young
chick does its legs, it does not learn this
until it is well grown, and has had sew
eral lessons in flying, and even then it
flies badly, and improves only after long
it is still very helpless aud baby-like,
and very different from the active,
bright-eyed, independent little chick
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-08-28
Where He Gained.

He was a strawberry man. He drove
his old horse and wagon under the
shade of tree tired of screaming and
anxious to measure up what he had left
and see If his receipts agreed. He meas
ured, and there were eleven quarts.
He counted up his money, and he found
he was quart of strawberries ahead.
He measured again and counted again,
and he was puzzled.
Let's see!" he unused, as he hid a
bad berry under the pile, 81 measured
my thumb along with quart of berries
twice on High street, three times on
Columbia, once on Bagg, and twice on
this street, and that accounts for pint.
Now, how did / save that other pint
1 slid of six berries at that brick house,
three at the cottage, seven or eight when
l sold to that boy, and-and-"
He reflected for q moment, and then
as bright smile crossed his face, he
exclaimed:
"Egad! 1 have it! remember now
that 1 measured both thumbs at once
over on Montcalm street! That tallies
to a berry, and my mind is relieved of
a great burden!"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-08-28
Mr. Greeley's Wood Farm.

Among the recent entries of real es-
tate at the Land Office in White Plains,
is one for eighty-three and five-eighths
acres at Chappaqua, sold to A. j.
Quinby for $4,000. The property is
memorable as being portion of the
Greeley farm, though not Immediately
connected with the old homestead. This
still remains in possession of Mr.. Gree
ley's daughter, Ida and Gabrielle, who
are living at TarrytOwn, Ida with her
husband, Colonel Smith, and Gabrielle
as a member of the household Many
who were privileged to visit Mr.. Gree
ley at his Chappaqua home will remem-
ber the hill farm, or the woodland
known far and wide from the mention
of it in the - Recol!ections " of Mr.
Greeley. When a bit of leisure offered
itself from grubbing among his sll
cabbages, or carrying out his very radi-
cal idea of pruning, Mr.. Greeley would
harness up a nondescript vehicle known
in the whole country around as Gree
ley's ark" and drive out about two
miles in the eighty-three acres just
now sold. Ii was as unsightly and for
saken-a-looking landscape as the eye OF
man ever fell upon. Some few spots of
il might have been turned into possi-
bic use as sheep pasture, but the rest
was strewn with boulders and filled
with ruts. Mr.. Greeley had planted
over the whole plot crop of locust
trees. and these had come up in rather
promiscuous fashion. Mr.. Greeley
drove his stout piece of horse-hesh
among them, in his short-sightedness
paying not the slightest attention to
such trifiing obstacles as holes yard
deep, boulders as high, young saplings
or overhanging boughs, though mis-
guests were apt to be of different
mind, and all the time would talk OH
about the great advantages of forest
planting from a politico-social-scientific
view. When no visitor offered him a
victim he found his way out to the
wood-farm and chopped abont with an
axe. At present, the plot is covered
with scrubby growth of locusts as big
as mans arm.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-08-28
MAKE CHILDHOOD SWEET.

Wait not till the little hands are at rest
Ere you full of them with flowers;
Wait not for the crowning tuberose
To make sweet the last sad hours;
But while, in the busy household band,
Your dsrlings still need your guiding hand.
Oh. MI their lives with sweetness
Wait not till the little hearts are still,
For the loving look and phrase;
But while you gently chide fault,
The good deed kindly praise.
The word you would speak beside the bier
Falls sweeter far on the living ear;
oh, ill yeung lives with sweetness
All, what are kisses on cold clay lips
To the rosy mouth We press,
When the wee one flies to her mothers arms,
For loves tenderest csressi
Let never worldly bauble keep
Your heart from the joy each day should reap;
Clrcling young lives with sweetness,
give thanks, each morn, for the sturdy boys
Give thanks for the fairy girls;
With a dover of wealth like this At home,
Would you rifle the earth for pearls
" ait not for Death to gem Loves crown.
But daily shower hfe's blessings down,
And I'LL young hearts with sweetness.
Remember the homes where the hight has
fed,
Where the rose has faded away,
And the love that glows in youthful hearts
Oh. cherish it while you may
And make your home garden of flowers.
Where joy shall bloom through chlldhood's
hours,
And fill Young lives with sweetness.