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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05

RAISING CORN.--AmOng the con-
troversies ofthe Ohio Farmers Club, it
is stated tina! it don't require any scien-
tifc attachments to raise good corn, if
the land is good, but 1t does require
some practical common sense and some
industry If science is anything it is
knowledge-it is truth ascertaned. If
common sense means anything in
particular, it means a certain amount Of
intelligence which enables one TO per-
form certain simple acts as they should
be performed. But how was that
certain amount of intelligence obtain
ed? Was it inherited? Did it come with
out investigation The best methods Of
the present which may have been ham
ded down from generation to genera
ton are not the less due to science
because they were discovered centuries
ago. All who intelligently observe and
investigate are scientists to that extent.
and every discovery that flows there
from is due to what is termed science.
call it By whatever other name we will.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05
portancs OF an sffcstive remedy.

THE CARE OF KRKOsENE LAMPS
Few illuminating substances produce a
light as steady and brilliant as kerosene
oil, but owing to ipattentiOn to certain
requisite points its full brilliancy is rare
" attained. The wick, oil and all the
appurtenances Of the lamp must be kept
scrupulously clean /; the burner polished;
the chimney not only clean but bright
and clear; the wick cut square across
with sharp scissors. Those lamps
which are made with immOvable cupulas
require especial care in cleaning and
trimming. The upper part of lamp
frequently get. oily after standing Tor a
time. This may, in measure, be pre-
vented by cutting hole in a piece OF
felt so as to fit exactly around the socket
into which the burner is screwed. Trim
the felt so that it will be about one
half inch in width and place the ring on
the socket. Housekeepers disregard
ing the above have, as result, a flame
dull, yellow, smoky, and half-lighted
apartment at the same cost as those
we'll lighted.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05


HILLS OR DRILLs.-One of many
experiments tried at the Agricultural
College farm Of Kansas in 1876 sets
forth the comparative merits as between
the old method Of planting corn in hills
and that Of planting in drills. -Four
plates were laid of across a portion Of
a field quite uniform as to the charac-
ter Of It's soil. Each contained four
rows Of corn, the rows being three and
a-hali feet apart. In the first plat the
corn was planted in drills; in the sec
ond in hills. after the usual way; again,
the third was planted in drills, and the
fourth in hills. When the corn was
about six inches high the drilled plants
were tmnned ont. leaving the stalks as
nearly as possible ten inches apart in
the rows the plats in hills were like
wise thinned out, leaving the same
number of stalks in every plat through
out the experiment. In cultlvating the
plats care was taken to give each the
same treatment, and beyond thinning,
hOeing once and cultiyating twice, no
special treatment was given the plats.
The corn was husked November llth,
and the weighings showed for the drill
ed plats a yield Of Il bushels per acre
for tie plats in hills, 623 bushels per
acrC-an advantage in favor Of the
method Of planting in drills of ST bush
els per acre.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05

CURE FOR GAPEs.-As soon as we
discover any symptoms Of gapes among
our chickens, VIC know that there are
monastery small red worms-in their
windpipes, and we give them camphor.
IN their drinking vessels, strong enough
TO make quite taste of the campnor.-
Then, il any get the disease quite badly
before We discover it, we force pill OF
gum csmphor down the throat about
the size of a samll pea, and the fumes
of that dose viii kill the worms. No
kind ofworms can live in camphor;
neAcc, camphor mnst be y powerful
vermifuge.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05

How TO USE PARIs-GREEN.- w &.
/. Gray, Somerset Co., Pa, asks, in
view Of the early appearance Of the
Colorado beetle, and in consideration of
this being his first season on a farm,
how / arts green should be used.
ANs.-Thc easiest, quickest and
safest way is to mix Paris-green with
water in proportion Of a tablespoonful Of
the former to a pailtul Of the latter.
Use a brush or swab, made by tying
handful OF fine cern-husks to the end OF
a stick two or three feet long. Take
the pail in one hand and the brush in
the other, give each plant a thorough
sprlnkling, stirring the water from tie
bottom Of the pail occasionally as the
Paris-green settles, and taking two
rows at a time. The sprlnkling should
commence just as soon as the young
beetles or Larvae make their appearance
and, if a second swarm appears after
the first has been laid to rest, the new
corners must be treated in the same
prompt manner as their predecessors.
A common watering pot with a rose
NAV be used instead of the brush. The
powder may also be mixed with flour or
plaster and busted in the cool of the
morning according to directions fire.
quently given in these columns.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05

MARKING SHREP.-This is best done
with Venetian red, a cheap paint, only
a few cents a pound, and one pound
will mark a thousand. Take pinch of
the dry powder and draw the enclos-
ing thumb and fingers through the wool
at the spot you wish to mark, loo>ehing
the powder as ysu do so, and it will
combine with the oil in the wool. and
make bright red mark, that the rains
will never wash out, and which, with
out lnjuring the wool, will endure from
one shearing to another, while it can be
readily cleanscd out by the manufactu-
rer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05

WHAT FIVE SHEEP WILL Do
Five sheep will enrich one acre Of old,
worn -out moving land in three years,
se that it will produce one and one-half
tons of hay per year for several years
by Sigh. sprinkle Of seed each year
sown in early spring. Five sheep will
produce manure in winter to the value
Of ten dollars by giving chem suitable
bedding. Five sheep will get their liv-
ing through the summer on one acre Of
ground. Five sheep will raise five
lambs, worth fifteen dollars. Fiv e
sheep will shear twenty-five pounds o.
wool worth six dollars.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05

VENTILATION.-Many persons COM
plain Of always getting up tired in the
morning. This is very often due to de-
fectiye ventilation Of the bedroom, or
from using an undue amount Of bed
clothes and bedding. Feather beds are
too soft and yielding, aud partially en-
Yelope the sleeper, thus producing pro-
fuse preparation. The habit OF lying
too much under blankets is also very
perniciOus by rssson Of the carbonlc acid
exhaled BY the sleeper being respired.
Again, it is common error to suppose
that by simply opening a window a
little at the top room can be ventila-
ted. People forget that for proper
ventilation there must be an inlet and
outlet for the air. In bedrooms there
is often neither, and if there is a fire.
place, it is generally closed m Again
it is a mistake to suppose that foul air
goes to the top Of a room. Certainly
the heated air goes 10 the to-, but the
chief impurIty. the carbonic acid, falls
to the bottom. There is nothing so
efficaciOus in removing the lower strata
Of air as the ordinary open fireplace,
especially if there is a FIRE burning.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05
TIE Orchard.

Towards the last OF May and during
June the cooling moth Will lay its G ggs
on the young fruit of the apple and year.
Each female lays between TWO and three
hundred eggs, distributing them over
the tree one to an apple or pear. Wher-
ever an egg 10 laid the fruit will be de-
stroyod almost certainly. Hogs should
run in every orchard; /. to root up the
ground; .. 10 lertilize the soil; ). to
eat the fruit that falls in conss euence Of
being injured by the larvae OF the cooling
moth. lfall wOrmy fruit Is eaten up as
soon as it falls TO the ground there Will
soon be no moths to trouble the or
chard. 1t is the second crop of the in-
sect tnat does the most mischief, which
matches out in August and burrows in
the tull-grOwn fruit; but destroy the first
crop and there will not be second.
Ii you have a few plum trees left from
the wreck Of years OF careless manage
ment, and those trees are set with pluins
this year, try this plan to save them
from curculla: When the plums are the
size Of hazel nut, smoke them with
gas tar two or three times week. =.
5. Grub, & Wisconsin, says tins
remedy is a success, If properly applied.
THIS will save the current bushes when
attacked by the worm that destroys
both foliage and fruit.
Loose no time IN Milling up earth to
the height OF six inches around all young
trees as a protection from the borer !:
or tie bands OF thick paper or roofing
felt around the stems, extending two
inches below the surface and six above.
A wash OF lime and fresh COW dung will
answer. You pays your money and
takes your choice
Evidence multiplies that ear trees
do best IN sod; and we believe that il
the hogs are allowed to root up the sod,
the chances against loss by blight are
lessened. DR.. Harvey, of Chester, Pa.
can testify that nearly the whole OF his
cultivated trees bllghted, while those in
grass did not.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05

Dir. P. H. Foster sends to the Scien-
tifc American his mode of destroying
the apple worm: After the worm has
entered the fruit and accomplished its
damage, the time arrives when it has to
leave tbs fruit and hide itself in quiet,
secure position to undergo the transit
ton from the larve to the pupa state,
which requires, in the early part of the
season. eight or ten days; after this
dme the miller is Matched and is again
ready to besiege the fruit with its sting.
The insect, being two-brooded in this
climate at least, if not disturbed, has
an aggregating force to do mischief the
second time. The progeny for their
succeeding year have alone to depend
on the security of this second genera
ton of Larvae. AS they may often be
found in bark Of apple trees during win
ter, my plan ofdestruchon is, about the
first efJuly to take wooden rags large
enough 10 wrap around the trees, anc
say four inches wide. Each week
look over the trees and destroy the
worms secreted under the rags, anc
where ever l find them, until the fruit
is off the trees. l have all the green
fruit, OF every kind, carefully picked W
as soon as it falls, thereby destroying
many of the curculio as well as apple
worms. In future intend TO poison
the rags made use Of to capture the in
sect.
Mr.. Festsr estimates that the ravass'
Of this pest cause a loss to the fruit
growers Of the United States fully equaI
to 5 per cent. interest on the national
debt, u statement which shows the i'm
portancs OF an effective remedy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05

CREAM CAKRs.-One-half pint of
boiling water; three-fourths of a cup of
butter; one and one-half cup Of sifted
-four. Put in saucepan ever tire fire;
beat until very smooth and thoroughly
scalScd; set aside and when sufficiently
cool add FIVE well.beaten eggs. Drop
this mixture, Che size of a silver dollar,
on buttered pan. lsaying space Of
three inches each way. Bake thirty
m nutes in a hot oven, keeping the
oven door closed as much as possible.
When nearly cold, cut a slit three
fourths around the top Of the puffs and
ell with cream made as follows: Boil
one pint of milk !; add one cup o. sugar
ene-half cup Of flour and two beaten
eggs worked smooth in little milk;
boil ten minutes, stirring constantly.
Flavor when done.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05


THE ANTEcRI FMS OF DIsRAsE.-Among The
an;ecedents Of disease inertness in the circu-
aton Of the blood, an unnaturally attenuated con-
diton Of the physique, indicating that the life
current is deficient in nutritiye properties, wan,
haggard look, inability to digest the food, loss of
appetite, sleep and strength, and a sensation Of
unnatural languor. AL these may be regarded az
among the indicia of approaching disease, which
will eventually attack the system and oyerWhelm
it, if it is not built up and fortified in advance.
Invigorate them without loss Of time, making
choice Of the greatest vitalizing agent extant
Hostetters Stomach Bitters, an eiixia which has
given heath and vig3r to myriads Of the sick and
debilitated, which is avouched by physicians and
ANALYSTS to be pure well as effective which IS
immensely popularin this country, and extensive
l. used abroad, and which has been for years past
one Of the leading medic nal staples Of America.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05

On! DEAR NE, IN GETTING GRAY
HAIR FALLNo.-You have only to use
London Hair color Restorer, the best
and most clearly article ever introduc
ed to the American people, is entire
Iy harmless aud free from all impure
ingredients that render many articles
obnoxious. 1t thickens thin hair, stop.
its falling, and restores the perfectly
natursl color. 1t IL nicely perfumed
and so elegantly prepared as to make
it lasting hair dressing and toilet
luxury,
j.. A. TYNEs, A PROMINENT CITIZEN,
Wilson, n. c writes: some ten years
ago my wife's hair commenced falling
and got very Thin and turned g-aY, but
after using London Hair Color Re
storcr' tn scalp became healthy, the
hair stopped falling, the color was re-
stored, and is now growing beautiful
ly.
Sold at 70 cents a bottle OF 81 the
halt dozen by all prominent druggists
In Woodstock by Dr.. d. ID. CATER
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05

KEEP Your LIVER HrALrnY, and
hus ward off many distressing COM
spaln;s, by using 'Swaync's Tar and
Sarsaparilla Pills Cure sick Or nerve
Gus headache, dizziness, billiousness,
bad taste in mouth, dyspepsia, inward
piles, all complaints of the stomach
and bowel. They act gently, with
out pain or gripping, and do not leave
the bowels co-tive, as is the case with
many other purgauves. Sold at % cts
a box by DR.. D. D. CARTER, Wood
stock
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05

..CRoss-BRED SHEEP.-At the New
York State FAN there were exhibited
some sheep bred from common Merino
ewes aud Cotswold ram. The feeces
Of the first cross measured five inches
III length, and the wool was as fine as
the Merino and as easily combed as that
of Cotswold. The wool of the second
cross was stlll as fine as Merino wool.
The carcass Of the cross breed sheen
makes excellent mutton, and is nearly
as heavy as The pure Cotswold. We
have frequently alluded to the advan-
tage of this cross, and the interesting
example shows at Rochester proyes
how successful and profitable farmers
sheep it would be. The farmers sheen
is undoubtedly the cross-breed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05
FARM and FIRESIDE,
Pastures and Butter.

The local requisites for the mannfac-
ture are pure air, cold running water,
md suficiency Of sweet, nutritious
heritage. Fresh, rich, juicy feed wall
enhance both the quality and quantity
of milk and butter. The requisites
named belong generally to somewhat
elevated or billy Districts, rather than TO
those of an opposite character. A
rolling, elevated country, hllly often
times, Astounding in springs OF pure cold
water, and drained by clear, ripping
streams flowing over Grayelly or rocky
beds, constitutes the predcminating
character Of the best dalrying districts
ofour great country, so famous for its
dairy products. On such land the best
and sweetest natural grasses are pro-
duced IN the greatest luxuriance, and
abound in the best milk-producing
qualities.
Another essential is change OF
pasture. This i. contrary to the teach
lngs of some; but from actual experience
We are able to say it is very impor-
tantitem il the list of necessaries re-
ouired for a bcunteous supply Of milk
and the wholesale production OF gilt
edged butter. II, in changing from
one pasture TO another, the grasses are
10 better, either in quality or quantity,
still marked difference is found in the
WELD Of milk. Cows seem to tire Of enc
pasture and one place. They leve to
roam and feed in some new enclosure
occasionally. Everything seems to
taste sweeter to them, and they take
hold with new relish Of the tender
grasses before them. A change,
therefore, should be made from one
pasture to another about every ten
days or two weeks.
Cows, to yield the best returns,
should always have ready access to
good water. This is almost lndepen-
sable. for it il next to impossible to
make good butter without an abundant
supply Of pure water Those having
pastures, when the water fails in dry
time, have probably observed how
rapidly their own cows shrink in their
milk when water is scarce and animals
DO not get their usual supply. Induc-
inc cows to drink large quantities Of
water will increase the flow of milk,
certainly, but to what extent the guam
tity Of milk may be increased without
Injury to the quality, by inducing the
animal to take an abundant supply Of
liquid, we are not prepared to say. But
we are satisfied that milk good quality
may be increased by this method.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05
MEXICAN
Mustang Liniment,
FOR HAN AND BEAST.

Thisiinlnont very naturally originated in Amori-
CO. where Nature provides IN her laboratory such
surprising antidotes Tor the malaaies Of her chill
dre-. IT, fame has been spreading for 9 years.
until now I. Cncirclss thu hab..able globe.
Tho Mexican Muatans Linircnt IS matches
remedy for ~ external ailments e maa and beast
To stock owncTs and farmers It Is invaluable.
4 single bottle often saves human lie or re-
stores thc usefulness % an excellent horse, OK,
cow, or sheep.
It cures foot-rot. hoof-ail, hollow horn, grub.
screw-worm, shouldcrrot, mango, the bites aid
stias Of poisonous reptiles and insects, and every
such drawback to stock breeding and bush life
It cures every external trouble Of horses such
o. lancncs-, fc-atchcs, swinny, sprains, founder
wiud-gan, rlng-hsac. etc, etc
Tho Mexican Mustang Lialment IS tho Quioses;
cure In the world for accidents occurring In the
family, In the absence Of q physician such ~
burns, scalds spTal.s, cuts, etc, and for rheunia-
H.-i. a-d stiffness onganGored by exposure. Par
t!sularly valuable 20 Miners.
It Is the cheapest remedy In the world. for il
pcnctratcs tho muscle TO the bone, and o single
application Is generally sufficient to cure.
Mexican Mustang I.inlment Is put up In three
sizes OF bottles tho larger ones being proportion
asely much the cheapest. Gold cvosywhsre.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05

Winter squash, especially Hubbard,
have become such f staple in the market
that large demand is always certain,
aud the grower Of a large crop rarely
fails to realize well. Failures are often
due to insufficient fertility, but mole
frequently, by neglect, the bugs, are
allowed 10 destroy them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05

DELICIOUS PIE.-Beat to a cream
three-fourths of a cup Of butter and one
cup cfsugar; add the well-beaten yelks
Olive eggs flavor with vanilla. Line
two tins with puff paste; pour in the
mixture and bake at once. Beat the
five whites to a strif froth; swceten
with powdered sugar; flavor with
vanilla and spread over the pics when
done. Brown deiicately and cut the
pies while hct TO prevent he eggs from
falling,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05

SALLY LUNN.--Seven cups of sifted
-four; one-.lalf teacup Of butter warmed
IN one pint Of milk; three eggs; little
salt and two tablespoonful Of brewers
-yeast-it bakers or home made, use
twice as much. LET rise six or seven
hours.
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TEXAS CONNECTIONS. Iron Mt In.x.61.

T Daily except Sunday: other trains daily.
Tor information, iates and ckets apply 10 john
". Woodward ticket agent, -taant"n. Va.
CONWAY Il. II D." ARD, 60. p. IS T. \.
W. p. s. DUNN. mgr. * SUIT.
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ONE, Two, THREE. Four CAKE
One cup Of butter; two cups Of sugar ;
not quite three cups of prepared flour
and four eygs. If not wanted quite 80
rich, substitute cream for the butter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-06-05

POUND CAKE.-One pound Of but
ter; one pound ofspgar; enc pound Of
Hour and. tep beaten eggs. Take half
pre- AIRED aud bal unprepared -four.
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10 CON MPTI YES.

rhe advertiser. having been pcrmsntly cured Of
tlat dread disease, Consumption, by a simple rem
edy is anxious to make known TO his fellow suffer-
ers the means Of cure TO all who desire IT, he
will send copy of the prescription used, free II
eharge,) with the direct OILS for preparing and us
ing he same, which they will find a sure cure for
Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the Prescrspto will please address
Lev. \. A. WILSON,
s94 Penn st.. Williamsburg New York
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NORMAL SCHOOL.

The Grammar School, conducted last
summer by ". W. LOGAN. Will be con-
timed in the summer OF 1878 rs Nrr-
mai School. Instruction will be eivpn
in all branches taught in The common
schools. The Higher Mathematics, Theory
and Practice OF Teaching. by text and
recitation. and in the Natural Science,
by lecture. Those Gesir'us IL may study
the languages
Some o the advantage. of Ibis school
are. fhUrou Il chemical and PhvSirql
Apparatus. Teachers Library, and The
excellent Library of the \. VI. G. A.ol
the town. to which students viii have
free access.
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RaihOais.
Chesapeake &Oli0RR:
Is the best route to Cincinnati
and Ill W Cafrrn Cities.


On and after February Sd 1873, Passenger
Trains Will run as follows:
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Take Notice.

Anptrsons indebted to me arc requested to close
their accounts by note or otherwise.
Feb l3-tf. s. 4. DAN ER
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- p C i S dc.
Mustard. Nutmees,
Mace. Cinnamon,
Cloves, All>pice.
Pepper, Ginger,
Turmaric Mustard SEQ.
Celery Seed, Flavorng Extracts
and Essences. Reuncl Wine,
Salad Oil, Gelatin.
lsinglass. Sago,
Cornslarch, Farina
Baking Powders, Tapioca
Cream of Tartar, Soda,
AMI verifying I'm this line of a pure
qu ny ND sold as cheap rs The
adj .crated articles.
2 SrHMlTT
" a, lS--il. Druggist Woo1-tork,
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Jan. 31-lyr
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= CHfDULE Il. FERRY * VALLEY BRANCH
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Taking Eject June. IN, 1871.

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DANIEL s. BEATIrs
Pianos and Organs

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