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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27
"Fussing With Fertilizers.

A correspondent wishes to know II
We don't think We were a little hasty
in our rcprobation OF tho habit OF
which some farmers have Of "fussing
with so.called chemical fertilizers, OF
which they know nothing" to the
neglect Of mapGre.making by utiliz'
ing all the wastes of the stable and
farm yard, Our friend says very truly
that on my farm especially in the
old States, where fertilizers are most
needed, there is not stock enough
kept to furnish what the land requires
and that it is onlya choice between
commercial fertilizers and starvation
of the soil.
Very well--but it still remains true
that great many farmers could make
fifty loads more than they do, Of ex.
cellent fertilizer, by the use Of muck
leaves or other composing material,
and the liquid and other wastes Of
their barn, 1t is tue also that COM
mercial fertilizers are used to much at
random and therefore extrayagantly
and foolishly. Some farmers have an
idea that everything which is sold
under the name of "tertiizer," is good
for the land,--provided it has smell
and is labeled with learned.look
"ananalysis," and a few testimonials
on the patent-medicine advertising
plan.
This we call ''fussing," Of the most
foolish sort. A dozen rows of corn,
or patch of grain in the corner OF
the field, will give farmer an fan
alysis' of any fertilizer that is worth
a good deal more-to him-than any
chemists report. Nature should be
the farmers consulting chemist, and
the bushel measure his maker of Ger
tlficates. In other words let him find
out whether particular compound is
what his land requires, by the simple
expedient oftrying it, before he loses
money and time in applying it whole.
SALE Every intelligent mans farm
should be an experiment station.
The quality, quality to be used.
and methods OF applying a new
fertilizer, can be ascer!aned only by
successive and varied trials continuous
and carefully observed. "Don't 60 in
blind" therefore, on the grabbing,
pig.in a-poke, happy-go-lucky style OF
farming.-[ Golden Rule.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27
THE HEATED TERM.

MANDRAKEs BirrERs are just the Medicine t.
use during the heated term. They rectify
s SIpd eS ast t @c sng apos sT% h
bowels; thcy::rcmove bile from the blood
they purify regulate and mvigorate the body
thereby preventing many diseases inciden,
to hot summer weather. The public, The
medical profession, and the press, have borne
ample testimony of the sterling qualities Of
the MANDRAKE BIrTERs made by HENRI,
JOHNSON q LORD, Burlington VI, who are the
only proprietors Of the genuine. Price p
,ontc ppr hottie
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27

The editor presented bill for eight
years back SUBSCRIPTION. The old
farmer was first amazed, then indig.
nant. He put on his spectacles, scru.
tinized the bill, and after assuring
himself that it was genuine, he ex-
claimed: ave been supportin' this
yere paper for onto eight years, and /
never had no such thing as that flung
at me before. III stop supportin' it.
He not only withdrew his valuable
support, but failed to pay the bill.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
A New Story by Edward King,
written expressly for our Columns.
The story is entitled
''F'rost and Flower, >

A Story Of Ne'c England and me SouM'
The scene of this new story is laid in New
England and in the Southern States. The
action begins among the New England
Hills introducing types drawn from life
and in the second part is changed to Florida
Mr.. KING is familiar with the strange, low.
land trol ica scenery OF our American Italy,
and has drawn with careful hand. Among
the characters in the story, Lefty Frobish-
err" "Tom Floss" Cynthia Brown, M. ID.
and Demonstrated Jim" are likely TO be
popular. We feel sure that the thousands
who followed the fortunes OF "uelen's Bat.
tie" will look forward With interest to the
initial chapter of FROST AND FLOWER.
The Kennebecker in Ireland.
The "Kenncbecker" whose very fresh an
readable letters have been u popular feature
of The journal in previous years, has REACH
ed Ireland in his wanderings, end will con-
tribute to The Weekly Journal during tn c
coming year Il series Of entertaining letters
from that picturesque and interesting island.
The Young Farmer,
Whose friendly and helpful talks hava made
his signature one of the "household words, "
among New England Farmers, will continue
the practical aspects Of farm life and work,
in his "Every Day Thoughts"
Burleigh,
Whose letters are perhaps, as widely quoted
as those of any American correspondent, will
open frequent budgets Of news and gossip
from New York.
Waits from Washington.
"Perley," one of the most popular and best
informed of Washington correspondents, in
addition to the news forwarded by telegraph,
will contribute weekly "Waifs from WASH
ington," presenting an interesting summary
of social and political events in the National
capitol.
OTHER FEATURES,
The plans Tor which are not now sufficiently
advanced to permit their definite announce
ment, will be introduced during the year.
Send in Subscriptions and Renewals
Promptly in order to make sure
of the opening chapter of
Mr.. Ging's Story.
Specimen copies sent on application to
any address.
[lF All Remittances should be by Post OF
flee Order, Registered Letter or Bank Check.
Address,
Publishers Boston Weekly Journal,
Boston Mass.
No.'264 Washington st.
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Rety'.
TiiR COMING NAN,


4 pair Of very chubby isgs,
Enesssd ia scarlet hose
A palr Of little sIubby boots,
With rather doubtful toes
Cut 40 a mother eaa-
A little kilt, little coat,
Aud, 10 before Us strides, "a state,
The Futures 'eoming msn,"
His eyes, perehsnee, will read tho stars,
And search their unknpWn Ways
Perehshee tho human heart and soul
win open Al Their gaze
ferehanee their Keen aud flashing glance
win DO nations light
Those eyes that nov are wislful beat,
On some "big fellows" kite,
That brow where mighty thoughts will dwell
In sOlemn, seeretetateI
Where fierce Ambitions restless strength
Shall war with future fate
Where Science from now hidden caves
New treasures shall otupour-
IT'S knit now, with troubled doubt,
Are two OF three, cents more
Those lips that, 10 tho coming years,
WIN plead, or pray. oF teach,
Whose whispered words. on lightning fash
From world to world may reach
That, Sternly grave may speak command,
Or, smIling, win control
Arc coaIng now for gingerbread
With all baby b soul
Those hAnds-those little buSy hands
So sticky, small and brown
Those hands, whose only mission seems
10 tear all order down
Who knows what hidden strength may Ito
Within their future grasp,
Though now It's but tatry'slick
In sturdy hold they elaspi
All, blessings on those little banda,
Whose work 10 got undone
And blessings on those little foot,
Whose race 10 yot unrun
And blessings on tho little brain
That has not learned TO plan
What'er tho Yature hold IN store,
God bless the looming man
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27

On the asth Of this blessed month,
Gov, Conner Of Maine will chew tur'
key Tor tho last time in his official ca
paIity,-[Bostoa Post,l Aud the
serious question Is whether his success
or il 10 come in on foul, or not
whether he IL 10 be canvas back or
greenback -[lielfast Journal,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27

Common rock salt, dried In an over
aud pulverized, mixed with an equal
part of spirits of lurrentIue, will kill
a felon In twcnty'iour hours, Keep u
rag constantly wet with tho p'opara'
ton on the iclon during the time
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27
GENERAL FEATURES.

TIE WEEKLY JOURNAL will contain
every week thirty-Siy long columns,
II will be, In the best sense, u Weekly
Newspaper, containing the latest and fresh
est news, brought down to within an hour OF
It's publication.
II will mol be q hasty reprint Of The Boston
Daily journal, but the matter which II con-
tains viii DO compiled with care, and will be
arranged, selected and classified with special
reference TO the needs Of the readers Of n
weekly paper, and in such way MS to leave
no topic Of importance untouched,
In its columns of New England intelli-
gcncc, and in the letters and dispatches its
special agents and correspondents, rs well
as by the news gathered through the agency
Of the Associated Press, II will present u
comprehensive review of all local happenings
of interest throughout New England.
All the current intelligence, social, per-
sonal, general and political, ut home and
abroad, will DO given place in its columns.
It's Editorial articles will discuss with fair
ness topics Of practical interest, rs the pre-
sent themselves.
The Markets will continue to be reported
for It's columns with sufficient funcss 10 On.
able those interested TO know the cost ofpro
ducts in the leading business mats.
In addition to the above mentioned points
relating to the general character of the pa
per, the publishers take pleasure in making
the following
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
In the first number of 1870 we shall begin
the publication of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27

dearest" he murmuree, ecstatlc-
ally, as he folded her in his arms for
the first time, "let mo sample the
nectar Of your lips" take q whole
schooner Of it," she family whispered,
"lls oil on tap"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27

should send for instructions, terms, refcrcnc.
es, &C., to Edison Brothers, Solicitors OF
Patents, Washington, ID. d., who furnish the
same pithom charge. Edison Brothers Is a
well-known and successful firm of large ex-
pcricncc, having been established since 1865.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27

Every once IN while We heard Of
q California woman killing u bear,
This Is all right But We challenge
the world to ransack tho pages Of his
tory and show US where q woman has
ever got away with a mouse,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27
Liver N King.

The Liver Is the imperial organ OF
the whole human system, rs II controls
the life, health and happinessof man.,
When it IL disturbed 10 It's proper
action, all kinds Of ailments are the
natural result. The digestion of food
the movements of the heart aud blood
the action OF the brain and nervous
system, are all Immediately connected
with the workings of the Liver, II has
been successfully proved that Green's
August Flowers unequalledin curing,
all persons afflicted with Dyspepsia
or Liver Complaint, ann all the num-
erous symptoms that result from an
unhclthy condition OF the Liver and
Stomach, Sample bottles TO try 10
cents. Positively sold in all towns
Oh the Western Continent. Three
doses will prove that it is iast what
you want.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27

A Bald headed man with n black
eye called here yesterday, took of his
hat and pointed to his eye and bald
head said. "l'etsy aud HAIR OUT
Whitehall Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27

TT can make money faster at work for US
u than at anything else. Capital not re-
quired we will start you. Sl2 per day at
home made by the industrious. Men, wo-
men, boys and girls wanted everywhere to
work for US. Now is the time. Costly outfit
and terms free. Address .TnuB 4 Co., Au-
gusts, Maine
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27

The following classical poser is
submitted for college boating clubs !:
Did Leander swim the Hellespont or
did Hero 7
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27
Errors of Youth.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay,
and all the effects of youthful indscreton
will, for the sake of suffering humanity, send
free to all who need it. the recipe and direc-
ton Tor making the simple remedy by which
he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by
the advertisers experience can do so by ad-
dressing in perfect confidence. l795m6)
JOHN u. OGDEN. AZ Cedar St., New York
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27
To Consunptives.

The advertiser, having been permanently
cured of that dread disease, Consumption, by
simple remedy, is anxious to make known
to his fellow sufferers the means Of cure
To all who desire it, he will send copy of
prescription used, Qree of charged, with the
directions for preparing and using the same,
which they will find q SURE CURE for Con-
sumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
address, Rev. L. A. WILSON,
l54lm6] 1874 Penn St.. Williamsburgh n. i.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27
Construction and Equipment

CONSTRUCTION anu equipment
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
is coniesscdy at the head of American rail.
ways. The track is double the entire length
of the line, of steel rails laid on heavy oak
ties, which are embedded in u foundation OF
! rock ballast eighteen inches in depth. All
bridges are Of iron or stone, and built npon
the most approved plan. It's passenger cars,
while eminentiy safe and substantial, are a:
the same time models OF comfort and elegance
The Safety Appliances
in use on this line well illustrates the far
seeing and liberal policy Of its management,
in accordance with which the utility only of
an improvement and not its cost has been
the question Reconsideration. Among many
may be noticed.
The Block System of Safety Signals.
Janney Coupler, Buffer and Platform.
The Wharton Patent Switch.
AND THE
WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE,
forming IN conjunction with apertect double
track and rOad-bed combination of safe
guards against accidents which have render
ed them practically Impossible.
Pullman Palace Cars
Are run on all Express Trains
From New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
and Washington,
To Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville Indian
apolis, and st Louis,
WITHOUT CHANGE,
ard to all principal points in the far West
and South with but one change of cars
Connections are made in Union DepOts, and
are assured to all important points.
The Scenery
OF THE
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
Is admitted to be unsurpassed in the world for
grandeur, beauty, and variety. Superior re-
freshment facilities are provided. Employees
are coui teous and attentive, and it is an in
evitable result that trip by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad must form
A Pleasing, Memorable Experience.
Tickets for sale at the lowest rates at the
Ticket Offices of the Company in all import
ant cities and towns.
FRANK THOMPSON, General Manager.
L. P. PALMER, Gen'l Passenger Agt.
C. s. HALDEMAN, New England Agent,
POP and 2O5 Washington ST., Boston, Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-11-27

DUOnl business you can engage in. S. to
DEOl $40 per day made by any worker
of either sex, right in their own localities
Particulars and samples worth IS free
Improve your spare time at this business
Address STINsoN & Co., Portland, Maine.
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o. II. FREEMAN, Agent,

for repairing clothes wringers Of all kinda.
Best quality of Solid White Rubbe, Rolls fur
nished at no ssonable prices, and warranted BY
0. H FREEMAN
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Pimpl lie S !

Transparent Teaching Cards. In
struction and Amusement combined. Inn
portant to parents and teachers. rs different
artistic designs. The entire pack sent free
for rs cts. currency or stamps. Van Deli b
Co. 20 Ann st. N. Y.
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The attention of the travelling public IS
respectfully invited TO some of the merits OF
this great highway, IN the confident asser.
ton and belief that no other line can offer
equal Inducements as route of through
trnycl Tn
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The Publishers Of THE WEEKLY JOUR
NAL desire TO call attention 10 the iollowin
announcement for 1870
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a d ress i n g
which is at once
q gree a b ! G,
healthy, and eff
fectual for pre-
serving the
hair. Faded or
gray hair as soon
restored to ats
or;o,',,oI cojor
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-06-06
That Sensual Preacher.

DOyIPmAN, June LIST.
do not profess to be defender of .the faith but
do consider it my duty to defend truth and modera-
ton. 1t is only perfect knowledge of the Rev. Mr..
Browns conduct, while in Donphan, that induces me
to lay aside my didence, and defend him in the
just slanderng he received through the items Of this
place, of last week.
This Mr.. Brown, to whom our very reserved and
moderate itemizer has fit to give the epithet Of
sensual, eompos menis expounder Of the gospel
came to Kansas from watertown, n. Y, and brings
good recommendations from the highest in authority
both civil and ecclesiastical, in his County. He ia
charged with anacism, insanity, and even sensuali-
ty all of which is false in toto. had the privilege of
being in Mr.. Browns company every day, and hear
ing every sermon he preached but one and truth
fully say that in my judgment, saw nothing sensu-
al insane or unchristian-like in his conduct. And
what is more unfair the mans accuser I venture to
say, never had any conversation with him; and We
have our doubts whether he ever heard him preach
for we know just who onr "Clod-Hopper" is, and We
never saw him present at any Of the meetings
Now, as to such little stuff as the man. in his walks,
casting his garments either side of the road and
his propensity to tickle womens ears will not de-
scend to confnte. Our minister here-for We believe
him to be a good man-surely feels himself dsgraced
by being advertised in the midst of 50 scurrious
writing.
ORGAN GRINDER.
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Another I4al broken,

Whenever the people Of State, or Couuty,
or community, get the idea into their heads
that there is only one man nho can he trusted,
and in speaking Of him, Away put "Honest" be
fore his name, then look out for that man, for he
is going TO slip MP on yon, before y"u think of
it. This has just been illustrated in the case OF
James Z. Watson, of Douglas County. NOBODY
in the State Was fit to handle public fands Int
Honest Jimmy Watson. He was elected Treas
urer Of Douglas County, aud while holding the
ofBce, attempted to thrust himself upon the Re
publican State ticket for Treasurer, and failing
in that, was nominated ON the Democratic ticket.
He was defeated, but held on to bis County
Treasury. He was elected twice, and, according
to Law, was ineligible to third term. But no.
bo,ly else was honest enough, and in spite OF
law, he was elected third time, beating James
c. Horton, one Of the best men in the State, who
did not have Honest to his name, but who had
never stolen anyfAing. A gentleman who was
in Topeka, last Fall, just before the election,
heard Honest Jimmy blowing abont the attempt
of the bondhoIders and plunderers to defeat him,
but that he was running in the interest OF the
people and public honesty. He was already fix
ed upon rs the Democratic candidate for State
Treasurer, this Fall and in the Spring, he was
nominated for City Treasurer and for School
Treasurer in Lawrence; and leading Republi-
cans actually supported him-be was 30 honest!
But by some unforeseen accident, Honest Jimmy
was beaten for one Of the Offices; and that's
where his troubles began. He was compelled to
settle up, he having previously held the offce.
A shortage was discovered suspicion was arous-
ed, and clamor was raised for an examination
of the Comfy Treasury. For, be it known, the
people were wrapped mp in Honest Jimmy,
that they had not deemed the little formality
required by law Of examining the Treasury
quarterly necessary. An examination was made,
and the funds were found minus $2O, 700 or more.
Honest Jimmy had been letting ont the peoples
money to two banks, to speculate upon, and they
had gone up the spout Honest Jimmy, having
three Treasures at his command, had been in
the habit of drawing upon one to cover up .
shortage in another, as necessity required and
one IF his resources having been taken away, it
left naked place that could not be covered.
Honest Jimmy was asked to give additional
bond, as his bond appeared to be worthless-he
was 30 honest, it WAS not thought worth while
to ascertain whether his bondsmen were respon-
sble or not-but instead Of complying, lie re-
signed his Office. And SO it has cost the old Re-
publican County of Douglas 900 for going
wild on Reform. Now they will have to look
about, to see whether there is not another honest
m an in the County, besides Honest Jimmy Wat
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-06-06
Ansi.Herd Law McctinS.

Ansi.Herd Law Meeting.
A meeting was held at Burr-Oak School House, May
D, 1873
Thompson Wykert President, in the Chair. called
the house to or,ler.
Motion made for the Chair TO appoint committee of
three to draft resolutions against the herd law which
is follows:
We, the citizens of BurrO request the honorable
Commissioners of Donphan County to rescind the Or
der they have made. compelling the people to keep
up their stock Tor the herd law it is calleil)
leave il to the voice Of the people and if one
request Commissioner, namely, Deckard, to resign
his position in that body, that there may he man
take his place that will contend for the rights of your
constituents We don't if Cye wonId rather than
500 it would pass don't want it, seeing that our
County is surrounded three sides with the river
bluffs and timber, and great portion of that is only
fit for grazing land, and will be fenced in our
day.
Motion made that copy of this he furnished to both
of our County papers for publication.
Motion made to adjourn. to meet on the second Sat
urday in juno, at o'clock.
The subjects for discussion the herd law, the
hog law, and the financial and grcenback question.
JOHS r. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-06-06

pf hsr ssrfs and ihat aftss Poland was divided
pp between R4s.ia, Prussia and Austria. one OF
the most marked results was the improvement
in the fppaition Of the peasantry, If Russia
turnea against struggling Hungary, ne have yet
70 learn that England gave her any aid. But it
was Austria that crushed Hungary, and now
England has chosen her Is right hand ally
against Rnssia- And thsn, speaking of ssrfs,
compare Russia wish the United States, and all
will not be in our favor. She Voluntarily liIser-
ated over 20 600 900 white ssrfs, without ripple
of troublr, while it cost . bloody war, almost
destroying our nation, to emsucipste 1900, 600
negro slaves.
We confess to being affected with Rassi anism.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-06-06
Farm for Sale.

ofrEH tOk SALE ny farm Of 20 seres situ.sSd s.,r
nil. ~ ss sesss O. Troy and within thrceiSurths Of
e oI Dfenner station on the Atchisop and Nebra.k,
Kailrcsd Farm ell improved and under thoroneb enl
us; Iss lSlswins are .s.e Of the improv vesssnts
va waasd cellar under the entire building; spring well,
S"iIsse. -. Sn n s.o sood pusgs god barn and
nese ,n asd eross fesess q the sane runnine varp
rs, "a 3. ne place. iso bearing apptrees seven
eo apple 100 peach trees plums srIDea nan
Slea Eooeebesries. asd an elher fruits rood blue
~ clover PASTURE TIE Land IL all in crup At hi.
u.e. ne neunbranee - the premises. Tern. 10 sujt
Inquire Of the snbacriber on the premise,
apr" ~0z- GEORGE WILLIANSOy