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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
Working the Butter.

Working the butter is one of the
most delicate operations, and therefore
requires care, particularly the second
working. If not worked enough it will
spoil; if worked too much it is spoiled
already. We will give these three rules.
|. The butter should not be too
warm when worked, nor should it be so
cold as to make working it difficult
Dipping the ladle into cold water, if
the butter in the bowl is warm enough
to admit of putting the ladle through
the whole mass without difficulty and
dividing it without crumbling, and still
hard enough to cut clean and smooth,
not adhering to the ladle at all, then it
is in the right condition to work.
?. 1t should be worked with careful
and gentle yet telling pressure, and not
by hastings and grindings against the
sides of the bowl.
}. The butter should not be finally
worked until it is drv.
The butter should never come in con-
tact with the hand, or as little as pos
sible, as the hand renders it oily and
greasy, and takes away the beauty of
firm, well made butter The butter
having been put into tray, the butter
milk is pressed out in careful and
gentle manner with hard wood clapper
or ladle turned over and over in the
process, deep gashes being cut with the
sharp edge of the ladle all through it,
until the milk is all out and the air
bubbles are broken; then it is spread out
and one or one and one-eight of the
finest and best quality of salt to pound
of butter sprinkled over it and lightly
worked in Western Ruui.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
Mulching.

This is very important subject to
all who are engaged in the cultivation of
fruit and ornamental trees, if only a few
shrubs or bushes are to be planted out
In village lot, small garden to be
kept as a source from which to produce
the vegetables and small fruits neces-
sary for family consumption, or farm
OF large or small dimensions to be cult
waited in varied crops, mulching is an
operation Of great practical value. 10
preserve uniform degree of moisture
in the soil during the summer, and pro-
tect the roots Of plants from severe
frOsts during the winter, are obviously
important to vegetation, and they can
be very efficiently secured by covering
the surface with stratum of porous
materials, such as tan bark, charcoal
dust, leaves, or straw manure, which
will prevent the surface soil from be-
coming compact or hard, and, at the
same time, assist in maintaining a uni
formity in its mechanical texture ia
vorable to the retention of moisture.
Although mulching is very simple
operation, yet serious losses have occur
red from this misapplicatlon. 1t is Of
ten the case that trees are destroyed
from too heavy an application of mulch
ing material, such as grass, manure, and
tanbark. Before applying the mulch to
a recently planted tree, if in spring,
shape the soil around it in a basin form,
extending the rim beyond the extremi-
ties of the roots; by this confguration
OF surface rains will be retained, and if
required, artificial waterings can be APP
piled to best advantage. With refer
ence to fall planting, the process should
be reversed and a slight mound formed
toward the stem of the plant, so as to
throw Oft the heavy rains of winter
vi course such mound should be re-
moved before the following summer
AS already remarked, the principal use
of winter mulching is to prevent frost
from reaching the roots. The best ma
terial for this purpose is undoubtedly
charcoal dust. When up to the stem
of the plant, otherwise it might prove a
harbor for ground mice, which in rough
ground or under coarse covering are
sometimes very destructive by eating
the bark OF young trees When they
are troublesome the precaution should
be taken to trample firmly over the
roots and around the stem after heavy
SHOWS, ana keep the surface clean and
compact.
In order to be effectual, it is necessa-
ry that summer mulchings should be
heavy. When sawdust, tanbark or char
coal dust is used, layer of three inch
es in depth will be quite sufficient. Grass
cut from lawns is very suitable, but a
mere sprinkling only should be applied
at a time. Thick coatings promote
fungoid growths: which frequently des-
troy trees. Fruit or ornamental trees
that have been transplanting will rarely
be much benefited by mulching after
the first years growth.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
How to Make q Kite.

Get a straight-grained pine stick
quarter thick, and four feet long. Next
procure good ash hoop, split it and
have it the same length as the piece of
pine nearly. Find the center of the
hoop and fasten it at that point to the
strai ght stick about an inch from the
end. This may be done by lacing it
with strong Irvine. Cut notch in each
end of the hoop. Tie strong string to
the end of the hoop, pass it around the
pine stick, then fasten it to the other
end of the hoop and draw the ends Of
the hoop together so the top will be
round and of good shape. Then pass
the string to the long end of the stick,
through hole bored for it, to the end
of the hoop where it was first fastened,
and secure it. This makes the frame.
1t may be covered with paper, but thin
glazed cotton cloth is better. Lay the
frame on the material and cut out the
covering, leaving about an inch all
around. Then paste the edge of the
paper or cloth, bring it over the frame
and see that it is fastened all around
When it is dry the belly-band may be
put on. Now bore two holes through
the back-piece, each one-third of the
way from the end, and put through
a string knotted at each end with loop
in it to which to fasten the fly -string
The tail should be about twelve times
as long as the kite The hobs of the
tail should consist of paper about three
inches long and an inch and half
broad, folded four times and tied on the
string of the tail about three inches
apart IF the kite dives, add to the
weight of the tail If it refuses to fly,
tighten it. Attach the hy-string and let
it go.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17

No Connecticut Legislature in late
years has had so large proportion of
farmers and so very small a proportion
of lawyers as the present; yet it seems
the nearly unanimous opinion through
out the State that it has accomplished
more work of practical, needed kind
than any of it's predecessors in recent
days. There has been less "chin-chin,"
less useless verbiage, less discussion of
fine points Of no practical Importance,
and less prophecies about possible con
tingencies than usual, but more of the
work for which legislators are elected
and paid. This is thoroughly utilitar-
ian country, and what the vast bulk of
it's inhabitants want is plain, practical
common sense. in word and deed, not
Ane-spun theories or elegant verbosity,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
WhiteWash.

AS the time is at hand for the use of
this article. we give the old standard
recipe in answer to many inquiries for
it. 1t is the same as used by the gov
eminent. Take one-half bushel of nice
unslacked lime, slack it with boiling
water; cover it during the process to
keep in the steam, Strain the liquor
through fine sieve or strainer, and add
to it a peck OF salt previously well dis
solved in warm water; three pounds of
ground rice boiled to thin paste; one
half pound of powdered Spanish whit
ing, and one pound of clean glue which
has been previously dissolved by soak
ing it well and then hang it over slow
fire in small kettle within large one
filled with water. Add five gallons of
hot water to the mixture stirring it we'll,
and let it stand a few days covered from
dust. 1t should be put on hot and for
this purpose it can be kept in kettle
on portable furnace About pint of
this mixture will cover a square yard
upon the outside of house, if properly
applied. Fine or coarse brushes may be
used, according to the neatness of the
JOD required. IL answers as well as Oil
paint for wood, brick or stone and is
cheaper. 1t retains it's brilliancy for
many years. There is nothing Of the
kind that will compare with it, either
for inside or outside walls. Coloring
matter may be added of any shade de-
sired except green, for which there is
no material that can be used with lime.
Spanish brown will make reddish pink
when stirred in, more or less deep ac-
cording to quantity, A delicate thing
of this is very pretty for inside walls.
Finely pulverized common clay, well
mixed with Spanish brown, makes red
dish stone color; yellow ocher stirred
in makes yellow wash, but chrome
goes further and makes color generally
esteemed prettier. 1t is best to try ex-
periments on single and let it dry.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
Grange Directory.

PRAIRIE GROVE GRANGE, No. 443.-Meets
at the Sheridan School House, Monday even
Ing, on or before the full moon, each month.
,,,r~,u,,no A. WROTEN. Sec'y.
WINTHROP GRANGE, No. 168. - Meets at
winthrop on Friday, on or before the full
moon of each month.
s. w. RICH, Sec'y.
WEST BUFFALO GRANGE, No. l2l6.-Meets
TUESDAY, on or before full mOOn
j. ID. RUSSELL, Master.
GREELEY GROVE GRANGE, No. 811.-Meets
on Friday evening, on or before full moon. at
Warehouse Hall.
w. BUNCE, Master
Z. Is: SCHEMERHORN. Sec'y.
MlDDLEFJELD GRANGE, No 528-Meets on
wednesday, on or before full moon.
B. DUBOIS, Master.
SUPERIOR GRANGE, No. 352-Meets Satur-
day, on or before full moon, at No School
House, HazletOn Township.
T. MESSENGER, Master.
g. N. MILLER. Sec'y.
BYON GRANGE, No. 267.-Meets at Justus
Durkee's, on Tuesday evening, on or after
full moon.
e. GLEASON, Master.
FRANK Fox Sec'y.
TRIUMPH GRANGE No. 1663-Meets at the
Sil! School House, on the first Thursday, on
or before the full moon of each month"; also
In two weeks thereafter
o. s. PAINE. Master
e. l.. HOPKINS, See'y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
G.. & NV. r. r.
@. & N. w.
LIMBS.

THE CHICAGO NoRTH-wEsTERN RAILWAY
Embraces under one management the Great
Trunk Railway Lines of the West and North
west. and with its numerous branches and con-
nections forms the shortest and quickest route
between Chicago and all points in Illinois, Wis
consin, Northern Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa,
Nebraska. California, and the Western Terri
tories. Its
OMAHA & CALIFORNIA LINE.
and all points in Northern Illinois, Iowa, Dako-
ia, Nebraska. Wyoming, Colorado Utah, Neva-
da California, Oregon, China, Japan and Aus
tralia. Its
CHICAGO, ST. P. & MINNEAPOLIS LINE
Is the shortest line between Chicago and all
points in Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota,
and for Madison, st. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth
and all points in the great Northwest. Its
LACROSSE. WINoNA & ST. PETER LINE
Is the best route between Chicago and La
Crosse, Winona. Rochester. Owatonna, Manka-
to, st. Peter, New Ulm and and all points in
Southern aud Central Minnesota. Its
GREEN BAY & MARQUETTE LINE
Is the only Line between Chicago and James
vile, WATERFOWL, Fond du Lac. Oshkosh, APP
pleton, Green Bay, Escanaba. Negaunee Mar
quette, Houghton, Hancock and the Lake SUI
pcrior country. Its
FREEPORT n DUBUQUE LINE
Is the only route between Chicago and EIgin,
Rockford, Freeport and all points via. Free
port. Its
CHICAGO & MILWAUKEE LINE
Is the old Lake Shore route, and is the only one
passing between Chicago and Evanston Lake
Forest. Highland Park, Waukegan, Racine
kenosha and Milwaukee.
PULLMAN PALACE DRAWING ROOM CARS
are running on all through trans of this road.
This is the ONLY LINE running these cars be-
tween Chicago and st. Paul and Minneapolis,
Chicago and Milwaukee, Chicago and Winona,
or Chicago and Green Bay.
Close connections are made at Chicago with
the Lake Shore Il Michigan Southern, Michigan
Central, Baltimore & Ohio, Pittsburg, Fl Wayne
& Chicago, Kankakee Line and Pan Handle
Routes for all points East and SOUTHEAST, and
with the Chicago & Alton and Illinois Central
for all points South.
Close connections are also made with the
Union Pacific II. II. at Omaha for all far West
points.
Close connections made at junction points
with trains of all cross points.
Tickets over this route are sold by all Coupon
Ticket Agents in the United States and Cana
daS. Remember you ask for your Tickets via.
the Chicago Northwestern Railway and take
none other.
New York Office. Ais Broadway; Boston Office
No. State street; Omaha office, 245 Farnham
street; San Francisco Office, l22 Montgomery
street; Chicago Ticket Offices 81 Clark street,
under sherman House,; rs Canal, corner Madi-
Kinze and Canal streets; Wells Street Depot,
corner Wells and kinZie streets.
For rates or information not attainable from
your home ticket agents, apply TO
W. II. STENNETT, MARVIN HUGHITT.
Gen. Pass. Ag't, Chicago Gen. Man. Chicago
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17


The best cows for milk dairy are
grade Shorthorns. They milk plenti-
fully, giving rich, high favored milk,
on it. This renders the milk most suit
able for shipping to a city or town mar
ket, By good feeding, cows of this
kind are kept in good flesh, and, when
failing in milk, they fatten with rapid
ty. We cannot see how milk dairy
man can afford to raise calves. Profit
is only made from milk, and dry COW
soon ''cats her head of" A good sup
ply of dairy cows is to be found in
Southern New York and Northern Penn
sylvania. in the region of the head-wat-
ers of the Delaware and Susquehanna
rivers. A good class of stock is kept
there, bred to supply purchasers.-Am.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
RULES FOR THE CARE OF SHEEP

RULES FOR THE CARE OF SHEEP
1; Keep sheep dry under foot with
clean litter. This is more necessary
than roofing them. Meyer let them
stand or lie in the mud or snow. 2. If
eve loses her lamb, milk her daily for
a few days, and mix little alum with
her salt. 3. Never brighten sheep if
possible to avoid it. l. Separate all
weak. thin or sick sheep in the fall
from those that are strong, and give
them special care 5. If any sheep is
hurt catch it at once, and wash the
wound with a healing lotion. If a leg
is broken, bind it with splinters tightly,
loosening as the limb swells. If a sheep
is lame, examine its foot, clean out be-
tween the hoofs; if unsound apply to-
bacco, with blue vitrol boiled in little
water. Shear at once any sheep COM
mencing to shed it's wool, unless the
weather is too severe. Keep none but
the best, and see that they are properly
attended to.-Enchosge
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17

Not by the sheer of the young lady
who puts on style, nor by the contempt
for plain manners by the fast young
man who is spending his fathers estate,
should agriculture be judged. But by
the safety of the investments in such
business--the healthiness of the en-
ployment, it's influence on the morals
and well being of society, the habits of
industry inculcated, and the rich lessons
Of sclf-reliance taught lowa State Reg
sster.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
Buok1ngham's Dye
eAa TILE AAllllcKE0o

This elegant preparation may be
relied on to change the color of the
beard from gray or any otherundesir-
able shade, to brown or black, at dis
erection. It is easily applied, being in
one preparation, and quickly and eff
fectually produces permanent color,
which will neither rub nor wash off.
Manufactured by R. p. HALL & Co.,
NASHUA, NH.
oek b u o1sdss, ~ paalsss u Xoalalaah
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17

The reading columns on this page will be de-
voted, mainly, to topics pertaining to FARM and
HOUSEHOLD. The farmer readers of the BuI-
LETIN are requested to write for it,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17

THIS standard article is compound
ed with the greatest care,
Its effects are as wonderful and rs
satisfactory as ever.
1t restores gray or faded hair to its
youthful color.
1t removes all eruptions, itching
and dandruff. 1t gives the head n
cooling, soothing sensation of great
comfort, and the scalp by its use
becomes white and clean.
BY its tonic properties it restores
the capillary glands to their normal
vigor, preventing badness, and MAX
ing the hair grow thick and strong.
AS a dressing, nothing has been
found so effectual or desirable.
A. A. Hayes, Md, State Assayer
Of Massachusetts, says, "The con-
stituents are pure, and carefully Sc
lected for excellent quality and l
consider it the BEST PREPARATION
for its intended purposes"
Price, One Dollar.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17

The cheapness of farm crops affords
no argument in favor of the farmer
retiring from active operations The
smaller the profits-so long as there are
pro6ts-the stronger is the argument
for increasing our crop areas If we get
little profit from one acre, we may still
derive satisfactory years income by
cultlvating many acres The smaller
the profits, the more the farmer must
work to earn them.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
Value Of Poultry Manure.

From actual experiment, we found
that droppings from four Brahmas, for
one night, weighed in one case, exactly
one pound; and in another more than
three-quarters, an average OF nearly
four ounces to each bird. By drying,
this was reduced to not quite l! ounces.
Other breeds make less; but allowing
! ounce per daily, Of dry manure, fifty
fowls will make in their roosting house
alone, about 10 cwt per annum OF the
best manure in the world. Hence, fifty
good fowls will make more than enough
manure for an acre of land, cwt. being
the usual quantity applied per acre, and
poultry manure being even richer than
guano in ammonia and fertilizing salts.
The other stock will give an actual re-
turn in this way, and these figures de-
mand careful attention from the large
farmer. The manure, before using,
should be mixed with twice its bulk of
earth, and then allowed to stand in
heap covered with few inches of earth,
till decomposed throughout, when it
makes the very best manure that can be
had.-American Poultry Journal.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17

VEGETINE.-When the blood becomes lifeless
and stagnant, either from change of weather
or of climate want of exercise, change of diet,
or from any other cause. the VEGETINE will
renew the blood, carry off the pulrid humors,
cleanse the stomach, regulate the bowels, and
impart tone of vigor to the whole body
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
FOREIGN.
vECETINE
For DrOpsV.

CENTRAL FALLS, r. l., Oct. 19, 1877,
II r. STEVENS, ESQ.,
1t is a pleasure to give my testimony for your
valuable medicine. was sick for long time
with DrOpsH, under the doctors care He said
it was Water between the Heart and Liter.
received no benefit until l commenced taking
the Vegetine; in fact, was growing worse.
have tried many remedies; they did not help
me VEGETINE is the remedy for DrOpsy. 1
l have taken thirty bottles in all. am per-
fectly well, never felt better. No one can
feel more thankful than do.
am, dear sir, gratefully yours.
A. ID. WHEELER
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-19
SPEt 8.4!- N0TEErHS.
euro Yourselves.

The oish!h wonder II t'.o Worll &,s
been tonnh i'll Georgia. The is over, =
~ ~ physical, or long CXpvricr &C, rNtcn-
Slve observe, itn unI profound .,..t::.ncnt
and his discovery has prov"u sue; Il
blessing '" woman, that it j. already
known through out tho country as
"Woman's lost Friend" With rrmarka-
bic qnlckncSs and certainty it cures all
cases OF suppressed moustruntion, acnt g
or chronic, and restores health in every
instance. DIR. j. Bradiicld's Female
Regulator supplies remedy long needed
IN the treatment Of diseases peculiar TO
woman This the Medical Faculty knows
and admits, while many of our best
physicians arc using it in daily practice.
The medicin" is prepared with great
onr", by Dr.. J. Brdtcld. Atlanta, Ga,
and sold ut IL 80 per bottle by DR.. w. j..
al eli. march 10 2w
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-19
TIE OLD Sixth -~-rhe meeting o

TIE OLD Sixth meeting OF
the Fairfield survivors Of tt.is old
Confederate regiment on Mcn.Iy
was largely attended. At 12J
o'clock the meeting was organized
by calling Maj. r. ". Woodward
to the chair. The Major opened
the meeting in very neat speech,
and declared it ready for business.
Mr. Jno. ". Chand!or was chosen
to net as secretary. Capt II. G.
C!owney moved that tho constivu-
ton adopted at Chester be read.
This was adopted by tho Fairfield
Reunion, and will be published
hereafter. The following officers
were elected: President. r. G.
'cIowney first vice"president, j. D.
Cureton second vice president,
Ihos. &. Brice; secretary and
treasurer, Jno. W. Chandler cor
responding secretary, James A.
brlce. Tho association then ad-
journed till the 11th day of April.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-19

TIE CIHcUIr CouRr-The Court
Of Gano:l; Sessions FOX this county
"onv"A"' Oh aIond'v. ills Homer
j. Il. Inis ,n p:osi linz. ''he g.anl
jury VS. Org .n;z3l, With NJ. = II
i{nins IS foreman. 'C,e p.e,i.ii,. :
judge *h"I. p"or'clc 20 charge Sic
grand jury as to their dutios-the
charge being explicit able AMI com =
prehensive. Bills were then handle
out, and the grand jury retired for
their consid doration.
The Court then proceeded to the
trial Of cases before the petit iury
State VS.. R1Dcrt Johnson, vii.
liam Smith. Thomas Glover and
Isaac Holmes, indicted for grand
larceny-A. NJ. Mackcy for ae;end-
ants. Sealed verdict.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-19

AN OUTRAGEOUS Professionalism
Sunday night last, some villain OF
williams broke into the county au-
ditor's Office, took there f. o,n the tax
duplicate, anl mn.ilntel the tax
returns, re:ord of transfers, and
other important papers in the office.
The papers thus mutilatod are ron
derel useless. The Judge called
tho attention of the grind jury to
the matter, and they will investigate
and report. We hope the guilty
parties will be apprehendcd and
brought to justice. The governor
should offer good reward for their
apprehension. 1t is d matter in
which the ,5tlte is chiefly interested.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-19
LOCAL ITEMS.

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE follow
ing is the schedule of the Chal lotte,
Columbia and Augusta Railroad
DAY PASSENGER.
Going South. Going North.
Leave Blackstock, 315, p. NJ. 2.l5, =. NJ
" Winnsboro, 403, p. NJ. ll.2G, a. II.
RidSeway, 4.3S, p N. 1852, a. NJ.
NIGHT PASSENGER.
Going South. Going North.
Leave Blackstock. 1891, A. NJ. 2.O3, A. NJ.
" Wi..nsboro, LII, a. NJ. LII, A. NJ.
" Ridgcway, I 40, a. NJ. 1886, A. NJ
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-19
The State Of %0utu ra:oiina,
COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD.

COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD.
~ o Il. 11f".HPHON Esp, Pru'a'c J,,,l!e
w llEhEAS, Henry j.. Elliott hath
w made suit 10 me to grant him
letters O. administration of the estate and
effects of Ohm II. Davis, decenscl:
These are therefore to cite and adm .rish
all and singular the kindred ana creditor.
Of the said John H. Davis, deceased. that
they be anharp"nr before me, in the onrt
OF Probate, to be held at Fn rIicll Court
House. s. con the Goth day OF March
next. after publication hereof, at !
O'Clock i'll the forenoon, TO Shcw cause, if
any they have, why the said admns,ra-
tor should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 2nl day
Of March, Ammo Domini 1873.
O. Il. THOMPSON
march 5-tX1aw2 j p. T.. G.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-19

Mr.. Jno. A. D esportes, Of Ridge
way, is the duly authorized agent of
The News AND HERALD, and all
moneys due this Office. whether for
subscrip ptions, advertisements, OF
job work, may be paid over to him.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-03-19

1t is expected that the Legislature
will adjourn on Friday. The session
has been almost intcrminahlc but
it should be remembered that there
was vast amount Of work to be
done md undone.