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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-12-13
Fattcning Animals.

November is the month of all for
making pork says the Golden Rule.
The potatoes have been dug. The corn
is ready to be used in feeding. The
temperature of the weather is generally
the most favorable, and all that is need
ed is the most careful and painstaking
attention to secure the best results.
Hogs should have all they will eat
no more, no less. They must be fed
with the utmost regularity; they should
have a bed wherein a human being could
sleep with comfort, and if the pen has
an exposure to the southern sun it will
add more than most think to the gener-
al avordupois. Give them variety in
food at the beginning of the month, but
as the days go on, put in less potatoes
and more corn; and during the last week
OF their lives give them the latter alto
gethers and the consistency and flavor of
the product will be as good as it can be-
Not few farmers feed corn on the
ear, and some raw potatoes. One-half
would probably be an underestimate of
the loss, by this easiest but most sloy-
emily and costly practice A larger num-
Der mix dry meal with cold water or
Stops, and Immediately feed the mix
ture to their hogs. The loss is less than
when grain is fed dry and whole, but in
this case it is very considerable. Still
others cook their meals with potatoes
or pumpkins, making the cong lomera-
ton into thick mush. This is a good
way, but not the best.
For several years we have adopted
this plan: To one bushel of potatoes.
ii we have them, or its equivalent, we
add half bushel of corn in the kernel,
and then, with liberal supply of water
in the kettle, almost steam-tight, we
slowly cook for two hours. The kernels
are then swelled to the utmost; the po-
tatoes are paste, and little manipula-
ton makes mixture, that is not only
very acceptable to the animals, but
which contains all the fattening prop
critics in condition to be most readily
assimilated.
As to the beef, the most successful
mode we have ever tried, was to
fasten the animal to be fattened, by the
horns to stake in stable, keeping it
well bedded and never taking it out I'M
til it was sold to the butcher or slaught-
cred for family use, All expenditure
OF muscular force takes from the sup
ply which the food constantly gives; and
the net increase is lessened, and so the
quieter you can keep the animal the
better. All they will eat and the best
you can give them is the cheapest in
the long run.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-12-13
Household Helps.

Cinnamon Jumbles one, two
three, four, or cup-cake, a little thicker
than usual; mix together equal parts of
cinnamon and graduated sugar; drop a
large spoonful of the dough into the
cinnamon; when all have been well COW
cred put into a quick oven; should be
done in ten minutes.
Fish Cakes Pare and boil two quarts
OF potatoes; put one pound of salt cod
fish in about one quart of cold water;
let it come to a boil; then pick up fine
and put in cold water again and bring to
a boil; pour off the water, and then mix
the potatoes and fish well together;
make into balls or cakes, and fry brown
with clear salt pork.
Stewed Celery Wash and break
apart three heads of celery. Cut off all
the green portions and put the balance
into boiling water slightly salted Gust
enough to cover). When tender, pour
off portion of the water and to the
balance add teaspoonful of corn starch
dissolved in tablespoonful of sweet
cream, and a generous lump of butter.
Stir the sauce until it thickens, then
pour it over the celery, which should al
ready be arranged on a platter.
Pumpkin Pudding Take one pint of
pumpkin that has been stewed soft and
pressed through colander; melt in half
a pint of warm milk, quarter of a
pound of butter, and the same quantity
of sugar, stirring them well together;
one pint of rich cream will be better
than milk and butter; beat eight eggs
very light and add them gradually to
the other ingredients alternately with
the pumpkin; then stir in a wine glass
of rosewater and two glasses of wine
mixed together, large teaspoonful of
powdered mace and cinnamon mixed,
and a grated nutmeg. Having stirred
the whole very hard, put it into but
tered dish, and bake three-quarters of
an hour Germantown Telegraph.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-12-13
How to Eentilate Bed-ROOms.

If a man were deliberately to shut
himself for some hours daily in stuffy
room, with closed doors and windows
(the doors not being opened even to
change the air during the period of in
carceration), and were then to complain
of headache and debility he would be
justly told that his own want of intelli-
gent foresight was the cause of his suf-
fering. Nevertheless, this is what
the great mass of people do every night
OF their lives, with no thought of their
imprudencc. There are few bedrooms
in which it is perfectly safe to pass the
night without something more than or
binary precautions to secure an inflow
of fresh air Every sleeping apartment
should, OF course, have e-place with
an open chimney, and in cold weather it
is well it the CRATE contains a small fire,
at least enough to create an upcast cur
rent and carry off the vitiated air of the
room. In all such cases, however, when
a fire is used, it is necessary to see that
the air drawn into the room comes from
the outside of the house. By an easy
mistake it is possible to place the occu-
pant of a bedroom with fire, in closed
house, in a direct current of foul air
drawn from all parts of the establish
ment. Summer and winter, with or
without the use of fires. it is well to
have a free ingrcss for pure air. This
should be the ventilators first concern.
Foul air will find an exit if pure air is
admitted in sufficient quantity, but it is
not certain pure air will be drawn in if
the impure is drawn away SO far as
sleeping-rooms are concerned, it is wise
to let in air from without The aim
must be to accomplish the object with
out causing a great fall of temperature
or draught. The windows may be
drawn down an inch or two at the top
with advantage, and a fold of muslin
will form ventilator," to take off the
feeling of draught. This, with an open
fireplace, will generally suffice, and pro-
ducc no unpleasant consequences, even
when the weather is cold. 1t is, howev-
er, essential that the air outside should
be pure Little is likely to be gained
by letting in fog or even town mist.
- Ou1O0 Iuucof
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-12-13
Grange Directory.

PRAIRIE GROVE GRANGE, No. 443.-Meets
at the Sheridan School House, Monday even
ing, on Or before the full moon, each month.
A. WROTEN, Sec'y.
WINTHROP GRANGE, No. 1876. - Meets at
Winthrop on Friday, on or before the full
moon of each month.
s. G. PIERCE, Master.
S. w. RICH, Sec'y.
WEST BUFFALO GRANGE, No. 12l6.-Meets
Tuesday, on or before full moon.
j. ID. RUSSELL. Master.
GREELEY GROVE GRANGE, No. SlI.-Meets
on Friday evening. on or before full moon, at
Warehouse Hall.
w. BUNCE, Master.
L. b. SCHEMERHORN. Sec'y.
MIDDLEFIELD GRANGE, No. 52S.-Meets on
Wednesday, on or before full moon.
b. DUBOIS, Master.
f. j. WIGG. Secy.
SUPERIOR GRANGE, No. 352.-Mcets Satur-
day, on or before full moon, mt No. School
House, HaZeton Township.
II. MESSENGER, Master.
G. NJ. MILLER. Sec'y.
BYON GRANGE. No. 267.-Meets at Justus
Durkee's, on Tuesday evening, on or after
full moon.
L. GLEASON, Master.
FRANK Fox Sec'y.
TRIUMPH GRANGE No. 1663.-Mcets at the
Sill School House, on the first Thursday. on
or before the full moon OF each month, also
in two weeks thereafter
o. S. PAINE. Master.
Il. l.. HOPKINS Spc'y
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Corn For Fowls.

Indian corn is thought to be especial
ly prejudicial to the health of fowls, on
account of it's high heat producing and
fattenlng character, and it's relative and
comparative poverty in those elements
OF food out of which bone, muscle,
flesh nerves and tissues generally, are
made, and the matters which are nota-
bly, present in the egg, namely, albumen
and phosphate of lime.
There are, however, conditions under
which corn, as the only cereal, can be
fed to fowls with comparative safety.
and that is where it makes part only
OF the daily ration, the other parts be-
ing animal food of some kind, cooked or
otherwise, and ground oyster shells, or
broken calcined bones, for the other
part. One of the most successful pro-
ducers of eggs l know, feeds his hens
corn exclusively for the grain portion
OF their daily ration, but supplements
1t with as regular daily ration of flesh
and bone, and in that way supplies the
deficiency of an Indian corn diet.
But | am satisfied that fowls on go
ing to roOst, and especially in cold
weather, when corn is abundant and
gravel is scarce, fill their crops with the
former, when, if they had the opportu-
nifty, they would choose gravel, or what
answers just as well, if not better
purpose, coarsely broken calcined bone.
Now, this bone not only acts in the
same way as gravel in the trituration of
food within the gizzard, but it supplies
lime for the shell, and phosphoric acid
for all or nearly all the vital processes
assisting digestion and assimilation, and
stimulating -productiveness to an
extent which must be observed to be
comprehendcd or believed. If those
who doubt the correctness of these
statements and conclusions, will, choos-
ing lot of healthy non-sitters of any
common breed. offer them regularly
daily towards evening, to the extent of
an ounce each of coarsely broken cal
clned bone, so they can, if they will, fill
their crop just before going to roost,
giving the fowls strong food and perfect
liberty, | am confident the result in in
creased ggproductiveness will bring a
great majority of experimenters to my
way OF living and thinking -Erch000c
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-12-13

the corn slowly in the I've for an
hour or so; then pour off the I've and
add more water and simmer. Then re-
move the hulls of the corn by stirring;
or, if not effectual, turn off the water
and rub the corn in clean, coarse towel
until all are removed Then add more
water and simmer for several hours,
frequently stirring to prevent burning.
When the corn is swelled out large, and
is thoroughly softened, add salt to the
liking, and let the water cook nearly
away. Eat warm or cold, with cream
or milk. This, rightly prepared, furn-
ishes a soft and delicate dish, which will
be relished. -Scieptifc FARMER.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-12-13
Hulled Corn.

Take a couple of quarts of shelled
Northern Corn, place it in an iron ket-
tie, and cover with cold water. Tie in a
cloth about two teacupfuls of good
wood ashes, put it in the bag with the
corn, and boil until it tastes strongly Of
the alkali. Take out the bag and boil
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-12-13
vECET|NE
Has Entirely Cured Me.

BOSTON, Oct, 1870.
MIR. II. II. STEvENs-Dedr Sir:-My daughter,
after having a severe attack of WhOoping
Cough was left in feeble state of health
Being advised by friend, she tried the Vege-
tine, and after using Il few bottles was fully
restored to health,
have been great sufferer from rheuma-
tism. have taken several bottles of the Veg
etine for this complaint, and am happy to say
the Vegetine to others with the same good re-
suits. 1t is great cleanser and purifyer OF
the blood; it is pleasant to take and can
cheerfully recommend it.
JAMES MORSE, 1854 Athens Street
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FOREIGN.
vECET|NE
Will Cure Rheumatism.

Mr.. ALBERT3 CROCKER, the well known
druggist and apothecary, of Springvale, Me-,
always advises every one troubled with Rheu-
matism to try VEGETINE.
Read His Statement:
SPRINGvALE, Me-, Oct. H. 1876.
Mr.. H. r, STEvENs-Dedr Sir:-Fifteen years
ago last fall l was taken sick with Rheuma-
tism, was unable to move until the next April.
From that time until three years ago this fall
suffered everything with rheumatism. Some
times there would be weeks at a time that
could could not step one step; these attacks
were quite often. suffered everything that
man could. Over three years ago last spring
commenced taking Vegetine, and followed it
up until 1 had taken seven bottles; have had
no rheumatism since that time. always adj
wise every one who is troubled with rheuma-
tism to try Vegetine and not suffer for years
as have done. This statement is gratuitous
as far as Mr.. Stevens is concerned. Yours, ETC.
ALBERT CROOKER.
Firm of A. CrOokcr & Co, Druggists & Apoth-
eCariCS.
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Forcing Vegetables in Winter.

The first sowings of lettuce should be
made about the middle or last of Octo-
Der. The plants, when they have made
three or four leaves, are picked out two
and half inches apart into other beds,
where they grow until ready to be again
transplanted four inches apart, which
is the minimum distance in which they
may be grown and produce perfect sell
ing heads. Many gardeners grow them
six inches apart, but when man knows
the conditions necessary, plants grown
at distance of five inches apart will
sell better than those grown six inches
apart, and the space occupied by each
is as twenty-five to thirty-six square
inches, an important matter so far as
cash outcome is concerned.
For succession, whatever the crop to
be raised, the seed should be sown from
time to time for transplanting. In the
case of those who raise plants in hot
beds for use directly in the family, a
variety may be grown, but with the ex-
ception of radishes, which must be
sown where they are to mature roots,
the same general principles will apply.
Rhubarb taken up with as much
earth as possible may easily be grown
in light, tolerably warm cellar. AS
paragus roots, if this esculent is want
ed, must be raised on heat by planting
mature roots in rich earth. For winter
forcing, whatever the plants to be rails
ed, not less than two feet of well di-
gested heating manure should be used.
This will give good heat for about six
weeks. For covering the beds against
hard frosts we have never found any
thing better, nor in the end cheaper,
than long, clear slough hay 1t is easily
put on and as easily taken off, and dur
ing the day may be piled alongside the
bed ready for use again at night
Western RuraZ.
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The reading columns on this page will be de-
voted, mainly, to topics pertaining to FARM and
HOUSEHOLD. The farmer readers Of the Bull
LETIN are requested to write for it,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-12-13
BOOTS AND SHOES.
New Boot and Shoe Shop.
@. IEKEL

Desires to inform his old patrons and others,
that he has opened a new stock of Boots and
Shoes at his old stand,
COR. MAIN AND CHATHAM SITS.
He also manufactures all kinds of goods in
his line, to order, from the best French and
Oak tanned leather. Repairing made spec
Agent for the genuine Singer Sewing Machine.
Please give him a call. soft
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-12-13

Dried Beef Gravy. Shave very thin
ly one half-teacupful beef, put over it
one quart cold water, set on top Of
stoye; let simmer one or two hours,
thicken with one and one half table
spoonfuls -four mixed with cold water,
and butter size Of walnut; salt to taste.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-12-13
vegetine
NOTHING EQUAL TO IT.

SOUTH SALEM, Mass, Nov. II, 1876.
MIR. II. X. STEvENS-Dedr Sr:-I have been
troubled with Scrofula, Canker and Liver Com
plant for three years. Nothing ever did me
any good until l commenced using the Vege-
tine. i am now getting along tirst-rate. and
still using the Vegetine. l consider there is
nothing equal to it for such complaints. Can
heartily recommend it to everybody Yours
truly, MRS. LIZZIE NJ. PACKARD,
No. Is Lagrange St, South Salem, Mass.
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DR.. T. w. Woods
Worm DESTROYER

1t removes all kinds of worms. 1t is one of
the best of tonics. 1t acts surely and mildly
on the liver. 1t is pleasant to take. No after
physic Is required. All persons, both young
and old, who are of delicate constitution, should
use it. In dyspepsia 1t has no equal. Try it
and be convinced. az Sold by Tabor s. Tabor
and c. r. Wallace. 14-6
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Rheumatism is q Disease Of the Blood

The blood in this disease is found to contain
an excess of fbrin Vegetine acts by convert
ing the blood from diseased condition to a
healthy circulation. Vegetine regulates the
bowels, which is very important in this com
but, to effect Il permanent cure, it must be TIA
ken regularly, and may take several bottles,
especially in cases of long standing. Vegetine
is sold by all Druggists. Try it, and your YER
dict will be the same as that of thousands be-
fore you, who say, Il never found so much re-
lief as from the use of Vegetine," which is
composed exclusively of Bdrks, Roots andHerbs.
'Vegetne," says Boston physician, - has
no equal as blood purifier. Hearing of it's
many wonderful cures, after all other remedies
had failed, visited the laboratory and convin-
ced myself of its genuine merit. 1t is prepar-
ed from banks, roots and herbs, each of which
is highly effective, and they are compounded
in such a manner as to produce astonishing re-
suits.
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woRAIS!

Worms cause seven-tenths of all the diseases
that the human family are subject to- Many
are sent to premature grave whose ailments
melancholy results by the timely use of
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DIED.


ADAMS. On December 2s 1873 MARTHA the
beloved wife of Cornelius Adams, AGED twenty
eight year and one month.
The relatives and friends Of the family respect
church, sth street south, Tuesday, December 81 at
O'clock
BROWN. On Sunday night, December 2sth 1878
between IL aud II o'clock. Mrs. ANNIE RAGAN
Brown. in the 2sth year of her
Her funeral VIII take place tomorrow TuesdayD
evening, at O'clock from her late residence on NJ
street, between 9Th and 9th streets e Friends and
acquaintance respectfully invited to attend.
HARTLEY. On the 29th of December 1878 at
80 =. M, OF scarlet fever, JAMES BERN ARD second
son of Wa. b. and Sarah T. Hartley, aged three
Years aud ten months.
Funeral from residence of parents 800 street
southeast, Tuesday, December 81, at 80 pm.
JOHNSON. After an illness OF three DAYS of
scarlet fever. at 30 O'Clock Sun day morning, De
cember %, 1873, HUBERT MURRAY and CHARLES
KURT, aged nine and five years, children of T.
hurtz and Annie johnson.
Funeral viii take place today al 80 O'Clock from
the residence of the parents 304 18th street south
west. Services at St DO nlnIc's church
POTTER. At the Soldiers Home, December 29th
ls1s, SCOTT HAYES POTTER. infant son of Alice X.
and Gen. j. II. Potter, aged one year, four muRtils
and tWenty-four days
Funeral ceremonies the residence of the ia rents
AT O'clock pm Tuesday. the 3lst inst Friends of
tee.
PRATT. On Saturday, December %, 1873, al
O'Clock = m, PHILIP, infant son of Walter s and
Julia L. Pratt, aged ten months.
SULLIVAN. JEREMIAH Sullivan, aged fifteen
years and four months, OF CONSUMPTION. of the
late jeremiah and Abbey Sullivan.
unt raj VIII take place from residence No 4b3 l.
street southeast, on Tuesday, December 3lst. at u
O'clock Z. m. Friends and acquaintance are re-
spectfuIly invited to attend.
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MARRIED..

DANIS-WHITING. On the 2Gth OF December
lh15. III West Ilsbury. Martha's Niney ard Mass al
the residence OF the urlues father. los TIE Rev DIR
EalIows; OF Boston, ENEEETT ALLEN DAVIS, Esq
OF Brooklyn. n. Y. 10 GEoKGIANA, daughter Of
NrN-
SPALrING-GILL. December 2Gth. 1873 1T st
Pairok's Church, Philadell his. bS thu Rev Fa.he~
! A Muibofand. Mr.. HFNRY c SPAIDTNG and
Miss ELIZA Gill, both of Washington ID O.
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Promised Revival of SOdom and
(,annrrnh.

The Sfsfsf5fr asteFicag SayS--It i reported
that French capitalists have secured a gran;
Tor a railway line from Jana 10 the interior OF
Palestine. which VIII open up the Jordan val
ley and the hole region north OF the SReg
canal. In certain contingencies tins road m ght
feeolGe OF great military usefulness. but Il an
Fears iHrthcr that the productive resources OF
the country are considerable. and. what i more
surprising, that the sAead sea Itself can he
al present are the stoSS OF natural cnmbISfi
Sles for which thatfeglon il noted
Hitherto The main obstacle 20 The develop
lnent oi steam traEc ia the Levant has been
the total absence Of c0mbIStible material Not
only Egypt. but the shores uf syria and the Rai
sea are completely stripped oi wood. aud the
coal Imported from the west commands a pric,,
ranging from Sle to s24 ton. Now the maSSe,
OF asphalt continually thrown up b. the Dead
Sea attest The presence of VAST subterranean
LAY efS OF FOSSIL vegetable halter, and the-,
signs were not lonS overlooked hy the enter
priSing men attracted 20 SGeL by the opening OF
The canal and the movement of commerce in
that direction, Recently numerous SoundlngS
have been made between JANA and tht. Dead
Sea. which, 50 far. have not disclosed any
deposits Of coal proper. but. ou the other
hal.d. have laid bare ineNaustble beis of liz
mite.
OF Itself this store Of ignite is likely 10 prove
an ineStimahic gain Ia The industries aud com
merce OF The levani: but We should add thai
thc luNt3poSitlon OF asphalt In great quantities
fUr tSheS the elements II a mixture OF Ignite
aud aspEaltUm in the form of bricks which i,
equal In heating capacity TO the richest htumi-
nous coal. while IT'S cost ON The ground Is only
800 ton. II Is known that similar bricks
made mp OF coal dust aud hiiuminOuS debris
nom Eas works. are much sought after by
french railways, since. besides Their hea-insr
rover, they greatly facilitate StoRage, owing
10 theit reSllar shape. Of course the hiiumeD
q lower Palestine has been known from imna-
mortal times. and was used 10 imnarT solit1ty
10 The structures OF unbaked clay IN ASSyrta
and Egypt; bu II may be said that The dis
co\ery ol Tie subleTanean eombu~tible has
lifted once for all The curse which has N loDo
rested upon Seldom and GamOrIah. and viii
transform the wasted shores OF the Dead Sea
INTO locus 81 industry and a magazine OF
wealth.
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1910 GREAT
lOtO PENN
ROUTE

40. TIE NORTH, WEST, AND SOUTHWEST.
Double Track, Steel Rails,
SPLENDID SCENERY. MAGNIFICENT EoUIRAEsT
In Eject DEcs>4fER 10th, 1873.
TRAINS LEX WASHINGTON. from Depot,
cornerOf Sixth and streets. as follows:
Rts6urg and the West, 10 10 m. daily with Par
Tor Car to Plttsburg and sleeping Cars from
Pittsburg to Cincinnati, st. Louis and Chicago;
7i40 p.na. daily. with Palace Car to Chicago.
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
s0F Fss ana tie Orh a 70 P daily ssssP
Saturday, with Palace Cars to Watkins. For
wllhAmsport, Lock Haven. and Ellnira, at 10:l0
am daily, except Sunday.
Tor New York and the East. 80 and 0:1b pm
daily, with Palace Cars attached Limited Ex-
press Of Pullman TarIor Cars. 9 80 daily.
except Sunday.
Jersey City with boats OF Brooklyn Annex.
affording direct transfer to Fulton street. avoid
ing double ferriase and journey across New
For Philadclphia, 80, S so and 1915 p 20, daily.
FOR Banore, 90, IS, 80 g. %. and 10 % ~.
daily, except Sunday; 10 10 g. NJ, 80. 80. 40
For Pope's Creek Line. 90 a N and 400 p. m.
daily, EXCEPT Sunday.
cept Sunday.
WAY AID ALExANDRIA AND WISHING
TON RAILROAD.
s:le, and II 80 p. m. On Sunday at a m. and
For Richmond and the South, so q. n and 20 p.
For c. o r.. R., $40 p. M. daily.
On Sunday at 90 and 10 a m, and 10 p n. 49,
be ene
east corner OF Thirteenth street and Pennsylvania
Syiyania avenue and at the depot where orders can
be left for checking Of baggage to destination from
o''s'' Il l. p FARMER. General Passenger Agent
FRANK THOMSON. General Manager. nov9