Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1879-10-16
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GRINDING TOOLS.

sharp grit of the grindstone, being harder
than the iron or steel, cuts very small chan
nels in the surface of the metal, and the re-
volving disk carries away all the minute par
ticles that are detached by the grit. If we
were to examine the surface of the tool that
has Just been removed from the grindstone,
under the lens of powerful microscope, it
would appear, as it were, like the rough sur
face of field which has been recently scarf
fed with some implement that had formed
alternate ridges and burrows. Hence, as these
ridges and burrows run together from both
sides at the cutting-edge, the ewly-ground
edge seems to be formed Of a system of minute
teeth, rather than to consist of a smooth edge
For this reason tool is first ground on a
coarse stone, so as to wear the surface of the
steel away rapidly then it is ppseiished on a
wheelrof much ensssF grit, and finally, in order
to-1ased1ce the serrature as much as possible, a
milestone of the fnestgrit must be Employed
This gives cutting-edge having the smallest
possible serration. A razor, for example, does
not have perfect cutting edge, as one may
perceive by viewing it through microscope.
Beginners are sometimes instructed, when
grinding edge tools, to have the stone revolve
toward the cutting-edge, and sometimes from
it. When the first grinding is being done it
is a matter of ofindifference whether this is done
or not; but when the finishing touches are ap-
piled near and at the very edge, a grinder can
always complete his task with more accuracy
if the periphery of the grindstone revolves to-
ward the cutting edge, as the steel that is worn
away will be removed more easily /; whereas,
when a stone runs in the opposite direction,
the grinder cannot always tell exactly when
the side of the tool is fully ground up to the
edge. This is more especially true when the
steel has rather low or soft temper. The
stone, when running from the edge, will not
sweep away every particle of the metal that
hangs as "feather" but when the stone re-
wolves toward the edge, there will be no
'sfeather edge" to deceive the eye of the
grinder.
CARELEssNEss A SOURCE OF 1NCoME.-lt
is amazing to consider the extent to which
losses are incurred on the one hand, and sales
and occupation afforded on the other hand,
by the inexcusable carelessness of people who
know better and oughtto do better. The fast
ening of well-bucket is deranged, or hoop
is loose, but the thoughtless man or woman
never notices the trouble until the bucket is
dropped in the we'll or the bottom is out. Then
time is lost, the family is inconvenienced, and
perhaps neighbor gets job of work and
the pay. The gate-latch is out of order; no
attention is paid to it; the hogs or COWS get
in the yard is rooted up; the shrubbery is
destroyed; the gardener is employed and the
nurseryman has an order. A tire is loose on
the wheel; the wood is swiftly wearing away,
little care would set the matter right; no
pains are taken; away on the road wheel
is crushed and the wheelwright has some en-
ployment A shingle is out Of place on the
roof; one nail would mend the trouble; that
nail isn't driven; the rain steals in, and soon
the plasterer is paid to use the trowel and
brush. The bride rein is weak :; bit is
worn, nobody thinks Of examining either; q
horse is drawn to one side, or horse runs
away; vehicle is broken; carriage maker
or blacksmith is pro6ted, and perhaps sur
geon has profitable professional engagement.
The water of we'll is impure; those who
use it complain no proper steps are taken /;
the family have serious sickness; the drug
gist sells his medicines, and the doctor gets
bis fees. In the same way the cellar is foul !;
the mephitic gases escape through the floors
the blood is poisoned; the fever RACES, some
die; the physician has harvest, and even
the undertaken and sexton find employment.
A stove chimney is in dangerous condition !;
people have eyes TO see, but don't use them !;
the fire soon does its dreadful work, and car
penters and merchants have good time. So
of many-very many things.
Are you innocent of such neglect? There
are far Better and cheaper ways to give work
and profit to others. By taking care of what
you have, you may become able to add other
and more valuable things which you desire.
There is true economy in proper attention to
small as we'll as great things.-RuraI New
Yorker.
FEED YOUNG ANIMALS WELL-The man
who wears out calf's teeth in the effort to
make it shirk for itself never raised prime
steer nor good cow. Every dollar supposed
to be thus saved in the young animal must be
replaced by the expenditure of two. The
man who feeds best while the animal is young
makes the most money. This is generally re-
cognized as true by our best farmers, and
hence the Improvement in stock, and conse-
quent cheapening in the raising of animals
within the past ten years. The same rule
will apply to all farm stock. If stinted while
young they never pay the breeder and feeder
a living profit. Hence, the reason why those
who do not keep pace with the times are al
ways complaining that there is no money in
stock. The big prices paid by the best stock
feeders are for animals that have had their
digestive organs kept intact by early and
properly prepared nutritious food. The value
of a food animal lies in its aptitude to lay
on flesh, and those who keep steadily grow
ing from birth will continue this growth and
increase in profitable weight. To do this in
the most economical manner the digestive
organs must be originally strong and unim-
paired by abuse.
ADVICE TO DYsPEPT1cs.-Avoid pork, fat
meats, grease, gravies, spices, confectioneries,
tea, coffee, alcoholic drinks beer, malt liquors,
of all kinds.
Let your food be plain, simple, wholesome
chiefly fruits and vegetables. Let your bread
be made of unbolted wheat meal.
Take your meals regularly; if three, let
the supper be very sparing.
Eat slowly, lightly, masticate thoroughly.
Beware of hot food and drinks.
Avoid luncheons by all means.
Exercisesfreely in the open air; never sit
moping, but turn your mind entirely from
your disease and trouble.
Keep the feet dry; let the soles of your
shoes be thick, that no dampness may pene-
trate them.
Keep regular hours; rise early; exercise