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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-03

SEAsoNABLE HINTs.-Among the hints
most seasonablc on either the garden or
the farm, few things are more serviceabc
than those relating to the sharpening of
tools. Too often these things are not
thought of until the articles are wanted
when much valuable time is lost in putting
in order what might rs well have been
done during the dull winter days. Even
the smartest of us do not think enough of
these things, and indeed hardly know how
much we lose by having dull tools to
work with. 1t has been toerably ac
curatoly computed that the same man can
do rs much in two days with sharp
scythe, as with one but comparatively dull
and the same expenditure in focce, in
three. And it is just the same in regard
operated by hand, steam or horse power.
The engineer continually oils the machin-
cry, and good saw or file is oil 10 hand
implements. We know one who has a
great deal of hand hoeing to do by hired
labor, and he believes that the continued
use of the file on the hoes makes differ
ence of nearly one half in the labor. Ills
calculation is that nearly every ten cent
file he buys saves him ten dollars in his
laborers' bills. Now is the time to look
after the spades, scythes, hoes, chisels, saws,
etc.
A good grindstone and set OF files are
among the best of farm investments, es.
pecially at this season. 1t is ALWAYS nice
to be forehanded, to get things well
ahead; but the best of all forehandedness
is that which prepares in advance u set of
good and well repaired tools to work with.
Telegraph.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-03

MLK-WHAT Is IT?-Thc natural food
for the young of all mammals is milk-a
rather complex fluid, the physical proper
ties of which it is not necessary to de-
scribe. The principal constituents are
water, sugar caseine, albumin, fat, and
several salts. The sugar, when separated,
looks much like the ordinary kind from
the cane, but is much less sweet Caseine
is one of the leading constituents, and is
the part which, when removed from the
milk, becomes the cheese. The caseine
exists in small particles in the milk, and
is contracted or gathered into large mass
es by the action of acids or rennet. The
albumin remains in solution after the
casene is removed, and is separated by
boiling, when it appears as white curds,
somewhat resembling the white of eggs in
appearance, us it does also in composition
The fat is not dissolved in the milk, but
suspended as little globules with thin
coverings. In the process of cllurning,
these globules are broken, and the fat
collects in Jumps Of various sizes. This
fat, when worked, sailed, etc, is the butter
Of the market and table. The ash is but u
small part of the milk and consists of Il
number of substances, which are left be-
hind when the milk is dried down and
burned. There are many things to in
iluence the percentage Of these various
ingredients of milk. 1t is unlike in diff.
erent species. and among COWS, the breed,
feed, general treatment, age of animals
etc, all have modifying influence. -
american Agrtc"lt"riSt Jor March lst.
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THE FERGUSON BunEAU CREAMERr.-

TIE FERGUSON BUREAU CREAMERY
When examining the dairy apparatus ex-
hbited at the recent dairy fair in New
York our attention was attracted by 2
decidedly novel arrangement for setting
milk. On close examination we discov-
cred that this new arrangement comprised
within itself every desirable point of ex
cellence required for the most successful
performance of this most exacting work
of the dairy. That the setting of milk for
cream is the one thing most needful Tor
success in butter making, is amply proved
by the great variety of appliances invented
by practical dairymen for this purpose.
and the considerable cost of some of the
apparatus, in which much mechanical in
genuity is exhibited. The fact is, that y
perfectly effective method of setting milk
for cream is the great desderatum in
dairying 1t is the most important part
of butter making us regards quantity and
quality of product, and every one knows
that profit bears an exact ratio in regard
to the quantity and quality of the butter
Therefore perfectly well arranged sys.
tenn of setting milk. in which convenience,
cleanliness and effectiveness are all com
bined, is something that appeals directly
to the favorable notice of butter makers
-RYruL NetO Yorker.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-03

A WoMAN's EXPERIENCE WITH HENS
Two or three years ago, had in Janu-
airy eight pullets and two cocks, Matched
the previous April. The breed was g
mixture of White Leghorn, Black Span
ish and common specked or barnyard y
fowls They were fed corn, potato skins
boiled and often served hot, bits of meal
left from the table, with plenty of ashes
and some oyster shell lime, and always an
abundance of fresh water.
About the last of January the hens be-
gan to lay. They were provided with
comfortable, sheltered nests, where they
could he retired and feel at home, and
they rewarded the good care they had
received by giving, from that time on,
from four to sevrn-and sometimes on
Sundays eight!-eggS IL day. by the Isl
of April, when they were disposed OF,
they had furnished twenty-five or thirty
dozen eggs.
think that Il pretty good record, ano
ascribe my success mainly to the hot pc
tato skins and the abundant supply OF
water Cor. in N. Y. Examiner.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-03

A practical dairyman recently stated
that his attention had been called to the
peculiar odor and taste of certain, lot of
milk, and for some time he was at loss
to know whence the unusual taste and
smell were derived. Passing the farm
house where this lot of milk had been
produced, he soon discovered that the
family were using peat for fuel. The very
pungent smell which enveloped that house
and was present in the air for some dis
lance off, left no doubt in his mind whence
the difficulty with the milk proceeded. He
was fully satisfied that no milk or butter
could be produced on those premises under
the existing conditions, without absorbing
odors from the smoke of the
peat. One of the most successful cream
cries in northern New York once had II
of butter rejected in this city
on account of its smoky taste. No one
could account for it, until it was remem-
bered that ut the time of its manufacture
dense smoke from extensive forest fires
hung about the dairy farms contributing
to this creamery. and this communicated
the smoky flavor to milk and butter.
Much milk is spoiled by too close proximi-
ty to kerosene lamps, especially when
they are in smoky condition. A dairy
man states that milk placed on IL shelf
near boiled lobster soon absorbed the
smell and flavor of the latter.-AmerieGn
CuitiCa!or.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Central Vermont R. R. Line.
Commencing Monday Dec. 20. 1879.
rRA1NsGoING SOUTH ANDEAsT.

TRAINsGoING SOUTH ANDEAsT.
Observation-Disclosures and l145A.N. s.55andlO.5O
Pi pndr:,land EXPRESS from Syracuse and Ogdens-
h,rs n Albaps and Burlington arrives AZ MONT
,eiiar Ok NJ Mixed Train leaves Montpeier suo,
NJ Montpelier Junction s-25 A. NJ. for White RIVER
uMt1T TRA1x from Montreal St Adams, Bgrling-
-, Ec leaves MONTPELIER II As A. NJ, for Bostoh'
New London. Springfield, New York, and inter-
WIxEp TRaiS Alban 81 20 Burlington
ZAP NJ Montpelier 8 s. p M, for Northheld., O. A,
NIGHT EXPRESS from Ozdenshurg; MoniTeaI % o. a.
Roston via Lowell or Fitchburgh, Springfield New
York sand intermediattpoint
INsGoING NoRTHAND WEST
Leave MONTPELIER 2 30 c5A. M. 10 So and o. P NJ
DAYExPRFss leaves Boston via, Fltchburgb az eV
A NJ via, Lowell 500 A. M, New LONDON 9vV IN
SrTingheid 3 40 A NJ Montpelier 355 p. M, for Bur
linvton st Adams. Montreal, and OIdensburH.a .
ACCOMMODATION Train leaves Northheld Az 80 ,. .
MONTPELIER s45 A. NJ, for Burlington kutIaho ST
WITgpieayes White River ction5 30A M. North
acid To- 40 NJ MONTPELIER 10 s. A. for Burlington, 81
Adams, Rchford, Rouses Point, &c ,,, -. ss.r
NIGHT EXPRESS leaves Boston via Lowell az D 80 F.
N via, Fitchburgh 500 P. NJ, New YORK wv 7; NJ
Springfield 60 PM. Mont elier3 % Tor Burning
ton, st Adams, Montreal and OgdensbnrK ana the
"Trainsleave OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES at7,oC A. NJ. 40
Returning eaveBarreat7.45A M..andlO ga M. and
Seepinr cars are attached to Night Express trains
running between Montreal and Boston, and montreal
and Springfield, and New York and wa. roy, and
Paror Cars and Day Express between Boston and
Through ticketsfor Chicagoand the Westforsaleat
the principal stations VIZ uop.pr
Genl .Supt.
ST. Adams, VT .December97, 1879.
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Looks like sugaring early this spring.
At any rate. it will be well to have the
things all ready. If you are using tin
tubs, and have not tried Posts No. 9
spouts, you had better send for few for
trial, at least. The particular merit of
this spout is that the tub may be hung on
the spout itself, and that leaves the top of
the tub all smooth for q cover to keep out
snow, rain, leaves, dirt, insects, etc., and
for n cover the sugar maker can use tin,
boards, sheet iron or whatever comes
cheapest and handiest. The No. spout
has hook come with it, so any tub can
be hooked on, but not covered with any
ordinary fiat cover; but Mr.. Post has
tin tub and cover which may be used with
o No. spout; but No. is our fayorite.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-03

No one who has not tried it can tell how
young lamb will commence to eat grain.
| have seen them at two weeks old com.
mence to nibble oats from the trough
where their mothers were fed. It ALWAYS
Was my practice to fix separate place
where the lambs could 90 and eat 9rain
whenever they liked 10 do so, keeping il
before them all the time. as it will pay a
large per cent to do so.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-03

small turtles measuring only about nine
inches. They live at the west and south.
on the lakes of western New York and in
Lake Ontario. In the southern states they
are said to destroy great numbers of
young alligators. The swapping turtle is
longer, sometimes measuring four feet
long.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-03

The Vermont farm machine company at
Bellows Falls are to have an opening -
in their new building in the shape of a
" farmers meeting" on the 9th and 10th
instants. Prominent speakers will be
present; among others, Prof Alyord, Col.
Mead and Mr.. Sanborn. We believe q
basket picnic is on the bills for WeGnes-
day, at 1 O'Clock p. NJ, for which the
company will furnish coffee, "skim milk
etc. A good time is expected and
see if it is realized.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-03
Hints for March Work.

Spring Hork.-The spring of the alma
nae now begins; bat the spring-like
weather during large portion of this
winter has allowed the spring work of the
middle, southern, and western states. to
be greatly forwarded For the first time
in many years, the writer has been plow-
ing through nearly the whole of January,
and hundreds of other farmers have done
the same. Fencing, ditching, clearing
woodland. and even sowing grass-seed,
has been extensively done, AS though
spring had already come. Sometimes,
:" the most haste is the worst speed" and
it remains to be seen, if, after all, the
seasons work will be benefited. 1t is n
peculiar time, in which caution should be
exercised, lest work done too soon. may
need be done over again.
A strong plant digests its food better
than weak one, and its appetite, so to
speak, is more vigorous. precisely us is
that of strong. healthy young animal.
1t is with the plant as with the animal
early feeding, and vigor of growth, bring
early and vigorous maturity. The farmer
should study TO get early strong and
healthy growth.
Fodder Cr0pS.-lt has been proved re.
peatedly, that one acre of good green
fodder will feed two cows through the
summer. Fodder crops must be put in
early. A mixture of cats and peas is the
best crop for early cutting, to come in
after the first clover, which follows the
rye. The two sown together, will yield
On one acre, about us much as if sown
separately on two acres. This may bC
doubted, but it is true. Tall growing
leafy oats, and tall peas, yield the most
fodder; the " Black-eyo Marrowfat pea
grown in Canada us field crop, is the
best for our use, the seed being free from
weevil. For Il second crop, the earliest
small Canada Gray" pea may be sown
The fodder is in the best condition fol
cutting, when the peas are in full blossom
Grass LaHdS.-lt is mistake to sup
pose that our climate forbids the success,
Of permanent grass for meadows and pas
lures. If the right kind of land is chosen
low, moist, and full Of vegetable matter
and is kept well MANFRED, and occasional
ly re-seeded, we can have permanent gras.
us well us other countries. But it is nee
essary to SOW, AMI encourage IL number o
kinds of grass, those with creeping root
being preferable, if the quality is good
This SUBJECT is worthy of study and exper
iment.
Poultyy.-" The early chick. gets tn,
carly worm" and the sooner begins t.
feed itself. March pullets are those whicl
fill the egg basket in the winter time
Therefore set all the broods for whicl
eggs can be procured as soon us possible
and take great care of the chicks which
come in this month. A warm run out 0
doors may be made under II hoL-bed sash
arranged between two coops, and laid OF
boards set on their edges.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-03

We call attention to Prof Dole's adver-
tisement in another column, in which he
sets forth the merits of an excellent varie-
ty of spring wheat which he has for sale.
We have seen it and like it so well we
shall order some TO sow this spring.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-03

Experiments in Germany show that if
potatoes are fed to milch cows, they should
be cooked, Raw potatoes will give Il
larger yield Of milk, but less butter, than
cooked ones. In the case referred to, raw
potatoes were first added to the daily
ration Of hay, straw and other materials.
The result was that with raw potatoes tn,
ration gave 2S2 l-2 pounds of milk per
week, yielding 6 81 pounds of butter;
while with co4k ed potatoes it gave 2iS :!
pounds Of milk, yielding 0 IA pounds OF
butter.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-03

Give me IL smart boy to help me, and
woodland not too far from the barn. and
can get bedding more cheaply there than
in any other way that know Of, but some
people object to having this material taken
from their woods. Straw is cheap, and a
good absorbent of the liquids.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-03-03
agricultural department.
o.M. TINKRAM, Editor.

All communications FOR this department should be
sent to the editor. Mr.. o. N. TINKHAM, n. Pom
fret, VI.
Please write side Of the paper only. sign such
name or initials you wished published. but give
your FULL NAME AND ADDRESS, post office, County and
state.
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Every adv nee Of one cent per p'nn
in the sale Of hu ter al is nearly Sl0,0nO
600 to the total rrc"ip pts ia this country
Ies,-and TO the total GU goes OF the COZ
sumner, also.
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sv::: Evidence
The following Cure is probably the most
remarkable ever effected by any med
icai preparation for the treat
mcut of Caturrh

Gehttem"h,-l hereby certify that have had Catatrh
Tor ten ears, aud for the last six years haY, been a
teIfIO'e SUFFERER. was rendered partially deaf mad
ouhZug III the mead, pans across the temple, diyZy
olsl!s, hatd and constant cough severe pain across
the teat ana every Indication OF cDusuln ton MY
heau arhed all the time. The N tier accumulated So
RAPIDLY IN my head and throat that [ could no. Keen
peu, u secuted To me at the point ct suifuratOu.
would then nave recourse to every means i'll my power
20 ulSloHe the nutus from my throat and head before
Delg Abe TO sleep again. For period OF six years my
tohslls We're liberated aud SO much iullmel that
could with difficulty swallow / finally consulted au
eminent surgeon i'll regard to an operation ON them,
Dut at his request postponed 1t. The constant uIm
nation and liberation IN my throat caused by the
poisonous matter dropping down from my head had
50 lrrlHted and luhImed my lungs that coughud iu-
ceS5anlly a deep hari cough. Meanwhile my system
iesh, grew pale aud showed every symptom OF an
early death by consumption. When matters had
reached TINS stage, or about SIX mouths axe, began
the use oI SIniOrds Radical Cure for Catarrh After
using the hrSt bottle began to improve rapidly. The
lfst dose seemed to clear my head had not known
IT to be for years 1t seemed gradually to arrest til
discharges. IL stOpped my cough III three days. BY
using 1t as gargle soon reduced the Inflammation
trouble me The soreness across my chest disappeared
the OuzZlg noises iii my head ceased, my senses OF
seeing and OF hearing were completely restored. and
every symptom OF disease that had reduced me to the
verge OF the grave disappeared by the use of Sanford
Radical Cure for Gdtdrrh.
i have been thus eX plict because, as druggist [
nave seen great deal OF suffering from Catarrn aud
nope TO couNluce many that this Is a great remedy
am familiar with the treatment OF Catarrn as prac.
tlceu oS the best physclau5, and have consulted the
most emneEt about my case. | have used every kind
period OF six years pasaud have while following til on
use, taken great care OF my general health bat obtain
Ell no rviie or encourage Grum.llly OF them
Boston, Fen D. 1919. GEO. Il. DINSMORE.
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THE FRUIT GARDEN.

In selecting Il spot for u fruit garden
choose II warm place, and as near the
house us possible, that it may be both CON
venient for gathering, and more secure
from trespassers. The soil should be well
drained. deep, mellow, and enriched with
we'll rolted manure. The Importance of II
good selection of varieties cannot be too
strongly insisted upon. The selecting OF
new sorts for the main reliance, is not
recommended. Let the bulk of the plant
ing be of old, and thoroughly tested varie-
ties, rather than of new and untried
kinds.
Hanttng.-So soon rs the ground is
settled, plant the trees, shrubs, etc. that
they may get i'm early start, and be well
established by the time droughts come,
Like animals, much depends opon early
growth.
B'achbcrrics and raSpJerricS start very
early, and it is best to set them in the fall
but very early in the spring will answer.
The canes produced this year will bear the
fruit the following Season.
StraWJerrieS.-Oid beds are to BE- I'm
covered. The method of cultvating the
vines in rows three feet apart, is now
generally considered the most satisfacto-
~.
GrapeS.-Every farmers family should
have all the grapes they can cat, from
September to January. 1t is not necessary
to have large vineyard for this; few
each Of the best sorts, and properly treated,
will give a great amount of fruit, There
are hundreds of out-of thc-way places
where the vine may be set, such rs along
II fence, or it may be by the side of shed
or barn; with good soil, and care in prun-
ing, satisfactory returns may be expected.
american Agrjcultari@ for NHrc& 1st,
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The SLEEPING QUEEN, tsOcts>Fine operetta by Balfe
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