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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-10-26
AGRICULTURE.

Hoes oS TIE FARM.-Evefy year the
importance Of raising our own pork he
comes more apparent Our farmers find
that there is policy as well ss profit In rails
ing PORK on the farm. Alfclfa fields make
the best kind of hog pasture at any season
Of the year. Grain fields are easily har-
vested by hogs, and the stuoble fields sre
cleaned by them On many farms par
tIculsrly where dairying and grain growing
are carried on together, the cost OF raising
few hogs each year IS nothing, as they
get their living upon what would otherwise
90 to waste. But 1t pays to feed hogs well,
to keep them in good growing order from
their birth till they are ready for the
butcher. The hog should be looked upon
as necessary part of every good farmers
stock. And while he saves what would
otherwise go to waste, he should be pro-
vided for in times when there is no feed.
A few sections OF movable fence will
allow any grain grower to pasture hogs
upon the growing crop, In sections, as con-
venience mav suggest. In this way the
expense of keeping where open pasturage
is not obtainable, will be greatly lessened.
No good farmer can sfford to neglect the
matter of providing pastursge in this or in
some other economical manner. While
hogs IN the great pork producing State sare
dying off with the hog cholera, ours are
free from all disease We can
produce healthier and better pork in this
State than IN any other section In the Uni
ted States Farmers who feel the effect OF
hard times should think upon this subject.
and. by taking advantage of every sure
means of profit, turn their attention to
branches of farming that will pay and not
neglect SO profitable a resource as the grow
ing and fattening of hogs to supply home
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-10-26
ParahOlic AIirrors.

4 very ingenious method Of manufactur-
ing parabolic rejecting surfaces has been
invented. 1t is based on the fact that all
points OF the free surface of a liquid turn
ng round a vertical axis it will acquire a
onstant angular velocity and take para
ohc form. IL, then, the LIQUID is put into
to vessel which is rotated round a yerti
cal axis 1t viii form hollow shell of
parabolic section inside, and il The ligud is
one which will soliuIfy rigid paraboloId
Will be obtained capable of being used as a
reflector. NJ LatchiacI Il, therefore. mounts
hemspherical vessel upon d vertical Shalt
carrying pulley, and rotates il by an end
less belt nom Il otor. Into tins he pours
a sufficient quantity of plaster Of paris
hquld or solution Of the mastic prenared
by NJ. Mendeiejef. FGsIbie metals would
serve the purpose, tO9, but they are apt to
oxidize on the surface, and in cooling they
lend TO crystalline. The shape Of the YES
sci med not necessarily be a hemisphere. |
but Tins form Is convenient; and glass |
cover should be added TO II. To regulate |
the thickness of the liquid shell ring OF |
wood is fixed within the bowl at a proper |
distance below the edge. This prevents
the liquid rising ABOVE certain height.
Regularity of motion is most essential TO
the success of the operation, and hence a
steam engine is not adapted 10 drive Ii:
but small Gramme OF Siemens dynamo
electric machine actuated BY a Thomson
or Tchikolef battery Will answer well.
Three or four cells will suffice. and the
speed can be regulated by resistance placed
In circuit. With DeDrez or Helm
holz regulator any kind of a battery may
be used. An Angular speed of a turn a
second is quite sufficient for the purpose;
and the axis ought to be vertca ized by
means o. spirit level, and fixed so as to
be free from shake or jar. The liquid
should be one which soldities slowly, say
in an hour, and without shrinking much I
in bulk. The shells thus prepared cal be
made reflective by eleciroiyping with
nickel, silver, or iron, which, when pre-
pared IN this way, oxidizes with Difficult
ty, and being almost white will serve for a
reflector If kept under glass.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-10-26

KEEP The WORK AHEAD We should
be so thoroughly Up with our principal
work that the MINOR matters on the farm
can al all i nes receive attention. Nothing
should be permitted to get away from us
or with US. Neatness about the premises
should always be kept in view; and in this
connection We desire to remark that farm
will never be neat while the roads are per
mitted TO be overrun with weeds. not to
say bushes. Every farmer should endeavor
to kill the weeds along the roads on which
his farm lies. Now is about the time TO
cut them down-a little late for some Of
them-but slash them down anyhow, and
next year begin at the proper time 1t Is
distressing TO ride along road which is
densely fringed un either side with weeds
and bushes Not only this, but their seed
rpens and is carried on to the farm to fur
nish additional work the next season, or TO
iDjure pastures and hay. If we examine
ourselves very carefully, We shall find thai
our neglect OF either large or small duties
in farm life, is largely habit-carelessues,
has become a habit; and like all habits, il
will not be easily broken. But 1t can be
nevertheless; any habit can be reformed
If we will adopt a system OF life, ano
carry it out to the letter, year after year,
We shall soon find that il Will become natu-
raj, and We will always be up in farm
work, and always attentive to the little
.hiugs about the premises.
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1T IS SENT FREE,
Postpaid to all Applicants.
Address, Or. J. IT, sCHESCK 4 SON, Corner
of SIXTH and ARCH Streets, Philadelphia, Pa
WHY HAVE THE UTMOST CONFIDENCE IN
DIR. J. II. SCHENCK AND HIS
MEDICTNES.

During the past two years, my mother and brother
have died Of Consumption / was myself quite
unwell most OF this time, and when: shortly after
their death, was attacked with cough and severe
hemOrrhages, naturally concluded that Was des-
tined to go with the same disease Immediately
consulted a physician, who made a specially "
lung diseases. After examining me, he sai,l tina,
he thought my lungs were sound, and that world
soon recover. In less than a week after this mad
another severe hemorrhage- Thinking that nv
physician had made a mistake In my case con-
suited another doctor. He thought my lungs AZ
fected, and prescribed for me for Loar time /
got no better under his Treatment. but generally
worse Ny cough WAS very basi, nv appat ie en-
tlrely gone had severe pain IN my right side And
for months did not sleep more than Two or three
hours in night. Ny tongue was heavily e1nfsd
and had a bad taste In nv mouth hai the
headache almost all the time
Feeling that something must be done at Iass
concluded to consult with Dr. Schenck the physi
clan who, think, have good reason 10 belteys 10
be the best in ne treatment of lung disease went
to his Office In Boston, and was examined He
found my left lung quite bai'y diseased, ami INV
liver seriously affected. He told me tha; could he
cured II would follow his directions. OF course I
consented 70 do 50, and very soon was safrsned
that my confidence in his ability was wen pl.rerI
l took the Mandrake Pills, Sea-Weed rurs,c and
Pulmonlc syrup all atone time, As directed by him.
and within one month my worst symptoms werr
gone went to see the Doctor his next yls.f :,
Boston, which was one mouth after the fra; t,r,s-
saw him, and he said, ..Uly eoni4irie ME rfs
medicine and you Will surely get weln / did 40
and Kept on gaming In every way unfh was ser
fecfly well. and able 10 work a. usual Snce NV
recovery have not lost days time, except whe5
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-10-26
-Adultcrat;on in Coffee.

fake a little of the coffee and press il
between the fingers, or give it squeeze in
the paper in which it Is bought; if genuine,
1t will not form a coherent mass as coff, e
grains are Lard Snd do not readily adhere
to each other: but If the grains sick to
each other and form sort of ''cake. u we
may be pretty Ire of adulteration in the
shape of ch.cory, for the grains of chicory
are softer and more open, and adhere with
out difficulty when squeezed. Again, if
we place a few grams in a saucer and
nIoisten them with a little cold water.
chicory will very quickly become soft ike
bread crumbs, while coffee will iake long
time 10 soften. 4 third test: Take a wine
glass or tumbierfull OF water, and gently
drop a pinch OF the ground coffee on The
surface Of the water without stirring or
agitation; genuine coffee Will float for some
time, while chicory or any other soft root
will soon sink; and chicory or caramel will
cause yellowish or brOwnish color to diff
fuse rapidly through the water. while pure
coffee will give no sensible tint under such
circumstances for considerable lesgth of
time
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-10-26

How To HAVE GooD CIDER-Put the
new cider in clean casks or barrels. and
allow it to ferment from one to three
weeks, according as the weather is cool or
warm. When it has attained to lively fer
mentatiop, add to each gallon three-fourths
of a pound of white sugar, and let the
whole ferment again until it possesses
nearly the brisk pleasant taste which it is
desirable should be permanent. Pour out
a quart of the cider, and mix with il one
quarter of an ounce of sulphIte of 1.-The
for every gallon the cask contains. STIR
until it is intimately mixed, and pour the
emulsion INTO the liquid. Agitate the con-
tents of the cask thoroughly for few
minutes, then let il rest that the cider may
settle. Fermentation will be arrested at
once, and will not be resumed. 1t may be
bottled in tie course of few weeks, or il
may be allowed TO remain iu the cask and
used on draught. If bottled it will be
come sparkling cider, better than what
is called champagne wine. Professor
HOrsford, of Cambridge, was the first TO
Use the sulphite of lime for this purpose,
and to him is due the credit of first calling
TO its usefulness 1t is in no re-
spect deleterious. as the sulphite, into
which the sulphate is changed by the libe-
Ration OF salphurous acid, is entirely inso
luble, and remains at the bottom of the
vessel. The writer has cider prepared in
this way Two years since, which has re-
maiDed unchanged, and is now beverage
Of unsurpassed excellence. The sulphite
Of lime, not the sulphate, must be used.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-10-26

Easy Hour. in recent issue says: "But
one Of the most important Developments
concerning ST. JACOBS On. is the discovery
that it has properties which are beneficial
to the animal as well as to the human
species 1t has, of late, been in active de-
mand among livery men and others for use
on horses suffering from sprains or abra-
sions. The most prominent instance known
of in this connection, is that related by Mr..
David Walton, well-known Friend, who
keeps livery stable at 1915 North Twelfth
street Mr.. Walton states that he was
boarding a valuable horse belonging to
Benjamin McClurg, also a resident of
North Twelfth street. A few weeks ago
the animal slipped and badly sprained his
leg, making him very lame. Mr.. Walton
used two bottles of ST. JACOBS OIL on the
animal and found within less than one
week, that there was no need for any more,
for the animal was as well as ever.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-10-26
A GRAND STEEPLE CHASE.


As if there were not sufficient excitement
at the usual horse race, these meetings on
the turf pearly always close with a grand
steeple chase. This KIM Of race combines
all the excitement of thC regular race, with
the super-added element Of danger which
seems to give further zest to the sport.
Horses, and good ones at that, often receive
severe injuries. which render them practi-
caily useless for long periods. At least
this was the state of affairs until owners
and breeders of fine stock began to freely
use ST. JACOBS On, the Great German
Remedy for man and beast. This invalu
able article to horsemen has so grown into
favor on account of its phenomenal efficacy
II diseases of domestic animals, especially
ehorse, that it would be difficult indeed
discover horsemen unacquainted with
5 magical potency. The Philadelphia
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-10-26
DOMESTIC.

Cross stitch is now very much used Tor
embroidery on velvet, done over canva:s.
Gay coiored silks are used with thus sub
stance, and care must be taken 70 Knot tne
stitches tightly, or they viii sink into the
pile OF the velvet. Gold il a. popular a.
ever, and bands for curtains and dresses
are in crimson diagonal with flowing pat
terms in gold colored silk. The designs
are simply outlined in long crewel stitch,
but In two rows to define pattern more
clearly. For anything very elegant. the
metallic thread is used. notably on
black satin. Gold braid and embroidery
in arabesques have been employed to adorn
sofa in nasturtium colored plush, and an
idea that might be readily adapted to any
sofa is the lined tspered bag to hang out
side, from each arm, for holding scraps
Cushions are now larger than they were
formerly, which forms rom for the pop
pies and sundowers which still rage in art
needle work.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-10-26
From MR.. JOHN HERTZLER,
Residence, 1903 Master St, Philadelphia

DR. J. III. SCHxScK:
Dear Sir:-I am anxious that others should know
Of the great curative properties OF your medicines
For three Years 1 was aiIi4cted with a cOpstAni
cough, accompanied by an eNpectOratiOn Of rOpy
phlegmL My cough was so bad that could SeeI
very little, day or night lost NY appetite. anl
was very much reduced in flesh, anu was SO weak
that Il was as much as l could do 10 walk square
used all the remedies thai were recommended by
friends, and many that 1 81. advertised in the
papers, bat received no relief from their use. Al
last, was taken with a severe hemOrrhage, which
reduced me still more Soon after this NV wife
procured one of your books, and reading the de-
scrption of my disease IN II, she insisted on my
giving your remedies a trial Ny daughter, who
resides IN Albany, n. " ALSO wrote about this time
that she hal heard of seysfa there by their
use: and so l was induced to use them
began By using all three Of your medicines at
one time, you direct: that is the Mandrake Pils
Seaweed Tonic and Pulmonic syrup. l could see
that chey were dong me good from the first-Iny
appetite improved, became gradually stronger,
and my cough was 50 much better that could rest
quite comfortably all night, thing have not done
before in many months Now, after using the
medicines FOR about six weeks, / am well con-
sider your remedies magical IN their Effects and
write you this letter that others know Of their
great curative qualities IN diseases of the throat
and lungs. i shall be pleased 10 have any one who
Is afflicted, call On or address me.
JOHN HERrZLER,
Phila Feb. II, ISL 1879 Master St
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Chronic Irritation OF the Throat
Cu ed.
pnaa.ieIonia. Auqust ism. 1sso

Philadelphia, August 18Th, lss0
DR. J. II. SCaENcK:
Dear Ssr:-For several years | was troubled with
chronic irritation in my throat that every time
took 4 little cold l commenced to cough, and As
took cold yery easily, was coughing more OF
less every day from November 10 May. In Feb
ruary, 1S53, l saw one Of Your pamphlets, which
told what the PulmOnic Syrup would do. boughI
bottle of II, although la. not mneh faith IN L.
and In three days my cough entirely left me; but
kept bottle Of the syrup tiis nOdse for two or
three years, so that whenever took cold, or hal
little tickling In my throat, would take a small
swallow of IL when went 10 bed, and that was the
last Of it. MY throat now II, and has been for
several years, as well as II ever was. and now
seldom take cold, or II do, II cniy lasts some
twenty -four hours. Thanks 10 the PulmOnlc Syrup.
/ have recommended IL TO great many persons IN
the last eighteen years, and IL has given genera
satisfaction
Very respectfully Yours,
E HAVEN,
No l6ss North slst St, Philadelphia, Pa
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-10-26

If the fact can be demonstrated 10 u
cook that meat can be MADE tender by
sofrening the fbers with the action of a
little vinegar there will be no reason why
she should send tough steak on the table.
If she can be convinced that 1t is better to
turn it over on plate containing a little
vinegar, salad oil and pepper four or five
times In a couple of hours, instead of try
ing to make it tender by battenng 1t with
a rolling pin or cleaver, and so forcing out
ali its juices, she must be obstinate indeed
if she prefers the latter method. and the
sooner her services are dispensed with the
better for the temper and stomach Of her
employer.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-10-26

"WHY," she asked, as they were leaving
the church. John, didn't your soul thrill
under that sermoni" YES, no, only my
sole, " he savagely erowled, ''but my whole
foot. These blamed boots are entirely too
tight"
The power of becoming invisible has
often been displayed by heroes of fairy
tales, and it was formerly believed 20 be
procurabie by means of fern seed; but nc
peculiar power of rendering people ,nvisi-
bic resides especially il the seed of tie
fern Put on any very seedy suit OF
clothes, and walk about the streets, you
will soon find that your acquaintance will
pass you without seeing you.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-10-26
FROM AKRON, OHIO.
CONSUMPTION CURED.
.ikron. Ohio. Esb. 1lth. 1sst

Akron, ohio, Fsb. 1sth, ISL.
DE- J. II. SCHESCK:
Dear Sir:-Haying been asked by many in regard
to your medicines, and the benefit had received
from them, have concluded to give you an account
Of my case. In the Winter OF ISIS / was pro-
nounced an incurable COnsumptive by every ply
aician of this place. well several in Cleveland.
had al the symp;oms-cough, nighr-sweats, great
debility and loss of nesh. | was reduced in weight
from one hundred and fifty pounds 10 eighty
pounds hadgiyen up all hope Of recovery, when
! was told by Nj. James Scanan that he had used
your medicines with good effect, and he advised
me to give them trial. although do not think he
believed they would cure ME, for was so sick 81
this time that no one thought that would get
well / thought however, that they might give me
relief, and with this object commenced
10 use your PulmOnic Syrup. l had not taken il
Two days before felt great relief especially in the
severity Of my cough / then took the Mandrake
Pills and Seaweed Tonic, and In two weeks my ap-
petite came back, and began to gain strength. l
took your medicines for about three months 1
too sick TO do any kind Of work for two years.
Your medicines made perfect cure, and have
been In good health ever since. do not know
that say more than this, unless 1t be that
believe your medicines TO be good, and that they
Will do all that you say they will do.
YOurs very Truly,
]. A REILLY.
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Clear and erplicit statements from,
tceii-kno,cn persons, tChich should
convince the most skepticaL.
FROM MRS. EvENS WHO FORMERLY LIVED
AT READING, PA

FROM MRS. EvENs WHO FORMERLY LIVED
AT READING, PA
Philadelphia, AprR 2sth, 1850
DR. J. 4. ScHEScK,
DEAR SIR:-You will probably remember that
when last saw you with my little daughter, thai
you told me you would Ike TO hear In regard to her
health at least once IN six months, IS she might
need more Of your advice and mecicine as she
grew older.
My only apology for failing to call on you or to
write Is, that her health has been good since you
cured her, that WAS well satisfied that she was not
in need Of medical attention AT the same time
feel that owe you debt Of gratitude which can
never repay, unless IL be that can benefit you by
giving a statement Of her case for publication, and
this have concluded TO do. a. know it will be Of
great use to others who are similarly afiiicted.
In 1875 my daughter, who was then eight years
of age, contracted heavy cold, which soon settled
on her lungs. The doctor whom employed at
that time told me that her lungs were affected.
She had severe pain in her side and night sweats:
and, as she had no appetite, she soon wasted away
to almost a skeleton Every one could see at this
time that she was fast going with consumption
Both my husband and myself were very much pre-
JUDGED against all patent medicines, and although
We had heard Of many cures performed By your
remedies, we delayed using them or getting your
advice until she had been given up by all the doc
tors we had consulted.
We were living in Reading, Pa, at this time,
and when we Informed our friends that we had con-
cluded to go to Philadelphia with our little daugh-
ter to get your advice. they all said that were
foolish TO do So as they did not think she could live
u get there She was indeed very low. We carried
her all the way on pillows and when we arrived at
your ofce, 1t really seemed to that 1t would be
like raising one from the dead II you cured her. |
After an examination you said Il ,rds possible TO |
cure her. We commenced TO give your medicines /
that day, and in few days after her appetite began
to improve rapidly. Some weeks after this . swell
ling came on her side which grew very large and |
finally broke, dschargng large quantities of matter.
This continued for long thne but as her appetite
was continually improving, and she was apparently
gaining strength, we continued the use of the 4
medicines as you directed Her night sweats and L
pain soon left her. Although she gained very slow,
she finally entirely recovered In fact she has had
better health since her recovery than before.
No one can doubt who saw her when so low, that /
it was your medicines and kind attention that /
saved her life.
Yours truly.
MRS. LIZZIE EyENS,
No. 30 y. 25;h St, Philadelphia
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The chief cause of sore shoulders from
harness gals is imprudent management
by working horses In bad fitting collars,
and neelecting to keep properly clean,
especially in warm weather. In the treat.
ment of CALLED shoulders it is essential thsr
the animal should have freedom from work.
as it would be absurd to attempt the heal
ing of any wound until the cause which
produced it was entirely removed. The
following is s1 excellent healing lotion tor
all kinds of harness gals: Sugar of lesd.
one oz- alum and white v,triol, of eacl,
one OF water, one pint, mix and apply
two or three times day with sponge.
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His Last Dose

Said sufferer from kidney troubles.
when asked to try Kidney Wort: "In Try
it. but 1t will be my last dose." The man
got we'll, and is now recommending the
remedy to all.
When arrangement of the stomach acts
upon the kidneys and liver, bringing DIS
ease and pam, Kidney Wort is the true
remedy. 1t removes the cause and cures
the disease. Liquid (very concentrateD
or dry act equally eficiently.-Am. Cuk-
firdtOr
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-10-26

A SPEAKER at an American ''Conven.
tion;" being addressed as Colonel" de-
clared he was captain.
Don't you live In Missouri" he was
asked.
He owned that ne did, and in a house
with two chimneys
Then I was right. :" exclaimed the man.
''Over there if a man has three chimneys
on his house, he's General; if two, he's q
Colonel; If only one, he's Major; and il
he lives in a dug-ou and has no chimney,
he's Captain, anyhow"