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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14
Reproduction of Rome.

The question of the saving of dis
eased or wounded limb has for the gen.
eral public great interest. An interest
ing case, which promises new de-
parture in conservative surgery, has
just been published in the transactions
OF the Medical society of the State of
New York for 1880. The case was un-
der the care of DIR. George f. Shrady,
surgeon to the Presbyterian and the st.
Francis hospitals, New York. The
patient was newsboy, fifteen years old,
suffering from acute general periosiitis
of the humerus of the left arm, caused
by an injury and subsequent exposure
to cold. His arm, forearm and hand
were greatly swollen; fuctuation existed
throughout the entire extent of the arm,
and it was feared that the tissues would
be transformed into large abscess. His
general condition was also bad. For
two weeks the patient was supported by
the most nourishing diet, and the arm
itself received every attention. 1t was
evident, however, the greater part, if
not the whole, of the arm bone was dead
and that the general condition of the
patient was most unfavorable.
@'OS'iIiioldbullS t'h0ONdiu Sll
cumstances, it was decided to perform
an operation for the removal of the arm
bone. Ether was IL erefore administered
to the patient, and the operation was
rapidly performed. The entire bone of
the arm was found to be diseased and had
to be removed, but fortunately its COW
ering, the periosteum, was left almost
entire. Within forty-eight hours after
the operation the patient was out of
danger and made good recovery. The
growth of bone is well known to take
place from the periosteum, and in this
case, it having been carefully saved, the
deposit of new bone occurred through
out. In six months after the operation
the bone had become so strong that the
arm was found to be almost as useful as
ever. In the history of bone reproduc-
ton, which includes The opinions of
eminent surgeons, a parallel to this case
does not exist.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14
Oiling Scarlet Fever Patients.

A distinguished London physician,
writing to the London Times about
scarlet fever says: The method of oiling
patients during the period of desquama-
tion after scarlet fever has been largely
used for many years; it is far more con-
stantly employed on the continent than
in England. 1t possesses certain def
mite advantages, and whenever scarla-
tina patients are of necessity treated III
private houses it should be adopted, ex.
cept when contra-indicated by the con,
dition of the patient, because it dimin'
ishes the risk of infection to others. II
does SO, however, by preventing the
ready distribution OF the particles Of
skin through the atmosphere; but
neither oil nor glycerine is a germicidt
or disinfectant, and the scales of epider
mis- are Just as infectious after as before
their application.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14

Professor G. G. Broadhead contributes
to the Kansas City Reriec, a paper, in
which he enumerates all the discoveries
that have been made of mastodon
remains in the United States. This huge
animal appears to have had wide range
in this country in past ages. The earli-
est record that we have of the finding
of the bones of the mastodon is con-
tanned in a letter from Cotton or
Increase Mather to the Royal society of
London, between 1860 and 100, de-
scribing the portions of the skeleton of
one of these animals discovered near
Albany, n. Y. Since that period skele-
tons nearly entire, detached bones, teeth,
etc, of the mastodon, have been found
in nearly every State in the Union,
including those of the Pacific slope.
The evidence thus far obtained, the
report says, goes to show that the
mastodon first appeared in America in
Miocene times, was abundant in the
Pliocene, and fingered until the close of
the glacial period, and disappeared in
the early Loess.
The Now York Observer says: We do
not know what date Professor Broad
head fixes upon as the close of the gla-
cial period, but it cannot be very many
centuries since the mastodon was roam
ing in the American forests. The con-
dition of the skeletons found show that
the bones are not ancient. The skele-
ton now in the Harvard museum was
found in Orange county, in this State,
just below the surface, and with it were
found the contents of the animals
stomach, mass of masticated twigs.
The animal had at no very remote period
become swamped in the bog in which he
was found. Other skeletons have been
ound in this climate in such a state OF
preservaotin as is inconsistent with their
early disappearance.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14
RPcinea.

WHIPPED PoTAroEs.-Whip boil pota-
toes to creamy lightness with a fork ;
beat in butter, milk, pepper and salt ;
at last the frothed white of an egg toss
irregularly upon dish, set in the oven
two minutes to reheat, but do not let it
color.
BEAN SA1D.-Put some lima beans,
potatoes and beets (all boiled tender)
on ice, and short time before serving
cut the potatoes and beets into rather
thin slices, add the beans and dress with
oil, pepper, salt and vinegar. Garnish
with few watercresses.
CREAM PIE One cup sugar, one egg,
piece of butter size of an egg, one tea
spoon soda, dissolved in q cup of sweet
milk, add to this when mixed together
two teaspoons cream tartar rubbed in
three cups of -four, and bake in three
ielly-cake tins. Cream for inside of the
pie: One and one-half cups of milk,
when boiling add seven teaspoons corn
starch wet with cold milk; let it scald
q moment, then add two well-beaten
eggs; sweeten to taste, and flavor with
lemon or vanilla. Split the cakes when
cold, spread them with cream and put
together again like jelly-cake.
OKRA SoUP.-To two pounds lean
beef, boiled in two gallons Of water for
two hours, add tomatoes and okra each
two quarts; boil these three hours mod
erately, then add three tablespoonfuls
of Drowned flour, twenty whole cloves,
pepper, salt and thee onions first fried
then added to the soup, boil another
/ hour, strain and serve.
GINGER CRACKERS. quarts OF
flour, one pint of molasses, one pound
of brown sugar, half pound of lard,
two ounces of ground ginger and tea
spoonful of cloves. Knead them q
long time and roll very thin. Bake
over a steady, strong fire.
ORANGE TARTLETs. Two fine oranges
| juice of both and grated peel of one
three-fourths cup of sugar; two table
spoons of butter; one teaspoonful OF
corn-starch; wet up with lemor-iuice
and 4 little cold water. Beat all to q
smooth cream and bake in small tins.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14
Among the Emigrants.

A New York reporter who visited
Castle Garden the other morning beheld
among the number of emigrants there
assembled thirty or forty persons
whose peculiar dress and uncouth ap-
pearance would surprise even one who
was accustomed to seeing the most pc
culiar costumes. This was party of
Sclavonians who had lately arrived in
this country from Austria, not only un-
able to speak English, but merely able
to express themselves in language
which is as unknown here as Greek is
among the unlettered classes every
where. From little distance the men
would easily be mistaken for millers,
every article of their attile presenting a
white appearance but on a closer in
spection it proved to be a very dirty
white. Some wore entire suits of sheep
skin, the woolly side being turned in
ward; others had Jackets OF pantaloons
of dressed leather, ornamented with
embroidery; while still others had suits
OF white baggy stuff, homespun, which,
although very coarse in texture, ap-
peared to make up for what was lacking
in that respect by its qualities of
strength and endurance.
Almost every one of the party had
semi cloaks of sheepskin, and some had
hats of the same material, while others
had white felt hats. Not single white
shirt, much less a collar, was to be seen
among them, but instead sheepskin
undershirts and wooden comforters were
worn. There were no whiskers on the
faces of any of the men, and their dark,
swarthy compilations and tall angular
forms, added to the queerness of then
dress, made them look more like Indians
than anything else. Men, women and
even children wore boots, and this pro
duced a most comical effect in the ap'
pearance of the women and little girls
with their short frocks and big boots.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14

believe it will cure any corn if faithfully
applied. 1t is one of the best known
remedies for the foot-root in sheep. For
sweeny, leave out the corrosive subli-
mate and use only the turpentine and
camphor. For strain of the stife, use
the same quantity Of turpentine and
camphor, as above, and add one-half
ounce of capsicum, we'll rubbed in.
Fame $, put up your own liniments.
One of the best for rheumatism is made
as follows: One pint of spirits of tur-
pentine, two ounces of camphor, two
ounces of spirits of ammonia and one
ounce of oil of sassafras. One of the
best liniments for wounds is made by
melting one pound of pine tar, add one
quart of linseed oil and half a pint of
spirits of turpentine; it is just the
thing for any wounds on man OF beast,
and it is one of the best remedies to ap-
ply to brittle feet.-H. S. Hill.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14
WISE WORDS.

Nothing is so good as it seems before
hand.
We wish for more in life, rather than
more of it.
The more honesty a man has, the less
he affects the air of a saint
II is better to be blamed for doing
your duty, than praised for not doing it
Work is the weapon of honor, and he
who lacks the weapon will never tri-
umph.
"We must learn" said the great
French painter, Millet, "to infuse sub
Unity into trifes. That is power"
Opinion is the main thing which does
good or harm in the world 1t is our
alse opinion of things which ruin us.
We see how much man has, and
therefore envy him; did We see how
little he enjoys, We should rather pity
him,
Never fear to bring the sublimest
motive to the smallest duty, and the
most infinite comfort to the smallest
trouble.
The best way to apologize is to do
such a kindness to the offended one
that he will forget that you ever at
tempted to injure him.
Public opinion is weak tyrant, COM
pared with our own private opinion.
What man thinks of himself, that it is
which determines or rather indicates
his fate.
Our customs and habits are like the
ruts in roads. The wheels of life set
tie into them, and We jog along through
the mire because it is too much trouble
to get out of it. +.
The hills of lofty endeavor and high
achievement lie all around us, and if we
never catch glimpse of the views they
afford we need not complain that it is
because of the insuperable limitations
Of our surroundings.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14


Every one who has the care of horses
should be prepared for an attack of
collie. Get one pint turpentine, add
one ounce sulphuric ether, one ounce
oil peppermint, two ounces sweet spirits
inter and one ounce aconite. Mix,
shake and it is ready for collie. This
recipe is the best ever used, and in the
first stage of pneumonia it is excellent.
Dose for collie, tablespoonful every
hour until relieved. 1t will often cure
the patient in few minutes.
found the best treatment 1 could
employ for the epizootic was bran
mashes, all they would eat, with spoon
full of Glauber's salts each feed, and the
same amount of inter powdered fine and
given in their feed once daily. A tea
spoonful of powdered copperas occa-
sionally put in the feed will help keep
up the appetite. find all horses that
are off are benefited by mixing a tea
cupful of faxseed jelly in their bran
mash. The jelly is made by slowly
boiling a pint of faxseed in a gallon of
water until it is a complete jelly. To
make bran mash right mix up bucket
of bran with boiling water, stir it up
thick, put a cloth over the bucket to
keep in all the steam and let stand until
cool enough to feed.
For foundered horses, four ounces of
alum dissolved in warm water and given
as drench, then followed in two hours
with a quart of linseed oil, is my best
remedy. Don't squander your money
buying high-toned, far-fetched SPAWN
remedies, when for few cents you can
put up a bottle of corrosive liniment
that will remove any callous puffs, ETC..
that can be removed by any remedy. 1t
is made thus: Spirits of tulpentine;
add two ounces of gum camphor and
one-half ounce of corrosive sublimate,
shake we'll, and in few hours it is
ready for use. It will cure hog spawn
remove callouses, cure thrush, and l
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14
Orchards.


Our plan for cultivating q bearing
orchard-a and we ask for none better,
only that we want better tool than the
common pillow to stir the soil with-is
to plow the ground between the rows
one way, not trying to plow very near
the stems of the trees, about the first of
May with q common turning plow,
then in ten days harrow thoroughly, then
in ten days again, and then about the
tenth of June plow the orchard the
other way, then harrow three times as
before. This plan we adopted after a
great deal of study and experiment. We
reasoned in this way: five should plow
the orchard both ways, turning all the
ground possible, we would destroy so
many roots rs to give the orchard
severe check, but by plowing it
between the rows only one way at u
time we leave at least half the roots un-
disturbed and the trees are not checked
at all. And We cared not how many
roots we plowed up between the trees
one way; we knew the undisturbed roots
would hold the trees in thrift until the
broken roots could put forth new feeding
roots in the fresh mellow plowed land.
This kind of culture is adapted to high,
dry, rather poor hill land; on richer and
more moist soil it would have to be
modified to suit, for so long as an
orchard of bearing trees is making
growth of from six to fifteen inches
yearly it has vigor enough. There can be
no general plan for the culture of orchards
gwen, for the culture of each orchard
must be according to its soil and require
ments. The cultivation necessary on a
thin, dry soil would cause an orchard on
richer, moister soil to run all to wood,
with none or little fruit. Rich, level or
prairie soils should be treated very
differently from thin, dry hill soils; when
planted in orchard they should gener-
ally be laid down in grass and the thrift
of the trees kept up in part by cutting
back and thinning out the outer branches
and by surface manuring, and eventually
by plowing narrow strips between the
rows.-Proirie Farmer,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14
FREQUENT Feeding.

Young chickens require frequent feed
ing. During the first week they should
be fed, If possible, every hour; for three
weeks after that, every two hours, and
after that, until they are two months,
every three hours. Perhaps this may
look like great deal of trouble, but we
are simply laying down rules, obedi-
ence to which will produce the best re-
suits. If any one does not wish to have
the finest poultry that he can have, he
will, of course, not follow the rules pre-
scribed. 1t is a prevailing law that if
we have anything we must labor for it.
There are exceptions, but that is the
rule, and it is as forcible in operation
in the poultry yard as anywhere else.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14
TClinton Qowa) Herald.l

James Butler, Esq, clerk of the Rox-
bury Carpet Co., Boston, Mass, en-
ploying eight hundred hands, in late
communication concerning the admir-
able working of an article introduced
into the factory, says The famous old
German remedy, st. Jacobs Oil, has
effected several cures among our men,
who have been badly hurt in working
in the factory, and they pronounce it a
success every time.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14

Our representative lately learned the
following from NJ. Carl Siegmund, cor
nor Congress and Washington streets :
My daughter suffered from rheumatism
to such an extent that it crippled her,
her unable to walk ct ali
We consulted many physicians and used
all kinds of medicines, but in vain. At
last st. Jacobs Oil effected the happiest
results. 1t cured my daughter.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14
THE FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.


Currants and gooseberries can be left
without much pruning, if vigorous
growth be kept up 10y liberal appli-
cation of fertilizing material. Should
pruning be thought necessary, cut away
no canes until they are three years old,
and shorten in the new ones to cause
pew fruit spurs to develop. The best
fruit is always borne upon wood two
and three years old, and the more vig-
orous, the finer and larger the fruit.
There is no fruit grown in which liberal
treatment is so well repaid.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14

When a board OF eminent physIcIans and
chemists announced the discovery that by COM
bining some we'll known valuable remedies, the
most wonderful medicine was produced, which
would cure such a wide range OF diseases that
with, many were ekeptical; but proof OF its
merits by actual trial has dispelled all doubt,
and to-day the discoverers of that great medi-
cine, Hop Bitters, are honored and blessed by
all as benefactors.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14

January last was the coolest month in
Scotland of which records exist. The
lowest temperature authenticity re-
corded was fifteen degrees Fahrenheit
below zero at Stobo castle in PEBBLES
shira
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14

In the vineyards of Southern France
and Italy snails are cultivated" or
rather fattened and fitted for food, and
Baron Barthelemy prepares snail sirup
and snail bonbons which he considers
valuable as remedy for bronchitis and
asthma.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14
EIGHT REASONS
WHY We NEVER SELL PONDS EXTRACT In
BULK But ADHERE TO TIE RULR OF SELL
INg ONLY IN OUR OWN BOTTLES, IN
CLOSED IN BUFF WRAPPER ON WHICH
Is PRINTED OUR LANDSCAPE
TRADEMARK.

TRADEMARK.
,.u ,nsures tho purchaser obtaining III,
GENUINE article.
Alt protects the consunisr in buying Pond
Extract not weakened with water, which We found ws
done few yesrs ago when we were induced 70 iurniS
deIlera with the genuine article in bulk
q .-.S rrs tects fie cOsisuinSr from unserupn
lous psrtie. selling crude, cheap decoctons 10 MIN S
Ponds Extract for any person can tel the genuine iom
the bottle and " appcr.
Alt protects tl,e consumer. for MS soI safe
to use any other article according TO the directo given
in our book which surrounds each bottle OF Ponds
Extract
r. .-rt protect the consumer, for H 10 nc;
agrecab.e to be snd perhaps injured by usDs
other aticleo the direct tons for Ponds Extract
0.-So other "a tic e, manufacture or imitation
has the effect ella med for and always produced by
Points Extract
S--It 1. prejudtciai to the reputation Of Pondt
k1t act to have pc pie counterfeit b evins II &c
lie the genuine, they will surely b daIp0tnted no.
injured ly its effects
S.--Justtce to one of tho best ineGicfuet
in the Svo. q, and the hundreds Of thousands usins
IT, demands every prccaution cgairst having weak
INJURIOUS preparatoIs panied OF as the genuine Tb.
way this eau be accomplished Is to sell the GENUINE
put up In a unborn mannrr-in oUE owS BOTTLES com
pleie "th Jun wrappers trade marks, etc
REM MEAI ssEis--' he gsnuine Ponds EI-
& net Is cheap, because E Is strong, uniform and
reliable. our book OF directions explains when Il can be
diluted with water and when TO te used iull strength.
Htu us.slBEH--That all other preparations Il
colorless, are dococtions, bongs, or produccd
SIMPLY to obtain the oder aud without the ntnc OF
paccal knowledge Of the matter which many years Of
lsooI hAs given us
nEBENIHEis, on KNOW NQw--Tnst az
Preparations purpOrliny 10 be superior to Ponds Kr
tract because they have coOT coored slnp because
tLey have crude and TO unp:ofessIons people usir
;hem, perhaps dangerous matter In them and ato.s
b. used except under the advice and PRESCRIPTION
| aphysican.
| stLM" NEER AND HN1N-Thst YER
expensive mschiRery IL the result OF thirty years Of
pprience tthe most Of which was Crt!cly given to NJ
work. and constant attention TO tee production OF -
! forms CT H.inaue is, and that therefore shou's
know what assert, that Pond's Extract is tile best
pureEt and contains virtues OF the shrub than
other production yet made.
Our New History and Uses OF Pcnd's Exs-cct and
| other preparations sent free.
LSEIES--Read pages 49, IL. 81 end rs in our book
which Ia found around each bottle and Will bs sent free
Ul application,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14

Fon DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, depression Of
spirits and general debility in their various
forms, also as n preventive against fever and
ague and other intermittent fevers, the FERRo
PnosPHoRATED ELIX1R OF CAL1sAYA BARK, made
by Caswell, Hazard 4 Co., New York, and sold
by all druggists is the best tonic; and for
patients recovering from fever or other sickness
il has no equal.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14
The Greatest Discovery of the Age.

For ONCr thrtV-iOnr NpArS - : ---
DIR. TOBIAS'S VENETIAN LINIMENT
has been warranted to cure Group Collie. Spasms
Darrlea and D. sentery. taken internally and Sore
Throat, Pains in the Limbs. Chronic Rheumatism,
Old Sores, Pmples. Blotches and Swellngs, cxter-
nally and not bottle has been returned, many fam
lilies stating they would not be without il even If It
wAs SO b9tt,e; sold Dy druEH,Msts ISIS ~ 20 ana oS
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-04-14

To get potatoes eally a dry, we'll
drained piece of ground should be
selected, rich sandy loan seeming the
most suitable at all times. If an early
crop is desired sprout the tubers, or cut
the potatoes in a light, warm room,
from four to six weeks before planting,
or in n hot-bed two weeks before they
are wanted, then lift carefully and plant
out-during this time you will procure
strong, vigorous shoots which as soon as
planted out in the open ground will
send out roots and grow more rapidly
than those treated in the ordinary way.
All planters have doubtless observed in
planting that where set with long
shoot has been planted it has been
up above ground a week earlier
than the rest, and this shows the
benefit of first sprouting the sets.
There is no use in planting while
the ground is wet, as a lumpy bit of
ground will not do for potatoes. Plant
as early in the spring as the ground can
be thoroughly worked, for a healthy,
vigorous growth, and a crop free from
rot, in hills or rows three feet apart, and
in the rows one foot apart; covering in
light, warm soil about four inches, and
in cold, wet ground three inches deep.
Cultivate to keep down the weeds, and
draw the earth to the plants. The
practice of hilling or earthing up
potatoes has been long continued, and
we must allow with satisfactory results,
or it would not still be almost universal.
1t is claimed that it entices root growth,
besides allowing of more cultivation
than otherwise, the earth holding up the
tops. There are many persons however
who have tried level culture, and who
claim the yield was just as good as under
the earthing up system.-ITbune and
Farmer.