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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

Much has be said and written about poorly
"done up" linen. One will tell us to use boiled
starch, another will say use it cold, and anoth-
er says she cannot get the linen stiff enough
to suit her men-folks without first using the
starch being boiled, aud then cold. l think
the fault In most cases is not in the starching,
but in the ironing. Linen will not look nice
ironed with a rough, dirty iron, no matter in
what way it is starched. 1t is the soiled look
caused by dirty IRONS aud not a lack Of stif-
ness that most men complain Of l do pity
the man whose linen comes from the ironing
board looking only fit for the wash. To pre-
vent this soiled appearance il is not necessary
to have niclle plated or any other improved
fat-irons the old-fashionod irons will do
well enough if kept smooth and clean. They
should be kept in a dry place, to prevent rust,
and should never remain on the stove unless
in use. ! have noticed those who keep them
on the stove from one ironing day 10 another
always have rough irons, and consequently
soiled linen. When they are set to cool al
ways set on the end, as they gather moisture
il placed on the face. In using cold starch,
do not have the water very thick with starch,
wet the linen, then place it on the ironing
board and rub with dry cloth. This will
remove the particles Of starch that would
stick to the iron, aud does not take the starch
from the linen as rinsing 1t would. find nc
trouble in doing up starched clothes in nice
manner since l have tried this way.-COr.
Maine Farmer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

Nothing in the science of medicine equals
the relief obtained by the use of DIR. Graves
Balsam of Wild Cherry and Tar for coughs,
colds, sore throat, whooping cough, bronchi-
tbs, consumption, etc. 1t gives immediate
relief, is pleasant to take, and occasions no
unpleasant, nauseating feelings. Sample bot
tie, 10 cents large size, 80 cents.
DR.. Graves Blood Purifier eradicates all
impurities from the system, cleanses the
blood, and renoyates the liver and stomach,
which, from being torpid and inert, by its use
become unusually stimulated, and, in fact
gives a healthy tone to the entire system.
Price, 81.
Improved Family Cathartic Pills are the
best pills ever given patient by physician,
and they are frequently prescribed by them.
They give prompt action to the bowels, con
tain no mercury, and are entirely vegetable
When you desire a prompt action of the bow
els, give the Improved Family Cathartic Pill'
a trial. Price, 25 cents per box. DIR. Graves
remedies are for sale by II. @. Willard q Co.
Brattleboro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
suear,nr QuestiOns.

Although maple-sugar making has been
brought to great perfection in this state there
are still several questions, the answers to
which may be of interest to sugar-makers.
What is the best evaporating apparatus
What improvements in evaporators are still
covered by patents, and ON what has the pat
ent right expiredP Is there any improvement
on the evaporator in common use, of material
value, with patent still in use Perhaps
some of our readers may be able TO answer
these questions, or part or all of the follow
ing What part of the trunk should be tap
ped to produce the most sapS Is the sap
sweeter near the roots than high up on the
trunk? What is the proportion of sap eircu-
ating in the sap-wOOd near the heart, CON-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

The Hoo CHOLERA ScARE.-A recent Lon
don dispatch says Statements from Chicago
and New York, contrndictipg the reports of
hog cholera, appear in all the papers, but the
mischief has been done, and it will be slow
work to undo it. Every local paper in the
country has published alarming stories about
American pork, cautoning the public not to
touch it. The result is that the sale of Amer
lean bacon has almost ceased in districts
where it was once largely consumed. Sew
eral wholesale dealers in London say that the
scare has frightened away nearly all their GUS
toners The Pail Mall Gazette says: Had
the Americans been more prompt in their
contradiction, the scare would not have af-
fected so seriously the foreign market for
their pork. Stories are now appearing as to
the danger of eating American canned meats,
to which the extremely bad condition in
which some of these goods arrive lends con-
siderable FEASIBILITY, but, of course, this con-
certed attack on American meats is the work
of clique of spectators and of English
dealers, who are anxious to kill American
competition
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
THE HOUSEHOLD.



A lady writing to On exchange says 81
have found little or no trouble in keeping
eggs so fresh that when used they are as
good as the day they we're taken from the
nest The whole secret lies just here viz,
when they are collected in the evenings they
should be placed in IN upright position, the
small end downward, on shelves with holes
made on purpose to receive them, because in
this position (and very important one to
suocess) the yolk does not come in contact
with the albumen, the yolk, as Il we're, being
suspended in the centre Of albumen II 9TH
erwise placed Chat is, on their sides) the
yolk would then come in contact with the
shell and naturally spoil, every egg being po-
rous. The common mode OF keeping eggs
among farmers is either TO pack thenrin straw,
sawdust, clnT, oats or bran, none Of which
ways will keep the eggs fresh for any length
of time. As they will perspire you must find
some method that will entirely close the
pores of the egg and keep them closed. My
plan was simple and not at all expensive.
melted together tallow and mutton fat, then
took the wing feathers of the fowl and greas-
ed every egg, being careful to replace them
in the same position as at first, and keep
them in a dry and dark place. By this meth
cd you can at any time sell to the grocer OF
private family fresh eggs, as they do not lose
their flavor or weight"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

Or INTEREST TO FARMERS ANALYSES OF
FERTILIZERS. authorities of the Univer-
sity of Vermont announce that in continue
ton of the work already done by the Labor
atory of the University for the protection of
farmers against frauds in commercial fertil-
izers, number of analyses will be made of
fertilizers put upon the market, and the re-
suits will be published in season for the
spring purchases. The Laboratory also Of
fers to make analyses for private parties in
the state, at the following rates, which are
less than the cost of time and chemicals For
determination of phosphoric acid alone,
soluble, insoluble and reverted, So; for COM
plete determination, namely, of phosphoric
acid, potash and nitrogen, $40. Parties
wishing analyses made will send packages of
not less than one pound, express charges
paid, to Laboratory of University, Burling-
fo,, ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

The agricultural papers have struck q rich
vein in the ensilage business, and their col
umns are overlooking with the romance of
silos. We aim to give our readers such facts
as appear to be of value in judging of its
merits. A large number of silos will be built
the coming season, and the new method will
be pretty thoroughly tested. In the mean
time it will be safe for farmers that have no
money that can conveniently be spared to put
into silo, to await the results of further ex-
periments. Although nearly all who have
built and filed silos have reported, so far, ia
vorably, some allowance should be made for
the inclination of men to defend their own
work 1t is barely possible that the system
maybe abandoned after extensive trial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

Forty POUNDS OF MAPLE SUGAR IN ONE
SEASON FROM A SINGLE TREE. within few
feet of the bridge below Burditts shop, in
Fayetteville, is maple tree growing from the
edge of the water, with a short trunk and
large spreading branches overhanging the
bridge Some years ago, Miles Knowlton-a
man who would tell a lie with as much diff
Guilty as George washington-made from this
maple and two other small trees IS pounds OF
sugar, being at the rate of more than 40 lbs.
for this tree. Another person, it is said, has
since made more than 80 pounds from the
same maple.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

SPEcULATIoNs ABOUT THE WEATHER are not
wholly useless if We are to accept the testi-
mony of Prof. j. Hyatt, who has been en-
gagged for a long time in studying the rela-
tons between the phases of the moon and the
rainfall at certain stations. 1t has long been
known that when the moon is full the sky is
most likely to be clear-this is not only the
testimony of sailors and farmers, but also of
eminent astronomers and scientific men. 1t
appears that the rays of the new moon have
the power to dispel clouds, and it therefore
seems not unreasonable TO suppose that the
moon exerts an appreciable influence upon
the weather. Prof. Hyatts observations have
led him to divide the lunar month, of about
30 i-2 days, into eight periods, or octsnts, of
2-3 days each, and he has found that every
lunation is apt to acquire its character as re-
CARDS rainfall within the first octant, or with
in 3 2.3 days from the time of the full moon.
1t also appears that the same kind of weather,
as regards temperature, cloudiness or rain, is
apt to occur on or about the same day of the
week, or, more accurately, at the same stage
in the lunar quarters. Anumber of instances
are given, extending over considerable peri
cd of time which seem 10 bear out the truth
of these conclusions with remarkable accura-
cy, and it would seem that if 7-10 Of an inch
or moro of rain falls within 3 2.3 days of the
new moon, the entire lunation is very likely
TO be a wet one but il very little rain falls
during that time, the remaining seven-eighths
of the lunation will probably be dry. These
observations verify the old saying that the
first three days rule the month. As result
of observations conducted at two localities,
extending over period of three years, the
rule has been found to hold good in at least
eleven cases out of twelve and would doubt
less hold good for all places in the hilly coun-
| try betW cen the Appalachians and the Atlantic
not 100 near either the sea or the mountains.
Such conclusions are only reliable for places
similarly situated since peculiarities of loca
ton, elevation, the prevailing direction of the
wind, etc., necessarily affect the result, ant
these characteristics must be studied for eact
place. The distribution OF rainfall is very
irregular throughout the year two or three
dry, or two or three wet, lunations, are ap
to be grouped together Y. Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

pared with that near the bark Does the soil
on which sugar trees grow affect the color and
the quality of the sugar? In the same tree,
is the sap equally as sweet on the north as on
the south side2 What is the quality of the
sap of the red or white maple compared with
the sap of the sugar maple? We hope to
have replies to these questions from some of
the many practical sugar-makers among our
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

This is the season of the year when lice on
cattle are most likely to make their appear
ance. About two thirds of all the remedies
that are annually given in the newspapers are
of little or no use. One of the best and most
harmless remedies-harmless to the cattle if
used only in sufficient quantity, but death to
the lice-is kerosene. 1t should be applied
with card merely moistened with it, not
poured on to the card 80 as to drip.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

Prof Collier says that ten times as much
sugar is thrown away in cornstalks as all that
is consumed in the country. From very
large number of carefully conducted tests, he
is satished1hat sorghum sugar can be made
for three cents per pound.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

The ground is being left this spring in ex-
cellent condition for the grass crop the earth
not being frozen, as the snow melts the water
is absorbed. Unless dry weather follows the
disappearance of the snow, an early growth
of grass may be expected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

Much Of the distress and sickness attributed to dys-
pepsia chronic diarrhoa and other causes is oeca-
stoned by humOr In the stomach. Several cases. with
all the characteristics Of these complaints have been
cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla. Other effected
by this medicine wonderful that the simplest
statement Of them affords the best proof that 1t
bines curative agents, and when used 1t
cures the confidence OF the people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

]. W. Sanborn, of the New Hampshire col
lege farm, reports experiments in the culture
of beets with view to testing the cost of
their production for sugar, the results of which
indicate that the sugar beet can be grown
there at fair profit for So per ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
WHITES ELIXIR
PATENTS.
r.. Fl. EDDY.

r.. FL. EDDY,
No. 40 State st., opposite I1iIby, Boston,
Secures Patents in the United states also in Great
Britain, France and other foreign countries. Copies
OF the claims Of any Patent furnished by RENTING
one dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington.
No Agency in the United States possesses superior ia
eiiites for obtaining Patents ascerdiing the pat
entabflfty OF fnUentiOns. r. II. EDDY,
Solicitor Of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.
81 regard Mr.. Eddy as one Of the most capable aud
sifccesSf practitioners with whom have had ofcial
intercourse. cHAs MAsoS, Commissioner OF Patents.
"Inventors cannot employ person more trustwor-
thy, or more capable Of securing for them early
and favorable consideration at the Patent once.
EDMUED BURKE, late Commissioner Of Patents"
Boston, Oct. 10, 1870.
Il. II. EDDY, Esq,-Dear Sir; You procured for
me, in 1870, my first patent. Since then you have
acted for nd advised me In hundreds Of cases. aud
procured many patents, reissues and extensions. 1
have occasionally employed the best agencies in New
York, Philadelphia and Washington, but still give
you almost the whole Of my business in your line,
and advise others to employ you. Yours truly,
GEoR0E DRAPER.
Boston, Jan. l, 1881.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

The old idea that dangerous pulmonary diseases
could not be cured by medicine has been forever ST.
fenced by the operation of DR.. N G. Whites Pulmo-
nary Elixir In the most discourRgng Of chronic
cough. The Elixir triumphs when all other medi-
cines fall arresting in few days the most violent
cold cough, relieving difficulty Of breathing, and
fully restoring the feeble and emaeiated sufferer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
nd. ActIen I. aure nna saTe.

The celebrated remedy Kidney-wort can now be
obtained In the usual dry vegetable form, OF in liquid
form. II is put up In the latter way for the especial
convenience of those who cannot readily prepare H.
1t viii be found very concentrated and will act With
equal e1ciencyin either case BE sure and read the
new advertisement for parionlaru--SOHih and West.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

The proprietors Of that immensey-popular remedy
KidneyWort in recognition Of the claims Of the pub
lie which has so literally patronized them, have pre-
special accommodation Of those who for any reason
dislike to prepare 1t for themselves. II is very
centrated and, as The dose is small 1t is easily
taken by many. 1t has the eectua action in all
diseases Of the kidneys, liver OF bowes.-HOme and
Farm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
SEWING MACHINES,

And in this way have had opportunities for deciding
the question as to what makes are the best; and /
want your confidence that may be able to sell you
sewing machines, and have you believe that what
tel you about them is exactly the truth, l. with my
experience, understand it. If you will give me that
confidence, will agree on my part TO sell You the
best machine that is made. viii also agree that If
every machine sell you does not prove exactly as
represent It, after thorough and candid trial. will
either refund the money make it good. will fur
lher promise not 70 bore you with my presence that
extent that you will feel like setting the dog on me n
you chance to see me past your house. or crawl I'M
der the barn to get out Of the way Of sewing ma
chine agent who will try TO make you buy a machine
when you don't want it, have no rent or other ex-
penses to pay out Of the business, but II should
come and hnd you should want pay for my time; If
that expense in the price OF the machine. may be
found at the Brattleboro machine shop. Residence
50 Canal Street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

The population Of the German empire, as asce rita
ed by the recent census 45,19ll72. This falls g.
900 short Of the population Of the United States
There are enough Germans and descendants Of q err
mans in this country to equalize the difference.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
MEDICAL Drr'F, sF.rE UsrvEnerrr or Iowa, !

~ endorse it the best preparation Of the Kind
have ever used No physician can afford to do with
Professor OF the diseases Of women, etc., Of Iebig
Co.'S Arnoated Extract of Witch Hazel. Cures female
weaknesses and periodical suffering, leucorrh@a, ex-
hausting losses Of blood and neuralgia. Beware Of
cheap eounerfes. Sold In so cents and dollar Sizes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

What says Prof. Carnochan OF the Liebg Co.'S Coca
Beef Tonio2 my patients derive marked and decid-
ed benefit from it, II impars fresh energy to an en-
feebed, disordered system.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

TIE CoRBIE BANKING COMPANY offers to investors,
10 issue of to-day, the FIRST mortgage bonds of me
Danyille Oney Ohio River railroad, which is ooat-
ed In the richest portion Of Central Illinois, and has
exceptional advantages in its franchise These bonds
rate OF interest, Nhils the amount issued per mile 4
extremely small
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

The Boston Traveller says: ''Vennor keeps one
private secretary at work writing out his weather pre-
dietions, and another in explaining why they not
fulfilled"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

1t IL said that postaeard writing has diminish tho
sale Of writing paper si2,OO0OOO annually in the Unit
ed States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

The annuties now paid TO the members Of the royal
family Of England foot up $40 800 OOO and the saa-
RIGS to more than 800, 600 in addition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

Parents, in buying children's shoes, ask for those
with A. s.. 4. 90. Black Tip upon them. They viii
Outuear any shoe adding to the beauty Of even the
hnest. A 8. 4. Go. stamped On the tip.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

Many of the farmers and cattle dealers of
this county have lately realized handsome prof
its from the ready sale of working oxen at
advanced prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

The Peruvian syrup has cured Thousands
who were suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility Liver
Complaint, BOils Humors, Female Complaints, etc.
Pamphlets free 10 any address. Seth W. FoWle 4
Sons, Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
HENRY RAWSON.
Health is Wealth!

i lR. E. O. VESTS Nerve and Brain Treatment. n
- specific for Hysteria, Dizziness, Conyulaions
Nervous Headaehe, Mental Depression, Loss Of Mem
ory, sPermatorrh9a, impoteney, Involuntary Ennis
selfaouse or over-indulgenee which leads TO misery
decay and death. One box will cure recent cases
Eech oox contains one months treatment. One doll
Tar oox, or six boxes for ye dollars; sent by mail
prepaid on receipt Of price. We guarantee six boxes
70 cure any case With each order received by us for
six boxes accompanied with 1--WE doilars we VIII send
the purchaser our written guarantee to return the
money II the treatment does not effect cure Guar
antees issued by H. G. Willard, sole authorized agent
for Brattleboro, VT JOHN O. WEST CO., Sole Pro.
Priesors, lsl aud ls3 West Madison-st CHICAGO III
smith, Doolitte Smith, wholesale agents, Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25
HORSES! HORSESl
By Fair Dealing We Prosper

1900 Hor.s. soId in she Past Years.
ID ECEIvED THIS MORHING.-The finest colee-
III tion Of Canada AOrseA ever shipped into
the state Of Vermont, varying In age from to yra
and in weight from $50 TO 1900 pounds. This lot OF
horses selected and purchased by ourselves, aud
was bought to be sold. Come and see them at C. p
oilson's stables, Putney, vt. Remember we are the
largest shippers in the county, and warrant all
sales represented, money returned. Come early
aud secure a bargain.
DENIsoE DAVIS 4 @. P. gibson.
Putney, Va, March no, 1854. tho
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

We hereby give notice that after April 1st 1881, we
shall decline to honor any orders given by our work
men, on us, unless II IL for the entire pay Of the
month. lola J. EsTEY co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

TO obtain pure whiskey. Such is the sc. o. Taylor
Old Bourbon" bottled by Chester H. Graves Sons,
Boston. Ask your druggist or grocer for it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

caught a severe cold, and. remembering you told
me to use downs Elixir, bought bottle and in
less than three days my cough and throat had
yanishedl It's good. PUBLIsHER
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

CtARD COLLECTIONS. Send two scent
~ stamps for our new aud attractive set Of Chrome
Cards. I'm. THORN 4 SON, DruggistE,
tn BnttieboFo, VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

ha'e "lstHrs AtalAah OF via Cherry
always at hand. II cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis
Whooping Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption, and
all Throat and Lung complaints. Fifty cents and 81
a bottle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

Please send me six bottles DR.. Baxters Mandrake
Bitters never used medicine that did me so much
good as this. IRA TAYLOR, ROLAND, Mich.
Henry Johnson's Arnica and Oil Eminent is the
best family lniment made.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-25

81 don't mind dying gasped old Mrs. Brown, ''but
should like to know how took that cold"