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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26
PHGNIX AND RECORD AND FARMER FRIDAY, 1881

beeswax, taking caro- 10 wipe il all of with n
clean cloth. To keep your ironing board
clean and free from rust take two breadths of
calico Ian old dress skirt may be used, and
make n bag 10 slip the board in when you put
it away. II you lay thin muslin cloth over
a collar or a shirt bosom and rub the iron over
it two or three times you will have no trouble
with the starch turning brown and sticking to
the iron.
Here is a recipe for n good and simple pud-
ding One pint of -four, half cup Of sugar,
three quarters Of cup Of sweet milk, one
tablespoonful Of butter, two teaspoonfuls Of
baking powder Bake for twenty minutes
serve with any good pudding sauce.
Sponge gingerbread, for whose excellence
q truthful neiphbor vouches, is made thus
Take one cup Of sugar, one cup OF sour milk,
one small teaspoonful of soda, one cup of
molasses, four eggs, the whites and yolks
beaten separately, one cup of butter one ia
blespoonful Of ginger, one cup of raisins. four
| cups of flour. In place of sour milk and soda
! you may use sweet milk and baking powder
The French consider spinach a most health
full vegetable and it is rarely absent from
their cuisine To cook 1t nicely it needs no
| water but that which comes from itself
Wash the leaves again and again through a
colander, after it has been washed in a pan,
to remove sand and grit. Then throw the
| leaves still wet into a kettle and set 1t over
| good FIRE. Boil for half an hour, OF until it
has boiled dry for you must not throw away
the juice of the spinach Put it into a bowl,
chop it fine, put it into a saucepan with a
! spoonful Of butter. and little salt and pep
! per Heat very hot and serve with pOaohed
eggs upon it, or place it around a dish of fried
sweet breads or beef oliver as garnish or
garnish it with sippets Of fried bread cut in
to diamonds
Cucumber Pickles.-Scald the cucumbers
three days in strong brine, three in alum water
and three days in strong vinegar-that is, heat
the brine, etc, scalding hot and pour over the
cucumbers. The pickles are extra nice and
mould never accumulates on top Of the jar
Gran Tomato PreserUes To each pound
of small green tomatoes add half pound Of
/ sugar. First steam the fruit until the tough
skin rolls up, let it cool sufficiently to remove
the skins, then add the sugar and simmer
slowly until clear il lemons are used they
should be sliced and added with the sugar. but
extract can be added when the fruit is wanted
for the table. Some lemons are too bitter to
be used. Seal tight in glass jars. Nice cit
ron sauce is made in the same way steam the
fruit after cutting it in the desired shape, until
straw will easily pierce it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26
VERMnNT VALLEY RAILROAD

yss.ysss,R AlO trains Ih1 ont on THIS S road vii
ksss5sas IS leave BnATTLtn9 p. o iof on
A:A2, :55 and 10 go pm.
The 10 40 p train 81 express for Montrea via
white River JunCtiunl with sleeping car attached.
The 10 :3Oa. M train 10 mail train for Montpelier,
ST. Adams. Rutland, Burlington, Montreal tine fff-
sumpsic road and the White Mountains.
The 5:55 pm. train Is mail train for White River
junction and Rutland.
Trainsleave BELLOWS FALLS for the south con-
Meeting with the Connecticut River line at Brattlebo-
ro follows; Montreal express train at go a. m,
mail ana accommodation. 40 AIN. White Mountain
express, 2.l5 pm; mail ana accommodation, j:25
p.
The $50 a. m. train arrives in New York at 1880
the 9:1O a. m. train at 5:g5 D. M; the 2lbp. m.
train at 200.
Anthcse traius make close connection with Boston
Albany 4. r., both east aud west Of Springfield.
% j. MULLIGAN. superintendent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

How TO COOK CAUL1rLowER - Unless care
fully cooked a caulifiower is a tasteless vege-
table, but with properly prepared sauce 1t
can be made a delicious addition 10 every din
ner table Wash the flower well in strong
salt and water. Then tie in a Toured cloth
and boil for 40 minutes, putting it into sailed
boiling water and keeping it in the boil all
the time. Dish it into a deep vegetable dish
and pour over it sauce made with ne-half
pint OF sweet milk, boiled with half a small
teRcupful of water the caulihower was boiled
in Stir to thin paste with cold water a
small teaspoonful Of corn starch add to the
boiling milk and water. Put in a piece OF
butter as large as an egg and one teaspoonful
of sharp cider vinegar; stir till the butter
melts. Pour over the caulhower and serve il
at once. There are very few palates that viii
not be pleased with such u succulent dish il
there is any left chop it up with as much cold
boiled potato and serve very hot with the
sauce mixed IN it for breakfast
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26
Health is Wealth.

i NJ l.. G. VESTS Nerve and Brain Treatment. q
- speeihc for Hystcria Dizziness, Commissions
nervous Headache, Mental Depression, Loss Of Mem
oryi spermatorrhua, lmpotency, involuntary Emis-
sions, Premature Old Age, caused by over-exertion
seu-abuse or oyer-indulgence, which leads 10 misery
Each box contains one months treatment. one dol-
lar box or six boxes for hve dollars sent by mail
prepaid on receipt OF price. We guarantee six boxes
20 cure any case. With each order received by us for
slA boxes, accompanied with ye dollars we viii send
the purchaser our written guarantee 10 return NE
money II the treatment does not effect cure GUAR.
antees issued by Il. c. Willard sole authorized agent
for Bratteboro Vt JOHN @. WEST a Co. Sole Pro-
prietors, ISL and 1sS West Madison-st, Chicago III
smith, Dooliftle Smith, wholesale agents Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

We have noticed in the agricultural depart
ment of the Springfield Republican report
of the general appearance of the crops in the
Connecticut valley, through Connecticut and
Massachusetts. 1t has been our privilege TO
traverse a good part of the valley in New
Hampshire and Vermont, and we have viewed
its growing crops with deep interest. The
money" crop of the lower valley-tobacco-
disappears from view north of Westminster,
corn, oats, and the usual crops, having undis-
puted sway. Corn, as a whole does not look
very promising; good fields are the exception
rather than the rule, and we learn from farm
ers that in some localities, at least, the corn
received serious injury from frost in June,
from which it has never recovered. Oats look
well and, in the upper valley, wheat, wher-
ever it hns been sown, looks remarkably fine
The hay crop, which promised so well in May,
has proved only moderately good, and now
the grubs are working many of the mowings
seriously, covering them with large patches
of dead turf, in consequence of which farm
ers are blowing up large fields.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

Of alcohol that it contains, old topers will
drink it at the rate of a gallon or more day,
or in quantities sufficient to produce intoxica-
ton. Cider drunkenness is the most glutton-
Gus and disgusting kind of intemperance.
The best varieties Of late keeping apples
will always be likely to sell at paying prices.
Within a few years there has been a largely
increased demand for such apples for Euro
pean export, and in future seasons Of album
dant bearing, such quantities will probably
be exported as to affect materially the home
market
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

The improved condition of southern agricul-
turalindustry islargely due to the rapid subdivi-
sion of the large plantations into small farms,
and the necessity which each small land holder
feels of raising a greater diversity of products
for his own use. The average size Of the
farms in Mississippi is now only half what it
was twenty years ago, while in the cultiya-
ton of cotton alone, the product is nearly
twice as great. This means a more economi-
cal and intelligent method of farming which
the small landholder is compelled to adopt in
order to get fair return for his labor In
twenty years to come, the old luxuriuos plant
er will have passed away, and the South will
be peopled with men who put their own
hands to the pillow and hoe, with the purpose
to make every acre of their possessions yield
the most it can.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

The REMOVAL OF CREASE SPoT5 Fatty
oils have greater surface. tension than oil Of
turpentine, benzine or other. Hence il "a
grease-spot on piece Of cloth be moistened
on the reverse side with one Of these solvents,
the tension on the greasy side is larger, aud
therefore the mixture of benzino and grease
will tend TO move toward the main grease
spot If we were 10 moisteu the centre OF
this spot with benZine, we should not remove
it, but drive the grease upon the clean pOr-
ton of the cloth. 1t is therefore necessary
to distribute the benzine first over circle
surrounding the grease-spot, to approach the
latter gradually, at the same time having blot
| ting paper in contact with the spot to absorb
/ the fat immediately.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

The Department Of Agriculture estimates
the average of winter wheat at SO and spring
at 30, last years yield being considered as 100
An increase in acreage will make up part Of
the deficiency, and large quantity of the old
crop is said to remain unsold in first hands !;
so that the amount available for this year S
use is but little, If any, less than last years
crop. There are, however, conflicting re-
ports, to suit the interests of different parties.
After the crop has mostly passed out of the
hands of farmers, there will be powerful mo
tives for exaggerating the deficiency.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26
NEW LONDON NORTHERN RAILROAD
= una 4 4 ALE1AsA
Going south.


Going south.
AGO a. m. for South Vernon, springfield, Miller .
FnlE. Fitchburr. Boston, and all stations on the
New London Northern railroad. sundays, only
connects for Springfield. Mondays, starts IRON
Millers Pals. leaving there at g :O5 IN.
$500 a. m, for Mers Falls and Boston.
1900 a. H., for Conn. River X. r., Miilerf Falls
Fiiclburg. Boston, Hooslc Tunnel, Ec.
$50 D. M. White Mountain express for Springfield,
New York and Philadelphia.
i.i5 3. M, steamboat train for New London and also
for Conn. River D.. q.
Going North.
Trains arrive In Brattleboro--
iO.26 a. H.. from New London and New York.
i2:23 .. M, from Millers Falls HooEac Tunnel Bos-
ton, FichburE, sc.
A:A D. n., White Mountain cypress.
:4J D. M, from Springfield, New iors. &c.
l0li PM. from Boston. Worcester. Hoosac Tunnel
and all stations Oh Nos London Northern road,
and from Springfield. New YORK. &c.
g. W. BENTLEY. Gen. Supt.
New London. Conn. June 80, 1881.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

While our pastures are still fresh and green,
and the cattle are luxuriating in abundant
feed, the grass in kentucky, Tennessee, Geor-
gia, and portions Of other southern states, has
been singed brown, and cattle have to be fed
as in winter. Do our farmers appreciate
their own state
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

1t has been stated that So per cent. OF all
the mercantile firms doing business in Chi
cago have failed within the past ten years. An
item estimating the number of merchants
that fail of success at % out of every hun
dred, or some other per cent. between 80 and
100, has been repeatedly published in the
newspapers since our earliest recollection, as
an encouragement to farmers, who, as a gem
eral rule, pay their debts in full. But the
whole truth is not told. Many Of these mer-
chants live in a style that would require the
income of more than a half dozen average
farms to maintain, after, as well as before,
failure. The moral to be drawn from such
facts relates to question of honesty rather
than to the profits of farming. No one has a
moral right to incur hazards at the risk Of his
creditors, though he may have such a legal
right
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

The August rainfall has been very unequal
in the different towns in this section. Com
ing mostly in showers, a few localities have
failed to get their share, while there has been
an excess in some places. On an average we
have had more rain than usually falls this
month
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26
FITGHBURG RAILROAD

North Adams 1880 I:O2 2Ii $40 $500 Il :02
SUNDAY passeu ger leaves n %. Adams ~ $50 p
A. for Boston and She aforementioned intermediate
stations
Rams sunday: omitted MundayE.
fSaratnEa special E1press with DraWing-roum car.
The trains arriving II Boston al g:O5 ain. 2ij,
aud $3.50 =. me- and tue trains leaving Boston At go
100, and G;OJ p.ia., through trains with
through sleeping or drawinR-rool cars 90 and from
the West via HooFac Tunnel
General once Hooaac Tunnel Route. $50 Washington
Street. Boston. JOHN ADAMS. Genl supt.
L. K.TuHEEE. Asstsupt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

1t Is easily proven that malaria fevers consultation
t0rpidity Of the liver and kidneys. general debility,
nervousness aud neuralgia ailments yield readily 10 the
great disease-conqueror Hop Bitters II repairs the
rayages Of disease by converting the food into rich
blood, and It gives life and ygUr to she aged and
inhrm. always.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

GOOD INVESTMENT One Of our prominent bust
ness men said TO Us the other day: 'In the sprinr
my wife got all run down. and coud not eat anything
Passing your store, saw pile Of Hoods sarsaparila
III the window. and got bottle After she had tax
en- 1t week she had rOusing appetite and IL did her
everything. She took three bottles, and Il was the
best three dollars ever invested c. 1. HoOD Co,
Lowell. Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

When poor lrishmAn lay on his deatbbed. one Of
his friends came IN 10 express his sympathy He took
the poor mans hand aud said with evident emotion
pat, my boy, must all Of Us die once" The sick
man turned over in disguised frame OF mind and
replied: That's Just what bothers me. II could
only die half dozen times I wouldn't worry about
a.W
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

For the prevention and sure Of Diphtheria and
Cancers This remedy destroys the parasite in these
diseases. aud cures alterations If by magic. Pint
bottles 20 cents, So per dozen. Agents wanted For
medicine or circulars address DIR. ROE, GEM Agent
1888 Broadway New York City.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

The Ilev. Chas. Il. Piper, formerly Of
Fittsheld N. H., but now of Wakefield Il. l., writes
Il have used Baxter's Mandrake Btters in my family
for over two years and a result have not called 4
physician IN the whole time. My wife had been an
valid for years, but these bitters have cured her"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

DIR. TOBIAS VENETIAN IMMINENT
has been warranted to cure Group, Collie, spaEms
Diarlhua and Dysentcry, taken internally, aud Sore
Throat, Pains in the Limbs, Chronic rheumatism
Old Sores Pmples, Botehes and SwellinRs, external.
y, and not bottle has been returned, many families
stating that they would not be without it even II it was
SO bottle. Sold by druggists at IS and so cts. De-
pot. AZ Mnrray-si., New YORK. eows-2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

As sure remedy for sick headache, sour stomach,
dyspepsia, indigestion, constipation torpid liver bill
iousness, ETC., no medicine Is equal 20 Dr.. Baxter
Mandrake Bitters n. II. Downs Elixir Is the oldest
and best cough remedy IN existence. Bruises scalds
burns. sprains cuts etc, either beast, are
speedily cured by the Of Henry johnson Arni-
ea and Oh Eminent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

Lots Of live hogs being bought in Addison coun
~ for Boston markets at to 81 cents per pound.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

Out Of l3 agricultural and mechanical col
leges in the United States, only five have no
farm attached
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

We know cat that was drowned in the creek
Next day the cat appeared at the back window with
the creek IN its baek.-IWhtthall Times
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

There is no cough medicine so well adapted to the
young as DR.. n. g. Whites Pulmonary Elixir. II re-
heves Group instantly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thousands
who we're suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility, Liver
Complaint, B0ils Humors, Female Complaints, etc.
Pamphlets free 10 any address. Seth W. FoWle 4
Sons, Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

The Massachusetts peach crop viii be the largest
known for decades.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

prominent gentleman IN Cerro Gurdo county. Ia.
writes Us that he hnds Kidney-Wori 20 be the best
remedy be ever knew for complication Of diseases.
II is the specific action which It the liver kid
neys and bowels, which gives 1t such curative power
and It Is the thousands OF which s performing
that give It its great celebrity. Liquid VERY
trated) or dry, both act efficiently w H. Journal an
Courier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

aIWays ~ hand, II cures u0ughs, Colds, BrOnchits
Nhoopng Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption ,and
all Throat and Lung complaints. Fifty cents and 81
a bottle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

cephnltne will prevent commissions in infants while
teething.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26
For Sale.

A FARM Of 100 acres, including good sugar Or
IA ehard, IN stratton. Price low terms easy. APP
ply 10 lafayette Sheldon Of stratton OF 10 A. n AID
ANS, Fair Haven, Vt 8O-l2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26
Agricultural.

We pay a tax on every pound Of imported
sugar nearly equal TO the first cost of glucose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

Though disease cannot always be conquered its nrst
approaches can be checked. But not only the use
OF medicinal safeguard to be recommended on the
hrEt appearance Of a malady but wise dscrimina.
ton should be exercised IN the choice Of remedy
For thirty Year, Hostettcrs stomach Buffers
has been the regning spechc for Dyspepsia fever and
loss Of physical stamina, liver complaint and
other disorders, and has been most emphaticaly cd
dorsed by medical men a. a health and strength resta
ratiye- II u indeed wise proczutiou TO thls
ereign terrifying agent aud Alternative the early
stages OF disease for eectuay counteracts q u the
malady belongs 10 that large class 20 which this
ling medicine Is adapted. Not only is it eAAeaeous
but pure and harmless.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26

''Unce," said seyen-year-old a. be stood looking
Al speckled trout for the hrst time, this sh got
the measles, hasntitg"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26
FRUIT JARS,
JELLY TUMBLERS,
ICE CREAM FREEZERS,
AT -
Van DOOrn'S CTOckery Store

ENARM FOR SALE.-My farm of 2Ol acres
Il situated mile from the village Of West DUN
mersloni Ia for sale. 1t is suitably divided into ~
lage pasture and woodland; is In high state OF cn
ugahon cuts 40 to so tons Of hay; the mo Engs ar,
entirely fenced with stone wall there are excellent
fruit and sugar orchards the apple crop last year Wa
10 barrels My only reason for selling desire o.
remove TO smaller place. requiring less work TO earr
On. 20-il CaAs a. ROEL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-26
I NATURES REMEDY\
VEGETINEn
IsL eaLI BLoop PvmnLa

GENERAL DEnuIry.-In this complaint the good
effects Of the VEaET1sE are realized Immediately az
ter commencing TO take Il, debility denotes doh-
cheney Of the blood and NEoErfrr acts directly upon
the blood. There is remedy that will restore the
health from debility like the NEGErfFu. IL 10 nour-
ishing and strengthening purhcg the blood, regulates
the bowels, quets the nervous system. acts directly
upon the Eecrctions and the whole system 90
action. It has never failed IN this complaint.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-07-29
ALMOND BLOSSOM.

Love, will you yet regret the flowers that lie
Scattered and wet with tears from Aprlls sky?
They are not dcad-the flowers can never die.
They are the gladness Of world unworn;
They sleep and waken with It, night and morn,
And laugh our dreams of ancient days to scorn.
Ger the wide gulfs that part us from the past,
o er ruins of great works designed to last,
The lightly woven chain OF flowers is cast;
And odors OF old gardens, family blown
From legendary days and shores unknown,
Blend with the breath Of those our hands have sown
OF Millions world how much was doomed to pass
And yet we linger on the daisied grass,
And pluck the flowers he plucked for Lycldas,
And still the springtlme crowns waiting land
" ith tender bloom. Nay, Love, It's you who stand
With almond clusters in your clasping hand,
And all the sunset heaven behind your head;
lis you must pass, an unknown way TO tread,
And leave the How ers. II had long been dead,
Yet came from sleep OF twilight centuries,
The almond blossom meath these vernal skies
Should wecome me again. but not your eyes.
The rosy petals, drifted on the breeze,
Might strew, as now, the turf beneath the trees.
As now? Ne, not as now, Because TO these
Pink sprays OF almond, for little space.
70. nuslng smile, your blossom perfect face,
Give a su ,reme and solitary grace.
-Margaret Veiey, IN Harper's Magazine 10
august.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-07-29
Getting Square with the Governor.

Old Pungleup,the wholesale merchant,
was very much annoyed at the manner
in which his office, down on Front street,
was invaded by his daughters, whose
flial affection impelled them to drop in
every time they were down town and
wanted to buy something, which was
six days in the week; so he at last posted
sign:
"No admission except on business"
on the door of his private sanctum, which
had the effect of keeping out the femin-
inc invasion to a considerable extent.
All three of the Pungeup girls had
beaux, however, and as old P made
it point to fuss round in the parlor a
good deal in the evening much to the
detriment of the festivities, they deter
mined to get even on the old gentleman.
And so the other evening, when Pungleup
had got through reading his paper, and
concluded to look in on the young peo-
pie, he was astonshed to behold on the
parlor door placard bearing the follow
ing inscription:
mo admission except on business"
Old P rubbed his spectacles,
scratched his head, and repaired to the
back parlor door, where the same legend
stared him in the face. lie raped loud
ly, and, after striving to be heard over
the rattle of voices inside, the door was
opened brief inch, and sweet voice
said:
"Private session of the Board Come
round in the morning"
After which Mr. P abstractedly took
in the mat, turned down the hall gas, and
| went up to bed in brown study