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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29

Concerning the course of lectures at the
New Hampshire agricultural college Prof.
Pcttee, in reply TO an inquiry Ct Bro.
Cheever of the AeW England Farmer,
writes to that paper in reply:
81 don't care to write out a set report,
or even sketch of our lecture course, but
am glad to write you how | feel about the
matter, and you are welcome to use the
material in any way you please. l consider
that the lecture course, on the whole, was
a decided success. The lectures were all
Of high type of excellence, and what is
better, were not sensational, but practical
and scientific talks. should consider it
backward step if any less amount of
distinctive agricultural information were
impaired to our students in the future. At
the same time, the course was not n sue.
cess IN thc sense of drawing in special
students from outside. | am not surprised
indeed, should have been more sur
rriscd if n crowd had come in. We had
fair audiences on special days, from the
neighboring farmers, but months course
of lectures for active farmers, | regard as
absurd. Just take the case into the city,
and ask yourself how many business or
professional men would, or could, leave
their business for that time, even TO learn
things pertaining to their business. Tho
Young men arc the ones to be reached, and
for them the course was planned.
While strictly agricultural science re-.
mains in the chaotic state in which it really
is to-day, and while the average farmer is
so unwilling TO admit the good results
which have already como to him from
science and intelligence in general, it were
indeed folly to suppose that any ordinary
means would awaken him at once to
realizing sense of the Importance of such
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29

Ina late number of the Vermont Farmer
is editor utters note of alarm and eau
ton concerning ensilage, founded on
information from the secretary of the
board, that lone gentleman had lately
lost four valuable horses by feeding them
ensilage." Now this, so far as it goes, is
the literal and exact trath so far as has
been ascertained, but without explanation
will give as erroneous an impression to its
readers as though it were not true. The
statement evidently refers to the case
of Capt. George French of Woodstock who
lost four horses at about the time the
board held its meeting at Woodstock
Eusilage, strictly defined, is feed Of some
sort preserved in pit; deadly nightshade
or poison laurel thus preserved would be
enslage, but if it were fed 10 stock and
killed them it would be hardly a fair state
ment of the case TO simply state that they
were killed by eating ensilage. Generally
understood ensilage means maize or fodder
corn SO preserved, and people reading the
statement will understand that the horses
were killed by eating such fodder, and
that because it was ensilage that they were
killed.
The facts are that the ensilage was of
grass; that in the grass were quantities of
meadow pine" "pinoy weed" or colts
tall" by some of which names all of our
readers will recognize the weed which all
horscmon regard as so fatal to horses
when eaten; rs one veterinarian said it
gives them blind staggers.
When we heard of the cases we at once
visited Capt. French and learned the fact,
that the ensilage was of the character
stated; that the horses had been eating il
only about nine days; that they were, or
some Of them at least, very fat when they
died, and that they would reel and stagger
in trying to walk in the yard. Capt. French
now says that according to the best con-
clusiens he can arrive at, the horses were
killed by eating that plant. DR.. Cutting
must have been misunderstood, or else he
must have been ignorant of these impor-
tant facts.
Ensilsge is on trial before the farmers Of
Vermont, and accurate testimony con-
corning it, no matter whether for or against
it, so it be the truth and the whole TRUTH"
is what the farmers want.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29

TIE Cost OF BAD ROADs.-Professor
Brewster, in his address before the Con
necticut board of agriculture, said that it
costs the farmer az much to haul Il bushel
of grain a mile between his farm and the
railroad station Gs it costs the railroad
company to haul ton like distance over
its rails, which suggests the question
whether our highways and methods of
transportation over them are what they
should be. Are our public roads as level
and rs well constructed as we can afford
to have themP Is it necessary that our
loads of farm produce should be hauled up
steep hills and through miry swamps on
their way TO market? Is it good economy
to pile up thousands Of cords of small
stones into heaps in the corners Of our
fields and along the sides Of our streets,
when they are neeled for Il road-bed more
than for anything else, and properly laid
would last for ages, giving solid dry track
Mt all seasons Of the year 2-New England
Farmer,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29
Vermont Dairymen's Annual Association
Meeting.


Although the annual meeting Of the
Vermont Dairymen' s Association held this
year at Rutland, some account OF which
has been given in previous issues OF the
Farmer, was in point of attendance, and
the number of lectures given, inferior to
any previous meeting, we believe the fu-
ture Of the association never looked bright.
er than at the present time"
We cut the above from the Nei0 England
FIrmer, and fail to altogether agree with
our esteemed contemporary with the rea-
sons given for the prospective brilliant
future Of this association. For the last six
or eight years the Vermont Dairymen's
Association has held the largest, most en-
thusisstic and progressive in spirit meet
ings of any dairy association held In the
states east of Ohio. At no meeting have
the new ideas in dairying been discussed
and tested so far as they could be more
energeticelly and conscientiously than at
these meetings. This uniform success we
have not the slightest hesitation in attribul-
ing to the untirlpg energy of Mr.. Bliss,
who is undoubtedly the most indomitable
dairy hunter in the country. He will run
down" man or idea with the persistent
tHOIJS vi Sl6utH uOuuus huuou " lueSe
qualities deep passion for all dairy con-
troversies and he has brought to the work
the best qualities for making a successful
secretary. To be sure he may have had
some qualities that were disagreeable to
his associates, all energetic men have. but
this last sign that the meeting held this
year was, in point of attendance and the
number of lectures given. inferior to any
previous meeting, is not good one. The
energy, popularity or peculiar fitness of a
man for secretaryship should crop out
with particular force at his first meeting,
where all his friends are anxious he should
do well. Mr.. Mason was a good, substan-
Iial, Woodworking officer. and whld he had
not the style and political prestige, per-
haps, of his illustrious successor, we be-
lieve he did have as warm a place in the
regard of his fellow-workers in the dairy.
We write in this somewhat regretful
manner about the Vermont association for
the reason that it was the only one left at
the east worth talking about, and now 10
see those officers who have held it sue
cess, while all others were crumbling TO
ruin around them, removed to make room
for some new material who have made
their first effort a conspicuous failure, we
are compelled to lack the vision to perceive
wherein our esteemed contemporary finds
matter for congratulation in the future
brilliant prospects of this association. On
the contrary, it looks TO US like 1t too was
going the way of all our eastern dairy
mems associations. -AmertCdn Datrymdn.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29

USEFUL IITNTs.-Baked cabbage is n
nice entree or side dish. Cut the cabbage
in small pieces and boil till tender in salt
and water. When cold chop it fine and
add two beateneggs, a little butter, pepper
and salt, ii it needs it, and two table
spConfuls of cream. Stir all vigorously.
and bake in buttcred pudding dish till it
is brown on top. Serve hot.
Tho taste of ginger cookies can be i'm.
proved by using half cup of cold coffee
insteadiof water. There is almost always
at least SO much left after breakfast; or, if
not put little water in the pot and let
it boil for minute or Two, and strength
enough will be given to flavor the cookies.
An inexpensive and good dessert is
made of one quart of sweet milk, two
thirds of cup of uncooked rice, and a
little salt. Put this in tea or coffee cups,
and set them in a steamer over kettle of
boiling water. Let it cook until the rice
is almost like jelly. When cold turn it
ont OF the cup. Serve with sugar and
cream, or with pudding sauce.
Here is an excellent recipe for making
hoe cake: Scald one quart of corn meal
with just enough hot water to make a
thick batter; stir in two large spoonfuls
of butter; beat this little before mixing
it with the batter, so it will rise readily
add half teaspoonful of salt. This
should be baked at least threo-quarters of
an hour; butter the tins we'll in which it is
baked; serve hot. This is decidedly
economical; and is very nourishing.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29
business for an Experimental Farm.

Among the various things which come
in the legitimate business of an experiment
station, n new one has been promulgated
bv the Elmira farmers club, that "a large
part Of the experimental farm" Ga very
appropriate name, as its success and value
are quite problematicaD "should be given
to ordinary crops, all to be raised with
extreme care with view OF producing
pure seed But they would have n portion
of the farm used for experiments of a
scientific character.'
We arc glad to hear this, rs it is about
the first definite thing we remember of
having seen laid out as proper work for
the experiment station. Anent this, our
friend of the Vermont Farmer has the fol-
lowing:
That is Just what we want in Vermont
an experimental farm, a part to be de
voted to experiments of a scientific char
ncter, suoha as will prove Of great value tc
the farmers of the state. Though in
themselves they may not be profitable, not
one of our most valuable discoveries has
been obtained without great expenditure
of time and money. But a great part Of
experimental farms must be conducted in
such way as to be profitable, in order tC
give the people confidence that they arc
conducted by men who know how to make
farming probable"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29

A PLEA FOR THE PIG.-Thcre is nothing
moro positive than that the present condi-
ton of swine in the list of live stock is un-
deserved. The result of judicious breeding
and good care is product of wholesome
pork, fit for the most fastidious taste. 1t
has been the rule to ignore the rightlul
position of the humble pig and to generally
lrelegate him to condition where he be.
comes simply the farm scavepger When
other stock has been allowed to eat all that
is nutritious in a field, or has exhausted
the contents of a corn crib, the swine are
turned in to cat up the remains, and to
mingle with this refuse the dirt, and in
many cases germs of disease, left by their
more fortunate fellow candidates for the
market. 1t the farmer has anything about
his premises which no other class of stock
will touch, because of its repulsive char
acter, the swine are called upon to regale
themselves with the unsavory mess Whole
droves of swine are fed in this way for
two-thirds OF every year, and just before
killing time, in order to present good
round bodies and get all the lard possible,
they are stuffed with decent feed and called
corn-fed hogs. The germs of disease,
however, have been planted previous to
This time, and the unfortunate "scavenger
goes 10 the block or packing houses, in
altogether too many instances, with his
flesh full Of parasites caused by unwhole
some feed, nasty pens, and other oblec-
tionable features which are the result of a
system of almost criminal neglect. To
insure wholesome pork. cleanliness. and
good wholesome feed arc necessary, and
the apparent carelessness in preparing
swine for the market, is, to say the least,
censurablc. Pigs. from the moment they
are weaned, should be afforded clean pens
good airy runways, and feed that is some
thing better than the refuse of an obnox
ious swll pail The breeder who conducts
his business upon this principle is the man
who secures the best prices and makes fol
himselfa an extended eputation.- Chicago
Times.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29
" Pedigree"


Editor Massachusetts, Piouqhman
If it was not for correcting a little mis-
take, would not reply TOM young friend
Mr.. Edward Burnett. | took for granted
that he bought all the stock that was guar
antined at Southboro'; he said nothing to
me in regard to pedigree of the bulls, if
he did, their looks were sufficient, without
the pedigree; if they had a good pedigree,
so much the better; but do not msunder-
stand me; a COW that has no milk veins,
no capacity of udder, and very poor escut-
cheons, would not purchase such COW
If her pedigree run back to Noah's ark
have been very much interested in read
ing the account in the Ploughman this
morning. Of the farmers institute at Graf
ton, on siloS and ensilage. l am "lost in
wonder, love and praise;" that good man,
Solomon, said there was nothing new
under the SUM-" he said that too soon
When man can keep 100 head of cattle,
and II horses, for seven months, on the
product of IS acres, that is something new
under the sun; he could put into his silos
one acre of corn, so tons, as cheap as he
could harvest one acre of hay, and in dry
ing hay we lost eight-tenths of its value.
Now we farmers of Massachusetts want an
experiment station to test these things,
before we 60 it blind.
SOuthboro', Ft6. 20, 1882.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29

To REMOVE TAN.-Now that the March
winds have come, those trying days for
mothers, hen the little faces of Minnie
and johnnie will get so tanned and
lreckled. it might not be amiss to tell
them that if the faces are washed each
night in lukewarm water in which little
boraX has been dissolved the result will
be much whittier faces. | prepare It by
putting one ounce of borax in one quart
Of soft water; then add few spoonfuls of
this solution to the warm wator when
wanted for use. II is also an excellent
hair wash, removing all daudruff, and is
perfectly harmless. Lou. A,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29
Large Sale of Jersey Cattle.

Messrs. Richardson Brothers Of Iowa
have taken from Pomfrct between 60 and
20 head Of Jersey COWS and young stock,
for which they have paid about four thou
sand dollars. No better proof could be
desired of the high estimate placed by
dairymen on Jersey stock in general, and
that of Pemfret breeders.
One reason for this may be that from the
first they have bred for milk and butter,
and let fashions" and points" pretty
severely alone. And if that is What one
warts in COW, i. c., to make butter, why
not breed for it?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29

Editor Massachusetts Pl0nnhnlnn

Editor Massachusetts Ploughman:
have heifer that was two years old
tho first day of last April. She is grand
daughter Of Jersey Belle and we call
her :" Boss Beauty" She dropped her
calf the 9th of June, which we gavo away,
and since then we have weighed her milk
and up to the Goth of Dccember-six
months-she gave LOGO pounds. We set
a days milk two or three times in the
summer, and it would make one pound
and nine ounces of butter. She was giving
from % to 80 pounds of milk daily.
During the month of January she gave
45l IA pounds of milk.
On Monday, the goth of February, we
set her milk for the day. 1t weighed Is -
pounds and produced II 81 ounces of
butter. She is due to caIvc the 25th of
next May, She is fed on English hay, one
quart Of carrots, two quarts of shorts, and
one pint Of meal daily. Her butter is nice
and yellow, but not quite so high colored
as when at grass.
During the month of February sue gave
400 pounds Of milk.
ZENAs T. EwELL.
East Marsbtield, Mass, Feb, 1882.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29

A LITTLE GRowL.-Our state boards are
doing but little good because they do not
aim at anything in particular and so ac-
complish nothing of practical benefit. We
had a meeting in Essex lately of our state
board and it was time lost. Some men,
bers Of the board were present and the
whole time was used in giving utterance
to conflicting opinions. The chemist pres
ent could only give theories, and as he
had made no experiments 10 confirm his
theories. nothing was decided and nothing
really valuable communicated. And that
is tho way the money goes, and the way
the farmer goes-nothing settled, but each
one goes on as he sees fit. Can't we have
something done besides mere talk p
Vermont, in Nep England Farmer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29

The rhubarb bed should be ATTENDED TO
as early as possible, 1t is the frtf Cuit
Of tho garden, and making its adve,. hus
early it is very acceptable for pies or
sauce. The beds can be increased-and
indeed it is the best way-by dividing the
roots, each piece having a little of the
crown, and it will begin to yield a supply
the following year. The new beds can
be prepared and set out say three feet
part each way, as early as the ground is
alto work.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29

A New INSTRUMENTATION Taylor
of the agricultural department, announces
the important discovery that naphthaline
is n sure insecticidc. If, he says, seeds,
grain, dormant plants, vines, ETC., he
placed in high vessel with small guam
tity of the naphthaline. and the vessel be
covered in a few hours any insect which
may nfest it will be asphyxiated. If the
substance be chemically pure 1t will not
affect the vitality of the seeds or plants.
The western New Workers who are alarm
ed about the bean weevil would do we'll to
make a trial of this simple remedy
Examiner.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29
MISCELLANEOUS.
WOMAN'S TRIUMPH.
Severe scrzical Operation II LnuliS Ss, gl'u
liyers u R0nd0ut, y. J.

Myers, d Hond0ut y D.
.rro,n The torrcsrondenee Of the Kingston, y y
Freeman
The case of Mrs. Edward Myers. OF
Rondout New York, furnishes an apt IL
lustration of woman's powers of endu-
rance. This lady had been treated Tor
months in the usual way for Eryslpelas OF
the hand, without benefit. Not until her
hand had become n mass Of purified flesh
did she turn to DIR. Kennedy, proprietor
of the .Favorite Remedy" for help.
lie at once Informed hor that it was
impossible TO save tho hand-it must be
amputstod. She received this terrible in
telligence quietly, declined TO take ether.
stipulating merely to hold her husbands
hand during the operation, and under
went the painful process without moving
a muscle or uttering q groan. DR.. Ken
nedy then gave " Eavori,o Remedy freely
to cleanse the blood and prevent the re-
turn of the disease. and Mrs. Myers now
lives and rcjoces in her great deliverance
4" Favorite Remedy is fast becoming a
trusted household friend in all cases OF
Female Weakness and diseases Of the
blood. One dollar bottle Your druggist
has il.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.

We invite for thisoolumn. contributions from our
lady readers, 10 make it such shall be Of value
andinterestt them. Any topic Of domestic economy
which may suggest itself 70 them may be discussed
and We hope this feature will prove and an
additional attraction 10 our readers.
Contributions should be sent to the Editor ofihe
Agricultural Department
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29
agricultural department.
o. N. TIHKhAM. EDITOR.

All communications for this department should be
sent to the slitor. Mr.. o. NJ. TINKHAA. N. Pom.
iret, Vt.
Please write aide o. the paper only sign such
Gans initials IS you wish published. but give
your FULL MAZE AND ADDRESS post ofice, County aud
S.ate.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29

Following the oleomargarine frauds, the
bee keepers are unearthing the fraudulent
use of glucose in the manipulation of
honey Consumers demand pure honey
and prefer their glucose in a separate
package.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29
CONSUMPTION GDf8E fH2I0.
R RM: HALLS
LUNGS. DlLOiN

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Influenza, Bronchial Difficulties. Bron.
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ing Organs. 1t soothcs and heals The
Membrane of the Lungs, nlamcd and
poisoned by the disease, and prevent. The
nightsweals ard lightncss across tie
chest whicH accompany il. CONSUMP.
TION is not an incwablo malady. nk
only necessary 10 have the right remc'-.
and HALLS BALSAM is that rcmet7
DON'T DESPAIR of RELIEF, for th,
benign specific will cure you, even thougl
professional aid fails.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29

Minnesotais arranging for a state dairy.
mems association. The Minnesota farmers
fancy that dairying is more profitable than
wheat raising.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29
trough ON RATS"

The thing desired found at last. Ask
Druggists for Rough on Rats" It clears
out rats. mice, reaches. flies, bed. bugs.
l5c, boxes.
m11v1
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29

In the of his practice discovered what
renowned in medical practice, viz, combination Of
Celery and Chamomile in the shape of Pills. They
are used by the profession at large and constantly
recommended by them.
1t is not patent medicine 1t is the result of his
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ness, dyspepsia and nervousness. and lDiU any
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diseases or bad complexion. An excellent toilet dress
ing.
Sold by all Irutssts P'irc ID c.uis ? box, Depot
boxes for I'll. or SIX boxes for $3.50 to any address
CHAS. y. CRI fTErON, lis Fulton ST., New York
sole agent for pr. &. W. Bnusnls remedies, to whom
all orders should be addressed