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The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
RURAL REALMS.
INTERESTING & INSTRUCTIVE READ
ING FOR FARM AND FIREsIDE.
About Hired Men.

An exchange relates bit of expert
ence in this wise: "By the way, good
many of our readers could give some
funny and aggravating stories about
their stupid and exasperating hired men.
We have had good deal of perplexing
and half-humorous, though costly, expe-
rience with them. One man that we had
used to spend half the night time in
laying for thieves who at night used to
dig out our best potatoes in the early
summer. After six months we discov-
cred that he used to dig them himself
and trade bushel for a pint of apple.
jack ~ Which favors our recent advice
to employ only teetotallers on the farm.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
Slideil on England.

John Slidell, the Confederate agent to
Paris, has left letter, just found, on his
views of England. "The only obstacle
to our recognition is England. 1t
would have taken place eighteen months
ago, and the war would long since have
been terminated, but for her insidious
policy. She desires TO see it continued
until both sections are exhausted and
ruined. From present appearances her
hopes will be realized, for | see no pros
pect of termination of the war bit a
revolution at the north. Lincoln will
certainly re-elect himself, by force il
necessary, and all moral courage seems
to have been crushed out of the leaders
of the opposition" This was written in
1868.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
THE MAN o. AIR. LIE.

oh, there sboon yon heather hill,
Where footfa' comes but RAJ ely.
There is house they point out still
Where dwelt the man o. Airlke.
He wore coat O holden gray.
His hand was hard wi labor
But still he had namely way
o. stannin' by his neighbor.
His burly laugh made men rejoice,
His words the neighbors guided;
The little bairBies loved his voice,
And In his smile conflded;
The words to-day that len his lip
Became a deed Tomorrow
Hoot, man, the friendship Of his grip
Would lift heart o sorrow.
He was ma loud, he was ma proud,
He lacked in larnin' ssirly,
And yet yed pick him frae ac' u,
This honest man O. Airlic
His wealth II was ma j. -
It was ma in the .,r
uI.n., was his hand
mine o. pity.
cad an gone, this prince O. Fife,
.dute In his burly laughter;
But ah the music of his life
That bIde. WI us lang alter.
HIS memory lives; The man may die,
Ths, fingers bright ana louin',
-Fust IKE star lost frae the sky,
whose ray survive his ruin.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
Rural lBrevities.

A farm map is handy for reference.
Boys, don't skip any hills in hoeing.
How to win-lead your forces a-field
Cultivate corn-kill weeds and Insects
Dark stables injure the eyes of horses.
Good milk weighs 35 ounces per quart.
For tramps who wont work-boot toes
Now look well to the watering ofstock
Ask city friends to call "after harvest u
Don't neglect the pastures and mead
ows.
For corn, stir the soil-then edo il
more"
"IIaste makes waste" in harvesting
grain.
Look after the cucumber and melon
vines.
Give your men and teams good noon.
ing.
Have you thinned out your fruit prop.
crly?
"There's no place like home"-on the
farm.
Don't leave too much grain for the
cleaner.
Certainly-destroy all briers, brambles,
etc.
Summer platform-production before
politics.
early to bed and early to rise" these
busy times.
Benevolently Danish Bourbon, beer
and blackstrop.
Plow deep for manured crops, shallow
for grain crops.
The bay gelding Fuller, lately paced a
mile in 2 133, at Cleveland.
Cabbage, if fed in too large quantities
is certain to injure the quality of milk.
A new and voracous canker-worm is
the latest arrival in western New York
The chinch-bug has done damage to
the oat fields of Southern Illinois.
An active season is reported among the
cheese factories.
The wheat crop of Illinois and Missouri
proves TO be les than the lowest guess.
Take things easy, don't worry, be sys-
tcmatic and you'll pull through hand
somely.
An occasional dose of liquid manure,
not too strong, will help all sorts Of gar
den vegetal les.
Potatoe bugs are reported as numerous
in all parts of the North, from Minnesota
to Maine.
A Washington, d. c., company is ex-
tensively engaged in manufacturing pa
per from palme to fibre.
At the st. Louis Fair next October the
cattle show bids fair to be leading fea-
ture. The premiums offered are gener-
ous ones.
The loss by the destruction of the
Planters Cotton Seed Oil mill, in Al
giers, La, is estimated at S500,0O0.
President Garrett, ofthe Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, has presented the King
of Italy with bis Arabian horse Damas-
Gus.
II is said that 1000 mules and | 900
horses are employed in the construction
of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
,Jefferson's Monument Given To Missouri

Richmond va. Dispatch.
We had the pleasure of a chat with
Prof. A. F. Fleet, professor of Greek in
the University of Missouri, but native
of this state. Prof Fleet informs us that
on the Fourth of July he shipped the
original jefferson monument from Mon
ticelle to the university grounds at Co
lumbia, Missouri, the residuary legatees
of Mr.. Jefferson, the Randolphs, having
presented it to that institution. The
presentation will be made through DIR. ).
s. Laws, president of the Missouri uni
versity, who is also Virginian, and who
conceived the idea of securing the relic
as soon as il was determined to erect a
new monument TO Mr.. Jefferson.
Although the monument is somewhat
muiilated, the tablet containing the In
scription dictated by the great American
commoner, and which was removed TO
Edge Hill some years ago, is in perfect
state of preservation. This, of course, is
part of the gift Prof. Fleet says that
the monument will be re-erected in a
conspicuous place on the university
grounds, and will probably be unveiled
with great ceremonies on the Fourth OF
July next. The University of Missouri
is a state institution, in the faculty OF
which several Virginians are making
their mark.
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A Point TO Consider,

A foater credited to Isaac NJ. Case, NJ.
d., utters the truth thus sententiously
Successful farming cannot be conducted
to-day as it was twenty-five years ago.
It is fast becoming an experimental sci
encc, the foundation of which can be
taught in the schools as well as any of
the physical sciences" Yes, and it is far
more important than some of the So
called sciences which are taught.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
The One sober Indian.
Gecree Alfred Townsend.

/ met at Washington City recently Mr.
William Boyce, Of South Carolina, now
aged 64, literary-minded lawyer gray
thin, affable, practical. He was in Con.
gress from 1858 to 1860. Said /: "In
the light of events since the secession
whe was the wisest South Carolinian p
81 suppose James ii. Hammond, our Sc.
ceding senator. He is. think, regarded
rs the arch-secessionist, but is it mis-.
take. He retired from affairs when the
hot-heads took hold, saying: Gentle.
men. when the Indians went to wal
everyone got drunk but one, who was or.
dered to keep sober lest the drunken In.
dians might destroy themselves. ! claim
to be the one sober Indianw
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
Good Things to See.

A writer in the Prairie Farmer says he
would like 20 see better roads almost
everywhere, better farms along the
roads and cleaner roadsdes. More
troughs or tubs at which travellers may
water their horses. 1idier grounds
about farm-houscs and bigger wood.
piles at the back doors. Less machinery
rusting and rotting in the fields. Better
care of farm teams. Larger garden
patches and a greater variety of vegeta-
bles, and more men working among
them
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
Drainage OutIets,

In draining certain land il becomes
necessary TO cut bitches a long distance
over level spaces, and sometimes through
ridge to secure an outlet. The laws of
most of the States allow this 10 be done
on land adjacent to that which is most
benefited, and II the ditch is necessary
70 drain the neighbor's property he may
expense.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
bone Fertilizer for Melons,

An Indiana farmer tried four different
fertilizers for melons-poultry d.oppings,
well rotted COW manure, barn yard ma
nure, and old bone, gathered upon the
farm and reduced by placing them in al
ternate layers with ashes the previous
year mixing all literally in the differ
ent hills, which were eight feet apart
each way, and he says: "Such n crop of
melons as came from the hills that had
the bone-dust ! never saw before"
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
Field Driuks,

A little oatmeal put into the water
pail makes the water more refreshing for
men. Bran, added in light quantities to
water, makes tie refreshing properties of
the water more effective for working
horses. II may also be used for weaned
calves, looking out that it does not have
any injurious effect upon their bowels.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
Scale Insects.

1t is said that scale insects on trees and
shrubs can only be successfully treated
with lye and solutions of soap. If the
former is used, take pound of lye to a
gallon of water apply when the trees are
dormant. Three-fourths of a pound of
common or whale oil soap in a gallon of
water will destroy the scale without in.
juring the plant.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
Raspberry Rust.

The red rust on raspberries is fungus
which rapidly spreads to healthy plants.
Every hill showing signs of it should be
rooted up and burned may be avoid
ed on the varieties that root from the
tips by planting only those tips grown
the first year after setting out the plan
tation. At this age all will be healthy
and remain 30.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
a Timely Point.

Inc decayed branches of old trees
c.dld be promptly removed. Their un-
sightedness lie the least of their evils. 1t
has been discovered that evaporation Of
sap tfom the roots still goes on in these
dead branches, though not SO rapidly as
when leaves are present. If left alone
the dead spots extend over the entire
tree, and What Is alive is of little or no
productive value.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
Save the straw.

The preservation Of straw for feeding
purposes is very important. It is best
secured at or Immediately after thresh
ing time. The chaf, especially of wheat
straw, is most valuable, and should, so
far as possible, be distributed through
the stack. That which Is left in rear of
the straw carrier should be put under
shelter, as it rots easily.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
Use the Rake,

An iron toothed rake will kill more
weeds in garden in an hour than a hoe
can kill in three hours if both are used
when the weeds are just showing their
green leaves above the surface, and more
than the hoe could kill in all day ten
days later. Such rake will run over
corn, peas, potatoes, onions, carrots and
beets until they are two or three inches
high, without injury, excepting to the
weeds.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
Pruning Apple Trees.

The best season to prune apple trees is
from June Is to August /, but the best
time to prune is when the pruning can
be done with knife. Rub off all young
sprouts whenever passing tree and the
time can possibly be spared. Much la
Dor and vexation is saved thereby.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
About Canning Corn,

The difficulty is in the temperature of
heat applied. 1t requires higher de-
gree than vegetables, because of its
greater tendency to fermentation. The
corn must be thoroughly cooked. And
the corn is boiled on the cob, and cut off
and put into cans; then seal The cans,
punching a small hole in the cover
Then boil three or four hours, close the
awl hole, and set a way in cool place,
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
Autumn Peas.

1t is averred that the American Won
der or premium gem peas, sown in Au-
gust, will, if they escape mildew, make a
fair autumn CROP Much, however, de-
pends upon the weather for success but
many experienced growers seem to pre-
fer sowing in August to July. Mold from
the woods makes very good fertilizer.
The ground should be finely and deer "
pulverized.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

A handsome tidy is made of linen
seine, with the ends fringed or with
drawn work at each end, or it may have
this work and the fringe at the bottom
only. Then with black etching silk
work some pretty figure in the center. A
yine-llkc border is n great addition.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

"This may certify that 3! have used Perry
Davis Vegetable Pain Killer In numerous
cases, and believe II TO be very valuable
medicine. / have prescribed II in bowel
complaint, particularly In children) and II
is in my opinion superior 10 any preparations
have ever used for the relief Of those dis
eases -
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

Horse-radish root boiled in salt and
water, with little vinegar, is good to
send to the table with roast meat of any
kind cut it in thin slices and use it as a
garnish.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

When you visit or leave New York city,
save baggage expressage and carriage hire,
and stop at GRAND UNION HOTEL, oppo-
site Grand Central Depot; 600 elegant rooms,
fitted up at a cost OF 81 900 900, reduced to
81 and upwards per day. European plan.
Elevator. Restaurant supplied with the
best. Horse cars, stages and elevated rail-
road. to depots. Families can live better
for less money at the GRAND UNION HOTEL
than at any other first-class hotel In the city.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

The marxei is A poded with worthless and vile
compounds for the rejuvenstion OF the hair, but
Carboline, the great petroleum hair renewer and
dressing as now improved and perfected, still
take. the front rank a. the best preparation ever
offered 70 the public.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

We wish 10 call your attention 10 the advertise
ment OF the Army and Navy Liniment. II you
are troubled with rheumati m OF neuralgia, diph-
liberia or Group, call on your druggist and get a
bottle. II is sure cure.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

Princes, potentates, plain people. every.
body needs Samaritan Nsr5ias. OF drug
gists 81 80. 49,.
Col. II. Waters, L. s. Dist. Atty, Kan
sas City, said: Samaritan Neruiae cured
nv niece Of spasms. Druggists in al
States keep il.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

ELM GROVE, N. Cdr. q. N. Robertson
says: 81 prescribe Browns Iron Bitters and
find 1t all II is recommended to be-
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
How A Kentucky Newspaper Got Even.
Henry watterson.

A newspaper in Cincinnati was making
it the business of its life 10 descant upon
crime, chiefly murder of course, at the
south. A newspaper at Louisville did
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

Nervous debility, the curse Of the Ameri
can people, Immediately yields TO the action
of Browne Iron Bitters.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

THE VoLTAIc BELT Co. Marshall, Mich,
viii send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro-Vol-
taic Belts and Electric Appliances on trial
for thirty days to men young or old) who
are afflicted with nervous debility, lost vi
tality and kindred troubles, guaranteeing
speedy and complete restoration of health
and manly vigor. Address as above. N. B..
No risk is incurred, as thirty days trial Is
allowed
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

CORRECT your habits OF crooked walking by us
ing Lyons Patent Heel stiiIeners. % elsa pair.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

KEoKUK, IowA.-Dr. 4. +. Fuller says
~ have used Browns Iron Bitters In m!
own family with excellent results.'
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

Wet lands should rot be ploughed
deep until they have been thoroughly
drained.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

The rexas land fraud board expect tc
recover for the State at least two million
acres
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

Headache, constipation, liver complaint, bill.
iousness are cured by that mild cleansing remedy
LIGHT LIVER PILLS, only 25 cents. Sold by
druggists.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

Bats at the North are not only harm
less, but useful. They are great insect
dest royers
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18
Personal Mon Only.

FLIES, reaches, ants. bed bugs. rats. mice, crows
ehipmunks, cleared out by Rough on Rats" l5e.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

Pure Cod Liver OIL made from selected livers,
on the seashore, by CAswELI, HAZARD Il Co., New
York. II Is absolutely pure and sweet. Patients
who have once taken 1t prefer 1t to all others
Physicians have decided 1t superior TO any Of the
other oils In market.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

A number OF Sullivan county, N. Y.
farmers are endeavoring to propagate
sugar cane.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

Worms cause pevishness. Seven, convulsions
and frequently death. A pleasant, safe and GER
tain remedy Is DR.. JAQUE'S GERMAN WORN
CAKES. Sold BY all druggists.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

Restless, fretful crying children, are suffering
and Iced for their relief DR. wINCHELLS
TEETHING SYRUP, which Ia useful not only for
all the disorders Of teething infants but cures
coughs, colds, Group, sore throat collie and cramps
Of older children. and should be kept in every
by all druggists.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

sprains, bruises, stin joints, burns scalds and
rheumatism are relieved by Uncle Sam Nerve
and Bone Liniment Sole By all Drnggists
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

"BUCHU-PAIBA." Quick. complete cure, all an.
moving Kidney and Urinary Diseases. q.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

An economical man will keep the leather Of his
harness soft and pliable which preserves 1t from
SANS HARNESS OIL. Sold BY all Harness
Makeu.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

Chapped Hands. Face, Pimples, and rough
CAswKLL. HAzARp d Co.. New York
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

One third Of all who die in active middle life
are carried Oh by consumption. The most fire.
quent cause Is neglected cold, cough hoarseness,
bronchial trouble or asthma, all Of which may be
permanently cured by ElLERTS EXTRACT OF
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

"Mother swans Worm syrup, for feverishness
restlsssness, worms constipation. tasteless, Csc.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

CROUCH ON RATS Clears out rats, mice, Aies,
reaches. bed bugs. ants vermin, chipmunks. 15c.
The Osceola times., 1883-08-18

A farmers wealth depends on the condition Of
his stock. When 2raggy and feeble they are es-
pecially adapted to distempen, fevers, colds and
all diseases which destroy animals. Thousands
old standby UNCLE SANS CONDITION POW.
DER.
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The Memphis Appeal for 1888.

e.
Inc APPEAL has just entered upon the
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Will print all the news of the day,
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