The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1883-12-19
HOME AND FARM.

Eggs are often laid before the shtil
has had time 10 form. Sometimes IL Is
caused by overlooking, the ovaries being
stimulated beyond their natural degree,
and sometimes on account of deficiency
Of calcareous matter.-Troy Times.
1t Is good plan to make q little
pair Of sleeves to draw over the baby's
arms when he Is playing on the floor;
rubber cord may be run In the top If
care Is taken not to have 1t too tight;
sleeves made OF stockinet draw on and
of easily.-N Y Post.
-Lumps felt In cows teats are
caused, says the Mirror and Farmer, by
impure circulation of the blood. Give
the following: -Emetic tartar, four
drains, iodide of potassium, four drains;
mixed and divided into eight powders.
Give one night and morning in bran.
DO not feed any corn meal or vegeta-
bles. U
Steak pic: Cut tender steak into
thin slices and sprinkle them with a
little finely-chopped mushroom. onion
and parsley, season we'll with pepper
and salt, rubbing the seasoning thor.
oughly over them on both sides; then
roll up each slice of beef. Put into q
saucepan q layer of bacon. then the
rolls and just enough water to cover
them; simmer gently until tender. but
not overdone, with the lid on the sauce
pan. Have ready pie dish lined and
bordered with paste. put in the meat
and few hard-boiled eggs quartered;
reduce the gravy, pour 1t over the meat,
cover with paste and bake In quick
oven.-M y Herald
"A new pest has come to tr uble the
farmers of the Guadalupe and Oso Flaco
region, San Luis Obispo County, New,
which they call the .'bean bird, as il is
very destructive to the fields Of that
plant, and in the past season has totally
destroyed the beans of some fields and
greatly injured all. The bird resembles
the wren, is n tiny little animated limp
of gray feathers, appearing in great
numbers, but not in dense fiocks, never
alight in trees, but make their nests
and roost in the ground. = Chicago
Times.
"A mixture which Is excellent for re-
moving grease spots and stains from
carpets and clothing is made Of two
ounces of ammonia, two ounces Of
white CASTLE soap, one ounce of glycer-
inc, one ounce of ether; cut the soap
fine, dissolve in one pint Of water over
the fire; add two quarts of water. This
should be mixed with water in the pro-
portion of a teacupful to one ordinary
sized pail of water. Mix thorougly and
wash soiled garments in It. For remov-
ing spots use sponge or clean flannel
cloth, and with drv cloth rub as dry
as possible. Woolen goods may be
made to look bright and fresh by being
sponged with this.-Bosfon Transcript.
AS q matter Of economy and good
management, says the Rural Messeng =.
be sure to have a rat-proof CRIB. This
can be done at very little trouble or ex-
pense. Build the house of skinned
poles or lattice-work plank; let the sills
rest on small blocks four feet high, cap
ped with sheets o: tin or large tin pans
inverted. and be guarded to leave moth
ing leaning against the house but step
ladder, and this must be kept under the
house except when in use to get out
.'oru. This being done, you will no
longer be pestered. with the filth and
waste Of rats and mice. This is the
year to have you a cheap rat-proof crib
md help to save your shelled corn
crOD. --.-...