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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06
The Quantity Of Seed Per Acre.

A bushel of wheat has about SAC, 200
grains. As there are 43, $50 square feet
to an acre, one bushel of seed per acre
would give fifteen grains to the square
foot or about one to each three inches
square. 1t is well known to every
farmer how much a plant is dwarfed
and reduced in growth by crowding
Let us take the corn plant. We grow
one plant to every nine square feet, or
three by three feet each way, and we
may very surely expect two full-sized
ears to each stalk over an acre. If we
grow a stalk to each square foot, that
is one foot apart each way, we should
certainly have nothing bat stalks and
not one ear. 1t is the same with every
crop. We grow the finest Strawberries
for our own table in hills three feet
apart each way: but for market we put
them in matted rows three feet apart.
The hills will produce berries of which
ten have filled a quart measure and
which, having abundant food and sun
light, are finely colored and of high
flavor. 1t is the same with potatoes, tur-
nips, beets, and all other crops. 1t is
the same with wheat. A good stool of
wheat produces one good head four
inches long and having about forty
grains. That is all that ten square
inches of the best soil can produce, and
this amounts to about forty bushels per
acre. But the average head of wheat is
about two inches long and has about
fifteen grains; and as ten square inches
OF poor soil cannot support one wheat
plant, the average yield varies from
fifteen bushels downward
Now, if on such land as this each
plant had four times as much room, it
would be more than four times as pro-
life. On good land wheat plant
having a square foot of soil has pro-
duced thirty heads averaging five
inches in length, and containing in all
more than 900 grains. This is equal to
sixty bushels per acre, which is a COM
mon crop in England, where wheat is
grown with peck of seed to the acre,
and is hoed and thinued out and weed
ed by hand. And an equally good crop
has been grown in this country. We
remember sowing a field of wheat over
which large flock of pigeons belong
ing to eighbor trespassed from the
time of sowing until the last one had
uceH SHOt. Inc lclu came up very
thinly. But it soon Uttered so much as
to cover the ground, and the soil, hav-
ing been lined and well MANFRED, pro-
duced unexpectedly a very large crop
And but one bushel per acre had been
sown in all. Parts of the field produced
ears seven inches long, and several ears
nine inches long were picked from part
of the field. The whole of the wheat
was sold for seed, having attracted the
notice of the neighbors, and very much
regret was felt for the sacrifice of the
pigeons, which had done us most val
liable service. The moral of the whole
story is that we undoubtedly use too
much seed; too much for the land to
support, and too much to find room in
the crowded space for chance to
spread and do its best.-N Y. Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
On The Chickahominy.

Under date of May g. 1888, Col. S. F. TIBBITTs, of
Dover, N. H., sends us the following; "While on
duty in the army of the Potomac in the swamps of the
Chickahomny contracted complication of diseases
that eliminated in spinal trouble, paralysis side
and severe disease of the kidneys and bladder and
great urnal weakness For long time was under
the treatment of the best physicians and tried many of
the so-called remedies, but received no permanent
benefit. When was in the drug business in Boston
heard favorable accounts of the efficacy of Hunts
Remedy for diseases of the kidneys and urinary
organs, and having decided to give 1t trial, pur-
chased some at Wingates drug store, Dover, N. H.,
and have received great relief from usingit The
we're pains In my back removed and am able to
sleep soundy and obtain rest at night-which for
long time could not do, and the weakness in the
urinary organs has been relieved, and greatly regret
that did not test the great merits of Hunts Remedy
when was first taken sick as am confident it would
have saved me from several years of suffering; and
am more strongly convinced of this after hearing of
the most remarkable effected by Hunts Remedy
in case Brights Disease here in midst in Dover
after the patient had been pronounced incurable by
celebrated physicians"
Mr. TbbIts is retired druggist formerly located in
Boston, and is thoroughly reliable citizen.-CoR. ED.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06
Hay Fever.

Beecher has gone West, where he
coins much money and health, but he
left his hay fever behind him. 1t is
amazing to meet its victims. They
come in squads, and companies, and
battalions. City folk HE them to the
mountains. Men from the interior
make resonant the piazzas and sands
upon the seashore. They sneeze all
day and choke all night. Their threats
are dust-heaps their noses cinders.
There is no health in them. They try
all the medicines, that all the medicine
men get rich by Their eyes run, their
nostrils keep them steadily employed.
Fever runs riot in their bones. Slight
drafts of air put them into chills. Ut
terly demoralized, some turn to whis-
ky, some to bathing in salt water, some
to patent inhalents, some to snuff.
There is absolutely no all-cure.
Age is not respected, nor are tender
years protected. In great newspaper
office not far from me two dozen men
are sneezing and continually do cry:
Give us rest; please give us a rest "
The composing-room resounds with
echoes, the reporters rooms are noisy
with the sneeze, the calm atmosphere
of the editorial floor is turned to cur
rents by the violent nasal contortions,
and even the sacred precincts of the
managers sanctum need half dozen
handkerchiefs every four hours.
Itreally is an awful nuisance. T.
Letter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06
Farm AND FIRESIDE.
Rye grazed to the roots lives sey
raj wears and forms a turf.

Rye grazed to the roots lives sew
eral years and forms turf.
Cheese cloth, or, as it is sometimes
called, cotton bunting, in scarlet, blue,
or cream color, is good material for
lounge quilts and comforts for the
guest chamber. The cloth is light but
very firm, and wears we'll 1t is also
much used for lining lace spreads, lam
brequins, etc.-DetrOit Post.
To clean hair brushes put desert
spoonful of saleratus into half pint of
warm water. Dip in the brush, and
rub it until clean. The best way is to
wash two brushes at the same time,
and rub them together until the bristles
are white. Then rinse them in a bowl
of cold water, and rub with a thick
cloth until nearly dry, and place them
upright at an open window until wholly
dried.-1He Household.
The best ginger cookies that ever
tasted had in place of the usual cup of
water a cup of sweet milk This gave
lightness to the cakes that water can
not give. The formula for these is:
Two cups of New Orleans molasses,
one cup OF sugar, one cup OF sweet
milk, half cup of lard, one tea
spoonful each of ginger and of soda,
and half teaspoonful of salt. The
lard, instead of being melted, should be
rubbed with the -four the same as for
pie-crust N. Y. Post.
For ham steaks cut some slices of
raw ham and put them into frying
nan with half a teacUDful of water.
When the water has boiled away and
the steaks (Which should be turned)
have become light brown on both
sides, dredge them over with flour and
pour over them the following sauce
Take half teacupful OF cream and
half teacupful of milk, put them into
saucepan with small piece of butter
teaspoonful of mustard and a dash OF
cayenne; let it just boil and pour over
the ham -E1change
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06
SIMPLICITY Of Speech.

Simplicity is so restful, naturalness,
Guided by ever so little sense of beauty,
reaches a grace of which the charm is
so incompatible by any labored effect,
that we wonder any one should take the
trouble to deface the fair and easy pleas
antness of speech possible to us all.
The thing to be desired is to be success
full ourselves, to our own comfort ana
the general appreciation. Now admlra-
ton is an effort, and to win admiration
by brilliancv is an effort, and life makes
many calls upon our energy for its prac-
teal work. Let us move easily along,
trusting to the cumulative result OF
simple observation-disclosures in our style
of talk. Leave it for the professional
writer to ransack the dictionary in or
der to be able to send us there also
when it pleases him to speak of rep.
tatory infant. 1t is for these gentry, II
it pleases them, to sit like Noah Web
ster IN the old steel engravings, with
quill pen aloft and a perplexed brow,
trying to think of a word. To make
common talk about the weather, in ac-
cents refined by the teaching of the
speakers own susceptible ear, and IN
Generated by habit of gentle thought
and sincere regard for the person adj
dressed, this is art enough, and pleasure
and distinction enough. When we en-
bellish our conversation, let it be by
presenting something of our own
gained from books or from life, but
made our own by its fitness to our
selves. Child talk is exquisitely enjoy
able because of this. No guttersnipC
but can crafty us by some fine inflec
ton of voice, some acute observation OF
fact, some penetration into our inner
most thought, all reached by keeping
the impressionable child nature out b.
conventionalities in world where
things take their natural character anc
relations. "Mrs. Bellamy never pets
nor says dear, said a girl of nine of ;
childless woman, ''but | think if sh'
had baby of her own She d hug it mos
to death.-B0St0n Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06
Ice-Eating Flies.

'Every time | see blue-bottle fly"
said the nautical cop at Eighth and
Chestnut Streets yesterday, as he made
a grab at one of the insects buzzing in
front of his nose, sit reminds me of the
day that l saw the big cloud of blue ice
flies in Siberia. Don't think | ever men
toned it, did | =? Let me see-I think
it was in the fall of 1865. Our vessel
was ice-bound on the coast of Siberia,
and off to lee ard about two hundred
yards was an iceberg about thirty feet
high. 1t was just about noon-time, and
the sun was shining brightly. | had
taken my trick at the wheel, and was
lying in the fo'castle, when the mate
came running for rerd and woke me up.
Turn out, you lubber, says he, if you
want to see the greatest thing you ever
saw in your life. There's a big crowd
of ice-fies coming down from the north,
and We'll be sure to get out of here in
side the next hour.
81 hadn't the least idea what the
mate meant, but 1 obeyed orders and
scrambled up on deck. | looked over
the starboard bow, and way up north |
could see what appeared to be bio
black patch in the blue sky. As il
came nearer, saw that the cloud wa
composed of millions and millions of
little blue-bodied flies, with long wings
and web feet. i hope to goodness they
don't skip the berg said the captain,
looking at the flock with his glass, 'or
we're good to stay here another week.
and if-by jove, he continued, they've
struck it..
"This remark was caused by the fact
that the cloud had settled on the ice
berg. Now, sir, what do you think
happened? Why, dog-gone my buttons
if that cloud of flies didn't eat up every
speck of that berg inside of thirty-eight
minutes! Yes, sir There wasn't
piece big enough left to make a glass
of lemonade. Eat it up clear and
clean, and let us get out without any
trouble"
Chow was it possible for the flies to
avoid being frozen to death ?' asked
the listener.
''1'm not a puzzle column, neither
walking answer to impertinent ques-
tions,' said the nautical cop.-Ptiya-
deIph5d Press.
When YOU have given an animal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06
U. S. POSTAL SERVICE.

H. S. whitney, assistant postmaster Putnam, Conn,
writes May s, 1885, 81 have used Hunts Remedy with
the best results. / have suffered untold agony for
eighteen months with kidney and liver complaint; my
water was very bad, at times actually passed blood
This was followed by general prostration. My bust
ness requiring to be on my feet most of the time
made my case worse. 1 was advised to use Hunts
Remedy by friend who had been cured by it, and
truly say that it has benefited than all the 9TH
er medicines have used consider it the best medi
cine for kidney and liver troubles and cheerfuy
ommend IL to all"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06
Walnut Leaf Hair Restorer

Is entirely different from all others. 1t is
as clear as water, and as its name indicates
is perfect Vegetable Hair Restorer. 1t
will immediately free the head from dam
druf, restore gray hair to its natural color,
and produce new growth where it has
fallen off. 1t does not in any manner af-
feet the health, which Sulphur, Sugar of
Lead and Nitrate of Silver preparations
have done. !. will change light or faded
hair in few days to a beautiful glossy
brown. Ask your druggist for it. Each bot
tie is warranted. BENTON, MYERS Sc Co.,
Wholesale Agents, Cleveland, Ohio. and
q. N. CRTrTENToN. New York.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

ELY's CREAM BALM is doing wonders.
advise sufferers from Catarrh to lay other
remedies aside. l believe it is the only
remedy that will cure this terrible disease,
from which / have suffered twenty years.
CHARLES GARRABRANT, Dealer in Boots
and Shoes, $50 Broad St, Newark, N. j.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

GENTs-Your Hop Bitters have been OF
great value 10 me. l was laid upwith ty-
phoid for over two months, and could get
no relief until tried your Hop Bitters. To
those suffering from debility or any one in .
feeble health, cordially recommend them.
j. G. SToETzEL, 63S Fulton st., Chicago, Ill.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

"DID you notice the esthetical appearance
of Miss Giddigush, AmyI" asked the high
school girl. 81 noticed she had pimple
en- her nose" replied Amy, "but didn't
know the dictionary word for it."-Oa
City Derrick.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

"PAPA, please tell me the story of the
new comet" said Mary to her father last
evening. 81 can not, my DEAR" replied
Mr.. Rather, ''there is no tail to it yet."-
Boston Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

No use to worry about any Liver. Kidney
or Urinary Trouble, especially Brights Bis
ease or Diabetes, as Hop Bitters never fails
of a cure where cure is possible.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

AN enterprlslnS exchange rushes into
print with the following startling infor-
nation that " Caligula, the Roman Emper-
or, was born August 81, in the year H."
Unfortunate man. The probabilities are
that he is dead now.-NOrTistOtc Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. argue that it
hurts an oyster to open its shell with
knife. Humanity and good taste suggest
that the oyster should be roasted in its
shell.-N 0. Picdyune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

A BOOK agent named Joe Smyrk,
Was put out and hurt by jerk,
He says as cure,
st. Jacobs Oil is sure,
AT all times to get in its work.
A lightning-rod man in st. Paul,
From house had serious fall,
Though battered and bruised,
He said, when he used
st. Jacobs Oil" it simply beats ALL
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

Monroe, Mich, Sept 25, 1S75-SrRs: Z
have been taking Hop Bitters for inflamma-
ton of kidneys and bladder, it has done for
me what four doctors failed to do--cured
me. The effect of the Bitters seemed like
magic to me. w. l.. CARTER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

AN Irishman watching game of base
ball, was sent to the grass by u foul, which
struck him under the Fl tn rib. "A foul,
was it? Och, sure, l thought it was o
mule !'-B0ston Saturday, Gazette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06
Answer This.

Is there person living who ever saw a
case of ague, biliousness, nervousness OF
neuralgia, or any disease of the stomach,
liver or kidneys that Hop Bitters will NOT
cure?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

D. A PITTSBURGH man who put In the sum-
mer on the fifth floor of a city boarding
house, truthfully insisted that most of his
vacation had Leen passed at "mountin'
resort. "-PtttSbuugh Telegrdph
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

AS THE President rode hundreds of miles
on horses and mules during his recent
Western trip it will be proper to say that
he has returned from his bride tour
Philddelphid Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

THE high-school girl condemns the phrase
"tumble to the racket" as vile slang. She
says "precipitate in the direction of the
clamor" is more elegant expression
oil City Derrick.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

WHAT is the difference between muscu-
lar. tramp and newly cleaned lamp?
Only this; one is a well-limbed tramp and
the other is well-trimmed lamp OH
Citu Derrick.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

Ludington, Mich, Feb. ., 1871 have
sold Hop Bitters for four years, and there
is no medicine that surpasses them for bill
ious attacks, kidney complaints and all dis
eases incident to this malarial climate.
ii. Il. ALEXANDER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

Unhealthy or inactive kidneys cause
gravel Bright's disease, rheumatism, and
horde of other serious and fatal diseases,
which can be prevented with Hop Bitters if
taken in time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

MARION, MAss.-Dr. N. S. Ruggles says:
l recommend Browns Iron Bitters as
valued tonic for enriching the blood and
removing all dyspeptic symptoms. 1t does
not hurt the teeth"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

AN Ohio dentist has devoted himself to
active politics, probably on the ground
that his calling has fitted him for taking
the stump. "-PtttSburQh Telegraph.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

LOOK OUT FOR FRAUDS The genuine Trough
on Corns" is made only by E. S. Wells Proprie-
tor of Rough on Rats''), and has laughing
face of man on labels. l5c and 25c bottles.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

had severe attacks of gravel and kidney
trouble; was unable to get any medicine or
doctor to cure me until used Hop Bitters.
They cured me in short time.
r p uuu
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

"l'M getting disguised with everything
and everybodyw exclaimed Brown, pee v.
ishly. Wherever l go, there is fraud"
Boston Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

In Cincinnati store piano is marked
" Achern, 1761." And the music banged
from some pianos sound like that evolved
from churn of the 1861 pattern.-Norris.
tOlcp Herald
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06
Golden Medical Discovery"

has been used with signal success in con-
sumption of the lungs, consumptive night
sweats, splitting of blood, shortness of
breath, weak lungs, coughs, bronchitis, and
kindred affections of throat and chest.
Sold by druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

"A well-developed cancer on the lip
ola Kingston On. W dog was success
fully removed by surgeon, who chloro-
formed the canine before commencing
the operation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

My little sckly, puny baby, was changed
into great bouncing boy and Twas raised
from a sick bed by using Hop Bitters a
short time. A YOUNG MOTHER,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

ELY's CREAM BALM cured me of Catarrh
of many years standing-restored my
sense of smell. For colds in the head it
works like magic. E. H. SHERWOOD, Ma
tional State Bank, Elizabeth, N. j.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06
" Men must work and women weep,

~ luIlS llS away
But they need not weep so much if they
use DR.. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription"
which cures all the painful maladies pecul-
lar to women. Sold by druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

HUNTSVILLE, ALA.-Dr. J. T. Ridley
says: browns Iron Bitters is good APP
petizer and merits attention from suffer
erS."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

The huge, drastic, gripping, sickening pills
are fast being superseded by Dr.. Pierce's
. Purgative Pellets" Sold by druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

Blood Poisoning-An Alarming Discovery.
Half the people are suffering and many
die from this fatal complaint. Diseases of
the kidneys and liver are the principal
causes. AS cure we can only recommend
German Hop Bitters.-JOurndI of Health.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

My mother says Hop Bitters is the only
thing that will keep her from severe attacks
of paralysis and headache.-Ed OslCego
Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

WHY don't you use st. Patrck's Salve? Try
1t. Use 1t. 25c at all druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06
CATARRH ELYS CREAM BALM

when applied by
the finger into the
nostrils, will be alb.
sorbed, effectuahy
cleansing the head
of catarrhal virus,
causing healthy Sc
cretions. 1t allays
inflammation, pro-
tects the membrane
of the nasal pass
ages from addition
al colds, completely
heals the sores and
restores taste and
smell. A few appli-
cations relieve. A
thorough treatment
lDM positively cure.
Agreeable to use.
cents by mail or at
~ "
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

Don't De in the House. Trough on Rats"
clears outrats, mice, flies reaches, bed-bugs. 15c
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

The cause of all taffy-'lasses.-H
ford Sunday Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

THE mosquito as public singer draws
well, but never gives Observation-Disclosures
Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

A FALL soot-The contents Of stove.
pipe.-Ne,p York Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

WE notice a statement going the rounds
of the newspapers that "Baboo Magoom-
dar is coming to this country" What is
it?-R0cheSter PoSt-ETpreSS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

RULE for church fair oyster suppers-
Twice one is Philadelphia Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

WRITING a wrong is the forger's work.
Nelo York Express.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

THE best cure for diseases of the nerves,
brain and muscles, is Browns Iron Bitters.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

REDDING' Russia Salve meets with wonder
full success mall cases of Skin disease. Try it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

A sTAGE-coAcH-The stage manager
Boston Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

A GOOD brick will absorb about quart
OF water, but Z" a regular brick" isn't that
kind of a fellow.-N Y. ADVERTISER
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

EARLY English-Baby talk.-Bo5tsn
Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06
Look Well to the Nan

THE coins paid for beer are the bar-nick-
els of society. -MardttOn Independent
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

ALWAYS turn a cold shoulder to the fire.
Chicago Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

STRAIIHTEN your old boots and shoes with
Lyons Patent Heel Stiifener and wear them
again. Sold by shoe and hardware dealers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-06

"You are very kind but want N X. Browns
Ess. Jamaica Ginger l knOU what it does