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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13
What is Rennet?

Once upon q time it was supposed
that the action of rennet in making curd
(precipitating the caseine in the milk
and making it insoluble) was due to the
acids contained in the gastric fluid of
the stomach. 1t was very soon discov-
cred, however, that it was not this acid.
but peculiar action of the substance
of the stomach itself, which produced
the effect. That even after the stomach
of the calf had been stepped in brine
for months, and mad been dried and ex-
posed to the air for time, it might be
again stepped in brine and would fur
nish a second and even a third supply
of rennet. 1t was found then, that this
property was not confined to the stomach
only, but that the membrane of the in
testine, or even OF the bladder of an ami
NAL, would exert the same effect as the
stomach; that is, that it would change
milk sugar into Tactic acid, and would
cause sweet milk to form curd. More
over, by further use of these animal
substances it was found that their
agency was greatly increased and in
tensited by the action Of the atmos-
phere, or of its oxygen upon them, and
that lOng-cOntinued exposure to the air
strengthened their action A calf
stomach that had been kept twelve
months became possessed of very
powerful coagulating properties.
But there are other substances which
have the same effect. A solution of
malt in water contains a sweet sub
stance called diastase, and this has the
power of changing starch into sugar.
But when the diastase has been exposed
to the air for q length Of time it ac-
quires the same property that rennet
possesses, viz, that of changing sugar
to Tactic acid and of producing curd.
So that the property of rennet seems to
be acquired by the action of oxygen
upon the membrane of the stomach, or
at least this oXidizing action certainly
restores the active property of rennet
after it has been exhausted.
But just here arises All evil which oc-
ours in practice more frequently than
factorymen suspect. 1t is this: By
this exposure to the atmosphere of in
sufficiently cured rennets, the putre-
factive fermentation sometimes, and in
deed often, takes place. The putrescent
germs then carry a faint into the cheese,
which in course of short time sets the
putrefactive fermentation into action,
and the cheese rapidly deteriorates in
quality. Such cheese will not keep,
and in the very hot weather very few
days will suffice to spoil it. And this
fact in regard to rennet should receive
the most careful study and considera-
ton of factorymen. Tile Dairy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13
FARM AND FIRESIDE.

The New York World is authority
for the statement that plantain, if not
permitted to go to seed for two years,
will die out. Now previous to seed
time two years in succession.
To make pickle for butter take a
pail of water; add to this two quarts of
fine salt, one-quarter of pound of loaf
sugar, two ounces of salt-petre. Boil
and skim this we'll. With the pickle
thus prepared cover the butter en-
tirely, and so covered it will keep
sweet the year round. N Y. Post.
Henry Stewart notes in the New
York Times the fact that some varieties
of potatoes seem to be more distasteful
to Colorado beetles than others, and in
stances Walls Orange and the Dakota
Red as two sorts which with him re-
quired no attention, while others
grown near were given daily pickings.
"A writer in the Country Gentleman
recommends the soaking of the wood
composing a summer house in crude
petroleum, saying it will make any
common wood nearly or about as dur
able as cedar, imparting to it a rich
brown color. 1t would be an excellent
idea to apply the same preventative to
trellises, ETC., on lawns.
When very large quantities of pota-
toes have to be stored for short time,
or even during the entire winter, out
door pits may be resorted to; but for
convenience of handling and the facil-
ity with which they are accessible at
any season, good cellar is worth more
than the best of pits. A potato cellar
should be so constructed that the floor
is entirely dry at all times, that the
frost and light can be excluded COM
pletely, and that perfect ventilation of
every part can be given rapidly, suffi-
Gent to keep the air pure and the tenn
perature as low as possible without fall
ing below the freezing point.
Household.
The usual method of supporting
overaden fruit trees is to place long
stakes, with fork at the top, beneath
them. A much better and more simple
method of effecting the purpose is
suggested by DIR. j. H. Mease,
of Lebanon, Pa. Instead of using
several stakes, one to each princi-
pdl pIducII, nc pldccS d SlnSle SIfOnS
pole against the trunk of the tree. The
lower end of the pole, if desired, may
be sunk few inches in the soil for ad-
ditional support, but usually it will be
sufficient to secure it to the trunk by
means of straw bands or other ties that
will not bruise the bark. The pole BE-
inc secured the dropping branches are
relieved by means of ties made fast to it.
DR.. Mease states that this method of
tying up the branches of overloaded
trees is especially useful in storms,
the support being central, and more
natural than where several props are
used.-American AgrjculturiSt.
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Seed Corn.

The damage inflicted on the immature
corn in the northern ATTITUDES by recent
frosts is a warning of the Importance of
careful selections of good grain for seed.
In the North, where the season is short,
those varieties only should be planted
that ripen rapidly, and in the South
those should be planted that ripen
slowly. But the possibility of frost in
September is not the only consideration
that should govern the selection of seed
corn. In the latitude of Missouri and
the States south of us, we rarely have a
severe frost before the 25th of Septem-
Der, or the first of October, and this
danger is so slight, therefore, that
farmers do not need to concern them
selves about it. Still, there are other
things to be taken into the account in
determining the character of the seed
selected for Observation-Disclosures
hardness, weight and keeping quail
ties. Every large corn raiser in Mis-
souri, ought to carry on a little expert
mentation for himself, year after year.
Tests of new varieties from, distant re-
gions may be made on a small scale,
and when these reveal superior quail
ties in new variety, it may be adopted.
But it is found as rule that the variety
long grown in a locality is the best for
that locality, and every farmers ex-
perience strengthens this rule. But the
local variety itself may be improved by
careful selections carried on, year after
year. with reference to the time of
ripening, size of ear, weight of grain,
and productiveness. In every corn
field there is to be seen here and there
an unusually fine, heavy ear. matured
early, we'll filed out with full grain
compactly set to the tip, and bending
down with its own weight. These ears
are natures hints to the farmer; they
are the product of law of growth by
which vital vigor manifests itself con
spicuously. These noble ears should
be marked as the seed corn for the
next season; and when similar ears are
found in the field next season, they
should again be selected. This process
carried on through successive years
will give a gradually improving grain,
possessing the very qualities the farmer
desires, and spare him the risk and cost
of high-priced varieties from distant
regions which he knows nothing aborr
ST. Louis ReDMbLicn9l
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A GOOD MECHANIC,

Mr.. L. J. JONES' of No. 10 Charles street, Portland,
Me, writes these convincing facts, May II, 1888:
~ have for several years been troubled with liver
complaint and Indigestion and have suffered at times
so called that have been recommended from time to
time. day noticed in of papers the testi
monial of person that had used Hunts Remedy and
been cured of diseases similar to mine purchased
bottle of of drug in Portland and before
beyond my expectations have used in all six bottles
and have trouble from indigestion distress
pain in back formerly had; and since have been
cared my wife has used it for kidney trouble and it
has cured her We can both say that Hunts Remedy
is blessing to any that troubled with kidney or
liver diseases, or ind gestlon. We gladly recommend
IL to friends or to any sufferers from liver or kid
ney diseases and you this letter as you may
choose for the best interest of suffering humanity"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13
A YOUNG MANS CASE.

Mr.. S. s. HoDeEN, Jr., of No. 147 Park street,
lewiston Me, relates the following personal nara
tive May A. 1888: "About fifteen months since had
severe attack of typhoid fever was very lame, and
confined to my bed for eleven weeks, and when the
fever left me in very debilitated condition My
back and loins seemed to have no strength and had
vitality appetite. tried various kinds of medi
cine recommended by my friends but found they did
not improve my condition. 1 was induced to try
Hunts Remedy, which has been used with such great
here in Lewiston that 10 has very enviable
reputation of being most reliable medicine. pur-
chased one bottle, and date my improved health
from the time commenced using it, and my progress
continued very rapidly; gained in strength and ex
perenccd less pain in my back, my appetite increased,
and after using three (3) bottles my pains were all
gone, and my health entirely restored, and can most
heartily recommend Hunts Remedy to any who may
need true remedy for debility, kidney or urinary
troubles"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

Is entirely different from all others. 1t is
as clear as water, and as its name indicates
is perfect Vegetable Hair Restorer. II
will Immediately free the head from dan
druff, 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 Z will change light or faded
hair in a few days to beautiful glossy
brown. Ask your druggist for it. Each bot
tie is warranted. BENTON, MYERS q Co.,
Wholesale Agents, Cleveland, Ohio. and
G. N. CRITTENToN. New York.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

HAVE BEEN very much benefited by a
50-cent bottle of Ely's Cream Balm. When
l began using it my Catarrh was so bad
had headache the whole time and dis
charged large amount of filthy matter.
That has almost entirely disappeared and
l have not had headache since to amount
to any thing. Please send me two more bot
ties. JOHN H. SUMMERS, Stepney, Conn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

For coughs, colds, sore throat, bronchitis,
laryngitis, and consumption in its early
stages, nothing equals DR.. Pierce's "Gold-
en- Medical Discovery" 1t is also a great
blood-purifier and strength-restorer or
tonic, and for liver complaint and costive
conditions of the bowels it has no equal.
Sold by druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13
What's saved Is Gained.

Workingmen viii economic by employ
ing DR.. Pierce's Medicines. His "Peasant
Purgative Pellets" and "Golden Medical
Discovery" cleansethe blood and system,
thus preventing fevers and other serious
diseases, and curing all scrofulous and 9TH
er humors. Sold by druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

THE MINISTER WHO FAILS to interest his congrega-
ton and build his church generally accused being poor Preacher
studying hard enough That always where the trouble
from. Dyspepsia and liver disorders responsible for many
apparatus working and his giving him PAIN and his
brain refuses do its duty almost impossible make preach
good Give your suffering minister bottle of Browns Iron Bit
You will its effect Sundays preaching The Rev. Mr.
Zrng of Codors Pa parayed and could walk with
crutche until Browns Iron Biers made of him. The Rev
Mr.. White, of Rock HILL &c" restored strength and vi
go" Browns Iron Bers not only for the minister but for all people
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

HAVE known and watched the use of
Switt's Specific Is. S. s. for over fifty
years, and never have known or heard of
its failure to cure any case of Blood Poison
when properly taken.
H. L. DENNARD Perry Ga
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

Young, middle.aged, or old men, suffer
ing from nervous debility or kindred atfec-
tions, should ad lress, with two stamps, for
large treatise, WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDI-
CAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

"After this prescribed this medicine in
full doses in both acute and chronic ne
phritis, LBright's diseased and with the
most satisfactory results. NV observations
were neither small in number nor hastily
made. They extended over several months
and embraced large number of cases
which have proved SO satisfactory to nv
mind, that would earnestly urge upon
my professional brethren the Importance
OF giving 1air and patient trial to War
ner's Safe Cure. In a large class of all
ments where the blood is obviously in an
unhealthy state, especially where glandu-
lar engagements aud infammatory erup-
tions exist, indeed in many of those forms
of chronic lndlsposition in which there is
no evidence or organic mischief, but where
the general health is depleted, the face sal
low, the urine colored, constituting the
condition in which the patient is said to be
bilious the advantage gained by the use
of this remedy is remarkable. In Bright's
disease it seems to act as a solvent 81 al
bumen; to soothe and heal the infamed
membranes; to wash out the epithe ial
debris which blocks up the tubuH urinifert,
and to prevent destructive metamorphosis
of tissue.
"Belonging as do to branch of the
profession that believes that no one school
of medicine knows all the truth regarding
the treatment of disease, and being indie
pendent enough to select any remedy that
will relieve my patients, without reference
to the source from whence it comes, | am
glad to acknowledge and commend the
merits of this remedy thus frankly.
Respectfully YOURS
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

Blood Roisonlng-An Alarming Discovery.
Half tvs peopIe are suffering and many
die from this fatal complaint. Diseases OF
the kidneys and liver are the principal
causes. AS cnre we can only recommend
German Hop Bitters.-,TOuYn of Health
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

ERIE has colored post-office clerk. o
course, then, he's black-mailer.-Pitt
burgh Telegraph.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

THE voice of the turtle is supposed by
the Rochester PoSt-EIpreSs to have been
the turtles whoop."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13
THE HIGHEST AUTHORITY.

A MIsER is often surprised at close
" quarters."-N Y NelCS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

ONE swallow does not make summer
nor one swallow-tan a summer novel;
Chicago Journal.
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"No MORE reflections, please" said the
looking-glass after it had tumbled down
stairs.-N Y. Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

THE last mean fling at Rhode Island is
that locomotive whistle is hoard all over
the State.-Chic0go Herald,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

Rough on Rats" Clears out rats, mice,
flies, reaches, bed-bugs, ants, vermin. 15c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

EVERY bottle of Browns Teething Cordial
is warranted to give entire satisfaction.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13
Look Wen to the Name.

Skinny Men. "Wells' Health Remover"
restores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

BILLS of long standing and trousers of
long sitting are better recefpted.-Detroit
Post
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FRONT ROYAL, VA.-Dr. G. H. Hill says:
" Browns Iron Bitters seems to give gen.
eral satisfaction. l recommend it strong
lVU
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

Wells "Rough on Corns." 15c Ask for it.
Complete, permanent cure. Corns, bunions.
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The only scientific Iron Medicine that
does not produce headache, &C., but gives
to the system all the benefits of iron with
out its bad effects, is Browns Iron Bitters.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

The only genuine German Hop Bitters hav
the word " German blown in the bottle
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Respectfully yours,

- II. a. VUNN, NJ. d.
"Dean and Professor of Surgery, United
States Medical College of New York;
Editor Of Medical Tribune; Author of
Gums New and Improved Handbook Of
Hygiene and Domestic Medicine, ETC."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

lsused by ladies who possess the finest com
plexion. Hills Hair Dye, black or brown, soc
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

BILLIARD playing is a sort of green
baize ball game.cN 0. Pic0NNne.
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ANGER is passion which may be red in
the DISQUALIFICATION Free Press.
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Buchu-paiba." Complete cure, all an
noying Kidney Diseases, irritation. 81.
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1 HAVE been using Swift's Specific (SSS)
and fad it to be the best remedy of the
kind that l have ever been able to get, and
l have tried them all.
JOHN FISCHER, Sd U. s. Cavalry.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

OTTAWA, ILL.-Dr. T. A. Smurr says:
"Brown's Iron Bitters give entire satisfac-
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Mother Swans Worm Syrup" for few
srishness, restlessness, worms. Tasteless.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

THE women who do fancy work don't
fancy work.
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LYONS Heel StiTeners keep new boots and
shoes straight. By shoe and hardware dealers
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-10-13

AFTER bill is settled you can enjoy the
est that follows payin'.-N. Y Journal.
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Cured him before swelling begun.

A SHERRY cobbler will never mend your
old shoes.-N y IndependeRt.
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A woman who had been swinging in
hammock in yard on Cass Avenue
recently, had no sooner vacated 1t IN
answer to call from the house, than a
ragged old tramp who had been leaning
over the fence walked inside and coolly
planted himself in the hammock for a
siesta. In about five minutes the
woman reappeared, and seeing at a
glance how matters stood, she brought
out sharp knife, walked straight up to
the fellow, and before he could chuckle
twice she cut the head rope. He came
down on his head with thump, top
pied over at full length, and slowly
scrambled up and walked off. Not
word was said until he was outside the
gate Then he turned and called out:
''Maybe you'd like my photograph
Just as | keeled out of that old fish-net,
but you won't get it-not by jug-full!"
Detroit Free Press.
AN Indianapolis baby was bitten,
In teasing pet Maltese kitten,
Before day ended,
st. Jacobs Oil msnded,
And with it mothers are smitten.
A hunter who lives at Bear Run,
Hurt his arm by the kick of gun,
The hunt it did spoil,
But st. Jacobs Oil
Cured him before swelling begun.
A SHERRY cotbler will never mend your
old shoes.-N. y independent
The only scientific Iron Medicine that
does not produce headache, &C., but gives
to the system all the benefits of iron with
out its bad effects, is Browns Iron Bitters.
BILLIARD playing is sort of green
baize ball game.~N 0. PicGyane.
FRONT ROYAL, VA.-Dr. G. H. Hill says:
browns Iron Bitters seems to give gen
eral satisfaction. l recommend it strong
ly."
Is A lost girl Maid of the Mist?-N z
Graphic.
OTTAWA, ILL.-Dr. T. A. Smurr says:
browns Iron Bitters give entire satisfac-
ton"
THE women who do fancy work don't
fancy work.
IHAvE been using Swift's Specific (SSS)
and fad it to be the best remedy of the
kind that l have ever been able to get, and
have tried them all.
JOHN FISCHER, 3D. U. s. Cavalry.
AFTER a bill is settled you can enjoy the
rest that follows payin'.-N Y Journal.
"Mother Swans Worm Syrup" for few
Prishness, restlessness, worms. Tasteless.
LYONS Heel StiTeners keep new boots and
shoes straight. By shoe and hardware dealers.
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Is A lost girl Maid of the Mist?-N 7.
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Baggage checked through and rates of fare al
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