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The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-07-25

rough. It is good to use also when you
wash the childrcn's hair, as much soap
is universally condemned for that pur-
pose. When you feel that cleanliness
demands soap little pure CASTLE soap
is recommended.
Batter pudding is made of four eggs,
the whites and yolks beaten separately,
a quarter of teaspoonfdl of salt, six OF
eight ounces of flour, and little more
than q pint of sweet milk Beat up
lightly, and pour into buttercd pud-
ding dish. Serve warm with sauce
This may be made plain as directed
above, or it will serve as an excellent
foundation for all kinds of fruit pud-
dings. If fruit that is fresh and juicy is
used, the batter will not require any
thinning, but may be made exactly like
the above receipt; if otherwise add a
little more milk.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-07-25
FARM, GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.
Have Glenn stables.

There is possibly no more repulsive
sight than a dirty COW stable, and one
in which dairy cattle are housed is es-
pecially offensive. 1t has been demon
strated that COWS neglected in this re-
spect fail to yield a perfect flow Of
milk, and it is reasonable to suppose
that such is the case. The richest of
food may be given them, but if their con-
dition in the stall be neglected they will
not thrive. The foul odor of filthy
stable must necessarily permeate not only
the animals hide but it has been proven
that the meat of stall fed steers fattened
under these circumstances is unwhole-
some; moreover, the milk, even during
the period of milking, is liable to alb
sorb the filthy carnations from such
stables and to become absolutely poison
Gus. 1t would SEEM therefore, reason
able that owners and dealers in cattle
and milk should appreciate the import
ance of cleanliness and its relation to
health, even as source of profit - The
Sdnitaridn.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-07-25
Testing Whether n Man is Dead.

The correspondent of the New York
Tribune submits the following as a sure
test as to whether man is dead or not /:
A recent Tribune editorial, speaking
of the estimated proportion of persons
buried alive, reminds me of q simple
mode of determining whether u life is
extinct. which seems to me we'll worthy
of publication. have tried it myself.
and am told it is entirely trustworthy.
Apply the flame of a candle to the tip OF
one of the great toes of the supposed
corpse, and blister will Immediately
rise If the vitality is gone this will be
full of air and will burst with some noise
if the flame be applied to it a few seconds
longer; if life is not extinct the blister
will be full of matter and will not burst
1t is fifteen years since | seen this in
print; and thousands of your readers will
doubtless be glad to know of q simple
test which can be used even where there
is no reasonable doubt, and thus free
the mind from future misgiviCgs as to
whether or not friend or relative might
not after all have had some life left
when the body was treated as a corpse.
Though very few are actually buried
alive, many more may be abandoned as
dead while life is still in them, and then
die from being handled and exposed as
corpses are. The test, therefore, should
be applied as soon rs life is supposed to
be extinct, and before an undertaken is
called in.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-07-25
WEAVING Pigs,

The litter that has been brought up
to weaving time on the generous diet
before recommended will be in con-
dition to assimilate enough food, with
out the mothers milk, to pre- vent the
universal check in growth that comes to
the calf and colt and average pig after
weaving.
If the sow is to raise two filters a year.
the litter may proftably suck eight
weeks; but if she is to have but one lit
ter year, then she can be at no better
business than furnishing milk and com
fort to her young a month longer. She
should be generously fed, that her
strength and milk supply be kept up as
far as possible. Many good suckers be
come thin and weak after a strong litter
has drained them for two months. We
have often found that if quart of milk
be added to the slop of the brood SOW
she would eat with greater relish; and
the addition of the milk not only makes
more palatable ration, but more di-
gestible dict. Here is one of the secrets
in economical use of milk. 1t so com
pletes a ration of corn, oats and mill
feed as to make a larger per cent. of the
feed digest. Hence the feeding value of
milk is greater than its analysis would
indicate. AS a general rule it pays bet
ter to feed the milk to the pigs than to
the sow, but in the case of tagging APP
petite or strength of the SOW share OF
it can be put to no better use than to
keep her up in digestion and appetite.
At such times condiments and tonics and
condition powders are usually recon-
mended, but they are of doubtful value,
and are easily used to the injury of the
stomach. The watchful feeder notices
the condition of his stock, and gauges
the amount and variety of feed to suit
their conditions.
When we are feeding young pigs tc
secure the greatest growth by ten Oh
twelve months, or the calf and steer tc
be a ripe beef by two years, far more in
telligence and care will be needed thar
in the old style of slow growth.
The pigs that are to be weaned at eigh
weeks or twelve weeks must have beer
fed so as to have strength of stomach t.
enable them to keep growing without tn,
stimulus of The mothers milk. For he
safety she should be put on dry feed
week before separation from the litter
and gradually dried off as to her milk
The pigs are thus gradually brought t.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-07-25
Household Recipes and Hints.

very nice way to cook veal outlets is
to dip them in o a well-bcaten egg, then
cover them with fine cracker crumbs
melt some butter and lard in the frying
pan, and cook the outlets slowly in it
season with pepper and salt, and serve
with currant, catsup, or jelly.
To make grape catsup take five pounds
of grapes, boil and press through colan-
der; two and half pounds of sugar,
one pint of vinegar, one tablespoonful
each of cinnamon, cloves, allspice and
cayenne pepper, and half tablespoonful
Of salt. Boil until the catsup is rather
thick.
An authority on selecting meats SAYS
When selecting tongue, choose one that
is hard and firm, and has fat on the under
side; and that the best hams are the
medium-sized ones, with thin skin and
solid fat. Good bacon has thin rind,
with firm fat and tender lean. If lamb
is not fresh, the large vein in the neck
will have a greenish tinge.
One of the necessities and luxuries
also of the toilet table is bottle OF
water in which you put as much pow
dered borax as will dissolve; keep put
ting it in until it begins to fall to the
! bottom and remains there. When YOU
take your bath, or simply wash your face
and hands, pour a little of this into til,
washbowl; it softens the water and re
moves soil without making the Skin
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-07-25

The experiments with kerosene of
scientists and others have at length re-
suited in a sure. safe and cheap insccti-
eide in form of the kerosene emulsion.
This emulsion is made by mixing kero-
sene oil with milk, sweet or sour, and
churning or stirring violently until an
emulsion is formed. This resembles
milk in appearance, and is applied with
force pump or syringe.
Professor A. j. Cook, in his expert
ments used one part of kerosene oil to
five parts of milk without injury to the
plants, but destruction to all plant lice,
cabbage larva, squash bugs, etc. H. S.
Hubbard, Of the department of agricul-
ture, who has employed the kerosene
emulsion successfully for the destruction
of scale insects and their eggs, mixes the
oil and milk in the proportion of two
parts oil and one of hot milk churncd un-
til an emulsion is formed, which must be
diluted with water when used. One pint
of the emulsion is diluted in two gallon,
of water.
This kerosene emulsion will in future
largely take the place of the whale oil
soap applications, being equally effica
cious and much cheaper. Readers who
try the emulsion for the first time ough
to be careful hen applying it to tender
foliage not to have it too strong. The
proportions given by the authorities men
toned will be found safe in all ordinary
cases.-Neo York W0rla.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-07-25
FASHION NOTES.

Holly is becoming popular for bonnet
trimming.
Wide collars are most fashionable for
boys wear.
A new imitation of valenciennes lace
has appeared.
Fashionable paper fans have not more
than five sticks.
Some parasols are studded at intervals
with artificial daisies.
Navy blue satteens with large red
polka dots are popular.
Gay colored chenille balls are sewed on
at intervals on lace vests.
Bonnets are even more microscopic
than those of last winter.
Ladies are wearing more masculine
looking cravats than ever.
Bonnets are small and hats are large,
with high crowns as rule.
Straw hats of the sailor shape are
worn by many young ladies.
Ladies are having shirred pokes made
to match their summer dresses.
Every lady who can afford it, has
nowadays, at least one lace dress.
The rush bonnet has appeared; it is
simply trimmed with rose or two.
Among cool dresses are China Grape
frocks trimmed with valenciennes lace.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-07-25
THE CHOLERA PRECAUTIONS
A Proclamation by The President of
the United states.

While quarantine regulations are commit
ted to the several States the general govern
ment has reposed certain powers in the Presi-
dent, to be used at his discretion in preventing
a threa .ened epidemic.
Feeling it my duty ! hereby call upon all
persons who, under existing systems in the
several States, are intrusted with the execu-
ton of quarantine regulations to be diligent
and on the alert in order to prevent the intro
ductiOn of the peStience which, we all regret
to learn, has made its appearance in some of
the countries of Europe, between which and
the ports of the United States intercourse is
direct and frequent.
further advise that the cities and towns
of the United States, whether on the coast or
on the lines of interior communication, by
sound sanitary regulations and the produ ton
of cleanliness, lie prepared to resist the over
of the dis ease and to mitigate its severity.
And | further direct the consus of the
United States in the ports where the pesti-
lence has made or may make its appear
anCe to exercise vigilance in carrying out the
instructions heretofore given, and in commu-
nicating to the government of the United
States any information of value relating to
the progress or treatment of the disease.
Given under my hand and the seal of the
United States, at the city of Washington
this nineteenth day of July in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and eighty-four and of the independ-
ence of the United States one hundred
and eight
CHESTER A. ARTHUR
By the President
FRED L. FRELINGHUYSEN,
Secretary of State.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-07-25

This power never varies. marvel of
purity, strength and wholes oneness. More
economical than tie ordinary kinds, and
cannot be sold in COM etition with the null
titude of low test, short weight, alum or
phosl h.te powders. Sold only in cans.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., LOG Wall
street, New York.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-07-25
We IDS.

The Country Gentleman publishes some
good suggestions on this subject. Pro-
fessor Beal is first quoted in some expert
ments made in killing weeds "beginning
in garden and carefully removing all
the weeds, not allowing them to 60 to
seed, hoeing and cultivating, and, if a
weed escapes, digging it up and carrying
it off. The result was the weeds de-
creased in two or three years so that in
passing over small tract he could pick
up all the weeds and carry them off with
one hand"
1t is urged that the work of extermi-
mating weeds is not thoroughly done; a
summer fallow is allowed to become
weedy before it is plowed again. 1t is
held that the removal of one weed this
year that will produce q thousand ger
manating seeds is easier than to remove a
thousand weeds next year. The late
William Reid, of New Jersey, had a thirty
five acre nursery of surprising neatness,
with not weed to be seen. In reply to
the question how he destroyed them ne
answered: 81 do not have to destroy
them; do not allow them to enter"
Regarding the matter of thorough
ness in the removal of weeds, we can cite
the following bit of experience: The
weeds between three or four long rows of
sweet corn had been CHILLED" with the
hoe but before removal a rain storm came
on and two days passed before the work
was resumed. Then it was found that a
large per centage of the weeds had taken
root again, and were as fresh and green
as those in other rows that had not been
touched.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-07-25
Something Else Wanted.

A Detroit dealer in windmils had a
visitor the other day who looked one of
the machines an over with a critical eye
and asked numerous questions about how
long it would last and what it could be
expected to do. Seemingly satisfied on
these points, he observed
"Well, the price seems to be reason
able enough, and now let's see what il
will cost for steam engine to drive itl'
-Free Press.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-07-23
Waitin' for n Legacy.

After the stOve-pipe had been knocked
down by the efforts of Giveadam Jones
to rest both his feet on the hearth at once,
and Judge Cadaver, Pickles Smith, and
Blossom johnson had her0ically restored
it to place, Brother Gardner arose and
sald
Zone great cause of human misery am
de fact dat mankind expects too much of
Providence. Take de case Elder Toots,
fur instance. Fur de las sixty vars he
has been waitin' for Providence to stop
de leaks in his cabin roof an he am waitin'
yit. He somehow expecks dat Providence
am goin' to furnish him pie an cake an
oyster soup, an when he sots down to
cold Eaters an tuff meat he feels as if he
had been wronged.
*Take de case of Bradawl Jalap. He
has allus had de idea dat he would some
day be rich, an as a conscience he sots on
de fence an plans new houses, an drives
fast bosses, wars good clothes, while his
wife goes ragged, and his children have
cold toes. What he might arm by honest
labor he won't arm, bckase he hopes to
get a fortune widout work. .... e.
II tell you, my frens, de man who waits
fur to-morrer to sharpen his ak am sartin
to do poor chopin. De man who sots
on de fence to- wait fur legacy will h'ar
his wife scrapin' de bottom OBJ de flour
barrel cherry day in de week. De man who
lets himself believe dat de world owes him
libin' am gwine TO eat some mighty poo
fodder afore he dies. De world doan'
owe nobody muffin. We am put heah to
sot an starve or git up n dust. Provi-
dence won't pay house rent, buy cur ia
tiers, or keep de cook stove hot. Let us
now purceed to bizness. Detroit Free
papso g.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-07-23

"Rough on Rats" clears out Rats, Mice. lie.
sRough on Corns." for Corns, Bnnions. lie.
Thin people. "Wells' Health Remover re-
stores health and vigOr, cures dyspepsia, &c.$l.
Rough on Toothace,' = instant relief. l5c
Ladies who would retain freshness and viva
city don't fail to try ''Wells' Hair Renewer.''
"Buchu-paiha," great kidney and urinary
cure. .><
Flies, reaches, ants. bed-bugs, rats, mice,
cleared out by Trough on Rats. lie. :.
Rough on Coughs troohes, 15c.; liquid 25c.
For children, slow In development, puny
and delicate. use ..Wells' Hair Renewer.''
Rough on Dentist Tooth Powder. Try it.15c
Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, Sexual De-
bility cured by wells Health Renewer.''a 81.
Mother SWANS Worm Syrup, for feverish-
ness, worms, constipation: tasteless. 25c.
Singing, irritation. all Kidney and Urinary
complaints cured by 'Buchu-paiba.'' 81.
Night sweats, fever, chills, malaria, dyspep-
STA, cured by wells Health Remover
My husband writes q lady)is three times
the man since using ellis. Health Renewer.,
II you are failing, broken, worn out and
nervous, use wells Health Remover. 81. d
s Prevalence OF Kidney complaint IN America;
J. Buchu-palba" is a quick, complete cure. 81.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-07-23
G.. A. Il.

The Grand Army of the Republic which
holds its 18th annual encampment in
Minneapolis this week, is composed ex'
clusively of veteran soldiers of the union
armies, and was first organized at Deca-
tur Ill.,, in 1866. From that time its
progress has been rapid until it now
includes within its membership 300, O0O
veterans.
Its first design was to keep up the mill
tary forms and spirit, SO that in case
hostilities should be resumed, the old
veterans would be ready to fall into line.
As, however, the spirit of peace has crept
over the land, the veterans have turned
their thoughts to more pacific channels,
and given their thoughts to the welfare
of their sick and suffering comrades and
the care of the needy widows and orphans.
Its motto is Fraternity, Charity and
Loyalty.
Its author was Major B. +. Stephenson,
of Springfield, ILL.,, who developed the
idea suggested by the playful remarks of
Chaplain Rutlege during the Meridian
raid He died some years ago, and a
monument will soon be built to his
memory.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-07-23
THE CHOLERA PANIC.

The rumors of cholera in Europe have
assumed definite form, and the worst is
now expected. In Marseilles there were
80 deaths July 10, also numerous deaths
in Paris. In many cities Of France, the
officials are panic stricken, and the flight
of the people is universal. Tulon report
ed 81 deaths on the 18th inst, with the
disease spreading. Great alarm is being
felt in England on account of the made
quacy Of the French quarantine, and the
sanitary authorities throughout the coun-
try have issued circulars instructing the
people in hygiene.
President Arthur issued proclamation
Saturday, calling upon all persons in the
several states intrustcd with the execution
of quarantine regulations to be diligent
and on the alert to prevent the introduce
ton of the pcstilence into the ports of the
United States, also that our consuls in
foreign ports where the disease has made
it's appearance are to be vigilent in carry
ing out instructions in regard to vessels
in our waters, and in communicating all
needful information to our government.
As lmany of these ports communicate
with our own, the appearance of cholera
in the east is among the possibilities.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-07-23
EDUCATIONIAI
@. d. BELDEN. Enrrop

6upt. Belden spent last week amono
the schools Of Racine and Frankford
Miss Nellie G. Spencer is retained for
next year IN the Dexter village school.
B Interesting rhetoricals were gwen by the
pupils OF Cedar City school last Friday
afternoon
Miss Della Anderson finished her term
IN the Gregg district on SATURDAY. last.
A pleasant picnic was held.
Farm work is making attendance in our
summer schools diminish rapidly. Schools
will generally close this week.
Miss Mary A. Rolph, one of our teach
ers last year, was married July Sd, in Los
Angles county, Cal, to Mr.. Geo. p. Wet
eel.
Every teacher in this county must leave
full class records for the next teachers
guidance. ANY omissions of this duty
will he carefully noted
We found the school IN the Lockwood
district, frankfort, closed up, one month
being taken off from the term on account
Of sickness of relatives of the teacher,
Miss Bassler.
The work done this term by some of
our young teachers Just commencing,
proves that one need not wait for large
experience in order to make a good term s
record. Some of these teachers, as Miss
Welch in the Hoppin district, Pleasant
Valley, have introduced great deal of
work that is not marked out in the text
books, but which make the difference be-
tween the live progressive teacher, and
the routine machine teacher. %'
Last week we visited several of the
best schools of the county, schools that
are models in regard to method and svs-
tenn and which will compare very fayora-
bly, with any schools in the surrounding
counties. We refer to the schools of Miss
Anna Funderhide, district 112, Grand
Meadow; Miss Bernice VanLoan, district
80. Frankford; Miss Lizzie Anker, Frank
ford village; Miss Susan Russell, district
IL, frankfort, and Miss Nellie Harris, dis
trict "a, Racine. :
The school room in district 112 shows
what may be done by thoughtful teach
er in making the room attractive. Pict-
ures and notices adorn the walls, flowers
decorate the windows and yard; a paper
rack contains the ''Y0utN's Comp0ni0n''
and educational literature for the conven-
fence Of the pupils; calendar, the pro-
gram and the arrangement of grades are
conspicuOusly posted for reference, and
maps made by the teacher and pupils show
skill and care. These things are within
the reach of every teacher. ;. Among the
special features of Miss Russell's work
were noted! the successful supplemental
readings, topical history, written recital
ions. Grube's method in numbers, repro
duction exercises, map drawing and diacri-
tical markings. :. Miss VanLoan has
large variety of methods which are excel
lent, and the pupils under her care are
among the best developed in the county.
Her love OF music has made this part of
her school work especially attractive.
She has been engaged in the Spring Val
ley school for next year. Miss Anker
has the power of waking up her pupils to
rapid processes of thought and IS thorough
in all she undertakes Miss Harris work
has given satisfaction and is steadily i'm
proving with added@ experience It is
pleasant to inspect such work.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-07-23
The Illinois Central Preparing to Build All
Independent Line to st. Paul.

Independent Line to st. Paul.
1t is learned from reliable sources that
the Illinois Central will soon have line
Of it's own to St. Paul. This company,
it is stated, is backing the Minnesota 4
Northwestern Railway enterprise, and
will furnish the money for it's construc.
ton. The new line has been located and
everything is ready to commence the
work of construction. Steel rails have
also already been purchased for the entire
line at a very low rate. The line will
run from Mona, Iowa, to St. Paul, a
distance of 115 miles. Mona is the
northern end of the Cedar Falls & Mime
sofa Division of the Illinois Central's
Iowa lines. From Chicago to Mona via
Dubuque the distance is 372 miles, which
makes the length of the entire line from
Chicago to St. Paul about 485 miles, or
about forty miles less than by the Albert
Lea route. 1t is stated that all the right
Of way has been purchased and excellent
terminal facilities secured at St. Paul, and
it is the intention to have the line open
for business in less than year.
The prosecution of this work by the
Illinois Central indicates that it does not
intend to drop its Iowa leased lines when
the present lease expires in 1887. Under
the present contract the Illinois Central
has the privilege either to release or to
purchase the Iowa lines which it now
operates, and the last developments make
it certain that it means to avail itself of
that privilege Chicago Tribune, Juiy 10.