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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08
The Egg Machine.

The hen is literally an egg machine,
her chief purpose being the prod elton
of eggs. Like any other kind of ma
chine, she must have the raw material
with which to manufacture her
products. She also has limit to her
capacity, and should not be expected to
perform service beyond her ability, but
should, however, be kept in constant
running order, as long as she is needed
by her owner. The material upon
which she should work must vary ac-
cording to the requirements of the
manufactured article, and as her in
stinct teaches her how to select, all that
is necessary is to place within her reach
that which she desires, and everything
will be well.
To produce an egg the hen must have
a certain kind of food for the yelk, or
fat portion, known as carbonaceous,
and Tor the white she needs food rich
in nitrogen, from which she makes al
bumen. For the shell she needs lime,
while many other substances enter in
to the composition which it is un-
necessary to detail, the omission of
any of them being detrimental to good
work on her part. Thus. while we may
feed a hen literally, apparently, by
emitting to allow that which is needed
to complete the process, she may re-
main idle for the want of single sub
stance, though fully supplied with
everything else. She often gives indi-
cat ons of her wants, for the "soft-
shelled eggs" occasionally noticed, adj
monish the breeder that lime in some
shape is needed. The change of color
in the comb and wattles, the dropping
of the wings and the anxious, nervous
appearance are all signs that something
is radically wrong, for when the pro-
ductive organs are not healthy the
vigor of the fowl is likewise affected by
such arrangement.
How important is it, then, to en-
deavor to keep tlerent kinds of raw
material within reach of the hen in
order to realize from her all that she
can do as an egg machine. She is spe-
cially adapted for that purpose, and her
health is better when she is in good
LAYING condition than at any other time.
Every machine sooner or later wears
out, and in order TO keep them in work
inc order they re oiled and carefully
watched, but the hen attends to her own
details if supplied with material, as she
is living factory for egg production.
If she wears out she supplies her place
with her descendants, and is ever ready
TO act we'll her part if her owner Will dc
likewise. Farm. Field and ftreStde.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08
Arab Paslia.

In appearance Arab Pasha is n big,
strong, broad-shouldered, good natured
fellah. His fez thrown well back dis
p avs broad massive forehead, sur
mounting large, soft eyes, which have
in ordinary moods a kindly, dreamy eX
preston. There is an undefinable
something about the man which i'm
presses favorably all who come in con-
tact with him, and for those who under
stand his native Arabic, the only Ian
guaqe he can speak, there is a singular
charm in his conversation. His stock
of useful and theoretical knowledge is,
unfortunately, not at all in proportion
to his powers of expression, so that his
love of discoursing sometimes leads to a
lamentably display of ignorance. Like
all men liable to be intoxicated by the
flow of Their own rhetoric he
could be wildly inconsistent without be-
ing hypOcritical. A dutilul son, good
husband, a kind father, and ON the
whole, an upright, respectable man, he
was never the determined, stoical hero,
or the blind, uncompromisingf fanatic he
has sometimes been represented.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08
Joasting by Moonlight.

The double runner, a sort of camel
sled, is dragged around and pointed
down town. There are half a dozen
passengers and two martyrs-one mar
tyr pushes and the other steers. There
is a miscellaneous sort of warning howl
for lamp-posts and people to get out of
the way, the pusher pushes, the steerer
(not bunko) grabs the brake and braces
his feet on the forward sled, which
works on pivot. Then the double
runner, much resembling long settee
shooting through space, begins to hump
herself and go. Pretty soou, about the
time she passes Ohio street, you begin
to pull your hat on tighter and feel
consoled that you have an accident
policy, Then she begins to go in earn
est and you feel your hair rise, and soon
again she goes faster, and you can 'tfeel
anything but the wind rushing up your
trousers leg.
There is your friend standing on
Woods corner. You say: "Hullo,
JIM" at Court street and he will just
catch it. At Columbia street you see
some policeman gazing on significantly,
and at Mann's corner you are paralyzed
to observe doctor and a reporter
lounging about and smoking, apparent
ly prepared TO make night of it. The
internal machine shoots across the
square and toward the bridge. You see
long row of lamp-posts and awning
supports ahead, and in your fevered
Imagination there are two hay-racks
coming along by the post-oilice. There
is to be second edition of "The Wreck
of the Grosvenor,n and YOU shut your
eyes with tho mental exclamation:
"Well, the fellow in front will get the
worst of it." But there is ''swish'
and ''swir-r," and the machine seems
little out of breath; slower, slower,
scratch; O, she's stopped! Holy smoke,
what ride!-Bdnqor Commercial.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

a.. Lever culture is coming into prac-
tlce with the best farmers.
Many farmers feed roots without
FIRST freeing them from dirt. This is an
injurious practice and harmful to cat
tle.-N. Y. Herald.
line tg can be grown as far North
as Norfolk, Va, and can be grown
rom rom seed propagated from cuttings,
layers or suckers Cincinnati Times.
Ali farmers children should be
Taught ut least the rudimeuts of botany.
Should they remain on the farm such
knowledge will not only be lifelong
pleasure but will be of positive value
Prairie Farmer.
"A Connecticut notion for controll-
ing hen with chickens is to tie her 10
ten-penny-nail driven full length into
the ground, with a cord fastened to her
leg by means of moose made of soft
leather Hartford Post.
Lemons will keep better and
fresher in water than under any other
condition. Put in crock and covered
with water they can be preserved in
winter for two or three months. Renew
the water every two or three days.-M
Y. Herald
"A farmer says that two pigs
furnished with muck, sand, weeds aud
sod will manufacture them into the
best Of manure, which will be worth,
when the pigs are six months old. as
much as ton of the best superphos-
phate that sells for fifty dollars ton.
Mustard Sauce: A teacupful of
dry mustard, a tablespoonful of fine
sugar, one of olive oil and a little salt,
to be well mixed with the yelk of a
hard-boiled egg rubbed down Then
add as much vinegar as will sufficiently
liquefy it, and strain it through a fine
sieve.-The Caterer.
When the grain productions of a
farm are judiciously fed on the place to
stock the return comes into the farm
er's hands in big lump. There is less
tluctuation in the market to worry
over, as well as the veXation and bother
of the grades. When disposed of in
this manner little does the producer
care whether his grain grades No. or
D No. 2.--CteCela7ad Leader.
To make perfect Indian cakes use
one pint of sour milk, one beaten egg,
one small tablespoonful of light brown
sugar, anu u lCdS ppOulIl vi salt SllE III
this mixture of two parts of Indian
meal and one part wheat flour until you
have stiff batter Add small tea
spoon of baking soda dissolved in lit
tie hot water, and thin to the proper
consistency with sweet milk. This will
make about twenty large pancakes
N. Y Herald.
Cup Puddings: Take one cupful OF
wheat flour, one cupful of sweet milk,
three-quarters of cupful of sugar, half
cupful OF butter, and three eggs. Stir
the butter and sugar together; beat the
eggs thoroughly; mix with the four a
teaspoonful and half of baking pow
der and stir the milk and eggs into it,
with the butter and sugar beaten to a
cream. Butter some teacups or small
pudding dishes. Put some RASPBERRY
jam or preserved peaches at the bottom
of the cup, and ill half full with the
batter, and steam for twenty minutes.
Serve with cream sauce.-1he House
hold.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

Some advantages of a wet spell;
Old gum shoes can be worn out OPP
portunities for trading cotton for a
silk umbrella ave numerous. The lungs
can be thoroughly tested and, if they
stand it, can be warranted for the rest
of the year. New methods of keeping
the feet dry and the conscience clear (of
swear thoughts) can be invented.
Poems of welcome to the sunshine can
be prepared in advance. Anticipation
is always better than realization. New
and powerful adjectiv can be invented
to describe the state of the weather and
the effect it has upon the system. Corns
ache. malaria thrives, the ''hypos" get
the besC of you, the liver lies dormant,
food tastes foggy. and you feel recon-
ciled to the hereafter, no matter what
that may Hartford Post.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08
1un,or vice Commander.

Mr.. A. G. Afford, Junior, Vice Depart
ment Commander Of Md, G.. A. r., Balti-
more, Nd, writes: 81 have kept st. Jacobs
Oil by me and always found it a ready
remedy for pains, aches and bruises. When
suffering terribly few weeks since with
an liberated tooth, Icould not get any rest,
and l applied it. l was instantly relieved,
and my suffering ceased from that time. 1"
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

The universal praise bestowed upon Kid.
nney- Wort az an invaluable remedy for all
disorders OF the Kidneys, Liver and
Bowels, is well merited. Its virtues are
universally known and it's cures are lie.
ported on all sides. Many obstinate cases
have succumbed to it after they had been
given up by the doctors and a thorough
treatment will never fail to cure, Sold by
all druggists. See adv'E
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08
Cream and Cold weather.

What luxury is bath in summer
Surely, but a greater luxury is clear head
in winter; just when almost everybody is
sneezing and snuffiing with cold in the
head. But when you are attacked use
Ely's Cream Balm. 1t cures colds in the
head, and what is better, it cures the worst
cases OF chronic catarrh and hay fever.
Not liquid, not snuff. Pleasant to use.
Quick relief. Radical cure.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

WILLIAM j. CoUaHLIN, of Somerville,
Mass, says: In the fall of 1876 was taken
with BLEEDING OF LUNGS followed by Sc
we're cough. In 1877 l was admitted to the
Hospital. The doctors said l had hole in
my lung as big as half dollar. ] gave up
hope, but friend told me of DIR. WILLIAM
HALLS BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS. got a
bottle, when, to my surprise, l commenced
to feel better, and to-day feel better than
for three years past,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08
Hlph Priced Rntfar.

Dairymen often wonder how their more
favored competitors get such high prices
for their butter the year round. 1t is by
always having a uniform gilt edged article.
To put tue "gilt edge" on, when the past
ures do not do it, they use Wells, Richard
son & Co.'s Improved Butter Color. Every
butter maker can do the same. Sold every.
where and warranted as harmless as salt,
and perfect in operation.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

Two MONTHS ago my attention was called
to the case of a woman afflicted with a cam
Ger on her shoulder at least inches in cir
conference, angry, painful, and giving the
patient no rest day or night for months.
! obtained supply of Swifrs Specific for
her. She has taken bottles, and the ulcer
is entirely healed up, only very small
scab remaining and her health is better than
for years past;seems to be perfectly cured.
REV. JESSE II. CAMPBELL, Columbus, Ga.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08
Congressional Endorsement.

Hon. John Cessna, ex-Member of Con-
gress from Pennsylvania, writes: " In the
space of twelve hours my rheumatism was
gone, having taken three doses Durang's
Rheumatic Remedy My brother was cured
by a similar amount. l most cordially
recommend it, Sold by all druggists.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

G5-Fashion is Queen. Fast, brilliant
and fashionable are the Diamond Dye
colors. One package colors 1 to lbs. Of
goods. Toe. for any color. Get at druggists.
Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington, Vt.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

Sent free to sufferers from nervous,
chronic and blood diseases, brain and heart
affections, nervous debility, etc. 1t tells of
wonderful cures effected by DR.. SCOTS Coca,
Beef and Iron, with Phosphorus. Sold by
druggists; 81. DR.. Scott, Kansas City, Mo.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

Captain T. II. Dozier, who lives
near Winterville, Ca, has 5000 cigars
that his father made thirty years ago.
The Captain smokes only one day,
and they are expected TO last him sew
eral wears.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

For THROAT DISEASES AND CoUGHs.-
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs, like all
really good things, are frequently initiated.
me genuine are sold oRly IN bO1es.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

$The term hydra may be used to repre-
sent any manifold evil. If you would bat
tie successfully with this many-headed
monster of disease you will find it expedi-
ent tokeep Mrs. Pinkhan's Vegetable Com
pound always at hand.-Dr. Banning.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

The most appropriate pastry for a free
lunch counter-sponge cake.-Phtiddel-
phia Can.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

"ORANGEs should never be eaten in com.
pany," says an authority. That is true,
they should only be eaten in bathtub.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08
Two Army 0mcers.

Messrs. Johnston, Hol-
loway q Co. , wholesale
druggists of Philadel-
phia, Pa, report that
some time ago a gentle
man handedthem a dol
lar with a request TO
send a good catarrh
cure TO two army otfi-
GERS in Arizona. Both
the officers and the wife
ofaU. S. A. Gen. wcrY
cured OF cHtarrh by the
two bottles.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

EARTHQUAKES are not much considered
in South America, where they are as COM
mon as other family jars.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

Pm locked in slumber," murmurs the
prison bird in his sleep.-Philadelph
Record
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

THE virus of Udiseases arises from the blood
Samaritan NerUine cures all blood disorders.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

A RATHER free-spoken young lady up
town is called electricity because she
shocks so many people.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

causes no pain. Gives
reliefat once. Cleansea
the head. Cause )
healthy secretio ns.
Abatcs Inflammation.
A thorough trt atmenl
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08
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will cure. Not liquid or snuii ,hpplicu WI ~
Gngcr. Send for circular Sold by druggists malice
ELY BROTHERS. Druggists. oWsgo, n. Z.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

1T is reported that Tokar has been taken,
but how the enemy ToksIr is not stated.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

THE Burlington Ha,ekeye man says that
powder is like money. It's awfully hard
to hold after it begins to CO."
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Will rescue the baby from Group. Pixies
toothache drops cure in one minute.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08
A Messenger of Health.

liz afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water Druggists sell it. 25c.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

WHEN mans looks speak volumes, the
best thing he can do is to sell them for old
iuuk
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

AS WE journey through life let us live
by the weigh.-AU the Grocers.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

DR. J. A. PATMoRE, of Riley, Ind, truly re-
marks: "Sdmdritdn NerUinc cures epilepsy"
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

For cold in the head, there is nothing
so good as Piso's Remedy for Catarrh.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08
.POT'.A.S Ed

Iodde of Potassium Is one of the strongest Of the
minerals used in medicine and has produced much
suffering In the world. Taken for long time and in
large Doses 1t dries up the gastric juices impars d.
geston the stomach refuses food and the patient de-
clines in health and weight. Persons with Blood or
Skin Diseases should be careful how they take these
mineral posons In instances the effect of them
Is TO almost permanently impair the constitution
Swlfts Specific is entirely vegetable preparation, and
It is easy to convince you of its merit.
Ihave cured permanently Blood faint In the third
generation by the of Swift's Specific, after had
most slgnally failed with Mercury and Potash.
F. A. TOoMER NJ D., Perry, Ga.
Our treatise Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free
to applicants.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ga.
New York Office i59 West Esd St.. bet 9Th and eth Ava
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

A WHEELING editors library has been
swept away by the food, leaving only a
volume of lyater.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-03-08

m HSEN Figs6 Wares sent c. y. anywhere. Whole
VI "a EX sale Retail Prce-llst free Goods guaran-
hHEdkHetced. B.C.STREHL, 1871 Wabash avrChicago.
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EnR | AnIES IISE The grandest article send
] vi LHUlEO UDLI stamp for illustrated circular.
DIR. IN. G.. FAHR. 10 Essex Street. Boston. Mass.
The Dawson journal., 1884-10-23

Since the death of Brigham
Young, however, this system has
gradually fallen into decay, and at
present the Gantiles are erect
ing shops all over the city, and
within a short while Salt Lake
City will have the appearance of
any other large town within the
interior of the United States.
Another social change that is grad
ually taking place is that the Nor
mons and Gentiles are lningling
more than ever. Oh, | suppose"
continued Cowan, rather sadly,
''that within a few mole genera
tons one wife or husband will be
the rule in the Territory. And
then we will become state and do
as other people"
Don't you think it will be bet
ter for you?"
Il don't.
The Dawson journal., 1884-10-23
A RemOrseful Darkey.

Il hope you are sorry you took
the pants" said an Austin judge
to a colored culprit.
81 am, boss, fer fact"
"You would not do it again,
would you?"
81 don't reckon I'll ebber get
anudder chance at dem ar pants"
81 mean that you are sorry you
took them?"
81 is dat. l was sorry as soon
as | tuck'em. 1 'spected to find at
least five dollars in dem pants, but
.dar was muffin in 'em 'captin' q
kear ticket and a key. As soon
as [ run my han in de pocket I
felt remorse, jedge and Tso been
a remorseful niggah eber since"
The Dawson journal., 1884-10-23
An Editor,s E1nrrience.

After trying numerous remedies
for rheumatism, but without per.
manent relief, / was advised to use
S. S. S. which had given perma-
nent relief to others suffering from
rheumatism. After taking half o
doz. bottles found that thedisease
was entirely driven out of my sys-
TEN, and permanent cure secured.
This is over o year ago, and since
then, even during our most severe
wea her, with sudden changes, /
have never suffered a return OF the
old attacks which di a5led me fr. N
editorial work. tits very seldom.
indeed, that / recommend anything
to the public in this manner but l
feel it due to your valuable prep
aration that has given me such
long desired and much needed re-
lief, to state these facts thus pub
l1cly. / am sure that but for your
Specific, | Ishould have been laid
aside from journalistic work, as
the severest attack was IN my right
arm and hand. ~
SIDNEY HEPBERT, Atlanta, Ga.
Treatise or Blood and skin Dis
eases mailed free. The SWIFT
SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta,
Ga, 159 w. 33d ST., N. T.. and
120, Chestnut ST., Phila.
The Dawson journal., 1884-10-23
A WESLEYAN GIRL.
Macon, Ga, Telegraph.

-hdOVht Na't 1SACS5ttpil.
The reporter met her in the la
! dies parlor of the union depot.
She had returned to resume her
studies at Wesleyan College, and
it was while waiting for Prof.
Derry, who had met her at the de
pot, to deliver the checks for her
baggage to the drayman, that our
reporter had questioned her. He
had seen her during the last COM
mencemt, and havingthe advan-
tage of slight acquaintance to-
gether with a reporters license, he
felt no hesitancy in interviewing
her. News was scarce, and the
hungry public must vepabulum.
what have you been doing with
yourself?"
The question was thrown at the
little beauty because the reporter
was sanxious to tell thehungry pub
lie how a school-gi kills vacation.
"What haven't / been doing, You
had better ask. Why, bless your
dear, gnilcless soul, I've been do
ing lots of things. You men folks
think we sit down and twiddle our
thumbs, crochet, croquet and CO.
quette."
You don't imagine we do any
thing but go to picnies, flirt with
the boys and all that sort of things,
do you? Some Of the girls chew
gum and do lots of things that
don't amount to anything, but let
me tell you, [ am not of that stripe.
| Now, let me see what I have done.
, Oh, yes; [ made four crazy quilts,
Now don't laugh because those
quilts we're Of castaway scraps, sand
they viii keep me warm all winter.
Then l put up twenty-eight jars
of preserves, lots Of jam, two gal
Ions of pickles, and Lord kn3w~
Nv n@1y peaches Iput up. [ had
three proposals Of marriage and
refused them all. made all the
winter clothes for my little broth
ers, made mother two dresses, fixed
up my own rigging, painted u
bout twenty pictures, kept up with
my music, went to tire picnics and
six balls, had the mump5 and chills
for week, to say nothing of a bad
tooth and an in-9rowing nail. /
am going to study hard this term,
and graduate next year, and then
perhaps Ill-here [ am, Professor,
ready to 60"
The reporter took up the broken
thread "and perhaps Tll-and in
his own mind concluded the SEN
tence thus, marry some no ac-
count fellow who can't appreciate
the good there is in a girl who can
make such excellent use OF school
vacation"