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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-04-02
NO. ID.
Fail Flowing.

There is much difference in opinion
As to the best time of the year in which
to plow different soils. Many farmers
are willing to admit that fall plOwing is
desirable upon heavy soils, but contend
that spring blowing is best upon light
soils. All are willing to grant that the
tenacious character or a clay sod is re-
duced, and its texture opened and
rendered less compact by the operation
OF frost. The Jumps fall apart and are
dlsintegrated by the mechanical effects
of expansion, caused by the freezing of
the waller held between the particles.
The field, which was left by the plow
In mass OF Jumps, Is mellOwed and
brought into a condition, through this
influence, that any amount of blowing
and narrowing would have failed to bring
about.
The same force winch has caused the
elods to fall apart, also performed a no
less important chemical work by render
ing the soil more soluble and making
available the supply of plant food which
would otherwise have remained locked
up.
Now, is it possible that this change
can only take place in clay soil? Diff
ferent soils are made by the varying
proportions of the constituents, which
go to make up soil. If, then, a clay
soil Is benefited by fall plOwing, Is not
also a clay loan? And if Clay loan
IS benefited, sandy loan must be
benefited in proportion to the amount
OF those properties therein contained,
which form the chief constituents of the
clay soil.
l do not claim that it is advisable to
trust to fall plOwing alone for it often
happens that a winter is open and wet
and the ground becomeSconsiderably
packed, so that the cultivator is hardly
capable of lOOsening it up. In such
cases it should be replOwed in the spring
and thoroughly narrowed until in good
condition for seed.
There is still another advantage in
fall plowing, and that is, that it enables
the farmer to get his seeding done earlier
In the spring than he could have done
had the plowiDg been left over winter.
Work is more evenly divided for both
teams and men, when plowing is done
In the fall, while the weather is cool
and no other work pressing.
Three years ago IL was so wet in the
fall that the farmers Of this section got
very little fall plowing done. The sue
ceeding spring there was great de-
mand for horses and men, the supply
falling far short of the demand Many
fields were Dlowed in the worst possible
condition, while those who waited for
good weather were many days late
with their seeding. The yield per acre
that season was a third less than the
average. This experience was not
without good, as it converted many,
before indifferent, into staunch believ-
ers in fall plowing. Well plowed fields
in October indicate good farm manage
ment.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-04-02
The Prince of Bulgaria.

Alexander of Bulgaria, Is a fine
looking, handsome fellow, of comman-
ding height, and when ON horseback,
body-guard, has just the chivalrous ap-
pearance that attracts a rude people
with whom military display is the evil
dence of power. His gay, debonair
manner made him the fayOrite OF all
when he was first called to his present
high position, but his popularity has
greatly waned of late years, owing to
his having thrown himself so completely
into the hands Of his Russian advisers.
His visit here will cost a little sum, as,
independent of the new decorations and
furniture Of the yacht, for which carte
blanche was given to local upholSterer
e5, 900 has been expended in the repairs
Of the paIace AT the Sweet Waters of
Asia, where the Prince Is to be lodged
during his stay in the Turkish capital.
The '-Guek-Sou Kiosk, - as it is called,
was built by Abdul Medjid during the
latter part of his reign, and became his
favorite summer lounging-place. Sit
uated at the mouth Of charming
valley, opening on the Bo5phOrus, the
"kioSk" commands magnificent view
in all directions, besides being OF easy
access. Since the death of the above
mentioned Sultan the place has been
much neglected, not having been used
as a residence from the time when
Prince CouZa came to do homage to
the ruler of the Ottoman Empire on
being raised to one of its VaSSal thrones
that of Moldavia- Wallachia, now the
independent kingdom of Roumania.
! Kings Charles and Milan, when visiting
Constantinople for similar purpose,
were lodged at the Beicos Kiosk at the
upper end of the BOsphOruS. The En-
press Eugenie was assigned themagniti-
cent palace at Bey COrbey, while the
Prince of Wales found accommodations
in a ''Serai" at Galeh-Bazaar which fell
in with his views as to sightseeing
much better than kiosk on the Bos-
phOruS would have done.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-04-02
A Large Bell.

The largest bell in the world is now
said to be that at Kioto, Japan. 1t is
twenty-four feet hign and sixteen inch
es thick at the rim. 1t sounded by q
suspended piece of wood, like batter
ing ram, which strikes itOn the outside,
and its booming can be heard for miles.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-04-02

A LADY addressed letter to New
York editor the other day, stating that
her husband was a confirmed snorer,
and asking for cure. The oallous-
hearted editor. instead OF recommend
ing divorce and q new, non-snoring
husband, advised her to hit the patient
on the nose with sIedge-hammer.
Somewomen's g destiny is to love down,
excusingly, pityingly.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-04-02

Calmness and deliberation at time
of extreme irritation will do away with
a great deal Of after self-cOndemnation.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-04-02

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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-23
MeissOnier and Women.

Then, here are two new anecdotes Of
that much discussed gentleman, Meis-
sonier. The French artists contempt
for women is well known, and one day.
during the height of the Empire, being
on visit to Campiegne, where all the
leading French painters of the day were
invited in turn, he expressed himself on
that subject to the Empress with more
freedom than politeness. The fair
Eugene attempted gently to combat
his ideas. at is no use talking, your
Majesty" he blurted out, finally;
''show me she Raphael, or a female
Rembrandt or a female MISSIONER, and
III change my opinion, but not till
ther f." When the time came for him
to take his departure, by command of
his imperial host and hostess, he
was presented, as a souvenir of his
visit with the beautiful Sevres tete a
tete set which adorned his room, a rim
liar one being placed in each of the
guests chambers at Campiegne.
'Much obliged" was his curt and I'M
courteous response: shut [ do not want
1t. One day he was invited to dine bv
the Duke de Morny, who had Just pur-
chased one of his finest pictures, ssand
who had caused it to be placed on an
easel in conspicuous position in his
gallery. After dinner the Duke in
formed Meissonier that he had Just
made fresh acquisition for his collec-
ton, and that he would be pleased to
have the artists opinion respecting it.
so he took Meissonier into the gallery
and led him up to the easel. Nelson
Ter took chair, seated himself in front
OF the painting, and considered it for
long time in silence. "Well, what is
your opinion?'' asked the Duke at
length. my opinion is that you should
be proud to possess such master
piece, was the modest rep1y.-Phita.
deIDhtd Bulletin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-23
Salt for the Throat. i"

In these days when diseases of the
throat prevail, | would advise those
afflicted to try my remedy-common
salt.
For the past two years have suffered
more or less with a very disagreeable
pricking sensation in my throat, as
though it had splinters in it, and fancied
at some time or other had swallowed
pin or lawyers fish story, and one
of the bones had remained sticking in
my throat. Determined to ascertain,
if possible, the cause of my trouble,
called to my aid my medical works,
which are by no means limited, and
under the head of throat diseases found
it to be a laryngitis. which alarmed me
not little. A friend advised me to
use strong salt water as a gargle,
which | have done the past two months,
and my throat is well. put heap
ing teaspoonful of coase salt Oliver
pooI) in tumbler of water and gargled
my throat thoroughly three times
day, before each meal, and the last
thing on going to bed, and in addition
to that, doubled linen handkerchief
twice, four thicknesses, wet it with the
salt water and pinned it around my
throat. placing over that two thick
uesses of dry flannel.
A friend told me that she ALWAYS
broke up cold in that way, and by
shifting little up her nose.
The gargle is not unpleasant to the
taste. | also use it diluted to battle my
eyes. 1t is very strengthening, and If
it is good for the throat it must be good
for the eyes also.
For the benefit of those who have not
a medical work in their library I will
copy in brief from mine the symptoms
of chronic laryngitis. 1T often CON-
mences with slight hoarseness and ir-
ritation of the throat, frequent hem
ming or raising of scanty mucous and
slight cough. As the disease progresses
these symptoms increase. In the ear
lier stages the voice is uncertain and
often breaks in singing or loud speak
ing. Later. liberation takes place,
generally marked by pain in the throat,
as if from sharp pointed body; the
discharge becomes offensive; portions
of lymph, cartilage and even ossific
matter are emitted. There is usually
soreness of the larynx on pressure and
from inhalation of cold air. 1t forms
the so-called ministers sore throat, and
presents every grade of severity down
TO the most inyeterate forms of laryn-
geal consumption. Herald Of Health.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-23
The FOur-Leayed Clover.

There are several pretty superstitions
connected with the four-leayed clover.
1t is an emblem of good luck, and she
is fortunate lass who can pluck it and
put it inside her shoe without BEING
seen by any one. The charm of the
other girl, the true lovers rival, will be
unaVailing. charm she never so wisely.
She should wish while she is doing It,
and if the whole ceremony is unob-
served and the fair operator refrains
from speaking or looking behind her
she will get her wish, although it NAV
be to be Pope of Rome. She NAV also
try the trick "He loves me, loves me
not with perfect faith in the result.
She may pull it apart with some one,
as wishbone is separated, with
the happiest consequences, or she
may think of her lover when she
plucks it and he will not for.
get her as long as she preserves
IT. Ii she is generous she viii give it
away and her good luck with it. But
let her beware of q five-leaved clover.
30 much more potent is evil fortune
than the good that one of the ill-omened
variations from the normal condition
OF clover leaves will neutralize fifty of
the lucky ones. Last and worst, if she
finds six-leaVed clover she viii die an
old maid. Ioled0 Blade. =
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-23
FARM AND FIRESIDE.

Milk is three per cent. heavier than
water. as vessel holding 100 pounds
of water will hold 103 pounds of milk.
Prairie Farmer.
Eastern herdsgrass is putting in an
appearance in some meadows of Colo
RADIO, and efforts are being made to
extend its growth.-Denver Tribune
-Custard Pudding: One pint of milk.
three eggs, three-fourths of cupful of
sugar. Beat eggs and sugar together,
pour on the milk and bake in slow
oven. The Household.
Beef Omelet: Three pounds of beef
steak, three fourths of a pound of suet
chopped fine, salt, pepper and a little
sage, three eggs, six Boston crackers
rolled; make into a roll and bake
~ 7. Times.
-Parsnip Oysters: Three grated
parsnips, three eggs, one teaspoonfnl
of salt, one teacup of sweet cream, but
ter half the size of an egg, three table,
spoonfuls of flour; fry as pancakes;
satisfy may be used in place of pars-
uips. Exchange.
How to treat early tasteless APP
pies: Take four pounds of apples
(weigh them after they are peeled),
two pounds of sugar, half an ounce of
cinnamon in the stick, one quarter of
an ounce of cloves and one pint of vim
egar; let the vinegar, spices and sugar
come to boil; then put in the whole
apples and cook them until they are so
tender that broom splint will pierce
them easily.-Boston Budget.
1t is said a larger crop of apples is
raised when q hive of bees is stationed
in the orchard. The bees visit every
flower, busily flying from one to an
other, and then passing to an adjoining
tree. The pollen on their bodies is
rubbed against the pistils of myriads OF
flowers, which become fertilized in this
way. Many of the strange modifica-
tons in the form of flowers are due to
insects, the transfer of pollen from diff
ferent varieties resulting in hybrids.
Chicago Herald.
The leaking of milk from cows
teats arises from the muscles of the
teats not being strong enough to con.
tract the oritice sufficiently. Any rem
edy that tends to strengthen the mus
Giles will serve to cure it. Some milk
COWS three times day with this OBJ
ject in view. Another successful and
simply way is to apply small dab of
collodion to the end of that teat imme-
diately after milking. This forms a
thin, strong membrane at once that
will prevent all leakage and is easily
removed at milking. Farmer and
DGirynsGn.
In selecting flour first look to the
color. If it is white with yellowish
straw-color tint, buy it. II it is white
with blush cast or with black specks
in it, refuse it. Next examine its adj
hesiveness. Wet and knead a little
of it between your fingers; if it works
soft and sticky, it is poor Then throw
little lump of dried flour against a
smooth surface; if it falls like dried
powder, it is bad. Lastly, squeeze sore
of the -four tightly in your hand; if it
retains the shape given by tho pressure
that, too, is a bad sign. 1t is safe to
buy flour that will stand all these tests.
These modes are given by all old -four
dealers, and they pertain to matter
that concerns everybody.-Heatth and
Home.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-23
For Young Readers.
TELL ME, BOYS!

Sturdy little farmer boy, tell me how you
know
when't is time to pillow the fields, and to reap
and NOW.
Do the hens with yellow legs"
Scold you when you hunt for eggs9
DO you drive the ducks to drink, waddIing in
row?
Do the pigs in concert squeal
When you bring their evening meal?
Tell me, little farmer boy, for I'd Ike to
know.
Nimole little sailor boy, tell me how you
know
How to navigate your ship when the tempests
blow.
Do you find it pretty hard
Cinging to the topsail-yard?
Don't you fear some stormy day overheard
you II go?
DO they let you lake a light
When you go aloft at night2
Tell me, little sailor boy, for d like to know.
Little boys of every kind, tell me how you
That t is Tins ere school begins rather ill to
grow.
Does the pain increase so fast
That { is terrible at last?
Don't you quickly eonvaleSce when too late
to goy
Do you think am Ounce?
Was mt a schoo-boy once?
Tell me, all you little boys, for I'd like to
know.
John 8. Adams, in st. Nicholas.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-23
Binellucas.

The house that tempted us to seek
shelter for the night under the protee-
ton OF its hospitable roof had much tn
recommend it. Shaded amono non
lar and willow trees, it looked very
comfortable and enticing, with a good
garden, well stocked with peaches and
ounces, while large punches of ripe
grapes hung from the vines in tempt.
ing profusion. A pleasant stream of
running water passed close by afford
ing us cooling and refreshing bath.
which we enjoyed most heartily before
sitting down to supper, there being few
more agreeable things than q uiunpe
INTO cold water after a long and
fatiguing ride through sandy desert
under the scorching heat of the sun
The place had its drawbacks, too. as wa
soon found out upon retiring to o,,r
beds hoping toenjoy peaceful nights
rest-hopes, alas! that proved proyok-
lng.iy lllusory. Scarcely were the lights
extinguished when inaumerable hin
ehueas insects combining the size of
piack beetle with more than a mos
qulto's love of blood, of the existence
OF which in our neighborhood we wore
quite unaware, swarmed in upon us
and began their sanguinary BANQUET in
the most voracious manner, putting all
thoughts OF sleep utterly out of the
question. Many timo that weary
night did we bemoan our plight. tired
almost to the verge of endurance. and
not allowed to sleep. Often did we
strike a light and begin a furious as
sault upon our aggressors; but. kin as
many as we would. the process seemed
only to increase the number of srrviy.
ors, apparently more veno,nous and
hungry than those that had gone be.
lore, till at last we gave up all thought
or hope OF defending ourselves any
longer against the binchucas' repeated
attacks, until the light of day dispersed
hem to their mysterious 6abitationa
md our infinite relief. - across The Pms
ads and fke Andes. e''V
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-23
How to Handle a ssOueen.o

To catch queen the operator first
pufls little smoke into the entrance of
the hive, waits a minute tor the bees to
fill themselves with honey, which smoke
will cause them to do, and then care
fully opens the hive. Being filled with
honey, the bees are usually good
natured, and will seldom sting unless
pinched. A comb is carefully lifted
out and each side closely scanned. and
if the queen is not found returned and
another one removed. When the queen
Is found she is carefully taken by the
wings and put into the cage. Worker
bees are often caught or Gagged in the
same manner, it being impossible for
them to sting when taken up by the
wings. In warm weather eight or ten
workers are sufficient as an sort. but
as cool fall weather approaches the
number is increased until it sometimes
reaches forty or fifty. The shipping of
queens by mail has been reduced to SO
exact science that they are not only
sent across the continent, but across
the Atlantic. At the time of the re-
moyal of laying queen from nucleus,
or soon after, a matured queen cell or
newly Matched queen is given to the
nucleus, and the apiarist may be able,
ten days later, to ship another laying
queen from the same nueleus.-N. I.
Herald.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-23

II offer you myself, my life. my all, -
said Widower at the feet of lovely
lass. "Will you be mine?''
81 must ask you one question first
Did you give your first wife four new
bonnets a year and eight new dresses?''
Eyes. / gave her six new bonnets
and ten new dresses every year, for the
last six years she lived !"
Then l can not marry you"
''And why?"
Because then you haven't money
enough left to buy me more than one
bonnet and one dress for three years +"
Boston Times.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-23
Seeming and Being.

Few men realize how much OF them
selves they put into their handiwork,
and how gu clsly skilled observer can
get at the secrets of culture and Of
charac' er, by the reading Of few lines
written by another person, or by listen
ing to few words spoken by him.
There is great deal of truthfulness in
the story of the medical student who
had calle1 on O professor To learn when
he might present himself for examina-
ton. The professor declared that he
would examine him now. 'sBut, OBJ
jected the student, who was not pre-
pared for examir alton just then, II
must catch train in halt an hour.
"Come along, sir" said the professor
sternly; YOU don't know what q mon
strous sight of ignorance can be dis
played in half an bour." That is Q
thing which very lew of us realize; but
it is one which is worth remembering
for all that. Some of us could display
all that we know in half an hour; bus
that is nothing in comparison with the
immense amount of ignorance. or OF
meanness. or of malice, which can be
displayed uuconsciously, in tip same
time. And the worst of it is that there
is no way of preventing such display
except by building ones self IN
| the knowledge which drives out
ignorance, the nobility which expeis
meanness and the generosity which an
initiates malice. The only sure way 70
appear learned or noble or generous Is
TO become learned or noble orgenerous;
and the path towards that gosl q
achievement is to spend less tire 10
trying to seem what you desire 70 pc.
and more time in trying to be what you
desire to seems. IS. T{nles.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-23

"A Michigan female physician has
found the cause of many divorces 70
be tobacco. She reasons that tobacco
affects the sympathetic nerves which
control the heart; that these nerves Pc
come paralyzed. and the husband is es-
tranged from his wife. But when the
wife becomes estranged from the bus
band, what paralyzes the sympathetle
nerve then?-Detrott Post.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-23

"A Louisville firm has made 8 Sc. 000
watch for an Indian quack DOCTOR
Louisville Cotrier-J0arnal. =
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-23

There are only three species O
poisonous serpents in this country
Chicago HerGlt.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-04-17

The farmer who is specialist is almost
certain to Tail. There are exceptions, but
they only 60 to prove the rule. Farming
i an occupation that demands variety.
II sheep are bred the meadows must be
attended to in order to provide the win
tsr's food. Grain is also 10 b. provided.
We do not wish 10 be understood ~ speak
ing Of those who breed 6ns stock exlusivs-
"; We mean the ordinary farmer. ireland
Wa once terrible example Of the thing
We are discouraging. Previous to the dis
astreus famine Of '48 the inhabitants de-
pended upoa the Ystats for food. Since
that time the people have learned wisdom
and no longer base their hopes Of susie
nance upon the success or failure OF one
crop. In our own country there is good
deal Of the same sort Of thing. DsiryiHg
10 pursued by some to the exclusion Of
else; and when the market 10
dali the farmer is poor So Of other
branches.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-04-17

A good many observing creamery men
are becoming ssars that ice in spsn and
Geld setting is the cause Of great deal Of
mischief to the butter, and only uss il be-
causs Of ito great convsnisncs. II il sub
merging milk injury from atmssphsric
condemnation is pretty much avoided,
the use Of ice cuts of all maturity Of the
cream. at least all in the right direction,
and finally leaves il In somewhat detsri-
Grated cosdition. We're il not for tie
speed in crssmlng and the saving Of labor
1t occasions, it would soon GO out OF uss,
so many are becoming satisfed that but
ter from iee.cocled milk and cream cannot
with that made without such
From these considerations the
il that Ne uss Of ice in The dairy
will continue t. become less and less in
favor aud less used, Till the ssntrifugs 10
better perfected aud Genes into more gen
sral use. and creams milk warm and obvi-
atss the nscoessity fer low cooling. Then
Ice in the dairy ''must 60"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-04-17
LIVE MEN

Wanted 10 take orders for Trees. Vines, Shrubs
and general line Of Nursery Stock. Only those
who are over IS years ofage and can furnish the
very best OF references need apply To the
right men We can give employment the year
round. Experience not necessary. X. @. CHASE
4 CO., 8 PEMBERTON So, BOSTON, MASS.
We pay all expenses and good
SALARY.