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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22
Cisterns on the Farm.

There is hardly any one thing on {:
well-regulated farm SD much needed rs
q cistern near the kitchen door, so she
farmers wife will have to 90 but little
distance for water, and no man knows
how much is used in farmers kitchen.
unless he carries it for his wife for siS
months or n year, and if he has to carry
it hundred yards or so from the spring
he will wonder what in the world his
wife does with so much water.
The cistern should be n large one .an6
hold not less than two hundred barrels,
and well built, that is, walled up with
brick and scientifically plastered. All
Of the pipes from the roof should lead
into one hopper, and one pipe leading
from the bottom of the hopper (undeI
ground is the best) into the cistern. In
the bottom of the hopper should be fit
ted Il piece of woven wire. which can he
readily taken ont and put i'm again; the
meshes of the wire should not be larger
than One-cighth of an inch. This piece
If woven wire should never be in its place
except when water is running into the
cistern, when il will serve as a strainer
to keep leaves or trash of any kind from
running into the cistern. A waste-wateT
pipe should be attached to the down
pipe (all of the down pipes should lead
into one) which leads into the hopper.
to waste all the water that comes from
The roof until the water is perfectly
clear and free from leaves or trash of
any kind; then the waste-water pipe
should be taken off and pipe of prop
n length slipped onto the down pipe
conducting the water, pure and clean.
into the hopper. But before letting the
water into the hopper, the piece OF
wsven wire should be put in its place in
.he bottom of the hopper, and after the
rain is over it should be taken out and
nung up in dry place until wanted
again, and the waste-water pipe put on
Ii the piece of woven wire is left in the
hopper the meshes will get sled up.
and the hopper will fill with leaves and
rash of all kinds and run oves, and nc
water get into the cistern-and il il
lOes it will not be pure. BY this ar
engagement only pure water will run into
The cistern; but even then it ought to be
cleared out every fall or early in the
spring. Farmers will find a cistcrn in
heir house lots or inside the barn a
great convenience-bu the one near the
kitchen is of greatest Importance be-
cause the men will not carry water il
they can help it, and the-farmer's wife,
II she has any spunk, will insist upon
he water being carried for her or raise
the roof off the house, and / don't
blame her-the hair on the top of MY
head is very thin-and scarce.-E. r..
&. ia Prairie Farmer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22
FARM Avn HousRH0Ln.


Every farmer should prevent the
killing of birds on his place. Boys with
cheap shotguns pepper away at every
thing with wings; and when the birds
are dead the insects eat up the farm
ers' produce.-N J.. Herald.
Melt one-half ounce mutton fat. one
ounce gum-camphor and one ounce CIV
cerine; beat up with a fork, set it away
in small pots; rub some on the hands
every night, and it will render the
skin smooth and Chicago Journal.
Stale buns may be made TO taste as
nicely as when fresh If they are dipped
tor a moment or so in cold water and
then put in hot oven for five or ten
minutes. They will turn ont as light
and crisp as when first baked.-BoStOn
Post.
delicious candy is made by beating
the white of one egg and working in all
the confectioners' sugar that you posi-.
bly, can. Shape the candy in sticks and
cover with melted chocolate. flavor the
sugar with vanilla: instead of chocolate
You may cover the sticks with grated
cocOanut; in this case flavor with lemon.
N y. Post
The cheapest and best ankle guard
for interfering horses is made of three.
fourth inch new thin rubber hose. Get
the length around the ankle (not tight
measure), cut the hose accordingly, and
run inside q strap and buckle. Thus
for n few cents you get a boot as good
as one for which a dealer would charge
one dollar and half,-Troy Times.
"A delicious pudding made of grated
apples is especially enjoyed if the apples
are tart and of good flavor. Crate the
apples after peeling them, weigh them
after grating, and put with them N
equal quantity of white sugar. Tc
about ten ounces of apples and sugar
allow four well-beaten eggs, the rind OF
one lemon, and the juice of two. Line
a shallow pudding dish with rich paste,
put in the apples, ETC., and bake foi
half an hour in n hot oven. A sauce o..
cream adds touch of unequaled coed
ness, but it is very nice without.-N T.
Post.
An Orange County, On. " farmer
says: I'VE know of no better remedy
to destroy Canada thistles than brood
sow. Take the ring out of her nose and
leave her to root and work on the field all
winter in open weather and only spar
ingly fed, and our word for it, by spring
she will have the job finished. If the
seeding is extensive then employ one OF
more brood sows and it will be found to
be one of the cheapest and most effective
remedies for Kidding farm of this pest
that could be desired. for we have tried
il to our entire satisfaction on several
occasions"
The Country Gentleman, reporting
its experiments in sub-soiling during
the past season, claims to have had
best success with potatoes. With this
crop the increase in yield over those
planted in the ordinary manner was
about thirty-three per cent. in quantity
while the quality was much improved
the tubers being larger, fairer and less
affected with rot. The results with corn
were less ilattering. although an increase
of about twenty per cent. was secured.
The improvem mt in the crop OF
potatoes was certainly sufficient to make
il worth while for farmers in general
to give the plan a thorough trial
Small potatoes, cut, were used for seed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22
Sweating Apples.

Apples do not sweat after they ale
gathered in the autumn. Here is ar
account of what takes place with them.
The skin of a sound apple is practical
v protective covering. and designed
iOs two-fold purpose; first, to prevent
he ingress of air and moisture to the
ender cellular structure of the fruit
md, second, to prevent the loss OF
luices by emulation. There is no such
process as sweating in fruits. When
men or animals sweat, they become
covered with moisture passing through
he skin; when an apple becomes covered
with moisture, it is due to condensation
Of moisture from without. Apples taken
from trees in n cool day remain at the
temperature of the air until a change u
higher temperature occurs, and then
condensation of moisture from the
warmer air circulating around the fruit
occurs. just as moisture gathers upon
the outside of an ice-pitcher in summer.
This explains the whole matter; and the
vulgar notion of fruits Sweating"
should be dispelled from the mind.
1t Is almost impossible to gather ap-
pies under such conditions of tempera-
ture that they will not condense mois-
ture after being placed in barrels. II
would be better if this result could be
avoided, as dryness of fruit is essential
to its protracted keeping.
Our Northern autumns are character.
lied by changes from hot to cold, and
these occur suddenly. The days are hot.
and the nights cool. and this fayors
condensation. Apples picked on .
moderately cool day. and placed in .
moderately cool shed. projected from
the sun, will not gather moisture, and
this is the best method to pursue when
practicable.-Po Popular Science Nescs.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22
When to Bet on Your Watch.

Jones quilting out one hundred-dol-
lar gold watch)-"My gracious, it is al
ready twelve o'clock.
Smith quilting out a four-dollar
nickel watch)-"Yon are wrong. 1t
lacks half minute of twelve"
Jones (sneeringly)-"You don't pre-
tend that thing is right, do you?"
''Smith-''I will bet you five dollars
it is right to a second"
JOnes-"Done. Where shall we go?"
Smith-"There is the standard time
in that big clock in the window Just be-
hind you"
'JOnes -"You have won. Who would
have thought that such miserable lit
tie watch could be right? BY the way,
when did you set it?"
''Smith-''A moment ago. l had
just finished when You came rp.''-
Philadelphia Call.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

Two Englishmen, says writer on
South America, to show the keenness of
the natives of Tucuman, were once
sleeping in lone hut, when one of
them, hearing noise in the bush, hur-
riedly put on the wrong boots in the
dark, and went out with his gun in the
hope of getting a shot at some nightly
prOwler. In the morning his Gaucho
servant said to him, what did Won
think there was in the bush when YOU
went out last night, Senor?" 'How did
you know / went out?' 81 saw the
marks of boots in the ground. not your
boots, but your friends, but it was your
treadr'
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22
Hardened Liver.

Five years ago broke down with kidney
and liver complaint and rheumatism. Since
then have been unable to be about ut all.
My liver became hard like wood; my limbs
were pulled up and filed with water. All
the best physicians agreed that nothing
could cure me. / resolved to try Hop Bit
tiers; have used seven bottles; the hard
ness has all gone from my liver, the swelling
from my limbs, and il has worked miracle
in my case; otherwise / would have been
now In my grave.
J. w. Money, Buffalo, Oct. 1, Isl.
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Eminent Testimony.


IN. n WITNESS mug. lot Ioo1I
find that In addition to the pure spirits
contained in their composition, they contain
the extracts of hops and other well-known
and highly approved medicinal roots, leaves
and tinctures in quantities sufficient to rem
der the article what the makers claim II to
cept as medicine.
From careful analysis OF their formula
which was attested under oath--I find
that in every wine-glassful of Hop Bitters,
the active medicinal properties aside from
the distilled spirits are equal to full dose
for an adult, which fact, in my opinion,
subjects it to an internal revenue tax as q
medicinal bitter"
GREEN Il. RAuM, u. S. Com. In. Rev.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

Ma. Isaac C. CHAPMAN, Druggist, New.
burg, N. ", writes us: al have sold sew
eral gross Of DIR. WILLIAM HALLS BAI.sAM
FOR THE LUNGS. can say OF it what can
not say of any other medicine. I have
never heard customer speak OF it but 70
praise ii. have recommended it in a great
many cases of Whooping Cough, with the
happiest effects. always have bottle in
the medicine closet ready for use."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

Some farmers adhere, even against the
full light Of fact and discovery, to the old
fashioned folly OF coloring butter with car
rots, annatto, and inferior substances, MOI
withstanding tho splendid record made by
the Improved Butter Color, prepared by
Wells, Richardson & Co., Burliug ton, Vt.
AT scores of the best agricultural Fairs it
has received the highest award over all
competitors.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

Whether over-eatug or drinking are made
harmless by using Hop Bitters freely, giving
elegant appetite and enjoyment by using
them before and removing all dullness,
pains and distress afterwards, leaving the
head clear, nerves steady, and all the feel
ings buoyant, elastic and more happy than
before. The pleasing effects of Christian
or sumptuous dinner continuing days after
wards.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

/ cHEERFULLY ADD my testimony to tho
value of Ely's Cream Balm as a specific in
the case of one in our family, who has been
seriously debilitated with Catarrh for the
past eight years, having tried intellectually
other medicines and several specially doc.
tors in Boston. She improved at once under
this discovery, and has gained her health
and hearing, which had been considered
incurable. ROBERT W. MERRILL, Secre.
tary of the Phoenix Manufacturing Co.,
Grand Haven, Mich.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

Mr.. T. II. Casad. editor OF the Corydon
Qa-) Times, writes that his little girl
burned her foot severely on stove. One
application OF st. Jacobs Oil, the great
pain-reliever. cured it completely, leaving
no marks. BY two applications of st.
Jacobs Oil he cured himself Of n torturing
pain in the side
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

AT recent private ball in New
York, a new figure was introduced at
the close of the German. The dancers
were harnessed by silken ribbons in
groups of three abreast-on one side
three ladies driven by a man, and on
the other three men driven by lady
and thus to polka music they danced
from one end of the large ballroom to
the other-N Y. Graphic.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

There has never been a medicine for
rheumatism introduced in the United States
that has given such universal satisfaction
Gs Durang's Rheumatic Remedy. 1t stands
out alone as the one great remedy thet act
ually cures this dread disease. It is taken
internally, and never has and never can
fail to cure the worst case in the shortest
time. 1t is sold by every druggist at 81.
Write for free forty-pags pamphlet to r. + +.
HELPHRNsTINE, Drugs ist. Washington, u. C.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22
Poverty nn,i Sufferinr.

at was dragged down with debt, poverty and
suffering for years, caused by sick family and
large bi Is for doctoring. was completely
discouraged, until one year ago, by the advice
of my pastor, commenced using Hop Bitters,
and I'm one month we were oil well, and mono
of us have seen sick day since, and want to
say to al poor men. you can keep your fani'
Hes well a year with Hop BitterS for less than
one doctors visit will cost; know II"
A WORKINCMAN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

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 DIR. Scott, Kansas City, no.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

lit seems that ST. Louis has one
Mexican Consul. two Mexican ex-
changes, three Mexican papers and no
Mexican trade. There is q disparit,
somewhere in this arrangement.-Si
Louis Post Dispatch.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

i HAVE seen remarkable results from use
of Swift's Specific on a cancer. A young
man near here has been affiict ID five years
with the most angry looking eating cancer
/ ever saw, and was nearly dead. The first
bottle made wonderful change, and after
five bottles were taken, he Is nearly or
quite well. 1t is truly wonderful.
NJ. +. CRUMLEY, n. D., Oglethorpe, Ga.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

The London Saturday Review says
our tenth census was the best ever
made in any country.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22
Farners' Folly.

Turr say dogs can't reason, but no one
viii doubt that a dog tries to reach con-
clusion when he chases his tail.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

PISo's CURE for Consumption does not
dry up a cough; it removes the cause.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22
Rheumati.n OuIckIv Cured.

Mr.. ONION has just failed out ia Ne
braska; but it can not be said that he has
not q scent to his name.-Cbicd1O Herald.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

FEEL very much out of place. Is
what the Yonkers man said when he lost O
good position. Tonkers Statesman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

"A citizen Of Hartlard, Me-. in a fiji
of insanity recently cut of his toes,
one at a time. and calmly trimmed the
stumps. Post
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

A BURLINGTON mother has miraculously
cured her youngest hopeful Of smoking by
the laying on Of hands.-BurliRgto a
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

LIGHT Is gradually breaking-me,n re-
marked the man when he paid q gas bill
twice as large as usual.-Detroit Post.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

BECAUSE church bells sometimes have
wedding rings, 1t does not follow that they
are married.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

"Buchu-paiba-" Quick, complete cure, al.
annoying Kidney and Urinary Diseases, 81.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs" arc
widely known as an admirable remedy for
Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Coughs and Throat
troubles. Sold only in bores. % cts.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

Hale's Honey OF Horchound and Tar
Cures coughs and colds. Pixies toothache
drops cure in one minute.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

Why are very young dudes like very
new wheat? Both are too green to thrash
CHICAGO Times.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

MAN may TO a smoker, and yet his dear
little wife may not allow him to smoke her.
boston Post.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

WHEN q man declares his love in deeply.
drawn breathing, young lady, put it down
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

Skinny Men. "Wells' Health Remover" re-
stores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, 81.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

CATTLE are dumb beasts, but by getting
together in large numbers they make
themselves herd.-N. Y Graphic.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

No oPIATEs or drastic cathartics are found
in that peerless remedy, Samaritan NerU,ne.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

EVERY cloud has q silver lining; but II
e not 80 with solid silver water pitchers.
They are nickel plated.-N O. Picdyune.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

On. WILLIAMS Indian Pile Ointment
Warranted to cure any case of blind, bleed
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

through on Coughs" l5c., at Druggists Com
plete cure Coughs, Hoarseness, Sore Throat.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

THE bark went down." said the ague
patient after he had swallowed big dose
Of quinine Chicago Tribune.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

FROM Boulder. Col. Miss NE. Wilder, writes,
" Samaritan HeTUfns cured me Of epilepsy"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

Rough on Corns.n 15c. Ask for it. Com
plete cure, hard or soft corns, warts, bunions.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

Mother Swans Worm Syrup for few.
erishness, worms, constipation, tasteless. sc
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

"FALURE In the yarn tra,ie''-writine
some unsuccessful novels.-Panch
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

WOULD not be without Readings Russis
salve,is thsyerdict Of allwho use it, Pricez5c
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

YOU III You are Wiling To let me know
who embroidered the fiounce on your
dress? IL is beautiful"
Rosalie started and turned deadly
pale. Ii was full minute before she
could control herself sufficiently to
reply:
Il am quite willing to tell YOU. but
am afraid You will not be able 10 get
one like it-for | suppose that is your
idca-for my aunt embroidered it,"
Ills that old lady with whom YOU
came in your aunt?"
''No. that Is Mrs. Darling. My aunt,
Mrs. Arde. lives in BrocktOn."
Gould you tell me, then, who de-
signed the pattcrn?'
mo, l. do not know" answered
Resale.
After few general remarks on the
warmth Of the evening and the ability
OF the musicians. Miss WillOughby
moved away, and RoSalie was left to the
misery IT he. own thoughts.
She had told her first falsehoodl This
knowledge oppressed her like n night
mare. Oh, how bitterly she regretted
ever having been so weak as 10 touch
anything not her ownl
She saw no more of Miss Willoughby
during the rest Of her stay at the sea-
shore, but few days after her return &c
Brockton. her aunt came 10 her with
the following note, which she had re
oeived in the morning mail:
Mrs. ARDE: Pardon the liberty take IN
addressing you; but I desire very much &c
know where you obtained the pattern of ths
emor0idercd hounce worn by your niece at Z
hop gtven ~ this hotel n week AFRO. IL YOU
viii reply To- my inquiry I shall BE very much
indebted 10 you sincerely yours.
ELEANOR WILLoUcHBr."
NOW, what does this mean?" asked
Mrs. Arde. II can't understand It.
Did you meet this Miss Willoughby?"
''fes, answered Resale. her hear
beating almost to suffocation.
And did shs ask you about The
founce!"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-22

Before Copcrnicus and others proved
The sun stood still, and Z was the Earth that
moved.
Daily Republican., 1884-05-17
A Tariff for Hewitt.

WASHINGTON. May 16.-DIr. Morri
son to-day received the following letter
from Henry W. Oliver, Jr., who was a
member of the Tariff Commission and
as such had charge of the metal
schedule:
Your committee has before it House
bill No. 6,97O introduced by the Hon.
A. S. Hewitt, entitled "a bill to
modify existing laws relating to
imports" etc. The changes in the
metal schedule are as follows: The
duty on wire is advanced half cent
per pound. The duty on iron rods in
coils or loops is advanced from d.10 to
l2-lO cents per pOuni. Steel wire rods
III effect are mad tr." Mr.. Hewitt
therefore ,nOG;tits he hllirS on metals
as follows:
First. He increases liu"urv on wire,
Of which he is or@ Of a., u.r1. vt manu-
tacturers in the United 0LaIo,, halt a
cent per pound.
Second. He doubles the duGy (viz.,
increases it from G-10 10 l2-l0 cents per
pOund) on iron rods, OF which he Is the
largest manufacturer IN the country.
Third. HepIaces steel rods, of which
he Is II large consumer, and which he
does rot manufacture, practically on
the free list. With the exception Of
pla'lng ore and tin-plate on the free list,
III" foregoing are about all the changes
Mr.. Hewitt makes in the metal sched-