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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15
The Profit in Farming.

In agriculture, as in all other indus
tries, it is the best use of opportunities
and materials that makes the most
profit. The soil is the material from
which the farmer produces his income.
1t is productive only when it is at work,
that is, when it is bearing some crop.
When it is idle it is simply so much
money at rest and yielding no interest.
The soil, too, like money, is exhausted
when it is idle, and is increasing in
value when it is at work. One might
as well fear that so much money as the
land is worth would become reduced in
value by being well invested, as that
the land would be impoverished when
it is in a productive condition. This
can be very clearly shown. A field is
sown now to rye, and the crop win be
gathered next July. Frequently it will
lie until the next spring, when it may
be planted to corn. The corn will stand
a month after it is ripe and might be
cut, and the land will be plowed in the
spring and sown with oats. The oat
stubble will be two months before it is
plowed and sown to fall grain of some
kind. Now the ground has been idle
more than half the time, producing
nothing. On the other hand, a field
now in rye or wheat may be plowed
as soon as the crop is cut and
planted with fodder corn, or
sown with millet, or q green crop
such as rape, or with turnips, and from
five to ten or fifteen tons per acre of val
liable fodder taken from the soil. This
will feed good many stock. sheep, pigs,
cattle, or cows, and the whole value of
it will be returned in manure. Or the
crop may be plowed under and the soil
greatly enriched by it. The following
corn crop win be increased either way
by the manure or the green stuff plowed
in. If the corn is put in in good season.
the land being plowed in the fall so that
no time is lost, and is cut as soon as the
grain in glazed. rye may be sown and
narrowed in, and good fall or winter
pasture may be secured. There will be
something to be plowed in, too, in the
spring more or less, and again the land
will be in better condition. This con-
slant cropping will keep down weeds
and will produce something that may
be fed to stock, aud If done, as rule,
will easily provide fodder for twice as
much live stock rs the farm usually car
ries. No farmer will have shadow of
doubt that at the end of ten years with
such treatment as this his land will be
far richer and more productive, and he
will be proportionately richer himself
than if it had laid idle six months OF
each OF those years.-N Y. Times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

CArARRH.-For fifteen years have been
greatly annoyed with this disgusting dis
ease, which caused severe pain in my head,
continual dropping into my throat and un-
pleasant breath. Ny sense Of smell was
much impaired. By thorough use for six
months OF Ely's Cream Balm Ihave entirely
overcome these troubles. j. B. CASE, st,
Denis Hotel. Broadway and 11th ST., n. 2.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15
FARM AND FIRESIDB.


TO keep ice from windows take a
sponge or ordinary paint brush, rub
over the glass once or twice with lit
tie cold alcohol.
Tough meat may be made as ten
der as any by the addition of little
vinegar to the water when it is put on
to boil.-N. Y. Herald.
There is no use in cleaning your
poultry houses unless you burn the old
nests. They will harbor more of the
various kinds of poultry parasites than
you can ever exterminate with white
wash brush.-Erchange.
Partial paralysis in mare is . Sc
rious matter and requires a long time
to produce any beneficial results. Give
her one dram each of powdered nux
vomica and lodide of potash night and
morning in her food for month or two.
Give the paralyzed side plenty of hand
rubbing and friction. - Chicago Horse
man. ~
"A writer in Lippincotfs Magazine
says that the economy of French cook
ing is something to open American
O
vegetables are boiled ever drains away
wasted. but with dish of milk and q
little pork fat or butter is made a good
soup vehicle by means of which to con-
sumo dry bread"
I'm the early stages the SPAWN, say >
the Mirror aud Farmer, is not clearly
developed, but afterward it is 30 we'll
marked that SPAWN may be pronounced
to exist without an examination of the
joint. Treatment should be directed
to the abatement of the inflammation,
which gives rise to the pain. and also
to promote absorption of the new
growth. Apply tincture of iodine
daily over the joint with brush.
Homemade yeast is much slower
in its action than brewers, and if set in
the morning the bread would probably
not be ready till quite late in the even
ing. A twO-pound loaf will take about
three-quarters of an hour in an ordinary
oven; ten minutes longer if baked in I
tin. Keep clean. bright skewer for
testing. If, when plunged into the loaf,
it comes out clean, then the bread may
be drawn, but if sticky it must remain
longer.-N Y Herald.
The simple plan of storing eggs IN
dry ashes has been used for some time
by correspondent of the Liue 6tock
journal with very satisfactory results.
Though rather fastidious about their
quality, he reports having enjoyed
those thus kept during a period Of
more than four months, and in one in
stance whole year. The only preoau-
tons seem to be besides, of course.
sound eggs to begin with) ''to see that
the ashes are quite dry, and to see that
the eggs do not touch one another"
For barley soup, cut three slices Of
bacon and two pounds of the neck Of
veal in small pieces; put them In .
saucepan or small kettle with pint Of
water. Let this simmer for three
quarters of an hour, then add one small
onion, a carrot, two stalks of celery.
half teaspoonful of black pepper, =
teaspoonful of salt, and two quarts of
hot water. Let this boil for at least
two hours; then take from the fire, and
when cold, remove the fator scum from
the top, strain the soup, and put it ON
the fire and add pint of barley which
has been washed and soaked in cold
water for three hours at least.-Boston
Globe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

On the appearance of the first symp-
toms, as general debility, loss of appetite,
pallor, chilly sensations, followed by
night-sweats and cough, prompt measures
scrofulous disease of the lungs; therefore
use the great anti-scrofulous or blood-puri-
fer and strength-restorer, DR.. Pierce's
"Golden Medical Discovery" Superior to
cod liver oil as q nutritive, and unsur-
passed as . pectoral. For weak lungs,
splitting Of blood. and kindred affections,
II has no equal. Sold by druggists. For
two stamps. WORLDS DIspENsARY MEDr.
CAL Association, Buffalo, NY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

Mrs. Washington, the mother of
General Washington, was buried at
Fredericksburg. Va. In 1883 the cor
ner-stone of monument was laid,
President jackson going from WASH
ington to preside at the ceremonies
Not only has the monument never been
finished. but the tomb is neglected. It
is proposed to ask that Congress shall
make the repairs that are needed. De
srol Post.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

Mr.. BENZ. w. Patton, pharmacist, Globe
Village, Mass, says that the miraculous
pain cure. St Jacobs Oil, has greatly
helped his other business, and the sales of
the remedy have doubled in one month.
He keeps large supply always on hand.
Officers Of the Army and Navy pronounce
st. Jacobs Oil to be the greatest pain-curs
Of the age.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

We especially invite trial by all those
sufferers from Kidney and Liver complaints
who have failed to obtain relief from other
remedies and from doctors. Natures great
remedy, Kidney Wort. has effected cures
in many obstinate cases. 1t acts at once
on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleans
ing the system of all poisonous humors
and restoring healthy condition of those
important organs. Do not be discouraged
but try Il.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15
DaIrvmeu Gettiue Rich.

Progressive dairymen who are only sat-
isfied with the best results, are adding to
their wealth and comforting a benefit on
society, by the rapid improvements they
are making in the art of butter making
This class use Wells, Richardson & Co.'s
Improved Butter Color, and know by actual
test that it fills every claim made for it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

Sent free to sufferers from nervous,
chr onie and blood diseases, brain and heart
affections, nervous debility, exhaustion,
etc., who have failed to hnd relief. 1t tells
of wonderful cures Effected by DIR. SCOTS
Coca, Beef and Iron, with Phosphorus.
Sold by druggists; 81. DIR. Scott, Kansas
City. Mo. Ask your druggist for pamphlet.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

WE read of q child. only five years old
wdo canspeak the Chinese language dis
tinctly. There are many persons in thi,
country, sixty years old, who don't under
stand q word Of that language. The child
In China.-bsAroit Free Press. S. :.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

TLadies. attan,ioni In the Diamond
Dyes more cnloring is given than in any
known dyes, and they give faster and more
brilliant colors. 1oc. at all druggists. Ev-
erybody praises them. Wells, Richardson
& Co., Burlington, VT.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHrs for
Coughs and Colds: 81 do not see how 1t is
possible for q public man to be himself in
winter without this admirable aidn-Reu.
z. N. Deceas, P0casset, Mass.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

WHEN Boston girl gets miffed at her
husband she says: Base tyrant, I shall
leave thee and hy to my father" When 4
Western girl becomes similarly affected
she simply remarks: "Old man, Pm going
to get up and get. and if you don't like It
just climb up On your eyebrows and see il
you can stop me."-Chicdgo Times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

BwIyT's BrECryIc Is. s.. 81 has cured me
OF hereditary Scrofuls of the worst type.
It, and hope any who doubt will write to
me. e. G. HAYES il. Clarksville, Ga.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

For DR.. Pierce's "Favori,e Prescription" is
. prompt and certain remedy for the pain
full disorders peculiar to your sex. By all
druggists. - 81
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

FUSED Swift's Specific Is. s. 81 for a
bad case of Blood Poison from Malaria, and
am satisfied that it saved my life, as was
given up to die. G. G.. SPENCER,
Sup't Gas Works, Rome Ga.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

Mr.. GLADSTONE it is said, does not like
to put on q new-suit of clothes. The trou-
BILE with the average mortal is to get new
suit to put on.-C Chicago Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

The rain tails alike upon the Just and
the unjust; hut it Is the unjust who steal
the umbrellas and let the just feel the rain.
Chicago Tribune. y
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

The course of true love often runs smooth
until it is wrecked by the wife's misplaced
switch.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

GOODBYE, sweet TART" said the small
boy as he opened his capacious mouth.
N. 7. Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

J. w. thornton, of Claiborn, Miss, says:
I" Samaritan Nervine cured my son of fics. -
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

A NoIsELEss piano has been invented
and monument is talked of already 70
the inventor Philadelphia Chronicle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

THERE is ono good thing about leap
year, and that is leap-year jokes can on1,
Be used once in four years.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

"SAx, I have lost my watch overheard
1t lies here in twenty feet Of water. I,
there any way to get itr' EYES," says
Sam. there are divers ways."-C Chicago
Herald. .4a
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

THE way TO turn the ladies' heads is e
have another woman pass them on ths
street with a stunning new bonnet.--Oi
Oitr Derrick. y
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

Do yoU carry o wa1king-sticktp asked
one avenue belle OF another. s'No,o was
the nonchalsnt response, s'but ! have .
bean, which il just about the same."-M
r Gr9p6c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

TEE thread of q story is generally
caught by the eye Of the REDISTRIBUTION
Post.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

"Buchu-paiba."- Quick, complete cure, ali
annoying Kidney and Urinary Diseases, 81.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

IrvIsrnLE blew-the wind.-Boston Com
naercial Bulletin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

Wakefulness at night is a terror, Sdmdri-
tan Nerrine cures it, and hence is bles sing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

Rough on Corns." 15c. Ask for il. Com
plete cure, hard or soft corns, warts, bunions.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

II you eat head cheese and OK tail SOUP
you make both ends meet.-Hoosier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

RUSSIA Sa1ve is unrfvaled for its speedy heal
ing qualities. Ask your druggist for it. Is cts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

Colden's Liquid Reef Tonic
Combine all the elements of nutritious
food. Colden's, no other, of Druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

IT is the man In the mud who sees some
thing In the rain to add mire.-Detron
Post
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

A BRUNETTE firt is like Captain Eads-
she is successful with her jet eyes.-M O.
PicdVune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

Rough on Coughs" 15c, at Druggists Com
plete cure Coughs. Hoarseness, Sore Throat
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

JOURNALISTS are noble men; they al
ways 60 in for the write.-Bufdlo Er-
press.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

Mother Swans Worm Syrup for few.
erishness, worms. constipatioli. tastsless. 25c
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

DuRAyG's REMEDY will cure any case of
Rheumatism on the face of the earth. 1t Is
taken internally and cures quickly and
thoroughly. Ii your druggist does not
keep it, write for free pamphlet to
4. K. Helphenstine, Washington, D. @.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15
Advice to Consumptfves.

A KNorrY question; What kind of tie
do you wearf
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

FASHION NoTE-Broker circulars" are
tined with lambs wool-N. Y MdL.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15
.Woman and HOE Dlseases,,

Is the title OF large illustrated treatise,
by DR.. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y, sent to
any address for three stamps. It teaches
successful self-treatment.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

A POLICEMAN walks his beat, but he
seems to be off his base when he takes Q
gallup.-Cdrl PretzeI's Weekly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

Skinny Men. "WelIs' Health Renewern re-
stores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, 81.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15
A Special Invitation.

GnEAr deal Of staying on bear ground In
Wall strsst.-N. Y. Netcs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1884-03-15

WHAT ais you? If it is . cough, take
Piso's Cure. Sold by druggists. Is cents
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-02-15
The Arab and His Horse.

The Arabians never beat their horses:
they never cut their tails; they treat
them gently; they speak to them and
seem to hold a discourse; they use them
as friends: they never attempt to in
crease their speed by the whip, or spur
them, but in cases of great necessity.
They never fix them to a stake in the
fields, but suffer them to pasture at
large around their habitations; and they
come running the moment they hear
their masters voice. In consequence OF
such treatment these animals become
docile and tractable in the highest de-
gree. They resort at night to their tents,
and lie down in the midst ofthe chidren,
without ever hurting them in the slight,
est manner. The little boys and girls
are often e en upon the body or neck oil
the mare, while the beasts continue in
offensive and harmless, permitting them
to play without injnry.-From "The
Arab and his Aorse."
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-02-15
Gold Weather finite.
From Good Cheer.

From Good Cheer,
A folded newspaper, covering the
chest and shoulders under a cloak or
coat, will be found very comfortable in
extreme cold weather, especially while
riding.
A noiseless way of feeding @ coal fire
is to put n shoveiful Of coal in a paper
bag; prepare a half dozen bags at atime;
use one or more as needed, and thus the
noise and dust generally accompanying
the usual mode Of replenishinga fire will
be avoided
When about to take a long sleighride,
make ready q piece of joist (ofany kind
of hard wood such as house builders usel
the length of the sleigh-seat and twice
the thickness of common brick; heat it
on the stove or in the over 1t is r
prising how very hot such a piece of
wood will become without burning, and
how very long it will retain neat. On
such a seat, and covered with q buffalo
seventy miles, comfortably, and the
wood to be quite warm at the journeys
end. A similar piece for the feet, at the
same time nicely tucked in from the
wind, was delightful.
Another foot-Wariner, more easily
made ready and serving many purposes,
is a bag of bed-ticking, fourteen inches
square. Bind the seams with braid or q
strip of ticking, leaving a small opening
until filed with sand, Make a s,ip.cov.
er for it, of any material you choose, or
crochet of some bright color, and fasten
with buttons and loops.
When needed. heat very hot IN the
oven, put in Its case, and it is ready fol
use.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-02-15
a New Requirement. in Modern

n New Requirement in Modern
flaming.
From the American Agricu!turist.
A. rood farmer always needed skill,
but in the changed conditions of modern
farming a different kind o. skill is need
ed from that required by our fathers
and grandfnthers. This is m1re largely
the case West than East, bu, true in
both. Formerly it WIS .nostly manua!
skill in the use of simple implements,
such Us the sickle, the scvthe aud the
common walking pillow. Now the farm-
er needs to know how TO adjust, run
and care for machinery. Machines
properly handled call for lit
tie manual expertnass to run them. But
to manage the present implements re-
quires q degree of mechanical skill that
8 large proportion of u farmers do not
| possess. To comprehend the full *
tent of this change compare tho modern
threshing-machine with the old-iash-
Toned fail, or the selG-binding harvester
| with the Old sick'e e, or its successor, the
grain cradle. Every careful observer
must recognize the fact that the
lack OF skill in using and caring for his
machinery is one OF the most potent
sources of loss to the farmer.
We have known one man to use a
mower for ten years without extending
over $50 in repairs--or So annually
while his neighbor, in cutting q smaller
quantity Of grass used UP three equally
good machines in the same time. Com
pare the expenses OF this one item: First
farmer expended $3.50. plus, say SO for
interest, or 500 in ell, for ten years,
This is just $50 PEI annum-quite an
item, you Will say, for moving tools
alone, but still MUGS cheaper than NOV.
ing with the svtlle. The other wore out
three machines-$S00, to which add re.
pairs, say same "a the other, $50
and interest on $l08 for ten years, $40,
on 500 (the seconi machine, for siS
years., So: and on another 500 tthe
third machine, for thre years., S2l
and you have a grand total Of S463-ol
SAG 80 per annum--Gn annual expense o
more than twice as much as the other
The same calculations concerning tbs
harvester, the sntky plow, the ha,
rake, and other farKs implements, maxi
an enormous difference in the cost II
the man who is unskillful in using ant
caring for them. An important inauir,
is, how the present difficulty can be re
medieG.
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Care for Small oncnrns.

Care for extremely small
of the household marks the difference
between the truly excellent ~housekeep.
er and the poor one; and while / have
no patience with those people who hold
the opinion tina. the prosperity of The
family depends exclusively upon the
wife's economy, still there is a side o.
truth in it, and all women would do well
to consider it. a good many pence ii
not pounds are saved in the course cfa
year if the clothes!ine is brought in and
and kept dry, instead of being allowed
to remain out in all kinds of weather.
If you have a strip of board, with a notch
in each end, to wind The rope on, it viii
be q convenience. Another careful p-gc-
tee is to have q basket or bag TO keep
the clothes in. and q place for the bas
ket or bag. Still another is to see t!ia'
the wSll paper is not spoiled by ware,
being allowed to spatter on ii. The lighi
colored oilc!oth made TO ove wash
stands is useful, also, to tack M back o.
the sink and behind the water-tank OF
the range.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-02-15
Hints for Home.

DECORATED WeoD BoxEs.-Hiokory
wood is the fashionable fuel just now and
wood-boxes are handsomely decorated.
Some are covered with plush in shsde
to match the furnishing of the room
and have dainty designs kand-painted
suponthem. Othersare made ofstamped
Leather in ectagon shape, and have
aassels made OF worsted ornamenting
the isnds. Those made of bamboo are
aore sensible and less ~extrav1gant than
any of the others. and they look almost
as decorative. They are adosned sins
ply by q piece q pale blue or scarlet
ribbon.
Some hostesses now serve hot coffee
at afternoon '.at homes instead of hot
tea. This is aninnovation to be desuotly
thankful for. Any kind OF coffee is pre-.
ferable to the weak. cold. unpalatsble
tea sometimes served. Everybody has
/ the faculty Tor making good coffee.
shonld be ground just before using