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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09
Crops In the Southwest.

In Texas the crops are for the most
part phenomenal. Indian corn is ten
feet high, and about San Antonio it has
passed the milk stage, and much of it is
too hard to eat. The blades are green
to the ground, and / thirk Texas will
have the best corn crop ever known
there. The wheat and oat crops are
fine, and nearly all harvested. The area
of land IN these crops was large. Farm
laborers do not seem abundant, and
wheat grower are largely used. l saw as
many as six on one farm. l heard OF
one selfbinder who ran his self binder
for eight days and nights, stopping only
long enough to change horses and oil
He was favored with fair weather and
moonlight nights. There is a good
stand of cotton, and it is tolerably clean
from weeds. In fact the view one gets
of the beautiful, broad, rolling prairies
from San Antonio to Fort Worth, GOV.
cred with luxuriant crops, is superb
Over these praries untold thousands OF
cattle Craze. The state suffered very
much a few weeks ago from too much
rain, but l saw no evidences of the
flood.
The western part of Indian Territory
is truly beautiful. 1t has hills enough
to break the monotony of vast plain
but owing to the laws that protect the
rights of the Indian the whole country
is almost in state of idleness. Ever
herds of cattle are 1are, and the grass
on the prairies grows as luXuriantly as
that in our meadows in the more east
ern states. Nothing except matrimonial
alliance with some one of Indian blood
Will permit white person to acquire
| title to any lands in the Indian nation
The change observed upon crossing
the line between Indian Territory and
| Kansas is striking. The same prairie
which has just looked like vast
meadow, is Suddenly cut up with fences
into fields for growing stock and grain.
Beautiful farm houses appear, with at
tractive surroundings-Osage fences,
apple and peach orchards, and, in fact,
we saw evidence of everything needed
to secure the prosperity of a country.
| From Kansas to Kentucky the scene
does not change much, except that oc-
casionally it will be more attractive nea1
large city. Strips of poor soil are
sometimes seen. All crops in this belt
of states are noticeably backward, es-
| peclally Indian corn and oats. A large
area of corn is just up, and has not been
plowed over yet. The crop is further
| advanced in Northern Kentucky than
in any place | have seen, except Texas
A few more dry days will enable the
| farmers to get the best of the weed
crop Country Gentleman.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09
Household Hints,

FRUIT !ellies are made by so combin-
ing the juices of fruits with sugar bv
boiling that the product when cold be-
comes a quivering, translucent mass,
the cOnsistepce of which is neither that
of solid nor liquid. To make a per-
feet Jelly-we speak now of perfection
IN regard to It's transparency and pretty
appearance-clarified sugar should be
used, but the best grade of refined
sugar will answer every purpose of the
household, aud produce results quite
gratifying to the eye as well as the
palate.
The banana has come to be almost a
necessity in thousands of Northern
families TO whom it was unknown few
years ago. They are fried and served
as an entree; pies are made of them,
with delicate upper and under crust
with plenty of sugar and a suggestion
Of spice, but when sliced thin and
mixed with chopped pineapple or with
chopped oranges they are simply deli
cious. At breakfast they are served by
removing the skin, cutting the bananas
III two pieces, crosswise, and piling them
on a pretty china or fancy plate.
VERY important thing IN the pre-
serving of fruits in strip is to have the
latter OF the proper strength. Sugar,
we know, ferments readily, but only
when dissolved in sufficient quantity
of water. When the quantity is Just
sufficient to render it a strong sirup it
will not ferment at all. The right de-
gree of strength for the preserving of
fruits, so that there may be neither fer
mentation nor Capitalization, may be
obtained by dissolving double-refned
sugar in water IN the proportion of two
parts Of sugar to one of water and boil
ing it q little The degree thus OBJ
tanned, which is the proper one for the
preserving of fruits, is technically
known as smooth. In preserving fruit
whole it is necessary that this sir, D
should penetrate every portion of IL;
therefore to aid this, the fruit should
first be blaDched before it is boiled in
strip.
SOFT gingerbread, or any PLAIN cake,
is never better appreciated shan in the
season when the hungry wanderers
about the field and shore return totheir
summer home too nearly furnished to
wait contentedly for dinner A very
good recipe for making it is this :
Cream half a pound of sugar and three
ounces of butter. To this should be
added two well-beaten eggs, one tea
spoonful and a half of ginger, hall
spoonful of soda dissolved ia q little
water, and half cup of milk or cream,
and flour enough to make a soft batter.
Bake as soon as it is mixed, in a hot
oven. Eat while fresh.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09
EertiliZers for Potatoes.

In our tests with different COM
mercial fertilizers upon potatoes, re-
port of which is given in this impress
sion, every plot tells the same story.
Potash or phosphoric acid, alone or
combined, produce the strongest
growth. We have never heard of a
series of tests which SO corroborate each
other. Evidently the land needs com
plete fertilizers, and that is just what
might have been inferred when it is
considered that it has been cropped for
many years and has received very little
plant food of any kind. 1t may be
asked: "Why does the ammonia, or
nitrate of soda, alone produce such
marked effect?" Our answer would be
that, as both of these are very soluble,
the acid probably serves to render avail
able the potash aud phosphoric acid
of the soil which were previously I'M
available. If the very same experiments
were continued on the same plots for
several years, the nitrogen would prob
ably show no more effect than either of
the others Rural New Yorker.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09
SECOND LIST.

Is. The Wages of Sin. by Miss NJ. E Brsddon.
% Thorny Path, by HesbR stretton.
SEQ. The Kings Servants. by Hesbs stretton.
AZ. Josh Billings Spice-Box.
IS Fated TO Marry, by May Agnes Fleming
S. The Sorrow Of Secret by Mary Cecil Hay
z. The Tale of Sin, by Mrs. Henry Wood.
TIA Round the Moon, by Jules Verne.
81. The Doctors Daughter, by MIS- Henry Woor
So. The Little Earl, by 'Ou dE "
lH. The Figure IL the Corner, by Miss NJ. +
III. Mrs Candies Curtain Lectures.
IA. The Haunted Man. by Chas Dickens.
I27 Christmas Carol by ChEs Dickens.
100 The Three Cousins, hy May Agnes Fleming
III. Peg Wellington, by hes Eoade.
I7s Ny LIES Ransom, by Miss Mulock.
1871 A Sisters Sacrifice by Nary Cecil Hay.
1877 Rip Van WuNe, aud other sketches, by
Washington Irving
212 Clouds ana sunshine. by Chss Re.de.
2l7 Travels If Baron MunchauSen.
219 Nina Flvisn.s Choice.
22s. on Her Wedding Morn, by Bertha N. Clay.
Isl. Lady Hester. by Charlotte NJ. Youge
Isl. Tom Browns school Days.
24s. Yalerie's Fate, by Mrs. Alexander.
2s2. Lady Deaue by Mrs. Leith-Adsms.
2g6. Girls Romance, by F. w Robinsen.
271. Bread and Cheese and Kisses, by B. L. Far.
jeon.
279. The Telegraph Girl. by Anthony Trollope.
27i. For Ills Sake, by Jessie Futhergill.
Of Christians Mistake. by Miss Atulock.
-7Ga An Adventure in Thule, Story for Young
27s. why Not2 by Annie Thomas
$50 Miss slimmens Boarding House
2s4. Miss Slimmeus window.
2s6 Women are Strange. Icy F. ". Robinson.
2e2 cover the Sea" by Wslter Be-ant ana James
qsl. Love for Day. by Bertha NJ. Clay.
sofa Maid, Vito OF Widow, by Mrs. Alexander.
500 Lord Iynne's Choice, by Bertha NJ Clay.
30 Star and Heart, 10y Florence Msrryat
SIS Mr. Cliffs Love Story, by George Eliot.
s29 The Sketch Book, by Washington IRWIN
sg4 The Lost Letter, by Mrs II. Riddell,
s4sa Ninety nine Choice Readings and Recita,
tions No. 7. by J. S. OgilvIe.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09
Seeking Fame on a Bicycle.

from the chicago Irlbune.l
A spare, sunburnt young man, on a
bicycle, flying the Stars and Stripes
from the handle bar, rode up to the
Commercial House Friday morning and
registered as '"Thomas Stevens, bicycle
tourist across the continent" Stevens
left San Francisco April %, weighing
158 pounds, determined to ride on his
wheel to New York. He lost twenty
five pounds, in weight before he had
reached Cheyenne, the journey over
the mountains having been ex eedingly
wearing. His object is glory and pos
sibly gain, as he expects to cross the
old world in the same way,
and then put his adventures
into book. He has thus far met with
no serious accident, though he has had
to rough it a good deal, having slept
often in deserted shanties, and once
gone without food for twenty-four hours.
His route lay through Cheyenne, Oma-
ha and Des Moines. Stevens is 27
years old, and never rode a bicycle till
asst fall, when he learned for the pur-
ose of making this journey.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09
A Business Scene.
from the New York SUM-

From the New YORK sun.
well, sir" he said, rubbing his hands
and smiling pleasantly, as a young man
entered the store, What can 1 do TO
you to-day?"
you keep a good many things here,
don't your" the young man responded,
looking about.
ooh, yes; we keep most everything in
stock. If there is anything you want
that you don't see, just ask for it.
well, l don't see any money. My
boss sent me around with this old bill
to collect, so I'll ask you for the amount"
ooh, yes; remember the bill. I'm
sorry, but guess you will have to wait
little for the money.
"All right" replied the young man,
sitting down in chair; ''That's what my
boss told me-"
What did he tell you'll"
He told me to wait for the money"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09
A Heavy Six-Year-Old Bow.
From the Sacramento, (Cal.) Bee, June %

From the Sacramento, (Cal.) Bee, June 29.
G. Bunnell, who resides near Court
land, in this county, was in town to-day
accompanied by his son Eddie. The
latter is one of the most remarkable
specimens of human development in
this section, and we doubt if his equal
exists in the whole country. He is
eyed years and months, and weighs
107 pounds. There is not an ounce of
superfuous flesh upon him apparently,
he being constructed of bone and
muscle. His limbs and arms, which are
very large, instead of being soft aud
fabby like those of most children of his
age, are firm and fully developed as
those of man. His father informed a
Bee reporter that Eddie is up at 5
o'clock every morning, and can milk
five or six cows as effectually and as
quickly as any person on the ranch. He
is also an expert equestrian, and is
never so happy as when on horseback
and galloping about the place. Eddie's
mother weighs just 3 pounds more than
does her 6year-old son, and Mr.. Bun
nell is a tall, slender man. The young
ster enjoys perfect health.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09
IMMORTALITY.
IN MEMORY OF ]. H. My VITA

In the autumn of life when the ripened grain
OF the soul crowned the laborers toll,
The wan Reaper paused mid the waving gold
That grew on the fertile soil
one sheaf from the harvest of life he plucked,
And bore TO the radiant skies,
And laid at the feet of the King, mid the bloom
And beauty of Paradise.
The silver-haired pilgrim through pleasure ant
pain
Journed unto the close of day,
And steadfastly gaZed toward the home beyond,
Nor paused by the dusty way.
Farth's lotus leaves weaned not the exile from
home,
Tho swaying mid dreamy perfume
Which silently steals through the portals OF life,
From It's myriad courts of bloom
The voices of nature in jOyfulness rise
Up unto the smiling sky;
And beauteous yerdure from wfntry tomb
Procaims that death shall die.
Eife's golden bands shall be riyen fast,
Unto the immortal chain;
And sleeping dust shall in gladness arise,
The dead shall live againl
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09

crowding; each chair has a book-rack.
hat-rack, and foot-rest, aud some
have places for canes. umbrellas and
parasols; they give better cash returns
than pews. Many who do not want
whole pews hesitate about hiring parts
OF pews. When a church is seated
with chairs each member Of a family
hires seat. Single men and women
hire seats. As matter of actual ex-
perlence, churches that have substi-
tuted chairs for pews have obtained
permanent increases of income from
the slttlngs of from go to 20 per cent.
That means, of course, greatly III
creased attendance. People who de-
sire to be very exclusive hire an en-
tire row of seats"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09
XIII the Late Weeds.

The fight with the weeds in the corn
field should not stop with the cultivator.
We have frequently seen farmers strive
manfully against the pests until mid
summer, and then, through negligence,
subject themselves to ANNOYANCE
through the next season. Some weeds
have limited season of growth, and if
kept rooted out until midsummer, will
rarely come up again; others continue
growing until severe frosts come. An
old Illinois farmer, said a cockleburr
would come up in the morning, grow
until four in the afternoon, and mature
seeds before the frosts could kill it that
night. This is an exaggeration, yet
tho cockleburr must be fought until
there are heavy frosts. The velvet
leaf, Unison, and rag-weeds, will COM
mence work almost as late Weeds are
very prolific, and an occasional one
gone to seed in the corn-field, will in
sure good crop the next season. Corn
should not be cultivated after it is tas-
seled, but the weeds can be cut out
without disturbing the soil For this
purpose we have seen short scythe
used, but we much prefer hoe with a
sharp edge.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09
Tonic for Fowls.

Iron, in any shape, is beneficial to
fowls. Copperas is sulphate of iron,
and If little copperas is added to the
drinking water, or ground fine and
mixed with their food, the benefit
would be seen in the redeemed combs
and healthy look. If an old iron pot
is used IN which to keep the drinking
water, the gradual oxidation of the iron
by the water, viii cause particles of
oxide of iron to be given off, which
will be taken up by the fowls when
drinking. A handful of nails or old
pieces of refuse iron, iron filings or
even iron cinder, if placed III the yes
sci containing the water will more or less
| afford iron to the poultry. Iron is in
vlgorating, stimulating, and assists in
guarding the system from disease.
Iron is In the blood of every living
creature, and any deficiency thereof
causes weakness and disability. The
use of copperas is beneficial in another
respect. 1t is remedy for a great
many diseases, is a good disinfectant,
and sure remedy against contagious
of a certain character. Do not be
| afraid to use it. A tablespoonful of
copperas in the drinking water for q
dozen fowls is sufficient, and as it is
cheap in price, the expense of it's use
is but little.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09
FARM. GARDEN AND HOME.


Dear Mrs. Jones, I'm glad you called!
hoped you'd come to-day.
Now have you heard what awful things
They tell of Elder GrayY
You haven't2 Why, heard last night
That some one heard in town,
He went TO see the Black Crook show,
Along with Deacon Brown.
But don't you tell-I'm sure you WON'T
Perhaps il isn't SO;
But, really, that Is what they say
| don't pretend 10 know.
Now, Mrs Jones do you suppose
That Mr.. Smith viii cheatf
Pm told by those who ought 10 know
He swindles on his meat.
Two ounces short pound, they say
And Just the same on tea,
And he a member in the church,
Along with you and me!
But don't you tell-Pm sure you won
Perhaps IL isn't so;
But really, that Is what they say
don't pretend to know.
They say that Thompson aud his wife
Just quarrel night and day.
He's jealous Well, perhaps there's cause
That's not for me to say.
The way that woman puts on airs
New hat and diamond ring,
And CAD, CAD gaGding all the time
With beaux upon her string.
But don't you tell-Im sure you WON'T
Perhaps it isn't Sc
But, really, that is what they say
don't pretend to know.
They say that Mrs. Johnson got
new silk dress and she
Don't pay her washing bill, I'm told
1t came quite straight To me.
It's limited that her husband drinks
But then folks gossip so. you know,
But thank my stars, not II
Now, don't you tell-Im sure you WON'T
These things may not be so;
But, really, that is what they say
don't pretend to know
-Eben E. ReE 4.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09

Amy had pushed Der way through
the bushes, but instead of the ball, she
found Noigt Van Dyck, lying full
length in the grass, with his head on
his arm.
"Oh, excuse mel" she faltered. "I
came to hunt the tennis ball, but I sup
pose there's no chance of finding it till
morning"
at hit me on the head" said Voigt,
rising slowly; then it rolled down the
hill into the water. l think that it is
floating off there-that little black
speck."
why didn't you catch it2" said Amy,
reproachfully.
"Why?" said Voigt, Struggling his
shoulders. 81 wish ali the tennis balls
ID Chfistendom were at the bottom of
the sea-"
eff you don't like tennis, other peo-
pie do" she said, shffiy.
Mr.. Passavant and few others like
hlm? said Voigt, scornfully. Amy,
what do you mean? Why will you trife
with me, when you know l love you
so?"
u don't know anything of the kind"
SAID Amy, beginning to tremble.
Then it's because you don't care to
know, for I'm sure it is plain to every
one else This very evening some one
said to me, 'Voigt, you're fool to make
yourself miserable about Amy Early.
She hasn't any heart and she doesn't
care for you"
at isn't truel" cried Amy, without
thinking what she confessed.
Nolgt was close beside her with one
bound.
"Darlingp he cried, catching both her
hands IN his, "can it be that you do love
me, after all? Oh, Amyi"
She hid her head upon his breast, and
burst into a flood of foolish tears.
Il could love you a good deal, ]
think" she sobbed, IF you wouldn't be
so-so-disagreeablel"
Voigt laughed low, happy laugh, as
he caught her in his arms.
Then you don't care for Passavant
after ALP"
"No-o-or
"But do you really know what you
are doing?" he said, holding her off al
arm's-leneth, after he had kissed the
tears out of her eyes and the bushes
into her cheeks. eff you accept my
love, Amy, l shall expect you to marry
me-"
"Of course" she said, shyly.
"Wiu you be my wife, then?"
Yes. But, Voigt, you must try to
improve your temper, won't your"
III try" he said, laughing. "But
a Jealous man is not responsible"
What are you doing?" cried Leila
Gray, as she parted the lilac bushes
Mr.. Passavant has brought the lemon
ade, and-Ohr'
I'VE must go and have some," Amy
said quickly. "Voigt, won't you come ?
We are not going to play tennis any
more tonight"
Ferdinand Passavant was pouring
out the cool beverage in little glass
cups.
"Do not keep me in suspense" he
managed to say to Amy. What is your
| answer-yes or mop"
Don't be ridiculous" she said. "You
do not want me to marry you, nor am !
IN the market. | am engaged to Mr..
Van Dyck"
Passavant burst out laughing.
Then you We're foohng, too? I am
so glad you didn't take me in earnest,
Miss Amy. 1t would have been con-
founded awkward, you know, because
I'm engaged to another girl"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09
Chairs for Churches.

A modern idea for making sinners
comfortable when they go to church is
advanced by a New York dealer III
church decorations and furnishings.
1t is to have single chairs, such as are
used in theaters, substituted for pews
in our houses of worship. They are
already in use in the gallery of the
Collegiate Reformed Dutch Church in
New York. He says in advocacy of
his plan: "Chair backs are more
agreeable to the eye than the straight
lines of a pew back; they prevent
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09
The Steel Rake.

There is no tool of more real value il
the garden during the summer season
than the steel rake, if it is kept well in
use. The benefit from it is three fold.
Pulverizing the surface of the soil for
an inch or two in depth prevents the
escape of the moisture from the earth
below, increases the growth of the
plants, and destroys weeds before they
can make their appearance. The pull
verization of the soil should be confined
to near the surface, both for safety to
the roots below, and because it has been
proved by experiment that moisture
In the soil is retained better than by a
deeper mellowing. The mistake should
be avoided of supposing that stirring
the soil is not needed unless there is a
visible growth of weeds to be destroyed.
The surface should not only be kept
clean, but frequently broken up and
kept mellow. The increased growth thus
impaired to plants would surprise some
persons, and may be easily seen by
working well and neglecting alternate
strips of ground. The steel rake will
enable the laborer to work much faster
that with hoe, and if often used it will
pass over the ground with remarkable
ease. The spaces between rows of
strawberries, cabbages, tomatoes and
vegetables generally, if not cultivated
with horse, may thus be kept clean
with little labor Country Gentleman.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09
A Picnic Scheme,

[From the Pittsburg Chronicie-Telegraph.l
A gentlemen recently met an old &C
uuaintance and remarked:
"Ah, Jones I'm sorry to see you with
that limp, hurt your foot|
"No."
Got bad corns on it? Terrible
weather for corns.
NO"
Bunion?"
"No."
"In-growing toe-nail?"
NO"
well, what is the matter with it?"
There's nothing the matter with IT.
I'm booked for Sunday School pic
mic to day, and [ suppose they've an
idea they'll use me for a mule, to pack
wood and carry waiter and put up
swings, like they did last year, but
they'll get left. I'm lame. Cut my
foot half off. Had railroad train run
over it. Got it caught under a trip
hammer. I'm going to sit IN the shade
and have 'em bring me Strawberries
and cream"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09

A BOY ten years old can stand out in
the street of quiet village on a calm
summer afternoon and make the air
culver and 3tartle the doing popula-
ton out of years peace by shrieking
out to boy three quarters of mile
away: "Oh, Skineel Comm nout naf-
ter support" And the other boy will
veil ont with awful distinctness and
care: "Yesl Gityer nigger-shootern
come to the storep And they will con-
verse in the same thrilling pitch and
maddening force if they are only ten
feet apart. But twenty or thirty years
afterward, either of those boys will get
up TO address public meeting in hall
not fifty feet deep, and ten feet away
from the speaker not living soul can
hear word he says Burlington
Haukeya
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09

The pretty pale yellow muslins,
printed with sprays OF geraniums and
lunches of china asters, are very much
worn as garden-party toilets. They are
both quaint and dainty looking, and if
made with full waist and belted over a
gathered skirt undraped, they look as
though they had just been taken out
from between the lavender and pot
pourri of your grandmother's chest.
Dressed to-day in a clear starched mus
lin gown, with Tapping leghorn hat,
and plumes, bronze halfshoes Tor Dusk
ms" as they were formerly called,) and
long lace mits reaching far up the arm,
the young lady of the period might
easily imagine herself the picture of a
heroine out of novel written In the
beginning Of the century.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-08-09

THE New York state oieomargarine
men, who tried to steal march upon
the butterdealers by bringing a friend
ly suit against themselves in order to
test the legality of selling bogus butter,
find that they have made a mistake.
The new law absolutely prohibits the
sale and manufacture of o!eomargarine
p. H. McGurne, of Brooklyn, has been
fined 800 and sentenced to six months
imprisonment, and now the higher
court will have a chance to pass its
judgment in the case.