Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-24
ANTIFERME NTINE!
What Antlfermentine Is and Does.

Antifermentine is n simple harmless prep
aration. free from taste. smell and color: that
that has the property OF stopping and pre-
venting fermentation In all vegetable and
animal food. IL Is especially useful for pre-
serving fruit OF all kinds retaining the nat
ural fresh appearance and taste of the fruit
Its use does away with labor. and makes
what has been hot, disagreeable task, de-
light and pleasure. 1t substitutes for the
summer heat of the kitchen, the cool shade
OF the lawn or piazza. Its results are never
doubtful when used according TO directions,
and strawberry short-cake and Ieach ana
Berry pi, can be had in winter as well as In
summer.
It's use is profitable and economical, for It
saves one-half of the sugar, saves the jars
broken by heat, saves the fruit cooked away,
and saves the time and labor lost by the old
methods. One package VIII put up 80 quarts
OF fruit For Cider II Is unsurpassed. II stops
fermentation at any point desired, and pro-
duces a sparkling beverage like champagne.
and all that Is required is 10 empty box OF
Antifermentine into barrel OF cider, and
after 20 days rack into clean barrel or bottle.
The question Is often asked: lsit Injurious?
To allay all doubts on that score, we would
say that we have consulted many of our most
eminent chemists aud physicians. and all
unite in pronouncing the use Of Antifermen-
tine as a preventative n perfectly safe and
harmless preparation. The increasing dan
ger OF using fruit put up In tin cans calling
for legislative interference In New York;
makes IL desirable for every family 10 put up
their own, and Antifermentine comes as u
Welcome and timely aid TO the housekeeper
enabling her to put up without labor and with
small expense all kinds OF fruit for winter use
HOW To USE ANTIFERMESTINE.
Select ripe fruit and pack into jars as close
ly possible, without crushing amy good
fruit-jar will answer.
Take the measure found In each package,
I'LL IL even full with Antifermentine and place
on top OF fruit; one measureful for each and
every quart.
Make a syrup OF pure "a" or graduated SUI
gar, in the proportion OF pounds TO one gal-
Ion OF cold water, and pour on fruit, filling
answer for - to 20 quarts OF fruit.
Cover jars tightly TO exclude air, and put
away in n cool, dark place.
To preserve Berries, pack jars closely with
natural fruit, add one measure OF Antifer-
mentine to each quart (on top OF fruit. then
NIL with syrup as full as possible; cover and
put away in cool, dark place.
For Peaches, Apricots and Orsnge9, peel,
pack whole or in halves, and proceed as with
berries.
For Cherries, PIums and Grapes steam for
twenty minutes, and when cool proceed AZ
with berries
For Pears and Apples peel. remove core,
steam twenty minutes, and when cool pro-
ceed as with berries.
For Tomatoes. scald TO remove skin, pack
closely In jars or crooks, adding on top one
measure of Antifermentine for every quart.
Press down, and the tomatoes VIII yield liq
uor enough u cover.
To keep Cider, add 10 a forty gallon barrel
one entire package OF Antifermentine. Let 1t
stand twenty days, rack carefully into clean
barrels. kegs, or bottles. A sparkling cider
like champagne il the result. The Antifer-
mentine may be added at any time during
fermentation.
For Fruit Syrups, add one measureful, and
for Tomato Catsup half measure of Antifer-
mentine for each quart,
MIX and Buttermilk one measureful TO
each quart will keep them twice the usual
time.
For an Improved Butter-Salt, take one en-
tire package to 10 lbs Of salt. thoroughly mix,
and use ordinary salt. 1t will keep butter
from turning rancid.
For Eggs, dissolve one package Of Antifer-
mentine in gallon OF water (Or In that pro-
portion), soak the eggs In the solution for half
an hour; put away in a cool place. DO not
wipe them.
Pickles-An addition Of tablespoonful OF
Antifermentine TO pail OF pickles will be
found very beneficial. preventing scum.
". B-Antifermeutin dissolves slowly and
sometimes does not entirely disappear for a
day or two
For Sale in Shepherdstown by
DR.. J. G. GIBSON, Druggist.