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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-01-09
ros.nre sill 10 he Chenner. II

EOs NEe sum iU Dt NutHpeIs 1T Is
now quite likely thai Congress will, during
The present session, take one further step in
the way Of cheap postage The result Of the
redu ton OIL letter postage to two cents has
been so gratifying that it will encourage
Congress to accept Mr.. Bingham's till in
creasng the weight Of single postage l4tters
to one ounce, instead Of one-half ounce, as
now. The reduction Of postal rates to two
cents has really reduced the revenues Of the
department oy only about two millions Of
dollars. aud it seems probable that this
amount will he regained, during the coming
fiscal year. This fact ought to encourage
Congress to make the change in regard TO The
weight of letters, which will really he great
convenience to the lcttcr-wrilng public, and
will not materially reduce the receipts Of the
department. 1t may also result in the pass
age, at this session Of the bin for the, reduc-
ton Of local postage TO one cent.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-01-09
slSA You Visit Washington Stop At The
AaEnlGAA n0sy3E,
Cor. Penn. ave. & 7th ST.,
Washington, d. G.

lerms, So Per Day.
Inc proprerors of this House, the oldest
IIote' in Washington, desire TO
call the attention of their patrons and the
pablo to the fact that The He eel is and has
'eeH the headquarters for Mari Flanders for over
h'" century. The American is centrally
located in the Business portion of the city,
md within short distance of all Public
pu''d'ass, Churches, and places of Amuse
ment
f'fFf : LEANYAE3A, Praprictors.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-01-09

Busy Place is the ChildFen's and
Rows Parlor 81 lIonOver street, adjoining
corner Pratt Thousands Of handsome suits
and Oyercosts for the rising generation from
81 ~ VI. e. y. Oehm & Son,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-01-09

Three C's-There are three c's that seize
the children and carry them off aud the sor-
80" ng mother, weeping seas Of tears, sees
her .ittle ones borne away 10 the cemetery II
The three cs are colds coughs aud Group
Mothers pr Brlfs Cough syrup saves lie
ut o4y, ives
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-01-09

Notice We call special attention to The
Advertisement OF Thoma. " Bowman, Nur-
s.r,man. Rochester, y T., who is 10 want Of
msfs ssIeBmen. II
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-01-09
MILLINERY al BRY4NTOUN

Mrs. G :. sLATTERY, Of G9A
NJ Br.antown, calls the at .-4asssss5S
i r Of he friends to her large se -
AMI select stock of Millinery, and F"ncr
Goods Go" Having just returned from baltimore
she can offer Ladies, Misses, and Children
Ills in ali the newest and latest designs.
cjre her 4 cali and br convinced Of The bar
~,ins th1t c,u he gotten Of her Al the Bry"l-
Town Millinery, and FAnly store may 80"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-01-09
GGtaI anA Qusmal.

zc- H., MIR, ofbe lSpErESpEST ha' se,n
,,mor,.iio he first foor Of he H7'oa't nan
,-.msd,Gf,ly ,ppssae he EPiscoPai Church
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-01-09
The Baltimore Telegram.

Ia a naper 10 amuseand instruct every man aug
woman. the youth and the maiden tho BOY snI
the rirl, the merchant aud the ProirS',onal
man. the mechanic and iaborrr- II 'hOuiu w
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-01-09

lie then sat down and wrote hi. acoep
ancc Of the ia ne, remArkins after read d
over nni handing it to m, hit he had g
cepted it ia suci a manner as u prevtat "a
possibility Of the Altar ending in a farce
Here is the acceptance:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-01-09

A Card. As certain publications ann.
ell in ihs. newspapers OF Baltimore AMI W.,
'ng'on This week rejecting upon the eh,r,,.
ter Of Mr.. Posey in the honorable setllemo..
Of an unfortunate affair between him ana ".
T. NJ Cox deem it my duty in ustir. ),
Nr. Pesey to make an explanation Of the a.,
Element Of the affair as it was, and as t,a.
it to have been settled 50 far =, >.
has gone. On New Years d,v ....
IDENTIFY called at Mr.. Posey's Office to -.
him on matter Of business, Mr.. Po.ey +.
marked, ! am very glad to see you b,v.
been challenged by Mr. Cox aud wan,s5
friend to act for me in accepting the chaIle,,.
and arranging prelimuarics Mr. Posey liz,
real Mr. CJE's challenge, which was AZ e,i
lows.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-01-09
Poar TonAcco, Jan. lst, 1888

F. NJ Cox, Esq, Your commanica ion
received through Mr. Daley To most OF
yoar letter hsve no answer to make Alike
nearly everything YOU say most Oft isnn-
true. TO the poitl whereiuayol ask salts
faction for the insult YOU claim ! have given
you, answer by saving thai accept your
challenge without hesttucy and refer Mr
Daley, your friend to Nr r. Reed Mills, the
bearer Of this note TO arrln call prelimihlrie.;
the time of meeting to be after Slurd a.,
as have to 60 to Bdtim re to-moulN, aud
cannot return before Sturdy nglt Ia.
weapons to be pistols, and the diauec be-
tween us in the combat not to he oYcthnern
p tee~; ant ia the event o. the IL sset"Ns
proving faual we are 10 he above no a'Anr''
upon each other firing rs We alya--e aatil
-. ,,r t..,th mr.. l-iita5
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-01-09
NOTICE
II U NJ u U G.

This entire space belongs to US; but not be-
llevilg In lar, daring
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-11-13
Things that a Housekeeper Should
Know.

That salt should be eaten with nuts
to aid digestion.
That milk which stands too long
makes bitter butter.
That it rests you in sewing to change
your position frequently.
That hot, strong lemonade taken
a. bed time will break up a bad cold
That tough meats made tender by
lying few minutes in vinegar water.
That little soda water will relieve
sick headache caused by indigestion.
That a cup of strong coffee will re-
move the odor of onions from the
breath.
That cup of hot water drank be-
ford meals will prevent nausea and
dyspepsia.
That well ventilated bed rooms will
prevent morning headaches and lassi-
tude.
That consumptIve night sweats may
be arrested by spouging the body
nightly in salt water.
That cold tea should be saved for
your vinegar barrel 1t sours easily
and gives color and flavor.-Ex.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-11-13
Take Care Of Your Animals.

Live stock are to be our special
watch and care for the coming four
months at least. We need to winter
them as economically as possible, yet
having them all the time gaining. No
animal is profitable at a stand still.
Stock wlntered on the warmest side Of
a corn-stack, and coming out "spring-
proof" are in no condition to make
good returns during the summer. AT
this season, look especially to the
comfortableness of their quarters, that
they may be easily cleaned, warm, and
well-aired when needed. Alterations
that will facilitate foddering, littering,
and clearing out, should be planned
and carried out at once. Tight board
walls, or any others, are a much
cheaper source of warmth than much
feeding, so far as neat cattle, horses in
use, pigs, and poultry are concerned.
Horses and sheep with comfortable
shelter, out of RAIN and well rooted,
will bear any degree Of cold they are
likely to be subject to, if they have
enough to eat, and the question of
economy depends on the price Of hay
and corn. and OF hemlock boards.
Food consumed merely to maintain
animal heat deducting the value
of the resulting manure, is dead loss
Beeves, sheep, and pigs gain very rap
idly if we'll fed this month. The brac-
ing air sharpens appehtes, and the
variety of rich feed is greater nov than
at any other time OF the year. They
should be crowded, blu, not over-fed
MASON c. WELD in Amy1tan Agritui-
tunisk foI NM.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-11-13
P licking AND DRYING AppL Es

Let winter apples and pears remain
on the trees as long as possible. It
makes the flavor sweeter and richer.
Then gather them carefully by hand,
with the stems on. lfyou wan. to get
back about the cost Of the fire. ght on
hem. shake them, tumble them into a
barrel aay way and every way and y GU
will get Just about the cost of the
freight. ifyou can get rid of them at
all. But if you want first.class pric es
for your apples and get reputation as
a No. fruit raiser and packer. read.
AS the apples are picked put them
IN single layers in broad, shallow
baskets, with the bottom covered with
paper or moss. Ifyou must put more
han one layer in the same basket,
separate them with something soft.
Fruit should only be picked when dry.
Take the apples. by hand, remem-
Der from the basket, and lay them in
heaps in large dry room. Let them
lie there and dry and cool for couple
of weeks.
| Then comes packing them in bar
rels. Throw out all knotty. bruised
and specked specimens, if YOU wish
10 secure a good reputation as a
packer. Put them in barrels, one
layer at time. Those very particu-
lar lay the apples all one way, stem
and blossom end. Pack the fruit as
close as possible, so that it will not
pitch about and get displaced on its
Journey. Fill the barrel quite to the
top. and head up. Press the head
firmly against the apples. Some put
layer OF soft paper upon the bottom
and inside the head OF the barrel.
Haul the barrels to market with the
least possible jolting, With your
apples picked and barreled in this
way, they will go around the world
! without rotting, and you need never
fear that YOU will be without a market
for them. Dealers will jump at them
and children will cry for them.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-11-13
APPLYING TARRED FELT.

A very common bit of advice is TO
line poultry-houses with tarred paper.
In my opinion it is better to cover the
house with the felt than j, is to line it.
When you put the paper outside you
protect the boards and timbers from
the weather, and make them more
durable. At the same time you &C
complish all you can accomplish by
using the material inside; that is you
render the house warmer and more
comfortable for the fowls. Those who
depend on tarred paper to keep away
lice will find in very short time that
they have very poor dependence. A
gallon of kerosene is worth a ton of
tarred paper for that purI ose. For my
part, / do not like tn. appearance of
poultry house that is covered all over
inside with a garment of mourning. A
coat of fresh whitewash suits my taste
better. and if l used the felt inside, l
should certainly whltewash it. When
l put paper OR felt on roofs or sides OF
houses | much prefer for a covering
genuine oil paint to the compounds
gas tar usually sent out with the ready
roofing. don't enjoy handling The
nasty stuff, and then l don't like its
looks so well. | use metallic brown,
linseed oil and drying, OIL is cheap,
and the metallic brown is only about
three cents a pound In mixing the
paint l make it just as thick as it can
be worked, and one coat suffices.
After one year a roof should have a
second coat, which may be put on
thinner than the first. l have never
sanded my roofs, but it would probably
add to their durability.
The two.ply felt is heavy enough fol
covering PLAIN roof surfaces; for cover
ing rough surfaces, such as old single
roofs, the three-ply would be better.
For sides of building use the plain felt.
B. R. BLACK.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-11-13
DESTROY OFFENSIVE DOORS.

There is no means more certain to
bring disease upon members of a fami-
ly than allowing infectious matter to
remain upon the premises. The Often
sive odors that arise from damp places.
decaying vegetables 10 the cellar, I'M
cleaned sinks and privies, are almost
certain before the sultry season is over
to engender some malignant disease
upon those who by gross neglect fail to
dislnfect in proper time the atmos-
phere around them.
Copperas, called sulphate of iron, dis
solved in water, one fourth of pound
to gallon, and pour into a sink
drain as often as needed will keep it
sweet. A little chloride of lime, say
half a pound to the gallon of water,
will have equally as good an effect,
and either of these costs but a few
| cents.
To purify cistern water take a
pound or two-acco1ding to the
amount of water. OF caustic soda or a
similar quality of concentrated I've
and put into the clstern; this viii disin-
feet stagnant odorous waters, and the
cost is nothing compared with the ben
eft derived. 1t is said that two grains
of alum to a pint of water that is not
fit to drink renders it perfectly clear
and pure, and the taste of alum will
not be perceived. A little pulyerized
alum thrown into pail of water and
allowed to stand for fifteen or twenty
minutes will precipitate all the impuri-
ties and leave it perfectly clear. A
larger quanty put into we'll of i'm.
pure water will very much improve
1t.
| A damp cellar may be rectihed by
sprinkling copperas, chloride of lime
or even common white lime over the
floor. The most effective of anything
that we ever used to dlsinfect decay.
ing vegetable matter of any descrip
ton is chloride of lime. One pound
may be dissolved in two gallons o
water where it is desirable to use it in
a liquid form. Another excellent alb
sorbent of noXious smells is plaster o
Paris, one part to three of pulverizec
charcoal.
The reason that there are so many
unwholesome kitchens cannot be at
trlbuted to the lack of means to purify
them, but to the slothfulness of those
who had become accustomed tc
brea thing foul air, yet they complain
wonderfully when called upon to pay
natures penalty for disoteying natures
laws. A few pennies expended now
for purifiers my sove heavy doctor
bills and will certainly pay in comfor
when surrounded by healthy atmos
phere.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-11-13
The Latest Thing In BogusButter.

The latest novelty in the manufac-
ture of bogus butter is the use of gel.
atine. The makers of oleomargarine
first began with clean beef tat, then
used common dirty fat, and have now
come down to pork grease. This Is
aot however, cheap enough. and they
have been extending it with cotton
seedoil, sesame oil and other sub
stanes. Hardness is given by stea-
rine They have just struck upon GEL
atIne' which is made of the hoofs
neat cattle and horses. Ofitself it costs
as much as the other things, but it
possesses an unequaled power to
absorb water One pound will take up
ten pounds of water, which costs moth
ing, and two or three pounds of gela.
tine to the keg reduces the expense of
making the whole mixture to FIVE or
SIX cents pound
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-11-13
THE AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST
FOR NOVEMBER, 1885,


Is one Of the most brilliant and
varied numbers eyer issued, The
illustrations, numbering nearly out
one hundred, are superior to any which
have hitherto appeared. The full-page
engraving OF the Cattle Quarantine
Station, and the Village Blacksmith,
are specially fine, while cattle, horses,
small stock. house-plans, farm imp!e-
ments. new fruits and flowers, etc :,
etc., are fully illustrated, The articles
are as usual adapted to the season,
and include Stable Fittings for Horses.
an Obituary and Portrait of Goldsmith
Maid, an articles on an American
Breed of Polled Cattle, Notes on South
ern Fa, ming. an article on French
Pigs with Portrait, on BerKshires, ON
tattening SWINE, a movable Pen, etc,
Winter rations of Dairy Cows, a win
ter Dairy. articles on Darying and
Butter making,most OF which are fully
illus trated. The subject of Quarantin-
ing Cattle is fully described, with a
group of pictures occupying full page
A Warm Fowl House is described
also the Dakota system OF Wlntering
Fowls. In the Horticultural pages,
occur descriptions OF Towering Plants,
beautifully illustrated: the Culture Of
Orchards is discussed. Methods OF
keeping Celery described. etc, etc.
Besides, Col. Moore discusses Farmers
c ubs and Libraries, Mr.. q. A. Dewey
Horses not on Farms. Henry Stewart,
Large and Small SWINE. DR.. Thurber,
the Influence OF Railroads in Sowing
Weeds. Then there are the valuable
answers to inquiries IN Oar Baskets,
the Animal Ailment Column, Sunday
Humbugs exposed, ETC., etc. Price
s1.50 year. Single numbers, 10 cts
Address Publishers American Aeri.
culturist," Isl Broadway, New York
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-11-13
OVER. PRODUCTION.

T Over-production and under con-
sumption are the two strings upon
which many of our economists have
been playing for long time Indeed
since 1873.
"Why is business dulla" is asked
and one answers confidently. Over
production" while another settles the
whole matter, to his own satisfaction at
least, by shouting "Under-consump.
ton" Whatever the rea.on may be,
the fact remains that in most branches
of trade business is dull. But there is
one business in this country which has
remained good and in which there
does not appear to have been any
under, consumption" and cert7inly
there has been no over-productlon of
eggs Great as has been the iowa
production-our hens straining them
selves to the utmost limit and running
their factories night and day, if some
of the remarkable records Of which we
have heard are true-there has been
no "over production" Thirty-six
millions of eggs imported from for eign
countries last year! Our hens being
compelled to compete with the pau.
per labor of hens in the old world!
And protective tariff! Protectionists
don't seem to have waked up on this
subject.
With so large number of eggs COM
ing in each year to meet the wants Of
our own home market, and sold at
prices which would handsomely pay
for their production here, there is the
best of evidence that this business is
not yet overdone. and not likely to be
very soon: We need to keep more
hens or else improve their average
egg production until we can supply
our own markets, And when we have
so added to the egg production of the
year of Grace 1884 and which exists in
1885 we shall be far from meeting the
demand that will then exist. For this
trade is bound to be an increasing one,
growing more rapidly than the rapid
growth of our country in population,
SO that it will be many years yet before
the American hen can hope to meet
the demands of the American egg
market.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-11-13

A Chicago company is going to
build one of the finest buildings west
OF the Alleghanies OIL the corner OF
Olive and Fourth Streets, St. Louis.
twill be 100 by 81 feet, ten stories
high and absolutely fire proof, and
will cost 100000. Under the build
ing will be constructed safe deposit
vaults containing 1000 compartments.
The balance of the buildings will con-
tain store rooms and Offices.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-11-13
THE CAPITALIST

Can get the information necessarv to secure
safe and profitable investmc agricIl-
rure, stock raising, mining. ring, or
any OF the many inviting fic ughout
the South and West, by addr he I'M
dersigned.
T. CHAND
General Passenger and Tirks: mis-, 10.
IOWA-,.l1.3 SOURI,
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-11-13
THE FARMER

In search of a new home, where he can Sc
cure better returns for his labor, should re-
member that the Wabash is the most direct
route to Arkansas, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska,
and all points South, West and Northwest,
and that round.trip land-explorers' tickets
at very low rates are elways on sale at the
ticket Offices. Descriptive advertising mat
ter of Arkansas and Texas sent free to all
applicants by addressing the General Pas
epnpar Apent
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-11-13

Do not examine too infinitely the
actions of your friends nor the motives
which actuated them. If they have
acted with want of delicacy, appear
not to understand it; or what is more
simple, think that it was mistake on
their part.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-11-13
INDIANA MICHIGAN
WABASH
R0U ] E!
THE BUSINESS MAN

When he travels wants to go quick, wants to
be comfortable, wants TO arrive at destina
ton on time, in fact, wants strictly bust
ness trip, and consequently takes tho
popular Wabash Route, feeling that he is
cure to meet his engagements and continue
In nrosner and he hanny
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-11-13
A group of five. representing as

n group OF i've, represehtlng as
many generations, were recently pho.
tographed by an Indianapolis photo
grapher. The members of 1t were
James Hubbart, Of Washington Town
ship, one hundred years old last March;
Mrs. Elizabeth Richards, his daughter,
aged seventy-three; a granddaughter,
Eliza McElwee, aged fifty; her son
Thomas, aged twenty-eight. and his
daughter, Ollie McElwee, aged three.
Can this be matched elsewhere in the
United States2 -"Chicago Tribune.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-11-13
THE INVALID

viii find the Wabash the most convenient
route to all the noted health resorts of
Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas, and
that the extensive through car system and
superior accommodations of this popular
line will add greatly to his comfort while en-
route. Pamphlet descriptive of the many
celebrated mineral springs of the West AMI
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-11-13
THE TOURIST

Has long since chosen the Wabash as the
favorite route to all the summer resorts of
the East, North and West, and winter re-
sorts of the South, as the Company has for
years provided better accommodations and
be had at reduced rates at all principal
nfficae of tha Cnmpapy
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-09-05
Esneralda Items.

The following items of interest are
from the Walker Lake Bulletin of last
Wednesday:
Prospectors are getting good rock from
the side of Mount Grant.
Hosting works will soon be put on
the Harrington mines in Garfield.
Superintendent Kelly, of the Victor,
is now held under a charge of INSIDE
meanor in having failed to file for rec.
ord the names of the officers of the
Victor Company.
Orders were received for a resumption
Of work in the Mout Cory last Thurs
day. Work was resumed and on Mon.
day the mine was again closed. The
Mount Cory has recently been opened
and closed as often as the safe in news.
paper Office.
There is good authority for announc-
ing that the arrangements for the COM
mencement of work at Aurora have
been nearly finished. The organ ization
of the company is being finished, and
it will be but few weeks before oper.
atoms will begin on the mines.
The concehtrator which Moss will put
up at Knkead is called the Golden
Gate. 1t is an improvement on all
others; will do much more work with
the same power, and can be made to
work different classes of rock. 1t does
not need constant attention, and those
who have seen it work say that it does
very close work.