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The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-08-21
FARM, GARDEN, AND HOUSEHOLD.
Common Sense i'm Feeding.

The report of the proceedings of the
Oxford Farmers club, of Ohio, contains
among other sensible talk the following
on feeding: The reports of feeding eX-
periments at experiment stations are full
of instruction and hints to us. They are
worth more than the testimony of any
one of us who might weigh our feed
carefully. We would not then know
what percentage of the feed was di-
gested. Too much of the feed often
goes into the excrement and is not assm-
Hated. BY noticing this and changing
the feed this may be corrected This is
the case where we see whole corn pass
the horse, OK or COW. Digestion is not
right or the food is not suited to the
animal in such cases. While our weigh
ing animals and feed given will help us,
still we need more light than this can
give. The careful feeder watches little
things. No man can be a good feeder
who is not close observer and quick to
note the condition of every animal in his
charge. The chief thing is to suit the
ration to the animal Feeding is so much
of an art that not one man in ten knows
how to feed most successfully. We do
not even know how to feed ourselves to
prevent dyspepsia and disorders which
come from improper diet and manner
and times Of eating. 1t is evident that
this subject of feeding is one we need to
study much, for it is the foundation of
better husbandry.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-08-21
Snuatters in the Metropolis.

On the eastern side of this city, says a
New York letter to the Philadelphia
Press, there is a village OF squatters, who
have taken temporary possession of un.
used sites on hill, and have erected
shanties which serve at once for pigpenS,
hencoops, bedrooms and living rooms.
They enjoy the privilege of squatters in
having no rent to pay, but they are eX-
posed to the penalty of being, at any
moment, turned out from their dens and
losing land and house at once. Usually
they remain while the quarrymen who
are opening the streets almost undermine
their shanties, and then, if the buildings
are not blown away, they pull them down
and pack them away like tents to another
dwelling place. The village is filled
with snarling dogs, which aid in draw
ing the swill or coal carts, for the chill
dren are mainly employed in collecting
swil and picking Goals through the
streets. The shanty family are never
quite so poor as the tenement house fam
lily, as they have no rent to pay.
But the filth and wretchedness
in which they sometimes live
are beyond description. The peo-
pie have very little regular occupa
ton, many being widows who do occa.
sional chores in families; others live
on the sale of the coal their children
gather, or on the pigs which share their
domicile; others keep fowls, and all
have goats, though where the profits
from these latter come | could never dis,
cover, as no one seems to buy the milk,
and never heard OF their killing them
Money, however in some way they do
procure, and one old red faced swill.
gatherer who died left, it was said. a
large deposit in the savings bank, which
no one could claim; yet one corner OF
her bed chamber was filled with heap
of illsmelling bones, and the pigs slept
under her bed.
There is another old ragpicker whose
shanty is sight to behold. all the odds
and ends of great city seem piled up in
it-bones, broken dishes, rags, bits of
furniture, cinders, old tin, useless lamps,
decaying vegetables. ribbons, clothes,
legless chairs and carrion all mixed to-
gether, and heaped up nearly to the cell
ing, leaving hardly room for bed on
the floor, where the woman and her two
children sleep. Yet all these are marvcls
of health and vigor, far surprising most
children in the comfortable classes
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-08-21

Newly planted trees require careful at
tention through the summer, and es-
pecially in dry weather. NIulching, by
which is meant the spreading of coarse
manure, half rotted straw, or any other
litter on the ground over the roots of the
trees, will be always found of great ser
vice in keeping the ground cool and
moist and promoting the growth of
newly transplanted trees, particularly if
the succeeding summer should be hot
and dry. There is a substitute for mulch.
ing that is perhaps better than a mulch,
but IN the hurry of summer work it is so
sure to be neglected that the planter had
better mulch his trees as soon after plant
ing as possible. If, however, he will
keep the ground loose and friable around
his trees by frequently stirring the sur
face and never permitting it to become
baked and hard he may safely dispense
with mulching. But because it is re-
commended to spread coarse manure on
the surface of the ground let it not be.
therefore, inferred that it is ever advisa-
bic to place fresh manure in the soil
about the roots OF trees. 1t is very
apt to kill newly planted trees, and
snre to do more harm than good.
If it is thought necessary to enrich
the soil old and perfectly rottcd manure
may be thoroughly incorporated with it,
but the safer way is to place the manure
on the surface and let its iertlizng
properties be gradually washed down by
the rains. 1t is very seldom that trees
which have been carefully taken up,
carefully planted and well mulchcd
Will require any watering during the
dry summer weather. If it should be
come necessary, however, to give them
water, 1t should be done thoroughly. A
mere moistening of the surface of the
ground Is worse than none at all. Give
enough to penetrate down TO where the
roots lie and to soak the ground about
them thoroughly. And now, if the trees
have not been mulcEed, it should be
done Immediately in order to prevent
the evaporation of the water that has
been given and the baking and cracking
OF the earth under the rays of the scorch-
ing sun. If no litter can be had with
which to mulch the same result is eff.
tectcd by stirring the surface a few
hours after the water has been given and
before the sun has baked the earth If
this is not attended to better not to give
any water at all, for the hot sun will
only bake the earth the harder for the
watering.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-08-21
HEALTH HINTS.

Only a small quantity of either food or
drink should be given to sick person at
time.
A clean newspaper often renewed makes
better table cover for sick room than
cloth.
Common baking soda is the best OF
remedies in case of scalds and burns. 1t
may be used on the surface of the burned
place either dry or moistened.
To prepare an egg for an invalid beat
until very light; add seasoning to taste
and then steam till thoroughly warmed
through. The most delicate stomach
will be able to digest it.
The French method of administering
castor oil is to pour the oil into a pan
over a moderate fire, break an egg into
it and stir it well; when it is done flavor
with little salt or sugar or currant
jelly.
The Medical Journal states that few
handfuls of common salt thrown daily
into closets, and an occasional handful
into wash basins, goes far toward coun.
teracting the noxious effects of the ON.
nipresent sewer gas.
A little daily change in the arrange.
ment of furniture, a little planning ioi
such pleasant surprises as an invalid can
bear in the way of food company and
amusement, will often be more eifectual
in fastening the convalescence of pa
tient than score of tonics.
An agreeable dish for an invalids tea
can be prepared by toasting dry crusts
of bread in a moderate oven until they
are brown. When cold pound them in
a mortar until reduced to coarse meal,
then sift it through flour sieve into Il
dish. Serve with milk, or cream and
sugar, if desired.
How to cure a hiccough-Sce how
close together you can hold the tips OF
your foretingers without touching. Now
keep your elbows out free from your
side. You can get your fingers closer
than that. They are touching now.
There-now hold them so. Steady
Then ask: "Now, why don't you hic.
coughW
Halls J0urAaJ Of Health says, that hall
a teaspoonful Of common salt dissolved
in little cold water and drank will in.
stantly relieve heart burn or dyspepsia.
If taken every morning before breakfast,
increasing the quantity gradually to a
teaspoonful of salt and tumbler of
water, it will, in a few days, cure any or.
binary case of dyspepsia, if at the same
time due attention is paid to the diet. -
Good Uousekeeping
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-08-21
Household Hints and Recipes.

Fried onions should be boiled first in
milk to be mild and odorless.
To prevent a door from creaking apply
little soap to the hinges.
Boiled cabbage is much sweeter when
the water is changed in boiling.
If brooms are wetted in hot suds once
a week they will last much longer and
always sweep like new broom.
When basting a turkey take clean
stick and tie cloth on the end, and wet
this in the gravy or dripping with which
it is to be basted; you can go over each
part more satisfactorily than with u
spoon.
A very simple and nourishing dish is
made of two pounds of lean round steak,
finely minced, and simmercd for three
hours in one quart of water, sailed to
taste. Served with boiled rice. If liked,
curry powder may be added to the gravy.
DO not iron red tabecloth at all !;
wash it carefully in warm suds mot hot,
rinse well, and, when ready to hang on
the line, take great pains to pull it so
that it will keep the proper shape. 1t
will retain its color much longer than if
ironed.
Delicately colored socks and stockings
are apt to fade in washing. If they are
soaked Tor a night in pail of tepid
water containing half pint of turpen-
tine, then wrung out and dried, the
colors will "set," and they can after
ward be washed without fading.
a delicious cream is made by this re-
cipe: Mix some raspberry jam or jelly "a
small cupful with one pint OF cream
and strain it into a bowl Dissolve half
an ounce of geatne in very little hot
the cream. Pour the mixture into a
mold set it on ice, and serve when very
cold.
Often a quart measure or its equiva-
lent -four common tumblers) may be use
flu! when the kitchen scales are out of
order, for a quart of flour will weigh one
pound, one quart of butter soft a
pound, and one quart of powdered sugar
one pound one ounce. Three sheets of
| gelatine are equal to one ounce, and q
tablespoonful of salt, one ounce.
When irons become rough and smoky,
lay a little salt on board and rub the
| iiOi9 VIII ONSi IL ~ VIII llNNCuI lnClll
from sticking to anything starched, and
make them smooth; or scour with bath
brick before heating, and, when hot, rub
wei! with salt, and then with small
piece OF beeswaX tied in rag, after
which wipe clean on a dry cloth.
To get the full flavor of dried or evap.
grated peaches they should first be al
lowed to soak for at least three hours,
then cook them slowly; when they are
almost done add the sugar, then set
them away and let them get perfectly
cold. If not used until the second day,
they will be still better, as they will alb
sorb the sugar and be much richer appa-
rently.
Wax beans make delicious salad.
Choose young beans, remove the strings,
break in inch-long pieces and cook in
salt and water. While still warm cover
them with dressing of oil vinegar, salt
and pepper. BE sure and remember in
mixing salads the old saying: "A spend
thrift for oil, miser for vinegar, a wise
man for salt and mad man for mixing. y
Use at least twice as much oil as vine
gar.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-08-21

maggot is detected all the plants at
| tached, which are easily known by the
leaves fading and turning yellow, should
be at once pulled up, burned and lime
water poured into the holes. Strewing
SCOT or powdered charcoal around the
plants, or saturating the beds with
strong soapsuds, has been found useful.
Making hay while the sun shines was
the old fashioned rule, and good one
under methods formerly adopted. But
it has been superseded by the changes in
hay-making machinery. Hay as cut now
with the mower is spread very thinly,
dries rapidly, and, excepting the first
few hours after cutting, most of its cur
ing is in the cock, where it is protected
from rains to which it would be exposed
if made in the sun.
A Massachusetts horticulturalist re-
commends the following method for de-
stroying tent caterpillars: Make a strong
solution of soft soap and water, and with
sponge attached to a pole pass the
sponge through the tent, saturating it
thoroughly. The work should be done
morning, noon and night, and the pests
will be destroyed easily, while no injury
will be done the trees.
So much has been said of the advan-
tages from pasturing hogs that many
have probably concluded that pasture
alone was sufficient. The truth is that
a pig running in pasture with no other
food will gain less on it than almost
any other kind of stock. Generally a
little milk or swill is added, but some
corn or oat meal fed now to pigs in pas,
turc will give twice or thrice as much
profit as that which is fed to pigs put up
in the fall for feeding on grain exclu-
sively.
The COW pea, says the Cultirdtor, is
the important renovating crop IN the
South, mainly from mistaken idea that
clover will not succeed i'll so hot eli
mate. Really there is no climatic diff
Guilty in growing clover in NEST portions
of the South. Where failure has oc-
Cured it is from poor preparation of the
soil, or more frequently, from lack of
lime or potash. 1t is better, even in the
South, to get the land in condition to
grow clover than to SOW COW peas for
blowing under. Glover is decidedly
better for green manure on Northern
farms.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-08-21
The King of Dudes.

Berry Wall is the king of dudes, says
a New York letter. This sovereignty in
the matter of dress is the unique means
the young man employs to dispense with
an income of over $500, 900 a year. A
gentleman, who has known this eccen-
trio spendthrft for years, met him at
Saratoga recently. During the past
month he has replenished his wardrobe
with the most marvellous variety of gar
ments ever made for mans back. 1t is
said that, after long career among the
toilers of the world, this fastidious
dresser has finally decided that no one
can excel the fit and style of the clothes
made by New York firm. Poole, by
special permission, allowed to refer to
one of us-H. NJ, the Prince OF Wales
as a customer, if superseded by this ar
rangemeut. Mr. Walls happiest mo-
ments are when he is astonishing a gap
ing crowd by his attire. Just to give
them something to wonder at ne will
change his costume three or four times
an hour. When conscious that he is
being pointed out as the beau of the
fashion plates, he will excuse himself
from his friends for space of five or
ten minutes to return in spick and
span outfit of an entirely different de,
sign. The transformations in dress are
made by two Wallets, who are always OF
duty in his apartments to strip and re-
habilitate him as they would a dummy
model in millinery store. The fellow
is not bad at heart, as liberal as a profit
gate prince and nobody's fool by any
means. This penchant for clothes is
simply an expedient for spending money
and killing time.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-08-21
Wooden Shoes at a Premium.

"Rat-tat-tat, rat-tat-tat, was the pc
culiar sound that smothered all other
sounds in the rotunda of Castle Garden
recently.
1t came from several dozen pairs of
wooden shoes that were worn by as many
Enthusiastically costumed lIollanders.
"They are not only the best dressed,
but the most industrious people that
come to America, said clerk to Journal
reporter, land were it not for their out
landish habit of wearing wooden shoes
would be pleasure to have aronnd.'
Furthermore, he said that lately many
wealthy people who have a craze for GU
riosities come down to bargain with the
immigrants for their shoes
High prices are often paid for them,
and in one instance, several days since, q
well-known society lady drove to Castle
Garden in a cab for the express purpose
of securing several pairs of these clap
per clapper brogans.
"What use do they make of them
Well, I'm sure l don't know as they are
useful, but I've heard that they arc
painted, lined with satin and used for
ladies work baskets to keep sewing ma
terials in.
"One lady heard had one pair fixed
up very fancy and used them as jewel.
case"
The price asked by knowing Hol
landers for their foot gear is usually
$5.-Ne1o Iorh Journal.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-08-21

Turnip seed may be sown where cary
peas have been taken off.
Corn-fodder can profitablv be fed as
soon as the feed gets into the pastures.
Peach trees that show signs of the
"yellows" should be Immediately dug
up and destroyed.
The one successful principle of stock
feeding is to feed literally from birth
until the animal is disposed of.
Some breeders contend that green
clover tends to produce barrenness in
all varieties of farm animals pastured
upon it.
AS fall feed for cows, pumpkins are
not sufficiently appreciated, and they
are perhaps more cheaply grown than
vegetables.
Grapevines willneed attention every ten
days or two weeks. Pinch in the new
growth, so that the strength of the vine
may go into the fruit and the wood that
is already formed may ripen.
A French agriCulturist recommends as
preventive against the bites of rnats,
horsctlies and the like a decoction Of
walnut tree leaves in vinegar. Animals
may also be rubbed with fresh walnut
leaves.
Nicompte Chezclles, the French noble
man who gave evidence before the Eng
glish ensilage commission, is accustomed
TO place large quantities of nettles in his
silo, and states that the stock eat it
readily
One who has given it thorough trial
reports that hen lice will not trouble
fowls where sassafras poles are used for
perches. OF course the droppings should
be removed frequently, especially during
warm weather. Leaves and boughs of
sassafras scattered around the henhouse
will help destroy or at least scatter YER
min.
If there is any odd time when the
ground is too wet to work, manure may
be drawn and spread on land intended
for cropping next season. 1t will be
worked through the soil more perfectly
the earlier it is applied, and on the sur
face of either plowed or grass land ma
nure, even in hot weather, loses little
from evaporation.
Many horses have the habit of sleepinq
standing up. 1t is a very injurious habit.
and the horse should be broken of it if
possible. The narrow stalls in which
horses are often placed makes a recum.
bent position very difficult. 1t is cruelty
to the animal to place him in such a
stall after doing hard days work.
AS soon as the presence of the onion
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-08-21

Russia possesses 100 admirals adj
miral for every 1000 tons of shipping.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-08-21

"Why, where did you get those rare
grasses, my dear" said Riggles to his
wife the other day. "You must have
sent long way off for them"
81 didn't, though; l got them right
here in Evansville. Aren't they pretty in
the vases"
eyes. You say you got them here in
the cityl"
eyes, right on Main street"
"You don't tell me- Where"
Il was going into old Browns store
(by mistake) the other day and found
them growing right in his doorway"
THAT'S strange. How do you account
for such grass growing right in mans
doorway2"
easy enough. He don't advertise !"
--Eeaasoale Argus.
NavU York citv has "a OO0 ,,ounaru
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-08-21

New York city has G3, 900 paupers.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-08-21

e9s-None genuine without bunch of green
Hops on the white label Shun all the VILE
poisonous stuff with Hop or Hops in
their name
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-08-21
Dr.. RadHaI'S RGIulatilg PillS

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Bowels. Kidneys. Bladder. Ncrvous Diseases, Female
Comp ANTS Loss of ApDetits, Headache Constipa-
hcp, Costiveness, Indigestion. Dyspepsia, Bilious
mass Fever Inflammation Of the Bowels Ptcs and all
arrangements OF the Internal Vikcera- Purely veg,
etable containing no mercury or deleterous drugs.
Pricc, 25 conts per box. Sold by all druggists.
tE- Send a letter stamp to DR.. RAILWAY &
CO., No.32 Warren Street, New York, for
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-08-21
Kidney and Bladder CompIaints.

Urinary and Womb Diseases. Gravel Diabetes. Drop
sy, StopIage of Water, lncontinenco of Urine.
Bright $ Disease AlOumnuria, and all cases where
there are brick dust DEPOSITS. or the water is thick
cloudy liked with substance liko the white OF
egg, there is morbid, dark. bilious appearance
and white bone-dust deposits and where there s a
prckEng. burning sensation when passing water
and pain in tho email of th hack And Along the oins
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-08-21
IMMEDIATE RELIEF!

GorIon's King Of Pain relieves pain of whatever ma
ture, the moment II is applied, and is household
remedy wherever known for Rheumatsm Neural
gia Headache and Toothache. Burns and Scalds.
Sprains and Bruises. Diarrhua Dysentery, Sore
Throat, Ulcers Fresh Wounds, etc, Burns win not
blister II applied, and Bruises will heal IN day thae
would require week by any other method. Tho
remedy is furnished in powder with labels etc, and
is sent by mail postage paid. II is put up in Soc 81
and - packages. The Soc. trial package wheu
reduced to liquid form will MI "a 2oz bottles which,
are worth at retail ~. Agents can coin money SELL
ing H. 1t is worth ten times It's cost for burns alone
send postal notes or two cent stamps. Address
L. q. RICHARDS, Sole Proprietor, Toledo Ohio.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-03

NEW STATE.

"Th California is too large and I'M
w;slav and characterized by too many
d;vorse and clashing interests to admit
- efficient and harmonious legislation,
saws the Los Angeles Herald, has long
been obvious to most Intelligent oo-
,.rvsrs A State which is nearly seven
bandr.l miles long. and which has nifty
two counties. one Of which Is nearly as
large as the Kingdom Of Ireland, even II
II were homogeneous in soil and popu'
lat;on. ought not to be coupled under .
single government. The eonsemp'uous
way in which the northern and central
counties defeated the scheme of legisla-
ton proposed BY the Fresno Irrigation
Convention shows that Southern Caliior-
MIA need expect no recognition, and it is
the strongest possible argument for the
formation Of a new State. The truth Is
that there is absolutely nothing in com
mon between the northern and central
COMMITTEES and Southern California. All
the conditions Of the soil and temper
allure OF the two sections are radically
different, and the sentiments Of the PEG
pie are equally dissimilAr, Perhaps enc
Of the most peculiar things in the point
ical history Of the United States Is the
f.et ths. Southern California hAs never
had a United States Senator. In4s 20
litical exclusion is the resals Of . mani
fest and downright jealousy aad spsrs Q;
injustice. and, taken in connection win
the Legislature on irrigation. !. saoaid
impel u people 10 an enerSetse assertion
Of their sectional rights even Il II saoasd
be necessary 10 relax party spirit 10 souas
extent TO work = reform.