The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-09-29
NUMBER 81.
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Corduroy as . covering Tor sfurni,ore
is desirable for two reasons, tits very
darable and.offers no chance for moths.
Give the horse time for good romp
after each hard days work. II will do
them much good. -----'-:- :
II Is said that ice will melt less rspiilv
II wrapped In newspapers and placed in
covered box than when kept 10 are.
frigerator. ,ss.,
One Of the largest Itens Of expense
IN setting new or enlarging An old hop
yard Is thetnatter Of poles forthe yinss
to run on. A very small plantation 81
locust trees set elosely together viii sup-
ply a large yard The locust sprouts
readily when cut, aid the poles are more
durable than OF any other rapidly grow.
ing wood.
A bee man says that bees are very
much opposed to black. Let man with
black clpthing entet an spiary, and he is
at once target for all the angry bees
The writer once wore straw hat with a
black binding around the rim, and il wss
sometimes really amusing to see the bees
vent their spite upon the black binding.
Take large head OF cabbage. s.rip
the outer leaf and slip of the bud found
at the root OF the leaf. Take this hud
and simply set It IN rich dirt, like any
other plant. The resIk will be fine
growth OF early cabbage plants, with
heads larger and sounder Than csn he
raised in the ordinary way, says a cor
respondent.
Common barnyard manurss are not
adopted to growing the best stspes,
though they are much better than no
manuring, saws the Farm, Field and
Stockmau. "The faults OF stable ma.
ntres are an excess OF nitrogen, causing
excessive growth uf vine and too little
Of mineral fertilizers which produce the
fruit| Grape-growers along the Hud.
son give different testimony; they CLAIM
that there is nothing 80 good as barn.
yard manure for growth of vine and
yield OF fruit.
Use your soapsudse A pint OF carr
bolic acid In barrel OF soapsuds will
make an excellent liquid for destroying
many insects that iniest trees and vines.
Clover plowed under provides plant
food to the soil, nitrogen being one OF
the elements. The roots contain nearly
as much fertiliEing material a. the tops.
A row Of hardy evergreens, planted
so Is to break the coldest winds from
the house, will be worth MANY times
their cost twenty years hence, and now
is the time to place them.
A better plan for removing grease
spots than by applying q hot iron Is 10
rub In some spirits Of wine with the
hand until the grease is brought to DOW.
der, and there will be no trace OF II.
Ginger cookies: Two cups OF sugar.
two cups Of molasses, two ours OF lard
or driplines. two cups OF hot water, two
teaspoonstul Of soda, four teaspoonsful
Of ginger, one OF cloves, two OF CHINA.
mon, mix soft, roll thin and bake quick.
| ly.
For hoarseness, hold two grains OF
borax in the mouth, swallowing Il as it
dissolves. I've grains OF ssltpeter 10 .
glass OF ofsweetened water is very fficieni.
Or gargle With water In which sugar and
alum are dissolved an even teaspoon.
ful of alum In a glass OF water.
Good cider vinegar is recommend. d
for diarrE9,, two ounces for an adult
and one teaspoonful, moderately diluted.
for child of one year. An excellent
remedy for hiccough for youne and old
is granulated sugar moistened with pure
vinegar. For an infant give from few
grains 70 teaspoonful.
In cases where It is feared that SOAP
may change the color OF an article, ae,
for instance, scarlet hosiery OF lilac print.
il the garment be not badly soiied Il
may be cleaned by washing, without
soap. in water 10 which pared potstoes
have been boiled. This method wsy al.
SO prevent colors from '.runnine" in
washing prints.
A savory dish OF rice: Boil half 4
pound of rice 10 water until half done,
and then boil in milk until it is very soft
snd thick; add small tablespoonful OF
butter, and sugar and grated lemon peel
to taste. When cold, form into oval
balls, roll in egg and fnely-sifted "zwie-s
back" crumbs and fry delicate brown
In hot butter. Serve with wine, vanilla
or fruit sauce.