The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1886-11-03
HOME AND FARM.

The best time for soil pulverization is
the autumn, because the frost will then
penetrate the earth during the wiiter---'
N. E. Fdrmet:
Encourage the poultry to forage in
grain and hay fields after harvest: Give
a light breakfast, and nothing till even
ing. -Erchange.
Some have predicted that, with in-
creasing economy in working up the
product Of amber sugar-cane, it will pay
to use cane molasses as part of the ra-
ton for fattening cattle and hogs
Montreal FITNESS.
Veal Jelly: Boil shanks of veal un-
til ready to drop from the bones Chop
and season to taste. Cut hard boiled
eggs in half and place first layer of
the hot chopped meat, then layer OF
eggs until your dish is full, having meat
last, then leave till perfectly cold.
Toledo Blade.
Feeding Sheep: The careful shep.
herd varies the feed of his flocks to suit
their condition and appetites. On clear,
cold days his stock eat nearly twice as
much as on warm, wet days, and the
amount of feed should be gagged ac-
cord 'ngly.- Western Rural.
-Hotch-potch: Three or four pounds
of loin mutton chops are put into a
saucepan with about three quarts OF
boiling water; carrots, beans, cabbage
or green onions are added, with a
turnip and some parsley. Simmer this
very slowly fol an hour and a quarter;
then season with pepper and salt. 1t
should make thick broth when DONE
Cincinnati Times.
Baked Bread Pudding without
milk: Soak about one pound of stale
bread in cold water; drain it, and beat it
up smooth; add two ounces of well
washed currants, two ounces Of raisins,
one-fourth pound moist sugar, two
ounces melted dripping, little nutmeg.
four well-beaten eggs, and a little water;
stir them all we'll together and bake in
pie dish.-Boston Budget.
-Bloat in calves is really an acute
attack of indigestion, which often proves
fatal almost Immediately. Taken in
time it may be relieved by a teaspoon
full each of baking soda and ground
ginger dissolved in quarter pint OF
boiling water and poured down the
calf's throat. To do this long -necked
bottle may be used. Rub the stomach
brisby and make the calf move about.
Troy Times.
Although it is a good plan to put
sugar in canned fruit at time of sealing,
it is not necessary to keep it from spoil
ing. The essential thing is to exclude
the air. Where this is not done the
fruit will turn sour, and the additional
sugar will only make the vinous fer
mentation more active and thorough.
The cans should be examined frequently,
but without being much handled. Any
that show loose covers or any mold on
the top should be used before spelling
further. -Pr0ir.e Farmer.
"A very successful poultry-ralscr
writes: By no means let your fowls OF
different species use the same apart
ments in common. Turkeys, pea fowl
and Guinea fowl are sure to worry hens
and each other if kept in the same in
closure. Ducks especially need a sep
arate place, as they sleep on the floor,
and the floor of hennery is apt to be
more or less soiled. A dirty Pekin looks
as badly as does your child in the same
condition. Turkeys, too, are forever in
a muss with the hens, and should have
their place and be made to keep it. II
will pay to exercise a little care in this
direction. albany Journal.