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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
Butter Making.
Farmer and Stockman.


"The essence of good butter-making is
that the period of time between the milk
ing of the cow and the making OF the
butter should be maintained
This is the testimony of Mr.. Hudson, a
great English butter expert. 1t is direct
" to the point. Great quantities OF but
ter are made in every part of the country
from milk and cream that has been LETT
standing for so long time that It's quail
ity has become impaired. Ii 1t is desired
to make perfectly sweet butter the cream
should be churned daily; such butter
shouIG be marketed at once and eaten be-
fore there is time for acidity to become
settled. It is next to impossible to SO
thoroughly eliminate every particle or
milk from the butter as to prevent aclG-
ity taking place if the butter Is kept any
length of time, particularly IN warm
weather. Butter that is intended to be
kept for some time is better If acld1ty Is
developed in the cream before the churn-
ing. Cream should be allowed to r1pon,
by which is meant the formation OF a
certain degree of acidity. When under
going this process it is we'll to stir two or
three times a day, devoting several min
minutes to this purpose each time. thus
the entire mass becomes equally acidu-
lated. In making the best butter fire.
quenent ohurning is necessary. At least
as often as once in two days the cream
should be churnod. Delay of several
days in the process of ohurning is fire.
quent cause of bitterness or unpleasant
favor in butter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
The Lost Was Found.
Detroit Free Press.

A couple of smart Alecks who had seats
on Baker street car the other day held
whispered conversation for two or three
minutes, and then both looked steadfastIy
toward the rear door. Of course, all the
other passengers were seen looking that
way and wondering what was up, and
Aleck the first placed half dollar on the
floor.
The object was to pick it up again and
enquire who had dropped it, but the coin
had scarcely left his fingers when an old
woman with market basket on her lap
made swoop and secured it, and holding
it up to view exclaimed:
'Well, but whoever sew the likes! I
was riding in this very car two years ago,
and lost quarter. Here, after all that
time, it turns up before my face and
eyes, and the damp weather has swelled it
to so cents! I must got off the car at
once and tell sister Nancy that our lick
has changed, and her sore foot will prob
ably get WE'LL!
The Alexis got off at the same time to
lay claim to the money, but she set down
her basket, spit on her hands, and ex-
claimed:
''Hoot! toot! but if Providence re-
stores me money after two years it will
certainly help me to give both of you the
thump! Come on, ye crOoks!'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
The Lonely Traveller.
San Francisco Wasp.

The reader of this little anecdote will
bear in mind that Oakland is suburban
city just across the bay from San Fran
cisco.
A kind hearted citizen was watching
the crowd of east-bound passengers as
they swore over the assessments for
extra baggage and rushed about shak-
ing hands with and kissing the friends
assembled TO see them off at the ferry the
other day.
Finally his attention was attracted to a
man who stood apart, also watching the
scene, but with an expression of deep
sadness and grief on his face.
SIS there anything the matter?" said
the citizen, sympathetically. care you
in trouble!"
The fOIlorn looking man sighed and
shifted well-worn carpetbag to his other
hand.
'I have lived in this city among these
people for eighteen years." he said, in a
faltering voice. "But now that I, too,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
Farming as a Profitable Business.
PhiladelDhia Record.

Farming does not mean simply stirring
the soil, sowing the seed and harvesting
the crops, but from the beginning of the
year to its end there should be constant
production in every possible manner.
While the crops are growing the future
food is being prepared, but as soon as it
is harvested it should be made still more
serviceable by being converted into some
high-priced product. While an acre of
land may produce fifty bushels corn on
it's part, yet that corn may nearly all find
its way back to the soil that produced 1T,
only that portion being sold that will re-
pay the cost and labor of converting it
into beef mutton, pork, wool. milk, mus
Gle or whatever it may contribute. The
farmer who can so manage as to secure
the largest crops, and return to his soil
the larger portion by disposing of that
which is more readily salable IN some
other shape, will gradually become fertile,
though the actual receipts may be appar-
emily small.
Farming is a continuous operation. 1t
is the changing of products from one
kind to another according to the demand
for each. In estimating the values of
An excellent method of utilizing the
hay seed axd dust is to place it where the
hens can scratch it over. They will fno
quite an amount of valuable material
which would be useless for any other pur-
pose.
Farmers can improve their corn by
growing seedcorn in the patch by itself
where special attention shall be given to
the matter of fertilization. Now is tie
time to mature plans for next years
planting.
One day in the woods getting fuel for
winter is worth more than two DAYS in
midwinter, so far as cutting is concerned.
But wood carefully piled now may be
left to be drawn in winter, possibly with
advantage.
If peulterers would believe how succu-
lent and valuable potatoes, cabbage, tur-
nips and carrots are when cooked and
mixed with meal, and fed warm to the
fowl, they would make ample provision
for them the coming winter.
Ounce trees should be mulched as a
protection against extreme heat and cold,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30

as the roots are small and usually near the
surface. The ounce bears every year,
but requires SONS care and may be prun-
ed annually with advantage.
The little triangular seeds grow in Mex
leo called "devil's beans" which will Jump
several inches when taken in the hand
are found to contain small but very lively
beetlets, Matched within the old grains
which do their jumping in their natural
desire to escape.
1t is scarcely more than year and a
half ago since a creamery was started on
the college farm Of the Agricultural Col
lege of Mississippi, and now six cream
cries are in successful operation in the
old cotton State, where once it was be-
lieved good butter could not be made.
The sweet potato does not blossom in
the open air in the United States, but
plants kept in the greenhouse will bios
som during the latter part of the winter
or in the spring. The sweet potato
makes nice running plant, and few per
sons suppose 1t to be wel-known escu-
lent.
A North Carolina farmer has a silo
built on top of the ground of heavy plank
It has double walls, four inches apart
filled with earth to exclude the air. The
ensilage is covered with boards covered
with earth; an ordinary roof keeping of
the rain. It is 13x16 feet, and cost only
$50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30

am going away, there is no one to see me
off; NOBODY to shake my hand and wish
me a:pleasant journey" and he brushed
away tear.
sob, shouldn't feel 80 bad aboui
that" said the kind hearted citizen. en-
couragingly. perhaps your friends
didn't know you were going. Cheer up,
my friend. Come and take drink with
me-"
The lonely man sighed, but accompan-
led his CONSIDER across the street and sad
ly gulped down several beers.
"Well, good-by, old fellow" said the
stranger; heartily shaking the friendless
mans hand. "Here, put these cigars in
your pocket to smoke on the train. Good.
by ana good luck to you. By the way
where are you geing?"
''To Oakland
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
Improved Methods on the Farm.
Practical Farmer.


There are very few farms in the coun-
try, east or west, that have ever been
made to produce 80 per cent of their
capacity, and very few farmers capable
of making even 100 acres do more than
this. A vast majority of those who own
more would benefited by selling the sur
plus and using the proceeds as capital
to improve the remaining acres and by
purchasing better stock.
The little isle of Jersey is said to main
tain an animal to every two ] acres on
the island, including roads, fences and
the ground occupied by buildings. Their
farms average about ten acres. In q
very few instances in this country Que
animal has been supported to each i'm
proved acre. This proves what is posi-
BILE under the best management. The
hest talent, the intensest study, the most
knowledge and best business methods
should be and will be devoted to agricul
ture for years to come.
The professions are overstoeked. Doc
tors are without patients and lawyers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
FARM, HOME AND GARDEN
WE ARE CHANGED.

We feel our love has long grown cold,
And yet we dare not own
That, day by day, silent change
Has DER our spirits grown.
We see it, though our eyes the while
Ale blinded By our tears;
With words Of former tenderness
We strive to mock our fears.
But we are changed. We are not one,
Aswe were once of old.
Oh, would TO God that VIC had died
Before our love grew cold.
We've struggled hard against our fate,
Our hearts still warm TO keep,
AS wayWorn men strive with the cold
That number them into sleep,
We have let one unkind word
The bitter truth reveal,
The world knows not, must never know
What both Of us now feel
That we are changed. We are not one,
AS we were once of old.
Oh, would to God that we had died
Before our love grew cold!
Bound, like the felon bound yore,
Unto the lifeless clay,
Linked to love long dead, that shows
Each moment more decay,
In secret we must hug our bonds,
Till death will set us free.
weep, my wife, to think that
Have forged these chains for thee;
For we have changed. We are not one,
AS we were once OF old.
Oh. would to God that we had died
Before our love grew cold!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
The Chinaman's Recommendation.
Portland Oregoniar

One day last week a lady in South Port
land. in need of Chinese servant, asked
her Iaundryman to send her one whom he
could recommend. Next day China
man came and presented the following
note of introduction:
''Mrs. Lady = Friend She: You when
at there told to me want to boy cooking.
had have boy is good man and honest
man he neat and clean and doing nicely
that this one best one never you have be-
fore like he does. I wish could take him
to stay with you and Leong Git recon-
mend to him come to She"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
Equal to the Emergency.
pnctnn HuroiT

A physician who had grown gray in
the practice of medicine, and who has
relieved the suffering of thousands, tells
good story. "Recently," he says, 81
was called to gentleman who was taken
i'll while visiting the family Of one of my
patients. I found him in bed, and after
examining his case, ordered him to battle
his feet in mustard and water. The nurse
who was there, said Doctor, I don't think
it will be of any use.'
And why not?" answered.
"He's cripple; he has cork feet"
Il told her to take off his cork feet and
put whatever came next into the mustard
and water"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
No More Biting from Him.
Texas Siftings.

A Supplemented rustic was standing
in front of store holding a smoked
herring by the tail, when bad boy from
a window on the opposite side of street
shot at the rustic with a putty blower,
the missile striking the hand in which the
gentleman from the rural district held
the herring.
The countryman placed the herring
carefully on the ground and, stamping
its head violently three times with the
ponderous heel of his boot, said in a tri-
umphantly scornful voice:
NOW, bite again, if you can, base rep
tiIen
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
The Latest.
RnfRle Courier.


The chestnut bell has had its day, and
rang its own knell when the bootblacks
and newsboys cottonsd to it. In its wake
came the liar card, which still struggles
for recognition through such diabolical-
ism as II am quite a liar myself, but you
take the cake" and others equally attro-
cious. If you want to be very new, and at
the same time very neat, just take your
victim by the coat-collar and whisper, ''Say
we don't say chestnut any longer in Buff
falo. We've got new gag" He will
of course look Disguised at the turn the
conversation is taking, and you hasten to
add, 'We say locomotive This will
change his facial expression to one of
surprise, and then you crush him. "You
don't see where that comes in, do you?''
He is interested by this time and answers
promptly, No, where?" The only an
swer to the last query is, "at the depot,
and if your victim don't laugh, you can
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
ExictiOns in California.

''That was a terrible case" said a SYM
pathetic fellow on the Oakland boat to 8
friend of his, abiding to an eviction stor
from Irelacd.
"Well, don't know that it's any worse
than happens here"
Oh, nonsense. There is no such civic
tion in this country"
''There isn't? Well let me tell Won of
case in this very state. Some time ago
down south somewhere, an cid woman
was behind in her rent to rich man. He
had got everything out of her except one
pig. He tried to get that but he was
told he couldn't get that. He went to the
old woman.
"Look here" he said,..''is that the only
pig you havs?"
~Yes, it is.
''Well, I'll send you epother to keep it
company"
Cl"The old woman was very grateful, Tand
the next day sure enough, there came an
other pig. Then he sent the sheriff and
seized the two pigs. Fact! I'll swear
it,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
Discharged.
Life.

Magistrate. The young woman says
that your continued staring at her an
noyed her excessively.
Prisoner. I never Intentionally an
noyed woman IN nay life, your Honor.
Magistrate. Then why did you stare
at her so persistently?
Prisoner. Because she is pretty, and
I couldn't help it.
Young Woman. Let him 90 judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
"Dey Ridedn Him.
Texas Siftinps.

It,is not expedient in carrying on con-
versations with colored persons to use
words that are not clearly within the
range of their comprehension. An Aus
tin waiter told Boston man that white
man had married negro woman. 'Was
he not derided?" asked the Bostonian.
''He was sab; dey rided him out of town
on rail"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
What it Cost Him.
Detroit Free Press

James Pool, of Rhode Island invented
and circulated the following verse:
There was young lady named Barry,
And sadly she wanted to marry:
She went to man
Whose name was NcCann,
And he skipped off to Boston, by Harry"
James was skipped into court on
suit for Islander and damages, and that
brilliant effort cost $40 IN cash.
It is not the bonnet that is big, it is the
trimmings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
Leaving a Little for Seed.
HSrper's Bazaar.

A little friend Of ours was recently
taken to the BARRIERS shop to have his
hair cut for the first time. AS the barber
cut and clipped the little fellow seemed
to be considerably alarmed, for he sud
denly said in anxious tones, you'll leave
enough to grow, won't you, mister?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
An Unsatisfa Glory
Boston Herald.

Father OF the small boy-My son, if
you had three apples and should give me
one how many would you have left!
Small boy-Beteher life I wouldn't do
il.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30

It is reported from Europe that Ger
many, France, Russia and Turkey are in
accord in reverence to the adjustment of
the troublesome Bulgarian controversy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
In Boston
Tid-Bits.

Il think, madam that your daughter
may recover, but the chances are very
slight.
Don't say that doctor, it's more than
can bear-and the tickets already
bought for Joseph Cooks lecture.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
MORCESTOR SAUCE.

Take one ounce of ground black pep
per, half an ounce of ground cloves, half
an ounce of cayenne pepper, half an
ounce of peeled garlic, eight ounces of
shalot, and two quarts of vinegar; put
all the ingredients together into large
brown jar and mix we'll and let it stand
closely covered for two weeks; stir daily,
boil for ntwenty minutes, strain through
muslin and bottle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
TOFFEE.

Take two pounds, unrefned West In
dian is the BEST mix it with as much wa
ter as will thoroughly soak it, and stir it
over a clear fire till it boils. Then add
three-quarters of q pound of butter, and
leave it, without stirring, till it becomes
crisp to judge of this drop little into
cold water from time to time; then be-
fore pouring it into buttered
tisn, stir in a little lemon or vanilla es-
sence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
SPRING CHICKEN BAKED.

Cut them open at the back, spread
them out in baking pan, sprinkle on
plenty of pepper, salt and a little -four.
Basic them well with hot water, which
should be in the bottom of the pan; also
at different times with little batter.
When done rub butter over them, as you
would beefsteak, and set them in the
oven for q moment hefnre sarvino
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-30
CHTCKER PAIRS.

Chop meat Of cold chicken fine an
season well; make large cupful rich
drawn butter and while on fire stir in
two eggs, boiled hard, minced very fine;
also little chopped parsley, then chick
en- meat; let almost boil; have ready
some pate pans of good paste baked
quickly to light brown; slip from pan
while hot, fill with mixture and set over
to heat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-04-15
Riehland Presbytery

will meet at Santa Fee, Msury Go.
about 10 miles below Columbia, east
side of Duck river, on Good Friday,
lot o'clock A. N. The prssbyterial
communion will take place on Easter
Sunday, the first occurrence Of the
kind since the organization.
At this meeting the delegates tc
the General Assembly will be ap
pointed, which meets at Sedalis, Mo.
on Thursday, May 20, 1885. Four
delegates are allowed this Presby
terry, two ministers and two elders
The dues of the various churches
should be paid in by the member
so as to be ready, at Presbytery t.
settle with the Treasurer. The sts
tistics, also, should be sent up.
J. L WHITE.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-04-15

BY consulting our column of an.
no;l.lrncements it will he seem that the
Hon. John M. Taylor, present mem
Der from this district, is a candidate
for re election. Mr.. Taylor is now
serving his second term and has
made an efficient member, always
endeavoring to reflect the will of
his constituents on all public ques.
tons. He is one Of three Democrats
charged wifi the appropriations for
the postal service, and chairDsii Of
the committee on expenditures OF
the navy department. We have re-
Gently heard favorable expressions
from many of our citizens for Mr..
T.ylor's candidacy, and find that he
has many warm supporters IN thi
county.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-04-15
Sixteenth District Items.

The last few days weather and
high water have caused the farmers
To take Il back seat and lit contin
ues much longer think there will
BE a GENERAL strike for dry weather.
Rubin Foster has alii!dst Quit his
steaiii mill ID tock this cradle, its a
Soy:
Albert Banks la. chaTgs of Esq.
r. D. Martins farm for this year.
Mr.. Doc. Fulton, of the 18th has
bsen in our community for several
days, looking for some one to wash
dishes for him, it Is supposed.
] D. Martin and D, w. Broyles
attended law suit on the west side
Of the river a few dsys ago.
DR.. Will Petty Ia the last happ,
man, its II boy and 1 think it will b.
named Grover.
j. NJ. ROUSE and J. A. Ezekiel hat
quite an exciting squirrel hunt shor'
time hack.
Health is good in this vicinity.
The COURIER comes regularly ant
| is d welcome visitor. UNo.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-04-15
Items from the Fork:

Several of the young folks met at
Mf. G. C. Broyles, last Monday eve,
to listen to the splendid music by
the Messrs. KY.
Rev. Peck failed to fiji his appoint
mept last Sunday at Oak Grove on
account of the ihtlemency Of the
weather but preached Tuesday night.
Old lady Smith died, on the LIST
inst, with pneumonia; she was liv
ing alone and consequently no one
knew she Was sick for FIVE days du.
ring which time she had nothing to
eat OF to drink.
A little daughter of Mr.. Pitts
Wolfe fell and broke her arm few
days ago.
Miss Kate Smith has been quite
sick during the past week but hs,
much improved.
Messrs. Pete Bundrant and Jack
Lay left for Hardin's Greek last Sun
day, to return in . few days.
Miss Jessie Ross is teaching lit
erary school at Oak Grove.
franklin Poole was at home, on {
visit, Saturday, from Ross School
j. Z. McDougal and Jim Johnston
were thrown from . mule into th,
back water, but, shucks, it didn'
drown either one of then.
MAX RILEY.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-04-15
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
BY Watson 4 Hefner,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.

One tract lying on the west bank OF Horse
creek about four miles south Of Savannah, in
The 9TH Civil District, containing about $50
acres; $50 acres cleared: balance timbered !:
good houses, FIVE rooms and kitchen: good
well water convenient: good barn crib &c,
An abundance Of good stock water. Also two
other dwelling locations with improvements
on the same place. Situated about x Of a
mile from Ross Academy; where they have
good school ten months in the year. Will
sell on easy terms.
One tract lying on the west bank Of
Tennessee river in the 9th civil district
containing about 74I acres; 80 acres cleared
Good log house, two rooms. Other good
building situations with splendid water con-
venient to cleared land. One Of the bound
airy lines extends mile and IS rods along
the west bank Of the Tennessee river. Thi.
land can be bought cheap with easy payments
A dwelling house and lot containing 1,
acres, in Savannah, with stable, buggy house
crib, orchard and good well. Dwelling
contains six rooms ard basement.
One tract, containing 400 acres, lying il
the I5th civil district Of Hardin County, tw'
and one-half miles west Of Hamburger, oil
the waters of Lick Creek, ard known.ss tn
Seay place. About so acres cleared; tn
balance well timbered Several goo
springs conven ent to location-one chalybe
ate spring. Terms of sale, easy.
Eight acres in the town of AdamsviIl,
McNaiy County, belonging to A. !. Mitcf
el, on which are two dwellings, well {
good water, and one acre in orcharl
One dwelling Contains two rooms and I'll
other FIVE rooms. Terms easy.
IS acres of land lying on both sides Of 4
Paulk's Mill Road one mile northeast OF S
vannah. Terms easy.
One store honse in the town Of Savanna
next door to J. J. Williams & Bro, size zzx'
feet; in good repair. Lot 2zxI26h fe'
7 Terms easy.
you ought to have the ccuri'
during ths canvass, only Is p
year, six months 50 cents.