The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-09-05

Secretary Milton P. Pierce, of the
American Carp Culture Association,
writinR 70 the american F;SEd. of Chi
caeo saws: The suppositfon formerIg
"a extensively INDUCED in, that there
are several varieties of food carr. Is. 4
clear delusion. The family CvpTinidS,
70 which the food carp belongs, is con-
iinualIy developing types which appear
onite differently from the original. The
N st common of these deyeiopnentsl
from generation to generation is the abb
sence, to q greater or less degree, of
g Gales. The original types were en-
( RELY covered with scales; while in
Jrne cases their progeny are not more
than tWo-thirds covered. By distinc-
tive breeding of such progeny we reduce
the number lof scales with each genera
ton, and We are now actually breeding
types with but few scales, and some
specimens without any whatever. Not
withstanding this fact, some of the pro-
geny of oar finest bred types are en-
tirely covered with scales, being COM
plete reversioRs to the original type.
The names of Leather" and mirror
as applied TO parti- scaled types of
varied degree are, therefore, pure fancy
and signify nothing definite. The lead
different types as "scale, ""parti- scale"
and "scaleless, and those types having
the least number Of scales, are most inz,
variably preferred. The original scale
carp brought to this country as well as
their progeny, are impure and practi-
cally worthless for breeding purposes.
The few scale covered specimens which
revert from parti scale types are pure,
and are the only pure scale carp in this
country. The leading carp culturisls
in this region are turning their scale
carp into the open streams, and retain
only those nearest scaleless for breed
ing purposes.
Liquid ammonia is one of the most
useful preparations for tightening the
labor of housekeeping as well as
>imple remedy for many common
physical ailments.
A few drops in glass of water will at
once relieve an acid stomach and break
up headache. A cloth wet with
weak solution tied around the forehead
Is also beneficial.
1t affords speedy relief in mosquito or
spider bites or stings of bees.
A few spoonfuls added to the water of
tho bath is very invigorating. and even
little added to the water for washing
the hands and face is very agreeable
and refreshing. f-e-
There is nothing so cleansing and
strengthening for the hair as an occa-
sional washing IN one part liquid am
mona, two parts alcohol and four parts
water, washing off the hair in clear
water Afterwards. Strong ammonia
water will also remove the oily deposits
from hair brushes, and, when well rinsed |
nd nrfo6 n the NTH he or
down. will be found as good as new"
In the laundry there is nothing so harm /
less and helpful as ammonia. a few |
spoonfuls in the Washing-Water makes |
the labor light and the clothes white, |
and there is no danger of injury to IL e |
faorics, as in the use of soda, lime or |
javelle water. A very superior and |
simple washing fluid is made of equal |
parts of ammOn a and spirits of tur- |
pentine. II makes rubbing almost un-
necessary, while it whitens the clothes |
without injury. A few spoonfuls should |
be added 10 the clothes in boiling as well |
as in washing. s = .'
Gold iewelry washed in ammonia |
water, with brush to reach the corners |
and creyices, Will look equal to new. a |
little added to the water for house |
plants makes them healthy and -four |
ishing, while a liberal use of it keeps the
kitchen utensils in a sweet condition, |
removes grease and all unpleasant
odors. For cleaning paint use flannel
cloth, two spoonfuls of ammonia to
three quarts of water, and no soap will
be needed. Sponge off winco and |
mirrors with ammonia water and polish
with sUft newspaper. Used nearly
clear it will remove grease spots from
carpets or any fabric.