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The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03
Large Yorkshire Swine.

There is a tendency to vary in all
breeds of animals. 1t is as much a
law of nature applicable to all living
things, as the more widely recogniz-
ed law that "like produces like"
Every breeder of swine, in particu-
lar, observes that there is a great
variation in size, though in other
points there may be uniformity.
Thus among Berkshires, some are
very large, Others are of medium
size, and others again, fine and
small Each size has its merits
particularly the extremes. The
same thing, as might be expected,
occurs with the white breed of York
shire, which was Originally large and
coarse; but interviewing and re.
fining the large ones by the use of
small fine pigs for crosses, each has
of late years been separately bred,
and improved rather by selection
than by introducing the blood of the
finer and smaller animals. This
has given rise to the two distinct
breeds of Yorkshire pigs which are
now established. They are similar,
but quite distinct in form, and it is
rather remarkable, that with the
natural desire of our countrymen
for something not only big but odd,
they have produced breed that is
very profitable. The large York
shire are undoubtedly the best form.
ed, the smallest boned, the quickest
feeders, of all the large breeds.
They are exceedingly deep in body,
with short, broad heads, fine bones
for their weight, with good hams,
shoulders, and sides. They are not
exit aordinary for length of body,
but in this they are improving. A
point of weakness sometimes found
is departed chine-the weight OF
the body in old hogs, causing hal
lowness of the back. In this res
pect, too, there has been great i'm
provement of late. The Yorkshire
is prominently a lard maker, but
when crossed with the Berkshire,
the quality and quantity of the meat
is much improved. AS economical
feeders and rapid growers, the large
breed is only surpassed by the
small Yorlshires, and for crossing,
when large-sizcd pigs are desired,
they certainly are unsurpassed.
When well-ted from the first, they
attain great weights. When prop
erly crossed, as, for instance, with
large Berkshires, or with what are
called Cheshlres in this country, or
with large sows of the Chesther
White breed, we may expect the
greatest weight of the pure York
shires to be exceeded.-American
Agricultmist.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03
Courtesy at Home.

One is forcibly reminded, in going
from place to place, how small and trivi-
al often are the thing. which go to make
or mar the comfort and peace at home.
In some households there is genuine
good will and kindness which only works
out half its mission, for the reason that
it does not express itself in little courte-
sizes of speech and action. These are
more important than some of our busy
men and women may realize. The ready
''thank you" IF you please" etc, at
table and elsewhere, the quiet ''excuse
me" when obliged to pass directly before
or inconvenicntly near another; the low
ing good night and CHEEKY good:
morning little things, are
helps in making happy home. Courtesy
is but the ready overflow of kindness and
good will to all, and is therefore natur-
nj expression which costs nothing, but
which often cheers an aching heart, and
which never fails to make home brighter
and more attractive to old and young
.Sdbbdth Visitor.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03

Superintendent G. NJ. GOwell re-
ports The grain crop just threshed
at the Maine State College farm. as
1850 bushels, consisting of93O bush
els. of oats and 800 bushels of bar
ley. One Oat field of y acres, seed
ed two bushels per acre, and stock
ed to grass produced 5l3 bushels,
or IS bushels per acre. The varites
of grain grown are Hogan oats,
"Hulless" barley, and "Mensery"
barley. A experiment comparing
light and heavy seeding with oats,
was tried at the farm, using two,
four, six, eight or ten bushels OF
seed per acre in each instance, and
duplicating the test showed the av-
erage yields of each quantity of
seed to be as follows: Two bushels
of seeds per acre produced 56 BUSH
els six bushels Of seed per acre
produced IS buseels; eight bushels
of seed per acre produced 90 bush
els; ten bushels Of seed per acre
produced So bushels.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03

When fowls are confined in linn
tied quarters, the nests should be
so constructed that they may be in
twilight. This is an excellent pre-
ventive of egg-eating. Locate the
nests as far from the windows as
possible, and compel the hens to
approach them through long, low,
covered passage which turns one or
two abrupt corners to shut out the
light. The benefit which fowls de-
rive from eating charcoal is very
marked. The best method of plac-
ing it before them is not well under
stood. Pounded charcoal is not in
the shape in which fowls usually
find their food, and hence is not
very enticing to them. Corn burn
ed on the cob and the refuse, which
consists almost entirely of the
grains reduced to charcoal and still
retaining their perfect shape, is
greedily eaten by them.
Poultry World.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03
How to Tell the Age In Sheep.

Almost every stockman knows
how to tell the age of a horse by its
teeth; but many of my readers may
be, as was until short time ago,
ignorant of the fact that the age of
sheep may be determined in the
same way. A sheep has eight front
teeth which make their appearance
during the first year, when they are
all of small size. The following
wear the two middle teeth are super
seeded by two others of larger size.
During the third year two other
teeth, one on either side, are shed
and their places are filled by larger
ones. This makes four large teeth
in front, fianked by two pointed
ones. The fourth year the large
.eeth are six in number, and only
two small teeth remain, one at each
side. These disappear during the
sixth year, when all the teeth are
large. After this time the age can
not be definitely determined, but
the condition OF the teeth enables
an experienced person to make a
close guess. Signs of wear are gen
orally visible during the sixth year,
and during the seventh year, some
times earlier, the teeth begin to fall
out or are broken OF entirely.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03
A Good Kitchen Contrivance.

4 great convenience in an humble
Kitchen which cannot boast of all the
modern improvements is made with so lit
tie expenditure of time and money that
almost any one may have il. If the sink
is small, as nearly all sinks are, have a
piece Of board the width of the sink and
any moderate length, say 3-4 of yard
long have it placed at one end of the
sink and let it rest upon the sink; have Il
rim of board around the edge about tour
inches high, and this should be firmly
screwed in place; this shelf should be
fastener to the wall and propped so that
it will be well supported: the end furth-
est from the sink should be slightly raised
SO that water will drain from it, To as
sist this process two grooves may be cut
in the board, though not deeply. When
the dishes are washed set them on this
shelf, rinse them and drain them ther,s
1t is really an important matter that
great attention be paid to dishwashing.
Always seek to inspire a new girl with
zeal on this point. one excellent way of
doing so is by proyidi a liberal supply
of wiping towels and dishwashers. Have
variety in these of different qualities for
different grades of dishes. Another point
is never to allow the dishes to be cleaned
with soap that is sticky and has IA strong
odor; ii is not fit to be used in dShwater,
and sometimes no amount of rinsing will
remove its offensive odor.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03
A Good housekeeper.

Ability to be "A perfect housckccper is
not conferred on every woman, but it is
possible to be n good one without sacri-
tcing all other interests in life. While
one is learning, to be sure, it may seem as
if there were not many interests beyond
the household, but after the art has been
mastered, there is a freedom and Il sense
OF power worth all the struggles made.
OF course, the kitchen is not the only
place in which burdens are borne, yet the
care of the table generally makes itself
felt more than anything else and no mat
ter how well conducted all the other de
partments may be, if this one be neglect
ed, discomfort and unhappiness will en-
sue. Cooking is "a science. and for this
reason girls are often more successful
than their elders in culinary experiments,
because they comply strictly with direc-
tons, instead of guessing what quantities
of ingredients to use in order to produce
desired results. Experienced housekeep-
crs might avoid much disappointment if
they were equally carcful.-1he Home.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03


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snr.ar At a Probate Comrt TO be- held At said
GkowheRau at the Probate Office on the second
Tueaday of Februyry next at nine Of the clock
In the forenoon. and be heard thereon and oh.
jeot II they see cause.
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traitor.
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pos. Petition for License to sell and convey
heal Estate presented by Calvin Colby Guard
ian Of said Ward
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03

There is no doubt that a good
hair mattress will give more solid
comfort to the square inch than any
other species of bedding, but those
to whom these expensive luxuries
are denied can find tolerable substi-
tutes. Moss and cotton topped
with excelsior, while they have not
the wearing qualities of hair, supply
its place better than one would i'm
agine at the outset. A mattress
should always be made in two pieces,
to permit Of its being easily turned
and shifted by one pair of arms. A
mattress cover, the size of a large
sheet and made of two thicknesses
of unbleached cotton cloth, with a
single layer of Gotten batting quilt
between them, should be sine qua
non. Laid under the sheet it aids
in softening the couch.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03
Notice of Foreclosure,

Notice is her by given that Daniel W. May
nard vi oOiUn. by Ills mortgage deed dated Nc
forth day OF May A. ID. io7s, and recorded III
Somei SET Registry OF peeus, BOOK 100, fage ia
conveyed 10 one Joseph Maynaiu The arm
where sad Duniel " May naid men hyeL and
now lives, situated on both sides of the road
readlDg rom scion village to bingham village
and the same conveyed 10 Dnniei ". Maynard
by JOnu maynard and bounded in said mort
gage deed 10 follows north by the Falls road
innu OF DOuWeil, and Lind VI Samuel Cur tbs
cart by land OF N. TlbDcts; south by land OF
ID. l.. Hamle I. and land vi A. +. Jones, and
west by kcnnoDcc River, containing one hun
urcu acres more or less. That said Joseph
Maynard by his ASST eminent dated ihe ninti
day OF january, A. ID. 1855. anu recorded ii
Somerset Registry OF Deeds Book 1873, Page 4
has assigned ana Transfer red said mortgage deed
to me the Undersigned Rachel y. Maynard
That the condition uf sad mortgage has been
br ken, and that |. therefore,, by JASON OF tht
bieHcn or me condition thereof claim IL lore
closure OI said mortgage and give tins motto,
for that purpose.
Dated ul solon, Jan. Attn, A. ID. 1886.
3w4 RACHEL U. MAYNARD.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03

For curtains, cornices and lambrequins
are abandoned. Poles of wood or of gilt
with rings to which the curtains are at
tached, are used for curtains of all kinds,
whether thin or thick, muslin or lace, cot
ton or damask. The rings are sewed di-
rcctly to the hem at the top of the cur
tain or else they are attached by little
clamps that have been made for this pur-
pose. In the place of lambrequins there
are SON, times valances, or the Queen
Anne cap, made of straight width of
plush, felt or other stuff, simply edged
with gimp OF fringe, placed smoothly
across the top of the window, and from
beneath this fall the muslin or lace cur
tans. Printed holland shades in cambria
designs of blue or rose on Il white ground
are pretty for country houses, but those
of unbleached linen, embroidered with
sel'-colors, are best liksd for the city.
White canvas bands, wrought in gay col
ors, are new for fastening back white
curtains, though ribbons are most used
for this purpose. 1t is rule that all the
windows In front of the houses should
have the same kind of shades and sash
curtains also, while the inner curtains
may differ in each room. Madras muslins
are in favor for vcstibule curtains, be-
cause they give rich glow of color to
the hall
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03
Farm Notes

II. G. Burleigh of Maine stated
in q public address recently that the
superiority of New England for beef
raising lay in these five things ::
First the quality of our grasses !;
second, the climate from May to
December; third, the advantages
for shelter, with plenty of pure wat
er fourth, the nearness to the best
of markets fifth, the greatly supe-
rior quality of our meat. One half
the corn given judiciously with our
choice, early cut hay will produce
more beef than the whole amount
of corn fed in the corn-growing State
Warm, comfortable housing. with
careful handling, is u necessity for
good production. New England
now keeps about 100000 of cattle,
with about half, as many sheep, with
a total value of $4,000, 900; she
should keep double that number
and have triple the present value.
Ireland sent in one year to England
one-half the number of cattle kept
in the six New England States. If
a poor little starving country like
Ireland can do that what cannot we
dot No stock should be raised ex-
cept the best, and the point of early
maturity should be constantly kept
in view. Upon early maturity and
small bones especial stress should
be laid large animals are not ne.
cessarily the best matured. AS re-
CARDS sheep, take care of the mutton
and the wool will take care of itself.
Market the beef and mutton when
it is ripe, and not before or after.
New Englend needs today II fat
stock show and the earnest support
of the agricultural press in order to
build up her meat production.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03

Teach your child that to do right
is better than to justify itself.
Watch the children at play and when
break comes and trouble follows,
their temptation, as with Older ones,
is to justify themselves without
special care as to the exact state
ment of both sides. Here is the
parents responsibility, to so mould
into their hearts the Importance of
the beauty Of truth and righteous
ness, that their first thought will not
be to clear themselves so much as
to be just and true and right. The
fresh clay is plastic, and shaping it
early after this model there will
come to the ripper years, crown of
glory and blessing.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03
Eating Lemons.

A good deal has been said through the
papers about the healthfulness of lemons.
The latest advice is how to use them so
that they will do the most good, as fol
lows Most people know the benefit Of
lemonade before breakfast, but few know
that it is more than doubled by taking an
other at night also. The way to get the
better of the bilious system, without blue
pills or quinine, is to take the juice of
one, two or three lemons, rs appetite
Graves, in as much ice water As makes IL
pleasant to drink without sugar before
going to bed. In the morning, on risingi
at least half hour before breakfast,
take the juice of one lemon in Il goblet of
water THIS will clear the system of
humor and bile with efficiency, without
any of the weakening effects of calomel
or congress water. People should not ir-
ritate the stomach by eating lemons clear.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken OF yoni
rest by a sick child suffering and crying with pain
OF cutting teethi If So send ut once and yet bot
tie OF Mus. wINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP FOR
CHILDREN TEETHING. 1t value is incdlculaDe IL
will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately.
Deperd upon It, mothers, there Ia no mistake
about it, |, cures dissentery and diarrhoea, reg
ulates the stomach andbowes, cures wind colic-
softens the gums, reduces Inflammation. and gives
tone and enegy to the whole system. Mrs. WIN
SLOWS SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN IEETHNa
Is pleasant to the taste, and is the prescription Of
one of the oldest aud best female nurses and ply
dicianeiu the United States, and islor sale by All
druggisls throughout the world. Price 10 cents
bOtu
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03
PINE CATARRH CURE

The never falling remedy for Caiarrh. Hay
Fever, Cold In Head and other complaints.
Price SLOO. Mailed on receipt Of price
Address, ii. c. GOETTING, 720 Sd AVE, NEW
YORK CITY N. Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03

The American Humane ASsocla
ton has issued circular pleading
for better care of our fowls and do
nestle animals. They protest
against exposing animals to the cold.
and vchemently op. ose the cruel
custom of clipping horses in winter
Read what they say:
Do not clip horses during the
winter months. With the SAINT
propriety we might cut the hail
from dog or sheer sheep at this
season of the year. The argument
in behalf of the practice is that the
horse in perspiration will dry more
quickly if the hair is short. If the
animal is thoroughly blanketed and
kept in a sheltered or vain place
after being driven, no danger re
suits from perspiration, whatever
the length of hair; while the horse
that is deprived of its coat in the
winter time suffers perpetually
while being exposed to the cold. II
is cruelty inflicted upon beautiful
Garage horses for the purpose OF
style. Blessed is the ordinary work
horse, in the winter time, for how
ever much he may perspire. it is al
lowed to carry itsfull growth OF hair
during the cold weather.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03

Some people seem to think if they can
get dirt from hollow tree for their
plants they are all right. It's poor stuff
If you would have your floral arrange
mcnts always interesting, keep out of the
rut of sameness in making up.
The plants of the earth in the Towering
division are put at about $4,000 species,
by such recent high authorities as Ben
than and Hooker.
Because wax plants seem to stand well
in the darker parts of the room, do not
expect them to do much at Towering. next
summer if wintered here away from the
light.
Plotting Slips-With the increasing
length of the days, footing slips and af-
t rwards potting them will be much en-
yayee in. Those who pot up slips for
the first time usually manage to fill the
pots even full of soil at the first effort,
but not often afterwards. They soon
see or ought to, that the water after
wards applied will not disobey the law
of nature, even on novice by staying in
the soil for soaking In, unless the pot rim
or something else Is there to hold 1t.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03
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The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03
Maine Apples.

A large quantity of Maine apples
has been forwarded through Boston
and more will follow from the same
quarter this week, while between
the 10th and 18th of Jan. the direct
shipments from Portland amounted
to 1886 barrels. The steamship
lines here have such arrangements
with the Grand Trunk railroad that
they cannot take local shipments
unless there happens to be room to
spare. In order to make sure of
weekly space goods must be sent
through Boston.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03
POETRY.
Her Answer.

"I'm going to be married, he softly said
She looked up in swirl surprise,
The color from out of her bright face fed,
The light grew dim in her eyes.
You're going to be married. She echoed low
Her voice had a steady tone
Il hope you'll be happy where'er You GO
A cough hid little mean
al know that your bride will he good and true.
You never could love any other
She steadily looked in his eyes, dark blue;
Il tender you joy my brother
Pm going to be married-that is, hope.
To be, though hardly know
Dear love, shall longer pine and nope
/ trembe for fear OF no
The color that out OF her face had fed
Game back with deeper hue,
why, isn't it funny she shyly said,
That I'm 10 be married too;"
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03

In case of burn or scald, the essen
tial thing is to exclude the air from
the injured member as quickly and
completely as possible. This may
be accomplished by immersing the
injured part in water not too cold,
and then as quickly as may be, COW
er with -four to the depth of an inch,
if possible, Withdrawing the burned
part from the water only as fast as
the flour can be applied, thus pre-
venting pain. Caution: Never
apply cotton wool or wool batting
to a burn, and do not use soda on Q
burn unless the skin remains whole.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03
POETRY.
The Forsaken Farmhouse.

rom 1.-The Homestead" by ions GRrESLEAi
WHITTIER, in the February .fhgstic.
Against the wooded hills /, stands,
Ghost Of dead homo, staring through
Its broken lights on wasted lands
Where old time haryests grew.
Unploughed, unsown, by scythc unshprni
The poor forsaken farm-felds lie,
Once rich and rife with golden corn
And pale green brcadths of rye.
OF healthful herb and flower bercft,
The garden plot no housewives keeps
Through weeds and tangic only left
The snake. its tenant, crecp>.
A lilac spray. once blossom clad.
Sways bare before the empty ruoms;
Beside the rooAess porch sad,
Pathetic red rose blooms
Ills track, in mould and dust OF druuth
On floor and hearth the squirrel leaves
And in the fireless chimneys tnouth
His web the spider weayes.
The leaning barn shout To fall
Resounds no more on husking ewes,
No cattle low in yard or stall,
No thresher beats his shcavcS
So sad So dreari II seems almost
Some haunting Presence makes its sign,
That down yon shadowy lane some ghost
Might drive his spectral kline
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03
FARM FOR SALE.

Containing 80 acres situated IL miles East
OF Athens Village in warm and level location
Tho farm cuts from 40 to 30 tons OF hay n good
pressing quality has well OF soft water with
In 20 feet of house Stock watered IN yard in
winter Two Orchards producing from 200 to
400 Bushels of apples yearly convenient to
common and high schools Mood SHE'D. cur
riage house. work room sheep shed and hog
pen all new and convenient Barn in good re
pair. House old but warm and respect able
Nice pasture and wooilot. This farm can be-
bought for the low prices of$lO0O. cash down or
y cash and y Oh short mortgage. To secure
this Bnasain call early on FREELY. BARKER.
3m45. Athens Me
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-03
C0kSumP TI0N

have posItive remedy Tor Tie above .a'-i D. IIH e
.noBds OF the WORT kind and Of long standing
hsve been cured Indeed strong I: my faith in y. ec"y
hat will TWO BOTTLES FREE, together with VAL
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and p o. address, DR. A. sLOCUk Isl Pearl ST., NY