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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18
Grain Drops.

Farmers should eat more farina-
ceous food, and less meat and potato.
Dat meal and cracked wheat recon-
mend themselves as among the most
nutritive and easily digested OF foods.
We have oat meal or cracked-wheat
mush on our table for breakfast every
day. We run pound or SO of whole
wheat drought n coffee mill, which
enables us to have purer and better
grain than we can buy OF grocers.
After buying canary seed and other
stuff mixed with the wheat at the
store, we resorted to this device, as
an experiment. 1t gives the best OF
satisfaction to all. Those farmers
who grow wheat would do well to
save out bushel or two for family
use, cracking little at n time i'll a
hand mill. twill pay farmers to plant
enough seed for family use no more.
Country Home
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18
An Aged BcaU's Rebuff.

In the Mary Anderson company Is
plump, smooth, Jolly Miss Tilbury.
She doesn't amount to much rs an
actress yet, being novice but her
youth and comliness are very compel
ling to the adulators of stage feminin-
ity. Boquets and notes are sent to
her by the noodles, and one evening u
somewhat years-worn beau. famous
for quarter ola century as gallant
OF the green-room, was struck hard
by her agreeable personality. His
social and business relations with the
management were such that he was
able, Just after rehearsal next day, to
be introduced to the girl. She receiv-
ed him respectfully, but not ardently,
and he felt that he was not making a
deep impression. He therefore made
some intensely silly remarks, intended
to convey his admiration.
II seem to have been acquainted
with you for n long time, somehow, "
he said
Chats natural, sir, Miss Tilbury
responded. Il am wonderfully like
what my mother was fifteen years ago.
You were very sweet on her, judging
by the letters you wrote, and the in
scriptions on the back OF your photo
graph that you gave her. was over
hauling boxful OF her trash just be-
fore sailed from England, and we
had good laugh over those things"
"And who was your mother
Lydia Thompson"
The wooer OF two generations re-
tired rs soon as he conviently could.
-Cipcinna-i Epruirnr
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
Farm lireyities

The manufacture Ola pound of bees
wax requires the assimilation of TWEEN
ty-iive pounds OF honey.
Twenty acres OF Clawson wheat in
Kalamazoo County, Mich, yielded L.
OO4 bushels.
Mrs. Julia b. Nelson permits no bar
ley to be planted on her 240-acre Min
nesota farm, knowing that "the chief
demand for it is from brewers"
According TO the medical world ev-
cry farmer wears out. on the average,
two wives and q halt III his lifetime.
There are near me apiaries of Italian
bees, but they do not aycrge any more
to the hive than mine. think, with
your correspondent Joseph, - that
the Italian queen business has been
carried too far, and too much Is
claimed for them. prefer brown bees
for extracted honey in the South. At
the NewOrleans Beekeepers' Congress
| heard men who We're queer breeders
say the same thing. -lIome and Farm.
TO cure horse of stumbling, which
is caused by dragging the fore feet too
low and catching the toe, the toe
should be shortened and no toe calks
used. \ bracelet OF wooden balls
strung upon ID strap should be worn
around the leg above the lowest Joint.
This causes the horse to throw the
feet out little and so lift them up
more. 4 stumbling horse should be
driven with tight check rein, if he is
given to the habit OF carrying the head
low and bearing forward in the har-
ness.
\ pretty elaborate as we'll as extern
slve structure is the barn of George v
Forman. now nearly completed, near
Clean. y. y. 1t is 264 by As feet in
size, is placed upon II substantial
stone foundation with four or five
feet of space under the floor and
numerous windows in the walls for
purposes OF ventilation. 1t will be as
warm as Il house, rs it has a heavy
plank floor and is sided and ceiled
with fine pine lumber. There are ~
capacious windows in each side. with
large ornamental ones in front. At
both ends and in the centre is an or
namental tower, which serves as a
VcntilatOr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18
Tho IDEAL Cow.

The question is sometimes asked
"Can polled cattle be good mixers
1t is the sheerest nonsense to suppose
that horns have anything to do with
the milkllow. Horns are neither use.
!ul nor ornamental, except from the
force OF habit. They are, on the other
hand. both troublesome and danger
ou@, as the many cases every year OF
accidents and even DEATH resulting
from persons being hooked 90 to
prove. Here and there may now be
found a dairy composed OF hornless
cattle; we have not been able to learn
that any such are less productive
than others. Were the breeds OF poll
ed cattle to be further improved by
breeding from selected animals only
for acOnsidcrable time, excellent milk
ing or other qualities might become es-
tablished and we believe n demand
could be easily worked up for such inn
proved stock. An improved breed OF
''mooleys' would afford almost the
ideal family COW.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18
How to Make u Scrap Book.

Take patent Office Report" or
any decent looking book OF no value,
and with O sharp knife, cut out every
other leaf, the whole way through;
this will give plenty of room between
backs for your scraps. Then make a
thin paste with flour or starch, and
apply with a brush to the scraps as
you paste them in the book use O
clean cloth to rub the wrinkles smooth.
1t is better to have II good supply OF
scraps before you begin to paste; then
you can assert and trim SO as to fill
the page nicely. This book Is intended
for cuttings from papers, etc, that are
too good to be wasted, but bright
pictures can be used SO rs 10 make it
attractive. Where you make good
selections, very interesting book will
be the result, which will be n favorite
in the family, especially among the
young folks that are on the "look out"
for defamation and such things. II
you can draw, the blank pages will be
a good place to display your talent in
that direction.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18
uornless Cattle.

The horns of an animal can be de-
stroyed in embroyo with very little
pain in the following manner: The
small nubs from which the horns will
grow, which appear on calls head,
are cut off with knife SO that the
embryo horns can be cut away. This
is done with great ease and quiet
rapidly by the use OF sharp knife.
The wound is then scared with n white
hot iron, which is not painful. rs the
great heat deadens the sensation, and
it soon heals. The horn is destroyed
and its growth prevented. Consider
ing the great danger OF !nitry from the
horns OF cattle this operation is n
necessary one, and as it is less painful
than that OF docking lambs tails and
far less painful than castration, any
person who objects to it may be
thought more nice than wise.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18
Education of Girls.

Louisa NJ Alcott says OF the educa-
ton ofgirls: clean only hope that with
the new and freer ideas now coming
up some of the good old ways may
also be restored. Respect shown to
the aged, modesty, simple dress, home
keeping, daughters learning from good
mothers their domestic arts, are so
mnch better than the too early friyolty
and freedom SO many girls now enjoy.
The little daughter sent me by my dy-
ing sister has given me renewed inter
est in the education ofgirls and fresh
anxiety concerning the sort OF society
they are to enter by and by. Health
comes first, and early knowledge OF
truth, obedience, and self-control;
then such necessary lessons rs all
must learn, and later such accomplish
ments as taste and talant lead her to
desire-a profession or trade to fall
back upon in time OF need, that she
may not be dependent or too proud
to work for her bread. Experience is
the best teacher, and with good health,
good principles and good education
any girl can make her own way and be
the graver and better for the exertion
and discipline.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

young child from infancy TO perhaps
the third year of life. 1t is during this
time that damage to the muscular APP
paratus of the eye may be done. The
mother or nurse is eager to have baby
see everything from the nursery-wln-
dow, or from n carriage or car. How
many tired heads, languid eyes, and
disordered tempers result from this
mistake How often is loss of accom-
modative power, or enlarged pupil, or
cross-eye the consequence! Worms,
onward fits" sour stomach, flea
bites, and bad temper are some OF the
morbid and moral posers which the
mother and the family doctor pom
der over.
An indication of the delicate and un-
derdeveloped muscular apparatus OF
the eyeball within the first two months
some infants look cross-eyed. 1t Is
well known that in sleep the eyes are
turned upwards under the brows, and
inwards, and that u true crossed con-
dition OF the optical axes occurs dur
ing this state.
An occasional temporary crossing or
the eyes OF an infant above two months
of age should be carefully investigated.
The child should be handled lightly; 1T
should not be played with too much;
1t ought to lie or roll on its back in
preference to sitting on the lap or IN Il
chair. Any unequal size OF the pupils
should be carefully noted. 1t may be
either the sigh OF some internal trouble
or simple local affection OF the mus
GUAR tissue controlling the pupil
Babyhood.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18
Tho Cla ssification of Woods.

The sheep breeder.
This important article is divided by
Enslish staplers into n number OF
different classes and names, all OF
which, however, come under the head
OF long and short woods.
Los, wool is SO called because its
st2pIe runs 90 u great length. The
best qualities OF this wool are obtain
ed from the English sheep, principally
those whicll are bred in Lincolnshire
and LeiccStershire The wool of the
iormcs IS very long and silky, and has
often bccn used in the place ofmohair.
Long wool. however, Is generally used
for combins purposes and the making
OF worsted yarns.
Short wool takes its name from the
fact that Tie staple is shorter than
that OF the long wool and not because
1t Is inferior to long wool; for, taking
1t on the whole it is more useful and
can be used for more purposes than
the long wool. The best qualities OF
short wool are obtained from Aus
tralia, and are sent to the London,
England, wool sales in great quaint.
tics. Port Philip and Sidney woods
are about the best woods that can be
bought. Short woods are used for fine
mixtures, coatings and a great va
riety OF heavy and light goods
Lambs wool il shorn from the an
imal before it is year old. 1t is the
finest in quality, and best in color the
sheep can produce, although it is short
IN staple in consequence OF the age OF
the sheep, it is the best for the fine
mixtures because OF its tendency to
spread; it will also make fine even
yarn.
Ycarling wool is so called because
the sheep is clipped when year old.
The staple is stronger than that of the
lamb and it will spin TO good length.
Fleece Wool.--Sccond and subse-
quent years of the sheep. The staple
is thicker and longer than that of the
two former. 1t is used in almost
every class OF the wooden trade, espe-
cially for heavy coatings
Greasy Wool-This is the ordinary
fleece unclaimed. 1t has fair staple,
but loses nearly one-half it's weight
when secured.
Secured Wool.-Either lambs or
fleece, when shorn, is very greasy and
dirty. 1t il secured so as not to cost
so much in carriage.
Handwashed Wool.-This may be
called fleece wool, but the sheep are
washed by hand before shearing. 1t
IL MOI y good wool and only suitable
for low purposes.
Skin Wool or Pulled Wool.-This
wool is taken from the skin of the,
sheep slaughtered for food, and in
consequence of the .;me and other
chemicals useG III burning the wool
from the skin the staple ~ rendered
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18
ArchdcacOn Farrar Says there il
no Real Skcpticism.

In a recent sermon in Philadelphia
Canon Farrar said he did not believe
that genuine atheist existed; that
not one man in millions really doubted
the existence Of God: but, notwith-
standing this, clergymen were con
stantly in receipt OF letters from those
who were either fanciiully or sincerely
troubled with doubts. Such anxieties
were especially frequent among the
young. AS a general thing there was
no real skepticism, but what was taken
for it was merely the result OF self con-
ceit or self-disgust. When honest, he
said, it should, OF course, be the OBJ
ject of pastors most anxious
and faithful labor; but those
honestly troubled should distn-
guish carefully between essentials
and non-essentials; between things
destined to be shaken and things made
to remain. The miracle wrought by
Joshua or the reality of the garden of
Eden were not points of saving truth,
but of biblical criticism. Nor did the
opinions Of Augustine or Wesley, or
the dogmas of the church, he argued,
constitute Christianity, which was to
believe in God, the Father, Son and
Holy Ghost; to depend upon Christ for
life everlasting; to love God with all
the heart and to love one neighbor as
ones self.
In dealing with confirmed infdels
the speaker advised that no time be
wasted in scriptural criticism, but
that seven questions be propounded
which no agnostic could answer.
These were Where did matter come
from" what is the origin of mo-
tion?" whence proceeded the order
OF nature?" whence came conscious
ness, free will and conscience" And
the test questions for the Christian
are: DO you believe in God and love
Him, and do you love your fellow
man for Christ $ sake"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18
Abuse ofthe Muscles Of Baby Eyes.

The two muscles-a set for each eye
act in perfect correlation, and en-
able the organ in an instant oftime to
cover an infinite range OF vision. No
fine adjustment of the telescope, no
system of lenses and prisms, can ac-
complish this feat in an instant of
time.
The utmost caution is therefore inn
peratively demanded OF every person
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

THE VoLTAIc BELT Co. Marshall, Mich,
offer to send their Celebrated VoLTAIc BELTS
and Electric appliances on thirty days
trial TO any man afflicted with Nervous
Debility, Loss Of Vitality, Manhood, &c.
Illustrated pamphlet in seated enpelope with
full particulars mailed free. Write them
Ut once
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

"Sweet is revenge especially to women, .
said the gifted. but naughty, Lord Byron
Surely he was in bad hUmor when he
wrote such words But there are com
plants that only women suffer, that are
carrying numbers of them down to early
graves. There is hope for those who suffer,
no matter how sorely or severely, in DR..
X. V. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription. -
Safe in its action. it is "A blessing, espccidH,
10 lcom0t and to men. too for when women
suffer, the household is askew.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

A writer in the Boston Transcript ex-
plains to his own satisfaction how the glass
caters chew and swallow glass. He thinks
they educate their throats as does the
sword swallower, and then introduce
tube which receives the glass and holds it
until il can be removed without detection.
Atlanta is the third largest snuff market
in the world. London comes first, New
York next and Atlanta third. Lorillard
sold 3OS, 90 pounds of snuff in that city last
year, and other snuff makers about 10000
pounds. One house there sold ~, 900 pounds.
In Macon, Lorillard sold l75, 900 pounds.
An express train on the Central Vermont
railway dashed around n curve the other
day and rushed headlong into a heard Of
cattle, blocking the crossing Five ami
mails were killed, but the train did not
leave the rails.
Droves of wild horses are reported to be
in the Mississippi river bottoms about 100
miles above Memphis. They are supposed
to have originated from horses lost by the
confederai general Forrest, during his
campaigns.
1t is said that to quiet noisy canary il
Is only necessary to put in his cage small
mirror, when he will stop singing and look
at himself with evident satisfaction for
hours at n time
- japanese native paper says vein of
coal has been discovered on one OF the is
lands of the Riu Kin group, which, il is eX-
pected, will yield 100000 tons of coal an
nualy.
1t is said that in West Australia within
the last six months there has been Il real
estate boom in operation which has en-
HANGED the value of land nearly 100 per
cent.
BARRIERS near Mono lake, California,
whose water is heavy with salts of sodium
and boraX. use il as II natural shampOoing
water, to the satisfaction of their custom
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

THERE Is SCARCELY A DISEASE, of the HUI
man system, acute or chronic, which VINE
GAR BITTERs will not retard and lessen, anC
ninety nine cases out of hundred it viii
cure In large doses the Btters is cathaL
tic and tonic, in moderate doses it is ton
ic, a gentle purgative, invigorator, anc
corrector of the blood.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18
An Offensive Breath

is most distressing, not only to the person
with whom he comes in contact. 1t Is q
delicate matter TO speak of, but il has part
ed not only friends but lovers. Bad breath
and catarrh are inseparable. DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy cures the worst cases, aS
thousands can testify.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

The bark Guy c. Goss, which recently
irrived at Fort Townsend from Japan, had
On be ard japanese nobleman, his bride,
md numerous servants. They intend to
make tour through the United States.
The temperance war in Richmond has
ed both sides seek the good will OF the
.olored voters, for they hold the balance Of
power. and the fact may have healthy
influence on other voting at regular
election.
The scissors grinder who sued a man in
Napa Cal, for % cents for services won
MS suit The costs were Sl1.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

Bowsa's Budgd, Fort Plain, n Y, for
March, 1885, says H. the multiplicity Of
medicines placed upon the market, it is
sometimes difficult to distinguish between
,he meritorious and the worthless. There
are at least two excellent remedies widely
lsed, the efficiency of which are unques-
toned We refer to st. Jacobs Oil and
Red Star. Cough Cure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

very tender. II is only suitable for
goods not being milled, unless blended
with other wool of a>superior quality.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

= Organic weakness or loss of
power in either sex. however induced.
speedily and permanently cured. Enclose
10 cents in stamps for bool; of particulars
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, n Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

Solicitor of Patents, +. O. McCleary, OF
Washington, d. c., says the only thine
that did him any good, when suffering
with a severe cough Of several weeks
standing, was Red Star Cough Cure, which
is purely vegetable and free from opiates
and poison.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

Birds blossoms balmy breezcs, BLEND
beautifully.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

Houses painted white are again coming
into fashion, and no other adornment i.
prettier or more lasting.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

Athlophoros which | sell, gives good
satisfaction. II cured of inlammatory
rheumatism man who bought bottle at
night and at one O'Clock the next day said
the soreness and pain had entirely left
WIS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

If afflicted with sore eyer, use DIR. Isaac
Thompsons Eye Water. Druggists sell it, 25c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

Stern parents beat carpets with impun
ity, but they take a stick to their children
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

Is it any wonder in these days that the
blind staggers!
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

Lyons Patent Metallic s:iTencrs prevent boots
and shoes from running over ripping IN tne seams
or wearing unoNefly on the hcNls
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

Linen dresses trimmed with lace, are
sweet
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

1t is pleasure and satisfaction TO many
TO learn that Aliens Lung Balsam, that
standard family medicine for coughs,
Group and all lung diseases, can now be
procured at PC, 50c. and Sl.00 bottle at
any drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

Cannot be washed off. The color pro
duced by Buckinghams Dye for the
Whiskers
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

Crude petroleum is n recognized specific
for the growth and invigOration Of stunt
ed eyebrows.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

Goat Island Mt Niagara Falls is said to
be worth sl.O000D.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18
Especially u Won en-.

One little Greece spot worries all the
European houseSeepers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18
The Oft Told Story

ofthe peculiar medicinal merits of Hoods Sarsapa-
r'lla Is fully confirmed by the voluntary testimony
OF Thousands who have tried II. Peculiar in the
combination, proportion and preparation OF its
Ingredients, peculiar in the extreme care with
which IL is put up Hoods Sarsaparilla accomplishes
cures where other preparations entirely fail. Pecu.
liar In the unequalled good name 1t has made Mt
home which Is "towcr of strength abro ad."
peculiar in the phenomenal sales II has attained,
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the most popular and success
full medicine before the public to-day for purifying
the blood, irving strength and creating appetite.
Give IL q trial.
"Isurered from wakefulness and low spirits and
also he'd eczema on the back OF my head and mock,
which was very annoying. took one bottle OF
Hoods SarsaparilI, and I have received so much
beneht that Am very grateful and am always
glad to speak good word for Hoods ssrsapAriiia-v
Mrs. J. y. SNYDER, Pottsville. Pa.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Bold BY all druggists. 81; six for s.. Prepared only
By &. l. HOOD CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

Ayers's Ague Cure has no equal IL neve,
fails.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

There are still some Seminole Indians
living in the everglade region of FLORIDA
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

II there ever was specific for any one com
plant IN n Cart'rs Lite Liver Pills are a
shout know this. They arr not only pos
tive cure, ut n sur pr ventive, if tatel VIII n
the approach is felt Carriers Little Liver
Pills act directly on the LIVER and bile and in
this way remove the cause OF disease without
first making you SEX by a w,a<ening purge.
II YOU try them YOU will not he disappointed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

Best, easiest to use and cheapest. Pisos
Remedy for Catarrh. BY druggists SOC.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18
a MOST Liberal OrFERt

The keynote of good breeding Is "B
natural
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-18

BARRIERS near Mono lake, California,
whose water is heavy with salts of sodium
and boraX, use it as II natural shampOolne
water, TO the satisfaction of their custom