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How 10 Sleep Well.

In sleeping much depends on
securing a comfortable position.
Lying on the back would seem to
give the most ease, but general
experience and practice prove that
it does not, and it is liable to some
definite objections. In a weakly
state of the heart and blood vessels,
and in certain morbid conditions OF
the brain, the blood seems to gravl-
tate to the back of the head, and
to produce troublesome Dreams
Persons who have pleurisy and re-
tain adhesions of the lungs, do not
sleep we'll on the back. Nearly all
who are inclined to snOre do so IN
that position. For these and other
reasons it is therefore, better to lie
on the side, and in lung diseases
to lie on the weak side, so as TO
leave the healthy lung free to cX'
pand. 1t is well to choose the
right side, because, when the Oody
is thus placed, the food gravi'ales
more easily out Of the stomach INTO
the jntestines Sleeping with the
arm thrown over the head Is to be
deprecated ; but this position is OF
ten assumed dunng sleep, because
circulation is then free in the eX-
tremities and the head and neck
and the muscles in the chest aie
drawn up and fXcdb 10y the should
ers. and thus expansion Of the tho
rax is easy. The chief objections
70 this position are that it creates
a tendency to cramp and colu Ill
the arms. and sometimes seems TO
cause headaches and dreams. The
best sleep is obtained when the
shutters arc closed so as to maze
the room dark, and the windows
are adjusted so as to admit plenty
of fresh air. Early rising is no' Il
virtue, unless the riser has secured
sleep enough aud the best rising
is obtained when the sleeper wakes
naturally.
At a recent meeting OF The Dos
ton Society Of Natural History, inc
President, Mr.. $. H.. Scuddcr, de-
livercd an able paper upon "Aeso.
zoic Cockroaches,' in which he
announced that the cOckroaches oil
today are on the average consider
ably larger than those of mesozolc
rocks. He neglected to add tha'
the probable reason is that the
mesozoic cockroaches did not have
insect powders to grow fat on
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-26
Farm and Household.
Who Owns Great Britain ?
N Y. Evening Post.

II v. Evening Post.
Everybody knows that a small
number Of men own the bulk of the
land in Great Britain, but there is
always something startling about
the figures. The total area Of Eng
land and Wales (excluding Lon
dom is 37,243,S59 acres, or about
that of New York New Jersey, and
Delaware combined. One man
owns 1S6,397 acres, or 1000 OF the
whole a second 1872, 999 acres, and
a third 1O2,7S5 acres ; GO persons
own 1,917,O76 acres. equal to De
laware and the three lower cOun-
ties of New Jersey $50 own 5,425,'
76i acres, a tract considerably larg-
er than New Jersey ; S74 own o.
267,O31 acres, at which rate 1000
persons would own a full third of
New York State. A body of men
which does not exceed $500 owns
more than one.half of all England
and Wales.
In Scotland the situation Is still
worse. The area of that country IS
Is,9IG,G9l acres, which is a little
more than that OF Rhode Island,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
and Vermont together. One man
owns 100000 acres, which is as
though a single individual owned a
tract as large as Rhode Island anc
all Of Massachusetts from Fall Riv-
or to the end of Cape Cod two
others own 49,, 900 and $4,000
ayes respectively, or between them
more than enough to make auoth
or Rhode Island ; a men own l.,
93l, SS4 acres, which falls but httle
short OF the area of Massachusetts,;
~ persons own nearly one
quarter of Scotland; 10 persons
own about ouehalf of it, and nine
tenths of the whole country be
longs to fewer than LOO persons
Ireland contains 20, l57, CTS acres,
which makes it not quite the SIZE
Of Maine. One person own I'o,
. acres 292 hold about one third
OF The island ; IA hold about one
hall of all the land.
Two.third of England and Wales
ae held by only 1O,2O7 persons
two thirds Of Ireland by l,952 ; and
twolhirds Of Scotland by but $50.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-26
saved His Lie.

Mr.. ID. l.. Wilcoxson, of Horse
Cave, KY, says he was, for many
years, badly afflicted with Phthisic,
also Diabetes the pains were al
most uncomfortable and would some
times almost throw him into con
WILSON'S. He tried Electric Bit
ters and got relief from first bottle
and after taking six bottles, was
entirely cured and had gained IN
flesh eighteen pounds. Says he
positively believes he would have
died. had it not been for the relief
afforded by Electric Bitters. Sold
at fifty cents a bottle by b. Schmitt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-26


4 good way to determine the
quality and value ola mari is to
1lfermlnc how much of the materi-
alIs soluble in common muriatic
acid. This can be procured in any
drug store, aud ought not to cost
more than ten cents pound. One
pound of the acid will be enough
90 fest three or four specimens of
mari. Nix the acid with one qnart
OF rain water and put this in a bot
tie Tor use. Take tablespoonful
OF the material supposed to be
mari, but this in large glass or
earthern vessels avoiding metallic
dishes) and slowly pour over the
material a half teacupful Of the
diluted muriatic acid. If it is a
mari the efiervescence will show
this fact ; if it all dlssOlves, leaving
no Iesidue or but little at the bot
tom Of the vessel, it is mari Of
good quality. 1t but little is dis
solved and large residue is left
at tue bottom Of the dish, it is OF
iaferior quality. BY weighing out
on delicate scales a definite quanti-
ty of the dry material, say 100
grains, and then weighing the
washed and dried residue which is
insoluble in the acids, an estimate
can be made Of the percentage OF
active aud inactive material III any
specimen mari. The insOluble res
iine IA Of no value. A popular
and simple test TO distinguish bet
ween mari and clay is made by
placing lump of the material in a
basin of water and leaving it an.
disturbed for u short time. Hit IS
,,ail il will crumble down into a
difiuse mass, but if clay, it will lie
lilte changed.
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-26

Corn FOR SEED.-TAe New
York Experimental STATION has
been conducting a series of expert
ments to determine the influence
of the corn kernel on the cob, with
reference to the crop yield from
the same. The experiments OK
tended through the years 1883 and
1881, and seemed to justify the
conclusion that the tip kernels
we're in no wise inferior to the cen
trail or butt kernels, so far as flint
corn, which was the variety en-
ployed, was concerned. The sum
mary gave from the butts al bas-
hels per acre centres, 51,1 bush
els per acre and from the tips,
500 bushels per acre. This Is
contrary to a generally received
opinion, and may be changed by
future experiments.-Germoa
TeleCrdph.
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An EntcrprIsing, HciabIc
VFOUSP.

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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-26
America Ahead. Peculiar
characteristics of AIneri-
cans The Evils and How
Restored.

lkestOrcOs
In this age Of hustle and hurry, an age
devoted to great projects and enterprises,
the American people are taking the lead
in the urthcrancc Of noble works, and in
the advancement Of the sciences and arts.
In these they deserve to take high rank,
and through the united works Of millions,
The American continent is fast being
transformed from It's untamcd state and
being placed on an equality with the older
continents beyond the ocean. The Amer
lean people are fast, under theseinAuences'
developing into nervous, energetic race,
remarkable for its vim and business quail
fcations; yet there is danger that in the
course Of years these very elements may
combine to the niination Of the physical
character OF the people, and leave them
feeble and altogether different from their
forefathers. General debility is now much
more common than formerly, and seems
TO be on the increase among the masses.
Many ltiltlltS nave bNNlA NNtNt'"t'N'V
advertised for this widespread complaint,
but none of these have been so successful
or met with such general favor as the
remedy manufactured by DIR. S. b. Hart
man, and named by him PgRuNA.
Mr.. 5. S. Goudy, of Massillon, Stark
county, Ohio, writes: That he has been
troubled with general debility and dyspcp-
sia for several years; that he was induced
to try PRRUNA for his complaints, and
that after using three bottles OF the medi-
cine he was greatly relieved. It braccd
him right up and gave him energy, and
restored him to his youthful vigor. lie
ascribes his cure to PERUSA, and says 1t
Is a wonderful remedy.
Adolph Bakhaus & Co, Springfield, o.,
writes awe are having a good sale for
PRRUNA. 1t sells as well as any medicine
we have, and gives the very best saiiaiac-
jon
Mrs. G. w. Nccdham, Ncwtonyille,
Clermont County, Ohio, says: 81 have
been a great sufferer for the last six or
seven years, with general debility and
change Of life. was very much reduced
Ihave taken four bottles of PBRUSA. which
has restored me to perfect health anc:
strength. We think PERUNA safe and
grand medicine"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-26

ONION SEED may be sown very
calvin the spring, as soon as the
alound can he placed in condition
receive it. In this preparation
l,he ground it pays to take great
Mains. After blowing it should be
narrowed, rolled, aud narrowed
asain, until it is thoroughly pulver-
s.,i. lbeu raked clean OF sticks,
s,one. aud lamps OF earth. As
thus prepared the drill--ifa good
ooel--w,Il SOW the secd evenly, the
rows can be made straight, and the
a..ar ease of after culture will
Veil repay the pains taken
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-26
Early Chickens.

The greatest profit in poultry
keeping is from the early chickens.
BY good feeding and management,
some of the hens may be broolinS
in January, and all the chicks may
be saved by the use of artificial
brooders. IncubatOrs are used by
experts with success, but farmers
and ordinary poultry keepers are
rarely successful with these ma
chimes. Breeders, however, may
be used by any person, even a boy
or girl, who will simply see that
the heat is not excessive, and when
the chicks open their mouths, give
them fresh air. Eighty degrees is
quite enough warmth for newly
hatched chicks, which are taken
out of the nest as they come out,
and are placed in the brooder nm
til all the brood is out, when they
NAV be removed to a warm, glazed
coop, with the hen. We have had
Young chicks thus nursed until
they were strong, which ran about
in the snow in February with great
pleasure and comfort, and not one
was lost ont of a lot Of ninety.
which were all Matched in January.
All that is required is to have a
warm part Of the buildings or an
atticroom for the setting hens, and
glazed coOps set in sunny place out
of doors for the chicks when they
come from the brooder.-Amc'icaR
AgricWitrist.
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-26

ARP AT ONE-FOURH THE COST
or POULTRY.-It does really ap-
peal to me, and | speak after much
experience, that the people Of this
country are not awake to the great
possibilities in water farming, I. G.,
carp culture. l am i'll possession OF
data enough to satisfy my own
mind that the future will develop
wonders in this line. The more /
see Of this fish the more | am i'm
pressed with its value as dOmes-
tic creature. | am fully persuad-
cd that l can raise carp at
onc.fourth the cost and labor
that l can any kind Of
poultry. With this odds in
.avor of the carp, and that during
the winter when other domestic
creatures require your attention
in order to meet their wants for
shelter, care and food, the carp lies
dormant at the bottom of his mud,
neither eating, growing, nor per-
ceptibly losing flesh. His lifes's
functions are held in state of
allegiance until the warmth of a
Spring sun revivifies him into ac-
ton aud he goes forth in quest of
food aud to spawn.
Let il not be supposed that the
carp makes no demand for food. 1t
is true carp will live and grow
where few other fish can, yet he
responds to good cheer and grows
accordingly, nor is he choice. In
tie main, the carp is vegetarian,
bUt he is also OmnivOrOus and will
cat anything q toothleSs mouth can
eat-bOiled wheat, boiled corn and
boiled potatoes are among his chOic-
est yiands. l think, however, the
boiled wheat is second to nothing,
and in short, there are few things
he Will turn away from.-George
Fiuely iR Southern CHltirat0r.
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THE WAR PAPERS
Iyy General Grant ana Others.

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Civil War have been described by leading
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-26

A loving couple were married
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-26

The Kentucky Senate has passed
a law providing for a whipping-pos5
for wife.beaters Who says civiliza
ton isn't spreading TO the Blue
Grass State?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-26
SERIAL STORIES by
w. ID. IHOWcIls, Mary HallOck
FOOtc, and Geo. W. Cable.

Mr.. Howelrs senai will be N lighter vein
than "The Rise of Silas Lapham." Mrs.
Foote'S is story OF mining life, and Mr.
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Louisiana. Mr.. Cable will alse contribute
q series Of papers on Slave songs ana
dances, including negro serpent worship,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-26

KEEPING the animals quiet pro
NOTES the storage Of fat, but health
and the quality Of the meat is best
obtained when they are allowed to
take exercise daily. # they can
not have the privilege of eXerciS-
ing, they should at least be allow
ed in the open air daily.
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