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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-12

|. a WHY WILL YOU cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price 10
eis., 30 cts. and 81. Sold by r. NJ. Ward,
druggist.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-12

BOWEN d KINassuRY. Prop'trs.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Brine Sailing Butter.

A practical advocate of brine sailing for
butter recommends the proportion of one
half pint of salt to gallon of water in
making the weak brine that is used to
wash the butter, a little more or less salt
being immaterial Churning is stopped
while the butter is in the form of gran
ules about as large as a pinhead, the but
termilk is drawn of. and at least enough
Of this weak brine is put in to float the
butter. and the buttermilk is washed out.
the brine being drawn off and the process
repeated till the brine runs clear The
strong brine to be next used is saturated
solution--as much salt as the water will
dissolve The washing brine is thor
oughly drained from the butter, and
enough strong brine is poured on to cover
it In this strong brine the butter stands
till every single atom is covered with a
film of brine Great difference of opinion
prevails in regard to the advisability of
brine sailing As good authority as T
Curtis fails to see either it's utility or
economy as compared to applying the sat
direct.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
The Asparagus Beetle.

We are informed that the common
asparagus beetle appeared the past sum
mer in such vast numbers in New Jersey
that the owners of some rather extensive
plantations of this excellent vegetable
have almost concluded to abandon it's cul
tivation in consequence of the depreda
tons of the insect named. It seems al
most .naccountable that any cultivator
of aspa. agus should know how to quickly
destroy this well known pest, inasmuch
as it has been published hundreds Of
times during the past twenty years. The
remedy is dry caustic lime scattered over
the plants in the morning when wet with
dew The larva of the asparagus beetle
is small, soft, naked, thin skinned
grub. and the least particle of lime com
ing in contact with this causes almost in
slant death. If the grubs are killed there
will be no beetles.-American Agricul
turist.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
H.. v to Play Tennis.

Lawn tennis, says Edward P. MacMullen,
the New YORK. Lawn Tennis club champion,
is game for thought. Many players i'm
agine that the only thing about it is to get
the ball over the net Let every player
when he makes stroke have a reason for
making it in the way he does it, and if it
turns out badly let him try to see the reason
of it,
Another thing it would be we'll to renem-
Der is that the unexpected is always terrible.
Very often it pays to make stroke simply
because your opponent does not expect it.
Good players sometimes get into the habit of
playing too much by rote SO that you can tell
exactly where they are going to put the ball.
If your antagonist doesn't know what you
are going to do it has demoralizing effect
upon him.
In service there should not be too much
difference between the speed of the first and
second ball very swift first service is al
most always very uncertain. Mr.. MacMullen
believes in placing the service and hitting
the second ball fairly hard even at the risk
of making double fault On the question
whether it is better to play a placing game
with the ball at fair rate of speed, or
very hard but not so certain game, he ex-
presses himself as decidedly in favor Of the
former.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
WHY Men Drink.

That wonderful humorist, Tom Hood, once remarked
"There five reasons why men drink Good wine;
FRIEND because they dry; at least they may be
bye and bye; any other reason why. The last is
perhaps the most common reason. James Parton once
hea led an article "W the coming drink" but as
he failed to the query we will express decided
opinion; that, until the coming learns to prize home
social family ties above all Others will he learn not to
abuse his own organism. In March last writer in the
"Medca Age" made some practical rematks upon this
subject and offered timely hint which prohibition ad
vocates would do we'll to note.
He says: GAS long the imperections OF humanity
remain untitled its surroundings and conditions SO
long evil and misery will continue, and men seek refuge
in strong drink Increase the sum OF human happiness
bv whatever means possible, lessen the burdens and
anelorate the woes of mankind remove hunger disease
and pain by better physical and moral education, and
YOU will have pucked the fangs OF that dire monster
-iRtemperance.
the nse of alcoholic liquors. as well as from improper
food and customs of eating are inflammation OF the
stomach bowels, liver kidneys and BRAIN
1t matters not IN what part of the body inflammation
exists or how severe may be, whether takes the
form of gastric inflammation, in dyspepsia, or in
bronchitis catarrh, hay fever, pneumonia rheumatism,
or az in common cuts and bruises, Johnsons Anodyne
Iniment will conquer it, relieve the pain and prove to
Won that il is indeed anodyne OF mighty power, and
unlike all Others as it is for internal well as external
had Known Johnsons Linment sixty years, and had
used il in his family for forty years.. l. 5. john
son Co. Boston, Mass will send any person an in
structye pamphlet free, telling all about this valuable
household remedy, and how to use IT economically
One teaspoonful properly used is worth whole bottle
used as some people use 1t.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
A. the Table.

1t might seem superfluous to mention the
following familiar rules were II not for the
fact that nearly every one of them il ire
quentiy viol2Sed by persons Of good social
standing. They are in the nature Of useful
reminders.
Everything at the table should be done
moderately
DO not be impatient to be served, or feel
while eating that you must hurry and get
through, 80 that you can rush of to some
thing else. This ID bad enough when ii Ii
necessary, it is almost inexcusable when 1t Is
not
Avoid all unusual noise when eating.
Never fill the mouth very full nor talk with
the mouth full.
Never leave the table with food in the
mouth.
Never sit foot Off from the table nor
jammed up close against it.
Donot encourage dog or cat to play with
you at the table.
Never handle dishes unnecessarily at the
table, nor play with your spoon. knife or fork.
Never. when serving others, overload the
plate or force upon them delicacies which
they decline. and do not pour sauce over
meat and v" ;ables when helping others;
plac it at one side on the plate.
! yer express choice for any particular
pa IT a dish unless requested to do So
Wht ked what part Of chicken you will
have, save other people the trouble Of choos-
ing you, and say what you will have,
making some choice, though really not par
ticular.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Along the Country Road.

Make certain that your seed is clean
There is nothing more disastrous than
sowing foul seed
Cover unsightly places with vines
Where grape vines will not serve. there
are many annual vines that can be easily
grown.
Don't select all the disagreeable bits of
work for the boys you wish to keep OH
the farm.
Sick hens should be taken from the rest
of the brood. and be carefully cared for
separately
Lettuce requires to be grown in a moist
soil and in cool weather. for this reason
the best is obtained only in the spring or
early summer
To grow carrots to perfection there is
needed a good. light and well enriched
sandy loan.
Linseed cake. in moderate quantities. Is
good fCr milk cows.
The pig on many dairy farms Is an i'm
portant item.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
THE CURIOSITY SHOP.
a Cortrovcrsy with France-war "egun'
but MINED In tho Bud.

4 Controversy with France-War "egun'
but Nippsd In tho bud.
The question has been asked "Was
war ever declared between .the- United
States and Francef' War was never
actually declared, though various acts OF
hostility were done, Jays treaty with Great
Britain, signed In l1t4 and ratified IN l795.
settled various matters in way France did
not like Fr.nue thereupon issued various
DEGREES against American commerce. winch
were hardly those OF friendly nation, In
l707 the relations between France and the
United States were so threatening that Presi'
dent Adams called an extra session OF con-
gress for May H. G. C. Pinckney. Elhridge
Gerry and John Marshall were sent TO
France to adjust all difficulties. The govern.
ment refused to receive them, but intimated
that money would smooth matters. II the
money didn't come war would Then Picker.
ing made the famous remark "War be 10
then. Millions for defense. not one cent tor
tribute Preparations for war were made
by congress, and had we not begun fighting
at once there might have been war The
United States frigate Constellation. Commo
dore Truxton, took the French frigates In.
surgente and La Vengeance. and so startled
the French that they made overtures for a
renewal OF negotiations, and in 1870 treaty
was made between the United States and
Napoleon. So we never declared war with
France, but came out victorious in a war
that never was fought.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Freedom, of the City.

The freedom of the city of London. con.
ferred as an honor upon individuals at the
present day, is simply this: A small slip II
parchment, inscribed with the names ANT
titles of the person to whom it is to be- pre-
sented, which guarantees to the holder any
his children after him forever the right u
live and trade within the city prescribed by
st. Clements in the West, Bshopgate in the
east, Pentonville on the north and the shor@
Of the Thames on the south, without havirl
to pay a tax on the goods brought through
the gates. 1t exempts him from naval or
military service and tolls and duties through.
out the United Kingdom. 1t insures to his
children the care of the chamberlain. who.
in case they are left orphans. takes charge
Of their property and administers 1t in their
interest until they arrive at years OF matu.
rity. The parchment bears the seal and sig.
nature of the lord mayor and chamberlain,
and it is generally ornamented with ribbons
and Illuminated 1t is always inclosed in a
long thin gold box. and is intended, of course,
IS an heirloom
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
The Veterinary Surgeons Work.

Great improvement has been made in
the medical and surgical treatment of
the horse in the past few years. The
treatment is more scientific in every re-
spect. The veterinary surgeon nova
days must possess thorough education
and be posted in as many branches as a
physician. His calling requires him to
be particularly sensitive and alert, for he
is treating dumb animal whose mani
festations of pain are difficult to make
out. The result of all this is that the
sick or injured horse gets nearly as care
full and minute treatment as the sick or
injured man. Fractured bones are often
reset. and even amputation has been per-
formed for special purposes. Let the
horse injure its leg or foot and the mem
Der is done up in sling as tenderly and
carefully as though it belonged to hui
man being. New York Mail and Ex-
press.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Alfalfa or Lucerne.

An effort has been made of late to boom
Alfalfa or Lucerne throughout the coun
try Now the truth in nutshell is Just
this There is no better plant known for
producing large amount of green fodder
and many also use it for hay. but owing
to the woody fiber Of its stem it cannot
rank along with timothy. clover and many
other we'll known hay grasses 1t grows
loest in warm climates and deep rich SOIL
w is not suited to hard pan or close
~ clay soil or any thin land whore
10 long top roots ~UdIql meet with oh
structions It may be sown broadcast or
in drills. but in either case the ground
should be rich and we'll prepared. and not
OF a weedy character The first growth
OF the young plants is slow and feeble.
hence it is usually better to sow in quite
narrow drills that can be kept clear of
weeds the first season Lucerne has been
grown to small extent in the northern
states but seems specially well adapted
to the south From ten to twenty pounds
OF seeds will be required to the acre. &C
cording to the manner Of sowing.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08

The agitated fisheries dispute is: |. Whether
the United States have a right IN the British
fisheries, independent of treaty provisions
2. What are the rights of American fisher
men under the convention of 1878 and under
the laws of navigation and trades 8 The
"headlands" question. which is incidental to
the other two questions. The British hold
that the line must be drawn from headland
to headland, three miles from shore This
Interpretation would exclude American
fishermen from the bays which indent the
coast deeply and are the resort of fish The
Americans say that three miles from shore
means three miles distant at every point
consequently all hays more than six miles
wide at the mouth would he open to@Ameri.
can fishermen.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
No. GA Spring Time Pyramid.

Arrange as pyramid the sentence below,
and find out the word which reaches from
the point to the foundation stone. 1t will be
found to be Il spring tide festival, suitable
more or less to the subject Of the sentences:
"Sweet spring at last is bursting the Arctic
chains Genial breezes refresh us sometimes.
The snow drop is gone. 1t has given place to
the many later favorites, as datfodils and
primroses. Birds, such as we all do love,
provide music rare, and we should be joyful
indeed We're it not that we know winter de-
parts not with the daffodils. Rude blasts
have yet to roar around the garden. Fly
away, winter! fly away"
N. B.-Great care must be taken to arrange
all the letters in strictly level lines, and tho
letters of each line must be exactly below
those of the line above, and exactly above
those in the lines below, or confusion will be
the result. The letter S will, of course, be
the highest point of the pyramid
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Jmnorted Potatoes for Seed.

have been somewhat interested in
reading the remarks on foreign potatoes
for seed in the agricultural papers this
winter have grown large number of
foreign varieties. importing the seed from
England. Ireland. Scotland. Germany and
France The result of my experiments is
this 1t takes from four to five years to
accllmatize foreign variety. and then we
are not sure of having valuable variety
After several years trial of all the leading
English and Scotch varieties. have not
found one that will compare for produc'
tiveness with an average American kind
My advice to potato growers is Do not
plant imported seed if you wish to grow
crop of potatoes that will pay the cost of
cultivation New England Farmer.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Literary Men as Bohemians.

The origin of the application of the word
bohemian" to literary men is this. In ,427
the first gypsies entered France they we're
Bohemians. They we're not allow ed to enter
Paris, but roamed around the outside walls
Afterward literary men Of low tastes were
ikened to the gypsies, and called Bohemians
In the course of years the term was applied
to literary men and artists who we're not Of
low tastes, but simply unconventional Per.
haps another origin can be found in the fact
that there was in London about 275 years
ago public house called "The Queen of b.
hernia" named after the daughter of James
l, which, If frequented by artists and writer's,
might easily have given them the title Of
Bohemians.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
No 66.-Arithme Puzzle.

There was poor man called Johannes Bull,
Who children did possess, culver FULL
And who yet managed somehow to scratch on,
BY the true help Of daughter nAf sar----------
Six little workers had he. each of whom
Earned something for the household at the loom
will not tell you howIfnuch each did gain,
For I'm pnzzler and don't speak plain;
But, as | would you should possess a clew,
some tell tale facts I'll now disclose to you.
Week after week, Jane, Ann, Joe, Bet, Rose, Jim,
Earn ten and tenpence father says, for him,
And in this way The eldest daughter, Jane,
Gains sevenpence more than sister Ann can gain
Ann eghtpence more than Joe; while Joe can get
By his endeavors sixpence more than Bet;
Bet, not so old, earns not so much as those,
But by her hands gets fourpence more than Rose;
Rose though not up to Jane, yet means to thrive,
And every week beats Jim by pennies five.
Now, say what each child worker should receive
When father draws the cash on pay day eve:
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
THE NIGHTINGALE.

The nightingale usually begins its song in
the evening, and sings, with brief intervals,
throughout the night The variety, loudness
and richness of it's notes are equally extraor-
binary, and its long, quivering strains are
full of plantiveness The nightingale has
been favorite from most ancient times, and
is often mentioned in the poetry of India and
Persia, as well as of Greece and Rome. The
loves of the nightingale and the rose are a
fanciful theme in which eastern poets de-
light. The nightingale much resembles the
redbreast in MANNERS and is equally pugna-
cious.
Bird catchers generally procure night
ingales for cage birds previous to the pairing
season. as they then become easily reconciled
to confinement, whereas, if taken after pair
ing, they fret and pine until they die.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
MILK COWS AND OTHER CATTLE.
Prices Of Miik C0ws-Extension Ut Cattle
Gr0wing-Ths Outlook.

Prices Of Miik COws--ExtensiOn Ut Cattle
Gr0wing-The Outlook.
From 1870 to 1884 the annual estimates
Of prices OF milk cows and other cattle
advanced yearly, and the decline has since
been uninterrupted. without exception for
either class OF stock The fall In milk
cows has been over . per cent. and In
oxen and other cattle decline Of 10 per
cent. In the last year.
The extension of cattle growing. ac
cording to Statistician Dodges recent re-
port has been normal corresponding very
nearly with increase Of population.
Though prices have been low and heavy
losses have occurred in some of the ranch
districts. there is an abiding faith in the
future Of the business. grass being the
cheapest and most abundant source Of
beef yielding perhaps nine-tenths Of all
that is produced in the country Corn
has a relatively small share in the beef
making in any country Pho northwest
ern states are giving more and more prom
inence to cattle. the wheat interest rela
lively declining in the older settlements
Milk cows are receiving rather more
attention than in recent years in the east
ern and middle states, and are increasing
everywhere with the ADVANCE of popula
ton. There is some recuperation from
the depression felt in cheese making dis
tricts, New York especially, where prices
of their products ruled so low
The belief Is expressed. in the report
quoted from. that the stock interests of
the United States are in a comparatively
prosperous condition. with prospect of
advance in prices. especially those Of
cattle.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
FARM AND GARDEN.
USEFUL INFORMATION ON SUBJECTS
OF GENERAL INTEREST.

Some Of the Leading Varieties Of Field
Corn. Illustrated and Described. with
Hints - to Where These Kinds Thrive
Best.
In the accompanying cut are represented
two popular varieties Of field corn Fig
! shows an ear OF Chester County Nam
moth. one Of the largest varieties OF field
corn In cultivation. yielding under good
culture from lVO to $50 bushels per acre
The ears are large. and the stalks furnish
q large amount Of excellent fodder
Burpee. the well known Philadelphia
scotsman. says Of 1t 1T is undoubtedly
one of the best yellow field varieties for
rich land in ATTITUDES where it will grow y"
Gregory. the Massachusetts scotsman
avs 1T is the Dent sort for the south
and the west"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Is CONSUMPTION Incurable?

Read the following: Mr. c. H. Morris,
Newark, Ark, says: "Was down with
Abscess of Lungs, and friends and physl-
clans pronounced me an Incurable Con
sumptive. Began taking DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, am now on my
third bottle, and am able to oversee the
work on my farm. 1t is the finest medicine
ever made"
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says:
''Had it not been for DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption would have died
OF Lung troubles Was given up BY doc
Sample bottles free at
A. L. CLARKE's Drug Store.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
War Governors.

The following are the names Of the govern.
ors of the different states known az the w.
governors Calfiiffor6ia. leland StanfoftI
Connecticut, William A. buckingham l,ela
ware. William Burton. Indiana, Oliver P.
Morton, Iowa, Samuel Kirkwood Ken.
lucky, Beriah Magoffin, Maine. Israel Wash
burn. Jr., Maryland, Thomas Hicks Mas
sachusetts, John A. Andrew. Michigan Aus
tin Blair; Minnesota. Alexander Ramsey
Missouri, Hamilton r. Gamble. New Hamp
shire, Nathaniel s. Berry New Jersey joel
Parker, New York, Edwin D Morgan. Ohio,
David Todd, Pennsylvania, Andrew g Cur
tin. Rhode Island, William Sprague Yer.
mont, Frederick Holbrook. Virginia w.,
Francis Fl. Pierpont. Wisconsin. Alexander
W. Randall
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
A Small Item Of Courtesy.

It is one of the minor things of life, in one
sense, to write to your hostess or some MEM
Der Of family where you have been visiting
Immediately after going home. But as q
point of courtesy and propriety it is your
duty to do it. Always write, and write soon;
without fail express your appreciation of
their hospitality; allude to the pleasure the
visit gave you. Not to do so is almost I'M
pardonable rudeness and is ungrateful And,
on the other hand, when guest of your OWE
has thus written you should soon answer her
lest she be left to some misgiving that she has
Sn some way disappointed you.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Fancy Flower Gardens.

The inclination is growing for carpet
beds and fancy flower gardens. To read
ers who are contemplating efforts in this
line the accompanying cut may prove sug-
gestive.
The plan presented is designed for a
square plot of ground. but can be adapted
to other shaped plots with little con-
trivance. It possesses the merit Of nov.
city. and with careful arrangement Of
plants is exceedingly effective
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
HOLIDAYS.

Decoration day May SN Is not United
States holiday 1t is holiday in Colorado,
Connecticut, Dakota, Iowa, illinois. Kansas,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New
Hamsphire, New Jersey New York. Ohio.
Oregon. Pennsylvania, Rhode Island. Utah,
Vermont. Wisconsin and Wyoming There
is no United States holiday law except pro
visions as to negotiable paper. bills of ex-
change, promissory notes, etc.. and that the
effect Of July 4, Dec. Is and Thanksgiving
day shall be the same as Sunday. or the first
dav of the week
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
CHESTER MAMMoTH-aoLDEN DENT.

The second figure represents Favorite
Golden Dent which ripens very early and
hence succeeds far north, where many va
rieties. including Chester County Nam
moth. will not mature.
Varieties Of field corn valuable for soil
ing and fodder are Southern Horse Tooth
Sweet Fodder corn. Blunt's Prolific and
Thoroughbred White Flint This latter
is of such spreading habit that not more
than one kernel should be allowed to grow
in hill Its great suckering habit,
breadth Of blade and smallness of stock
recommend ii as fodder plant. while for
ensilage purposes it is one Of the most val
liable varieties now grown.