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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31
CONCERNING WHEAT.


tho Country.
1t is quite well known that varieties
that succeed well in some sections OF
the country prove Improbable in others
under different conditions of soil and
climate. New varieties are also being
constantly introduced, and it is desira-
BILE to learn when and where they sue
ceed or fail in order that rs little loss
as possible may be sustained by max
ing unnecessary experiments with sorts
not adapted to ones own locality. Some
interesting information of this kind is
furnished in the reports OF intelligent
observers to the Agricultural Depart
ment at Washington.
The Michigan Agricultural College
reports that the imported varieties
Genoese, white Crimean, Egyptian and
Indian-grew vigorously in the fall,
but were not sufficiently hardy to stand
the winter. Extra early Oakley proved
too tender for this latitude. The Diehl
Mediterranean, bearded variety,
stood thick on the ground; no smut or
rust; was ready for harvesting July l.,
the berry being plump and hard.
The McGhee white showed some rust
on the leaves, but no smut, ripened I'M
evenly.
Missouri Experiment Station reports:
The Crimean, a coarse wheat, mostly
winter killed. The Indian and Egyptian
all winter killed The Diehl Mediter
ranean stood the winter well and gave
good berry. The Genoese, failure.
The McGhee white gave moderate
yield of most beautiful wheat of ligh
color with a pearly luster, and ripened
June 16.
From Pawnee County, Neb., the
Sheriff wheat is reported as badly win
ter killed.
The New York Experiment Station
reports the Diehl Mediterranean is well
adapted to this climate. Martins
amber is first-class. Genoese, white
Crimean and Egyptian are failures.
The Pennsylvania State College re-
ports all the imported varieties, white
Crimean, Genoese, Egyptian and Indian,
winter killed. The yield from one
quart of McGhee seed was % pounds,
Diehl Mediterranean, 60 pounds; Mar
tins amber, IS ounces. All suffered
considerably from the fly.
South Carolina Experiment Station
reports the extra early Oakley very
early variety, and an admirable sort for
this latitude. Yield, about 20 bushels
to the acre. McGhee's white is week
later and good Southern wheat. The
Diehl Mediterranean rather late, but
made a fine yield. The Sheriff too late
for this latitude. The Egyptian, Cri-
mean and Indian all killed by cold.
Martins amber about half killed.
Virginia, Hampton School reports:
Red Mediterranean seems to be the
only wheat at all sure here.
The Southern States generally report
but little wheat sown, as it is not as
successful as in higher latitudes and is
almost invariably injured by rust.-M.
Y. World.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31
Feeding VS.. confining Hens.

Unless the hens are of the breed that
are natural ramblers and scratchers,
they will not, if well fed, need to be
confined to protect crops from their
depredations. The trouble generally
is that the good feeding begins too late.
The hens get a notion of running
into the garden, because no other or
better rolling place has been provided
for them to clear themselves of lice.
Then they learn to scratch for corn,
because they have no honest way Of
getting living. Finally the farmer
becomes disgusted and shuts his hens
in the filthy hen house, where they
have no means of freeing themselves
from vermin. OF course, egg produc-
tion ceases, though the farmer feeds
more grain than would be needed il
his fowls had the run they should.
Then he concludes that 'hens don't
pay and with this kind Of manage
ment this is the only conclusion that
anybody could sensibly come to.-St,
Paul PiOnccr-PreSS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

To clean ornaments Of alabostei
dissolve borax in boiling wator and ap
ply with cloth or soft brush, rinse and
dry in the sun.
Mashed potato should never be
smoothcd on tho top, as it makes II
heavy. Potatoes need n hot dish, as
does almost every thing that is cooked.
Keep large squares OF thick paste
board hung conveniently to slip under
pots, kettles, stew dishes and spiders,
whenever you set them down.
If, before grinding tho mornings
coffee, tho berries are heated for four
or five minutes, or until they take on q
darker shade of brown, the flavor of the
coffee will bo much improved.
-Candied Fruit.-Boil small, sweet
pears or peaches (only one sort of fruit
at time), peeled in one teacupful OF
water and one pound OF sugar until ten
der. Stand in syrup two days, drain
and sprinkle coffee sugar over each
piece and dry in the sun, or very slow
oven. Good Housekeeping.
Il hc lOlloNlHB ID sulu W uo VI Dcuc-
fit for ingrowing toenails. Heat n
small bit of tallow very hot in a spoon,
and pour it on the granulations Pain
and Tenderness are relieved at once,
and If repeated frequently the edge of
the nail will be exposed in II few days,
and then can be cut away.
Enamel for Shirt Bosoms. Melt to-
gether with gentle heat one ounce Of
white wax and two ounces of sperma-
ceti; prepare in the usual way suffi-
cient quantity of starch for dozen
bosoms; put into it piece of this en-
amel the size of hazel-nut. This will
give clothes n beautiful polish,
For cleaning marble take one-half
pound of soda and one pound of whit
ing, mix with warm water and stir to
the consistency of cream. Stand this
in n jar in the oven over night; in the
morning stir it and lay the paste about
half an inch thick over the marble, pre-
viously well washed with soap and
water; leave this on the marble for
twenty-four hours, then wash again
and polish with soft cloth. For very
bad stains this process may have to be
repeated twice.
Scotch Cookies. Beat two cups OF
sugar with one of butter and five table,
spoonfuls Of milk, in which has been
dissolved one teaspoonful of soda. Beat
two eggs quite light and add them.
Mix two teaspoonfuls of cream of tartar
with half u pound of flour and n table,
'poonful of powdered cinnamon. Mix
the whole together, adding more flour
from time to time to make dough.
Roll very thin, and bake quickly in
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31
A Mean Game played by Two.


AT noon yesterday an astonished and
indignant man might have been seen
in front of his house on Brush street.
Having disagreeable ncighbor on
the right, he had bought lumber and
hired a man to build high fence TO
shut off that neighbours kitchen and
dining-room windows from light and
air. The job was completed as he
came up, and he rubbed his hands and
chuckled over it until his wife came to
the door with fury in her look.
What is it?"
She waved her hand.
There was another high fence just
completed on the other side of his
house. 1t shut out every window
from kitchen to parlor, and had been
erected by the neighbor on his leftwho
had a spite to crafty. The man
looked again and again, showed his
hands down into his pockets, and final
ly backed into his house with the OBJ
servation:
IL never thought two could play
at this game. ."-DetroH Free Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31

| Morning dawned, clear, bright and
mocking, as if such things as storms
were unknown, and with the first break
of day the anxious watchers looked out
upon the glittering landscape from the
open door.
"Oh, Dolly, Dollyr' cried Arthur,
with an awful fear in his heart, 'what
is that leaning against the fence by the
barnP"
1t was motionless figure, crusted
with snow and sleet until it had almost
lost the form of n man.
"What if it's father" moaned Dolly,
faint with the namcless horror which
had seized her heart while Arthur
bounding through the drifts, ploughed
his way to the awful figure.
He brushed tho snow from the face
with hurried tenderness, and then
screamed bach in horror: "Oh, Dolly,
it is father. What shall we doP''
The girl was at his side as quickly as
her almost sinking limbs would carry
her, and they tried to move the statue
like form to the house, but all in
vain.
There was neighbor's house just
visible over knoll in the road beyond.
"Run, Arthur" she gasped, ito Mr..
Willoughby's for help. Oh God, if this
is father, where can mother and the
children bepn and her tottering limbs
could hardly support her back to the
house.
The time which elapsed before Mr..
Willoughby, his wife, son and hired
man arrived, with the necessary appli-
ances for getting through the drifts,
seemed like days of torture TO the
lonely girl in her grief and anxiety.
1t was well that Mrs. Willoughby had
come, to bear her company in the fol-
lowing hours OF awful dread, for as Mr..
Graham was past all help, they pushed
on at once, hoping to find the mother
and children still alive.
The horses had found their way home,
and were standing chilled and shivcr-
ing and much exhausted, in the shed,
revealing at once that an accident had
occurred, and the kind-hearted woman
made fires, warmed blankets and water,
while she tried to reassure Dolly's
heart with hopeful words, though in
her own secret heart, hope died at the
first glimpse of that awful statue OF
death by the fence.
The snow had drifted over the sleigh
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31
THE MORAL HERO.

Tho patriot and soldier whose heart does no
In tho flercc battlelne whore thousands mus,
bleed
But fcnriossly fioct tho thick ieaden hail,
Is crowned by the world as hero indeed
Yot Ia no not brnver who follows tho right
Because It is right, tho dying unknown,
And combats the wrong with courage and
might
If choerod by tho crowd or marching alonoi
A hero is he, and loyal OF soul,
Who welcomes tho fray when conscience
commands
Rejoicing TO answer the call OF tho roll,
Where danger is thiokest and error with.
: stands.
So far is he oft in advance OF his ngo
That HIS greatness seems dwarfcd to tho
ranks In the rear,
And not Till they come TO his loftier stage
Do his wisdom and faith and courage mp
I pear.
Oitcursed is he, hence, roved and opposed,
hut gently he bears distraction and wrong
And stlll presses on till his mission is closed
In sorrow most joyful, in weakness made
strong.
The warrior in battle with daring is fred
Bynumbers and noise in his rush to the fray;
The hero OF conscience by duty inspired
Wfll march, tho alone, where she points the
way.
No trumpet no cannon is needed TO fro
The embcrs OF force in his languishing frame
The fair form OF virtue alone can inspire
The love Of his heart to passionate flamo
The sword OF the hero who conquers by might
May carve for its wearor q bright crimson
name,
And high on the pillars OF honor may write
The proud march OF valor to tho summit OF
fame;
Yet rust shall corrupt the warriors bright
sword
; And times envious tooth his marble con.
sume
And ernsing the record, leave only this word:
Forgotten" as all that romans of his tomb
While truths stainless weapons, immortal and
bright
Shall hang in the halls OF the hero above,
For the battles he fought were struggles for
right,
And tho triumphs he won wero conquosts OF
love
%. -,Joel SiCGri,, in " J. Independent.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31

| This was loving family, and thoy
delighted in little sacrifices and sur
prises for each other.
An hours drive brought tho travellers
to Aunt Katy's door, whore they zero
warmly welcomed, and tno day was
spont in social pleasure and the nfter.
moor snopping,
I Dolly's hood, q lovely neecy affair,
adorned with bright rose-colored rib
bons, and Arthur's warm mittens were
stored away in tho satchel, along with
one or two little surprises which the
warm heart OF the mother had sug-
gested.
"Dolly is such n good child" she
said heartily.
"And Arthur such little man," re-
piled Aunt Katy, warmly. She had no
| children OF her own, and had adopted
her sisters as substitutes in her afTec-
tions
A warm, light snow had been falling
since noon, and the children woro an
ticipating the ride home on the new
bobs with great delight.
mo, think we had better not stay
for supper" said Mr.. Graham in reply
to Aunt Katy's invitation; at is going
TO be dark early tonight, and there is
that two miles of open prairie before
wo get home. Besides, the grille will be
disappointed il we slight the hot supper
she will have waiting for us" Dolly
was his particular pride, and the pet
name "girlie" fingered lovingly on his
lips as he spoke of her.
Then will not urge you" replied
Aunt Katy, going for the wraps and the
hot bricks which she had been heating
in the oven.
The bobs glided swiftly through tho
snow for the first milo of the way, and
all were merry and snug as "bugs in n
rug" when an alarming change took
place in the atmosphere.
The sky darkened, an ominous calm |
prevailed for n few minutes, during |
which the horses pricked up their ears,
as II scouting impending danger.
The snow, which had feen halling in |
large feathery flakes, turned to sharp
sleet, and a binding, roaring wind,
filled the air with dense cloud of
snow, intensely cold and biting. All
this had taken place so suddenly, that
it seemed like miracle to the family,
who had never before experienced a
Western "blizzard."
Had we better turn backPn said the
mother, anxiously.
She was not dressed for such weather,
and the piercing wind chilled her
through and through,
"Oh no." replied the father, with the
cheerfulness of ignorance, .'such n sud-
don snlnll rnn not Inst lnnn y
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31
A Reliable Remedy.

ALLcocK's PoRous PLAsTERs never fail
to give speedy proof of their efficacy as the
best external remedy for Weak Back,
Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sciatica, Colds,
Coughs, Sore Throat Pulmonary and Kid.
ney Difficulties, Malaria, Dyspepsia, Heart,
Spleen, Liver and Stomach Affections,
Strains, and all Local Pains.
They have been in use for over thirty
years, and their value has been attested by
the highest medical authorities as well as
by voluntary and unimpeachable testi'
monials from thousands who have used
them.
Ask for ALLcocK's, and let no explana-
tion or solicitation induce you to accept a
substitute.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31

The horses plunged resolutely for.
ward, they were young and full-blood-
ed, and the keen sleet urged them or
like the smart of whip.
STEADY, steady, Gypsy" said Mr.
Graham, encouragingly, rs the off
horse forged ahead of his companion
with Uim that threatened to break tht
tongue.
The storm increased, and tho chill.
dren began to cry with the colds the
mother pressed the baby closer to hel
chilled breast, as she strove with q
sinking heart to comfort Willy and
Susy, and draw the robe closer about
them.
1t was impossible now to see ahead,
and Mr.. Graham was obliged to trust to
the instinct of the horses to keep the
road.
at would have been better If / had
needed your suggestion, and turned
back he said in anxious tone, "but il
is too late now, for it would be as I'M
safe to go back as to keep ahead"
They were entering the two-mile
stretch of open prairie road which
would bring them home.
Courage, darlings; we are almost
home now," said the mother to
the little ones who had crawled under
the robe and were nestled at her feet
Her voice trembled and there was a
prayer for help in her heart.
The horses struggled bravely along
until they came to II familiar landmark,
which told them they were half mile
from home, when an accident happened
which filled them with nameless ter
ror. The tongue broke with the strain
upon it, and the tugs, being so intensely
cold, were unable to bear the added
strain upon them and snapped like bits
of twine, and the bcwildered horses,
scarcely realizing that they were leav-
ing their load behind them, plunged
madly away into the storm.
Hold them, James," cried Mrs.
Graham, wildly, as she saw their last
hore deserting them.
II can't, Mary; my hands
are 80 numb have no grip
on the lines" replied the husband, de-
spairingly. "All l can do now is to
leave you, and try to reach home
and bring back pair of fresh
horses.
"God help usI' broke from the poor
mothers lips, as her husband, taking
the frightened children from the sleigh,
managed to overturn the box by his
wife's help, SO as TO form Il partial shell
ter for them.
Wrap yourselves in the robes, and
pray for me-" said Mr.. Graham, brok-
enly, when he had done all he could Tor
their safety, "anI God grant that
may be able to find the way
home.
"Oh, James, do not 60 Stay with US,
and we will die together cried the
wife, as she realized the danger of the
undertaking.
"While there is life there is hope,
Mary" replied the husband, trying to
speak encouragingly, and bending his
almost frozen lips TO hers, he gave her
kiss, solemn in its suggestiveness of u
last farewell, and struggled away
through the binding sleet and drifting
snow, in the direction of home.
The children we're too thoroughly
chilled now to cry, and huddled close
TO the mother, who, feeling about in the
darkness, drew from the satchel Dolly's
new hood, wrapping it about Susy
and also slipping the warm mittens
upon WHY'S stiirening hands.
Tho baby still seemed warm and slept
heavily, while the anxious mother
prayed as she had never prayed before.
Its getting warmer now, mamma"
said WHY in q drowsy tone, and the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31

Experience, with unerring finger, indi.
Gates the remedies which man should use.
The enlightened rely upon her, the ignorant
and credulous abjure her guidance, and are
misled by charlatanism and bombast. For
many years Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
has been achieving victories over disease,
which are recorded in testimony from thou
sands of the debilitated, nervous, dyspeptic,
bilious and malaria prosecuted.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31
Intelligent Readers will notice that

IF afflicted with Soro Eyes uso Dr. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it25c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31

"A milk snake over three feet long
lately got into u house at Fulton, ILL.,,
and crawling on to the window sill was
able to squeeze through the wires of o
canary bird cage hanging about five
feet from the floor. In the cage was o
pair of canaries and five young ones
nicely Aedged out. In the morning
they were all there in the cage, but,
sad to relate, the five young birds were
inside the snake. Tho reptile had
swallowed the birds, and thon, being
so increased in girth as TO be unable Ia
squeeze out through tho wires, 1t had
coiled itself up in the bottom OF tho
cage, whore ii was discovered by the
owner Of the house,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31

A COMPOSING sticlt-an awkward writer
OF music.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31

FREEi A 3-foot French Glass, Oval
Front, Nickel or Cherry Cigar Case. MER-
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31
A BITTER EXPERIENCE.
The Story of Mothers Sacrifice
A True Incident
Written for This Paper !

II sure ana Drlng me
the new hood, moth
er," called Dolly
from the kitchen;
she was making up
n parcel OF dough-
nuts and apples in
case the children
should be hungry on
their way to town.
: "And my mittens,
mother" chimed in
Arthur, who was
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31
a Faithful Guido.

PRIVATE business-carying a musket -
HldShiL2tvIi Critic.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31
SEND for Glcnn,s Sulphur Soap II trou-
bled with any trouble of tho skin.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 800

rIcuEs have wings, and it takes ny man
To clip tholn
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31

No remedies known so highly endorsed by ita
home people, In the treatment of thcumasr3
and all Blood diseases. Our Medical Pamphlet,
treating on rheumatism and all Blood and Female
Diseases, sent free on application.
Rheumatic Syrup Company, jackson, Mich.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31
RH EU wi ATS M .

q. D. DEMO Is n man we'll known In this COM
mnnily, and was probably the worst wreck physi
cally OF any man this country saw. lie was
paralyzed from rheumatic poison, and no one ever
expected he would recover. He IL WELL and II is
simply marvellous Frank L. Smith,
Ex'MembeI State Legislature, Jackson, Mich.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-08-31

Last winter and spring was a terrible sufferer
from rheumatism in my left shoulder and arm, suH
fering the most excruelating pain. Two bottles Of
confidence recommend 1t to all who arc suffering
with rheumatic difficulty REV. JAMns BERRY.
Morley, Mich
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12
a STRANGE FISH.
A Member of the FinnY Tribe That
Puzzles Old Fishermen.

The schooner Paul Boynton, which ar
rived from Georges Banks with fish Tues
day. brought to this port most remarkable
fish, which as yet. nobody has been able to
name. Old fishermen Of quarter of CEN
tury's experience in this and southern mar
kets, shake their heads and say they never
saw anything like it before. This stranger
was caught in deep water on halibut strawl
and was a puzzle to all on board the vessel
that captured it. The fish weighs l75 pounds
and is about as large over as the top of a
hogshead. being almost as broad as it is
long. When caught 1t was bright red
color and maculated with beautiful silver
spots that varied in size from about the di-
mansions of five cent piece to silver dol
lar. After being out of water some time 1t
turned, except the fins, to purple color, the
silver maculations remaining unchanged.
The head, also, is of peculiar shape and
the fins seem small in proportion to the size
of the body. A fin is situated just back of
the gils and well up ON either side of the
body and another is located underneath.
The tail is short and broad. 1t is evidently
deep sea fish and certainly of brilliant and
handsome colors. None of the fish dealers
on Commercial wharf or any of the captains
or members of the crews of the fishing
schooners that have seen the fish are able to
tell to what species it Belongs. This Gu
rlous animal of the sea may be seen in the
window of Loveitt's fish market on Con-
gress street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-07-12
The New Armories.

The new armories are being fitted up for the
militia in the electric light building, on Plum
street. The building is 66 100 feet, and the
whole of the upper story will be used by the
Blues and the Light Infantry. A broad
stairway leads to the hail. At the right of
the landing are doors leading to the two ante
rooms. one for the use of each rcompany.
Doors win lead from the ante-rooms, which
are to be likes feet, into the armories prop
or. These rooms are large and sunny. The
woodwork is to be finished in cherry. The
drill hall occupies the rest of the floor 1t is
66x67 feet. The roof has been trussed up
and the posts removed, leaving the entire
space free and clear Above the recess which
forms the landing are two large closets for
storing camp luggage. The contract with
the Electric Light Company for fitting up the
rooms was given to Mr.. Spencer Rogers. and
the work is now being pushed rapidly to
completion.