Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-04-05
HOME. FARM AND GARDEN.

When milk is set in open pans, the
surface should be protected from the
pollution of foul air.
There is nothing superior to cotton
flannel for busting pianos say the deal
erj in these instruments.
The small seedless raisins save
trouble if needed for cake, but the flavor
is not as good as. that of the other
raisins. 1t is too mild, something
between currants and raisins.
Pillow shams are going out Of use.
Long narrow pillows are mu h used on
beds made up with spreads that are
brought up over the pillows SO as to
entirely cover them,
An excellent cold cream may be
made by melting together four ounces
of almond oil. two ounces of mutton
suet and half an ounce of spermaceti.
Strain and add a few drops Of perfume.
Stir it until it is cold.
"A layer of pulverized charcoal an
inch thick placed upon the surface of
the soil in flower pots is said to render
roses more gorgeous. to variegate pc
tunias with red or purple, and to spot
violets with darker blue. 1t is easily
tried.
ANY kind of bath, or any other
process that will produce general
perspiration. and thus bring about a
reaction. will cure cold. Simply in
haling fresh air largely. by deep inspir-
alton is sufficient to nip nm incipient
cold in the bud.
Photographs can be put into al
buns easily if thin paper-knife be first
passed through the opening. and the
card then slid upon it. If picture is
to be taken out. run the knife up back
of it, and, if there be another. in the
same space, between the two.
Trees must have a good soil to
grow in, rs a rule. Certain varieties
of trees seem we'll adapted to grow in
the poorest soil, many others will oc-
casionally become established in a poor
soil and do well; but for success in or
namental tree planting good soil is
necessary, and it should never DO less
than foot deep.
Spanish Fritters. Trim the crust
from some stale bread, bakers. or if
home made should be made very light.
Cut in any pretty. fanciful shape and
soak in a mixture of one beaten egg,
one cup of cream or milk. two table,
spoonfuls of sugar, and little nut
meg and cinnamon. Fry a light brown
snd eat with stewed fruit or sweet
sauce.
Fruit to progressive farmers is not
luxury, but necessity. 1t should
constitute a considerable part of the
summer diet For the women and
children plenty of fruit has always
been necessity. Now that the health
of husbands and fathers depends upon
an abundance of fruit, it is to be hoped
that setting out plantations will not
be neglected.
Potato Scallop.-This is an easy
and delicious way to cook a potato
scallop: Slice potatoes as to fry. put
ting layer in pan. then season with
salt. pepper. a little butter, and
small quantity of flour. Continue this
until the dish is filled. or you have the
required amount. Turn sweet milk
over. not sufficient to cover. Bake in
a quick oven.
1t has been demonstrated that nut
bearing trees can be made to pay
more than the interest on the value of
the land occupied during growth. as
well rs to return a larger profit at the
end of twenty-five years in timber
than could have been made on such
land in regular crops. Where farm
er has more land than he can cultivate
he would find it to his advantage to
plant grove of walnuts, chestnuts,
or some other valuable wood or nut
bearing trees