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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Cunning Crows.

The shrewdness of crows is proverbial, as
indeed is that of the entire family to which
they belong, including as it does ravens and
rocks, magpies and jays.
The following amusing anecdote was re-
Gently told in Youths Companion: A gentle
man saw dog holding piece of meat in
his mouth, in the presence of three crows.
These birds all vainly tried to tear it from
him by force. This they could not do, so had
recourse to strategy. After consultation
in crow language they separated, two going
as near as they dared to the meat, while the
third gave the dogs tail a bite sharp enough
to make him turn around with a squeak, on
which the other villains seized the meat, and
the three Toasted triumphantly upon it on
the ton of a. wall
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Careful Nursing,

When a sick person is obliged to lie con-
stantly in one position, as is the case with a
broken leg, bed sores must be guarded against.
The lower part of the back is most frequently
attacked, says Good Housekeeping, and the
nurse should pass her hand under it at least
twice day to see that the draw sheet is free
from wrinkles and creases. Morning and
night she must battle it with a small sponge
dipped in alcohol OF a solution of fannie acid,
and when it is dry rub it with corn starch or
buckwheat -four 1t may seem impossible to
her to get her hand underneath, but most
beds will yield little to pressure, and by
working in a roll of old linen under the back
above the place to be bathed she will obtain
little space to work in. If in spite of pre-
cautions the back becomes sore, an air cush-
ion with hole in the middle must be used to
prevent the sore from coming in contact with
any surface, or it cannot heal.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
STYLISH FRENCH HATS.

Fig. 2shows a hat of black lace, relieved by
tuft of jacqueminot roses nestled under the
brim, and the fan shaped plating arranged
over pulled crown. At the back there is
bow Of red velvet: the ties cre.of black lace.
Fig. 8 is a black straw mac trimmed with a
cluster of knotted loops in dark blue satin rib
bon and spray Of passion flowers. The project
ing brim is lined with paler shade of blue
velvet over which is spread silver net; it is
finished off with a silver and gilt cord
A majority of the round hats are made of
one color straw, lined with another shade of
the same color or another color. Black and
maize and black and beige are much used in
this way, and the ribbons are of two colors.
A compromise between round hat and bon
net is round hat with brim close and mar
row at the back and wide and f1aring in
front, with wide ribbon ties.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08

Not few housekeepers who occasionally
try their hands at paper hanging, will be
glad to know how to make fine smooth paste
for that purpose. Four pounds of -four will
make enough for room requiring eight or
nine rolls Of paper. Beat the -four to stiff
batter with clear cold water. Then pour
boiling water upon the batter (which should
be in q vessel large enough to contain two
pailfuls), stirring briskly The batter will
swell and change from white to yellowish
tinge, when no more boiling water should be
poured in and the paste is made.
If sizing is necessary to make the paper
stick to walls, add eight ounces Of dissolved
glue to pailful Of hot water. Put the sizing
on with a whitewash brush taking care that
it goes over every part of the wall and that
top and bottom are especially we'll sized.
When this preparation has partly dried hang
the paper with paste in the usual way.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.
Wild Flowers and Rush Baskcts-Useful
Hints About Hanging Pnper.

Wild Flowers and Rush Baskcts-Useful
Hints About Hanging Paper.
Wild flowers, masses of primoses, daffo-
dis, wood violets and wild hyacinths or
lilies Of the valley are the favorites for
drawing rooms Of highest fashion abroad
Even the marsh marigolds are beautiful in
clear glass bowls and globes used as flower
holders. The wood flowers are kept in rus
tic receptacles, baskets and hampers of un-
peeled willow or the plated rush holders
from the Norfolk breads. In mentioning
this charming fashion American Garden at
firms as singular fact that, with all their
dexterity, American women never take to
manufacturing ornamental ware by hand.
They can paint everything from the town
pump to the stove stopper garnished with a
knot of "hand painted" daisies on theSblack
loaded surface, but they will not weave rush
baskets, although the work is as easy as
braiding mats.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08

Included among new importajons seen re-
Gently by the writer is capTe in tulle,
partly concealed by radiating Abps of rib
bons; shade from pink to yellow, in keeping
with the wreath and bunch of pinks which
ornament the front of the pointed brim
This bonnet was made to harmonic with a
gown from Worth's, the floral trimming of
which consisted of variagated carnations
Fig illustrates an elegant affair made of
black Chantilly lace, fulled on over gold
colored silk foundation. The pointed border
is edged with a pinked out silk ruching,
yelled with lace. Yellow plumes creep over
the crown and surround the lace wing. The
ribbon ties are black MORE shot with yellow
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
A Warning,

The modes of deaths approach are va
rious and statistics show cOnclusively that
more persons die from diseases of the
Throat and Lungs than any other. 1t is
probable that everyone, without exception,
receives vast numbers of Tubercle Germs
upon suitable soil they start into life and de-
velop, at first slowly and is shown by a
slight tickling sensation in the throat and if
allowed to continue their ravages they ex-
tend to the lungs producing Consumption
and to the head, causing Catarrh. Now all
this is dangerous and if allowed to proceed
will in time cause death. At the onset you
must act with prOmptness; allowing a cold
to go without attention is dangerous and
may lose you your life. As soon as you
feel that something is wrong with your
Throat. Lungs or NOstrils, obtain bottle
of BOschee's German Syrup. 1t will give
you immediate relief.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
What Men Nav Wear.


Square cornered cuffs fastened with linked
buttons
new stand up collar that has not only
bent points, but half inch of its upper rim
reversed outwards, to prevent chatting of the
neck in warm weather.
Pique braces that will launder, to wear
with summer costumes.
Almost as broad an expanse of shirt front,
with morning dress, as one used to see with
an old fashioned, high cut clawhammer.
The correct trouser, which is eighteen and
a half inches at the knee and from seventeen
and half to eighteen at the bottom, for av-
erage height. This is called the peg top style
and measurements may be suited to individ-
ual build.
The swallowtail coat, which has undergone
some slight alteration. There is now no
longer any stitching or binding on the edge.
The sleeves are larger, to admit of carrying
the handkerchief, which is no longer worn in
side the vest
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.
A Peculiar Form of IntOxication-Evi1
Effects OF Carbonated Waters.


A Peculiar Form Of Intoxication-Evil
Effects OF Carbonated Waters.
Essence of ginger is popularity regarded as
an innocent and harmless preparations sort
Of "old woman's remedy" or family medi-
cine-to be dealt out for the small boys pain
under his jacket or to sustain the grand
mother under faint spell" The following
statements are therefore surprising: A drug
gist is said to affirm that there exists pecu-
liar kind of dissipation, known as ginger
drinking, of the extent of which few people
are aware. The article used is the essence of
ginger, or the alcoholic extract ordinarily
sold by druggists.
Having once acquired a liking for it, the
victim becomes as much slave to his appe-
tite as the opium eater or the votary OF CO.
caine. In it's effect it is much the most inju-
rious of all such practices, for in the course
OF time it destroys the coating Of the stom-
ach and dooms its victim to a slow and ago
nizing death. The druggist says that as gin
ger essence contains about 100 per cent. alco-
hol, and whisky less than 80 per cent, the
former is therefore twice as intoxicating In
fact this is the reason why it is used by har-
dened old topers whose stomachs are no
longer capable of Intoxicating stimulation
from whisky. They need the more powerful
agency of the pure alcohol in the ginger ex-
tract.
The authority mentioned relates the in
stance of a woman who contracted the habit
through employing the ginger on several oc-
casions for stomachic pains. The relief it
afforded her was so grateful that she took to
it upon any recurrence of her trouble. She
found, too, that the slight exhilaration of the
alcohol banished mental depression. In this
way she got to using it regularly, and finally
to such an excess that she was often grossly
intoxicated
Another case was that Of a man who
bought four ounce bottle every morning
and drank its contents by noon. He craved
the stuff so ardently that he was unable to 60
about his business until he had set the ma
chinery of his stomach in operation and
started the circulation of the blood with this
fiery draught.
Large doses are described as producing a
quiet stupor and additional ones profound
lethargic slumber which lasts in some cases
twenty-four hours.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
The Coming Comet.

1t is fancied by grateful patron that the
next comet Will appear in the form of a
huge bottle, having ''Golden Medical Dis
cOvery, inscribed upon it in bold charac-
ters. Whether this cOnceit and high COM
pliment will be verified, remains to be seen,
but DIR. Pierce will continue to send forth
that wonderful vegetable compound, and
potent eradicatOr of disease. 1t has no
equal in medicinal and health-giving prop
critics, for imparting vigor and tone to the
liver and kidneys, in purifying the blood,
and through it cleansing and renewing the
whole system. For scrOfulOus humOrs, and
consumption, or lung scrofula, i'm its early
stages, it is a positive specific. Druggists.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Salmon and Potato Salad.

A refreshing bat substantial dish for lunch
at this season is the following: Take one can
of salmon from which skin and bones have
been removed, chop, when cold, three large
boiled potatoes and mix them with the fish
Rub smooth the yolks of three hard boiled
eggs, season to taste with mustard, pepper
and salt, add two tablespoonful of cream
and one gill of vinegar. Pour this dressing
over the fish and potatoes. This may either
be served by itself or lettuce leaves can he
placed around the edge of the dish contain
ing the salad and served with each portion.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Stuffed Eggs.

For picnics and other outings eggs with
sardine filling will be found popular re-
freshment. Boil four or five eggs till quite
hard, lay them in cold water, shell and cut
them in halves crosswise, carefully remove
the yellzs and cut the tips off the whites, so
that they will stand in dish. Put the yelks
in a basin and rub up with them a small
piece Of stale bread crumb slightly soaked in
milk, and two washed, boned and finely
minced sardines. Add a very little oil, vim
egar, pepper and salt. Mix all well together,
fill the whites with the mixture, and keep in
a cool place till wanted.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
A WISE DOG REscUEs ITS COMPANION.

Tony gave piteous whine and ran to the
foot of the embankment. There he found
Polly trying with her forefeet to scramble up
low wall which protected the banks at the
waters edge. Tony seized his companions
ear, but finding that he was losing his foot
ing and likely to be pulled into the water, let
his hold go, and poor Polly in consequence,
was forced to undergo a second ducking.
Tony had by no means deserted the unfortu-
nate Polly; he planted his feet more securely,
and with his breast resting on the bank,
waited until Polly rose to the surface, when
he seized her again by the ear, and with
strong determined pull brought her out on
to dry land. 1t need hardly be told that the
master of the dogs gave them both an I'M
usually good supper. 1t ought also be added
for the credit of little Polly taat she insisted
on taking the smaller portion of the ration.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Banana Jelly.

Banana jelly representes a delicious and
very pretty use of this fruit for dessert.
Soak two ounces of gelatne in half pint of
water for twenty minutes add two cups of
white sugar, the juice of four lemons and one
orange, taking care to remove seeds; pour on
three pints of boiling water and strain
through CLOTH Peel six bananas and cut
into thin slices. Pour little jelly into the
mold and when it has set hard enough to
hold them, cover with slices of banana; when
cold add another layer of jelly and banana,
and so on till the mold is full. Put on ice
to harden.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Good Things for Breakfast.

A housewife gives the following culinary
hints:
Frizzled ham is quite as palatable as fritz
zled beef, is prepared in the same way and is
an economical use of the hook.
Delicious breakfast fritters are made of
heaping cup Of cold rice, ~ cups of raw
cerealine, Il cup of prepared flour, 1 tea
spoonful of salt, u cup of milk or water with
teaspoonful of condensed milk, eggs;
beat the eggs, add salt and rice. Beat until
smooth, add milk, -four, ETC., and fry on
hot griddle
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
DIRECTOIRE STAND.

This graceful stand is in mahogany COW
cred with a circular mat, which is secured to
the top and finished off all round with a
dropping vandyked valance, each vandyke
being edged with ball fringe and decorated
in the center with scrolls or flowers in APP
plique work, in keeping with the wreath
adjoining the top Pulled bows and irregular
festoons are arranged to fall between the
Sits of the vandykes, and are made in plain
Roman sheeting
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Treatment of Burns.

For simple burns oil or the white of an
egg can be used. One part of carbolic acid
to six parts olive oil is found to be invalu-
able in most cases of burns, slight or severe,
and the first layer of lint should not be re-
moved till the cure is complete, but saturated
from time to time by the application of
fresh outside layers.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
CarkOnated Waters.

DR.. Herzog, German physician, calls at
tention to the evil results of continuous use
of carbonated waters. A daily use of such
beverages will in consequence of the disten-
sion of the digestive organs, caused by the
carbonic acid gas, produce nervousness,
numbness, irritation, and even rupture of a
vessel These, like powerful medicines,
should only be employed under the advice of
physician.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
A Word About Fans.

Fans are neither large nor small this year
but of medium size Some are seen of gold
canvas with painted subjects on gauze; be-
sides these are those previously had, of
gauze, lace and feathers; the latter are a
trifl' stiff, but capable of rendering the best
service on occasion
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Cleaning the Hair and Scalp.

For cleaning and softening the hair a
popular means is a beaten egg rubbed well
into the hair and on the scalp, and thor
oughly rinsed out with several warm waters.
1t does not leave the skin harsh and dry, as
soap, ammonia, etc, sometimes do.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
ScOiles.

One half pound of -four one tablespoonful
of baking powder a pinch of salt and one
ounce of butter, with sufficient milk to make
very light dough. roll it out. divide in
pieces. round them and bake on Toured tin
sheet or in buttered soup plates
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
The Boston Star

says DR.. Kaufmann's great book on dis
eases, its causes and home cure, with fine
cOlOred plates, is the best work ever pub
lished. A copy will be sent free to any
body who sends three 2 cent stamps, to pay
postage. to A. p. Ordway 4 Co., Boston,
Mass
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
WHAT SHALL WE WEAR?
TOILETTES THAT FIGURE IN THE
WORLD OF FASHION.

Some Of the Many Pleasing Styles That
Are Represented In the Newest Bon.
York Milliners.
It will be strange thing II anybody this
season Is not satisfied with her hats and bon.
nets The styles are SO diversified as to have
wide license in way Of selections and dis
play of personal taste. Not only. is there a
great variety as regards color and material,
but in shapes and sizes.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08

AIcOvc Curtain for a Bedroom.
A dainty alcove curtain for bedroom,
that il made IN fast colors has the advantage
of laundering without injury, is made Of
birdSeye linen with dado of flowers cut
from French cretonne These are buttonhol4
stitched down with heavy embroidery cotton
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
Ice for Sick Stomach.

When person is "sick at the stomach"
ice taken into the mouth in small pieces, and
allowed to melt before swallowing, will in
very many instances relieve the discomfort.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08

The new Virginia code that went into
effect May l. requires every officer to
take an ironclad anti-dueling oath.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
THAT'S THE WAY THE GENTLEMEN RIDE.

THAT'S THE WAY THE GENTLEMEN RIDE
Trot, trot, trot-
That's the way the gentlemen ride,
Ger the horses back astride-
Trot, trot, trot.
Racing after fox and hound,
Leaping DER the meadows bound,
Trotting through the woods in spring,
Where the little wild birds sing
That's the way the gentlemen ride,
Ger the horses back astride-
Trot, trot, trot.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
An Old Nursery Song.

Pace, pace, pace
That's the way the ladies' ride,
Foot hung down the pony's side.
Pace, pace, pace.
Pacing gently into town,
To buy a bonnet and a gown;
Pacing up the narrow street,
Smiling at the folks they meet
That's the way the ladies ride.
Foot hung down the pony's side
Pace, pace, pace.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-06-08
YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
A JOLLY RIDE TO THE TUNE OF
A MERRY NURSERY JINGLE.

A story Showing that Mysterious Sights
and Sounds May be Explained by Conn
mon Sense-HOw Wise Dog Rescued
Its Companion from Drowning.
One day two skye terriers were walking
with their owner by the side of river, and
while INDUCING in their usual frolics, the
younger dog fell into the river.
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Un III N and then act; they will find HONORABLE
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DR.. CAGES NEXT VISIT
Thayer's Hotel, Littleton, Thurs
day April II, until II o'clock.
Lancaster House, Thursday,
April ~, from l to 6.
Brigham's Hotel, Lisbon, Fri
day April l3, until noon
Parker's Hotel, WoodsVl'A~rA prl
Is, from l to
Concord, rhenix Hof b.,
day, April l. iSai
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French Draped Furniture,

Very fashionable just now is French
draped furniture, of which the "directoire
stand" represented in the cut is an example.
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HOME, FARM ANo oARceN.


Beatty and ornament add TO the
value Of farm. A few trees around
the house may sometimes be OF more
value than the ground.
--Whcnever the work OF the farm
will permit. It will pay to plow up n
good patch for turnips. In any thing
like favorable season turnips will
yield heavily; and as very little, II any,
cultivation Is necessary, they can be
raised very cheaply.
Stone jars in which lard has been
kept and greasy pie-plates may be
cleansed by putting thom in a kettle
with ashcs or sal soda. covering them
with cold water. and allowing them to
boil slowly for two hours. Let them
cool in the water.
Tho way TO can peaches Is to have
a k6ttie Of boiling wator and another
OF sirup. made quite rich, Drop tho
peaches into the water and let them
boil until just tender, when lift thcm
out with wire spoon and put them
into the can; fill Il up with the clear
sirup and seal directly.
III orange rust appears upon rasp-
berries or blackberfics carefully ro.
move the affected plants and burn them,
root and branch, us soon as possible.
Lime, salt and sulphur, either separ-
ately or in combination, are scattered
over the soil by many growers in or
der TO kill the fallen spores.
The thinning out Of carrots, pars-
nips and beets in the rows can scarcely
be d0no too early. II much crowded
the plant soon begins 10 prepare for
seeding; Bs the extra juices In It's root
are dried out. This tendency once be-
gun, the root never entirely RECEIVERS
its old habit Of vigorous growth.
1t is almost impossible on worn
soils to grow good hay crops or to make
permanent pasture where timothy and
clover only are soWri IN such condi-
tions a close moving, followed liy dry,
hot weather, will often destroy the
weak dubious roots Of the timothy, and
thus leave no prospect for rowen at all.
Pineapple Pudding. Line the bot
tom and sides OF pudding dish with
thin slices of pineapple. Strew with
powdered sugar, place over layer Of
pineapple, md 20 on until tho dish is
full; pour over one cup OF water and
cover with slices OF sponge OF cup cake
wet in cold water; cover and bake
aiovlv tvvo hours
Hardy roses will not endure neg
lect or scanty care any more than ten
der. They must be we'll fed, well
pruned and well protected. Plenty Of
well-decomposed manure will give Wig
9rous growth; a free cutting back in
spring will give fresh blooming shoots,
and mulch Of leaves, stable litter.
etc, during the extremes of not Or rold
weather will keep she roots in right
condition. All this will give you roses
on aiilldst any soil. though the roses
prefer a strong clay ioqrr, and a vigor-
Gus, healthy growth is the best tres
ventive OF insect attack.