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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-11-27
just in Time to Sit Down With the Club
Thanksgiving Day.


DEAR II. L. C.-Home again Do you
know, have been gone so long am
afraid you have forgotten me. Has some
one usurped my place? Am in time for
my Thanksgiving dinrer" Please put
down two plates for Jay Hue and lady.
Though absent they are not forgotten.
INTENDED to write some time ago, but
have been so busy; on a farm there is so
much to do in the fall. l covered the
strawberries with straw; trimmed the
grapevines and laid them down; took up
the celery; shook most all the dirt from
the roots packed closely in boxes and put
it in the cellar. did that last week. The
raspberries will have to have straw around
their roots to protect them from cold /;
then l am through. Perhaps some of you
wonder why l do this. L have no broth
ers, and pa has enough to do to look after
the farm. [ help all can out of doors,
and try to learn how to manage, so if we
were to be deprived OF pa, can take hold
and make a living for ma and myself
without depending on strangers. Our
home is only fifteen-minutes' walk from
the postoffice in a town of 1900 people.
IL
| did not have much fun the first
day, as l was afraid to say
my name was my own, but l made up my
mind in the evening that | came for a
good time. and was going to have it, and
did have it, the remaining time owing to
the kindness OF Jay Hue and lady and
-. o, / did not care whether the f.
II. G. considered me a friend, foe or spy
it mattered very little with me.
We all paid for what pleasure we saw
and were indebted to no one except our
few friends. | was sorry for only one
thing, and that was l might have made it
more pleasant for some of our country
friends, who were there in the city per-
haps for the first time, and would liked to
have seen more. maud Maple" / shall
never forget your greeting; it was the
warmest of all No one need be afraid
TO trust her. She was true to the FL. l.. G..
when all others were afraid to speak.
Many darts were hurled at our club, in
my presence, and every one made me
cling that much nearer to our band. Do
YOU recollect the first evening, J. T. p. ?
/ did not know what kind of den / got
into.
| had a letter from Geraldine" the
other day. She will write soon to the
page, ditto Beatrice in compliments.
Bows. she is one of the incest girls, a
splendid conversational and will make
a good WIFE, Take hint?
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE"
Western Ohio, Nov. "a.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-11-27

time and at the right place, might have
added to its growth and appearance.
/ would like to hear from others on this
subject, as this is my profession, and am
much interested in the work My best
wishes for the success of the III. L. G. and
THE SENTINEL.
Who remembers
"LITTLE BRowN-EYED JENNIE"
Somerfield, Pa, Nov 81.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-11-27
A Generon. Proposition.

Through the kindness of our editor l
am permitted to announce that THE
WEEKLY INDIANA STATE SENTINEL viii be
sent to any fl. i. C. member, or friend,
from now till Jan. l, 1891, for 81. am
encouraged to receive a numbfr OF sub
scriptions from persons who are getting
up clubs. Let the good work 20 on.
The editor bas kindly granted the club
a small per centage for such subscriptions,
to help us out financially, ard all men,
bers should send their subscriptions to my
address, anna K. Guenther, So Hall
place, indianapolis, Ind"
l have received so manyletters lately
that it will be impossible to answer them.
so have adopted the postal card for re-
ceipts. viii promise TO w1te letters after
the holidays. "SAPPHo."
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov %.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-11-27
FARM AND HOME BUDGET.
THE IMPROVEMENT OF SEED WHEAT.
Poultry-Yard scratchiDgs Market aud
Kitchen Gnrden-Orchard Fruit
Flowers-Lawns-Gree
Window Plants-Hints.

Seed-breeding holds out much promise
for our wheat-growers, says Prof Sanborn
in the american AgricUltr'iSt. shall not
now refer to production of new sorts.
which belongs more to experts, through
crossing. We have so many sorts that,
like cattle, it is possible more good will
come through selection Of the best we have
than from new kinds-at least, improve
ment by selection is the farmers best
method. We, as farmers, seem to strangely
overlook the potency of seed-brecding
when compared TO the value OF cattle
breeding. The seed is OF far more i'm
rortance than the animal, and even the
economy of feeding the animal must be
measured by the cost of the seed. The
laws of reproduction that govern the
animal govern the seed, and are quite as
marked in their influence on vigor, pro-
ductiveness, ability to resist disease,
quality, etc, etc. These qualities are as
susceptible OF being fixed by selection as
they are in the animal kingdom.
l have collected a large amount
of practical data, showing that
selection OF seed works analogously to Ike
procedure with animals. Stiffness of straw
in a weak sort may be increased by select
ing those in the field that stand most
firmly. A non-rusted plant in the field
amid rusted ones will likely have more
resistant power than those rusted. Long,
full heads are more likely to produce such
heads than short ones Really, the field is
the place 10 select our grain, for there we
can look the plant in the face. Seed can
really never be selected properly except
from the plant growing as a study of the
whole plant. A few hours work each
year would give US constantly progress
i've type of wheat, for each selection,
however small, will soon become the
basis of seed for the farm
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-11-27
The HOWARD LITERARY.

In response to many requests We pub
lish once more in this department the by
laws OF the II. L. c. AS theywill not
probably be printed again for long tim.
it might be well for members toPreserve
this paper for future reference.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-11-27
Orchard and Fruit Garden.

Strawberry plants should have a mulch on
the ground, but the plants themselves need but
slight covering.
Laying down of tender raspberries and
grape-vines may still be done, if the soil is
open. With INFESTED kinds it is prudent TO
protect portion.
Young trees that are set out in earlier
months, may, on mild days, have a mound of
earth. twelve or fifteen inches high, made
around the lower part of the trunk. This will
keep the tree steady better than stakes. and
will prevent the attacks of mice. Rabbits
should be trapped, shared or shot. They are
acceptable on the table, and are row in good
condition. If nursery trees are well hseled in,
it will be best to leave them there. even if the
weather tempt to plant them. A continuance
of mild weather can not be expected for long.
Winter fruit save in the southernmost locaii-
ties, is gathered. Our Oft-repeated and still
needed injunction, not TO shake or thrash Of,
or otherwise bruise the fruit has rarely been
needed, ard the Injunction TO pick the fruit by
hand has seldom been followed. In many
cases the fruit is still In piles in the orchard,
where according to an ancient custom, II is
left to sweat" or to cure" before storing 1t
for the winter There are, unfortunately, few
who have fruit to store for the coming winter.
Even localities which usually have an abun-
dance now report an entire failure of the crop.
Those who have fruit to store should take all
the more care with it.
Fruit Houses-On every farm where there is
considerable fruit there ought to be a fruit
room. Many have the fruit-room in the cellar,
which is not desirable, from a sanitary view, as
there are gases given of by the ripening fruit
which are very injurious TO the family, unless
greater care than usual is taken with ventia-
ton. The first-cass modern farmhouse will
have no provision for its milk-room, or for pre-
serving vegetables or fruits. A separate dairy
house has so many points of superiority over
room IN the cellar, that it is worth while to
build one where only few cows are kept The
saving OF the running up and down stairs is no
small consideration. A fruit-house need not be
very expensive. 1t must, of course, never freeze,
and there should be no sudden changes in tenn
perature; should be quite dry, with complete
control over light and ventilation. Build
ing-paper and other non-conducting material.
greatly facilitate the building OF such houses.
The interior should be provided with shelves
not too wide for every part TO De reached, and
instead of plank stats are preferable, the front
of the shelves should be provided with boards
set on edge. to make them really shallow bins.
in which fruit can be inspected at all times and
assorted whenever necessary.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-11-27
New Way to Advertise.
Boston Transcript. I

Brown-"And so you have got frst-rate
cook? What paper did you advertise in?'
Foeg-"Didn't advertise in any. Ny wife told
Mrs Gray we wanted girl, but made her prom
Use not 10 tell anybody"
"Well%
"WelI, we had the door-bell ringing for fort
night from morning till night. No less than a
hundred applications for the place."
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-11-27
Poultry-Yard sc-atchings.

Wheat and oats should be given alternately
-oats always dry; wheat either dry or cooked.
have invariably bad good results from feed
ing sound wheat boiled to bursting.
A moderate dose of sulphur given twice a
week serves as a laxative and blood purifier.
The sulphur permeates the whole system, even
coming through the skim and, being death TO
insect life, causes parasites to drop of,
Season all soft food with a pinch of salt. a
small quantity of faxseed meal mixed with
their morning meal is also strongly advised. IL
makes their plumage bright and glossy, and
deepens the color of their combs and earlobes.
Moulting hens require extra attention.
Their rations should consist of variety of
foods rich In all the elements OF nutrition, for
every want of the system must be satisfied be-
fore the process of feather-making can be
materially assisted.
Dry lime is too caustic to be given alone.
Keep vessel of Iime-water convenient, and
mix small quantity with soft food and also
with their drinking water. Lime water is q
corrective of bowel diseases and II is also \
remedy for soft-shelled eggs.
Make fresh dust baths and sprinkle them
slightly with carbolic acid. Provide plenti-
ful supply Of grit or sharp gravel. Keep feed
ing-troughs and drinkingyegsels clean and
wholesome. And toward the close of the moult-
ing season make a number OF nice new nests,
for hens thus cared for viii pay for the trouble
by heaping your egg baskets when the market
is ut its best
The value OF lime in the poultry-yard cannot
be overestimated; experience teaches that there
is nothing more effective an insect-destroyer
than thick coating of whiteyash made of
fresh lime and an infusion OF crude carbolic
acid. Cleanse the house thoroughly before ap-
plying, and cover every accessible portion of
the woodwork, especially the perches and the
stills on which they rest. A generous fumca-
ton of sulphur and tobacco is also advan-
taOeOug.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-11-27
for Infants and Children.

sandy soil, that viii not become sodden when
watered, is 10 be preferred. Cold-frames in
which the soil is TO be sown later should be
hiled with coarse manure, which is 10 be re-
moved when the beds are TO be used.
Cold frames that contain cabbage and other
plants more likely 20 be harmed by too
much heat than too much cold. Give an album
dance of airing on mild days The object is 70
keep the plants dormant, and not to encourage
any growth.
Spring work should be facilitated in all ways.
Among these, late blowing. II grass land is To
be broken up, haul out the manure. See to
ashes and repair glass. Repair shutters for
hot-beds and frames. 1T there are not enough
Tor every frame and few extra. make them.
Celery is probably all stored in trenches.
manner, the amount OF covering should bG
governed By the weather, adding more as il be-
comes colder. While we do not believe in
storing large quantity of vegetables in the
house cellar, a small amount of celery, for i'm
mediate use, may be tolerated. Make a boz
about nine inches wide, with sides as tall as the
celery stalks. Place a few inches of earth on
the bottom, and stack the celery closely in the
box. the same as in trenches.
Cabbages and celery are crops Of which Il il
desirable to continue the growth as long as
possible. The most satisfactory way we have
ever preserved cabbages is to set them In
trenches, ana cover with boards. In mild
weather soft heads will become hard and the
heads are more accessible than when the cab
bages are placed heads down and covered with
earth. In trenches, the stems, or stumpS, are
preserved until spring, and we think that, for
home use, sound stump, 10 set in the spring
for green's 10 be worth as much as the head
which it bore.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-11-27
Market ana Kitchen Garden.

Market and Kitchen Garden.
For Spring-Do not neglect to secure some
rich soil for use in hot-beds and window-boxes:
place it under cover; the barn cellar is q good
place for storing it; or the soil may be placed
in barrels in the barn, in a vacant stall. Light,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-11-27
Flower Garden

Snow Plows-Have hand-plows for narrow
paths as well as horse-plOws for roads. Clear
all the aaths and roads soon after d fall, and
before the snow gets hardened and tramped.
Holland Bulbs--Dealers sell very low their
leftover stocks, and il may pay to buy lot
and run the risk Of an open spell in which 10
plant them. Ii nothing better can be done,
plant in boxes OF earth Ia a cool cellar; keep
the tops well covered from light These may
ground is open.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-11-27
"FLoRENcE NIGHTINGALE" SINGS

Lebanon, Nov. %.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-11-27
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS.

Whereas, the Howard literary club was
organized as an independent body for the
purpose hereinafter mentioned, and TO
more thoroughly unite and strengthen the
bonds OF fellowship, promote its general IN
terests and advancements, we adopt the
following constitution and bylaws;
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-28
PICTURE OF WASHINGTON
The Personal Appearance of Our FNrSa
President in 1889 and in 1T9S.

The Personal Appearance of Our FIRE
President in 1889 and in 11es.
As described by David Ackerso4l, In
1911, Washington had a large. thick
nose, and 1t was very red that day,
giving me the impression that he was
not 80 moderate in the use of liquors as
he was supposed to be- found after
ward that this was peculiarity. His
nose was apt TO turn scarlet IN cold
wind. He was standing near a small
camp fire. evidently lost in Thoughts
and making no effort to keep warm.
He seemed six feet and half in height
was as erect as an Indian, and did not
for a moment relax from q military
attitude.
Washington's exact height was six
feet two inches in his boots He was
then little. lame from striking his
knee against a tree His eye was so
gray that it looked almost white, and
he had troubled look on his colorless
face. He had a piece of wooden tied
around his throat and was quite hoa-se-
Perhaps the throat trouble from which
he finally died had its origin about
then.
Washington's boots were enormous.
They were No.. Is. His ordinary walk
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-28

ing shoes were HO. IL. His hands were
large in proportion. and be could not
buy glove to fit him and had to have
his gloves made to order. His mouth
was his strong feature, the lips beng
always tightly compressed. That day
they were compressed so tightly as to
be painful to look at.
At that time he weighed 200 pounds,
and there was no surplus hesh abosa
him He was tremendously muscled,
and the fame of his great strength was
every where. His large tent, when
wrapped up with the poles, was 80
heavy that IL required two men to place
1t in the camp wagon. Washington
would lift it with ODE hand and throw
it into the wagon as easily as II it were
a pair of saddle-bags- He couh hold
a musket with one hand and shoot With
precision as easily as other men did
with horse pistol His lungs were
his weak point and his voice was never
strong.
He was at that time in the prime Of
life. His hair was chestnut brown,
his cheeks were prominent, and his
head was not large in contrast to every
other part of his body, which seemed
large and bony at all points. His
finger joints and wrists were so large
as to be genuine ouriosities. As to
habits at that period found out much
that might be interesting. He was an
enormous eater, but was content with
bread and meat, if he had plenty of it.
But hunger seemed to put him in a
rage. 1t was his custom to take a
drink of rum or whisky on awaking in
the morning.
OF course all this was changed when
he grew old. | saw him at Alexandria
a year before he died. His hair was
very gray and his form was slightly
bent. His chest was very thin. He
had false teeth which did not fit and
pushed his under lip outward-Ai-
bonv EYnraSs
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-28
hENNERY HINTS.


USE plenty of carbolic acid at the first in.
dication of cholera.
: IT is quite an item in handling poultry to
keep them gentle, and it can readily be
done if proper care is taken not to brighten
them.
WHEN it can be done without toe much
Inconvenience it Will be best to provide
separate yards for the different classes Of
poultry.
WHEN made speciality, poultry farming
does not require large acreage Of land,
while with management it is possible to SCI
cure regular income every week.
IT will be found good plan to take out
the old material and burn it after brood is
Matched and put in a supply of fresh
material before using the nests again.
WHILE it is possible to keep eggs some
time before setting, still better and
thriftier young fowls will be Matched if
eggs not more than fifteen days old are set.
A DELAY of few days in getting young
chickens or ducks to market will often
make so much difference in the price as
largely to determine the question of profit
EGGs from hens that are two years old
will hatch better, and bring better off
spring than those from the younger stock.
Young hens are preferable for laying eggs
for market.
II well cared for, hen that is an extra
good setter can be made to hatch out ten
broods without injury. A good, large hen
can care for twenty chickens nearly or
quite as well as for ten.
As GOOD a feed as can be given to the
young poultry for a first meal is hard-boiled
eggs chopped up fine The bane of raising
young, thrifty poultry is the feeding of toe
much corn meal, causing more or less dis.
ease and at the same time increasing ths
cost.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-28

According to news item, two
young men recently fought duel for the
hand of young lady, aud as neither
was wounded, the girl refused to have
either. saying that she didn't want q
man who coaldn't hit a barn IN her
family" Whereupon one of the young
men said if he had known that ''she
had barn in her family. aud wanted
ii bit, he wouldn't have fought duel
for her. because barn in the family is
as much out of place as family in the
barn"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-28

A little girl in the public school
the other day. when asked by her
teacher 70 explain the difference be
tween climate aud weather, replied
Climate is what we have with US all
the time, but the weather only lasts a
few DAVIS"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-28

Little Pierre. French boy, went
out 10 walk with his father on the
road, and was badly frightened by a
drove of cattle why should you be
afraid. Pierre?" his father asked
You eat such creatures as that at din
ner, you know" Yes. papa" said
Pierre, but these aren't we'll enough
done. Youth Companion.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-10-18
New York Cotton Market.
by Telegraph.


NEW YORK. October l,.-Messrs. Hub
bard. Price x Co. in their cotton circular
tonight say: Liverpool surprised the trade
los displaying great weakness. ~ orr cables
state. 10 hear selling in that market for
shippers and Southern account. Liverpool
-pni large selling orders In New York.
which were executed on the openin. call
causing "A small decline. which was more
than recovered. and an advance established
upon the inside positions. October still re-
mains the strongest month. although the
entire market was advanced by covering
demand from the short interest. and evident
feeling throughout the South that the recent
frost. especially in North and South Caro-
lima. had Il more serious effect that was AT
first believed Another cold wave II de-
sccnding upon the cotton belt from the
Northwest which may cause another frost.
Attention il again directed 10 our small
stock. and at Zoe. many buyers appear III
the market 10 cover rates. believing such
price safe until cotton is accumulated.
spot is unchanged; sales. l4i bales.
Closing futures: October. lO.i9d 1910; No.
yember 10000 1910: December, l0.WG
1907: January. 1880 1906; February, l0.ll
dlO.l2: March. 10.l1MlO.lS; April. lO.3iM
1875: May. 10000 1881: June. IO.ijef 1913, :;
July. 1000 l0.4l; August, l0.iJM 1916.
In Liverpool cotton was irregular; mid
ding uplands. 6l4d. bales 5000 bales.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-10-18
Strawberries on Toast.

An ex-oflicer of the British army. who
has spent many years in India and AZ.
RIGA, came to New York and is striving
hard to learn how people in this city act.
he finds great deal to amusc him in the
way food is served in the restaurants
and his friends usually enjoy hearty
laugh when he takes dinner with them,
rs he seldom fails to see something about
which to make some quaint remark in
expressing his aStonishmest. \ few days
ago this loyal Brton was. as usual, eat
ing dinner. enlarging upon the superior
ity Of things English as compared with
what he had seen here, when, the more
substantial viands having been con
sumed, one Of the party ordered straw
berry shortcake for dessert. The waiter
filled the order about as promptly as is
usual in down town restaurants, and the
captain viewed the dish with surprise.
He seemed unable to comprehend it at
first, but before the delicacy had been
eaten he seemed TO have solved the prob
lem. Then he surprised those around
him by exclaiming: by Jove! that must
be nice. Strawberries on toast is queer
dish. though. New York Tribune.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-10-18

The civil list Of the United Kingdom
amounts to e3Sj. 900, the revenue Of the
duchy Of Lancaster amounts approx
mately to $50 900, making a total of
fiij000. To this sum may be added the
income Of the Prince of Wales-annuity
$40, 900 and $50. 900 from the duchy Of
Cornwall-and annuities TO the other
members of the royal family making a
grand total of e6s5.00O In Austria the
civil list is ESQ 900, and the emperor has
a private fortune which probably brings
him as much. In Germany tho emperor
rs king Of Prussia has civil list OF
i670, 600. and besides has large domains,
the revenues Of which enable him to
provide for all the princes and princesscs
Of his house Tie crown prince Is en-
titled to 100000 per annum from the
country. In Italy tho civil list Of the
king is over 100000. The revenue Of
the car is probably as great as those Of
the other soyereigns combined. London
Standard