River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-04-04
HOME AND FARM.


A good way to clean zinc is to rub
{ with piece of cotton cloth dipped
n kerosene; afterwards rub it with a
Try cotton cloth. and it win be as
bright as when new.
-Carbolic acid is one of the best
iisinfectants and insect destroyers that
IAN be used. A small quantity need
only be applied at time.
Moist, damp soil is sometimes the
most valuable. Celery, aud in some
sections onions. do best on such soils.
II the soil is sandy Strawberries will
thrive better on damp soils that are
lot too wet.
When pear trees refuse to grow
md appear dormant cultivate them
we'll and apply plenty OF wood ashes
around them. Trim back the wood
and give the trunks a good washing
With strong soap-suds.
The water in which vegetables
have been cooked should never be
thrown away, with the exception of
oeets and potatoes boiled without peel
ing. Even cabbage water can be made
The basis Of a good soup
There is an advantage in using
walnut as a shade tree. and that is, in
addition to securing more or less nuts
TO use, it is freer than the average
from insects, and during the summer.
when a good rest is desired, this is
quite al item.
Walnut Cake: Three eggs, one and
a half cups of sugar, one-half cup of
water, two cups of flour mixed with
two teaspoonfuls of baking powder.
Beat eggs and sugar thoroughly five
minutes, add water and flour alternate
y. Bake in two oblong tins in quick
oven.
G-Have you evergreens about the
house? Trim them up this spring so
hat they will look ship-shape. Two
or three hundred dollars can often be
added to the value of farm by an
hour or two's work in pruning the or
lamental trees.
The horses should be exercised
laily. If kept standing IN the stable
5hey become changed in disposition.
The gentlest of horses become shy if
confined too long Exercise hardens
.he muscles and keeps the horse in
good condition for spring work.
Cider Soup: One pint cider just
beginning to work, one pint water, one
cup milk (boiling). one tablespoon
-four, a little cinnamon and sugar. Let
cider and water come TO boil, add
flour rubbed smooth and mix with the
milk. Serve with toast. An egg yelll
may be added.
Graham Pudding: One cup of
nolasses, one cup of sweet milk, one
cup of chopped raisins. one teaspoon
full of soda, and two cups of graham
-four sifted to bring it up light, and
then put in the bran; if the bran is not
used a little more flour will be required.
Steam three hours.
Early blowing exposes the soil &c
the action of the rain, frost and sun,
anu lliG CtiAllCF Vic W Olh ID AOlAC Al4N
finer will be the particles of earth and
the more available the plant food.
Quite number of insects will also be
exposed to the surface, while the loos-
ening of the soil also permits the
ground to become warm early.
Most every farmer is aware of the
fact that sheep must be fat to make
the best mutton, but few conceive the
idea that properly and well-fed sheep
produces more and better wool than
one poorly fed and cared for. Wool is
a product from feeding, just the same
as fat or flesh. and the flock should be
fed and managed with a view to wool
growth, and that of fine quality.