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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31
scab in Potatoes.

The two principal desires of the pO-
tato grower are, of course, quality and
quantity, and If only one may be real
lied the former should have the prefer
ence. Potatoes without disease are, or
ought to be, says the Florida AgTicUJ-
tatTist the great aim in this day of rot,
blight and scabby tubers. Of late years
not only learned scientists, but progress
siye farmers, have endeavOred to dis
cover the cause and a preventive for
scab in potatoes.
Some of our ablest authorities, in
Guiding DR.. j. B. LaWes, of England, 3.
S. Carman, DR.. T. M. Hexamer. DR..
Henry Stewart, and Prof. GOeesman,
after extensive and repeated expert
ments, have become convinced of the
efficacy of special commercial fertilizers
for the pOtutO. Mr. Carman, who be-
lieves that wire worms are at least one
cause of the scabby potatoes, says:
Whether the wire worm dislikes potato
chemical fertilizers or whether these do
not furnish the shelter which the worm
prefers, we do not pretend to say. We
do say that IN all of our tests the pOta-
toes grown with farm manure have in
Variably been more injured with wire
worms than those grown with fertil-
iZers."
The feeling very generally prevails
that manure, especially fresh manure, is
scab, and ought to be avoided for this
crop. In general, it is claimed that pO-
tatOes grown with chemical fertilizers
are more free from rot, scab and blight,
and are smoother, more uniform and of
better quality than those grown on IN
fermented stable manure.
In a word, experience has proven that
organic manures tend to promote scab
and rot in potatoes. The organic sub
stances seems to afford a soil peculiarly
adapted to the development of fun 81
and insects, which in time attack the
potatoes. On the other hand, results
favor the belief that commercial fertil-
iZers made from minerals and properly
treated animal products are compare
lively free from fungi, and that such
fertilizers tend to prevent or destroy
any chance fungus growth in the potato
itself.
Notwithstanding these facts, so long
as the farmer has an abundance of barn
yard manure he does not feel inclined
nor see the necessity of buying com
mercial fertilizers. Our own experience
has been that on new land-fresh bro
ken clover sod or prairie sod the second
season after breaking produces clean
potatoes. To use barnyard manure with
the best results it should be we'll rOtted.
To this end we advise getting out such
manure this fall upon land that is to be
used next season for the potato crop.
If it can be plOwed under this fall and
the land plOwed again before planting
it is all the better.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31
Hints 10 Housekeepars.

SALT sprinkIed over anything that is
burning on the stove will prevent any
disagreeabIe OdOr.
WASH yaIenciennes lace in luke warm
water with fine soap, and iron over
several thicknesses of flannel to bring
out the pattern.
EXPOSURE to the sun, it is said, Will
remove light scOrch marks, and fruit or
rust stains yield quickly to a weak sOlu-
tiOn of Oxalic acid.
A WELI-KNOWN physician says that a
boil should not be allowed to progress
if it can be stopped at the outset, as the
system is more likely to be poisoned
than relieved by the gathering matter.
The boil should be painted with iodine,
and Will not amount to anything if taken
in the first stage.
A GOOD cleaning mixture may be made
with two ounces liquid ammonia, two
ounces bar soap, finely shaved, and two
teaspOOnfuls powdered saltpetre. Put
these ingredients into large, open
mOuthed bottle and add II pints warm
water. 1t viii be ready for use in two
or three days. It is we'll adapted for
washing delicate cOIored articles, also
to add to the water for shampOOing the
head. Mixed with water and sprayed
upon plants it will kill any insects IL
Testing them, and also act as a fertiI-
iZer
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

grapes may be kept fresh and plump
until after the holidays, the main con-
ditiOns being a cool and dry tempera-
ture. The clusters should be gathered
on a clear day and all imperfect berries
removed with a sharp-pOinted pair Of
scissO rs. handling the fruit as little as
possible. Have ready shallow boxes
lined with dry paper and place in them
the clusters, the layers being separated
by a sheet Of dry paper. Cover with
paper, put on the lid tightly and store
in a cold, dry, airy room until freezing
weather, when they may be removed to
slightly warmer quarters. Keep cold as
possible without actually freezing. An
other successful way Of keeping grapes
is to bury them on graveIly knoll or
other dry location, packed IN layers, IN
earthen jars, the layers being separated
by sheets of paper and the lid being
secured by FASTING over it strong, IN
bleached muslin. Being several feet
below the surface, it viii be necessary
to mark the spot with stake. Varieties
like Isabella, Catawba, Diana, Salem,
Wilder, Clinton, are all good Keepers
and very satisfactory in other ways.
Whatever method be employed it is es-
sential that the fruit and all connected
with it be perfectly free from moisture,
the least particle of which viii surely
produce mold; that the skin of the fruit
Is not broken, and that uniform, cool
temperature is maintain d.-OrcbGrd
and Garden.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31
THE HOUSEHOLD.
Sitting on the Feet.

An active woman Will destroy more
upper leather in the house in a given
time than she viii on the street; there
are many more obstacles to the square
yard to be encountered in the house than
on the street; more stair climbing, more
rubbing of feet on the chair rounds,
and last, but not least, more feet sat
upon in that luxurious feminine pose.
The wear of uppers of wOmen's shoes
by the friction of the skirts is greater
than many people suppose. Mems
trousers do very little damage compared
to the heavy and constant rubbing of
the skirts against the back of the shoes.
There are no shoes made for women
that will compete with mems calf shoes
in durability under hard knocks. I'm
fortunately women do not and viii not
wear calfskin shoes; they are at a dis
advantage III this respect.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

As an Invigorating tonic, it I'M
parts strength to the whole system.
For overWorked, WORKOUT" de-
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makers, seamstresses, " shop-girls, %
housekeepers, nursing mothers, and
feeble women generally, DR., Pierce's
Favorite Prescription IS the great
est earthly boon, being unequaled
as an apPetizing cordial and restor-
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cone, not a beverage.
As a soothing and strengthening
nerVine, " Bavorite Prescription " is
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31
THE STOCK RANCH
DOGS VS.. Sheep.

Prof. Henry Stewart inquiries in the
Country Gentleman, why a dog has the
privilege of wandering at large over all
creation so to speak, while a sheep is
to be kept on its owners farm?" He
argues that if the owners of dogs should
be obliged to keep their animals on
their own premises, the sheep, would
have a fair chance, and says: I'VE
could easily keep enough sheep dwarf
Gus breeds to supply our own factories
with wool and to ship abroad; and
America could be the worlds purveyOr
for wool and wooden fabrics, as it is for
cotton and its products. We have the
land; we have the men; but the unequal
laws convey all the rights of the shep-
herd to the owners of the dogs"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31
Custard Pie.

Take two eggs, beat the ycIks with
one heaping teaspO Onful Of white sugar,
and II cups of milk and ten drops of
vanilla, or grated nutmeg if liked bet
ter. Make a crust out of one cEp of
pastry -four, piece of lard as large as a
walnut and twice as much butter; work
together, add enough cold water to
make into a dough; roll to the thick
ness OF a quarter of an inch, always roll
one way; cover the bottom OF q we'll but
tered pie plate with the crust; pour in
the custard; set in a moderate oven.
When the custard is firm ana just begin
ming to brown, add the whites OF the
eggs whipped stiff, with five teaspoon
fuls of sugar; brown and serve either
warm or cold.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

unequaled and is invaluable In al
laying and subduing nervous ex-
citability, exhaustion, prostration,
hysteria, spasms and other distress
ing, nervous symptoms, commonly
attendant upon functional and or
ganic disease. 1t induces refresh
ing sleep and relieves mental anxiety
and dependency.
A Book of 100 pages, on s9Wo-
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address, IN plain, sealed envelope,
on receipt of ten cents, In stamps.
Address, WORLD's DIsPEEsABY
Medical ASSOCIATION, 663 Main
Street, Buffalo, II. Y.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

The readers win be pleased oIesrn that there
Is at least one dreaded disease that science has
been able 20 cure in all its stages, and that is
Cstarrh- Hsl3s Catarrh Cure is the only posi-
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Catarrh being 8 constitutional disease, requires
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is taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the system, there
by destroying the foundation of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by building MP
the constitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The pIOprietOrs have so much faith
in its curative powers. that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars Tor any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials Address,
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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

Stock enough to last a family of FIVE
for one week can be made of i've pounds
of beef deg is the best) and two pounds
of veal. Cover it with cold water and
let it remain for at least half an hour
before putting it on the fire. Place it
on some part of the range where it viii
simmer slowly from eight to ten hours,
or until the meats are boiled into shreds.
Strain it into your stock pot, and when
it becomes cold remove the grease,
cover the pot tightly and set in some
cold place. Any soup is possible to you
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31
K1ssed Another Mans VIE.

''You scoundreI.' - yelled young IA cob Greeu,
At his good neighbOr, Brown
You kissed my wife upon the street
ought to knock YOU down.
That's where you T, W Ong," good Brown re-
I'll d,
In accents mild a I'd meek:
Il kissed her, that I've not denied,
But kissed her on the cEeak-
and did it because she looked so hand
What is the secret of it?'' ''WeI, :" replied
Green, ''since YOU ask it, I viii tell you; she
uses Dr.. Pierce's FavOrite Prescription.
accept your apology. Good night'' ga
vOrite Prescription is the only remedy for
delicate derangements and weaknesses of
females, sold by druggists, under q posi-
the guarantee Of giving satisfaction in
every case, or money paid for it returned.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31
TIE GARDEN.
Dry Rot in Potatoes


What is called dry rot in the potato is
probably really the common form of this
disease, that under certain conditions
has been arrested before completing en-
tire destruction of the potato. The
fungus cannot grow in an atmosphere
unfavorable to it. A hint on this sub
ject is given in the experience of an old
potato grower, who as soon as rot is dis
covered in his potatoes places them in
some tight compartment where they are
kept in an mOsphere charged with the
fumes Of burning charcoal. 1t viii not
do to try this in a house cellar, for the
carbOnic acid gas thus developed is a
most deadly poison. He finds that not
only are potatoes preserved sound when
thus treated, but when it has begun the
rot is arrested, and remains Only'a form
of dry rot that progresses no further.
But it is important that potatoes thus
affected be not used for seed, as in
moist ground the dormant spores come
to life again and propagate rapidly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

1t does not require a great amount of
time to raise q good supply of tomatoes,
both for summer table use and for can
ming. Tomatoes viii grow vigorously and
produce we'll upon any soil suitable for
either corn or potatoes.
When the blossoms begin to show, it
is a good plan to pinch back the ends of
the main stems; and the branches, too,
may be checked by nipping off the ends
of the shoots just beyond the last leaf.
The pinching should be continued to
the middle of summer, at least until the
fruit has nearly or quite completed its
growth.
Keep the ground clean and level, and
if convenient lay light brush around
the plants to keep the fruit from COM
ing in contact with the soil when the
vines become heavily laden. Some tie
their tomatoes up to stakes and cut away
the leaves, but we do not approve of this
plan, as it is too great violation of
natural laws. When plants or trees are
robbed of foliage, the flavor of the fruit
is impaired. Stripping of foliage may
advance, or bring on an unnatural
ripening through exposure to the rays
of the summer sun, but no other advan-
tage can be claimed. lou viii notice
that the sweetest blackberry, grape, or
richest favored tomato is found beneath
the leay es, where its development and
maturity have been natural. Exchange.
Keeping Grapes.
VlF,,rs. n-o rya-foue vvovg - v1T,so1,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31
THE KITCHEN.
Corn Bread.

One large cup of sour buttermiIk,
heaping cup of Indian meal, a cup OF
sugar, two heaping tablespoonful of
wheat flour, a tablespoonful of cream
Cor lard or butter the size of a hickory
nut, a teaspOOnful of salt, and a small
teaspOOnfuI of saleratus dissolved in
water. Put in a creased tin and steam
one and One-half hours.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31
PROGRESS,

1t is very important in this age of vast
material progress that remedy be pleasing
to the taste and to the eye, easily taken, ac-
ceptable to the stomach, and healthy in its
nature and effects. Possessing these quail
ties, Syrup of Figs is the one perfect Iaxa-
tive and most gentle diuretlc known.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31
Rve Dron Cakes.

Two cups sour milk; one egg, we'll
beaten; one teaspoonfuI of soda, dis
solved IN boiling water; enough rye
meal for batter that viii spread easily
on the griddIe. Mix together the milk,
meal and egg, add the soda and beat
thoroughly. Bake imme diately on hot
griddle, or in gem pan we'll oiled; if
in gem pans the oven must be hot and
the cakes should bake about half an
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31
salt Goldfish with White Sauce.

Set it to soak as long as necessary,
put it into cold water over the fire in
vessel; when just upon boiling, skim it
and take it off as soon as it bOils; cover
it over and leave it thus for quarter Of
an hour, then take it out of the vessel
and let it drain. Put into a saucepan
piece of butter, a little -four, pepper
and capers, celery or parsley, add to it
a little milk, pour it over the fish and
servo
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

It is simply wonderful how good thing
gets known and appreciated. In the public
school examinations d Ow they ask the small
Toys: s'Who was the first msu2'7 adam
1.-The first wOEnan2' eve" sfWhO was
the 22nd president of the United States?''
f'Grover Cleveland tfWhat is the specific
cure for pain?'' Salvation Oil"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

She(at the mint. ''Ah, now 7 know,
Harry, why think you as good as gold"
He. ''O. get Out.''
She: mo; but you are, really. You are
pressed for money, you know"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31
THE FARM
sheep for aEutton ID vHo0I.

It is certain that with low prices for
wool those who grow sheep without
reference to their value for the butcher
must conduct a business of doubtful
prOfitableness. More money of late
years has been made by those who bred
winter lambs for the early market than
IN any other branch of sheep husbandry.
1t demands more care on the part of the
shepherd, but 1t is always the work that
requires skill and care that pays best.
Improvement in Threshing BucIwheat.
Buckwheat is an old-fashiOned crop,
and is never likely to be a favOrite with
good farmers. But improved methods
of threshing have overcome some of the
objections to it. The old way was to
pound the grain out with a fail on q
prepared bed of ground beaten down so
hard as to be almost like a stone or
board floor. Unfortunately it could
never be got so hard and smooth that
some dirt would not work up among the
grain, which it was difficult to separate.
The buckwheat crop is now threshed by
steam power, the same as other grain,
except that it shells so readily when dry
that half of the spikes are taken out Of
the cylinder to prevent breaking the
grain. Buckwheat cannot well be
stacked, as its stem and leaves never get
thoroughly dry until frozen repeatedly,
and thus dried out.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

When Baby was sick. we gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children. she gave them Castoria
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

An Extended Popularity. Browns
BRONCHIAL TROCHEs have for many years
been the most popular article in use for re-
heving Coughs and Sore Throat troubles.
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AGRICULTURAL TOPICS.
EsTRUCTTvE SUGGESTIONS FOR DUB
RURAL READERS.

Bcme Information OF Value to the Farmer
Stock Breeder. Bee Keeper, Housewife
and E1itchen-AIaid.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

Do your clothes last as they used to? If
not, you mast be using soap or ICGshiHg
pOJgdeT that riots them. Try the good odd
fashioned DObbins' Electric Soap, perfectly
pure to-day as in 1865.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

The faith cure peOi Ie are missing a large
opportunity these days-but perhaps they
are mostly down with it themselves.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

Mrs. Fangie( who is reading the paper)
''What are these CaledOnian sports do you
know, dear?''
Mr.. Fangle; 'fCaledonian sports are
Scotch dudes
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

A fruitless search.-Mama: F'What are
you taking your dolls bed-stead apart for,
pet?"
Little Dot: ops Iookin' for bugs.'
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

Molly: st wonder how the expression san
arm of the sea- Origiuated?''
Harry with a tender IoOk): perhaps
somebody noticed that it always Rugged the
shore ?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

If a man would look rosy and round. he
must have square meals.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

Stranger: 'Is the cashier in?''
Tanitor( emphaticaIly) eyes sir.''
Stranger: "Can L see him?''
JanitOr: Eyes sir Visiting hours at thl
jail from , to 4 every afternoon
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

If afflicted with sore eyes, use DR.. Isaac
ThOmpsOn's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c
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Tom: 'Say Jack, what's bucket shop?
Jack: 81 guess its where the brokers gel
thier buckets to water the stock with
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

Old friend: ''Your wife seems to be
spending great deal at the stores. Is she
Husband: .rYes. if time is money.''
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

The devil would persist in bothering
Martin Luther until the bRIdbead monk dis
patched him vi b a bottle of ink; so we
learn that a bottle of ink might rid you Of
any devil, but a bottle of Dr.. Bulls Cough
Syrup will always rid you Of any cold.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

For biliOusness, sick headache, indiges-
ton, and constipation, take DR.. Pierce's
Pe1Iafs
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

Most of US worry over our trials, but law
yers worry most if they haven't any.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

Why is it that people with good impulses
are generally lazy.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

When a man comes to time, does it not
prove that time waits for some men.
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Lawyer; f'YOu say you want this viii
/ drawn up so your heirs cannot break 1t. D."
TesUatOr. Eyes. Make it good and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-01-31

Oregon, the Paradise OF Farmers.
Mid, equable climate. certain and abundant crops Best
fruit grain, grass and stock country in the world Full
formation free. Address the Oregon 1unrst Board
Ort nd
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Lawyer: 'AIy IDEAS sir; lawyers can do a
great deal, but we are not miracle work
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Keeping Grapes.
TkePe are various ways in which
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The Summer came and went
The matrOn no longer signs;
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Work seems but play, life is now sweet,
And the change made IN short week
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