Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-06-13

OF each bush.
Without cleanliness in the dairy
all efforts to produce the best batter
or cheese will be vain.
Begin fighting the black rot il
grapes as early as possible. First,
scatter lime literally over the ground.
All soiled spots found around door
knobs, on light-painted doors. may be
removed by kerosene on flannel cloth,
with no injury to the paint.
Quantity of food eaten does not in
dictate thai an animal must necessarily
thrive and fatten by reason OF the
bulk consumed. The quality OF the
food is more important
Lemon juice before meals will be
very advantageous as preventative
to heartburn. Acids, as rule, de-
crease the acid secretion of the body
and increase the alkaline.
Recent tests indicate that London
purple may be more dangerous to TO
liage when used in spraying than Par
is green. because it sometimes con-
tains more soluble arsenic.
All Innings should be carefully basted
on goods before the pieces of skirts or
in basting skirts-or any part except
the waist-give better satisfaction than
short ones.
A bruise may be hindered from dis
coloration either by the instant appli-
cation of hot water, or by using lit
tie dry starch or arrowroot merely
moistened with cold water, and placed
on the injured part.
A dark flannel skirt should be worn
every day for winter, and moreen one
of some neutral tint for summer, so
that white skirts need not be washed
and ironed every week, or worn out by
frequent laundering.
Every cow on the farm should be
carefully tested and her value for milk
ascertained, as it is easily possible
where number OF cows are Kept to
have part of thera making up the profit
that the others should make.
DIR. Collier, Of the New York Ex-
pertinent Station, is authority for the
statement that a saving of one cent II
day upon the dairy cows of New York
is over IS, 90, 900 year. This shows
the Importance of economy in feeding.
A very Important item in securing a
good supply OF milk at a low cost, is
good pasturage. and no matter what
bree2-is selected, good pasturage must
be secured Mt least during the grow
ing season, to be able to realize the
largest profit
prominent horticulturist states
that placing tomato leaves around the
trunks OF trees, and also by sprinkling
roses and cabbages with decoction
prepared by stepping tomato leaves in
water, insects did not disturb them.
This is worthy II trial.
Although poultry breeding is rank
ed among the small beginnings in com
mercial circles, still, like other pur-
suits, it requires common sense and
good management. and to be kept
within the limits of the ability and
facilities of him who embarks in it.
Half tablespoonful of fresh Whit
hellebore to common wooden pail oe
water is about the right proportion for
currant worms. This sprinkled upon
the bushes when the worms first APP
pear will make short work of the
worms. An ordinary Watering pot will
do good work.
Wagons should be kept well greas-
ed. Grease is cheaper than horsehesh,
and rs the roads in the winter season
do not always permit of the use OF
light wagons, the draught on the
horses should be kept at the mini mum
point; and greasing the aXles will
largely contribute to lessen the weai
and tear of the wagons as we'll as-the
labor OF the horses.
A writer on hygiene says that the