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Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
Farm-Gates.- Sliding Doors.

1t is sometimes said We appreciate
things in proportion as we lack them.
Perhaps that is the reason We feel as
though we would very much appreciate
farm gates. Having been accustomed
to them in every needed place in our old
long time resident Iowa "Elmwood
Farm, We miss them SO much here,
where so few people seem to appreciate
them, if We judge by their lack.
In work on an old farm here, settled
long "befo the wah, we did no: find a
single gate. 1t was climb the fence to
get tothe house, or lay down the short
eight foot rails, soon racking the fence
for several panels. We couldn't stand
that; SO temporary sliding gate was
made-the work of perhaps fifteen min
utes-the cost nickeIs worth of nails
and twenty cents worth of lumber. An
hour longer cut four black jack" posts,
growing right at hand, and put them in
owner had calculated" to do this be-
fore, but forty years had quickly slipped
by, and he hadn't found time.
Now, on many good farms with wide
awake owners. there is need for more
gates for best convenience. Where in
constant use, they need to be of best
patterns, best materials, and best work
manship, and if you cannot do this your
self, better employ it done. But for
many places not much used, the cheap
sliding gate, easily constructed can be
put up in by any farmer, and will pay If
not used a half dozen times in the year.
y. NJ Rice. RiUerddte. Mo.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
THE HOUSEHOLD.
Cleaning Windows,

Two servants living in adjoining
houses were talking recently, says an
exchange, about their methods of clean
ing windows. The one whose windows
always looked the brightest said she Sc
lected dull day for the work. or day
when the sun was not shining on them,
because when the sun shines it causes
them to be dry streaked, no matter how
much one rubs. The painters brush is
the best article for this purpose, then
wash all the woodwork before the glass
is touched. To cleanse the glass, sim
ply use warm water diluted with am
monia; don't use soap. A small stick
will get the dust out of the corners;
then wipe dry with piece of cloth: do
not use linen, as the lint sticks to the
glass. The best way to polish is with
tissue paper or newspaper. To clean
windows in this way takes much less
time than when soap is used.-.Mechan-
ical Ners
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
THE POULTRY YARD
One Variety.

A correspondent of the Poultry Yard
labors through two columns, the Ma
tiOnat StOckmdn says. to prove that the
most successful breeders of pure bred
poultry do not contine themselves to
variety, but breed from two to twenty
five varieties eBch. He names some
twenty one leading exhibitors of the
past season who showed an average of
seven varieties each; but by his own
witnesses We can condemn him, for to
our personal knowledge number of
said witnesses were remarkably success
full breeders of single eariety, and SO
soon as they began dabbling in other
varieties they not only reduced the
quality of their original variety. but
failed to put forward successful speci-
mems in their newly chosen varieties.
The exceptions to our rule among those
named are in several cases parties who
breed the different varieties on different
farms, bringing them together only in
the show room.
We freely admit that it is very expen-
sive to breed, advertise and exhibit one
variety, because the amount of money
that one breed can win at any one show,
is often less than the expenses incident
to that show. This is the very reason
"oDe breed" fanciers to indulge in other
breeds, but with rare exceptions it is a
mistake. The man who has made a study
of one breed, and by that study has made
a success Of it, may be the very one to
succeed with other breeds. but in nine
cases out of ten he loses his we'll earned
prestige on his old breed and fails to
stand even with the fancierS of his new
breed, who have followed it exclusively.
The danger to the amateur is in get
ting several varieties, each crowded into
such limited quarters as to keep all from
being profitable. If he gives one breed
special range it is likely to mix with the
others. He can never SO positively
guarantee purity as when no other breed
comes near. He will lose many good
order just because some purchaser will
know the danger of eggs from yards
near other varieties. Those who deal in
many varieties will still urge upon be-
ginners the advantages of purchasing
several kinds at once-getting eggs
cheaper in this way-but it is dangerous
advice. The man who has but one breed
and follows it patiently and carefully
year by year can give his fowls greater
liberty and better range, can Gull his
focks more successfully, can get better
and more uniform prices both for eggs
and market poultry. and can always sat-
isfy his customers that he is furnishing
them pure bred stock. Our experience
is that where eggs or fowls, or both are
raised for the general market, one va
riety at time pays best.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

Roman hyacinths and small splays Of
scarlet geraniums. Should vases of
flowers be used in addition to the GEN.
ter piece, they should be supplied with
sprays of evergreen and some different
kinds of flowers, as the effect will be
much greater if the flowers contrast with
those in the center.
Potted plants are much liked for
tables, and those of moderate size look
well if not over-crowded. Two plants
will invariably b. found sufficient.
Fancy baskets or dishes, filled exclus-
lively with maiden-hair fern, are very
beautiful. The various shades Of
Chinese primrOses or cyclamens light
up we'll, and there are several small
flowers which can be used with effect
with fronds of maiden hair fern.
1t fruit is desired as a center-piece,
instead of flowers, few vine leaves
with their beautiful autumn tints, if
they can be secured, should be used.
If not, take laurel, ivy, or bay leaves,
and arrange the fruit upon them. Moth
ing is handsomer for dinner-table
than leaves, and these can be had at q
small cost of all florists in pidwinter.
A brigh ht and pleasing effect can be had
with holly, particularly if the berries
can be used in connection with them.
Carnations are beautiful in white and
red for center-piece, with maiden
hair fern, but they do not group we'll
with holly. Chrysanthemums suit it far
better. A very little of any leaf, twig
or flower looks better than too much,
and the danger is in overlooking. Table
decorations are meant as rests to the
eye, and they should not usurp the place
of more important things required for
the table.-Drake's Magazine.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

Many times women call on their family
physicians, suffering, as they imagine, one
from dyspespia, another from heart dis
ease, another from liver or kidney disease,
another from nervous exhaustion or prostra-
ton, another with pain here or there, and in
this way they all present alike to themselves
and their asy-going and Indifferent or over
busy doctor, separate and distinct diseases,
for which he prescribes his pills and po-
tions, assuming them to be such, when, in
reality, they are all only symptoms caused
by some womb disorder. The physician,
ignorant of the cause of suffering. encour-
ages his practice until large bills are
made. The suffering patient gets no better,
but probably worse by reason of the delay,
wrong treatment and consequent compEca-
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
THE STOCk-RANCH.
Management of sheep in Winter.

The sheep fold III winter cannot be
too closely attended to, for with our
variable climate, which at one time may
be mild, balmy spring weather, and at
another cold and freezing as the Arctic
zone, the sheep have great strains i'm
posed upon them. The best manage
ment of winter fiocks is, therefore,
question not easily decided. Some of
our sheep raisers advocate one method,
which has given them the best results,
while others, having suffered losses
from their method, condemn it. The
summing up of the whole matter is that
differences of climate. feed, and breed
and health make all of the disa grement.
If small flock, even of ful1-blood
Merinos, is kept on tough sod with
bushes and clumps of trees and bitter
browse as sort of wind break, they
will thrive and come out of the severe
winters in good condition when prop
erly fed with a good ration of corn on
the ear or shelled. The individual
sheep will then take exercise enough;
but when it comes to large flock they
do not as a rule take sufficient exercise.
On warm days they roam about all day,
but should a week of cold weather fol-
low they will refuse to leave their shell
tered places. In fact, they will often
remain on the lee side of their shelter
while they ought 10 be eating their
food
The ranging method may answer in
some places; but the best management
of sheep in winter is to have a good shell
tering place for them, with southerly
exposure. The shed should be in the
pasture lot, or near some large field.
The animals then should be forced to
hoir
food and water. Turn them out in the
field for few hours each day, and they
will be grateful for it. Sheep like to
pick up part of their living, nibbling
here and there in all sorts of corners
and holes.
If snow continues on the ground for
a long time, SO they have no inducement
to take exercise In search of grass. they
should be turned out into IA corn-field,
where the fodder has been hauled out
They will roam up and down this, pick
ing up pieces that have been left, and
enjoying the work of searching after
their food. Even after they have picked
up everything in the field they should
be turned out, and forced to move about
q little. In this way the owner can reg
ulate their meals and time of exercise.
1t is on cold days, when the weather
has suddenly changed from mild to very
severe weather, the sheep suffer most.
They will then refuse to leave their
shelter unless driven out, and even
then they become SO terrified with the
cold that they will often refuse to eat
or drink. 1t is only by driving them
about, and getting their blood to circu-
. lating, that they can be made to cast off
their slothful ways. Fodder may be
thrown out in the open field, and water
placed near it; but they will not venture
toapproach either until the cold abates
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
To Make Evergreens Hardy.

Some kinds of evergreens that ma
turally thrive in swamps and low, wet
land become tender when transplante e d
to dry, upland soil. 1t is not probable
that these trees thrive better with their
roots immersed in stagnant water. More
likely their roots from early habit run
too near the surface, and in dry soil this
freezes until no roots touch soil that is
not locked in ice. Mulch such ever
green's heavily eight to ten feet on each
side from the trunk, and poor on enc or
two barrels of water, letting it soak into
the ground. This, by filling the soil
with water, will prevent deep freez-
inc.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
RURAL TOPICS.
INFORMATION FOR THE HUSBAND
MAN AND HOUSEWIFE
st0ck-Breeder, POulterer, Nurseryman,
and Housekeeper.
THE FARM.
Advantages of Long Stubble.

We always favor leaving the stubble
long in harvesting. The straw is worth
as much to be left on the field as pro-
lection for young clover as it is in the
barnyard. Most grain growers have
more straw than they know how to use
with profit. When snow comes, this
long stubbIe holds it evenly distributed
to depth that will not readily thaw
away with one or two days of warm
weather This removes one of the diff
culties in clover growing in many
norther latitudes, where clover often
winter-k kills nearly as badly as wheat.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
Potatoes on Sandy Soil.

Thirty or forty years ago potatoes
grown on sandy soil were reckoned the
best, and it was thought that heavier
lands were unsuited to them. But po-
tatoes on sand soon run out, probably
from deficiency of potash, and the bulk
of the crop for market is now grown on
heavier land and well manured. The
Early Rose, and In fact most very early
potatoes need to have the land as rich
as it can be made. Thus grown We think
they are better in quality as well as in
yield. The old Mercer potato was sort
that did best on sand, and if much ma
nure was used it always rotted badly.
The Peachblow potato was the first one
to be cultivated on all kinds of soils,
and this, as much as its good quality,
made it popular both with growers and
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

somewhat, or they become exhausted
with hunger. It is at this juncture thet
the wise sheep herder can make himself
useful by stepping in and forcing them
to do what they should. 1t is a good
practice to throw some of the fodder out
into the field, and force the sheet to go
out to it and eat. They will not eat
enough to satisfy their hunger, and
other food should be given them in the
shelter Of the shed, but the change will
do them good.-W. E. Farmer.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

tons A proper medicine, like DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription, directed to the cause
would have entirely removed the disease,
thereby dispelling all those distressing symp.
toms, and instituting comfort instead Of pro.
longed misery.
It's the only medicine for the peculiar
weaknesses, irregularities and painful de
rangements incident to women, sold by
druggists, under a positive guarantee that
it will give satisfaction tn ereTy case, or
price ls1.OO) paid for it win be promptly
refunded
Diseases and their Self-cure, tsedled in plain
enrelope,) send ten cents, in stamps, to
WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL ASsOCIA-
T1oN, 66S Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
Angel Cake.

In making angel cake the whites of
the eggs should be beaten to stiff,
white froth, then the sugar beaten grad
ually into them, and finally the flour
and cream of tartar should be added
and the mixture beaten thoroughly.
Now place in a very moderate oven and
bake slowly. Thorough beaten and
slow baking are what give fine, moist
texture. The cream of tartar gives the
cake that pearly whjteness, and neutral
izes the peculiar flavor of the white of
the eggs,
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
Light Dough Dumplings.

Make very light bread dough into
small balls the size of eggs. Have ready
a pot of water, boiling fast. Drop in
the dumplings, taking care to have the
water more than cover them. Cover the
pot, and boil for twenty minutes stead
lily, without lifting the cover. If it
stops boiling for moment, the dump
lings will be heavy. Serve hot with
butter and sugar for desert.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
Plain Rice Pudding.

Scald two tablespoonfuls of rice to
remove the earthly taste. Add one quart
of milk, a little salt, half teacupfui of
white sugar, one teaspoonful vanilla, a
small piece of butter cut in bits and
scattered on top. Bake in aslow oven
two hours. Half an hour before it is
done pour over it half teacupful Of
cold milk; this will make it creamy.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
To Prepare Sweet-Breads.

Veal sweet-breads are best. They will
not keep long. Soak them at once in
cold water for about one hour; then par
boil them (about fifteen minutes) in
salted. boiling water, after which put
them into cold water again for a few
minutes. This will make them firm and
white. Remove the skin and little pipes,
and put them in a very cool place until
ready to cook them again.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
Riced Potatoes.

Boil dozen potatoes till they are
Just done; drain off the water; mas b
them in the pot till every lump is gone.
then add half a cup of boiled milk, a
large, heaped tablespoonful of butter,
and tablespoonful of salt. Beat the
potatoes with wooden spoon till they
are light and creamy, and pass them as
lightly as possible through a colander
into the dish in which they are to be
served. Set them on the slide of hot
oven for five minutes to be touched
with brown. and serve. They may be
Drowned with salamander or a d-hot
shovel,
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
Breakfast Cakes.

One pint of -four, one pint of water
and two eggs. Take half the water and
stir in part oft -four to prevent lump
ing, then as it thickens add the rest Of
the water and -four. Beat the eggs
thoroughly and add last with a small
pinch of salt. The pans must be very
hot and the oven quick.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

Mo- SIS SCHOOL SHoEs.-made in our
large shoe factory at Omaha, Nebraska.
Ask your dealer for them. Refuse to take
any others. If not kept in your town write
US asking where to get them. They wear
longer and fit better than any other shoes.
Shoes have always been made too narrow.
We make them wide. A reward of Fifty
Dollars. In gold raid for pair of our own
make OF shoes that contain particle of
shoddy, or anything but solid leather. We
make one hundred and fifty styles of Wo-
mems, Misses and Children's Sewed and
Standard Screw, Grain, Glove Kid and DON
COLA. Elegant styles, wide and good fitting.
We also carry one hundred and fifty styles
of Mems Goods, Rubb rs, etc.
w. V. MORSE & CO.,
Shoe Manufacturers. Omaha, Nebraska.
Wales GOOdvear EubherS ara the hest
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
Burnt Sugar FlavOring.

Put one tablespoonful brown sugar
into pan; stir it till it becomes dark as
taffy. Add one cupful of boiling water;
let it stand minute. Use enough of it
to give a good flavor, and bottle the rest
for use another time.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

An Easy Settlement.-'eWhatd do you mean
sir, by thrashing my small boy, William?''
"Why, you told me you wanted your lit
lie Bill settled"
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
Boiled Herrings.

Choose the herrings containing the
soft roe (the hard roes are usually
larger), scrape, split open, cleanse and
caref ully take out the roe. Then, with
the thumb and finger of the right hand.
draw the back bone out. 1t usually
comes out whole. Sprinkle with pep
per, salt and little chopped green
parsley. Roll up tightly and tie with
tape, leaving the fin and tail outside.
Have ready some water sweetened with q
little vinegar. salt and pepper, into
which when boiling put the herrings.
Simmer for ten minutes.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
THE LADIES DELIGHTED.

The pleasant effect and the perfect safety
with which ladies may use the liquid fruit
laxative, Syrup of Figs, under all conditions
make it their favorite remedy. 1t is pleas
ing to the eye and to the taste, gentle, yet
effectual in acting on the kidneys, liver and
bowels.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
Saying Much.

To whom it may concern: hereby certify
that have sold Aliens Lung Balsam to many
persons troubled with Throat and Lung Dis
eases who were pleased and satisfied with it's
effects.-(W. }. merrill, Druggist, and Con-
stable for Caroline Co.. Va.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
THE KITCHEN.
To Warm a Boiled Budding.

Plunge into cold water for moment.
Then set in hot oven for about twenty
minutes. Or put it in colander with
out wetting, cover tight, and set it over
the steam of the teakettle for half an
hour.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

Any man or woman who is afflicted with
nervous or general debility, kidney com
plaint, vital Weakness or any other chronic
or lingering complaint, should send to Or.
]. 2. DYE, Buha o, N. Y, for ; copy OF
Health Helper, free.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

A man is the happiest when he can forge
all the mean things he knows about him
self.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

It afflicted with sore ewes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it, 25c
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

Wlckwire: 'It is really too bad, the way
Nudge is given to drink
Yabsley: 81 don think he is given to
drink. But if there is chance for drink
to be given to him, he is there every time"
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

A box safety matches free to smokers
of ''Tansill's Punch" &c. Cigar.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

It is for its own interest that a mortgage
should be allowed to run after it is due.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

There is something uncanny about canned
meats when uncanned.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

There is nothing so often frost bitten as
budding genius.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

CitzenSo locating
Phyicdn-Yes I thought Of prdctcing
is
1Ue
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

Mr.. Partington: Il see that it took Nell
ly Bly, seventy-five days to run through the
world"
Mas. p: "Poor thing. She must have
gotten hold of one of Pulitzer's Sunday
editions"
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-06
w. Y. MORSE & co.

Shoe Manufactures. Omaha, Nebraska
Wales Goodyear Rubbers are the best.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-28
Pen Picture of Marion Crawford.
From the Ne,0 York Press.


Marion era ford is an exceedingly hand
some man, and is as perfect physically, with
his six feet of manlineSs, as Greek statue.
By lncessant physical. culture he has devel-
oped each muscle TO perfection, and he has
distinguished himself as a.brilliant fencer.
His wife is as perfect in her way, and one
OF the most beautiful of American women.
She has statuesque figure, that is 1.-THE and
graceful as reed. Those who know Gen.
Berdan remember his wonderful gray eyes
and his superb physique, both of which are
femininely duplicated in his daughter.
When Gen. Berdan went to Turkey, after
experimenting the construction of his mus
ket invention in Russia, he was accompa-
MED by his daughter. 1t Was there that
Marion Crawford met the lady he was
fortunate enough to win for wife. Miss
Berdan created sensation in official society
in Constantinople by her beauty and grace
of manner 1t was there that the wedding
took place which united two OF the hand.
soonest natives of the United States. Mr..
Crawford is q nephew of Mrs. Julia Ward
Howe
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-28
The Holyoke Lawyer and His Son


Going to Springfield the other day there
was seated in the car one of Holyoke's Legal
lights, accompanied by his wife and his
6-year-old son and heir, whose sole ambition
in life at present is to learn to whistle The
windows were open and the boy had been
holding on to his hat with one hand for fear
it would blow away. The conductor com.
ing in slammed the door, and for an instant
the boy let go his hat. His father reach ed
round through the window and whiske il
off his head. The boy was disconsolate
Look straight ahead and whistle for it, and
1t will come back" said his father.
Il can't whistle, I'm too mad"
"Well. then, I'll try" aud the dignifed
lawyer whistled a few bars of Annie
Rooney" and shortly afterward placed the
hat on the boys head, whose tears we're now
turned to smiles. Then he stood up in the
seat, and snatc ping his fathers IS new tile
from bis head, deliberately threw it out Of
the car window, saying, "Whistle for it
again, papa"