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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-20
EXTRACT OF MEAT.

For improved and economic
cookery, use it for Soups, sauces
and made Dishes. In flavor
Incompatible, and dissolves per-
fectly clear in water. Makes de-
licious Beet Tea and keeps in all
climates for any length of time.
l b equal to 40 lbs of lean beef.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-20
4 RFaARKApLE cnor CONTEST.

REMARhAbLE IfsOf SON1ESA.
Nearly 1000 bushes of potatoes-or, to
he exact, 974 bushels and As pounds-have
been grown on one acre of land in Johnson
county, Wyo., the past season. This crop
wins the first prize of several hundred dol
lars offered by the american Agriculturist
for the largest yield of potatoes on one ex-
act acre. It was grown on virgin soil, with
out manure or fertilizer, but the land was
rich in potash, and the copious irrigation
was of water also rich in saline material.
There were % 800 hills ion one acre, and
$50 pounds of sets, containing one, two
and three eyes, were planted, of the early
Vermont and Manhattan varieties. The
profit on the crop on this first-prize acre
was STA. exclusive of $500 in prizes, An
: other large crop was that of r. A. CHS.
| holm OF Del Norte, COL, of s47i bushels on
goo pounds of fertilizer. There was great
| interest in the competition in the famous
potato-growing country of Aroostook
northern Maine, where the crops secured
ranged from 450 to 746 bushels per acre
These crops largely exceed those grown il
a similar competition last year, when 1881
bushels of potatoes in Aroostook county
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18
Tho Dfaf a,f Old People.

As we increase in age-when We have
spent, say. our first half century-less
energy and activity remain, and less
expenditure can be made: less power to
eliminate is possible at fifty than at
thirty. still less at sixty and upward.
Less nutriment, therefore, says Sir
Henry Thompson, must be taken in
proportion as age advances. or rather
as activity diminishes, or the individ-
ual will suffer. If he continue to con-
sumo the same abundant breakfast, sub
stantia1 lunches AID heavy dinners
which at the summit of his power he
could dispose of almost with IMMUNITY,
he will in time certainly either accu-
mulate fat, or become acquainted with
govt or rheumatism, or show signs Of
unhealthy deposit of some kind in some
part of the body-processes which must
inevitably poison, undermine or shorten
his remaining term of life. He must
reduce his intake" because small
expenditure is an enforced condition of
existence.-N. Y. Ledger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18

make wine-fold and mellow and flavor
ous,' he called tout OF what to grosser
souls seems insipid water. Itwas plea
for the pleasures of imagination-alias
falkland elevated our favorite amuse-
ment into a fine art, and the fine art
into religion. ] came home feeling like
a spiritual chameleon, fully convinced
that rarified air is the rightful susie
nance of an immortal being. According
to our Mr.. Wayt what you haven't got
is the only thing you ought TO be sure
of. Life is sort of Now you see it
and now you don't see it business
throughout. Only when You don't see
it you are richer and happier than when
you do. Did you ever think to hear me
babble metaphysics? Now, where are
those portfolios?''
''Make-believe that you have over
hauled them, and be blest, retorted her
brother. There's chance to practice
your metaphysical cant. With a new.
deep meaning in it, too, which you will
detect when you inspect my daubs. I
did some fairish things in Norway, how
ever, which may prove that your rule
has an exception"
The Gilchrists freely acknowledged
themselves to be what the son and
daughter styled ga mutual admiration
square, March's portfolios were not
the only engrossing subjects that drew
them together in the library where cof-
fee and cigars were served.
FRO BE CONTINUED.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18
AGRICULTURAL HINTS.
A HOMEMADE SLED.

How to Construct . Strong and Cheap
Pair OF Bobs.
The homemade sled illustrated hero
with, after sketches sent us by Fred c.
McConkey, Niagara County, N. Y. has
runners four feet long. natural crooks,
hewn out six inches broad and four
inches deep and placed the same dis
lance apart as those of an ordinary
sleigh. The benches are six-by-eight-
inch timber hewn out in the middle to
four-by six inches The raves are two
by-six-inch plank four feet long. The
whole is fastened together by two two
inch pins on each end passing through
the rave, bench and runner, and firmly
wedged at both ends A notch is cut in
the top OF the bench at the end two
inches deep and six inches back to re-
ceive the raves, leaving the top per
fectly smooth to receive the holsters
which are fastened on by an inch-and-a
quarter bolt passing through the bolster
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18
word About nIanneu,

I mako it q point of morality never to
find fault with another for his manners.
They may be awkward or graceful,
blunt OF polite. polished or rustic, care
not what they are, if the man means
we'll and acts from honest intentions,
without eccentricity or affectation. ALI
men have not the advantages Of good
society,"" IS it is called, to school theme
selves in all its fantastic rules and core
monies; and il there is any standard of
manners, it is we'll founded on reason
and good sense, and not upon these afti.
fetal regulations. Manners, like con-
sersation, should be extemporaneous
and not studied. l. always suspect .
man that meets me with the same per-
petual smile on his face, the same bend
ing OF the body and the same premedi-
tated shake OF the hand. Give me the
hearty-it may be rough-grip of the
hand, the careless nod of recognition.
and, when occasion requires, the homee
ly but welcome salutation: '.HoW are
you, my old friend?"-N. Y. Ledger
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18
a PARTISAN NOVELTY.

the Rsssiaa csstume-New Gowns Foe
Evening Wear-Stylfsh Trimmings.
a real novelty is the Russian dreG
recently prepared in Paris 1t is made
or indigo-blue cloth and chs front
breadth to the depth OF a hall yard 10
covered with steel metallic spots The
bodice is made a. . jacket o. the Russ
sian cue. very full in the basque, and
bordered throughout Vith chinchilla,
the junction o. the bodice and basque
being hidden BY Q belt Of Cossack de-
sign in filagree gold and sileer, having
. large center ornament and pendant
ends. The sleeves are fastened to the
elbow on the Inside of Che arm with
steel buttons
French women, 70 could seem, 1or th6
time being. have ignored almost any
material, save woos and 9elvet and the
choice OF gowns made of the former pre-
dominates An especially pretty eX
ample 10 made 81 gray pole dschevre,
che front covered with large distinct
designs in black Amsterdam weaving.
It is fan-plaitee as she back, with just
sufficient araping in the front breadth
20 soften the outlines of the figure.
Long basques and Louis XIV. coats have
much to recommend them In many
cases the junction of the basque and
coat is hidd 4 by black guipure. A
brown vicun- with priestbeard spots
the size of a half-dollar is made up in
a plain skirt with leather guipure trim
ming. The sleeve is full at the top and
sight at the wrist the bodice pointed
and all trimmed to match.
A pointed chiffon with black spots
makes lovely gown for evening wear.
The material is SO thin that the spots
look either gray or black, according to
the silk skirt worn beneath Carton
crepe, with the handsome white silk
embroidery picked out with gold thread,
forms a beautiful front for tea gown
The crepons of the softest, prettiest
shades are very eaking. A dress COM
posed of delicate pink and of the palest
green crepon is made up over pale green
silk, with apple blossoms and trim
mings- Nothing could well be prettier
for evening costumes than the newest
and finest kinds of embroidered lisse-
Primrose lisse embroidered with prim-
rose and white. and cream 1isse en-
bfoidered with white silk and gold
thread. can not be rivaled
An evening dress most uncommon in
style is of black embroidered gauze-
The bodice is loosely draped across in
front and is almost covered with black
silk drops These are repeated on the
skirt, the front of which is full and
gathered into large diamonds, and at
each gathering thread are punches of
black silk drops
Decidedly the most stylish among
feather trimmings for evening dresses
and opera cloaks are ostrich combined
with marabout The white ecru trim
mings are ezquisitely perfect SO soft
and fluffy, but with stronger charac-
teristics than marabout They show
more light and shade than the latter.
for, the feathers being separate. each
throws shadow on those beneath The
prettiest of the marabouts is black,
with the Hghtest sprinkling of gray
ostrich imaginable.-N. Y. World.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18
BY mARION FiHRhAND.

up his honest Countenance-"t to make
amends Tor my awkwardness awhile
ago."
He was = society man, and might have
been aware how unconventional was the
offer. He palliated the solecism in de-
scribine the incident at home by saying
that he saw in every elderly woman his
mother. In young one, his only sister.
''Thank you! if you will be SO kind, -
accepting the proposal as simply as it
had been made. 81 could bring her in
myself, but she does not like to have me
do it here"
ST should think not, indeed! One of
the best uses to which mans muscles
can be put is to help the weak rejoined
March, heartily.
A CLEAN crossed the unchildish visage
Of the cripple when he stopped to lift
her. She recognized him, but offered no
verbal remark then, or when he depos-
tied the light burden in the chair set
for her by waiter more humane, or
less driven than his testy comrade.
''You are very good, and we are much
obliged to you,'' the guardian said, with
little bow of acknowledgement which
he took as dismissal also, withdrawing
| to his own place. ''Set the table for
seven-please," he heard her continue
to the waiter, business-like and quiet,
':and reserve another seat at that ia
| Notwithstanding one remote from the
larger-'for a gentleman who will
come IN by and by. There is man,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18
HOMEMADE BOB SLED.

and bench, and keyed The draw pieces
are three-by-four-inch timber, fitted to
the inside of the crook and fastened
with an inch-and-a-quarter pin passing
through the rave, runner and draw
piece, and wedged as before. The
tongue is round pole, with head
block of three-by-four-inch timber with
slots cut in the ends to receive the
brace irons which pass through about
six inches with hook that fastens in
an eye in the draw-piece and can be
taken off They are coupled together
with chains about six feet long, with a
hook on one end fastened to a ring in
the bench of the front bob, and can be
taken up or let out at pleasure. Any
farmer handy with tools can easily
make such a pair of hobs, the use of
which will soon pay him for his work.
American Agriculturist.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18
POULTRY PICKINGS.

BOILED potatoes mashed and mixed
with cornmea1 and bran makes an ex-
cellent feed for fattening turkeys.
WHEAT, corn and oats are good grain
diet, but fowls, especially the laying
hens, need some green food in addition.
SELL off all of the cockrels not wanted
for breeding. There is no economy in
wintering more than is needed for that
purpose.
GROUND or crushed bone is valuable
feed for poultry during the winter. 1t
can be given two or three times a week
with profit
In fattening fowls it is not good econ
omy to feed any thing on the ground.
Provide clean troughs and boards. They
will save feed.
Now is the time to remember that 25
hens we'll cared for will return . much
better profit than 50 allowed to take
care Of themselves.
FROM now on until towards spring
well-dressed poultry will pay better
than those marketed alive, but the
work must be carefully done
SUNFLowER seed and sorghum seed
make good feed to add to the variety
during the winter and can be given two
or three times q week with benefit.
The Plymouth Rocks are compare
lively small eaters and are good for
ayers. They are OF good size, hardy
and vigorous, and are desirable breed
on the farm.
AFTER the poultry are carefully
dressed they should be hung up until
all of the animal heat is cooled out be-
fore they are packed to ship. A little
care in this respect will often avoid cons
siderable loss
A RAIL pen covered with straw and
banked up on the sides with corn fodder
will make q comfortable shelter for the
fowls during the winter at very small
cost 1t is far better than allowing
them to roost in the stables Or stock
sheds.
4 HANDFUL Of linseed meal given IN
the feed twice week will be . benefit
during the winter. Mix and let stand
until it is thoroughly soaked. tits bet
ter 60 feed with bran or cornmeal. Some
use q teaspoonful OF Venetian red
mixed ia with a pint of meal made into
. stiff dough and feed to the fowls as .
preventive of cholera The cost is
little and . preventive Is much better
than any cure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18

christ at his fathers dinner-sable chat
evening. Intensely American, through
out, though. ] wish I knew whether
or not the man who appropriated the
reserved seat was a usurper. If he were,
that spirited little economist of a cour-
Ter was quite capable of dispossessing
him, or, at least Of calling the waiter
to account for neglect of duty. And
what relation did blind Homer bear to
the party?@
.sDear old March!'' said his sister, af-
fectionately. ''Story-weaving in the old
fashion! How natural it soundsi What
jolly times you ana have had over our
amateur romances and make-believes!
Which reminds me of a remarkable ser
mon preached Sunday before last by our
new pastor. Il told You we had one,
didn't I?) The text was: Six water
pots of stone. containing two or three
firkins apiecer
s.Absurdv'
ssTrue; but listeni The text was only
a hook from which he hung an, eloquent
discourse upon the power Of faith to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18
PRINCE AND SENTINEL.

A Scene Which Almost Dethroned .
Prussian Soldiers Reason.
The Petite Prose- tells funny story
about the young Prince Royal of Greece,
when this young man was engaged to
the Princess Imperial of Germany, and
Immediately set out on his sparkling ex-
petition. The young lady lived in the
palace of Potsdam, and the Prince used
to go there frequently from Berlin. At
first he made stated visits, and was
taken in carriage from the railway
station to the palace. But one day he
took it into his head to pay an informal
visit. Dressed in plain civilian clothes
he boarded train, and on arriving at
the railway station took the first vehicle
he could hire. When he reached the
palace sentinel was. of course. at the
gate.
ever dap" growled the big Prussian.
'''Tis To- said the Prince, 1.-The Crown
Prince of Greece and the fance of the
Princess. Let me pass
''You are a nice-looking Prince Royal,
YOU are! And a Princess maSher eh?
Get away!'
The Prince insisted and got angry.
The soldier thought he was poor crank,
and tried TO bring him to his senses.
snow, my fine fellow" said he, ''don't
make fuss. You can talk as much. as
you please, but know my business. A
Prince, my boy, always has fine uni.
form, with q cooked hat and feathers
and bushel of decorations. Oh, I saw
our Fritz, and you can't fool me. Now,
go away!'
Noticing lackey the Prince beckoned
to him, and after scribbling few lines
on the back of card told him to take
1t to the Empress. The lackey went of
on his errand. The sentinel grinned.
A crazy man might fool a lackey, but an
old soldier wasn't to be taken in. But
what was his establishment when he
saw the Princess coming to meet the
poor crank and welcoming him in the
most affectionate manner! Then she
took him into the palace.
''Well, I'll be hanged!" exclaimed the
sentinel, 'sd q beggar man comes up 60
me the next time I'm on guard and tells
me he's the Pope I'll kneel down and
get his blessing"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18
The Best Horss 60 &sisss

There is much discussion going on be-
tween breeders as to what kind of horse
is the most profitable to raise for N arket-
If farmer wants to make money in
raising horses, the first idea to get rid
of is that he can make money in raising
trotters, for not one in 100 will succeed
in it. There is always a demand for
draft horses. both the big. heavy horse
of 1, 800 to 2. 900 pounds and the lighter,
more active one of /, 200 to /, 400 pounds
in weight Other classes which are al
ways in demand at good prices are
coachers, cobs and roadsters- First End
out what the market demands and then
raise that kind of horse to which your
farm is adapted On TIE small farms of
the East where horses are required to
do all kinds of work it is not practical
to raise heavy draft horses, for they are
too clumsy, but any Of the other kinds
can be raised with profit and advantage.
Never use poor mare to raise colts
from and always use the best stallion
obtainable It is hardly possible to get
$500 colt from a SO stallion and $50
mare.-Farm and Home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18
Mrs. Keewayl1 thought it was tire
Wsa An Right.

IN Che. country. Farmer Ceiling at a
nan whom he finds skulking about the
premises)-Wffat the deuce are you do
ing here?
s'To tell you the truth, sir. I am look
ing for something to steal"
s.Well, that's all right. didn't know
but you were one of them pesky census
takers. Traveller.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18
The Intentton Wa. All Right.

.sYou didn't treat Smithers very well
after he resigned from the presidency
of your club"
why? What did we do?" =
ssYou posted notice that an cleo
ton would be held to fill the vacancy
formerly occupied by Mr.. Smithers. ~
N. Y. Evening Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18
EXHIBITION CooPs

with strong cotton cloth, ana three o.
these frames are hinged to fold, fos
back and sides. A similar frame is
fitted to the top. The front is made of
round pieces. the three center strips
slide up through holes, being held firm
by cross piece working on two of the
rounds The coop. when opened, hooks
on light, solid base. ALI can be very
readily knocked down fat for shipmeRA
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18
Ne breezy May

NE oIeeZJ may
day, such . lit
Gle while ago
that N is hard
ly safe 60 aame
the year. sJer.
sey ferry Gear
boat VaS so
Par behind her
time chat che
1890 train &0e
Eairhial left
without wait
ing for her.
ignorant. or
incredulOUa or
che uASowArd
haDDoN Che
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18
EXHIBITION COOP.

u EAablse Poaltry-Men e show IeWls
Co Good Advantage.
Tho illustration herewith presen t.
clearly neat and attractive exhibition
coop. such as ell who purpose . fine dis.
play Of poultry should possess. I'm de-
scribing it the American Poultry
journal says: 4 frame 10 stretched
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18
All On tho Outside.

Mrs. Opjohn Injecting acquaintance at
rug-store)-How do you do. Mrs. Kee-
way? How did you like the lecture last
evening?
Mrs Keeway-I thought it was tire
some. How did it strike you?
st vas the most superficial thing
ever heard. Nothing deep about it. De-
liver me from these surface people. :"
(To clerk)-"A package of lily white,
please. ">Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18

GEESE should be hung up when killed
SO as to drain the blood out thoroughly
in order that the meat shall be white.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18
TWELVE GOOD RULES.

II You Follow Them You Can Make
Pouitry-RaisinS . Success.
I. Make hens lay when eggs are
dearest.
2. Breed stock when eggs are cheap.
8. Keep . non-setting breed 20 lay
when settlers are Matching, and pay ex-
penses of the latter
4. Breed as many chick ems as possible
and as early rs possible. They all rep
resent so much money.
5. Keep all the pullets. They are
worth two dollars each as prospective
winter layers.
6. Kill or otherwise dispose of all hens
after three years of age.
z. Breed the best desh-formers for
market Keep them up to as great a
weight as may be possible.
8. Well-fattened, well-dressed poultry
will always bring the best prices from
the best customers
9. If not accustomed to poultry, be-
gin with a small number. Learn to
make q success OF the few, and then 90
on with a large number
10. Do not neglect the little essentials
to success, such as lime, gravel, meat,
plenty of clean water, green food, dust
bath, etc.. regularly supplied to layers
IL. Keep strict account of every cent
of expenditure and receipts Charge
the poultry with all expenses, and
credit them with all receipts. The
droppings at seventy-fv cents per bar
rel will go a long way to pay for feed.
IL. Market gardeners and dairymen
are particularly well situated to permit
of their dealing proftably in poultry;
the former have spare time in the win
ter. Che latter are among the best Gus
toners in the city every day.-Western
Rural
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-12-18

SHOULD grain be fed wet or dry? That
depends upon the condition of the other
food, says the Jersey Bulletin. 1t the
COW is on grass, without dry hay, or
silage is fed instead of hay, the grain
(which should be ground) need not be
wet But If the remainder of her food
is dry hay it should be cut fine. moist
ened and the ground grain sprinkled
over and mixed through it Otherwise
it may happen that the grain becomes
impacted into hard balls in the stomach
and produces serious cases Of indiges-
ton. But moistened does not mean
slopps
The Arizona champion., 1890-11-29
The Good Wives of RuIraria.

Bulgarian peasant women are extremely TO- bust and hardy, though they are as a rule short of stature. They are thickly set, their chests well developed and their limbs mus cular from constant exercise and toll in the open air Their Tartar origin shows itself in their high projecting cheek bones, short snub noses and little, twinkling eyes.
 Social life among this class of the popula- ticn differs from that of the Greeks chiefly in the position of the women. A Bulgarian bulka, or good wife, takes an almost equal share with her husband ill the bread winning and, consequently, her word has consider able weight ill the family council. Like all women in the east, she is sober and thrifty, keeps at least the inside of her house clean and tidy, cooks palatable food, spins, weaves knits and sews all the clothes for the family. Her wardrobe consists of two suits one the gala costume, in which she was married and which will last her a lifetime for Sundays and prasnik, or feast days, and one of the same pattern, but more homely material, for working days. The former consists chiefly of long linen garment worked round the borders and seams, a cloth coat richly em- broidered, large apron nearly covered with the same ornamentation, but no petticoats ; and on the head a bordered white kerchief artistically arranged and fastened with silver pins and strings of coins.-Woman's World.