The record-union., 1891-10-20

produced IN EOrm0Sa. Inc nuts are HrSG
dried in brickwork tank, under which
slow fire is kept constantly burning,
and are then crushed by horizontal
roller, forming the radius of circle in
which it works, the machine being driven
by oxen. BY this means the huSkS are
broken up and the kernels cracked. 1t
takes about six hours to crush Ia cwts. OF
nuts in an ordinary sized mill. The
mass is then sifted to clear it of the larger
portions of husk, which latter are again
put under the crusher.
The pulVeriZed mass is made into circu-
lar cakes, which are wrapped round with
rice straw twisted together at the rims,
and which are then put into press
formed by two semi-cylinders resembling
native coffin lids, which, when placed to-
gether, form a closed cylinder, the two
parts of the press being kept together by
iron bands. Each Of the cakes is sur
rounded with an iron ring, and they are
arranged in loose but regular order
throughout the length of the press. A
wedge is then inserted between the last
cake and the end Of the press, and is
driven home by means of a swinging
hammer. Another wedge is inserted
and treated in a similar manner, and this
is continued until the whole mass is so
closely pressed together as to render
further insertion OF wedges impossible.
AS the oil drains out and the pressure
slackens, moro wedges are driven III until
the whole Of the oil has been expressed.
One hundredWeight of nuts will give
about thirty pounds of oil, worth 30S.
The leaves and stalks OF the plant are
sometimes worked into the soil, and form
q very good manure; they are also largely
used as food for cattle, and are extremely
nutritious. This method of extracting
the oil is somewhat cumbrous, taking
considerable time and involving great
w1Gta Of material. mt la hnY iS ahaa.,
and the people have for so long time
been accustomed to the machine now in
use that it appears doubtful whether the
Introduction of more elaborate machinery
would be Of any practical service.
Ground-nut cake is commonly used as
manure for the fields.
FARM NOTES.
Both sheep and orchards do best on
well-drained land, and they do well to-
gether after the trees are large enough
Professor Cooke declares that there is
degrees of ripeness are mixed just before
churning.
Dairymen should try deep pit, filed
in with absorbents, in place OF the gutter
behind the cows. Amy method that adds
to cleanliness should be adopted.
Never hitch colt so that it can break
loose, even if you have to use log-chain.
If he once learns that he can get away
when tied he never will be safe after
ward.
All the stock should go into winter
quarters in good condition. 1t is cheaper
to keep a healthy animal in good condi-
ton than 10 attempt to put flesh on one
that is not thrifty.
1 tried the Bordeaux mixture on po-
tatoes this year, and l think with good
success. as there are but few rotten ones
| don't call it sure preventive.-S. c.
B., Midway, Mass.
Do not plant a tree unless you know
how to take care Of it. Some people will
plant expensive trees and shrubs, and
find out how to care for or protect them
only after the tree has become the prey of
some Of its numerous enemies.
Let the colt learn to eat oats with the
mare. The mare may be fed two or three
quarts twice day and bran three or four
times a week extra. 1t is a good idea to
force the early growth of the colt. and by
feeding a little grain its value will be GER
tainly enhanced.
Raspberries cannot be manured too
heavily. Nothing is so beneficial to them
as a heavy coating of manure on the
ground around them in winter. 1t re-
quires but short row of raspberries for
a small family, and the size of the berries
largely depends on the fertility of the
soil and the manure given.
When storing the farm implements
away brush them over with kerosene, 1t
Is excellent for preventing rust and for
protecting against dampness. Many inn
plements are placed where they become
covered with dust, which interferes with
their movements in the spring. All inn
plements should be Kept clean.
Comparatively few people have found
out what merit there is in gOoseberries,
how keen and appetizing the flavor when
used as rhubarb IS, while green, and how
easily kept in jars for frequent enjoy
ment all through the year. They have a
special and most agreeable flavor.
The american Bee Journal says:
"Milkweed yields honey plentifully, but
it also has queer masses Of pollen. which
attach themselves to the bees feet by a
glutinOGs substance which hardens
quickly, is difficult to remove after hard
ening, and cripplcs or kills the bees.''
Fallow plowing is thought by many TO
be labor wasted; but this is a great mis-
take. By continued experiments it is safe
to estimate an average increase of ten per
cent. in yield. This you can countas clear
gain. as You have sufficiently enriched
the land by blowing under the weeds and
grass to pay you well for your labor.
a hedge is ornamental, but hedge
should not be planted very close to plots
of small fruits or gardens. 1t not only
occupies quite space of ground when
well grown, but the roots from a vigorous
hedge will feed on the soil for many feet
on either side, thereby depriving the
vines or vegetables of proper nourish-
ment.
A correspondent of the Uisconsi,,
Farmer says he never takes strawberry
plants from his fruiting rows, but plants
Il piece separately for them; ii leaf rollers
appear they are sure to get dose of Paris
green. lie never replants the same
ground without years intermission,
and prefers ground little removed rather
than contiguous.
A horticulturist has informed the
american Efe}d of Chicago that the castor
oil plant IS universally detested by the an
/ imal world, and no beast, bird or reptile
VIII touch that plant. Goats, horses
horses, army worms, IocuSts, and even
tobacco worms will not touch ii. The
castor oil plantappears TO be rank poison
to all members OF the animal Kingdom.
The warmth of the body OF an animal
in the winter season is produced from
the food. The more warmth created the
NAL is protected from the cold the less
warmth to he provided. To save food.
| therefore, the stock should be provided
with good dry quarters, the most impor-
tant point being 10 guard against draughts
of air from cracks or creyices.
Some asparagus plants should be set
this fall, if not already supply of that
delicious vegetable is i'll the garden. One
hundred plants, that can be bought for a
dollar, Will give an ample supply for
large family, if they have rich cultiva-
ton. Set the plants a good distance
apart, say rows five feet and plants two
feet in the row. Do not be afraid to put