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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-24
Young Heads and Old.

Daughter-You should have turned
down the upper corners Of your visiting
cards, ma, when you called on the bride.
That means congratulation. But you
turned down the lower corners. That
means coincidence.
Matron with dignity)-You'd better
wait till you are married before you crit
icise your ma.-New York Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-24
The Power. That BE.

First Congressman-What do you
think of Senator Saphead's bill9
Second Congressnan-I opposed 1t at
first, but lately ] have found 50 much
popular opposition to it that / am In
clined to think it must be a good thing"
Good News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-24

= Arkansas refuses to appropriate
hanything for an exhibit at Chicago,
being thus far the only state to re-
Ifuse. Michigan does badly enough
compared with some of the others,
but then what can you expect from
! the present legislature
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-24

There has been some dispute as to the
descent Of the dog-whether it is an i'm
proved progeny Of the wolf or distinct
variety. That it is not different species
is proved by the fact that the dog and
the wolf will mate and produce offspring.
Nevertheless it is probable that the dog
is merely descended from the same orig
inal stock with the wolf.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-24

1t was not until about fifty years ago
that cut ice became a commodity ad-
uniting Of purchase by persons of mod
crate means. In New York city alone,
ut the present day, the yearly consump-
ton Of ice amounts to about 1000, 900
tons.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-24

The Democratic papers will 60 a
ong distance to pick a flaw. The
dNew York World is down on free
sugar because cheap candy will be
, bad for children.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-24

The small bronze bells found in the
ancient palace of Nimrod contained
ninety parts Of copper and but ten OF
tin. In our day the proportions are,
say, eighty parts Of copper 10 twenty Of
TN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-24

>BusINEss LOCALS, In Local Column, 10 cents
FER line for each aud every insertion.
,LocALs under special head. cents per line.
Vi REVOLUTIONS, 500.
CARD OF THANKS 30 cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-24

Snug little fortune, have been rnsds e
work for us, by Anna Psge, Austin,
leras, and Jno Bonn, Toledo, Ohio.
Sc cut. Others are doing a. we'll. why
pot YOU Some earn over $500. 90 .
month. You can DO the WORK and live
Iai home, wherever you are. Even be-
gnuers are easily earning from es 10
fioa day. All ages. We show you how
end start you. Csn work IN spare tins
of All thr time. Big money for work
80 haiiure unknown among hen.
NlsW ard wonderful. Psrgiculsrs nee.
hox ssofortianef, ~ aiso
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13
General Sherman Inferred.

The last taps have been sounded, the
buglers have trumpeted forth the final fare
WE'LL and William Tecumseh Sherman sleeps
with his kindred. Only fresh-turned earth on
a mound i'll Calvary Cemetery, st Louis, Mo-,
Just where the walk of the Holy Rosary and
the way of Bethany come together, tells the
story that the last of that we'll known trium-
virate OF Federal Generals has been laid to
rest between the devoted helpmate, who,
until called away; smOOthed and cOmfOrted
his declining years, and his son William.
The train, which brought the remains from
New Y DIRK City, was broug ht over the bridge
to the Union Depot by two Vandalia locomo-
tives draped in mourning, and was shunted
on to special track. Meanwhile a seven
teen gun salute was fired by the battery at
ten-second intervals
A few minutes before eleven o'clock the
caisson which had been specially brought
from Fort LeavenwOrth, drawn by four
black horses, was drawn up in front OF the
main entrance to the depot, and amid the
roar Of artillery the casket was tenderly
borne from the train by eight members OF
Ransom Post and placed on the carriage.
Its head was draped with the Stars and
Stripes, it's feet with the Union Jack that
covered the cassion containing the remains
of General Joseph Hooker lighting joe, and
General George H. Thomas Uhe Rock of
Chickamau2a)
The funeral column was in six divisions,
composed of the regular army escort as pro-
vided by army regulations and Grand army
posts, Loyal Legion. Sons Of Veterans, civic
societies, State Militia of Missouri and Ohio,
Legislatures of Missouri, illinois and Kansas;
Governors of States and stats; unorganized
bodies and citizens in carriages and on foot.
On either side of the caisson, as we'll as be-
fore and behind, forming complete square,
marched twenty-four members Of the Ran
som Grand Army Post.
Behind the infantry came the caisson, the
stately coal black Steeds moving slowly and
impressively, as though approaching tho
greatness of him for whom they were per-
forming last Office.
The services were of the simplest charac-
ter, and were conducted by the Rev. Thomas
Ewing Sherman, son of the dead General.
At three o'clock the closing of the grave
was completed and the buglers of tho
Seventh Cavalry sounded ''taps"-"hghts
out" Volleys were fired over the grave by
the Thirteenth Infantry, immediately fo!-
lowed by three salvos by the artillery, which
was stationed some distance to the east.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13
A Stream of Words.

ETel Dody knows in a general way
how much more talk than work is done
in the world, but few people realize the
fact until it is reduced to figures. A
speaker of average rapidity will use
about 100 words a minute, and in con-
versation the rate is about the same
Now suppose the average talker talks
four hours day, he will repeat "a, 900
words each day, equal to twelve coli
umns of the Globe, or to forty eight
pages of book of ordinary size. In a
year he will have uttered words that will
fill II, $50 pages, or thirty-f volumes
of 500 pages each, and in thirty years
1850 volumes will be filled with the
nothings that are said from moment to
moment. This calculation is for man :;
for a woman, of course, the figures
would be at least doubled Globe
Democrat.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13
The "Blaekbird" DAYS.

January 80, 81 and February I, 90
famous in the neighborhood of Brescfk,
Constantinople, Florence, Italy, and
along the Danube and the Refine, as The
"BIackbird Days" A curious medieval
legend says that originally all species Of
the grackels (blackbirds> were of o
creamy white color; tina: it became black
because during one year in the Middle
Ages the three days above mentioned were
so cold that all birds in Central and
Southern Europe, took refuge in ths
chimneys. At BrcScia, Mr.. Swainsos
SAYS, the three days are celebrated with
feast called ~ giorni della meriA,"
meaning the feas: of the Transformations
of the bird.-S. Louis Republic.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13
A STRIKING COINCIDENCE.
Five of the Washington Departments
Mourning at Once.

The strange spectacle has been presented
in Washington Of five of the Executive de-
partments being darkened by death at once.
The Department of Justice was in the full
tide Of its mourning for ex-Attorney-Gen-
eral Devens when Secretary Win
dom's death draped the Treasury Depart
ment in black. In the midst of this gloom
there followed each other in swift succession
the deaths of ex-Secretary Stuart. of the In
terror Department, Admiral Porter, of the
Navy and General Sherman. So many OF
the eight departments simultaneously in
mourning even for the briefest period, is a
coincidence which never occurred before
within the recollection of any Washington
ian, and may never occur again.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13

al think / shall shave off this mus
tache."
"Don't do it,"
"Why not2"
''It will give you bad cold"
s.Nonsense?"
''On the contrary, good sense. A mus
tache acts as sieve for the air. 1t is
something like a French respirator-
warming the air before the latter is taken
into the lungs. In the same fashion,
relatively, the beard acts as protection
for the throat. If you cut off that mus
tache you will not only catch cold, but
since your lungs are weak you may again
be taken down by your old malady,
pleurisy. Hence | say, a mustache or
beard keep man warm in winter and
cool in summer. Detroit Free Press.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13

Fer since 1854 there have been women
Gn0re each yeIrj who claim that there is no
soap half good. tOuical as Dob
bins Electric. There must be some truth in
their claim. Try it, see how much. Your
grocer has il.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13

Money invested in choice one hundred dob
lar building lots in suburbs OF Kansas City win
pay from five hundred 10 one THOUSAND por
cent. the next few years under our plan So
cash and 81 per month without interest con-
trolsa desirabletot. Particulars on application.
j. ii. Bauerlein n Co. kanSlt- Citv No.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs Is taken; it is pleasant
and refresbingto the taste, and acts
gentlyyetpromptiy on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habituai
constipation Syrup of Figs is lhe
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac.
ceptabie to the stomach, prompt In
its action and truly beneficial 10 its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 500
and 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
louisville Ky VIEW FORK. ~.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13
STATE OF ONO. CITY OF TOLEDO, =.
ITCAs COUNTY

FRANK }. CHENEY makes oath that he N
the senior partner OF the firm OF +. J. CnENKY
& Co, doing business In the City OF Toledo
ounty and state aforesaid, and that said firm
VIII pay the sum OF One HundreI Dollars for
each and every case of CATARgH that cannot
be cured by the use OF HALLS CATAEgH CURE
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day OF December A. u, lScd
49,, a. W. GLEASON,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13

Fruits and Trees; Points for Tree Planters
This entire book is ably written and gives
trusty information for everyone growing fruit
of any sort or kind. Sent free by Stark Bros.
Louisiana. Mo.-Ordnge Judd Farmer.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13
Do You Ever specuIate

ANY person sending US their nans anl AL
dress will receive Information that will lead
to fortune. Benz. Lewis ~ co, security
building. Kansas CITY. Mo.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13

Guaranteed five year eight per cent. First
payableey six months; principal and inter-
estcoIlected when due and RENTED without
expense to lender. For sale by j. II. BauerIein
q Co., Kansas City. 40. Write for parCic vi 4rs
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13

Lee Was Chinese Headache Cure Harm
less in effect, quick and positive in action.
Sent prepaid on receipt of 81 per bottle.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13

RUG valued at $500 was bouInt in Lon
fon, England, lately. 1t Was about. thirteen
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13

FITS stoDpsl free by Dr. kLtNE's GREAT
NERVE REsroRER. No fits after first days u 50.
Maryelouscure5. Treatise AMI s. trial bottle
free. DE-. Kline. 93l Arch St. Phila:. "a.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13

'-y-' NntdrB PIlh2fn.
Halls Csts-eh Curst taken internally and
acts directly ON the bfsod and niue Us sur
faces of the system. Send tor testimonials,
free.
FL CHENEY & Co. Toledo. O.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13

Timber. Mineral, Farm t4anis ani Ranches
| in Missouri, Kansas, Texas aud Arkansas.
| bought and sold. Tyler q Co. Kansas City Mo-
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13

Oklahoma Guide Book and Map sent any VIII srs
onreceipt of 5Octs. Tyler e Co.. Kansas City, No.
If afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at 25c. per bottle
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13

F. J. CHENEY * Co, Toledo, o.
kE- Sold by Druggists, 75C.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-03-13

al think / shall shave off this mus
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-03-12

Iop DresSins Grass LANDS
A trial was made of spreading manure
upon the ground late in the fall, also Of
leaving it in small heaps on the land in
the fall and spreading it early in the
spring. A third trial was made of haul
ing the manure and spreading the last
of April Just before the grass started.
The manure was spread as evenly as
possible and bush narrowed. The best
result was from the land ON which the
manure was spread the last of April.
The poorest result was from the manure
left in heaps over winter and spread in
the spring.
Not realizing satisfactory returns from
either of these experiments, portion of
my land was planted two years to fodder
corn. The spring following the same
quantity OF manure as used in top dress
ing was spread and plowed under and
the land laid down to grass. With the
grass seed was sown sufficient quantity
of oats to smother the weeds the first
season. The resulr was that the crop OF
oats and grass the first year was of more
NdluC thV bNfDt SlOp VI q ooS ItdlIACI
from top dressing. 1t continued to be OF
much better quality and quantity in the
four succeeding years.
Another experiment for producing
grass was made upon land broken up in
| August. The manure was spread upon
the sod, thoroughly narrowed under and
the land laid down to grass. The result
of this experiment was fully as satisfac.
tory in quantity and quality of grass as
from the land planted two years to fod
der corn and then laid down to grass
These experiments, which have been con
Quoted through series of ten years
lead to the conclusion that there is mucf
loss in the fertilizing properties of ma
nure applied to the surface of the earth
American Cultivator.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-03-12
THURSDAY EVENING, MAR. 10, 1891.

extravagant prices attached to them,
but they sell Some of the bonbon spoons
are works of art Imagine slender
wheel twined with orchids in oxidizcd
silver for the handle, and round, rich
ly carved leaf in silver gilt for the bowl
Of one-only SEQ! An olive spoon has
long, slender spear for handle; bat
why spoon for olivesS A medicine
spoon" is all silver gilt, and the handle is
set with turquois.
"Who are your best customers"
asked a famous dealer. THAT is hard
to tell" he replied. young ladies buy
for themselves and for each other.
Many ladies give their little daughters
handsome spoons every birthday, Young
men buy them just az they buy bonbons
or flowers. During the holidays we sold
more spoons than anything else, AS
graduating presents they are very popu-
lar-that is, in young ladies' colleges /
think it is very sensible craze" And
he smiled blandly. The fact is really a
sweet boon in one respect. 1t is often a
vexed question what to give for a we'd
ding, birthday or Christmas present,
and you may always be safe when you
give a spoon. Housekeepers never have
too many. The young lady is sure to be
an enthusiastic collector; the small
nephew and niece will prize pretty
spoons for their bread and milk; even
the bachelor finds them useful to stir
certain mysterious things with in the
privacy of his own apartment,
In another respect, however, the spoon
maria is anything but a sweet boon.
There are times when ysung man does
not feel inclined to give a present. That
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-03-12

All the fancy work is on the handles of
these. Some are carved and oxidized,
Others fligreed, and others enameled in
rich and artistic designs. The silver gilt
bowl is engraved with anything you
like; the monogram, the initials or the
first name of the recipient, the date Of
gift or some particular date you wish
immortalized. The bowls Of some coffee
spoons are shaped like leaves. Then the
inscription is on the back of the handle.
A beautiful imported spoon has grape
leaf bowl and tiny but perfect copy
of one of the antiques on the end of the
twisted handle. A girl know owns five
of these-Hermes, faun, Apollo. Diana,
and a Sphinx.
Certain designs are SO constantly in
demand that the price on them has been
put considerably above that for other
spoons of equal intrinsic value. One of
these is the chrysanthemum design. No
girls collection is supposed to be com
plete without specimen bearing the
most popular flower of the day on the
handle.
There is also in the market an endless
variety of bonbon, almond and other
fancy spoons. They have often wildly
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-03-12
The Pioneer Typewriter.

Charles Thurber, Of Massachusetts, Is
credited with being the inventor of the
first writing machine used in America.
He secured patent in 1913, and got peo-
pie to invest 1000 for the purpose of
manufacturing his device. A model of
Thurbers creation still exists. 1t is de-
scribed as consisting of a wheel about a
foot in diameter, which turns horizon
tally upon a central pivot; the rim of
the wheel is bored with twenty-five
holes, In each one of which is a rod bear
ing at the top glass letter, and at the
bottom similar letter of steel. The
paper sheet is 50 arranged that the line
to be printed is under the rim of this
wheel, and the letter wanted is swung
into place by turning the wheel; when
in place rod bearing it is depressed I'M
til the steel letter or type touches the
paper. Even the fastest operator could
not write more than half as fast as aman
with pen.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-03-12
Some Postal Reforms,
st. Johnsbury Republican /;

st. Johnsbury Republican;
The session Of Congress has come
and gone without action in reference
to the reduction of letter postage, for
which there was q rather vigorous de-
mand. But there are two postal re-
forms that should have the precedence
of any reduction of postage. The
first is the introduction Of the parcels
post system, which has long been in
successful operation in England, and
which should be demanded with es-
pecial emphasis by the people Of Ver-
mont in view of the outrageous exact
ions of the express monopoly.
The second improvement is of a
more sweeping character, being the
extension of the free delivery system
to the rural districts. A writer in the
Forum puts the argument in favor of
such extension succinctly, thus: "As
to the free collection and free delivery
of postal matter, the people in the
rural districts are as much entitled to
them as town people are, although
the service could not from the nature
of things be performed so often in a
sparsely-settled region as in athickly-
populated one. The general intelli-
gence of any class largely depends on
its facilities for learning what is 60
ing on in the world. Favoring one
class gives it special advantage,
which in time will produce marked
results. Depriving country people
of the postal facilities that are enjoy
ed by those who live in large towns,
tends to lower their intellectual stand
ing and to keep it below that of those
who live in cities. In nearly all Eu-
ropean countries the postal facilities
are as good in the rural districts as
in the large towns. In several of
those countries country people have
the advantage of the parcel post and
of the postal saving banks. They
are not sighted because they cultivate
farms and vineyards, or raise cattle,
sheep, and fowls.
Will not our Representatives take
these matters into consideration
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-03-12
THE LONDONDERRY SITTER,

Winhall.-Moderator, A. l., Weth-
erell clerk, G. b, Williams; treas
urer, c. b, Williams; superintend-
ent, &. h, Johnson selectmen, +,
|. Kendall, Solomon johnson and
George w. Barnard; constable, W,
S. Styles overseer, Geo, f. Slade
listers, j. Nj. Kendall, s, b. Taylor,
X. f. Hewes agent, w, S. Styles
Tax voted $50 cents.
Peru. Moderator, II, |. Batchel-
der ; clerk, O. +. Simonds; treasurer,
Geo. l.. Richardson superintendent,
NJ. j. Hapgood; selectmen, r. l.
Batchelder, III. j. Batchelder, nj. b.
Lyon; constable, Geo. X. Davis
overseer, M. b. Lyon; listers, Geo
X. Davis, Asa. Brown, Merritt Cook
agent, Nj. j. Hapgood. Tax voted
10 cents.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-03-12
A Brakeman Badly Injured.

Edward Sanders, brakeman on an
extra freight from Bellows Falls to
Rutland, Eugene Kelley, conductor,
was badly hurt at Ludlow Friday NOR
ming. The train was just pulling out
of the station when the accident hap
pened Sanders was standing on top of
some freight cars that were on side
track. He tried to jump across on to
his own train, missed his footing and
fell between the moving cars. The
last three cars of the train passed over
him, crushing his head badly, breaking
his left arm and leg and mangling his
foot.
He was taken to the hotel. The
doctors think there is small chance of
his recovery.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-03-12
ORANGE AND SOUVENIR SPOONS.


is usually the very time the artless
maiden selects to remark, apropos of the
weather, the last party or the Indian
troubles: "Oh, | have never shown you
my spoons. | am collecting odd spoons,
you know" Then out come the boxes.
Jack gave me this, and Tom gave me
this, and VIII gave me this beauty!'
And then the unhappy young man swal
lows hard, and sinilingly says that he
would be most happy to add to the col
lection. And she looks SO pleased and
surprised, and thanks him SO prottily,
that he never does quite make up his
mind whether she was working him
or not.
There are some girls who can always
collect things, and then again there are
girls who never can. 1t is matter OF
temperament. Just as there are some
women who, without being particularly
beautiful or clever or fascinating, con.
trive all their lives to be waited on and
fused over Their fathers and brothers
are their slaves, their lovers bankrupt
themselves. and their husbands fuyari
ably emerge from family controversies
convinced that they are brutes, and theil
poor wives suffering angels. That type
of woman sometimes does well as 9
spoon collector.
RHETA LOUISE CHILDE.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-03-12
aristotle

Ahe N'o"s ohtu
A concentrated, Scientific
combining the most powe
agents known TO the medic .a
with the wonderful antisept .. .
of Aristol.
Infallibly cures Eczema o .
letter, Ring-worm, Itch ..
eruptions, Scrofulous Sor . 0...
and Wounds Assesses, c
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Ask your Druggist for It.
ARIsToLFNE xxx.
veterinary Specific specially COM
pounded for horses and other animals.
Cures all flesh Wounds, Bruises, Chafes,
Calls and for, Scratches it has no equal.
Aristolene xxx is put up in two sizes
and retails at % and so cents.
When treating case of Scratches it is
well to use 1t in connection with our
Blood Purifier, recipe for which will
be found with each SOC box of Aristolene
XXX. This is the best blood purifier
known for horses and cattle. Any drug
gist win prepare it for you, and the re-
cipe costs you nothing.
Aristolene, both kinds, is for sale by all
druggists or will be sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price.
The ARsToLENE Co.,
So. Londonderry, vt.