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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31
CRossBAR FOR HoTBED.

long as needed to accommodate the de-
sired number of sashes, running east
and west or northeast and southwest.
Set stakes half board length apart on
each side, and inclose the excavation
tightly with boards clear from the bot
tom up, to hinder the intrusion of moles
rats and mice. The north side may be
twelve or eighteen inches high above
the surface the south side six inches
lower so as TO give the sashes the needed
slope to carry off rain and snow water
the soil and stimulate plant life under
the sashes, When the frame is in place
strip of inch board, wide enough to
serve as rest for the sash edges, and
having two inch upright in the center,
as shown in illustration, is then fastened
across where each two SaShcs meet
The manure made from animals fed
highly with grain, oilmeal, ETC., is best
suited to the requirements Of the hotbed.
Horse manure heads tho list and
sheep manure comes next. 1t should
contain plenty of urine soaked litter; the
addition of half its bulk of dry leaves is
an advantage. Before fermentation Of
the manure heap becomes too lively mix
thoroughly, put into the pit and tread it
down firmly, Then put on the sashes
and leave until fermentation has again
become quite active through the bed;
then tread down solid, even off where
needed and cover with soil about six
inches deep. Soil to be in best condition
should have been prepared the fall pre-
vious. 1t must be rich and fine and con-
sist of about one-third well rotted com
post and two-thirds good loam, rotten
turf, etc.
The beds should now be left until the
soil has become warmed through and
the weed seeds near the surface have
had time to germinate- Then remove
the sashes, rake the surface thoroughly
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

At the Mcleod County (Minn.) fair
John Stevens, ono Of the northwest's vet.
eran agriculturists, made little speech
about the general purpose COW, in which
occurred these statements: 81 contended
long for my favorite bloOded Bates Short
horn, o combination for milk, butter,
cheese, beef and stock In fact, an una
dulterated, genuine, simon, pure general
purpose COW, not only for the farmer, but
for everybody, My esteemed friend, Gov
ernor Hoard, Of Wisconsin, took issue
with me; so did Professor o. G. Gregg, su-
perintendent of the Minnesota Farmers
institute; 50 did n large majority Of the
prominent writers and dairymen in the
United States and Canada. But perse-
vered to the best of my humble ability
only to be[efeated at every corner.
"We have read of politician carry
ing water on both shoulders; we have
heard of men running for Office wearing
two hats over ono head, bnt a COW is not
capable of acting in double capacity
she is either beef or milk. Not but that
COWS who do not partake largely Of either
quality may be, and were in the more
early days of Minnesota farming, profita-
bic on the farm, but not so much 80 now
as those which have been tried exclu-
sively for milk and beef"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

Cough Remedy, and in FIVE minutes later
! gave her one more. By this time she
bad to cough up the gathering in her
throat. Then she went TO sleep and slept
good for fifteen minutes. Then she got
up and yomited; then she went back to
bed and slept good for the remainder OF
the night. She got the Group the second
night and gave the same remedy with
the same good results. / write this be.
cause I thought there might be some one
in the same need and not know the trne
merit Of this wonderful mediciue.-CHAs,
A. THoMPsEEN, Des Mones, Iowa. so
cent bottles.
For sale by Durbin, Wright & Co, S. E.
cor public square; L. Sollmaun, "a North
Market street; II. II, Ink, Ga East Tuscar.
awas street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

to kill the weeds, and make a smooth
and fine seedbed, and you are reody for
planting or sowing seeds The second
illustration represents q cross section of
bed.
Sometimes themanure refuses tocome
TO heat ThGn all you have 10 do is to
mako it richer by mixing It with hen
manure or bonedust or by throwing hot
soapsuds, rank liquid manura, etc, upon
it. One good load of manure Is about
sufficient for two sashes The depth of
the manure IN hotbeds is vGriously given
as eighteen. twenty-four and thirty
inches. For general purposes tn cli-
mate like that of New jersey or south
ern Pennsylvania, and late in February
or beginning Of March, an 1Sinch layer
OF fermepting manure may do; but in a
seyerer climate earlier In the winter, or
for the production OF pepper and egg
plants, or other plants requiring consid-
erable heat, tho maximum should be
twenty-four to thirty inches tn depth.
The foregoing is Reproduced from Grei-
ner's 'tHow to Make the Garden Pay"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

At what elevation is the air of London
purest? According to Mr.. w. J. Prin,
who gave evidence before the select com
mittee on house of commons ventilation,
says the Pail Mall Gazette, at abou, thirty
or forty feet from the ground. Lower tho0
that you get the dust; higher than thai
you get the smoke from tho chimneys
Mr.. Prim came to the conclusion that the
purest level was between thirty and forty
feet, and that nothing was gained by 60
ing higher, unless you went very high in
deed-say some 400 or 500 feet All this is
rather fatal to the common notion that the
highest stories of the tallest blocks of flats
are especially desirable for their salubrious
nj
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

There is endless diversity in the shape
and trimming OF tea gowns. They seem to
get more elaborate and beautiful every sea
son. There are ethereal tea gowns, moth
ing hut gauzeand lace; aesthetic tea gowns,
made of Grape woolen stuffs, with flowing
draperies; handsome tea gowns composed
only of rich brocades and velvets- and tea
gowns of nuEs' cloth and soft silk that are
merely pretty The severe tea gown is gen-
orally made of self colored silk trimmed
with passementerie. Cashmere is just az
popular II material IA ever
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

Moisture is the agency which destroys
most shiTgle roofs, and moss encourages
moisture. If well seasoned shingles be
dipped in limewash and dried before lay,
ing they will last much longer, never
allowing the growth of moss, says the
Philadelphia Farm journal.
If you promise your boy an animal on
the farm, or q portion o. some crop, tho
California Fruit Grower advises that
you fulfill your obligations TO the letter.
For failure to do so may pillow your
head upon thorns instead of the strong
arm of an upright son in your old age.
A French authority tells that if pota-
toes are immersed for ten hours in a So
lution Of IL per cent. Of commercial
sulphuric acid they will keep without
alteration for more than year If ordi-
nary care is exercised in handling them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31
FIRST STORY.

heated from the dining room. Although
this room Is small. yet it is quite large
enough to accommodate the books in gem
eral use in an ordinary private library. If
necessary the bookcases may extend to the
ceiling.
The outside kitchen door is protected by
a porch.
In the second story is good sized cham
Der In front, with window extending to
the floor, which affords access to the bal
cony. Back of this room and directly
above the dining room is another chamber
Of about the same Dimensions az tbs front
chamber, with closets for each between, as
shown In the sketch Adjoining 'tte rear
chamber at the back end of the hall is
small bedroom which could be used as
bathroom II desired.
The most noticeable feature of the second
story plan is the projecting bay window in
the second story, which increases the size
OF the small bedroom in front 70 a good
sized room, which is the most effectively
lighted of any in the house
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

To extract grease spots from books or
paper gently warm the CREASED or spotted
parts of the book or paper and then press
upon it pieces of blotting paper, one after
another, so as to absorb as much of the
grease as possible. Have ready some fine,
clear essential oil of turpcntine heated al
most to boiling state; warm the creased
leaf little, and then with Il, clean brush
wet with the heated turpentine both sides
of the spotted part. BY repeating this ap.
plication the grease will be extracted, ac
cording to The Publishers Weekly. Last
ly, with another brush dipped in rectifed
spirits Of wine, go over the place, and
the grease will no longer appear, neither
will the paper be discolored.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31
A CRorp OF CEN sgt nrooc1rEs


In the illustration are represented five
styles of brooches. Fig. / gives brooch
combining the popular crescent bowknot
and flower designs. It is composed of dia.
monds, set in silver, with cnameled flowers.
Fig. 9, known abroad as the Marie Stuart"
brooch and here called the double heart"
affords in small diamonds and heart shaped
moonstones very popular ornament. Fig.
8 is a gold brooch Of pleasing pattern en-
HANGED with pearls and other precious
stones. The central figure represents .Ae
popular ribbon bowkuot, incrusted with
diamonds and pearls The remaining figure
is "A long brooch, in which are combined
the favorite crescent and kI ,t patterns.
Pearls are much worn, especially by
young ladies and youthful matrons The
turquoise remains in fashion, as does the
opal. Small diamonds are in great demand
and are largely employed in the enrich.
ment of the new brooches.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

There is a fabric for petticoats which on
the surface is soft like lambs wool, but
the back shows it to be of stockinet
manufacture. 1t is admirably warm and
soft, and is made in pure white, light pink
and light blue, and sometimes striped.
Others of the more expensive flannel petit
coats are worked nearly all over in an open
guipure pattern in silk; but beauty is
Thought of before utility, as the warmth of
the petticoat is considerably diminished
The petticoats for wearing next the dresses
are sufficiently beautiful to take the place
of dresses altogether, for they are often
made of the richest black silk, shot and
brocaded withflowers and edged with black
lace over u color, and headed by ruchings.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

To fasten glass letters, figures, etc, on
glass (show windows) so that, even when
submerged in water for several days, they
will not become detached, The Industrial
World says use an india rubber cement.
The best for this purpose consists Of one part
india rubber, three parts mastic and fifty
parts chloroform. Let it stand for several
days at a low temperature to dissolve the
cement. 1t must be applied very rapidly,
as it becomes thick very soon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31
ELEVATION.

From the veranda you enter the staircase
hall, which is of ample size and directly ac
cessible from all the rooms except the
kitchen. The front room, l2Xl2.G, serves
the double purpose of parlor and sitting
room; it Is lighted from the front by two
large windows, which extend to the floor
This room and the chamber directly over
1t are pleasantly warmed by a heater. Back
of the parlor and separated by sliding doors
is the dining room, Of the same dimensions
as the parlor, with the kitchen and pantry
in the one story extension. The "den" was
originally intended for storeroom, but
was found TO be so convenient that it was
first used "a a sewing or workroom, and
finally the communication between it and
the kitchen was shut Off and a sliding door
placed between it and the dining room.
Bookcases were placed on the sides of the
room and the original storeroom or closet
became the library, and was really the most
popular room in the house. The room is
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31
Twenty-Five Costly Buttons.

A young woman OF refined appearance
and stylish attire walked into an uptown
jewelry establishment the other day, and
placing twenty-five five-dollar gold pieces
on the velvet mat which polite clerk laid
before her on the glass counter, said, 81
want these coins made into souvenir but,
tons" She then unfolded slip of paper,
on which the names Of twenty-five places
and objects of interest In Europe were
written. She explained that a very dear
friend-her school chum in fact-was TO
be married, and she intended to present
her handsome morning robe with each
which they spent together abroad.-New
York Times.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31
FnkhkonabIe Rura.

Mink is fashionable fur this season, so
Is sable. Many OF the evening wraps are
lined and trimmed with white Mongolian,
which is a warm, luxurious fur in appear
ance. bat it does not wear we'll Sealskin
coats are three-Quarter length. Some are
semiloose in frsnt, some have waistcoats,
some fasten diagCnally, but the majority
are made tight fitting. All have the high
collar. 1t is made with wire stiffening,
and can he worn in three or four distinct
ways. Sealskin mantles are mostly in the
shape of deep cape. Some are made to
define the figure at the back
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

cold develops, see the profuse watery
expectoration and thin watery discharge
from the nose, not one of them would
ever forget what the first symptoms OF a
cold were. The scholar should then be
given Cbamberlain's Cough Remedy
freely, that all might see that even a SO.
we're cold could he cured in one or two
days, or at least greatly mitigated, when
properly treated as soon as the first symp.
toms appear.
For sale by Durbin, Wright & Co., south
east corner public square J.. SolImann,
"a North Market street; II. II. Ink, GA East
Tuscarawas street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

The laws of health are taught in our
schools but not in way to be of much
practical benefit and are never illustra-
ted by living examples, which in many
cases could easily be done. If some
scholar, who had just contracted cold
was brought before the school, so that
all could hear the dry loud cough, and
knows its significance; see the thin white
coating on the tongue and later, as the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

The popular boa this season is the one
depicted in the cut. AS will be seen, it is
composed of whole skin-head, feet and
tail complete. I'm a word, the skin is made
up to represent the animal that once wore
1t, whether that be II sable, mink or other
quadruped valUe5 for its pelt.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31
MANURE HoTBEOs.

The Best Location, Selection and Prep
argtion of the Manure.
The proper place for the hotbeds is in
the same plot with cold frames, near n
water supply, and under the shelter of n
hill, building or tight, tall fence or
hedge. Make an excavation little moro
than six feet wide Hor sash of common
length), twenty-four inches deep and as
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

A great many persons who have found
no relief from other treatment, have been
Pain Balm, Do not give up until you have
tried ii.
1t is only so cents per bottle. For sale by
Durbin, Wright & Co.. southeast corner
public square; L. Sollmann, "a North
Market street; II. Ii. Ink, GA East Tuscar.
was street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31
Silk StOekIneS

Silk stockings are made in brilliant cor
ors to match gowns and have openworic or
embroidered fronts. Some have jewejed
fronts. The latest novelty is called the
porcupine. The name describes it perfect
ly. 1t is curious striped stocking, made
either in plain hlack OF In two contrasting
colorS
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31
A SENSIBLE HOUSE.

It Is Convenient, big Enough for n Small
Family and Costs Only $1,000.
Copyright, 1891, by American Press Associa-
tiunl
1t Is a mistake for people of limited means
to try to build and keep up large houses
How much more sensible and in many re-
spects satisfactory a home-such one as
the one shown in these sketches-is than one
whose large expenses bring constant worry
as to how TO meet them. 1t has nine rooms
and may be built for 81 200 or less. It may
be built on 25 foot lot and still get light
from the side.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

This style of boa does not interfere with
the high collar now in vogue, but may be
worn over any coat or cloak. 1t may be
told in this connection that mink is not
only very fashionable fur, but. moreover,
Is exceedingly becoming. Sable boas are
in demand by ladies who do not mind the
aNnAnaa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

An honest Swede tells his story in plain
but unmistakable language for the bene-
fit Of the public. One of my children
gave her u teaspoonful of Chamberlain's
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

Another experiment on the same subject
is as shown in the above illustration, by
which napkin ring can be kept in revo.
luton around the forefnger, and by a con-
tinued force the ring may he even held
suspended at the tip of the finger, appar-
emily IN the air, without support Gig. p.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

The floor over the veranda is filled in and
packed with mineral wool to make it warm
The Attic is left unfinished and used as a
storeroom. If desired two good rooms may
be obtained in the attic at a small addi
tional cost. A cellar extends under the
main part of the building only.
d. w. KING.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

CENTRlPEIAL FORCE.

Two Very simple Experiments which
Will illustrate 1t.
Centrifugal force, which means flying
from the center, is the force which causes
an object 20 describe a circle with uniform
velocity and TO fly away from the center
The force that counteracts it is called the
centripetal force a very simple expert
ment will illustrate il.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31
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NEW BROOCHES.

Popular Styles of These Neck Ornaments
In Gold, Silver and Gems.
The brooch again holds an important
place among my lady's Jewels Many are
gem set to meet the present great rage for
gems. Much Of the new jewelry is, in point
of fact, n revival of old French designs and
the perfecting of some Of last years popu.
lar patterns, such rs the bowknot, the
crescent and the 1owerde-luce.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

This ancient hymn is said to have been
in existence, in its present form, for more
than 1.5Ot years. L-g.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-31

To represent its action we shall have re-
course to an ordinary glass tumbler placed
on q round piece of cardboard, held firmly
in place by cords Some water is poured
in the glass, and we then show that it can
be swung TO and fro and round without the
water being spilled, even when the glass is
upside down, as in the first cut
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-15
Their Clerks Get Their Salaries.

Mr.. Stanford's colleague, Senator George
Hearst, is a statesman who practically does
not touch the salary he draws from Uncle
Sam. He also spends much more than the
amount of his salary in aiding unfortunates
who drift here from the Pacific coast. The
senator employs two secretaries, and to one
of them, hear, he turns over his salary as
United States senator.
Senator Mcmillan, Of Michigan, spends
more for clerk hire by far than his salary
amounts to. The Michigan senator, al
though but comparatively short time in
Washington, has already earned a reputa-
ton of being one of the most generous men
in public life. He made his vast fortune
out of railroads, and although not as rich
as the California senators he spends just as
much money on charity, according TO his
means.
Senator Quay employs number of
clerks also, so that he does not get the ben
eft Of much of his salary as senator. SEN
ator John 2. Jones, of Nevada, puts his
salary aside. to be used in aiding constitu-
ents who come to Washington and gel
financially embarrassed. Senator Plumb,
of Kansas, spends his salary in much the
same manner. The dashing and handsome
Senator Wolcott, of Colorado, who enjoys
one of the most lucrative law practices in
the west, gives away more than his salary,
and the same is true of at least dozen of
the United States senators.-Washingt
Cor. New York Telegram.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-15
KANSAS STOCK BREEDERS.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan 1.-THE Improved
Stock Breeders association met in this city
today to form a state organization. The
meeting was called to order al 10 a. m. by
Hon. Martin Mohler secretary of the state
board of agriculture, who read the call
after which Z. T. Bennett, of Topeka, was
made temporary chairman, and H. A
Heath, of the Kansas Farmer, temporary
secretary. A committee. consisting of )
S. Benedict, Major VIM. Sims and h. A.
Heath, was appointed on permanent or
ganiZation.
They reported at p m, when the fol.
lowing officers were elected: President,
Maj VIM. Sims, Topeka; vice-presIdent,
J. Johnson, Hamilton; secretary, w. H.
Popenoe, Jr., Burton; treasurer, j. b.
McAfee, Topeka; directors, c. E. West
brook, Peabody; o. Z. Morse, Mound
City; Col NJ Stewart, Wichita; Samuel
Jewett, Lawrence, Col. w. A. Parrish,
Linwood. The following resolution was
adopted:
Whereas. the Conger pure lard bill has
passed the United States house of repre-
sehtatives and is now pending in the SEN
ate of the United States; therefore,
Resolved that the Improved Stock
Breeders association of the state of Kan
sas urgently request our United States
senators, j. j. Ingalls, and p. b. Plumb,
to secure the passage of said bill at the
earliest day possible, and that the secre-
tary of this association forward copy of
this resolution TO said United States SEN
atOrs."
The next meeting will be held in this
city in January in 1892
THE STATE BOARD.
The state board of agriculture also con-
vened at 7:30 p. IN. today in representative
hall The usual committees were ap-
pointed. and the address of welcome was
delivered by Governor Humphrey, and re-
sponded to by the president of the board,
Hon. A. w. Smith. Papers were present
ed by Joshua Wheeler, of Mortonville; A.
c. Shinn, of Ottawa, S. w. Alexander, of
Ulysses, and w. F. Lyon. of st. Francis.
The papers were enthusiastically discussed
and a tariff wrangle resulted from Mr..
Wheeler's paper, in which Ex-Governor
Click attacked the protective policy as
tending to centralize wealth. The meet
ing adjourned to 10 a. m. tomorrow.