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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
An Innocent Question.

Clockmaker- Why, my good woman,
if your clock doesn't go, you must bring
me the whole Of it; can do nothing
with the pendulum alone.
Woman-Ale prosim! Why the whole
clock? The clock is all right; it's only
the horrid pendulum as won't work.
Wiener Figaro
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
TRANSPLANTlNG ONIONS.
Advantages Of Transplanting Over the
Orfiiuslry SetAod.

Advantages Of Transplanting Over the
Ordiu,.ry IatAod.
To demonstrate the advantages of
transplanting onions over the ordinary
method of sowing seed in the open
ground, experiments were begun at the
Ohio station in 1888 and carried through
the seasons Of 1889 and 1850. The plan
has been to SOW seed in the greenhouse
in flats or trays about six weeks in ad-
vance of the time when the ground Is
usually fit to work out of doors. Sow
ings were made the past season Feb. %,
and by the middle of April the plants
~uAr" from sir to eight inches in height.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

An ingenious frenohman has dis
covered process of recovering the tin
contained in the wash waters of silk
which have been weighted, and he has
accordingly received from the French
Society for the Encouragement Of Ma
tional Industry the prize allotted for
the utilization of residual substances.
It is estimated that Lyons alone will
effect an annual economy of 100000.
William Sprowles, of Charlotte, n. c.,
who applied for a federal pension in
1881, received word recently that it had
been granted 1t will be of no use to
him, as he died the next day after the
news came to him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
RAIL WAY TRAINMEN.


ASHLAND, Wis, May 20.-A con-
vention of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen will be held at Ashland,
beginning July 10. A three days session
will be held Lodges will be represented
from the surrounding country for dis
rance OF 400 miI-s. taking in the cities Of
Duluth. West Superior, Escanaba. Mar
quetta, St Paul. Minneapolis, Fergus
Fails, braineri, Stevens Point, hau-
kauna and other cities. Preparations are
being made by local committees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
FARM, FIELD, GARDEN.
NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS IN LIFE
ON THE FARM.

How and When to Plant the Corn Crop.
Points in Its Cultivation, Along with
Opinions Expressed by Southern Cultiva-
tor on Broadcast versus Drill Manuring.
It has long been tradition that corn
ought to be planted very early. Our
own experience, says Southern Guilt
vator, favors a medium between ex-
tremes. Plant when the date arrives
which past experience tells you is the
best time in the long run, and when the
ground is not too wet to pillow, whether
the air be cold or warm. Select when
possible, without too long repetition Of
the same crop, the moist, low lying
loamy soils-the creek or river bottoms
and fresh virgin soils for corn. It is a
crop that "must make or break in four
or five months.
1t must gather its supply of food in
short time. It has to pass through the
critical period Of tasseling and silking in
the course Of d few d and at a set
time in its life development. Hence it
Is important that corn should be given a
moist or moisture retaining soil, and
conditions favorable to withstanding a
drought at the critical period.
Thorough preparation of the soil by
deep breaking and shallow turning are
indispensable conditions, and liberal ma
nuring very desirable always Then
plant in the soil, not under it, or in the
cold wet subsoil. We prefer to break
the land, either at the beginning of the
ploWing season or as a preparation just
before planting, into beds, blowing ont
water furrow well and keeping it open
as Il drain; but plant in q deep furrow
drawn along the middle Of the bed. 1t
Is the care Of many to provide, by proper
preparation and planting, against posi-
bic drought and wet in the labor stages Of
growth and without much regard to the
early wants Of the ycung plant.
Il is very well to anticipate the condi-
lions that may prevail at Skiing time;
but this should not be done at the ex-
pense of the young plant. Give the seed
warm, dry bed in which to germinate;
place rich. mellow soil in immediate
contact with it; add at least moderate
supply Of soluble and stimulating fer
dlizer within easy reach of the tiny root
lets. Then begin cultiyating within a
reasonable time and repeat promptly at
least every two weeks, adding more
plant food during the earlier stages-say
the first half of the period of growth.
Broadcast manuring is doubtless ad-
gisable when . very large amount is to
DO applied, but not otherwise. Our OBJ
servation is that drill manuring gives
promptest and best results, not neces-
sarily all in the planting fHrrow, or even
all at one time. Part may be applied
with the seed, if thoroughly decomposed,
in contact with it and along the plant
Ing furrow, the balance in the siding
throws, or the previous listing burrows.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

Dauehter-''F Father, Mr. Hendricks is
a very bright Young man. Father-He
mast BE. ] notice you never have light
IN the parlor the mig hts he calls. brook
lyn Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
How to kin ana Pluck Poultry.

There are various modes Of killing
poultry, all Of which arc Clfcctual in
practiced hands. One is to sever the
spine, which causes death quickly, by
giving the bird very sharp blow VITA
small bat heavy stick behind the neck
about the second joint from the head.
a second mode is to clasp the birds head
In the hand and swing the body round
by it. This process, like the first, kills
by parting the spine. Th5 simpler
method of chopping off the head is
familiar toall. A plan largely practiced
by progressive poultrymen, and perhaps
the most merciful of all, is hanging the
bird up by the legs and thrusting long,
narrow and sharp pointed knife, like a
long penknife, which is made for the
purpose, through the back part of the
roof OF the mouth up into the brain.
What is Known in the markets as dry
picked poultry as rule commands the
highest prices. Much of the poultry,
however, is scalded previous to plucking
1t. Authorities differ somewhat in their
directions in this matter. Wright adj
gises that fowls be plucked at once while
yet warm, and afterward scalded by
dipping them for just one instant in boil
ing water. This process viii make any
decent bird appear plump and nice.
When the scalding is done previous to
plucGing the usual plan is to dip the
fowl three times III boiling water, hold
hight by the head and legs, rs the hot
water would turn color Of comb and
shrink the eyes, causing sickly appear
Ance. After scalding, the feathers should
be Immediately removed and the poultry
'plumped" by holding ten seconds in hot
water, acarly boiling; then put directly
N cold water about the same length Of
lime.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
Cross D2cd poultry for MARKET.

The Advantages Of a good cross in the
breeding Of poultry may not be under
stood by many, particularly when some
special object is to be gained. However
much nc different pure breeds are praised
and recommended for their good quail
hes it is fact that no one kind as yet
combines them all, and persons wishing
to raise chickens for market purposes can
certainly do better with q first cross Of
those coming nearest what is wanted
than with any pure breed as now used,
unless they are intending to combine the
sale of fancy stock with their market
business. have found that in dressing
young coclerelS, as [ do from very early
spring, when they are fit only for broil-
ers, till Christmas time, q much better
formed bird can be obtained by crossing
8 brown LeghOrn cockerel on q light
Brahma hen than by using either or any
pther breed pure. No matter what care
may he taken in the mating, the small
breeds will always be too small, and the
larger ones viii be too long and thin
and slow to develop the wide back and
thick breast so much desired. while the
cross mentioned makes this in every case,
and the cocllerels are always ready for
market, being short, plump and yellow.
The pullet, too, is handsome, of an even
buff color a2d great layer of dark
brown large eggs. Another important
advantage to be derived from this cross
is the certainty Of the good health and
thrift Of the progeny Agri-
:ulturiSt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29
Early Winter Dresses.

French dresses imported for early win
ter are new versions of the elaborate cor
sages and very plain skirts now in favor.
Seamless waists, fanciful coats, princess
gowns with corselets and bodices trimmed
TO suggest suspenders, or with vest,
yoke, plastron or 8ulnpe ali reappear,
each with some fresh touch that makes "A
difference between the old and the new.
Collars are again cut high, and are close
rather than tlaring. There are many fancy
sleeves softly bouffant at the top, and odd
sleeves of velvet or silk are again seen in
wool gowns. But the lego mutton sleeves
still prevail, whether matching the waist
or of different material; and bishop sleeves
are made wider than ever, to droop over
close cuffs that are usually richly trimmed.
-Harper's Bazaar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29
FOOTLlGHT FLASHES.

Marie Jansen j, said to be engaged to one
of the Bass family OF brewers.
Roland Reed la, 800 wigs, although he
appears without one III The Club Friend"
Mrs. James Brown Potter is about to
begin six months engagement in Caps
Town, South Africa.
Billy Crane When he plays "The Sena-
tor" makes himself look almost exactly
like Senator Plumb, of Kansas.
Bill Nyes comedy, The Cadi," was not
very favorably received by the newspapers
but it draws big houses just the same.
James and Mrs. Nolan, long established
comedians at the Boston museum, have a
daughter who is to appear as singer and
vino has just finished her studies abroad.
Evelyn Campbell, who is playing In
Henry Guy Cartoons Revolutionary piece,
"Ye Eprue Trouble" in Boston, wears a
brocade that she says her ancestors wore at
the court of George Ill
One hundred and three dollars, sos,
$40 and SllO were among the prices paid
for single seats for the opening night Of
the new Columbia theater in Boston The
seats were sold at auction.
Kirk La Shelle, one of the best known
journalists in Chicago, has relinquished
lis position a dramatic critic of The Post
of that city to become business manager
for +. :. Willard, the actor,
Anna Katharine Green dramatized her
detective story, "Iue Leavenworth Case"
for Joseph lIaworth herself, and the play
is a success. Women are making place
for themselves in dramatic literature.
The electric light went ont suddenly dur
I.,l., ,,,fi k.,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29

In taking invalids away from home, there
are a few things to remember which may
seem trifling, but, in reality, they are i'm
portant. One Is not to attempt a long
Journey soon after an illness. A move 20
say, ten or fifteen miles distance, givee a
real change, and can be made without "a
tigue Much damage is often done by TAX
ing person weakened by illness on long
journey, with, perhaps, one or two changes
of trains and long waits tat railway sta
tons. a fortnight or more is often spent
recovering from the effects of the weary
jolting train, and the return strength made
tedious and lingering by overfatigue too
soon
1t need hardly be said that moving either
invaids or children in vAyy cold or wet
weather is much better avoided; it Is OF
more injury than benefit. The SOIL the
aspect of the house, and the general sur
roundings as to cheerfulness, quiet, ETC.,
are, perhaps, not of much moment to
strong, healthy people, who are only leav-
ing home for recreation; but when the OBJ
ject of the change is to regain lost health,
these things also must receive careful at
tentiOn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29
Fashionable Opera CIoaks,

Opera cloaks seem to get more gorgeous
every season One doesn't lcok for novelty
in the shape SO much as in the color com
binations and trimmings. Jewel trimming
has been called garish and theatrical, and
garsh and theatrical it certainly is; but. in
spite of all that's been said and written
against it, it is still the fashion. That 1t
has survived the fluctuations Of two or
three seasons proves that the majority OF
women admire it. Bead trimmings never
will 90 out of style. They are cheaper and
much more SNOWY than silk embroideres.
Some of the prettiest cloaks are trimmed
with gold embroidery and ostrich feathers
The feather collars that are now worn form
an exquisite background FOR the head. A
smart cloak for young wearer is made OF
white box cloth, trimmed with yoke OF
gold embroidery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29
Helpful Hints.

To prepare brown bread, using whito
sponge as IA foundation, stir into one quart
of the sponge three-fourths of cupful Of
moasses, then work it stiff with the brown
-four, as in making white bread
If varnsh is defaced and shows white
marks, take linseed oil and turpentine in
equal parts; shake them well in phial
and apply n small quantity on soft piece
of cotton until the color is restored; then
wipe the mixture entirely off.
\ little oxalic acid dissolved in soft water
cleans zinc. Rub with cloth wet with
this; then dry the zinc quickly with clean
soft cloth. As oxalc acid is poisonous and
will eat whatever it touches, it should be
kept in safe place and care be taken not
to get it on the clothing or hands.
Very fine coal ashes cleans brass easily
and well.
To prevent juice from fruit pies from
boiling out, a small funnel made Of stiff
writing paper may be placed in the center
pf the top crust.
Cover pears while baking; place the fruit
In dish, dissolve one cupful of sugar in
one cupful of water and pour over them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29
Old NIussentouChit.

There was one word the little girl heard
many times day and could not imagine
what it was, says Golden Days. The word
was Mussentouchit Baby wondered who
Mussentouchit could be. The strange thing
lived in the bureau drawers, it lived in tho
sewing machine; it lived in the tall jar that
stood on the little round table, it certainly
lived in the glass globe where the gold
fishes swan.
This went on till baby was two years old.
Mussentouchit was everywhere-in the
shining books on the parlOr table, in the
flower beds; among the roses; even in
mammals workbasket the strange thing
lived; and if baby took up reel of silk or
cotton there was MussentoucEit.
One day baby found herself by the glass
globe all alone. The family were very busy,
and for a few minutes forgot the little. pry-
ing, restless darling
This was her chance. Upwent the chubby
legs into the chair that stood near the gold
fish globe. Poised on the rounding cushion
baby reached far over to touch the goldfish.
In reaching she lest her balance and fell,
dragging the globe to the floor. There was
a crash a scream, a rush and mamma was
on the spot. Baby was picked up, kissed
and scolded.
~ dess | titled old Mussentoucbit ia
timer she said, shaking herself and walk
ing Off
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29
FEMININE FANClES.

d.. Paulina Mason, Of Toledo, praoeioss
medicine still at the age OF seventy. Tsr
grandfather was the Chevslier Rcsuffa-
non, personal friend Of Gar Alexander !.
Eiuaiia (N. ~ gosap runs that Mrs.
Fassott, wife Of J. Sloat Bassst&, used to bs
named 1.-THE Rose of Allandale," aftcr tie
old ballad Of that name which she nsed Ia
hing.
An Italian duchess, the Duchess Bcleg-
mini, who has recently loss her husband
and son, has sold hcr Jewels for 500, ZOO
and given the proceeds to the children's
department of the Milan hospital in mem
Dry of her son.
The widow Of Joseph K. Emmett has q
snug fortune and good health and proposes
to live in Albany She has still live in
terest in theatrical affairs. and has Wit
messed several performances since the dea' h
Of her husband.
Di. Emma Gunkel, of Newport, .<y.. a
graduate of Cincinnati collage, and " no
completed her studies in Germany, has be
come one of the most successful physicians
IN her state. She is the daughter Of "A
noted homeopathist.
Miss Neass. Of Caney RrGnca. Tenn. il A
victim, OF the rare dist,.so known as expo
linton or shedding of the bones. During
twenty-one years over 600 bones of every
conceivable shape have been expelled frcm
different parts her body.
Miss Nellie Hayde,. eleven yeprs ego was
p salesgirl in Boston Cry goods store
Sine was persuaded to Invest all her say
iugs, amounting to $iC), in Denver real es
tate, and by rciuy"atnI her profits there
from in suburban property she has Gccu-
muiatcd II fortune Of @l,a0O,0J0.
Mrs. Halle r. Dillon, NJ. l.. tcolored),
daughter Of Bishop T. T.. Tanner is not
Only the first colorcL woman physician,
but the Gr-t woman OF any race to pass
the Alabama state medical examination.
1t was Il written examination, ami an un-
usually severe one occupying ten days.
The youngest and favorite daughter OF
the late Hugh Hastings, the publisher and
politician, Of New York, is the wife of all
English country gentleman living at slim
dOu in SUSSEX cJrnty. u her younger
days .hc VS. notably JI.'t,% ':iri and was
cnya god to Antonio y ware, now the hus-
band Of Mary Anderson.
Mrs Niiiem Astor has ronderful
snake ring, ~n.. II literally wri;hes in con
slant motion on her hand. Ii was made in
Egypt, aul j, OF flexible gold wire. each
scale rcprc- MED hy 1Uby, m cmtraid
and an amethyst. Tho highest ;noycnenJ
T of the fingers -ets he vie. CulyerinG and
the ring scintilIptca and seems to go around
the tiuger with a H"rpentlnc movement
that has something eerir IN it,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29


ton on some of the new hats. On some
hats the bulk of the trimming is placed at
the side; on Others it is put quite in 'front.'
Fruit is seasonable and fashionable trim
ming, and wheat is much used. intermixed
with green velvet on autumn hats.
Brown is a color a la mode, and for win
ter black and brown furnishes what prom
Uses to be Il popular combination. The
Princess of Wales. who is associated with
the quntessence of style and neatness, has
given her name to new felt brown with
black feathers Black hats wear well and
remain In favor. In our cut are depicted
three new and stylish hats. No. l is in
grny felt trimmed with green ribbon; a
green velvet bandeau is laid on the brim,
and underneath there is a large green rib
bon bow and gray and green wing No. 2
shows a gray cloth hat to be worn with "a
cloth suit. 1t has a torsade of gray velvet
outside the brim and yellow wings. At
No. 3 is seen n fawn colored felt trimmed
with "A large fawn ribbon bow and cluster
of shaded ostrich feathers at the back.
This also shows the latest French fashion
of wearing the veil. The face is entirely
inclosed and the net arranged in soft folds
beneath the chin. The prettiest wells have
fine silky mesh and are patterned with
tiny spots.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29

thing made discOrd in their beautiful
home. Strange to say their mother having
no mother love for her little babies had
been SO unnatural and cruel as to eat up
an elder sister of theirs for her Christmas
dinner So it was thought best to take
these twins away and give them to nurse
who would take good care of them. In
this extremity the wife of one Of the keep
ers volunteered to take the bdby eoparls
1t was a long time before the leopards
learned to use feeding bottle, but finally
they would struggle for its possession, and
often they tore thei- mistress clothes in
their efforts 20 reach it first.
When they played together it was much
like the play of kittens, though more
clumsy, for their paws were so large that
when they ran over the floor the noise they
made sounded like children running, and
they would creep stealthly, with their
bodies crouchcd low to the floor around
the sides of the room. rarely running free
IL in the center of the floor. One Of their
favorite playthings was AN Old dustbrush,
and that they would toss UP in the air and
worry it when it came down, ms cat pro-
ceeds with muuse.-Wida Awake.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29

Every age and every country have their
herones whose deeds or euiierings are re-
corded in history, and who, under the in
huence of time, became symbols of typical
feminine virtues Painters delight in per-
petuating the fame of their ideals in char
acter portraits and historical pictures.
Thus it was with Lucretla, the symbol OF
heroic virtue and purity in ancient Rome,
She was the wife of tollatiuus, "A Roman
noble. Not to survive the insult which had
been offered to her by SeXtus, the son OF
Tarquinius Supcrbus, she stabbed herself,
after having summoned her father and
husband to acquainl them with the indig-
nifty she had suffered. The Romans rose
in revolt on the sight of her llfeless body,
and her death was speedily avenged by the
expulsion of the Iarqulns from Rome, the
adjustment Of royalty and the establish
ment of consular government Q3. &. SOD
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29

Twenty froGgies went to school
Down beside IL rushy pool.
Twenty little coats Of green,
Twenty vests all white and clean.
I'VE must be in time" said they;
First we study. then We play,
That is how We keep the rule
When we froggica 30 to school"
Master Bullfrog, grave and stern,
Called the classes in their turn.
Taught them how to nObly strive.
Likewise how to leap and dive
From his seat upon the log,
Showed them how to say "Ker-chog!"
Also how to dodge blow
From the sticks which bad boys throw
Twenty troggics grew up fast,
BullfrorI they became ut last;
Not one Ounce among the lot,
Not one lesson they forgot;
Polished in a high degree,
AZ each froggie ought to he;
Now they sit on other logs
Teaching other little frogs.
Times Democrat
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FRENCH SOUPS OR pOTTAGES.


The English versus the French Notions
Concerning the Real Mission of Soups.
The real mission Of soups is completely
ignored in England, where soups are iden-
tical with heavy, thick, and, to French no
tons, highly indigestible food. The French
consider them only as forerunner and
preparative TO a good dinner. Considered
in this light, soups do not require the en-
punsive foundation often demanded by pro-
fvssed cooks in England. English cooks
affirm that they must have four or five
pounds Of beef If they are to make clear
soup, while French ones boldly retort that
there is no sort of necessity for such eX-
travagance. But when meat is extensively
used for properly made soup, why should
not the meat itself be afterward served as
an entreep Is it simply because 1t has
helped to make tasty, delicious soup?
Boiled fresh beef is not perhaps great
relish, vet when properly cooked has its
merits and helps to make variety. One
eats other boiled meats, as corned beef. legs
of mutton, boiled fowls, etc. The French
cooks make many delightful soups or pot
tages with little or no meat at all. And the
great secret of the eXcelency of French
soups like other French cooking is to
"mitonner" When applied to cooking
mitonne means thing cooked a long time
very slowly, and watched with great care.
1t is used for other things, but it Is gener-
ally applied to soups. Anything mitonne
always conveys the idea of having been
done very slowly with particular care.