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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19
SEA HORSES AND sgA COWS.
Mammoth Animals which are Rapidly
GolnE Out of Exlstence.

Mammoth Animals which are Rapidly
Going out of Existence.
Writers of century or more ago
were accustomed frequently to speak
OF the "sea horse" and "sen cow" BY
the first name they referred to the wal
rus, which Is one of the most interest
ing of animals, simply for the reason
that it is among the most useful There
is serious prospect that before many
years have passed the species will be
altogether exterminated, and this will
be extremely unfortunate, inasmuch as
the people who live in Arctic regions
depend upon it to great extent for
their own survival The walrus has
been called the camel of the Esquimau.
To that race this creature is as impor-
tant and even essential as the ship of
the desert is to the Arab, or the cocoa
palm, TO quote a vegetable simile, 20
the South Sea Islanders.
Its flesh is of use for food, its oil
for warming and illuminating pur-
poses, and its tough skin, stretched
over wooden frames, for making
canoes. But these are only q
few of the uses to which the
walrus is put Its intestines supply az
admirable waterproof clothing, the
soles of the fippers made into footgeaI
and the sinews are employed in the
manufacture of nets wherewith to cap
ture birds. The ivory of the tusks is o.
excellent quality; it is of endless utility
for domestic purposes and is always o
service as medium of barter will
traders for all the products of civiliza
tion which may be required by thes
savages of the North. So indispensable
is this beast that walrus famines ar
recorded in pathetic legends by all tn
savage settlements of the Arctic
Whole colonies of Esquimaux have per
ished from time to time through an un
usual scarcity of walrus at the seasol
when they were to be expected A
present their whiskers are an import
ant article of commerce, being used b.
the Chinese as picks for opium pipes. -
Washington Star.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

The general impulse to bestow praise
and the discrimination which alone
gives praise and value, are not very
often found in conjunction. The man
who unites these traits is true bene-
factor and inspirer of his fellows. The
general habit is to be niggardly of com
mendation. We seem to be afraid that
if we tell people they have done well
they will never do any better. Adverse
criticism is considered wholesome. To
feel always that more is expected of
him is the spur that every man is sup
pose to need. But to express satisfaction,
even when performance warrants it, is,
to say the least, of doubtful expediency,
if not positively mischievous. Most
plants and flowers thrive best in the
sunshine, but human products, it would
appear, grow ripest and richest in the
dark and old.-EXaminer.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19
PROFITABLE HOGS.
Excess in Fat Is Usually the Source of
Considerable Loss.


When the farmer is feeding for his
own meat he has no one but his own
taste and that of his family to consult,
but in feeding for market, II he expects
to realize the best price. he must sup
ply what the market demands. With
hogs there has been considerable
change and the farmer must breed and
feed so as to supply what is needed as
fully as possible. Instead of u hog
made extremely fat, a proportion Of fat
and lean and not so large an animal is
wanted, and sells at n better price a
pound than the fat animal, while in
nearly all cases it can be placed on the
market at less cost
One of the principal causes of the eX-
cess of fat with hogs is the exclusive
feeding of corn. So IT any rely almost
entirely upon corn as food for their
hogs, not only in fattening or finishing
for market, but also in feeding for
growth, and as corn is very fattening
food the natural consequence is a car.
cass with Il large proportion of fat,
The selection, feeding and breeding
have all been to this end, and with q
predisposition in this direction, and 8
ration that is well adapted to its devel
opment, large proportion of the hogs
marketed have contained an excess OF
fat
While breeding is factor in secur
ing better proportloned carcass, the
feeding is still! more important. By
supplying a good variety and using
such materials as are well adapted to {
development of lean as we'll as fa
meat such as alfalfa, peas, barley
sugar beets, squash or other flesh-form
ing seeds, a better animal can be Sc
cured, and while ordinarily corn is ont
of the cheapest hog feeds, other ma
terial can be used in connection with i
that will still help to reduce the cost.
Especially during growth is it i'm
portant to feed properly. Keep in ;
good thrifty condition, but not fat
using alfalfa steamed in winter o
green in summer, bran pstuff, oats
barley or other material to secure
good growth of bone and muscle. Yol
need not discard corn entirely if yol
can grow it easily, but using in connec
tion with other materials rather thai
making it an exclusive food. After III
animal has reached a certain stage
any gain beyond this is secured at al
additional cost. This, of course, lessen
the profit, and when the lower price
are considered it is certainly not ad
visable to feed beyond a certain weight
In a majority of cases hogs that ar
we'll finished for market, weighin
from 175 to 200 pounds, not only sell u
TIE best prices but cost less to fee
than those that average 800 pounds, Il
the additional weight is general
largely fat anu Is not what the COZ
sumer wants. .-Colman's Rural WorlC
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19
Dress Materials and TrImmlnrs.

Neat dresses are made of dahlia.
bronze brown, moss green and other
plain cloths, finished with braiding in
black or matching the shade of the
gown with a narrow roll of feather
trimming at all the edges. Braiding in
odd designs is quite favorite pastime
this season, and many women are wear
ing some very elegant costumes includ-
ing bonnet and coat or cape, enriched
with braiding in novel and elaborate
patterns, the suit entire having all the
distinguishing effect of Paris made
costume of high value, the actual cost
being about one-iith that of the braided
model from over the sea, because the
former suit was braided at home. In
braiding, the chief requisites are great
care, neatness and patience = Chicago
Post.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19
ElREslpE FRAGMENTS.

--If sheets or table cloths are wrunR
by putting the selvage through the
ringer the edges will not curl up and
they will iron much easier.
Seed Cakes One cupful Of butter,
two cupfuls OF sugar, one cupful OF
milk, tablespoonful of seeds, one and
one-half teaspoonfuls of baking powder.
Flour to roll out Good housekeeping.
The flavor of n young roasted
chicken is greatly improved If you place
inside II pi,ce of fresh butter the size
of walnut and with it a bouquet of
parsley and small onion. If you like
you may also add the giblets to it,
sprinkle with salt. The inside of poul-
try after being drawn ought always to
be rubbed with some salt.
Roast Leg of Mutton: Put your log
of mutton into kettle with boiling
water enough to Just cover; simmer
close for an hous Then take from the
water, put over it tablespoonful of
butter, salt and pepper, dredged well
with flour and put it into n quick oven.
Turn and brown on both sides. Detroit
Free Press
The English Everton Taffy Ever
ton taffy is so called because made pri-
marily in Evsrton, England. This is
| one of the most toothsome of all can
! dies, and, wheh we'll made, is delicious
Take one pound of butter to ono pound
of sugar. Put the butter in the pan
first and let it melt little, then add
the sugar, and boil until the mixture
will harden when brought into contact
with cold water Ladies' Home Journal.
Cheese Canapees.-Cut some thin
slices from stale loaf of bread, stamp
them out in any form you please with
a tin cutter, and fry them lightly in
fresh butter cpver the top of each with
some Cheshire or Parmesan cheese,
seasoned with pepper and a little mus
tard; set them before brisk fire tc
dissolve the cheese, and serve as hot
and as quickly as possible in folded
napkin. Herald.
Before washing a gingham dress
put it into strong hot salt and water
and let it lie a short time. do not ad
wise anyone to try the recent remedy
for taking fruit stains out of pretty
wash frocks by wetting the spot anC
| UlSll llShISu l
SO that the sulphurous gas will take
away the stains 1t is much easier t.
burn the froclS by that proceeding thar
to remove the stain. boiling hot watel
or sweet milk is the best thing / know
of on both white and colored goods. -
n. Y. World
"A properly boiled ham is delicious
dish For this purpose soak in COLI
water over night small ham weighing
about seven pounds In the morninI
take it out, wipe it and put it over tn
fire in a saucepan, covering it wit
fresh cold water. Let it boil slowly 70
about three hours; then remove the ski
and sprinkle it with little sugar, max
few incisions on the surface and cove
it lightly with fine bread crumbs, sprir
king little white pepper over it. Sc
it in an oven and bake till well Drowned
: 1t may be served at once, but is consic
cred by many to be in prime conditio
} when it is sliced in delicate slices afte
it is thoroughly cold.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19
FARM AND ORCHARD.

WHY some of the pears on the
same tree, and even on the same
branch, should be SO large and well
shaped while other specimens are SO
small and knotty, is a mystery. What.
ever it is, it is the same principle that
makes large and small ears of corn
grow on the same hill, and even the
same stalk, and some pigs in litter
more or less thrifty than others.
A CONTROVERSY is agitating the
cheese-making world, the bone of con-
tention being whether it is advisable
to allow a part of the cream to be
taken from the milk when the per cent
age of butter-fat is so great that the
rennet cannot GRASP" all of it. 1t
might do to partly skim the milk in
certain cases, were it not for the fact
that ordinary human nature is not to
be trusted.
A WRITER defines the general pur-
pose horse that the farmer wants.
They are horses that can plow two and
a half acres "a day and keep it up, and
the same pair, taken from the plow or
harrow on hot day, would answer to
drive four or five miles for the doctor
or machine repairer at the rate of a
mile in six or seven minutes or even a
little faster without danger of loss.
STUNTED trees remain stunted. When
planting young trees examine them
we'll, and notice if the roots are plenti-
full 1t is also well to examine the
trunks for borers. Many diseases in
ihn IN rA xuifh fha
Always cut back the tops when putting
young trees in the ground, and if they
make rapid growth the first year and
are not stocly, cut back severely the
second year.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19
Moncy in H.aIslng Turkeys.

Raising turkeys is profitable in
dustry, says the Western Agriculturist.
The product of couple of hen turkeys,
if properly managed, pays better than
the product from couple of acres of
grain. The bronze, silver-gray or
NarragaIsetts are hardy, heavy and
handsome fowls to keep. There is lit
tie danger of losing money by the ex-
pertinent if one observes few simple
rules in the beginning First, procure
healthy and robust specimens, not
akin, for breeding. Feed the young
poults after being hatched, with hard.
boiled eggs crumbled fine. Later, feed
curdled milk and crumbled bread
mixed with milk, alternately with
meal baked or soaked in milk. Keep
them from rain, wet grass, damp and
cold places until they have feathered
out. Then encourage the hen and
brood to go off and pick up insects,
seeds and fallen grain until the early
frosts limit foraging
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

After the seedlings had been trans
ferred to the beds, the box proved con-
venient for things for the window
garden On some accounts it was bet
ter than a real hotbed, for there was
no tiresome STOPPING. I've learned
that if one wants tool or some con-
venience for the garden, and the money
is not handy, by looking aronnd one
may find right under her nose soSne-
thing that will serve the purpose very
well.-Sister Gracious, in American
Garden
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

1t is asserted by California paper
that Swiss savant has made discov
cry which seems almost to reverse
known natural laws. He reduces mill
to a dry powder in such manner thai
by the addition of water it at once as
sumes all its natural properties. II is
claimed that milk in this form is mnch
better than canned or condensed milk
for one reason-it has no sugar in il
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

"A little boy visited his aunt in the
country not long since. One day, at
the dinner table, the lady complained
that jar of favorite preserves had
mysteriously disappeared from the pan
try. Each one present disclaimed any
knowledge of the fact, except the little
boy, who remained studiously silent.
At length, being asked if he knew
what had become of the missing fruit,
he ingenuously replied: Papa doesn't
allow me to talk at table. ."-Once a
Week.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn eAectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Fl igs is for sale in SOC
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.
fniHevHIF. nv NEW York. N.Y.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19
g August.
Flower

"I inherit some tendency to Dys
pepsia from my mother. suffered
two years in this way consulted
number of doctors. They did me
no good. 1 then used
Relieved in your August Flower
and it was just two
days when I felt great relief. 1 soon
got so that I could sleep and eat, and
/ felt that 1 was well. That was
three years ago, and 1 am still first
class. am never
Two Days. without a bottle, and
if l feel constipated
the least particle a dose or two of
August Flower does the work. The
beauty of the medicine is, that you
can stop the use without any bad
effects on the system.
Constipation While 1 was sick l
felt everything il
seemed to me a man could feel. |
was of all men most miserable. l can
say, in conclusion, that 1 believe
August Flower will cure anyone of
indigestion, if taken
Life ofMiserywith judgment. A.
M. Weed, 22o Belle
fontaine ST., Indianapolis, Ind" q
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19
4" Hoao do I look Z? -"

H0ao do L look ,
That depends, madam, upon how
you feel. If you're suffering from
functional disturbances, irregulari-
ties or weaknesses, you're sure to
"look it." And DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription is the remedy.
1t builds up and invigorates the
system, regulates and promotes the
proper functions, and restores health
and strength. It's a Legitimate
medicine, not a beverage purely
vegetable, perfectly harmless, and
made especially for woman's needs.
In the cure of all "female com
plants" it's guaranteed to give sat
isfaction, or the money is refunded.
No other medicine for women is
sold 80. Think of that, when the
dealer says something else (Which
pays him better) is "just as good.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19
Pin Money.

my dear little wife!" cried the hor-
rified young husband you don't mean
to tell me that you went and spent the
whole of your allowance at once on
that diamond pin?" "Well, I'm sure,
Fred sobbed the wife, when you
gave me the purse you told me there
was my pin m money"-Baltimor Amer
lean.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

Two Clever People-She-Am I not
clever, dear? have just given the por-
ter twenty-five cents not to light the
lamps when we go through the tunnel.
He-Yes, dear, but had already given
him fifty cents for the same thing. -
Brooklyn Life
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

An Innocuous Bird Young Lady
That parrot you sold me last week
doesn't talk at all. Dealer-Yes' m;
you said you wanted one that wouldn't
be nuisance to the neighbors. Dem
orest's Magazine.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19
Not GoIng to stay Lonr.

"Here, boy; hold my horse and I'll
give you IA quarter"
''Lemme hab de quartah now, Mis-
tah?"
NAY, nay; I'll give it to you when
come out
"Ya-as but l won't be yers den. ~
Puck
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

Put Up! Ante! Timcw-Wool-
Joblots says he believes in taking up a
church collection according to Hoyle.
Van Pelt-What is his idea? Wool
To make every body ante.-N. Y. Her.
aid.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

-"I picked that vase up in Rome.
The armor l picked up in Paris. ex-
pected 10 find lot of fine things here.
Your brother told me last winter, when
asked after your health, that you
were picking up all the time. "-Harper's
Pazar
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19
FARM AND GARDEN.
REFRIoERAToR HoTBED.
.ow Woman Made Novel Use of
Large old Ice Box.


Large old Ice Box.
"A hotbcdl' was the great cry in
early spring, and as first-class one
couldn't lie thought of, we hauled out
of the cellar large old ice box, placed
It under n chamber window, fastening
strong string to the lid, and the other
end to the blind A bushel of fresh
manure WAS placed in the box, with
soft meadow soil on top. The seeds
were planted and seemed to like their
quarters as much as if they were in a
real hotbed made by u carpenter. In
three or four days most of them were
up and fit to transplant before the
garden was ready. The lid could be
raised or lowered from the window
above. One night it came on to pour;
was awakened by the thunder, and
feared my poor seedlings would be
drowned. But it was only the work OF
moment to dash to the window, lower
the lid, and make all snug and safe.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19
The Only One Ever Printed-Can You Find
the Word?

There is a inch display advertisement
in this paper, this week, which has no two
words alike except one word. The same is
true of each new one appearing each week,
from The Dr. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places q Crescent" on everything
they make and publish. Look for it, send
them the name of the word and they will
return you book, beautiful Autographs or
samples free.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

WIEN you set hen on an egg you expect
n chicken, but what do you expect when you
set dog en- tramp Answer-A fee.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

Mamma, want some water in a
bowl. l am going to christen my doll"
No, little dear. That would be trifling
with sacred subject" Then give me
some wax to waxinate her with. She's
old enough now to have something
done to her."-Harper's Bazaar.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

When the Lovers Met. .-Tom-Yes,
we swore to remain true to each other
Then l went away for long time.
Jack-And she was always in your
thoughts. Tom though good deal
of her-I mean, thought of her a good
deal. Jack And when you met you
embraced her fondly, of course. Tom.
i would probably have done SO were
it not for our surroundings. Jack
The encounter was public. Tom. Yes,
and both her husband and my wife
were present-Yankee Blade
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

"Times have changed" So have
methods. The modern improve
ments in pills are DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets. They help Nature, in
stead of fighting with her. Sick
and nervous headache, biliousness,
costiveness, and all arrangements
of the liver, stomach and bowels
are prevented, relieved, and cured.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

CoUGHs AND CoLDs. Those who are suf-
fering from Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
etc, should try BRowN's BRONCHIAL
TRoCHEs. Sold Oniy in bOIes.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

THERE is no positive way to tell the
age of fowls. An experienced person
can judge something from the general
apPe Rrance, but not always correctly.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19
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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

FoRT1FY Feeble Lungs Against Winter
Pixies Toothuche Drops Cure in one minute.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

TALKING Of the thieves Of the present day,
the greatest pirate Of old was II mere Kidd
TO them philadelphia Times.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

THE difference between an editor and his
wife is that his wife sets things to rights
while he writes things to set.-YOnkers
Statesman.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

DoS'r fool with indigestion nor with n
disordered liver, but take Beechnm's Pills
for immediate relief. % cents a box.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

TIE doctrine that "like cures like" is IL
Illustrated by the fact that when people tire,
the best thing for them to do is TO retire.
Washington Star.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

THERE is nothing inconsistent in n carpet
dealer wearing a claw-hammer coal.-Tex.
as Siflinps
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

Mrs French Sheldon, the African
explorer, had two moving adventures
by flood" while in the dark continent
Once her porters let her drop into n
cataract across which they were car
rying her in q planquin and she was
carried thirty or forty feet down
stream. Then, as if this performance
lacked finish, they let her fall on the
rocks, so that she sustained serious in
jury. She denies emphatically that
she ever fogged native, but Judging
from these experiences there were oc-
casions when she might have done SO
with propriety.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-12-19

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