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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
NUMBER 2.
DAIRYING FOR PROFIT
Good Management the Keystone of Fl
nancial Success.

Coca management the keystone OF FL
nancial Success.
Last year great wall went up from
the dairy region of certain eastern
state at the low returns for milk prod
ucts. "There is no money in it; we are
keeping our cows at n loss" cried the
majority. We were, however, person
ally cognizant of many dairymen who
were actually laying up money on those
very prices. They were not close-fisted
misers either; but farmers enjoying all
of the good things of life. What was
the secret then of their making both
ends meet and having surplus left
over, on an income that their neighbors
found insufficient to balance their an
nNal outlay?
was simply frugality, or in other
words wise economy that did it. The
farm was made to yield, aside from the
dairy, nearly enough to supply the fam
lily treasury so that at least a part OF
the dairy income could be applied to
farm improvements or invested else
where. This is not a fancy sketch, but
an array OF veritable facts coming UNI
der the writer's observation. They
confute the idea that common dairying
cannot be MADE TO pay in this year of
grace 1891. BY the way, If all depart
ments of agriculture cannot be made to
pay here in America drring this great
labor-saving age, when has it or when
will it ever become profitable busi-
ness?
Bad management win work ruin in
the dairy as quickly as it will in any
other business, and to succeed at milk
husbandry we must be frugal in dairy
matters as well as in others. There
will always be poor, complaining, un-
successful dairymen as there always
has been, but this casts no slur on the
stability of the business; the object
should be not to become one of these
malcontents, George L. Newell, in
Prairie Farmer.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

1t will pay any honest milk producer
to have the milk test introduced into the
factory where his milk is worked up.
To illustrate: In a large factory it
was found that the yield Of butter from
the weight of milk was suspiciously err
ratio, so it was resolved to get a milk
tester. There was high kicking" on
the part of several of the patrons 90
and few got up so high on their long
ears that they swore they WOULD not
stand the innovation and withdrew
from the factory, which lessened the
weight of the milk received two thou
sand pounds per day. But 10 and be-
holdl with the milk of the nigh kck-
ers" left out the factory made more
butter Immediately following the test
ing than it made when their milk was
added 10 the Pool.-Farm, Field sr !
! Stockman,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
IN FASHIONS CIRCLE.
A Few New Notes on what Is Being VOL


Colored undergarments are the mode
However when white ones are pre-
ferred they are trimmed in colors.
Plaid materials are in great favor
The stripes are large and in strong col
ors cut over diagonally by smaller
stripes in negative hues
Already the day of light dress goods
is waning. They preserved none of the
elements of permanent popularity.
They were not generally becoming,
were soon soiled and are now fast be.
coming passe.
The brief popularity of the cabochon
is over and embroidery of fine jet is TAX
ing its place. Capes of soft bengaline
shaped like the cloth capes worn in the
spring are ornamented with fine cut jet
embroidery.
At the fashionable casinos either
small capotes made entirely of flowers
are worn or gauze toques covered with
jewels, either real or imitation as the
case may be. They are very dressy,
and much more convenient for those
who dance than large hats.
A mantle much worn at Newport is
of transparent crepon in tan and gray
shades. 1t is cut bias throughout and
has single seam taken bias down the
middle of the back. 1t falls only to
the waist or low on the hips, as is pre-
ferred by the wearer.
Brocades are more elegant and, if
possible, richer than ever Gigantic
flowers are thrown in wide stripes over
the satin. Great snow-balls are bro
caded on a light gray ground, huge
white, yellow or pink chrysanthemums
are thrown up on maize, pale green or
gray grounds.
The tailor gown of homespun or of
checkered cheviot is the conventional
travelling dress, rivaled only in popu-
larity by the skirt and jacket of Eng
lish serge, with washing silk blouse;
but for short journeys in drawing-room
cars almost any handsome, plainly
made walking-drcss is entirely suitable
An exquisite tea-gown which is part
of the trousscau of bride to be mar
ried in September is of cream white
wool crepe, beautifully embroidered in
pale green, delicate pink and honey
suckle yellow. In addition to the EN-.
broidery it is elaborately trimmed with
cream lace and lines of fine gold braid
dotted with jet beads.
The midsummer importation of fou-
lards and other light silks are patterned
in shells and leaves of contrasting color
laid on in diagonal rows from selvage
to selvage. One of these, a brown
twilled silk, has waving diagonal lines
of old pink at near intervals. Another
in pale blue with petit pois dots of
darker blue is figured in coppershells.
Very few dress skirts are now bound
with braid. The foot of the foundation
skirt is finished with knife plating
about three inches wide, which is placed
between the skirt and the facing and
can easily be removed when it becomes
frayed. Outside skirts that are long
enough to rest on the floor in the back
have the braid faced on fatty even with
the edge, the whole width being or
the wrong side of the skirt. Chicago
Post.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

sions Of the widest excitement upon
their pale facos, entirely surrounded
the mysterious six"
The sheriff laid hold of Eph's arm,
while the other officers and trainmen
secured the persons Of the remainder
of the band
Leading the way in an excited man
ner, and still holding Horn by the arm,
the all important and officious sheriff,
followed by the motley crowd, soon
entered the baggage car. The officer
pointed with a trembling finger to a
large trunk which had been taken
from the pile of baggage and placed in
the middle of the car, upon the floor.
(Which of you persons own that
box?" demanded the officer, in tone
of authority
"Wcll, to the best of my knowledge
and belief, that ERE 'Noah's Ark be-
longs to mo-" replied Horn.
II demand to know what is in it?"
said the officer.
"That's more than / can tell exactly.
You sec things are somewhat mixed in
that herring-box, owing to long
jumps and shot stops"
With an expression of horror upon
his pallid countenance, his eyes nearly
blinded by an unusual glare, the sher.
if graspod tho trunk with both hands,
and suddenly turning it about, exhibi-
ted the end, upon which were painted
tho initials, "E. H." and where, hang
ing from beneath the lid, were long,
gray locks of human hair.
Keep your eyes on the Other prison
ers," said the sheriff; ''and if YOU" he
continued, addressing Eph, "have the
key, | want you to unlock and open
that box"
"All right, my covey," replied Horn,
who now perfectly understood the
situation. "Tll open it, but mind you,
I won't be responsible for the conse-
quences of such rash act"
With these words he drew the key
from his pantaloons' pocket and insert
ed it in the lock of the trunk, while
the terror-stricken spectators gazed
| upoh opOittOi Nlul lOOho VI liOL
ror; some of them even held handker-
chiefs to their noses as preventive
against the terrible stencil which they
were sure would arise from the hui
man decomposition which the box con-
tanned.
The key was turned, the slender bolt
few back, and the lid of the trunk was
raised. The sheriff approached hesi-
tatingly, and stretching forth his hand
lifted the object of terrible suspicion
and held IL up to the gaze of the crowd,
who gave utterance to shouts of laugh
ter as they gazed upon the long-haired
gray wig which the comedian usually
wore in his impersonations of old men.
The last seen Of Horn and the sheriff
they were entering small country
store bearing the sign of groceries
beer and other refreshments. &c. w,
II. Griffin, in N. Y. Weekly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
WHERE HE SAW THE MAN.

An Engineer Who Didn't Get Excited.
The coroner was satisfied that some
one was to blame, 1t might be the
railroad company; it might be the eng-
neer; it might be the conductor; it
might be the dead man, That was
what the coroner proposed to find out;
and, being fully impressed with the
gravity of the occasion, he rose from
his seat, struck an easy attitude with
one hand resting on the table, and,
looking at the engineer over the top of
his glasses, said with some severity:
"You were running pretty fast?"
The engineer in the witness chair
didn't seem to be at all disturbed. He
crossed his legs, leaned back in the
chair, and answered carelessly:
1--WE were making pretty fair time. :"
Running faster than usual?"
"Some. We were behind time"
"Making fifty miles an hour?"
The engineer was cautious. He knew
the speed was limited when running
through certain towns on the road.
"Well, wasn't keeping the time, :"
he said.
"Was the bell ringing and the whistle
sounding?"
81 suppose so. That was the fire.
mans business"
Didn't you hear it9'
80, wasn't listening"
The coroner let that pass and squared
himself for a last attack
Ibid you see the man?" he asked,
shooting a finger out in the direction of
the engineer.
The engineer looked at the finger a
moment curiously, and then blandly
asked:
"What manp"
"The dead man, sir, the dead man.
Don't trife,"
80, yes, I saw him."
"Now, sir be careful what you say.
Take plenty of time to think" The
coroner was most impressive. "When
and where did you first see him?"
The engineer pulled his mu! tache
thoughtfully for moment
"You want me to be exact," he
asked.
II do"
"Its pretty hard to estimate distance,
you know"
"Of course, but great deal depends
on it in this case. Do the best you
can"
The engineer pulled his must ache a
i;+tla ynora Than he said.
81 won't be sure as to foot ore way
or the other, but my best estimate
would be that when l first saw aim he
was four and n half feet above the
smolxestack. Chicago Tribune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
BRlDEGROOMS IN TROUBLE.
Brought About by Forgetting the We'd
ding Ring.

ding Ring.
Forgetful bridegrooms have been re-
duced to great straits. In one instance
a leather ring had, on the spur of the
moment, to be cut from piece of kid
of the brides glove. A tragic story of
a forgotten wedding ring is told in the
"Lives of the Lindsays."
When he should have been at church
Colin Lindsay, the young earl of Bal
cares, was quietly eating his break
fast in nightgown and slippers. When
reminded that Mauritia, of Nassau, was
waiting for him at the altar he hurried
to church, but forgot the ring A
friend present gave him one, which he
without looking placed upon the brides
finger.
After the ceremony was over the
countess glanced at her hand and be-
held n grinning deaths head on her
ring She tainted away and the omen
made such an impression ON her that
on recovering she declared that she was
destined to die within a year, a pre-
sentiment that probably brought about
its own fulfillment, for in few months
the careless Colin was a widower,--
jewelers. Weekly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
HER SUMMER BoARDERs.


Gone' Yes; they be. I'm glad enough.
never thought they would
Gilt cleared right out, m that Pd4see the last
OF 'em for good. ~
But, myi the time we had to git 'em bundled
of that dayI
was so mortal skcored they'd take another
streak, n stay
IN gracious landsl tho way they turned this
oil house upsid' down.
can't find nothin' in its place-the thinps IA
layin roun'
Jes' where they didn't ought to DO, all hitter
skilteE-Well,
How them ere city folks keeps house when
they're TO hum-do tell
1t beats mo how they ever see their way to
work-they got
No kind O. thoughts on savin' timo m hayin,
hours sot.
You'd think tho clock weren't mado for nothIn'
on'y jcs' TO tick,
N whether 1t run fast or slow, they didn't care
lick.
Thom girls went prankin round the farm as
wild as colts, about
N flying up N down the stairs m racin' In an
out;
But them young menl The LATEST otl MY
patience, mel All day
A-smokin' In the hammock or Q loungin' in the
hay
m eatin'i Why, you'd really think the people
had BIN starved
Poor zekieTsez his right hands lame the way
he carved N carved
There warn't no end to IT. N met AS fer the
cakes n bread
IN pies m garden sass, thought I'd peter
out-jes dead
Yes; dear mo, SUI I'm glad they're gone. I
miss 'em, though, sight
Twas "Mrs. Brown" m Aunt Mirandy,'
mornin', noon m night
I'm mighty glad they're gone; but, yit, the
house seems awful still
They say they'll como next year; m, law /
kinder hope they will.
Madeline S. Bridges, in Puck.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

diagonally to the runners little more
than half way to the front from the
back end. A stout beam was secured
to the runners by the bolts, which Sc
cured the ends of the tire which was
between the runners and the beam. A
swing bolster was attached to the beam.
The heavy tire braced the sled and held
it in shape. The raves and wide beams
being dispensed with, reduced the
height of the sled and made loading
easy. 1t also made it lighter and easier
to handle in places where the team
could not place it in position TO load.
Being used without tongue allowed
of its being turned short on crooked
roads or dodge about among standing
timber.-Cor Farm and Home.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
RUNNING A LAUNDRY.
Hints That HouseScepors Should Fast
OYnr Ther Tubs.

Hints That Housekcepors Should rast
Over Their Tubs,
Before putting clothes in soak
member to remove all stains. Fruit
stains and coffee stains may be remov-
ed by cold water. Iron rust is one of
the stains which, the Tribune says,
may be left till after the washing, as
washing does not seem to set it per
ceptibly. 1t can be taken out at any
time by laying the stain over board in
the hot sun, covering it with salt and
saturating it with lemon juice.
Slight mildew stains will yield to the
same treatment.
A rusty or soiled iron is very unsat-
isfactory article to use. All 1atirons
should be washed at least two or three
times year in warm water in which a
tablespoonful of lard to the gallon is
melted. Wipe them dry and set them
in warm place till every drop Of
moisture is gone.
Irons should be kept in a clean place,
away from the dust, where it is per-
fectly dry, but it is very bad practice to
allow them to lie about the stove, as
some housekeepers do. Standing con-
tinually on the stove destroys the tenn
per of the iror, and irons that have lost
their temper will not retain their heat
one half as long as those which have
been properly cared for
The best iron holders are those made
of cotton bed-ticlsing. Do not make
them too thick. Two layers of wool
stitched between two pieces of bed-tick-
ing makes an iron holder which is thick
enough for all practical purposes, and
is not too clumsy to be put through the
wash.
Keep four or five holders in use, and
give the ironer fresh supply for each
ironing.
Do not wait till the holders are greasy
and stiff before they are put through
the wash.
Every thing in connection with the
laundry should be kept spotlessly clean.
Keep two covers to the ironing board
and two ironing sheets, so that a fresh
cover and sheet may be had whenever
the one in use may be soiled. 1t is nc
economy to use old sheets for this pur.
pose 1t costs but little to buy heavy
unbleached muslin from which to make
these sheets. Old sheets are soon ironed
into rags when used up in this way, and
there are many other ways of utilizing
old cotton.
Yellow spots on the linen or cot
ton produced by the iron may be re
moved by setting them in the broilinl
sun.
Whenever it is possible, it is well tc
keep separate closet for articles per
tanning to ironing. Keep the irons
starch, bluing, holders, boards, sheet
blanket and other articles pertaining t.
ironing in this closet, which should bj
warm and dry and shut off from tn,
dust
If the ironing boards are kept in ;
closet in general use, it is best to plt
them in bags of bed-ticking or som'
other heavy cotton, and hang them II!
where they will be free from dust AM
dirt If they are kept in a closet Ie
served for the ironing material tn :,
need not be covered
Tubs and ironing boards should b.
kept in a cold place, and there is no ob
lection to little dampness -Bosiol
| Globe
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

COAxiNG THE APPETITE.
The Importance of Cheerfulness at the
Table.

Tne importance OF CneerIuineSS at tne
Table.
In almost every family there is some
member who has always a delicate ap-
petite that requires much coaxing For
such child to sit down to a table
spread with the hearty fare and plain
service which may be quite satisfactory
to the other members of the household
is to lose the little relish it might have
had for food While am by no means
an advocate of forcing the appetite, yet
can see how little judicious coaxing
may often prove most beneficial.
In the first place there is charm in
not knowing what one is TO have. Let
each meal be as much of surprise to
the whole family as can be convenient
ly arranged Especially should one
sick or in delicate health not be asked
what shall be prepared for his dinner
Even If he tells you what to get, the
thinking of it takes away more than
half the relish for what would have
been tempting dish, had it been a
surprise.
Not less in Importance is the amount
of food served. While you may have
prepared an abundance, bring into
sight only the daintiest morsel We all
know how much better thing tastes
if there seems to be but little of it.
The plateful which hungry man sees
before him with only sharpened ap-
petite at the sight, would probably
siclxen delicate woman or child at the
first look.
There is much in the dishes and fur.
nishing of the table or tray. 1t is we'll
to keep few choice and very pretty
dishes to be brought out only in emer-
gencies Perhaps child may find
relish for a bit of oatmeal if she can
have it in mothers choicest china sau-
Ger or bowl 1t is not partiality for a
mother to favor delicate child with
such little things as will coax the ap-
petite to a somewhat normal action.
The strong and robust should be. made
to understand the situation, that there
may be no heart-burnings in the mat
ter; and care should be taken not to
lOSlcI d oClhoili nhiSdl tubpOSIJlOn IUdU
will always expect and demand the
best and incest of everything for itself
In that case, should pronounce the
remedy more serious than the disease.
There has been so much written
about cheerful conditions at meal-time
that this point hardly admits of further
elaboration; but it would be serious
omission to fail in giving it mention as
of great Importance in treating this
subject Let there be beauty and cheer
though the fare be homely and plain, a
few fresh flowers, pleasant words and
cheerful faces always at the table One
of the happiest families ever knew
actually used to outrage the properties
by singing at the table! While l dc
not recommend the custom, l surely
prefer it to the more common one OF
growing and fault-fnding. Whatever
healthy people have to bear, never
cloud the atmosphere at the table of an
invalid or nervous child. Frances r.
Sanders, in the Housekeeper.
-Pesterman-How did you come out
! IN that Interview with your father in,
| L. l,s. r;.rhtO Rtuntz--TbvOuuh tho
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
In That Case.

Aunt Mary.-Poor Bulge! does your
tooth ache yet? If it were mine, dear,
I'd have 1t out at once.
Budge.-If it were yours? Well,
aunty. so would Jury.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

Hostess--Please play something class
ic. professor; play something pretty.
Professor-Nich will on haf virst
ma'am?-N. Y. Weekly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
BARE GROUND SLED.

A Handy Contrlvance tor Hauling Logs
Across Fields and Roads.
A log sled which | recently saw was
made for the purpose of hauling logs
on bare ground. The runners were of
the size and shape of ordinary bob sled
runners. 1t contained roller without
a tongue. A piece of heavy old wagon
tire was bent into V shape and bolted
to the roller with the loop end extend.
ing far enough front to admit hook or
clevis. Each end of the tire crossed
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

-Pesterman-How did you come out
,n that interview with your father in
law last night? Biuntz-Through the
second-story window -HostQn Courier
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-11-07
TN
LADIES ATTENTION.

AS our stock of Spring and Summer
Dress Goods seemed to please you so
we'll in price, quality and color, it has
encouraged us to put forth every i'm
aginable effort in securing line that
must please all who see them. a com,
bination oflow prices, latest styles and
best quality are to be had of us. We
do not stay at home and buy a few
goods from some house that has a sur
plus of old styles on hand and sends
q salesman out on the road to dispose
of them Mt high prices of such poor
values and odd styles that they can
sell to. the city trade. But instead OF
that, we have been to the largest and
leading cities in the U. S., in person
and have the very latest styles both
home and imported, SO you can get
lust as good styles here as you can IND
on Chestnut St., Philadelphia, and
lower in price than you can buy the
old styIcs elsewhere. We have had a
good trade in this line the past season
for five miles around, andwe can ol1er
YOU inducements this season that will
nav YOU to come for tenmiles equally
as we'll. And after examining our
stock YOU will feel assured that you
have made money and will always
come to see us when you want any
thing in our line. Post yourselves on
the goods and prices before calling on
us, and then you will be able to ap-
preciate our bargains. Don't buy
Fall and Winter Goods until you have
examined ours. We are anxious to
show them to you. A few of our
goods are Muslins, Calicoes, Flannels
Shakers, Cantons, Outings, SultInSs'
Cashnercs, Henriettas, Serges, Cloths
Silks, Velvets, &c.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-11-07
GENTLEMEN.

We have just returned from the
northern cities with full line OF ev-
erything you need in wearing apparel
from coarse cotton to finestwool, about
90 per ct. less than you can buy 1T
elsewhere. Our prices on Ready Made
Clothes are perfectly astonishing
Fine black Coats and Vests that you
have been paying $13. for only SIG,
here, Suits $12 only $40, SIS Suits only
81. PANTS-200 pairs, 95e, to So per
pair. of the latest styles arldia large
variety to select from. Fine Pants
YOU would have to pay merchant
tailor 50 only $6, IS pants for So, 81
pants for So and so on. Laundered
Dress Shirts Scots. each. Scarfs, all
the latest styles, 25 different colors.
Flannel Over Shirts, regular price
81 so our price 81. Camel Hair Socks
regular price 3Ccts. our price 2Octs.
Coarse Leather Boots regular price
So. so our price SO .25, Gum Boots So to
1919. Hats like you have paid 500
for $3.50, 81 hats for Scots. A full line
of Pants Goods from 14cts. to 81 per
yard. A big bargain in Cottonade at
lScts. like you pay 25cts. for. Call
early and secure bargains before our
stock is broken up. Be your own
Judge, don't let some friend as you
term him, put his arm around you
and u cigar in your mouth and say, l
will sell you goods cheaper than
Gordon Mears. l can save you more
more money on Ready Made Clothes,
Dry Goods and Notions than can on
Groceries. Will you judge for your
self or let your merchant. judge for
you? / will guarantee to sell you more
Goods for S25 as retail than you can
buy anywhere else, city not excepted.