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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
now TO COOK A POTATO.

The prevailing opinion is that every
one knows how TO cook potato--a
doubtful certainty after finding a num-
Der of people who cannot, or do not,
pare one creditably. Aside from the fact
that the greatest amount of "mealincss"
lies nearest the skin, the thrifty soul in
spects half-inch parings with disap-
proval; nor will patches of skin left on
here and there atone for the waste. A
blunt table knife is not the proper in
strument to use-let it be small, sharp.
ly pointed knife, to deal with deep set
eyes and awkward protuberancos. New
potatoes should be scraped whenever it
is possible.
There is an art in boiling potatoes
well. To cut them il they are not OF
uniform size; to have just enough water
to cover, pouring oil quickly ut the
right moment before they fall to pieces;
these are some of the small things that
insure success.
1t is claimed that certain potatoes
the later growing varieties cook better
if placed over the fire in cold water.
This can be easily tested for ones self.
Potatoes touched by the frost are slightly
improved by so doing; aud whatever
their condition, it is good plan to let
them lie in cold water short time be-
fore cooking. York Observer.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
MEASURING HAY IN STACKS.

No rule has ever been devised that
will give the exact weight of any given
number Of cubic yards or feet of hay, be-
cause much depends upon the kinds of
grass or clover out of which the hay is
made. Then, again, the hay taken from
the bottom of large stack will be more
firmly compressed than that near the top.
But there are many rules for measuring
hay in the stack, aud, while they may
be satisfactory in some instances, they
cannot be depended upon further than to
give a rough pproximation, for hay
varies greatly in weight according to the
way it is placed in the stack aud the
length of time it has been lying, etc.
The rule used in some localities is: Null
tiply the length in yards by the height
in yards, ard that by the width in yards,
and divide the product by fifteen. The
quotient will be the number of tons.
Another rule is to allow 525 cubic feet
of well-compressed hay for ton, but at
the bottom of ten.foot stack 450 cubic
feet will come very near weighing ton.
Glover hay will run much lighter than
timothy or red-top hay. An old rule
among farmers is to sell 400 cubic fcss
as ton, but in buying 10 insist upon
600 cubic feet.-New York Sun.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
EXCESSIVE USE OF LIME.

Lime may be used to excess very
easily. This fertilizer has not only one
effect of supplying some plant food, but
Others by which any organic matter that
may be in the soil undecomposed is acted
upon and made available for additional
food for the crops. 1t also cxerts an ef-
feet on the mineral parts of the soil and
makes some of it soluble. And, more
over, it has the effect of fastening the
change of inert nitrogen into available
compounds which may be taken up by
plants. Thus it is seen that if the lime is
used to excess and without supplying
materials upon which it may work to
produce these results, the soil soon be-
comes deprived of all its available plant
food and will be wholly exhausted. Con-
sequently lime is to be used with judg-
ment, and only in such quantities and
at such times and intervals as will do the
most good and avoid any harm. In good
practice lime is used once in five years,
and at the rate of twenty five to forty
bushels to the acre.-New York Times.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.

The seeds of Brussels sprouts should
be planted in the house, hotbed OF
greenhouse during the latter part oil
March or by the first of April, for it re-
quires long season to perfect this ex-
cellent form of cabbage. Market gar
deners find that it is one of the most
salable vegetables that can be grown,
and whether planted in large quantities
for the market, or simply for home USE.
the seeds should be put in the hotbed
very early. If planted thus early the
young plants will be ready for trans
planting as soon as the soil and weather
are warm enough. If the spring is
backward the young plants should be
kept in flats of earth, but not so that
they will be crowded, until they can be
planted in the open garden.
They should be planted two feet apart
in the garden, and should then be cul-
tivated about the same as cabbages. The
soil must be strong and rich, for in the
early part of the season they have to de-
velop great quantities of leaves and stalks.
Those leaves near the ground will wither
up and fall off, leaving places for buds
to form, and the more of these buds the
plant has the better it Is for market. In
September the early paintings will be
ready for gathering, and the later plants
will furnish succession for the winter
table that will be very agreeable. For
winter keeping they should be harvested
before severe freezing weather is here,
and kept in the cellar, as cabbage and
cauiidower. The Brussels sprouts are
quite hardy, and they are easily grown
in most of our Northern and Western
States.
The two most conspicuous varieties are
the Dwarf and Giant. The former usually
attains height of eighteen to twenty
inches, and it is somewhat earlier than
the latter. The dwarf stems produce
heads and buns which are more tender
and juicy than those obtained from taller
plants. The Giant variety reaches a
height of nearly four feet, but it pro-
duces innumerable small buds and a
small crown. 1t is more productive than
the dwarf on account of its size, and is
generally considered harder.
In order to obtain seeds from Brussels
sprouts 1t is necessary in tho fall of the
year to select several of the finest speci-
mems. These should bs kept in the eel.
lar during the winter, and in the spring
they should be set in the open ground
two feet apart. The top shoot should be
cut of, and from the small heads on the
sides of the main stem branches of pods
will shoot out. These should be saved.
A great deal of the seed obtained in the
market will often produce other varie.
ties than the one desired, and it is often
necessary to raise the home seeds from
fine specimens. Boston Cultivator.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
TAKE CARE OF YOUR HAIR.

If q lady's hair is very thin, before she
tries any restorer, the head should be
rubbed with the fingers every night for
half an hour. If the scalp is perfectly
clean, the pores of the skin do not be.
come obstructed, and the roots of the
hair keep in a natural state. Once
month is sufficient to thoroughly wash
the head, but rubbing the roots of the
hair once week with a camphor and
borax wash prevents dandruff and IN
creases the growth of the hair. The
wash is made by dissolving one ounce OF
powdered borax and half an ounce Of
camphor in quart of boiling water;
bottle when cool. 1t should be applied
with small sponge, and the hair well
brushed after.
In washing the head, soda should not
be used, but two teaspoonfuls of car.
Donate of soda and an egg beaten uo in
the basin of water. Sufficient salts OF
tartar dissolved in boiling water to form
lather, keep the hair light as well as
clean. Cocoanut oil, too, is excellent for
promoting the growth of the hair. If
there is much dandrutf, ,an ounce of white
precipitate, mixed with half dram OF
creosote, should be rubbed into the scalp
every night for week, at the expiration
of which time the head should be well
washed and bathei with camphor and
borax. With clean brush remove any
exfoliation which may have been thrown
out. York Recorder.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
TNCENDIARY LANTERNS.

"That was a costly lantern" sighed
neighbor ID. as he looked dolefully at the
smoking ruins of Lis new barn. The
kerosene lantern had been set on the
floor ''just for a minute, but long
enough to get knocked over. The blaz.
ing oil made quick work with the inham.
mable material on every hand. In ten
minutes the roof was falling in; 1t was
impossible to save even the animals. A
few precautions would certainly lessen
the frequency of such disasters. Having
u place for the light, secure from long
handles, irresponsible heels and switch
ing tails, would be one safeguard, pro.
vided the rule was strictly adhered to of
always putting 1t in its place when not
In hand. Great care must be used IN
making place tor the light, SO that il
will be safe from dangers above as well
aa below, The heat arising from u con.
tinuous flame is considerable, and ii too
near the woodwork might gradually heat
II TO the burning point, OF a dusty cob
web might serve as fuse TO carry blaze.
A candle fixed in lantern makes much
safer light than kerosene, but is not
bright enough ior all purposes. One
farmer who had suffered from lire planned
30 as TO have all his barn.work possible
done before dark when light was
necessary, Il was never carried into the
barn but put from the outside through
sliding window into a box made for IL,
with glass front New York Tribune,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
A REMARKABLE LETTER.
A Prominent Professional Mans Extrnor-
dinary Statement.
IN Y !Clf,l \

IN. Y. SUM-
To the Editor: SIR-As my name and face
have appeared in your paper and the public
prints lately, and as many of my professional
brethren are wondering at it, / feel 1t only
Just that should make an explanation. The
statement published over my name was
made ten years ago, after long and mature
investigation, and / have never changed my
mind as to the facts then stated. At that time
said AS physician, that believed Warmers
Safe Cure was the best of all known prepara-
tions for the troubles it was advocated to
cure. and say so still. l known it is con-
sidered the proper thing for the medical
profession to decry proprietary and other
advertised articles; but why should they do
so? AS the late Dir. j. G.. Holland, writing
over his own name in Scribner's Monthly
said:
ut is a fact that many of the best pro-
prietary medicines of the day are more sue
cessful than many physicians, and most OF
them were first discovered or used in actual
medical practice; when, however, any per-
son knowing their virtue and foreseelng
their popularity secures and advertises
them, in the opinion of the bigoted all virtue
went out of them"
DR.. Holland was an educated physician,
an unprejudiced observer, and he spoke
from broad and unusual experience. Pro-
prietary medicines should not be decried.
The evidences of their value are overwhelm-
ing. | have seen patients recover from
gravel, inflammation of the bladder and
Brights disease after using Warmers Safe
Cure. even when all other treatment Bad
failed.
make this frank and outspoken statement
in the interests of humanity and because
know it to be true. | trust for the same
reason, you will give it to the public.
Respectfully,
r. A. GUNN.
No. 124 West Forty seUenh street, Neu
Yo,,l hurcb
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

Fresh eggs sell readily throughout the
year.
Sell spring chickens as soon as they
are large enough.
Leave the mulch around the small fruit
plants until after fruiting.
Keep the roots of all plants from dry.
ing out when transplaniing.
Young goslings and ducks require
about the same management.
Eggs for market should never be
washed when it can be avoided.
Pick the geese regularly. The feath.
ers are the principal source of profit.
Kenilworth ivy is useful as basket
plant as well as climber for old walls
1t is good plan to mix radish seed
with the asparagus, carrots aud parsnips.
Clean culture and rich, mellow soil
are necessary to grow good crop OF
onions.
Cabbage plants can readily be set out
in the open ground now; set them to the
first leaf.
Young turkeys must be fed spariugly
at first, and care must be taken that the
feed is fresh.
The sooner the cultivation Is begun Ia
the garden tae more easily the weeds can
be kept down.
The cucumbers for the main crop OF
pickles should not be planted until the
middle OF June.
Nine. FL Pynaert Is the name of a
summer towering earnation OF unusual
size aud attraetiveness.
II is not profitable plan TO allow a
hen 10 stroll around sik OF seven weeks
With four or live chickens.
Guincas are noisy, but their noise
often helps to trlghten away many Of the
enemies OF the poultry yard.
With hogs especially, young animals
give better return for the food con.
sumei than those that are malured.
A Germaa apiaFist recommends plant.
ing goosebery bushes ia every spare
corner aad waste place, as hoaey plants,
Ducks eau be picked much oitene,
than geese beesuse their feathers Iipet
faster, bat lhey ate not quite 40 ya.ua
bic.
The peach roseile, whieh has gained
considerable leashald Ia eealsla, dliefa
llom 'he peach yeilaas II aeTetal pagsie,
ulas,
lae Nlas daigymaa lets lhe eoas Ia his
heri caNe 10 every las Ia the yoag, bat
keeps an accurate geeoEl II tbs llme they
nrr lur.
Naa aaY one tell hos u eal9f butter
4nn at che saale TINS nat - fai1i ths
hpilefalik lslaai 81 balleFmlik does
nnl l0Hk alse, sui Sc - saae of 4 tbs
plpeT sisl n las mszl ssall aaltY ia lhs
siil.
ihs ekTellHeat slallaas sIe ssleatln
ellll ploslaa i 4 L : iael lhzl lhefe u
g4ls llaaztlhls lAzl1al = rFadaee !
p,ala4 "a elilA sllls saaH lsals as le'l
lhsa shea eafissss = fs4. neqfe gas
lpl gaAlia4sl
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
CULTIVATION or rnE SOIL.


Tho term cultivation, a. usually under.
stood aud applet, embfaees The drst
plowing Of lhe soil co. crop and the
care afterwards bestowed upon il In keep.
ing Il mellow aud ffee from weeds.
Whether Mnd shoald a. first be pl0sed
deep or shallow, aai What depth oi eul,
tlVlion l. beat sabseqgeully, are polnts
on which faFmeEs ste hot unif0fm Ia
practice, Usually deep ploainE ior
breaking ua Ia spllng Is The most CON
mon gustaa,, bat il ptaprlely depends
80 mpeA on lba character Of tho coil
itself that ae ulle eau he considered
applicable ln al eases.
Mhefe deep pluaing Nould bIlng up
soil ppufsf lhaa that ii the surface, such
lloMlng must msHfesliY be disal.
FaniAge naless EHe isslsa Is "a increase
the depth az laa slfA asn q Is cultivated
by lhs uae ai eHaaHh manure a leuaog
thg whole equally Productive. ga iaosa
and faHi} suiis. ath tha fertility nrsr
ihe saliaef, sAal.0s piaalns, both ioi
the pfepaiailaa aad silef cultivation,
secNs ,a he Indicated la III esles
Aaains aiietaai fIala fe4slfe aillsfeni
tTsalHeal II rs salli halA a wep=f4lloa
aui sllel ealsiEallfa. : laellos saa sell
plilesflzsa szsI Assl IL sAs fsaspiioa "a
sfaln sad elsss ssssE : aea considered
tAs uest lsAlallaat nslns, snt 1tsR
pioaiaR II IA lsss eaassiiH1 4re lhsH
leiissfll bslssfsil Hassi. vals sal
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
RECIPES.

Graudma's Cookies-Two cups OF
sugar, one cup of butter, one.half cup
of cold water, three eggs, aaraway seeds
or nutmeg, flour enough to roll without
sticking and two teaspoonsful of baking
powder. Sprinkle with sugar when
done.
Cherry Pie-Line the dish with crust,
fill with fresh, pitted cherries, sprinkle
over 1t half a spoonful of -four. Some
like the flavor OF u few cherry pits scat
tered among the cherries. In using
cannsd cherries, which are nearly as
good, drain through eolander to sep
arate the cherries from the juice, sprinkle
we'll with sugar aud add little of the
juice, cover with thin crust and bake in
hot oven.
White Sponge Cake-.Beat the whites
OF six eggs to a still froth, then add one
cup OF granulated sugar, sprmkling 1t In
slowly and mixing 1t lightly, add halt
teaspoonful of cream tartar To two-thirds
euplul OF hour, slit It twice, then sitt
II into the cake; mix the cake quickly,
but carefully, add one teaspoonful of
almond ilayoTing, tura IL into an ua-
CREASED pau and bake ia moderate
oven thirty minutes.
Ragout OF Lamb-sliee the meat aud
put In a saucepan with a large onion,
sliced, aud add desseftspooniul OF vim,
egar, Cover tightly. aud when il be-
gins TO e,ok set on the back OF the stove
for three quarters Of an hour, stirring
occasionally. Taea take the meat out,
dredge little aouF, slif aud add cup,
ful ot gravy or broth, little Worcester
shire sauce and peppef aad salt 20 taste,
Le. i stew gently laf a couple OF mln'
utcs, strain ahd pat back the meat intl
il TO get bot. serve garai4hed With
tfiangles of toast and chopped pickles,
Tomato rresewes- Choose perfectly
ripe tomatoes, saal aa1 yellos, wipe
lhcm nfsi With q set cloth aud then wilh
dfy oae, and prick cash one several
times with i large aesllei fur each
pound Of Tomatoes allos poani VI
sugar sni plat u saieFl pat the sugar
aud eateF Ia pee efflns ksiile ayer the
fee gnd lei lhelu boil tugfihel, ~ nos
los all SCUM a. i flsesi shVa tho slrup
10 eleag pui la lha tomatoes aai .el them
boil ior Tea mlnHless lake them lgom lhe
sifap Nllh 4 sklmHeg aad eaal them
pnt lnlo the silua ca etHA pouni ol
hngaf hali a. asaee q rsea gluggg
Toai, sasltpi tui mmaeii ih0 ysllos
sind lulfe al ane leaaa, al.l aue blade
ul mace a. saaH A. tae iHnalofs arc
s.tlIfa ...IH f.f4lsa lhss4l a. the .fftlu AND
boil tbem HstI ties sfs eIsf fu 0lal
them N lhe fHaH aa4 pai lHsm W. a.
anT gtbsg psleftes
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
The Virtue of Hot Milk.

1t is worthy of reiteration that milk
heated to as high temperature as it can
be drunk or slipped, above 100 degrees,
but not to the boiling point, is of great
value as refreshing stimulant in cases
of over-cxcrtion, bodily or mental. TO
most people who like milk, it does not
taste so good hot, but that is a small mat
ter compared with the benefit to be got
from it. Its action is exceedingly prompt
and grateful, and the effects much more
satisfactory and far more lasting than
those of any alcoholic drink whatever.
1t supplies real strength as well as ex-
hiaration, which alcohol never docs.-
Southern Household.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
FOR THE COMFORT OF COWS.

Many farmers in some of the Western
dairy districts are setting out shade trees
IN their pastures, believing that it will
greatly increase the comfort of cows,
claiming that their experience has
proved that when cows are provided
with shade, which shelters them from
the hot rays of the sun for few hours
in midday when grazing, they have pro-
duced larger quantity of milk and of
better quality, thus yielding their owners
large profit. We should like to hear
from some of our readers on this subject.
American Dairyman.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
similar small grains grow without culti

similar small grains grow without culti-
vation of any kind from the seeding
until the harvest and even with corn and
other hoed crops stirring of the surface,
which will form huge mulch, while it
kills the weeds, is coming to be con.
sidered far more useful than deep cult.
vation, The best effects of any form OF
cultivation, however, can only be realized
on naturally porous and open soils, or
such as have been made by subsoiling
and undertaking. New York World,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
ftow's rhIST

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for
any case ot catarrh that cannot be cured hy
taking Halls Catarfh Ours.
j. CnENEY q Co., Props. Toledo, o.
we, the undersigned, have known s. d.
Cheney for the last Is wears, aud believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
lions, and financially able Co carry out any obs
legations made by their firm.
WEST a TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo,
~.
WALnfNG, kfNSAN Il MARvIN, Wholesale
druggists, Toledo q,
Halls Ibtarrh ture Is taken internally, act
lng directly upon the hlnoa and mucous SUR
iacer - the system. Testimonials sent free.
ificV zoe. per bottle. Suld rs all druggists
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
TO STAIN FLOORS.

It is astonishing in these days of dec
Grafton that so little is known of stains.
The subject is not complicated. If you
wish to stain your floors get raw sienna,
Prussian blue, burnt sienna or anything
of that sort, and dilute it with turpen.
tine till it gets to the consistency of
water. Burnt sienna makes almost a
mahogany finish. Raw umber makes an
excellent stain, if greatly diluted, and
very thin Vandike brown on Georgia
pine flooring has good effect; on white
pine ii is better still.-The Upholsterer.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
GREEN FOOD.

A daily ration of green food is actually
necessary for laying hens. Vegetables,
either cooked or raw, are much relished
also, and serve, in some measure, to sup
ply the place of green diet. Onions,
chopped fine ana mixed with other food,
arc exceedingly wholesome, and, if not a
cure, are certainly preventive of dis
ease in many instances. Growing chick
ems are even more anxious for green food
than laying hens.-Detroit Free Press.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
RUST ON FLAT-IRoNs.

To remove the rust from flat-irons, rub
them upon a sheet of sand-paper, and
finish by rubbing upon beeswax and salt
placed upon piece of tough brown
paper. Keep your irons in dry place
between ironing days. find it an ex-
cellent plan to drive large nails in a
warm, dry corner of my kitchen, and
hang them in double row upon the
ails.-Detroit Free Press.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
copYRiohT ies,
The best thin0 to (7o

The best thing to do
is this when you're suffering from
Sick or Bilious Headaches, Consti-
patton, Indigestion, Bilious Attacks,
or any arrangement of the Liver,
Stomach, or Bowels, get something
that relieves promptly and cures
permanently. Don't shock the sys-
tenn with the ordinary pills-get
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
They're the smallest, for one thing
(but that's great thing), and the
easiest to take.
They're the best, for they work
in Natures own way mildly and
gently, but thoroughly. and effec-
lively.
They're the cheapest, for they're
guaranteed to give satisfaction, or
your money is returned. You pay
only for the good you get.
What more can you ask!
But don't get something that the
dealer says is "just as good" 1t
may be better for him, but it's
pretty certain to be worse for you.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03

Tue palliesllsa e hlasl4fhy al tho
llaehess i Aaaaale4t Fsaslis fae isOi
thai thls lsaaas HIzas# eaafl hsa4ff b.
beft IsHsmhslsl aaA NI4Ez - ias issi
namfl alisl Ael. ahlsa Is papalan
called lhs nsaHf 1Aaal + "a I
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03

~. i, NiElisHsnu Eustis. fla. says "fhe
hitT ni HfNdtffutlHu fuu zrht Hne Mas giNru
three lhlirs Nhu arff suffering ftun hsadae he,
ihrt nHlh iht rttttt aas Instantaneous hnd very
taiiaia' t"il AtiHfHaetsts, nftk eenls
u, b. AItEs q Co., IS pasa street, New
h"tkl are ra.s hsrHts Eh fha lHiitd states Zoe
hteeham's tiis IL ernts 4 baA,
II afflicted wlth sore aYea usa DF. isaac rhamp
tNN NfENe-"NHf'iiFt#stsf sal y a7. aar htitit
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
when TRAVELLING

Whe'her GA pleasure hehi, or bu'lhess, take
ON every trip bottle Of syrua o. Fig. AS IL
acts most p!ea'antly aai effectively on tho
kidneys, liver amt bowels, preventing feyors,
headaches an1 ashss isF.as ef slekaess. For
sAls ia 10 eeals an 81 bait es BY ali leading :
dfugsisis.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03

A town down in FloridfNhas abolished
an ancient ordinance torbidding the
hallooing of snakes in tho streets.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-03
In The Spring

Nsafl, sser' tall naeis s1td laedl'7Tl Tho
impafliles ah'el tsFr accumulated in ihe
heod during thf ea..i manths lsusi hs eklsiiel
90 N hen lte miIa 4sfs eau5e aad lhs ~, pf
braslug sir d iosi fts t.ais s. liable ia b. nfcr-
spins hf debility Hf some tefiaaf aiefase. ins
remarkable spfefsa al Haod ssfsarariila aHi
she universal lTeie q tas received. make IA
worltF legE fe4aiaaee, h b the iA,a
hIfIH. MrHiHtaH