The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1892-10-11

phur in feed. have been greatly troubled with
sore head among my fowls and cured them with
the above, except few bad cases, where did not
begin in time. 1t is easier to avert than to cure.
Mrs. 9. J. Mcconnell, Sampit, s. C.-Will say In
reply to MIS- Taylor that If she will touch the I'LL
GERS in her throat with solution OF tIncture OF
iron and quinine, that they will disappear.
Can any of the sisters, or Aunt Susie, tell me
where can dispose OF cancelled stamps, ana on
what terms? ALSO if they must remain on envel-
ope be taken off? l WROTE making this request
sometime ago, but not seeing my letter supposed
1t lost.
am great admrer of The Constitution, and
wish it all the success it deserves always turn
eagerly to Womans Kingdom. where so much in
Aunt Susie's letters are just charming. Long
may she live to bless and to be blessed, is my sim
cere wish.
NoTE.--Am sorry cannot give you the infor-
nation desired; hope some one else can.-"Aunt
SUSIE"
Mrs. 8. j. Suber, Atlanta, Miss.--Having been a
reader of The Constitution for several years, ana
dearly love the Womans Kingdom-especiay
Aunt Susie's writingS-they come as a ray OF sun
you in saying there is no woman who has not at
some time in her life echoed the sentiment ex-
pressed in the s beautiful poem; "A "omans
Can any of the sisters refer me to place in some
thriving small railroad town where could rent
proper one to correspond with.
1 wish to know if any of the readers OF The
Constitution know of the whereabouts OF any OF
the descendants of Charles Bostwick. When last
heard from his address Louisville, Miss. Any
information will be gladly received
Mrs. N J. McClerkin, Silver Run, Ala.-In my
last letter to Woman's Kingdom, proposed to
give to all of the readers of the Kingdom that
wished them, seed of my late peaches and straw
berry plants. or course l will expect them to pre-
pay the postage. Have sent to several already
and have an abundance to spare to those that still
wish them. Those wishing reply please send
stamp.
Several have requested me to give my method OF
cuitlvatIng the strawberry. FIRST, run OIL the
rows thirty inches apart and bed them up mot too
high, open small holes eighteen inches apart on
the bed. Set out the plants, then water II the
ground ID fresh made up. BE particular not to
Keep the runners cut as fast as they appear IN
winter cover the IN with straw or hay To protect
the buds, and to be removed in the spring IRON
the crowns of the plants, being left between the
rows the straw will make n good summer mulch
and keep the fruit clean: FertllIze them with
scrapings from the lot. DO not let the plants get
too thick, if so, they will not bear. wishing you
success with them, will close.
Mrs. Matte Armor, Union, Ga.--After about six
years silence again ask admittance into your
charming circle. Although SILENT i have always
read with interest, all letters and recipes 80
freely given by the sisters.
In the past years there mas been many
changes. Then was merry school glrl-noW
matron, with two precious jewels entrusted into
my care. InerelOfe, llke all young mothers Icau
and appreciate all advice given on how to Saise
children, tor | often feel that am far from Icing
competent to raise my little ones in the way
would like them to go.
have several very fine young banana trees.
Will some one who has experience give me their
mode of cultiyating them, and how to manage
them through winter so the fruit can mature.
have had them to bear nicely, but have not learned
how to protect the tree the fruit can mature.
Any information on the subject will be very
thankfully received.
l also will give all married ladies' recipe that
have known to fail, and have seen it tried 80
often, and can speak from my own experience ::
For sick stomach during pregnancy, apply croton
oil on the small of the back, not enough to blister
but to burn little, every three or four nights.
When once tried, yOu will never be without it.
VIII some of the sisters send me some flower
seed (annuals), and will in return send geranium
cuttings, something of equal value. have all
kinds of fish geranium, doublei white, pink, rose
color salmon, and crimson. Also the night bloom
ing cerlus, cactus.
started silk quilt in my young lady hood, but
now as mother, and being "chici cook and bot
tle-Washer," do not have time to complete 1t.
have one border completed about eighteen inches
wide, full length bed and have enough squares
mot worked TO complete the quilt think. Would
like to exchange for something useful. III any
one has good baby buggy, second hand. would
like to correspond with them as am anxious to
get one. Respect, etc.