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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
r.rrrS,se CALVES rRoFrrABLr.

In localities where there is active de-
,nand for milk calves are little thought
of as factors in profit. They are often
killed rs soon as dropped, their hides
sold for few shillings, and their bodies
used as manure. 1t costs more to fatten
them with new milk than they are worth
for butchering after being fa!tened.
Some farmers unfortunate enough to have
kicking COW make the best Of bad
bargain by giving her to mother all the
calves in the dairy. This does very we'll
if cows are turned to calve four or six
weeks apart, but this rarely happens.
Even skim-milk is usually reckoned
worth more for pigs than it is TO make
veal. But we hold that by proper selec-
ton of feed calves may be proftably fat
tened until they are five or six months
old. No new milk need be given after
the first three days. the mothers milk
at this time being just what is needed TO
put the young animals digestive appara-
tus in good working order. The best
feed is skim-milk with oat meal sifted to
remove the bulls, and heated in thin,
hot porridge, thus bringing the skim
milk to the proper temperature. On this
cooked food given warm calves will
seldom sour. If they do then make the
porridge for day or two of fine wheat
-four instead of the oat meal. After the
calf is a week old add a small pinch OF
Haxseed meal to the porridge. This may
be increased as the calf gets older, al
ways taking care not to give enough to
cause scours. When a calf is thus fat
tened TO the age of three or four months
do not be bashful about asking good
price for it. Butchers will try to get it
for less than it is worth, as at such times
the farmer is apt to be discouraged or
want money badly, thus selling cheaper
than he ought.-Boston Cultivator.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17
Sounds of Animals.

An ape produces an exact octave OF
musical sounds, ascending and descend
ing the scale BY half tones; so that, per-
hans. it alone of brute animals may be
said to sing.
The bowling or preaching monkey OF
South America has voice that can be
heard for two miles.
The giraffe aud armadillo are voicelesS,
with no vocal chords. The chirp Of the
LONG. cared bat is said to be the most
acute sound produced BY any animal, and
only five out Of six persons can hear it.
In reptiles the larynx is in rudimentary
condition. The crocodiles aud caymen
make a feeble, roaring sound, says
brakes Magazine.
One kind of frog has sound bag,
Violently acting as a resonance chamber,
ON each side of his mouth. The tortoise
gives mere snuffling sound.
Snakes hare no vocal chords, but pro-
duce Kissing, by expulsion of air
through the narrow opening in the glot-
tbs. Most fishes are mute.
Insects, such as crickets, grasshoppers
and bees, have been considered more
musicians than singers, most of their
sound being caused by friction of their
wings or legs together, or, against their
body. or by vibration of their wings. A
grasshopper of Brazil may be heard half
a mile, which is as if a man with big
voice could be heard over the world.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17
.rhe Signal Sysfem.

The art of inter-cOmunicatiOn by
means of semaphores and flash lights,
so often reSOrted to by military COM
manders either to make their own
movements known TO their allies or
tOdiscoyer to supporting columns the
exact movements Of the enemy-in
fact for MANI different useS-iS even
in these piping times Of peace IN cX-
ceedlngly interesting one. During
the great Civil War that art was
brought to a greater degree of perfec-
ton IN the Federal and Confederate
armies than it had ever been before,
but the stupendous and all-absorbing
question OF the hour prevented any
thing like an adequate appreciation
Of its beauties.
Perhaps it is not generally known
that the first signals ever used in the
field were during the late war, and on
the success of our system of flag waving
and torch flashing at night, are based
the systems now used by the armies
of the entire world. The United
States army was also the pioneer in
use of electric telegraph on the bat
tie field.
1t is history, that during the earlier
campaigns Of the Shenandoah Valley.
the flank movement Of Lees grand
grmy for the first invasion Of Mary
land was detected and recognized
from a signal station. II is all on
record that night signals by torch
prevented far greater disasters to tho
arm at Charlottesville than those
which actually befell it, When the
troops were falling back, by night,
upon the river, the pont0Ons Of tho
right wing Of the army were swept
away BY the flash Of torches mes
sages were sent across the swollen
stream
"Hold the army IN its lines instead
Of crowding it, with danger of panic
upon the banks Of the river
The first intimation to the Union
Army Of the death Of Gen. Polk was
obtained by officers deciphering the
code of signals that were used with
flags between the different COnfeder-
ate CORPS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

Kerosene is a good cure for scaly legs.
Soak them well.
"AnimaI odor" is generally due to the
presence of filth.
A sharp kiuk in pigs take is said to
indicate good health.
Thoroughly clean the henhouse before
warm weather sets in.
Shade along the highway is always
pleasant to the traveller.
The Winchell is promising new early
grape of the white variety.
In blowing in the orchard care should
be taken not to plow too deep or close to
the trees.
Until clover makes a good start to
grow rye or wheat makes a good pasture
for the hogs.
Allowing the brood SOW to become
constipated often causes the loss OF a
litter of pigs.
The first spraying should be given the
trees as soon as they are fully leaved out
in the spring.
1t is bad policy to save time and
trouble by feeding fowls at one time
enough to do them y week.
II you find that your COW has tuber-
culous tendency, dispose Of her at once.
Her usefulness Is OF the past.
IN testing new varieties fall planting
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17
Set ri1ht

all the proper functions of wO-
nonbood. DIR. Pierce's Favoritc
Prescription is the remedy. 1t
regulates and promotes their ac-
ton. and removes the obstruc-
tons tons and supprcssions which cause
trouble and misery. AT the two
critical periods in a woman's life
the change from girIhood to woman
hood. and, later, the "change of life"
it is a perfectly safe and an cs-
neciaIiy valuable remedial agent,
that can produce only good results.
It's a powerful, inyigorating tonic,
and a soothing and Strengthening
neryine a legitimate medicine
purely vegetable, perfectly harm
IessEand carefully adapted, by an
experienced physician, to woman's
delicate needs.
For all the arrangements, lrregu-
larities, and weaknesses peculiar to
the sex. the "Fayorite Prescription"
is a remedy so certain that it can be
ouaranteed. If it doesn't give salts
faction in every case, the money is
returned. No other medicine for
women is sold in this way.
No other medicine can be.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17
STAMINA the Ears.

The day for the ear that stands at
right angles to the head is over.
There's been a clever little arrangement
patented for correcting the tendency
some babies ears have to stand out. 1t
is close-ftting cap made of white tape
that holds the ears close to the head and
ties under the chin. 1t is really merely
the framework Of a cap, and so is less
troublesome and less heating than mus
lin cap would be, aud can be worn day
and night. There are few less pardonable
dis6guremeuts than outbrauching ears,
and they ale less often the result of a
natural tendency than Of the careless
handling of baby.
Few mothers and fewer nurses notice
when they lay baby down whether the
soft little ear is crumpled under or lying
close back to the head, and they rarely
take the trouble when they hold baby
TO see that its ears are in the natural
position, but will hold it for the longest
time with the head pressed against their
bosom, and the ear turned forward in.
stead of back. 'As the twig is bent
the tree is inclined" applies with as
much force to the physical as to the
moral growth of child. Babies, when
nursed constantly by one person, often
suffer seriously from being always car
ried on the same arm and in the same po-
sition. Washington Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17
POULTRY JOTTINGs.

Breeding at FIVE dollars head, Plym-
outh Rock fowls ought to pay any far
mer. know of one who gets this price
for his high bred birds. 1t costs him no
more to rear them than the common
barnyard mongrels.
Many farmers neglect their opportu-
mites. They ought to know that hens
will pay as we'll as their cows, sheep or
hogs. Eggs are always salsble at profit
in summer, the farmer can either sell or
store them for higher prices. In eggs
alone he can be assured very fair in
come.
Poultry, small fruits and bees work
tremendously together. On plat of
fifty acres a perfect paradise could exist
under proper management. A better
living, more happiness, peace aud con-
tentment can be derived from such
life than is enjoyed by some of the rich
est merchants.
Sulphur is often given to fowls in ex-
cess as a preventive of sickness. A
very moderate quantity may be given to
hem during the moulting season with
excellent results, if the weather is dry.
If wet, sulphur fed to chickens makes
them lame and rheumatic. Actual cases
have been directly traced to it.
Green cornstalks, lettuce and other
garden greens, should be cut up fine and
given to fowls confined in yards. When
deprived of it hens lack the red color in
their combs and the blood will become
impure The result is number of
dead fowls some morning. Green food
is essential to their health.
Ducks Matched by incubators are ready
for market at ten to twelve weeks old.
Wild ducks have become scarce. AS the
tame are nearly the equal of the wild
duck in flavor, the demand is usually ex-
celcnt and prices considerably beyond
those paid for chickens of the same age.
To obtain the flavor of the wild duck,
feed them with celery chopped up 6ue as
part of the food the week before they
are marketed.
The great difficulty with many who
staE into rearing poultry for profit is
that they want to earn big profits from
the start. II this does not materialize,
they become discouraged. Many also
start with meager capital, forgetting
that time means expense, and small
amount will not suffice, should unseen
delays occur. Capital, good judgment
and determination to succeed, are the
essential qualifications.
Minorca fowls are now considered, as
egg producers, next to the lcghorn.
Their appearance would indicate great
laying qualities. The hens comb hangs
down much more than some OF the best
leghorns, making it appear quite old
when approached on the side to which
the comb droops, covering the birds
eye completely. They are quite hardy,
more 80 than the white faced black
Spanish to which they are related. -
American Agriculturist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

The monkeys Of India have d. game
like the English boys cock of the
dunghill or king Of the castle, but,
instead Of pushing each other from
the top Of a knoll or dust heap, the
castle is a pendant branch of a tree.
The game is to keep a pla"e on the
bOugh, which swings with their
weight as with a cluster of fruit,
while the players struggle to dislodge
one another, each, as he drops, run
ming round and climbing up again to
begin anns;.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17
nfIrht unrn Renn KYor.c.

She-"I am very sorry our engage
ment must cease. can never mar
ry."
He-"My graciousl What has hap
pened?"
She-My brother has disgraced us.
He-"Oh, is that all? That doesn't
matter feared may be your father
had failed. New York Weekly. -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17
Il Hurts Only Occasionally.

sufTerer-"Do you pull teeth without
painl'
DR.. Estler-" Well, not always. l
sprained my wrist last time | pulled
tooth and it hurts me yet occasionally"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

BY local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
lional remedies Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition Of the mucous lining OF the
Eustschian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbing sound or imper-
feet hearing, and when IL is entirely closed.
ieafness is the result, and unless the inhan-
nation can b. taken out and this tube re-
stored 10 It's normal condition. hearing will be
destroyed forever. nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
canned condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of deafness lcaused by catarrhl that we
cannot cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
5end for circulars. free.
4. J. CHENEY & Co.. Toledo. o.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

BRowN's Iron Bitters cures Dyspepsia, Ma
laria. BiliOusness and Genera Debi ity. owes
Strength aids Digestion, tones the nerves
creates appetite. The best tonic TOR Nursing
Mothers, weak women and children.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17
To Cleanse the System

EHectually yet gently. when oostive or bill.
ious. or when tho bIool Ia impure or sluggish.
to permanently cure hlbituil constipau on,
70 awaken the kidneys an liver to healthy
activity. without irritating or weak ening
them. 10 disrel headaches, cold or fevers, us'
S, rup Of tigs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

MALARIA cured and eradicated from the
system by Browns Iron Bitters, which m
riches the blood. tones the nerves. AIDS dlges1
ton. Acts like a charm on persons In general
I'll health, & wing new energy and strength.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

Tfaf1ictedwlth sore eyesu8s DrIsRac Thomp-
,on'sEyeW ater.Druggists5el ats, pr bottle
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

Sweden enumerates over 10000 heal Of
.eindeer among her domesticate animals.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

BEEcHAM's Pills are painless and efectual
remedy for all bilious disorders. . cents
box. For sale by all druggists.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

There are 100 boys born TO every 100 girls,
but more boys die in infancy than girls.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

The first European lady TO arrive in Cali
fornia was the wife of Governor Pages, who
arrived at Monterey in 1888.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

The meaning Of the verb boom" is 10 rrsh
violently forward. Its business application
is clear
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

A telephone talk between Paris and
Brussels. Belgium. costs thirty cents.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

VIM. Sprague Smith. Providence, X. l.,
writes ~ find Bradycrotine always cures
headache" All druggists, fifty cents.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

Five.eighths Of the bread baked in London
England, is made of American wheat.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

Nine young men are about to walk from
Americas. Ga, TO Chicago, ILL.,, distance OF
1000 miles by road, on a wager.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

ats MI mp" with the landlubber when ne
takes his first sea voyage.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

Oftwo women choose the one that will have
rnn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

There are between 10000 and so, 900
ragpickers in Paris.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17
Raising &c


ana make your Fowls earn dollars Tor YOU Ine
noint is that You mu-t be able 20 defect uouoel 20
mo Poultry ard as soon AS u apncars. ana hho"
- 40 remedy a. Ibis fook will teach .ou -.
IL tells how 10 detect AMI cure disease ~ tesu
eggs and also for fatteninf which lows ~ 80,
hreeding purposes; and everything lndeeoi you
shcud knevg on this subject 20 make u prontanle.
sent postpaid fer twenty-five cents In &C. OF -
etamTs. ....o
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-06-17

Sold By Druggists, 75c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-07-21
GAINING FRUITS.
Miss Maria Par1oa's Directions for Sc.
curing Bckt NesnIts bY This Method.

Miss Marin P1rloa's Directions for Sc.
curing Best Results by This Method.
First, the fruit must be sound; next,
every utynsil used must be clean; again,
the cans must be alright; finally, the cans
and fruit must be made free from germs
and air before sealing, and the canned
fruit be kept in a dark, COOL dry place
We know that when the germs are killed
and the air is excluded sugar is not neces-
sary for the preservation of the fruit. But
there are few kinds of fruit that are not
improved by some sugar, because it fixes
the color and favor and gives much finer
results Some kinds of fruit require but
little sugar for this purpose, while others
are poor indeed without a generous amount
Where fruits are too dry TO give out enough
juice to generously cover them light
sirup should be used. But in the juicy
fruits avoid water If possible. A good rule
I'm the case Of small berries is to allow one
third of pound of sugar to each pound OF
fruit.
For fruit like peaches, pears, plums, etc,
make light sirup. Ounces must first be
cooked in clear water until tender. In
pairing fruit use silver plated knives, and
drop each piece as soon as pared into a
bowl of cold water, which has been muin
acid by the addition of lemon juice. This
prevents the fruits from turning dark. Use
earthern bowls and wooden or silver plated
= oons. Avoid any delay while doing this
work. TO pare peaches and plums put a
little of the fruit into n wire basket and
plunge it into boiling water for three min
utes Take the basket from the boiling
water and plunge it into cold water for a
few seconds then turn its contGHts into an
earthern dish and pare with a silver knife.
| Save all the juice that falls into this bowl.
| When the work is properly done, the skin
will peel off perfectly smooth.
To fill the jars, have on the stove two
pans partially filed with water. Let the
water i'm one be boiling, but in the other
not so hot that the hand cannot be held In
it with comfort. Put few jars and covers
| in the cooler water, turning them now and
| then until all parts become warm; then
| put them in the boiling water. This docs
away with all danger of breaking. When
the jars have been heated in boiling water
drain, fill and seal them one at a time. In
filing the jars be sure that they stand
level, that the sirup has filed all the in
| terstices between the fruit and that it also
runs over the tops Of the jars. Even with
this overhowing of the sirup it will bc
found that after cooling the can is not
| quite full, but if the work has been prop
erly done the fruit will keep all right.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-07-21
In another column of this paper will be

In another column of this paper will be
found an advertisement OF medicine
known as Chamberlein's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, for sale by drug
glsts Durbin, Wright q Co. and l.. Sollman
Of this place. In almost every neighbor.
one or more persons whose lives have been
saved by this remedy. II is natural for
such persons TO take especial pleasure In
recommending the remedy to others. The
praise that follows its introduction and
use makes II immensely popular. While
morbus and diarrhoea, II IL also claimed
10 cure chronic diarrhoeA. II such be the
case II is certainly "Godsend" to many =
poor mortal,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-07-21
Hints for Outing Costumes.

The following timely and useful items
are CLEANED from Harper's Bazaar:
Suits of linen duck are the novelty for
summer outing dresses.
Eton jacket suits rival those with a
blazer for tennis, boating and outing gen
orally.
The peasant bodice and skirt cut in one
introduced last summer, remains in favor
for dresses for out-of-door sports where
freedom for the arms is required.
A new design for serge yachting gowns
has bodice smoothly fitted, like a cuirass
from the throat to the waist, then curvinq
out on the hips, and evenly all around
This plain bodice is banded across will
row after row of red or blue braid edged
with gilt-a very effective trimming on {
white serge cuirass.
Royal MILDLY suits for yachting are o
blue or white cloth of very light weight
made with little jacket reaching only T.
the waist and open in front, with taperint
revers and q square collar. Bright gOlt
and red braids forming a wide galloon ar,
the gay trimming.
Conservative tailOrs still commend tn
Norfolk jacket, box plated and belted
for the bodice Of cycling dresses. Other
prefer a shirt waist or blouse with rubbe
band, and round skirt with braces. TIL
circular skirt three yards or more in widtI
is a few inches longer in front than in tn
back, and is sewed to the belt, with full
ness all around.
For comfortable wear during the sum
mer, tailors are making silk blouses of
special cut to match the color Of the ski.
of riding habits, and take the place of tn
heavy cloth bodice. A covert coat mad
of the regular coating" is added. Piqu
vests of white or pale blue and sailor hat
are already familiar in the riders summe
outfit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-07-21

OF all the early potatoes we have ever
tested, says the Philadelphia Farm Jour-
nal, the early Ohio stands at the head
for earliness. 1t is superior in quality
and good keeper, but it is a rather light
cropper on average soil, and has not be-
come generally popular. The Crown
Jewel, illustrated herewith, is seed
ling of the Ohio, about as early, more
prolific and a more vigorous grower. In
color, which is flesh tint, it is like the
Ohio and Hebron, but the tubers are
longer than the parent variety and slight
ly hattened. For first early potato we
have found nothing superior to the
Crown Jewel.
To the same type and class belong
Burpee's Extra Early, an excellent po-
tato. A new variety of the Early Rose
type, but more vigorous in growth and
more productive, is the Farmers Alli-
ance. For q general crop this new va
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-07-21

Bibs and fuckers are the rage again, and
If you want to appear fashionable you will
certainly wear bib with your best frock.
The smartest bibs are Of cream or blacl.
lace, or delicate colored chiffon and lace,
with tucker to match Palmer ones are OF
soft silk, edged with lace. Nearly all the
new French dresses-both silk and woolen
are adorned with lace bib. Bows are
much worn, and are made in profuslon
Of shapes. Fichus, too, are popular, so are
little capes made entirely of lace. About
the most novel thing in neckwear is u lace
scarf, broad and of sufficient length to al
most touch the bottom Of the dress.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-07-21

The following, clipped from the Bur-
lington Junction, (Mo,,) Post, contains
information OF no little value to persons
troubled with indigestion.
"For years the editor of the Post has
been subject 70 cramp coltc or fits of in
digestion, that prostrated him for several
hours and unified him for business two
or three days afterward. About a year
ago we called on s. j. Butcher, druggist,
and for something 10 ward on an attack
Mr.. Butcher handed US bottle OF Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. We took the medicine accord
Ing TO directions, and not only found relief
on that occasion, but have several times
since tried It's virtues and found relief In
every instance. We take this method of
recommending the cure TO ali others sub.