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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12
THE COST OF MILK,
Essentials Necessary to Making the Dair
Farm Profitable.

Essentials Necessary to Making the Dairy
Farm Profitable.
The question is often asked: what
can we afford to sell milk for?" In the
Ohio Farmer Fl. Talcott tells under
what conditions farmer must make
milk to be able to afford to sell it at
the going prices. He says:
First, he must have dairy cows to
milk not steers, or cows but little
better for milk than steers. His cows
must average 5000 pounds of milk per
year at the very lowest estimate.
Second, in order to produce milk
cheap the year round he must have
cheap, single ceiling wooden silos and
then plant the large variety of south
ern white corn. about the same time as
he would in each locality his common
field corn to produce it's best, and then
let it grow to near full maturity, so the
grain is almost ripe, and then cut and
fill the silos with it, cutting the grain
itself in with the green, moist, juicy
stalks You cannot do this work when
it is too wet Snow or rain on it does
no harm. You then have a good full
grain ration with each bushel basket
full of cut ensilage for feed Give this
literally night and morning. with q
feed of clover hay at noon, and you
have then got perfection in reducing
cost of winter feed for dairy cows.
1t will not cost over IS per head to
winter dairy cows upon this kind of
feed, and the sum total of less than SIS
per head will cover all the cost of pro-
ducing the 5000 pounds of milk or
more which he can sell for at least $40.
There is no guess work about this. !
am doing this very business on three
dairy farms, and do not exceed this
cost / make more money, however,
than this, because we set the milk at
home in deep setting tin cans, and send
the cream only to the factory to be
made into butter, and feed our sweet
skim milk to the calves and pigs at
home, and every cow of mine earns me
fully SIS for skim milk, and they aver
age S35 worth of butter apiece
Besides this the manure they make
each season at the barn is worth fully
S. apiece, and fairly pays for the care
of the cows.
The hauling of milk to a factory
should always be done by the farmer
who lives the farthest away on each
street, and for five or six cents per
hundred pounds of milk he could af-
ford to haul all there is on the street to
the factory. 1t is big chore and a
very foolish way for each farmer to de-
liver his own milk.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12
ROBINS AT PLAY.
a Spectacle That Proves the Existence o
Sense of Humor in Birds.

a Spectacle That Proves the Existence of
. Sense of Humor In Birds.
A story told by lady contributor to
m English magazine would seem to
show that birds in their wild state ''go
In for" organized romps Just like chill
drcn at Christmas party. Andrew
Crosse, the distinguished naturalist, was
one day looking out of his study win
dow, in a house on the Quantock hills.
From this window he could see into a
courtyard a little distance away, which
was sheltered by walls and was remote
from any noises or disturbances of any
kind. By and by the naturalist saw a
robin engaged in dragging the appar-
emily dead body of another robin round
and round in a circle on the pavement
1t looked Just as if the live robin had
fought with and killed the other, and
was indulging in the cruel triumph OF
pulling the lifeless body of its rival over
the stones, as Achilles dragged Hector
round the walls of Troy.
Just as Mr.. Crosse had come to the
conclusion that the strange proceeding
OF which he was privileged to be the
witness was the termination of a battle
to the death between two bird enemies,
the live robin suddenly stopped and
threw itself on its back, as though stark
dead. Its wings were half distended
and rigid, and its legs upturned to the
sky. Never, apparently, had there beer
q robin more dead than it was
Meanwhile, the other robin went
through an exactly converse trans
formation scene. 1t had only beer
shamming dead. and now woke up into
full and vigorous life.
Selling on its feathered companion
It dragged the latter in its turn ali
round the same circle, and repeated the
process several times over. The con
clusion of the scene was that both birds
flew off together to some neighborine
trees. Now. this story, related by the
widow of the eminent authority or
natural history to whom we have re
ferred, might be set down as an exagger
alton or distortion Of what really hap
pened, only that the observer was him
self a trained scientific expert, not like
ly to let his eyesight be interfered with
by his imagination.
The popularity of the incident lies IL
the fact that the performers were wild
animals. They had not been trained
to play this game by any showman'l
devices. but they had, out Of the pure
merriment of their own hearts and the
liveliness of their bird intellects
evolved game of Lets pretend" like
Alice in Wonderland" and carried il
out with perfect success Chicago Jour
nal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12
California.

California is the most attractive and de-
lightful section OF the United States, If not
Of the world, and Its many beautiful resorts
will be crowded with the best families
Of the East during the entire winter. II
offers to the lnve stor the hes open emporium.
ity for safe and large returns from It's fruit
lands. 1t offers the kindest climate in
the world to the feeble and debilitated
and II is reached in the most comfortable
manner over the Atchison, Topeka u Santa
Fe Railroad. Pullman Vestibule Sleeping
Cars leave Chicago by this line every day
in the year and go without change or trans
fer through to San Francisco, Los Angeles
and San Diego. This is q feature not Of
fered by any other line.
Write to John J. Byrne, 62l Rialto Build
ing, Chicago, Ill. IL you desire any informa-
ton as to the country and the accommoda-
tions for reaching it
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12
POISONOUS PARSNIPS.

DO Not Use the Vegetable Until 1t Has
Made Considerable Grow tn.
1t seems matter of surprise that so
wholesome a vegetable as the parsnip
should sometimes be poisonous, says
Meehans' Monthly. Every spring we
have accounts in the daily papers Of
parties meeting their death through
eating them. Late last spring an &C.
count came of three young men of
Wilkesbarre, Pa, who ate them, sup
posing they were artichokes, one Of
whom died short time afterwards To
those not acquainted with the actual
facts, it is difficult to believe that the
parsnip really causes the troubles. 1t
has frequently been attributed to other
plants, of which the well-known hem
lock of Socrates is member. In order
to test the matter accurately the writer
sent to the authorities of town in
which some children were said to have
died from eating parsnips, to get some
of the roots for a direct examination.
In one case the roots sent us had the
marks of the teeth of the children who
had eaten of other portions of
the root, showing conclusively that
that was the root of which the
children had eaten. Planting these
roots, including that of the one
that was partly eaten, and wait
ing for it's growth, it was found to
be the true parsnip Just why the
parsnip in its early stage should be
poisonous, and not so at other times,
remains to be investigated; but that it
is really the parsnip that has caused
this trouble is without shadow of a
doubt
We think there is little cause to fear
poisoning from eating the cultivated
parsnip; but it is well not to use them
until after they have made consider
able growth in the spring.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12
A TWELvE-SPOTTED PEST.
Description of an Insect Known as the
DiabrOtica 12-Punctata.

Description of an Insect Known as the
Diabrotica 12-Punctata.
For the past two years the habits of
an insect, the larvae of which have
been found quite destructive to young
corn in Virginia, Alabama, Mississip-
pi. Louisiana, Arkansas, Kentucky,
Illinois and Ohio, have been closely
observed, and the results of this OBJ
servation are given in Insect Life.
The adult, shown enlarged at in the
illustration, is black and yellow or
greenish yellow. the latter color pre-
vailing on the wings. The black spots
are II in number, as the insects name
indicates. 1t is a very general feeder.
eating the blades of corn, ears of green
corn, kernels of wheat, cabbage, eau.
lifiower, beans, oats, roses, the foliage
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

gallons. This solution is just about as
effective for pear-leaf blight as Bor-
deaux mixture, and as it is consider
ably cheaper, is preferable to the Bor-
deaux. Averaging up the cost of spray
ings at various seasons of growth, it
was found that while Bordeaux mixture
cost so cents per tree for material and
its application, the ammoniacal solu-
ton of copper carbonate cost less than
"a cents per tree. OF the results in
the field the report noted says: 1t has
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12
August.
Flower

I had been troubled FIVE months
with Dyspepsia. l had a fullness
after eating, and heavy load in the
pit of my stomach. Sometimes a
deathly sickness would overtake
me. I was working for Thomas
McHenry, Druggist, Allegheny City,
Pa, in whose employ I had been for
seven years. fused August Flower
for two weeks. 1 was relieved of all
trouble. I can now eat things l
dared not touch before. l have
gained twenty pounds since my re-
covery. ]. D. Cox, Allegheny, Pa. o
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12


TO the man who labors with his hands,
physical trouble Is q very serious thing. 1t
Is not merely the pam he endures, racking
and tormentin5 as it is, but the prospective
loss Of time, money and place haunts him
and aggravates his suffering. He is bent on
having prompt relief and sure cure. He
wants the best and the proof and here It is
Mr.. w. II. Schroeder, Gilbertville, Iowa,
stated April IL. 1884, that he had used ST
Jacobs Oil in his stables for horse CON-
plants and upon himself for rheumatism,
and had found it the best remedy he had
ever tried. Again, Feb'y IL, 1887, he writes
II have used st Jacobs Oil for rheumatism
and sore back, as stated, and it cured; and
for burns and bruises it does its work as
recommended to do. always keep 1t in the
house and recommend 1t to my neighbors u
Mr.. John Garbutt, 656 Minna St, San
Francisco, Cal, writes: "Some time back
sprained my knee and suffered agony until
l tried St Jacobs Oil The result was o
speedy and permanent ure"-Miss Ida M.
Fleming, z S. Carey St, Baltimore, Md
says: ~ had been afflicted for two years
with neuralgia and tried every means to
get rid Of the tormenting disease. had
been given SO much quinine that my nerv-
Gus system was seriously injured was
advised to use st. Jacobs Oil, which did,
and it relieved me entirely"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

PERHAPS no local disease has puzzled and
baf1ed the medical profession more than
nasal catarrh. While not Immediately fatal
and disgusting ills the flesh Ia heir TO, and
the records show very few or no cases Of
radical cure of chronic catarrh by any Of
the multitudes of modes of treatment until
the introduction of Ely's Cream Balm few
years ago. The success of this preparation
has been most gratifying and surprising.
Apply Balm into each nostril It Is Quick
ly Absorbed. Gives Relief at once. Price
80 cents at Druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

Why Should He?-She (blushing
frightfully)-"Jack. that horrid woman
saw you kiss me. Now promise faith
fully to deny it to her." He-"Why
should 1? Ididn't deny it to you."-N.
Y. HeralL
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12
FARM AND GARDEN.
PEAR LEAF BLIGHT,
Ammoniacal Solution of Copper Carl

Ammoniacal Solution of Copper Carbon.
ate the Best Fungicide.
An object lesson is often the best
way of teaching. To this end we Illus
trate herewith the benefit derived from
the treatment of pear leaf blight by
ammoniacal solution of copper carbon
ate, as shown in the report of Secre-
tary Rusk for 1890. This solution is
made as follows; Three ounces copper
carbonate are mixed with quart of
ammonia, and as soon as all action has
peased, it is diluted with water to %
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

been found that three early treatments
are as effective as six made at inter-
walls throughout the season; and that
one spraying with either of the solu-
tions noted above will save large per-
centage of the foliage. OF the value of
the spraying, our illustrations, taken re-
spectively from sprayed and unsprayed
trees, speak more forcibly than a page
of type.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

The Only Ono Ever Prlnted-Can You Find
the Word?
There is q inch display advertisement
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 a 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 Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

The Chicago, Union Pacific & North
Western Line offers the very best facilities
to persons DESTROYS of visiting the resorts
Of California, Portland. Oregon, or Puget
Sound points. Excyrsion tickets, good six
sale at very low rates and patrons Of the
line are assured quick and comfortable
journey. Solid Vestibuled Trains of
coaches,seee Reclining Chair Cars and
Palace Sleeping Cars are run through
from Chicago to Portland, Oregon, with
Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Cars from
Chicago to San Francisco without change,
and excellent meals are served in Dining
Cars. Tickets should read via the Chicago
and North Western, Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific Railways. Full informa-
cars can be obtained upon application to any
Ticket Agent or by addressing W. A. Thrall,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chica-
60 Il North Western Railway, Chicago, Ill.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

To make it apparent to thousands, who
think themselves ill, that they are not af-
fected with any disease, but that the system
home TO their hearts, as a costive condition is
easily cured by using Syrup Of Figs. Manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12
A Hearty Welcome

To returning peace by day and tranquility
at night Is extended by the rheumatic pa
tent who owes these blessings to Hostetter' e
Stomach Bitters. Don't delay the use OF
this fine anodyne for pain and purifier OF
the blood an instant beyond the point when
the disease manifesrs itself Kidney trouble
dyspepsia, liver complaint, la grippe and ir.
regularity Of the bowels are relieved and
cured by the BitterA
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

-Minks-"Were you away last sum-
mer?" Winks-"Yes, off about month
at summer resort" How did you
spend the time?' "Waiting for it to
stop rainin~ ."-Demorest's Magazine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

Mr.. JOHN c. Feriman, Albion, Illinois,
writes on Jan. 18th, 1891: "My wife has
be&n q great sufferer from headaches for
over 20 years, and your Bradycrotine is the
only remedy that has ever relieved her.
can get you all the recommendations you
want from here. We take great pleasure
In recommending 1t ON all occasions
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

THERE Is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For great many
years doctors pronounced it a local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treatment
pronounced it incurabe. Science has
proven catarrh to be constitutional dis
ease, and therefore requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-
featured by F. j. Cheney Il Co, Toledo,
Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the
market 1t is taken internally in doses from
10 drops to teaspoonful 1t acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. They offer one hundred dollars fol-
any case 1t fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address,
F. j. CHENEY a. Co., Toledo, o.
tB Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

The loss of flesh is a trihe.
You think you need not
mind it.
But, if you 60 on losing
for some time or lose a good
deal in a short time, you are
running down. Is that a
trihe?
Get back to your healthy
weight and generally you get
back to health.
A book on CAREFUL L1v-
ING will tell you what it is to
get there, and when SCOTS
Emulsion of cod-liver oil is
useful. Free.
Scorr BowxE. Chemists, I,s South 9Th Avenue,
New York.
Your druggist keeps Scots Emulsion Of cod.ver
eil-all druggists everywhere do. 81.
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81 SUPPOSE you think you've got me into
q pickle" said the coDperas 10 the cook
when she threw it into the jar Of cucum-
rs.-Pharmaceutical Era
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

TEAcHER-"Whatis The feminine Of man?''
Little Girl-"Dude. "-Brooklyn Life.
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full CONSUMPTION CURE is sold by drug.
gtsts on positive guarantee, test that nc
other Cure can stand successfully. II you
have a COUGH, HOARSENESS or LA
GRIPPE, II Will cure You promptly II your
use 1t quickly and relief is sure. II you fear
CONSUMPTION, don't wait until your case
is hopeless, but take this Cure at once and re-
ceive Immediate help. Large bottles. SOC and
s1.O0. Travellers convenient pocket size, ESQ.
Ask your druggist for SHILOH'S CURE
II your lungs are sore or back lame, use
Shilohs Porous Plastcrs. Price, 25c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

"CHEcKED your grip yctl" asked the g.
raffe. didn't have to-" replied the Gle.
plant. 81 have it in my trunk. INDIAN
apolis Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

Two OF trade can never agree. Work
men can't even roll barrels of -four without
little falling out
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

THE reason why the ocean is 80 Otter
called trcacherous must be because 1t is sc
full Of craft.-Boston Post
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

SUDDEN CHANGES OF WEATHER oause
Throat Diseases. There is no more effect
ual remedy for Coughs, Colds, etc. than
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRocnEs. Sold only ia
boxks. Price Is cts
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

LOVING kindness is greater than laws
and the charities Of life are more than al
eremonies.-Talmud
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BEAUTY is like an almanac; II It last q
year it is well.--T Adams.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

PRIDE gocth before fall, and he who
liveth on the bluff may expect 10 take q
tumble. -Indianapolis journal
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"Do YoU know, don't think much of Nav.
SON" "You don't have TO You can size
Mawson up In two seconds "-Brooklyn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

A HIoH-roNED singer Is generally of his
base.-Binghamton Republican.
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VINO thinketh to buy villainy with good
shall find such faith so bought, so sold. =
Marston.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

MAN wants the earth, but 1t is the house
keeper who gets the dust
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An Important Difference.

WHEN an Irish baby is in the cradle you
can't compose 1t with sham rock. Boston
Courier
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WooL-"Is your mother-in-law still with
youp Van Pelt-"Eo; still agin me. IN.
Y. Herald.
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TUHBLE-DowN affair-a wrestling match
Texas Siftings.
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DoN'T Neglect Cough. Take some Hale'i
Honey of Horehound und Tar GufGnter
Pike Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
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"SOMETnING that should be looked into
"a microscope Washington Star.
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PLEDGES that are reasonably sure of be
ing kept for awhile al least are those en-.
trusted TO the pawnbrokers. Philadelphia
Times.
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A WEATHER profit-An income on the sale
OF overshoes. Washington Star
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CLOTHING will make the man II he only
sells enough Of it at good proft-Texas
Siftings
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A GOOD many men are more interested In
having work than poverty abolished
Texas Siftings.
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THE laxative man is sound to the CORE
Binghamton Republican
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Catarrh--RemOve the Cause.

was afflicted from infancy with Cah and Tor ten years with eruFons
relief MY LIRE BECAME BURDEN TO ME- for declared incura
which cured
peronMBS JOSIE OWEN, Montpelier, Ohio
was the victim Of the worst of caTh that ever heard Of was entirely
deaf including
No sort of benefited and said would better As
have been we'll for with of the deaseMs JOSEPHINE PoIIII,
Due Caah, Gket
the poison which Blood and Skin mailed free
SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY ATLANTA Ga
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IT will require more than nine tailors to
make man of the average dude
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SKErcHER, the artist, had position last
season drawing soda water.-Pharmaceut-
ical Era
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WHEN man is too lazy to walk around a
mud-hole, be should not be commended for
bravery In walking through it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

Lanes Family Medicine Moves
The bowels each day. Apleasant herb drink
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MRS BAcoN-"What sour look DR. Pin
has," Little Minnie-"I guess he takes his
own medicine, mamma "-Yonkers States
man.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

BEEcHAn's PILLS have been in popular
etn Europe for 80 years and are a safe,
sure and gentle remedy rs cents box.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

EVERY one desires TO live long, but no one
would be old Swift.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

THE question before the house, do you
want your sidewalk shoveled offa"-Yonk-
ers Statesman
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Is 1T proper to call the night clerk a wide
awake druggisti-Pharmaceu Era
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What Piapo?

Musically, it is of immense
Importance what one you buy.
It's life will be many years
years that will make or mar
your musical life. Then don't
make a choice that you will
regret all these years.
In the Ivers and Pond YOU
not only get a frst-class piano;
you get all you pay for.
We send on approval, at
our risk and expense, or 'di-
rect you to a dealer who can
supply you. Write for Cata-
logue.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-02-12

THE cheerful live longest in years, and
afterwards in our regards. Cheerfulness IL