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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-31

WOOD ASHES VERSUS BARNYARD MANURE.
THAT wood ashes are of much value
to the grower of plants and trees has
long been known, and only that it has
been difficult to get large supplies at
reasonable rates, it would have been
much more used than it has been, "
writes an experienced gardener to the
Southern Agriculturist.
eat the present time there is more
call for it than usual, owing to its
being used to large extent by florists.
For fruit it is as good thing as can
be applied. Its application to the
fruit trees tends to establish healthy
foliage to remarkable degree.
'There is not rank growth result
ing, such as barnyard manure creates,
but sturdy one, with plenty of
healthy foliage. In green houses the
same effects are observed. The plants
treated do not run to weed to the dis
advantage of flowers, but make a
growth whose appearances of leaf and
stem indicate the highest type of
healthy vigor.
"The youngest boy on farm knows
that the biggest of the big plants is
sure to grow where last years bonfire
was made. The application of wood
ashes to grass on lawns is shown to have
done good. The vivid green of the
herbage and strong growth tel the
story of its value"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-31
He Heard Pa Tell Ma.

"Your hair isn't Wet" said little
Tommy to Mr.. Flyer, who was calling.
"No, of course not. What made
You think my hair was wet?" he asked,
very much surprised.
81 heard pa tell ma that you couldn't
keep your head above water. London
Tid-Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-31
A COUNTY SHORTAGE.

ALrooSA-The treasury of Blair county is
on the verge of bankruptcy. Through an
issue Of bonds 5000 has been borrowed to
meet immediate current expenses There are
unpaid accounts for taxes aggregatins more
han sl06,O 900 and collectors claim it is
impossible to make collections. 10
s believed the county will be compellsd
20 issue more bonds to meet pressing lia>
bilties.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-31
FoR DAIRY INSPECTION.

HARRIsBURG-The state board Of health
sas issued a pamphlet on hesubiect OF dairy
hygiene for geseral distribution. 1t recon-
nends that herds be inspected by compe-
,ent veterinarians at intervals of two or
'hree months in order that dairy products
may be of the highest ex cellence and that
all premises, utensils and m ethods should
be regularly inspected.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-31
No Deception.

She: You told me ut the seaside that
you were in business for yourself, and
/ find you clerk in q store.
He: was in business for myself last
summer. peddled suspenders.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-31
THE PURITY OF SEEDS.

The purity of seeds. especially of
the very small gras seeds, is a matter
Of great Importance to farmers. And
a. the time il near st hand for purchas-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-31

JUDaE-"You are clearly guilty,
prisoner. Ten dollars or ten days"
Prlsoner--"I'll take the ten days. lt's
the softest snap I've had yet A dol.
lar o daY 10 big Asvin' for ma"-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-01-31
CLARION COUNTY IS WET.

CLARION. The Judge has handed down
decisions in the license court and every IL
,ense asked for is granted. The only CON
test was made by the borough Of Rimers-
burg, but the 'wets'' won.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05
Won by Praise.

Doctor Johnson was very susceptl'
BILE to fattery. Gilbert Stuart, the
American portrait painter, learned
his art in the English home Of Ben
jamin West. One day he met Doc.
tor Johnson, whose dislike for the
American colonies was notorious
"Sir," demanded Johnson Of young
Stuart, where did you learn En-
glish?" "Out Of your dictionary, sir
replied the Quick-witted artist. The
old man became gentle. Doctor John
Ewing, provost Of the University OF
PENNSYLVANIA, while visiting in Lon
don, dined with Doctor Johnson.
He had been cautioned not TO contra.
dict the great men, and he saw from
the silence that fell upon the com.
pany when Johnson entered the room
that he was regarded as a literary
despOt, whose opinions were to be re-
ceiyed and not criticized, Johnson
attended to nothing but his plate,
Having eaten yoracious'y he survey.
ed the guests for the first time. The
conversation turned upon America,
and Ewing defended the colonies,
What do you know, sir, on the sub
ject?" exclaimed Johnson. "Sir," be
thundered on, "what do you know in
America? You never read books
there" pardon me, sir" blandly
replied Ewing. ave have read the
Rambler " The compliment to the
author paciaed the enemy OF the
colonies.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05

Baby Gertrude is very fond of her
Aunt Emma. One reason for her de
yotion is that her aunt tells her a
great variety of long and interesting
stories, by which the little maiden is
vastly entertained. Aunt Emma is
patient, and tells one tale after an
other in response to her niece'S de-
mandS, but other members Of the
family come to her rescue, and tho
little girl has learned that she must
not ask for too many stories at a
time.
One day she had been entertained
so long that she knew very well that
it would be unreasonable to tease for
more stories. She took her favorito
doll Evelina, and left the room where
her Aunt Emma was sitting.
Some time passed. Then Aunt
Emma saw tho door pushed open. A
small hand thirst Evelina into the
room and set her up against the wall
The hand was withdrawn, the door
ioIs slightly ajar, and a little voice
called through the crack:
Aunt Emma, Eyelina would be
very much pleased If you would tell
her a story"
Needless to say that one Of Aunt
Emma's best stories was at once re-
lated for Evelina's benefit, and that
her thoughtful little mother was not
obliged TO listen it through the crack
of the door, but was graciously in.
yited in.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05
CARE or TURKEYS.

1t is seldom that turkeys are given
n place for roosting that is a sure pro-
lection against exposure. Turkeys
are allowed to roe5a at will, not so
much because they can be kept easier
by allowing them their liberty, but
because they are self-sustaining. 1t
is known by all farmers that turkeys
will not thrive under confinement;
but it is not necessary to turn them
loose entirely.
They apparently do well when they
are made to take care of themselves,
but the number of young turkeys
Matched, compared with the number
raised, is evidence that something is
wrong, at least so far as saving them
up to the age Of two months is con
cerned.
Turkeys may be taught to come up
to the barnyard regularly, and to go
on n roost that is protected from cold,
but they must be SO taught when
young. They seek the trees, not be-
cause they prefer being ont in the air,
but because they desire to be safe
against their natural enemies. Give
them high roost under an open shed
and they will thrive better and attain
larger weight than if exposed.
A frozen comb or waffle means that
the bird is severely injured. 1t is
equivalent to the frosting of an arm
with an individual. Until the injury
is healed the fowl is incapacitated
from service. 1t is sick and may die.
To prevent the freezing of the comb
is important, as upon it depends the
production of eggs. Plenty Of food
to make blood and warmth is n pro-
lection, but more dependence must
be placed on the shelter.
The comb will not be injured il the
bird is protected from the winds, but
crack in the wall is worse than out
side exposure. One part alcohol and
one of glycerine, applied once or twice
a week to the combs and wattles, is a
partial preventive, but should the
comb or watties became frozen, anoint
only with castor OIL adding tea
spoonful of spirits of turpentine tc a
gill of the oil. - Mirror and Farmer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05
Family OF Wild Bears.
again.

Young wild boars are far prettier
than might be expected from the
rather forbidding appearance of their
parents. Their bodies are slim and
elegant, their shouts fine, their ears
short, and their legsand feet almost as
finely shaped as those of young ante
lope. Their color is a bright fawn or
a rich tan, with longitudinal stripes
like those on tabby kitten; and in
place of the thick bristles of the older
pigs, their bodies are covered with
n long and thick coat of rough hair.
Family life in the wild boars' quarters
is harmonious and amusing. For the
first month the little orange-striped
pigs depend on their mother for food,
and take no notice either of visitors
or of each other.
Each roams about by itself in the
most Independent fashion, or drops
down to sleep on its stomach, with its
legs stretched out before and behind,
like kneeling elephant in miniature.
Later, when they have to be satisfied
with the food provided in the troughs,
they become the most amusing and
importunate beggars in the Zoo. the
old SOW and boar setting the example,
we'll supported by the little pigs. The
whole family stand upright on their
hind legs in a row, like heraldic pigs
supporting a coat Of arms, with their
fore feet against the rails, and squeak,
grunt, and even climb the wire netting
for contributions.
Even if the floor is Uttered with de-
licious hog-wash, they prefer to plead
in forma pauperis, and the yearning to
reach just one inch further than their
brothers seems to give an impulse to
the growth OF their shouts, which soon
grow long, flexible and narrow, like
those of the present swine. The an
cient breed Of wild swine which
haunted the great Caledonian forest
NAV claim to have been re-established,
for some Of these are the third gener-
alton in descent from ancestors bred
in Scotland. The Spectator.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05
"KnoWledQabIe."

Folks don't use as knowledgable
words as they used to, seems it," re-
marked Uncle Nahum jenkins, pen
sively. Now, / can't see what sense
Their is in calm a man that's kind O.
difrent-minded from other folks a
crank, same as they do nowadays.
A crank goes along well enough II
you've got good purchase on it.
What would you have said when
you was boy, gran'ther?" demanded
his grandson, with much curiosity.
Seems TO me there must have been
somethin' to call queer folks by, be-
sides just queer"
I'VE allus remarked in them days.
said Uncle Nahum, with condescen-
sion, that sech folks was as odd as
Dicks hatband. l s'pOse We know
how odd that WASP"
The boy confessed his ignorance.
why" said the old man, with a
chuckle, "the sayin' was that Dicks
hatband went half way round an
then tucked under'-an' what it
tucked under nobody ever told, s fur
S l know! Now, that" concluded
Uncle Nahum, was what l call a
knowledgable way OF describln'w
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05
MILK For COLTS.

The value of milk for feeding horses
is not generally appreciated. The far
mer disposes of the skim milk product
by feeding it to calves and pigs, but
seldom thinks of its value i'll develop
ing and growing colts. At this season
of the year and after weaving time
colts are frequently ont of condition
and unthrifty. Nothing will put them
in order and in growing condition like
n moderate allowance of skim milk in
addition to the regular grain and hay
ration. Without an extra effort of
some kird the colt is likely to give lit
tie return for the winters feed. No
use of the milk will pay better. 1t
needs to he continued only until the
colts progress is we'll under way. Feed
sparingly at first, and of uniform
quantity and condition. Remember
that milk is feed that undergoes rapid
changes, andis in addition exceedingly
subject to varying conditions. These
changes in condition will disturb di-
gcstion, and may counteract the good
effects of the feed if uniformity in
feeding is not observed. Colts or
horses may be accustomed to the taste
of milk by using it first to moisten
ground feed or by adding to water in
gradually increasing quantities for sew
eral days. A little skim milk given at
the right time often decides the turn
ing point between a good and n cheap
horse, and consequently between pro-
fit and loss. C. f. Curtiss in Rural
Life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05
"Vicloria R." 10 the President.

The treaties which are stored in the
State Department library at Washing
ton are not the only valuable or his
toric documents there. There are
some very valuable Washington, JEFF
ferson, Madison and Monroe pap ers,
and the original Declaration of indie
pendence. Then there are letters Of
the rulers of other countries, telling
of births md deaths and marriages in
roval families. These letters, says the
Philadelphia Times, are bound in vol
umes devoted TO the different coun-
tries from which they came. There arc
many autographs OF Queen Victoria in
the court letters of Great Britain
which fill an entire book. The most
interesting was written February II,
1910. 1t announced her marriage to
Prince Albert. 1t is a good specimen
of the form of royal communication
with the ruling magistrate Of the United
States. 1t reads:
Victoria. 10y the Grace of Col, Queen Of the
United Kingdom OF Great Britain and Ire
land. Defender OF the Faith, etc, ETC., TO
the President OF the United States Of
America. sendcth greeting
Our Good Frienl-The celebration Of our
marriage with His Royal Highness, the
Prince Albert Francis, Augustus Charles
Emanuel, second son Of His Serene Highness,
tho reigning Duke OF saxe-Coburg- Gotha,
having taken place at London on the 10th OF
the present month, we lose no time in noti-
tying 10 you this event The sentiments OF
friendships which you have manifested
toward us on other occasions afford US the
assurance that you will take an interest in an
event which, by the blessings Of the Al
mighty will, we trust, contribute to the well
fare OF our people and secure our own do
nestle happiness. And 50 with our cordial
wishes for your welfare and prosperity, We
recommend you 10 the protection Of tho Al
mighty.
Given at out court at Windsor Castle, the
fourteenth day OF February, in the year Of
our Lord 1910, in the third year o! our reign.
VICTORIA r.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05
Old Pharmacies.

The author OF Modern Hunting, n
in La Nouyelle Revue, tells pleas
ing story of one of the Oldest and
most celebrated spOrtsmen Of France.
the Prince de Joinville. The Prince
is perhaps the Senior member" Of
hunting society in his country. He
was hunting in the Chantilly forest,
as the guest OF the Due d'Aunale.
His party met another party which
was following deer in the same for
est, and some disorder resulted. Tho
Prince lost track Of the animal that
he was following, but he took the
disappointment philOsophically, and
set out to find the deer again.
On the way he was stopped by an
old white-haired peasant, who told
him that the deer he was following
had passed by there recently. The
son of Louis Philippe asked somo
simple question, but as the old peas
ant replied he looked at him keenly
seeming to pay more attention 10
him than to his words. Suddenly he
stopped him.
wait il seems to me that l know
you. friend" he exclaimed.
ayes SIR" replied the peasant, in
his old cracked voice, which shook a
little with emotion. "Oh, yes, we
have often eaten cakes at 'Auntie
Adelaide's.
1t was sixty years since they had
been children together, but the varied
experiences of that time had not
made the Prince forget his old play
mate and seryitor, and he delayed his
quest for the lost deer to renew the
acquaintance.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05
complete the garden. On moist groun !
there may be less danger of rust to
pods up away rom the ground.
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Wash white marble porches, bath,
ETC., with mop dipped in boiling hot
water and soda. A good deal of soda
should be dissolved in the water.
Very hot soda in a solution, applied
with a soft flannel, will remove paint
splashes. Use soda in the water to
clean paint and glass instead of soap.
To roast small birds fasten the heads
under the wings. Lay thin slice Of
pork on the breast Of each bird and a
piece of bread underneath. Roast in
a hot oven.
Scratches on furniture may be re-
moved by rubbing with wooden rag,
dipped in linseed oil. The vanishing
may then be done with shellac, dis
solved in alcohol.
A lump of soda laid on the drain
pipe will prevent the pipes becoming
clogged with grease; also food the
pipes once a week with boiling water
in which a little soda is dissolved.
The Temp chimney should be washed
in warm, soapy water each day, mop
made especially for such work being
used. When dried it should be pol
ished with soft newspaper or chamois,
Lamps should be kept filled with oil.
It is bad for the wick and burner when
the oil left over from one evening &
reading is made to do duty a second
time. The tank should be filled
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

Badly laid tile drains are useless.
Sweet potatoes keep better if dug in
dry weather.
Dry earth is tie best packing for
sweet potatoes.
Liberal rations and liberal care are
the secrets of success.
Cottonseed huls are recommended
as a strawberry mulch.
Breeding from immature stock is
sure to result in degeneracy.
Put away all farm machinery where
it cannot be injured by the storms of
winter.
Remember that the comfort of your
live stock means money in your
pocket.
For the green fly burn tobacco stems
and strew thickly over the soil about
the plants.
Well drained lands stand both
drought and wet weather better than
undrained land.
Too much churning and working is
responsible for the spelling of a good
deal of the butter.
Moss roses require good ground and
somewhat close pruning to bear
strong wood and large buds.
If the digestive apparatus Of the hog
seems to be disarranged give him
daily ration Of linseed cake.
Breed only from the best. Pure
breeds have as strong an impulse to
perpetuatc their inferior as their SUI
perior qualities.
We now have bush varieties Of
nearly all garden beans, including
Limas, and people should not feel
obliged to have e lot OF bean poles to
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05
An Oversight.

There was one oversight at the Great Ex-
position at Chicago in not having in full
view, by easy arrangement, some compare
tive vital statistics of our own general heclth
as compared with other nations, and our
scientific facilities for the relief OF human
suffering. Then it would have appeared
how much &c are misrepresen;ed and how,
even in all those minor ills which beset man.
kind, we are masters Of cure and alienation.
In the line OF general ailments which all
nations have in common, such as rheumatic
or neuralgia Affections, there is no prompt
and permanent cure in the world the equal
OF what we could have shown. st. Jacobs
Oil, for instance, for this purpose, would
have taken any premium that might have
been offered. 1t has done so at many OF the
great fairs otthe world. As for the ordinary
casualties Of everyday, busy life, such as
sprains, bruises, burns, wounds or cuts, Of
course it is well known as tho superior
remedy Of the age. Perhaps doctors dis
agree, but the people are never mistaken in
knowing what is best.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05
smoksIess Powder Ruins Guns.

There seems to be some very serious
drawbacks to the usefulness of the
smokeless powders, on which the mil
iary authorities of the world have ex-
pended so much money lately. One
of the latest discovered OF these is that
in some way it Injuries the guns in
which it is used. A French newspa
per says that this powder has done
great damage to the steel gun, Of the
Italian army, that at least 500 pieces
of artillery have been rendered prac.
ticaIly useless by it.-Ncw Orleans
Picayune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05

,uently plundered by organized
bands of robbers and desert yell
ers, and even yet tribute is often
aid by wandering Bedouins upon car
avans passing through the African
desert. Drivers are usually selected
from men remarkable for their en-
iurance, hardihoOd, and courage. At
present in Africa BedOuins mOnOpO-
lie the business, being naturally fit
ted for it owing to their wild, rowing
lives in the desert.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05
steeI.'

A new method of producing steel
has been suggested by Frenchman
over some late diamond-making ex-
periments. He claims that it is sue
cessful. The steel is instantaneouslY
made by placing bar Of iron and
stick of charcoal together in a paral-
lei direction in an electrical fire brick
furnace Of a temperature OF 1000
degrees and subjecting them to a
strong current
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05
august
Flower

Miss c. G. McCLAvE, School.
teacher, 7s3 Park Place, Elmira, N.
Y. This Spring while away from
home teaching my first term in
country school / was perfectly
wretched with that human agony
called dyspepsia. After dieting for
two weeks and getting no better,
friend wrote me, suggesting that I
take August Flower. The very next
day purchased bottle. am de-
lighted to say that August Flower
helped me so that l have quite re-
covered from my indisposition." Q
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
rooR BUTTER.

Tt is impossible to get a good quality
of butter If dirt has been allowed to
get into the milk during the milking
process. If butter-making were more
particular about this, there would be
fewer failures The chief difficulty
lies in heedlessness. A little thought
as to what this fine dust or settings
is really composed Of would make many
butter-makers more careful. 1t IS net
merely the idea of cleanliness, how
ever, which repsys one for the extra
care. The general appearance of the
butter, It's keeping qualities and It's
good flavor are all affected.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05
FLEETS OF THE DESERT.
Ioars of Commercial Intercourse In Asa

Hens of Commercial Intercourse In Asa
and Africa.
II the camel is the ship of the des-
ert, the caravan is its feet and the
camel drivers are its navigators.
Camels, on account of their powers Of
endurance, are the means of CONNER
cial intercourse In many parts of Asia
and Africa, and have been so used
from the earliest period. A caravan
is merely an organized company of
travellers formed for the purpose of
mutual protection. All caravans are
under the command Of a chief, and
the members are subjected to disci-
pline. Formerly caravans were fire.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1894-01-05
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to It's presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelllng colds, headaches and feyers
and permanently curing constipation;
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because IL acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it Is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in 300 and 81 bottles, but II is man.
ufsctured BY the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being we'll informed, you viii not
accept any substitute if offered.