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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
Hens in Hot Weather.

Summer is the time to get hens in con-
dition for fall and winter laying. Most
Of those that were prolific layers in
spring will now want to set, but this
should not be allowed. Kill of all the
ROSTERS, and begin feeding the hens lib
orally of the kind Of food that makes
feathers. Wheat Is as good as any
thing, with some milk every day to
drink. If fed thus they will begin to
moult early, and get through this de-
pressing operation before cold weather
A small quantity of linseed meal will
help the hens to shed their old coats.
Many do not begin to feed extra until
cold weather. Then even IL the new
coat Is produced, the hen is too much
exhausted to begin laying before spring.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
Useful Household Hints.


Lamp chimneys must never be wash
ed. Dampen a cloth In alcohol and
rub them clear in half the time.
Salads are at all times valuable as
cooling, refreshing food, and are be-
sides excellent food for promoting sleep.
Grass stains should be rubbed with
molasses thoroughly, and then washed
out as usual. Another treatment Is to
rub with alcohol and then wash, In
water.
A common cause of failure in making
fancy bread and rolls is mixing the
dough too stiff. 1t should be soft enough
to be easily worked without being In
the least sticky.
In summer digestion needs to be Wig
orous, and to insure this end people
ought to avoid as much as they can the
use of foods which digest In the intes-
tines, to which class bread and potatoes
belong.
Washing soda moistened to paste
will brighten tins quickly, and tea
spoonful added to a tablespoonful Of
Spanish whiting will make paste that
will clean marble IL 1t is allowed to dry
there.
When the burners become clogged
and sticky lay them In a small pot, cover
with vinegar and add a tablespoonful
Of salt; let them boil an hour or two.
They will come out as fresh and clean
as ever.
1t Is said that new potato grated
finely and then used instead Of soap to
wash with Is good. The juice of the
potato, raw, Of course, contains some
principle that acts quickly and benefi-
cially on the skin.
Salad dressing does not often require
the cook stove to prepare 1t, since oil,
vinegar, cream and eggs may be used.
The taste and sentiment Of every indi-
vidual may be considered by varying
the form Of service to any conceivable
extent.
A good receipt for orange water ice is:
One quart water, one pound sugar, the
outer rind Of one and the juice Of three
or four oranges. Strain into a can
and pack in Ice and salt around 1t, and
freeze and scrape 1t down until 1t Is
sufficiently frozen.
Pulverized potash, which soon be-
comes sticky when exposed to the air,
should be put In all the rat holes about
the house. Some persons find mix.
ture Of equal parts of cayenne pepper
and Scotch snuff sprinkled well into
the holes, to be still more efficacious.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

HOW 20 Produce More Economlcnl a.
neeishful Articles for the Table,
The omcial food analyses BY the Unlt-
ed States and Canadian government
have been studied with interest. The
United States government report gives
the names OF eighteen well-known bak-
Ing powders, some OF them advertised
as pure cream-of-tartar powders, which
contain alum.
The report shows the Royal to be .
pure cream-of-tartar baking powder,
the highest In strength, evolving 1909
cubic inches Of leavening gas per single
ounce OF powder. There were EIGHT
other brands of cream-of-tartar DOW
ders tested, and their average strength
was 111.5 cubic inches Of gas per ounce
of powder.
The Canadian government investiga-
lions were of a still larger number of
powders. The Royal Baking Powder
was here also shown the purest and
highest In strength, containing forty
i've per cent. more leavening gas per
ounce than the average of all the other
cream-of-tartar powders.
These figures are very instructive to
the practical housekeeper. They indi-
cate that the Royal Baking Powder
goes more than 33 per cent. further In
use than the others, or Is one-third
more economical. Still more important
than this, however, they prove this
popular article has been brought to the
highest degree of purity-for to Its su-
perlative purity this superiority In
strength Is due-and consequently that
by its use we may be insured the purest
and most wholesome food.
The powders of lower strength are
found to leave large amounts of I'm
purities In the food. This fact Is en-
phasized by the report of the Ohio State
Food Commissioner, who, while fnd-
ing the Royal practically pure, found
no other powder to contain less than 10
per cent Of inert or foreign matters.
The statistics show that there Is used
in the manufacture Of the Royal Baking
Powder more than half of all the cream
of-tartar consumed in the United
States for all purposes. The wonder
full sale thus indicated for the Royal
Baking Powder-greater than that Of
all other baking powders combined-is
perhaps even higher evidence than
that already quoted of the superiority
of this article, and of its indispensable
ness to modern cookery.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01


A good deal Of busting around coal
stoves and open fires may be done to
advantage with damp sponge. An ex-
perlenced housekeeper uses q large,
coarse sponge, once devoted to wash
Ing carriages. Throw 1t into pail Of
warm water, and add a teaspoonful of
ammonia. Squeeze 1t out as dry as
possible and pass it quickly and lightly
over the plain furniture, the paint, the
zinc, the corners of the carpets, the oil
cloth, ETC., rinsing out occasionally. 1t
will remove every bit Of dirt, and not
merely dispense it into the room, as a
cloth or feather buster too often does,
and leave a bright. shining. clear sur
face that is very gratifying. While you
have the pail In hand you will find 1t
easy to wipe off finger marks or traces
of that CRIME which seems to come, no
one knows how, in winter. You give
a cleansing touch here and there TO
doors, cupboard shelves, or tables, with
very little loss of time, and without
any of that deliberate effort required
for regular cleaning.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
Profit I'm Cabbage.

At two cents head, the cultivation of
ten or more acres Of good cabbage will
net the farmer very handsome return
for his labor, more actual cash, with
less labor, than a crop Of wheat or oats
will necessitate. Being hardy vege-
table, less risk Is encountered In grow
Ing them up to marketable condition;
this means great deal to the grower.
Locate near good market, try cabbage
as a principal vegetable, and with or
binary success they will pay. II Hol-
landers can grow them profitably and
ship them to New York. certainly the
demand for them is beyond the supply.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

Crimson clover Is q comparatively
new crop, yet the area seeded each year
Is rapidly increasing. Where its char
acteristics have been studied and are
well understood by farmers 1t is very
highly regarded, and now has fixed
and important place among the regular
farm crops. The New Jersey expert
ment station, according to the Ameri-
can Agriculturist, has made very care
ful study Of the plant and experiments
are still In progress 20 fully determine
Its advantages and limitations. In the
truck sections of the State 1t is largely
used as green manure crop, while in
the dairy regions and among general
farmers 1t is esteemed for early pas
ture, for forage, for soiling, or for hay.
In southern sections large areas are
being turned under as a manure for
corn, tomatoes, potatoes and other
CROP, while In the more northern Sec
tons 1t Is used to some extent for pas
ture, and in summer as soiling crop
and In orchards as green manure.
The'single stool shown in the accom-
panying illustration was removed from
the soil on April "a. 1t represents the
average size Of the crop on that date on
good soil. 1t was seeded in a pear or
chard in Gloucester County on Aug. 1.
PARTICULAR pains were taken to retain
the whole root system to the depth of
the surface soil, and the size Of the tap
root as well as the abundance Of fine
rootlets with the accompanying tuber-
cles, indicate strong feeding capacity.
Its stooling character is also an impor-
tant feature, actual count showing sew
enty distinct branches in this stool.
In the central sections of the State the
average size in good Soils seeded under
good conditions, was probably about
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
Cleanliness In Milking.

Men often go directly from the dirti-
est operation Of farming to the milking,
not washing their hands, brushing their
garments, or properly cleaning the
cows udder, and, to cap the climax,
many moisten their hands and the
teats with milk. Brushing the dry I'D
der with the fat Of the hand will re-
move much dirt. Filth should be wash
ed off with clean water. Both teats and
hands should be clean and dry during
milking. The strainer will not remove
all impurities. Many are dissolved, and
thus get into the butter and cheese.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
FENCE FOR WET GROUND.

Orange Judd Farmer, shows an ingen-
ious way to support fence without
stakes. Picket boards four inches wide
are used for uprights, cross-pieces, and
for braces In the manner shown, the
result being an exceedingly stiff sup
port The fence boards are nailed to
the edge Of one upright before the other
is put in place. The crosspieces should
be laid on fiat rocks, to prevent decay,
while few heavy rocks may be laid
upon the ends to "ballast" the fence.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
fHIHyE3
EZ,S34!E

w. O. Lloyd, a workingman, liv-
ing at No. So White av.. in the
Eighteenth ward, Cleveland, o.,
first bought Ripans Tabules Of Ben
field, the druggist. In an interview
had with him on the 9Th Of May,
1895, by reporter named A. b.
Calhoun, residing at 1747 East Mad
ison av., Cleveland, Mr.. Lloyd said
that he was at present out Of job,
but expected to go to work next
week at the Bridge works. "Any-
way ! have the promise Of job
there" were his words. He had
been out of employment since last
fall. We will let him tell his story
In his own words: "Work was
little slack, and was feeling SO bad
that concluded to lay off for few
days, and when 1 returned my place
was filed, so I've been out ever
since. don't care much, though.
I've been gaining right along by my
rest and treatment. Last fall
went to doctor who was recon-
mended to me as a good one and
with quite reputation. He gave me
medicines Of all kinds for nearly
six weeks and got no benefit that
i could see. In fact don't believe
he knows what is the matter with
me. A friend of mine called one
nd fnl v,,n hn ha
using Ripans Tabules for short
time, and had never found any
thing that helped his stomach and
liver troubles as much as they
did. He handed me circular about
them, which read, and concluded
that they were just what needed
and would fit my case exactly.
dropped DIR. - at once, went over
to the drug store and got 50-cent
box Of them, out of which took
two a day for a while, and within
three days noticed and felt much
improvement. That was about the
middle Of December. Last Feb
ruary got another small box Of
the Tabules and took part of them
only, as was feeling so much
better that didn't think / needed
any more. The rest of the box /
gave to John c. the other day. II
/ had heard of them at the time
stopped work could have saved my
doctor bill, and, better than all,
probably kept right on with my
work. But I do not begrudge the
time lost nor the doctor bill, as 1
feel / am well paid for having
learned Of the Tabules. l now feel
no pain whatever in my stomach,
liver and bowels active and regular,
and eat like well man should eat"
Ripans Tabules are sold by drugrsts or by mail II
price $50 cents box) Is sent 70 The Ripans Chem
Company, No. 10 Spruce Street. New York. Sample
II, 10 cents.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

ed to the axle and the plow Is complete.
This pillow, says Farm and Home, will
do as good work as any sulky plow in
the market, and the plow can be detach,
ed at any time If wanted for drilling po-
tatoes or any work Of that kind. The
cut above is a reproduction taken from
q pillow in actual service in one of the
extensive grain fields of Alberta.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

rub his harness
against the tree.
The cut shows a
device to obviate
both difficulties.
The horse t h u s
hitched can Meth
er reach the tree
nor move in eth
er direction by 1t.
Apnfbor cafo non
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
Tomato Preserves.

Take the sound yellow variety az
soon as ripe; scald and peelt to seven
pounds of tomatoes add seven pounds
Of white sugar, and let them stand over
night Take the tomatoes out of the
sugar and boil the syrup, removing the
scum; put in the tomatoes, and boil
slowly fifteen or twenty minutes; re-
move the fruit again, and boil until the
syrup thickens. On cooling, put the
fruit in jars; put a few slices of lemon
in each jar, and pour the syrup over
them. These are very nice.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
To Make Fowl Tender.

If you will try the following method
of procedure you will be able to make
the toughest fowl palatable. Truss 1t
carefully, and put it on, with sufficient
water to cover it well, and let it stew
mot boiD gently, but steadily, for six
or eight hours, according to its age.
Then set it aside until next day, when
you can cook it as you see fit. as though
it were an ordinary raw fowl. All de-
ponds upon the gentleness of the first
stewing, and, If that is done carefully,
you will find you have delicious dish.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
open tine safety Valve

when there is too big head Of steam on, or
youswill be in danger. Similarly. when that
important safety valve Of the system. the
bowels, becomes INSTRUCTED, open 1t prompt
~ with Hostetter.s Stomach Bitters, and
guard against the consequences of it's clos
ure. Biliousness, dyspepsia, malarial, rheu-
matte and kidney complaint, nervousness and
neuralgia are all subJugated by this pleasant
but potent conQueror of disease.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
Drainage on the Farm.

Water is fatal to all life when In ex-
cess, because it deprives living organ
isms Of the indispensable air. Plants
must have cir as animals must, and
will drown when buried in water.
Therefore, one OF the first inquiries of
the farmer must be as to whether his
land needs draining. and, next how
best to do t.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

Inc OreateSt MEDICAL Discovery
Of the Age.
KENNEDY'S
MEDICAL DISCOVERY.
DONALD KENNEDY, OF RoXBuHY, MASS,


Has discovered in one of our common
pasture weeds remedy that cures every
kind of Humor, from the worst Scrofula
down to common Pimple.
He has tried II In over eleven hundred
cases, and never, failed except in two cases
(both thunder humor). He has now in his
possession over two hundred certificates
of its value, all within twenty miles of
Boston. Send postal card for book.
A benefit Is always experienced from
the first bottle, and perfect cure IS war
ranted when the right quantity Is taken.
When the lungs are affected 1t causes
shooting pains, like needles passing
through them; the same with the Liver or
Bowels. This Is caused by the ducts being
stopped, and always disappears in week
after taking it. Read the label.
II the stomach Is foul or bilious II win
cause squeamish feelings at first
No change of diet ever necessary. Eat
the best you can get, and enough Of h.
Dose, one tablespoonful In water at bed
time. Sold by all Druggists
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
The Market Was Active.

Gentleman wants TO know what this
poems WORTH said the office boy.
Don't know" unused the editor, In
an absent-minded way, "I haven't had
a late quotation from the paper dealers
to-day, and I'd hate to make a price
without knowing."-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
Stewed Cabbage,

Cut up cabbage as for cold slaw.
Boil In water twenty minutes. Then
drain thoroughly and barely cover with
rich milk. Cover close and boil till
tender. which will not require many
minutes. Add palatable seasoning
of butter, pepper and salt and when
ready to serve add the yolk Of beaten
egg mixed with few spoonfuls Of rich
cream.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
no clcanse the sx.tem

10 Nicansc the System
Enectually yet gently, when costive or
bilious, or when the blood Is impure or
sluggish, to permanently cure habitual
constipation, to awaken the kidneys
and liver to healthy activity, without
irritating or weakening them, to dispel
headaches, colds or fevers use Syrup of
Figs. 81.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
Late.Planted Potatoes.

If potatoes are planted on sod, the
land should be plowed early and be
thoroughly worked, delaying the plant
ing until the sod has begun to rot. This
will avoid the air spaces under the hills
which often interfere with the yield.
as this space is wholly untouched by
the cultivator. One Of the great adj
vantages Of clover for blowing under Is
that its sod rots very quickly, and thus
the furrow does not hold up over a
vacant space as it will in tough June
grass sod. This is nearly rs important
q point as good seed I'm securing a per-
feet even stand Of potatoes, which is
necessary in growing a large crop.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
a Feuce without Stake..

n UCHSc "KtHVut otuhcSs
Stakes for fences are sometimes hard
to obtain, and on some land stakes can
never be kept in place, the frost throw
ing them out every year. Again, some
land is SO wet that ordinary stakes soon
rot out. The illustration, from tho
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
Grass Is King, 9 Ton Per Ac

Grass Is King, @ Ton Per Acre |!
Sow grass. That is the foundation Of
all successful farming. Sow this fall.
Did you ever hear Of six tons per
acre? Salzer's seeds produce such
yields. Wheat, sixty to eighty bushels;
rye, sixty bushels. Cut this out and
send for free sample winter wheat and
grass and fall catalogue to John A.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. GNU.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
Rolls.

One pint of boiling milk, one table
spoonful of butter. one tablespoonful
of sugar, half cupful Of soft yeast,
and -four to make soft sponge. Let
it rise over night, then knead hard; let
it rise again and roll out; cut with
biscuit cutter and fold over.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

trivance to prevent horses from gnaw-
ing trees consists Of staple to which
are attached three or four links of
chain, a half-inch rod thirty inches
long, then three or four more links,
with a snap at the end.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
Shade for Mich Cows.

Shade is as essential to mich cows
and fattening steers In summer as
warmth in winter If the pastures have
no trees, erect tight board shed, where
they can go in and be in the dark, away
from the flies. This fixture to a pas
ture often pays even IL good shade trees
abound. Such building can be used
for milking in, without driving the cows
home. and In winter for storing now
ers, rakes, etc. 1t should be built before
the hurry Of haying.-Farm Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
Am Ancient Practice.

Bottled ale, rendered mellow by long
keeping, was an accidental discovery.
1t was made by Alexander Newell,
dean Of st. Paul, in the reign Of Queen
Mary
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
At the ONCE

headache when it is impossible for you to
leave your work. If you have box OK
Ripans Tabules in your desk tabule
taken at the first symptom will relieve
you.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
A New Prorecter

Tin foil is now used extensively on
gas fixtures In barrooms. 1t looks well
and keeps Off flies.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

Bank holidays in Scotland are New
Years Day, Christmas Day, Good Fri
day and the first Mondays in May and
August.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

Tobacco Weakened Resolutions.
Nerves irritated by tobacco, always crav-
Ing for stlmulants, explains why II 10 90
hard to swear of. No-To- Bac 10 the only
acts directly on affected nerve centers, de-
stroys irritation, promotes digestion and
healthy. refreshing sleep. Many gain ten
pounds In ten days You run no risk. No
To-Bac is sold and guaranteed by Druggists
everywhere Book free. Ad. Sterling Rem
cdy Co., New York City or Chicago.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

William Pitt was called the Bottom
less Pitt, because of the skill with
which he concealed, his plans until
ready to reveal them. .y
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
Highest Of an IN Is.,snss Power 6:s oov Report
R Rs.assE
ABSOLUTELY PURE


Gabriel-What on earth have you
been doing to this page In the ledger?
st. Peter-Going over Napoleon's rec
or, In view Of recent Developments
New York World.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

Egyptians Must .stcp Lively"
The trolley has invaded the land of
the Pharaohs. Cairo is to have a sys-
tenn f. - ~ -
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

It is better to remove than to hide corr
plexional blemishes. Use Glenn's Sui
phur Soap, not cosmetic.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye" Black
or Brown, Soc.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
FARMTOPICS.
MANAGEMENT OF THE FARM.
GARDEN AND STABLE.

Value Of Crimson Clover ~ Feed and
Manure-Home-Made suiky Plow
Used In the Northwest Territories
Fence for Wet Grounds.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

Fiction Is a potent agent for good
In the hands Of the good.-Mme. Neck
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

PIso's CURE for Consumption has saved
me many a doctors bills. r. HARDY,
Hopkins Place. Baltimore. Nd, Dec. 2, '9l.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

The Prince Of Wales is insured for
f3,25O,OOO.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

Mrs. Winsiow's soorzus SYauY for Children
teethtnG; oofteng the guEna ro0uCoo tn1 ANN alton
allays pain. cures Wind COLA. - cents bottle.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

Hall's Catarrh Cure.
Is taken internally Price 75 cents.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
A Tree Hitchiuu Post.

1t Is often desirable to use tree for
a hitching post, but there is danger
that the horse may gnaw the bark, or
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

LEAVES ITS r1ARK

every one of the painful irregularities
and weaknesses that prey upon women.
They fade the face waste the figure, ruin
the temper, wither you up, make you old
before your time.
Get we'll: That's the way to look well.
Cure the disorders and ailments that beset
you, with DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton. 80
It regulates and promotes all the womanly
functions, improves digestion, enriches the
blood, dispels aches and pains, melancholy
and nervousness, brings refreshing sleep,
and restores health and strength
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01

A character is a completely fashioned
will.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1895-08-01
MERITED REWARD
SALES OF LYDIA E. PINKHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND
Unequalled In the History OF Medicine.
Honesty, Excellence, Faithfulness
Fifty Rewarded.
ESPECIAL TO OUR LADY RrAprHs.1

Never in the history of medicine has
the demand for one particular remedy for