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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16
About Manure.

Statements frequently made about
the effects of manure are apt to be mis-
leading. Experiments, of course, are
an important aid in guiding the farmer,
but if not conducted in the light of sci
ence, they may lead to entirely erro-
neous conclusions. For instance, if
you apply nitrate of soda and find it
doubles the crop, you are apt to con-
clude it is valuable fertilizer, and buy
it largely. Thousands of dollars have
been wasted in that way. 1t contains
sixteen per cent of nitrogen and thirty
five per cent of soda, and / saw the
statement recently that soda is sub
stitute for potash for agricultural as
we'll as for industrial purposes" Such
a statement ought not to 60 uncontra-
dicted. Nothing can be a substitute
for potash. Soda may make as good
soap as potash, but it will not make
vegetation grow. Pity it will not, it is
80 plentiful and cheap, and potash so
scarce; but the laws of nature forbid it.
Among the morgan elements abso-
lutely necessary for the growth of vege-
tation are potash and phosphoric acid.
Soils are more apt to be deficient in
these than any others, and nothing can
take their place. True, a small amount
OF soda is necessary also, but soils are
not apt to be deficient in this. If they
are it must be supplied, but no amount
U Oa ns e4 pSosphora u tSs iSs S
why it Is so, but 1t is. With the recent
discoveries of beds Of phosphate OF
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16

healthy family cannot consume a lamb
or mutton while it is yet fresh, or if
this be too much for them, an exchange
with neighbor is never hard to effect.
There is further advantage in this, that
the sheep industry will revive before
great while and become one of the
most profitable, commercially, in the
not distant future, as it has been in
the past. The farmer who retains or
purchases small flock now will not
only supply himself with good meat for
his own table, but he will be accus-
toned TO the management Of sheep, and
when the good times for the golden
hoof come again he will be ready to
take hold, not as novice, but as one
having working knowledge of the
business. He will, moreover, have a
small flock to start with that has cost.
If bought at the present prices, very
little, and has paid its way during the
whole time he has had it.-Prairie
Farmer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16
AGRICULTURAL.
Back Lot Memories.

There was fun in early boyhood that never can
forget,
Though it's dead and gone forever tits lovely Wis.
ion yet.
And full often look backward to that very merry
time
When the moments fed as gayly as the ripple of a
rhyme;
Twas time that nothing ever from my memory
can blot,
when we used to potatoes in the old back lot
1t was in the mellow autumn. when the leaves
were blowing red,
When the apples all were golden and the bobolinks
had fed,
That we gathered barrel svers and lot of sticks
and roots,
And the fencerails Of the neighbors aud their cast
Off she es and boots
Which tossed upon the bazes around our ears
they shot
When used to roast potatoes in the old back lot
There was nimble Willie Morris-oh, can still see
him sport
Round the blazes; and Rob Miller, whom we "Yal-
Ter" called for short;
There was cross-eyed Tommy Ransom, who
freckled very much;
There was lively Benny Slocum, his little yellow
crutch-
Oh, we howled like widest Indians by the flames
high and hot,
When used to roast potatoes in the old back lot.
When think of those potatoes all so luscious, not
pin
Would give for roasted lobster or for knuckle or
for shin,
For the boys would still be lacking and the smoke
would never curl
From those antique cowhide sandals in dreamy
mist of pearl
As it from that bright bonfire, that knew
neither pan nor pot
When used to roast potatoes in the old back lot.
When the leaf is turning russell and the air is grow
ing chill.
And the goldenrod is fading in the meadow by the
ril
And fall to idly dreaming of those happy bygone
days,
And the flower of the boot.Aames my vision softly
plays;
And the odor's still refreshing though lit ne'er was
bergamot,
When used to roast potatoes in the old back lot
Should e'er win fame and fortune can ne'er with
pleasure glow
AS did while hunting boot-heels for that bonfire,
don't you know.
Oh, if could be transported to that happy scene
again,
should leap cen as the tiger leaps upon his native
plain;
And I'd shout in lusty triumph, as shouted then,
"Great Scottl"
When we used to roast potatoes in the old back lot.
-EEchdnge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16
Changing Seed Corn.

The introduction Of seed from diff
ferent locality has often been followed
by increased yields, and it is considered
good practice to make change occa-
sionally. However, where the seed
corn is carefully selected each season,
the same variety can be used success
fully for great many years. Numerous
instances are on record where instead
of running OUT the same variety
grown continuously on the same farm
has yielded heavier and become better
In almost every respect. Plant only the
most vigorous seed from the earliest and
best ears is advice that every progress
I've farmer gives.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16
Milking Machines.

The frequent discussion of milking
machines, and the occasional announce
ment that the desideratum of a sue
cessful milking machine has been dis
C ,vered, carry Us back to boyhood,
when the milking of four or five cows
every evening after hard days farm
work was my nightly task. The milk
Ing of some of these cows was naught
but pleasure, for the milk flowed freely
and easily without wearisomeness to
the hand, but one old red COW was so
hard to milk that it needed the grip of
an athlete almost to get stream the
size of knitting-needle, and it is
barely possible that some nights that
old COW was not MIXED 80 quickly or so
clean as it is for the best interests of the
dairy. One night a neighbours boy
came in and said, "Why don't you try
straws?" "What do you mean, Jack?"
We asked. " Why, just insert good
straws in that cows teats, and they'll
milk themselves" The straws were
procured and inserted in all four of the
teats, and in good deal less time than
it took to milk the old thing in the
natural way the COW was "pailed."
Eureka we cried; "no more hand
aches on old Red" 1 con6ded my
discovery to an old maiden aunt, who
congratulated me, as she did on anything
that would relieve me from hard work.
But the next morning the hired man,
who was always in the yard before me,
exclaimed, What has happened to
old Reds bag? 1t is all caked up"
That ended my experiment. 1t was
weeks before old Red got over my
milking machines, and l learned that,
like many other discoveries, it was not
new at all, and like fiat money, could
not be adopted without disastrous re-
suits. Milking machines were good
deal advertised at the Columbian Ex-
position, but do not see them adver-
tised in single agricultural paper, and
conclude that, like my straw mixers,
radical defects must have been dis
covered in their use-a harm to the
animal-or such labor-saving machines
would find market in every farm-yard.
Nothing yet has been discovered to
equal the human hand in Withdrawing
the amount of milk, and extending the
season of its flow, particularly if the
owner of the hand has kind heart,
and realizes that the COW is one of
Gods best gifts to man.-George W.
Hastings, in Florida R,trakst.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16
Currying Horses.

The horse is very clearly animal,
and II he is not running In the fields
where he can roll and rub, his hair and
skin should be thoroughly cleaned every
day to keep him in good health and con-
dition. Mud and manure should be
rubbed off with handful of straw or
hay, and the wet hair wiped dry with
other clean handfuls. Then the whole
skin should be gone over with a curry
comb having fine, round, pointed teeth,
followed by a good, clean brush. Straw
and dirt should be untangled from the
name and tail with the fingers. Cards
pull out too much hair, though good,
blunt-toothed steel comb may be care
fully used. The most of the cleaning
should be done with the brush, espe.
clally around the head and leg bones,
being careful that the brush or dust
does not get into his eyes. Then the
whole body should be wiped with soft
cloth, beginning with head, and the re-
sulting smooth coat of the horse will
we'll repay such daily care. The princi-
pal reason for regular and thorough
grooming is that the health of the horse
requires that the pores of the skin be
kept open by removing dust and Sc
cretions, and that both skin and muscles
be rubbed to replace the natural muscu.
lar movements which the stabing and
work prevent. The good results of
careful grooming are so apparent that
person with the healthy skin which fol-
lows from proper bathing, rubbing and
feeding, is said to be we'll groomed.
Muddy legs and manure stains may be
washed off with warm water, being
careful to rub the hair and skin dry i'm
mediately. In warm weather it is a
good plan to give the horse an &C.
casional bath all over, and then rub
him dry, 30 that he does not chill and
catch cold. The hard working farm
horse should be groomed three times
a day. AT noon the harness should be
removed and the face and sweaty places
rubbed with soft straw or hay. At
night the shoulders, the back and the
muddy legs should be washed off with
warm water and rubbed dry. Then
and also in the morning he should be
rubbed all over with the brush and
cloth or straw, using the currycomb to
remove dirt from the hair, and to clean
the brush. Cleanliness pays.-Farm,
Field and Preside.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16
Potatoes in Succession.

There are other reasons Lcsrdcs t"c
danger of propagating TIE tatu q ..t
why it is not best to pant potatoes iva
succeeding years Oh the same land. e
plains American Cultivator: The u
necessity for u large potato crop =, I'll.
abundant supply of moisture in tho Soil
Nothing so well secures this as "a Glove
ley plowed early enough in spring To
get the advantage of late spring rains.
1t is true that when clover is allowed
to grow in the spring there is great
mass of green berbage to be plowed I'M
der in late May or early June. But tho
moisture that is in the clover leaves has
all been taken from the soil and mrch
more, for the clover plant, with j ,
broad leaves, eXhales moisture rapid.
as any one who has plowed undCr 10
growth of clover in June we'll knC'-r
Even as QUICK as 4S hours t.;craV. =
heavy rain hS.. soil will often becoi. q
hard to ploy..
When clover is Tlj'7od so la.r IL
soil often romains d. al t.n S."or }.
summer rains ere light. t." ar.'..'
VERIFIED plowrl in early D. ing y...
keep moist all sumneL v lat {.
there i rors quickly, AID ;..., !. ,!a.,..'
soil loose 50 that ev, - raontall ai,n.
into it instead Of running of. The soil
where potatoes grew the year before ii
Their has better vegetable matter or the
blowing is delayed so late FOR it to grow
that much of its benefit for that year
must be lost. This may prove to be one
pected from sowing crimson clover to
cover the soil in winter and be plowed
under in spring for potatoes There will
be some profit but it will not be as
great as is commonly supposed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16
Destroying Weeds BY Electricity.

Not only has electricity been found
erviceable for weed destruction, but
the cost Is much less than when done
by hand labor. With electricity five
miles Of weeds can be killed in an hour
at very small expense. A brush heavi-
ly charged with electricity runs along
about eight inches above the ground,
and every weed with which it comes in
contact, however big and strong, is i'm
nediately killed and turns black, as if
rozen,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16

terms with ordinary dairy foods at av-
ersge prices. An Incidental result of
the experiments is to illustrate the pos
eibilities of profit 10 dairying. The net
profit above the cost of feed and care in
the experiments ranged from seventy.
seven to ninety five per cent of the cost
of the feed. While there are other ele-
ments of expense in dairying not ill.,
cluded in these estimates, the results
nevertheless make a very good show
ing for the profits of dairying and par
ticularly of butter production Troy
Times
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16

ALL FREE.-Those who have used
DR.. Kings New Discovery know its
value, and those who have not have
now the opportunity to try it free. Call
on the advertised druggist and get
trial bottle free. Send your name and
address to H. E. Bucklen u Co., Chi
cago, and get sample box of DIR.
Kings New Life Pills free, as well as
= copy of Guide to Health and House
hold Instructor free. All of which is
guaranteed to do you good and cost you
nothing. Go to G. Blakely's drug store.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16
Obstruction of a Grade.

Careful experiments have been made
to ascertain how much obstruction a
gentle grade even is to the movement of
loaded wagon. One estimate is that a
rise of foot III A will cut off one-fourth
of the load. A rise of l foot in "a cuts
down the load one half. A rise of foot
in 10 is such an obstruction that only
one-fourth as much can be drawn as if
the road were level.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16
PETROLEUM
OF Ancient and Modern Times

From the dawn OF history, Petroleum
Rock or Earth Oil, has been known to man
kind. Not as we have known it since Lse9
in its various manufactured forpA @cHa
kerosene, lubricating oils, el&.sAA tn,
erf:dt state. Chinese histog HeDx6yAit il
records of four thousandyyears as6 <Tht
Persians, Assyrians ANDY EgyptianS fron
the time Of Rameses few its valuS anc
earth oil" was onSyFaO0rM il,s'HgAf i,
g'i8, being considered a soveSsoeH cure fol
many diseases especially we of the throa
1t remained for modern science, in the
person of Mr.. Angler, practical chemist,
to solve the problem of rendering this Won
dcrfu healing oil pleasant to the palate and
acceptable to the stomach, at the same time
retaining all its curative virtues. Anglers
Petroleum Emulsion is an ancient remedy in
modern form. 1t is considered by the medi-
cal profession as more than a substitute for
cod liver oil, and it is an unequaled remedy
for throat and lung diseases and for all vast.
ing conditions of the system.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16

A WORK BENCH in one corner of the
barn, or in some suitable place, would
enable farmers in winter to mend many
articles not requiring the skill OF car
penter or blacksmith. Tools that re-
quire but slight repair could be put in
good order for spring work during the
winter months.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16

STOCK raising is business that can
not be engaged in without experience.
II requires time to grade up herd to a
higher standard. Where one is able to
invest sufficient capital to secure su-
perior animals at the start, there will
be a saving of time, and profits will
come in sooner, but ordinary stock can
only be improved by allowing suffi-
cient period of time for so doing.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16
THE MONTPELIER CRACKERS

the
vertsed hui 80?
for thirty
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16

CHnDRls Cry for Pitchers Castoria
CKI.DRlH. Cry for Pitchers CSAtoris.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-01-16

Which
call for "MONTPELER
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19
The University Of Utah, Salt Lake
City.

The next academic year will begin
10. The following courses
are provided:
/. Course in General Science.
2. Course in arts.
8. Course in mining engineering.
4. Advanced Normal course.
Each 9. tho abovs leads to the bache-
lor's degree; tho normal diploma, by
provision of law, eIe.pts the holder
from all examinations In the school sys-
tenn.
5. Normal course leading TO a certif-
cate OF graduation, which exsmpts the
holder from examination for period Of
i've years.
G. Preparatory course, leading to the
collegiate studies.
Tuition isvirtually free in all depart
ments, q small registration foe only be-
ing required. A certain number Of nor
NAL scholarships is allotted to .pcl
iounty applicants for appointment e
such scholarships must apply to th'
Territorial Commissioners OF School,
through thu respective county superin'
tendcnts.
The faculty oil tho university has beer
recently greatly enlarged and me eq5ip
nen Of the institution extended. Foo
ire lars and Other particulars address
t. T. Talmage, President University o
-tao, salt Lake City.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19

Tile i. g. W. Agent 90 his place will
,ell excursion tickets yia Tie .. & Il. 6
o an Missotd liver points, ST. Louis
ana Chicago, ol June ~. az one fare Tor
he round mir. These tickets win be
good ior return passage up 70 and in
ludiag Sept 8, 1898. Remember the
D &R.t, Is th, ol'y hus that runs
swo daily fast in<toe.-saaiera points
"a connection With thc Ei0GrandUTes-
tern and the only railroad having two
Instinct lines from Grand Junction,
For further information caA on ticket
agent,
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19
TWICE CROWNED a vtcroR
DR. Prices Baking fs5@>rF- WINS a
Worlds and Midwintcr Fair.

another signal tnuniA has been
achieved by DR.. Prices Cream Baking
Powder. At the California Midwinter
Fair OF 1904 rs at the Worlds Column
bian Exposition OF 1898 it surpassed all
competitors. An expert jury, after care
ful anal, and exhaustive comparison
awarded it highest honorS aud special
SoldNedal. The award waa for highest
leaveiing power, perfect purity and gen
eral. excellence. 1t sustained by
the unanimous vote Of the judges.
Coupled with the victory at Chicago
Inc achievement at San Francisco con
firms Dr. Prices ns "The Foremost Bak
ing Powder IN tho Worlt'- 1t nov
stands supreme.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19

when you see rnbhit's track in the
snow you may be certain the rabbit has
been there. Circumstantiai evidence OF
that kind IS equivalent 60 proof.
a country minister. according to an
exchange, remarked to his wife Sunday
noon:
"There was a stranger in church this
morning"
what did he look lilse?r asked ths
wife, VINO was woman iirst and a min
ister's wife afterword.
81 didn't see him"
Then how do you know there was q
stranger thcrc?"
" found dollar bill In the contribu,
ton box
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19

Mr.. Cutters (boarding in the country
MIR, Oatcake, didn't come out here
10 be fed ON canned vegetables.
Farmer OatcalSe (stoutly)--Waal, mis-
ter, propose that my city guests shall
alwuz git as good from me as they have
70 Ilarper's Bazaar.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19

SAY" said the new boy, there amt
mough berries here TO fill all these
JoXcs."
The fruit dealer came TO see what
vas wrong. lie picked up one Of the
HE'D boxes, looked into IL, and then
Indcr IL.
"No wonder" he said. "You have
got them upside down. indianapolis
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19

hat on every Wednesday, and
fhursl,y thst1 laa,s' Ogden, Salt
Lak0oyo aud other COMMON point'
I through tours, or iuAily sleeping cei
or Kansas CRY, Chicago, a.d
Boston viz the Great soenic
highway, the Rio (rande Western
Railway Both rates are less than hall
Il rate charged on FIRST class Pullman
airs, being but $500 10 Niisscnri Rhe,
md e4.OO to CMcaeo Sleepe,s or cx-
cursious ara personally conducted 4 nd
20 change ofcas ia required The Su
ianda Western also runs daily, n
,hrou 3 htst class OF Fpllman sleeping
arlo Denver, Kansas ciy and Chicago.
goi other partieulaTs inquire oi agsnt.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19

The Union Pacific is The short line to
A he Lewiston Miners Delight, Atlantic
and South Pass Gold Gelds. Buy you
ickots via Rock sprjn- Or Rawlins.
rom which pointa You can 90 by q iirsl
,lass stage line to lewiston, reaching
hn mines thosGme day
r-~~--N
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19

j.. & RIG. West Bound leavcs Lehi
At Is, SAD & 1880 st2;25 East
Bound 1924 $50 IS. 5s.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19
THO ROUGHLY coNFoRrABLE.

Passengers deei'ned o the prominent
cities Of the Missouri Rlver ahould nat
roni1c the Chicago, Uqlon Pacific and
Northwestern Line Magnificent phi.
man sud Wagner Sleeping cara, elegant
Pullman and Northwestern dining cats.
free reclining chair care, handsome day
coaches and comfortable Pullman colon.
let sleeper.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19
Intn. First Round.

II was the first quarrel after the
honeymoon The bride was giving the
young doctor, her husband, particular
fits.
"lIold your tonguer' he shouted.
She simply looked at him.
81 don't think you are quite well"
he added, apologetically, "and merely
asked you to hold your tongue OUT
n, Y. World.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19
An unreas Il.I,ll neque.l.


Cumso-They say that poor SpudlSins
left his family in want.
Fangle-lt's true. He belonged TO
so many protective orders that 1t i'm.
poyerished him keeping his dues paid
up.
"D'lnt they do anything for him
when he died2'
"Yts, indeed! They gave him tho
fines, funeral this vicinity has seen in
u year Puck
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19

kARL's CLOVES Hoor, the new Blood
Purifier, gives f,,ahnes4 aud clei rnsss 20
the Complexion and cures Consi patton.
26c., 6os., and 500. Sold by ste,I C Go
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19
SIGNAL TRiuMFAs won.
ny ~. rries', cfcam rafiar Powder

Two si,nal tiumphs have been ach-
isvcd by DR., Prices cream nakln- Pow.
der. Fret il scared Highest Award
and Diploma &; the Worlds Columbian
Exposition OF 1898. Nos, il secured
Highest Award aud Gold Medal NJ the
California Midwin,cr FsiT Of 1904 A,
10th Fairs i, surpassed All competition
in every respect The award, in eecI,
instance, VAS for strongest lsayenins
power, perfect purity and general cxcell.
ence. 1t was sustained 1-l- ananim.
Gus voto Of the judges.
The victory at Chicago establishes the
supremacy Of pr. Pnoe's rs TIE Fore
most Baking Powder IL tho World p
The triumph at san Franoeco confirms
and emphasizes IT,.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19

DUDLEY Canesucker-Doctor, II I
were TO lose my mind, do you suppose
would be aware of IL MYSELF
Dr. Boless-You would not. And
very likely none of your acquaintance
would notice it either.-TeXas Siftings.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19

, D.. 2. A. Skinner, Of Texarkana
Arkansas, is anthusiaet in tho praise Of
Ohomberlain's Pain Balm. lie used il
yor rl,sumalism, and says;'l found it to
be a most excellent local remedy" For
ale 10y Peoples Coop
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19

KA kL'S CLOVER ROOT will purity
your e>cmpleSion, regulate your Bowels
'nd make yoar head clear as bell
'he..s 81. and 800.
Sold by r J, Wadsworth.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19

Jinks-For a professional humorist,
Mr.. Zaggles looks remarkably sad-eyed
and melancholy.
Binks-Yes; you see everyone who has
children insists upon telling him all the
smart little things they say, in the hope
he will put them in the papers.-Life.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19

Student-Several OF my friends are
coming to dine here, so want a big
table.
Mine Host-Just look at this one, sir.
Fifteen persons could sleep quite COM
fortably under it.--Fliegende Blaetter,
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1895-09-19

Fashionable Physician = You will
have to give up your city life, Mr.. Mil
lion.
Wealthy Patient - will travel in
Europe a few years, II you say so.
Physician-It would be better fory you
To stay here and conduct n model farm
Wealthy Patient-Oh, l can't afford
that,-N. Y, Weekly. .l.-..--