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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-02-19
Plant j apan Plums.

In conversation with Mr.. Plant yester-
day, in referring to the States fruit
says the Eustis Lake Region, one of his
first questions was, "What are you do
ing with Japan plums?' We told him
that we raised what would be necessary
to meet the home market, but had gone
no further.
"Tell your people to set out Japan
plums," was Mr.. Plants reply; they are
hardy, easily raised, mature early and
are good shippers. They always bring
splendid paying prices in the New York
market, and the supply is never equal
to the demand"
There is no man, either in or out of
Florida, who is better posted on the
States resources, what she does and
can produce, and what is and what is not
profitable. He earnestly advocates the
growing of Japan plums, as a source of
great profit for our fruit growers.
If care is taken in the picking and
packing-and even the wrapping in
tissue paper of each plum would well
repay the trouble-the result, in a pe.
cuniary sense, will be pleasant surprise
to all who will take the necessary pains.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-02-19
Our Meats.


HOW TO USE JUDGMENT IN PREPARING VARIOUS
MEAT DISHES.
1t is not every housekeeper and cook who
knows how to properly prepare an appetz-
ing dish of meat and for this reason brief
review Of the lecture Of learned beef cooker
will not be out of place. One recommends
ton we note in this case is that strict econ
omy is exhibited throughout all the recipes
and this in itself is a commentator of no
mean significance just at this time, espec-
tally with our Florida women. She makes
a beef stew from skin of beef which cost
but five or six cents pound or any cheap
piece. Wipe the meat with damp cloth
and cut into pieces a little more than an
inch square. Take the marrow from the
bone and melt it in frying pan. if there is
but little add some of the fat from the meat
and after it has melted put in three quarters
of the pieces of meat which have been sailed,
peppered and Toured; scar the outside OF
each by turning the pieces over and over in
the hot fat.
Do not stick the fork into them to let out
the juice. Take them out and put into the
dish in which the stew is to be cooked with
the remainder of the meat. Add an onion
cut fine, turnip and carrot. Many peo-
pie think they do not like onion but there is
nothing which gives zsst to a stew like a
slight favor at least of onion. To each ia
blespoonful OF fat remaining in the pan after
the meat has been taken out add table.
spoonful of -four and after it has Drowned
add pint of hot water. When the gravy
thickens turn it on to the stew and another
cup. of water, The ordinary stew using
three pounds of meat would perhaps take
two quarts of liquid in all.
Put the stew into something that can be
covered tightly and set it IN the oven for
three hours. Just before taking up add the
final seasoning OF salt and pepper. An ex-
cellent thing for making soups, and stews
to use in the ordinary stove oven is COW
cred earthen jar one or two gallon size and
the same as many use to keep bread in. If
you have jar without cover use tin
one, that has no soldered handle to melt off,
but be sure that it fits well it is a good way
to weight it down. If you haven't the jar,
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-02-19
Evolution of the Bed.

Long before the manners of the English
had treated the wife's bedchamber as sa-
cred spot, the Flemish customs had regarded
it as quite impenetrable. To the housewives
of the low countries there was habit from
infancy, a sort of domestic superstition +,
which rendered to sleeping room delight
full sanctuary where one bFeathed the ten
derest feelings. in which the simple was
united to all that social life could offer of
sweetness and holiness. But in France it is
a common. if not universal, custom t. treat
the chambre coucher de madame as one
Of the open rooms in case of an lat hOme"-
though the washing-apparatus is not visible
NOT for the reason which the average
prejudices English would uncharitably sug
gest, bat because. at any cost of space,
madame always contrives to have some
mysterious cabinet de toilette in which she
arms herself for the fray.
It is curious that the majority of the beds
now manufactured resemble very closely in
shape those made in Italy more than 1000
years ago. At the Etruscan there is an
ancient bronze bed on six feet, and across it
are strips of metal exactly like those put on
and iron bed of the present day to support
the mattress. The luxurious sleeping ar
rangements of the Romans of the time Of
the Caesars, who had mattresses stuffed with
the soft down of swans, wooden blankets
and sheets deliberately embroidered with pat
terms in colors, were strongly in contrast
with the rude couches of the people whom
they came over to conquer. Even the beds
of the Anglo-Saxons were certainly very
primitive; in fact, little better than raised
wooden boxes with sacks of straw placed in
side, and up to the tenth century there was
little change in the style of furnishing
adopted by our hardy ancestors. Yet old
MSS. tell us that some Importance and
much value were attached to those primitive
contrivances, which, in the early days be
fore the conquest, were the luxury of only
few persons of rank, and moreover, were
heirlooms. Even after the Norman occu-
patton, besteads were not unusual except
for royal personages and great people, and
it was not until the thirteenth century that
beds were furnished-much as at present.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-02-19
A HELPFUL CORNER.
A MOTHERS MUSINGS.

The times are hard, the winter near,
The children's shoes worn thin:
The shop is closed, the mill shut down,
And the wolf is peeping in.
Hark hear the children chattering,
The little ones gay cry;
"What fun to run with bare, bare feet:
o father, let me tryI"
What shall we do for winter coal?
How find the winters rent?
How shall we feed our children four
When all we have ia spent?
The children sing in the golden light
OF the westering sum mer sun:
"The year goes by and all the days
Bring far more shower than sum-"
I'll rest while with my little ones,
And turn from fear away.
Rest now. in the golden summer hours.
Forget the future gray.
I'll laugh again with a merry heart,
Breathe deep the sun-soft air,
And think awhile OF mother love,
And not of mother care.
Gaze with delight on sturdy limbs,
Albeit the pants are torn;
Kiss rosy cheeks and soft gray eyes,
Der garments old and worn;
For truthful hearts and earnest souls
Live in the children. though
The land is troubled from east to west,
While watch my children grow.
Yet, though the dollars are far and few,
And work is hard to find,
With my good husband, leal and true,
I'll bear cheerful mind.
The best is ours, in loving hearts
And health and homely joys,
And Well look for rest in future years,
With our darling girls and boys.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-02-19
The Little Tots.

do tell me what to dress this little fellow
in" says an anxious mother, for he must
have something besides the dresses.
Harper's Bazaar gives hints along this line
to ones DESTROYS of knowing the prevailing
customs. 1t says dress them In one piece
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-02-19
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.

Address all communications to Household
Department, AGRICULTUR1sT DeLand, Fla.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
Total -. l02Sl 1900 30 9S0' 10

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. November T, SEQ
Personally appeared before me, notary
public in and for Calhoun county, Michigan,
G.. w. Post, chairman Of the Postum Cereal
Co, Ltd, who makes affidavit that the above
report of the receipts in the Women's pres
dental vote is accurate and correct to the
best Of his knowledge and belief.
JAMES BOUGHTON, Notary Public.
The company who have paid out a
considerable sum of money to conduct
this women's presidential vote, have
conducted the matter in the best shape
they were capable of, and that part Of
the work is presented to the ladies and
to the politicians and public at large,
with the knowledge that it has afforded
considerable interest to all parties in
this intensely interesting campaign.
No prejudice of any kind has been al
lowed to creep into the work. 1t has
naturally brought the Postum Cereal
Food Coffee Co. into prominence, and
this might be looked upon by some
people as something Of an advertise
ment for them. A great many letters
have been received, inquir1ng about
the Postum Food Coffee, and possibly
it would not be amiss to make public
explanation in this column.
Inquiry developed the fact that about
one person in every three has some
FORM Ol QlSoIuGl, CduoOO ny COlSO
drinking. They are slow to admit the
reason, but find that their trouble
leaves them when coffee is left out Of
their diet. 1t makes little matter
about the theories, although it is known
to physicians and chemists that GER
tain alkaloids exist In coffee in small
quantities. the same as found in NOR
phine. whiskey, strychnine and toDac-
co. The proof is plain enough, that for
some reason, coffee is direct poison
to very many people. A warm, nour-
ishing, paIatable beverage is wanted at
breakfast and perhaps at the other
meals The chocolate, cocoa, etc, fail
to I'LL the want in many cases. After
some hundreds of experiments, ex-
tending over period of about twelve
months, the Postum Food Coffee was
finally discovered. 1t is strictly pure
product of the cereals (grains) alone.
No coffee, chicory or other ingredients
of any sort are contained in it. The
color when breWed is the deep seal
brown of Mocha which changes to a
rich gold brown when cream is added,
and the taste is almost Identical with
the milder and more expensive grades
of Java.
About 20 per cent. of Postum Food
Coffee is made from the part of the
wheat berry that contains the gluten
and phosphates. It is we'll known that
the brail. workers exhaust the phos-
pilates rapidly.
It will we'll repay an individual who
has any form of physical disorder, to
try for ten days or two weeks leaying
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
At Work Again.

A few applications of Salvation Oil
will readily cure sprains and bruises,
and heal cuts, burns and scalds. tits
undoubtedly the best pain-cure on the
market, and should be, ready for use, in
every home in the land. Mr.. Frank
Stubenhaver 1887 Elm ST., Dubuque,
Iowa, states 81 used Salvation Oil on
a sprained elbow, which threatened to
prevent me from working, and after
several thoroughrubb l awoke the
very next morning much relieved and
able to go to work. Had l not used
Salvation Oil I certainly would have
lost a weeks work, which would have
amounted to many times the cost of a
bottle of Oil. Everybody should keep
Salvation Oil in the house." It is sold
everywhere for only Is cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
United States CIVIL Service Exami-
nation

The United States civil service COM
mission has ordered that an examina-
ton be held by It's local board in this
city on Saturday, December 5, 1896,
commencing at 9 o'clock A. NJ, for the
grades of clerk and carrier in the postal
service. Only citizens of the United
States can be examined The age linn
itatiOus for this examination are as fol.
lows: Clerk, Is or over; carrier, over 81
and under 40 years. No application
will be accepted for this examination
unless fled with the undersigned, on
the proper blank, before the hour of
closing business on November 81, 1896.
Applications should be filed promptly
therefore, in order that sine may re-
main for correction if necessary.
The commission takes this opportun-
lty of stating that the examinations are
open to all reputable citizens of the
United States who may desire to enter
the service. without regard to race or
to their political or religious affiliations.
All such citizens are invited to apply.
They shall be examined, graded and
certified with entire impartiality, and
wholly without regard to any consid
GRAFTON save their efficiency, as shown
by the grades they obtain in the exam
lnatiOn.
For application blanks, full instruc-
tons and information relative to the
duties and salaries of the different posi-
tiOns, apply to Archie Wurtzler, secre-
tary Board of Examiners Civil Service
WATERFOWL
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11

off the common coffee entirely and us
ing Postum. A strong, healthful nerv-
Gus system will eliminate almost any
form of disease, and by leaving off
coffee one gets rid of the active cause
of nervous prostration, and by taking
on Postum Cereal Food Coffee one
directly builds in the phospEates and
the needed elements to reconstruct
the gray matter in the nerve centers
throughout the body.
Samples of Postum can be had by
mail, free, upon application at the
home Office at Battle Creek, Michigan
Fancy grocers throughout the United
States can furnish it,
Tie demand 70, Postum has been
enormous, and has attracted the atten-
ton of many imitators. There is but
one original and palatable Cereal Food
Coffee, as can be easily determined by
test. The red seals, containing the words
cit makes red blood" and the regis
tered trade mark of Postum Cereal on
the package. will protect the buver.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
"Great Personal Events.''

Aseries of articles of uniquei interest
has been undertaken by The Ladies
Home journal. 1t is to be called
"Great Personal EVENTS" and will
sketch the most wonderful scenes of
popula: enthusiasm and thrilling his
torlc interest which have occurred in
America during the past fifty years.
Each one will be graphically detailed
by an eyewitness, while leading artists
have been employed to portray the
events IN pictures made from old IL
Illustrative material. The series has
just been started in the current num-
Der OF the magazine, Hon. A. Oakley
Hall, ex-mayor of New York City,
Sketchlng the scene "When Jenny
Lind Sang in Castle Garden" which
still stands as the greatest single con-
cert IN the annals Of American music.
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher in the fol-
lowing issue will tell OF remarkable
scene IN which her husband was the
central figure: when Mr.. Beecher
Sold Slaves in Plymouth Pulpit"
Then Stephen Fiske will portray the
furore and excitement E'When the
Prince of Wales was in America. "
Parke Goodwin will follow this in a
succeeding number with an &C cunt
OF the unparalleled excitement in New
York FWhen Louis Kossuth Rode Up
Broadway" Hon John Russell
Young will sketch ''When Grant Went
Around the World, Mr.. Young being
OF General Grants party. The great
scene In the Senate chamber "When
Henry Clay Said Farewell to the Sen
ate" will follow. Lincoln will figure
twice IN the series: First, in descrip-
ton of when Lincoln was First In
augurated, and next, "When Lin
coin was Buried" The stirring story
OF the discovery OF gold by John w.
Mackay will be revived in "When
Mackay Struck the Great Bonanza. :"
The series will extend through all the
numbers Of The Ladies Home Jour
nal during 1897.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
Johnson Creek.

Too late for last week
+. Swap and wife spent the past week
visiting relatives in Fort Atkinson and
JanesYille.
Mrs. Mark Head, of Albion, and Mrs.
Chaplin, of Wheaton, Mimi, visited at
A. E. Greenwood's recently.
Emil Jaehnke, of Dousman, is visit
ing his parents few days.
Rev. Mr.. Becker, pastor Of the Luth-
eran church, has moved to Sterling
ILL.,, after having been a resident of
our place over eleven years.
Rev. Mr.. Hauberman. the new Luth-
eran pastor, has moved into the parson-
age vacated by Rev. Mr.. Becker.
II. 0. Meyers is repairing the house
he purchased of Bart Foley and expects
soon to take possession.
Minnie Peters visited her sister in
Watertown recently. j. B.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
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Choose Your NJ ct NJ.

Our free silver friends tell us that sill
yer is just as good as gold. II SO, what
harm results to anybody from allowing
the creditor of the bank or government
to make his choice of metals? Why, at
any rate, object to paying debts in the
kind of metals borrowed? If a silver
man prefers silver to gold, either gov
eminent or banker must pay it to him,
and for all debts, all taxes, all obliga.
tons due the nation, state, county or
municipality, silver is now full ten.
der, and to all intents and purposes
primary money.-Medina CO., Gazette.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
Easy 10 Take, Easy to Operate

You will find true friend in Hoods
Pills. When you take them you will not
be disagreeably reminded of the fact by
gripping and agonizing pains. They con-
tain none of the drastic drugs formerly
so extensively employed. Every ingre-
dient used in Hoods Pills is selected
with care. They will break up cold,
prevent the grip, and are especially valu-
able to regulate the liver. They cure
sick headache and indigestion
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
Vote with Your Ewes Omen.

Have you a bank account of 5000 or
$500? Vote for free coinage and you
vote to withdraw only half the value
of your deposits. This conclusion is as
certain as is.the fact that SO cent dol
lars will buy only half as much as 100
cent dollars
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
How to Prevent Croun.
SOME READING THAT WILL PROVE INTER
EsTING TO YOUNG MOTHERS-HOw TO
GUARD AGAINST THE DISEASE.

ESIlNG TO YOUNG MOTHERS-HOW TO
GUARD AGAINST THE DISEASE.
Group is terror to young mothers and
to post them concerning the cause, first
symptoms and treatment is the object of
this item The origin of Group is com
mon cold. Children who are subject to it
take cold very easily and Group is almost
sure to follow. The first symptom is
hoarseness; this is soon followed by a
peculiar rough cough which is easily re
cognized and will never be forgotten
by one who has heard it. The time to
act is when the child first becomes hoarse.
If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is freely
given all tendency to Group will soon
disappear. Even after the croupy cough
has developed it will prevent the attack
There is nodanger in giving this remedy
for it contains nothing injurious. For
sale by John Molzahn, druggist
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
Personal,

Free-64 page medical reference book
to any person afflicted with any special,
chronic or delicate disease peculiar to
their sex. Address the leading physi-
clans and surgeons ofthe United States,
Or. Hathaway& Co. 70 Dearborn street,
Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
FOR SALE.

The F. Misegades factory building,
located at the corner Of O'Connell and
North Water streets. For particulars,
enquire at the law office Of Skinner &
Thauer, Wisconsin National Bank
building
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11

"A fresh and choice line of meats
Will be kept constantly on hand at
my market, 621 Main street Prompt
attention to orders and satisfaction
guaranteed. The public's patronageis
solicited. WILLIAM WIEsEMANN.
621 Main street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
SKINNER & THAUER, Attorneys
GNTATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY Court FOR
- JEFFERSON CoUNTY.-In Probate

- JEFFERSON CoUNTY.--In Probate
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
In the matter of the estate of John p Slight
late OF the city of Waterto Hn. in the county of
Jefferson and state of " isconsin, deceased
Letters testamentarY ON The said estate hav-
ing been issued, and the nth day Of May next
being the time by the order Of said court limited
for the creditors OF said deceased to present
their claims for examination and allowance
Notice is hereby given that the said court
will, on the second Tuesday, being the 9Th day
being the 18th day of May A. D. 1897, AT terms
thereof to be held at the court house in the
city of Jefferson. in said county, receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims aud demands of
all persons against said deceased
Dated at Jefferson Wis, this 10Th day of No
vember, A D. 1896
By the court
GEORGE GRIMM.
I'VE County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
40 rv-ns1OucrS.

Do you draw a pension? Vote for free
coinage and you vote to cut your pen
sion in two in the middle, because I'M
der free coinage your dollars would
purchase only half as much as now.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
r. J. w ENKER.
DENTIST.
NO. ! MAIN STREET.
COAL AND WOOD

COAL A3VD VCOD
Scranton coal, all sizes, at
lowest market prices. Indiana
Block, Brazil lower vein, 400.
Selected hard maple, $500 per
cord; hard wood slabs, S3.50 per
cord; oak wood, $3.50 per cord;
pine slabs, So. 90 per cord. Wood
sawed, per cord, SOC. Bring in
your orders.
VIM. GORDER,
Office COS Main street.
Telephone 33.
October 16, 1896.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11

Wonderful are the cures by Hoods
Sarsaparilla and yet it is only because
as the one true blood purifier, it makes
pure, rich, healthy, life-giving blood.
Hoods Pills for the liver and
bowels, act easily, yet promptly. 25c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
Wanted Idea \ $ns ss9 . 5s'9s

Write JOHN WEDDERBURN & CO., Patent AttoI
neys, Washington. D. c., for their 1880 prize ofe
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
WHY Gold Is Exported.

A single white metal standard paper
says that gold is going out every week,
end that but for silver the country soon
would be destitute of coin. If it were
not for silver, gold would stay at home.
CHICAGO Chronicle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11

The postal cards and letters have
been dragging along by various delays
Of mail, and it bias been impossible to
give correct report until now. 1t is
published, even ct this late date. in
order to give the reader clear idea of
how the ladies expressed themselves.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11

Chicago & Northwestern.
GOING SOUTH,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, November T, SEQ
Personally appeared before me, a notary
public in and for Calhoun county, Michigan
G. W. Post, chairman of the Postum Cereal
Co. Ltd who makes affidavit that the above
report of the receipts in the women's pres
idential vote is accurate and correct to the
best Of his knowledge and belief.
ANTFS R0UCHTON Notary Public