davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
Dairy and Creamery.

For farmers III upland regions where
the soil is poor either the Ayrshire or
the Dexter COW is suitable, although
there are as yet practically no Dexters
in America. The Dexter COW IS always
red or black, with white upon her I'D
der and underbody. She is a good milk
er and also makes excellent beef. This
breed of cattle are in shape like the
Shorthorn. In size they are about like
the Ayrshires.
When starch and Glucose are made
from corn, the refuse left becomes what
is called by dealers in COW feeds gluten
meal It consists of the seed germ of
the corn grain, the hull and so much
starch as has not been taken out at the
factory. Gluten meal contains the most
nutritious part of the corn grain and is
one of the richest foods in nitrogen that
is at command of the dairyman. It is
one fourth protein, or heterogeneous sub
stance, one-half sugar and digestible
starch and a little more than IL per
cent digestible fats The rest is refuse.
But gluten is a highly concentrated
food and must be fed with its own
weight of something else. A mixture Of
four to five pounds of gluten meal with
as much wheat bran makes, in addition
to ensilage and hay, very good ration
for dairy cow There is no doubt that
gluten meal is profitable feed for
dairymen engaged in milkmaking
There are those, however, who declare
it Injuries the flavor of butter. Only ac-
tual experiment. can determine this 1t
is to be remembered, too, that the care
Iessness and uncIeauIness of workmen
at the starch or glucose factory some
times ruin the gluten and make it ut
terly unfit for the cows food. In such
case the cows themselves frequently
understand their business we'll enough
to refuse to eat it Again, gluten meal
is adulterated by dealers and rendered
unfit for feed.
Here is a mixture that will keep off
the horn fly for some time. Into quart
of fish oil stir two tablespoonfuls of
crude carbolic acid and apply to the
parts of the COW most infested by the
fiy. Remember that the flies deposit
their eggs upon fresh manure heaps.
Break these up or sprinkle lime upon
them. In case of large herds of cows
dipping vat with the mixture of oil and
carbolic upon the surface of enough
water to swim the cattle through would
be the best arrangement
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
-, ! po,,.h Hard wood Floors,

Cut a pound of beeswax into small
n;eees. put them in dish and place
over the fire in a pan of hot water. Al
low the wax to melt and then stir in
three pints of turpentine. When the in
oredients have thoroughly blended,
Mace some Of the wax on q WOODEN
cloth and rub it on the floor, treating
one board at time and rubbing length
wise. Then cover heavy brush with
flannel. and with it rub the floor until
It is perfectly smooth. 1t is usually the
case that some parts of the floor are sub
ieet to more wear than others, When
the polish has worn off in these spots.
warm the wax and apply to the worn
,.. <,,S5 xl,c,, y,ctfch
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
A Chinese proclamatiop.


There being no signal service in Chi
no, the authorities, in case Of p pro-
tracted drought, rely upon the gods fer
relief. Recently the following procla=
nation was issued by a magistrate, in
the hopes Of procuring showers
"Obeying my snperiors, this proclama=
ton is issued, and again we beseech the
favor OF Heaven, Sheep, hogs and all
such animals must not be slaughtered,
nor must there be any barter in them.
Chickens, ducks. fish and shrimps must
not be sold for food Onions and garlic
must not be eaten. Let no one lightly
Or neghgently regard this. II anyone
purposely disregards this proclamation
he will be brought before the magis-
trate and beaten. IN. Y. Sun.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
CIGAR RlBBoNs.
Their Manufacture Quite an Impor-
A..aA Il. A..nu

Their Manufacture Quite an ImpOr-
tant Industry.
One New York firm alone turns out
yearly am average OF more than $780,
600 worth Of cigar ribbons and on these
employs nearly 500 hands: Until 1868,
it is said, cigar ribbons were manufae-
tured here. The use of silk ribbons to
tie up cigars originated in Cuba. The
Spaniard's patriotism impelled him to
choose the national colors of red and
yellow, and at the same time these two
colors, separate or in combination, are
still the favorites. The first ribbons
were made in Barcelona and were the
rich crimson-scarlet known as the
Figaro, the vivid yellow of the Cubanas
and Partigas, and the red and yellow of
the Espanola.
The first domestic ribbons made were
of cotton, of pale yellow with brown
stripe running down the center, and
this was speedily followed by a ribbon
made wholly of silk. In 1868 cigar
manufacturer in this country conceived
the idea of having his name printed on
she silk ribbon, which had hitherto
been plain, and also the shape of the
cigar. This was at first done in black,
then in colors, and eventually in silver
and gold, with embossed work and coats
of arms. Then the name was woven
into the ribbon instead of being printed.
Many of these ribbons are still in use
ON expensive goods. Woven ribbon is
very valuable as a trademark, since it,
Is impossible to duplicate it in small
quantities.
In 1868 the fat ribbon factory was
established in this country by man
named Wicke, who established small
factory near the East river. 1t was
operated by two Swiss. The demand
for the ribbon increased. and in 1870
theprofts were so good that four-Ioom
factory was started and operated by
Swiss weavers especially imported,
Only two widths of what is termed
'sLondres" ribbons were then made. In
1887 there were more ribbons used in
proportion to the total number Of cigars
manufactured In this country than in
any other year, and since then the bum
ding of cigars has steadily decreased
in favor of the system Of packing rs OF
so in box without ribbons; but so
great has been the increase in the num-
Der of cigars made, now over 1000. 000.-
900 yearly, that the ribbon business has
not decreased, but has steadily held its
own.
The raw silk for the ribbons is i'm
ported direct from japan and China.
There are "a styles of cigar ribbons
made, varying in width from one-eighth
of an inch to an inch and half. United
States ribbons are sold in Canada in
preference to the English make. al
though the duty on our goods is heavier.
Some of the machinery is very interest
ing, especially that used for weaving
IN the name of the firm In black.
Some years ago the general public
was bitten by cigar ribbon fad. and
many ribbons were sold by cigar deal
ers to make lambrequins. sofa cushions.
etc. A woman in New Haven made a
table mat of $50 separate ribbons, and it
fetched $3.50, while cushion made by
a cigar manufacturing firm as a COM
pliment to an actress, whose name was
used as trademark, cost $3.50 simply
for the needlework and time expended
ON tn. Y. Sun.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
MiIkman Carried scarlet Fever.

A case has been recently reported
where an epidemic of scarlet fever was
traced to certain milk route, and an
investigation showed that a son of the
dairyman who supplied the milk had
had an attack of this disease, and when
he was recovering (the most dangerous
time as far as spreading the disease is
concerned be was allowed to help milk.
Such cases as this cannot be too
strongly condemned. Not only is there
danger of sickness and death. but every
dairy man feels to certain extent the
effects of such things, for the public is
easily frightened, and decreased de-
mand for milk almost surely follows
any epidemic that may be traced to the
milk supply. While as matter of fact
we believe that there is far less danger
in the milk supply than is supposed, yet
we cannot be too careful in things cf
this kind.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
NO BoTToMLEss LAKES.
The Deepest Are Less Than $50


The Deepest Are Less Than $500
Feet,
The deepest body Of fresh water in
America is Crater lake, Ore, Only one
lake in the world, Lake Baikal, exceeds
it in depth, and it is only 400 feet deeper.
Untilrecently twas asserted Crater lake
was bottomless, but soundings have
shown it's greatest depth to be 1000 feet.
1t is five miles in diameter, nearly cir
cular, and occupies the crater of an
extinct volcano, No fish have ever been
known to exist In Crater lake, Recently
club of mountain climbers. with head
quarters at Portland, sent to Washing
ton a request that Crater lake be
stocked with trout, and the government
experts are going to find out if such a
scheme is practicable, 1t is easy
enough to put trout into the water. but
the question Is if there is sufficient
food in the water to nourish them after
they are there, The experts will tow
small gauze nets over the water at all
hours of the day. Animalculae will
catch in the gauze, and from its abund-
ance or lack 1t can be ascertained if the
water contains nourishment.
An interesting series of experiments
will also be undertaken to ascertain the
temperature of the water at various
depths. No such observations have ever
been taken of fresh water SO far down.
With this end in view full equipment
of self registering Thermometers and
supplementary apparatus will be taken
along and let down with sounding lines.
There are very few places In the lake
where the depth is less than 1900 feet.
and no lake on the western hemisphere
approaches this.
It is no wonder. then, that Crater
lake was supposed to be bottomless.
However, the truth is that all lakes over
$50 feet deep possess q similar reputa-
ton. Any body of water that Is deeper
than the length Of the longest feeling
line is sure to lack bottom in the
populat belief A first-rate example of
this sort OF delusion is afforded by
Lafayette lake, in Idaho It was
formerly imagined to be bottomless,
and later its depth was officially stated
to be 1900 feet. Recent investigation
proves that its greatest depth isg3o5 feet.
There is no data on which to base a
guess as to the bottom Of Crater lake,
but the Btpposition is that it will be
very little above the freezing. The
temperature Of the ocean remains at
about 10 degrees Fahrenheit all the year
round, even ip the tropics Neverthe-
less, some volcanic heat may yet remain
to warm the waters Of Crater lake. -
Chicago News.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
CREAM SELLING.



One of the most profitable features of
dairying is selling cream, either to
the ice cream manufacturer, who will
take a large dairy's total output, or to
retail trade of one kind or another.
While good cream trade is very profit
able, it is one of the most difficult to
hold unless the utmost care is exercised
to supply sweet, pure article in every
case and to know exactly what your
particular trade demands. For an ice
cream trade the cream does not need to
contain more than from IS to 20 per
cent of fat; cream for dessert purposes
needs from 20 to 80 per cent fat, as
cream containing less than 20 per cent
fat viii not whip. and extra heavy
cream for special purposes varies from
So to 90 per cent fat When the per-
centage of fat demanded by a particular
trade is known, care must be taken to
meet that demand, but it is obviously
unnecessary, and the dairyman cannot
afford, to sell richer cream than he
guarantees. To be sure that one is liv-
ing up to his guarantee, it is necessary
to test each run of cream, as there is
almost always greater or less varia-
ton in the richness of cream as it runs
from the separator or as it is SKINNED
day by day. The most convenient man
ner in which to do this, perhaps, is to
skim the cream rather rich, and then re-
duce it to the required percentage OF
fat by the addition of SKINNED milk
The formula for this is very simple
Divide the total amount of fat Obtain
ed by multiplying the total pounds of
cream by its fat test) by the desired
percentage of fat in the cream. The quo
tient will be the pounds of cream test
ing the desired percentage of fat. To
ascertain the amount of SKINNED milk
to add, subtract from this amount the
original pounds of cream.
Example. Seventy three pounds of
cream testing 3S. per cent fat is to be
diluted to cream testing O. per cent fat
Seventy-three times $3.50 per cent
equals "a. 4 pounds of fat.
Twenty-four and fourteenth pounds
fat divi led by 81 per cent equals 116
pounds of cream testing II per cent fat
One hundred and sixteen minus 70
equals 4S pounds of SKINNED milk to
be added to 70 pounds of cream testing
49,. per cent fat.
1t should be borne in mind that in
testing cream an IS cubic centimeter
pipette should be used instead of the II
cubic centimeter used in testing milk,
otherwise the results will be too low,
and not quite SO much acid should be
used as in testing milk.
If the fat chars or burns, it shows
that the acid is too strong or that too
much is used, and in this case less
should be used. H Hayward in Ma
tional Stockman.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
Pettigrew.s Amendment

Senator Pettigrew has introduced al
amendment to the pingley bill which
provides for the admission free of duty
of articles controlled by trusts Should
it become law and be carried out hon
estly, how much revenue would the bill
yield? There are trusts in sugar, coal
window and plate glass. lumber, pot
terry, wall paper, rubber, cutlery and il
nearly all kinds Of hardware. There Ii
no trust in tea, but that is probably be
cause there has been no duty to enconr
age it. There are also trusts in tn,
wooden and cotton industries. Revenu,
will be scarce if such law should b,
enforced. But will those elected by
trust funds destroy the system which
fosters trusts? They may pass some sucI
law, as they did the Sherman antitrus
law in 1890, but it will be only anoth
er' dummy. ( 81 u
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
Japanese Millets.

Professor Weeds of the Maine expert
ment station publishes bulletin warn
ing farmers against parchasing and
planting the Japanese millet He says
it is the panicum crus GALL, or barpyard
grass, or pigeon grass, as 1t is called in
the north, slightly changed in its habits
of growth but liable to revert and be-
come pestiferous weed. Thfougboat
the south this is valuable hay grass, il
cut before tho stems and awns become
woody. Cattle and horses are fond Of IL
and the yield is heavy Ii is an annual
<.,,,1 rncoode itrolf
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08

llCS dS Sudtl Id41 upOh AhGAAA.
What INSTRUMENTATION and heroic purpose
was this! They drowned witches to be sure,
but that was no part of their puritanism. 1t
is to the puritan women we owe SO much for
that spirit in our people which gives them
the fortitude to endure hardship and stake
life and fortune for their convictions.
The American women of today have the
spirit of their puritan mothers, but their
constitutions are not rugged or able to en-
dure half the hardships of these New Eng
land ancestors. Very often they are rum
down with weaknesses and irregularities
peculiar to their sex, and the constant drain
upon their vitality makes them chronic in
valids. Many women hesitate to go to
their family physician, because they dread
the local examinations so generally insisted
upon by practitioners.
Such women should write DR.. R. v.
Pierce, chief consulting physician of the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
Buffalo, N. Y, giving full description of
their symptoms, history, etc, so that he
can give them the best possible medical
advice If Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton seems to suit the case the Doctor will
say so. If not then he will give medical
advice which will put such women on the
rapid road to recovery and health
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
How 20 Make Nut Sandwiches.

Nut sandwiches are excellent served
with cider. The cider should not be toe
sweet. or it will not be agreeable with
the favor of the nuts. For the filling OF
the sandwiches use one half of almonds
chopped very fine and the other two
narts of hickory nuts and English wal
nuts in equal proportions. Put very lit
tle butter on the thin slices Of bread,
sprinkle with salt and then with very
little grated mild cheese.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08

MONDAY, the twelfth Gay OF July
next, between the hours of II and 5 O'Clock, to-
wit, at two clock in the afternoon OF said day,
a. rne Co s house, IN me Cey OF woodbury.
all the following described real estate, that is to
say
All that certain tract Of land situate in the
Township of franklin, County Of Gloucester and
State OF Sew Jersey, bounded and described as
follows
Beginning at stake set for a corner in the
middle of the intersection of st. George street
with the road leading from Malaga to Mays
Landing, the said corner being at the distance oil
fifteen chains and fifty links northwest wardly BY
the said Mays Landing road from the intersec.
ton thereof with the road leading from Mat.
thew's corner to the Lake and being also q
corner to land sold and conveyed by Charles NJ
Morris and wife to Alfred Howes. thence (D ex-
tending north two degrees and thirty minutes
east along the middle Of St George street. beng
also the line of land of the said Alfred Howes
five chains and forty weight Inns to q stake Ia
said Howes line, corner to land of William Lang,
ley; thence ~ south eighty-seven degrees and
thirty minutes east, along the line of William
Langley land eight chains to a stake corner to
said Lapgley's land thence (3) south twenty six
degrees and thirty minutes vest, sig chains and
fifty-three links to a stake; thence ~ south
eighty nine degrees and forty minutes west, four
chains and ten links to stake in the aforesaid
Mays Landing Road; thence (5) north sixty three
degrees and thirty minutes west one chain and
fifty links to the place of beginning l. 81
Containing three acres and seventy hun
dredthso OF an acre, more or less
Being the same premises which we're conveyed
to the said Hannah Hues by Charles NJ Morris
and wife, by deed dated January 49, 1859, o.
record in the Clerks Office Of Gloucester County
at Woodbury., in Book H5 of Deeds page 275, etc
Seized as the. property of Isaac H. Hues and
Hanna Hnes, defendants and taken in execution
he Il s st Of Of Edmund S2Pes S%gSinaR AND
Robert SJ sgtu ssclymer, sorr. A" SheTfff
Dated June 7, 1897, lPr's fees. $780,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
Carrot Sweetmeats.

Boil small, fine-grained carrots until
lender; peel and CRATE, add sugar, slips
IF citran, spices, if preferred, and wine.
Simmer slowly together and put away
In jars. Very wholesome for children.
IN. Y. Ledger.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
SURROGATE's NOTICES
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Edmund Jones, Executor of Thomas Dubois
deceased. by direction Of the Surrogate of tn
County of Gloucester, hereby gives notice to tn
to bring in their debts, claims and demand
against the estate of the said decedent, unde
oath or affirmation, within nine months from
this date, or they will be forever barred of am
action therefor against the said Executor.
Dated April 23, 1897. EDMUND JONES.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT. Notice is hereby
In given that the account of Charles p Gar
ton, assignee of Samuel G. Newkirk, debtor, will
be audited by the Surrogate and reported fol
settlement to the Orphans Court of the county
OF Gloucester, on Friday, July 30th. A. D.. 1897.
CHARLES P. CARTON,
Assignee.
Dated surrogate's Office, May 10, 1897.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
Az Reneated.

"Mr. I" is SO well read. he repeat
ed an exquisite quotation last night"
What was it2"
Il can't give you the exact words.
but he said he'd rather be a something
in a something than something else
IN something else..'-London Tit-Bits.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08

IN given that the account of John NJ HendSr
son, administrator of Charles W. Johnson de
ceased, viii be audited by the Surrogate and re
ported for settlement to the Orphans Cours OF
the county of Gloucester on Friday. July S0th
A. d. 1887. JOHN NJ. HENDERSON,
Administrator
Dated surrogate's Office, May 1eIh. lsp7.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
I Office To CREDITORS.

Benjamin c. Rnlon, deceased, by direction O
the Surroga 9 of the County of Gloucester, here
by gives notice to the creditors of the said Ben
jamin @. kulon, deceased to bring in their debts
claims and demands against the estate of tn
said decedent. under oath or affirmation, within
nine months from this date, or they will be for
ever barred of any action therefor against tn
said executrix.
Dated June 29th, 1897.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08

John Henderson executor Of the estate of
Mary A Briggs, deceased, by direction of the
Surrogate OF the County OF Gloucester, hereby
gives notice to the creditors OF the said Mary A.
Briggs, deceased. to bring in their debts, claims
and demands against the estate of the said de-
cedent, under oath or affirmation, within nine
months from this date, or they will be forever
barred of any action therefor against the said
executor. JOHN NJ HENDERSON,
Dated May IA, 1927.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

R. Jennie johnson Administrative of the estat,
of Eli w johnson, deceased, by dir ction of tht
Surrogate of the County OF Gloucester, hereby
gives notice to The Creditors of the said Eli W
Johnson, deceased, to bring in their debts
said decedent. under oath or affirmation, within
nine months firm this date, or they will be for
ever barred of any action therefor against the
said Administrative.
r. JENNIE JOHNSON,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
A DlacouraYng sign.

Mrs. Hunniker-Tm really discour-
aged about our Win. don't believe
he is destined to be great man. after
a aA
Mt. Hupnik Nonsense, nonsense!
What's PIT that idea into your head2
'Why, look at this letter i've just re-
tceived from him. He's been In cso,iI-
lege two years now, and his handwrit-
ing Is still SO good that you can read it
right of, ABOUT like print. Cleveland
Header
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08

On the return of the japanese regl-
nsents from the Chinese war the favor
lite tune of the military bands was
Marching Through Georgia. Chicago
Times Herald,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
pIlpITAN DANES,

We hear a great
deal these days of
our puritan fore
fathers, but little
concerning the
wives and moth
ers who landed at
Plymouth R ock
and founded that
colony which was
destined to play
such a large part
in our history.
In 1921 Elder
Cushman wrote
fro IN Plymouth
that he " would
not advise any
one to come here
who were not con-
tent to spend their
time, labors and
endeavors for the
benefit of those
who shall come
after, quitely con-
tie nting them
selves with such
L;1c aud difficult
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
HOW to Make jam sandwiches

Cover CREASED baking sheet with
thin pastry. spread it with jam, sover
with another thin layer of paste, wet
the edges and press tightly. Bake iR 3
sharp oven and then cut into neat pieces
70 resemble sandwiches. Sift easter
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-08
HOW to Make q HANDSOME Footstool.

Cut a circle of chamois skin the size
wished and finish the edges in clusters
of scallops, an eyelet hole in the center
of each. The ornamentation on top con-
sists of single leaves embroidered in
vivid autumn colors in silk floss, into
which a glimpse Of tinsel is introduced,
Have circular box made heavy
enough to keep it from toppling over
easily and pad its sides well with cot
ton or hair. Over this stretch width
of velvet or plush, deep green or Grim
son, fastening it in place by tiny tacks.
Through the holes in the channels skin
top run heavy silk cord, lacing it
crossMise all around the box.