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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-12

The young man of totay has every
advantage over those who began
twenty-five years ago, says a writer in
the Ohio Farmer" Within that time,
Upon many farms there have been
placed a set of new, modern buildings,
and these, with the farm, can now be
bought for less than the farm alone
sold for in those days. Again, educa-
tional helps are every where at hand.
No excuse can be given why the home
should not be supplied with an album
dance of agricul ural literature, and
our educational institutions are SOW
ing broadcast information for The
millions free of cost.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-12
Curing Sour Soils.

Sandy soils are apt to be sour. be-
cause this condition can only be
found where stagnant water prevents
free circulation of air. Even when
there is clay subsoil it will not make
stagnant water so as to injure plant
roots unless the clay comes near the
surface, AS rule sandy soil burns
out its vegetable matter too rapidly,
which it would not do If the soil were
sour. The trouble with such land is
usually g lack of mineral fertilizers,
especially potash. AS this, being an
alkall, improves the sandy soil. it is a
common but mistaken idea Of farmers
that the potash has corrected the sour
ness. 1t is true that sorrel, whose
sourness is proverbal, thrives on
sandy soil too poor to grow anything
else But this does not prove that the
sell itself is sour. Sorrel does not re-
quire mineral fertilizers, and as both
clover and the grasses do require these
to SOW clover seed and fertiliZe with
potash is much the best way to crowd
out the weeds. 1t is net sourness that
makes sorrel grow. 1t is the weed
that comes in where nothing else will
Wherever a god seeding OF clover is
secured there will be no trouble with
sorrel. The seed may start early in
the spring, but II there is mineral
fertility enough In the soil the clover
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-12
will smother it before midsummer
American Cultlvator.
Strengthening Streams.

1t does not matter much how
crooked the little stream may be that
meanders through pasture lands. But
if it is to be cut for hay, or especially
if it is desired to use the land for
blowing, it is important to have the
brook Strengthened, so as to take as
little room, as possible. In many
places a straight, deep ditch, cut to
lead off d stream that only runs in the
spring, may be proftably turned into
an underdrain. space a foot square
each way with all even fall will carry
off an immense amount of water. If
large fiat stone can be got FOR cover
ing and heavy stone for siding, such a
drain is not expensive. The convent
ence of blowing over it and the land
saved will make it pay.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-12
Setting Milk in Cellars.

The tine of year has come when
the air in rooms above the cellar is
too warm for the best ripening of
milk and craem This is especially
true if the milk room is close by the
kitchen, and liable not only to be
heated by the stove used for cooking,
but be olso tainted with the odors of
vegetables and meats that are being
cooked. If the cellar We're always
KEY >ieon a. u W - ice, Il ldr-
mace used to furnish heat 1Or the
upper rooms, if would be much the
best place to keep milk even in winter.
But it is not good place even in sum
mer until it has been thoroughly clean
ed and whitcwashed. When milk is
kept in cellars, The wirdows should
be opened morning and night for more
thorough ventilation, while the air is
cool, But they should be closed dur
ing the heat of the day, for as warm
air enters the cellar it cools, and leaves
moisture on everything it touches that
is colder that itself.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-12
Keeping Records.

A farmer should never be without
note book and pencil. He doesn' I
know what minute he may reed it
We ought to use the pencil more any
way, and do more figuring. Sometimes
when work piles up ahead of me and
get worried over it, write off a
list for a month of what must be done
beginning with tt at which demands
immediate attention; then drop the
worry and go towork and pick one job
after another from The list. Some
times it surprises me to find the list
diminish so fast.-Stephen w. Cox
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-12
HolstCin Calves.

The Holstein breed OF cattle are
generally large, and as they are al
ways heavy mixers, their calves have
generally a good chance to become
thrifty animals. But even grade
Holstein calf, if a heifcr, ought not to
be sent to the shambles. Some of the
best mllers we have known were
grade Hoisteins. 1t is from this breed
that the best of New England and New
York dairy stock descended as the
earliest settlers of New England came
from Holland, as did also the first
settlers of what is now New York, but
was then called New Amsterdam. The
black and white skin turned to golden
yellow around the udders, which in
olden times was always recognized as
the mark of the best COW in the herd,
was put there by the same Holstein
breed of cattle which in later days has
by fresh importations made so great
improvement in the dairy stock of this
country.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-12
In one of II. G. welles tales a m,

IN one of II. G. Welles' tales man
explores the bottom of the sea in a
steel cylinder made so as to resist the
enormous pressure of the water. Now
NJ. del Po2zo of Paris has constructed
such q cylinder, and it is to be tested
in the deep sea depths of Havre and
Brest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-12

Mckinley has accepted an invitation
70 hanluet 70 be rendered him by
the Buffalo 9. 4. r. posts Aug. a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23

TO LET-Upper Tenement, five rooms, 43
! Hudson street; rent low. Apply % Willow
| street flS-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23

Although "man cannot live by bread
alone" yet bread and few other arti-
cles OF food are necessary 10 life, ana
the good housekeeper plans TO have a
plentiful supply always on hand. Keep
ing the larder well filled. and serving
wholesome. delectable meals need not
he a burdensome task II the work bs
properly planned. II Is not only the In
experienced beginner who stands aghast
at the mention OF cereals, meat or fish.
vegetables, toast, doughnuts and coffee
for breakfast. The improvident house
keeper OF many years standing Is just
as much startled as her less experienced
sister. The trouble with both is that
they lack system. II Is well TO keep
supply of doughnuts, cookies. snaps or
ginger nuts always on hand adding TO
them twice a week, whether or not the
stock Is nearly exhausted. With dough-
nuts, particularly, care must be taken
to keep the new supply separate until
the older ones are used.
Fruit. too. should be kept on hand
TO be served first for breakfast and last
for luncheon. The practice varies
FOR dinner: those who follow the French
fashion eat their fruit first at dinner
also.
Bread is more wholesome when day
old. although i'm this country IL is gen.
orally preferred fresh Stale bread
should not be served unless specially
prepared then ii is very acceptable
adjunct to the morning meal.
Beets. carrots, caulihower or cabbage
left from dinner may be at once cut
into vinegar to serve as pickles for
breakfast or luncheon, or they may be
chopped and served in vegetable omelet.
or even as the despised hash.
Hash, by the way. when properly pre-
pared is an excellect breakfast dish.
Porridge. made of any one OF the pre-
pared cereals preferred. should appear
on the table every morning, particularly
where there are children. Good milk
should also be abundant
Eggs, the meat or fish left from din
ner. buttered or dry toast, varied occa-
sionally by egg toast made by dipping
slices of stale bread in beaten egg and
frying brown, are all suited - the break
fast.
The Importance Of a good breakfast
should be comprehended by every good
housekeeper, as IL is the keynote, Of the
day. Served without haste, hot and pal
atable. il helps to send husband and
children forth at peace with the world
We are too we'll acquainted with the
| evil effects. physically. mentally and
morally, OF a hurried, poorly prepared
breakfast, TO need a rehearsal OF them
in this article.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
Mortgages Sale.

Will be sold ut Public Auction, SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY n, 1897, at 8 o'clock, on tht
premises, by virtue Of power of sale contained
in a certain mortgage decd made and exc.
cuted by Thomas Cheetham and wife, dated
January 10, A. ID. 1895. and is recorded In the
Office OF the Recorder Of Deeds Of Central
Falls, county of Providence, Rhode Island, in
the Real Estate Mortgage Book No ~ page
Pa, the conditions of said mortgage having
been broken:
Two certain lots Of land with all the build
ings snd improvements thereon, situated on
the westerly side of Dexter street, IN said
Central Falls, and is laid out and described as
lot No. l62 and lot No. l65 on the Dexter Park
Plat on the Earle jerks and Mowry land, on
Dexter street. Lincoln II. l., owned by sam
uel Hedley and surveyed and plated Novem-
Der 1878, by A. II. Sweet, which said plat i
recorded at the city clerks Office OF saif
Central Falls reference TO the same being had
for "a further description Of said lots.
BY the order of the assignee If the mort
gagee. who hereby gives notice Of his inten-
tion 10 bid at said sale or any postpone;nent
or adjournement thereof.
Terms of the sale made known on the
ground.
Subject TO prior mortgage.
BY the order of the assignee.
f69,la, ls, 49, 287t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
NEW ENGLAND RAISED
nOr-C.rINT-TG

Melt four tabcspoonfuls butter In one
cupful warm milk, add to 1T two-thirds
cupful sugar and two eggs beaten well
together: when cool, stir In one tea
spoonful salt. half yeast cake dis
solved, one tenspoonful cinnamon and
enough -four 20 make a dough just
,tiff enough TO knead. Let II rise "a hours
in a butterel earthcn crock, covered and
set In a cool place. Turn out on we'll
iloured board. handle quickly and
lightly: roll out ore-half inch thick, cut
into strips, twist them, and fry in boil
ing lard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
Baked plcI<erel.

Clean and wipe a large pickerel and
put in a baking pan with very little
water and a scant tablespoonful OF but
ter Bake slowly. basting often with the
water in the pan. When baked, lift To
a hot platter without the fish breaking.
Pour round IL n sauce made OF cup OF
rich milk thickened with a scant table
spoonful Of flour little chopped pars-
ley, butter the size of walnut and the
gravy from the baking pan. Cook In
double boiler until smooth. stirring con-
stantly. Garnish the dish with water
cress.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23

AGENTS wANTED-For a new paying bust.
ness big money in IL for you; sample and
full particulars sent free. Address, Chas. E.
Marshall, LocKport, N. Y. fl'-ot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
BLACK CAKE.

One and n quarter pounds brown su-
gar, half pound lard and one pound but
ter. rubbed together, four eggs beaten
light, one pint milk. la pounds OF
flour. one teaspoonful baking powder.
one and ne-half pounds each OF raisins
and currants, one nutmeg grated and
mace to taste. Beat well and bake III
moderate oven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
Sons of Veterans. Encampment.

Worcester. Mass, Feb. 23.-The 18th
annual encampment OF the Massachu-
setts division, Sons Of Veterans, was
held here yesterday. About $50 dele
gates were present. Reports of the Off
GERS showed that the order was in a
healthy condition, both as 10 member
ship and finances, and that substantial
gains had been made during the year.
The recommendation that the annual
encampment be held at the same time
md place as that of the G. a. r. was
voted down. 1t was voted TO continue
the efforts looking toward the consolida-
ton OF the Ladies' Aid society and the
Daughters of Veterans with the Wom-
ems Relief corps. II was decided TO hold
the next annual encampment at Boston.
The following officers were elected:
Commander, Orange II. Cook of Mel
rose: senior vice commander, Leonard
c. Couch of Taunton: junior vice com
mander Charles r.. Bennett OF Hudson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23

Brew half an ounce Of fine orange
favored tea in an earthenware pot with
a pint of boiling milk. When nearly cold
strain through fine sieve into large
stew-pan. Sweeten thoroughly with
lump sugar and heat II until sugar Is
dissolved; add gill of rich cream and
the yolks of five eggs. Stir over slow
fire until il becomes a thick custard.
remove, and stir occasionally until cool.
TO prevent a skin from forming. Freeze
In usual manner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23

Blondin was born In 1924. He was un-
doubtedly the greatest of the ropewalk-
ers OF the world. His real name was
Jean Francois De Gravelot. lie COM
Vwenced ropewalking when only d
years old. and continued his wonderful
exhibitions up TO few months ago. Al
II. he was said TO be as active and as
fearless as when I'm the height or his
fame. On Nov. 20. 1895. he married
Catherine James at the Brentford reg
istry office in England. The bride was
many years the junior OF her husband.
Blondin crossed Niagara Falls on
June 80, 1859. In the presence OF nearly
%, 900 people. II was the first time this
feat had ever been attempted. The fol-
lowing year he made the trip across
Niagara river, just above the falls,
nearly so times, and on Sept. IA, 1850. he
carried a man across on his back. The
Prince OF Wales witnessed this per-
formance. and, when Blondin was pre-
scnted 10 him. the prince exclaimed;
THANK God. it's all over"
A favorite trick OF his was to carry a
stove TO the middle OF the tightrope
span and there cook a meal, which he
would lower to the crowd below. He
never used a safety net, and he always
explained that he never felt any fear
when on the rope. The only accident
which he suffered is said to have been
due to the carelessness Of another person.
lie would never drink or smoke.
Though Frenchman by birth, he lived
in England in a fine villa, which he
named Niagara. He was fairly well-to-
do at the time of his death, and possessed
a large number of medals, presented to
him by the sovereigns Of the countries
which he had visited during the days
OF his glory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23

Lord Sandenhurst. governor OF Bonn
bay. cables that the deaths in Bombay
for the week ending Feb. 10, were 1922.
Il is reported that the deaths ian Bonn
bay as a result OF bubonic plague were
s43, as compared with 847 for the previous
week At Karachi. the deaths from
the plague numbered 235 The dis
tase has manifested a slight tendency
to spread at Karachl. but 1t is diminish
Ing in worse quarters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
Pressed Chicken.

II only one chicken is used. select o
large one. Boil in very little water,
When thoroughly done. remove the
meat from the bones, discarding the
skin; chop fine and season TO taste
Press into a large bowl, add the liquor
I'm which IL was boiled and press with
heavy weight. Slice thin when cold ana
serve with slices OF lemon or small Gu
cnmbera pickled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23

Paris. Feb. 23.-Much the same scene
was enacted in the British parlia-
ent took place in the chamber of
puties. The government, replying to
'iestions on the Cretan situation. re-
led that European concert was neces-
ry 10 prevent an Eastern confagra-
On. Tie action OF the European fleet
as defended by Minister Of Foreign
|nairs EanatoUX.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
Ffuner Cake.

To three pounds OF -four use one pound
each of butter and sugar, one pint mo-
lasses. two ounces Of ginger, little nut
meg and a gill of cream. Warm the mo-
lasses. sugar and shortening, mix the in
gradients thoroughly and bake in slow
oven. Flavor with Metcalfs Water White
Vanilla.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23

TO LET-Pleasant furnished front room
81 80 per week, 2l9 Richmond street, Mrs. PA
ton. root
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
Rnmnr Confirmed.

|Pittsburg. frcb. 23.-The rumor that
|hn G. a. Lelshman. who recently re-
| |yned from the Presidency OF the Car
| gle steel company dimited), Is a cam
date for appointment as minister TO
present the United states at Switzer-
nd has beer confirmed by Mr.. IL. G.
lick. The officials OF the Carnegie
eel company are aiding Mr.. Leishman
| they can and a large amount OF in
hence Is being brought to bear 10 secure
|m the appointments
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
Ing George Would Lose
Throne if He Did So,
Will Take Command of
Greek Forces in Crete.
. Foreign COnsuls Fired on the
Christian Insurgents.

Berlin. Feb. 23.-The Lokal Anziger is
|thority for the statement that the
|ng Of Greece has sent telegram to
tristan TX. king of Denmark. to the
|ect that he has decided to sail for
|ete. to take command OF the Greek
('ces there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
ORANGE FRITTERS.

Peel four oranges, remove the white
skin, cut in slices. taking out all the
pips. Make a rather thick batter OF
eggs, milk. -four and sugar, dip the
slices in IT and fry In boiling hot hutter,
sprinkle' with powdered sugar and serve
Immediately cit het plates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
Delicate Cake.

Three-auarters cup butter rubbed to q
cream. with two cups sugar. one-half cup
sweet milk. three cups -four. one and one
half teaspoonful Cleveland's Superior
Baking Powder one cup milk. Add flour
and whites last.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
English Breakfast Gems.
MRS. Parker)

One pint sifted flour one cup sweet
milk one egg: three level teaspoonfuls
faelted Cettelene; ere teaspeenfai baks
ing powder: half teaspoonful salt.
Mix the baking powder and salt In the
-four. Mix well together and bake In hot
gem pans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
MEAT oMEI.ET.

Chop cold meat fine. removing skin.
erIstie. bones or other Objectionable
parts. Season with salt and any spices
rrererred. and stir into the omelet jus,
before cooking. Fish. game or poultry
iuay be used instead of meat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23

Wash thoroughly and prepare as you
would tongue. Boil little salt pork with
Il. When tonder. chop fne add spices, a
Iit,Ie Of the stock. one egg, and half a
cnpful brcadcrumbs. Press and cut in
slices when cold.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
Annla Rreat-

Mix half-pint each of sweet apple
sauce and milk; add one and one-half
pints -four. two teaspoonfuls baking
powder and a little salt. Mix quickly
ard bake 40 minutes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
cncnANIrT CAKES.

Put a scaut half pound of pounded
sugar and one large cocoanut grated into
a kettle until the sugar is thoroughly
melted. Form into cakes and put on
white paper. Fake we'll in very slow
oven until perfectly white.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
ROOMS TO LET.

FURNISHED ROOM-To gentlemen only
large front room "a Federal street, right bell.
fAO-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
FRIED CLANS.

Remove the cams from the shells and
dry In towel. Beat one egg light and add
two tab.espoonfuls water. Dip the
CLANS In the cgg, then I'm cracker crumbs
and fry In lard or butter. CLANS require
longer cooking than oysters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
sprcrActrs AND EyEGLAssEs.

Hosmer, corner Westminster and Franklin
stfccts, more taan understands fitting specta'
cles and eyeglasses prices one-half what others
CHARGE Olcn every sYcning. nl3 N
LADIES clean your hid gloves with Josephine
Glove Cleaner. for sale only by Shepard Com
ranv headquarters for IN gssed and undresset Eid
gloves in All the most desirable shades gloves
lifted 20 the hand ent warranted Slyd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
ErIzZLED EGGS.

Put piece of butter the size of a nut
IN a cup with a little pepper and salt.
preak two eggs into the cup without
stirring. set IL In a pan of boiling water,
and cook untl the whites are set. Serve
immediately ----------------------
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
UosNER,s PRICES IN spECrACLES

Steel spectaclcs mot ironl l0c. Eyeglasos
iOc. with case and silk cordl; Gold Alloy
speclxs zoe. with best crystal lens Sl.V; Gold
Specks 500. Eycglasscs 25j nl3 u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
EpIED FRITTERS.

Make a light batter of four eggs, one
pint milk. beaten together, the grated
rind of one lemon, little salt and -four
TO make the right consistency. Fry IN
hot lard and serve Immediately.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23
A CHEAP BREAKFAST.
Corn Chowder.
Johnny Cake. Crackers.
Bread. Cakes.

Bread. CAKES.
Coffee.
Derr Polly: This is an answer to your
question. / was preparing prescrip-
ton for you yesterday, when the post
man brought me letter in strange
handwriting. ] tore IL open and read:
Comfort Jones. ID. c., Boston. Mass:
Dear Madam-John said he thought II
would be nice II you said something
about breakfast as well as dinner, ana
think so, too. SO 1 made up my mind
TO tell you about our own breakfast
today.
1--WE are seven in family, and this meal
did not cost US more than 80 cents. we
nld not eat all the chowder, nc. johnny
cake. so that they will help towards
luncheon for myself and the children.
Neither did we eat any bread, although
We had il on the table. but we liked the
corn cake better John ate few crack
ers, and each OF the children ate cake.
but, after all, we had more than enough
for breakfast.
CORN CHOWDER.
Slice Ave potatoes and two small
onione thin, and cover with boiling
water; when nearly done, add one can
corn. one pint milk. pepper and salt to
taste and piece of butter the size OF an
English walnut
JOHNNY CAKE.
Half teaspoonful saleratus, dissolved
!n lot water and stirred with one cupful
sour milk. one cupful meal, half a cupfui
-four, one tablespoonful sugar and
pinch of salt. Beat we'll and bake hall
an hour i'm hot oven.
AS was very busy we bought the
CAKES.
at the bakers, but. as oray half of them
were eaten, they did not add much TO the
cost OF the meal. Don't you think II was
a pretty good breakfast for the priceF
Yours truly,
MOLLIE BERTRAM."
did call that a good breakfast, Polly,
and that is why have sent IL 10 you. IL
was wholesome. hearty and reasonable
i'm cost. and may be safely recommended
for use. Moreover. l appreciated Mis-
tress Mollie's kind interest, which
prompted her 10 write. 1 am glad to
say a large number of patients are thus
paving their bills, and i want TO thank
them and also yourself for the promp'
and Satisfactory manner IN WHICH you
have responded.
Yours culinarily.
COMFORT JONES,
Doctor of Cookery.
PICKLED TONGUE BOILED.