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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-09-28
The Campbell Farm Gu lturc.

We might assume that our readers
are familiar with the nature of the
Campbell method" of farm culture.
as we have once or twice described it,
but we may repeat that it consists,
first, in thoroughly pulverizing the
upper three or four inches of the soil
intended to be cultivated. This is
best done with spader or disk hor-
row. If the soil is already in perfect
condition operation may be
omitted. In this upper stratum, at
the end OF the summer, is concentrated
the most of the available plant food.
Secondly, the ground is plowed to n
uniform depth of eight inches, by
measure and not by guess, the furrow
slice to he turned completely bottom
up so that the pulverized surface soil
containing the humus may be in po-
sltlon TO form the rootbed for the
coming crop. Third, the pillow is to
be Immediately followed by n tool
called the sub-surface packer, which
thoroughly firms the lower four inches
but leaves the upper stratum in fri
able condition suitable for n seeded
The object of iirming the lower four
inches IS To prevent drying ont by n
too free circulation of air, and TO in
crease the inflow of water to rot the
vegetable matter in the rootbed
Fourth, the grain is sown i'm drills.
eighteen or twenty inches apart. and
the culuYator kept going in it every
week until headed out This surface
cultivation Is only about two inches in
depth, and with proper tool can be
done very rapidly. Corn aud other
hoed crops are planted at usual dis
tances and tended TO maturity.
There Is no doubt as to the result OF
such cultivation wherever the annual
rainfall Is sufficient 10 make crou
and very little rain is required when
the water is nil saved. That il is
saved by this method has MOI recn de
termined alone by the size Of fin,
crops, for other reasons migbt he
alleged for this, but more accurately
10y analyses Of the soil 10 depth of q
foot compared with the analyses OF
adjoining soil not so cultivated. I'm
the one case there was always found
sufficient water to- make u crop. and
In the other case it was not found
The question 30 be settled whether
30 VIII pay To- raise good crops at Tn,
cost Of go much labor. As to this the
data are not forthcoming. although
ihey doubtless will be supplied i'm tho
course o. the season I'm different
climates, with different rainfall. and in
different years there viii doubtless be
variation iu the number of culfiva
tions possible or profitable. but i,
seems evident to us that this method
is certain to open to profitable culii
walton large areas of arid lands b,tbcr
J." considered worthless, and we be
IleYe lt TO bc desirable that expert
nehts should be ut once made I'M tbi,
state with the view Of detcri,ipinc
what the results will be here. Their,
Is m7re or less Of summer rain in IN,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-09-28
For Imitation Laccs.

To clean fine imitation laces. partly
hill large mounted bottle with hot
water, and put to each pint teaspoon
full of powdered borax, shave up n
tablespoonful of white soap aud melt
1T over the fire. and pour into the
bottle. Into this drop the lace, put
on the top, aud shake the bottle
vigorously. Let it stand for awhile
and shake again. Pour out half the
water, pour in enough to fill the bottle
two-thirds full and shake again.
Empty all the water, just draining
from the lace, and fill two-thirds full
of lukewarm water and borax in old
proportion. Lastly. rinse in clear
warm water, slightly blued, if you
like, spat the lace between clean folds
of muslin sheet, and smooth every
thread and loop. When almost dry.
fold and place under heavy weight
1t will be smooth when dry, and will
not need to be ironed, aud will be rs
fresh as new. Never rub, and do not
wiring.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-09-28
The Paris Exposition.

If figures can be relied upon, the
approaching industrial enterprise will
be the greatest display of its kind ever
made on the globe, not even excepting
the Chicago worlds fair Of 1898.
While the Paris exposition of 1890 sur
passed any previous European exp osi-
tiop, both in variety of exhibits and
vas.ness of extent, the Dimensions of
the approaching exposition will more
than double the one of 1890. The
only countries of any Importance which
have not already secured floor room
space at the approaching Paris o, ;posi-
ton are Great Britain, Egypt, Sw itzer.
land and the United States.
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Wrought Iron Work,

In spite of the talk of the new wo-
man, "house proud is term still de-
served by many matrons. With the
return of n prying sunshine there is the
annual furry to put in new carpets,
and curtains. Artistic ironwork has
become a veritable epidemic. The old
patterns of medieval Italy are being
reproduced everywhere, and in the
homes of people of wealth and taste
hall door panels are often replaced by
lronwork against frosted or muffied
glass. For the woman who loves win
dow boxes there can be nothing more
delightful than the bent iron stand or
rack, which may be securely fastened
to the sill and which hides the plain,
unlovely box or pots in which the
bright hued plants are growing. A
wrought iron frame for an unused fire.
place, in which are set growing vines
and blossoms, is another pretty device
of the modern times.
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Cucumber Salad-Peel and slice
wo cucumbers very thin, sprinkle
With half teaspoonful of salt, let
'tand ten minutes; drain the water
rom the cucumbers, mince slice of
,nion and fourth of a pod of red pep
Der, sprinkle over the cucumbers and
pour over French dressing. Set on
ce until very cold.
Whole Wheat Gems-Separate two
eggs; to the yolks aid half n pint of
milk, tablespoonful melted butter.
one teaspoonful salt, one All one half
cups whole wheat -four; beat thorough
y. Beat whites of eggs to stiff
roth; add teaspoonful baking powder
% the batter. Beat thoroughly, then
stir in the well beaten whites. Bake
in gem tins for thirty to thirty-fve
minutes
New Potatoes n In Creme-Scrape
and boil in sailed water until sufli
,iently cooked, then drain and dry.
Put cupful of milk aud the beaten
yolks of two eggs into a saucepan. with
with two tablespoonfuls Of butter, q
teaspoonful of fn,ly chopped ra-sley
and saltspoonful of salt Make very
hot, but do not boil; lay in the pota.
toes, toss over the fire until well
coated and serve in very hot dish.
Rolled Waters Cream half cup a
butter; add slowly one cup of pow
1ered sugar aud half cup of milk.
irop by drop. Then add two cups OF
pastry flour and half teaspoon OF
vanilla. Spread very thin on bottom
Of dripping pan, inverted and but
tered. Crease in thrce-inch squares
md bake in n slow oven until deli
rate brown. Place pau on back of
range; cut squares apart, with q sharp
knife, and roll while warm in tubular
shape. If the squares become too
brittle to roll, place in the oven to
soften.
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Eggs I'm Treacle.

In Jamaica aud other West India
islands, they have very curious way
OF preserving eggs fresh for a consider
able time. A layer of eggs is plS ed
at the bottom of barrel, and ordin ary
black treacle is poured over in sufiici cut
quantity to cover them. Then sno' her
layer is added, and more treacle, and
so on till the barrel is full. The idea
is that an egg can be kept good almost
indefinitely if the air can be prevented
enetrAting the porous shell to the
contents within. When the eggs have
all been used, the treacle is given n
fresh boil mp and is thoroughly .slable
again. In Northern Russia the fay mers
use warm tallow in precisely the same
way; but this is said to slightly affect
the flavor of the eggs.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-09-28
Making Up Wash Fabrics.

While hand-sewn tucks are the
prettiest on summer gowns, they are
usually done on the machine.
Many wash fabrics, as we'll as other
materials, ravel as soon "a cut, SO
overcast all edges as soon "a possible.
OF all crash materials duck probably
shrinks the most, and it is tempting
patience to make it up without scald-
ing it first, and pique is almost as bad.
Do not starch either and iron on the
wrong side.
The neatest organdie gowns have
the seams made in the French or bag
style, while others have the edges
turned in and overcast together. Even
the thinnest fabric must have gored
seams, as the full gathered skirt with
uncut widths is now unknown.-Chi-
cago Record.
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Sure Death to UnwoIc,mc cuo.,s

Many housewife is disheartened
when she finds that the house into
which she has just moved was inhabited
before she arrived, and that already
her nicely cleaned beds are being oc-
cupied. A sure death for such invad.
ers is benzine. 1t will Mt once destroy
all insect life, aud does not injure car.
pets or furniture. Fill n long-neck ed
can with this fluid and apply it thor.
oughly in all cracks and crevices where
the bugs or their eggs may be. Leave
the doors and windows open and the
odor will quickly evaporate. Benzine
should be used only in daylight, rs il
is very inflammable, and must not be
carried near an open fire or light. -
American Cultiyator.
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Double Wells.

Double wells are very stylish and
very tlattering to the complexion.
Blue is always n becoming color in a
veil, and white lining is decidedly
improving. There are also white
lined brown wells, with the small
chenille dots placed far apart. Pink
lined wells are very charming and are,
perhaps, the most frequent choice,
since they give delicate tint to the
skin. Usually the outer layer is white,
with either black or white dots. The
utility veil to be worn on the cars or in
steamboats, is of chiffon, white, with
white or black dots, small or large,
and closely or widely scattered.
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Shown on Dry Goods Counters.

Dry GOODS Counters.
White pique stocks.
Tartan plaid travelling rugs.
Ribbon corsets in light colors.
Ribbed silk and wool materials.
Heavy linen suits for small boys.
White sailor hats with n red band.
+ White cotton cheviot shirt waists.
Green, blue and red sun umbrellas.
Scarlet ties and belts worn en- suite.
Shaped blouse fronts of embroidered
net.
Travelling capes made out of Scotch
shawls.
Wash silk in narrow and medium
stripes.
Heavy lace inserting in flower
patterns.
Large-meshed or skeleton baircloth
for facing.
Scarlet shirt waists of China and
foulard silk.
Leather medicine cases for different
sized bottles.
White serge gowns trimmed with
mohair braid
Hats trimmed with cherries, currants
and other fruit
Ladies' pea jackets of rough cloth
with gilt buttons.
Gold studs engraved with an anchor
for outing waists.
Lizard skin purses, belts and bags
for the multitude.
Tan and gray gloves scanned and
stitched with black.
Applique bands of silk embroidered
flowers and scrolls
Black and white string and bow ties
for light mourning.
Quantities of blue and white China
silk cravats for men
Fancy collars and cuffs Of lace ruff
over aribbon band
Blue serge jacket suits trimmed in
black and gold braid
AIized green straw sailors with n
green or black band
White and blue leather belts fast
ened with gilt anchor.
Linen suits trimmed with red bands
in cut-out applique style.
Mousseline bows in killed fans with
n cravat hand attachment.
Black mousseline fans embroidered
in gilt thread and spangles.
Colorel pique suits trimmed with
bands of guipure inserting.
White duck jacket suits trimmed
with blue or Turkey-red bands.
Many black an white striped.
checked, barred and dotted silks.
Louis XIV garnitures of beads and
ailk Gs'Flique for the front of corsage,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-09-28

Would any conscientious poet think
of writing a sonnet TO his lady's eve
brows nowadays? 1T would almost
seem not from the conspicuous lack of
that form Of poetry in contemporary
literature. And the student finds the
cause of the falling off of such verse.
not iii the Incidence Of the poets, but
in the eyebrows themselves They are
thin, they are ''scraggy, they spread
in scatterin fashion over lids and fore
head, they lack distinctness, fineness
and grace
To cultivate eyebrows worthy the
songs OF the bards, first buy al eve
brow brush and use it reigiously. nj
ways brushing the brow in thu right
direction. If the hairs are scattered n
specialist will remove the stray ones.
If they are thin, vaselne applied ut
night will help 20 make them grow
Another method Of promoting growth
Of eyebrows is TO apply n little petro-
leum to them every morning after
washing in cold water. The eyebrows
should not be rubbed or brushed the
wrong way. 1t is very bal habit,
that Of rubbing the brows, and it is
fatal to their beauty. for the hairs will
not lie flat afterward but brisue up
and look most unbecoming.
Souri, on the eyebrows should be
treated rs follows: Battle every day
with hot water and little soap aud
apply yasoline TO the spot at night. On
no account rub them when they are in
clined to be scurfy. San francisco
ChronicIe.
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Emigration from the comparatively
thinly populated rural districts Of
Eastern Prussia, Posen, Braudenbure.
etc, has dccimated the ranks of the
available field laborers 10 such an ex-
tent that the owners Of the soil.
mostly noblemeu, are in n sal predica-
ment. Professor Won der Goltz has
computed the loss accruing 60 the cs-
tate owners of the province Of East
Prussia last year by reason Of slow or
belated harvesting lowing 10 nm insult
ficiency Of laborers) at Sl2, 100. OOO. and
this is for % single province Of Prussia
alone. This year n number Of those
estate owners, through their spokes-
man, Baron Won Arnim- Gueterberp.
have asked the Secretary Of War to
let them have enough soldiers from
the army TO make mp such deficits Of
hands, soldiers mailing from the rural
districts being preferred This re-
quest has been granted. Chicago
Record.
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Cleaning Glass.

1t il not best to use soap on glass
Not that it clouds the glass in time n,
some foolishly believe, but because i
Is unnecessary, and only makes NOR.
work. Wash glassware in hot water
as hot as the hand can bear. A littl.
ammonia, which is hard on the hands
remember, will soften the water
Ground glass should he washed will
soap, and n small brush will be neces
sary to get it clean. Never use any
thing but the clearest towels to polisl
the glassware, aud il You would no.
have them covered with lint, use onl,
the firm fine linen.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-09-28

At the circus perade in Middleton
recently small child in Broad street
got away from its mother and toddled
out in the street to see Jumbo. Before
any one could realize what the child
was mp TO it was directly in front of
the herd Of elephants Every one ex
pected 10 see the little one crushed to
death, but the leader of the herd care
fully picked the babe up with its trunk
and swung her out Of all danger. -
Hartford Conn Courant.
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The Country school

If the elementary principles of soil
fertility and plant growth are to be
taught in our country schools, some,
even, of our most successful teachers
will, perhaps, need to post up on
these branches, and we respectfully
suggest that they might do well to be-
gin now; the country school is bound
to grow bigger, broader and better; it
has the people back of it; they must
know more about the common things
with which they come in daily contact
and the mighty forces of nature with
which they have to deal.-The Epito-
mist
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500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able To cure LII all its
stages. and that IL atarrh Halls Catarrh
urc is the only positive cure knOwn to the
medical fraternity. Jatarrh being konstitu-
Iional disease, requires "A constitutional trent
ment III nll's Catarrh Cure II TAX on in ternally
acting directly on the blood and niue Gus sur
faces OF the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving bhe pa
uent strength by building up the institution
and assisting nature in doing it's WORT. The
prOprietOrs have 80 much IA tn in its Curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any that II fails TO cure. Send, for list
OF testimonials. Address
+. j. CHENEY x Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 1bc.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-09-28
An Odd Way.

A custom that has existed for several
centuries is still maintained in. some
towns on the lower Rhine. On Caster
Monday the town crier or clerk calls
all the young people together, and to
the highest bidder sells the privilege
of dancing with chosen girl, M her
only, during the entire year tkat fol lows.
The fees flow into the public poor box.
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its neighbor, rs shown in the illustra-
ton. Severa!s strands of the wire
should be used, according to the
amount of weight to be supported. A
bit of sheetiron, tin or zinc, placed Mt
the sides will keep the bark from be-
ing cut by the wire. Such wire is ex-
ceedngly convenient in mending
breaks OF many kinds, and may well
be kept always on hand.
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SUFFERING WOMEN.
How Many OF Them Have Quietly
Obtained Advice That Made
Them Well.

My sister, IL you find that In spite of
following faithfully your family doc
tors advice, you are not getting well,
why do you not try another course 2
Many and many a-woman has quietly
written to Mrs. Pinkham, of LYNN.
Mass, stating her symptoms plainly
and clearly, and taken her advice, which
was promptly received. Tha fnllo,.-
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Mntclicd GnoIs.

1t is said that we are going back to
the days of matching things. So
glaring have been the combinations
worn in the attempt to be chic that
fashion has had n revulsion of feeling,
aud now we are going to have things
to match. Belts match the skirts now,
and it is considered very swagger to
have belt, tie and hatband of the same
color
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ment that can be slipped into the bar
row on such occasions, to the great
increase of its capacity. The side
pieces should be hardwood strips. The
attachment may be supported by hooks
from the strips to the top of the wheel
barrow's back if preferred American
Agriculturist
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a Woman Barrister.

Miss Ethel Benjamin. young Jew
ess, has been admitted to the New
Zealand bar as barrister and solicit
tor of the Supreme Court. She is the
first woman barrister in the English
colonial courts.
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HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
Grcnse stain. ON wall paper.

1t Is difficult to remove grease Spots
from wall paper, but they can some.
times be taken ont by covering them
quickly with potter's clay slightly
dampened. Afterward lay coarse
brown paper over the clay and pres,
hot irons on the paper to draw out tn,
grease. Repeat the work g. least three
or four times.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-09-28
Green Snow.

Three places at least are known
where green snow is found. One OF
these places is near Mt. Hecls, Ice
land; another fourteen miles east of
the Obi, and the third near Quito,
South America.
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would get well. had female troub les
in their worst form, suffered untold
agonies every month my womb tipped
back to my backbone, had headache.
hysteria, fainting spells, itching, leu
corrhna.
My feet and hands were cold MI
the time, my limbs were so weak that
L could hardly walk around tho house;
was troubled with numb spells. 1
have taken four bottles of Lydia E.
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound, one
bottle of her Blood Purifier, one pack
age of her Sanative Wash, and am
entirely cured. l have not had ono
of those numb spells since Can you
wonder that sing the praises of q
medicine that has cured me OF all these
ills ?"-MRs. LOUISA PLACE, $50 Bel
mont St, Brockton, Mass.
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Increasing wheeIbarrow's Capacity.
When wheeling corn, fodder. and
other light stuff, "A wheelbarrow' ca
pacity is too limited for convenience
The illustration shows n simple attach.
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districts where it has thus far been
tried, but among the missing links in
the evidence hitherto supplied is the
rainfall by months, on the farms
worked by this method. San Fran
cisco Chronicle
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IL one OF the chief requisites OF an nttrn cive
pearnnco Rough, dry. scaly patches little blis-
terry eruptions, rcd and unsightly rinp-worms-
these would spoil the beauty OF "A voritable
Venus. They are completely and quickly cured
10y icucrinc. 20 cents box at drug stores or
Savannah, Ga.
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Ing letter Is a
pretty strong
confrmationof
our claims.
=" / had been
sick for six
- months .
. one doctor
n told me I
il would have
\ to go to n
\ y hospital
y before I
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could not get along without Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Railways cures-Mrs J q
MoULToN, Necdham Mass, October 22, 1901.
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=, He is mailman who, being rich, lives as
IL he were poor.
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man may be a good talker and stu have
an impeachment in his thoughts.-The South
Ir-...A
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums reducing II hamma.
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 2jc "A bottle
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Many man wants better preaching, whc
has no wish for better living
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Negligence numbers one thousand victims
to intentions one.
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Sheep are sometimes taken over n bad
road to good pasture.
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II afflictedwith sore Dyes use Dr. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at &c per bottle
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Fits permanently cured. No fts or L hrvous-
ness after first days use Of DR.. Klines Great
Nerve Restorer. 81 trial bottle and trea Use free
DIR. H. ii. KLINE. Ltd. Gl Arch St. Pitla. Pa
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Virtue is a common property and may be
acquired by all.