smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1874

The Farmers Union suggests that ev-
cry farmer should have complete map
of his farm, with each field, pasture and
wood-lOt, together with all the fences,
roads and bitches, on the place drawn,
and either numbered or named, so they
can be readily designated. Few farmers
can appreciate the real value of one un-
til they have tried the experiment, for
with a map of the farm before you, you
can direct your workmen to any part of
it without the possibility of their max
ing mistake. You can plan improve
ments and estimate their cost at your
leisure, instead of spending half a day
of your valuable time in surveying the
land itself. Any person with little in
genuity and patience can draw a map of
his farm. il should be about two feet
square, or larger if desired, and drawn
on thick cardboard to prevent its being
torn or defaced. Let our farmers try the
experiment, and they will soon learn its
value.
Year: 1874

We hear alarming rumors, occasional
ly, of the probability Of the coal supply
becoming exhausted on one side Of the
water, while wood may fall short on the
other side, in a given number Of years.
It is comfort to know, therefore, that
something is inexhaustible, though il be
only rubber. The belt of land around
the globe, five hundred miles north and
five hundred miles south Of the equator,
abounds in trees producing the gum Of
India rubber. They can be tapped, it is
stated, for twenty consective years, with
out injury, and the trees stand so close
that one man can gather the sap Of 80 in
a day, each tree yielding, on an average,
three tablespoonfuls daily. Forty-three
thousand of these trees have been seen in
a tract of country thirty miles long by
eight wide. There are in Europe and
America more than one hundred and
fifty manufacturers Of India rubber ar
ticles, employing some five hundred OPP
eratives each, consuming more than ten
thousand pounds of gum per year, and
the business is still in its infancy. But
to whatever extent il may increase there
will still be plenty Of rubber to supply
the demand.
Year: 1874

Fly papers, Of different sorts, are now
sold in immense quantities, and are pos
itively stated to be perfectly harmless to
animal life of a higher order than in
sect pests. That the claim of harmless
ness thus made is MOI, however, trust
worthy, appears from statement in one
of the London technical Journals, in
which the writer says that he took four
sheets of such paper at random, and di-
gested them with dilute hydFochloric
acid, until pulpy mass was obtained;
the pulp was then placed on filter and
washed with diluted water until the fill
tered fluid amounted to about four pints,
and this was evaporated until only eight
ounces remained, and sulphide of hy-
drogen was passed into it for two hours.
During this time, copious precipitate
of sulphate of arsenic was thrown
down, and the beaker containing the
fluid was therefore set aside in a warm
place, to insure its complete separation.
The precipitate was collected on filter,
washed, dissolved IN dilute solution of
ammonia, from which it was reprecipi-
tated hydrochloric acid. The pure
sulphide of arsenic was finally collected
upon filter, dried, and weighed, the
average quantity of arsenious acid found
in each of the sheets was 2.55 grains
quite enough to destroy a human life.
Year: 1874

QUARRELING.-If anything in the
world will make a man feel badly, ex-
cept pinching his fingers in the crack Of
a dovr, it is unquestionably quarrel.
No man ever ever fails to think less of
himself after it than before. 1t de-
grades him in the eyes Of others, and,
what is worse, blunts his sensibilities on
the one hand, and increases the power Of
passionate irritability on the other. The
truth is, the more quietly and peaceable
we get on, the better for our neighbors.
In nine cases out of ten the better course
is, if man cheats you, cease to deal
with him; if he is abusive, quit his
company; and if he ISLANDERS you, take
care to live so that no one will believe
him. No matter who he is OF how he
misuses you, the wisest way is TO let him
alone; for there il nothing better than
this cool, calm, and quiet way of deal
ing with the wrongs we meet.
Year: 1874




4 correspondent of the Scientific
American recommends common glue as
an effectual remedy for cuts and bruises.


1t is said that the fumes of sugar
snufed up the nose will cure ordinary
cases of neuralgia. Put a small guam
tity of sugar on hot shovel and try i
as directed.


To ascertain whether bed be damp
or not, after the bed is warmed, put a
glass goblet in between the sheets, and
if the bed be damp, in few minutes
drops of wet will appear on the inside
of the glass.


Housekeepers should know that a
small piece of paper or linen, moistened
with spirits of turpentine, and put into
bureau or wardrobe for single day,
two or three times year, is sufficient
preservation against moths.


For cleaning glass a newspaper is one
of the best articles to use. The chemi-
cal operations of some of the Ingredients
of printing ink gives a beautiful polish.
Slightly moisten piece.0f paper, roll
it up and rub the glass; then take dry,
soft piece and repeat the process. No
lint will remain, as is the case when
cloth is used. ar


Never put particle of soap about
your silver if you wish it to retain its
original luster. When it wants polish
ing, take piece of soft leather and
whiting and rub it hard. The proprie'
tor of one of the oldest silver establish
ments in Philadelphia says that "house
keepers ruin their silver by washing i
in soapsuds, as it makes it look like
pewter"
Year: 1874

All housekeepers have some time real
lied the difficulty Of lighting a fire in
still, damp morning, when the chimney
will not draw, and vigorous blowing
proves Intellectual. Science explains the
trouble ns "caused by the difficulty en-
countered in overcoming the inertia Of
the long column Of air in the pipe or
chimney, by tho small column Of air that
can be forced up through the interstices
of coal and wood, at the bottom Of which
the fire is kindled." This may be RENE
died by first lighting a few bits Of shaw
ings or paper placed upon the top; thus,
by the heated air forcing itself into the
chimney and establishing there an up
ward current, the room is kept free from
the gas or smoke which is so apt to eli
the room; and the fire can be lighted
from below with good success.
Year: 1874

A FAvoRITE APPLE.-A writer in
the New York Tribune says: "In max
ing out your list Of aPRles FOR spring
planting, do not forget to insert one Ear
ly Joe. II will not pay for market, but
for the private table ! am especially par
tail to its delicious favor, crisp, juicy
flesh, and very handsome appearances.
The tree, presume, will never grow 10
n very large sire, consequently there is
many an odd corner about the garden or
orchard where a specimen would just ft
in, and my word for IL, when the fruit
is ripe, il will be better PatroniEed than
any other on the premises.
Year: 1874

A man must invest himself near at
hand and in common things, and be con-
tent with n steady and moderate return,
if he would know the blessedness of n
cheerful heart, and the sweetness Of a
walk over the round earth. This ia a
lesson the American has yet to learn
capability of amusement on low key.
Year: 1874

The Cremation Society of New York
seem to mean business, and to be organic.


ing for practical operations on a small
se,le. We notice by the Times of Satur-
day that rules and regulations have been
sdopted. Section 9th of these rules pro-
yiies as follows:


Fyfh-The strictest measures shall be
siopted TO prevent the possibility OF the
cremation of any persons who have come
m their death by other than natural
csrses. and it is hoped that the proper
appliances may be arranged so that, IN
csses. where there is any suspicion what
ever OF poisoning, or other foul play,
careful post mortem shall be made.


One Of the speakers at the meeting OF
Friday night said that the most import
ant sanitary point connected with the
question was that cholera, scarlet fever,
typhoid fever, and yellow fever could
never be entirely destroyed unless by
fire. He also said that


Pomp and show would never be given
M at our funerals, to our shame be II
said, and he did not expect it. He viewed
the whole matter of cremation from a
sentimental standpoint, and desired that
the ceremony should be made beautiful.
The great strength of cremation lays IN
it's sentimental position. BE alluded TO
the ashes OF the heart of Richard l., OF
England, which were preserved in small
glass jar in the museum of the Town Hall
Of Rouen, France, and said that no more
haautiful and p7thetic VaY of DreSerVa-
ton could have been adopted.
Year: 1874

A committee from the Council and
Chamber OF Commerce are active in Be-
curing subscriptions for the relief of the
sufferers by the flood in Louisiana, and
the Board of Trade will soon take action
to CO. operate.
Year: 1874

One OF THE BENEFITS OF TRAVEL.
"A correspondent of the Christian
Register writing on the general sub
ject Of travelling. says: "Not least
among the advantages of travel l
count this one: that it is an antidote
for the daily newspaper which at
home we read so faithfully that we
lose heart and hope. The whole
world seems to be given over to lying,
and stealing. and killing. Every
morning there is a new batch of cat
astrophes. One day there is a fresh
ct, and the next a railroad accident,
and the next an ocean steamer goes
to wreck. The moral order of the
planet seems to be disturbed. Our
genial optimism threatens to fo-sake
us. The suggestion of "a malign pow
er contending against heaven and
thwarting its designs seems not un-
reasonable. Newspaper diet natural
" begets this morbid state of mind.
For all this, travel is an excellent cor
rective. As you fash from town to
town, all so busy and thriving, and
you see the well titled farms, the
pleasant villages, the happy people
everywhere, YOU are convinced that
the newspaper account of the world
is deceitful one. 1t may be true in
its details, but the details are partial
They are the details of vice and mise
rv. The details of virtue and hap
piness are not given. The men who
do not beat their wives nor murder
anybody do not attain even to the
dignity of paragraph or an item in
the Tribune or the Times
Year: 1874

HUsKIYG CoRN.-The harvesting
of the corn crop is one of the most
tedious and disagreeable operations
of the farm. Though not as hard
bodily labor as come other work, it
tells on the system more, from the
fact that it comes, generally, In cold,
unpleasant weather, and there is not
exercise enough in it to keep the
blood stirring actively, especially in
the lower extremities. The hands,
too, become chapped and sore, and
the constant handling of the fodder
chafes the skin wherever it touches,
so that when night comes after n
days husking, the farmer seeks an
early bed, weary. feverish, and feel
ing about as disagreab!e as can be.
With proper care, much of the un-
pleasant character of the work can
be dispensed with. The arms and
wrists should be well protected, and
buckskin mits Or gloves worn on the
hands.


In cold weather or when the field
is muddy, the husker should stand
up at his work. and in order to do
this. he should have husking rack,
made as follows; Take two light
wood scantling, three by four inches,
and seven or eight feet long. Two
feet from each end, bore inch and a
half holes, and in these fit and wedge
securely two cross peices. each four
feet long. Now fasten four legs in
the side peices, near the ends, spread
them pretty well, to make the rack
stand firmly, and make them of the
proper height, so that the work will
come nicely to your hands. the ends
of the scantiing project far enough
beyond the cross pieces to allow the
husker to stand between them.
When bundle Of sufficient size is
finished, it can be conveniently tied
as it lays on the rack, and then set
up in shocks, without waste or get
ting it all plastered over with mud.
lTGo persons should husk together,
with such rack. With one at each
end, let them pick it up, carry to the
shock, tip it sideways, push the shock
against it, and then by holding the
top of the shock firmly on the oppo-
site side, the rack can be righted up,
with the shock on top, all right. If
the huskers prefer sitting, it is an ca
sy matter to construct seat to each
end of the rack. We have used
such a rack and know its advantages
We hope to see the day soon, when
machines will take the place of hu-
nun hands in husking corn, as the
thresher has superseded the fail and
the old "tramping' process. Some
progress has been made in this di-
rection, already, but no machine has
yet been successful enough to be gen
orally adopted. But it must come:
The want is great and universal, and
will be supplied, and u fortune awaits
the man who does it.
Year: 1874

When men forget their love OF gold,
And love their honor more;
When Truth is only current coin,


And counted DER and DER;
When men love freedom for its sake
For all as well as one
And Tor the greatest good their work,
Prom day 10 day IL done:
When men throw self aside and live
For some Just purpose high,
Then will the glorious era como


When none shall fear 10 die.
Year: 1874

mand (or demands) shall be binding upon
US and upon each of us, and shall be final
between us on the aforesaid demand Tor
demands, and ii either of the parties here
to shall neglect to appear before said arbi-
traitors after due notice given him OF the
time ard place appointed for hearing the
parties, the arbitrators may proceed IN his
absence, and the award shall be equally
binding as if he were present at the hear
ing. The arbitrators Shall in addition to
determining the matter Tor matters) in con-
troversy between the parties hereto also de-
termine what amount either party shall pay
as costs incurred by the other party, and as
fees of arbitrators. Provided, however, that
in taxing costs they shall not allow witnesses
or arbitrators to exceed one dollar per day
while actually engaged in the cause, and at
the rate of six cents per mile for the whole
distance necessarily Travelled in going to and
from the place of residence to the place of
hearing All fractions of day after the
first day to be computed at the rate of one
and one-half dollars per day unless the frac.
ton equal or exceed two-tlirds of day,
when it shall be computed as a whole day


Sec. 4. The arbitrators thus selected shall
appoint time and place for the hearing,
and shall adjourn the same from time to
time as may be necessary and an applica-
ton of either party, and for good cause,
they may postpone such hearing to a time
not extending beyond the day liked i'll such
submission for rendering their award.


Sec 5. Every award shall be in writing,
subscribed by the arbitrators, a copy OF
which the arbitrators shall make or cause to
be made and sent to each of the parties, the
original to be fled with the Secretary of the
Grange.


Sec. 6. The arbitratora may be reconven-
ed at any time after the award has been
made. upon notice to each of the parties of
the time and place of such meeting, tor the
purpose OF correcting such award where
there is an evident miscalculation Of figures,
or an evident mistake in the description of
any person, thing or property referred to in
such award.


Sec. Z. The parties dispntant shall have
the right to select the arbitrators in such
manner as they may choose, but in case the
disputants fail to agree in making selection
of such artitrators, then the Master, or in
case he is relative of either of the parties
or financially interested, then the Overseer
of the Grange to which the parties belong
shall appoint the arbitrators; provided that
if the disputants be members of two different
Oranges then the Master and Overseer Of
each Grange shall appoint one arbitrator
each, and these wo shall choose third.
Year: 1874

from the Constitution OF the National


Grange.
THE ULTIMATE OBJECT OF THIS oRGANlZA-
TIoN IS FOB Mutual INSTRUCTION AND PRO-
TECTION.


Human happiness is the acme of earthly
ambition. Individual happiness depends
upon GENERAL PROSPERITY.
Year: 1874

Some people want to know II the pro.
perty holders on Main street, between
llth and 18th streets, have any rights
which the Council is bound to respect;
and as you or some Of your readers may
be empowered to answer the question, 10
you II is referred.


Is the property facing that section not
sufficiently taxed to enable the proper au.
thorities TO pave It In as decent a manner
and go keep it as Is the square south or
north OF IL Or at least would no. a pro,
per respect for their constituency bid the
lawful parties make at least such repairs
as would relieve It from Its present dis
graceful aspect2 E ~ .t.T


How lar should the top oil flag cross
ing be above the adjoining surface Of the
street, and how abrupt should their con-
nection be How far ought the water
stop plates to be above the crown Of The
street SO as to create a constant annoy
ance and yet avoid any personal injury I
And how much lower than the outer edge
Of the gutter should the middle Of the
street be?


Probably an omnibus filled with city
fathers and driven back and forth ovel
the place in question would or could de-
eide satisfactorily to themselves and the
immediate property owners. Or II thai
argument should not be sufficiently CO
gent, perhaps a persistent refusal OF the
parties aggrleved 10 pay any taxes which
may be used for improvements in othel
places may enable some parties 70 distin-
guish the relations Of and difference be
tween meum and tuum. TAXPAYER.
Year: 1874

In talking around with men ofall shades
Of political complexion, from the Bourbon
TO the Radical, we find In this county q
strong desire TO have Hon. w. l. Bore
man nominated for Congress. he would
go out OF this county with atlesst 1,00O
majority, or 800 more than the usual re-
publican majority: He certainly possesses
the confidence ol the people of his native
county TO wonderful extent 10 be &C
universally well spoken OF.


About other matters we will write again
when We are better posted about them.


NosIDDA.
Year: 1874

DRESSING BLACK IoGs.-A CORE.
spondcnt Of the Michigan Farmer says
The principal objection to the Essex and
Berkshire breed OF hogs | find to be the
other color. Now, as Youau justly OBJ
serves, this is not "skin deep" The
coloring matter will be found to be se-
creted between the true skin and the ep-
idermis or outer skin. If care is taken
in scalding black hogs they can be dress
cd IA white as any hog. 1t is well
known principle that all black substances
absorb heat. Hence in dressing black
hogs the water should not be so hot as
in scalding white ones. If this simple
rule be observed, there will be no dim.
Guilty in dressing black hogs. Instead OF
this color being an objection, l consider
it an advantage, for the skin Of a black
hog will always be found to be smooth
and glossy, free from cutaneous erup
tions and always clean.
Year: 1874

ET A lady we know went to a Dutch
corner grocery the other day for some
trifling thing. The goods wanted were
on the very top shelp, The woman placed
box on chair and climbed up to the
shelf, at evident risk Of her limbs. Her
husband sat by the stove playing with a
small dog. Lady said: "Why don'tyo
make your husband reach it, A look
Of infinite contempt came into her face,
us she replied: my husband. got
awfully sucked in nit dat man He knows
noting but to play NIT dog.
Year: 1874

The Number OF Buildings Erected and


Their Average Valuation.


The following tabular statement exhibits the IN.
crease in the number Of buildings in BROOKLYN and
their assessed valuation during the past ten
Year: 1874

The taxes in South Carolina are
about four and one-1ifth per cent, but
such is the amount of population that
it is from seven to ten per cent The
New York Times admits "when taxa
tion reaches any such proportion as
this it swallows up the entire income
from property, or even more, and be-
comes confiscation, There is no doubt
that for the greater part of this enor-
nous burden bad government is the
chief cause" Bad government means
Congressional reconstruction aud ne
gro suffrage.
Year: 1874

The history of our race, as well as the
nature of man, teach us that the near
est approach we may ever attain to con-
tentment and happiness in this life, is in
closest association with nature. The
nearer he can come to receiving his
daily bread fresh from the hand of the
Creator, the less he feels dependent on
the caprice or will of his fellow man.
Hence we find in this country laudable
ambition among men and women to own
home of their own, where they can
plant their trees, train their vines, and
plant their flowers, and feel these are
growing for me aud mine.


How it inspires hope, nerves the weary
hand, and cheers each passing hour. 1t
binds the family together. Each child
has his or her tree, shrub or flower,
something OH which labor is bestowed,
and to which they are attached. And
as the years go by and families change,
sons and daughters 60 from home into
the world, and parents are alone, how
the evidence of the toll or skill of absent
ones call up pleasant associations of the
past and to the children there are num-
erous attractions to draw them often
back to the old home. II should be the
aim of every one in this country to be-
come the owner of his home as early in
life as possible, and parents will do their
children a great service by instructing
and assisting them to provide the nucleus
of home, even during their minority.
1t will give them an object for which to
save their money, teach them frugality,
and show them that success is within
their power
Year: 1874

A certain French minister one day re-
ceived a visit from friend who, on send
ing up his name, was shown into the
great mans sanctum. A warm discussion
arose between them. Suddenly an usher
entered, and handed the minister note.
On opening it he at once changed his tone
of voice, and assumed q quiet and ur-
bane manner. Puzzled as to the contents
of the note, and by the marked effect it
had suddenly produced upon the minister,
his friend cast a furtive glance at it,when,
to his astonishment, he perceived that it
was simply plain sheet of paper, with
out scratch upon it More puzzled
than ever, the gentleman, after few min
utes, took his leave, and proceeded to in
terrogate the usher, to whom he was well
known, for he himself had been Minister
of the Interior. "You have" said he,
just handed to the minister note, fold
ed up, which had a most extraordinary
effect upon him. Now, is was plain
sheet of paper, with nothing written upon
it. What did it meant" "Sir," re-
piled the usher, "here is the explanation,
which l must beg you to keep secret, for
do not wish to compromise myself My
master is very warm, and very liable to
lose his temper As he himself is aware
of his weakness, he has ordered me, each
time that his voice is raised sufficiently
to be audible in the ante-room, without
delay to place sheet of paper in an en-
velope, and take it to him. That reminds
him that his temper is getting the better
of him, and he at once calms himself.
Just now / heard his voice raising, and
Immediately carried out my instructions.