Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 30 September 1869 — Page 3

HOUSE. FARM AND GARDEN.

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THE cream from which the best butter is made does not become warmer than sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit, nor cooler than fifty-five degrees.

A CORRESPONDENT Mie Rural New Yorker strong^ isists that the kitchens of farm houses should .occupy a position from which the highway travel and other objects to relieve the monotony of kitchen life can be seen.

HIGH feeding is the secret of the model farmer's success. His cows are induced to take another lock, his men are helped twice, his horses find full mangers, his hogs full troughs he feeds his crops with good raaures,and his mind with £jood realms

FARMERS often miss it by declaring an armistice in the weed warfare. They stop using hoe and plow in Jul}', allowing many enemies to go to seed and perpetuate their kind. The only war should be extermination, cutting down the last rebel in the last, ditch.

IT is said that a cement for bottle tops, that will keep the most volatile liquids from evaporating, may be made by mixing .finely-ground litharge and concentrated glycerine. It dries quickly, and becomes very hard and is easily removed with a knife.

A CORRESPONDENT of the Canada Farmer, residing at Hamilton, Onta rio. had an average of forty-four bushels per acre from nine acres of Diehl wheat, and found this variety the most hard}*, productive, and nhe best quality of nine varieties he tested.

FEW can know the true condition of a failing merchant, bat bad farming is proclaimed from afar. The roadside thistle and burdock show it the tumble-down fences write out his shiftlessness the squealing pigs announce it bony cows, leaning barns, poor horses, an unpainted house, and rag-weed everywhere are swift witnesses against him.

THE productive power of he dropr ping of the hennery is very great as compared with ordinary barn-yard manure yet many farmers, with a score or two of fowls, take little or no pains to preserve and apply it to the purposes of vegetable production. It is an excellent dressing for gardens, and will repay a hundred fold the care and expense of preserving and applying it.

WHEN vinegar has lost its acidity it can be restored by the following process: As it is wanted for use draw a two gallon jug of it and put jhto it a half teacup full of molasses. Set the jug near the stove or in the sun a few days, and the vinegar will be of the best quality. By using, a jug which has had vinegar in it, the acidity will be hastened.—Farm Journal.

SMOKING HAMS.—I received a new idea from Mr. Locke, says a correspondent of the New England Farmer, in regard to smoking hams. Let the hams remain frozen and wrapped in papers through the cold weather. In the spring smoke your barrel by gradually burning under it, when inverted. a bushel of cobs. Then rinse the barrel with warm water that is to be used in making the brine. For one hundred pounds of meat use ten pounds of salt, two quarts of molasses, two ounces of saltpeter, with water enough to cover the meat. Scald the brine, skim it, and put it with the hams packed in the smoke barrel. Treated in this way, the hams have the taste of smoked meat, without smoking, and will keep, like other salt

meat,

through the summer,

Names of Days.

The most common appellations used at the present day are replete with historical interest, and it is indeed strange that people generally are not inquisitive enough to search them out and find their true definition and meaning. The names of each of the seven days in the week have a historical origin. In olden times ouV ancestors, the Saxons, were in the habit of worshiping idols, and those idols each had a different name and a different day set apart for their worship.

Monday derived its name from the "Idol of the Moon," which was represented by the figure of a woman clothed in a short coat and hood, and from the folds of the latter projected two long ears, something sim ilar .to .those of a mule or h^rse in appearance. The figure of the moon was held in her right hand, and the

day upon which it was worshiped was then called Moon's Daeg," from which we derive the name of Monday.

Tuesday received its name from the Idol of Quisco," which was deified as the ruler of the Teutonic race, afterwards regarded as the Son of Earth. He was represented by the figure of an old decrepit sage, mounted upon a pedestal, garbed in unique garments made from the skins of animals, and holding a ponderous scepter in his right hand. History describes his visage as having been remarkably profound, with a long with a long snow-white beard flowing from his chin. The day dedicated to his worship was termed Quisso's Daeg.

Wednesday received its name from the Idol of Woden, which is superstitiously supposed to have been the supreme divinity of the more Northern nations. Mythological exploits were related of him, and through such wonderful achievements he was said to have been held in high esteem by his followers. He was represented by a magnificent martial figure, with a broadsword uplifted in his right hand. The day upon which he was worshiped was called Woden's Daeg, from whence we have Wednesday.

Thursday received its name from the Idol of Thor, who was supposed to have been a brave and valiant son of Woden, and after his parents, was most loved of all the Saxon and Danish gods. He was represented by a brilliantly decorated figure, majestically seated upon a throne with a rich crown of gold upon his head. In front of the crown was a resplendent circle containing twelve golden stars, which were daily burnished with a magical powder, kept sacred for that purpose. In his right hand he held a regal sceptre, the handle of which was studded with precious gems. The da}7 upon which he was worshiped was called Thar"1* Daeg-, heuce we have Thursdaj'.

Friday gets its name from the Tlol of Friga, the wife of Woden, .10, of course, shared the same idolatrous devotion bestowed upon her husband. She was represented by the figure af a woman standing upon a pedestal, with a drawn sword in her right hand, and a bow in the other. The day consecrated to her worship was called Friga"s Daeg, from which we have Friday.

Saturday derives its name fiom the Idol of Seater, which was represented by a bareheaded figure, lean and gaunt, standing upon the sharp back of a golden fish, resting upon a pedestal. In his left hand was a wheel—in his right a golden pail of water, which was kept continually filled with fresh flowers, fruits or fragrant shrubs. Th» day upon which he was worshiped was called Seater's Daeg, from which we have Saturday.

Sunday, the last da}', though we believe the Saxon's called it the first, derives its name from the Idol of the Sun, which was represented by the bust of a man standing upon a pillar, holding in front of him a dazzling wheel or circle. This idol was worshiped with more zeal than any other, and the day dedicated to its adoration was termed the Suit's Daeg hence we have Sunday.— Christian Monitor.

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FURNITURE.

Prices Reduced!

Furniture! Furniture!

A. KOSTAXZER,

HAS

a complete stock of Furniture of all kinds, comprising everything from the cheapest to the most costly both homemade and the best Easern made which he will sell at

Greatly Reduced Prices.

Old customers and new customers are respectfully invited to examine his stock and prices.

Shod on Washington Street, two Squares S. of Court House.

autrJGmo

DRY GOODS.

CANINE'S BEE HIVE!

RICE CANINE'S,

AT Till:

Bee Hive Store,

TO BUY YOUR

Dress Goods and Notions

OF EVERY VARIETY.

Gents9 Furnishing Goods,

AND

HATS AD CAPS.

««. 0 •.

.ALSO, A FULL LINE OF

Fashionable Clothing!

JUST RECEIVED.

Calland See for Yourself!

National Block, Washington St.,

CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA.

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PAPER CLOTHING.

rjpHE PARIS AND LONDON

Paper Clothing Company.

Outfits for Ladies and Gentlemen.

The undersigned would most respectfully inform the public that the agency for the above, under letters patent celebrated manufactured paper goods, is established, and for the first time introduced in the United States.

Among the various accomplishments of science and art, this may be considered one of the greatest achievments of the age.

The renown which these goods have obtained in Europe for their exquisite elegance, flexibility, great durability and cheapness will at once recommend them to the American publie. Notice, Ladles!—No More Wasblngr, No

More Ironing, No More Vexation. The great invention of Paper Clothing which can not be detected from linen fabrics, and at one-half the price formerly paid for washing.

It would be impossible to give he/e all the advantages which these goods possess in an eminent degree. They must be seen to be appreciated

The great demand for them, upon the manufacturers in Europe, prevented them thus far from sending a large supply. Thus the first invoice I will dispose of in small quantities only, merely to introduce and show their merit.

Wholesale dealers will not be dealt with for the present. No order will be filled for more than ona dozen of any one article at one time to the same address.

PRICE LIST.

Suits, walking, with panier cut, each.. 75 Skirts, plain white, per quarter dozen.. 75 Skirts, one ruffle, per quarter dozen—1 00 Handkerchiefs, embossed handsomely, perfect imitation, per dozen Collars, pliable as linen, per dozen 30 Chemisettes, per quarter dozen. ®0 Shirt fronts, elegant design, per dozen. 7o White vests, four in package Handkerchiefs, per dozen

WOOL DEPOT.

Wool! Wool!! Wool!!!

Crawfordsville Wool Exchange

AND

MAJVTJFACTORY.

R. M. HILLS & CO.

OFFER

the largest and best stock of

Woolen Goods of their own manufacture ever offered the

"WOOL TRADE,

Also additions comprising in part

Cloths, Cassimers, Doeskins,

Blankets, Tweeds, Jeans,

Coverlets, Counterpanes, Cottonades.

Trimmings, Flannels, Yarns,

Of all descriptions, colored and white, double and twist, also single, on the best ol" terms for

WOOL OR CASH!

Let every farmci and all wanting goods cull and see Hills' stock before selling wool or purchasing. Also will manufacture wool on the best of terms.

Card Spin, make Rolls and Batting with

Neatness and Dispatch!

CASH F*am TOR WOOL,

Wool received at

THE" FACTORY,

Or :tt Headquarters of

HILLS' WOOL DEPOT.

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"The Old Mack Stand."

Call and see the New Firm and get something nice in the Grocery Line.

EVERYTHING

1 00

and others. Money must accompany each order to msure.attention. Letters calling for information must contain stamp.

In sending money, procure money orders if possible, and add .ten per cent, for postage. JACOBUS

VAN

The Paris and London Paper Clothing Com*

£'arket,Agent,

any's 35 Circle street, corner of IndianapoKs, Indiana. sep2m3

in the Bakery Line of the

finest quality. Orders promptly filled, and all goods delivered. Don't forget to call when you coine to town. Bring your produce and get the highest price, and the freshest and cheapest groceries.

If you'are hungry, come and get your dinner. Why starve? You can appease your appetite for a small sum. Don't forget the place,

Next door to the

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MAHORNEY & GERARD. mty6m3

MERCHANT TAILOR.

Summer Stock!

JOHN MAAS, MERCHANT TAILOR,

6 Commercial Row, Green St.

Has the most complete

Supply of new Spring Goods

Ever brought to Crawfordsville.

NICE CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES

For pants and coats, and the

BEST TAILORS IN THE CITY,

To make them up.

EVERYTHING

In the Dry Goods line.

Boots, Shoes, Hats & Caps

Collars and Neck-Ties, &c.

All of the best quality, and to be sold cheap.

CistoM-Work

Done »t the shortest notice, in the best style, and for the lowest prioes. apl JOHN HAAS.

MILLINERY.

1869. 1869.

MI I, LIN ERY.

MISS F. M. BALDWIN,

Fashionable Milliner,

Hughes' Block, opposite Court House,

CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND.

AS just received a large and well selected

Spring Stock of Millinery,

which she offers to the ladies of Crawfordsville and vicinity. Call and examine her stock.

Miss F. 91. BALDWIN.

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PRY-COOPS.

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'—HAVE THE-

Largest and Best Assorted Stock

ALL KINDS OF GOODS

IN THE CITY,

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To Come and See the Pile of

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AT THE

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