Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 7, Number 46, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 12 May 1877 — Page 3

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THli MAIL

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

THE LATEST REVISED MARRIAGE CEREMON

Wilt thoo take thl» brown stone front, These carriages, this diamond, To be the btHbeol of thy choice,

Fast locked in bonds of Hymen? And wilt thou leave thy home and friends, To be his loving wife, And help to spend bis Income,

As long as thou hast life? I will," ihe

odeat maid replies,

The love light beaming frem her eyes.-

And wilt tbon take this waterfall, This ostentations life, With all those unpaid milliner's bills,,

To be thy chosen wife And wilt thou love and cherish her, Whilst thoa ha«t life and health,' And die as soon as possible *sr

And leave her-ail thy wealth 1

I will," the fearless mate replies

And eager waits the nuptial ilea. Then I pronounce you man and wife, And what I've joined, forever, The next best lawyer may disunite} ?.

And the first divorce court sever.

DORA DAWSON'S DIARY.

A Woman's Daily Record of Home Life. __ i:!H

DORA DAWSON ACKKOWfcKDOBS FAVORS AND HAKES REQUEST.

A number of letters have been laid beside Dora Dawson's work box and baby's basket. Tbey come from the readers of The Mail, wbo have been interested lu the "simple annals" of her fireside. Some bare sent a number of recipes which they have tried and proven to be good. 1 hese will appear in good time. A lady in Rockville expresses delight at the papers, and awaits The Mail with keen interest to know bow matters progress in Basydale.

These assurances of interest are very gratifying to one who often writes with a baby on one knee and another in a rocking chair beside her, while the bread is rising behind the stove. Mrs. Dawson proposes a literary album quilt, In which the squares shall not be calioo, but reoipes and letters marked with the names of tboss who send them in. Again she solicits the experience of old housekeepers, the ideas cf thinking women on domestic matters, and plans for home adornment from those gifted with taste and Invention in flreeide decora* tion.

Here is one of the letters received this week, and jya interesting afldjnstructjive one it is: I.

MRS. DOB A DAWSON—.Dear Fritnd: I am a little too far away for you to "piok up baby" and run In and see me, yet I feel Inclined to have a little chat with you on the subject of cookery.

All the coolc books I have ever seen fail in one particular they fail to give us a simple, practical treatise on the principles of cookery. Recipes innumerable

are

to be found, but where is the book that arranges the principles of the art in so plain a manner that an inoxperienoed but sensible person may take up housekeeping and go through with it success

fully—be

able to take a recipe for Mrs.

Humaston's cookie*, perhaps, and never having tried tbem. De able to see at a glanoe that the copyist omitted the arti

cle

of butter, or that Mrs. Dr. Thompson's cocoanut oake needs flour and possibly

soda.

A cake, to be a success, tnost

be light and that can be obtained only by generating carbonic acid gas.

most

The means of generating this gas is provided for housekeepers in the form of Sour milk, soda, cream tartar and tbe article known as baking powder, last but not least, yeast. Ot themselves, they taste horrid, but they must enterinto trour

delightful compounds. Butter

antagonistic to lightness, or I should have used the more general term of shortening, and a corresponding amount of eggs are called for to maintain the lightness—so to make a plain oake have the appearance of a rich one you should use just as few eggs as you dare and maintain the lightness. All over tbe number really required, has a tendency to create toughnes*, in fact, eggs may be termed the muscular part of the oake.

Sugar is a matter of taste and simply ranks as a flavoring agent though the proportion it bears to the other quantities of iugredients make it DO small constituent.

Moisture, either milk or water, Is necassary to dissolve the materials selected, while flour is tbe grand peacemaker through which tbey all clasp bands in friendship, lose their identity and appear as one commonwealtU—a cake.

wniillustrate

has the merit of being trne, I knew a lady some years ago that bad arrived at matnritv without a knowledge of ccoking: she had not been compelled to learn it, and her tastes led her in other direction*, sewing *ud reading. At a proper ago ihe married and began housekeeping on her own aooount. With an excellent cook in the kitchen she took bat litUe more charge of her own cooking than she had of her father's. In the oourso of time she had tar first fine to free tnconnter with material*, that were not the exact materials either. It happened in this way. Situated about four miles from market she was forced in the absence of help, to make biscuit for supper. Not anticipating any troabteshe waited till flte p. m. and then proceeded to get out the materials for the biscuit. No leas than foar oook. book* on tbe shelf ihe selected a recipe given by an adeemed friend and an excellent housekeeper 3 pints floar, sprinkle a little •alt, 1 tablespoonful lard nibbed in the floor not too smoothly. 1 level teaspoonful ot soda la I ptot of moderately tour milk, mix lightly *nd bake qttlcV'

Now I «ul 'ttal a plain recipe, easily understood. An examination of the milk on band proved it to be all sweet, nothing very strange, considering it was oold weather.

I'll try a different recipe said the liBy and she selected one that said use cream tartar. Now 1 am ail right triumphantly remarked the housekeeper. She took down tbe aoda and cream tartar boxes and io! the cream tartar box was empty. Her look can ^better be imagined than described.

bakery, and

inmy

never had a bit of baking po jtowa. it baa jn®t oooae raito •Iwayidoobtfttlof *ew thing*. What 5M01 Idol I wiah 1 was next door to a bakery. But

use and lam

she

was not next door to a

ah#

wafctoo much of a wo-

to lather fcuslly go Without bread

I have and it Is plain I need an acid t* put wltfc4t to Oh tmmmmI she clapped hv hvtfr

lil

ill

of the old chemistry class came back to mind, and then it is generating gas, and I am lust sure that that very gas to Just what makes btaooit light. Quoting tbe old adage, "Necessity is the mother of invention," she set abont waking the biscuit. The three pints of floor fell like a mow bank into tbe bright tin pan, a little salt now she murmured, and I judge a tablespoonful of vinegar in a pint of water will make it moderately sour." Rubbed tbe specified amount of lard into tbe flour asdireoted. Now comes tbe tug of war. Let us see the Greeks meet. Suiting the action to a word she dropped the level teaspoonful of soda into tne toured water. The shade of anxiety disappeared from tbe thoughtful face, auu was replaced with a smile, for victory was hers.

It foamed, lively, too. She poured it on the flour, mixed a soft dough that when baked revealed as light palatable biscuit as you ever bad set before you.

Now Mrs. Dawson that is what I call whenever a their cooking will take care of Itself and it does not matter whether the stereotyped materials are on band either.

ixow Mrs. xmwson tost is wnai cooking by principle, and whene person onee masters the principle cooking will take care of itself a:

Excuse so lengthy a letter. Wishing you marked success in all your departments allow me to subscribe myself

Your Interested Friend and Render, *e*

Wecinesaay, May 2.—I happened to pass by Widow Lewis' neat cottage today. She was out with her children working in the strawberry bed. Her husband died some years ago, leaving her a house, with two or three acres of ground attached to it, and three small children. Instead of resorting to tbe

needle'or

the school-room, she resolved

to ma^e a living for herself and her family out of the around. On one side of her gar ien sbo basraspberry bushes on another, blackberry bushes, on tbe tbird, currants while the fourth she uses as a trellis for tomato vines. She has a large strawberry bed, which she understands cultivating, for she always commands 1 be highest market price for her fruit. In the spring she employs a man to do all the heavy work of preparing tbe soil, ploughing, spading, and the like—tbe rest she and tbe children do. Shw has a cow, which partly feeds the family and enriches the soil. From her garden she has vegetables enough for her own use, and every year derives quite an income from cucumber and tomato pickles, of which she makes an excellent quality. Eddie and the two girls pick tbe fruit, while she asserts and prepares it for market. She talks now of keeping bees, and I am sure she will succeed. How muoh better for ber to work with her children in beallhfnl, natural employment, than slave herself to death with tbe needle, leaving tbem to grow up in habits of idleness and dependence!

Thursday, May 3.—Sewing Circle at Mrs. Field's to-day. In tbe chamber where we laid our things, I saw a set of tbe most beautifal Hypoeritea that my eyes ever rested on. I guess tbey are tbe only thing of the kindin Busy dale, but I warrant Mrs. Lee will have a set before long. She was smoothing her hair at the gfas9 as I went in. 'Just look here, Mrs. Dawson, aren't these perfectly lovely

We went to the bed and examined them. Along strip of Lonsdale muslin, fifteen inches wide, with abroad hem all around, and three narrow tucks just above the hem, was bordered with a wide fluting of fine cambric on three sides, and laid across the bead of the bed under the pillows. Over the pillows were two pieces to match—snow white, and elegantly done up. •I never saw a couch more tastily draped,' I remarked to Mrs. Field during the afternoon. 'Mine are not as handsome,' she, 'as Mrs. Price's, a iriend of

UIIDOsaidNew

York. She has a set made of

Valenci

ennes lace, and inserting lined with white satin.',

'I think my ambition would be satisfied with a set like yours,' I replied 'and it yon have no objection, I suggest that some of our young ladies make two or three sets for tbe lair.' 'No, indeed!' responded she, 'anything to increase our success. Tbey might be embroidered instead of being tucked.'

As all the Committee appointed to draw up a constitution for the Housekeeper's Club were present, Mrs. Lee that we take our work and scuss matters in Mrs. Field's bed-room up-stair8. So we quietly slipped away from tbe company, and by tea-time had agreed upon our 'Articles,' and drawn them off to be submitted t« the Society on Monday next. Not much accustomed, any of us, to the usages of deliberative assemblies, we had nothing but mother wit to go by. This we found quite sufficient for the exigencies of tbe case, and though the Constitution of tbe United States and a copy of tbe transactions of the American Institute lay invitingly near, we disdained all borrowed thunder, even though the United States is tbe most glorious country on the /aoe of the wbolo earth, and the Institute the very fountain of light and knowledge, the very centre and circumference of agricultural science on this continent, and we might have ventured to borrow a few rays from each of these luminaries without diminishing augbt from their splendor.

l?roposed

dii

with little story that

In tbe evening the back parlor where tiie piano was placed was cleared and the yoking people danced quadrilles and polkas. Noticing Jessie Pride, who is usually the last one to be a wall flower, took no part in the »nce, I sat down beside her, expressing my surprise that she did not lead the dance as usual. 'Oh! I sprained my ankle terribly, two or three days ago,' she said, 'and was afraid I should belaid

up several weeks with anything about it. for itt'

it.' 'I didtst What are you prescribed potter's clay mixed with vinegar, to he put on like apoultioe or plaster, and renewed when it becomes dry. It gave me immediate relief, and my ankle is so nearly well that I can already walk on it some. By next Sewing Circle I shall be able to dance as well as ever.' **}.'

YDr.

Lester

Friday May 4.—Willie came running in this morning from tbe stable with the announcement that the old speckled hen'had come off her nest with ten of the cunningest little chicks that ever were hatched. So we all went out to see them. Dear little things! How any body can help loving little chicks, and little lambs, and little kittens, and little babies uf all kinds, human and otherwise. 1 oant for the lift ot me see) •Mayn't 1 go and get some meal for them to eatr said Willie. 'Not yet, Willie. Every little chick is bcrn with a bit of yelk in his stomach, and It would injure tbem to Oram food down their throata as soon as they am hatched.' These are Willie's chickens. During tbe winter he has earned and saved in one way and another, three dollars, which twhM In wasted In ehMms and eggs. The hot* charge of the three broods is his, bat his father and furnish advice gratuitously, and buy whatever he has to sell IB ihe poultry line at market prices.

Quests is fa the chicken line too,

but not quite ao deep as Willi*. Both the txft* have a patch of ground to cultfrafcsaU

S'w ., TBBKB HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL.

and they read the agricultural books and papers with great interest. I would haw engraven on their hearts, right under the Ten Commandments, that utterance of Washington: "Agriculture is the moat ancient, the most noble, and the most useful employment of man.'

Gatterday, May 5. This morning I made some Beaton brown bread and bad it warm on tbe table for dinner. There was soaroely a crumb left. Next time

must mske twice as muoh. If I bad measured it, the proportions would hsve been about these: One quart of rye meal, three pints of corn meal, a large cup of molasses, salt to taste. Scsld tbe corn meal, add cold milk or water, then tbe rye meal, with which sufficient yeast has been thoroughly mixed, and bake in a steady oven about two hours. If I have sour milk or buttermilk, I use that with soda instead of yeast powder. A very good way is to mix the ingredients over night with water or milk, to wbiob a cup or brewer's yeast has been added, and in the morning add a little soda, if necessary, and it generally is, and then bake. Mother always thought it better to let tbe corn meal soak in water over night than to scald it.

Monday, May 7. This afternoon tbe Housekeepers' Club was regularly organized. Our preamble ana Constitution read as follows:

We, th« housekeepers of Busydale, to promote the Interests of good cookery ana excellence in housekeeping in all itsbranches, do associate ourselves together and agree to be governed by the following Constitution:

ABTICLE I.

No person shall be admitted to membership in this Club except such ashave houses to keep and keep them. .3 ARTICLE II.

No discussion shall be allowed that Is not upon matters Immediately connected with the family or household.

ABTICI.E III.

!».r 1

All persons interested In tbe great subject of housekeeping, male and female, are invited to be present at our sessions, but those who take part in the discussions must speak from their own knowledge, and not from theory or hearsay. *1

ARTICLE IV. 1

All housekeepers who are subscribers to The Mail are especially Invited to become member* of this Club, and give us the results of their experience In the various departments cf domestic economy and family management,

ARTICLE

v. ,u.

Members of this Club are invited to bring their knitting and sewing, and when their tongues are silent keep their fingers busy.

ARTICLE VI.

The meetings of th Association shall be eld every alternate Monday, at two clock in the afternoon, and last two hours

ARTICLE VII.

The officers of this Association shall con slstof President and Secretary, whoshall be chosen annually by ballot. In the absence of either of these officers, their pi. ces shall be filled pro tem. by nomination.

ARTICLE VIII.

This Constitution may be altered or amended by a two-thirds vote of the member* of this Club.

Mrs. Lee was unanimously elected President, and Mrs. Dawson Secretary, for the ensuing year. As bread is the staff of life, tbe mode of making it was tbe first subject which engrossed tbe attention of the Club. Mrs. Lester being the oldest housekeeper present, and noted for tbe excellence of ber bread, was invited by the President to give her mode of preparing this universal article of food.

Mrs. Lester.—About two o'clock in the afternoon iu winter, and four in summer, I silt a qu.nt of floHr, into which Iput a handful of salt and enough warm water to make a thick batter. Into this I stir half a cup of brewer's yeast and set the sponge by tbe fire. Before I go to bed, the sponge is light, and I add more flour and more warm milk or water and knead tbe bread thoroughly, set it in a warm place, well covered, if the weather is cold, and let it rise. In tbe morning I knead it again, divide it into loaves, let tbem set by tbe fire till light, prick them with a fork, and bake in an oven not too hot. Tbe sweetness of tbe bread depends upon seizing

juBt

the right moment to arrest

the fermentation, so that it does not pass into the acetous. This is learned best by experience.

Mrs. Bland.—Suppose you leave it too long and it becomes slightly sour? Mrs. Lester'.—In that case, I add just enough sal-volatile or carbonate of soda to neutralize the acidity, but the bread is not so sweet as though the fermentation had not passed so far.

Mrs. Lee.—Will Mrs. Doolittle favor us with ber mode of making bread? I understand she has an original method, but never fails to have excellent bread.

Mrs. Doolittle.—1 was taught to make bread just as Mrs. Lester does, but common sense teaches me that the three risings injure the sweetness of the bread so I make it accordinajto my own fashion. And such breaol it is sought for far and near. At night I make about two quarts of sponge in tbe ordinary way, and set it in a warm place till morning. Then I sprinkle in a good handful of salt, and when the water in the teakettle boils bard, I poor a coffeecupful into the sponge, stirring it in. I then work in my flour, take out as muoh as will do for a small loaf, knead it three or four minutes, put it in a pan, prick it with a fork, and set it to rise. When light it cracks open on top, and I put it in the oven to bake. Thus in about twenty minutes I make five or six loaves of most delicious bread.

Mr*.Barker.—I always put mashed potatoes iu my bread, and am satisfied it improves the auality.

Mrs. Zee.—Mashed potatoes make bread more nutritious and tender, I think.

Mrs. Bland.—Will tbe Secretary allow me to copy these modes of bread making from her minutes?

Mrs. Secretary.—Certainly. If every family always had good boino-made bread to eat, tbe millennium would soon draw near. Good bread is a peace-mak-er in any family.

Mrs. Leo suggested that it would be well to decide upon a succession ot topics to be discussed at our meetings, so that the members might have opportunity to think and read oh tbe various departments of household economy, and thus concentrate all the light Of science and experience on the de libera Jons of this honorable body, The suggestion was received with great favor, and

Mrn. Lester.—As"the proper study of mankind is man," and every mother is so often called upon to prescribe In her own la cases of accident and ill-

UMB,family

I propose that we consider at eome of onr future meetings the Importance of Medioal Knowledge to n»Qih ers.

Mrs. Eyct/rijfhl.—t suggest thpt 1»wridt*»well, when that subject Is dl*H owed, for each member to prepare a brief statement of remedies she has found efficacious in ~-Mrs.Btand.-l, fat like to have the wisdom of btiweof experienced househoupnu ooooerUrftted on the great subject ot cleansing clothes. The practical part occuplea onr Monday mornings, but the fhcory cf washing

Mr», jht, little girls

i. EyebrighL-—My

fiut approaching their testis, and should like the views of these mothers as to the aooompHshments desirable for youngladlea.

Mrs. Bloke.—I have here a letter from a friend ofrotne, who wihhea to know all about an intent's wardrobe bow many tod whit irt wqwill#, and the best mode of making theaa up. She desires also pretty and tastefal patterns for dresses and sacks.

Mrs. Jamison.—An acquaintance of mine would like an expression from this Club as to whether Solomon knew exactly what be was saying when be gave utterance to the oft- quoted proverb "Spare the rod, and spoil theohild.",

Mrs. ice.—1The topics suggested by these isdies are suffloient to occupy us for tbe next twelve weeks. 1 believe I express tbe views of the Club in saving that the first hour of our seaslon will be taken up in the discuss'on of such matters ss may arise from time to time, and the last hour be devoted to some one of the subjects proposed. As Mrs. Bland is evidently very anxious about the Bootless polish of Mr. Bland's (shirt) bosoms, I announce the cleansing of clothes ss tbe tbemo of our deliberations at our next meeting, and hope tbe lairties will come prepared to give us the results of ancient exporiment and modem invention with reference to this art peculiar to mortals.

Mrs. Field.—1 move that onr Secretary be instructed to collect from every source possible sll the wit and wisdom that can illuminate any of the proposed questions at issue before tbe Club, or any others that are interesting to us as wives, mothers, ana housekeepers.

Mrs. Jamison.—I have here a letter from a lady, who complains that ber husband always leaves his coat bung on a door, or thrown across a obair, his shoes in the middle of the floor, never knows where his hat or his handkerchief ia, and she wants to know what to do about it. Sbe has three children under five years of age, and does ber own work.

It was curious towatoh tbe expression of tbe various faces at tbe reading of this letter.

Mrs. Dole.—God help her nobody else can. Mrs. Bland.—Put them in place. What wife but loves to wait on her busband?

Mrs. Field.—Butshe has three children, you see, and all her work to do. Aunt Betsey.—I should help his shoes as far out of reach as possible with my foot, if 'twas my case.

These women that never bad husbands always know exactly bow to manage them.

Mrs. Eyebright.—I think abetter way than that would be to kiss him, and request him in the mildest, sweetost tones to please to put bis shoes away, and baug up his coat. He couldn't resist such a bombardment constantly maintained.

Mrs. Lester.—In as long sn experience of married bliss as any lady hero, I have always found as much accomplish-, ed by amiable and loving methods as in any other way. Married souls become like each other if tbe law of love is the law of their life. If love Will not conquer, other remedies avail littlo.

The Doctor's good wife is our ora'le When sbo speaks, everybody listens. No more was said on that point, yet Mrs. Lester is a most unpretending woman. Rather small in person, near sighted, with hopeless, dry, thin hair, which ju3t escapes being red plainly yet richly dressed, one cannot see where the smartness and the goodness lie. But we all agree they are there. I sometimes think she tries to seeui less than she is, so that everybody may feel at perfect ease in ber presence.

Verjr different iu personal appearanco is Mrs. Lee. Tall and stately, with lustrous black eyes, and abundant, glossy, raven hair her dress of shining silk, perplexed with many a fold and pucker her hair elaborately dressed, she is a social queer.. She knows just how to mediate between alienated lovers aud friends how to establish pleasant relations between strangers, and has infinite tack in making people pass their time agreeably together iu our social reunions.

The hour of adjournment having arrived, we parted to meet in two weeks, at Mrs. Lee's house.

moist

MM.

Lee

Invited the members to name subjects, the discussion of which would be likely to assist them in tbe intelligent performance of their domestic duties.

would

wish thoroughly ta

stand, as well am its practk 90. wm

11 ,R" 1 IT

HELPFUL HINTS.

Bathing the face id lemon juice mixed with glycerine will remove tan and freckles iu a lew days, if the iud.iyidual be not exposed to the sun.^^

A simple aud effective protector is made by folding a newspaper and placing it over tbe chest, under tbe vest, when exposed out of doors in raw spring weather^JIJaa ^#ngs requir^ protec-

If yo^are froulfed with wali^iufness on retiring to bed eat three or four small onions they will set an a gentle and soothing narcotic. Onions are also excellent to eat when one is much exposed to oold.

A delicious ana easily made stew, which may be left in a slow oven for soveral hours or even all day, is made as follows: Take two pounds of gravy beef, cut ofTthe skin and fat, divide it into pieces about an Inch square, wash it ahd place it in a large bowl or crock and cover it with water, or- rather, add as muoh as is desired for gravy or beef tea let it stand an hour, then cover it with a plate and place it in a slow oven, adding previously a little salt, and, if liked, an onion cut up fine it ahould oook for four or five hours and then there will be just enough gravy for delicious and

nutritious beer tea, as well as a most excellent dish of very wholesome meat.

To prepare a good cup Of coffee take hall a cup each of best Java end Maracalbo, halfan egg and shell and a little cold water and mix well together have tbe ooffee po hot, pout into the ooflee a big quart of boiling water and beat briskiy let it boii for fifteen minutes jdst so that you can see It bubble in the pot, bat t* careful not to allow it to boil over set it on one aide for three minutes aud then it will be ready for tbe table. This inakea four cups of tbe beat coffee that yon evsr drsttk, but tf it Is too strong use three-quarters of a cup or the beupou-,,

MAKiyQ

TKAftm-

the New irork Tvorld

A writer in

says* A grave mistake among the tea makers Of thta country is that tbey make tea too strong, and thereby lose tbe full tea flavor. Professional tea tastera who desire the full flavor of the leaf use bat single pincb to a cop of boiling water, !ti place of tbe heaping teeBpoonral generally employed. In China and Russia, where tea is prepared to perfection.it Is always made rather weak, the boiling water betog pdhr«d upon a few leaves, tbadecoctioft covered for* few mtnuftes •ad tho btrvanga drank very hoi apd

While is positively raeentiU to a ftood«»p^«M th^ steeped in water boiling at the time It poured over hein,jno*simply at a boilteg point), tea ehouid n®X«fbe ihe true aroma which exists In tfcie volatile essence*! oil will %e thrown dff 6yf gwapoHtfloiv leaving as ttavorftrg only the bitter principle

tracted by tbe excessive her: of ebullition. The old idea, that black tea mus be boiled, hot steeped, was long ago abandoned by professional tea makers and tea tasters, experience having taught that the leaves require the same preparation ss those of the green kinds to produce the most desirable drink.

Srawing,

lamp of loaf sugar put into the teapot with the tea wiU cause it to infuse fn one half the time otherwise required. When fresh tea is desired, always emp-

ront the soaked leaves of a previous and rinae the teapot thoroughly with boiling water before a second quantity is putln to steep.

OOOK AND GARDENER'S GUIDE. Light BreadBuy a pound loaf at a bakery, and after taking homo weigh It, nine times out of ten it will be found light—weight.

Hot Rolls:—Place a heated stove lid on the fioor and roll over it a few times in your shirt sleeves. The rolls will be found hot enough for any one.

Salt RisingPlace a good sized Hag of salt on a keg of powder, and into the latter introdnee alighted match. You will soon see the salt rising.

Muffins:—Yoa can learn how to make these to perfection by watching the performance of an amateur base ball organization.

Beefsteak:—You can't fry a beefsteak on a ooal (oold) Stove. There is no, use trying.

It is os to a go

coffee. The thing has to grow. S a I a go if 0 0

Eow

ounded, but very few persons know to get it up. Hence the expression: Don't give me any of your sass."

Beets:—Should be planted in rich ground and pretty deep.

grave yard

is tbe best place for "dead beats."

*4 f*w tf® I**

iti. —AN D- mm I

GROUND FEED,

WILLIAM BARRHJK GO.^

At his mill on Secobd and Ohio streets. 1 doing tho very best of work, and Invites thi patronage of our citizens.

He may be relied on tb give the fullee satisfaction.

mm# "r

nri H.

Steam

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Window and Do«r Frame*,

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Balling* Ball astern, HeweD Posts, Flooring, Sidinft

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Wholesale and Retail dealers ln

Pine Lumber,

Io digging around flowers or vegetables great care as well as a spade is necessary.

Cabbage and poUtoes wflFgrow In any climate, although experience has shown that the ground is the best place for them.

Plants with bulbous roots should be taken up and washed three times a week. Many plants are killed by reason of the roots becoming too dirty.

It is a waste of time to try and make heads of lettuoe ollmb up frames. Their natural tendency is to run over the ground something similar to corn.

In order to secure good bloom, cabbages should be kept well trimmed. Rhubarb, or pie plant, requires to be well supported, as tbe weight of the pies, when ripe and numerous, Is apt to break the tree down.

Beans area very neat and showy flower. String beans are the1bestand should be strung on a copper wire while the dew. is on them

Peaches and quinees require great care in their cultivation, hence the old saying Mind your p's and q's."

Horse-radish should be planted as near as possible to a stable, for tbe closer they are to horses that muoh better will the fruit be.

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DRAIN AND SEWER PIPE.'"*"

From 4 Inches to 30 inches inclusive Also Stone for Building Fronts, Window Caps, of different designs, Window Sills, Key Stones and House Trimmings coin* plete.

Hor*e Blocks, of fancy designs. Beautlfiul Stone Yases, Fountain Basitas, of Plain and Ornament tal designs Well Curbing, Stone Stalks, Filters, Copeing, and Posts for Cemetery Lots, Stone Bases fbr Monument!, Paring Stone,

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Prices, All Fancy and Ornamental Work at about one-half the price of natural stone. For particulars, addrtss A. H. FABBTHAH, Prcs*t.

Office on Ohio Street, near Sixth. Works on 18th Street, north of Hospital.

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ftillinery/ Straw Goods, Laces,

RIBBOBfS, FAJKTT GOODS, Ac.

f.Wtll Duplicate ladlaBaMlls, Ctadnatl or Chicago Bills Cosdtfaia Solicited. T. n. BIBBLl. 101 Mats S*^ Torro to.

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Corn Shelters,

Corn Planters, Iron and Steel Bottom Scrapers.

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F. H. McELFRESH, Manufacturer ox-

Engines, Mill Machinery, &c., &t.

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Machinery—Repairing

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done promptly.

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