Bellefonte, Pa., Oct. 22, 1897. EEA FARM NOTES. —Crimson clover proved very valuable | for late fall pasture and as a cover crop to be turned under in spring. It made a | much heavier fall growth than either red | clover or mammoth clover, and analysis and weighing on November 2nd showed that while crimson clover had gathered 156 pounds nitrogeh per acre red clover had gathered but 103 pounds and mam- moth 146. —As a result of some experiments car- ried on in Germany to discover some effi- cient and permanent method of preserving wooden posts that have to be set in the ground, the following deductions have been made : In setting posts for fences or other purposes, care should be taken to turn them upside down, that is, to reverse them from the position which they had while growing as portions of a trunk of a tree. The reason for this is that the capil- laries of a tree are so arranged as to pro- mote the ascent of fluids from the root up- ward. Consequently, a log set in the ground in the same relation as the trunk of a growing tree will draw moisture from the ground to a considerable height, and the wood so moistened will decay ; while if the log is set with the other end up the action of the capillaries tends to oppose the ascent jof the moisture, and the wood re- sists decay mach longer. Another means for preventing the decay of such posts is to protect them with some waterproof cover- ing just below the surface of the ground, where they are most exposed to soaking from rains. An experiment was made in France by furnishing alternate posts with a protecting ring, made by slipping on a drain pipe, and filling the space between the inner surface of the pipe and the post with tar and sand. The top of the pipe was just at the level of the ground, and it was found that the posts so protected last- ed just five times as long as those which had been set in the ground without protec- tion. The cost of the application was about sixty cents for each post, but it seems probable that a simple wrapping of tarred paper would have answered the purpose, provided no holes had been driven through it and the paper had been sealed with a coating of tar. THE CORN HARVEST. —During the dry seasons, when hay crops were short and forage of all kinds scarce, the true worth of well cured corn fodder was discovered by western farmers. Farmers of the great corn States formerly considered nothing of the crop valuable except the ears, but a fair trial convinced them that corn stalks, well harvested and taken care of, was almost if not quite equal to timothy hay in feeding value—a point that has long been recognized in the East. The great labor in cutting corn by hand has had much to do with preventing the universal use of the fodder, but with the advent of the many kinds of sled cutters the corn binder and the husker and shred- der much of the exhaustive labor is elimi- nated, says American Agriculturist in con- nection with the following remarks on the new methods : The sled cutters are cheap. The corn binders mark an era of great advancement in the culture of the corn crop. The corn is cut off by means of draw knives and sickle and bound while still standing up- right into bundles, which are discharged in piles for convenience 1n shocking. Corn of any size is readily taken care of, and Kaftir corn, sorghum, cane, Milo maize, ete., can be harvested satisfactorily. Tt matters little how badly the corn is lodged —the binder, if skillfully handled, will pick up the stalks, straighten them out and bind them in neat bundles. Even if flat on the ground the points of the gather- ers can be run under the stalks and thus raise them. The first binders made by, the McCormick harvesting machine company were put on the market in 1890. In 1895 over 7,000 were sold. A number of experiment stations in the United States and Canada have tested this machine. There is also manufactured an improved corn shredder and husker to sup- plement the corn binder. This machine has a pair of 17 inch snapping rolls and a shredder of the same width. It has one pair of horizontal husking rolls, a fan and sieve by which the corn that is accidental- ly shelled is cleaned, and an elevator by which it is delivered into a sack. A 16 foot fodder carrier and a 14 inch ear carrier complete the equipment. It is to be oper- ated with any vower on the farm, from the two horse tread to the eight horse sweep, or an engine, or a gasoline motor. These machines have a large capacity, husking a bushel basket of ears with a two horse tread in fair corn every minute. The low wagon for hauling ensilage fod- der is made by hanging two 6 by 6 inch timbers 14 feet long from the hind axle of an ordinary farm wagon. The forward ends are brought together and fastened to the front wheels by means of a swivel bolt. One man on the ground can easily load all the green fodder one team can draw. To get the best quality of fodder and at the same time the largest amount of feed cut when the husks begin to glaze or dry up. Put into medium or large shocks and allow to remain in the field until the stalks and blades are thoroughly cured, then run through a shredder or store in astack or barn. Of course much corn fodder cannot be put under roof because of a lack of storage room, in which case it is best to make the shock large, so that a smaller percentage of the fodder will be bleached. If the ears are not cared for particularly, but the very best forage is desired, cut a little earlier than recommended above, place in small shocks until partially cured, then put sev- eral smaller ones together, advise the au- thority quoted. SHRINKAGE OF CORN IN STORAGE. Corn is the grain that probably shrinks most, though as it grows less in bulk its nutritive value is not lessened. It may be even possible if the cob be still damp that some nutrition goes from cob to the grain while it is in the crib. The moist corn- cob has some sweetness. That of the dried cob is only woody fiber and potash. We once measured 650 bushels of corn in the ear into a crib. As we had most of it ground in the ear for feed 'we measured out the corn during the winter as it was taken from the mill. The loss in bushels was more than 70 and of weight still more than this. This was Jess decrease than we had expected. But the corn was put in when thoroughly ripened, and we began to take it to the mill to grind it be- fore it had dried out much. The Dent corn wastes in drying much more than Flint corn does. It is less compact after it is dried and cannot be brought up to the standard weight of Flint corn either when wet or dry. Medical. Medical. | | | A FORTUNATE ESCAPE. | A Buritngton Young Lady Tells The Story of Her Rescue. rom the Clipper, Burlington, Tt. A reporter called upon Miss Lilian Warner at her home, 415, St. Paul street, Burlington, Vt., and begged the favor of an interview. The young lady is a musician and a pianist of considerable renown, and has her time fully occupied by engagements to play at concerts and other entertainments that are constantly taking place in the city, and the strain upon the strenght and nervous energy of the pianist can be easily imagined “I never could have stood it once, but I have something now," said Miss Warner enthusiasticlly, “that braces me for my work. Some little time ago I was utterly unable to attend to my duties, owing to a disarrangement of the nervous sys- tem that effected my eyes with all the rest. They became so weak and troubled me so that I finally went afvay into the country to rest. The benefit obtained from the change ot scene and freedom from care was, however, merely tempo- rary, and upon my return to work I rapidly lost all that I had gained and more.” “But did you consult a doctor 7 “0 yes, indeed ; I put myself under the care of several doctors, and even tried many remedies recommended for cases like mine, but the medi- cines had no lasting effect, and it looked as though nervous prostration was to he my my por- tion. “I was about ready to ‘throw physic to the dogs’ when 1 first heard of Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People, and it was with but small faith in any benefit to be derived from them that I at last made up my mind to try them. | either in male or female. Pink Pills are sold by [all dealers, or will be sent post paid on receipt of ” “Hardly had I taken the first box before I ex- perienced a great relief from the weakness and nervous troubles with which I was afflicted, and my eyes grew stronger every day.” “Are you taking the pills now?” was the next query. “No; as I told you the first box helped me a great deal, and after I had taken six boxes I felt so well that I left off the medicine entirely and have not taken any now for some weeks. Iam able to attend to all my duties aud feel as well as can be, while my eyes continne to improve right along. I do not even mind the long walk from my home to the business part of the city. Miss Warner further said that Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People build up the system, giving a lasting effect and not merely a fictitious strength for the time being. Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People contain in a condensed form, all the elements necessary to give new life and richness to the blood and re- store shattered nerves. They are an unfailing specific for such diseases as locomotor ataxia, partial paralysis, St. Vitus’ dance, sciatica, neu- ralgia, rheumatism, nervous headache, the after effect of a la grippe, palpitation of the heart, pale and sallow complexions, all forms of weakness price, 50 cents a box, or six boxes for $2.50 (they are never sold in bulk or by the 100), by address- ing Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company, Schenec- tady, N. VY. THERE 1s NOTHING $0 Goop.—There is nothing just as good as Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and | Colds, so demand it and do not permit the dealer to sell you some substitute. 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D., Specialist, Von Grafe Infirmary, COLUMBUS, OHIO. —WILL BE IN— BELLEFONTE, PA., —AT— THE BROCKERHOFF HOUSE, —SATURDAYS— Oct. 30, Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 22, Feb. 19, March 19, April 16, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 6, Sept. 3, Oct. 1-29, Nov. 26, Dec. 24. 1898. ONE DAY ONLY. EXAMINATION AND CONSULTATION FREE TO EVERYBODY. UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIALS Lived off Bread and Milk for Years. 9 Home Doc- tors Failed to Cure we, Dr. Sala Succeeded in Curing. For more than four years I have had a bad case of eatarrh, stomach and general trouble. Took cold continually. For one and a half years I could eat only bread and milk. Tried nine dif- ferent doctors, to get rid of my misery, but got worse and worse. So I went to Dr. Salm for treatment. and to-day I am as strong as ever, can eat anything, and don’ttake anv more cold, and consider myself cured of this terrible disease. Jonx H. Kavrrmax, Mattawanna Mifin Co., Pa. Catarrh and Eye Trouble Cured by Dr. Sal, For more than five years I have had a very bad ease of eye trouble and catarrh. The eyes continually got sore and grew weaker and weak- er. I always took cold. Dr. Salm cured me. CLeEvernaNDp KIMBERLY, Witnessed by A. J. Kimberly. MeVeytown, Mifilin Co., Pa. People Think Dr. Salm Has Done Another Wonder- Sul Piece of Work. I have had a very bad case of catarrh and sore eyes for more than eight years, and consequently it gave me a world of trouble. I was obliged to see Dr. Salm, under his treatment the change is wonderfully rapid. My friends are astonished, as well, and think with me that Dr. Salm has done another wonderful piece of work. Louis C. SHANNON, Whitestown, Butler Co., Pa. A Case of Catarvh and Throat Trouble Cured by Dr. Salm. For more than three years our two children have been suffering from ecatarrh and throat trouble, also enlarged tonsils. They were con- tinually taking cold. Could hardly breathe at night. Their constitutions became undermined, After a short course of treatment with Dr. Salm, they have almost entirely recovered from their miserable disease. J. F. HARRISON, Bellefonte, Centre Co., Pa. Couldn't Walk 15 Yards at a Time, Was no Earthly Use to Any One, Thought I Was Going to Die, but Dr. Salm Cured Me. For 2 years or more, I have had a fearful trouble, begun to get very weak, my limbs would not carry me any more, couldn’t walk a stretch of 15 yards, and my heart would beat a fearful rate, at the least exertion, It seemed my blood was turned to water, I gradually became pale as one dead. I was no earthly use to any one, and all my neighbors and relatives thought I was goin to die. Home doctors couldn't help me, so went to Dr. Salm, and to-day, I am happy to state, that I am stronger than ever, can eat anything, do a full day’s work, and enjoy life as much as any one, and my color, any one may be proud of. Mgs. Sapie Dosss, Attested by her father, Frank Richardson. Dunlo, Cambria Co., Pa. Suffered for 15 Years With Nervous, Inward and Ear Trouble, Tried ¢ Half Dozen Doctors, and a Pile of Patent Medicines, but Had to go to Dr. Salm to be Cured For 15 years I have suffered very much with nervous, inward and ear trouble, and my condi- tion grew worse and worse. I tried a half dozen doctors, and piles of patent medicines, to no avail, I went to Dr. Salm, and, thanks to his knowledge as a physician, I consider myself en- tirely cured, Those pains, which came every month, and the fearful nervous prostration re- sulting therefrom, has entirely left me and I feel happy once more. Mrs. W. M. Jon, New Florence, Westmoreland Co., P. A Case of Ear Trouble Being Cured by Dr. Salm, Complicated also With Ringing Noises and Deafness, My treatment is for the ear and throat, I am rapidly improving, and [ know I shall be cured, which I think will be soon. Mgrs. Mary E. Danzer, Lewisburg, Cameron Co., Pa. Address all communications to box 760, Columbus, O. 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