Bellefonte, Pa.. December 21. 1900. EE ——————————————————————— FARM NOTES. —Sheep will not thrive on all kinds of soils. Some breeds are very active and will thrive in large flocks, but the large mutton breeds require good pasturage, and will not give satisfactory results if comn- pelled to work over large areas for all they get. All sheep shonld have dry soils. Foot rot will always occur in a flock that is kept constantly on wet lands. —Where meadows show indications of failing give an application of manure this winter, leaving it on the surfaces In the spring apply 50 pounds of nitrate of soda. 100 pounds sulphate of potash and 200 pounds acidulated phosphate rock. This should be done in April, the bare places to be seeded with seeds of a variety of grasses. Keep the cattle off until the grass makes considerable growth. —Sheep are subject to internal as well as external parasites, and examination of the flock as to the condition of the mem- bers should be made frequently. Worms sometimes infest sheep, and the flock will fall off in condition before the fact may be discovered. A little sulphur mixed with salt, placed where the sheep can get it at will, is considered a preventive and rem- edy, but sulphur should not be given dur- ing damp weather. ~The cattle will not refuse good, clean, bright corn fodder, but care very little for that which is storm-beaten and dark. It is the loss of corn fodder from exposure that compels the farmer to feed bis hay. As food corn fodder is nearly equal to the grain taken from the stalks on which 16 is grown. The fodder should be cared for as carefully as the grain. When properly prepared it will keep both horses aud cat- tle in good condition during the winter. —The farmers who supply milk to cream- eries are usually paid in proportion to the butter fat in the milk. According to this plan a cow that gives less milk than an- other may be the more profitable because her milk contains a larger percentage of butter fat, but the cow that yields milk largely also gives a profit in the skim milk, which is used for feeding pigs. The dairy- man who sells to the creamery is therefore interested in the breeds that give rich milk, and it will pay him to raise his calves from a selected breed, in order to bring his herd up to the highest standard of efficiency. —Frequently the hens will refuse to lay in the nests. Examination will usually show that owing to lack of arrangement of the roosts the hens perch on the nests and foul them with their droppings.. All kinds of poultry will seek the highest points on which to roost, which is a natural instinct that prompts them to seek the best places for safety, and if the nests are higher than the roosts they will use the ledges or par- titions of the nest boxes. When the hens do not lay in the nests the eggs are liable to become frozen during severely cold weather, and considerable time is all lost in seeking the stolen places in which the hens deposit their eggs. Keep the nests clean and have them low. ; —It every farmer would contrive to con- duct the liquid manure to some receptacle where it could be absorbed and retained, millions of dollars of valuable plant food would be saved. It costs something to have cement drains to conduct the liquids to a cemented pit, but the farmer will ex- pend almost as much for fertilizers every year as would be required to arrange for saving the liquids. The liquids are far more valuable than the slid manure, and being soluble are more earsily carried away by rains. Some farmers’ content them- selves by absorbing as much of the liquids as possible and throwing the materials on the heap in the barnyard, but the manure containing any portion of the liquids should be covered or be placed under shelter of some kind. One of the advantages pos- sessed by the farmer of to-day is that he can shred his cornstalks, and the portions not eaten by cattle will serve admirably to assist in absorbing the liquids, as well as render the cornstalks more valuable asa portion of the crop. The shredder is do- ing its part in assisting farmers to save more manure, as well as rendering the food more palatable. ; — The lessening of labor on the farms of this country cannot be appreciated except by those who have had experience on farms 30 or 40 years ago; that is, by a compari- son of the present with the past.. Halla cantury ago many of the breeds of horses, cattle, sheep and swine were unknown. The fast trotters had not come into ‘ exist- ence, while the running horses . were from | 10 to 20 seconds slower in going a mile on the race courses of that day if compared with present records of time. There were no Jersey, Holstein, Galloway, Angus or Guernsey breeds of cattle in this country, and the Shorthorn was known as the ‘‘Dur- ham.” The Cotswolds held thelead among sheep, the Oxfords. Shropshires and Hamp- shire (all ‘‘down’’ breeds) coming later. The Berkshire hog had heen introduced, but it was not like the Berkshire of to-day. The Chester White, Yorkshire, Essex and Suffolk hogs were years in winning public favor, while the Poland China is of much later date. Among poultry the Shanghai and Cochin were introduced about 1853, and from them have come, by crossing, many of our best breeds of poultry, suchas Brahmas, Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes and Cochins, so well known now. The Embden and Toulouse geese, Pekin duck and some of the breeds of turkeys were un- known. The Percheron, Clydesdale and hackney horses were not improved to their present form, even in Europe, and che horses used were lighter, but had more speed and endurance in hauling loads to market, as the farmer had to use the turn- pike and country roads to forward his produce, even the roads being as primitive as the wagons and implements used. The animals of the present day give almost double the service derived from their kind half a century ago. : Comparing the new year and new cen- tury with the year 1850 the labor-saving implements that have been invented for service on farms, the farmer of the present can ride when he plows, harrows, culti- vates, plants or harvests his erops. He can also perform more work, in some lines of farming, in a day than could formerly be done in a week, and also at less cost. His produce can be sent to market in balk,and ina few hours instead of days, and his wagons are not only stronger and lighter; but much cheaper. Wire has banished the old-style worm-rail fence, and new varie- ties of grains, fruits and vegetables have been introduced. In 1850 the strawberry was but little larger than a pea; the tomato was about the size of a walnut; the crab apple was in the lead; the Concord grape was unknown, and the peach and pear had not been greatly improved. FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN. When breakfast things are cleared away The same old problem’s rising, For she again sits down to think Of something appetizing. The dinner she must socn prepare, Or give the cook directions, And great is the relief she feels When she has made selections. When dinner things are cleared away The problem that is upper 1s just the same with one word changed— “What can I get for supper?” She wants to give them something new, And long is meditation, Till choice is made, and then begins The work of preparation. That “woman’s work is never done” Has often been disputed, But that she’s worried is a fact, And cannot be refuted. The worry over what to eat Is greatest of these questions, And glad she’d be if someone else Would make the meal “suggestions.” As the Christmas holidays are close at hand and festivities of all kinds are sure to be arranged, some may like to know what a quaintly pretty decoration for the supper table at a children’s party may be made by using what in Germany are call- ed “‘Christingles.” These are fashioned as follows : Cut a small hole in the top of an orange and insert a piece of quill about three or four inches long, amd into this again another piece of quill a trifle shorter. Now split the upper half of each quill in- to tiny strips, which must be carefully curled over with a sharp penknife, and then stick a large raisin upon the point of each. The weight of the raisins keeps down the little boughs of quill forming two circles of pendants one above the oth- er, which with careful manipulation can be made to hang alternately. A slender col- ored taper must now be fixed in the upper quill, and when this is lighted the effect is charming, especially if a number of these Christingles are arranged around a mini- ature Christmas tree in the centre of the table, or placed at intervals along it, so as to form some special design. In Germany it is the custom to light them always on Christmas Eve. ! In spite of the fashion of wearing bows of ganze, strings of pearls, mercury wings, and other developments of the aigrette in the hair, there is 'a more simple decoration for the coiffure which seems particularly appropriate for very young girls. This is the introduction of a few very small rose buds, as pink as possible, but not red, in the part of the coiffure, which directly overshadows the brow. The buds are not pinned up too tight but have enough stem loose to dangle slightly downward, so as to move with the motion of the head. Some of the most charming of the December debutantes affect the new decoration. Three rose-buds are all that are needed, and these should be very small. The long, smooth, close-fitting sleeve so much worn and so well liked recently is really a thing of the past. Most of the changes, however, are brought about by the methods used in decorating them, for they are really all modifications of the simple bishop sleeve or else the new Roxane or I’Aigon types. Most of the change is below the elbow, for the newest models, whilea trifle larger, perhaps, are still quite smoothly fitted to the upper arm. Below the elbow, how- ever, numerous innovations are seen. Near- ly all styles are drawn in at the hand into a dainty wristband of fine lingerie. Many are lined with a material of a contrasting color. especially when made of lace or any sheer goods. Quite a number are in the short puff style, with a tight undersleeve, such as is worn by little children. Many of the lace and dainty mull under- sleeves are finished at the hand by a wide black velvet band, which is exceedingly becoming to the wearer’s hand. The idea of working lace and embroideries with small French knots with silk floss in bright colors, or of studding the materials with tiny jet or steel pinheads,is becoming very popular. This is particularly so with such mulls and laces as are to be used in mak- ing yokes and undersleeves for very dressy gowns. In fact, as beautiful as the work- manship is in a piece of real Cluny or Honiton, it is decidedly more fashionable just now if small French knots in green floss are worked in so as to outline and bring out the beauties of the original pat- tern. . When such lace is used for yoke, effect is most charming. ] of butter, 1} cups of powdered sugar, two half pound of currants, a quarter of a pound of citron,one teaspoonful each cinna- mon and nutmeg, one-half teaspoonful ground cloves and a third of ‘a cup of mo- should be baked about two hours in a moderate oven. If you want to give your mother or sis- ter or friend a Christmas present she will thoroughly appreciate make her a shirt waist box. It will hold her shirt waists for all seasons of the year; winter flannel ones, spring silk ones and summer wash ones, as it has both a tray in the top and a good roomy ‘drawer below. It is thirty- six inches long, seventeen inches wide and fourteen inches high. These boxes may be had covered in denim, art ticking, repp, corduroy and velour, and range in price from six dollars and sixty cents to ten dol- lars and ninety cents, according to cover- ing. : ‘Cream Mints. One cup granulated sugar, one-quarter cup cold water, one drop oil of peppermint. Boil the sugar and water to- gether until it spins a thick thread, Pour out on a slightly greased patter, and beat until thick and white. Put it into a small double boiler. = Stir constantly over the hot water until thin enough to pour. Add the peppermint. Drop on waxed paper or put into a pastry bag with a fancy tube, and press into shapes. These should be made several days before, and be kept in a cool, dry place. The girl who wears an up-to-date coif- fure wears a curl, not right in the middle of her forehead, but lying gracefully upon ber snowy shoulder, as Janice Meredith wore hers. In fact, this ringlet is known as the Janice Meredith, though it doesn’t owe all of its popularity to that interesting heroine, Mary Mannering, who acts the part, hav- ing done much to make it coveted, of women. In order to make it effective the curl must be long and loose, not at all of the sausage order—unless it’s a bologna sau. sage—and the hair must he knotted low on the neck to pernit the ringlet to lie grace- fully on the shoulder. And here's a tip for sleeves or bolero of a handsome gown the | Christmas Fruit Cake—Six eggs, one cup caps flour, one-half pound raisins, one- | lasses. This will make a large cake, and | EE the maids who are about to essay this method of hairdressing: Scorn not to make a liberal use of your hand-mirror, for while the front view is ofttimes as fas- cinating as possible, the back is frequently more carious than beautiful. Dog Stops Runaway Horse. “‘Jack,”’ a shepherd dog owned by Fred- erick Gay, ol Palmer, Mass., on Sunday stopped a ranaway horse. Mr. Gay left his horse on the street, hitched to a cart, when for some reason it took fright and ran up the street. The dog, who always accompanied the team, was at a distance, but started after the horse. The dog gain- ed on the animal, and as soon as he got by its side began a series of jumps into the air in front of the horse, which could. not get past him, and after a short time slackened his speed and finally came to a standstill. When the owner came up ‘‘Jack’’ was sitting upon the ground in front of the horse, and at the sight of his master began to wag his tail. SAYs HE Was TorTURED.—*'I suffered such pain from corns I could hardly walk,’ writes H. Robinson, Hillsborough, Ills., “hut Bucklen’s Arnica Salve completely cured them.” Acts like magic on sprains, bruises, cuts, sores, scalds, burns, boils, ulcers. Perfect healer of skin diseases and piles. Cure guaranteed by F. P. Green, 25 cents. A Roost for Lamps. Nellie was much interested in Aunt Mary’s chandelier when she went to the city to stay with her, and when she went home she exclaimed :— “Oh, mother I do wish we for our lamps to roost on like has.”’ had a place Aunt Mary A Definition. A woman's idea of desperation is to mar- ry any old man with money.—Atchison Globe. —Too often there is a child forgotten entirely amid the Christmas festivities. He was called by wise men of old the Christ Child. Reward, . A woman’s best friends are those she permits to remain after a party, and clear up the dishes. — Rheumatism in all its forms is promptly and permanently cared by Hood’s Sarsaparilla which neutralizes acidity of the blood. ——Subscribe for the WATCHMAN. GosHEN, ILL. Genesee Pure Food Co., Le Roy, N.Y. : Dear Sirs :—Some days since a package of your GRAIN-O preparation was left at ny office. I took it home and gave it a trial, and I have to say I was very much pleased with it, asa substitute for coffee. We have always used the best Java and Mocha in our family, but I am free to say I like the GRAIN-O as well as the best coffee 1 ever drank. Respectfully yours, A. C. Jackson, M. D. For Sale. FARMS. Rock J. HARRIS HOY, Manager, Office, No. 8 So. Allegheny St. Bellefonte, Pa. Horses, Cows, Sheep, Shoals, Young Cat- fe and Feeders for sale at all times. 3-15-1v Telephone. A LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE. COMBINES PERFECT LOCAL SERV- ICE WITH THE ADVANTAGES COM- ING FROM ALL LONG DISTANCE SUBSCRIBERS. "‘From A Commercian Staxp Point THE. TELEPHONE Yierps LARGER PROFITS ON THE INVESTMENT THAN ANYTHING ELSE IN | rue Worwp, ’ " "As A HouseHOLD EQUIPMENT ITS VALUE CANNOT BE ESTIMATED. THE RATES ARE MODERATE. CENTRAL PENNA. TELEPHONE AND SUPPLY. COMPANY. 45-46 tf Green’s Pharmacy. rect es 0 Fc. 0 cc Bc ro. i gag 4 SOUND > 3 ¥ f 2 SENSE ¥ i GIVING |: ii Bi x The goods we have suitable for holi- + days are sensible, practical ones, the kinds that give ample returns in use- fulness for every cent of cost. Of such items we have a large array and the prices are the same reasonable ones that you get here every day in the year, Hair Brushes, Military Brushes, Comb and Brush Sets, Hand and Stand Mirrors. Pocket Books and Purses, Perfumes and Atomizers, Rest and comfort for holiday shoppers at our Hot Soda Fountain. ¥ on rg GREEN’S PHARMACY, 3 Hien StrEET, B ! BELLEFONTE, - PA... © © 44261y - ! F 3 A SOR SR, A A op Money to Loan. McCalmont & Co. you. JonN C. MILLER. CENTRE COUNTY Real Estate and Conveyancing. Valuable Town and Country property for sale or rent. Properties cared for and rents collected Loans Negotiated. Titles Examined. Certified Abstracts of Title furnished upon application. If you have a Farm or Town property or sale or rent place it in our hands. 1f you wish to buy or rent a Farm or ouse consult us. If you wish to borrow money call on us. Is your title clear? It is to your inter- est to know. It is our’s to assure Office Room 3, Bush Arcade, S—— EpMUND BLANCHARD. oT pi OF earth where one can’do better than at BELLEFONTE, PA. ONEY TO LOAN on good security : M and houses for rent. 2 urisy M-cALMONT & CO. ———— 0 J. M. KEICHLINE, 45-14-1yr, Att'y at Law. ——— TS SASS HAVE THE— Real Estate. | Ouiiiiass le si B lon esl Snare Tifreres 0 1 LARGEST FARM SUPPLY HOUSE gi a 4 res SARL Tr, Sec’y. (Qrrernrnensenssasransenninnaniane sresinsedssssrsrsnarspssarey +0 REAL ESTATE, LOAN AND TITLE tt COMPANY - CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. : Their prices are right and their guarantee is behind the goods, which means many a dollar to the farmer. The more conservative farmer wants to see the goods before he buys, and buy where he can get repairs when needed, for he knows that the best machinery will wear out in time. Goods well bought is money saved. Money saved is money earned. Buy from the largest house, biggest stock lowest prices ; where the guarantee is as good as a bond; where you can sell your corn, oats, wheat hay and straw for cash, at the highest market prices, and get time on what you buy. All who know the house know the high standard of the goods, and what their guarantee means to them ——SEE WHAT WE FURNISH : LIME—For Plastering or for Land. COAL~Both Anthracite and Bituminous. WOOD—Cat to the Stove Length or in the Cord. FARM IMPLEMENTS of Every Description. FERTILIZER—The Best Grades. PLASTER—Both Dark and Light. PHOSPHATE—The Very Best. SEEDS—Of all Kinds. WAGONS, Buggies and Sleighs. In fact anything the Farmer or Builder Needs. The man who pays for what he gets wants the best his money will buy. There is no place on McCALMONT & COS. A Dr. Stites. (CATARRH DOES NOT STAND STILL It Works Downward into the Lungs and the Stomach. It Works Upward, Affecting the Eustachian Tubes and the Ear, Resulting Finally in Consumption and Deafness. DR. STITES LEADS s others follow. He is the man of the Hour, and is causing universal astonishment by his wonderful | cures ofall Catarrhal diseases and Deafness. ALL CURES MADEJPERMANENT 1 Dr. Stites has proven that he does as hejadver- tises. He has published hundreds of testimonials from unimpeachable citizens living right here among you. All people you know. Proving the merits of The New Treatment. DR. J. K. STITES, Offices, No. 21 North. Allegheny street, Bellefonte, Pa. EAR, NOSE, THROAT AND LUNG P SCIENTIST CATARRH THE NATION'S PLAGUE Among the list of chronic diseases which affect the human frame, Chronic Nasal Catarrh is most prevalent, most offensive, most productive of discomfort, and most liable to dangerous complications. In its pro- gressive stages the senses of smell, taste, hearing and sight suffer more or less. The throatand lungs become implicated and consumption or deafness are frequent results. Dr. Stites’ New Treatment Cares all Catarrhal Dis- eases and Deafness. If you connot come to the office write for information regarding special home treatment. All chronic diseases successfull y treated. NA TA TA TA TA TA NA TAT LT : J. S. Parsons, of Benore, a Sufferer from Gastric Catarrh, Recommends Dr. Stites’ New Treatment. I had been a great sufferer from stomach trouble for a number of years. At one time I was so bad from its interfering with my general health that I was compelled to quit work. 1 tried various treatment but nothing ! took seemed to do me any good, Finally hearing of Dr. Stites 1 concluded to try him and how glad Iam 1 did, for now my stomach is O. K. and I am feeling . good all around. Even my neighbors speak of ow well look. Most willingly do I give this testimonial to Dr. Stites in praise of his New Treatment. Respectfully, 7's. PARSONS, Benore, Pa. MATA TA TA TA TA A/T TaN CONSULTATION AND EXAMINATION FREE. Hours: 9a. m., to 12. 1to5 p. m.and 7108 p.m. AV ACA A VAY LY LV LV AY AV HAVA VA CLL VL TATA CLM FAVA AV ATA TLVMS MVM ATLA AVL DV BN NO INCURABLE CAGES TAKEN. 45-47-1y ‘elephone connections | 44-19-3m BELLEFONTE, PA tS ————— ’ Silverware. Rubber Tires. JR VEBEE TIRES. 66 1 847 At the Carriage Shops of 8. A. McQuis- tion & Co., the place to have your Car- Jiages and Buggies fitted with the cele- i rate ROGERS BROS” MORGAN & WRIGHT SOLID RUBBER TIRES. 3 Jaye Desire 80 favorably jmpress- - . ed with these tires and have such confi- DAINTY DESIGNS dence in them, that we have purchased the necessary tools for fitting them to IN SPOONS, SUGAR SHELLS, BUTTER wheels. We can fit them to your old KNIVES, Ete. wheels or furnish new ones, as you may : desire, at a price attractively put up in lined cases, can be easily SAVING THE selected in “1847” —th that mad goods—the brand that made TROUBLE, EXPENSE “ROGERS" famous, Wares bearing the 1847" and time if not more, of shipping them mark are particularly desirable for gifts, asthe away to have She Joris dome: The: tive quality is so well known. Remember “1847.7 the old way with the wire which cut the Take no substitute. Sold by leading dealers allowing it {sump out 0 Je tire und everywhere. Send to the makers for new Cata- Wo world pe. pleased to have you eal) es logue No. 100 telling about ‘Silver Plate that only : Wears? THE BEST TIRE Finely illustrated. but also THE BEST WAY of fastening thi HR ill also fin INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO., Esme. Yon TH aso Non Successor to ALL KINDS OF REPAIRING, . in our line of business with neatness and MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO., Meriden, Conn. dispatch. New Top Buggies on hand." 45-43 Home made and 2 second hand Top Bug- gies, good onesat a low price. Telephone No. 1393. McQUISTION & CO. 44-3441 North Thomas St. Bellefonte, Sprinklers Etc. ST yy ATER THE GRASS ! . Water your lawn, And make it grow— Any old fool will Tell you so. But you're up to date And on to the wrinkle, When Potter & Hoy Have sold you a “sprinkle.” SPRINKLERS and GARDEN HOSE The best in the Land. '—— LAWN MOWERS, TOO— : Fine, sharp, strong and Light. AV AV AT ATA VAT AVL VA VMTN POTTER & HOY, 45-11-1y BELLEFONTE, PA. SONATAS Meat Markets. GET THE | BEST MEATS. You save nothing by buying, poor, thin or gristly meats.” I use only the LARGEST, FATTEST, CATTLE, and Supply joy customers with the fresh- est, choicest, best blood and muscle mak- ing Steaks and Roasts. My prices are ne higher than poorer meats are else- where. I always have ——DRESSED POULTRY,— Game in season, and any kinds of good meals you want. Try My Sor. P. L. BEEZER. High Street, Bellefonte. 43-34-1y AVE IN YOUR MEAT BILLS. There is no reason why you should use poor meat, or pay exorbitant prices for tender, juicy steaks. Good meat is abundant here- abouts, because good cattle, sheep and calves are to be had. WE BUY ONLY THE BEST and we sell only that which is good We don't romise to give it away, but we will furnish you 00D MEAT, at prices that you have paid elsewhere for very poor. GIVE US A TRIAL andsée if you don’t save in the long run and have better Meats, Poultry and Game (in sea- gon) than haye been furnished you. . GETTIG & KREAMER, ‘Bush House Block BrLLeroNTE, PA. 44-18 wr
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