FARM NOTES, AN expert in the cheese business re. bukes the cheesemakers of this coun- try for using unsuitable materials for greasing the rind of new cheese, “There is," he says, ‘*a pernicious practice rife of rendering oil to be used for this purpose from o'd, rotten whey which lias been stored for weeks in filthy barrels near the factory. The disgusting stuff is heated in kettles and the ofl which floats on it 18 skimmed off.’ It is such practices as this that are giving American cheeses a bad name in foreign markets, A CONVENIENT Farm Map. —A farm map is an in-titutlon which often proves very useful to the owner, but here Is a novelty In that line worthy of note and imitation, An Iowa ruialist writes te his local paper that he has a ground plan of his farm, showing its various flelds, etc, pasted in his kit- chen. By sticking pins in it, the part of the farm whereon his boys are work- ing is shown at a glince, so that his wire knows just where to send for them, A happy idea—good enough to be the conception of a born New Englander. BrTsy AND THE BApirEs, — A float- ing paragraph sensibly declar:s tnat, after all, the good wife and the boys abd girls are the best things on the farm. Don’t forget this when you find yourself given up night and day to thinking about and caring for those pigs and calves, If the pig or calf goes wrong iv ean be replaced with money, but nut se with a helpmate wrecked with overwork, or a boy or a girl gone astray. The best type of a farmer is the one who thinks of his family first — not that he thinks less of his farm and its belongings, but more of Betsy and the babies BEGONIAS AS WINDOW-PLANTS, — And now we are told that begouias, grown as single specimens and carefully handled to ensure good form and thrifti- ness, make fine plants for the window, A way which florists recommend as giv- ing fine re-ulls is to place the pot ona brick in a pan of water, keeping the water about half an inch Lelow the upper surface of the brick. In tls way the plant absorbs the water as it requires it, and m istare is suppiled to the under surface of the leaves, which i8 necessary for the best developmeut of Lhe plant, IT 1s better to apply the manure thick than to attempt to make it go as far as possible by spreading it on in thin layers. In the one case it must nourish more plants than it posses.es nutrition icient, leaves that are unsalable, and if thy pense of growth the manure will better results and the profit will greater, be trimmed. The use of the pruning shears will give shape and symmetry to the trees if they are attended to when they are young, A dressing of manure, ashes and lime In the fall will be of great advantage. Where the trees are thick they should be thinned out. Too many trees prevent rapid grow h and extend the Sime when a grove is shaded, than two small ones, IN summing up some of the results of his work with fodders, Dr. Goes. man, of the Massachusetts Agricultur- al Codege, says that their milk and eream records show that the fodder orn, corn stover and corn ensilage, when fe! p und for pound of dry ©. at- “er, in place of English hay, compare well a« far as the quality snd the quan- »] is eoncerned, Many hav+ doul thwsly heard of the famous traveling » ons of Australia, Similar curiosities have recantly been found In Nevada, which are described as almost perfectly round, the majority of them as large as a walnut, and of an irony nature. When distributed about upon th# floor, table or cther level sur- face, within two or three feet of each other, they immediately begin traveling toward a comnmen center, and there lie huddling up in a bunch like a lot of eges in a nest, A single stone, removed to a distance of three and a half feet, upon being released, at once started off, with wonderful and somewhat com- ical celerity, to join 1ts fellows; taken away four or five feet, it remained mo- tionless, Tley are found in a region that is comparatively level, and is nothing vut Dare rock. Seatfered over this barren region are little basins from a few feet to a rod or two in diameter, and it is in the bottom of those that the rolling stones are found, They are from the size of a pea to five or six inches in diameter. The cause of these stones rolling together 1s, doubtless, to be found In the material of which they are composed, which appears to be loadstone or magnetic iron ore, ws—p pn A recent compilation of statistics relating to electric railways in the United States shows the number now building or in operation to be sixty- one, employing 638 cars, and having a total mileage of 380. There are 250,- 000 persons employed in the United States in lines depending solely on electricity. Ap sents The longest distance over which con- versation by telepl.oue is daily made is between Portland, Me,, and Buffalo, N. Y.. about 750 miles, There are more than 170,000 miles of telephone wire in “peration in the United States, over which 1 055,000 messages are sent daily, About 300,000 telephones are in use in this country. rrp proms While the use of electricity in Lon- don for illumination 18 stealily increas ing, the use of gas 1s also rapidly on the increase, the demand for the 1 tter for heating and cooking being greatly in excess of former years, IT is an old saying that every must eat his peck of dirt. Those who use the milk that comes from a cow covered with filth, and milked by a man whose hands have not been washed clean for a quarter of a century, get their share of dirt in quick order, one Don't Fool 3 experimenting } medicines, when Dr. Pierce's Golden i Discovery is so positiv ly certain In its cura tive action as to warrant its manufacturers in $ nteeing it to cure diseases of the b ood, and scalp, and all serofulous afflictions, or money paid for it will be refunded i Catarrh by the proprietors of Dr. Sage’s Heme 1dy. Weis, by druggists, Hard work is the best cure for the | blues; at least that 1s what you always | tell other peop e, - - Are any of the newfangled washing com pounds as good as the old fash { bins’ Electric Soap ho» baen sol 4 pears, and is now just of | Your grocer lor it and f AS Pow Bs ever. take no other, let there le no set-back | growth of any of the young But there will be if you are not careful | along now, A growtih 1s just so much lost. IafMicted with sore eyes use Dr. Isaao Thompe son'sEye-water. Druggists sell at Se. por Lottie en ————— An “inch of rain’ meaus a gallon of walter spread over nearly two Square feet, or a fail of about 200 tons 10 an acre, in al t feavsil owiilt apniig stana-siiii us A pocket pin sill's Punech™ The queen bee— he only fem le bree in the hive--lives | while workers have at most an existence { of a few months, in Lireeds “tate Experiment Station, Brunswick, with different the products of the different Those beng tested aod Shorth- rns, of from iw) to four years, WINTER da'rying will gradually force progressive dairymen into more nlensive sy:ten s; better cows, better maintained, and on fewer scres, and possibly with the sl o; soillng in some of ius forms will take the place very largely of the Summer pasture of wide range, weed seeds also in a fresh wholesale condition, but do not put an unreason- able value upon the actual percentage of cake aud its composition, as shown by a full analysis, regulate tne market value, Tue village butcher who buys ths farmer's hogs and retards them from the block in almost every’ instance makes a greater nrofit th n the giower dare think of. The farmer can save some of this profit to himself Ly learn- ing to make a fancy article of meat for summer use, Do It, and quit howling about hard times, Sm LOOK out for your out-door celery in these days. If not amply protected it will be aut to freeze solidly, and that is not a good thing for is, Keep it warm. ly covered and in the dark. If you find it necessary to furnish the roots mois. ture to yrevent it from wilting be care. ful to avoid wetting the foliage, as it is very apt to Induce rot. Do xor disturb the onfens or onion seta if they are frozen. of them when they are in a dition is detrimental. Allow them to they were originally A : ONE ENJOYS Both the method and results when Byrup of Figsis taken; it is pleasant and pufiedhing to the taste, and acts ntly yet promptly on the Kidne iver and Bole cy the in tem effectually, dispels colds, head- aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation, Byrup of Figs is the only remedy of its fina ever pro duced, pleasing to the taste ll ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities com- mend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. Fre of Figs ia for sale in 500 and 81 bottles by all leading drug. gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro- cure it promptly fora any one who wishes to t not accept any po bi CALIFORNIA FI SYRUP CO. BAN FRANCISCO, OA LOWSYILLE, KY, LU Ww vox, aR AXLE GREASE tn wearing nalitfes we rpassed : Are uns A tens et FE Se SALE YY DEALERS GENERALLY, * Rheumatism {s most prevalént because expos. ure to the cold and wet drives the blood from the surface of the body, and causes congestion of the liver and kidneys, These organs are thus unable to perform thelr functions of elimi. nating the impurities and lactic acid, which are taken up by the blood and deposited in the Joints and tissues, resulting in the pains and aches we call rheumatism. Hood's Sarsaparilla has had great success in curing this disease, both ehronie and Inflammatory. Acting promptly on the blood, it neutralizes the lactic acid, expels all impurities, and restores the liver and kidneys to natural action, Hood's Sarsaparilla Sold by all druggists, $1 (xix for 83. Prepared only by C.LHOOD & CO, Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass 100 Doses One Doliar NW CAIN ONE POUND A Day. A GAIN OF A POUND A DAY IN THE CASE OF A MAN WHO HAS BECOME “ALL RUN DOWN," AND HAS BEGUN TO TAKE THAT REMARKABLE FLESH PRODUCER, : : : : SCOTT'S y | i i ! } ! ; ; : : : HEN NBIC NM MULSION OF PURE COD LIVER OIL WITH Hypophosphites of Lime & Soda : IS NOTHING UNUSUAL. THIS FEAT HAS BEEN PERFORMED OVER AND OVER AGAIN. PALATABLE AS MILK, EN. DORSED BY PHYSICIANS. SoLp sv ALL Drucoists. AVOID SUBSTITUTIONS AND IMITATIONS, ME ll ll ll AREAS Es Crean Bam OPIUM HABIT, Valuable Treatise Giving «2 t > > BHOTHERS, 86 Warren St, New York A Sure relief i KIDDER'S PASTILLES. ;-~ - \STHNA. OF PHILADELPHIA, OFFERS THE FOLLOWING IMMENSE BABGAINS: No. 007. A Ladies Glove Ring, This is rolled gold, riehiy chased on both sides, witha B g vie ln the cen. i price, 81.5: our price $1. No. 914, A Gentleman's Teal In. tagho Stone Ring, with a handsome head carved on the stone; set plain, with curled edges: has fancy pieces on sides engraved two mateh top, This ring i» finely finished, equaled to any Gold Ring, Retail price, £2 No. 982, This is a Six Clastér Stone Riug of our own design, it has a plain shank, and is fot with six of the most briiliang f stones, We can recommend Litis ms a special bargain, Re. Lali price, $i; our price, 81.50. No. 2e28, Bolid Gold Gent's Sear? Pin, d a real Rhinestone id gold, amd well made spreciated Ketail price, $1.00, price, Nao. 3224. A new gold wire Swing Par.Ring. The ton I= gold front, perforated and beautifully engraved. It hasa new six. point setling and a 32 fawesit Rblue stone, Retall price. 82. Our prices, Tie Neo. 3207. A new six point setting Earing, fits elome to the ear and has a patent push back, set with a very brilliant clear stone, Retall price, $1.50; our price, Te. No. 773. Gold Front Laco Pin, with Rhinestons een. tre. Has a patent safety pin attached, Is well made and entirely new, Recatt price, $4; our price, 82, No. 133614, A Solid Gold Ring ean be had an either Cameo, Intaglie, or Tiger Cameo, Stone is finely cut, with a full gure on It; sides are nicely engraved, The general construction of this cing Is very fine. Jewelers ro- Ladl 18 for 8200; our price, 81.25. In orders lease mention sem tele $0 nvold mistaken. ar of an The ahove articles will be sent tered Mail free, on recel Purchasing Co 614 CHESTNUT STREET. PRILADELPNIA, DENNY SALINGER, Manager * HOUSEHOLD JANUARY IN Tuk Hous, - There is no harder time to the wother and the housvkeeper than the first few weeks of the new year, ‘I'he house bas been al- west literally “turned up-ide down. ”? A number of new articles have made books or toys, have found a welcome in the house, Tue children have been obliged to stay in the house almost all the holiday week perbaps, and It has required all a mothers, arts and some of Job's patience to keep themin order and supply means for ther enjoyment, They have soon tired of the Christinas tree. The candles nre all eaten and the light burned out, when they go back to old favorite play- things and pictures, and books stored away for months are brought out, All this, and the fact that many of their friends have come to see their Christ. mas, makes work for the liousekeeper when the school begins again and it is very apt to be a very discouraging season, There are sometimes alas! New Year's Bills to pay and they come with the most certain regularity, Just at this time it is difficult also to have a variety upon the table, and those delicacies which we desire are expensive, Then it Is a time for colds and fevers and we must have a care about ventilation, Altogether January is a hard month. not be out of the wav, Do not try to accomplish too much, things will right themselves in time. There are long evenings still and a great leal can be accomplished then, Save a shorl time every day for personal im- provement either by an hour's chat with a friend —1 do with some author through his book. Let the children make a noise, itis hard and above all do not band, or futher, or other, all the p-tty Have many petty trials as well as you, but they bave learned to keep quiet about th m. For the table, furnish some fruit orce every day, oranges, bananas or spples, for city people letiuce and cress are to be found, and an abundance of celery, which Is very healthy, pared dishes there are a number the month of January, nice biscuit crust raised with yea STATE OF Ouro, City oF TOLEDO, § Lucas Cousry, ” FRANK J. CHEXEY makes oath that he is the Beto: partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY & Co. doing business in the City of Toledo, Cotty- iy and State aforesaid, and that =aid firm wild pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLA RS for FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in m presence, this 6h day of December, A. D. 185% § rr A.W. GLEASUN, SEAL) Nota ort] dr ~olary Public Hall's Uatarrh Cure is taken internally and ¥.J. CHENEY & Cu. loledo, © 83 Sold by Druggists, 75 cents. AIO NAS It does not vecessari'y require a large farm to carry a profitable flo k of sheep, Suit the flock to the farm. Ther: is no profit in ying to carry more than the far:u is able to, Ei1TS: All Fits mopped free ny Dr. Kline's Groat SNETTE Heslurer, No Fisalier ore day's ass, Mars VOUS cures, Treatise uid $400 (rial DoL'e free 10 Fil canes. bend 10 Ur. Kime 987 Aros st Pata. Vs —— A ————— Folly must hold its tongue while wedding the wig of wisdom, - Frazer Axle Grease, —— cheaper than any other, at double the price. Ask your dealer for it, and take no other. m—— fbi csn inion The shortest way to do many things is to do it at once, Cann’s Kidney Cure for Dropsy, Gravel, Diabetes, Bright's, Heart, Urinary or Liver Diseases, Nerv ousness, &o. Cure guarantesd. 831 Arch Street, Philad’s. $1 a bottle, 6 for §5, or druggist. 1000 certificates of cures, Try it The old bachelor who would alter Lils ways should begin at the altar, WA. Oregon, the Paradise of Farmers, 1d, equabie di nate, un and abasdani pest Jr grain Sw he Poumey Lis the Board, Portland, Oregon. Have you got the shelter ready for the flock? 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