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THE LANCASTER FARMER. 



[June, 1877 



improvement in these respects upon all former liatch- 

 ings within our knowledge ; and we now know seve- 

 ral yards of these birds, where both coeks and hens 

 are really very fine, in 1877. The Plymouth Koeks 

 of the present day promise to erjual tlie best varieties 

 for all the desirable practical qualities sought aftei' 

 in a first-class variety — either lor fancy breeding or 

 for marketing. — Hlothlurd'x " Poultrij World." 



Gapes and Chickens. 



The more the naughty children of Mother Earth 

 try to put themselves in accord with her beneflcent 

 laws, the more pure, clear, few and simple they will 

 become, instead of being the complex, multifarious 

 and often contradictory beings they seem to be. For 

 instance, the simple little disease called gapes in 

 chickens is a strong case in point. Treated in the 

 light of natural laws (common sense), it yields 

 readily to the proper remedy — the same i-emedy for 

 the same disease that is indicated in the human being; 

 for we are all essentially the same tlcsh and blood, 

 from tlie tadiK)le to the President, anil what is good 

 for one is good for the other. Now, what do we use 

 salt for in almost everything we eat ; It not only fur- 

 nishes no nutriment, pleasure, or anything else, but 

 is absolutely a poison ; and that is the reason we 

 take it, to prevent undue germination of worms 

 within us. The old-time Hollanders used to punish 

 their criminals by giving them unsaUed food, and 

 they were thus soon literally devoured by the worms 

 engendered in their own stomachs. Now what causes 

 gapes in chickens ? Worms. What is given animals 

 to prevent this ? Salt. But all the books, etc., say 

 salt will kill chickens. So it would you, if you took 

 too much, as they often do through the habit of bolt- 

 ing their food without mastication ami tasting. In 

 brief, and in fact when the weather is damp and cool, 

 always put about as much salt in the chicks' feed as 

 you would in your own bread, and I will answer for 

 the life of every one. I never lost a chick by gapes 

 iu my life, and have raised thousands. 



Raising Geese. 



When a farmer has a tract of low, marshy land 

 near his house, where there is a running stream of 

 water, he might raise geese profitably by c«nflning 

 them to this tract during the day in summer, and 

 yarding them at night. When allowed to run on good 

 grass land their manure is so strong that it kills the 

 grass where dropped ; and for this reason many 

 farmers have given up raising them. But they are 

 certainly profitable, as they are subject to no disease, 

 always salable (dressed) at a fair price, and their 

 feathers will pay the expenses of keeping them. 

 VVith an extensive marshy range more money could 

 be made by raising geese than on any other kind of 

 domestic poultry. 



The First Food for Chickens. 

 Just before the chick breaks from its narrow cell, 

 tlie last of the yolk is taken into the stomach, which 

 gives it the strengtli to make its own grand eflort for 

 freedom. This food will certainly last twelve, if not 

 twenty-four hours after it is free. During that time 

 no other food is needed ; only rest is required for the 

 little stranger, after its exhausting labor. — runllrij 

 Wo7-hl, May. 



LITERARY AND PERSONAL. 



The Semi-Tuopicai,.— The June number of this 

 excellent magazuie is unusually interesting. Ex- 

 (iovcrnor (ileason contributes a valuable paper on the 

 importance of "Southern Inland Navigation" be 

 tween the Mississippi Valley and the Atlantic sea- 

 board. C. Drew, State Comptroller of Florida, has 

 a carefully written .and scholarly article entitled, 

 " Making the Most of a Topic," in which he traces 

 the similarity between the sites of Tallahassee and 

 ancient Jerusalem. "The People and Language of 

 the Timucua," by A. S. (iatschet, is an interesting 

 historical and philological paper. William V. Browne 

 presents intei-esting facts relative to sugar-cane and 

 oranges, the two great staple crops of the Indian 

 Kiver section of Florida. Dr. D. H. Jac(|ues has an 

 interesting article on " Naming the Baliy." A valu- 

 able abstract of the report of the committee of the 

 Florida Fruit-(i rowers' Association on the " Nomen- 

 clature of the Orange " is given. " The Triumphs of 

 Peace," referring to the political condition of the 

 South, and "Is Florida the Poor Man's Home?" by 

 the editor, will be read with interest. Dr. D. II. 

 J.aeques continues his series of articles on "Garden- 

 ing all the Year Kound," which are regarded as in- 

 valuable by the Southern planter and gardener. 

 There are several other interesting articles. The 

 "Editorial Department" contains much instructive 

 original and selected matter on fruit culture, garden- 

 ing, stock growing, lioricidture, jioultry raising, 

 household alfairs, etc. Under the head of " Note, 

 Query and Incident" the editor will hereafter answer 

 a part of the. many inquiries received concerning the 

 State, its advantages, etc. All interested in Florida 

 should send 30 cents to the publisher, Chas. W. Blew, 

 Jacksonville, for a copy. Three dollars per annum. 



A Song wortu its weight in Gold. — "Bless 

 the Badrjc of Heaven's Bhie." The above is the title 

 of a new and beautiful song and chorus that is worth 

 its weight in gold. It is composed by " Charlie 

 Bilker," America's famous song writer. Nothing 

 ever written contains such fine sentiments and beau- 

 tiful melody. It is really the advance guard of all 

 temperance songs, and is fully endorsed by all 

 leaders of the " Murjihy movement." We ask, 

 therefore, that every professing Christian, whose eye 

 may chance to fall on this article, to consider the 

 subject prayerfully, anil see if our assertions be not 

 true. 'Then we urge them in the name of that 

 Master whom they serve, to' prepare for the contest. 

 The work of saving the fallen must not cease while 

 there is one to save, and we know of no better way 

 than the introduction of the above beautiful song 

 into every family circle in the world. A copy should 

 be seen iu full view on every piano and organ in the 

 land. Each copy of the song contains a beautiful 

 cabinet-sized photograjih of Francis Murphy, origina- 

 tor of the jiresent prevailing Murphy movement. 



Any music dealer in this country will mail you a 

 copy on receipt of fifty cents. Published by F. W. 

 Ilelmiek, .W West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. 



Bis.MABi-'K. — His authentic biography, including 

 many of his private letters and personal memoranda. 

 Giving curious researches into his ancestry ; lively 

 incidents of his youth and student life ; and a full 

 account of his social surroundings, and the growth 

 of his oflieial and public career. Translated from 

 the German of George Hesekill. With an intro- 

 ductory by Bayard Taylor. Profusely illustrated by 

 actual sketches from Bismarck's life — Home, Stu- 

 dent, Political and Battle Scenes, Portraits, Land- 

 scapes. Ornamental Vignettes, &e., by distinguished 

 German artists. 59(j pages. Royal S vo. J. B. Ford 

 & Co., Now York. " Mitt (Jott fur Koiuij mitl 

 Vaterland." As interesting as the most highly 

 wrought romance, and vastly more instructive. We 

 are not astonished at the greatness of Bismarck, he 

 had an illustrious line of ancestors, and what is 

 better still, a great mot/ier, in addition to circum- 

 stances, and personal merits. 



Injuiuous Insects of Miouig.in, by A. J. Cook, 

 of the .Michigan State Agricultural College. From 

 report of the State Board of Agriculture for 1.S71. 

 This is a royal Svo. pamphlet of"4H pages, and from 

 beginning to end we recognize, in its illustrations at 

 least, the foot-prints of Prof. Riley, and it is therefore, 

 probably, more of a compilation" adapted to a local 

 district than an original work. Indeed, nearly all 

 that is published on practical entomology over the 

 whole country, bears the impress of Riley's brain and 

 handwork. This, however, does not detract from its 

 usefulness. If the same matters, .adapted to the 

 diflerent localities, were published in all the States of 

 the Union, it would be all the better, as it would 

 facilitate that dlH'usion which is so essential in getting 

 these works before the people. But what of the peo- 

 ple ? Do they read and heed as they ought, propor- 

 tioned to the interests involved '! We fear not. Real 

 diffusion cannot be without appropriation. 



Kunkel's Bitter^Wine of Iron. — Many are the 

 medicinal remedies tllat find their way, by imposing 

 advertisements, into the columns of tlie newspapers 

 and magazines of the country, of wliicli it might be 

 admissible to characterize as ' ' good , bad and iiiditl'er- 

 ent," but we believe that time, circumstances and 

 experience will demonstrate, without a peradventure, 

 that E. /•'. Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron, advertised 

 in the columns of this journal, will be entitled to a 

 position among the first named qualities. There is 

 hardly a respectable druggist in the country who 

 does not Sell it, and hardly a respectable periodical 

 that does not advertise it ; and these facts, together 

 with the rationale of its composition, and the increas- 

 ing demand for it as a reliable tonic, cannot be inter- 

 preted otherwise than favorable to the " virtues and 

 values " of this popular medicine. Our readers will 

 only consult their own interest by referring to the 

 advertisement and acting on its suggestions. 



NiNTji ANNU.tL REI'OKT of the Noxlous, Beneficial 

 .and other In.sects of the State of Missouri. Made to 

 the Stale Board of Agriculture, "pnrsuaiU to an. 

 ajtjjrojjriation for this purpose, from the Jje</lslatare 

 of the State;" by Charles V. Riley, State Entomolo- 

 gi.st. For the yeftr 1870. A royal octavo, in pajicr 

 covers; 12',l pages, and a copious index ; accurately 

 illustrated, aiKl in. fair print, on white calendered 

 paper. Its i)ractieal character may be judged from 

 the subjects it discusses, among which we may in- 

 stance : The Gooseberry Span- Worm, the imported 

 Currant Worm, the native Currant Worm, the Straw- 

 berry Worm, Abljot's White Pine Worm, Le Coute's 

 Pine Worm, the Colorado Potatii-bcetle, the Army 

 Worm, the White-Head Army Worm, the Rocky 

 Mountain Locust and others. Like all of Prof. Riley's 

 former reports, it exhibits thoraugh labor, patient 

 and persevering research and skillful illustration, iu 

 a vast field of usefulness. 



Great Fortunes in Gold and Silver are re- 

 ported daily from the Black Hills and San Juan 

 Mines. Thousands are flocking thither from all 

 parts of the country. The rush for Califorjiia, in 

 18-ttl, and Pike's Peak in 1858, was nothing compared 

 witli this new hegira. But all who are bound to go, 

 or who think of going to the Black Hills Gold Mines, 



or the San Juan Silver Land, should get all the facts 

 they can before they start— such as the location of 

 the mines ; actual yield to this time ; the best routes ; 

 cost of getting there; cost of living; businessopenings'; 

 population of the towns and camps ; character of the 

 country, &c., &e. Tlie Colorado State Birectory tor 

 1877—2.50 pages — contains all that the capitalist or 

 emigrant wants to know about the Colorado, San 

 Juan and Black Hills Mines. This directory, to- 

 gether with a supplement and a Map of l/te San .Juan 

 country and the Blaek Hills, will be' sent post-paid 

 for one dollar. • Address J. A. Blake, publisher, 

 Denver, Colorado. 



Pennsylvania School Journal.— The June 

 number of this excellent educational magazine com- 

 pletes its tieenty-sixth iwlinne, and is annuallv rich in 

 the amount and quality of its school literature. We 

 can only estimate the vast amount of matter it con- 

 tains during the yf ar, on subjects relating to the in- 

 terests of our public schools, by a careful examina- 

 tion of the index accompanying this number. It is 

 saying just the least that can or ought to be said in 

 this connection, that every school director in the State, 

 every school teacher in the State, whether male or 

 female, and every board of school directors in the 

 State, ought to take one or more copies of this jour- 

 nal, and ought to thoroughly read and study it ; and 

 we don't see how there can be an intelligent discharge 

 of their school duties without doing so. J. P. Wiek- 

 ersham it Co., Lancaster, Pa. Ijfl .fiO a year. 



Instructions in Strawuekry CtaTURE, by E. 

 W. DuRAND,of Irvington, Essex county, New .Jersey. 

 A concise and remarkably well arranged 12mo. 

 pamphlet of 03 pages, including a copious index, in 

 which the amateur strawberry cultivator may find 

 all that is necessary to know from theory alone. As 

 Mr. Durand is a cultivator of large experience, and 

 gives only the results of that experience, this little 

 volume will at all times be a reliable hand-book on 

 this subject, even if it should be demonstrated that 

 in some cases a modification should be deemed advisa- 

 ble in adapting it to special localities. Mr. Durand's 

 " invitation to all interested in strawberry culture " 

 to visit his farm when the fruit is in season, will be 

 found in another column of this paper, and we re- 

 gret that it came to hand after our last number had 

 already gone to press. 



A Descriptive Catalogue of Homosopathic 

 Works on Domestic and Veterinary Practice, to- 

 gether with the prices of HouKepjithie medicines, 

 either by single vials or complete sets. From 

 Boericke and Tafel, Homrepathic Pharmaceutists and 

 Publishers, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and 

 San Francisco. This is a royal 12 mo. pamphlet of 

 +'; pages, and contains within its covers not only lists 

 of books, medicines, sanitives, .fee., together with 

 their jirices, but also plain rules on diet for the sick, 

 and receipts for invalids, and many other domestic 

 matters relating to bodily health and personal mis- 

 cellany. Our Ilonueopathic readers can rely on our 

 endorsement of the above firm, as to perfect relia- 

 bility jii all that relates to their vocation. 



Butter and Butter Making, with the best 

 methods for producing and marketing it, by Willis 

 P. Hazard, President of the Chadd's Ford Farmer's 

 Club, author of " The Jersey, Alderiiey and Guern- 

 sey Cow," &c., Philadelphia, Porter it Coates, No. 

 822 Chestnut street. A handsome 12 mo. of 48 

 pages in paper covers, and illustrated with four 

 figures of the best " Butler Cows," namely, import, 

 ed Jersey " Duchess;" " Tilearia" of Centennial 

 Premium Herd; "Improved Niobe," and "Milk- 

 maid." This little volume discusses the cliemistry 

 of butter, feeding, coloring, washing, milking, skim- 

 ming, working and many other necessary things to 

 secure good butter. 



The Young Folks' Monthly. — Young people 

 read the June number of the Yoiini/ Folks' Monthly, 

 wliicli is brimful of good things for eutertaiument 

 and instruction. Should be read by every young 

 person in the east, west, north and south. Price 

 only ¥1.00 a year. Send lo cents for sample copy. 

 Address the YoTTNG I"oLKS' Monthly, No. 151 

 Fifth avenue, Chicago, 111. 



What has "gang a'glbe?"— We have not 

 received a copy of the National Live Stock Journal 

 at this office since January last. This seems to us 

 somewhat extraordinary, especially as we have 

 cheerfully complied with all conditions of exchange. 

 We hope it is still aline. Will our hope be realized 

 in the future 'i 



We call the .attention of our readers to the card of 

 W. C. Chatl'ee, in our advertising columns, as a mat- 

 ter of the greatest importance to those who desire 

 to obtain or to attain |)erfeetion in the art of pho- 

 nography, a qualification that is increasingly in de- 

 mand in this country. 



Proceedings of the Fifth .\nnual Sessions of the 

 Naticmal Agricultural Congress, at Philadelphia, 

 Pa., September 12th, Kith and 14th, 1870. Chicago. 

 Prairie Fanner Co., Printers. 



ToiiAcco In Virginia and North Carolina. Presen- 

 ted by the .Southern Fertilizing Company, Richmond, 

 Va.,'l877. Svo. 



Monthly Reports of the Kansas State Board of 

 Agriculture for February and March, 1877. 8 vo. 



