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house of P.S. Stabler, 3rd mo 25th, in exchange
with Anna L Moore.

Isaac Hartshorne, Agent
for the Penn Mutual Life Insurance company
distributed a number of hansome calendars.

1^st Question. Can I work my my garden earlier
or not, by winter plowing? Most would plow
early.

2^nd What do you feed your cows on to make
butter? Most persons use 1/3 meal & 2/3 bran
or mill feed, 1/2 & 1/2, & one uses spoiled corn
but does not like it.

3^rd What is to be done with Annie Hartshorne
soap that is too strong? More grease, was proposed,
weak lye, & water.

4^th What is the best kind of soap barrell?
A pine fish barrell.

5^th How to prevent a crust forming on light
dough? Make it rise quickly. Grease with lard
sprinkle with water, or cover with a plate.

6^th Is milk, or water better to make light
bread? One says water, milk, & water. 1. milk 3.