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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01
Shoddy.

Shoddy.
"A few days since, there appeared in the
Geographic columns an account Of the dcs-
truction by fire of "Shoddy' manutactury.
The meaning of the word "Shoddy" we
were then unable to conjecture, but an
article i'm the Westminster Review, for
April, explains this curious word. 1t
says:
"Not the least important Of the manufac-
turing towns is Bailey, the chief seat Of that
great latter day staple Of Engldnd-Shodoty.
This is the famous rag-capital-thc latter
metropolis, whittier every beggar in Europe
sends his cast off clothes to be made into
sham broadcloth for cheap gentility. OF
moth-caten coats, frouzy jackets, rcechy
linen, ELUSIVE cotton, and old worstcd stock
ings, this is the last destination Reduced
to filament and greasy pulp, by mighty
tooth cylinders, the much-vext fabrics re-
enter life in the most brilliant forms-from
solid pilot cloth to silky mohair, and CLOS
siest tweed. Thus the tail coat rejected by
the Irish peasant-the garberdine too foul
for the Polish beggar-are turned again to
shiny uses, reappearing, it may be, in the
lustrous palctot of the sporting dandy, the
delicate riding habit of the Bclgravian belle,
or the sad-sleek garment of her confessor."
Such, oh reader, is "shoddy."
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

EDITORIAL CoNvENTIoN.-We are in re.
ceipt of letter of invitation to the Wis,
consin Editorial Convention at Milwaukee,
June 10Th and it is quite likely we will be
thar. Several Editresses are expected to
be present on that occasion and we expect
to have our attention divided between these
lovely (they cant be otherwise) nymphs da
plume and Bucks pome-BoorH, having
been unfortunate in the practice, has de-
clined to lecture on Female Pills" as hi
did last year at Madison. PUMP will be on
hand with his head up and jack-knife open,
ready to oblige his friends with a picture
of "Gin Lane" either by mouth or wood
cut illustration.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

sY- Our friend, Pat Richardson, of the
North Iowa Times, has put his paper in new
uniform" 1t wears q neat, spruce look
and is filled with variety Of "good things
fresh from Pats mental storehouse and the
point Of his scissors. There is but one
thing more for our contemporary to do, to
constitute him the very Pattern of good
editor-and that is, to get married.
The above good joke" on the Editor Of
this paper is from SMITH, of the Keokuk
Daily Journal Can it be possible tina,
friend Smith has not heard of our marriage
or has he assumed from an occasional
Times allusion to the enhancing power Of
females, that we have run away from OH,
better half Cor she from us is more the style
now D-that we are diseased with Love and
awaiting that blest hour when some beauti.
full syren will lead us to the altar?
Smith allow us to inform you that VIC
have been 'cribbed, cabined and confined
SO long that the date of the lady's sacrifice
is now forgotten. Please accept the good
wishes of Mr.. & Mrs. r., &C.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

FIRE AT DUBUoUE.-By the Express &
Herald of Saturday, May %, We learn that
a most ruinous fire occurred at Dubuque on
the morning before. The building known
as Odd Fellows Block was entirely destroy
cd. In this Block were the Peoples Thea
tire, Post Office, Masonic and Odd Fellows
Lodges, U. S. Land Office, the Drug Store
of DIR. Munsell and the Grocery stores Of
S. W. Green and w. e. Robinson. Loss
$4,000 with very small insurance. The
fire probably began in the theatre. Col
Heath fortunately secured the books and
papers Of the p. Office
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

New BooEs.--In our columns to-day will
be seen the flag of RIcxEL & HUFFMAN flung
to the breeze of the McGrcgor public and
to North Iowa generally. This firm also
has stock at West Union and the reports
reaching us from that place are highly flat
tering to their business talents and social
worth. We have not had time to look over
their large and handsome stock, but pass
ing inspection leads us to conclude that
they know what to purchase for this mar
ket and how to please customer ihprices
HANEoRD, BLAcKMAn Co.. Paps~ dealers
Of Milwaukee (whose Advertisement is al
so in to-days paper) have appointed Rickel
& Huffman Agents for the sale of their SUI
perior Printing paper printers ink, cards
&C., &c. 1t will pay OUR publishing friends
to call on Rickcl.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

New ADVERTISEMENTS crowd of
new Advertisements upon our columns will
shortly drive us to the purchase of new
press of nine or ten column size. Next
week we will probably issue Supplement
to the Times to carry these favors and keep
up our usual supply of reading matter In
the mean time we beg our readers to be pa
tent with us till we can square ourselves to
meet the attack with which Our too partial
friends are now favoring us. The Times
shall not remain behind the times long at a
time.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

CoLoRING FLUIDS FOR THB HAIR ARE DANGEROUS.
Woods Hair Tonic restores the color, not by the
nitrate of silver process but by restoration OF the
healthy functions upon which the original and natu
raj color Of the hair and its moisture, IL gloss its life
aud consequently its original beauty depended. Pro-
lessor Wood, at the age of thirty years. was
grey man Of eighty, and his hair dry, thin and
dead Now he has not single gray lock upon his
crown Is his hair thin dry, but SOFT pable and
moist that of child offvc years. This preparation
acts upon the roots for after an application, that
portion Of the hair nearest the scalp Is found restored
to the original color, whatever it was, while the ends
ofthe hair arc gray. Try Woods HAIR Tonic aud do
not apply any other till after you have this. With
this resolution you will never occasion to a
hair dye.
Cauhon-Beware OF worthless limitations, as several
are already IA the market, called by different
Use none unless the words professor Woods Hair Re-
storative Depot, st. Louis, Mo-, and New York; are
blown in the BOTTLE Sold by ali Druggists and Pa
medicine dealers. Aso by all Fancy and Toilet Good.
Dealers IN the United States and Canadas 33w2
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Ordinance In Relation to Dogs.

SECTION !. Be it enacted by the Torn Council o.
NcGregOr That from the LIST day of May to the LIST day
OF October, In each and every year. Dog shall BIZ
permitted to run at large within the corporate limit,
Of sail Town, without being Muzzled.
SEC Every person owning Dog, and suffering
the same to run at large within the corporate limits
Of said Town, shall obtain license therefor part.cu
larry describing said Dog for which he shalt pay One
Dollar, and shall put Collar said bog.
FEC g. 1t shall he the duty of the Marshal to KILL
all Dogs found at large in violation of this Ordinance
for which he shall be entitled to the award Of Fifty
Gents each, to he paid out of the Treasury of said
Town. Prorided, however, that this Ordinance shall
NOT apply to non-resdents, bringing their Dogs with
them, remaining here temporarily business, unit
they have received due notice from the Marshai of
existence OF this Ordinance. GEO. l.. BASS, Mayor.
Attest-L us BENTON, Jr.. Recorder, Pro. Ttm
McGregor, May 24th, 1850.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

A PREsENr-SPENcER ELLSWORTH, ESQ.,,
has laid us under an obligation which it is
not likely We can ever repay. Knowing
the weakness of the writer he has sent to
this office very handsome flshing-rod of
the most approved eastern style and of
beautiful finish. Space will not permit the
penning Of notice such as our feelings
prompt, but when our trout expedition
comes off that rod will see service and the
donor will share its inevitable success.
May all the ladies of Clayton Co. buy their
bonnets of Ellsworth!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

BUGS BUGS "A humbug is bad enough
but a bed-bug is great deal worse. See
advertisement of Dead Shot, and provide
your house keeper with the means to re-
move these internal crawleIs. Mr. Dutch
or left bottle with us to experiment with
but we have not been able to find bug in
town since the old gentleman thus favored
us. Newell is the Agent here and j. Hunt
INGroN Of Farmersburgh IS the Wholesale
Agent for this part of the State.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01


1t may not be generally known that
ScoTr of the American House is Agent for
the Sale of Railway and Steam Boat Tick
cts on almost all the lines of travel between
the east and west. Latterly he has been
selling largely on the NJ. 4 NJ. r. Road ria
all lines from Chicago on the NJ. & NJ. r.
X. via Det. &Niil. r. X. and to all points
from Milwaukee on the Galena, Dubuque,
Dunleith and Minnesota Packet Co., to all
points North and South on the River and
also via Dunleith & Ill. Central to all points
East and South. Persons arriving at Nc
Grcgor bound cast, south or north can re-
main over night and have abundant time
to procure their tickets without being sub
.jccted to the hurry which usually attends
the departure of the trains and the coasc-
quent danger Of being left or receiving
short change and there is no man who will
be more careful to give the traveller proper
information as to the routes, times, conncc-
tons &c, &C., than this same GEO. l..
Scorr. Being an old Railroadcr, albeit a
handsome young man, he knows where a
man wants to go and how to get there, better
than the man does himself For these and
sundry other reasons, ono of which is slight
saving in expense, you should buy your
tickets at McGregor.
In this connection we may say word or
two in relation to the Galena 4 Min. Packet
Co. The various lines of river beats to and
from ST. Paul are more or less ephemeral
in character when compared with this old
and well established linc Their boats are all
palaces, their commanders able, accomplish
cd gentlemen and good sailors, their arrivals
and departures at different river ports are
nearly always on time and but little delay
need be apprehendcd if you ticket your.
self for any point on the river which these
boats touch.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

Hundreds of our citizens complain of debility and
languor Of the system, arrangement Of the liver OF
stomach, want Of Appetite &C. they are frequently
the result Of too close application. and thousand
other causes cannot here name but We would say
TO all afflicted. do have done--get bottle or
two Of Dr. Hooand's German Btters. prepared by DR..
Jackson, and word for II, you will be cured. We
recommend this medicine, knowing from experience
that IL much superior to the atty patent medi-
cines We would say to our readers, purchase none,
unless prepared by DR.. G. NJ. Jackson, Philadelphia.
Principal Office AS Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Sold BY druggists or storekeepers in every town and
village In tee United States Canadas West indies and
South America, at IS cents per bottle See that the
signature Of G. 81. Jackson the wrapper Of each
bottle. 33w2
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

H- j. r. Stevens, a Virginia Democratic
politician, has consented to run for Office on
the following conditions: II wish it dis
tinctly understood, however, that / must
be elected by spontaneous combustion, as
cannot condescend to electioneer. If any
of the sovereigns wish to shake my hand
they can do so by calling at Conrad's store
and their children will be kissed when pre-.
scented to me with clean faces"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

CRADLEs.-HARyEY is in reccit Of fine
new stock Of improved Cradles, Scythes,
Snathcs and all the necessary tools for Har-
vesting. Competition is growing strong at
McGregor in the Hardware line, but when
any man gets ahead of Harvey in the
amount of his sales he must get down aw-
full low on prices and get up early in the
morning.
Sec Advertisement
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

~ Read what the Doctors say about .
Medical meeting At McGregor on the 22d of
June. Hope none Of our friends here will
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

THE FIRE.-On the outside will be seen a
brief account of the Fire which occurred
here on Wednesday morning last. We is
sued little Extra on that morning and
sent it to most of our exchanges. We
understand that Messrs. G. H. Flanders
and H. d. Evans will erect Brick Block
on the site Of the ruins, between now and
the close of the season.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

CREDIrABLE.-ThcW West Union Review
Office is about adopting the habit of issuing
an Extra once or twice week to post their
readers in the latest news matters. We
have received No. l of their Extra Review
and it is most creditable little sheet We
will be obliged to issue Supplement or
Extra next week to carry our advertise
ments.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

GUTTENBERG.-The I'd No. of the Register
has reached us, and without hattery we state
that it is the most industriously edited sheet
that has ever come to our office. 1t is
brim-ful of interesting local and general
matter, and the business men of Gutten-
berg should hang out their signs in it if
they would escape the curse of ingrati-
tude
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

PRETTY GooD.-An old Iowa farmer writes
to the Fairfield Jeffersonian:
eve have been laboring late and early for
weeks to plant large crop and now have
every prospect Of an abundant harvest; but
what avail will it be if another Republican
Legislature is to be elected to grind out a
lot of new humbugs and impose additional
burthens upon us in the shape of useless
taxes and unconstitutional laws"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

Oh! GALsKA.-A little boy, four years old, was
arrested in Gacna the other day for "dsturbing the
peace OF that city!' One thousand people assembled
40 witness the trial. but the complaint withdrawn
and the little hero with tin sword, who had frightened
the lcaden city from its propriety, discharged
"Our CHARLIE would tear that town down II he were
therel --. ........,.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

A BARBER. -Jud. Hale, Of the West
Union Review, compliments WEhsrLElN of
McGrcgof as an excellent barber. True
enough, but Jun. has no more use for a
h~-'.or than wild sheep has for shearer-
his face is so covered up with hair that his
wife cant kiss him! ..
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WOMnansS Love-


The following article has been sent tbs with
an earnest request to give it publication
After some reflection we conclude to oblige
the unhappy writer, though it seems some
what out of place before the cold-hearted
readers of newspaper. AS we observed
at the time of the arrest of her betrothed,
''her woman's heart beats true to him
though all the world desert him., and though
this confession Of her love for him may not
be regarded as prudent yet as it does her no
discredit and at the same time exemplifies
the strength of woman's love, and as it may
also afford her a melancholy satisfaction to
see this tribute of constancy in type, we
give it, with some necessary verbal altera-
tons. to the RAIDERS of the Times No one
Of feeling but will pity the innocent girl
who thus expresses her sorrow and proves
her faithfulness
SPRINGFIELD, Near Postville,) Iowa.
May 25th, 1869.
Change is stamped upon everything
But few weeks ago and my life was one
scene of happiness; there was not cloud
in my horizon. l saw joy after joy almost
within my embrace. looked forward to a
day not far distant when my happiness
would be completed by a union with the
object Of my affection. ! had no other
thought but one of joy. But alas that
thought was an idle thought, for in mo-
ment, as it were, my hopes were turned in
to fears and became unutterably wretch
ed. l saw him to whom looked as the
sharer Of all my future happiness, arrested
and detained without having the privilege
Of even speaking to him, and l did not then
know if should ever see him again
Reader, my pen can convey no idea of the
terrors Of thought which racked my poor
brain at that time. But saw him again,
yes l saw him not only under the condem-
nation of the law, but deprived of breathing
the pure air; he was deprived of society,
shut out from all enjoyment and all for a
Few DOLLARS! That the love of money is
the root of evil, is an old and true saying,
and hope youth will take warning and
guard against its corrupting influence. I
would express myself as being thankful to
the Judge for the mercy shown him when q
much longer time Of punishment might have
been inflicted:
IT'S eve, and singing birds salute my ear,
But shl they cannot charm me here,
Since II has been my dreasy lot
To battle in tears this lonely spot,
Then 90 sweet bird and bear with thes
Some message dear to Henry;
Tarry not here, but haste away,
| And cheer his heart with news to-day.
Yes 60 sweet bird, with thy richest swell
And sing near by that lonely cell,
Cheer him who there in gloom IL cast
= May his innocence be a. thine ct last.
| ...-...., .... d. J, REED.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

GRocERIEs.-Will our dealers in town
and country please to notice the Advertise
ment of SINCLAIR of Milwaukee,? We
commended Mr.. Sinclair to the confidence
of our friends some weeks since and it is
not necessary to repeat assurances that he
is one Of the most reliable merchants of that
CITY. ....
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

Mus1c.-The spirited young men of Nc
Gregor have at last organized Brass Band
and only a few instruments are wanted to
set the tunes agoing. This is one of the
most gratifying announcements which we
have made in long time, for what kind Of
figure does 5000 City make without a
Band of Music? Who shall we get to play
"Hail Columbia for US on the glorious
Fourth of July? Who to sercnadc the
lions and possibly the lionesscs who may
soon begin to visit us! Who to welcome
home those of our own citizens who may
possibly acquire glory in the field or the
Cabinet? In word who or what have we
now got competent to raise devil Of noise
on any occasion Let that Brass Band 60
ahead! Hand over Five, Ten or Twenty
Dollars from your plcthoric purses, to assist
in getting all the instruments, set the boys
to blowing and take your pay in the increas-
ed pride which you will feel in the institu-
tons of our fast young City.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

- When Lord Erskine made his debut
at the bar, his agitation almost oyercame
him, and he wasjust going to sit down. "At
that moment" said he, IL thought | felt
my little children tugging at my gown, and
the idea aroused me to an exertiOn of which
did not think myself capable.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

CorRrs.-Judge Williams viii commence
Court at Dccorah May S0th, at w. Union
June 9th, at Howard June Goth, at Mitchell
June 9th, at st. Charles July 4th, in But
Ter Co., july 18th, in Bremen July 18th,
in Chickasaw county, July 22nd.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

ALE.-See Gibson's ALE notice and eau
on WILSON for barrel Of it. It is q beve-
rage which the Olympian gods would have
got tight" on had Gibson lived at the time
Of their assemblages.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

HALF FARE.-The Burlington & Mo. II.
Road will carry delegates to the coming
State Convention at halffare-thc cars run
about half way. The Northern Line will
carry Delegates from Dubuque and other
points to Burlington at reduced rates.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

MISUNDERSTANDING to general ex-
pectation there is quite large emigration
to Iowa this Spring. Capt. Sherwin Of
the Allamakee brings us daily and almost
hourly instalments of men, women, child
rem. cattle and other stock, destined for
our western prairies. Large numbers of
the Pixies Peak transfers have stopped in
Iowa on their return eastward.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

BLAcKsMITHIEG.--Attc is invited t.
the card of Messrs. HARRISON & WOOD
They pride themselves on Shooting Horses
and every thing known to the fancy part
Of that business is known to them.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

For the stomach, DR.. Bakers Pain Panacea possesses
remarkable properties. In too free Indulgence in
vegetables at this Of the year resulting in d.
arrba, you have only to administer the Panacea and
all Is well but you neglect doing any thing,
becomes an unmanag cable enemy. The Pain Pana-
cea gives tone to the stomach and restores the mu.
cous membrane OF the bowels to healthy state. 1t
should therefore always be kept on bend.
For sale by Hoffman, Benton & Co. in McGrceor
and by agents everywhere. See advertisement. 1w
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

AGENTS WAIVED. B. Dorr & Co., of
the Dubuque Express & Herald have card
in to-day's paper which will interest young
men out of employment
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

PnRsoNAL.-We had the pleasure last
week of call from Mr.. Cover of the
Grant Co. Herald. Mr.. G. is a sociable
plain-spoken gentleman and one of the
most respected Editors of the west; the
Herald has the largest circulation probably
and as much influence as any paper in
Wisconsin if we except the city journals.
d. z. Coon, Esq, Of the Cerro Gordo Press
was also here last week, looking as well as
though he was ''in search Of wife," lie
went east and We expect to see him dupli-
Gated on his return.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

HA discovery has been made by a
modern writer, that without mouth man
could neither eat, drink, kiss the girls, nor
chew tobacco
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

w An exchange says that the peace
most coveted by European monarchs at the
present time, is piece Of their neghbor's
territory.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

A CALL.-We had the honor of call
on yesterday from our esteemed friend
Gen. john HoDGpoN, Mayor Of Dubuque.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

SrABBED.--lt is reported here that Clip
sy Jack" stabbed "Phil" one Of his chums
on the road to Pixies Peak.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01
CYRTSTIE'S AGUE B4LyAw

DR.. Christe's Aguc Balsam il the hest remedy for
the permanent cure of Chills aud Fever, Fever and
Ague, Dumb Ague, and all Malarious diseases incident
to this climate.
Dr. Chrstie's Ague Balsam has never been known to
fail where the directions have been strictly followed
DR. Christe's Ague Baisam Is purely vegetable
compound, containing neither Arsenic, Quinne,
nature.
Dr. Chrstie's Ague Balsam has had, for years, the
largest sales of any remedy for specific disease
offered to the public. . g.
Dr. Christies Ague Balsam has attained its immense
popularity through its merits, its great in
curing disease its singular harmessness, and freedom
from hurtful ingredients. 1t can be taken by the
helpless infant vigorous youth, and feeble age
without injury and always with benefit Sold by iiof-
man, Benton & Co., in McGregor. IOWA
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-01

81 0. D. EMO, OF Gutenberg, will be an indie
pendent candidate at the next October Election, for
Treasurer and Recorder, for Clayton county,