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Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11
RURAL & DOMESTIC.
MN OLD BR ANNA ROOSTER,
A Parody.

"A Parody.
By THE card or TIE GARDEN.
How dearto this heart are the scenes Of my
Childhood,
AS fond recollection presents them to view
The garden, where beans and the peas Will
their brushwood,
And cen the loved spot where muskmelons
grew;
The wide-spreading yard, the barn that stood
The pig pen, the hives where the bees useJ
The coop of my brothers, the chickens twas
in it,
And cen my old rooster that dwelt in the
barn
My old Brahma rooster, the premium rooster
The loud-crowing rooster that dvelt in the
This old Brahma rooster held as a treasure
And when for amusement was hunting a
site,
| found it source of most exquisite pleasure
To see my old Brahma engaged in fight
How anxious l watched him with eyes that
were jealous,
And how for his welfare my heart it did
yarn,
10 see the old fellow while fighting so jealous.
So Jealous for fear he'd get drove from the
barn.
My old Brahma rooster, the premium rooster.
The great fighting rooster that fought for
the barn.
How gladly | stretched forth my arms to re-
cciye him,
When weary and tired and quite out of
breath,
Yet he asked not, he wished not, for me to re-
leye him,
But crowed oer his combatant, now gasp
ing in death.
When DER his opponent lie had ceased all his
Boosting,
Still felt for his welfare a lasting concarn,
Which left when saw him once quietly
roosting,
So quietly on his pole in the barn.
My old Brahma rooster, the premium rooster,
The great fighting rooster, left boss Of the
barn.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11
Strange Growth Of Potatoes.

On yesterday Mr.. A. Fulton
exhibited a half bushel Of pota-
toes, portions Of tvo different
crops which have grown this
year in a dry, dark coal house,
in a heap Of coal dust, in the
rear Of his residence, corner
Perry and Third streets. Early
this spring a lot Of old potatoes
were thrown into the place, there
is no light ther,, and no rain has
fallen on the ground inside Of
the house. The rays Of the sun
have not reached the heap Of
black dust. Yet these old pota-
toes became seed, from which a
new crop came; and the latter IN
turn threw out new plants which
have also yielded potatoes. The
new potatoes are solid and good
as any MERGERS. Considering all
the circumstances by which the
potatoes were surrounded, by
the which, this growth Of pota
toes is remarkable, any way
i Davenport Gazette.
The woman who ncrIec,s the but
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11
Nor LONG since, in the vicinity of Uti

Nor long since, i'll the vicinity OF Uti-
ca, N. Y, marriage was solemnized
in a singular manner. As the parties
to be married entered the parlor arm
in arm, the clergyman met them mid
way in the room, when the bridegroom,
taking the right hand OF the bride, said:
'.Ne have promised to protect each
other SO long as we live. We intend
now to be united, and hereafter to live
together husband and wife, and we
have invited you to be present this
evening to sanction our union, accord
ing to the requirements OF custom and
the laws" The clergyman, in reply,
said: by the authority possess rs a
clergyman, and in the presence OF these
witnesses, hereby laying OH bis hand)
recognize you as husband and wife, in
fultilment of your promises" Prayer
followed, and the ceremony was ended.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11

It is said that smearing the
inside of corn-cribs and grain
bins with coal tar, before put
ting in the grain, will prevent
the ravages Of the weeviI. What
will be the effect on grain fol
culinary purposes, if any, is not
stated.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11

Make your farm as rich as
possible, and then when the
weeds show themselves apply
the following compound: viz
Brains, all you have to spare;
muscle, all you can muster.
This method is not patented.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11

SLANo.-As disgusting example Of
the use OF slang terms among the girls
Of the period, an exchange gives the
following as Il verbatim report of a
conversation between two young Ia
dies who have just finished their edu-
cation at classical school: "Were you
at the picnic::" "Yes, and we had q
high old time OF it, Il wanted to go
so bad, but mother was SO hard-pushed
| couldn't get oft. i was rugged, hut
l couldn't corner you anywhere in the
woods. We had a bully time; and you
know I promised my gallant that he
should have sight at YOU" "Well,
I'm sorry; but you bet I'll put in my
big ticks at the fair
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11

BLASKs.-We keep on hand for sale, all
kinds of Notary's, Attorneys, Justice s. Com
stables and other official blanks, such ~
Warranty and Quit Claim Deeds: Real and
Chattel Mortgages, Original Notices, ABB
stract Of Title, Affidavit Of Non-residents,
Power of Attorney, Justices Notice, Execu-
tons, Subpnnas, Attachments, Attachment
Bonds &c. Blanks not kept on hand will 30
printed on short notice TO order.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11

We call attention Of our readers to the re-.
markable certificates Of cures performed by
DR.. G. W. Robak celebrated Scandinavian
Medicines. We do so, knowing them to be
genuine The agent has shown MS tho orsi-
nal letters, copies of which appear below.
The prorrieiois of these medicines authorize.
us to say, that they will give arewnrd Of ten
thousand dollars to any person who will
not authentic They have been sent unsolci-
ted, and the company have in their ! OF session
over 5000 Of similar oh orac,cr. Any Drug
gist can satisfy the NEST skeltieal Of the value
Of those truly wonderful agents, kotachs
Stomach Bitt,rs, RoJack's Scand,narian "BttUd
Iursller and Blood bis
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11

At church collection for missions
the preacher feelingly said, "My good
brethren, let me caution those OF you
who put in buttons not to break off
the eye. Ii spoils them for use.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11

The only thing to increase
the length Of a colts name is
to keep the root perfectly clean,
and frequently comb and plat
r.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11

VlNIE MAGIC COMB will change any col.
i ored hair or beard to a permanent Black
or Brown. One Comb sent by mail for ST.
For sale by Merchants and Druggists gener~
ally. Address Magic Comb Co, Springfield
Mass.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11

SPRING poar, Jackson Co. MIcn., |
August |, 1859.
DIR. G.. w. EsosscA
Dear Sir: My s,oy
about eight years Old
was very mucl, tiron-
bicd with St. Antlio-
ny's Dance, 50 that at
times he was unable
to feed himself, fire.
qucntly falling Oh the
floor or ground IN a
fit; and three Of my
family had the fever
and ague. | bought
some Of your Sean
ulsiIYIill R5t(a1ta L HES
and Purifier Of your
agent here, Mr.. Cal
kins, and to our great
joy they not only
cured the fever and
ague, but my boy Of
the st. Anthony's
dance, for which we
shall ever feel CRATE
CuI. Yours truly,
G. III. BAUM.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11

The reputation Of this preparation Is well
established, that little need be said in this conncc-
ton.
on MAN it has never failed to cure PAINFUL
NERVOUS AFFECTIONS, CONTRACTING MUS
Giles, STIFFNESS and PAINS in THE JOINTS,
STITCHES in the SIDE or Back, SPRAlNS,
BRUISES, BURNS, SWELLINGS, CORNS and
FROSTED FEET, Persons affected with Rheuma-
tism can be effectualy and permanently cured by
using this wonderful preparation: It pcnetratcs
to the nerve and bone Immediately on being ap-
piled.
ON HORSES It will cure sCRATCHEs,
SWEENEY, PoLL,EyiL, FlsTuLA, OLD RUN.
STRAINED JOINTS, STIFFNESS OF THE
STILES. &c. 1t will prevent HOLLOW HORN
and WEAK BACK IN MICH cows.
! have met with great success in bringing my
Mixture within the reach Of the Public. ] am
daily in receipt OF letters from Physicians, Drug
gists, Merchants and Farmers, testifying to it,
curative powers
DAVID E. FOUTZ, Sole Proprietor.
BALTIMORE, Nd
44w4
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11

The woman who ncglcc,s the but
tons on her husbands shirt front, is
not the wife OF his BOSOM
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11

The Pacific Express train will stop only at
the following Stations: Clinton, Loudon, Ce-
dar Rapids, Blairstown, Belle Plaine, Tama,
Marshall, Boone, New Jefferson, Carroll Dem
ison, Dunlap, Mo. Valley Junction and Coun-
Gil Bluffs.
Passengers will not be taken on the Ex-
press Freight.
Freight trains will not stop to take or leave
passengers, and ticket Offices will not be open
to sell tickets for freight trains. No passen>
ger will be taken on freight train without
ticket to the station at which the train stops
l. b. HOWE, Supt.
II. P. SrANwooD, Acting General Passenger
Agent. Clinton, june Is, 1869.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11

INOkfl THOUSAND CASES OF GOODS
i were shipped from our house in One Year,
TO families, clubs, aud merchants, in every
part Of the country. from Maine to California
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11

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Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11
LAWYERS BRIEFS
Neatly printed at the Republican
Office.
All Orders from a distance

" ATTY and PRO1NPTL Y Executed
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-11-11

on short notice and at reasonable rates.
Ls.y Livery still kept at the Old Stand. Cd
Toledo, Sept, 18th. 1861 80
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-25

INFLUENCE OF Sun HEAT ON FRUTTS.-
Never was there greater mistake made
than that of supposlng that fruit produced
in the shade has the best favor; it is a false
notion, the mere chimera Of half century
ago. The black Hamburg grape is, to some
extent, an exception; for its berries will not
color if the branches are deprived of too
many of their leaves, so as to let the sun in
among the punches too freely; whereas,
the Muscat or Alexandria will not attain
Its rich amber color if so much overcrowded
with leaves as to keep the rays of the sun
from penetrating freely amohg the punches.
A pineapple produced in the winter has not
the favor of one ripened in the summer
months of the year, when the sun is power
full Again, under the old method of plant
ing strawberries in beds four feet wide, the
fruit is not TO be compared either in size or
flavor, with that of those planted out in
single rows. Now, what is the reason of
this? | contend that it is in consequence of
the action of the sun upon the fruit. The
fruit shaded by leaves will always be more
or less insipid and worthless, as compared
with that on which the sun has had full
play. 1t is the sun that puts favor into our
fruits.-Journai Of Horticulture
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-25

WEEDs.-One of the greatest nuisances
in farming is the way that weeds are en-
couraged and protected in the crooks and
vicinity of fences, from which place their
seeds are scattered over the surrounding
lands. The extent to which seed is carried
by high winds proves that one negligent
farmer may annoy hundreds of farms by the
failing to exterminate the foul herbage.
Could the evils be concentrated on the farm
which nurses the weeds, the consequences
would be 4 proper punishment for is care
lessness and criminality-for criminal is any
man who nurtures nuisances that thus in
jure the surrounding farmers. The fellow
who keeps bull dog that annoys if not
bit tes the passing travellers, may be reached
by the law that is powerless to expose the
injury occasioned to his neisbbors by the
nurseries of foul weeds which are harbored
about his promises, especially iu the vicinity
of his fences.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-25

r U Z n l RE ROO MS.
JOHN GUELICH,
Desires to inform his old friends and customer,
na'fhg enlarged his shop and increased his
facilities for manufacturing he is now prenared
10 make to order such furniture as may be desir
Gu, IN good style and at cheap rates for cash lie
mostly has on hand at his Flu, piture Rooms D,
Yaried assortment of furniture, among which !.
BUREAUS AND sIDEBOARDs.
"ardrobes and Book cases; Centre, Sofa. Parlor
breakfast and Dining extension Tables
Common, French-posts, Cottage. len.
ny-L1nd and other Bedsteads.
SoFAs OF ALL KINDS; woRK-sTANDs, HAT
RACKS, WASH STANDS, &c.
spring-seat, Cain bottom, and Parlor Chairs.
AND common and other Chairs
l. o N &c "A SEs
vi every description hand and new p1ass.s fo,
OLD frames which will be put il on verv
reasonable terms, OF ort notice
he also keeps on hand. OF furnisbe. IN ord.r NJ
00rh musk Hair and Cotton top Mattresses.
COPFINs, OF EVERY KIND
e 10 1ruer, and funerals attended with
Hearse. whenever desirable
Also, House painting done to order
nc ApoVe' and many other articles are furnished
,,onss - ers cneap Tor CASH or exchanged for ap-
proved country produce. Cherry Maple PopIar
LIN wood and other Lumber suitable for the bus
ness taken IN exchange for furniture
enein Der the shop is on Market street Clear
neId' ana nearly opposite the ''oId Jew Store
pecemoer d. 1861 JOHN GUELICH
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-25

TUE FARMER is never so strong, never of
so much service to himself and his fellows as
when be speaks for himself We care not
whether it be in a public journal, or at a
public meeting, but nothing is so impolitic
as to attempt to smother him up under the
wing of somebody else. 1t is this that has
made the discussions of our Farmers Clubs
SO trustworthy and especially valuable.
These proceedings really represent the opin-
ions of the class they are assumed to be ;
whereas a too common habit to overlap him
and his with very great people and some
other people, so that he loses all identity
and has to answer for he knows not what.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-25

.nv.NTAeE OF GOOD ROADS.

Road making according to recent mes
sage sent to the Legislature of Massachu-
setts by Governor Cla6in, should be given
prominent place in the course OF stcdies OF
agricultural colleges. Cheap tran>porta-
ton is one of the principal requirements OF
the present day, and practical application
of scientific principles to the construction OF
farm roads will materially reduce the cost OF
taking produce to market or the raiiroau
station. A good road, besides, costs less 10
take care of than an Indifferent one. mus
in Massachusetts,, macadamlzed road, Blk
,v miles long, cost for repairs in 1868 the
sum of $1,000, while an ordinary road,
eighty-two miles long, cost Sl4,523. Engi-
neers assert that the force required to draw
a load upon a carriage with springs varies
as follows upon different kinds of roads
A new road, covered with gravel five inches
thick, requires tractive force of one eighth
of the o d be moved solid eau ay OF
earth in very good condition, one twenty
sixth the road a broken stone road, very
smooth, one fourth the load; broken
stone road, moist or dusty, one thlrtieth the
load broken stone road, with ruts and
mud, one-twentieth the load broken
stone road, with deep ruts and thick mud,
one tenth the load Comparing the worst
and best of the above described causeways
it will be seen that 100 pounds of power
will draw 500 pounds uf load on new grav-
ell road, and 1860 pounds on smooth bro
ken stone road.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-25

Il is stated that there are already three
Thousand steam plows at work in England,
some OF them with stationary engines ca
paole OF driving from three to six plows
each.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-25

II the roots of trees are dipped into water
Just before planting, the earth that sticks TO
them will give support to the smaller 6ber,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-25
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
AT PRIVATE SALE.

The undersigned, Executors of the Estate of
Jason Kirk, late of the Borough of Lum r-city
deceased, offer at private sale the following de-
seribed real estate, to wit: The undivided half of
about two hundred acres of land situate in Union
township, Clearfeld county, Pa. known as the
Union Mills" property About % acres of the
lapd Is cleared, from so TO 100 acres is covered
with excelien white pine, besides hemlock and
other timber The improvements are valuable
grist mill, saw mill, and wooden factory besides
good frame house and barn. The water power
Is good, situated on Anderson's creek, about i2
miles above Jurwensville Persons desirou, of
seeing the property, can call upon R. Arnold.
residing thereon. For further particulars apply
to the undersigned at Lum Der city
ISAAC KIRK
SAMUEL KIRK
jan ID 59. JOHN RUSSELL, Exr's
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-25

DAMNED FRUIT.-Canned Plums, Peaches
~ and canned com, etc for sale at the Drug
Store of A l. SHAW.
March 10, 1869.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-25

TRAIN WANTED Wheat Rye, Corr, r..
VI wheat and Oats wanted for when u ", ii.zfR
estnarket price will be paid by j hiI1dPa
Market Sire ct. opposite the Jail CleaiI'''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-25

AN experienced dairyman says: There is
40 process working or washing that will
secures good article OF butter, or that will
get all the buttermilk out till it has stood
short time, when it must be worked over
the second time, after which it will keen n
long time. Butter that has not been work
ed the second time will not keep more than
two or three days in warm weather. do
not care how much pains you take with it,
the buttermilk that is left in the butter be-
comes sour, makes your butter rancid.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-25
FARMERS, LOOK TO YOUR INTER
A TTENTION !--PRESERVE THE
~ FRJTIT TREES

n j L II ~ L " ~ -
~ FRUIT TREES.
Curculio, wood -borer, and all other insects SO
destructive to fruit trees, successfully prevented
from com uniting their ravages on orchards The
tender vine and ornamental tree alike preserved
in root, body. branch, and bud. from the attack
of any kind of vermin or insect. by Fishers new
other insects from injurng fruit trees sh ade and
ornamental trees, shrubs and vines,'' Patented
September 18th, 1866
This remarkable invention has been tested in
the most thorough manner, and has in every in
stance given the most conclusive proofs Of its
merits In no case has it failed to prove itself
perfect and complete protection against the va
rlous kinds of insects that for yeas past have
been preying upon all kinds of fruit and fruit
trees Testimonials furnished if desired
Individual and township tights can be had upon
application to d. DRESSLER, Esq. at Rockion
Ciearfeid county, Pa, who is ageni for clearfeld
county. June %, IS69-3mp
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-08-25
E. R. L. STOUGHTON,
MERCHANT TAILOR,

MARKET STREET, cLEARFIELD, Pa,
Would respectfully inform the citizens of Clear
field and vicinity, that he has opened a new tail
oring establishment in Shaw's Row, one door east
of the Post Office, and has just returned from the
eastern cities with large and elegant stock of
Cloths, Cassimeres, Nestings,
Beavers, &C., and all kinds of goods for
men and boys wear, and is
prepared to make up to order CLOTHING, from
single article to full suit in the latest styles
and most workmsnlike manner. Special atten-
tion given to custom work, and cutting out for
men and boys. He offers great bargains to custo-
mcrs, and warrantsentire satisfaction. A liberal
share of public patronage is solicited Call and
examine the goods.
Oct 10, 1887 Err L. sTOUGHToN
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-02-13

ter, 80 that the property of said corporation
shall be subject to taxation in conformity to
Section 9 of Article XII of the Constitution,
company. to the omptroler-General and
Sccretar, oil State. Upon the fling OF said
consent. tho said charter shall be deemed and
held to De modified in conformity with said
section Of the constitution: Provided, that no
tax shall be assessed OF ioyied upon said road
until the same shall have been completed.
We trust that u measure at once 30 just
to the State and so important as an agency
in the recuperation of the most desolated
region Of South Carolina, will become q
law without delay, so that the early spring
may witness the road in active process of
reconstruction, giving active employment
tc thousands of suffering laborcrs, and add
ing one more substantial token of our re-
turning prosperity.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-02-13
CHI A r S TON
ArURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY IS, 1869.
The incoming administration.

Who are to compose the Cabinet of the
President electe This, with the press and
politicians of the North, is the great ques-
tion of the hour. 1t was hoped that the
day which witnessed the counting of the
electoral votes and the official announce
ment of General Grants election, would
have solved the riddle; but that day has
come and gone, and the mystery is mys-
terry still. 1t would seem that the hero of
Apponattox is willing to test the value, in
civic policy, of that taciturnity which has
already served him 80 well, in popular es-
teen, as an evidence of-or, perhaps,
substitute for-omniscience in the art of
war. But aside from the manifest conside-
rations that would incline Grant to re-
main the same sphynx at the White House
that he was in the field. there are very
good reasons tojustify MIN in withholding
the announcement of his Cabinet as long
rs is consistent with proper respect for
the convenience Of those whom he may
have singled cut as its members. By this
time he must have learned something Of the
ways of Washington politics, and he might
very we'll dread the tremendous pressure
to which such an announcement would sub
ject him, during the interval between now
and the 4th of March, in order to secure
- change of purpose with regard to some
or all of the men selected. Nor could the
Cabinet officers themselves, thus nominated
in advance, hope to escape. Each of them
would be exposed to still more formidable
onset from the grand army OF ofice.seek-
ers wEo would consider :he scramble for
line spoils fairly begun, and each of them
would have to make for himself q host of
enemies among the disappointed, before ne
had himself assumed the. Office to which he
had beeu assigned.
But though uuheralded, as yet, there is
reason to believe that the choice of the
President elect is already fixed. When
he sees fit to give it to the public, we
shall have tic best index, in the character
Of the men chosen, of the spirit that
will really govern his administration
For, in the formation of the future Cabinet,
he is understood to have resolutely held
Himself aloof from any and all outside in
huenccs, following only the bent of his own
will. More than once he has remarked in
conversation on the subject, that he would
as soon seek and expect advice in the Sc
lection of pife, as OF o member of his
Cabinet;-that the relations and duties in
volyed in the position are of SO close and
confidential charac er as to make it indis
pensable tina. the President should be loft
entirely free to select his advisers for him
self, and that he would regard all efforts to
oyerrule his personal wishes, or to induce
change of purpose in this regard, as so
improper and out of place as to SAVIOR Of
impertineuce. These being his views, the
people of the South, who are so largely
interested in the results of his administra-
tion, will naturally await with koen inter-
est the nominations that he is to make.