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Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
GNltI lGrclla

Gutta pcrcha, of which large guam
ties are consumed, is the gum or sap
OF the gutta trees, which grow in the
forests OF the island archipelago, in
South America, and numerous other
tropical countries. 1t was first discov-
cred by DIR. Montgomery, in 1922,
during his residence at Singapore, in
the East Indies. The first ntroduc-
ton OF ii into England was made by
him i'll 1912, since which time it has
become permanent article of com
merce, being now imported into En-
gland and the United States to the
amount annually of several thousand
tons. The first Importation of it into
the United States was made by Will
liam 5. Wctmore, in the year lS47.-
Mr. Wetmore was then engaged in
the trade with the East Indies, and
brought direct from Singapore twenty
five thousand pounds OF gutta-percha
Tor Mr.. Samuel Il. Armstrong,
who had just returned from London
bringing with him the four original
patents granted in 1916, in England,
Tor the working and using OF gutta
percha in all possible forms then
known. Two OF these patents We're
registered liz the patent office Of this
country, and constitute the basis on
which Mr.. Armstrong and his success
sor, Samuel &. Bishop, operated for
many years.
The economic uses of gutta- percha
are important, and increase with the
progress of invention. AS an insulator
OF telegraph wires or cables to be used
under water, it has proved to be the
best article that has yet been discov-
cred tor the purpose. In the year
1916, DR.. Werner Lemons made the
first experiment to the intent of insu-
lating the conducting wire by means
of an envelope Of gutta percha, and in
the subsequent year the Prussian gov
eminent ordered thirteen hundred and
eighty English miles Of this wire to
be laid under the streets of Berlin
Subsequently many submarine and
subterranean lines were made Of wire
insulated in this way. 1t has been
used from that time to the present
with entire success.
The fist submarine telegraph cable,
insulated with gutta-percha, was made
by Samuel Il. Armstrong and Lorenzo
Higgins in the city of New York, in
May, 1913, and laid across the n orth
riyerfor the Magnetic Telegraph com
pany.-l Manufacturer and Builder.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
THE LEAVET
5E WING NE
THE LATEST IMPROVED MACHINE
In THE MARK EFT.

Also the most simple and substantial, as
well as an ornamental shuttle machine, in
use, being free from cogs and springs and
with fewer cams than any other
Is adapted to all kinds Of Family Sewing,
from the finest muslins and lace, to several
thicknesses Of heavy cloth. 1t will Hem any
width, Fell, Gather, Rufie, Cord, Braid Orna-
mental, Bind, Tuck, etc., etc.
1t scws through all the varying thickncsses
of a gar nent with equal beauty of stitch, and
without change or adjus ent. The setting
Of theNeedle md Reguls On Tension of the
threads are
Requireing lin use only stseh instructions as
may be obtained frem printed directions tia
accompany every machine. Every Machin
runs Gasp and without disagreeahie noise
we invite attention to the fact that the
claim for superiority Of the
LEAVITT SEWING MACHINE
over every other Machine, is based principal
~ upan its extreme simplicity, durability
and capacity for All grades Of Sewing light
or heavy; and the fact that it is not liable to
get out Of order.
Every machine is warranted for 3 years.
Agents-Norton Bros. General Agents, 90
washington street, Chico .,
Mrs. Cannon, Toledo, 'owa.
Mrs. Lottie Mcclure, i1arshalltown, Iowa.
Toledo May 18th - s " MI
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

POISONOUS MoLps.-Molded bread,
meat, cheese or any other eatable, is an
actual poison, whether inhaled or
eaten. One kind of mold causes the
fatal ship-fever. The mold in damp
cellarscauses various grades oftyphoid
fever, diarrhea, dysentery, etc. Re
cent chemical researches and micro
SCOPE observation seem no show thai
miasm is nothing more or than mold
and that this mold is, in reality,a
cloud of living things, each too small
to be seen by the naked eye; and ere
drawn into the lungs, swallowed with
the saliva, incorporated with the bod
eaten, and, by being absorbed into
the blood, are sufficient to cause all
grades of deadly tevers; elevated or
day localities are wholly exempt
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

How TO KEEP EGGS A YEAR.
Take perfectly fresh and sound
eggs and.then pure water. For
every three gallons of water put
in one pint Of fresh Stacked lime,
and Of common salt one half-pint.
Mix well and let barrel be half
full of this liquor; then, with a
dish let down the eggs into it,
tipping the dish after it fills
with water, SO that they may
roll out without cracking, the
she'll for if the shell, should be
cracked the egg will spoil
| Elk.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
CRocKERY, OTTAWA Co., Mich,
December II, 1861.

CROCKERY, OTTAWA Co., MICH,
December II, 1861.
DR.. G. w. Roback-Sir:
l am a Farmer, about 30 years
of age; was taken i'll in August,
1860, with fever, general debil-
ity, loss of appetite, swollen
limbs and stiff joints, and was
doctored by a Physician sever
al months with no result but a
large fee Bill. l tried after that,
various remedies with no bene-
fit; almost gave up in despair,
when aneighbor showed meo one
ofyour almanacs from Griffin's
Drug Store, and recommended
your medicines. / procured
two Bottles Of Blood Purifier
and three Bottles of Blood Pills
from Mr.. Griffin, which l took
as directed, and was perfectly
restored to health. The whole
of last winter | was enabled to
cut my fire wood, now | can do
as good a days chopping as
ever | could in my life.
S.-A further inducement
to try your medicines was the
fact that / was intimately ac-
quainted with 0. Thomas, Of
Grand Ledge, in this State, who
was cured Of a severe rheumat-
&c difficulty by your medicines.
JOHN CHADWICK.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
A SINGULAR CAsE.-The jamestown

A SINGULAR CAsE.-The jamestown
IN. " Press says:
About forty years ago young lady
eighteen years OF age, full of life and
beauty, and resident of this county,
from some unknown, of at least:ungov-
ernable cause, became suddenly in
sane. For some time she remained
beneath the roof OF her parents, and
received the united efforts and sym
patby of her relatives and friends. But
all to no avail. The mental faculties
were surely broken. A short time
alter she became an inmate of our
county poor house at Dewittville,
where she remained until few days
since, a curiosity to strangers and
wholly lost to herself. Well we re-
member, three years since, while pay
ing visit to the county building at
that place, noting the very strange
appearance of "Crazy Ann" There
was something peculiar about her de.
rangement. SO much so that we have
often called 10 mind incidents of her
conversation,Eand peculiar about her
manners. But few days since "Crazy
Ann" reasoned her proper cogno-
man and IS again sane. What a sleep!
Forty years of blind existence, and
now stranger to herself. She re-
sumes lite where she left it when
young and beautiful, and the compan-
ion of the gay and mirthful. Now
she is old, feeble and gray, in the en-
joyment only of the fact that she is
again rational, and busily engaged in
making her own acquaintance.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

We call attention of orr readers to the re =
snarkable certificates of cures per formed by
pr. C. W. Eobak's celebrated Sea ndinavan
Med ;cines. We do so, knowing them TO be
genuine. The agent has shown us the orig
Ss.l letters, copies Of which appear below
he rropiietors of the sc medicines authorize
MS to say, that they will give reward Of ten
teo~sand dollars to any person who will
STOW that any of the letteres referred TO arc
not authentic They have been sent unsolici
I'D and the company have in their possession
over 5000 of q SINH lar character Any Drug
gs' can satisfy the mos skeptical of the value
81 those truly wonderful agents. Roback
.Stomach Buters r backs Scandinavian: "Bloot
iVret ,er and Biz I pIsN
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
TOR WHITTIER

! 1 REGULAR EADUATE OF ME9I-
! \ CINE, AS lPLOMA at Office will
SOW, has bee longer engaged in the
! treatment of nereal, Sexual and Pri>
vqtc Disease aan any ether Physician
! ia ST. Louis,
! Syphilis, ,norrhca, elect, Structure,
orchitis, Hernia and Rupture, all Trina
ry Diseases and Syphilitic or Mercurial
/ iiftctions Of the Throat, Skin or Bones
are treated with unparalleled success.
| Spermaiorrhca, Sexual Debility and
! !mpotency, as to the result of self abuse
! youth, sexual excuses in maturer
/. years, or other causes, and which pro-
! !nce some Of the following effects, as
/ Nocturnal omissions, blptches, debility,
dizziness, dimness Of sight, confusion OF
/ Il IDEAS, evil forebodings, aversion to so.
aie,y Of females, loss of memory and ac>
tual power, and rendering marriage inns
proper, are perfectly cured.
The Doctors opportunities in hospital
and private practice are unsurpassed in
st. Louis or any other city. Back files
of ST Louis papers prove that he has been
located there longer by years than any so
advertising. The establishment, library,
laboratory and appointments are unrival-
J,d.in the West, unsurpassed anywhere
tge, with experience can be relied up
N, and the Doctor can refer to many ply,
sicians throughout the country. In past
success and present position he stands /
without competitor.
The Writings of Physician whose
reputation is UnionwiIe should be worth
reading.
Doctor Whittier publishes Medical
Pamphlet relating TO ,venereal diseases,
ana the disastrous and varied cons
auenccs Of self-abusc, that will be sent
10 any address in sealed envelope for
two stamps. Many Physicians, introduce
patients 70 the Doctor after reading his
medical pamphlet. Communications cons
flential and friendly talk will cost you
nothing. Oflibe central, yet retired
~, Cl7 st. Charles street, It. Louis, Mo.
/ Lours .. A. N. to r. IL. Sundays except
rlnIff
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
Amongst the many Testimonials IN
our possession, we have only room
for the following:
NEW HAVEN. Conn. Oct. ~. /!

49," AA"'sNS SSAsNsf wv 4NVVs
Messrs. q. q. CLARK & Co.
Gentlemen,--I feel it duty and IDEAS.
ure to give You the benefit Of my expe.
riencc in the use Of Goes Cough Galsam.
From taking heavy cold, was taken
down with the congestion Of the lungs
and continued to fail, under the best med.
ical care, until was given up, by com
petcnt medical authority, to die. There
seemed n.:hing but strangulation and
death before me. was told that further
medical attendance and medicine was
useless, and was resigned to death,
when friend, who had been greatly ben.
Gifted by using the Balsam, brought me
II bottle. This was after had done with
the doctor ana medicine. | thought ID
helped he, and continued taking the med
icine, and continued TO improve, until
my cough stopped, and my lungs healed,
and got we'll. l used 10 be,tles. re.
main, gems, with great respect,
Your ob't seiyt, JOHN WELLS,
200 Washington ST., New Haven, Ct.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
GOES DYSPEPSIA CURE

will also be found invaluable in all caee
Of DiarThea, Dysentery, Collie, Summer
Complaints, Gripping and in feet every
dieordcred condition of the stomach. and
flold by Druggists in city or country
everywhere at 81 per Bottle,
plication to
THE c. G. CLARK CO
Sole Proprietors, New HavoCn.t
2u46m6
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

= W. Skinner, Esq, of Madison
Wis, thinks the resuscitation Of the
sorghum business is to be almost as
rapid as its decline. He says lie has
known but one year, 1865, when the
manufacture Of sorghum was not gen
eraly profitable. The Western Farmer
also believes sorghum is to be a regu.
lar. profitable crop, even in Wiscon-
sin and Minnesota.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

SORENESS or TIE THROAT

CHEST AND LUNGS.
10 not delay procuring and immedi.
a,ely taking Goes Cough Balsam, when
troubled with any Of the above nam Cd
difficulties. They are oil premonitor,
symptoms Of Consumption, and if no, al.
rested, Will sooner or later sweep yos
away into the valley Of shadows freu
which mono can ever return.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
Old DR.. VII BER|
CONTINUOUS TO TREAT ALL PRIVATE

: CONTINUOUS TO TREAT AIL PRIVATE
~ Diseases, Syphilis, all forms, 'onorhaa
] lert structure, &c., completely eradicatcd
rtnt numerous class Of cases, resulting tron|
aif-phuse, producing unmarIlness, neryeusI
traiaty, irritability, eruptions, semina
srnrtssion. and finally impoieney, perma>
,.utly cured Persons afflicted with DELHI
,ate. Intricate and longss'anding constitu>I
onsl complaints arc politely invited to cal
o,. consultation. which costs nothing, Ext
.rirncc, the best of teachers, has enabled
~ to perfect remedies nj once efficient
Re permanent, and which in most casesI
~ be used without hindrance to business,
elicnes prepared in the cstabli shment. ]
!. bich embraces Office, reception and waits
luz rooms, also boarding and sleeping|
,arrmcnts for patients, requiring daily
,r.onal attention, and vapor and chemical
,aths, thus concentrating the famed Min
ra Springs Both sexes, married or single !,
uttering fl ON indiscretons inan!gencos or]
'a1rosures, may apply and be cured. No
tnn,ier who have failed, state your case
Read what he says in his pamphlet, sent to-
ANY address for two stamps. Thousands of
eases treated annually, st Office, and all
var the country. Consultation free, per-
Isonaiy or by mail. GIG Washington ave
tue, ST. Louis, Mo. Hours 8 a. NJ. TO I. p
~. Sundays n. M, TO II n. m. 3nlstf
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

California pays a premium
Of 81 to any one who plants a
shade tree by a roadside.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
DRUGGISTS.

Any druggist IN the country will toll
You, if you take the trouble to enquire
that every one that buys bottle Of Goes
Dyspepsia Cure from them, speaks in the
most unqualified praise Of its great med
dicinal virtues.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
BOWLING GALLERY.

He respectfully announces to the citizenso
Toledo and Tama City to call and pass an
hour or SO, in The pleasant recreation of Bows
ling. He proposes to keep place where the
most fastidous may come and roll game
of ten pins. The Ladies are respectfully in
vited to call, as the game is very fashionable
in the East among the fair sex:
Dec 18th. 1868. v2n49tf II. FREE
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

CnISa.-China is the most populous
and ancient empire in the world; it is
1900 miles long and 100 wide. Pop
ulation from 100000, 000to 500, 900 600.
The capital is Pekin, 100000 inliab-
itants; next Nankin, 100000. China
produces tea, 50,000,0G0 lbs. of which
are annually exported from Canton,
the only place which foreigners are al
lowed to visit. Silk, cotton, rice, gold,
silver, and all the necessaries of life are
found in China. The arts and maniac
lures in many branches are IN high
state of perfection, but stationary, as
Improvements are now prohibit ed
The government is Despotic Mon
archy. Revenue s20,00o,O00; army
100000 men. The religion is similar
to Buddhism, the chief goo being Fob
The Chinese mculcate the morality Of
Confucius, tier philosopher, who was
born 500 years 3. G. The great wal
and canal of China are among the might
lest works ever achieved by man. Tho
foreign commtrc of China amounts te
80 or 40 million dollars annually, the
whole of which is transacted by ap
pointed agents, called "Hong mcr
chants" Foreigners are allowed te
live at certain stations, factories be
low Canton. The chief trade is will
England. Tae first American SHY
reached China in 1884. Now the an
nual average of United States ships
yioitinc Canton ic 20 Tho rayon,,s
derived from foreign commerce by tho
Emperor varies from four to six mil
lion dollars. According to NJ. Dunn
the opium struggled into China, to tho
injury of the people, amounted to $40,
100000 annually, tor several years
past, much of which was paid in specie
which found It's way to London. Th'
Chinese language has nearly 1900
characters or letters.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
IN CON.S1fNpTy0N

Many care-worn sufferer las found re.
lief and to day rejoices that her life has
been made easy and prolonged by the
use Of Goes Cough Balsam.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

The noblcst mind the best content
mrnr has pgNcrg.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
"CLERGYMEE.

The Rev. Isaac AIKEN, of Allegheny
testi6es that it has cured him, alter al
other remedies had failed.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
n. N. (Brickl Pomeroy, Of the
La Crosse Democrat, on Ro-
backs BiHers.

N. III. (Brick) Pomeroy, Of the
La Crosse Democrat, on Ro-
backs BiHers.
C.. w. ROBACK, Of
Cincinnati, is making
the bestarticle ofBit-
tcrs now manufac-
turcd in the United
States or elsewhere.
We have used them
for three years, and
would not be without
them for almost any
money. In the spring
his Stomach Bitters
are worth hundreds
ofdollars for keeping
the stomach in order,
and cleansing the
blood from its accu-
mulated impurities.
isnOt once in two
wears thatWe endorse
so-called patentmedi-
cines, but R0back's
are worthy all the
praise we can best0w
on them.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
SORE TXR At

Keep your throat wet with the Balsam
taking little and often-and you will
very soon find relief.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22
From Reu. I. f. Ward. AEON, Lorain Co. 10
.Nessrs. Strong s. Armstrong, Druggist.

Nessrs. Strong 5 Armstrong, Druggiss
Cleveland
Gentlemen.-It gives me great pleasure
to state that my wife has derived great
benefit from the use Of Goes Dyspepsia
Cure. She has been for q number Of years
troubled with Dyspepsia, accompanied
with violent paroxysms of constipation,
which so Frustrated her that she was al
the while, for months, unable TO do any
thing. She took, at your instance, Coos
Dyspepsia Cure, and has derived great
benefit from il, and is now comparatively
we'll. She regards this medicine as
great blessing. Truly yours,
January 18th, 1868. /. +. WARD.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

consisting in part of
FLOORING, FENCING, SIDING,
STOCK BOARDS, sTUDDING s. JoIsT
SHINGLES, LATH, DOORS, SASH, BLlAps
and many other articles too numerol sto men
ten. They are also prepared to furnish Ears
mers with al kinds of
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-04-22

psA+- The American Organ will be at the
NJ. Il. Parsonage, where it can be seen by
those VINO wish to purchase first class mu-
steal instrument. The Agent Rev.. S. Eber>
hart, will show the above named Organ with
pleasure. Call and examine before purchas
ing Organs, for we think that you will b.
highly pleased with the American Organ.
Remember the place at the Parsonage Of til
NJ. Z. Church.
, 1869-03-21

yentions OF e,s faspserk sseh. u arc con.
structed by friflu md oihtrs In .Eret1nd.
and krause and Ha:kin1 IN this country. havs'
aaspist cd much Ingenuity, md, bS their use,
the. laboratory OF the chemist prese7ta
nsuch elesLer appearance than formerly no
dans eseus sparks OF ctnders being kofmed,
nor ashes being blown shout the room, TO
vicinity - Z
From the tuee=.s &tteudiue The u,e Of gas
stoFes n thu laboratory, il Is aAio to assert
that many Of the optr atoms OF tho household
could be performed IN the same m.nper.
The Introduction of the Improved p7oeess
o. manufa ct1r1ug gas by the Gwyuue- -Harrts
plan OF decomposs1K high steam TO produce
hydrogen As a heattrg agent, aud fl mo.
tive power IN lieu Of steam power, Is com,
mencing new eEooh In the history OF polltl.
cal and domestic economy. The came pro
cess spilled to the ordinary coal gas manu-.
facture Lessons The hrst cost of production 20
GREATLY that 1t wIl soon be. matter Of con.
hidesa!fon with gas companies whether the
selling price may not b. lesscued, with 3 view
10 Its Introduction Into these new industries !;
thus opening much more extensive dc.
mand, which, in the aggregate, will largely
Increase the dividends Of Gas companies, and
add Few element to the progress Of the age
, 1869-03-21

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H. Robtr hAm~c1s. in 1851. cfnnek. Cuyn:.
Walker. L:exh.tt cnsu.he;s md 9th q N hort,
have s5sptefs p ~ sep.ssen .uoa q Highland
out on ealyaf. Bat Mestfa Doug a. md ca snbs,s
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t0het 10 ttxe t1tuAunnnn the Eanily Of Cptpnel
Mac 1sof OF GlAEaw. Rurna hlEatclf ssid. inst
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taae pg her friends tcE ous projected chm 70 al no
ms ansrF. a7ps1snt1y. matIt1re an1 ncrump1nytng .
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the tea to meet mo kt atrtnosk. wh:.e Abe had
tcA1ce laldtd, when 4he rns se.xsd via "a ILL.,.
rant fevcr, which hurried my dras iii TO her
f1avc IN few dsy., hstoie .oonld evea .esza of
her tEr sss" NJ. Z. Ceaaesrs has 50 2pl!sd fail
w. tFT1 1hYA her I Nd fNts1 -
nsr haris, IN the kif:Jard 0! the Ola of ,Tett
Church. sha died o. oc.ober II, l;83; has 10:
RIsye remained Unmarried uah Jaoutry Is, isi2,
when stAtely monument Wa eret.ei there by
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