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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

If you have discharge from the nose,
offensive or otherwise, partial loss of the
sense of smell, taste or hearing, eyes
watering or weak, feel dull and stupid or
debilitated, pain or pressure in the head,
take cold easily, you may rest assured
that you have the Catarrh. Thousands
annually, without manifesting half of the
above symptoms, terminate in consump-
ton and end in the grave. No disease is
so common, more deceptive or less under,
stood by physicians. r. V. Pierce, nj. D.
of Buffalo, N. Y, is the proprietor of Dr.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy-a perfect Speci-
ic for Catarrh, "cold in the head,' or
catarrhal head ache, which he sends to
any address, postpaid, for sixty cents, or
four packages for 50. Sold by most drug.
gists everywhere.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02
Wisconsin and Fox River improvements.


l have given this subject, during the
past five years, much thought and some
personal examination. 1t is receiving
consideration in many parts of the
country, and especially in the north
western states. Cheap transportation
is the one question which is vital to
these States, and to none more 50 than
to Iowa. 1t is of little consequence
whether her products be moved by rail
or water, but of the greatest conse-
quence that they be moved at rates
whereby the market price will give
back the cost Of production and liv-
ing profit to the farmer. If railways
can carry heavy freights as chcaply as
Waterways, it is certain that they will
not unless compelled thereto by water
competition. The improvement of
water channels will reducs the charges
on every ton Of heavy freight, whether
moved by water or by rail. Our State
has raised during the past year, nearly
fifteen millions of bushels Of wheat for
export. With the freight charges on
this quantity reduced, in the cost of
transhipmcnt and movement, only ten
cents bushel, the total saving will
amount to sl.500.00O. But Iowa ex-
ports large quantities of other grains
and other products, and imports great
amounts Of lumber, merchandise, etc.,
so that this large sum would not be one
half the yearly saving to Iowa alone.
The States of Wisconsin, Illinois and
Minnesota, and those lying further
west, will be benefited, but perhaps in
less degree. With wheat selling in
the State of Iowa at an average price of
fifty cents per bushel, and on Lake
Michigan at seventy cents per bushel,
our representatives in Congress should
not long hesitate in assuming for their
constituents their part Of the necessary
debt in order to open an ample water
way between the Mississippi and the
Lakes. The full results no one can
foresee. 1t would unite the commerce
Of the lakes, with it's two thousand YES
sells, to the commerce Of the Mississip-
pi and it's tributaries, with their more
than two thousand vessels; and the
commerce so united, measured by tons
or by values, would be greater than the
existing foreign commerce of the coun-
try. The highest estimated cost of this
improvement, made by Gen. G.. X.
Warren, government engineer, is about
four millions of dollars.
deem this question so vitality i'm
portant to the agricultural interests of
our State, that | may (if time will per-
mit) submit at more length my views
upon the subject.-Gov. Merrills Mes
sage.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

just little bit unfriendly toward rail-
roads, while those towns on the river,
where roads cross, believing them
selves managed, outraged and discrim-
mated against are pledging their faith
full services toward the enactment of
general law regulating the toll to be
charged by railroads. Our roads now,
so far advanced toward completion
are sure to be rapidly finished in spite
of adverse legislation. The tax on
railroads now, one per cent, on the
gross earnings is quite likely to be in
creased SO that this kind of property
shall bear more equally with other
property of the State the burden of
taxation.
The State of Iowa derived from its
railroad tax of 1868 something less
than $4,000, while the State of
Wisconsin, with but little greater
length of line than Iowa, derived
nearly ten times this amount during
the corresponding period. Large APP
preparations for the completion of
our charitable and educational insti-
tutions will be demanded. There is
splendid chance for reckless appropri-
alton and extravagant outlay, but look
in upon the Lower House, hun
dred strong-composed of the best
material in the State-prudent, care
full, able men, who have a trust in
hand, and they will see it faithfully
discharged. The Senate, little farth-
er removed from the people, is quite
as careful, sagacious and economical
as is the House. The man who, in
his high minded purpose, seeks the
passage of doubtful bill through either
body will find himself quickly dis
abused of the purpose.
The various committees are hard at
work. The session which, for impor-
lance, is likely to be one of the most
prominent for many years, will, I
think, be short and busy one.
A herd law, so much needed, is like
ly to be passed. The supervisor system
of county government, although un-
popular in some localities is likely to
remain unchanged.
Yours,
rsr CHARLES OLEy
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02
Mich Cows.

NnAANA SOWSs 5Fr 4
l look on COW as similar to steam
boiler; no matter how good they may be,
unless the boiler is well supplied with wa
ter and good fuel, also well attended to.
the supply of steam will be short, or it will
be in proportion to the fuel and attention.
So ako is the COW no matter how good
she may be, if she is not well supplied, fed
and cared for, her product will be shorts
ened.
Another very important matter with
cows is that they should be protected from
storms ana bad weather. They should be
fed and kept under shelter when the nights
are wet and Indictment; this more partc
ularly in the early season, when the cow
is fresh and in full milk; one exposure to
cold wet night, has frequently reduced
the milk to one-half. Also, in the fall
when the nights become frosty, never let
them remain cut; be particular to stable
them and in the morning never turn
them out on the pasture till the frost is
melted off by the sun, as nothing, perhaps.
dries a cow or reduces her milk more than
eating grass with the frost on it, TO manv
of these requirements the generality of
farmers pay no attention whatever. In
the early season, as so.,n as there is any
pasture whatever, the cow is turned out
OF r.. uarnyard, to eat what she may find
and remain day and night until the winter
comes; there is also nothing grown or fed
to exc out the scanty supply of pasturage
that almo inevitably occurs at some time
each season. This is all wrong. and
should be remedied by the cultivation Of
roots or corn.-American Stock Journal
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02
ELKADER, Iowa, Jan. 25th, 1870.

Eds. TIMES IL venture the assertion
that there is no man living in Clayton Co.
who is SO intensely hated as Robert Tomp'
kins, editor of the McGregor News. His
filthy language :nd contemplate mean
ness has become a matter Of common re'
port in every township of the County.
Instead of trying to secure the respect of
those who should be his political friends,
he abuses and detys them. The following
fling a. comparative stran-
ger. clip. from the News Of the 22nd
inst:
'Eibocck, Of the Clayton Co. Journal,
has been away from his editorial duties
quite large portion of the past two or
three months, and part of the time Judge
Hunt has taken the main charge of the
Journal and managed it discretley and
ably but last week, Eiboeck being away,
! and Hunt on the bench, the Journal was
left in charge of fool, rho we do not
knoaO, but evidently FOOL
The above item is Sufficiently explicit.
Mr. Tompkins did know who had charge
of tho journal.
Here is the supposed cause of that
gentlcman's ~ terrible wrath. copy from
the Journal Of Jan. 10Th:
The McGregor Postmaster is ascertain.
ing how many Journals and Times are
received at the different Post Offices
throughout the county. We hope he will
ever keep watchful care over these pa
pers and see that they reach their destina.
ton.
This is known to be true and written in
spirit of pleasantly by Van. E. Butler,
late of the Waverly Republican and SON.
in.law of our esteemed townsman, DR.. d.
w. Chase. Our young friend, Van, is
here, with his wife, visiting their relatives
and friends. Common courtesy to a
stranger and reasonable regard for de-
cency should have dictated different treat
ment from the News editor. Not being
the possessor, however, Of any of that
element which goes to make up gentle
man, Tompkins is not to be wondered at
and is only regarded as contemplate by
an enlightened community.
JUSTICE.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

Gov. MERRILL has appointed Hon. Z.
II. Williams, to tho place made vacant by
the recent resignation Of Judge Dillon on
tho Supreme Bench Of the State. Mr..
Williams has been resident Of Clayton
county twenty-thrce years, and during the
time, has served four years as County and
eight years as District Judge. There was
pretty good authority for believing the re-
port in general circulation, that he would
not accept the appointment which was
Anscught. Mr.. G. Douglas, who visited the
Judge, armed with the urgent request of
many pzominent citizens, has just return
I'd, and gives us authority for saying that
he will probably accept, though at u
heavy personal sacrifice.
In this appointment, the Governor will
receive the APPRECIATION Of the people Of
Iowa, for, though there are many good
and capable men who would have filled
abe position with acceptnbility, yet no one
sxsu question the ability. integrity and
firmncss Of she Hon. =. H. Williams, of
Clayton county.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

TEE Senatorial conflict at Des Moincs
was between Wright, Allison and Merrill
On the informal caucus ballot, they stood
SO, 80, a. The formal and decisive ballot
was Wright, &C, Allison, At, Merrill, l3,
Kirkwood, !. On motion of Newell,
Judge Wright was declared the nominee,
by unaninity. For second term, informal,
Grinnell, 80, Howell, 3S, Vandever, "a,
with Scattering of 6, 8, 2, 4, and
without ead. formal ballot, first, How
ell, Sc, Grinncll, 80, Vandever, 10, Scott,
IL. Second ballot, Howell, 60, Grinnell
AZ, Scott, ii, Vandever, l. Final ballot,
Howell, 20, Grinnell, Al, Scott, IL, Van
dover, 8. Mr.. Mahin moved the "unani,
NOUS on Howell. We give these Ggures
rs possibly interesting to many of our
readers.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02
Uhe Times.
McGREGoR, FEB. 2, iSsO.
New Senator's.

NOW SeuAtcTSs
Geo. G.. Wrigh. s brother of the late
Gov. Jos A. Wright, who died recently
yshiic e. s. Minister at the Court of
Berlin. Both brothers were educated in
the Indiana State University. Of Bloom
ington, Indiana. Both acted as janitors
1--WE belicvc) until they made raise of
money or Of personal iahuence. We
knew Gov. Wright well. An able and
most pleasant gentleman. Chief Justice
Wright, of this State, now Senator elect
from II to II we do not know. We
hope he is good man, but we think his
long letter defining his position implied
u suspicion of doubt on his own part as
to the confidence his supporters were re-
posing in him. Tho letter was not called
for. 1t smacks considerably of the man
ne- Of electioneering for which the Inii-
ana brother was iistinguished--a tribe in
the demagogue line. But, no matter. Let
him pass. lie beat the Subsidized" aud
their lobby agents and for this we ejaca-
lutc "Laas Deo!" J. B. Howell, one Of
the Oldest editors Of the State OF Iowa, is
Of keokuk and as radical of the strong
est scent he assisted to get the Govern
ment and the People into the state Of
semi>insolvency which they are now labor
ing under. 1t is quite proper Mr.. Howell
should be invited to legislate us out Of
trouble, but we doubt the ability Of any
or all of them to undo the mischief en-
tailed upon US by their acts Of folly.
Judge C!aggett, of Keokuk, for the
long term and Hon. John T. Stoueman,
Of McG,egcr, for the short term, received
the Democratic complimentary vote of the
Legislature. Snow, of the Statesman, for
State Printer and VIM. Lee, Of Iowa City,
for State Binder, received the Democratic
complimentary vote.
Judge Claggett writes a very fine notice
of regard to his successful competitor,
Mr.. Howell. We like Claggett and al
ways will for the xobleness of heart and
mind that prompted his good words. Mr..
Howell has taken his seat as successor to
Mr.. Grimes.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

Truth WILL PREyAIL.-D Baking
Powder is chemically pure in its combin-
alton, and possesses no ingredients but
such as are harmless, healthy and nutrit-
ious. In strength and weight it has no
equal, and but half the quantity is needed
in use that is required by those of ordinary
manufacture Used in all families, ard
pronounced the best as we'll as the cheap
est. Prepared by Dooley Is Brother, New
York, and sold by Grocers generally.
C,rfQc
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

Females are in decided minority in
the West and the new States. while they
are in majority in the New England
States. Thus in Ohio there is an excess
Of 100000 in Michigan. 10000, and in
California, $4,000. In Massachusetts, on
the contrary, there are $4,000. more wo-
men than men; in New Hampshire. g. 500;
in Rhode Island, 5000, and in Connect
cut. 1000. The total excess in New Eng
land of females over males is $500.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

On the death of one of England's most
eminent physicians, all his effects were
sold by auction, and among other things
was sealed packet, marked "Advce to
Physicians" which brought great price.
The purchaser on opening the packet, read
as follows: keep the head cool, the
bowels open and The feet warm" If
physic is necessary, use Parsoa's Puya-
tire Pills; they are the most scientifically
prepared pill that has appeared in the last
hun3rpd wears,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02
Nothing so truly marks the refine

Nothing so truly marks the refined
woman as the possession of fall supply
of undertaking, neatly made and tastes
fully trimmed. We remember a shrewd
old darkey who used to say that she only
wanted to see the clothes line and "de
place around dc back-door," to know
what the new neighbors we're; and we
are pretty sure that it is in the power Of
button, holes and strings, to determine the
grade of good many women.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

We received a very pleasant letter Of
thanks from our old friend Kendall, since
his return home, for bottle of .Johnson's
Anodyne Liniment which we gave him, and
which he says has entirely cured him of
the troublesome and dangerous cough he
had when here.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

SECRETS OF IlEALTH.--Frst, keep warm.
Second, eat regularly and slowly. Third.
maintain regular bodily habits. Fourth,
take early and light sappers. Fifth, keep
clean skn. Sixth, get plenty of sleep
at night. Seventh, keep cheerful and
respectable company. Eighth, keep out
OF debt. Ninth, don't set yonr mind on
things you don't need. Tenth, mind your
own business. Eleventh, don't set up to
bca sharp Of any kind. Twelfth, subduc
curiosity Thirteenth avoid lrncs.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02
The State Count for Coy. and 1t. Gov.
crn0r, January 18th.

AVSAs
Tho Iowa branches of the Legislature
in joint convention assembled, figured up
as follows: For Governor, Samuel Mer>
rill, 97,243; George Gillaspy, 57,257 /;
there were scattering votes Of one each to
yarions parties. Merrill's majority, S9,>
9S6. For It. Gov. Major Walden received
97,65S, A. p. Richardson, 56,s7S, A. p.
Richards, 802, p. r. Richardson, Sd, and
II. p. Richardson, 2 We claim all these
votes Major. The intention in law is
everything, and the votes are legally ours.
about 40 thousand more plumbers Of
the kind would have made US Lieut.. Gov
had tho plumbers been counted. We most
sincerely thank our stars that we were
permitted to stay in McGregcr, rather
than in that dreadful Des Moines, The
Desn). Walden beat his principal Ais
sotes aec beat "litt.e George our prin-
Gspal, 2l5. Mr.. President Of the Senate,
amt we ssome?"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02
You WouLpS'r EXPECT IT !-Strance as

You WOULDN'T EXPECT IT Strange as
it may seem, Chicago is blessed with a
modest chief magistrate-so modest, in
fact, that he doubts his ability to lead in
prayer, and prefers to take back seat as
az humble supplicant. If there are nine
olher men in that city, of the same righte-
Gus strip as Mayor Mason, it is possible
that Chicago may yet be saved.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02
State Laws.

State Laws.
Hon. @. Dudley, of our Legislature,
has introduced bill to do away with the
publication of the laws in County papers.
Mr.. Dudley is right in economy but wrong
in craftsmanship and in consideration of
the safety of the citizen. Gesler, the
Swiss tyrant and opponent of the patriotic
William Tell, wrote his cdicts or laws in
''fne hand" and put the placards SO high
on trees that the people could not read
them. There was no trouble on the part
of his official slaves to arrest the innocent
ones who could not possibly know what
arbitrary foolery the Executive beast had
ordered. We believe every Journal in
the State should be paid for publishing
the Laws and all other matters pertaining
to general legal obligations. The COM
pensation need not be heavy. Years ago
we suggested 35 cents per thousand ems
and we saw the measure adopted by our
Legislature. 1t gave satisfaction to the
people and it was some pay to the publish
crs; not much, we admit, but IL paid.
We shall have occasion to say more of
this hereafter. Auditor Elliott is sensible
On the subject; read him:
"Thc publication of the laws as provi-
lied for in chapter lls, Acts of 1866, has
become an item of considerable expense
to the State, but, in my opinion, it is
money we'll expended. By this m.ans
oil the laws passed by your honorable
body are brou ght to the notice Of all the
people of the State, flor the people Of
Iowa are reading people) at the expense
of the entire State. Every man is pre-
sumed to know the laU, and this gives ev-
cry one the opportunity that makes such
presumption reasonable.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

To financially better yourselves these
hard times. Call on DR.. Gill, Dentist,
he comes with the re,y best of recon-
mends. among those are j. II. Merrill,
Esq, President lst National Bank.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

THAT DIspATcH.-By reference to
the original on file in the telegraph
office here, the Post-Journal dispatch
over which our neighbor Of the Register
has been SO greatly exercised, proves to
be anything but the ''murdcr" it was
represented to be. Here is the para
graph yer batim from the original, which
any one can see by calling at that Office:
Gov. Merrill's lcvec last night was
the Inauguration Of new thing in the
politico-social. arrangements of this
capital. It was very largely attended,
aud ! thought observed more mascu-
line human intellect, more female beauty
and lovelincss, and more high necked
dresses than ever saw at the Executive
Mansion in Washington .--Des Moines
Bulletiu 9th,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

The Allison papers north insist that
William is very popular with the masses
ur this way. His Post master editors
could not get 10 per cent Of the citi-
zens whom Allison has INsULTED to
sign an Endorsement of them. In this
place, not one in ONE HUNDRED. The
citizens who use p. O. should have
something to say about the choice, of a
man who is required to handle property
so delicate as mail matter.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

TnE Elkader Journal, Of last week,
scored the Allison organot this place un-
mercifully, both on the VIM. u. business
and the County printing. When a paper
has the effrontery-the lying capacity and
brazen- ness-to state that its proprietors
made no effort to get forced subscriptions,
when the streets and cross roads were full
Of hired solicitors taking subscribers at
any or at no price, it is time such an agent
of an NJ. C. should be noticed. Killinger,
Mckay ct. al. did you work for nothing !?
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02
Annual Meeting Of the Clayton County
Agricultural Society, held at Farm.
erSburg. Jan. Goth. 1870.

President, VIM. S. Scott. in the chair;
Secretary Hamilton's Report read and
adopted; Treasurer Woodwards Report
read and adopted; Committees Report on
settlement with j. E. Collett read and
adopted. The following named Officers,
for the year 1870, were then elected:
= President, VIM. s. Scott.
Vice President, c. T. Hall.
Secretary, E. P. Hall.
Treasurer, Geo. A. Troegcr.
DIRECTORS
Luther Nichols, Monona, Wesley
Smith, Of Grand Meadow, John Grinnell,
of Clayton, VIM. Oelke, of Garnavillo,
VIM. Sturm, Mendon, &. S. Cooley, of
Cass, Geo. A Goodwin, Wagner, A. d.
Cook, Boardmsn, II. c. Hayt, McGregor,
Michael U,iell, Read, r. c. Place. Elka-
der, NJ. w. Lovett, of Elk, Peter Farley,
Giard. Chief Marshal, S. Benjamin
Secretary instructed to procure new seal
to correspond with name Of Society.
Constitution amended by adding Art.
IL. This Constitution shall not be again
amended except notice be first given of
such proposed amendment in the County
Newspape for, at least, thirty days pre-
vious to the Meeting acting thereon.
Directors to met at National, Feb. 18th,
at 10 o'clock A. nj.
Meeting adjourned.
N. HAMILTON, Sec.
WIN. S. Soorr, Pres.
Report Of the Treasurer of The Clay
ton Co. Agricultural Society:
Received from Annual Members
ship. s4Ol 90
Received from Life Membership, Cos 90
g State 200 90
. Other sources 307 SO
81 SOC 90
Paid Premiums, S407 As
Expresses, for 1869, 23S &c
+" Old Indebtedness, GAG 70
On hand, IA 45
81 ,606 90
Present indebtedness as near as can lie
ascertained
Fair Ground Note, to A. C. Buck, $3.50 90
I" s. in hands of 3.
Bushee, $50 90
Note to S. Merrill for Lumber, 100 co
Claim of G. Watkins on Salary, 40 90
Order to Drummond for Printing, Is 90
$685. 90
The above is brief abstract of the
Treasurer's Report on file with the Secre-
tary. 1t shows the finances of the Society
were managed with economy. And while
it is creditable to the officers it is also en-
couraging to the friends of the Society to
see the Indebtedness SO greatly reduced.
The heavy debt resting upon the Society
which has been in the past an embarras-
sing feature, seems about to be removed.
Indeed it is thought had the weather been
more propitious during the last Fair, ev-
cry dollar Of the Indebtedness would have
been paid.
1t is hoped the Society, during 1870,
will continue to advance and maintain its
position at the head of the County Agri>
cultural Socities of the State.
L. P. HALL, Sec.
4
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-02-02

ascertained
Fair Ground Note, to A. c. Buck, $3.50 90
I" I" I" in hands of B.
Bushee, $50 90
Note to S. Merrill for Lumber, 100 Gu
Claim Of c. Watkins on Salary, 40 90
Order to Drummond for Printing, Is 90