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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
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A Wonderful Clock.

A Vermont farmer. Mr.. r. ID. Man
son, has recently completed piece
of mechanism, after long years of
patient labor, which, from all &C.
counts, scarcely has an equal. 1t is
clock capable of doing all these
things: 1t will run nine days with
one winding; If neglected 1t will
ring bell, giving the alarm six
hours before running down; it gives
the second, the minute, the hour,
the day of the week, the day of the
month, the month, and the year ol
the Christian era. 1t also contains
an orchestra within itself, playing
Old Hundred every hour, Sundays
and for the remaining days of the
week 1t plays Old Folks at Home
Swiss Waltz, Star Spangled Banner
Hail Columbia, Yankee Doodle and
Sweet Home, respectively. The
pendulum weighs forty pounds, in
the center of which is a time-piece
deriving Its motive power from tia,
oscillations of the pendulum. Tn,
handsome sum of S4, 900 for the clocL
has been offered and refused.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
A Novel Festival.

Last spring the Superintendent of
Sunday School In town near Bos-
ton gave each scholar twelve kernels
of corn, telling them to plant them,
and the proceeds at harvesting were
to go toward enlarging their library ;
he offered ST as premium to the one
who raised the most corn from the
twelve kernels. The corn having
iipened, the time was set for the fes-
tival each member brought his or
her bundle OF corn to the Town Hall,
where large number of friends had
gathered, Notwithstanding the even
ing was very stormy. The premium
was awarded to James A. Hewes, as
the one raising the moss corn, he
having thirty full-grown ears. One
of the scholars brought a chicken
that had scratched aP her corn,
which was sold instead of the corn,
she had expected to raise; poor Bid
dy was quite startled by being made
a public example of. Refreshments
were furnished the children, and q
farmers supper of baked beans,
brown bread, pumpkin pies, and 50
forth, was not slighted by the COM
pany. The North Reading band
furnished excellent music. The
whole receipts above the expenses
were $50, which will be expended In
books for the school. One little item
deserves notice. Mr.. +. Breed, of
Lynn, friend of the school, who
takes a lively interest In all that
concerns 1t, but who was unable to be
present at the festival, has since the
gathering bought the largest ear from
the prize bunch, at two cents a kernel,
the ear amounting to $7.68.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22


In Is thought that the United
States Supreme Court will in a short
time render decision adverse to the
claims of the women's sufTragists on
the question of their right to vote
under the present constitution. 1t Is
understood that this decision will be
based upon the organic act creating
the territorial government, which
plainly specifies that meme but males
over twenty-one years of age shall
be voters. In case this decision IL
rendered, the suffragists intend to
appeal again to congress for either the
passage of the sixteenth amendment,
or the modification of the fifteenth
to general law.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
Diminuitiye Mechanism

Mr.. ID. A. A. Buck, jsweIer OF
Worchester, Mass, has built the
smallest engine i'm the world. 1t Is
made of gold and silver, and fastened
together with screws, the largest OF
which is one eighth of an inch i'm
size. The engine, boiler, governor,
and pumps stand I'm a space seven
sixteenths of an inch of square, and
are five-eighth of an inch high
Perhaps a better idea OF its small
ness will he conveyed by saying that
the whole affair may be completely
covered with common tailor's
thimble. The engine alone weighs
but fifteen grains, and yet every part
is complete, as may be seen by a
microscopic examination; and IL
may be set in motion by applying
heat, being supplied with all valves,
&C., to be found upon an ordinary
upright en- gine. To attempt an es-
timate Of Its power would seem like
small business, but for guess, q span
of well.fed fieas would furnish more
force IL they were properly harness
ed and shod. The little thing would
tug away several minutes II en- courag-
ed by drop OF water heated by the
application OF burnt finger
Hartford Post.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

WATERING TEAMS OFTEN. N.-Hor.
ses and oxen at work need water
often. The plowman carries his Jug
of water or leaves his team to rest
while he goes 10 the house for a
drink. But the team works harder
than the driver, and probably need
drink As often; yet many teams are
taken out early in the field, where
there Is no water except i'm the dri-
ver's Jug, and work five or six hours
before they can get a drop. is IL any
wonder that they are injured by
drinking too much when they are
led to the spring at noon and even.
ing ?
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
Iowa In the present Congress i
thus represented

Iowa In the present Congress ID
thus represented
SENAToRs.-James Harlan, Repub.
lican, of Mt. Pleasant; born ia
Clark county, ILL.,, in 1920; took his
seat In the United States Senate
March 4, 1867; term expires March
8, 1878.
George q. Wright, Republican, oi
Des Moines; born at Blooming ton,
Indiana, In 1920; lawyer; took his
seat In the United States Senate
March 4. 1871; term expires March
8, 1877.
REPREsENTATIvEs.-Geo. w. Nc
Crary, Republican, of Keokuk; born
near Evansville, Ind, Aug. 20, 1885 +;
lawyer; was member OF Forty.first
Congress.
Angelo r.. Cotton, Republican, OF
Lyons; born at Austintown, Ohio,
Nov. 20, 1925; lawyer.
William @. Donnan, Republican,
Of Independence; born at West
Charlton. N. Y, in 1884; lawyer.
Madison w. Walden, Republican,
of Centerville; born In Adams coun.
ty, Ohio. In 1885; editor.
Frank w. Palmer, Republican, OF
Des Moines; born at Manchester,
Ind. In 1927 editor; was member
of the Forty-frst Congress.
Jackson Orr, Republican. OF Mon.
tana; born In Fayette county, Ohio,
In 1882; merchant served In the
Union army during the rebellion.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
NUMBER 3s.

Henry Ward Beecher defined late.
ly the true Christian, as a man who
was melodious, inside and out: who
was always humming, and singing
and thanksgiving. When he said
this la his easy, ofrhand manner,
his face lit up with smile; the 10Y
he spoke shoue on his countenance.
He showed how as life goes on and
our material prosperity increases,
we lose the spirit of Thanksgiving.
and, In speaking of his own expert
encc, said: "When | first began
preaching and had but two rooms. I
felt more grateful, I think, than I do
now, for all the comforts of my
house. went away from Cincin-
natl to preach i'm Lawrenceburg. n
wretched little village. had no
patrimony, allI had was my salary,
and that amounted to four hundred
dollars. Laughter. I went on
that to marry my wife, which cost
me two hundred dollars, and I had
exactly eighteen cents when I came
back. / remember / never slept on
the spare bed of friend of mine
J then but / felt deeply grateful for IL.
1t was then that had two rooms:
one was kitchen cellar and sitting
room, the other parlor, study aud
bedroom. [Laughter.l The cellar
we made by putting things under
the bed. [Laughter.l When Judge
Bernard gave me. his cast.off clothes
to wear, / was greatful for lt, nj.
though-he being slim man, while
L was rather well developed ID was
atight fit. And still | could have
said, Il, the son of Lyman Beecher,
President of n Theological College,
here In a snesking little village,
with no church, no elder, and no
ons to make an elder of, laugh
teri / remember when | went out
to destitute places To preach, had
deep sense of gratitude for the
blessing of being permitted To preach
the Gospel
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22


The Houston county (Minn.
Democrat confirms the statement
that a man at Spring Grove, in that
county is turning into stone. His
name Is Harmon Silverson. He ia
completely petrified In all his limbs
and body-the only exception being
n portion about the mouth, throat
and eyes, He has good appetite,
eats, and prays day and nigh for the
Lord to deliver him jfrom this terri.
BILE afiiiction. He is perfectly help-
less, The process of petrifaction
commenced some time last spring i'm
his feet and knees, since which time
it has gradually increased.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
BEN AND 1,
A Miniature sketch from Real LII

A Miniature Sketch from Real Life.
When Ben 1 were children was
the taller. When we went to school
l studied more than he did; grad
uated before he did; I read more
books than he did; If we got into an
argument l was pretty sure to get
the better of him; in short, I was
ahead OF Ben, and patronized him
But Ben got ahead at last. He
studied profession I crimped, and
frizzed, and fused. He went into
business busted, and arranged
and beautified. He is growing rich
I am growing poor. He can travel II
he chooses, he can invite me to &c
with him If he chooses; can sit al
home till / am invited.
lie Is independent; I dependent.
Ben Is a successful bachelor, with
the world before him; am an un-
successful maiden, with no definite
prospects, ,-..
All, Ben, Ben, this will never do
just wait, sir, till take a start!
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

"A writer in the Sioux City Jour-
nal says that an acre of cotton wood
tree plants can be set out at price
not exceeding twenty dollars In
money and no more time consumed
than would be IN planting the same
ground In potatoes, In ten years an
acre of such timber at four dollars
per cord would yield two hundred
dollars or more. Who would be
without trees, when an acre--or 8, ,7sl
In number--can be set out for one-
half cent apiece?
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
CEDAR FALLS. IOWA. FRIDAY DECEMBER o. 1871.

failure of which may be the cause OF
great inconvenience.
We could multiply examples, but
your own experience will fill up
the picture and il you are wise,
teach You that each day has its
own duties, which can b. ILsStered,
but Ii you add to them the work ol
yesterday you make the burden
grievous to be bourne. Your old
''copy-booksn told you when you
were young that "Procrastination
Is the thief of time" In ripper age
remember 1t. "Never put of till
tomorrow that which you should dc
to day. Christian Union.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
Small POx.

At this time when small pox Is
prevailing to a considerable extent
in many portions Of the county 1t is
important to understand the most
reliable preventive rs well as curative
measures In its management. Small
pox is propagated by specific conta-
gion or mias N, and by direct inIoc.
culation of the virus or lymph which
accumulates In the pustules. The
miasma of small pox IL multiplied by
heat, moisture and foal air. Thus, q
small quantity of the malaria in a
hot, damp, and filthy house, will in.
crease to rapidly shat the entire
building will soon become a maga-
zine of poison. The poison can not
develop itself in pare and dry at
mosphere, hence, the first and most
important preventive means of this
loathsome disease is to remove all
filth and moisture from dwellings,
The second preventive measure con.
sists in keeping the functions Of the
body active. This can be accom-
plished by avoiding excesses, by
baths, a regular diet, and strict atten.
tion to cleanliness in every respect.
Third, by vaccination when properly
performed. The best lymph to be
used for vaccinating is that which is
prepared In Germany and imported
In quilts. 1t should be introduced by
slightly scarafying the arm or calf OF
the leg, mot sufficiently to draw
blood and applying the lymph, al.
lowing it to remain until 1t is entirely
dry. If the first application does not
take effect II should be repeated
every two or three days. In order to
have vaccination certainly protective
against small pox 1t must produce
the following constitutional symp-
toms light pain in the head; ach.
ing of the muscles; chilly sensations,
and some fever, together with the
development of well defined pus.
tule, which will appear first, as a
small blister, then fill with grayish
lymph, will dry and become of ma
hogany color, and, upon scaling off,
will leave pit. Inflammation may
appear around the pustule, but as
that occurs frequently as the result
Of the scarifying, 1t is not a positive
indication that the vaccine disease
has been perfectly developed. If the
vaccination has been perfect the sys-
tenn is as much protected as 1t can be,
and observations prove that II is a
preventive Of small pox in ninety
three cases out of one hundred, and
liz the remainder IL modifies It. The
treatment of small pox should al
ways be entrusted to skillful physi-
clan, and under judicious manage.
ment, 1t is by no means n fatal ma
lady - IA.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

-R. w. Dunham, rich Califor.
nian died not long since, leaving
100000 to the ''Deaf, Dumb and
Blind Asylum" of San Francisco,
In order to enjoy the consoling re-
Election that his beneficiaries could
not talk about him after his DEATH
Unfortunately, the asylum was re-
moved to Alameda County, several
years ago, and his relatives are go.
ing to contest the will.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

An Indiana editor gives this to the
world as an argument that the wo>
men of his state are well prepared
for the duties ofa voting citizen:
"a Harrison county girl recently
knocked her mother down with a
rolling-pin, and In return was chok-
ed by her father until her tongue
hung out Of her mouth. In n short
time mother and daughter recovered, !,
and pitched into the old gentleman
with rolling.pin and table forks.
nearly ruining his arm with the lat.
ter. The daughter then threw all OF
the dishes out Of the window.--De.
tr0tt Post.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
rom the Boston Times.
Wanted-An Answer.

Suppose IL to be 100 miles from
Boston to Portland. A locomotive
starts at IL o'clock from Boston, go.
Ing fifty miles the first hour, twenty,
five miles the second, twelve and Q
half miles the third, and so on each
hour travelling half the remaining
distance, when will 1t reach the de.
pot at Portland? A reward of 81 ,0Ol
awaits any person who, by mathe.
matisal calculation, can arrive at the
exact hour.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

--On the lst day of October last
the Rev. Henry Boehm, the oldest
living minister Of the M. f. Church,
ofliciated at the laying of the corner
stone OF the Third M. T.. church i'm
Lancaster, PennsylvanA. Sixty
eight years before, he preached the
first Methodist sermon ever delivered
in that city, and organized the first
society. consisting of six persons.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
A Kansas paper saws that \

A Kansas paper says that M. q.
Page while digging a well on his
farm, short distance from salina,
In that State, came upon the most
perfect fossils yet found in this coun-
try. He found wonderfully perfect
specimens of oak, walnut, maple and
pine leaves, which would be Of great
value to a museum.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

Gen. sherman. in . speech In New
York. said: 81 go abroad In no Of
fetal capacity. and Lieut.. Grant, a.
well as myself, pays his oaon way.
Perhaps this may put a quietus upon
the talk Of big pay and mileage,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
Morals Market.

The New York Journal Of Com.
aerce give the following as the state
of the morals market: "There has
been good demand for sharpness and
acuteness. We notice also some call
for roguery and rascality. Selfishness
is steady. Prudence--the stock small,
but the demand inconsiderable.-
Peculation and embezzlement look
ing up. Gross fiattery active, with
rising tendency. Adroit lying ut
permium. Not much demand for
truth except in small quantities !;
holders firm. Candor unchanged.
UprightEess has downward ten.
dency. Zeal for the right dull and
quiet. Modesty has declined. Light
demand for justice; not much Offer
ed. Cunning more active than uz-
ual. A good business done in pock-
et-picking; would be better but for
the police. Something done In sui
eide, Housebreaking rather active
just now. Popularity-many and
lively bids at first and second call.
Love of goodness and of good men
rather quiet. Charity of the first
quality, little offered: lower grades
are. in good demand, especially II
they promise quick returns. Sim
cerity rather scarca and dan,ond a
moderate. Hypocricy-some stir ;
we may say active. Drunkenness
much offered and good deal
taken. Recklessness In demand, -
Foolishness-much In the market,
and considerable quantities taken at
high prices. Promise not intended
to be kept, plenty. Honesty arm,
but at low prices. Usury rather fat.
Extortion fiat also. Covetousness
more fatal than cholera.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22


THE Democrat tells Of an innocent
old lady who started from Daven-
port for Racine recently. She was
not much used to travelling, and was
naturally solicitous to know ii in>
deed she was on the right road. The
kindbearted conductor came along,
and Of course she asked him IL that
was the right train to c.. "Yes,
mother; but you change cars at Ra.
cine," was the kind reply, and went
along, Now, this changing cars
rather bothered the old woman, but
she was equal to the emergency, for
picking up her parcels, she remarked
to reporter on the next seat -"Now,
II I've got TO change keers, I'm go-
Ing TO do 1t right now and SO she
opened the door, toddled across the
platform into the next coach, In
which she sat down In peace for the
balance Of the trip.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
l. w Y0uMC

OFFERS HIS PROFESSIONALS SERVICES
~ to the people of Cedar Falls and vicinity. OF
Gee at Thompson q Givens' Residence on 2nd
Street, between Washington and Clay.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
G. n. pie ~

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, LA1E
il Surgeon OF the 2eth Wisconsin Volunteers
Office at Wise g. Bryant's drug store. Residence
corner of Main and I2th streets. 1876
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
z A ppvANr A. n

AND SURGEON. OFFICE
Il Over Z. 4. Gregg's Drug Store, Cedar
Falls Iowa v11n12
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w wnppEN. M. d

S. n. PIERCE,
DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, OFFICE
I In Pnnix Block. Cedar Falls Iowa,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
s. WANDER vAART,

A TTORNEY q COUNCILLOR AT LAW
IN Notary Public and Collection Agent. ONCE
in Exchange Bank, Parkersburg, Iowa. Will at
tend all the Courts in Butler and Grundy Counties
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

AN Irishman writing from Phil
adelphia the other day to his friend
In the old country, concluded his let
ter thus: "If liver it's me fortune to
live till dy-and God nose whether
1t Is so or no-I'll visit ould Ireland
afore 1 leave Philamedephy."
The new State Capitol will Le
$50 feet north and south, and 244 feet
wide. The height of center and
wings 94 feet to the top Of the cor
nice, and rest S5 feet. The last Gen.
eral Assembly appropriated $3.50, 900
and of this $l20, 900 has been spent.
"A countryman, walking along
the streess of town, found his pro-
gress stopped by close barricade of
timber. "What is that for?" he said
to a person In the street. "Oh, that's
for TO stop the cholera" "Ah, 1
have often heard of the board of
health, but / never saw one before. -
"A Pennsylvania paper says -
"Chicago was probably the most
populous city In the world, previous
to the confagratlon. Some IA, ,000, 900
of her destitute citizens have passed
through this city In the past three
weeks. You can't throw cat In
any direction without hitting q 'suf.
ferer.'n
Late San Francisco papers esti-
mate the rain fall up to date at be.
tween three and four inches, with q
good prospect Of plenty more. This
has put the farmers, and indeed all
classes. In the best Of spirits, az Il
means abundant crops next season. -
The only drawback TO the general
rejoicings IL the chance Of freshets.
Through tickets' to 90 round
the world are now issued, the price
being $l,l45 In gold, and the rum
ming time eighty-oRe days. The
line Of route going westward, is from
New York to San Francisco, say
$500 miles San Francisco to Yoko-
hama, 4,7O0 miles: thence TO Hong
Kong, ] 900 miles thence TO Calcut-
ta. 1850 miles; thence TO Bombay,
400 miles; Bombay TO Suez. 5000
miles; from Suez via Alexandria
and Brindisi TO London, say $500
miles, and from London to New
York, $500 miles.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

physician AND SURGEON. OFFICE
IL in Wise Il Bryants Drug store. Residence,
corner of Sixth and Franklin Streets, Cedar Falls,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
Business Directory.
JULIEN HOUSE,

JULIEN HOUSE,
M w.wOoDWORTH, PROPRIETOR
w. Corner I'd and Main SITS, Dubuque. Iowa
FREMONT HOUSE,
| GEO. l.. DICKINSON & son, PROPS
" Corner 9Th and Iowa Streets, Dubuque, Iowa
| IA KEY CITY HOUSE,
| VIZ w. PYNE, PRoPRIETOR, CORNER
w. Main and Third Streets, Dubuque, Iowa
WILcox's RAILWAY HOTEL.
T L.wELCOx, Proprietor. Illinois Cen
NOT nubnone Iowa. 52tf
WILLIAMS HOUSE.
DARKERSBURGH, IOWA, has beer
cling public. Livery Stable connected WITH the
house. - 8 =. - - Z
sE# FARMERS HOME.
MAIN STREET, CEDAR F FALLS, IOWA.
Nl Meals IS cents each. Teams to pay 10 cents
each. Good Stabling and yards.
J. .ToLERToh,
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
N LAW. Office ever Townsend q Knapp's
Bank, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
s. n. PACKARD,
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
n LAW, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Office No. l, Null
arky's Block.
.. u. POWERS, ENEN.E H. G. HENENwAY'
POWERS q HEMENWAY,
A TTORNEYs & CoUNsELLORs, OF
N FICE in Cases Block, Cedar Falls, Black
Hawk County, Iowa.
j. BEEMER
A TTORNEY AT LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC
IN and Land Agent, will give Special Attention
% Buying and Selling Real Estate in Butler and
3rundy counties on Commission, Furnish Apstrcts
6 Title, and Pay Taxes for Nonresidents, Par
tersburg, Butler County, Iowa. 9-3s
AIONZO CONVERSE,
4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
n Law and Collection Agent, New Hartford,
Butler County, Iowa. ~s ylOniOyl
N. T. JOHNSON,
A TTORNEY q COUNCILLOR AT LAW,
IN Notary Public and Collection Agent. ONCE
in Exchange Bank, Parkersburg, Iowa. Will at
tend all the Courts in Butler and Grundy Counties.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22
AIoNZo CONVERSE,


4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
a Law and Collection Agent, New Hartford,
utter County, Iowa. +# y10n40yl
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j. B Z & M Z r

4 TTORNEY AT LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC
N and Land Agent. will give Special Attention
20 Buying and Selling Real Estate in Butler and
3rundy counties on Commission, Furnish Apstrcts
If Title, and Pay Taxes for Nonresidcnts. Par
tersburg, Butler County Iowa. 9-3S
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-12-22

yT w.wOODWORTEI, PROPRIETOR
w. Corner I'd and Main SITS, Dubuque, Iowa