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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-09-15

Farmers and Owners of Horses. Look
To Your Interests.
| 'I,IlIS ia TO certify. that we have used Dr. r. W
| Hpders Horse Medicines for several years,
| and can safely nd our testimony to their merits
| we cheerfuly recommend them to the public rs
| containing more medicinal virtues than any other
| we have ever used aud can warrant ms Condlton
| Powders to he the best the market Affords
| j. c. McGowen, Henry Swartzel,
| = Pearsall q. Newell,
| II. c. Markham. NJ. d., W. Talley.
navd Gathric Samuel Caskcy,
| Thomas Di.sins. j. ~ Eddie.
| l.. Singer, l.. d. puhIup'
| Curtis Morgan, John Merrill
| I q Ncidv James Bedinger
| d. c. Hastings, NJ D., +. W. Hastings, Druggist,
Mart Kuhn, A. CROOKS,
Chas. 4. Kent.
This is to certify that I, George Rice. of Quas-
oueton Iowa have been troubled with pain in
the Breast and Lungs for some time. and could
not ret anything to help me until was induced TO
try DR. Bodells Challenge l.niment, which entire
~ cured me with three applications. lean recon-
mend II to the public rs being one OF the best
medicines Tor man or beast in use have known
DR. Botfell for several wears, and can recommend
III" rs " s"''''"' " GEORGE RICE
This is to certify that I. VIM. Manson. of Quas-
uucton, Buchanan County, Iowa. have had a sore
on INV lie. for some time. aud have tried all the
physicjaus to ret cared, hut failed until tried Dr.
Bodell's All Healing Ointment. which cured il up
sound and well. think it is the hest "lntmen, for
man or beast lever saw. WI. MANSoN
This il to certify that l. John Canedy. of Win
throp, Buchanan County, Iowa. had my feet frozen
the winter of lS,;s69 until they We're perfectly
black and by using Dr. Bodell's All Healing Oint
meut have cured them. have known it used in a
number of cases with success.
JOHN CANEDY
l, Edward Mosier. have used DIR. Bodell's All
Healing Ointment, and would not be without il at
twice its cost. +. MOSlER
We the undersigned, are personally acquainted
with the above named citizens of Buchanan Co..
Iowa and they are among the best men in the
County.
JED LAKE.
j. II. CAMPBELL. Assistant Assessor.
Il. H. OLDER, cxCounty Treasurer.
j. 4. DAVIS. Sheriff.
u. L. SMITH. Clerk d. G.
EDWARD BREWER, ex- Clerk ID. c.
Is I'll JOHN HOLIETT. Recorder.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-09
A BUS Drivers Revenge.

Jehu said to me, "When was drivin'
on the Knickerbocker," line that ran
some twenty years ago from South Ferry,
through Broadway, Bleecker, and Eighth
avenue, to Twenty-third street, "there
was middle-aged man that used to ride
reg'lar; all the fellows got to knowin' him.
Well, he'd get in and hand up ten-dollar
note-you know the fare was only six cents
then, and we never had so much bout u.s.
so, of course, he'd ride for nothin' well,
that fellow stuck me five mornin's straight
and I sort O. got tired of it; so on the six
day went to the office and says to the
boss, There's man ridin' free on this
line. All the fellows knows him. He
gives 'em all ten dollar note and they
can't break it. He's rid with me these last
five mornin's, and I'm goin' for him to-day.
want ten dollars in pennies an six fares
out If he rides I'll git square with him."
So the boss he gives me nine dollars and
sixty-four cents-you know they was big
ones then-an' they weighed some, I tell
you. When I got down to Fourteenth
street he hailed me. Then the fares used
to pay when they got out So he hands
up his note; looked at-it-it was on the
Dry Dock'-an' l hands him down the
pennies. Well, how he did blow about
'em an said how he wouldn't take 'em,
Well, says 1, then I'll keepit all. Well, he
was the maddest fellow you ever seen; he
was hoppin'! But he got out an some one
inside hollers out Put some one on the
other side or you'll capsize,' an he thought
it was me. He jumped on the sidewalk
an he called me everything he could lay
his tongue to, an laffin' like blazes.
Says he, I'll report you, you old thief an
drove off. Well, 1 told the boss, and he
says, Let him come, I'll talk to him."
but he never made no complaint there"
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-09
In-GrOwiDg Toe Nails.

THIS most painful of the diseases of the
nails is caused by the improper manner of
cutting the nail generally of the great
toe), and then wearing a narrow, badly
made shoe. The nail beginning to grow
too long, and rather wide at the corners,
is often trimmed around the corner, which
gives temporary relief But it then begins
to grow wider in the side where it was cut
off; and, as the shoe presses the flesh
against the corner, the nail cuts more and
more into the raw flesh, which becomes
excessively tender and irritable. If this
state continue long, the toe becomes more
and more painful and liberated, and fun
gus (proud fiesh) sprouts up from the sor-
est points Walking greatly increases the
suffering, till positive rest becomes lndls-
pensable.
Treatment.- omit all modes of cut
ting out the nail by the root, and all other
cutting or torturing operations. Begin
the effort at cure by simple application to
the tender part of a small quantity of
perchloride of iron. 1t is found in drug
stores in fluid form, though sometimes
in powder. There is Immediately mod
crate sensation of pain, construction, or
burning. In few minutes the tender sur
face is felt to be dried up, tanned or num-
mifed> and it ceases to be painful. The
patient, who before could not put his foot
to the floor, now finds that he can walk
upon it without pain. BY permitting the
hardened, wood-like flesh to remain for
two or three weeks, it can be easily remov-
ed by soaking the foot in warm water. A
new and healthy structure is found, firm
and solid, below. If thereafter the nails
be no more cut around the corners or sides.
but always curved in across the front end,
they will in future grow only straight for
wards; and by wearing a shoe of reason
bly, good size and shape, all further trouble
will be avoided.-BOstscicEs Medical and
Surgial Journal.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-09

bough, then on top twig they sing one
song of praise. know they sleep sweeter
for it. They dream music for sometimes
in the night they break forth in singing,
and stop suddenly after the first note,
startled by their own voice. OH! that we
might sing evening and morning, and let
song ngtouch song all the way through.
As was returning from the country
the other evening between six and seven
o'clock, bearing a basket of flowers, l met
a man that was apparently the tender of a
mason. He looked brick and mortar all
over He had worked tle entire day, and
had the appearance of man that would
not be afraid of work. He was walking
ON with light step, aud singing to him
self as he passed down the street; though
he had been working the whole day, and
nearly the whole week. Were it not that
should have given him a large allotment of
my flowers. If he had not been out of
sight when the idea occurred to me,
should have hailed him, and said: Have
you worked all day?" "Of course 1
have" he would have said. Are you
singing?" "Of course am" Then take
these flowers home, and give them to your
wife, and tell her what blessing she has
in YOU"
Oh! that we could put songs under our
burdens OH that we could extract the
sense of sorrow by song! Then these
things would not poison so much. Sing
in the house. Teach your children to
sing. When griefs arise, sing them down
Lift the voice of praise against cares
Praise God by singing that will lift you
above trials of every sort. Attempt it
They sing in heaven; and among Gods
people upon earth song is the appropriate
language of Christian feeling.-Erctdnge
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-09
Canine Sagacity.

A gentleman residing on the Hudson,
brought to this city, few days since, a
small Photographic likeness of deceased
son (who was the owner during the latter
part of his life, ofa valuable hunting dog
that was very much attached to him.
After his death the farther gave the dog to
relative, in this city, who has owned him
for the last three years., for the purpose of
having life-size picture photograp he'd
from the smaller one. When the artist
had finished the picture and it was ready for
delivery, the father of the deceased and the
relative, taking with them the dog, called
at the gallery for the picture. Itwas stand
ing on an easel, surrounded by a large num-
Der of others of the same size. To these
the dog paid no attention, but the moment
he noticed the likeness of his deceased
master, "Sport" stood motionless; then
he raised one leg, and commenced wagging
his tail, and seemed to realize the truth
of his own sight. He drew nearer to the
picture, and in instant jumped upon a
chair, that enabled him to reach the frame
of the likeness with his fore paws, and
commenced licking the painted hands of
his dead master. The scene will not soon
be forgotten by those who witnessed it,
Neac York Courier
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-09

Pike had done, till he came to the follow
ing: "You yourselves must know the
West-that's west, Pike, not worst"
The deuce it is; well, go on"
I" / have failed
"Ha, ha," said Pike, "no mistake about
that word"
"None at ALL" said Shorters, turning
over the page, and continuing:
II have failed TO make connection with
the night train, and therefore improve the
opportunity to drop you this line saying l
will cash the whole amount of the paper
at the figures proposed. l send by this
mail drafts to my cashier, with instruc-
tionsto do the needful.
"Yours, respectfully, ]. BULGE"
"Hurrahl" shouted the Co. executing
a pirouette; "that comes of being slow
slows the word, my boy"
"That's piece of luck, if it did cost IL
per cent" said Rust. "Bulge understands
a thing or two. always told you so. He
is sure to cash up if he can make good
shave"
Bulge did cash up; he made a good
shave. Shorters, Pike, Rust & Co. were
in funds, and Pike ever since always looks
on both sides of letter sheets, as well as
questions, before coming to conclusion.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-09
Marrying in Fun and Spliced in
Earnest.

SATURDAY evening, as social party was
gathered on Ida Hill, a young lady and
gentleman who were betrothed thought,
for the amusement of the company, they
would go through the marriage ceremony
in fun-a sort of rehearsal. A gentleman
present agreed to take the part of the minis
ter, and did soin fine style. Immediately at
the conclusion of the mock marriage
young lady nudged her partner, who was
sitting beside her, and said, =" Let us be
married in fun" Call right" replied the
gent, and up they stood. One of the gen
tlemen present happened to be Justice,
and it struck him that he could make a
better job Of it than the young man who
had just personated the minister. He ac-
cordingly offered to marry the couple in
fun" They acceded, and he performed
the entire ceremony, concluding by declar;
ing the couple "man and wife," The thought
that the marriage had been legally per
formed flashed upon the minds of the cou-
pie, and the Justice very coolly explain
ed the matter and said that he was ready
for fee. Under the circumstances no.i?:
ing could be done but to yield to circum-
stances, and the newly married couple be-
ing willing, they adopted the fnality of
the fun, and invited all hands round to a
reception" May they never have occa-
sion to repent.-IToy Press.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-09
Improvement Of the Soil by Mechan.
ical Means.

IT must be evident to every one that,
other things being equal, the permanently
productive capacity of the soil will bear a
direct proportion to its depth. BY Deep
ening the soil the cultivator can change
the character of the land itself, and also
alter both its physical qualities and change
its chemical constitution, and thus fit it for
bearing other kinds of plants than those
which would be found naturally growing
upon its surface; if those should be con-
sidered desirable, he can very easily in
crease their productiveness. But he can
not deepen the soil without increasing his
labor which is the first consideration of
the farmer, and especially where it bears
so high proportion compared with other
countries; and in no other branch of busi-
ness is the strictest economy so essential to
success as in the one we are treating of.
But here science cOmO to his aid, and war
rants the outlay, and suggests that if he
deepen his soil, his plants will have a
wider range for their roots in search of
food, which will give increased growth;
that the portion of the subsoil brought to
the surface by deep plowing will receive
the ameliorating influence of frost and
rain, by which previous, perhaps hurtful,
properties are altered and washed out /;
that in times of drouth these roots can
seek the grateful moisture, which is being
condensed from the atmosphere, within its
cooler depth; and he finds his account in
increased product of his crop.
The same science will suggest the fire.
quent stirring of the soil, to expose fresh
particles to atmospheric influence; the use
of the subso1 plow, and, where necessary,
draining, which has been attended with so
much benefit wherever employed. Again,
the cultivator can improve his soil me-
chanically, by the use of different kind
of earth from the one to be improved.
Fifty loads of stiff clay to the acre, applied
in the fall, to light sand, to be sowed in
the spring, and one hundred loads of sand
applied to heavy clay land, and spread any
time before plowing, will be found to have
very beneficial effects, and this mixing of
soils, where necessary materials are not too
far apart (Which very frequently is not the
case), affords one of the cheap means of
improving the soil, especially as the ope-
ration can be carried on at such times when
the hands and teams might otherwise be
idle. A still further advantage attending
this method is, that twenty per cent. less
of manure to the acre will be attended
with equal results in the production of a
crop.-JournaI Of Chemistry.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-09
HARpEL's TYpoeRApH-Or, Book

HARPEL'S TYPOGRAPH,-Or, BOOK O1
Specimens, is a really wonderful, as well as most
beautiful and instructive volume. 1t contains
many bona fie examples OF plain and ornamental
mercantile, professional, social, book, and other
letter. press printing, attractive and informing
both to the professional printer and to all others
who require any printing done. 1t contains many
valuable suggestions regarding tasteful work, that
make the volume worth several times over its cost
to expert printers or to novices to say nothing oi
its value as an article of Cirtu.
Business and professional men, who often re-
quire suggestions regarding a proper style for
bilIheads letter-heads, cards, circulars, ETC., will
find something in this volume to meet their every
want As its nature is that of work OF reference,
several might club together for its purchase with
advantage.
The price of the work, beautifully and eubstan-
tally bound in extra English CLOTH and super fin
ish Is five dollars till March 1st after which date,
as only 1900 copies were printed and as no future
edition will be struck off, the price will be seven
dollars. Terms, cash with the order.
This is the only work Of the kind ever issued,
aud no prominent business man, much less any
printer, can afford to be without 1t. Those who
do not order soon may be disappointed in procur-
ing a copy. Address OSCAR W. HARPEL, publisher,
IS West Fourth street, Cincinnati, o. Tito be sent
by mall send So cents for postage.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-09
Looking on Both Sides.

The Boston Commercial Bulletin tells
this story:
Much is said to those whose prospects
are under cloud, or who haye met with
disappointment in life, of the necessity of
looking ON the bright side. No doubt this
necessity exists, as there are people who
persist in looking at only one side, and
that generally the least attractive. An
amusing illustration of the advantage and
necessity of looking at both sides has just
come to our knowledge.
AS every one is aware, the failures in
business that have occurred at the opening
of the year have made all business men
keenly alive to every report or rumor af-
fecting mercantile credit, while the losses
of some firms by shrinkage of values and
the misfortuneS of customers have caused
them to look after all available means
pretty sharply. A firm of this class,
which had been prospecting as to how to
make every dollar possible, the other day
had an interview with responsible Gus
toner of long standing, with regard to the
latter's discounting his own paper, which
they held to quite large amount. The
transaction was nearly concluded, but left
quiet for day or two by the firm in ques-
tion-not wishing to press too hard in
quarter where they expected to realize so
favorably; then one of the partners found,
to his CONSERVATION, on going to the mer-
chants counting-r room, that he had left
very suddenly for the West few days be-
FORE
A council of partners was Immediately
held. How should the money be raised?
In the midst of the discussion, the letters
just arrived BY the mail from the West
were passed in, among which one bearing
a. ~
raphy was detected.
"An~ exclaimed one of the trio,
"here's something from old Bulge: but
what the deuce is he doing at Erie y added
he, glancing at the post-mark of the epis-
tie. "Let me see."
The letter was opened, and the paatner
holding it proceeded to read as follows:
"ERIE, PENN, Jan. =. 1S71.-Messrs
.Shorters, Pike, Bust d Co.: GENTLEMEN /:
1t was unfortunate that did not see Won
before leaving town, in respect to the pro-
position made to take I'D the paper. / was
compelled, by pressing circumstances to
leave. You may think it singular to hear
from me here, but things were going wrong
at Chicago. You, yourself, must know
the worst by this time have faiIed-n
"Busted, by all the godsl" CALCULATED
Pike, dashine the letter down Tpon the
floor. 1.-The games up, gentlemen: our
goose is cooked"
Failed, is TT" cried the Co.
"That's the very word" roared Pike
failed, and just one hundred and five
thousand dollars gone to pot, because YOU
were so cursed slow about the matter.5
"Slow; what dye mean by that ?"
shouted the other. IF was as fast as
some men in this firm, it would have gone
To tho yva1J ,,ontbs n oo O.
"Well, well, gentlemen" said old Short
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-09
Sing Away Your Grief.

WE can sing away our cares easier than
we can reason them away. The birds are
the earliest to sing in the morning; the
birds are more without care than any thing
else I know Of Sing in the evening.
Singing is the last thing that robins do.
When they have done their daily work
when they have flown their last fight,
and picked up their last morsel Of food,
and cleansed their bills on napkin of a
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-09
Tpr MrsIcA1 INDEpENnENr for Eel

THE MUSICAL INDEPENDENT for Feb
ruary contains a sketch of Nilsson's career, by
Everett Chamberlain; the Organist's Story (con-
cluded), Meditation School, Editorials on Memoir
izing Music, Reviews of New Music, a very copious
News Summary, Answers to Correspondents, etc.,
and the following pieces of Music:- Remem-
brance of Heidelberg" March, by Alb. Parlow;
" Burdett's March ~ by j. L. Battmann; Hang up
the Baby's Stocking" by H. NJ. Higgins; my
Song" by Ferd. Gumbert; "Am Only Friend
by VIM. Seibert. Published dy LYON 6 HEALY,
Chicago, at 200 year. 25 cents for single num-
hers
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-09

The practice of sowing spring wheat
on plowed-up fields of winter-killed wheat,
is condemned by some farmers. 1t is held
that the balance of fertility has been dis
turbed, and a crop has been grown, a
young one, it is true, but still such a one
as required for its support what the land
was capable of finding, but which it could
even where fall wheat has been plowed
under
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-09

One year ago a company of young
ladies met in New York to consider what
they could do with the five million Pres
byterian memorial fund. Each agreed to
take a missionary box for children's con-
tributions, to be made on the morning of
each Sabbath of the year. These boxes,
ninety-two in number, have been opened,
and seven of them were found to contain
over 800 each; twenty over $50 each |;
amounts.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-09

The raw, astringent atmosphere Of winter Gre
ates and aggravates many ailments. To Protec
themselves as efectually as possible against the
invisible dangers which surround them at this
season. should be the especial care OF persons con-
stitutionally delicate. As there Is no medicinal
preparation in use which thoroughly braces
and invigorates the stomach, the liver, and the
nerves, as Hostetter's Bitters, a course Of that
agreeable tonic is particularly advisable for dys-
peptic, bilious, and nervous sufferers, - the cold,
damp, and trying weather which generally pre-
walls in our climate at this period OF the year.
Sudden chills have very bad effect upon dyspep-
tics, and individuals Of bilious habits, not unfre
quently producing congestion OF the liver or bow
els, or low fevers, sometimes of an intermittent
or remittent character. Attacks Of rheumatism are
also to be apprehended, and when there is ten
dency TO that complaint the Bitters will be found
the best preventive. The operation Of the great
vegetable tonic Is direct and simple 1t stimulates
and strengthens the digestive and secretive or
gans and the nerves, and puts the system in con-
dition to resst the action of those formidable foes
of vitality, low temperature and unwholesome
winds and fogs. BY quickening the superficial
circulation, without creating anything approach
ing to fever 1t imparts tone to the skin, and thus
renders the surface of the body comparatively I'M
pervious to unhealthy external influences.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-09
A New Triumph Of Practical science-AI.

iment from the Rocks. All obectiosn to the uni
OF the alimeniary Moses portion OF the
dietary of the cyizrd world have, IL seems, been hap
PLY removed by the discovery Of process OF pre-
pairing them for culinary purposes. There never was
time when the Food Question more vital ques-
with than Il l. and therefore
gard this discovery particularly opporune, not TO say
Providental.
The Irish Moss or Cauageen and the Iceland and Nor
gian Moses, have long been known TO contain larger
of nutriiye glaae, in proportion to their bulk an
weight, than any other vegetable product OF the or
land hut the seeming mpossibiiy OF entirely purifying
them from all extraneous matter, and rendering them
agreeable element OF food has hitherto excluded
them, in great measure, from bill OF fare This ap
parent impossbility has been
science almost obstacle now daysand
Irish Moss purified concentrated and rendered an absolute
luxury, Moss will hereafter be quoted as
a food staple in the markets Of the world.
Sen Moss Farine from pure Irish Moss, for Blanc
Mango, Puddlngs, Custars Creams, &c. &c. The cheap
est healthest and most delicious food in the world
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1871-02-09

"A beautiful spider from Greece, which
feeds on large grasshoppers, was exhibited
at meeting of the London chronological
SocietySDn the 5th of December He was
alive and well, although he remained with
out food since last July.