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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

The Red Oak EapreSs learns
"that the crops of that (Montgom'
ery) county are not as badly dam
aged by the storms of the 1st and
5th as was at first thought; half
crops will be gathered in most of the
corn fields that were at first thought
to be entirely ruined. Some of the
wheat fields are completely used up.
but, as a whole the crops of Mont
gomery county will be two or three
times as large as any previous year,
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

A REMARKABLE intermarriage OF
two families took place in Pottawat-
tamie county a short time ago. One
family consisting of three sons and
one daughter, married all of neigh
boris children, consisting of three
daughters and one son-not all in
one day, though. What pile OF
cousins and mixed relations must
ensue.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

A tape worm fifty feet long, with
twenty-four hundred joints, was ex-
PEELED from Alonzo III. Thayer, OF
Maquoketa, one day last week. He
had kept company with the dreadful
parasite for ten years.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

Last Saturday night some villains
in the vicinity of Manchestvr at,
tempted to throw the regular passen
ger train from the track, by placing
tie firmly in the ground between
the rails. The engine struck the
post full tilt before the obstruction
was discovered, and had the train
not been running at slow rate OF
speed, a frightful smash up must
have ensued. We CLEAN from the
Times.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

A woman named Riley, at Osceola,
was mailing some laths on box to
make chicken coop, when by mis-
lick one of them with a nail sticking
in it, was thrown with great force,
striking her little child, who stood
by, in the eye, the nail piercing the
ball.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

A. G. WILLIAMS has been ar
rested at Cedar Falls, on the
charge of forcible defilement of his
step-daughter, Caroline A Gardener,
only sixteen years old.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

Terrible storm at Atlantic, Iowa,
Tuesday night last. Several houses
blown down, Post-office building
ruined. Two men killed. Great
damage done both town and country.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

Mrs. Barbary Hine, of Musca-
tine, committed suicide by drowning
herself in cistern, Saturday morn
ing last, while temporarily insane.
She leaves husband and a family
of seven small children.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

THE First U. p. church of Wash
ington was burglarized lately, and
the velvet money-bags stolen. The
Press says there were no "nickels Oh
buttons in 'em."
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

Thomas Rowley, livery man of
Des Moines, died on Tuesday from
the effects Of heavy draft of ice
water taken when he was very
warm. He was an Englishman, and
had been in this country only since
March last.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

Chris. Bathman, Des Moines bar.
Der, and a journeyman in his employ
held little Irish bootblack in a
chair the other day, and com.
pletely shaved his head. The cow
ards were arrested, and Bathman
was fined $40.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

In Madison county J. Nj. Hugh
lin shot and killed Jas. w. Shan.
non. A feud had long existed be-
tween them and this is the result
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20
IOWA NEWS.

Oscar Brentz had his skull frac
tured at Keokuk recently by rock
thrown from a blast on the Rapids
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

IN Post Office orders. checks, or drafts on New
York, wherever convenient II not. then rsgisteS
the letters containing money. Address
l. W ENGLAND, Publisher.
Sun office, New York CIcy,\
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

Mr.. w. M. Parker, who resides
near Vinton, came to Iowa from
Massachusetts about fifteen years
ago. Among the first things he did
was to commence putting out an
orchard, and he now has some 700
bearing apple trees, IL bearing pear
trees, 40 Siberian crab apple trees,
SO peach trees, well laden with fruit,
and the smaller fruits in great album
dance, besides o,ooo young apple
trees. So says the Journal.
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THE sEMI-wEEKLY SIN.
SEND YOUR MONEY

Five copies. one year. separately addressed.
Eight Dollars.
Ten copies, one year. separately addressed (and
an extra copy to getter up of club,
Sixteen Dollar
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20

The Fort Madison Pidindedier
says that on Saturday a man was
found drowned in Skunk river, below
the railroad bridge. The body was
in an advanced stage of decomposi.
sition. From papers found in his
pocket it was supposed he was a
Frenchman, name unknown. He
was buried on the bank of the river.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20
12ReasonsWhy!

let. 1t lie admitted to be the liehtest draft.
End. 1t is perfect in manufacture and finish.
Sd. 1t is strong and durable and will not break
down on you.
4th. 1t will do work fit for market.
9Th. The Separator bitches three ways.
9th. The Hrose Power bitches both ends.
18th. Its Aprons and Selves are widened.
Sth. 1t will do more work.
9th. It's Truck wagons are thimble skein and
wooden hubs.
10th. Its Stacker ia folding and raises with rope
18th. 1t ia mounted on wheels and has all the
newest improvements, and can be set up
quicker.
18th. 1t is made by the sons and at the chop OF
the original Inventor, who know how to make
good machine. This is what men say who
are now using these late improved machines
which you should see before purchasing else
where.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1871-07-20
Aultmal & Taylor Manufact'Bg Co
MANSFIELD, OHIO.

The brilliant success of these lm.
| proved Grain-Savlng and TiEne-Saying
Threshers is without parallel in the annals OF Farm
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-16
ForeIRn Affairs.

Berlin expects to receive Emperor Will
liam to-day.
The sugar cropof Porto Rico is immense,
but behind time.
The Governments of Denmark and Swe-
den have recognized the French republic.
M. Thiers has gone to Versailles to make
preparations for the reception of the AS
sembly.
Movements are now being made for the
thorough and permanent reorganization of the
French army.
Arrangements are being made for French
representation in the exhibitions of 1871 at
London and Florence.
The Assembly has granted President
Theirs three million francs for the immediate
expenses of the Government.
-Favre has returned to Paris from
Ferrieres, but the result of his success in
causing a s'oppage of German requisitions is
not yet known.
Count Bismarck informs Theirs that
Prussia is willing to relinquish Alsace and
Lorraine, if the indemnity be increased one
milliard and half francs.
The German Presect at Rouen has pro-
hibited the publication of French oficia
documents by journals in his department, OIL
penalty of suppression.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-16
NEWS SUMMARY.


"A car of oil exploded last night in the
petroleum selesroom of Wetherill & Richards,
atNo. 725 Arch street, and occasioned 5000
damage. $1,000 more damage was caused by
water.
Last night the Philadelphia College Of
Pharmacy beid its fiftieth annual commence
Inent at the Academy of Music. There were
sixty-nine graduates.
Yesterday afternoon lively row occurred
among some State-house Row politicians over
the result of the Senatorial and Representa-
tive conventions, but was soon squelched by
the police.
The anniversary of the Stationary Engi-
neers Association was held last night at the
hall at Broad and Spring Garden streets The
association is now collecting a library of
works ON scientific subjects.
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FIRE ExTlNOUISHER.
THE UNION FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
OVER FIVE MILLIONS (s5,O ,OO0) OF DOLLARS
WORTH OF PROPERTY IN THE UNITED
STATES HAS ACTUALLY BEEN
SAVED BY THE EXTIN-
GIJISHER

Within the past three years; while in Philadelphia
alone twenty-five fires, endangerlng property 10 the
extent OF UNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOL
MARS have been extinguished during the past year
by the same means. Our Machine is the IMPROVED
OARBONIC ACID GAS FIRE EXTINGUISHKR,
and is indorsed and used by NJ. Baird Co.. Henry
Disston & Son, BENJAMIN BullOcks Sons, Morris,
Tasker d COL Alan Wood Co., Lacey Phillips,
Bromley Brothers, 8. j. Solms, Charles Eneu John
son g. Co., Rimby 4 Madeira Francis Perot q Sons
George w. Childs, PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company,
Philadelphia and Boston Steamship Company, Phila-
delphia and Southern Steamship Company, ana
many other OF our leading business men and corpo-
ratiOns. ,. -
CAUTION.-An parties in this community are
warned against buying or selling "EAIlngulsners"
except those from 1s or o1 our under
0nr nrtcea nave heen reduced, and the Machine is
now within the reach OF every property holder.
N. Bone style made SPeciaiy ior priVate resi-
dences.
Union Fire Extinguiiher Company
OFFICE, n rs stutfrp
No. l1s MARKET STREET..
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-16
DLACK HAWK GOLD MINING COMPANY OF
ID NEW YORB.

AUCTION SALE BY TRUSTEES.
Notice is hereby given that we, the undersigned,
BENJAMIN WHITE and BERIAH WALL, OF the
City Of Providence, in the State OF Rhode Island,
under and in execution OF the powers in us vested
by the deed of trust executed to US by said Black
Hawk Gold Mining Company, bearing date on the
twenty-eighth day OF May, A. d. 1866 and duly re-
corded Will sell at PUBLIC AUCTION at the Ex-
change Salesroom, No. Ill Broadway, New York,
on the eleventh day OF May, 1871, at 12 O'Clock
noon, all the estate, lands, quartz lode mining
claims, mines, minerals mining rights and interests,
lands and premises, shafts, levels, mills and mill
sites, stores, storehouses, dwellings, and other
buildings and structures, water, water-powers, runs
and falls of water, water-courses and waterrights
and privileges, water-wheels, fumes, bitches, fur
naces, engines, steampowers tracts, machinery,
torts, tools and fixtures, and all other estate and
property, real, personal, or mixed, OF said Black
Hawk Gold Mining Company, situate in the County
of Gilpn, in the Territory of Colorado, and con-
veyed to us in and by the deed of trust aforesaid
and all the interest and title OF said Company
therein.
Reference is hereby made, as part of this notice.
and for full description Of said estate and pro-
perty to said deed Of trust, which may be examined
at the office of w. Fl. Whittingham, No. II Wall
street, New York City,
Terms Of sale will be made known at the time and
BENJAMIN WHITE, Tr,,..ooa
BERIAH WALL, AiuSVoos'
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-16
The New British Census.

A census Of the people Of Great Britain Is to
he taken at midnight on the I'd of April. The
manner of taking the census there has the
recommendation of being prompt, borough,
and accurate. 1t is confined to the enumeration
of inhabitants. Four days before the emu mera-
tion blank scheduled are delivered at every
house, and on these are to be recorded the
names and ages of every resident of the dwell
ing at midnight on Sunday, April 2. No child
born after midnight is to be included, nor is any
These schedules include the age birthplace,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-16
CITY ORDINANCES.

AN URDINA nee
"a To Empower the Mayor to Enter into a
Contract with parties for the Taking up, Kill
ing, and Removing of Dogs found Running at
Large in the city.
section /. The Select and Common Councils
of the city of Philadelphia do ordain, That the
Mayor shall, if in his opinion the same shall be
to the advantage and benefit of the citizens, i'm
mediately after the passage of this ordinance,
enter into contract with the Women's Branch
of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals or any other society or parties for the
taking up, killing, and removing all dogs found
running at large In the city without a good
safe wire muzze on, sufficient to prevent them
from biting, and metallic or leather collar
around their necks at least one and a quarter
inches wide, with the owners name legibly in
scribed thereon. Such dogs without muzzle aud
collar on being hereby declared ruisances.
Provided, The contract 60 entered into shall
not at any time exceed the amount appropriated
by Councils for that purpose.
Section g. 1t shall be the duty of the Mayor,
in the month of December of each year here
after, providing the appropriation for the
taking up, killing, and removing dogs for the
succeeding year has been made, TO enter into
a contract with some society or parties for the
taking up, killing, and removing all dogs
found running at large in the city the succeed
ing year.
be made until the year the same is to be used,
he shall as soon as the same shall be made for
that year, enter into contract with the above
named society, or other partes, In accordance
with the provisions of the first section of this
ordinance, for the taking up, killing, and re-
moving all dogs found running at large in the
city during the year for which the appropria-
tion is made.
Provided, The Mayor shall at all times have
the power to revoke the contract if the con-
tractor or contractors do not comply with
their part to the Mayors satisfaction. And
warrants for the payment of the same shall be
drawn by the Mayor in conformity with exist
ing ordinances, all ordinances to the contrary
hereof Notwithstanding.
HENRY HUM,
President of Common Council.
Attest
ABRAHAM STEWART,
Assistant Clerk of Common Council.
SAMUEL w. CATTELL,
President of Select Council.
Approved the eleventh day of March,
Ammo Domlni one thousand eight hundred and
DANIEL N. FOX,
3161t Mayor of Philadelphia.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-16

and occupation. The districts are made suii.
ciently small TO enable the agents to collect all
the schedules on Monday, they taking the pains
TO see that each has been filed out according to
the directions. Each family makes its own
record and delivers the paper to the collector
In this way the enumeration in the whole island
is Simultaneous is completed Ia a single
day, and gives the exact population at a par
tcular hour. The general estimate in England
is that England, Scotland, and Wales will show
an aggregate population of 81. 600 01O
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-16

Pursuant TO the terms of a deed OF trust executed
to the undersigned, on the 18th day of November,
a. D. 1869, by the Tucker Creek OIL and Miung
Company OF West Virginia, to secure the payment
OF certain debt, therein described, due to Frede-
rick Fairthorne, amounting to $1,000, with interest
from the 18th day Of November, 1869, which deed is
recorded in the Recorders ONCE Of Writ county,
West Virginia, in Deed Book No. o. page b22 ] will,
ON THE sTH DAY OF MAY, 1871 (that being the
second Monday of the month), at the front door Of
the Court House OF irt county, West Virginia pro-
ceed to sell to the highest bidder by public auction,
for cash in hand, the following real and personal
property in said deed mentioned, to vital that
certain tract OF land situate, lying and being in the
county Of Writ and State OF West Virginia, about
one mile west Of the Court House of Writ county,
containing THREE HUNDRED AND NINE rY-
EIGHT ACRES OF LAND, known as the Tucker
Creek Oil and Mining Company's Farm.
Also one other certain tract of land situate the
waters Of Sym Camp Run, and left hand fork Of
fuckers Creek, in the county Of Writ and State Of
West Virginia. containing EIGHT HUNDRED AND
THIRTEEN ACRES OF land, more or less, being the
same tracts of land conveyed to the said Tucker
Greek Oil and Mining Company, by Nelson j.
Nckerson and wife, by deed bearing da.e on the sth
day of June, 1861 both Of said deeds are OF record
in the Of1ce of the Recorder of Writ county, West
Virginia, in Deed Book No. 9, pages 29S aud 3O1.
Also one Portable Steam Engine Boiler and fix
lures, 20 horsepower, two sets OF blacksmith tools
and lot Of oil well tools, and ire-proof safe
all of which. is now upon the premises
awt MS ID. H. LEONARD, Trustee.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-16

O. PEREMPTORY SALE-THoMAS s. SONS,
E::i Auctioneers.- Valuable lot, Richmond street,
above Allegheny avenue, Twenty-ffth ward, 60 feet
'front.' On Tuesday, March 2s, 1871, at ~ O'Clock,
noon, will be sold at public sale, without reserve,
at the Philadelphia Exchange, all that valuable lot
OF ground, situate on the northwest side OF Rich
mond street. so feet 61S inches southwest Of West
moreland street, Twenty-ffth ward; containing in
front on Richmond street so feet and extending in
depth 100 feet to 25 feet wide street called Fisher
street-tWo fronts. Clear Of all incumbrance. Sale
absolute. -
NJ. THOMAS q SONS, Auctioneers,
391s25 Nos. 139 and 141 s. FOURTH Street.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-16

A. ORPHANs' COURT SALE ON THE PRE-
II:i mises-Estate OF WILLIAM SNYDER, De-
ceased.-THOMAS d SONS, Auctioneers.- Three
Cottage Lots, Green Street and Goodman street,
Rising Sun, Twenty-nfth ward. ON THURSDAY,
April 49, 1871 at O'Clock, will be sold at public sale,
Rooms. Nj. THOMAS 4 SONS, 'Auctioneers
991l IS % ap1 Nos. 13e and l41 s. FOURTH st.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-16

g. REAL ESTATE-THONiAS q SONS SALE.
Giii business Stand.-Two-story brick store, S. w
corner of Ninth and Mcclellan Streets below Moore
street, First ward. On Tuesday, March 2l 1871, at
IL O'Clock noon, will be sold at public sale at the
Philadelphia Exchange all that two-story brick store
west corner of Ninth and Mcclellan streets, First
ward; containing in front on Ninth street 16 feet,
and in depth 67 feet to 3-feet wide alley, with the
privilege thereof. The house is new, contains 6
rooms has gas and water, papered throughout, etc.
1t is valuable for bakery. Terms-S1266 may re-
main for term of years.
NJ THOMAS & SONS, Auctioneers,
AVIS Nos. 129 and 141 S. FOURTH Street.
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Nj ERC HA IN Ts' FUN

NJ E r c H A s. F U N ID.
This institution was incorporated by the Legts-
lature OF Pennsyania in 1854 its benign object being
to furnish relief to INDECENT Merchants OF the City OF
Philadelphia, especially such as are aged and innrm.
The claims upon the Fund are 80 numerous that the
appropriations for the relief OF its benencares are
already in excess OF the regular income, and 1t is
with the hope OF enlistng more general sympathy
and aid In sustaining this ex ceent charity that the
Managers make this appeal to our citizens Contri-
buttons received by either OF the undersigned Life
Membership, $50. Annual Membership, IS.
MANAGERS.
Thomas Robins, John MasoD,
William c. Ludwig, William Cummings
Arthur q. Cofiin, VIM. H. Bacon,
James @. Hand, Edward L. Clarke,
Edmund A. SOuder, ohm Welsh,
Samuel E. Stokes, Thomas G. Hand,
Benjaman Orne j. v. Williamson,
james b. Mcfarland, A. j. Derbyshlre,
Edward O. knight John ID. Taylor,
Richard Wood John H. Atwood.
WILLIAM r. BACON, Treasurer,
223t No. 3lT WALNUT Street,
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a. EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES SALE
Eli Estate OF Ferris Price, deceased Thomas IL
Sons, auetioneers Well-secured Ground Rent, $50
a year. On Tuesday, March 2S, 1871, at IL o'clock,
noon will be sold at public sale, at the Philadelphia
Exchange, all that well-secured redeemable ground
rent OF $50 year, payable January and July, ssu-
ing out of a lot OF ground upon which is erected
three story brick dwelling situate the east side
OF Florida street. 217 leet south OF Fltzwaer street,
Fourth ward, No 765 containing in front on Florida
street l6 feet, and extending in depth 81 feet to
Jessup street.
M. THOMAS & SONS, Auctioneers,
341S25 Nos. 139 and 141 S. FOURTH Street
O. REAL ESTATE.-THOMAS & SONS SALE.
E;II Very Valuable Business Stand. Three-story
Store, No 1913 Chestnut street. between Tenth and
Eleventh streets, 2419 feet front. on Tuesday,
March 2S 1871 at 10 O'Clock, noon will be sold at
public sale, at the Philadelphia Exchange three
story brick store, No. 10l3 Chestnut street, "a feet
Terms-slO 600 cash. Keys at the auction rooms.
For further particulars apply to Edward G.. Dlehl,
No. $50 Walnut street.
84s4t Nos. 139 and 14l S. FOURTH Street.
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REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION.

q r U S T E Z s. SA
-G
VALUABLE REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE.
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OOAL.
SEED OATS.

Surprise Oats, weighing 40 pounds TO the oashel,
al fl50 per bushel. Also, New Brunswick aha sA-
Ns''''' 0' ~ S-F p n MINGLE & CO.,
a1g6t+ No lOs MARKET Street.
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a. REAL ESTATE-THOMAS& & sons SALE.
E;iI -Three-story Brick Dwelling, No. 1927 Whar-
ton street. east of Thirteenth street. On Tuesday,
March 81 1871, at IL O'Clock, noon, will be sold at
public sale, at the Philadelphia Exchange, all that
lot OF ground, with the threestory brick dwelling
thereon erected, situate on the north side of Whar
ton street. east of Thirteenth street, No. 1925 con-
tanning in front on Wharton street 16 feet and eX-
tending in depth 70 feet to 4-feet wide alley
tending westward into Dean street, with the privi-
lege thereof. The house contains rooms and bath,
ali in complete order. Terms-S14O0 may remain on
mortgage. NJ. THOMAS SONS, Auctioneers,
32lS Nos. 139 and 141 S. FOURTH Street.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-08-25
EEEsEssNG TO.N.

Leaving the East and arriving at Chicago or
Indianapolis, how shall we reach the West
The best Line is acknowledged to be the c., b.
& O., joined together with the 3. q M. Railroad
by tho Iron Bridge a. Burlington, and called
the Burlington Route.
The main line of the Route running to Oma-
ha, connects with the great Pacific Roads, and
forms to-day the leading route to California.
The Middle Branch, entering Nebraska at
Plattsmouth, passes through Lincoln, the State
Capital, and Will this year be finished to Fort
Kearney, forming the shcrtest route across the
Continent by over 100 miles.
Another branch Of the j. NJ, diverging at
Red Oak, falls INTO a line running down the
Missouri through st. Joe to Kansas City, and
all Kansas Passeng re- by this route to Kan
sas, see illinois, Sout I'm lowe. and Missouri,
and, by eight divergence, can see Nebraska
also.
Lovers Of fine Vows should remember the
Burlington Route, for it's towns "high-gloam
ing from afar"-lts tree-fringed streams-it'
rough bluffs and quarnes-its corn-oceam
stretching over the prairies further than ey'
can reach
Land-buyers will be sure to remember 1t, 10
they have friends among the two thousand Wit
have already bought farms from Geo. $. Harris
the Land Commissioner of the =. d. NJ. II.
at Burlington, Iowa, or among the four thou
sand home-steaders and pre-emptors who las
year fled claims in the Lincoln land Office
where Uncle Sam is rich enough to give
all a farm" sol