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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-02-09

THls is NO HUN By Sending 50 CENTS with
age, height, color of eyes and hair, you will re.
ceive, by return mail, correct picture Of your
future husband wife, with name and date Of
marriage. Address w. FOX, P. o. Drawer No.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30
Gone Ont FnreYer.

Like dropping, dying stars, our
dearly loved ones go away from our
sight The stars of our hopes, our
ambitions, our prayers, whose light
ever shines before us, suddenly pale
in the frmam Bnt of our hearts, and
their place Is left empty, cold, and
dark. Amother's steady, soft, and
earnest light, that beamed through
wants and sorrow; a ia hers strong,
quick light, that kept our feet from
stumbling in the dark and PREACHER
GUS ways; a sisters light, so mild, so
pure, SO constant and SO firm, shin
ing upon us from gentle, loving eyes
and persuading us to grace and
goodness; q brothers light, forever
sleeping in our soul, and iJluminat-
ing our goings and comings; a
friends light, true and trusty-Sone
out forever ! Mol the light has not
gone out. It is shining beyond the
stars, where there is no darkness for
ever.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30
a New Departure in Medicine.

There are "new departures" in medi-
cine, as well as In politice. The latest
and most successful of these is the bold
movement of DR.. Joseph Walker, of
California, who has actually had the
effrontery to produce,a Vegetable Tonic
and Restorative, without any alcoholic
basis, which is curing disorders of the
stomach, liver, bowels, nerves and pull
monary organs, with a rapidity that
fairly entities him to the anathemas of
the Old School of Physicians, and the
praise and confidence of the New! His
California Vinegar BitterS may be
safely pronounced the most popular
remedy of the age. When it is consid-
cred that this now famous specific was
introduced some two years ago, its pres
ent sale, which is at the rate of 3, COO, 900
bottles per apnum, can only be ascribed
to its intrinsic merit. 1t is believed
that the history of ''patent medicines"
affords no example of a success so rapid
and complete. The community insists
that this success is thoroughly deserved,
and we have no inclination to dispute
its dictum. The Voice of the People,
if not exactly that of Omnipotence, is
generally the voice of Common Sense,
and as they have had ample time to take
a sober second thought on the subject,
it may be assumed that in this instance,
their opinion is creditable to their sa-
gacity.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30
No Home.

No homel What misfortune
How sad the thoughti There are
thousands who know nothing OF the
blessed influence of a comfortable
home; merely because OF q want OF
thrift. or dissipated habits. Youth
spent in frivolous amusementF, aud
demoralizing associations, leaving
them at middle age, when the phys
zeal and intellectual man should be
In it's greatest vigor, enervated and
without one laudable ambition.
Friends long since lost, confidence
gone, and nothing to look to IN old
noe. but mere federation In the
community where they should be or
naments. No home to fly to when
wearied with the struggles incident
to life; no wife to cheer them IN
their dependency; no virtuous
household to give zest to the joys of
life. All is blank, and there is no
hope or succor except that which is
given out by the hands of private or
public characters. When the fami-
ly of the industrious and sobercitizen
gathers around the cheerful fire of q
Wintry day, the homeless man is
seeking q shelter in the cells of sta
ton house, or begging for nights
rest in the out-buildings of one who
started in life at the same time, with
no greater advantages; honesty and
industry built up that home, while
dissipation destroyed the other.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30
The Science Of Advertising.

Judlelous advertising always pays. |
If you have a good thing, adver-
tise it. IF you haven't, don't.
Large type isn't necessary in adj
vertising. Blind folks don't read
newspapers.
Don't be afraid to invest in prin-
ter's ink, lest your sands of life be
nearly run out.
Never run down your opponents
goods in public, Let him do his
own advertising.
Let your advertisements have
something of the dash in them, with
out exaggeration.
You can't eat enough In one week
to last you whole year, and you
can't advertise on that plan either.
People who advertise ony once in
three months forget that most folks
can It remember anything longer than
about seven days.
If you can arouse curiosity by an
advertisement, it is a great point
gained. The fair sex don't hold all
the curiosity in the world.
A constant dropping will wear al
rock. Keep dropping your adver-
tisements on the public and they
will soon melt under it like rock
salt.
Quitting advertising in dull times
is like tearing out a dam because the
water is low. Either plan will pre-
vent good times from ever comiug.
"Dull times" it is said, care the
best for advertisers. Because when
money is tight, and the people are
forced to econimize, they always
read the advertisements to ascertain
who sells the cheapest, and where
they trade to the best advantage.
According to the character or ex-
tent of your business, set aside a
liberal percentage for advertising.
Keep yourself increasingly before the
| public, and it matters not what bus
mess of utility you may be engaged
In, for, if inteligently and industri-
ously pursued, fortune will be the
result.
The man who advertises shows not
only a business talent above his
neighbors, but he may be at once
reckoned among the Independent,
generous and public-spirited of the
community. He who hides his light
under bushel, when such advanta-
ges as those at present afforded are
so freely offered him, does not de-
serve to succeed.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30

IA. Water your horse from a pond
or stream. rather than from spring
or well Because the latter Is gener-
ally hard and cold, while the former
is soft, and comparatively warm.
The horse prefere soft, muddy water
to hard water, though ever so clear.
10. A horse should have at least a
pail of water, morning and evening;
or still better four half-pailfuls, at
four several times in the day. Be
cause this assuages his thirst with
out bloating him. But he should
not be made to work directly after
he has had q full draught of water;
for digestion and exertion can never
go on together.
16 Do not allow your horse to
have warm water to drink. Because,
if he has to drink cold water, after
getting accustomed to warm, it viii
give him the collie.
II. When your horse refuses his
food, after drinking, go no further
that day. Because the poor creature
is thoroughly beaten.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30
Herbs and Fruit.

All householders who are fortunate
enough to own a garden, says some
one, should have a bed devoted to
the cultivation of herbs. A writer
in a New York paper goes further,
and demonstrates that by cultiva-
ting n certain herb near the roots of
fruit trees, you preserve the latter
while enjoying the benefit of the
former. He says he once knew a
large peach tree which was more
than forty years old, while several
generations of similar trees in the
same soil had passed away. This
led to an examination, and bed of
tansy was discovered about the
trunk. It was naturally inferred
that the preservation of this tree to
such n green old age was attribute
BILE to the presence of this plant. 1t
was decided to try the experiment on
others, and accordingly a few of the
roots were placed about each of the
other trees on the premise, some of
which gave signs Of decay. Not on
ly has it preserved them for several
years, but renovated those that were
unsound. The odor of this plant,
he says, doubtless keeps off the in
sect enemies of this kind of tree, and
would have the same effect on others,
as the plum, apple and pear, as well
as the sycamore and other ornam en-
tai trees.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30
Our Public Men.

Jefferson died comparative poor;
indeed, if Congress had not purchas-
ed his library, and given him for it
five times its value, he would with
difficulty have kept the wolf from
the door.
Madison saved money and was
comparatively rich. To add to his
fortune, however, or rather to that of
his widow, Congress purchased his
manuscript papers and paid $4,000
for them!
James Monroe, the sixth President
of the United States, died In New
York so poor that his remains found
a resting place through the charity
of his friends.
John Quincy Adams left some
$4,000, the result of industry, pru-
dence and Inheritance, He was a
man of method and economy.
Martin Van Buren, died very rich.
Throughout his political life he look
ed out for his interest. It is not be-
Iieved that he ever spent thirty shil-
ings in politics. His party shook
the bush and he caught the bird.
Daniel Webster squandered a mill
lion In his life, the product of bis
professional and political specula-
tons. He died leaving property to
his children and his debts to his
friends. The former sold for less
than $4,000, the latter exceeding
$25O,O0O.
Henry Clay left handsome estate.
It probably exceeded 100000, He
was a prudent manager and scru-
pulously honest man in all his trans
actions.
James K. Polk left about $15O,OOO
$4,000 of which he saved from his
Presidency Of four years.
John Tyler left $4,000. Before
he reached the Presidency he was
a bankrupt. In Office he husbanded
his means and then married rich
wife.
Zachary Taylor left $4,000.
Willard Fillmore is a wealthy
man, and keeps his money in a
strong box. It will not be swallow
ed up in speculation nor squandered
In vice.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30
Be Brave.

Young man, be brave Many
people imagine that courage is con-
fined to the field of battle. There
could be no greater mistake. Even
contention with men, unavoidable
contentious, are not by any means
limited to the public battle-felds
And there are other struggles in pri-
vate life-struggles with adverse cir
cumstances-struggies, it may be,
with habits or appetites or passions
all of which requires as much of
courage, and more of perseverance,
than the blief, exciting encounter of
battle.
Enough to struggle against,
enough to contend with, enough to
overcome, lies in the way of q young
man. It may be one kind of diff
Guilty, or it may be another; but
plenty of difficulty of somo kind,
every young man just starting in
life may be sure that he will find.
And the essential thing about it to
him is, whether he will be a coward,
and suecumb, or what the Indians
so significantly term "a brave" He
who never falters, no matter how adj
verse the circumstances, always en-
joys within himself the consciousness
of perpetual, spiritual triumph, of
which nothing can deprive him.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30
A Cheerful Home.

A single bitter word may disquiet
an entire family for a whole day.
One surly glance casts a gloom over
the household; while a smile, like a
CLEAN of sunshine, may light up the
darkest and weariest hours. Like
unexpected flowers which spring up
along our path, full of freshness, fra
GRANGE, and beauty, so do kind
words, and gentle acts, and sweet
dispositions, make glad the home
where peace and blessings dwell. No
matter how humble the abode, if it
be thus garnished with grace and
sweetened with gladness and smiles,
the heart will turn longingly toward
it from all the tumults of the world,
and home, if it be ever so homely,
will be the dearest spot beneath the
circuit of the sun.
And the influences of home per-
petuate themselves. The gentle
grace of the mother lives in her
daughters long after her head is pill
lowed in thee of death; and faith
erlv kindness finds its echo in the
nobility and courtesy of sons who
come to wear his mantle and to fill
his place; while, on the other hand,
from an unhappy, misgoverned, and
disordered home go forth persons
who shall make other houses miser-
able, and perpetuate the sourness
and sadness, the contentious and
strife, and ratings which have made
their own early lives SO wretched
and distorted.
Toward the cheerful home the chill
dren gather as clouds and as doves
TO their windows" while from the
home which is the abode of discon-
tent, and strife, and trouble, they go
forth as vultures to rend their prey.
The class of men that disturb, and
disorder, and distress the world are
not those born and nurtured amid
the hallowed influences of Christian
homes; bat rather those whose early
life has been q scene of trouble and
yexation-who have started wrong
in their pilgrimage. and whose
course is one # disaster to them
selves and trouble to those around
them.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30
Beauty Of Old PeOpIe.

Men ard women make their own
beauty or their own rgliness. Lord
Lytton speaks in one of his novels.
of man "who was uglier than he
had any business to be-" and if he
could but read it, every human being
carries his life In his face, and is
good-lookiDg or the reverse as that
life has been good or evil. On our
features the fine chisel of thought
and emotion are eteInally at work.
Beauty is not the monopoly of bloom
ing young men and of white and
pink maidens. There is a slow-grow-
ing beauty which only comes to per-
lection IN old age. Grace belongs to
no period of life, and goodness i'm
proves the longer it exists. I have
seen sweeter smiles from a lip of sew
enty than upon lip of seventeen.
There is the beauty of young and
the beauty of holiness-a beauty
much more seldom met, and more
frequently found in the armchair by
the fire, with the grandchildren
around its knee, than IN the ballroom
OK promenade. Husband and wife,
who have fought the world side by
side, who have made common stock
of Joy or sorrow, and aged together,
are frequently found curiously alike
in personal appearance, and In pitch
and tone of voice-just as twin peb-
bles on the beach, exposed to the
same tidal influences, are each 9TH
er's second self. He has gained a
femme something. which brings his
manhood into full relief. She has
gained a masculine something, which
acts as a foil to her womanhood.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30

The Tribune states on authority,
that the lately published reports that
Chief Justice Chase is in a critical
condition, that he is suffering from a
complication of acute disorders,
and that he is fast losing his intel
lect through sof.eniDg Of the brain,
are alike unwarranted and wanton.
The Chief Justice has been suffering
since his arrival at Narragansett
Pier with slight malarial attack.
the seeds of which he probably took
with him from Washington, but his
brain is as unclouded as ever.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30
HENS OmnivOrOus.

The quintessence of the omniYor-
GUS is supposed to be imagined in
the hog, but a bogo is a Peabody
among animals alongside of hen.
Hens are by nature monopolists.
When the subject of victuals is men
toned they are evidently listening.
Throw a handful OF corn into q ten
acre lot, and every hen in the en-
closure will get dab at it. The last
hen on the spot may not secure
more than two kernels, but nothing
in the hens appearance will indicate
that. 1t viii step around with as
much precision and gratitude as any
in the flock, and wear the most pen
sive smile you ever saw. A hen viii
not eat everything it sees, but it will
try to, and there isn't one on the
face of this earth but that can tell
you the taste Of everything it has
seen within the radius of half mile
of it's house.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30

AT this season of the year cramps and
pains in the stomach and bowels, dys-
entery. diarrhoea, &C., are quite COM
mon. and should be checked at once.
.E0Insoya's -A1eOdgT1e LS'ltBselt IS the
best article that can be used IN all such
cases, and should be kept in every
family.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30
HINTS ON FOOD.

1. All horses must not be fed in
the same proportions, without due
regard to their ages, their constitu-
tions, and their work. Because the
improperly of such q practice is
self evident. Yet it is constantly
done, and is the basis of disease of
every kind.
2. Never use bad haysOn account
of it's cheapness. Because there is
no proper nourishment in it.
3. Damaged corn is exceedingly
injurious. Because it brings on in
fammation of the bowels and skin
diseases.
4. Chaff is better for old horses
than hay. Because they can chew
and digest it better.
5. Mix chaff with corn or oats, and
do not give them alone. Because it
makes the horse chew his food more
and digest it better.
6. Hay or grass alone will not sup
port a horse under hard work. Be-
cause there is not sufficient nutritive
body In either.
z. When a horse is worked hard
mis- food should chiefly be oats and
corn; if not worked hard, his food
should chiefly be hay. Because oats
and corn supply more nourishment
aud flesh-making material than any
other kind of food. Hay not so
much.
8. For a saddle or coaeh-horse,
half peck of sound oats and eigh-
teen pounds of good hay are sufi-
cient. II the hay is not good, add
a quarter of a peck more of oats. A
horse that works harder may have
rather more of each, one that works
little should have less.
8. Rack feeding is wastefuI. The
better plan is to feed with chopped
hay, from a manger. Because the
food is not then thrown about. and
is more easily chewed and digested.
10, Sprinkle the hay with water
that has salt dissolved in it. Because
it is pleasing to the animals taste.
and more easily digested. A tea
spoonful of salt In bucket of water
is sufficient.
IL. OdlS anu COIu 6IUulu W DIuIS-
ed for an old horse but not for a
Young one. Because the former,
through age and defective teeth, can
not chew them properly; the yonng
horse can do so, and they are thus
properly mixed with the saliva, and
turned into wholesome nutriment.
II. Grass must always be cut for
hay before the seed drops. Because
the Juices that ripen the seed are the
most valuable part of the hay. If
they are sucked out by its ripening
and dropping, the grass viii not turn
into hay; but viii only wither and
grow yellow.
10. Vetches and cut grass should
always be given IN the spring to
horses that cannot be turned out in
to the fields. Because they are very
cooling and refreshing, and almost
medicinal IN their effect; but they
must be supplied in moderation, as
they are liable to ferment IN the
stomach if given largely.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30
PERRv DAVIS Vegetable Pain Killer

PERRY DAVIS Vegetable Pain Killer
possesses virtue which not alone re-
moves pain instantly, but regulates the
stomach, gives strength, tone and vigor
to the system. 1t is one of those med
We advise the good people not to try
experiments by using the many new
Relfefs and Panaceas, but call for the
old reliable Davis Pain Killer.
Sold by all Druggists.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30

GREAT harm and discomfort is caused
by the use of purgatiVes which gripe
and rack the system. Parsons -PlsTga-
tire Pills are fee from ali impure mat
ter. and are mild and health-giV ing in
their operation.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30

n~PnrPLEs on the Face, Eruptions,
Blotches, Scrofulous diseases, and all
sores arising from impure blood, are
cured by DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. 5o5.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30

A MAN in Ma ssachusetts had an
unreasonable grudge against his
minister that lasted twenty five years.
But at last the hand of death knock
ed at the door of the parishoner, and
he sent for his pastor. The good
man hastily obeyed the summons
with a solemn delight, as his being
thus called showed a mellowing OF
the heart of the dying man which
promised reconciliation both with
heaven and himself. ''You sent for
me?'' he said, as he approached the
bedside. Yes, answered the dy-
ing man, whose breath was now short
and difficult, 81 have but a few
few hours to live, AMI 1 sent-sent
for you to say thab-that this is your
last-last chance to apologize.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30

SOMETIMES love may fall upon I'M
worthy objects, but how much better
this than to have no love. Sup
pose the rain should say, l will not
fall, there are so many desert places
where the sand only soal1s me up
and gives forth no verdure." No,
Gods rain and sunshine fall upon
the Just and unjust, the waste places
as we'll as the fruitful. So our love
should reach all.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30

II. II. SHEUFELDr & Co., Chicago,
alone in America distil IMPERIAL GpJ
by the Holland Process. Send for cir
cuIar. S. NJ. BOOTH. Chicago, III.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30

If you want comfort wear the Elm
wood collar. If you want style wear the
EImwood collar For sale at all Gents
Furnishing Stores.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30
Hair ressers,

The most fashionable hair dressers have pro-
nOuncef in favor of Louisiana Creole Hair Re
sforer, and use it constantly in dressing the hair
of their customers of the ton. Some of them cum
ning-yise purchase the Louisiana Hair RestOrer by
the dozen, and emptyiug the bottles into Fecepta
Gle of their own claim il their peculiar Invention
and reap praises for their knowledge and skill
TheS are welcome to the trick for the sake Of the
additional beauty they give to the looks aud tTeses
fair bellies. It IS for sale everywhere. how
ever, and ladies can try 1t for themselves. Read
the testimony:
Thomas Beaumont, barber, of GAINESVILLE, Ten
nessee has had abuudan opportunity Of Witnessing
the effect of the Louisiana Creole Hair keStOreT
used by his customers. He says It has proved very
successful pleasing, in every case all who use IT,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30

Mr.. ZEB WARD of kentucky, sold
10 Mr.. Samuel Lewis, Of Canada. bis
bav fillv Cynthiana, 3 years old, by
Tipperary, dam by imported Hooton,
for $3.50.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30

Times Test.-Time tries all things. rejects
those which useless, and holds fast 10 that
which is good. Stoves without number have been
invented and patented, but soon gave up the ghost
The Charter Oak has stood the test Of seventeen
years and is steadily increasing in favor
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30

IT WAS a faithful saying of Thoreau,
Be not simply good be good for
something.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30

'eWE regard Burnett's Flavoring ex-
tracts (forIee cream, &C., as the best IN
the world. Fifth AUenue Hotel.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-08-30

Mr.. Ed. W. AIunfOrd, q well known citizen OF
Memphis, Tennessee, gives US very hattering Ger
tificate. which is the most valuable from his disn-
clInation. in general, to endorse any preparation
sold rs knowledge of the Intrinsic worth Of the
Louisiana Hair RestOrer is so great, however, and
instances of the success attending its came to
him so frequently, that without hesitation, he
heartily indorses il.