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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-01-12
HUMORs OF THE DAY.
,witcb-tepders-H4ir pins.

Switch-tenders-HAir pins.
How to get a roaring trade-Buy a
menagerie.
Why was Sodom destroyed? Be-
cause il was sedan wicked.
How to overcome your Sorrows
Strike one of your own signs.
When is a candle like a tomb
stone. When it is put up for a late
husband.
Put money in your purse, as the
pickpOcket said as he robbed a man
OF an empty one.
A California editor bought mule,
and a brother editor chronicles it as
a remarkable instance of self-posses-
sion,
Josh Billings says, cit is a statish-
cal fact that the wicked work harder
tew reach hell. than the righteous do
tew get to heaven"
CustOmer-"I say, the umbrella I
bought here last week is coming all
to pieces J" ShOpman-"IRdeed, sir
You must lave been taking it out
and getting it wet, sir, L think"
A gentleman who got home a
night or two ago in an elevated con-
| ditiOn, tried to pursuade his wife
that his desultory gait was owing to
the fact of his being dressed in dag
onal clothes.
a young gentleman who has be-
come smitten with a southwestern
beauty, and who was the daughter
of a blooming widow, after a pro-
tracUed cOurtship, picked up suffi-
cient courage to propose, when the
| damsel replied, 81 should be glad to
accommodate you were l not already
engaged but ma wishes to marry,
and L think she is just now without
an engagement" The young man
left for his childhood's home.
Here is a good one on 'tater bugs"
Three men were comparing notes.
One says: "There are two bugs to
every stalk" a second one says,
'they have cut down my early crop,
and are sitting on the fence waiting
| for the late crop to come up"
''Pshaw," said the third, "You don't
know anything about it. I passed a
seed store the other day, and the
bugs were there looking over the
books to see who had purchased
seed potatoes"
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The bed Ofthe Mississippi river seems
to he filling up at a rate which threa-
tens in the course of time to serious
ly affect navigation during the dry
season. This year, at st. Louis, while
the surface of the water has been
four feet and one inch above the low
est stage of water attained by the
river in 1868, there was at the same
time only about five inches difference
in the depth of the channel between
these years, showing that the bottom
of the river must be three feet and
four inches higher than it was in
1868. So in 1856 the bed of the river
was found to be two feet and three
inches higher than it was ten years
previous. It is thought that tough
clay particles are brought down by
tributary streams from the cultivated
fields of the Northwest and deposited
in the channel, and that these, form
ing with the sand a concrete mass,
adhere to the bottom, instead of be-
ing secured out by the annual fresh
cts, rs is the case with unmiXed sand.
1t is reasonable to suppose, too, that
the volume of water flowing into the
river will gradually decrease as the
country is opened up to cultivation,
as such has been the case with other
rivers flowing through cultivated dis
tricts. The Danube, though a large
river, untitled for purposes of COM
mercial intercourse. five look near
er home, we find that the destruc-
ton of the forests and the cultivation
of the adjacent country, are having
the effect of drying up the COnnecti-
cut, very gradually to be sure, but
still none the less ef1cctually. Many
of its tributaries, which formerly CON
tributed large water the twelve
months through, are now dry for
three fOurths of the wear.
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DISEASED LUNGS. ARE GREATLY ON
AN INCREASE IN THIS CoUNTRY.-The
sudden changing of weather has done
much TO give rise to Consumption. But
there are thousands of cases who bring
it on by their own imprudence-such as
wearing damp clothing, and going from
warm 70 pms into the cold air, and check
ing the perspiration, which causes irri-
tation of the Lungs, and then matter or
phlcgm will collect, which nature will
try TO relieve by coughing it up, to pre-
vent pustules from forming. If nature
does not raise the matter with ease, and
stop this inflammation, tubercles will
soon form, and Consumption will soon
follow. Aliens Lung Balsam will cure
and prevent thousands of cases of Con-
sumption if it is only taken in time.
For sale by ell Druggists.
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WHERE FLEAs STARTED FROM
Among the Kurds a tradition is pre-
served that when Noah's ark sprang a
leak by striking against rock in the
vicinity of Mount Shindsar, and Noah
despaired altogether of safety, the
serpent promised to help him out of
his mishap if he would feed him on
human flesh after the deluge had sub
sided. Noah pledged himself to do
so; and the serpent, coiling himself up,
drove his body into the fracture and
stopped the leak. When tie pIuvious
element was aPpeased and all were
making their way out of the ark, the
serpent insisted upon the fu.lillment
of the promise he had received, but
Noah, by Gabriel's advice, committed
the serpent to the flames, and scatter
ing its ashes III the air there arose
fieas, flies, lice, bugs, and all such
vermin as prey upon human blood,
and in this way was Noah's pledge re-
deemed.
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ytck,s Floral Guide.

VICK's Floral Guide for 1872, is su-
The number before Us has a faithful
photograph of the proprietor, JAMES
WICK, Rochester, New York, the most
famous florist in America. The Annual
is elegantly printed on tinted paper, in
two colors, and illustrated with over
300 engravings of flowers and vegeta-
bles. Everybody in the land, who has
a garden and who like flowers should
have a copy of this admirable work.
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Spreading Manure in the FAN.

A neighbor was querying what he
had better do with his barnyard ma
nure, of which he had large quanti-
ty. 1t was piled in the yard last sum-
mer, and he wished to apply it to q
field intended for corn next year. Was
it best to let it remain in large piles
till next spring or draw il on
to the fields this fall and distribute
it in small heaps to be spread just be-
fore ploughing, or draw and spread
it evenly this fall? We should draw
it to the field. We should draw it to
the field now while the ground is
hard, and time is not as valuable as it
may be next spring; then we should
spread it evenly, provided the sur
face is not so steep as to be subject to
washing by the winter and spring
floods. If it is we should prefer leaV-
ing il in small piles to spread as soon
as the frost is out next spring. We
have found from experience that q
greater benefi. is derived from ma
nure if it be applied to the sod in the
fall than if it be put on only Just pre-
vious to blowing in the spring. Thel G
is no loss by evaporation or fermenta-
ton, and the only thing to be guard
ed gainst is washing, especially du-
ring a sudden thaw, which moves a
greatdeal OfWater over frozen ground
and this, even, is not as large as many
suppose. The advantage gained by
fall manuring comes from the abstrac-
ton of the strength of the manure by
the rains and melting SHOWS, and the
deposition of it in the sod or surface
of the soil. II is then ready for the
plant to use Immediately, which thus
gains a vigorous growth early in the
season. 1t would be good plan to
harrow the field after the manure is
spread, as this assists to distribute it
evenly and brings it closer to the
surface. RurdL .H0me.
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mOId SevenfY aIr-n

The success of the famous brand of Whisky,
- old ScUcHiJiSEc, - introduced by the NAM
moth wholesale liquor house OfIIENDRIx, Nc
NABB q Co, Memphis. has been without para
lei in the South. It meets with unTivaled
favor with all who test its excellence, and is
pronounced the finest and best in the market.
1t is destiaed to have the biggest run OF any
brand ever used in this section. We cOngratu-
late MessTs HENDBTN, NCNABB Il Co upon the
splendid " hit' they have made, and take
pleasure in commencing them to the public
Try them.
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They have a photographer in Lou
isiana who knows how to teach les
sons in economy. He had a customer
the other day, who, after haggling a
long time over the price of a single
picture, agreed to pay haIf-price for a
half-length picture. The artist con-
scented; the sitter paid his money
down, and posed himself in the most
captivating attitude. The photo
grapheT took the picture, and rapidly
finishing it, handed it to his patron.
1t was a half-length picture, without
doubt; there was the last button of
the vest, the somewhat sOiled mex
pressibles, and the boots fresh from
the muddy streets. The sitter raved
and swore, but the artist was inexor-
able. He had complied with his
bargain. There was a half-length
picture ut half-pTice. Not a word had
been said about which half. Old
stingy was sad, but he took his pic
ture home.
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These Afflicted with
Consumption,
PLEASE Read the Following let
ter from IA Reliable Druggist.



MESSRs. J. n. HARRIS & Co., Cincinnati,
O.-Gentlemen: I heard one OF my custom
ers speak in such high terms of Aliens Lung
BalSam to-day, that thought I would write
you the substance of his statement: He says
his mother, who is now sixty years of age,
has suffered with cOnsum ption for several
years, and has been under the care of all of
our best physicians, but never received any
permanent benefit; then she TesOrted to
most every kind of Cough and Lung Bal
sans that could be procured for her, but all
to no avail. She still grew worse, until she
was confined to her bed; and when she was
seized with -paroxysm of coughing she
would lose power of respiration, and they
were compelled to resort to various means
TO restore breathing; and while she was
COUGHING so hard she could not expectOrate
anything, and the family and friends had
given up all hope of her recovery. Her son
noticed the advertisement of Aliens Lung
Balsam in the Christian Advocate, and they
thought they would procure and try it. They
o'clock, p, NJ, as objected, a dose every hour
until midnight; then she took another tit
OF coughing, and eXpectOrated mOuthfu
Of dark yellow matter, which was some
thing she had not been able to do for some
time. They continued to give her the Bal
sam until morning, and then she begun to
expectorate freely, and within two hours
she eXpectOrated three pints Of mucuous
matter, which gave her immediate relief,
and since that time she has con tinued 10
improve. She now sits up all day, and can
walk about the house and take considerable
outdoor xerciSe. Her son bought more OF
the Balsam, to-day, and he recommends II
very highly to every one.
Yours respectfully,
A. 6. JOHNSON, Druggist.
Was there ever greater proof OF merit than
the case this letter refers tor
ALIENS LUNG BALSAM IS W Ihout
doubt the best eXpectOrant remedy ever
ofteFed to the afflicted public. It contains
no opium in any form, and its use Is harm
less TO the most delicate.
Directions accompany each bottle.
J. n. HARRIS i Co, PrOprietors,
Cincinnati, o,
For Sale by all Medicine Dealers.
For sale by
WHEELOCH, FIELAY & CO......New Orleans
4. 2. JONES & Mem phi
r. a. ROBINSON x CO.. ...... j louisville
REu L IL.
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SPECFAEEoTECE-

Any person who sends us q yearly Club Df
ten or more subscriptions to tho Scientific
American, at the foregoing club rates, viii hs
entitled to one copy. free, of the large steel
plate engraving, Men of Progress -
- The Postage on the Scientific American T.
cents per quarter. To foreign countries, =
cents per Epy.
Remit by Postal Order, Draft or Express.
Specimen copies sent free. Address all letters
and make all drafts OF orders payable TO-
MUM a co, 81 8s;srlk Row. y. i.
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DR.. COUDEN. OF v' LOUIS

Has cured more cases of CANCER than all
i i other physicians in the United States com
bined For period Of IS years in treating this
disease H4one, he has met with an unvaryihg
success. lie furnishes the famous GUN DU-
IRA MOO to all who desire it. Enclose stamp
and send fer a copy of his Cancer Journal,
showing node Of treatment. free Of charge to
all. Address DIR, W. G. COUDEN, I35 Jeher-
son street, Louisville, Ky.
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The fact that the word worth, when
applied to character, means moral
worth, shows that though men may
be dazzled by intellectual brilliancy,
their real aspect cannot be won with
out Virtue.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1872-01-12

I3eng linen cloaks for travelling
wear are in great demand just now.
GRAY is moro in favor than buff. Both
are trimmed with bias linen bands
stitched on these bands are frequent
Iv white, sometimesEbuh, and occa-
sionally black, but very generally
brown.
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@ = PET SEWING MACHINE viii do the
cDsD work Of . pair hands. and as good as any
$50 Machinc-I1.O0O already sold send =
for one, OF two stamps for sample Of work ana
circulars. Agents ganted-terms liberal. Ad-
dress, Pet Sewing Machine Co., fremont 81,
Boston, Mass. dee Z-3In-
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A story is told ola person asking
another whether he would advise him
to lend certain friend money. What,
lend him money? You might give him
an emetic, aud he wouldn't return it.
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~Mqurt's Gcograqbic0J Series Manual Of Ge-
or0phY; n COmpiete Treaties or Mathematical,
CiUH and Physical Geography. By NJ. +. Maui
~, IL. D., Author of Physical Geography Of
the Sea" &c. New York: University Pub
fishing Company. London: Sampson Low i
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Gcntleness-oh, beautiful, wonder
ful word almost more flower than
fruit Of Christian life, in its grace
and beauty adjoining the rough places
of the road, leading little children
lifting sad hearts, wiping away tears
and winning Maynard souls. PaCI,
with all his great andeloquent words
never mclts the heart SO truly a
when lac saws, with an irresistible
appeal. u, Paul, bcseech you 10y the
gentleness Of Christ. - OliUe 4. IYadS-
lUOrth.
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CINCINNATI BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

7 OUIs SsER.---Wholsale Manu-
facturer Cigars and Tobacco. Special at.
tention called to the Big and Little Casino"
brands Of C.gars l55, Walnut ST., Cincinnati, o.
I OUGHEAD a PORTER, Door, Sash
and Shutter Manufs.; Rough and Dress
ed Lumber. Joists. ScantIing Shingles, Lath,
&c.,.22 Hannibal 81.
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WaBfed.---Parties who have a very small
capital, or can give security, and are DESTROYS
Of making money in light, honorable. pleas
ant business at home, or to travel. Address
NJ NJ. TILTON, Pittsburgh, Pa. Nov. S.-3m-
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To Consunptives.

The advertiser, having been permanently cur
ed of that dread disease, Consumption, by a
simple remedy, is anxious to make known I.
his fellow sufferers the means of cure. To al
who desire it, he will send a copy of the pre-
scriptiOn used, free of charged, with the di
rections for preparing and using tie same,
which they will find SURE CURE for CONsUMP-
TON, AsTHMA, BRONCHITIS, &c. Parties wish
ing the prescription will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON.
264 South 3rd Street, Williamsb burg. n Y,
Dec, ely.
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
TERMS

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A Kind Word for Old Maids.
From the New York Leader.I

From the New York Leader.l
For us, we really love the girls who
arc called "Old maids.U Fourteen or
forty, what matters it? Are they not
happy Happy in recOlleCtions. We
never knew one who couldn't tell you
of the man her mother wanted her to
marry, and she wouldn't, and how
hel mother and her mothers relatives
have been down on her ever since.
There is something really charitable
and refreshing in being able to say by
way of stereotyped compliments to
one of the old girls that you are sure
it isn't her fault she never was mar
ried. You always mean, you know,
that she has had plenty of offers, and
hasn't had the graciOusness to accept
any of them. At the same time you
can't help thinking that there goes
down lie against you in the Book of
Life.
We think the old maids the sweetest
production of nature. They have
won't. It is gratifying upon meeting
one to thank heaven that you never
met her before or you might have
been worse off. II is a compliment to
the old girl.
Yet there is a great big truth in the
thought that, next to your wife, the
best woman you know of is an old
maid. She lives to remind you that
you are not old. She is always sweet
tempered, and wouldn't refer to your
peculiar weakness of being married
for the world. She culls a flower and
puts it in your buttOn-hole, aud speaks
charitsbly of the gray hair or two
that silver your brow?
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For Sale by All Medicine Dealers
VALLEY GE,I PIANOS.

The extraordinary demand for these Pianos
results from their being excellent in quality,
and low in price. Fully warranted. Many are
sold before arrival. Send for circulars.
d. II. BALDWIN.
158 West Eth St., Cincinnati, o.
Estey Organs, Dicker Bros, Cbiekering and
Dumham Pianos at low prices. Agents want
ed everywhere dec l3-1m.
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sUnquestfOnaSIy the best sustained
work OF the kind in the yVOrId.''
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BARRIERS.

BARRIERS and hair dreSserse verywhere who
have used LaCreOle Hair ReStOrer pro-
nOunce it the finest hair dressing they have
used. 1t Is a great faVOrite everywhere,
for cleanliness and elegant perfume. 1t will
rest ore gray hair by natural means, and
give the hair a vigorous and rich growth.
READ THE EVIDENCE.
Thomas Beaumont, barber, of GAINESVILLE,
Tennessee, has aB abundant opportunity of
witnessing the effect of the IlOuisi-
ana Creole Hair RestOTer, as used by
his customers. He says it has proved very
successful, pleasing, in every case, all who
Nse it. b7.
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INCONSISTENCIES ATTENTIoN.-Therei is
no stale, sour or heavy bread where
DAwsON's method has been introduced.
See advertisement.
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Columbia Athen@um.
A First Glass school for Young E.a-
dfes.--Adyautage s Elegant Grounds (23
acres)-Healthy Neutrality-suspicious. Build
ings-Sl0, 900 Aparatus-WeIl Selected Library
Of II 900 volumes-Large Recitation and
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supplied Table-Full and efficient faculty-36
ye5Ts eXperience-COurse Of Instruction tho
rough and cOmplete-pTices Teduced-Number
Of Mathematician ,485, and ia G raduates-NO
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES opens Sept, 4th-Cata-
logues FREE. WIZ. a. SMITH, a. NJ, Sec'y.
Dec. l0-ly.
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X cBl. Lee at ssStOneWaII's'' GsraVe.-
u Il magnificent 14x1S inch engraving, rep
Tesenting tho tomb Of the great Southern war
riOr, Stonewall Jackson. The nOble-loOkiug
form Of Gen. Lee stands beside the flower
low. In the distance is to be seen beautiful
landscape, hills dccke1 in verdue; clouds as
natural real ones. and many other things
which make this picture 81 gem of art.
which should and Will find place in the par
I0r of every southern home. Sent by mail, &C.
curely rolled and postpaid, on receipt Of 20
cents, or for 50 cts. Agents wanted. Address
J. G. BURROW. Bristol. Tenn.
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AGENTS WANTED.

The Great Chicago Fire.
The Growing Horror Of the 18th Century.
IOO, OOO Persons Reduced TO BeEEary.
Fearful Scenes Heart-rendinR Incidents
500 to 100 copies Of this book selling per day
sample copy postpaid 30 cents. address
"GOodspeed IS" Empire Book, Map and Pie
ture House, Cincinnati, St. Louis or New Or
leans.
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"STRIKE Your Hour. Few girls
have any conception of a ripe wO-
manhood. Youth includes all of
life that is worth living in their eyes.
The bloom and flavor wasted in
clinging to a faded youth would, in
natures alchemy, give richness and
sweetness to the maturer years. In
stead of the dim horizon and leaden
sky of the cast, when the surprising
is long past, there is the loftier dome
and clearer radiance of the meridian,
if one keeps pace with the sun. GAL
ways strike your hour" says some
writer. Every year in life has its
own individuality, its own possibili-
ties. Why should we not be eager
to catch each in its season, since.such
as these flower but once in a life
time? Why should we not gather
into ourselves the sweetness and va
riety of every change that comes to
us? There is always something new
aud fresh in that character which
opens to receive the finer touches of
the Masters hand-that patient, low
inc hand which rests not day nor
night, in spring time nor harvest
but is ever moulding, and chiseling,
and polishing with divine skill the
rare workmanship of his creative
power. All! women who still call
yourselves only girls, cheat not your,
selves of the golden ripeness anu
rich fruitage of womanhood.