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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Frank Hatton and E. A. Van else are
having lively little newspaper fight
Franks Faber knocks the wind out Of E
AS sails every shot
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Porte WEIGH and ]. W. Ravens (of the
Sigourney Nesss) are just now indulging in
q war of words &c in boys, but remem.
Der the verdict .'died from calling John
Smith n liar"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

You can get all kinds of sewing machine
needles of Garretson the Singer Agt., over
Dodge's store
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

NICE JoR.-Jesse Moorlsnd made nice
jeb of painting the furniture in the new
NJ .sonic Hall
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

R. c. Goss will have q sale at bis place
five miles northwest of Kirkville, Tuesday,
April 8. Horses, cattle, hogs, etc.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

w. L. Greenlee and family left for Col.
orsdo last Tuesday May luck attend them
in their new home
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Tommy Warren was elected Mayor of
Sharon at the city election. and is now
father of a bouncing gal. Honors fall in
showers
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Castona is more than a substitute for castor
OIL 1t ID the only SAFE article is existence which
is certain to assimilate the food, regulate the
bowels, cure wind-colic and produce natural
sleep. 1t contains neither minerals, morphine
or alcohol, and it is pleasant to take. Children
need not cry and mothers may rest %
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

The youngest Of Iowa counties, Osceola,
has got out tbirty-two page pamphlet in
the interest of immigration. Mshasks g
interests might be materially advanced in
Z his manner
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Hon. N. N. Walden has been detained
in the east on account Of his mother.in-
laws illness, whose home is at Green Point
Long Island.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

"e'earn quite crowd is already form.
ing Tor visit TO Clear Lake this spring,
tsAsng. They are encouraged no doubt by
the good Tuck OF those who visited that
fsyorite resort last year
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Friend Carter, of Carter, Hussy & Curl
dropped down upon US Monday. He smiled
pleasantly, as usual when We paid him
that little bill.p
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

nR. j. 8. LYON. q
~ Hygienist, receives patieuts into his house
for board and treatment Treats all dir eases both
natural or hygenic principles. A good practical
lady attendant In the ladies' bath department
Having had over fifteen years experience in treat
ing persons for almost all diseases, the Doctor
feels himself fully adequate to the profession.
Public baths given to both ladies and gentle
men. Bath hours from to - q. m, and from 5
70 p. m. ONCE ct residence, corner Main and
Walnut Streets, West Oskaloosa, Iowa. Consul
tation free. For particulars, send for circular to
DR.. j. b. LYON, Box 407, Oskal0osa, Iowa. SONS
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

The friends of the family, land they are
legion will regret to learn OF the severe
Illness of Mrs. j. G.. Thompson of Pella
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Our stock of goods is always full LIST
class, fresh and clean. mo rats in our
row." Call and examine.
HOWARD g. AYEYs.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03
VIM. BRYANT,
JAMES RONfINE
FOR SALE.

FUR SALE.
A desirable building lot 1874 feet front
by 256 deep, within five blocks of public
square. Will receive in part pay, good
unimproved land in this State, in good 10.
cation. Enquire OF
n30w2 Cook & HUNT.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Torrey Willard has again gone east
after = stock of goods L2ok out for every
thing that is handsome when he returns.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

NEEDHAA d WoLrz have secured the
services Of 10. GLADDEN. as baker. and are
turning out splendid bread. cakes, pies, etc
Call at their restaurant, on east side and
buy good square meals to order.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Hon. VIM. Loughridge returned from
Washington last week. he has moved
his Office to the new room over T. K
Smiths store.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

We arc in receipt OF the April price list
of that excellent paper furnishing house
Snider g. Holiness ST. Louis, Mo. Ever
ready lomeet an order with first class goods
they have built up first class reputation
for fair and honest dealing. Try them.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

A. K. BRowN died Tuesday, and will be
buried to-day at o'clock. Funeral 81
residence In Union Block.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

WELL! WRLL!!-So says Henry New
ton in his new adv. Henry is an old hand
in the we'll business and knows whereof he
sffirms
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Machine need les OF all kinds, and second
hand sewing machines for sale by VIM.
Hillisrd, over Frankels store.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

We are in receipt OF some excellent
pieces of music from Maan & Hornaday,
Keokuk. Iowa
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Boys, now is your time to earn some ex-
ira quarters by catching minnows. Fishing
time approached
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

There is a groceryman in this town who
says he can prove that every Granger in
the State of Iowa is OF the second class
The proof is, they say that they bring to
town second-class produce, and of course
they buy second class goods at their
stores. 3Ow1
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

The Marshalltown Driving Park As.
ISOLATION will have grand entertainment,
on July ID, Sd, and 4th. 1878. They will
award 81, $50 in prizes on that OCCASION
There will be some sharp work.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Henry Myers. jr.. has moved his tin shop
and stove store to Miller, Munsell & Co.'S,
old building, on Main street.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

w. w. Haskell is preparing to build
nice dwelling on his lots in east end, this
season.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

FIN Baldwin is making nice article OF
butterscotch at his restaurant on High
Sfreet
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

1t was A. A. Kendig, who bought W. z.
Grsenlees house, instead of A r., as sta
ted last week
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Ottumwa is re building its burnt district,
and will make SEINE of the buildings four
stories high.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Mr.. Sherwin, the lecturer, already an
nounced is young native Of the west, who
has travelled far and seen much, and is
thoroughly qualified to entertain the most
cultivated assemblies. Abroad he has seen
the English Queen, heard Spurgeon and
Newman Hall, has seen the German EN-.
peror and Cha ncellor, the Gear of Russia
and Sultan of Turkey, the Emperor of Aus
tris, Alexander Dumas and the numerous
Bonapart family, etc. If the evening Ia
fair, we anticipate triumph for the young
lecturer.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03
MONEY.

MONEY.
All those indebted to Miller, Munsell g.
Co., will please call and settle their &C.
counts by the first of May next. After that
time our books will be in the hands Of 9th.
er parties for settlement, as we are determ.
ined to make change in our business.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

A large invoice of envelopes just receiv.
cd at this Office Get your card printed On
them
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Draft books, for shippers and Others
neatly bound, for sale at this office.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Misunderstood degree work Friday
night in Tri-luminar, at ~ o'clock sharp.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Canned Goods Cherries.
Strawberr g.
Pears.
Ounces.
Blackberries.
Corn and Beans, and variety of Just
such other goods as you want. Call and
buy them for cash at
HOWARD & AYERS.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03
L. L. HULL

Has just received the largest lot of Trunks,
and Valises, that ever came to this city
He bought them for cash and will sell
them to suit the times.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

You can buy good set of harness of
L. L. Hull, for $4,000. and other things in
Call
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Read the many locals of Mrs. J. n. Or
Wis who has q fine stock of millinery
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Regular meeting of Amity Lodge next
Monday evening. at which time the officers
for the ensuing year will be elected and
other important business transacted. Ev.
cry member 10 requested TO be present.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Immense f1ocks of wild pigeons delighted
the eyes of our gunners Monday last.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Doc Jackson has discovered the "Gran-
ger grip"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

OTTo A. SMIDTH's musical entertain
ment on Monday evening, was fine affair,
and well patronized We hear it wellspo-
ken of on every hand
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

tne Eddyville Adsertiser ssys:"William
".'her, miner living In Happy Hollow
eaa working In Phillips coal mines, four
mles westof fddyville, had his leg badly
crasasd ~ . piece Of slate falling on Il
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

The following may renew the faith Of
our artesian well folks: 1.-THE experiment
OF sinking series of artesian wells along
the line OF the Union Pacific railroad ia
proving success. The railroad company
have already successfully sunk six of these
wells, which are copiously flowing. There
10 one well in every 108 miles of the entire
line. The depths range from 800 to 1.145
feet. and the bore is six inches In diameter
This demonstrated success Of artesisn wells
10 the solution Of the problem Of water
supply and the eventual irrigation and de.
velopment Of the now sterile and desert.
liks great western plains The quality Of
waseT obtained u about the same as that oil
the water obtained In the wells at Omaha,
containing 10 solution, slkaline.sslts. soda,
msenesia and lime, but not sufficient In
quantity 70 render II unwholesome."
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

Nevss se'l . man he Is liar. unless you
ere essssin you can lick him. A Kansas
naa frisd 4 not long ago. and the vsrdic,
81 the oosoner's jury was, DIED from the
sascn 81 cailias . man liar" II q 4
very dAnSeaous husiaea
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03
TO BUILDERS.

TO BUILDERS.
Notice is hereby given that proposals tor
building school-house in district No. Z in
Prairie township, Mahaska county, Iowa.
The proposals to be sent to s. J. Davis, at
New Sharon, or Flint P. o., up to the 4th
Saturday in April. Order of the commit
tee E. E. ELLIS,
VIM BRYANT,
JAMES RoMINE,
P. S. A specification may be seen at the
HERALD Office, or at d. r. Moore's at New
Sharon. 30
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

The Pella Blade copies our remarks
about Hyatt's book and says: 1--WE clip
the above from the Oskaloosa Herald, and
we must say that we never heard of the
like, for ace have not seen copy of "the
thing" We know that our State Legisla-
tare appropriated the sum of $4,000 to-
wards the printing of this pamphlet, and
we can't see what good it will do Iowa to
have lch botch of q thing scattered over
the country. 1t is disgrace to the State
and the press In our opinion 1t is moth
Ing less ID N downright swiDdle."
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

BLANK RECEIPTS. neatly bound, for sale
at HERALD Office. IF
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03
A NEW MOVE.

A NEW MOVE.
Your interest is to buy the most goods
for the least money.
LOOK HERE
Having bought our sugar direct from the
refinery thereby doing away with mid
DIE MEN" We are prepared to sell for
STRICTLY CASH at the following prices.
1--WE MEAN BUSINESS"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

DID YOU SEE IT-Prof. Pinkerton of the
Gas Co., put up one of the new lamps on
the east side of the square, in front of the
Madison house, and we must say it is a
beauty. We have been in numerous large
cities, and do not think we ever saw one
more beautiful. 1t is the intention to furn-
ish the square, at least, with this kind, By
the way, if ever we needed street lamps,
now is the time, and this is the place.
After tumbling off the walk, in the mud
377 times, barking our shins 544 times,
running up against 1866 trees, and tumb-
ling over l55 fences, we reached home
Monday night, dark as it was-duly sober.
We thought of the street lamps numerous
ly, then thought of Hammond and his re-
vival lsbors, and didn't speak our mind,
for which we think we deserve great cred
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03
Read Caution"

Our frst real spring rain set in last Mon
dsy,
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

At the regular examination of applicants
for certificates on the %, and 90, of March,
the follow question, "What is the cost of
the following bill of lumber at Bets per
square FOOT
Spices of studding 2x4inx16f long.
4joists 2x10in. xlOft. long.
boards 1x9in X9ft. long"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03
E. BAKER, Co., Sur


EDS. HERALD The following resolu-
tons were adopted by Mahaska Grange,
No. 297, Patrons of Hush andry:
WHEREAS, The Hon. James A. Young,
Senator from Mahaska county, in order to
secure his election to the Senate of Iowa,
did pledge himself to use all honorable
means to secure the passage of an act to
tax railroads the same as other property,
and also to regulate freight and other char
ges, and
WHEREAS, The said James A. Young,
has by his vote and acts assisted to defeat
the measure he was pledged to sustain,
therefore be it
Resoloed, That the SAID James A. Young
is unworthy of the confidence of the farm
ers of Mahaska county
ResOIoed, That we the Patrons of Hus-
bandry of Mahaska Grange, respectfully
ask the said James A. Young, to resign his
office, that his place may be filled by one
more worthy.
Resolued, That this resolution be sent to
the HERALD and Leader for publication.
A. A. JENNIsoN Master.
j. Y. SIMPSON, Sec. March 30, 1878.
CALIFORNIA AND IowA-As mentioned
elsewhere, quite colony left this county
for California this week We commend to
any others who may be thinking of such
trip, the following letter written by E. r.
Cougar, Esq, OF San Jose, CAL, to the
Manchester Qowa) Press ::
II want to say to my friends. farmers, mechan-
Iowa-especialiy in Delaware county"Who are
longing or looking for a milder climate, they
had better go slow and make a careful examina-
country before making up their minds to leave
the State of Iowa or change location either for
change of climate pecuniary profit or the gen.
eral welfare of themselves and families.
am aware OF the annual discomfort and un-
easiness during the long cold winter months,
which are bad enough, and of the drawbacks
but have yet to learn of a country that does
not have serious drawbacks in some particular
That Iowa is one OF the best States in the
Union, with agricultural and business prospects
second to none other, can be demonstrated by
comparison and observation beyond a doubt. To
make 1t possible to produce the great staple of
the country the latitude including your State
cannot be improyed-if health is made one of
the considerations. From what have seen on
this coast, to me it is no small item that coun-
NY ude enOuSu anu W spare OF more imam one oil
the staples necessary for man and beast.
When confined principally to wheat, which is
the case here, one or two unfavorable seasons
leaves the farmer without any alternative. Hence
conclude that the productions of every climate
are suited to the needs and adjusted to the wants
of the people in that climate. When we all find
the promised land flowing with milk and honey,
at first sight-we shall soon discover the bal
ance is there maintained between good and bad,
between advantages and disadvantages If you
do have severe winters and long ones you have
an abundance OF feed to fatten your stock all
through such seasons, which IL not q condition
to be deplOred when compared to the necessity
of driving stock hundreds of miles to q ssrangeh
or a less distance into canyons, for subsistence.
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TO THE PUBLIC.
L. L. HULL

L. L. HULL,
has the largest stock Of Saddles, Harness,
Carriage Goods, ETC., that has ever been
offered in this city, and has 9 firstclass me-
chanics manufacturing more. Come one
and ALL Those goods will be sold cheap.
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The folio wing was handed us for publ

The folio wing was handed us for publ
cation
petitions are now in circulation in this county
protesting against the Congressional usurpation
in approprating to themselves extra pay for past
services, and unjustly incre asing their salarie
and other expenses, at a time when the people
most needed relief through economy and impair
tial legislation, and calling for peoples CON
vention," to meet in Oskaloosa, on Saturday, the
18th day of April, 1873, at 10 O'Clock a. for the
purpose of entering formal protest against the
corrupt tendencies of the times, and taking &C
tive steps for securing redress of grievances.
AS every Congressman from Iowa voted
against that salary steal /; as every Repub-
lican paper in the land has condemned it
and the men voting for it; as two Iowa
Congressmen's times expired this session.
Messrs. Walden and Palmer, and both vo-
ted against the steal; as Judge Tough.
ridge was not then sworn in, a nd could in
no way be responsible for it as the Repub-
lican party generally condemn it in every
form, we can but view this meeting as one
gotten up by demagogues who desire to
build up prejudice against the Republican
party to accomplish it.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

MARION COUNTY.-The Democrat saws
as @. G. Zee, who lives few miles west O,
this city was putting bed on wagon to
which te am of horses was hitched, and
in doing SO, was standing between the wag-
on and the horses, the latter became scared
and ran away. dragging Mr.. Fee consid-
cradle distance, cutting his face and great
ly injuring him otherwise. The team was
stopped and the injured man rel eased from
his perlous situation. "A few DAYS since
whilst Gov. Stone was crossing the Des
Moines river In skiff, by accident he col.
lided with the ferry boat and had it not
been for the timely assistance of John F.
ncCrillis, the ferryman, the Governor
would have been drowned. He landed all
right on the other side of the river and
proceeded on his way rejoicing. -. WIN.
Cricket received the contract for putting
up the two iron bridges in Marion. >.
John Robinson set fire to some weeds on
his farm, mile and half south of this
city. and the high wind carrying the flames,
several hsystacks were consumed and con-
siderable length Of fence was destroyed
The fire crossed into the farm of Mrs. Ter
~ and burned her meadow clean. Nc.
Cormack speaks of the proposed plan Of
digging few cisterns In Knoxville for
wafer and buying an engine to throw 1t,
% "equsndering' the peoples money. A
good fire, next door to his Office, would ma.
terially change his opinions thereon.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

We intend to keep pace with the de.
mands of the times and by purchasing in the
best market, at the most favorable rates,
we are determined to keep constant sup
ply of all goods in our line and sell as
cheap as the cheapes tor cash or country
produce.
8. J. DUTToN g. Co.
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We give you but one price and you know
what you are getting when you buy of,
HAWKINs & PARKER
JUST RECEIVED

JUST RECEIVED
at VERNoN's, fresh lot of oranges, lem.
ons. figs, prunnells, raisins, and maple su.
gar.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03
WITH
JOE GLADDEN.
AS BAKER
NEEDHAM AND WOLFF
are making the
BEST BREAD AND CAKES
ever baked in Oskaloosa.
House AND LOTS FOR SALE.

House AND LOTS FOR SALE.
Twill sell my house and two lots at bar.
gain. The house consists of five rooms
and in good repair. The lots are well fruit.
ed, splendid location, good barn, splendid
we'll of water, etc. For particulars call on
me at my shop just east OF square.
tt B. r. PERDUE.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

The Abba Un,On has this good advice,
which we tender to such of our citizens as
are out of reach of the gas compony
"Never turn down the light of kerosene
lamp and go from home or 60 to bed and
leave it burning. Put out the light, and
when you need it, light up again. These
indispensable domestic bomb shells, kero-
sene lamps, are dangerous enough without
fixing the fuse so that it will both load and
fire the bomb. The imperfect burning of
the turned-down lamp generates gases
which fill the space in the lamp above the
Oil, and thus primes the bomb for explosion.
Not only this, it fills the room with pois-
spous gases, hurtful to all who breathe the
vitiated air. The not uncommon practice
of turning down the light in the sick room,
and allowing 1t to burn all night is simply
horrible. Better put little arsenic in the
food you give sick persons, than thus pois-
on the air they must breathe. And then it
don't look well to set an Internal machine
near that is liable to explode and scatter
fire all over your sick friends. If you want
light burning all night, use a candle"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-04-03

MORE SHEEP.-In reference to the as.
sertions SO often made by many of our
farmer correspondents that more sheep
should be kept in the country, we give the
following statistics, which show that there
were In 1871 about 80, 00O, 900 sheep in the
United States, yielding an average of flour
pounds of wool each, or 12S, OO0, 900 pounds
in the aggregate. In addition, the annual
importation of wool amounts to about
100000 pounds, at cost of nearly
s250O0,0OO Then we import wooden
goods to the amount of nearly $4,000 200
per annum There is room, therefore, for
an increase of 100000 more sheep in
the country to supply the home demand
for wool, and for about 10, 100000 to dis
place the Importation of wooden goods.