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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-10
MIXED SWINDlINC.

California has this drama: One
Whitney, having sum of money in
the bank, and owing an equal sum,
consulted one Dixon as to the best
means of avoiding payment. Dixon
promptly ,eunciled that Whitney
should withdraw the money and
lodge it secretly in his ands, so that
it could not be attached by legal pro-
cess. This was done; but when
Whitney desired to withdraw the
sum from his ingenious and guileless
friend the latter denied all knowl-
edge of the transaction. Thereupon
the dispoiled Whitney Graves the
interposition of the law, and makes
a clean breast of it. The legal myr-
midons overhaul Dixon, and it is at
last discovered that he has made
over the cash to an evil woman
named Richardson, with the under
8 andIng that both are to fly, rejoln-
ing each other in distant city, where
they conld diffiuse the booty in peace.
Searching and urgent investigation
Of this person disclosed the fact that
she had just perfected arrangements
to throw over board her fellow felon
and run way with another man a
man of the Hoolum color, with a ia
king eye and a correct t"ste for hair
oil. Search for this young man
brought to light the amusing fact
hat he had spent quite portion of
his money in purchasing fugitive
outfit for another young woman,
who, as soon as she had received the
articles, did literally and actually fly
with still another young man about
whom nothing is known, except that
he seems to be the only one in this
strange succession of criminals WHO |
has reaped any fruits of the original
crime. Considering the extreme
and embarrassment of
everybody concerned, and the small
likelihood that he will neyef get any
# his money back, it is possible that
Whitney now almost wishes that, in
tead of mobilizing his capital in that
ecret fashion, he had quietly paid
lis debts with it.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-10

Remarkable instances of canine
sagacity are generally too much
for us, but here is one related by an
Eastern newspaper (which must
therefore be true, and which has
the appearance of probability. "The
other day." so goes the newspaper.
a gentleman transacting business in
this village. left his horse attached
to chaise tied under a shed. Re.
naming with the horse was a coach.
dog, who took advantage of his mas
tiers absence to enjoy hasty nap
in the vehicle. In the meantime,
the horse somehow broke way from
his fastening, and started off at a flu
rious gallop. This awakened the dog,
who at once realized the state of af.
fairs, attempted to seize the reins in
his teeth, but was unable to d. 80
owing to their being covered with an
overcoat. Fortunately however, the
relns fell from the carriage to the
ground, and the dog. with singular
presence Of mind, leaped nimbly af,
ter them, caught them in his mouth,
refined them to a stand still, and held
the reins firmly until he delivered
them, with graceful wag of his
tail, to stranger, whom, under Or
binary circumstances, he would not
have allowed to touch his masters
prOperty,"
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! Proprietors.

No Person can take these Bitters accord
ing 10 directions, and remain long unWel, provided
their bones are not destroyed by mineral poison or
other means, and vital organs wasted beyond the
point OF repair
Dyspepsia or digestion. Headache Pain
IN the Shoulders, Coughs, Tightness of the Chest,
Dizziness, Sour Eructations of the Stomach, Bad
Taste in the Mouth, Bilious Attacks Palpitation OF
the Heart, Inflammation of the Lungs Pain in the
region or the Kidneys, and hundred other painful
symptoms, are the ofsprings of Dyspepsia. One
bottle will prove better guarantee of its merits
than a'lengthy advertisement
For Female Complaints, in young or old,
married or single, at the dawn of womanhoOd, or
the turn OF life, these Tonic Bitters display so
decided an influence that improvement is soon
perceptibe.
For Inf1ammatory and Chronic Rhsu-
matisfn and Govt, Bilious, Remittent and Inter
mittent Fevers Diseases OF the Blood, Liver Kid
neys and Bladder, these Bitters have no equal,
such Diseases are caused by Initiated Blood
they are a gentle Purgative as well as
a Tonic, possessing the merit of acting as a
powerful agent in relieving Congestion or Infam-
NATION or the Liver and Visceral Organs, and in
Bilious Diseases. -
For Skin Diseases, Eruptions letter, Salt
Hheum, Blotches, Spots, Pmples, Pustules BOls
Carnuncles, Rlng-WOrms, Scald-H Head, Sore Ewes
Erys1peas Itch, Scurfs Discolorations of the Skin
HumorS and Diseases of the Skin of whatever name
or nature, are literally dug up and carried out
or the system in short time by the use of these
Bitters.
Grateful Thousands proclaim VINEGAR BIT
TIERS the most wonderful Invigorant that ever
sustained the sinking system.
IL. HI. MCDONALD g. co.
Druggists and Gen. ACTS, San Francisco, Cal, &
cor. OF washington and Charlton StS., NY.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS 4 DEALERS
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A $4,000 COW.

1t has often been said that cows,
especially mich cows, never sell for
as much. a they are worth, buf 4. J.
Alexander, of WOODBURY., Woodfo,
county, sold on Thursday, the Goth
OF May, two year. old heifer, known
as the 'The Duchess Of Airdrie XIV
to go to England. for $4,000, which
may be regarded as sum not very
far below her real value. She is said
to be "a beautiful specimen of a
beautiful race" and it appears that
the English breeders, having hereto
fore parted with all their finest cat
tie, are npw determined to have
some of them back at any price
frankfort Ky. Woman.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-10


Physic.
The novelty of modern Medical, Chemical and
Pharmaceutical Science No use OF any longer taking
he large repulsive and nauseous pills, composed Of
heap, crude and bulky Ingredients when We can by
careful application of chemical science extract All
he cathartic and other medicinal properties from t6a
most valuable roots and herbs and concentrates than
nto minute Granule, scarcely larger than a
must seed, that can be readily swallowed nv
hose of the most sensitive stomachs and fast;d;on
astes Each little Purgativc Pellet renresantS
most form, as much cathartic power
s embodied III any of the large pills found for sale
n tho drug shops. From their wonderful eatbartic
oower IN proportion to their size, the people who
nave not tried them apt suppose that they are
narshor drastic in effect, but sucis not at ali the
Ease, the different active medicinal principles al
whiea they are composed being so harmonzed and
modlnea, one Dy the Others as to produce a
searching and thorough, yet gentle and kindly
operating cathartic.
$500 Reward is hereby offered by the proprie.
Tor OF these Pellets, to any chemist who upon an.
Alysis VIII ind in them any Calomel or other forms
d mercury or any other mineral poison.
being entirely vegetable, no particular care
required while using them. They operate with.
out disturbance to the constitution diet or occupa
ton. For Jauntlice, Headache. Constipation
ness OF the Chest, Dizziness, Sour Eructa.
lions OF the Stomach Bad taste In mouth
Bilious attacks, Pain I'm region OF Kidneys
Internal Fever BlOated feeling about Stom-
aeh, Rush OF Hood TO Head High Colorcd
Urine, Unsociability, and Gloomy Forebos
dtngs, take DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Purgattye
rcActss In eH pIanatto1 VI tuo tonieulal power %
my Purgativs Pellets over 90 great variety Of DIS
sases wish to say that uieis action uISop tIis
animal economy Is universal, hos q gland
or tissue escaping their sanative impress
Age does not impair them; their sugarcoatinr and
being enclosed in glass bottles their virtues
uninpaired for any length of time, in any climate
80 that they are always fresh and reliable which Il
not the with the pills found in the drug stores
put up in cheap wood or paste board boxes Recol
lect that for all diseases where axasive Aitera.
1--we or Purgative is dedicated these little Pellet,
will give the most perfect satisfaction to all who ns.
them.
They are sold by all enterprlsing Druggist,
&C 2S cents a bottle.
DO net allow any druggist to induce you to TAKE
anything sss that he may say Is lust as good "a M
Peilefs because he makes larger profit on thai
whiph ne recommenAa If your druggist canno'
return mail from ~ -
"a y. =. PIERCE, n. D., Prop'r
BUFFALO, Me-
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-10
CATARRHOCHESIS,
Chronic Catarph Remedy!

| have been a sufferer from catarrh in the head
all my life, My eyes had become good deal
damaged-have tried a q eat many remedies aud
consulted the best doctors, but they could give
me but little encouragement. The use of keck
u Cos Catarrh remedy for three weeks has done
me more God than any thing ever tried. l be-
lieVe it will the worst of catarrh. Give
1t trial and Twill speak for itself.
URIAH BALLARD.
This medicine can be got of Urah Ballard at
Wright II Spencer's wholesale grocery, OskalOo-
ga, Iowa.
STILL THEY COME.
BRIGHTON, low, Feb s, 1873
Messrs. KICK " HUNTZINGER Dear Sirs I
fell bound by sense OF duty, and desire to ben
eft my fellow beings, to make known the Won
derful effects your Catarrochesis has had in my
case. | was sufferer for eighteen wears | was
examined and treated by eminent physicians and
pronounced inc1rable. They called it chronic
fits, with neuralgia in my head, eyes and lace 1t
was discouraging Having suffered so long with
cons tant pain iI my head and face, 1 thought l
would bccOmd blind. Five months ago
/ commenced t9 use YOur rem edy. 1 gained my
sight, the pain il al gone, and now am perfectly
cured Accept thc thank of a grateful woman.
Truly yours, NANCY ANN HETzEL.
KICK & HUNTZINGER,
3SmG Proprietors.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-10

1t is not isolated great deeds
which do most to form a character,
but small conterminous acts, touch
ing and blending into one another
The greenness of field comes not
from trees, but blades.
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MEDICAL.
Confessions of an Inualid

concessions OF an Invalid.
DUBLISHED as a warming and for tho RE. 80
Young men and Others v no suffer froIn NJ NJ vi
vous Debility, Loss Of Manhood etc sUmrI ~
The means of selfcure.
Written by one who cured himself oftor r,aor
going considerable duackerv and son. r. r 3
oeNi1g posi-. paid directed envelope.
New York. '' H.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-10

In noisy conclave, mid yon topmost boughs,
The CHEEKY blackbirds chatter by the swamp,
Exchanging merry compliments and vows;
Their eager glee no chill misfortunes damp.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-10
THE OSKALOOSA HERALD.
Thursday, July 10, 1873.
RAIN.
BY HELEN NJ. PRATT.

The scene is curtained with soft tangling clouds,
Whose tender glooms obscure the smiling sky;
Cool ceaseless rain drops fall ia hurrylng crowds,
Or misty fine in gusty sheets sweep by.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-10

An Irish housemaid, who was
sent to call gentleman to dinner,
found him engaged in using a tooth
brush. swell, is he coming ?" in.
quired the lady. ayes, ma'am, d.
rectly; he is just sharpening his
teeth"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-10

The silent robins fit from tree to tree,
Enduring patiently the weary storm;
For chill and cherries though the present be,
Yet hope and love will keep the true heart warm
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-07-10

Or Sugar Coated Concentrated Root
and Herbal Juice. ARti-B Bilious
Gf'd1luteS. The "LIIYLE GL1NIr'
CATHARITC, or MuItuns i's PaTco
Physic.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1873-03-27
Music in schools.

MoURYTowN, March II, 1873.
Mr. EDIToR:-I have observed
communications from different cor
respondents on the subject of 'EMusic
in Schools Now, do not wish to
get up controversy on this subject,
but will state how I think it may be
taught so as.to benefit all.
In the first place, care should be
taken to have the lessons carefully
prepared by the pupils. This should
be done outside of school hours.
Secondly, class should never be
permitted to sing in 'four part music
until all can read such exercises as are
contained in the regular course in all
class-books.
Thirdly, pupils should not be per
mitted to practise the same tunes too
often, for they soon commit them to
memory, and then they pay no atten-
ton to the notes. New exercises
should be introduced during every
recitation, and before singing them
all should be required to read the mu-
sic.
Children take more interest in the
study of music than in any other rec
reation, and there is no need of a
teacher failing to benefit class if he
does has part, for he may be assured
that his pupils viii do theirs.
Now, I by no means object to writ
ing compositions, but 1 think the
proper way for that would be for the
teacher to give all the same subject,
and then take fifteen minutes, or less,
every day, or every other day, accord
ing to the time he has in which to
write, and hand them to the teacher
Friday evening, to be corrected by
Monday morning.
Many times have Igone into church
where they were destitute Of the
knowledge of music, and have heard
some one start tune not suitable to
the words, and which did not convey
the idea intended. Then another
joins him, but does not keep up, and
another sings and goes too fast,
which makes it difficult for the re
mainder to know the right tune.
Music is too much neglected, and
should be taught in every school. 1t
secures better attendance; at. least
such has been my experience.
YOI1TG M
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1873-03-27
Vaccination as 81 Protection
Against Smallpox.

The Scientific American says:
In regard to the effectiveness of the pro-
lection afforded by vaccination, the statis-
tics show that this discovery, made by Jen-
ner more than century ago, had the most
startling influence in staying the smallpox
ravages of that time, and it keptthe nations
who accepted it comparatively free; the ex-
perience of the physicians of the present
day tends in the same direction, and all
doubt fostered by some in regard to its eff
fectiveness proceeds solely from want OF ac-
quaintance with the facts, which are over
whelming in proof of its great value to the
human race. As the health and longevity
of vaccinated persons is, on the general av-
erage, equal to others who escape the small
pox without vaccination, there can be no
serious objection on that ground. The
rule, laid down by some, that persons must
be vaceinated every seven years, is totally
arbitrary and without any foundation what
soever; different individuals will differ
greatly in this respect, and, in order to be
safe, it is well to try if vaccination will take
in case any danger is apprehended, even if
it has been applied only three or four years
ago. If no epidemic is prevailing, and the
person is exposed to no danger, it is need
less to revaccinate every seven years; ten
years or more may elapse, and we have
known individuals who undoubtedly, by a
single effect of vaccination in childhood,
have been protected for their whole lives.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1873-03-27
Philadelphia Exposition-1s76.


The celebration of the hundreth year of
American Independence at Philadelphia in
1876, will be the grandest event that will
ever have taken place in this country. The
philGtelphians are already making out the
Programme on scale magnifcently great
and their efforts will be backed up literally
by the Government, and States. 1t will
take the nature of an exposition in which
not only the'genius of Philadelphians will be
displayed, but it win be made tributary to
its grand success. 1t is quite likely that
one-tenth of the population of the, country
viii visit the city during the fine of the
exposition, besides the scores of thousands
that will flock here from Europe and other
portions of the globe This will be a grand
advertisement for American products, and
may have a great tendency not only to in
doctrinate foreigners with the spirit of un-
fettered liberty which Americans enjoy as a
nation, but may tend TO somewhat cut down
the $1l8, 900, 900 balance of trade which
we are now annually paying foreigners.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1873-03-27
Curing Without Medicine.

What is disease, let us now ask
again, that it should not be cured?
This is the primary question. The
solution of this question underlies all
argument, all theory, and all practice.
It involves the truth or falsity of ev-
cry medical system. Those of cur
readers who patiently and carefully
follow the series of articles appearing
monthly In our columns to its con-
clusion, will have all the data before
them by which to settle this vitality
important question, which have ac-
crued from two thousand years of as
siduous study Misrepresentation. We
hope and trust that the testimony
will be conclusive in establishing the
right system, whatever that may be.
Meanwhile, as an. aid to the study
ofthis problem, as well as akeytoitsso-
luton, let us take the simplest Illus
tration possible. Give well person
an operative dose" of medicine, no
matter what. 1t may be a compound
of Bergh's and Bonner's remedies for
''hipporhinorrhea "-tincture of iron,
Jamaica rum, tartar emetic, and nitre.
In an hour or two the person Will be
sick. He will experience nausea of
the stomach, gripping of the bowels,
dizziness, headache, debility, and per-
haps vomiting and purging. The
disease is the effect of the medicine.
1t is the effort of the system to expel
the medicine. Is this effort to be
cured, or is the patient to be cured?
Clearly the effort the disease, should
rather be promoted than suppressed,
that the drugs may be removed from
the organic domain. The true medi-
cation is to regulate the effort SO that
it will be successful in its work of pu-
rification. To cure it with more drugs
is simply wa<ring on vitaity-adding
insult to injury From Science of
Health.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1873-03-27
Teachers Department.
Reply 10 "Fran,x. ;,

b The reason we insist upon the
Board Of Education prescribing the
textbooks to be used, is, because the
laso makes it their duty, and they
alone have the power. Now, there
need be no conflict with the Examin-
ers. If the teacher masters the
books used by them, he will find little
difficulty in his school, though be
may have to use different author,
especially as he can have access to
the book al the time. In conver
sation with one of the Examiners on
this subject, he assured us that if
any person did his work correctly,
according to any STANDARD author, his
work would be accepted.
But what ground is there for any
fears? 1t seems to us that if teach
er thoroughly understands Rags
Arithmetic, which is most in use in
this county, he can pass creditably,
when tried by Whites standard. In
Geography continual changes are be-
ing made. For these the teacher
must be on the watch, and if his class
use an old work, there Will be many
changes, which he must point out.
In Grammar, there may be some
difficulty. Certainly no Board would
fall back on Smith or Murray. and
Pinneo has 50 long slept quietly on
the shelf, that perhaps no teacher
would present his method to the Elk
aminers. Greene's Analysis, we sup
pose, is by far the most common in
this county. But if any should pre-
fer Harvey, or any later author, we
think no objections would be raised,
especially if it were an improvement.
We think it would be takenas a hope
full sign, showing that the teacher was
progressing and trying to improve.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1873-03-27
Advice TO Parents.

Teach children to wait upon them
selves, and to take pleasure in helping
others. Encourage them to bear nee
essary pain with as little fuss as pos
sible. Give them good tools, and
show an interest In the use of them
Show them how to work as you do
but require very little at first, letting
them make things for friends, or dc
their tasks to 'Fhelp" those they love
until they feel an ambition about do
ing their work fast and thoroughly
Expect them to keep their engage
ments, and not allow them to back out
of an undertaking as soon as the flush
of novelty wears off. Therefore lei
them not attempt too much-rinless
to cure a habit of Dragging. Give
them long, warm night-clothes, and
bedding enough( too much will produce
perspiration) to keep them warm in
any position, and let them sleep in
cool, ventilated rooms, and give them
all the natural sleep they can take.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1873-03-27
The Best Laws.
BY W. H. VENABLE.


Solon, when asked if he had given
the Athenians the BEST LAWS, replied,
"YeS, the best the AtheaiG1aS could
haze recei0ed." The best regulations
for one school may be the worst for
another. The gentle modes by
which Miss Mild controls her thirty
docile boys and girls, culled from the
sweetest homes of an Ohio village,
are not effective when applied to a
mission school of young Indians in
the shadow of the Rocky Mountains.
Rules, incentives, restraints, rewards,
punishments, are to be selected or in
vented, like mechanics tools, with
reference to the particular use to be
made of them. The carpenter en-
ploys an ak and cross-cut saw on the
rough log; a smooth-plane and fine
chisel on the shapen board; and fine
instruments still as his work ap-
proaches completion. Each kind of
material is wrought by suitable in
strument. A pine. stick yields to the
edge of penlnife; but bar Of iron
must be heated and hammered into
shape. Neither knife, fire, nor ham
mer meets the sculptor's need.
The teacher must adapt his meth
DDS to existing conditions, remember
ing always that conditions are sub
ject to perpetual change. limo work
is there greater variety of processes
than in teaching, and no work calls