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The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-06-05

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powerful agent in renewing congestion OF imam
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Bilious Diseases.
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| Carbuncles Ring worms, Scald- Head, Sore Eyes,
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Nor For SALE.-Among the Sec
tion-men who were "snowed in" by
the late fearful snowstorm, was one
who lived several miles from St.
James. He was unable to reach his
home, and his wife became alarmed
for his safety and he was uneasy
about his family. On Thursday a
Shepherd dog belonging to him,
came bounding into st. James with
little leather bag attached to his
collar, in which was a letter from his
wife containing the joyful intelligence
that they were all well at home, and
asking for news of her husband. A
letter was written informing the wife
that her husband was safe, and would
return home assoon as he could get
there. This letter was placed in the
leather bag, and the faithful animal
told to 60 home. Away started the
almost human animal through the
fearful storm and snow, drifts, and ar
rived safely home with the precious
news SO anxiously looked for by the
waiting wife and mother. That dog
is not for sale.
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THE OSKALOOSA HERALD
Thursday, June 5, 1873.
AGRICULTURE.

L
AGRICULTURE.
A MODEL FARMERS CLUB.-An
Ohio correspondent of the Country
Gentleman, writes as follows in re.
!ation to their Farmers Club, and al.
though we have number like it in
the West, it will bear reproduction ::
The club is formed of twelve mem.
bers, who meet once month, the
meeting to take place at the residence
of each member once year. The
time of the meetings were decided
after this manner: Twelve cards,
each card bearing the name of one of
the months, are placed In box and
thoroughly shaken up; then each
man draws from the box without
seeing) one card. The name OF the
month that card bears is the month
in which the club will at his residence.
We have a president and secretary,
who act in that capacity for one year.
Upon our assembling, (which is at
10 a. m. in the winter months the
president calls to order. The min
utes of the last meeting are read by
the secretary, and then follows dis
cussion of question chosen at our
last meeting These questions relate
to the farm, crop, stock, etc. Elk
ample: Question for next meeting
Winter care of horses. The presi-
dent chooses a foreman at the time
of the selection OF the question, who
opens the discussion. The members
are then called on ore by one, and
make remarks in Il conversational
manner. Between the hours of IL
and l O'Clock the club sits down to a
plain substantial dinner prepared by
the frugal housewife. Conversation
of various topics is carried on during
the meal. The neighbor uninitiated
would never dream of club, but
would suppose his friend had eleven
of his friends for visitors.
After dinner the club listens to a
report of the farm at which they are
assem- led-the number of acres
sown in the different grains, the man.
ner of cultivation, the cost of crop,
IL e number of bushels received, num-
Der of acres in grass, amount of hay
per acre, etc., amount of stock on
the farm, what kind and how farm.
ing pays, etc.
After the farm report, miscellan-
eous business is in order. Under this
head a question is selected for the
next meeting. If any member have
stock for sale, he here informs the
club, who will help him to find a
buyer; or if any one wish to buy any
kind of stock, he also makes 1t known
to the club: all thus assist the other.
A band of brother farmers, you see.
After this order, the farm, stock,
buildings, etc., are inspected, and
suggestions made, advice given, etc
The secretary makes a minute of all
said and done, and in one year the
farm is again inspected, and the i'm.
provemenls made is marked by the
club.
In conducting a club in this the re.
suits gained gained are: l. More
sociability. 2. 1t is a stimulant to
keep the farm in order, as it is in,
spected once year by eleven farm
ers, who will criticise pretty closely ;
also to try and raise as big crops as
any of the club, and to keep as good
stock of all kinds.
When thought advisable, improv.
ed implements can be bought by the
club and tested, and if found of val
ne, all can purchase; if worthless,
the loss to one is small.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-06-05


A short time ago a colored man
entered the office of the clerk Of the
county court, and advanced to a ia
bic where the deputy clerk was bus
lily engaged, he produced marriage
license for which he had paid the le-
gal fee few days before.
"Boss," said he, poking the license
under the nose of the absorbed dep
uly.
"What is it ?" was the impiti, ut
response.
"Boss," continued the darksy, ode
lady declines dis document, and |
totch it in to get my money back"
1t was little consoling to the dar-
key to be told that some men went
further and Jared worse, but when as
sured that his money could not be
returned to him, he Indignantly turn
ed on his double soled pumps and
muttered as he made his exit, "Eb-
erry body's gone back on de docu,
ment."
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$ TILL THEY COME.

BRIGHTON, low, Feb. 8, 1873.
Nelsrs KRdK a. HUNTZINGER:-Dear Sirs.-I
fell bound by sense of duty, and desire to ben
eft nv beings, TO make known the won.
derfui effects Iour CatarroChesis has had in my
case was a sufferer for eighteen years. L was
examined and treated by eminent physicians and
pronoant ed iIcurable. Ttey called it chronic
iits with neuralgi in my head, eyes and face. 1t
was discouraging. Having suffered SO long with
cons tant pain in my head and face, 1 thought l
would become blind. Five months ago
| commenced Ito use your remedy. / gained my
sight, the pain is all gone and now am perfectly
,Nred. Accept the thanks OF grateful woman.
3SmG Truly yours, NANCY ANN HETzEL.
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J. C. Keck's
CATAR RHOCHESIS,
Cata rrh Remedy.

have been q sufferer from catarrh in the head
all my life. My eyes had become a good deal
damaged-have tried o. eat many remedies aud
consulted the pest doctors but they could give
me but little encouragement. The use of Keck
q Cos Catarrh remedy for three W .cks has done
me more God than any thing ever tried. | be-
lieve il will curc the worst cases OF catarrh Give
il a trial and ID will speak for itself.
URIAH BALLARD.
This medicine can be got of Uriah Ballard at
Wright IL Spe4cer's wholesale grocery, OskalOo-
ga, Iowa.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-06-05

If you have an enemy, act kindly
with him, and make him your friend.
You may not win HIM over at once,
but try again. Let one kindness be
followed by another until you have
accomplished your end. Little by
little great things are accomplished.
Water falling day bv day,
Wears the hardest rock away.
And so oft-repeated kindness will
soften a heart of stone.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-06-05

AS stout old lady got out of a
crowded coach in front of the Russ
House the other day, she exclaimed,
"Well, that's relief anyhow" To
which the driver replied, cycling her
ample proportions, $50 the losses
think. num-"
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-06-05

A negro boy was driving mule
when the animal stopped and refused
to lbudge. "Won't you 60, eh 7"
said the boy. "You feel grand do
you ? I s'poss you forget that your
father was a jacksss."
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-06-05

A Sheriff in Florida, who was call
ed upon to resign, wrote back
"Yonr communication is received,
stating that my resignation will meet
the approval of the Governor. II
does not meet mine."
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-06-05

A traveller on a miserable lean
steed, was hailed by Yankee, who
was hoeing his pumpkins by the
roadside
"Halloa! friend, where are you
bound ?"
81 am going to The western coun-
try" replied the other.
"Well, get of, and straddle this
ere pumpkin vine-it will grow and
take you faster than that ere beast"
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MEDICAL.
GgA THE GRRAT CAUSE OF
~ Human MiSaruI


Just published, ina sealed envelope Price 8 cts.
lecture on the nature, treatment and radical
cure of SperIhatorrhea, or Seminal weakness,
induced by selfabuse, Involuntary emissions,
Impotency nervous debility, and Impediments
to marriage generally; Consumption, Epilepsy
and Fits, Mental land Physical incapacity, etc
By ROBERT j. CULvERwELL, NJ, D., author of
the ''Green book" etc.
The world rehown ed author in this admirable
lecture clearly proves from his own experience
that the awful consequences of self abuse may be
effectually remo owed without medicine, and with
out dangerous surgical operations, bougies, in
struments or cordials; pointing out "a mode ofcure
at once simple, certain and efiactual by means of
which every sufferer, nc matter what his condi-
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and radically This lecture will prove boon 10
thousands and thousands.
Sent, under seal, in plain nveo Pc to any
address postpaid on receipt of six cents, or two
postage stamps.
Also, DIR. CulverweHs Marriage Guide"
price 50 cents Address the publishers
CHAS. j. e. KLINE " co.
7yI 127 Bow cry, New York, p .. Box, 1856
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A shrewlsh wife quite sick, called
to her husband to come and sit by
her bedside.
"This is sad world, my DEAR"
said the wife, plaintlvely.
"Very," concluded the man.
"Were it not for leaving you, l
would love to quit it."
ooh, my DEAR" eagerly responded
the fellow, Show can you think /
would interfere with your happiness ?
60 by all MEANS"
The lady got well.
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-06-05
Coal Land for Sale!

100 Acres Coal Land, four miles
south OF Oskaloosa, half mile north of Central
railroad switch, underlaid with from i've TO seven
feet vein of good coal Said land Ii all improved.
and see It. A, q. BAUaAMAN, VI
3am6 Given, Mahaeka Co., Iowa.
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gloss and freshness Of youth. Thin
hair is tn ckened, falling hair checked,
and baldr ess often, though not always,
cured by its use. Nothing can restore
the hair where the follicles are de-
stroyed, Or the glands atrophied and
decayed but such as remain can be
saved by this application, and stimu-
lated intp activity, so that new
growth of hair is produced. Instead
of fouling the hair with pasty sedi-
ment, it W bill keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasi pnal use will prevent the hair
from ming gray or falling off, and
consequeIl tly prevent badness. The
restoration of vitality it gives to the
scalp arr lists and prevents the forma-
ton of d hndrutf, which is often so I'M
clearly al Id offensive Free from those
deleteriouI IS substances which make
some pref partitions dangerous and inju-
rious to the hair, the Vigor can only
benefit b ut not harm it. If wanted
merely for a HAIR DRESSING,
nothing e se can be found so desirable.
ContainiIi g neither oil nor dye, it does
not soil VI hite cambria, and yet lasts
long on til e hair, giving it rich, glossy
lustre, an q a grateful perfume.
Prepared by DR.. J. c. Aver & Co.,
Practi cal and Analytical Chemists,
LOWELL, MASS.
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~ OMAN

BY an immense practice, extending through Pc
Rod of wears having within that time treated many
thousand CASES of those diseases peculiar to woman
have been enabled to perfect most potent and
agreeable medicine that meets the indications pre-
sented by that class of diseases with positive
tainty and eS actness.
To designate this natural specific compound ]
ba.,
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Ay s
Ha ir Vigor,
For restoring to Gray Hair its
natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing
which is at
once agreeable,
healthy, and
effectual for
preserving the
hair. IT soon
restores faded
or gray hair
to ats original
color, NTH the
The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1873-06-05

HyQ( w f&14NA science, few are of
aHA MN% more real value to
MT2NlNT M mankind than this eff
EWIINl ~ fcctual remedy for all
N.Y. ~dseases of the Throat
N 2 and Lungs. A vast
4 Am trial of its virtues,
1Z4AAV throughout this and
LMIENAI other countries, has
shown that it does
surely and effectually
control them. The testimony of our best citi-
zens, of all classes, establishes the fact, that
CHERRY PICTORIAL will and does relieve and
cure the affecting disorders of the Throat and
Lungs beyond any other medicine. The most
dangerous affections of the Pulmonary Organs
yield to its power; and cases of Consumption,
cured by this preparation, are publicly known,
so remarkable as hardly to be believed, were
they not proven beyond dispute. As a remedy,
it is adequate, on which the public may rely
for full protection. BY curing Coughs, the
forerunners of more serious disease, it saves I'M
numbered lives, and an amount of suffering not
to be computed. 1t challenges trial, and con-
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keep it on hand as protection against the early
and unperceved attack of Pulmonary Alice
tions, which are easily met at first, but which
become incurable, and too often fatal, if neg
lected. Tender lungs need this defence; and it
is unwiSe to be without it, AS safeguard to
children, amid the distressing diseases which
beset the Throat and Chest of childhood, CHERRY
PICTORIAL is invaluable; for, by its timely use,
multtudes are rescued from premature graves,
and saved to the love and affection centred on
them. 1t acts speedily and surely against ordi-
nary colds, securing sound and Misunderstanding
sleep. No one will suffer troublesome Infiu-
enza and painful Bronchitis, when they know
how easily they can be cured.
Originally the product of long, laborious, and
successful chemical investigation, no cost or toll
is spared in making every bottle in the utmost
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upon as possessing all the virtues it has ever
exhibited, and capable of producing cures as
memorable as the greatest it has ever effected.
PREPARED BY
Or. J. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
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Among the great
discoveries of modern
science, few are of
more real value to
mankind than this eff
fectual remedy for all
diseases of the Throat
and Lungs. A vast
trial of its virtues,
throughout this and
other countries, has
shown that it does
c,,raIxy aOl aAaatnoII,,
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15

In all the rumpus about usurpers,
dictatOrs, overthrow Of republican
government, &C., that nowadays
troubles the Democratic patriots of
the city and State, VIC know one
class that is contented and satisfied.
1t is that large respectable class of
our best citizens who were elected
at the last election as Democrats,
and are now snug in their officer by
virtue of Pinchback's commissions.
They don't seem troubled much
about usurpers and dictators. 1t is
only Ellis Monroe, and the politi-
clans that didn't get elected that
are sOrely distressed about the de-
struction of the peoples liberties.
Pinchback's commissions can cover
a multitude of woes. Even rs CHAIR
ity covers a multitude of SINS La.
State Register.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15

MODIFYING THEIR ELPREssIO Ns
General William i. McDIillen, 80.
called Senator for six weeks by the
grace of the fusionists, telegraphed
on Wednesday that Congress would
not tolerate the Kellogg government
under any circumstances; but OH
Thursday he chose to modify the.
strength of his telegram into the
shape of an expression of his opinion
that the federal government would
not recognize the Kellogg regime.
This is climbing down slowly, but
yet it is climbing down. Captain
Scott has set his eyes on General
McMillen, and the force OF their fas.
cination is bringing him 10 the
ground.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15

Senator West and the Louisiana
members OF Congress ali write en-.
couraging letters 20 their political
friends here. Not one seems to en-
terrain Il doubt of the continued
support, by the national govern
mont, o. the present State govern
neRt Of Louisiana, nor OF the seat
ing by the Senate, Of bicchback.
Either our congressional delegation,
therefore. are the worst bciOggcd
set of politicians in the world, or
the fusion cmiSSarieS are "bluc rib
BON rOmancers, and can give Syl-
vanus Cobb two in a game. We
feel Us happy as the Odd Fellows
Hall people make a pretencc of be-
ing.
The Picdyune characterlzcs COM
promise as the policy of thieves,
which, we take it, is an unkind al.
fusion to the efforts.Of those fusion
lists who see no hope of success in
any other way. The Republicans
want no compromise, but do not
call its advocates by such harsh
names.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15
The Closing Of WiesJ0de,,.

The last foreign mails bring the
intelligence OF the closing of the
famous Wiesbaden gaming establish
ments, which took place at 11Gclock
Oh the night of December 81. AS
the time approached, the rooms be.
came 80 densely crowded that the
directors found it necr ssary to adj
nit visitors by tickets only. The
profits during the year have been
enormous. After paying all ekpen-
scs, 5000 francs day, including the
yearly tax Of 100000 forms to the
Prussian Government, the share.
holders have received interest on
their capital at the rate Of 1917 per
cent. per annum. A correspondent
Of the London News says that some
OF the crOupiers, now that their Oc.
cupatiOn is gone, have been retained,
by N. Blanc, the former proprietor
for service ut Monaco. Others are
going into trade, and oil will coon
be absorbed In the shop keeling and
commercial world. This correspon.
dent says:
"Tllese croupiers, rs q rule, are %
well conducted body Of men; any.
thing but the ferocious creatures of
Gustave Doris picture. In appear.
ancc they are the type of the bank.
ing clerk. The same habit, for
long years, of mental calculation
and Of necessarily handling money.
has given the same aspect to both.
1t is a good thing that play il com.
ing toan lHd. Even the crOupiers do
not regret it. More than one has
said to me, )" i have lost the best
years of my life in this ignoble ser.
vice, and should have done much
better in every way for myself and
my family had L been engaged in q
more respectable calling"
The effect of the stOppage of the
play, it is thought, will act different
'y upon Hombourg and Wiesbaden.
Hombourg will become again the
quiet village it was before NJ. Blanc
it, in 1912, into the me-
tropolis Of the German gaming
place. Wiesbaden will improve by |
the change, as many respectable |
families intend settling there, who
would not have done 80 under the |
former state of things.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15

appointed for reach ballot box, charg.
cd with the duty of keeping an cX-
act tally of the voting, and it was
to these "oilicial witnesses" that the
returning officers were indebted for
the information upon which the can
yass OF the election was made. In
point of fact, the reports of the Uni
ted States inspectors were much
more truthful than the STIMULATED
returns upon which Mr.. Wood
ward declared, and would in all
probability have been given the pre-
terence in numerous cases, as being
more in accordance with facts as
derived from other undoubted testi.
mOny. That all the papers were
not before the board of canvassers
was the fault of Governor WarmOth,
aided and aberted by the fusion
candidates, who fOresaw inevitable
defeat to their hopes in case the
whole truth could be placed before
the legal board. Hence they urged
the Governor to disregard the law,
his oath of Office, and his obligations
as a member of the returning board,
and to openly disobey the orders
of the Circuit Court. Having sue.
ceeded in making him the instru.
ment of a most fragrant wrong, they
now seek TO profit by it by alleging
that though the Republicans had
the legal returning board, the fusion
lists had the legal returns.
And all these facts are now CON-
ing to light in Washington, where
our consistent States rights men
have rushed to PROSTATE themselves
at the feet of federal authority, and
implOre Congress TO upset our State
government and erect in its stead
the concern Matched out by the can
for the chief offices from
returns furnished by interested par
ties. When all the case is made
plain and all the truth isbrought to
light, SO that the proper share of
Odiam can be attached to the sever
al actors in the disgraceful scramble
for office, it will be discovered that
it is purely State question in which
the federal Congress has 10 disposl-
ton or power to act.-(N. o. Republi-
can.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15
The Iberyille South saws:

The planters of this parish have
had to suspend their planting opera.
tons this week in consequence OF
the severe cold weather we have ex.
perienced. The supply of labor is
insufficient, and number of plan.
tiers will be unable to pitch as large
a crop as they expected. However,
as a general thing planters are more
hopeful, aud are cheered by bet
ter crop prospect than they had at
this season one year ago. AS yet
we have heard no unfavOrable re,
ports as regards the seed cane.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-02-15
SUCCESSION SALE.

1URSUANT to an Order OF
L Sale, issued by the Honora.
bic the Parish Judge, Of Rapides
Parish, Louisiana, in Suit No. lOGS,
in the Succession of John L. Petite,
way, deceased, commanding me to
sell tor the payment of debts, the
property herein described. ] shall
offer for Sale ut Public Auction, at
the Court House, in Alexandria, Oh
SATURDAY, the 18th day ofFEB.
RUARY, 1873,
TT IL NJ, the following property of
the Defendent, viz:
A Saw Mill, Engine and Fixtures
situated OH the Cummings Place,
about seven miles below Alexan-
dria, OH the right bank of Red River.
TERMS cash.
ID. G. PAUL,
Sheriff and Fix -Officio AuctiOneer.