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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13
Adulteration Of Olive Oil.
From Chambers journal


To make the test it is only necessary
to put little water into a saucer. and
then to allow the drop of the oil to be
tested to fall gently upon the water. If
the oil is pure olive oil it will take an ir-
regular shape, much like a rocky island
in the sea, with promontories, inlets,
and bays. If it is poppy oil, the drop,
at first round, will soon dissolve itself
into elegant festoons of half-circIcs. A
drop of rape oil will take similar shape,
but the outlines are more positive. The
Oil OF ground nuts gives round drop,
accompanied by large number of small
er drops, thus distinctly differing from
olive oil, with which it has in many 9TH
er respects, many qualifications in COM
mon. Gingelly oil, (scsaa1,.77e) displays
also these small drops, but they are much
smaller than in the preceding oil and of
much greater number The drop pro-
duced from colza-ol is round, with sharp
and well-defined outlines. Where the
olive oil is mixed, the drop will show the
conf 5uration approaching more or less
to the details given above, according as
it contains a greater or smaller admix-
ture Of the other oils. Oil which, when
shaken in bottle, will show on it's upper
surface permanent collection of small
air-bubbles is not olive oil, but. has been
adulterated with poppy oil; in pure olive
oil such bubbles do not remain. We're
greet that the sav0nts referred to have not
given lis the characteristics of cotton
seed-oil, especially as, to our knowledge,
immense quantities Of this oil have Tor
some years past been shipped from
America to Marscilles and Leghorn for
the purpose Of adulterating olive oil.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13
Tho Watar. Of thanNilas,

In work by Maillet, published last
century, entitled, Observations on
Several Passages of the Scripture, as
Illustrated by Voyages and Travellers in
the East" he speaks of the "extraor-
binary deliciousness of the Nile" tits,
he says, so delicious that one would not
wish the heat to be less, nor to be de-
livered from the sensation of thirst.
The Turks find it so extremely charm
ing that they excite themselves to
drink of it by eating salt. It is COM
mon saying that, if Mahommcd had
drank of it, he would have begged of
God not to have died, that he might
always have done it. In truth, when
one drinks of it for the first time, it
seems to he some water prepared by
art. It has something in it inexpres-
sibly agreeable and pleasant to the
taste, and we ought to give it, perhaps,
the same rank among waters that cham
payne has among wines. Its most
valuable quality is that it is infinitely
salutary. Drink it in whatever quantities
You will, it never in the least incom-
modes you. This is so true that it is
no common thing to see some persons
drink three buckets Of it in a single
day without finding the least incon-
veninnce
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13
A Famous Oak.

In the old Friends burying-ground
on the principal street to the city of
Salem. New Jersey, stands magnif-
cent white oak, which looks as if It had
a millennium Of vigorous life in it yet,
although it might have been tree Of
majestic proportions when John Ben
wick landed there one fine October day
two hundred and. five years ago and
founded the first town on the east bank
of the Delaware. The Salem oak is not
so remarkable for the size Of it's trunk,
which is scarcely more than twenty feet
in circumference at six feet from the
ground, as it is for it's amplitude of
shade. In one direction its branches
have a spread of 112 feet, and in the di-
rection at right angles to it's greatest di-
ameter it's branches extend more than
100 feet. At about fifteen feet from the
ground the trunk swclls into great
mass, and then DIVORCES into ut least
twenty main branches each of which
would make large tree.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13
til ".Miss Sheppard, if you. desire to have
your freedom have no choice.

.,:Miss Sheppard, if you desire to have
your freedom have no choice.
u desire it greatly" she answered.
lit is yours" I said, with bow.
After that think we were both hap
pier than we had been for days, and we
shook hands when we parted.
That night went down to Valladolid,
and 1 told lilly that my marriage was
broken off, and that she was the only
woman 1 had ever loved. She tried to
summon up her pride and refuse me, but
failed in the attempt, and let me take her
to my heart. To-day I am pastor of the
church at Valladolid. lilly is my wife,
and we are as plain and quiet pair as
you could fancy. often help my wife
pick currants for tea, and have taken a
turn at the "wringer" when help was
scarce. But I do not envy Senator F.
his splendid wife, nor pine for the luxu-
rious possibilities that I lost with Mar
garet Sheppard. lilly and my little
home content me.
But one thing is on my conscience. 1
have never been able to answer myself
the question::
"Did I firt with Tillv?'
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13
THE SILENT No. s.
THE EASY RUNNING No. s.
THE No. s for FAMILY SEWING.

Or all modern improvements and
inventions in Sewing Machines, the
New Wheeler s. Wilson, "The Silent
Number 50 is the greatest success.
Wherever it has come in competition
before competent judges with Other
machines, it has universally come of
triumphant.
eve declare 1t the best in the
world. '-J<elyes Americaaa Institute,
". Y.
AWARDED the only grand prize fol
Sewing Machines, at the Paris Expo.
sition, 1878, over so competitors.
AGENTS WANTED.
WHEELER & WILSON MFG CO.,
l55 State Street, CHICAGO.
w. I. BROWN, Agent, Austin, Mimi.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13

RATHER too hard on him lover
heard at the ourang-outang cage at the
Royal Aquarium): "Tom (who is not
overburdened with brains): CT say,
Liz, what do they mean by the missing
ink?" Liz: Well, I should define it as
creature half way between the ape and
myself. "-Funey Folks.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13
DOMESTIC MATTERS.
OKRA SOUP,

10 three quarts Of strong beef stock
put three handfuls of okra, sliced thin,
three tomatoes, sliced, corn off two ears,
little red and black pepper, salt to
taste; let all simmer slowly for five
hours,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13

years that it has been improved and brought
within the reach of every one; old in princi-
pie because the first invention was made and
ago, and cases made at that time and worn
ever since, are nearly as good as new Read
the following which is only one case of many
hundreds; your Jewelcr can tell of similar
ones.
MANSFIELD, PA, May 2Sth, 1875
have Il customer who has carried one of
Boss Patent Cases fifteen years and knew
it two years before he got it, and it now an
pears good for ten years longer.
II. E. OLNEY, Jeweler
Remember Jas. Boss is the only Patent
outside and one insidc) covering every part
exposed to wear or sight, the great ;,dvun-
tage of these solid plates over electro-gilding
is apparent to everyone. Boss is the only
patent Case with which there is given Il writ
ten warrant, of which the following is a fac
smile:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13

Pumpkin the size of two quart bowl,
steamed and sifted, three pints Of milk,
one cup of cream or two tablespoonful
of butter, four eggs, quarter Of tea
spoonful of cinnamon, the same of gin
ger, half a nutmeg, sugar and salt to
suit the taste. Bake in a slow oven one
hOrr and q half
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13
PUMPKIN PIE.

IL 11GClC 1cl dllu UldCh pepper, SttlC 10
taste; let all simmer slowly for five
hours.
PUMPKIN PIE.
Pumpkin the size of two quart bowl,
steamed and sifted, three pints of milk,
one cup of cream or two tablespoonful
OF butter, four eggs, quarter Of a tea
spoonful of cinnamon, the same of gin
ger, half a nutmeg, sugar and salt to
suit the taste. Bake in slow oven one
hour and half.
GRAVES.
To have gravy always on hand you
must do as the French do, namely, save
gristle and every bone left from cold
meat or fresh. The bones must be
chopped small and put on to stew,
with enough water to cover. Leave the
fat on until you need to use the gravy.
By this means it will keep longer.
APPLE cRoUTEs.
This simple and dainty little desert is
one taught by Miss Carson. Peel and
core the apples and halve them; take
half slices Of bread, spread thickly with
butter and sprinkle with sugar, then lay
apple on bread, core side down; sprinkle
on more sugar and any kind of spice to
taste. Bake.
MILK-YEAST BREAD.
Take one cup full of milk, add hot
water to warm the milk; mix sifted flour
to naked a thin sponge; let stand over
night in warm place; in the morning
add one half cup full of butter, and
flour to sufficiently stif1en for bread.
kneading thoroughly; fill pans half full,
and III warm place allow the loayes to
rise to the top of the pans; bake in
steady oven, not too hot, one hour.
APPLE CHEESE.
Get some good cooking apples; peel,
pare, core and cut them into small pieces.
Add an equal eight of sugar, and the
juice of two lemons and peel, cut very
fine. Put them Oh the fire and keep
moving them about to prevent their
burning. Boil until the apples are
quite smashed up and look clear. Dip
a mold i'll cold water, put in your cheese,
and serve next day, cold, with a custard
around it.
sPICED TOMATOES.
Select ripe tomatoes, scald enough to
remove the skin, cut through the centre,
take out the pulp and seeds, weigh the
clean halves; to eight pounds, in a porce-
lain kettle, put one quart of best cider
vinegar, one ounce whole cloves, one
ounce allspice, one ounce cinnamon tied
in muslin cloth, three pounds Of brown
sugar; in this spiced and sweetened
vinegar boil the tomatoes from five to
ten minutes, until cooked through; skim
out, and allow the syrup to boil until
quite thick, then pour over the tomatoes;
let stand over night before tying up, and
keep in cool place.
THE BEST OF BREAD.
Cook two or three potatoes until done.
scald two tablespoonfuls of flour with
the potato water, about one quart, stir
in enough -four to make thin batter.
Add a tablespoonful of sugar, a little
salt; set aside until milk warm, then add
soaked yeast cake. Let stand from
three P. NJ. till nine p. NJ. Add one
quart Of lukewarm water and stir 10 a
consistency Of dough- Then with the
hands work in flour until stiff as YOU
wish it to be. Set to rise over hight.
In the morning, with buttered hands,
make into loaves. Let it rise and bake
as usual, nearly an hour in slow oven.
This recipe has been tested by the best
Of bread makers, and pronounced per-
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13
PRESCRIPTION FREE

For the speedy Of Seminal Weakness Lost Manhood,
Premature Debility Nervousness Dependency Confusion
Of Ideas Aversion to Society Defective Memory, and all
Disorders broHgton BY Secret Habits and Exeesses ANY
6R. JACQUES, 7o5 Chestnut st., St, Louis, Mo.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13
GRAVES.

To have gravy always on hand you
must do as the French do, namely, save
gristle and every bone left from cold
meat or fresh. The bones must be
chopped small and put on to stew,
with enough water to cover. Leave the
fat on until you need to use the gravy.
By this means it will keep longer.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13

Gu! Catalogue Of Band Instruments eo Engrvlngs Of sui
hr Belts Pompons Pouches Outfits Hats Epau.
Lamps, Stands Outfits Hints Organizing Ard Conducting
Valuable
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13

The accumulated evidence Of nearly thirty yea g
show that the Bittcrs is certain remedy for ma.
larlal disease, as we'll as its surest pr veutiye
that it oracicatcs dyspepsia. constipation, liver
com! la'It and nervousness, counteracts tcrdt L.
'y to govt, rheumatism, urinary and uterine dis
orders, that it imparts vigor to tho feeble, and
cheers the mind while it invigorates the body
For sale by Druggists and Dealers g. neraljy.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13

IuullI lions for the largest, cheapest and best
~ V10 illustrated family publications in the
world. Anyone can become successful agent. Six
elegant works of art given free to subscribers The
price is low that steverybody subsrbcs. One
agent reports taking 12O subscribers in day. lady
agent reports making $500 clear profit in 10 days
All who engage make money fast. You can devote
all your time to the business only your spare time
You need not be away from home over night. You
do it we'll others. Full directions and terms
free Elegant and expensive Outfit free. II you want
profitable work send your address at once 1t costs
nothing to try the business No one who engages
fails to make great pay. Address GEO. STINsON g.
Co., Portland, Maine. 19-6m
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13
APPLE CROUTES.

This simple and dainty little desert is
one taught by Miss Carson. Peel and
core the apples and halve them; take
half slices of bread, spread thiclly with
butter and sprinkle with sugar, then lay
apple on bread, core side down; sprinkle
on more sugar and any kind Of spice to
taste Bake
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-10-13

unI Great chance to make money. We want
I-vH aperson i'll every town to take subscrip-
luullI lions for the largest, cheapest and best
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-17
WOMEN

Leuco1fhea. Excessive Flow ing, Painfn-
Monthly Periods, Suppressions wien from IN
natural causes, Irregularities, Weak Back. Prolap-
sus or Falling of the Uterus Anterversion and
Retroversion Bearing down Sensations, Interna
Heat, Nervous Depression, Debility. Dependency
I hr eatened Miscarriage, Chron CGngeetlon, lima
nation and liberation OF The Uterus, Impo-
teney Barrenness, or Sterility, and Female, Weak
Added to these the pangs, the troubles, the
wearing strain of maternity, and which often do
more toward breaking her constitution and weak
ening hen for efforts than all else of her labor
and duties 1t is in this direction that
one often discovers that which it ptiful in
the life of such woman. She lGbors On through
tie period of CESSATION to TIE east poseib'e moment
oftfn o-e. e.er,iag herself. and often doing her
and offspring irFeparEbe injury. The result OF
all this is that the mother at that period of life
when she sh ould pess he threshold of vigorous
and cheerful old age. is Otter broken down and,
after year two of intelerahle suffering is hur-
ried of TO the nearest chnrchyard
4 bottle or two of ShoreV's Investigator taken
during the year, will not only make woman e
life light aud happy but viii cgre permanently
most OF hcI complaints. sold by all druggists at
one daIaf per large package Sold in Des Moines
lolesa,e and retail by
c. H WARD & CO. and by druggists generally
FULLER s. FULLER,
Wholesale Agents, Chicago.
Depot, SIS Cedar St, New York. 6-26nwf&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-17
8. Q. DUNRARsS
FLUID
NJ AGN z 81 4.

Superior &c any English or American. A d.
PLOMA was awarded to this Magnesia, by the
American Institute in 1852.
This very useful and elegant preparation is used
Aperient antic-acid in dyspepsia complain
attended with sccidity with very great benefit. Ii
has the advantage over common Magnesia, in being
dissolved and therefore not being liable to accu-
Carbonate OF Soda or Potash, on account OF its ap
orient quality.
beneficial pleasing sedatve and aperient in all
Of irritation acidity of the stomach Tile
complaints, infantile disorders, or sea sickness.
An ounce two of this solution speedily re-
moves heartburn, acrid ernctations and sourness,
or irregular digestion.
The solution is of itself an aperent but its laxa
tive propert ;es can be much augmented by taking
with it, or directly after it. little lemon juice
mixed with sugar and water, or even with cream
of tartar. in this manner a very agreeable efer-
vescent draugh can be safely taken at any time
during fever or thirst
The antisceptic qualities OF this solution owing
to tie presence of SO much carbonlc acid, have
been found very valuable in putrid and other fe-
YER. AS lotion Tor the mouth, 1t sWeetens the
breath, and the Magnesia cleans the teeth from
tartar.
The solution is almost invariably succeeded in
removing fits, spasms and headache TO which deli
cate persons subject from acids and crudities OF
the stomach and bowels,
The attention Of the public is particularly direct
other persons who have used the Magnesia;
S. o. DUNBAR. E-q., Dear Sir; most cheerfully
accord my testimony in favor Of your FLUID
Magnesia." have never found anything SO plea
SAINT anu eHeCtual dCtQlty OF Ine
mach and curing headache arising therefrom.
1t is resorted to by several members of my family
whenever suffering above, and always with great
satisfaction and instantaneous relief
Your truly. JOHN A. BLAKE.
The subscriber having used the above article in
his family for some years is happy TO endorse the
estmony of Mr.. Blake In his favor.
Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
PROVIDENCE, NOV. o, 1S4S.
Mr. s. o. DUNBAR,-Dear Sir; am happy to
hear that your preparation of fluid Magnesia is
coming into general use. While IT Is more econo-
mfcal than other preparations of Fluid Magnesla,
have found 1t vastly more efficient, and not only
an antiseptic and anti-acid upon the stomach, but
very considerable tonic 1t is beautiful medi-
cine for the bowel arrangement which often af-
iicts young children, and for females of debiIta-
ted and sour stomach, particul ry those encientic
1t is invaluable. Being scientific preparation and
open to the profession, it needs only acouaint-
ance to become with them favorite medicine.
VIM. GRosvENoR, NJ. D.
S. o. DUNBAR--Dear Sir; I have been sometime
In the. habit of prescribing the Fluid Magnesia pre-
pared by you and prefer 1t to the English prepar
alton on account of It's cheapness and its superior
laxative qualities.
Respectfully yours, &C. III. s PERRY NJ. D.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-17

many other border conflicts have started
in way similarly disgraceful to the
Government. "What is the present out
look on the frontier2" There's going to
be
BIG INDIAN WAR
before things are settled. There is a
great deal Of dissatisfaction among the
tribes. and they are secretly equipping
themselves with improved arms and anu
milton. Probably they will get the worst
OF it, bnt 1t will be warm time and a
costly affair for the Government. It may
however. wake up the people to q more
proper realization of how the Indians have
been used and what they deserve"
DO you think the army is large enough
to meet such an emergency2"
The standing army might we'll be larg-
er. but then throughout the country we
have well organized militia that might be
called into the field at short notice.
have considerable faith in the efficiency
of volunteer militia. They may not be up
to all the tricks of border warfare and
scouting, but for stand up fight | think
Western militia could be depended upon
overy time"
What do you think Of the Indian ca
pacity for civilization"
Il think in course of time they will drift
into civilized ways"
In your opinion. what is the best way
of treating the Indian question:"
i am in favor of turning the whole
management of Indian affairs over to tn,
War Department. and, ir place Of thiev
ing agents, swindling contractors and ig
norant Federal understrsppers. putting
matters in charge of military officers VIII;
have served on the frontier-such men al
General Harvey, for instance-who under
stand what an Indian is. what he requires
and how to get along with him. Th
bounties of the Government and tn
rights of the red men can more safely b.
intrusted to intelligent army officers. VIII
take pride in the service and have repu
tations to sustain, than to agents VIII
| take hold with the intention of making al
| they can before a change of Administra
ton bounces them, and make fat thini
at the expense Of the Indians and tn
lGovernment,k'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-17
Electro Silicon Liniment Go.
Dr.. SHOREY'S
Kidney Investigator

A SPECIFIC in the CURE Of ALL DISEASES
"A Of the Kidneys, Bladder. PROSTATE Portion
of the Urinary Organs, Irritation of the neck of
the Bladder, Burning Urine, Bright's Disease,
elect, Gonorrhoee all its stages, Mucous
Discharges, Night Emissions, Congestion of the
Kidneys, i;rick Dust, Deposit, Diabetes Infiam-
alton OF the Kidneys and Bladder, Dropsy of the
Region of the Bladder, Pain in the Back, Urinary
Calculus, Renal Collc, Retention of Urine. Ere
quent Urination, Gravel in all it's Forms inability
to Retain the Water, particularly in persons advan-
ced In life. The INVESTIGATOR restores the
Urine to its natural color, removes the acid and
icatiDg Drink.
The following are among those diseases in which
the INV ESTIGATOR has worked cures in disea-
of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-17
brain & n erve

Nervous Prostitution, Brain Weakness Sexual
Debility, Loss of Manhood, Weakness, Discharges.
General of Special Debility resulting from early
youthful indscretions excuses, vices irregular.
tiles (often continued to more mature years. cured
by wells Health Renewer," greatest remedy on
earth for Impotence, Premature Declire, Sperma-
torrhea and all forms of debility. 81; six bottles
rs, at Druggists. Advice free Depot, SO Barclay
St., New York and for Rock Island at Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-17
Cause and effect.

aThe main cause of nervousness Is indiges,
ton, end that is caused by weakness OF
the stomach. No one can have sound ner'
yes and good health without using Hop Bit
tiers to strengthen the stomach. purify
the blood, and keep the liver and kidneys
active to carry off all the poisonous and
waste matter of the system. See other
column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-17

and women are not admired. Ladies and gents
lacking flesh, vivacty electric power, vital, brain
or nerve force; hen injured by mental strain, ply
steal excuses, abuse, etc aged persons to retain
former vigor; all suffering from nervous prostra-
ton, should use t'Wells' Health REVIEWER remark
able in preserving youthful condition Greatest
remedy on earth for impotence, leanness, sc xual
debility, premature decline, etc 81 at Druggists
Depot. So Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
island at Bengston's.