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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-14
Atmosphere of the Table.

1t is impossible to estimate properly
the immense influence which is exerted
upon a household by the atmosphere of
the family table. II it is true that one
does not come out of room the same
person he went in, the mind ever after
retaining the impress of what affected
it there. what great results must be
achieved from the meeting three times
q day in the dining-room, from the sem
timents expressed there. A neat, we'll
ordered table is itself q lesson to the
children.
l have noticed that a sensitive child
almost invariably has better manners
when dressed in his best, and have seen
with surprise the effect produced upon
a certain small boy of my acquaintance
by handsomely dressed ladies who are
polite to him. TO the inviting table,
where there should always be some
thing attractive. however simple the
meal may be. most children will come
prepared to behave properly. 1t is
really worth while, and, when philOsO-
phically considered, is a matter of great
Importance TO lay aside as far rs pos
siblc all thoughts OF hard work done be-
fore and to be done after the meal, and
to allow no vexatiOus questions to be
discussed ut this time. The habit of
brooding over our work. and exhaust
ing ourselves by going all over it in our
minds, is one to be stuliOusly avoided.
There is nothing takes from ones ener-
gy more than this. and it is frequent
cause of insanity.
Everybody knows that food digests
better when in agreeable company. 1t
was something more than pleasantly
which made q friend remark that he
could not have his wife and child pass
the Summer away from him rs it gave
him the dyspepsia. The poor child who
comes to grief ut the table, and is sent
away from it with his dinner half
eaten, and who suffers the whole after
noon with an undigested lump of food
in his stomach, is to be pitied, and it is
Il wise plan TO explain to children that
in this way they will be punished for
bad conduct ut the table.
II follows, then, that pleasant SUR
prises in the way of preparing favOrite
dishes, that good taste and much pains
taking in arranging all the appoint
ments of the table and dining-rOom,
rise above II mere ministering TO the
animal existence, and affect the line
issues of life. Good behavior and cheer
fulness ought to accompany each meal
us naturally and unwavering rs bread
and butter. The happy laughter which
distributes nervous force, and calls the
blood from the brain, allowing the
stomach to get its share, should he
heard more frequently at our tables.
No one should feel ut liberty to say one
word that is not kind and thoughtful,
any moro than he would Withhold suf-
ficient quantitity Of food. These facts
need more careful consideration than
they have usually received.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-14
THE Sweet Bv and By."

There is story that the popular
hymn, "The Sweet BY and By" was
the work of two men while drunk.
Joseph P. Webster. who composed the
music, died several years ago. DIR. S.
F. Bennett, author Of the verses, lives
in Richmond. III. He says that the
charge of intOxicatiOn is untrue. though
Webster was free drinker. The two
wrote hymn book in 1873, aud 1.-THE
SweetBy and By" was one of the pieces
jointly produced for it. The SUCCESS
ton came from q chance remark nv
Webster, who was habitually despon-
dent. that all would be well ''by and
BY" Bennett at once made the rhymes.
and Webster brought the music out Of
fiddle, which was his customary aid
in composition. The hymn book had
its day, and is forgotten; but this one
tune is put into every new publication
of the kind and has sale of about ten
thousand copies year in sheet form.
DR.. Bennett says that he and Webster
were not orthodox Christians when tho
hymn was written, and that he is now
even less a believer. Journal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-14
A Happy Home.

A pretty story about q German FAM
lily disclOses the secret of happy home.
wherein Joy abOundeth, though there
are many to feed and clOthe:
A teacher once lived in Strasburg
who had hard work to support his fam
lily. His chief joy in life, however. was
in his nine children. though it was no
light task to feed them all.
His brain would have reeled and his
heart sunk. had he not trusted in his
heavenly Father. when he thought Of
the number Of jackets, shoes. stockings
and dresses they would need in the
course Of year, and of the quantity of
bread and potatoes they would eat.
His house, too, was very close quar-
tiers for the many beds and cribs, to
say nothing of the room required for
the noise and fun which the merry nine
made.
But father and mother managed very
we'll. and the house was q pattern OF
neatness and order.
One day there came guest to the
house. As they sat at dinner the
stranger, looking at the hungry chill
dren about the table. said compassion
ately. Poor man. what cross you
have to bear!'
ZIP A cross to bear?" asked the
father. wonderingly; "what do you
mean?"
"Nine children, and seven boys at
thatr' replied the stranger, adding bit.
terly. II have but two, and each of
them is q nail in my coffin"
''Minc are not" said the teacher with
decision.
'.How does that happenP" asked the
guest.
because / have taught them the
noble art of obedience. Isn't that so,
childrcnP'
"Yes." cried the children.
"And you obey me willingly?" The
two little girls laughed roguishly, but
the seven youngsters shouted. Eyes.
dear father, truly"
Then the father turned to the guest
and said, "Sir, if death were to come
in at that door, waiting to take one of
my nine children. I would say"-and
here he pulled off his velvet cap and
hurled it at the or-'Rascal, who
cheated you into thinking that had
one too many?
The stranger sighed; he saw that it
was only disObedient children that make
q father unhappy.
One of the nine children of the poor
schoOlmaster afterward became widely
known; he was the sanity pastor Ober-
lin.-FTOna the German.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-14
Ouriosities in Advertisements.

In the Vienna journals there are
many advertisements in French. I'm
familiarity with the language sometimes
makes them read very queerly. Here
is one: "A governess- with diploma
would like to accompany musical lady
to the country and on the piano." Here
is another: "Wanted-A French nurse
who loves children of three, five, and
eight years." And here is the queerest:
''Wanted-A professor to come twice
week to the house of noble family. in
order to reform the pronunciation of
parrot"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-14
He Thought He HeIped Some.

One OF our pundits. q theOl0gian. by
the way, and the old experienced edi-
tor Of an influential religious organ of
this city, was riding on third avenue
car recently when It became necessary
to unhitch the horses to lead them
around deep hole which had been
dug between the rails. The car. Of
course. had to be pushed across the
chasm. It was while the conductor
and driver were thus engaged in pass
ing that our learned hero became in
dignant at three or four able bodied
young men passengers who did not
prOffer any assistance to the struggling
officers of the car. Springing to his
feet, therefore, he clustered to the for
ward end Of the mOnOt0nons vehicle.
and, though still inside. placing his
hands and shoulder to the door casing,
pushed and fumed ana pushed till the
car had spanned the hole. when, with
On air Of profound satisfaction, DO re-
sumed his seat.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-14

Great care should be taken in the use
of postal cards, which should never be
employed If you have anything OF an
unusual or ambiguous nature to COM
municate. An editorial writer OF the
New York Times. evidently writing of
personal experience. says: "A newspa-
perman once planned u story in which
q lady unhappily married was to sue for
a divorce, and TO make sure of being
correct, wrote to q lawyer friend. stat
ing the case as he meant to describe it.
Back came postal card: You could
not get divorce on the grounds you
mention in New York; You might in
Connecticut or Maine This card,
handed in by the carrier to Mrs. News
paperman one forenoon, when her hus-
band was away at business. raised .
breeze in the household which was not
allayed for some days. 49,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-14
High Ceilings.

In modern houses with lofty ceilings
an elevator is necessary both for con-
venience and health. A gentleman
speaking on this subject said: "These
high stairs are killing my wife," Stew
arts palace has an ascent Of sixteen
feet to the second story. What hight
for an old lady to climb! Even twelve
feet (Which is common) is really too
great an ascent for any but the strong
and active. A reaction Is now appar-
ent, and man of large wealth has re-
Gently built a costly house with nine
feet ceilings. When people dine in
their Easements and live on the second
story (the first being used as their par
lor) they certainly have enough climb
ing to test both strength and patience.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-14
MOrHER's BOYS.

Yes, know there are stains on my carpet,
The traces Of small muddy boots;
And see your fair tapestry glowing,
All spOtless with blossoms and fruit.
And know that my walls are disfigured
With prints OF small fingers and hands;
And that your own household most truly
In immaculate purity stands.
And know that my parlOr is Uttered
With many old treasures and toys;
While your own is In dainticst order,
Unframed by the presence OF boys
And l know that my room is invaded
Quite boldly all hours OF the day;
While you sit In yours unmOlcSted
And dream the soft quiet away!
Yes, know there are four little bedsides
Where must stand watchful each night;
While you 20 out In your carriage,
And flash In your dresses so bright.
Now, think I'm neat little woman;
l like my house orderly, too;
And I'm fond of all dainty belongings;
Yet would not change places with you.
No! keep your fair home with its order,
Its freedom from bother and noise;
And keep your own fanciful leisure,
But give me my four splendid boys
-Ldncdster Examiner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-14

Sixty.three English farmers have
sailed for Texas.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-14

A ">sRtt.N CHI kCh.
sunday >crN ices In tongrcgat ional church
Rev j. \. Freeman pastor lui4 o'clock \. NJ
and =, 4 VI. sunday school at Il o'clock
Weekly prayer meeting un Thursday evening
al O'clock. AllarV iu,it Ia attend.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-10-22
JOHN JUDGE.

1'curth bet St Patrick and st David Sts..
New Orleans, June goth, 1870.
| hereby certify that ! have been deaf in my lci
ear lYt ten years accompanied with awful roarin:
s0undE. Dr. r. L.. Roberts cured me in less THAI
ten minutes to-day, both of the deafness and tn
unear! hly sounds. am 81 years of age | will la
glad to answer inquiries Oh the subject.
PATRICK EGAN.
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8 NEW ORLEANS ADVERTISEMENTS.
CONSULTATION FREE.

Or. ROBERTS Diagnoses Diseases without gu,
tions--Occ houvs, : \. N. to T. NJ.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-10-22
(Signedy WILLIAM LIf.GLEk.
APTlCULAR RHEUMATISM.

New Orleans dune Uth ISsU.
I have been very badly affected with MticuIa
cheumatsnl, and dropsy Off the knee joints they Ia
Ing swollen very large, stiff and painful for cish
months. The usual remedies and the prescription
L tried did he no good. | had made up my nint
hat should become permanent cripple | the
|forded me immediate relief, and by six week mag
!letic treatment perfect cure.
/ Win answer questions ehrertully,
(SigueU NJ. WAHIIG,
Residence, corner Phiiip and Freret Sts
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-10-22
CONSUMPTION.

New Orleans, September s, 1879.
hereby certify rllat l have been bad VITA con
sumption, from nasal catarlh, for over one year
Eight REGULAR doctors had failed to cure nj
before calling on DR.. Roberts also tried the ply
|icians of the Charity Hospital they also failed t,
,lford even particle ofreliet.
DR.. Roberts has perfectly restored ME to souN,
health The awful cough and splitting Of corrup
ion have both ceased. win answer inquiries con
|serning my case. live corner Philip and Libert,
|streets.
(Signed) Mrs. DELLA FOWLER.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-10-22
\ Partial List Of Diseases which Dr. hVbCy
Treats.

In the treatment orsthr following diseases, /
Roberts system has no EQU Al. III prodncIt
'peedy and permanent cures VIZ: N'iNpns hhr
uatsnl, Neuralgia, MhrlIniic Gout, Aricu!
Lateral, roStcrnr and Anterior Ct
.;:;urcs Of the Spiur, Dyspepsia. Dr"I'>N, Ahd"''
lal Dr0psical Tumors ArryoHs Debility. ia..ll
Shaking Palsy Palp,taioa Of the lIcart, Dltrr!,
.ncirient Consumption Nasal ta;."''il, Er"nr"ls
.oss OF Voice, hIdncy Diseases, Liver to:nl!a4.
,ianly Vigor, ctrriiity, Falling Of iHr WOMB, i@i
ness, Piles, EiStult, syphilis, Ill Female Nisv&sl
-.cucoThua, Flour AlDus. laniNl MGAstruAtl.'
iNpprrSsiOn. OF INC AlcLsES Ntc.. etc.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-10-22
} W. 5. BASSETT,
CAPTAIN OF the M AKrHA.'

;Qtarrt Bronchitis Affection OF the Lett LtnG
Dyspepsia pAlp!,aton OF The Heart, and III"
very well any way all curcd.
No. 4tl Chippewa street ,
New Orleans, January |, losl.
hereby certify that have been Very nurl' al
iioted with nasal catarrh, bronchitis, severe alice
ION OF the left lung, paipitat0n ot the heart Hni
worst form Of dyspepsia ior one year, AMI va
passing into quick consumption surely and no ms
AXE. Five OF the most eminent physicians OF th
.ity failed to afford ANY rcItoii before called 81
Dr.. Roberts. DR.. K. his wonderfully improved n'
md though under treatment, | am steadily glinin:
tally. | will cheeriHay answer Inquiries person
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/ LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY. ::
Take Notice!

voted on by tn" "le" state % ''
a1c decision the t. Washington the only Legal Letter
in the United having been repealed or having II" '>
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-10-22
edl Mrs. DELLA FOWLER

ENG ORG EMENT CT THE WOMB, JYspEPSI
AND LEUCORRHyEA.
Mrs. Louisa Weimer, as Magazine St, terTibl
afflicted with engagement OF the womb, leuco
rhn and dyspepsia. was perfectly cured by d.
Roberts, in May and june 1879. A remarkabl
Ease. Sept 1851!
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-10-22
ABDOMINAL TUMOR.

No. y StTONU SIIttI, I
Carrolton, La, january >, lS3O.
I have suffered awfully with an abdominal drop
steal tumor for four years. No physicians WHOM
tried afforded he any relief, uutu lappied 10 Dr
r. X. Roberts, who has been treating me just on
month. lam now only two happy to testify this
the tumor has been entirely removed Ny gen
eral health il becoming excellent.
iSgne,p Mrs. THERESENA HAGARDON.
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UT s1pIe's a1iuditatpr.


Transie,It advertisements inserted at the rate ot
q 50 nor square fer first insertion, and 70 cents iol
each subsequent insertion PAYMENT NvAR'A'Lx
IN ADVANCE.
All advertisements running for less period tna'i
three months are classea as transient. :.
Locat reading advertisements VIII be ehargedl oi
at the rate of twenty eenfs per line.
Marriage notices one dollar Poetry and personal
mention withthe notice charged as local rea'i'h&
advertisements.
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A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A FORTUNE.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMP \l.

This Institution was regularly incorporated by t
educational an, Charitable purposes in l-6., FOR TIL
YEARS. to which contract the nviolahc faith of the
las been renewed by an overwhelming popular vote
Jew constitution adopted December 3D. A. d., 1879,
which it has since added fund of $500 Il
rihution will take place monthly on the second Tues
,ollts Look at the following distribution:
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DYSPEPSIA, DR0PSY 81 NASAL CATAREII
No..ii Religious street,

New Orleans, January d 1850.
hereby certify that | have suffered very muci
with dyspepsia for twelve years. After havin:
,ried many remedies prescribed by different elui
aent physicians oi this city, al Of whom failed +
10 me d particle of good, was e!tectualy cured b.
Dr. K. r. Robetrs.
DR.. Roberts has also cured my wife of genera
|ifopsy of six months standing. and nasal catairi
|,nd deafness of the right ear she having sutelc,
greatly from the last named disease or ten 10 years
will answer inquiries.
tSigned) JOHN JUDGE.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-09

We desire to call the attention OF
our readers to the Grand GO day
offer OF the Mendelsshon Piano CO.,
whose advertisement appears else
where. This Company offers IN
$3.50 Square Grand Piano, 3 stringed
"A Octares, in q handsome rosewood
ease, for only Se45, also many other
styles of Pianos and Organs vt great
bargains for 60 days, including sheet
music ut one third price.
These Pianos, including Grand,
Square and Upright, made one OF
the finest displays ut the Centennial
Exhibition, and were unanimously
recommended for the Diploma OF
Honor and Medal Of Merit.
The Mcndelsshon Piano Co., are
the first to do Il general business
with the purchaser direct, saving
him more than one hdJ the price
charged by other .fIst-cldss makers.
This saving is made by doing away
with the Agency System, and giving
the people the Pianos ut Wholesale
or Agency prices.
We would recommend any Of our
readers who have amy idea Of ever
buying piano OF organ, to send for
their Illustrated and Descriptive
Catalogues, which will be mailed
free to all.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-09

The twenty-flrst annual meeting
OF the Turkey River Baptist associa-
tiog was held at this place common
cling last Thursday afternoon and
closing on Sunday. The daily meet
ings were largely attended and in
tercsting throughout. We had
hoped TO meet here in attendance
Dca. L. T. Carrier and family OF
Strawberry Point, which fond de-
sire was not gratiiied. We ac-
knowledge a fratcrnal call from Bro.
A. \. Johnson, clerk and treasurer
OF the association, and associ ated
in the publication OF the West Tn
ion Gazette, also from many others,
delegates, laymcn and clergy in at
tendance. by the trains and other
convcyances they respectively de-
parted for their several homes ON
Monday with kindly feelings toward
our town and its people who have elc-
gantly received. and sumptuously
entertained them.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-09
A Base Fraud.

+. L. Crcsscy, ncrambnla!ing
barber who represents himself as a
travelling salesman of Romanhe
Brothers, trunk manufacturers of
Milwaukee Wisconsin, is II base
fraud, an unconscionable liar and Il
petty thief. With a full understand
ing Of the responsibility these
grave charges import, are they made,
and the testimony To sustain them
will be furnished in or out OF court,
should Mr.. Crcsscy, or any person
who would protect himself against
the villain, desire it. When last
heard from he was about doing
Minneapolis Mimi.
Crcsco Iowa, June Q 1881,
WoRDES STRoTHER,
or the Strathcr House.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-09

The symptoms arc moisture, like
perspiration, intense itching ,incrcas-
ed 10y scratching, very distressing
particularly ut night, us il pin worms
were crawling in and ubou. the rec
tum; the private parts are some times
effected; il allowed to continue very
serious results may follow. "DR.
SwaYNE's ALL HEALING OIsrMENr" is
u pleasant sure cure. Also for let
ter, Itch, Salt Rheum, Scald Head.
Erysipelas, BARRIERS Itch, Blotclies,
all Scaly 90 cts. 3 boxes for Sl.25'
Sent by mail to any address on 10.
ccipt Of price in currency, or three
cent postage stamps. Prepared only
by DR.. Swayne 4 Son, $50 n. Sixth
Street, Philadelphia, Pa, to whom
letters should be addressed. Sold
by al prominent druggists. 29t5a
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-09

There will bca meeting at the
Court House on Tuesday next ut one
o'clock, p. H., for the purpose of or
ganizing Farmers Protective AS
sociation for Howard county and vi
entity. The purposes Of this organ
ization are in opposition to monoro-
~ especially the barbcd fence wire
monopoly Of Washburn, Moen & Co.
and is in the interests Of the pro-
Queer. Farmers, laborcrs and me-
chanics who would like to enlist in
Il crusade in their own interest are
cordially invited to give it their aid
and support.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-09
Renew Your Lease.

There are times in every ones
life when energy fails and il miscra-
bic feeling comes over them, often
mistaken for laziness. Danger turks
In these symptoms, as they arise
from impure blood or diseased or
gans. Medical advice is expensive
and often unsatisfactory. Parker's
Ginger Tonic will renew your lease
OF health and comfort because it re-
stores perfect activity to the Stom-
ach, Liver and Kidneys, and puriiies
the blood, rs men and women re-
stored to robust health testify In al
most every ncighborhood. See adv.
II drocate. June.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-09

Our office force liable to poll-tax
on the road have been dancing to
the music Of the road supervisor.
The way they did 1t was like this,
one man Of the gang was elected
sentinel. His duty was to apprizc
the others of the coming of the road
supervisor, that they might not be
found idle. It is said to have work
ed well but the sentinel complains
that his watch business was great
strain on the physical system.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-09
bereavement

Thousands Of ladies to-day cher
ish grateful rcmembranccs Of the
help derived from the use OF Lydia
L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
1t positively cures all female COM
plants. Send to Mrs. Lydia i.
Pinklam, 233 Wcstcrn.Avcnuc, Lynn
Mass., for pamphlets. 3lt2
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-09

Old Settlers Annual Meeting.

The old settlers Of Howard county
arc respectfully invited to unite in
Il basket Picnic at Lime Springs OH
Wednesday June p, 1sS1,-all day.
A speaker and good music will be
provided and full programme an
nonnced In due time. Every old
settler will be invited to tell a story
OF the early days, sing n song or
make O ten minute speech. Come,
lock up the house and bring the en-
tire family.
WM. WOODWARD.
Secretary.