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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02
Impressions Of the Blind.

The very interesting lecture Of Prof.
Nothna.el at the Humboldt Nercin treated
Of the peculiar ways IN which blind peo-
pie form their ideas of things about
them. Contrary to people who can See,
and whose first impression of n thing is
its total view. the blind learn hy touch
Just the single parts and form the idea of
the whole by composing the parts. Tie
teacher. however. has to make n decided
distinction between a patient born blind,
or who lost his eyesight before his fifth
or sixth year, and these who became
blind in later years. While the former
has no idea-and cannot possibly form
an idea-of light. darkness and colors,
the latter has in his recollections Of the
time when he could see rich fund Of
ideas which give his imagination color.
light aud lifc Nevertheless, those born
blind know when it is day or night,
when room is lighted up brilliantly or
when il is dark: ''thcy SEQ through their
skin. as Diierot expresses it. The blind
are born musicians, because their ear is.
or becomes the most refined organ; they
are no poets, however. and canEot pos
sibly be, their imagination is too color
less; they love poetry. though, aud fire.
quently write poetry, but mostly out Of
love for the music which lies in the
rhyme. Prof. Nothnagel made the 10
markable statement, and proved it by
numerous examples, that the blind are
tit to learn almost any profession. There
are blind scnlptors, blind farmers, etc.
Especially farming would be great i'm
proyement if introduced into the educa-
ton Of the blind. ard the learned and
practical professor promised to lay before
the Society, ut some future day, per-
feet plan Of an institution for the educa-
ton Of the blind in connection with q
large model farm.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02
Rust Preventive.

A new method Of protecting the SUR
face OF iron from rust has been brought
forward by Mr.. Ware, Of London. The
new "inoxidizing" process, rs it is
termed, consists in combining silicate
with the metal by the aid Of heat.
Cast or wrought-iron objects are frs,
coated, by painting or dipping, with n
silicate glaze, which quickly dries, and
the articles are then passed through .
furnace, or rather oven. In this way
the silicate composition is said to be
fused and absorbed into the metal,
which upon cooling is found to have as
snmed duh, black appearance. Tie
coating is said to bs SO lar homogeneous
with the metal MS to protect it from any
change from long exposure to the at.
mosphere; and, ut the same time, the
siiicate is not liable to disintegra,e or
separate from the iron. The articles
treated in this manner may DO orna-
mented by combining the silicate wash
with any vitritiahse colors. Thus
smooth polished colered surfaces may
he produced upon iron. which, while
possessing features distinct from ordi-
nary enameling, yet present superior
and more durable results than those OH
tainahle by ordinary painting and var
nishing. -.Scient.fc Imericun.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02
An Indian Fever and Ague Cure.

A part OF us, while on o recent excur-
Sion, came across company Of Indians
who were from Maine. One old squaw..
who was preparing material for baskets
Of rather fine pattern, was quite socia-
bic. In the course Of our conversation,
she told us an Indian hoy had the fever
and ague. We asked:
"What do you do for it?"
"Oh, we do what they tell us-we
take something's can't think what
they call it."
"Quinine," we suggested.
Here big Indian, who was within
hearing, put in:
''That's poison-ugh!"
And the squaw replied:
"No, no; We don't take that"
"It goes to the bones" said the man.
Eyes, he continued, "quinine will kill
settle III your bol.es-make um ache. I"
We inquired what no considered the
best remedy. Upon which our Indian
sage replied:
"Grated horse.radish, one-half cup;
whisky, half pint; mix; take spoonful
three times day-no fail-wiil cure
YOU" After moment he added, ats
heating which we do not in the least
doubt.-Oneida Circular.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02
A Doctors Liability.

1t is related, as legend Of the medi-
cal fraternity, that the Emperor Angus
tus was once so highly pleased at . cure
effected in himself by his doctor, An
tonius Musa, that he raised that gentle
man to the rank Of Knight, and relieved
the whole profession from the burden Of
taxation.
Probably ut no time before or since
that event has the lot Of tho physician
been such happy one. In the earlier
days of Rome the practice Of medicine
was despised and confined to the hum
bier ranks of society and to slaves. Not
until the influence of Grecian civiliza.
ton made itself felt in the Roman cap
ital did physicians gain honor or stand
ing.
In the middle ages the calling suffered
q relapse, to speak medically. Surgery
was in ill-repute, and Sprengel tells us
that in Germany no artisan would EN-
ploy young man as an apprentice
without certificate that he was born III
marriage Of honest parents, and came Of
u family in which were found neither
BARRIERS, bathers nor "skinners," as sur
geons were called.
LVtu ~ LILO pTcb6ut ua1s uLtHOuBH tuc
meritorious claims Of the medical and
surgical practitioner have been reccg-
niael and an honorable social status
awarded him, his mind is not at rest.
The advancement and refinement of
ideas have begotten deeper anxicties and
feeling of responsibility. So iealously
does the law guard the lives and persons
Of the people, that every time the phys
ician writes prescription, or the sur
geon makes an incision, he takes his
purse, lis liberty, or perhaps his life in
his hand. The risk is not all on the
part of the patient, despite popular
impression that the only pocket-book
likely to be depleted or the only life La
bic to be sacrificed, is that of the sick
man.-O,ictr H. Lyman, in Popular
.Scieace Monthly.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02
rnE o,.n nnowN senooL-slou.E.
nj rnY M pwioar WILLIAMS.


IL nee arSs hAi hsasr tin picture.
Al cas- VI sal catr ate le Moen;
II hang. with W. utdu ii diAk,
Aud e. 40 oNe II. l w.eu
il ID 4 i |, osk q airs 80 tcr,
But h,s h Il yo.shs lteari Mate i warm.
il .iaWtd Id the $50 t4Ie III rtni4fer;
Twas ehee. tul IN ~iltss and storm.
Oh cny were tho Ht.its II TIE nnahfia~.
When vi Ter MID ireI.lel VIII tnuW'
We MI had Vt II. eaks oi the rtarli+kigs
Ard about, 4 Ill i ~, a2t.aa.
Ne ii shesl ri ttAs bsTn, fl nlpturc,
kEAide ST al sarfay.
We p ungcd II, the {, Their, sGow-drifte,
Aid sperci tile winter away
We saf rn b. o'd-fa. hioned benches,
Besn I'd WITH cur ~ he'll AM tlste;
We ought II thu opening future,
And ananed ~ ur nsnhud'S estate.
Of, days II tns bny,i cd. l h,ess We,
VIII IL ooking from hfes o. y time;
Tue tsasu .. arr lingering With me
igsthrrcd IN iiie's bus. prsm.
Oh, still TO that bleak country corner
Turns my h ~, hi wearinc sset.
where, lead M my kent young sisters,
With YIN hfnl companion met.
castAf nd K ancc . cr the III, adow;
The hills Just behina 1t | see:
Away IN thu arm Of the distance,
Cd sch,o -house, q b.cssins on thsel
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02
As COmical as Punch.

The New York Ueratd contains some
queer advertisements One landiady,
innocent Of grammatical knowledge. al.
vertises that she has "a fine, airy, well.
furnished bedroom for gentleman
twelve feet square another "h:.s Il
cheap and desirable suite of rooms Ion !.
family In good repair; still anoth + his
"a hall bedroom Tor II slngla wa.aaa 3
Xia."
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02

Edwin Forrest was standing near the
door Of theater in which he was then
playing, early in the evening, when a
man approached the gatekeeper and
said: "Do You admit the proiession?"
Eyes, when we know them," was the
reply; "who are your i've got the
tlainedhog here, said the man. walk
right in, interposed Forrest; eve got
whole company Of EN- inside"
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02

IT is announced that leach button IN
the dress has separate design" It also
usually has an eve to it own advantage,
Phiiadeiohia Baiiesia.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02

A TooTH-PULLINa shop il known q Q
sore-gum manufactory.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02

ADVICE given to gay Lotharios by NJ.
Aurclian Scholl: whenever you write
a letter to married woman date il
April T. Then, if tho husband finds it,
clap him on the shoulder, point to the
date. and say with burst Of laughter:
Fooled again, old fellow. "-Figar0.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.

DR. T. addresses all those who have injured them
.e,es by nprv sr .ndu!gencas and solitary habits,
which ruin both mind and body, un1 ting them for
business, study, society or marriage. These are some
III the sad and melancholy Effects produced by the
cary haiits II youth. VIZ. Weakness in the buck and
limbs. pan III the head, amnefs of sight. loss OF
nlsc il. pwtf. tallitaiian 81 the heart. dyspePsta,
nervous irrii ,iilty, der nsenent Of tile digestive
functions, debility, can~ u.nption, &c.
c.F-p S.-A'l correspondence will receive prompt
attention. Address
r.. n. EISlEDI.ATr, M. d.,
SUR icnl and Medical institute,
29mG Hurltne TOM Iowa.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02

LUCY HOOPER says that Adelina Patti,
though she is forty years old, looks ten
years younger. Patti, no doubt, will
declare that she is ten years younger
than she looks It makes all the diff
ference III the world who tells the age
No,.riSfO,D1l Herald
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02
DR.. FlsH1lATT,

Graduate of one VI the most eminent colleges Of the
T. s. has effected OF the most st,nising cures
t!lat we're known: many troubled with ringing
h ing alarmed at certain sounds, with frequent
bn hi,,s. attended sometimes with arrangement Of
III, ;liud were cured at once.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02

Persons ruined In health by unearned pretenders
who keep them trfdng maith after month takint
poisonous and Injurious compounds, should appl,
immediately.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02
you NC N EN-

Who have become victims Of solitary vice. that dread
full and dektructful habit which annually sweeps to
untimely grave Thousands Of young men Of OK
allied talent aud brilliant intellect, who might other
have entranced listening HenAtes with the thun-
ders Of their eoquence walked TO ecstasy the living
lyre may call with full confdencA
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02

4ee week In ron. own town. Terms md - 0utAt
VVU freA Address H. HAI1Ez1 90, Portland, Ne.
1871
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-02

pocket Of the corporation. And III
this way has grown up that condition
of things which We HOW see iii New
York. where private enjoyment Of pri-
vate property in houses standing on
public highways, which have been pub.
lie highways ever siIce New York was
butch village, Is sudde.lly DESTROYED
the public road of ancient days is trans
formed into quasi, public, hut, in
truth, n private road for the private en-
invment OF the stockholders of private
corporation, and the householder, who
now lives on neither a street nor rail-
read. III darkness where once was the
Light Of civilized city, is dismissed
with the assurance that lie has nothing,
because he never possessed anything,
and must be content with this wise re-
suit If modern corporation law.
That this is a gigantic wrong, no one
doubts. 1t IS important to bear in mind
that the wrong is the result OF the con-
troll which the modern corporation ma
lila has acquired in the Legislatures and
courts. 1t does not rest on any old
principles. 1t is a new law, made by
| courts for these new days.
Just here it is desirable to remind our
readers in brief terms Of the actual pow
CT which the people possess in distinc-
| ton from the powers which they have
chosen to commit to the Legislature.
The notwithstanding power is q
thousanlfold greater than the power ex-
erclsad by representatives under con-
stitution. The people are omnipotent in
human affairs. The people of each State
are absolute. supreme, as uncontrolled
as any autocrat on earth, with the sole
exception If the restraints which are i'm
posed by their union with other States
in the constitution of the United States,
When thcir Legislators become the tools
Of corporations, when it seems impossi-
bic to make and execute laws controlling
great monopolies, the people have It
still in their power to revolutionize their
government. and with their own votes
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The New York Republicans

are at It again and the contest between
staiwarts and hal; breeds wakes warm
but tins IS 10 reason why you should
not cal! at i2ean 4 Griffin popular
family grocery on the north side OF the
square. The firm has established a fine
trade and carry one of the completest
stocks IN town. Flour. is one of their
specialtles- They keep fancy and staple
groceries. canned goods, fine cigars and
to5accos queenswafe. glassware, and
buy and sell produce OF all kinds. Call
III and see chem.
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Petty Larceny.

Steve Smith, a well known colored
man who has been employed around
Maynard's for some time. now anguish
Is behind the bars OF the hotel Shaver.
\ number OF small articles were missed
very mysteriously. and it is said that an
investigation proved that they had ad-
hered 10 Stoves fingers while discharg-
ing the duties for which he was engage
ed. The articles missed and traced up
50 far amount to only small sum, per.
hans not enough 10 make It grand lar.
cpnv
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Signs.

Mrs. Spoopendyke dreamed of find
ing hair pins ii the butter and the very
next day she saw the new moon over
her leftshoulder-this is the way lover
the left shoulder" started-five days
afterwafd the old COW choked to death
which shows that there is something in
signs. Now If man buys his grocer
les at Osenbaugh's it is a sure sign of
good luck, peace, andprosperity. The
luck comes i'll on the good weight and
low prices, and peace and good will
when the quality of the goods are test
ed
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New Firm.

Messrs E. G. end G. W. Matthews. in
Connection with W. l.. Beenan. all old
citizens, and well known. have opened
out in the grocery business under the
firm name of Matthews 4 BeeElan
Their entire stock is bran now and is
bought and sold for cash. The firm
SAYS in its announcement that they
only ask a trial, and that they mean
business and do not propose 10 be
undersold. This is a common saving.
but figures will proyeit. You viii find
them on the south side of the square
under the Democrat office. Al goods
purchased by residents Of Eirksyille
delivered promptly, Call in and see
them. Mr.. Thomas Earhart is assisting
behind the counter and all hands will |
make YOU welcome, whether you pur-
chase little or much.
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Resolutions OF Respect.

ADOPTED By ADAIR LODGE 2s49 X OF H.
WHEREAS, The earthly tie of frater-
nifty has been severed in the death of
our esteemed brother, Josiah TAYLOR,
who passed to the better life septem-
Der -. 1851, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That We bow in humble
submission to the same fiat that must
sever all our fraternal relations.
RESOLVED, That our hear tfelt
sympathies and fraternal regards be
rendered the bereaved widow and or
phans.
RESOLVED, That copy of these
resolutions be furnished the family and
in the local papers of the city.
VIM. GILL,
]. A. T1NsMAN, : Com.
+. A. GROVE.
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Some Solid Facts.

The present i, day OF big fortune
big railroad combinations, big enter
prises, but ifyou wish to see a big thing
in the grocery line, drop into Halliday
Bros. when you come to town. They
carry an immense stock and then sum-
mer's trade has footed up splendidly
In addition to the regular staple gro
ceries, which they order by the car
load YOU viii find a full line OF glass
ware, cutlery, queensware, tinware and
aixays a large stock of the very best
deuf 10 be had.
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GO AND SEE

4
Chocilfane immense stock OF
cloths suItings and overeoat.
ings' and compare prices. We
guarantee You this-to show
You a better and a larger stock
than any two concerns in
K lrksville. We guarantee
to save you from 3 to )
dollars on suit. We euaran-
tee strictly first class work and
entire satisfaction. Thanking
the public for its very lib.
e e ;, patronage, | am Respect
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Wilkes Il Willard.

Have moved into the room Just yaca-
ted by Lamkin, one door west of their
former stand. This will give them a
number one stand for business and an
excellent room tor the purpose. A
very large and complete stock of staple
and fancy groceries, for the fall trade is
now opened Farmers, call in and see
them. III kinds of produce bought and
.11d
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Graphic Library

The GRAPHIC library has now over
200 regular patrons. Though not large
it presents a very choice selection Of
works, historical, biographical and the
leading standard works of fiction.
Books can be taken out for ONE and TWO
weeks nominal price OF five cents per
week. When kept out longer than TIVE
weeks without special permission an
additional penalty Olive cents per week
will be charged. Catalogues Of books
belonging to the library furnished in
application. If
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Shiloh's Consumption Cure.

This is beyond question the most success
full cough medicine we have ever sold. Anew
dose. invariably cure the worst eases OF cough
Group and bronchitis, while its wonderful
success in the cure Of consumption Is without
a parallel in the hi story OF medicine, since lis
first discovery it has been sold on gUaran-
tee. a TEST which 10 other medicine can
stand. II you have cough We earnestly ask
YOU to try it. Price Zoe, 51c and sl.J, If
your lungs are sore, chest OF back lame, ure
Shilohs porous plaster. Sold by T Rtowier
ar,,rpisf KirksyilIc. No. w-d
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House Burned.

This morning about O'Clock, Still
man Smell living about i've miles north
east of town, had the misfortune to lose
his house by fire. The fire is sup
posed to have originated from a defec-
tive ffue. The household furniture
was nearly entirely consumed, only a
bed or two and 4 few other articles
beng saved.
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Tuesdays Daily.

Henry Gerhold is now occupying a
new house.
Rev. w. NJ. Brown, of Brashear was
in town last Saturday.
Mrs. Moses Burch is now GONZALES
cent after two weeks sickness.
Mrs. John Bragg, daughter of Howard
Henry is quite Ill and has been for
three weeks.
William Orr and wife and Leroy Orr
and wife of Greentop, were in town
last Saturday visiting the family of F.
NJ. Green.
Mr.. ]. I. Higgins is teaching in The
Thrasher district. This district has 4
new school house, nicely furnished
with new patent desks and all the mod
ern conveniences. Average attend
ance about thirty.
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DeSpiSed.

BY the unthinking, Burdock has
been considered weed. and its lux
griapt growth, unpleasant smell, etc,
has rendered it, to those 'not knowing
its virtues, "a nuisance, and yet the root
has long been acknowledged by savants
as most invaluable as diuretic, aper-
lent and blood purifier. Burdock Blood
Bitters embody all its good qualities.
Price $1.oo, trial size 10 cents. For sale
by G. Jamison.
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Its with deep regret VIC announce
the death of James Kearns which oc-
cured this morning at his farm four
miles north oftown, from Typho-mala-
rial fever. Mr.. kearns vas one of our
most enterprising farmers, and his loss
will be deeply felt. Hewas just in the
prime of life and leaves 4 wife and
two children.
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Boss Butcher Shop.

Gardner and Sherrer have bought
out the butcher shop on the northeast
corner of the square and are booming
up things lively over there. The shop
has Just received thorough renovating
and is now supplied al all times with
the very choicest beef. pork and NUT
ton to be had. Drop in and order a
nice tender steak or juicy roast and
see ii they are not the boss caterers in
this line,
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Fro.

FRO.
The storms wh.
They hardly have v
But Hope to win, when safe
The sweet and soft Greenwood.
IT'S said charm in numbers lie;
This ma! &c true somcticms;
The number ELEVEN may charm the GIRLS
Or there's no truth in rhymes,
On Sunday last, forgctful quite,
OF fame, politencss, wind, or weather,
Eleven young braves in var paint gay.
Had rallied forth together.
No battle axe, or weapon rude
Their costume fine. disiigurcd,
But cupid's darts their only arms,
To conquer the bcleaqucred.
To prove to you that these young braves,
To love had been a'Prentiss,
Wen tell their story, full and true;
And this must, now, content us.
Now, fortune is tickle jade
When she deserts. there's naught that's
ickler;
And when We in pickle get,
1t sometimes haps that there's Picker
This was the case with these young braves,
Foryetful quite, the claims of duty.
They stayed too long 70 please the one,
Who held control of so much beauty.
With no men near to bid them 20,
They skipped the bounds OF all politcness
And stayed, and stayed, and stayed until
Their heads were like balloons for ligIltncss
And yet these unsus pccting youths stayed
Till patience reigned with ONE no more:
Yet little rocked they of the hap,
Which fortune had for them in store
The hopes which they had cherished OFT
Now melt like snow in suns bright rays,
Their sky is overcast with clouds,
The air is dull with drcary HAZE.
FOR, now. within the room, appeared
The hostess; this her JUS; decree
"You may not have stayed too long for the
girls;
But you have stayed too long for me-
MORAL;
Hereafter, my braves, take warning n time |
And don't stretch polltcnes7 too far,
For it sometimes happens the brittle thruud /
breaks,
And you're told To go home 10 yer MAR"
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The Pannabaker Mill.

At the new bridge miles west of
Kirksville, is now in charge of Theo.
Meyer. Grinding or saving done
promptly. A full line of lumber of
all kinds on hand and for sale. Grind
ing days Tuesday and Saturday Of
each week. All orders promptly at
tended to.
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Tuesday Daily.

Mrs. p. N. Wright received an injury
from an elevator in a store in st.
Louis. last evening. from which she has
since died Her remains were
were brought TO Macon No particu-
lars. Mrs. Wright was a sister of Mrs.
Frank Baird. Of this place. and it is
through dispatches sent TO Mrs Baird,
that we learn the above.