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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
The Home Doctor.
From Halls Journal Of Health.


TO remove freckles: Lemon Juice,
one ounce; quarter of dram of pow
dered borax and one dram of sugar.
Mix them, and let them stand till
ready for use, then rub it on the face
occasionally.
To cure bunions use pulyerized salt
peter and sweet oil. Obtain at a drug
gists five or six cents worth of salt
peter; put it into bottle with suffi-
cient olive oil to dissolve it: shake up
well, and rub the intlamed joints night
and morning, and more frequently if
painful.
When an individual is reported to
have died of disease of the heart. we
are in the habit of regarding it as an
inevitable event-as something that
could not nave been foreseen or pre-
vented; and it is too much the habit.
when persons suddenly fall down dead.
to report the heart as the cause. This
silences ali inquiry and investigation,
and saves the trouble and incon-
venience of n post mortem. A truer
report would have tendency to save
many lives. 1t is through a report Of
disease of the heart that many an
opium eater is sent of into the grave
that covers at once his folly and his
crime; the brandy-drinker, too, quietly
slides around the corner thus, and is
heard of no more; in short, this report
of disease of the heart is the mantle of
charity which the polite coroner and
sympathetic physician throws around
the graves of generous people. AT a
scientific congress at Strasburg, it was
reported that of &c persons who had
suddenly died, an Immediate and
faithful post mortem showed that only
two persons had any heart affection
whatever-one sudden death only in
SO, from diseases the heart. Nine out
Of 60 die of apoplexy-oue out of
every seven while 46, more than two
out of three, died of lung affection, half
of them of congestion of the lungs,
that is, the lungs were so full of blood
they could not work; there was not
room enough for air to get in to support
life. 1t Is, then, of considerable prac
teal intrest to know some of the CON-
mon everyday causes of this con-
gestion Of the lungs, disease which,
the figures above being true, kills three
times as many persons at short warn
ing as apoplexy and heart disease to-
gether. Cold feet, tight shoes, light
clothing, costive bowels, sitting still
until chilled through after having
warmed up by labor or long, hasty
walk; going too suddenly from close,
heated room, as s. lounger, or listener,
or speaker, while the body is weakened
by continual application, or abstinence,
or heated by long address; these are
the frightful causes of sudden death
in the form of congestion ofthe lungs:
but which, being falsely reported as
disease of the heart, and regarded as al
inevitable event, throw people off their
guard instead of pointing them to their
true causes, all of which are avoidable:
and very easily so, as 4 general rule,
when the mind has once been intelli-
gently drawn to the subject.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21

badly he would not happen to do that
again in six months.
The two experts continued to fish.
wondering how trout ever strayed into
such water, and in about five minutes
another trout described a half circle
over the old mans head.
He threw the fish on the bank above
him, and his wife took 1t off the line
and baited the hook, and then he just
slammed the tackle into the water as il
he was threshing wheat. He kept this
up for q couple of hours, and when he
wound up his line he had thirteen fine
trout, while the others had failed to get
| a nibble
"Iou were right about that place,
stranger" he said to Gilligan. Il have
got some worms left, if you think you
need them. HOWE you been gettin'
along up here?"
1--WE amt after trout" said Lewis, y
1--WE are just catching minnows to bait
with this evening"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
Chicken and Pie.

Many northern women visited the
border hospitals during the war, bear
i.g to the sick and wounded union
heroes, pies, preserves and numerous
dehcacies, and to the confederate he
roes, tracts on the evils Of human
slavery. They would ask a soldier,
"Are you Union or Secesh?" The suf-
ferer who answered "Union" got the
goodies; the one who answered "Secesh''
got only tract. One day a confeder-
ate of foreign birth happened to be
placed on union bed, and there he
lay when one of these angels bearing
piety and preserves began her hospital
rounds. When she came to him, she
asked, as usual, Are you Union or
Secesh?" "Vell," replied the poor
devil, ''uf you gif me dract l ish
Secesh; but if you gif me shicken und
bic, ish Union like hell!' He got the
"shicken und bic"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
A Beautiful Boat.

In describing the new steam yacht
lately built for James Gordon Bennett,
New York paper says:
James Gordon Benefits departure
from Europe has been delayed, and he
therefore will not be here TO participate
in the trial trip of his new steam-yacht
Nam oura. She viii GO down the bay
next week, and will lie off Sandy Hook
until her owner arrives, when she will
take him of the steamship and bring
him up to the city. The new yacht is
ofiron, and will measure about 700
tons. Her only superior in size ever
built in this country is tie Bretagne,
which was built ia Baltimore for Mr..
Henri Say. The Namoura's length on
deck is 216 feet. There will be over
15O electric lights throughout the yes
sci. The main staircase is very elabo-
rate and leads into apartments regal
| in their appointments and finish. In
the extreme bows of the vessel are the
quarters of the saloon servants, the
hnen-lockers, wine-rooms, etc. Next
aft are two state.rooms ofmedium size,
then two larger ones, each fitted with
all that heart could wish on yacht.
Then comes the ladies' saloon, 20x II
feet, an exquisite apartment. Next is
the owners room, in rich, Oriental style
with carved bedstead and ceiling
piece over it costing over 1000, ex-
quisite bookcases, escritoires, and q
bewildering mass of beautiful decora-
tons. Mr.. Benefits bath is beneath
the floor of his room. Abaft is the
grand saloon, 24x1S feet, with Its sides
finished in plastic material, colored
grass-green and ornamented in gilt and
bronze with the emblematic thistle of
Scotland, the ceiling being in rich tint
of marine blue with golden fishes and
marine animals eoursing through the
waters, leaving behind golden wakes.
The mantelpiece of the saloon is in the
richest of oak, with a heavy nickel
plated fire-grate sitting in the recess,
which is most richly finishing III thing.
| After they are completed end ready
for their owner, and after the chande-
niture, and ceiling chandeliers are all
in she will look like fairy ship. The
ladies' saloon, as well as some of the
larger rooms, will have their sides COW
cred with crotonne, and wainscoted in
hard woods. Under the skylights will
be placed silk curtains to mellow the
light admitted to the saloons, and dec
orations will be artistically distributed.
Every room is fitted with electric
bells.
The saloon gallery or kitchen is fitted
up equal to any hotel in the world.
Light and ventilation are secured by
means of over hundred ports in the
base of each of the companion and sky
light matches. In fact, nothing that
skill, art, or science could suggest has
been left undone to make the Namoura
perfect steam yacht. Her speed is
set down at fourteen knots an hour on
a consumption Of about ton of coal
per hour.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
The Green Fisherman.

sam. Davis, of the Carson, New
Appeal, tells the following, which
though funny, is very true. Those
who have done much fishing have
often seen the green fisherman.
On Sunday last there was about a
dozen of Carson's crack fisherman at
the Mexican dam. MIR. Gilligan and
Gus Lewis headed the crowd. There
are many persons who fish at the dam
who never think of casting their lines
without first getting the opinion OF
Lewis and Gilligan as to the best local
ity. On Sunday, just as the two ex-
perts were getting ready to fish. an old
wagon drove up, containing an old
farmer and his family He tied his
horses to tree, and then pulling out
crooked hickory pole, proceeded to
tie line to the end.
"Wonder if the cid coon is going to
come here and scare all the fish away
by splashing the water ~ said Lewis.
IF he does our sport is all gone fol-
to-day" said Gilligan.
Suddenly an idea struck Gilligan;
he told Lewis he would get the man
anchored near some stagnant pool
where trout would never think of
coming. and thus keep him away from
the good places. The man was Just
getting his tackle in shape as Gilligan
strelled slowly up.
''Going to try your luck?'
Thought would"
'Ever fish much ?"
Back in the States about twelve
years ago, for bull-heads, suckers and
such"
''You can't catch anything with that
pole; where is your reel?'
''Never use EN-; l jest yank 'em
right over my head"
Your hook is big for the season."
"All got"
Galligan hated to see a man fish with
such poor tackle, and offered him some
hooks and leaders but the old fellow
said he would be sure to bust them, and
he would rather use old tackle he was
used II. He tied nail to the line and
then got out a BOX of worms.
You can't use worms here, on day
ike this Tou must use brown hackle
fly with little red on the body" said
Galligan.
Don't 60 much on your neE-fangled
flies. Worms Is my best hold"
THAT is not a bad place." pointing
to spot where there was not ripple
or any sign of current.
Jest the place l was going to tackle"
said the man.
Gilligan went down and told Lewis
he had got the old fellow fixed where
he would not get bite In six months.
at amuses me to see those green
fisherman bring their old-fashioned
lines and hickory poles, and fool away
their time expecting to catch fish.
Thunder If Re hasn't landed one a
foot long !" exclaimed Lewis
Sure enough, he had his fish on the
bank, and II was a two-pounder. Pro-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
The SeminOIes.

Two stories are told in the Atlanta
Constitution of 1ustenugge, the chief of
the few remaining Seminoles in the
everglades of Florida. About once a
year he emerges from the swamps, has
time of dissipation, and then retires to
his Businesses. The other day he came
into civilization, bringing with him a
particularly weak-looking negro-one
of several still owned by the Indians.
He was told that all the slaves had been
freed. He replied: "Injun's niger amt
Free" and when he went back to the
swamps he took his negro with him.
A few months since sewing-machine
man entered Tustenugge's domains and
sold him a machine. The old chief
watched its working carefully, and
when he was satisfied as to what it
would do, deliberately arose and put
his wife out Of doors, saying, "Need
squaw no mo-"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
Iowa County Democrat.
MINERAL POINT, WIS.
,wnaTTHE CIRCUS DID.

We were quiet and sober set,
Little accustomed to noise and fret,
Decent and modest at work or play,
And oh, SO proper in every way
Before we went 70 the circus.
Nobody had ever seen Us 20
Al Ill roo fast or at all too slow;
M mater how gayly we talked or sang
We never had used word Of slang
Before we went 70 the circus
W. vent " church. or we went to school,
~ the yery mot orthodox kind Of rule;
For We we're d people Of Dutch descent,
And rather phlegrnatic 81 temperament
Until We went 70 the circus
Alas ana alas til woful sight,
The way We are changed at tie time write
Father 4 swaying agains, the breeze,
Hung BY the toes from hlgh trapeAei
Trying TO copy the circus
The bows on their heads, with feet in air.
70 riding wild horses on each high char;
ar down on their backs on the sidewalk brick
Are balancing tubs for Juggling tri''k
The girls have painted their hands and face
And got themselves up for an Indian race,
As they saw them do at the circus
Mother high up On the table stands,
Swinging the baby with both her hands
Swinging the baby with many rub,
And brandishing him like an Indian club
While baby himself, in a terrible fright,
Howls lik e a Zulu from morn till night,
Since we went TO the circus
Alas and alas / can only say,
/ wisL ID the night, ! wish in the day.,
/ wish with nv heart wish with my head
/ wish with nv cars which are nearly dead,
/ wish with sort 81 mute despair,
/ with with d shrek that would rend the arr
Weneyer had gone u the circus!
" az drake
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
Tiger W. Lion.

A Philadelphia paper says scene of
the widest disorder prevailed yester
day, around the quarters of Adam
Forepaugh, the veteran circus mana
ger, the occasion being the transfer of
500 animals from their winter quarters
to cages preparatory to being shipped
to Washington, where the season opens.
The winter quarters, consistieg of nu-
merous large buildings, are located at
Lehigh avenue and Richmond street.
The animals were 10th to move their
frames from a home which stay of
four and half months had developed
a warm attachment for. After coax
ing become exhausted and patience
ceased to be virtue, stripes and blows
were reinforced by tackle and prods.
The enraged brutes yelling with pain
from the numerous thrusts and blows,
gave up resistance,
The cage animals, rather softened
during their confinement, began to as
sumo something of their native ferocity
at the sight of the noisy demonstra-
ton on every side. Lions and tigers
paced up and down their narrow quar-
tiers, flashing their tails. and now and
then giving vent to horrid snarls. 'Her
Majesty" the ferocious Berlin tigress,
who has q record of killing her keeper
at the German capital two years ago,
would not stir under any consideration,
and it was not until a moulten of iron
at white heat was thrust into her cage
that she left with the rapidity of a dis
charged cannon ball.
1t was during this tumult that an I'M
looked for tragedy occurred. In the
same den with two lions were kept two
tigers, separated by strong wooden
partition. One of the tigers was worked
up to such a pitch of ferocity by his
removal that ne threw his body against
the partition with SO much force as to
carry it away, and in less time than it
takes to narrate, had fixed his fangs
deep in the throat of the lion. A tor
rent of blood gushed forth, and the
king of beasts attempted to throw his
adversary off but it was no use; the
tigers grip had done the work, and in
an instant the lion fell back cold and
stiff. Half dozen employees rushed
upon the scene by this time and beat
the ferocious brute, which stood gloat-
ing over his victim with his blood dyed
jaws, and drove him into close cage.
The animals were all packed about
O'Clock, and in the evening departed
Tor the national capital.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
FRUITS AND VEG ETA BLEs.

Among scientific men who have made longevity
a study, it is almost unanimously agreed that a
fruit and vegetable diet is conducive to long life
and perfect health. Aud 1t is among the yege-
table kingdom that we tind our principal means of
restoring health to the invalid and strength to the
weak. In olden times, when centenarians were
common, and men Of 90 years were considered
youthful, herb doctors were the only physicians.
DIR. Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla with
the exception Of ore ingredient, and that is iron,
is strictly vegetable compound, and is not in
furious to the most delicate invalid. Its effect on
the general system is most wonderful. 1t gives
real strength to every part Of the body, and its
soothing effect in quoting the brain and nervous
system is most remarkable Its principal ingre-
dents Yellow Dock Sarsaparilla, Juniper,
Iron, Buehu, Celery, and Calisaya Bark. Where
the disease is Of an exhaustive nature it quickly
checks all decay. In cases of dyspepsia it does
not act as a severe cathartic, but gives real
strength to the digestive organs and thus perma-
nently cures this distressful disease,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21

MENsMANs PErToNIzEr BEEF ToNlc, me only
preparation Of beef containing its entire nutritious
properties. 1t is not a mere stimuant like the
extracts of beef but contains blood making
force generating and DEMONSTRATING pro Perties
invaluable for INDIGESTION DysPErsiA n crvous.
prostration and all forms Of general debility also,
in all enteebled conditions, whether the result Of
exhaustion, nervous prostration, oyer-work, Or
acute disease, particularly II resulting from pull
monary complaints. Caswel, Hazard 4 Co.
Prnnrietors New y ork Snld hY lrnnriats
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
-
KMEI A1ISM

There has been no medicine for Rheumatism
ever introduced that equals Durangs Rheumati
Remedy. 1t is as sure to cure as the seasons ar
to follow one another. Many OF our promnen
men here in public life IN We used it with grea
success We unhesitatingly recommend it
Washington City Republican.
Soil at all drug stores Price one dollar Sii
bottles for five dollars Write for free circular t.
the proprietor, Mr. X. lIelpstinc, druggist
Washington. y. e.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21

The carriage in which a Dubuque
bridal couple We're riding to the depot
was upset by hog trying TO run be-
tween the wheels, the party was thrown
out and the groom broke his neck.
This is land of romance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
Disappointed Entirely.

Mr.. W. F. Hetherington, editor Of
the Sentinel, informed one OF our rep
reSentstives that he tried St. Jacobs Oil
for rheumatism, and found it al that
could be asked. The remedy caused
the pain to entirely disappear.-Eml-
poriG Kan. NtqrS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21

'sDs you pretend to have as good a
judgment as hsves" exclaimed an en-
ragged wife to her husband. "Well.
no" he replied slowly, "our choice OF
partners for life shows that my judg.
ment is not to be compared with
yours"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
EACH of the thirtv-two retail de

EACH of the thirty-two retail depart
ments at JAMES MoRdAN's, East Water,
ST., Milwaukee is being replenished
with new goods. His prices will be in
the future, as in the past, the lowest in
America and the goods the best produc-
tons of the world.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21

A fat able, coming late in the even.
ing 10 fortified city, inquired Of i
farmer if he could get in at the gate.
j think You can" said the rustic, sur
veying him carefully, : saw load 81
hay 80 through this morning.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21

An Ohio farmer built fire under his
corn-crib to smoke out the rats, and he
succeeded. He also smoked out the
mules and other live stock In his barn,
and his wife and children and mother
in-law and hired man from the house
and such things that couldn't be chased
out by smoke, were burned When an
Ohio man does thing, he does it
thoroughly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
Afrs E,1,,, l,o,,cnt a

Mrs. Fosg bought whole load of
kitchen-things at auction, and her
growing husband says that everything
in the assortment has hole in it ex-
cept the pepper-box, and everything
leaks but the colsnder.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21

say" said an indignant member
of the party he has just deserted,
you're pretty fellow, you are. You
change your political faith az you DO
your shirt" "You wouldn't have me
wear a shirt after ] found it dirty,
would you?"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21

Mr.. Samuel Dedron, Of Ioveland O., writes
years with painful kidney troubles aud chronic
dyspepsia, was induced 10 give DIR. Guys.tt's
Yellow Dock and Sarsapsrilla a trial The
very first dose seemed to touch the right spot.
dol't know what blek-sche or sour stomach
now isD
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
AwOIrI.nOEEonn

One OF the most popular medicines now befort
the American public, is Hop Bitters. You see ii
everywhere People take it with good effect Ii
builds them up. 1t is not as pleasant 10 the taste
some other BitterS. rs it is not whiSkey drink
Ii is more like the old fashioned bone-set tea that
has done = world of good. Ii you don't feel Just
right try Hop Bitters-N Mazda NrasS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21

HRAND Forks, p. T.. june Is. 1877.
Aliens Iron Tonic BitterS give entire Satisfac-
tion, We have sold them for about four years,
and we pronounce them the best tonic and blood
purifier that we have ever sold Success to ALIENS
Iron Tonic Bitters.
EckLEs & MoRGAN. Druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21

Courtesies at an introduction First
Madam. permit me to in
troduce my friend, NJ. x. He is not
nearly so much of fool as be looks +"
Second gentleman-s'That is where my
friend differs from me, madame"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
IntIorsed ny tho Clergy

We take pleasure in recommending Dir Warn
er's White Wine Of Tar Syrup t. the public an,
especially TO any puhls speaker that may y
troubled with throat or lung disease.
Rev. NJ l.. B0OHER
Pastor Presbyterian Church Reading Mich
Rev. ]. I. IDDINGS
Albion Mich
Rev. Y. l.. LOCKWOOD,
Ann Arhnr Mich
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
Free TO all Ministers Of Churches

will send one bottle Of White vine Of Tar
Syrup. gratis to any minister that will recon-
mend it to lis friends, after giving it fair test
and it proves satisfactory for coughs colds throat
or lung diseases. Respectfully,
DR. {. II. " AkNER
Reading Mich
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
HOMEOPATHIC Family Medicin,

HOMEOPATHIC Family MedicineCase'
and books, giving concise directions fol
treating all common ailments, are I
great comfort and a positive saving il
every household. The best assortment
Of all styles and prices is found u
Boericke & Tafels Homeopathic Phar
macy, 50 Clark ST., Chicago Descrip
tive Price Currents gratis. Business
established in 1885.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21

rs the general on the retired hstg'
they asked of his wife. the other even
ing. "Retiredl No. indeed" she re
piled; hes down to the club playing
poker"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
,GAN, Druggists.

Tive butchers in Kansas City clinched
and fought in a dispute over the Sulli-
van bryan prize fight, and a man who
saw both scrimmages says the butchers
gave altogether the best show
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21

Imagine for a. moment the thousands upon
thousands of bottles of Carboline, the deodorized
petroleum hair remover, annually sold, and the
fact that not single complaint has been received
from all these thousands, and you may have some
idea of its good qualities.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
. young lajv who had heen marie

a yUuDg IdIy WHO nau Deem marrled
q little over year, wrote to her mat
ter-of-fact old father, saying: eve
have the dearest little cottage in the
world, ornamented with the mosi
charming little creepers you ever saw.
The old man read the letter and ex-
claimed: Twins, by thunderi"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
: BECAME soUxpASD WELL,

Z. 7. PIERcE, N D. Ue1r Shy vie
who had been III for over two year,, and had triec
many other medicines. became sound and well b
using your . FaTOrte Prescription" Ny niece va,
also cured BY It's use after several phJEeians had
failed to do her any good
Your truly
THOMAS J. METHyIN,
Ua..t.-s. Gt.sscr Ga
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-21
x0TxouBLEro SWALLOW

Or. Pieroe's q Pellets : the original httle
liver pills and no psin or gripping. Cure SIX
or bilious headache sour stomach. and cleanse the
system and bowels. IS cents q vial.