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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-22
A Steam Pillow at Work.

A Fargo, Dakota, letter to the Boston Jour-
nal says: After all that has been done with
reference to bringing out steam pillow IN this
country, 1t remains tor an ingenious English.
man to invent and place in successful work.
ing steam pillow. Mr.. j. G. Allen, of Leeds,
England agent for John Fowler & Co., the
manufacturers of steam plows at Leeds, Is &C.
complishlng some excellent work on the Au.
rora farm, belonging to Captain Thomas ".
Hunt, at Blanchard, Dakota 1t IS attracting
q great deal OF attention, and farmers are
coming long distances to see the pillow at work.
Two enormous traction engines are placed
about 300 to 500 yards apart. Beneath each
engine and belted to the boiler is a steel drum
about five feet IN diameter To this drum is
attached a steel cable about three. quarters of
an inch IN diameter 500 yards long, and capa-
BILE OF sustaining weight of thirty tons,
which drags the pillow to and fro across the
field. The pillow IS framework of iron rest.
ing upon two large wheels; on each side of
this frame are firmly fixed six plows with
Golfers that cut SIX burrows sixteen inches
wide each time the machine crosses the field.
On the arrival of the pillow at the end of the
furrow the gauge changes position, and the
plows that have been IN the air are lowered
and ready to start back. One man Is sufficient
to guide the pillow, and, seated over the body of
the machine directs one of the two large
wheels In the furrow last turned by means OF
hand-wheel. Each engine is of about forty
horse power, and weighs about sixteen tons
When the pillow reaches one side of the field
the engine on that side moves ahead eight feet
the operation taking three and one-half min.
utes only and the pillow Is started back to the
other side of the field The pillow Will break
from twenty-five to thirty.five acres per day
according to the soil, location and lay OF the
land, etc, 1t also does narrowing"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-22
Plenty of Salmon and To Snare

An Eastern paper sneers at the story that 9
horse found difficulty In fording a creek IL
Washington Territory on account of the crush
of salmon going up stream coming with such
force and so thick as to interfere with 1T
footing. There Is no exaggeratlon about this
In some Of the smaller streams tributary &c
the Snake and Columbia the salmon, when
going up, are so numerous that the weaker
fish are crowded out on TO the banks, and fol
miles the banks are strewn with dead fish
thus thrown up. Less than fifteen years age
the Mormons used to dig salmon out of the
streams with shovels IN Idaho and ship SC
much of the sailed fish to the Utah settlement:
that the article was as much of drug on the
market as the sorghum-cured grasshoppers
which were the cheapest and most plentiful
Territorial Enterprise
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-22
HOUSEHOLD AND FARM.
Aecustom,nr A Col. to Harness.


One OF the best ways to do this, says an eX
change, is to place the harness on the coli
while he is IN his stall. In order to accustoul
him to work up to the collar before hichlng
him to wagon, after Harvesting IN stall hook
the traces To a whiilietree; attach rope To
this, running over pulley or roller; append
q heavy weight to the tree end Of the rope, and
and So adjust the fixtures that when the coli
goes forward to the manger or ieed.boX he
will tighten the tugs and lift the weights. In
this way the pressure against the collar Will
become associated IN his mind with the pleas
ant operation of feeding. The whifiletree
should be very light one, and SO arranged
that when he backs to the limit permitted by
his halter his heels will come in contact with
it. Care should be exercised, however, that
he is not suddenly surprised by this contact
which might lead to his acquiring habit OF
kicking. The great thing To remember at all
times in breaking a colt Is to deal gently,
though firmly with HIM, and to associate every
service required of him with pleasant word
Or some other soothing and agreeable accom-
paniment, but never with kicks, angry words
or blows with the whip.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-22
PIMPLES.

will mail tfrce) the recipe for simple Vegetable
balm that will remove Tan, F'rec<les. PIN pies
and Blotch leaving the skin soft clear and beautiful
also Instructions for producing nxuriant growth Of hair
on bald smooth face Address, inclosng &c stamp,
Ben Vandelf 81 Co., ~ Barclay st.. N. Y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-22
Blackberries and Raspberries.

Every one who has gathered wild blackber.
rles Is aware that the stems grow to the height
Of six or eight feet and gracefully bend over
at the top The lower part of the cane bears
little or no fruit, 1t being nearly all at the top
of the bush. The same happens on smaller
scale with the raspberry when left to itself
While we cultivate the blackberry for the sake
of better fruit than the wild plants usually
afford, We should also endeavor to have more
of it, and more conveniently placed on the
bushes. From questions that are asked, ii is
evident that all are not aware that the stems OF
the blackberry and raspberry (at least those
cultivated for truiO arc only biennial. The
plant throws up from the root often at some
distance from the old stems, vigorous shoots,
which grow rapidly, and by autumn will be.
come ripe and hard canes, like the old ones
The old canes, which have given a crop of
fruit, have completed their work, and, though
they may remain alive tor while, will all be
dead by next spring. When the fruit has been
gathered, it is best to cut the canes entirely
away, to give room to the new ones. These
should have more attention than they usually
receive; if left to themselves they will become
just like the wild plants, struggling, and with
their fruit all at the top. Not only on account
Of the greater quantity of fruit, but for the
ease in picking it, should the canes be pruned.
Blackberry canes should never grow over five
feet and many prefer to keep them at three
feet high. Whenever the green shoot has
reached the desired height, remove the top, or
growing point, which, being tender, may be
pinched off with the thumb and finger. Soon
after this is done branches will start along the
stem, and these should also be punched, the
lower ones when eighteen inches long, and
the upper when twelve inches. BY little at
ton, once week, or ottener, giving the need
ed pinehing, the blackberry, instead of beng
a long, struggling shrub catching at the cloth.
ing of all who approach 1t, may be brought
into the form of neat pyramldal bush, which
the next season will be loaded with fruit from
bottom to top. The same treatment may be
followed with raspberres, which are usually
kept shorter. One Of the greatest pleasures in
gardening IS found in framing and shaping
plants, and making them grow as we wish,
and in nothing are the effects of this more
strikingly shown than In the blackberry aud
aspberry.-American Agricuhurist.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-22
TO CONSUMPTIYES.

The advertiser having been permanently cured OF that
dread disease Consumption by simple remedy anxious
to make known to his feowsuiferers the means OF cure
To all desire 1t he will send COPY OF the prescription
se free of charge with the directions for preparing and
using the same, which they will find sure Cure for
Coughs, Colds, Consumption, Asthma,
Bronchitis &c.
Parties wishing the Prescription will please address Rev
F. A. WILSON i9i Penn ST., williainsburgh, n. Y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-22
Nine PhYsicians Outdone

1t is generally considered pretty difficult task
TO Guido physician, but the following will con.
clusivey prove where nine were completely out
done. Mrs. Helen Pharyiz, 331 Dayton ST., Chi.
cago, H., was treated for Consular tion by nine
physicians, Kings New Discovery for Consum.
ton completely cured her. Doubling ones please
drop her postal and convince yourselves. Sold
by G. Gehring. Trial bottles Free (4
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-22
Banks.

Exchange ON Chicago and New York
And all the principal cities east ana Yves
BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Exchange on England, Ireland. Scotland and all In.
porant points in Continental Europe, drawn sui
purchasers.
u. =. Revenue Stamps OF all demon pationscop
stsntly on hand and for sale
United States Bonds, Local Securities. Gold snf
Silver bought and sold
Banking hours from "a. NJ. to4P.A.
Jan. u, 1878 G. L. LINDLEY, Assist Cashier.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-22
Sing, oh Sing that Song Again

How can you when you cough at every breath !?
Why, get trial bottle of DR.. Bigelow's Positive
Cure, and you will be answered. 1t cures colds,
coughs, consumption, whooping cough, and all
diseases Of lungs, and it will cost you nothing to
test it il you call at your drug store. (c)
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-22

The most astonished man the clerk OF the
O'Brian County (Iowa) Court ever saw was
one who recently applied for marriage
license and nearly went crazy when he found
that just twenty.tour hours before another fel
low had secured a license to marry the same
girl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-22
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve In the world for cuts bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles. 1t is guar.
anteed TO give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price IS cents per box. Fer sale by G.
Gehring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-22

Health, the poor mans riches, and the rich
mans bliss. is maintained by the judcious use
Of Ayers Sarsaparilla, which strengthens and
invigorstes the system by purifying the blood.
1t is 30 highly concentrated that 1t is the most
economical medicine for this purpose that can
he used
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-22

Nobody enjoys the incest surroundings II IN bad
health. There are miserable people about today
to whom bottle of Parker's Ginger Tonic would
bring more solid comfort than all the medicines
they have ever tried.-Necs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26
A Railroad Official Interviewed.

Not every one so cheerfully communicates
his knowledge and opinions as recently did E.
L. Loweree, Esq, cashier of the Cincinnati
Southern Railway, that splendid outlet to the
South from the Ohio. Our representative
waited upon Mr.. Loweree, and in reply to GER
tain questions the latter gentleman observed:
- was suffering from very severe attack Of
rheumatism in my right fnnti it WAS in q terari
BILE condition; the pain was almost intolerable;
our family physician waited on me without
success; l sent for another weli-known M. D.,
but even the twain could do nothing for me; 1
could not get down here to the Office to attend
to my duties; in fact l could not put my foot
under me at all, and after nine weeks suffer
ing l began to grow desperate. My friend
(whom, of course you know, for he is known
by everybody, Mr. Stacey Hill, of the Mount
Auburn Inclined Plane Railroad Co., called to
see me; he spoke very highly of St. Jacobs Oil,
and recommended the remedy to me in glow
ing terms. laughed at the idea of using a
proprietary medicine, and yet the party recon-
mending it, (Mr. Stacey Hill, remember), be-
ing man of sound judgment, set me to think
ing the matter over. The next day, when the
physicians called, dismissed them, and said
to myself that / would let nature take its
course. That resolution lasted just day. On
tne following morning L. IN a III Oh despera-
ton, sent a servant for bottle Of St. Jacobs
Oil. 1 applied that wonderful remedy, and it
penetrated me so that thought my foot was
about to fall of, but it did not; in fact it did
Just the opposite. The next morning the
pain had entirely left my foot, the swelling
was reduced and really the appearance was so
different altogether from the day before, that
it actually surprised me. 1 applied more Of
the St. Jacobs Oil, and that afternoon walk
ed down here to the Office, and was able to at
tend to my duties and get around as well as
any one. Let me say for St. Jacobs Oil that
beats railroad time, and is always sure to win.
-Cincinadh ENQUIRER.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26
Italian Newspaper Courtesy.

The editor of Naples newspaper,
having given offense to one of his fellow
citizens and political antagonist, lately
received letter from him couched in
these provocatory terms: "Sir, l can
not send my seconds to such scoundrel
as yourself. Hereby, therefore, I srnite
you. That is the sole object of this let
ter. 1t conveys to you on my behalf a
sound slap on either cheek. Be thank
full for my moderation, which has spared
you postal consignment of hearty
thwacks with my favorite walking-stick.
I remain" etc. This epistolary assault
appeared in the next mornings issue of
its victims journal, as well as the follow
ing truculent reprisal, also perpetrate3
in pen and ink: sInimitable adverse
ry-In compliance with your request /
hasten to thank you for having sent me
only couple of cuffs instead of severe
thrashing. You have struck me in writ
ing Similarly, hereby discharge all
the six barrels of my revolver at your
head, and kill you by letter. As soon
as you shall have perused this note you
may consider yourself dead man. I
salute your corpse with the highest con-
sideration. Yours" etc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26

One day stranger, meeting Mr..
Proger in the road, asked him who
owned the old house. "That, SIR"
said Mr.. Proger with dignity, els
Werndu. Werndu, a very ancient
house; for out of it came the Earls of
Pembroke of the second line; the Lords
Herbert of Cherbury; the Herberts of
Coldbrook, Rumney, Cardiff, and
York; the Morgans of Acton, the
Earl of Hudson; the Joneses of Treo-
wen and Llanarth, and all the Powells.
Out of this house also, by the female
line, came the Dukes of Beaufort
"And pray, sir, who lives there now?"
inquired the stranger. 81 do, sir"
Then, pardon me, sir, let me advise
you not to lose sight of all these good
example, but come out of it yourself, or
twill tumble and crush you; for a more
rickety, ramshackle, dissipated old shed
I never beheld. "-Archdeacoae Core.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26
An Experiment i'm Soap.Making.

For a barrel of cold-made soft-soap,
take twelve pounds of potash, fourteen
pounds of grease and thirty two gallons
of soft water Procure a forty-gallon
cask, with soft wood slaves and wooden
hoops, and place in it the potash, first
broken into pieces the size of an egg !;
add twenty gallons of water, and stir
with wooden plunger two or three
times day until the potash is dissolved;
then melt the grease in the remaining
twelve gallons of boiling water, and
pour into the cask, and stir two or three
times daily. If made in midsummer,
the conversion of the materials into soap
will be completed in a week or ten days,
but in cooler weather longer time will
be necessary, and at the freezing point
the chemical action would be nearly
suspended. Soft soap made according
to these directions resembles in consis-
tence cold jelly more than anything
else; its color on the smooth settled sur
face being that of finished bird 's-eye
maple, with the eyes plain to sight. 1t
will not faint in the hottest weather, or
separate, but remains fixed until con-
sumed. If those having grease accu-
mulated, and are doubtful about the
strength of the I've resulting from the
wood ashes they have saved for the oc-
casion, will procure the true potash OF
commerce, they will find such course
the cheapest and the best way. But a
word of caution-be sure it is the true
potash of commerce. That put up in
tin or sheet iron cases is not potash at
all, and will not do-the article referred
to being that quoted in the commercial
papers under the head of spot and pearl
ashes" 1t can be had from dealers in
drugs and chemicals who understand
their business.-Cor. Rural Affairs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26
Rescued IRON DEAN.
b
"sI1;~- r

William J. Coughlan, of Somerville, Mass,
SAYS: tIn the fall of 1876 was taken with q
siolett bleeding Of the lungs, followed BY severe
cough l was admitted to the City Hospital
While there the doctors said had hole In my
left lung as big as a half dollar gave up hope.
but a friend told me of DR.. VIM. HALL's BAL
SAM FOR THE LUNGS. I got a bottle, when to
my surprised commenced to feel better, and to-
day feel in better spirits than have the past
three years. Iwrite this hopingthat every ono
afflicted with Diseased Lungs will take DIR. VIM.
HALLS BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS, and be con-
vinceaO that CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED -
Also sJre remedy for Colds, Coughs, and all
Chest anil Lung Diseases. Sold by druggists
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26
Time Testers and Burden Bearers.

From time immemorial the horse has been
mans best friend. But a few years back we can
all remember the comparatively little attention
say comparatively little attention, for the horse
was as well groomed and certainly as well fed, as
now and at those great NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
shows-you would see the pride of the county
and State stables and farms assembled. But
there was a conspicuous want of noble draught
great ultimate limit that owners in those days
desired to strive for: But now 2:40 animal is
deserve the name when they can shade the first
quarter of the third minute. There have been i'm
mense strides forward in the right development of
horsefesh in the civilized countries of the world,
q shown by The time-recordS of the racers and
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26
Winter Care of Stock.

The most important department of
farm work at the present time is the
care of farm stock. Dairy COWS and
store sheep require a great deal of at
tention. The old WORKOUT and unprofi-
table COWS should be sent to the sham
bles or disposed of to drovers for what
ever they will fetch. There is no econ
.omy, but rather actual loss, in feeding
such cows single day after they can be
sold. The cows which are to be kept as
the source of next years income should
be provided with warm shelter, and be
fed, not merely enough to keep them
alive, but more than that. They should
he fed all the most nutritious fodder
they will consume. If less than this is
done, the feeders principal object is not
ACCOMPLISHED. Care should be exer-
cised daily that no animal is allowed to
iniure another. Some animals are slow
eaters, and others are very fast, and in
these circumstances, by a little negli-
gence on the part of the attendant, some
animals will thrive and others will be
starved, and to the unObservant attend
ant the cause will be unaccounted for.
Some men, too, ere naturally success
ful cattle feeders, while others are de-
nlorably unsuccessful. l have known
men who were so careless of the safety
and comfort of their stock that they
would allow ice to accumulate on the
anproach to the stable-door until, per-
haps, their attention would be called to
the danger by a broken leg. Watch
f,lness and care in small things is one
Great secret of the farmers success.
Sheen should not be allowed to run in
The same ward with cattle or horses, On
account of liability to accident. They
should be fed plenty of good hay, with
q very little grain, daily. The object
with sheep is not to keep them fat, fog
this is apt to impair their success in
breeding, but rather to keep them in
v;oorous condition. Sheep do not re-
rnire warm shelter SO much as a pro-
,ect;on from storm.-Cor. Country Gen.
tlensa1'. 81
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26

The Chicago Inter- Ocean notes the
fact that the recently published trade
review of that city omits one of the most
extensive and profitable industries car
ried on therein. 1t is the business Of
gambling; and the Inter Ocean gives
one of the leading gamblers of the city
as authority for the assertion that the
business has amounted to over $780,
600 during the year, his own profits in
it having averaged $1,000 day since
January, 1881. These figures do not
include the gambling done "on
Change"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26

SYDNEY SMITH being i'll, his physician adj
vised him to take a walk upon an empty
stomach" Upon whose!' asked Sydney
Still better steps to take would be the pur-
chase of DR.. r. V. Pierce's ''Golden Medical
Discovery and Pleasant Purgative Pellets"
which are especially valuable to those who are
obliged to lead sedentary lives, or are afflicted
with any chronic disease of the stomach or
bowels. By druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26

From an extensive use of st. Jacobs Oil in
the EDITORS family, we are able to speak conf
IDENTIFY of its great worth in numerous all
ments, and fully recommend it as an article
most desirable to have on hand in the medf-
cine chest.-Stamford (Co,an.) Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26
AZ. wick is quoted as ssszng tn

Mr. Wick is quoted as Saying that
- ..Wb;te Worm" or any other worm,
!ne ,ots NAV be destroyed by sticking
IN Po'S, fonr common matches down
!nIee th H soil. also one or two up into the
i mo- 'no onening. The phosphorus on
' 'ae and powerful fertilizer for plants.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26

The rates of postage in Mexico are
higher than any other country on the
globe, but why any one in Mexico should
ever want to send or receive letter is a
conundrum. If they attend to their re-
belliOns that's enough.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26

For DIrlITHEKlA, don't fail to use DR.. l.. E.
TONNES DIpHTnERIA KING. The GREAT Pre-
vENTIvB and CURE. Sold by all druggists. Nor
rison, Plunlmer Il Co.. Chicago, Gent Agents
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26
To Consumptiyes.

OF those with weak lungs, splitting OF blood,
bronchitis, or kindred affections Of threat or
lungs, send two stamps for DR.. R. V. Pierce's
TOR, Buffalo. n. Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26

restauI ant or boarding -house is started, TO
advertise that they use the Chatter Oak
Range; it draws. Sd
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26

YOUNG man, IL you haven't ANYTHING to saw.
write IL out In the form of lecture, mount
the rostrum and your fortune is made.-Boston
TfdnscyiDt
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26
Cured a 20 Years InxaHa

No 4S2 Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Maryland.
DIR. r, V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y: Dear Sir
My wife was a hopeless invalid for nearly
twenty years. Your GO Favorite Prescriptions
has cured her. Gratefully, R. T. MCCAY
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26

ALL countries that keep samples of the
best products of the labor of other people,
for exhibition for their own workmen, use
the Charter Oak Range as sample of the
best of its kind ever made. 10
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26

DARYMEN know if they sell their butter
without cdoring they must accept five cents
per pound less than if properly colored with
L. E, Ransom Butter Color.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-26

JACOB FURsT, of New York. having had his
name changed, will neither be Furst in war.
Furst in peace, nor Furst in the hearts of his
countrymen.-Boston Post