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We understand that German Lit.
erary Society has been recently form.
ed at this place.
Our grist-mill is supplied with
grinding for fortnight ahead.
The job of building our school-house
has been let to B. Moser for $500.
NEGRO Charley was around this
place lately, feeling a little better
from the effects of liquor.
From reports we trust that the peo-
pie of the northeast part of Union and
adjacent Rock Elm, have at last
found good radiance of some bad
company, and can we'll afford to pay
for their keeping elsewhere.
We were in error as to the compile.
tion of j. Hulmiller's residence, and
the veneering of the school house in
district No. 5, NJ. R., in items for
warded, the latter being sided.
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LETTER WRITING.
LESSON NO. II.
pLnnLhnnKd ErarnfHa

Having decided, at least in meas
ure, in our last lesson what class of
materials we should have before begin
ming to write our letter, we shall now
speak of the Penmdnship to be place
thereon.
A late writer in discussing this SUBJ
ject recently said: "With good mate
rails for the execution of the work
there is no reason why any man or
women having one healthy hand and
one eye that can see should not be
able, by a reasonable amount of prac-
tice and painstaking, to write hand
that will not be particularly objection
able"
In our winters wor k in penmanship,
the aim should not be so much to Sc
cure elegant penmanship. as to estab-
lish good, readable. business hand
writing. And, in order to secure this
desirable result, the constant aim
must be to secure results indicated
under the following heads; to-wit,
Legibility, Uniformity, and Spaces.
LEGIBILTY. Were it necessary, ev-
erything else should be sacrificed to
Legibility. The child who is just
learning to write, does much palmer
work than the advanced pupils. Their
whole aim is to form their letters so
that they can be read. This shows
that 1t is nonsense to contend, as
some do, that they cannot learn to
write. Scrawls are utterly inexcusa-
BILE and should be tolerated where it is
impossible to avoid them. Lord Pal
merston said, people have no bushes
to save their own time at the expense
of mine"
The legibility of writing is some
times spoiled by making the letters
too small. A fine delicate hand de-
tracts very much from the business
appeara nce of letter.
CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
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Report of Teachers Association held at Maiden
Meeting called to order nv n


Meeting called to order by 7. J..
McAndrew, at 1915.
The first topic Libraries in our
country schools was presented by
B. j. Thompson in an interesting
manner. Quite lively discussion en-
sued. The prevailing opinion seemed
to be that books which pertain direct.
ly to studies taught in school should
be purchased. Second topic-"The
Dictionary and its uses, was intro
duced by Thos. Fisher and discussed
at length by the members. A paper
by Miss Kaye entitled" General In
formation showed great care in its
preparation, some rich, valuable, and
practical thoughts were contained es-
pecially for readers in general litera-
ture.
Next followed the election of Off
GERS viz: President, Vice President,
and Secretary, for the S. E. Division.
Mr.. It. j. McAndrew was elected
President, Miss Kaye, Vice President,
and Miss Sands Secretary. Meeting
adjourned until lis p. M.
Meeting called to order by the Pres
ident at l:20 p. m.
AS all opening exercise Master Walt
er Sands rendered the poem "Sheri-
dams Ride" in a very clear, lively
and attractive manner.
The topic, show to teach the Con-
stitutions," was next presented by
L. D. Golf. Mr.. Goff's plan is to intro
duce the subject in connection with
History when the child is quite young.
This if made attractive will be an in
centive to this study at later day,
The topic was discussed at great
length.
The topic, writing and how to
teach it,, was presented by Jno. Muir
ply after which followed declama-
tion-"Only three grains Of corn moth
err" by Miss Lucy Fuller. The rem
dering of the piece for clear and pa.
thetic expression and style of deliy.
cry was a model of excellence.
The association took an intermis.
sion at this time of fifteen minutes.
The next topic was presented by G
II. Crownhart. The subject, "Ortho.
ephy,' was handled in an able and in
teresting manner. The sharp discus.
sion which followed brought to light
some wide differences in pronuncia'
ton between Salisbury and Webster.
Owing to lack of time the discussion
was brought to close by the Presi
dent.
Miss Frye discussed the subject OF
Language in the Primary Form. >
She gave some good hints and sugges
tions in regart to the manner of teach
this difficult branch.
An essay-"The benefits of HygieniC
knowledge in our public schools,
was read by Miss Lulu Sands. 1t con.
tanned many suggestive and practica
| illustrations.
The critic, Mr.. Rosenberger, now
read his report after giving the mem
bers some valuable thoughts on criti
cism and benefits of Association work
Meeting adjourned at 4 o'clock sharp.
The attendance numbered about for
ty persons.
| JNo. MURPHY, L. j. MCANDREw.
Secv. Pres
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The Agricultural Farm.

Leaving the State Grange in harmon
Gus session in Representative Hall, I'M
der the courteous attentions of Professor
Henry, several of us hurried out to the
University grounds and over the rise to
the Farmers farm. This farm, as all well
informed farmers of the state are aware,
is too small for any thing bnt mere ex-
perimental station; a little woods for
scenery; a little hillside, rather steep for
pillow, a few acres for yards and build
ings, and but little is left for cultivation.
The buildings are fairly comfortable re
ally much better than one might expect
to see after hearing the contemptuous re-
remarks of some who worship style more
than utility, arranged for convenience
and accuracy in experiments rather than
show. The stock of different breeds,
though too few, looked to be of the best
One Holstien calf about eight months old
and as big as a small COW, is to come to
st. Croix county soon, at $3.50. So our
shorthorn champions had better add a
little more to the feed, or may be, they
will lose their pestige. The drainage
now in process of construction on the
farm, was new to many of us, and of
much interest, especially, how it is done
and the best tools to do it with. All this
can be seen and learned in a few minutes,
in the tool house and explanations given
by Prof Henry. Altogether this little
farm is not the agricultural farm and
school of our wants, though under the
best management it is poor showing
for the 100000 acres of land given by con-
gress to found it upon.
Instead of seventeen thousand dollars
as an annual income, we ought to have
seventy or hundred thousand annually,
if a judiciaus selection of pine and choice
farm lands had been made, as the au-
thoIties of New York made, at the same
time for a similar purpose right under
our noses. But, some how, the farmers
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Ellsworth.


Sleighing is good.
Christmas was beautiful day.
The Christmas ship was well patron
lied.
Both dances were well attended last
Tuesday evening.
Rev. P. K. Jones and wife spent last
Sunday in town.
Messrs. Homer and Frances White
and II. Benson, with their families
were the guests of our merchant, F..
B. White, the first OF the week.
Thursday and Friday of this week
Supt. Rosenberger will hold a special
examination in the new county build
ing for the special accommodation of
several who failed to attend any of
the regular fall sessions.
On the evening of the oath inst,
Miss Emma Thurber, who has been
teaching in the county for the last
four or five years, and Mr.. r. J. Rig
by, of Dakota, were united in mar
riage, at the residence of the brides
parents by Rev. Jones. The happy
couple took the a. m. train at Red
Wing for their future home in
Sioux Falls, d. T., on the 9th inst.
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RIVER FALLS. WISCONSIN, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 27 1882

2. You preserve and increase a
right sentiment on the subject.
8. Your vote attracts public atten-
ton to the question.
4. 1t is the only way to avoid be-
ing partner in the business and its
profits.
5. Voting when success is uncer-
tain, steadily and persistently, year af-
ter year, is the only way to make sue
cess possible and certain and perma-
nent - Home Guard.
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of that day seemed to he snpinely indif-
TO hisrights and opportunities, and
now reaps the reward Of his negligence.
Farmers should qualify themselves and
work together in their mutual interests as
all others do.
Before long the farmers Of this state
will ask for school and farm miles and
miles away from the city's expensive al
lurements. O, S.
River Falls, Dec "A, 1888.
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Speer's ?. J. Brandy.
LIVE AGENTS WANTED.

To sell DR.. Chase's Recipes; or information for
everybody, in every county in the United states
ana Canada Enlarged by the publisher to 64S
,,s,IaS n contains over 1900 household recipes
aa1 i SHIFTED 10 all classes and conditions of So
riety, Awonderful book and household neees-
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So offered TO book agents. sample copies sent
- n,eJI Postpaid, for s.. 90. Exclusive territory
b, Agents more than double their money.
give Or. Chdse's Steam Printing House, Ann
Address 9.btgsn IS-Sm
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A most reliable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of rheu-
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Price so cents.
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BroOkyilIe.
Last Saturday night snow fell to the
debth of five inches.

Last Saturday night snow fell to the
debth of five inches.
Lumbermen are feeling jubilant
over the late fall of snow. 1t is just
what was wanted. Sleighing is nice.
The Christmas tree was decked out
in a very nice way. Many were the
presents distributed to the little ones.
All were made merry. None were
forgotten, while some of the older
ones received valuable presents.
Mrs. VIM. H. Wisner is very sick.
S. Abbot froze both of his feet quite
badly last Wednesday.
Jasper Deye will soon start for
Sioux Falls, Dakota, to visit his son.
He expects to be absent about three
months.
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When no time is specified, it will be understood
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Index to Harper's Magazine, Alphabetical, An
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vineyards. Its invaluable.
TONIC AND STRENGTHENED
PROPER TIES
are unsurpassed by any other Wine. Being pro-
duced under Mr.. Speer's personal supervision, Its
purity and genuiness, are guaranteed by the
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that affect the weaker sex. 1t is in every respect
A WINE TO BE RELIED ON.
Speer'S unfermented Grape Juice.
Is the Juice of the Oporto Grapes preserved in
its natural fresh, sweet state as 1t runs from the
press by fllmgation, thereby destroying the ex-
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from spirits and win keep in any climate.
Speer'S BugundV.
Is dark rich medium Dry Wine used by the
wealthy classes as a Table or Dinner Wine, and
by physicians in cases where dry wine instead
OF sweet port is desired
SpeerS (SOdialite) Claret.
,',held in high estimation for its richness as
~, Table Wine especially suited for dinner use.
SpeeS'S ?. j. Sherry.
ov;,o If Superior Character and partakes
of the rich qua titles Of the grape from winch II
is made.
Speer's ?. J. Brandy.
&c A pT-RF distillatiou from the grape, and
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nurnoSes II has a peculiar flavor, similar 10
that of the grapes from " men u Is alSIIieg;
See that the signature Of Affixed SPEEh
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Correspondence, discussions, etc. desired
from the TEACHERS md the FRIENDS of EDUcA-
TIoEin this county. Address all comm uniea-
tions to he Editor. at Ellsworth. Wis.
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THIS CELEBRATED WINE is the pure juice OF
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SPEER'S
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INTERVIEWED GRAPE JUICE.
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Speer's lufermented Crane Juice.

Is dark rich medium Dry Wine used by the
wealthy classes as a Table or Dinner Wine, and
by physicians in cases where dry wine instead
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-06-07

THE Cleveland Plain Dealer says:
"The point raised in the case made up
in this city against the Scott Law is cer-
tainly a strong one, and one that is hard
to see how any court can get away from.
Judge Barber was clearly of the opinion
that the law is unconstitutional, SO far
as the point in question is concerned.
That is that 1t affects the validity of ex-
isting contracts-a thing which the
Constitution clearly prohibits. In this
case man has contract by virtue of
which certain property Is his for num-
ber of years to come. The Scott law in
terjects new conditions into that con-
tract, by reason of which the property
can be taken away from the man and
he be made to suffer loss. That is to
say the second section of the law gives
the owner of property upon which
saloons are located the right to cause
the removal of the saloons, notwith-
any prior contract which may
have existed between the owner of the
and the owners of the saloon.
IF this Is not affecting the validity Of
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-06-07

a BLOCKADE occurred at o'clock
Wednesday afternoon last week on the
New York approach of the new East
River bridge, which resulted in the
trampling of twelve people to death,
and severeinjuries to twenty-six others.
The foot-walk descends to the street, ON
the New York side, by six stone steps.
The crowd behind was SO great that the
people who had reached thesesteps held
back for moment, fearful lest they
would be pushed down them head first.
But in that moment the pressure from
behind became irresistible, and surg
ing mass of shreiking humanity went
headlong down the steps. So deep was
the mass down upon and over them
that fully half an hour elapsed before
those at the bottom were pulled out.
The crush was due to the fact that the
passage way leading to the bridge is too
narrow for the throngs to pass through
without causing a blockade.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-06-07

The Penny Press says although ADD
el-Kader was quite prominent charac-
ter in eastern literature and politics,
his death at Damascus last week was
probably not looked upon as as.matter
in which anybody in this country
would be particularly interested or con-
cerned. Itappears, however, that some
5000 persons in the United States are in
a measure affected by his death. They
are the members of the "Ancient Ara
bic order Of the Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine" which Abd-el-Kader was in
strumental in organizing in this coun-
try. Only Knights templar or a,thirty-
second or thirty-third degree Mason is
eligible to membership in the Ancient
Arabic order. A mandate has been is
sued by DR.. Fleming, of New York,
imperial potentate of the order in this
country, for mourning and memorial
exercises for the deceased. This rela-
tion will serve to explain the rueful
countenances that may be worn by top
notch masons hereabouts.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-06-07

! NORTH LouF. Nebaska, ,


| HA4l-A-f ~ a Tune 1st, 1881
Mr.. EDITORIAL the request Of a
great many friends win try and give
them . few items in regard to how
things looked I'm general along my route
to the west. / left DEFIANCE on the
evening Of May 2, for Grand Island,
Neb. Through Illinois some Of the corn
was up, but as the land lays level the
water was damaging 1t much. The
wheat Is very poor through Illinois.
At Quincy took the II. 4 st. ]. for St.
Joe. Through Missouri / saw a few
good pieces of wheat, but the land Is
not very good for wheat; the corn on
the rolling land looked well but on the
prairie the wet is injuring 1t. / have
been across the State of Missouri three
different routes, and must say think
very little of 1t, on account of poor
water, and great deal of the soil is un-
derlaid with hard pan, consequently
the land will not stand wet nor dry
weather. At st. Joe took the U. p.
for Grand Island. After / left st. Joe
we passed through Kansas for over 100
miles. The wheat looked well, as also
the corn, only where it has been listed
in. In listing in corn they throw the
land up in ridges and plant the corn
down in the burrows. From st. Joe to
Grand Island the distance is about 250
miles. The route passes through a
splendid farming and stock country.
Grand Island is about $50 miles west of
Omaha, on the U. p. r. R., in the Platt
Valley, and is building up very rapidly.
The U. S. land office Is located here. 1
took the b. & NJ. r. r. r. for North
Loup, Neb., which is so miles north
west of Grand Island. The road runs
up the North LOup Valley, which is a
splendid farming and stock country.
AT North Loup they were decorating
the soldiers graves and the town was
crowded with teams and people.
Everything is booming in the West.
North Loup year back only contained
a few houses, and now it has a popula-
tion of about 900. 1t has bank and
every branch of business is represented
in the place. While here was introduce
ed to Mr.. Johnson, a large cattle and
stock dealer, who asked me to 60 with
him to his place, about miles out of
from Mr.. ]. He is gentleman in
every respect. They raise all spring
wheat In this part of Nebraska. The
soil is the best l ever saw, it runs from
three to four feet deep and is adapted to
all kinds of grain and vegetables. Land
is worth from So to $40 per acre for raw
prairie. There is good government
land to be had by going back from 80 to
so miles from the railroad, or man can
buy out some other claim for from $500
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-06-07

The Assessors returns have all been
made to the County Auditor. The total
amount of property returned for taxa
ton has been increased over last year
in every township and village, except
Damascus and Napoleon townships and
Napoleon corporation. The decrease in
Napoleon corporation is astonishing,
being nearly $4,000, or a falling off of
nearly one-fourth. Last year in said
corporation the total taxable valuation
of personal property was in exact num-
bers $132,205, and this year it is only
$109,966. There is evidently something
wrong here, for it is hardly possible that
Napoleon has lost one-fourth of its per-
sonal property in a years time. Of
course the Board of Equalization will
investigate and see what is wrong, if
wrong there is.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-06-07

WE take it all back. Henry county
VW have candidate before the Demo-
cratic State Convention, and good one
at that. Probate Judge Meekison and
friends will seek his nomination for
Clerk of the Supreme Court, position
which the Judge would fill with honor,
as he lacks none of the capabilities for
the position. He has served two terms
as Prosecuting Attorney of Henry
county, and is now on his first term as
Probate Judge, the duties of which
office he is fulfilling creditably to HIM
self and constituents. If he is given a
place upon the ticket he will bring to it
strength and credit. We ask for the
Judge liberal support throughout the
State, and hope for his nomination and
election.