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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15

the process of termination will take
place IN maize, according TO Sachs
and other botanists, is 49, g T. 1t will
be observed that in our tests, germin-
alton took place at a temperature OF
43.7 and below. Yet, even at this
low temperature We secured, after a
long interval, termination, and, what
is still more remarkable. there was no
rotting of the seed. Hence, we seem
to have a sufficient answer to the
question with which we commenced
That low temperature alone is moi a
sufficient explanation for the rottin g
of corn in the field.
We noted as an Interesting fact that
whenever the slightest speck of mold
was seen upon the kernel, or upon the
cob which furnishes the kernels that
were taken, we were greatly troubled
with mold during the germinative
process, and that MANY kernels
rotted in the apparatus. When the
kernels were selected from lots in
which no appearance of mold could be
detected, the termination, as rule,
was very perfect.
In another series of experiments,
the seed being different source from
that noted above. but the temperature
maintained for 25.7 days at from Al, s.
to 1877, we were troubled by the ap-
pearaEc e of mold in seven out of the
twelve cases, which was gradually IL
volving the seed and retarding ger
mination. The average termination
of twelve varieties after an Interval of
GIG hours was Al per cent, while I'm.
der the same temperature with the
station seed selected as previously
noted. the termination was on an
average for eleven varieties, IS PER
cent. 1t seems very plausible to &C
count for the discrepancy by the ap-
pearance Of the mold in the one case,
and not ia the other.
While we do not know from actual
examination whether under the con-
ditions of planting, mold occurs, even
from seed containing the germs, when
placed under ground, yet we we dc
knoT from actual trial, that as be-
tween two trials the one with seed
which is presumed to be free from
mold, and the other with seed taken
from moldy cobs, the percentage oil
termination is largely in favor of The
perfect seed.
Hence, from the sum OF these var
iOus trials, we deem it safe recon-
inendation for the farmer to use III
creased cafefulness in selecting seed
corn and to farther advise that in
selecting seed, the corn which ha:
been in contact with moldy cobs, or
which comes from a bin IL which
mold has made, at any time, consider
able progress, should be rejected.
In the matter of seed corn, we may
sum up the conclusions gained by ex
pertinent and experience as follows
1. Kun dried seed, OR seed dried al
a temperature of 90 perhaps more, is
preferable 10 seed from the bin
2 That every farmer can afford TO ex
erclse the utmost care to avoid SELF CT,
ing molding seed. or seed from a
moldy lot of corn. 8. That compact
ing the sod over the seed as planted
it being presumed that the soil is in d
fit condition for planting-will be
found to compensate in part for in
ferior quality of seed, and with the
best seed often will, under certain
conditions of soil and climate, become
All important factor toward obtaining
the full stand which accompanies
maximum crops.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15
lite ms for Husbandmen.

Teach the farm animals good hat
its.
All young animals long for succu
lent food.
Grapevines may be trimmed at any
time during the winter.
In selecting eggs for Matching
only tie medium sizsd should be
chosen.
A large cow needs more feed than a
small one and one giving milk more
than one that is dry.
Excluding Alaska, there are about
1850, O70, 440 acres in the United
States, of which 440, 800, 900 acres are
forest.
Let the law, survival OF the fttest"
have full sway on the stock farm
that is, slaughter and dispose of the
poorest and save the best for breed
ers.
1t is stated that herers can be Kept
from young trees for some tirne by the
simple expedient of wrapping some
cheap muslin around the trees al the
collar.
1t is said that if chloride of lime
mixed with water is sprinkied about
dens and h2rbors OF rats ard nice it
will etfectually rid the primiScs OF
these pests.
Henry Bergh, the friend Of The ami,
mails is endeavoring TO secure the pas
sage of a Law in New York fcrbiddirg
blacksmith from putting a hot shoe
on a horses foot.
The Country Gentleman says: "In
all our experiments In Dipping shingles
in rather thin wash made from fresh
or sharp lime before laying, the result
has been quite favorable. The lime
hardens the shingles and causes them
to last much longer For a few
months it is well to let the rain water
run to waste, the lime rendering 1t
hard"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15
Swine Breeding in America.

Statistician Dodge of the national
department of agriculture furnishes
some interesting facts relating to this
product: In recent years, the num-
Der in summer ranges from 43, Co.,
600 to 5000, 900 head or fourf fths
as many as there were Inhabitants in
the United States, or so hogs to every
100 people. The number slaughtered
reaches about 2S, 900, 900 annually, a
decrease of ], 200, 600 to 1000, coo from
four years ago; and expectation has
also decreased about 1000, 900, in the
same period IN E arope the proportion
per capita is about Is to 100. This
shows how easily the foreign market
may be over supplied, and how an III
crease there cuts short the demand
from America This is fact well
understood by The French, German
and other governments, who have
been doing so much by prohibitory
edicts, increase Of duties, cts, 10 slim
ulate swine bleeding.
Mr.. Dodge says the extraordinary
increase OF our expectation from 1871
to 1880 WAS due 10 harvest failures in
Europe, and to cur own abundant
corn crop. La Ave years the aggre-
gate value of The export was greater
than in the 80 years from 1921 to 1870.
The average annual expectation for
% years, including hogs with pork
pi oducts, has been $50, coo. 600 pounds.
If 200 pounds be taken as the average
cured product of hog, asst is very
nearly, the average require ment of
hogs for expectation has been 2, $50, :
GOO The annual home consumption
of pork products during the same
period has averaged 5000, coo, 000
pounds, as an investigation of the
most comprehensive data relating 10
the subject shows. This makes the
average production of % years 5, $780,
100000, o. which expectations has
been Is per cent. To avoid error as
to the number slaughtered, it should
be observed that the average weight
OF hogs slaughtered by farmers is
much less than that of the pack
ers. The average weight of all
swine slaughtered is about Us pounds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15
Trade Reports.
Detroit Free Press.

Scene Dry Goods store)
Lady customer. Have you any SUI
rah silks9
Saleman shows silks.
Lady customer. Have you any in
visible green?
Salesman shows invisible green.
Lady customer. Have you lighter
shaded
Is shown lighter shade.
Lady customer. What is the price
Salesman. Ninety cents.
Lady customer. Have you any
thing better2
Is shown something better.
Lady customer. Have you any for
rs cents2
Salesman shows silk for IS cents.
Lady customer. Yes, I'll see about
II. Good morning.
Scene 2-Glove department.
Young lady, Let me see some kid
gloves.
Salesman. Whist number and color
Young lady. Tan, FIVE and half.
Salesman. We don't keep misses
sizes.
Young lady (much pleased). Give
me pair of sevens then.
Scene 3-Shee store
Lady customer. | want to see some
shoes.
Salesman. What style and sizs3
Lady customer. French kid, two's
Is sho WI French kid two's.
Lady customer. What is the price,
Salesman. -Four dollars and fifty
cents.
Lady customer That is very bigh
haven't you some for 81.
Is shown shoes for 81
Lady customer. Haven't you some
thing better for the same pricei
Salesman. No, ma'am.
Lady customer. Haven't you them
with French heelsi
Is shown shoes with French heels.
Lady customer. What price did
you say they werel
Salesman. Foar dollars.
Lady customer. They don't suit
exactly, but guess I'll take pair.
Salesman. Two's did you ssy3
Lady customer Two Is my size,
but I have a high instep and don't like
to cramp my foot, guess you had
better give me four and half.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15
MADE A MISTAKE.
A Dalky Who Got Into the Wrong
Office.
Philadelphia Recor

Philadelphia Record.
County Commissioner William
Lawson stood idly behind The desk III
the city hall waiting for applicants for
licences to call, SO as TO give him en-
ployment. Suddenly the door was
darkeued, and in stepped two colored
gentlemen gotten up exquisitely, with
orange cOlored scarfs and their hair
well covered with highly scented
bears oil. In a second the Office smelt
like an apothecary's shop.
81 want license, SIR" said one of
the Gashing swells, as he displayed a
$50 gold piece and began to Toy with
watch chain large enough for row
boat cable.
This is the place, ard I'm your
man." replied the commissioner, as
he o9ened the license book. You
look like a nice young fellow, and l
guess you will do things up brown. "
Deed L will boss. It'll be the talk
of the town." replied the darby in
high glee.
Something new for you, L sup
pose" said the commissioner. as he
winked his left eye and turned over
the leaves of the book.
''Oh, yes, 'um. First venture in de
business. Been waiting for some
years now" replied the expectant
license-seeker.
''Is his in new place, or did some
one keep it BEFORE" asked Mr.. Law
son.
What's dat boss?" queried the
coiored man.
DO you want q new license or a
Transient" queried the commissioner.
''If the saloon is new one III give
you a license; If the place is an old
one You must have transfer"
BLESS yo' life, boss, / want mar
riage license" cried out the astonish-
ed darby. 81 don't know muffin
about what yo' is talkin' Of" "Oh,
oh, laughed the commissioner. this
is the wrong place. We give out
liquor saloon license here. Just 60
down to the orphans court office and
they will fix you all right. You got
into the wrong shop. Good day"
Goodbye, boss" replied the darby
as he shot ont of the oMce.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15
Names and Nieknames Of States and
Territories.

Alabama-The name is OF Greek
origin, signifying Here We Resi-"
Arizona Terrltory-An Indian word
meaning Sand Hills
Arkansas-Freneh and Italian
words signifying Bow OF Smoky
Waters" The fictitious name OF the
State Is Bear State" from the num-
Der OF these animals formerly found
there.
California-From Spanish words
meaning Hot Furnace. The tic
titious name Is Golden State.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15

The remarkable phase in the practice of DR..
Peter W. Schmidt Frequently called Dr. Pete) is
he never asked one 70 describe their disease but
tells each -ne their trouble without asking a
question. His success is phenomenal His prac-
tice enormous. He is sought after by hundreds
wherever he goes. because be cures when
every other ply stefan and remedy have failed.
He has allowed his great medicines, Golden Seal
Bitters and Lung food for Consumption, 10 be Of
fered to the suffering, and we assert without fear
of successful contradiction that there il no dis
ease they will not cure. Thousands of bottles
have been gold. Thousands OF broken down and
discouraged invalids saved. Send to Golden Seal
Bitters Company, Holland City, Mich, for facts
for the millions Free.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15
Good Seed. Int Poor Soil.

Ny son." said venerable man to
a young one who stood By his side on
the sta ton platform. you are going
away from home to seek your fortune.
Don't be In hurry to get rich. Take
things easy. Remember that every
thing comes to him who waits
: Is that so, par
"Yes, my son."
Well, then, guess won't go to
work, but just wait around home few
years more to see What turns up. You
own 600 acres of land and grist mill.
and you don't intend to live forever, do
you, dadin
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15
Courtesy Toward Our own household.
Good Housekeeping.

Good Housekeeping.
One thing do remember, to have
your home, every day table just as
attractive as the one to which you in
vite your honored guest. 1t pays to
exert ones self for ones family.
They never lose sight of it. Ten to
one if the honored guest, tired with
social courtesies, will not forget you
in a day, or only remember your little
affair as debt to be paid back some
time. We do not under-e estimate the
duty of hospitality-but we do think
we are more likely to err in the lack
of the C surtesy toward our own house
hold. Be hospitable to them, we pray,
thereby you may entertain angels
unawares.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15
A Remedy Lung Diseases

Fr. Robert Newton, late President Of the Ec,ec,
tic College, of the city of New York, and former
ly of Cincinnati, Ohio, used Dr. WILLIAM Halls
BAIsAN very extensively in his practice, many
OF his patients, living, and restored to health
by the uSs of this invaluable medicine can amply
testify. He always said that so good remedy
ought to be prescribed freely by every physician
as sovereign remedy in all cases otluug diseases
it cures Consumption and has no equal for all
pectoral complaints.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15

A thief stuck fast in chimney in
an attempt to enter the store of Rob
ert Pugh & Co., about nine miles
from Wilmington, NC. A fire kim
died dy Mr.. Pugh MADE his condi
ton undesirable, and his yells for help
brought the whole town out of bed.
He was extricated by the use of wind
lass and landed in iajl.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15

The King of Bavaria s troubles with
creditors and balliffs have, according
TO PerSia2 gossip. become so intoler.
able that he has been meditatiug mar
riage with s millionaire widow, the
Baroness Won Cramer. To this
msssllianca, however, he has been I'M,
able to bring himself ct the last mo
meGt
Ga an operatic bill board in Eng.
land Miss Daisy Somebody or other
is mentioned as 'tse English Patti, y
snd the advertiser adds that Miss
Daisy was in America and Australia
unanimously pronounced to bs the
grestcStest irework singer of the day,
after the great Patti"
Paul de Saint Victor, the late fam
Gus literary critic, had superstitious
fancy that he could write well by us
ing an inkstand he hsd purchased in
Switzerland.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15
$500
What Would the World Do

without womenf asks the eSssvist who starts ont
TO say something new on this oft-treatei subject
or course, the human element Of the world would
not exist without womsn, SO the question is
gratuitous. Ii would have been far more SeuSi'
BILE TO ask: What would the world DO without
the salvation Of woman, without pauscea for
her physical ills and cure for her peculiar dis
eases. In word, what would the world do with
out Dr.. Perces "Favcrite Prescription" the great
remedy for female wesknesSeS2 1t is 'odispenSa-
BILE for the ills of womankind.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15
The following were named as chair
men of the committees:

Elections-Turner, Georgia.
Approeriations-Rand Pennsylvania.
Ways and means-Morrison. Illinois.
Naval aHairs-Herbert. Alabama.
Military sffsirs-Brsgg, Wisconsin.
Fore gn affairs-BslmoDt, New York.
BANKING and currsncy-Curtin, Pennsylvania.
Ceiaage weights and measures-Bland, Mis-
souri,
Rivers and harbors-Willis, Kentucky.
Labor O. Neill. Missouri.
Patents-Mitcsel, Connecticut
Pacific Observation-Disclosures Texas.
Commerce-Rasan, Texas
Public lands-Cobb, Indiana.
Judiciary-Tucker, Virginia.
Indian afiairs-Wellborn, Texas.
Postoffies and observation-disclosures, Georgia.
Claims-Springer. Illinois
ACCOMPLISHMENTS York.
Invalid psnsions-MstsoR, Indiana.
Mitia-Muler-New York.
War elaims-9sddes, Ohio.
Mississippi river-King, Louisiana.
Educstion-Aiken, South Carolina
Observation-Disclosures Michigan.
Private land claims-HslSell, Kentucky.
District OF Columbia-Barbour.V Virginia.
Reform in the civil service-Cox, North Caro-
lima
American ship -building-Dunhan, Illinois.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15

Two thousand years ago cereals
were grown in Great Britais. In that
country they are still grown in the
highest perfection. Here there is food
for thought for the farmers of the
older portions Of this country, where,
in a general way. cereal growing is
no longer success.
DR.. Hartwell, of John Hopkins
University, says that German sol
der can scale a twenty foot wall with
his arms and accoutrenents. or jump
an iros-spiked fence without getting
caught Gymnastics are com pulsory
in the German schools.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15
Free to Ministers, Lawyers, Doctors
and Teachers

will send two bottles of WARMERS
WHITE WINE OF TAR SYRUP-best rem
edy an the arOrld for coughs, colds, Hroa
and hing diScaSeS-if you viii recon-
mend it to your friends, and set yeuI
dealer to order a dozen bottles from his
Wholesale druggist. Send name Of your
druggist. Map of Haly Land free with
msdlcine. Address Dr.. c. d. WARNEs,
Chicago, Ill. All druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15
Feeding Corn 70 Sheep.

Mr.. JohnatiIau Talcott, in letter
to the American Cultivator, gives the
following experience which fully
comedies with his own, respecting the
wintering of sheep:
my experience teaches me by feed
ing corn to breeding ewes that my
sheep are in better condition and the
lambs do better than on any other
feed l have ever given. do not feed
to fatten them, but 10 keep them
strong and feshy. would prefer to
have all breeding ewes (and l keep
none but such, or lambs to breed from
TO increase the fock) fit for the buick
er at all times. Such ewes will almost
invariably own their own lambs and
give them plenty of milk, SO that they
do not become Stunted.
From an experience of nearly or
quite twenty years of grain feeding,
the most of the time feeding corn
alone, I think it a perfectly safe feed,
when fed In moderate quantities, for
breeding ewes. l would begin early
in the fall, and feed small ratio
daily till grass was sufficient for
the wants of the flock, and
then discontinue till fall again. B,
such q course any eve that did not
suit, either on account of age or breed
ing, would become fat, and could be
disposed of to the butcher. Through
this practices no old or useless sheep
would ever be kept through the win
ter, unless the owner OF the fCck
should err in his judgment in regard
tn the are or condition of his flock
which might sometimes occur to the
most careful ficck master.
[ have fed corn and oats naked as
change of grain feed, and in some in
stances where ewes have dropped
twins and reared both of them have
given some shorts. | have also fed
apples when they were plenty, or
perhaps few potatoes or turnips, in
either case depending upon the grain
ration and good hay for substance. l
consider clover the best, and if cut
and housed quite young it will enable
the ewes to give good flow Of milk,
and the lambs will not be likely to get
stunted when they al kept in warm,
dry quarters and their dams well fed.
When sheep, unaccustomed to corn
rations, are overfed with this grain,
no doubt harm has arisen. But III my
experience, moderate corn rations fed
to yearlings ewes is not hurtful. In
many places the raising of early
lambs is very profitable, and farmers
who can follow this industry success
fully generally get we'll paid for their
trouble and care IN Sc dong.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15
Nightmare,

SICKLE sdsche. depression Of spirits and want Of
smbition are symptoms OF diseased liver Tho
lungs, stomach, and bowels are all in symnatl,y.
Life is only living death. DR.. Perce's ''tSoLssn
Medicsl Discovery" acts upon the torpid liver,
and snsctusllv removes all these difficulties and
disorders. Nervous feelings, gloomy fore
bodipgs, and irritsbility Of temper all disappear
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15

Prof. l. 81. Bailey says the black
currant is a wholly distinct species
from the red and whits, and its habits
and needs differ essentially from
theirs. Give the plants abundance OF
room, select heavy, moist soil, and as
the fruit Is principally borne on wood
of the previous years growth, allow
the young wood to remain.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15

The Silver Standard is the name Of
new paper published at Silver Plume
Colo. Ii ought to succeed, for it has al
eye TO business as well as great com
com sense, as is proved by its motto
which reads: Trying to Do Bushes,
Without Advertising Is Like Winking
at Girl in the Dark. You May Know
What You Are Dong, but Nobody
Else Does
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15
WAN TED.

Students to learn TELEGRAPHY and RAlI-
WAY business whole cost Of learning earned
back in q few months. Light work the yesr
round and good wages, LARGEST telegraph
school in existence. Most thorough teaching
Furnished operators for leading telegraph and
railroad companies. Over 1900 graduates a.
work now. Read the following:
tine Bro 8. school, and an hiring more each week
l recommend tbeir school frst-cless in ever
particular. c. w. JoEEs,
Supt. Of Telegraphy, Chicago
write fer circular Immediately. Address
VALENTINE BROS,
IauesyiIla Wiz
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15
The next Connecticut Legislature
will be asked to appropriate 81, 500 or
81, 900 to assist the Hartford foot guard
in trip to London.

CERTAIN MINERALS, once forming part of
almost every medicine are now regarded danger
GUS and unnecessary. TIE evils they pro
duce are worse than the diseases they were sup
pfsed to cure. DR.. WALKERS CALIFORNIA VINE
GAR BITTERs contains nothing but the juice OF
plantS-and cures oil disorders of the liver, skin
kidneys, digestive organs, and blood
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15

Massachusetts, registered over 1000
insane persons in her asylums and
hospitals during 1SS5-an increase of
200 over the previous year. The
annual cost to the state of this form of
relief exceeds 81. coo. 600, not reckon.
ing the $3.50. coo Of interest on the
value of buildings, etc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15

The grinding of the crown glass
disk of the immense lens for Lick Oh
servatory, California, is we'll under
way at Cambridge, Mass, yet a whole
years work remains 10 be done before
it can be finished.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15

A burglar in Weld, Me. was detect
ed by a SNOWFALL from the heel of his
boot which eorreSpon6cd precisely
with similar SNOWFALL found in the
store after the robbery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15
lesson from a ra.todon.

fhe tusks Of nassoion recently found in Hi
nois weighed It's pounds each. What a gigantic
toothsche that animal must have been capable
OF having, And such neuralgia Neuralgia or
condition OF the blood. Browns Iron Bstters en-
riches and puri6es this and drives neuralgia out.
MIR. w. W. RedEian. FiQus, O, says, Brown S
Iron Sitters psrneauy cured me of neuralgia"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15

The California quail is successfully
domostica'ed upon several English
estates, but our eastern variety resists
all attempts at acclimation in Great
Britain.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15

California has been having re
marable rainy season, though it docs
not compare with that of 1S49. In
November over eleven inches OF Wa
ter fell, half the total rainfall for the
wet season, which in California lasts
SIX months.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-15

Young middle aged suffering from
nervous debility and kindred weaknesses should
send 10 cents in stamps for large illustrated trea
tse suggesting sure means of cure. World :
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, n. Y