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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
\ Lecture on Tobacco Smoking.


1t is not good for a gentleman to smoke
IN the public streets. 1t is inadmissable
if he is walking with lady. He may not
smoke if he is in company with his wife,
because the relationship is known to pub
lie, and in the act he shows his want of re-
spect. After breakfast the business man
Is permitted on the railroad or ferryboat
or avenue car to finish his after breakfast
cigar. None but Irish laborers or Eng
hsh gentlemen smoke briarwood pipes or
clay dudeens, except in private. The
smell of cigarette holdes is inexpressib-
ly nasty, and under no circumstances will
gentleman ever smoke cigarettes in a
mixed society. The cigarette should be
confined to the smoking room or smok-
ingca and never under any circum-
stances be INDUCED in where ladies are
present. As an after-dinuer indulgence
smoking is admissible after the ladies
have retired. Cigarettes are useless be-
cause they kill off worthless boys. The
pipe is a comfort to working man and a
solace to age. Cigars should be regarded
as luxury, and INDUCED in by only those
who can afford good ones. The man who
will smoke a bad cigar in any public place
Or where its fumes are likely to reach
any others nose thnn his own. is no gen
tleman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
Manuring Wheat.
Prairie Farmer.

There is often, during the latter part of
the summer, time to haul out manure that
has accumulated while the important work
of cultivating and harvesting has been
going on. 1t can be csrted out and spread
upon the stubble land and then plowed
under. Or it may be hauled after the soil
has been plowed, and worked into the
surface by narrowing. Flowing the man
ure under places the greater part of it
too deep in the soil to be reached by the
feeding roots of the plants, and the ap-
plication fails to benefit the first crop as
1T should. By the time second blowing
is given much of the soluble part will
have been lost. The natural course of
the soluble portions of manure is down
ward. If applied upon the surface, the
moisture will draw it into the soil. To
obtain the greatest benefit in the shortest
time, 1t is best to draw out after the
ground has been plowed. Scatter direct
from the wagon as evenly as possible,
and then harrow thoroughly so as to work
into the soil. This leaves the manure
where the feeding roots of the plants can
readily reach it. Manure can nearly al
ways be applied to wheat proitably
Who're there is supply on hand it should
be haulted out and scattered as practicable
after the ground is plowed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20

Thomas McGraw, of Detroit, Mich,
writes to the Boston Advertiser as fol-
lows: The question is almost daily asked
of me by wool dealers as to where all the
wool in Michigan went to, and who got
1t, as it disappeared so soon from the
farmers hands, or seemed to, as all cal
culated to buy their usual amount Com
mon rumor said it that the clip would be
less than last year, but no one in the
train believed it would be anything like
20 per cent or more short. | had no
figures which would lead me to believe
that the shortage would be more on the
clip of 1886 than the usual 5 or 10 per
cent we have had every year since the
last tariff reduction on wool of 10 per cent
ad valOrem. A few days since | wrote
the Secretary of State for the sheep sta
tistics as taken by the Supervisors of
each county annually. He was only able
to give me the returns from ten counties
which would be a fair average of the
thirty five wool-prOducing counties in the
State. In 1885 these ten counties had
total of 743,SS1 sheep, while this year
they number only 663, 145, showing loss
of 1850. At an average of six pounds
per head. these ten counties would show
a shortage of 442, $40 pounds. At the
same average the other 20 counties would
show shortage of l, l06,340 pounds, or a
total loss in the State of ,54S,S pounds.
The number of sheep in Michigan had
increased steadily from the passage of
the great wool and wooden tariff of 1867
up to the reduction in the tariff few
years ago. Since this time the price of
wool has been so unsatisfactory to the
farmers that they have gradually reduced
their flocks. The production of wool in
Michigan at the time of this reduction
of the tariff was upward of 100000
pounds, while this year it will barely reach
100000 pounds. What is true of Mich
igan is true of the entire United States,
so it will be easy to calculate the great
shortage throughout the whole country.
gave you these facts so that manufuct
urers and wool merchants may not be
misled.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
Propagatlng Weeds.
Earra-sS Trfl,rrpn

One of the nuisances encountered on
the farm is the grouth of weeds. They
are crop that never fails, wet or dry.
hot or cold. 1t is constant warfare to
keep them down. The soil is full of the
seeds. They are allowed to perfect
their seeds from year to year, and these
are scattered broadcast. Some grow and
some remain in the soil for years, if we
can believe the scientists ready to sprout
up at the first favorable condition. Seeds
deeply buried by blowing are the ones
that do not sprout. SO we have an
everlasting accumulation. In addition
to this, nearly every crop that is har-
vested, and more especially the hay crop;
is full of matured weeds. These weeds
shell out their seeds in the barnyard, in
the stall, and wherever fed, and they are
mixed with the barnyard manure. This
manure, In the spring, is usually drawn
out and scattered over some field. In
modern times the stable manure is often
carted out and scattered over some field
as fast as made Here goes out an ad-
ditional accumulation of weeds to fruct-
ify and overrun every uncultivated spot,
and many spots that are cultivated. For,
even the case of hoed crops, as corn
and potatoes, the weeds have an album
dant opportunity to grow and mature
their seeds after the last hoeing or cult
waiting. Who that has had chance for
observation has not seen the ground in a
potato or corn patch literally covered
with weeds? The question is, how to
prevent this growth of weeds and the
annual sowing of their seeds. We know
of no better way than to prevent the
ripening of their seeds by early and fire.
quent cutting, when possible, through
cultivation and the better rotting of
manure, so as to kill the vitality of the
seeds before applying it to the soil. 1t
is some work to properly rot manure, but
we doubt if it is more than to fight the
barnyard weeds. Besides, the rOtting
puts the manure in better condition to
afford food for crops.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
Paid for Getting Licked.
Cincinnati Times Star,

Say, Judge, dem fellers give me nav
full deal. It's dem dat should be on dis
side of de table"
This was mournfully poured out by a
disfgured specimen of humanity, who
nervously fingered his fragment of a hat
the bar.
'Dis is nice town, dis is. A man gifts
de stuffin' kicked outen him, and den dey
shove him up to de court for disorderly
conduct
'WhO beat you up?'
Dot street-car driver. Luck at dis eye.
He done dot wild his boot heel! Disorder
ly conduct! See dis jaw? He done dot
wild a bowlder. Disorderly conduct! Pipe
dis cash on me conk! Dat wuz did wild a
switch iron! Dot wuz fine disorder. Luck
at dis finger. It's most chewed off. De
street-car driver done dot, and yet I'm de
one OATS in hook. JUS look at de driver.
He amt Jumped like me. Nav! Not a
scratch on him."
How did it happen?" inquired the
court, as he glared at the street-car driv-
err.
That individual informed the court that
the disfgured individual whose name was
Hoffman, had attempted to clean him
out.
Did he do it?" gruffly asked the
court.
"Sa-ay! Fur Gods sake, Judge, look
at me and don't ask him wedder he done
r1e."
you got what you deserved"
Now gimme de Work House and you
will finish it up in style. Go on and GIN
me de full extent" walled the disfgured
prisoner.
"You ought to get it,
Hang mel"
But because you were licked so badly
I'll let you off with the cost"
How much is they?"
six dollars"
six dollars for gettin' licked. Well
dat does take de cake
And he silently limped up and paid his
fine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
EeatherhOne.n

! The scarcity of whalebone, its high
! price, and demand for an article in its
/ stead, led Mr.. E. K. Warren to invent
| NFeatherbone," substitute prepared
| from the quilts of geese and turkeys. The
| factory is located at Three Oaks, Mich,
and, in the short space of two years, the
| enterprise has grown to large industry.
As the discovery brought to existence a
! new substance, 1T became necessary to in
vent machinery required in its manufac-
| ture. These operations have passed the
stage of experimental existence, and
"Featherbone" is now an article of com
mercial value. The quilts of turkeys and
geese only are used. The first process
strips the plumage from the quilts. A
set of revolving knives then divides the
quilts into halves. Rapidly revolving
sand-paper rollers then remove the pith.
The quilts are then passed to an iDgen-
iously constructed system of inter
! locking knives, which reduces them to
| fiber. These fbers are then fed to ma
chine which twists them into fine cord
wrapped with thread. Another machine
wraps four of these cords with thread
and forms them into a fiat tape. A
sewing machine places q row of stitch
es between each cord, which gives
10 its elasticity, and the whole is then
passed between two large rollers, which
gives it uniform thickness, and makes
it ready for market. The article is said
to be unbreakable, and, if bent double,
will retain its strength and elasticity. In
dress making it possesses the advantage.
over whalebone of being lighter, cheaper,
more durable, and needs no castings, as it
is sewed to the goods. 1t is superseding
whalebone in the manufacturing of whips,
and large whip-factory is the oulgrowth
of Mr.. Warrens discovery. The plum
age of the feathers is used for making a
very good quality of mattresses, and the
pith. being shown by analysis to be rich
in nitrogen, is used as fertilizer. About
300 iobbing houses handle their goods,
and the factory gives employment to $50
persons, and consumes 10000 quilts and
125 miles of thread daily.-Ths Current.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
alYiIl von tell me hnw2a',


He had already found the chapter. His
tears dropped on it as he pointed to the
verse.
Read" he answered, what the most
compassionate of all Teachers has said, in
the sermon on the mount. And forgive NE
and pity me- if you can"
She read: Whoever shall marry her that
Is divorced cOmmitteth adultery"
Another innocent woman, in her place.
might have pointed to that first part of the
verse, which presuppOse the infidelIty OF the
divorced wife and might have asked II
those words applied to her. This woman
knowing that she had lost him, knew also
what she owed to herself. She rose In 81
lence and held out her hand at parting.
Have you nothing to say to me?' he
asked.
"Good-by, my one last friend; good-by for
everr'
When she had said that she had said all.
lie drew her to him gently and kissed hel
on the forehead. The agony in his face wa
more than she could support; she recoIlec
from it in horror. His last act was devoted
to the tranquility of the one woman whom
he had loved. lie signcl to her to leave
him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
TO CLEAN GLASS AND srLyERwAsE.

Eggshells crushed into small bits and
shaken well in decanters three parts filed
with cold water will not only clean them
thoroughly, but make the glass look new.
By rubbing with flannel dipped in
the best whiting the brown discolora-
ton may be taken off of cups in which
custarGs have been baked. Again, all of
Us sre aware that emery powder will take
off ordinary stains from the white ivory
knife handles, and that the lustre of NOR
occo-leather is restored by vanishing
with white of egg. Nothing, it is said, is
better to clean silver with than alcohol or
ammonia, finishing with a little whiting
on soft cloth. When putting away the
silver tea or cofee-pot WEIGH is not in
use every day, lay stick across the top
under the cover. This will allow fresh
air to get in and prevent mustiness of the
contents familiar to boarding house suf-
fererS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20

tered along the two sides, occupying twice
the space neededs Or do you want to
shovel them out through the window holes
In piles against both sides of the stable,
to stand until they are drawn out in the
spring, when you are in hurry with your
work, or be left all summer rotting and
teaching, while your crops suffer for lack
of them? Would it not be better to put
the cows heads to the walls. giving them
the benefit of fresh air, with proper ven
tilation from their rear up through the
roof of the barn? Wouldn't it make the
COWS healthier and the product sweeter!
Then would it not be better to have the
droppings all together behind and be-
tween the two rows of cows, ond haul
them out at least once day, either spread
ing them where they will do the most
good" or piling them on your manure
heap, under the manure shed to rot?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
Sheep Improve Land.
Northeastern Farmer

Sheep effect very marked improvement
in pastures. Pastures which have be-
come so thoroughly run out and over-run
by briers and bushes as not to be worth
fencing for cattle pasture, by being given
over to the sheep for a few years, will be
brought into a productive condition.
Any pasture used for cattle and horses
may drofitably have as many sheep added
to the stoch as there are acres in the pas
ture, and the pasture will be benefited
thereby. Sheep eat so many different
kinds of plants which cattle and horses
refuse, that the addition of few sheep,
by keeping down those plants which other
stock refuse, really increases the product
of grasses for other stock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
FARM. HOME AND GARDEN.
TO DAISY.

There are daisies that grew in the garden
below
And daisies that grow in the meadow;
White-fringed, gold-eyed, with leaves ope' d
wide.
They ba * in the suns warm shadow.
Pink daisies there be- adown in the lea,
That nod in the waving grasses,
And seem to greet the stirring breeze sweet,
As sever them all she passes.
But of all the daisies, in all the places
Where daisies are wont to be,
The sweetest that grows steps on ten slim
toes.
And she's Daisy enough for me.
The blue of the skies rests in her tender
eyes;
She has stolen the peach blossoms bloom,
And the mesh of her hair is as silky and
fair
AS if woven from an elhngs' loom.
Oh. daisies there be on every lea,
That nod and bloom in rbe sunshine:
But I'd give them all, could l only call
This dearest and daintiest one mine!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
Harvesting Fallen Oats.
Practical Farmer.

When an oat crop is down from its own
weight it is much more difficult to harvest
than when it is beaten down by winds.
The latter will mostly bend the stalks in
one direction, and, taking advantage of
this, the reaper may be run against the
Bonded straw, picking it up and saving
nearly all. To do this the reaper can
only be run one way, carrying the swath,
as it is called, which doubles the time and
labor required to cut the piece. The
lfbinder will pick up fallen grain well
enough, but it is impossible for machine
any more than for a man with a cradle,
to lay the grain in good, well-shaped
bundles. Many of the heads will be
found in the butt, and in such case, espe-
cially in a wet time, it is better, perhaps,
not to try to bind it. With a mower,
fallen grain may be cut lower than with
reaper, and being left spread over the
ground as it naturally falls, it dries out
quickly and can soon be put in cock,
ready for drawing in the barn. There is
little more labor by this method, but
in harvest which has much catching
weather it secures fallen grain more
perfectly than by trying to put it in bun
dies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
She Wouldn't Play House that way.

Mother. Why, Harry, you haven't got
through playing house down on the
beach have your"
Harry. Yes'm.
Mother. What's the matter? Didn't
you have a good time!
Harry. Nom; that Carrie Judson is a
mean old thing. She wouldn't fight q
bit like you and papa, and when hit her
on the head she cried. She's no fun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
Couldn't Prove for Both.

rec fSeSs.
About mile from the station at Mis-
sissippl City we stopped at the cabin of
white man for drink OF water. The
mosquitoes were pegging away at Us and
our horses, and the settler and his family
were slapping their arms about as they
talked to US.
They are bad things" observed one of
the party to the man.
We'll, they do poster some"
Il see you have fish net over the bed
room window. Is it there to keep mos
quitoes out."
''Hu. MOI" re replied. That's to let
the 'skeeters in and keep the bats out.
We're powerful poor and can't afford TO
provide for both"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
Cows That Paw.

If whole herd of say twenty cows
will average 10000 pounds of milk with
out wedding out or testing individual cows
then in all probability at least ten of
of them yield 5000 pounds, and perhaps
the other ten only 1000 pounds each. In
such a case it is easy to see, says the Ma
tional Stockman, that the best ten cows
pay a liberal profit, but half of this is
lost in making up the deficiency of the
other ten. 1t is good practice to weigh
the milk of each COW once a week for the
season, and then weed out those that do
not come up to a profitable yield.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20

clears out rats, mice, reaches. flies, ants. led.
bugs, vermin, uater-bugs, sEunks. 15c
Rough on Toothache.n Instant relief 1.c
Rough on COrns' hard or soft corns, bunions
lJc.
Boiled radishes eaten with a sauce is a Seg
England gastrOuOnjc idioCy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
THE HOUSEHOLD.

To Clean Glass and silverware-Swiss Roll
Other Recipes
The annexed recipes are from the
household column of the Philadelphia
Record:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20

CIeyg's Combined Letter, Bill, Circular
or Statements Sheet and Envelope, of New
York. is recommended By Z. S. post-ofhce
department as "the best" and retail every.
where cheap as an envelope
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
RICHE-PAIRA

Cures al Kidney Affections Scaling. I1ita
ton Stone, Gravel, Catarrh Of the Bla ider. 81
Several Buffalo citizens think Of erecting
d HCra q
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
CHAPTER IIy.

When the servant at the lodgings an
nounced visitor and mentioned his name,
Sydney's memory (mstead OF dwelling on
the recollection OF the captains kindnessl
perversey recalled the letter that :.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
LIFE PEEsERyER.

II YOU are losing your grip on life try Wells
Health Remover Goes Direct 20 weak spots.
Great Appetizer. and aid TO Digestion. giving
strength 10 stomach. liver. kidneys. bowels.
Auti-riparien clubs are being rapidly formed
in al parts Of California.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20

can kill tiger,-f the tiger happens 10 be found
when only cub So consumption. that deadliest
and most feared Of diseases, in this country. can
asxuredIy be conquered and destroyed IL DIR.
Pisrce's Golden Medical Discovery be employed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20

Be-Eeen disease and health Is often brief sad
fatal. Il ID better 20 be provided with cheap AID
simple remedies for such common disorders coughs
Gods ETC., than 70 the risk Of contracting fatal
disease through neglect DR. Wk. HALLS BAL
SAM 10 sure and safe remedy for al diseases Of TIE
Iapgs and chest taken IN if IS certain 70
euro. and may you from that terrible disease
Couk1np.toa. L has been known and used Tor ntAny
y=srs arf e Is e1zgeerzttoa say tia: de
best rsmscy in TIE uorit for Con- =. exc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20

The New York Mail says that Mrs
Langtry's marriage in New York next
winter is now decidedly among possible
ties.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20

Uncle Sam welcomes into his domain 1900
babies every day, not counting those who come
by sea.
USE Frazer's Axle Grease tits the best in the
vOrld-will wear twice as long any other.
A motto Of Ohio livery man reads: whip
light, drive slow: cash down or no 60"
Five dollars can be saved every year in boots
and shoes by using Lyons Heel Stifeners, costs
only 25c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
MINT SAUCE.

Wash and pick from the stalks very
young mint, mince very finely, making
about four tablespoonfuls when chopped;
add to this two tablespoonful of white
sugar and quarter of a pint of vinegar;
stir until the sugar is quite dissolved;
serve in a sauce tureen.
An appetizing way of using remnants
of cold beef is to mince the meat very
fine and put thick layer of it over maca-
roni or spaghetti that has been boiled for
twenty minutes in sailed water. Over the
layer of beef pour canned or fresh stewed
tomatoes that have been stewed with bit
of onion, a little parsley and some butter,
then cover with bread and cracker
crumbs, over which bits of butter are
dropped, and bake in a quick oven until
a nice brown.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20

Wells Health Remover restores health. and
yigor, cures Dyspepsia, Malaria, Impotence,
Nervous Debility, Consumption. Wasting Diseas-
you
The Massachusetts, legislature passed law
forfidding the sale Of tohaceo 70 Iersons unter
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
BED-BUGS. TLIEs.
Any Small Bow. With a stiek.

Flies, reaches ants, bed-bugs. water-llrzs.
moths. rats. mice sparrOws. jack-r8baijS Z, ;ii-
err. chipmsHks, eiea-eI out by -Ror- ia Oh E. "
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20

Gen. Hawley has been chosen orator for
the soldiers memorial arch dedication at
Hartford, Sept. 18th.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
WORLDS DISPEHSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION,
y

The Hon. Neil Dow has been nominated
for county attorney by the prohibition
lists of Cumberland. county. Maine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
The Conflict

New York has police force OF I 200 men, and
Supt- Murray says il should be increased % al
fezs d. men
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20
HEART PAINS.

Palpitation Dropsical swellings, Dizziness. In
digestion, Headache, Ague, Liver and Kidney
Complaint Sieeplessness cured by Wells He nh
Remover" Elegant tonic for adults or eli Gr'-u
Vermont has more cultivated acres Than any
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20

months treatment for Soc fiso's Remedy
for catarrh. Sold by druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20

The .aFavorite PrescriP;ioGl'' OF Dr. Pierce cures
female weakness" and kindred affections. By
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20

4 hotel at Jefferson, y. H. has hung up a
card that reads: Perfect drainage, roller skat-
ing rink CONNECTED"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20

Gladstone dresses shabbily, but Lord
Salisbury is considered the worst dressed
man In London
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-08-20

Greet changes are noticed IN the yacht Pas
ella Every feature has been sabsrtinzted 10
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