Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-06-24
From GOOdland.

of which l spoke in my last was interrupted
on the Goth uit. by a "ground sOaker;" a
somewhat lighter one on the 31st suffices for
the time being at least. Wheat will be light
perhaps not greater than 80 per cent. of a
yield. Corn, where it has been properly
cultivated, is nice.
The people of Black are making prepare
tons for having picnic on the Sd of July.
That's right. Why do not the people of
Goodand work up something of the kind
Is it to be generally thought that we are des-
titute of every degree of patriotism that
should animate every true American on tina:
day: There are young men who would take
pride in delivering an address on that day.
We need little more enthusiasm among the
young men. 1t appears that the young men
are not actuated by noble, patriotic i'm
pulses; that each year the spirit of true pa
triotism is becoming walker; that the young
mems ideas of their influence are not well
directed.
While talking to an intelligent, observing
old gentleman about the origin of honey
dew, he said, 81 think that it is formed on
the same plan as ordinary dew; that when
there is large supply of it in the flowers,
etc, it is evaporated, and then formed on
the leaves, and other objects, the same
as our ordinary dew; that he has seen it fall
in abundance from Gods clear heavens. .
This being true what shall we do with this
theory: "The Aphidae, or Plant Lice, have
small, round full bodies presenting different
coiors on different plants. Some have wings
and some have not. They live in great num-
bers on the stalks and leaves of plants, suck
ing the sap with thell beaks. On the back
of these insects there project behind two
tubes, from which issue a sweet fluid. Ants
are very fond of this, and take it from the
tubes as it exudes, or from the surface OF
the plants, where it is known as honey -deac.'
-HOOker's Zoology.
The ringing of bells will settle bees, it
is generally conceded. William Stricklin,
ESD, has purchased large bell-dinner-
bell evidently intending to settle the
'swarm" of candidates.
/ have been informed that Mrs. Nelson
Adams, nee Lindsay, has made an application
for the school in our district. / would adj
wise the Board to employ her, if possible.
She ia an intelligent Christian lady of whom
any district may be proud.
Mathew Adams, Esq, and lady gave us a
call last week. Mr.. A. has purchased a new
web ice.
The United Baptist will hold their Asso-
citation on Brushy this year. I am glad to
learn of Brushy making an effort for good.
EstO perpetud.
B. F. Bone, candidate for sheriff, was in
our country few weeks ago. Wei use
the plural to represent all in this vicinity
except one person-did not see him. We do
love the candidates, bless 'em, especially
those who give us a call.
III. Latham made flying trip to Ironton,
via Cross Roads. on the eth inst.
Mrs. Bell, VIII" has been here on 4 ,i>i; /
quite awhile, returned home on Sunday last.
We will miss you, Mrs. B.
II. Drewry, of Edge Hill, is attending
Prof. Scott's school. But "Harvey" was
home Sunday to see -. That's right, Mr..
d. "There is no place like home."
The boy who attempted rape few days
ago did well to escape Judge Lynch. He
would better leave after he returns from Jail.
We are not accustomed to such diabolical
outrages.
r. Whitworth gave the people of this
vicinity q call last week. 1t is generally con-
ceded that Mr.. w. is an Industrious, hard
working man and well qualified for the Of
flee of Sheriff., In the office of Sheriff we
want man of worth. Those men who sit
around town in idleness should not have an
office. Laziness appears to be a character
istic of most all candidates.
and Mrs TOhp latham mada f1yinp
trip to Edge Hill yesterday.
Miss Ellen Adams has gone to "spend the
summer" with her uncle. Where is that
young gentleman who said,
'Fare thee well perhaps forever,
Bitter, painful thought it be,
Wouldst that had never met thee,
Since thy face cannot see"
June 18th, 1886. OMEGA.
Z. S. Since the above was written, two
more candidates have been registered on the
list. 1 cannot give their names; they did
not know them.