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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01
MIDWINTER FASAI0NS.

Violets are the fashionable flower
of the winter.
There is a great deal of dyed beaver
fur doing duty as sealskin this wiEter.
Heliotrope and viole. shades are
chosen for dresses for evening wear,
and full-oress occasions.
Some of the newest imported dinner
china is plain white with simply s.
single flower painted on some part of
the plate or dish.
High black satin screens on which
are beautifully painted or embroider-
ed scenes from celebrated plays,
poems or books, are in luxurious
homes.
Cape overcoats are only suitable for
young men, aud 90 best with Darby
hat and white muller. They are'the
thing with Juvenile London swells.
Bamboo plays an important part in
modern household decoration. 1t is
seen IN screens, rocking chairs, foot
stools and even picture frames, the
latter very odd and said TO be the
style in India.
Nearly all of the best dresses have
FROM one to three rows of very narrow
side plating at the bottom of the
skirt. No trimming is provided for
the waist or sleeves in the mos. ex-
pensive goods.
New muffs are made larger than
those used last year.
Jsunty black Astrathsn jackets are
popular this season,
Dress bodices are long WASTED, With
high standing English collars.
Porcupine or wild bear cloth is des-
tined to popular favor this month.
TInsel-decorsted and silver and
steel beaded slippers are all the rage
IN the east.
Fur trimmed costumes of Jersey
cloth are among the latest importa
| tons.
Tailor-made new markets are
among the sensible wraps for cold
weather.
Ribbed diagonal Melton cloths are
talked of for early spring newmark-
cts.
1t is sad, but it's a fact, that there
are no bonnets for elderly women this
winter.
Handsome house dresses are bright
ened by jeweled belts, girdles Or
clasps.
Pretty chatelaine bags are made Of
pearl Or tan colored kid daintily
painted.
For evening wear the high novelty
is to wear a garland of flowers round
the waist.
The newest thing in table decoration
is to mingle fruits and flowers in one
composition.
Plush grows in popularity for hats.
and wraps, and is worn By young and
old alike.
Pretty house slippers are of tam
colored undressed kid. They are bead
ed with steel or gilt beads.
Black lace toilets, as popular as
ever, are made of drassy and effective
with fac jet bead fringes and jet en-
broidery.
No matter what the age, beauty or
/ nomellness, grace or uncouthness of
woman, the hair is at present, worn
off the neck and high on the head.
The effect is sometimes beautiful, but
more frequently frightful.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01
THE SHOE TRADE.
Women More Difficult to SHIT than
Men
Albany Argus.

women are said to be more ex-
travagant than men about foot "
said boot and shoe dealer to a re
porter, land it is the truth. 1t comes
from thoughtlessness and lack of
judgement, | believe. The shoes
they buy are thin as paper, and are
usually purchased too small and with
very high heels, SO that they are
stabbed out in little while. Some
bring their shoes here two or three
times to have them stretched. This
must be done with a last, and the
stock must be wet with alcohol, for
water would ruin lady's shoe where
it could be used with safety on a
heavy split leather or calf shoe such
as men wear. Domen pay as much
for shoes as women? No; that IS,
they are not extravaganza. A woman
will buy what her fancy dictates,
whether it is serviceable or not; and
even the poor working girl, who
ought to know better, apes the fash
lons Of her 5etters and must have the
latest sty les.
1T costs more to handle wome rs
shoes than mems, because thew be-
come more easily shopworn and soil
ed, and are thus thrown on our hands
at almost dead loss, while mems
Shoes can be cleaned up and sold at
cost price at least If we should de-
pend on woman's trade alone we
would have to double our force of
statesmen. One clerk can wait on
three or four men at once. while each
lady customer must have an attend
ant. A man is easier to suit. and if
he has a fit Goes not care what the
size Of the shoe is, while a woman
must see the size she calls for or she
is not satisfied, even if it be two sizes
too small.
1--WE seldom lose a gentleman Gus
toner. We know just about what
will please him, and we let him have
such an article even though it should
be at a sacrifice. Perhaps he asks
for 81 shoe. We find we have none
IN stock that will fit him. We have
Il 5o shoe, however, that is just the
thing. We ask him if he doesn't
want to go a little higher than 81.
most likely he will say no Well,
we let him have the $3.50 shoe rather
than that he should go away unsatis-
fed. We make 25 cents on the pair,
perhaps, or else it goes at cost price,
but we keep our customer. 1t is sur
prising, though, what fine and crit
cal taste some people have about shoes
and well fitting, neat lookidg foot
covering is the sure sta mp of refine
ment either in lady or gentleman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01
SHORT STOPS

The sale of Bibles is forbidden in
Rio Jansro.
There are 94S, 900 more women than
men Ii Great Britain.
a writer says that hens will Law
Profusely all winter if served with two
warm meals day.
Since the siege Of Paris, in 1870, the
consumption of horsehesh has gradu-
ally increased there.
1t is proposed in Paris to erect
VeIodrome, a covered track, for BIZ
cycles and their three wheeled kind
red.
A 16-pound wild cat was killed the
otner day in the woods about Nor
wien. Conn, and another that was a
few pounds lighter.
A family that arrived in Albany,
ga, last week, travelled in a wagon
the entire distance from Illinois.
They were on the road five weeks.
Miss Genevieve Ward recently gave
a performance of ''Antigone" in Mel
bourne for the benefit of the Melbourne
hospital, viii ;h Melted $25, 200.
The physicians of Sanford. Fla
have signed an agreement not to visit
any patient who will not pay their
bulls on the Isl of each month. Those
falling will not be attended until the
bill is settled.
A small aquatic bird, known as the
little aux, " was picked up in Plym-
outh, Mass, lately, 1t was alive when
found, but died soon after. These
birds are freouenters of the coast of
Labrador and further north.
Men are now at work digging near
Roc kwall, kaufman county, Tex, for
buried treasure. The story is that
many years ago man killed his COM
panlon In duel at that spot and stuff
ed loot OF $4,000 in gold down a
crawfish hole.
Judge Hilton wishes to know if.
when the Early Closing Association
have accomplished their work on the
shops and manufactures. they will
tackle the newspapers, and If they do
so and are successful, where will We
go for the news in the morning9
Telephone communication has been
established between Paris and Rheims
distance of lis miles. and the trans
/ mission of sound is said to be perfect.
J Five minutes conversation costs 1
franc, and ia five minutes each party
can say some 800 words.
Two medical journals are fighting
over chewing gum. One thinks It
preserves the teeth, develops the gums,
and should be encouraged; the other
points out the injurious draught upon
the salivary glands and digestive or
gans, and lis crushing effect upon fe-
male loneliness.
London would seem to be fast be-
coming the paradise of domestic ser
wants. \ lady living in Regents
Park, advertising for a cook and
housemaid, announces that they will
be allowed the use of piano and late
dinner" They will also be allowed
out two nights week, and every 9TH
err Sunday.
AS many as 5000 meteors were
counted by the professional star gazers
at Greenwich, England, on the recent
night when the earth rolled across the
track OF Bela's comet. la the thick
Of the shower two huge balls of celes-
tial flame, red and radiant, came
within ken, one shooting northward
and the other passing toward the
| south,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01
His Definition of Life.
Newman Independent


Mrs. Smith =" What are you read
ing, John!n
Mr.. Smith ~ am reading Her
bert Spencer's Principles of Biolo-
gy.'"
Mrs. S.-"Why-what-what's that
John9'
Mr.. S. - Herbert Spencer's Biolo-
gy. Let me read you ap extract-his
definition of life. Listen 1t con-
sists of the definite combination Of
heterogeneous changes, both stimuli
taneous and successive, in combina-
ton with external coexistences and
sequences
Why, John, what is the fool talk
ing about?'
I'm astonished at you, janet Why
this is the work of the great English
scientist"
Yes, | know; but what is he wiring
abouta"
He is defining life, 1 told you.
What did you suppose he was writ
ing about?"
" Land sakesl / thought ne was
trying to get a patent on clothes
horse
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01
Josh Billings Advice.

The late Josh Billings was once on
passenger train bound for his Old
home at Lanesborougb, Mass. Ga the
ers, who, to while away the time, pro-
posed game of whist. A fourth man
was wanted, and gentleman sitting
near was requested to take a hand.
mo; do not play But there is an
old fellow who is capital player; try
him"-pointing to the ''old fellow"
who sat delnurely on the seat in
front.
Good play er, is hel" said the COM
mercial man. Then We'll have some
fun with old Hayseed, and accosting
the quiet, farmer-like passenger, the
young man, whose cheek was his for
tune, blandly said:
My venerable friend, we would
like you to take a hand In a game of
cards with us, just to while away the
time. VIII you oblige us2'
Looking the young man II the face
a moment, 'old Hayseed" answered:
"Yas-as, we'n be therein about three
hours"
"You don't understand, my friend.
We want you TO take hand"
"Ya-as, the stand O. corn is very
good-oncemmon handsome"
The commercial man was annoyed.
Speak a little louder" suggested
the gentleman in the seat behind; ''he
is somewhat hard of hearing"
"My friend" shouted the young
fellow. will you take a hand in a
gamei"
"Ya-as, game is uncommon plenty;
all you want is"
''Oh, go to the devil You are as
deaf as post, and the man of cheek
subsidized, amid the laughter of his
companions.
When Lsnesborough was reached
''old Hayseed" arose to depart, when
he quietly handed his card to the COM
mercial man, who sst gium in his
seat, and in particularly comical
way. remarked:
Young an.sswhen you travel on
oour cheek, don't get hayseed in your
eye. Sect"
The young man glanced at the card.
The subscription was - Josh Bill
ings.
Josh got eff the train, and the man
of cheek had to find seat in another
car to escape tie run" on him by his
companions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01
Relative Value of Milk from Various
Breeds of Cows.

AT the recent meeting of the Guern-
sey Breeders Association George
Abbott, Jr., read the following:
Milk for table use is popularity es-
teemed according to its cream-yield-
ing capacity, consequently those
breeds of COWS that produce milk
most rich in cream and fat are of the
greatest value. The members OF this
club are well aware that for milk
Astounding in cream and fat the pro-
duet of the Channel Island cattle is
without an equal. 1t may no wever
be remarked that the patrons of De-
Won cattle claim for their favorite
brte superiority in the production
of milk showing large per cent of
solids not fat. Competition for the
greatest excellence in the production
of milk for the table is at cnce mar
rowed down to the two popular
strains of Channel Island cattle, the
Guernsey and Jersey.
Having sold for family use the
milk product Of these breeds for years
l shall be expected to have Judge
ment as to their relative value for
this purpose, and l am free t. say
that either is good enough. The
Guernsey is the highest colored even
the high color of Guer nsey skim
milk is very marked, and the eye of
the purchasing public is more taken
with the color than with aay other
attribute. l consider that the Guern-
sey milk has somewhat the advantage
of the Jersey when put upon sale.
Tho nIyHSflnn ocl-od
how much richer in cream is the Al
derney Guernsey and Jersey milk
than that OF common COWS. After
long observation of upward of fifty
herds of both descriptions, can say
that the comparative richness is about
four to three in favor of the Guern-
sey and Jersey COW. consider this
q safe claim; the difference may be
even greater. So rich an article
should undoubtedly command a
greater price than the product of COM
mon cows.
How to obtain good milk supply
is subject that deeply interests all
consumers of that largely used COM
modify. Purchasers have to a consid-
cradle extent come to regard milk as
ulih, IailiuS properly W uiSLlbS ulSn
between the articles sold by different
vendors, snd have too much fallen
into the easygoing practice of con
demning the entire milk furnishing
fraternity, and of invoking legislation
to do for them that which they could
do for themselves by little patient
investigation and by exercl sing 8 pro-
per discrimination in the selection of
milkmen. Had a strenuous effort
and as much expenditure been made
to educate the masses into an ability
to judge of milk by simple tests and
intelligent observation, and had the
results OF frequent and general inspec-
ton and analysis been spread before
the public in the newspapers and per
iodicals, it is reasonable to believe
better appreciation of improved milk
would have ensued-
Buyers have principally themselves
to blame for the inferiority of the
milk supply, for they do not exercise
the same care and discrimination In
purchasing milk that they do in the
selection OF other commodities Ex-
perience and some observation hare
convinced me that an advanced price |
for an improved article can be gsner-
ally obtained, and believe that with |
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01
Sheep Raising.

Persons who are raising sheep in
large numbers are experiencing con-
siderable difficulty in disposing of
them, either alive or dressed. To
render the raising of sheep profitable,
both their flesh and wool must be sold
at fair prices Wool is now very low,
and ordinary mutton brings the small
est price to the producer of any meat
offel ed in the market. Choice lambs
sell at good figures during the sum
mer aud early fall, as their flesh
ranks among the luxuries of the
table. Extra fine mutton, such as is
afforded by the very large breeds Of
sheep, also commands good prices.
These sheep, if young and well fatten-
ed, are in demand in all the Eastern
markets, where they are wanted for
home consumption or for shipment to
England.
1t seems strange that mutton is not
corned, sailed and smoked as beef is
in all the towns in which the siaugh-
terIng Of hogs and cattle is extensive,
ly carried. The smoked hams OF
sheep deserve to rank with delicacies.
Corned mutton is equal to corned beef
in every respect. For cooking with
vegetables it is superior to it. With
little doubt a good trade could be
built up in corned mutton. Many
families would buy it if it were put up
in half bris. Corned mutton could be
retailed in all the places where corned
beef and salt pork are sold. 1t is a
singular fact that large proportion
of our people are almost entirely I'M
acquainted with mutton as an article
of food. In the Southern States very
few of the people, either white
Or black, ever eat mutton. For
some reason they are prejndiced
against it. The use of mutton is not
common among sailors, miners or
lumbermen. II las never been intro
duced as a ration IN our army and
navy. A large proportion of house
wives do not know how to cook NUT
ton properly. The keepers of sheep
| should interest themselves in securing
cheaper transportation for live sheep,
in shipping frozen mutton during the
winter season, IN corning and pack
ing mutton as beef and pork are, and
in finding new markets for it.
In England and Clnada mutton
commands as good prices as beef
does. Many prefer mutton chops to
beefsteak and roast mutton to roast
beef. For families, fresh mutton is
vastly superior 10 fresh beef, while
mutton stews are very delicious as
well as very nutritious. We have
much to learn IL this country about
cooking mutton. Americans who
spend some time abroad praise the
mutton they eat, and often wish they
could obtain the like OF it liz this coun.
try. In many cases they ate Ameri-
can mutton, bat the superior cooking
gave a flavor to it that was new to
them. 1t is common to find we'll
cooked mutton in city restaurants,
but very rare to find it in private
houses. 1t is especially hard to find
it in houses 10 the country. The cook
may be skillful in preparing other
meats TOR the table, but very lacking
in skill ia the preparation of mutton.
Mutton can be cooked in more ways
than any meat ordinarily served on
tables, but in many houses there is no
one who can cook it properly in even
one way.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01

IT Is said tina. a large part Of the
popcorn used in the world comes from
Bloomington, Ill, where the farmers
wives and children used to consider it
their perquisite. In 1884 the crop was
so large that the price fell to two cents
a pound, and then experiments were
made to use it as a feed rather that a
coRfecllon- a farmer who fed his
COWS with popcorn says they gave
more milk than ever before Others
made ''mush" of it, and found it more
palstable and nourishing than the Or
binary article. Then the chemists an
alyz.d it and declared it to contain
more albuminoids than most OF the
other cereals; SO popcorn bids fam to
become recognizes diet
An Indian high school Is to be es-
tabllshed In San Be-nardine County,
California
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01

increasrd knowledge on the part of
the public of the varied and relative
value of nailk it will become easier 20
obtain price proportionate to the in
trinsic value.
Mr.. Abbott then spoke of the fire.
quent use of the name Attorney by
dealers in ordering milk, which has a
bad effect, as In many instances the
buyer would not know he had been
deceived.
He said, in conclusion: Educate
purchasers to appreciate the value of
Guernsey milk, and they will respond
by paying for it a price IN keeping
with its superiority"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01
THE NEW YEAR.
yELxA CALDWELL MELVILLE.

She cometh forth in her virgin wniteness,
This dainty, wiusome glad New Year;
She smiles in all her genial brightness,
And promises bountiful hope and cheer.
Her rebes are wrought In some fairy palace,
Fashioned by fingers as nimble as light,
And set with millions Of shining jewels,
Pearls, and diamonds as Pleads bright.
Last night the Old Year, stern and hoary,
Breathed his last on her gentle breast;
She closed his eyes with her lily fingers,
And followed him out to his final rest.
At morn she rose in regal beauty
To reign as queen DER all the land;
Her kingdoms realm unbounded,
She rules 1t with magic wand.
All hail to thee, fair and lovely New Year!
We own thy charms, thy witching power,
We feel the spell Of thy wondrous presence
And do thee homage from this hour
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01

ACCORDING to lately issued depart
ment report of tine British army in
1888, the number of applicants for mil
itary service was SO, 4S6. OF these,
S5, go We're laborers; 1855 were nan
ufac.uring artisans, and 9,3SS were
mechanics. The clerks numbered
9.20S and the professional men or
students 64S. An improvement over
former years in the education of the
men was especially noted. OF the
57,S44 reported upon, 1853 are describ-
ed as well educated, i,606 could read
and write, 4, 507 could read only, and
7,179 were unable to read. Among
the 81. or men serving in the United
Kingdom, only six cases of smallpox
occurred, with oae death, during the
year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01
The Great German Physician.

TIE remarkable phase, in the practice Of DR..
Peter W. Schmidt frequently called Dr. Pete) is,
he never asked one to describe their disease but
tells each -ue their trouble without asking q
question. His success is phenomenal. His prac-
tee enormous. He is sought after by hundreds
wherever he goes. because he cures when
every other physician and remedy have failed
he has allowed his great medicines Golden Seal
Bitters and Lung food for Consumption, to be Of
fered TO the suffering and we assert without fear
Of successful contradiction that there IL no dis
ease they viii not cure. Thousands of bottles
have been sold. 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, 1886-01-01
STRAY SCRAPS.
WHAT A PARROT SAID.

Progressive euchre parties are all
the rage IN Bethlehem. An evening or
two ago a certain resident On Main
street had the pleasure of Entertaining
several friends and the party played
euchre. The host drew hand aud
wagered he could make two. Play
was commenced and mine host only
took two tricks. The participants
shook with laughter. a parrot own
ed by the host, upon hearing the
laughter, said: whats the matter2'
Every body turned toward the bird.
The host remarked bluntly: Il have
been euchred. Polly replied, Good. !"
The host said he would sell the bird
cheap.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01
Unhappy Man,

Why persist in running your digestion by eat
inS uuwhoisSoms food; and keeping it ruined by
right actions Some think that dyspepsia is in
durable. They are the ones who have never
taken Browns Iron Bitters. This valuable fam
lily medicine makes short work OF the tormentor
and soon enables the digestive apparatus 20 do
its work. MIR. II. E Collins Of keokuk, Iowa,
says I used Browns Iron Bitters for dyspepsia,
and am greatly benefited"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01

If you will get married it is a great
gain to have all your wife's relations
down on you at first. Elope with her
If possible, but at least nurse the pre-,
liminary opposition of her family as
though it was a thousand dollar or,
child. If they all execreate you it will
not be necessary for you to love them
in bulk at the start, and as time goes
on and they appreciate what a jewel
their dear girl has caught, you can
use the incest discretion about being
reconclled, letting in individuals and
keeninp others out
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01
a Poor, Weak Slater.

who is suffering from ailments peculiar L. ,r
SIX, drCading to go to physician, but know lug
She needs medical help will find, in DR.. Piercrs
give her strength and new life through the resto.
ration of all her organs TO their natural and
Lealtby action It is the result of many years of
stuly and practice by thoroughly scientific
phy stefan, who has made these troubles specially
bp had of a II
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01

When you visit or leave New York City, save
Baggage, Expressage and $500 Carriage Hire, ana
stop at the Grand Union Hotel opposite
Grand Central Depot.
600 Elegant rooms, fitted up at a cost OF one
million dollars 81. co and upwards per dag. Euro
pear Plan. Elevators Restaurant supplied with
the best. Horse cars stages and elevated railroad
to all depots Families can live better for less
money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any other
hrst-claSS hotel in the city
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-01
Lake Glazier, the newly discovered

Lake Glazier, the newly discovered
source of of the Mississippi, is spark
ling little lake, which nestles among
the pines OF a wild and Hnfrequepted
portion of Minnesota, just on the div
iding ridge which forms the great
watershed OF North America, 1t is
about a mile and half in greatest
diameter. The we:ers of the lake are
exceedingly pun coming from
springs.