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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16
Fall Vineyard Work.

The pruning of the vine should pro-
gress as rapidly as possible before the
ground freezs5 solid; this should have
been done as soon as the Leaves had fallen.
Don't be afraid to use the knife; cut back
all but from three to fifteen buds of this
years growth, depending Upon the age,
size, vigor and previous treatment of the
plant. A young plant will stand cuttiu z
back more than an older one, as it is to
gather strength the first few years for the
work later in life. After pruning, the
loose canes shozld be removed from the
vineyard, the largest and strongest to be
used for preparation il it is desired TO
grow more plants. These are to be stored
where they will not freezs, if they cauuos
be worked up at once; the cuttings may
be made almost any time during the Win
ter months, into lengths of about three
buds and placed N moist, but not wet,
place until Spring. The ground for trans
plsnt:pg should be prepared this Fall,
puiTerized very deeply and enriched with
well rotted manure or leaves. Should the
cuttings be prepared before the ground
freezes up, they Will DO better sc: out this
Fall, il kept from freezing by covering
with earth, or better, q mulch of straw,
and uncovered in Spring 8 little below
the top bud.
After the vines have been pruued they
are prepared for Winter, and the method
to be adopted will depend upon the var
iety, climate snd soil. The more hardy
ones in the Northeast will pull through
the Winter by merely covering the base
about six inches, and the ends of the canes
about foot or mere with earth taken
the middle of the roS in order not to ex-
pose any of the roofs to the frost any
more than can be helped. This will leave
considerable part OF the vine uncovered,
and unless the variety he 2 very tender
ore it will DO better this say than IL will
by covering ths whole plant, aud Ia gen
orally preferrsd. Il may, hoEever, be
necessary 10 cover the whole vine OF some
varieties; this should be done just before
frost, and not uncover IL the Spring IN
til the danger from frost Is over.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16
STUDIES IN SANITATION.
The Great Reduction in Mortality b.
Drainage

The Great Reduction in Mortality by
Drainage.
The true physician, the pure hearted
devote of the divine art of healing, does
not contemplate disease with pleasure.
He laments the necessity that has called
his profession into bsiEg. We live by
what we earn spd the physician lives on
the fees that are paid TO him-alRa, Sc
often, SO grudgingiy. Study, however,
the record, and where can we find q class
who are so unselfshly engaged i'll study
ing the pTOblem of oaugatiOn of disease,
and in pointing out TO the people how to
save themselves from sickness, suffering
and death. Do not just such facts and
figures emphasize the Importance of
popular education? That there is a
demand for more science-fOr the truth
on the part OF the public is very evil
dent, or the trash that is written and
which passes current in our daily papers
would not be read.
1t works into nearly all departments of
common life, and Is, IN one way or an
other, OF immediate interest to every one.
Yet the current popular lectures upon
scientific topics are too often frothy and
worthless, while the newspapers are too
apt to strain at the sensational. The
people seek knowledge. They get al
together too much chaff with their
wheat.
Drainage Of the Roman marshes has
reduced the death rate of the Italian
army by Sc per cent. The able researches
and labors of DR.. ChailIs show that
drainage has reduced the death rate of
New Orleans from about sixtY-tbree per
thousand inhabitants in 1889 to about
twanty-six per thousand in 1888. a
lowering Of the mortality by more than
one half in fifty years is striking proof
of what sanitation can do and does. =
Sanitation has been saving TO the
community at large in doctors bills, in
nursing and even in days Of labor TO the
Industrial classes. But it has been diff
cult to put results into figures SO as to
i'm press the public mind. Dr.. Brudenn
Carter of England attempted THE in his
recent inaugural address to the College
of State Medicine. Every case of fever,
he calculated, cost the community 70; the
reduction in the annual death rate from
fever to 484 per million from the 1881 60
rate of 908 million represented total
saving of 100000, "but of this no ore
seemed oonscious;" while the annual cost
of scarlet fever at the present time was
100000 g year. If, therefore, we conld
trace scarlet fever to a definite cause, Us
bovine disease, communicable by milk,
We could adopt precautions whiCh would
save the country every ear somewhere
about half as much money ga the recent
conversion OF stocks, besides much
misery" Here is new light Pon disease.
It is increasingly preventable, and as We
reduce its virulence and range we save
money.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16
Remarks by the Innocent at Home.

Mark Twain, in his dry way, upon oc-
casion said: "The temptation to drink
among literary men is not the liquor.
When q raau is dissipsted, his friends al
ways say: Such brilliant fellow if he
would only let liquor alone. In time tae
drinker gets credit for talents BE never
dreamed OF possessing, and there are
many who try to pluck this brand from
the burning. The number of chances
offered to g dissi pGted man to reform and
earn a good living are many more than
those open to the acceptance OF q sober
and industrious young fellow. In fact,
the sober and industrious are expected to
get on any way. And this is not only
humorously but fearfully true. The
record of literary labor does not show
such a splendid premium on industry and
sobriety.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16
Picking Eggs for Winter,

Each of the numerous methods of pack
ing eggs for winter use seem to have ad
vocates, although some strongly condemn
the lining process.
E. Z. P, Lilly, H., writes: Ia reply to
a query asking how to pack eggs for fam
lily use, will send our method, which we
have tested and found perfect, the eggs
being as laid fresh. 1 pint of fresh
slaked lime, p pint of salt and 3 gallons
of water, stir well and let settle over
night. Then pour eff the clear liquid
into a stone jar. Gather the eggs every
day and be sure and put no eggs except
what you know are fresh iuio the jars,
putting them in carefully so as not to
crack the shelis. When the jar is full
have the eggs covered with the brine.
Follow directions and pack them any
time of the year and your eggs will come
out fresh.
Another "Reader" sends the following,
which he says has proved perfectly sue
cessful for years: l. Be sure your eggs
are fresh to begin with, and wash them
clean. 2. Use eggs only from hens not
in company with cocks, rs such eggs will
keep three times a5 long as those contain
ing germs of chicks. 3. Keep them in a
cool place-the cooler the better - only
be careful that the eggs do not freeze.
4. Turn them half over three times a
week, TO prevent them from adhering to
the shells. The turning of the eggs is
very important, and is one of the secrets
o; success. 5. Ne packing material is
necessary. Simply lay them on racks or
shelves; though if preferred they may
be packed in boxes, in dry oats, and the
boxes turned.
Mrs. II. asks how egg yolkB are dried,
and for what used. Also. where market
could be found. The yolks are separated
from the white part and then dried in
any convenient receptacle at a gentle
heat. The article is made quite largely
i'll Chicago, bat Is more expensive than
the foreign article. 1t is used Ia the fine
leather manufacture and other industries,
and by bakers, who employ it TO advan
tage when the price of eggs is high or
they are scarce.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16
Prosperous Northern Settlements in Tennes-
see, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

The Passenger Department of the Illinois Cen
trail railroad will issue new pamphlet about
November describing the following prosperous
Northern settlements in Tennessee, Mississippi,
and Louisiana, viz: Jackson, Tennessee; Holly
Springs, West Point, jackson, Yazoo City, Terry,
and Brookhaven, Mississippi; Kentwood Rose
land Colony, Hammond, Crowley, Jennings,
Lake Arthur, WEIGH, Iowa, Lake Charles, and
Vnton. Louisiana Hundreds of Northern fam
lies now happily located at the above points,
ana in this pamphlet viii appear interesting
letters from Northern men, 1t will also give the
dates Of two special land excursions South, each
month, from the principal points on the line of
the Illinois Central in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa
and Dakota. This pamphlet, and also South
em HOmeSeekers' Guide" should be read by
every person contemplating Southern trip,
either for pleasure, health, or permanent home
Copies of each will be mailed free on application
to the undersigned, at Manchester, Iowa. ]. T.
Merry General Western Passenger Agent
First Summer Resort Freman-"Dd that rich
Philadelphia Teller send any check for our heroic
efforts to save his vaY" Second Fireman
Nav, not cent" well, durn him, I'm glad
yyp6 didn't If -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16
THE FARM AND FIRESIOE
TIGHTENING THE BURDEN.

Let me carry your pail, my dear,
br mining over with water
No, | L * hold, and you take hold,
Answered the farmer daughter.
And she would have her own sweet way.
a. her merry eyes grew brighter;
SO she took hold and ne took hold,
And 1t made the burden lighter.
And every day the osken pail,
Over the vel curb slipuin :
Was upward drawn by hands of Drawn,
Cool and 20 softly dripping.
And every day the burden seemed
Lighter by being divided:
For he took hold and she took hold
By the self-same spirit guiIed.
Till b. and by they learned to love.
And each trust in the other,
Til she for him, one twilight dish.
Left father and left mother.
The wedding bells were rung at morn.
The bridal blessing given,
And low the par, without a care,
Entered an earthly heaven.
When storm and sunshine MINI led they
Woul seldom trouble borrow:
And u hen it came they met the same
With bright hope of tomorrow.
Aud now they're at the eve of life,
W lille the western skies e. ow brighter.
For she TOOK hols and he took hold,
And IT made the burden lighter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16
Advertising in Rome
"AN that is wise has been thought already;
We must, however, Try 10 thIs K II again. Sc

"All that is wise has bsen thought already;
We must, however, Try 10 JhIs K II again.
Tbs advertising card Is of entirely
modern origin, although t2e Egyptians,
Greeks aud Romans kew something
about advertising. they accom- plishrd
the desired results through the medium
of POSTERS, as several bills, painted III
black and red, wee discovered on the
walls OF the Pom peiian dwellings.
In Greece 1t was the public crier who
announced sales or bid the people come
to the theater Or visit the..public booths.
In me&IeSGl times it was also the
public criev who went abroad ehUmerat-
ing the goods that s certain merchant had
for sale.
IL England the first printed advertise
mens was gotten up by Caxton, the
printer, who announced the umpletion
of The Pyes of Salisbury" book cou-
tanning a collection of rules for the
guidance OF priests in he celebration 0;
Easter.
It is affirmed that the first newspaper
advertisement appeared in 1872, durlak
the civil war in Great Britain.
The first author ticated advertisement
was, however. published In the M-rcurins
Pollticus, Of 1862. In the year 1857, a
weekly newspaper. devoted TO the inter
ests of advertisers, made its appearance
IN London. 1t was not until the eight
zenith century that newspaper advertising
became the recognized medium between
the manufacturer and the buyer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16

IT any oEe shall make any change in
the natural how of 8 stream, to the
material injury of any owner situated up
on it, or by any interference shall prevent
the stream from flowing a. il was won't to
ho~, he is responsible for the damage ne
may occasion These rights are subject
to the privilege of each one TO make ii
reasonable Use of the water upon his own
LAND while IL IS passing along the same.
l. matters not what the source of the
water may be, whether it be back water or
the bowage OF the same, or the water of
mother strssn. Sslli. the division of
stream may be made by anyone, If IS be
returned to its natural chapnel before 1t
lesvss the prSmiseS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16

To appreciate this We must take into
account that one half of the entire popu
lation spend nearly their whole lives
within doors; that another fourth, the
boys, are mainly there during consider
able portion of the formative period of
their lives, that is, from infancy to md
youth; sud that the other fourth, The
"men- folks" are within the hoEse at
least one-th third of their lives Tor should
be). ain as all mental and physical
strength, for outdoor as well as indoor
work, is derived from the food We eat
and digest, the power and efficiency of all
classes depend very largely upon the
proper selection, combination and prep
aratiou of food. So the intelligence and
educated Judgment OF tbs housewife is q
matter of great moment, not only to the
individual family, but TO the nation. Al
appreciation of these important consid-
erations leads Us to devote special care to
our housekeeping department. We hope
and believe these columns will prove Gse-
full in The direction indicated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16

or TIE YOUTHS COMPANION. Of Boston. Mass,
which we published last week, should he noticed
~ our readers. as the opportunity comes but
oac- year. ANY new subscriber to TIE CON.
hANIoN who viii send SI.75 at once. can have the
Iai or free to January I, 1889 and for full year
from hat date This offer includes four holiday
LII":, erS for Thanksgi wing. Christmas. New
l. : ), and Easter, all the illustrated Weekly
Ii PIGMENTS, and the Annual Premium List. with
~ .astrations. Really $3.50 paper for only
: 5 a year.
FIossie. said her mamma, why do yon keep
up such a constant chatter, chatter al the
lms:' &c 'Iause I've dot lots to say, exp aimed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16
Ex-Speaker of the Assembly of the state Of
New York.

STATE Or New YORK, ASSEMBLY CHAMBER,
ALBANY, April 16, 1886, J
My family for the last twelve yoars
have been using ALLCcoK's PoRoUs Pas
TIERS, and have found them wonderful!
effioaoious III coughs, colds, and pains in
the side and back,
About ten years ago 1 was thrown from
i wagon and badly bruised. In three
days these Plasters entirely removed the
pain and soreness. Twice they have
cured me of severe colds which threaten
ed pulmonary trouble, They also cured
my son of rheumatism in the shoulder,
from which he had suffered two years.
JAMES w. HUsTKD.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16
In the Same Predicament.

Kirby-"Lend me flyer, will you, old
boy? I'm clean broke"
Moxy-"That's a pretty good ring yen
wear. Why don't you hook it?'
Kirby -" Couldn't you know. Its
souvenir of a deceased brother"
Moxy-"Well, my money Is s souvenir
of & deceased father. Day day, old fell"
land he walks off,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16
(To be continusd.)

Prince Bismarck has supplied Germany
with 100000 telegraph poles in the last
ten years. Recently the chancellor gave
his servants and tenants at Frisderichs
ruhe o big blow out to celebrate the ship
ment of 5000 CT the poles from his
forests to Barley.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16

The hiring OF these troops wss bitterly
condemned by Lord John Cavendish IL
the House of Commons, and by Lords
Camden and ShelburBe and tie Duke of
Richmond in the House OF lords; ard
Chstham's indignant invecsivss at some
what later date are familiar 10 everyone.
Il is proper, hoEever, that IL such an at
fair as this we should take care to afiix
our blame in the right place. The king
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16

Advertising a patent medicine in the peculiar
way in which the proprietor Of Kemp's Balsafn,
for Coughs and Colds does, it is indeed wonder
fuL He authorizes all druggists to give those
who call for it, sample bottle Free, that they
may try it before purchasing. The large bottles
are Soc and S.. We certainly would advise q
trial It may save you from consumption.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16

There are Immense quantities Of gen
uine potter's clay IN the Black Hills.
Some of it was sent to England and re-
turned IN the shape of dishes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16

Corn is so tall in Kansas this year that
strangers passing through on night
trans, looking out on the coEnfields by
moonlight, talk of the dense oak AID
maple forests they are passing through.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16
Horse Chesfnnts as Feod

German ag-ioulturists have discovered
3 use for the much despissd horse chest
nut. They dry, or rather bake them, and
when thoroughly free from moisture
feed them to their cattle, sheep and pigs,
talso to deer and bears In the dried state
hese chestnuts crushed are considered
both wholesome and nutritious, even
more SC than acorns- According to
chemical analysis they contain as much
as ga per cent of proteine and A per
cent of fatty matter. Sheep srs not
given moro than one kiIogram 3 day,
mich cattle up TO five kiios, and animals
for fattaniDg as much IS ten kiios day.
Paris American Register.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16
It may save you from consumption
The sneciaI Offer

Friend Are you happy?' Spirit Through
mediumJ-'Pe Perfectly so Friend What has
,..r2sci you most since you left us?'' Spirit
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16

The prince of Wales will meet his
sister, the e1-em press OF Germany, at
Fiushing on the 18th inst-, and viii ea-
cort her to Windsor czstle TO visit Queen
Victoria
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16

Or. z L, Pond IS having wonderful success II
the treatment and cure Of cancer at the cancer
hospital at Aurora, III. There are numbers 81
cures recently made by him which are trul;
wonderful Those afflicted should not hesitate
but should 90 there for treatment at once. For
information, address DR.. F. l. Pond, Aurora III.
Lord SQokvilIe West, the British min.
lister al Washington, will leave for hom.
next week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16
Cancer Cured.

Barber TO customer ahase face looks as ..f3..2
it had undergone several surgical operai sr-.
The man who shaved you last must have bee .
t0C!.' Customer--'d- was l shaved TDv-s-F
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16

You will get more comfort for - cts in Lyon
L-.L AL-Mnm.rs diam I'm amy nlLar arlIc.n van I..A
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16

Different kinds { 6.r: Smith-"What NOV
ing again. Jones'" Jones (gl0omily) Yes "
Smith -"i!ad a. NJ Ia the house?" Joae5-''No;
a fire out of the .iu.l,-.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16

clergyman, after years Of suffering frb.
that loathSoTne disease. Catarrh and yainly try
every known remedy. Al last found a recipe VIII
completely cured and saTed him from q .s;.t
ANY sufferer from this dreadful disease s-.si 70.
a self addressed stamped envelope 70 Prof : 4
Lawrence IS Warren st. New York CITY. ,ss
ceiVe the recipe free of charge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16

For strengthening and clearing the voice. use
Hr"|ns bronchial TroChes."-"I have
commented them TO friends who were public
-r,asels. ard they have proved extremely ser
Nsc.ahte."SReU. Henry y ard Beschcr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16

SID ~ Drzg71S.s ard Dealers Egezzs1e-e
The cHsRLES A. VoeELEa CO.. eaHinore IA
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-11-16

~ LADIES IGGH!-A Novelty
- Rug Macbi9c sent ny fuaI for 81
Satisfaction guaranteed or money
~ ~ refunded. Wholesale price Feguced
TO Agents. Kew Pricc Lit Of mSchiars, ylrn pat
terms etc and a EoUk Vf bcaEElrul Culgrei pattern
designs sent free. Agents Wshtes. Il. Ross s. Co.,
Toledo d.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-07-07
Uyscepsia Cured.

It would be impossible for me to do.
scribe what suffered from Indigestion
and Headache up to the time began
taking Ayers Sarssparilla. Twas under
the care OF various physicians, and tried
a great MANY kinds OF medicines, but
never obtained more than temporary re-
lief. After taking Ayers Sarsaparilla
for short time, my headache disap-
peared, and lny stomach performed its
duties more perfectly. To-day my
health is completely restored. - Mary
Harley, Springfield, Mass.
I have been greatly benefited by the
prompt use OF Ayers Sarsaparilla. It
tones and invigorates the system, rega-
lates the action of the digestive and
assimilative organs, and vitalizes tho
blood. 1t is, without doubt, the most
reliable blood purifier yet discovered. -
III. D. johnson, sS3 Atlantic avenue.
Brooklyn, N. Y. tt
Aver s Sarsaparilla,
Prepared by Dr.J. c. Eyer s. Co., Lowell. Mass
2v:ce 81: si-. SNttles, 81.