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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08

Is good healthy, pearly skin. Few
are aware of the short time it takes
for a disordered liver to cause Ulotches
on the face, and dark greasy skin.
One bottle of BEGGs' BLOOD PURI-
FER and BLOOD MAKER will restore
this organ to its natural and healthy
state, and cleanse the blood of all i'm
purities. 1t is meeting with wonder
fui success. We guarantee every bot
tie. w. H. Prideaux, druggist
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
A SrikinqIy Beautiful Baby.

One of our leading ladies in calling
the other day upon a neighbor, who
glories in a remarkably beautiful baby,
said Excuse my comparison, but
your baby reminds me of the Won
derful success I have had in making
bread and cake lately with the IN
RIvALED BAKING POWDER; the low
illness of your baby suggests the sue
cess | have had with that powder"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
Fresh Bread. Rolls. ETC..

From Beloit. at Hendra's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
Drunkenness-Liquor Habit-In all

The World there is but one cure, DR..
Haines' Golden Specific. 1t can be given in a
cup of tea or coffee without the knowledge of
the person taking it, effecting a speedy and per-
manent cure. whether the patient is moderate
drInker or an alcoholic wreck. Thousands of
drunkards have been cured who have taken the
Golden Specific in their coffee without their
knowledge, and to-day believe they quit drink
ing of their own free will. No harmful effect
results from its administration. Cures guar
anteed. Send for circular and full particulars.
Address in confidence, GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co., 1855,
CINCINNATI. O.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
BARGAINS IN 0VERCOATS.

Don't fail to get one of the $500
Boys Suits.
Be sure and get one of the Young
Mems Coats at $3.50. Also, one of
those $3.50 Over-Coats.
We have lower priced goods and
higher, but they are all down so low
that you will see the ACCESSIBILITY of
buying before the assortment is all
broken. II. H. CHANDLER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
A Good Couch Syrup.

There is nothing parents should be
SO careful about as selecting cough
syrup. BeggS' Cherry Cough Syrup
costs no more than the cheap and in
ferior noStrums thrown on the market.
The best is none too good, be sure
and get Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup.
We keep it on hand Mt all times. W.
II. PrideauN, Druggist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08

The best salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands.
Chilhlains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded, Price - cents per box. For
sale hy Il. d. PULFoRp. CYL
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08

NOTICE.

TO the Inhabitants of Mineral Point
Having made up our minds to re-
tire from business, we offer our entire
stock Of Clothing, Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps, at prices low enough
to close them all out by the 1st of
January. III. II. CHANDLER
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

when Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
when she was Child, she cried for CastoriA,
When she became Miss, she chung to Csstoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Cassoris.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
GOING WEST.

Passengers for shullsburg make best eonnec-
tons by leaving Mineral Point on freight train
q; $50 g. N.
Passengers leaving Mineral Point At ! 80 p N
arrive AZ Piztteville at % p
Returning leave PistteviIle % p u and arrive
At Mineral Point ct 8 40 pm.
Leave Piatteville AZ G5 p N s,rive at Mineral
Psint al = 40 d NJ. 8. II. SNOW. Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
6egqs' Cherry Cough Syrup

Is giving splendid satisfaction to the
trade, and the sales are positively
marvellous, which can be accounted
for in no other way except that it is
without doubt the best on the market.
Ask for and be sure you get the gen
uine. We keep it. W. H. Prideaux,
Druggist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08

Sell choice family groceries, provisions,
crockery, glassware, etc, and also
fresh and cured meats at reasonable
prices Give us a trial and we will
convince you that it will be to your
advantage to trade with us.
GoRGEN 4 PIrTZ.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
BARGAINS in Clothing.

Mems overcoats from 81 up.
Boys overcoats from S1.75 up.
Mems good-S3.25 up.
Scotch caps Is cents up.
Mems underwear-white ana colored
from 20 sents up at A. G OILERS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
Hundreds of Yards.

The hundreds of yards of Flannel
at Deller's store would reach around
the Opera House three times, and then
there would be enough left to make
every man in town a shirt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
EInurl EInuri

\ carload of -four just received from
Minnesota, made from new wheat.
Quality excellent and prices low for
caSh-D. JACkO.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08

Winter Millinery.

Miss 5. c. Cox has just received a
large stock of Winter millinery in all
the latest styles and is prepared to fill
all orders promptly, with Miss Barbara
Ienck as assistant.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
Bear This in Mind.

The season is here when you want
to lay aside your light boots and shoes
and replace them with goods of a
heavier nature.
REMEMBER
my stock is complete; and my
PRICES
always the lowest; and quality of
goods unsurpassed; and that
PRICE Is WHAT KNOCKS.
f. J. DAYEY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
A Fine Line of Fruits
Music.

Miss Amy Hutchinson, teacher of vo-
cal and instrumental music. Terms
reasonable. Apply at the residence Of
Jas. Hutchinson.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08

This laundry does good work, and
invariably gives satisfaction. Collars,
Sc; cuffs, &C.; shirts, 10c.; new shirts,
15c. Articles called for and delivered
free, EVERY week. Mineral Point
agency at Chas. Winn's barber shop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
Sheen for Sale.

Attest. WILLIAM b. CURRY, Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
RAILROADS.
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul BY.
MINERAL POINT DIVISION.

GOING EAST.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
PRICES OF OVERCOATS
GREATLY REDUCED.

have greatly reduced the price of
overcoats for the fall of 1889, so that
everyone can get a good overcoat well
finished and made to order in a thor
ough worImanIike manner for reason
able prices. Call and examine and
You will be convinced. A. DRESEN,
Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
Are You Goinu

To buy Cloak or Jacket this winter?
If you are go and see that large assort-
ment at Deller's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08

Mineral Point has 5000 inhabitants,
and Deller has plenty of underwear
for all.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
BUSINESS CARDS.
LAWYERS.
DIR. Z. s. FESSENDEN,

Physicians and Surgeons, Mineral Pol
Wis. Office in Vlyian's drug store. ?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
Garland Stoves and RANGES.

Health, comfort and happiness
abound in homes where Garland "
Stoves and Ranges are used. Martin
Il Toay, Agents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
ne thousand Pour

of wool off of % sheep, and out of
that 1000 pounds Deller has so pairs
of blankets.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
Farm for Rent.

S. E. Shepard is DESTROYS of renting
his farm, one mile south of the city.
Inquire at HutchisOn's bank for par
ticulars. 6
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
THE COMMON COUNCIL,
Proceedings of the Regular Monthly
Meeting,

CITY OF MINERAL POINT, Wis, Nov.
4, 1889. A regular meeting of the
common council was this day held at
the council room.
Present, his honor. J F LaMalle,
mayor, and aldermen Thomas Spratler,
Foster, White, and Gorgen.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved.
The following accounts were audited
and allowed:
P. c. Hanford & Co, for Embellishments O6
Cass Lamp Works, lamps So 90
John P. Harris, freight on lamps ..-......... -
Joseph Vivian. ianitor services. 90
George Goelz, street sprfnking - 50
The Tribune, printing 10 81
Jacso Penhallegon, nails eemetry fence, IS
Martin & Toay, do do SIS
w, o. Hosken, labor on cemetery, .......... L. rs
J. ?. Harris, labor on sidewal ks............. so
Gorgen 4 Pittz. aid to pauperS .........-.... SO
Gorgen Il Pittz lamps for council ROOM. l 90
Chris Day, lighting and repairing street
lamps IN OctO5er----.---.- -.... .....-. s. co
Street commissioners bill, labor on Streets IS 81
B. &. Bennett, destroying noNiouS weeds. co
P Allen & Son. mdse for city hall............- 20
NJ. Burns. labor streets 90
The council then adjourned.
J. F. LAMALLE. Mayor.
Attest. WILLIAM h. CURRY. Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08

Fifteen brood ewes and ten eve
lambs. Inquire at once.
ED. A. PHILLIPS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
Home Made Bread.
Fresh every day at Gales.
Headquarters

Fer Bananas, Oranges, Lemons. APP
pies, Dates. Figs and Fine Confec-
tionerv, ut Cash Grocery House,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
Felt Hats

At 65 cents each at the millinery store
of Miss Lille Stanley.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
Cloaks.
IlndprWnar

The large assortment of cloaks at
Deller's will not fail to please you.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
Seed Wheat.

That Deller is selling Boots and Shoes
at less than cost?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
statesmen WANTED.

Salary or Commission Paid Weekly.
Steady work; reliable stock: outft free; no eI-
perience needed. Write for terms and testiuio-
mails. (Refsr 10 this psper.)
J. Z. SELLIs q Co., SarseryInen,
7-9w Rochester. n. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
Farm for Sale.

offer for sale my farm OF ss11 acres In the
town Of Kendall, La Fsyette county. Has new
house lexi6. and one story snd one-hah in
height VIII sell for part cash and part on time.
II not sold soon viii rent. Inquire Of the owner,
Michael Lynch, at cslsmsne, Is
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
Dupont Powder
IanesYiIle Steam Laundry

of every grade Brewer & Pephalle-
gon, agents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
WANTED!

Statesmen tn sell choice Nursery Stock. LIB
ERAL PAY GUARANTEED WEEKLY. No
experience required. Commence a. once and
success assured. Write. FRED Z YoUsG, Sur-
serrmkn, Eachester, y. Y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
j. j. HANSCOM " Co.
Choicest of EVerythinQ
What a Fortune

in the grocery line at the Cash Grocery
House.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-12-14
How to Become . Capitalist.

Somebody must save money; and the
people who save it will be the capital.
lists. and they will control the organ
ization OF industry aud receive the
largest share OF the profits II the
wOrking-men will save their money
they may be not only sharers OF profits
but owners Of stock and receivers OF
dividends. And the workmen can save
their money il they will It is the
only way in which they can per-
manently and surely improve their
condition. Legislative reforms. Inn
proved industrial methods, may mako
the way easier for them. but there is
no road to comfort and independence.
after all. but tho plain old path OF
steady work and sober saving. II the
working people Of this country would
save. for tho next five years. the
money that they spend on beer and
tobacco and base ball. they could con-
troll pretty largo share of the capital
in the industries by which
they get their living. and they could
tnrn the dividends Of this capital from
The pockets OF the money lenders into
their own. There is no other way OF
the congestion Of wealth and
promoting its diffusion 80 expeditions,
70 certain and 30 beneficent as this I
wish the working people would try it
GLADDEN., in Forum.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-12-14
0F COURSE. she SAID vE1.

hhe sat by hts side in the corner nook.
In the bloom and blush OF youth.
And the maiden frankness OF her open brow
Was lit by the light OF truth
Z N the world condemn II her heart beat fast
As the words she longcd TO hear
With sound Ike the sweep Of Loves
silken wing.
Broke softly on her earl
But Why In her eyes is that far-away glance.
And Why is that catch in her voice.
A.. Who can tell all that may be hid
All that lies in . womau's choice.
1nen her face - raised, Sita n look. 70 his,
And . smile like the Graces wore:
why. OF course I will. vanills-' she said;
So he ordered two plates more
-Phi:adelphia T;mcs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-12-14

Farmers ride .about in muddy
wagons mainly because they have no
convenience for cleaning them. The
wheels make the most trouble; it
takes four times rs long to clean the
wheels Of buggy as all the rest OF it
Perhaps the stream used is shallow Mt
best and especially so in the drought
Of summer. To expedite matters pro-
ceed n follows: Dig q circular r.s
eighteen inches TO two feet deep, a lit.
tie out Of the course Of the stream. but
90 that water can be conducted into
It This pit must be six inches larger
in diameter than the largest weeeL
First thoroughly clean tho entire vehi-
cle except the wheels; then remove
them ono by ono and float in tho pi
Here. with . sponge. .
wheel can be cleaned in an incredibly
short time 1t may strike against tho
stones with which the pit is walled.
but only the tire will be scratched
Cor. 4. 7. Tribune
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-12-14

The Southern Livestock J0urnsi has
IN instructive letter from . Louisiana
planter (G. A. Friersou. frierson's
Mill. LA). telling how to destroy
buffalo gnats and save mules and
horses ut work in tho field or else.
where. In the spring Of 1885 the
gnats were first very troublesome on
this plantation. when hfteen mules
were lost In one week. Tho mulea
had all the symptoms Of collie. and
were treated accordingly. Mr.. Frier-
son says: I'VE afterwards learned that
they all died from the effects Of the
poisonous bite Of the gnat, and could
have been saved but for our ignorance
OF the fact that train oil applied with
feather or small mop IL an abs0.
Lutte specific. Since then We buy this
fish oil by the barrel. and furnish
every plowman with small tin can Of
convenient form. which is taken TO tho
field to be applied when needed"
Fish oil is very pungcse. ana vuFy
likely will kill the wolf = . eou'e
back. and perhaps drive . hosgrub -
Of . horses stomach.
The writer happenseoo kaov. ituD
long experience. that tar - Il =
an excellent remedy for lice on plgg
calves. colt9 and other stock. and he
suggests that this oil may Be . hrst.
class remedy for hog cholera and
plague. taken with ood-ashos. salt
and sulpher. As farmers we need
something that will kill the germ Of
every form Of swine plague. Sixty
and seventy years ago man and his pig
rarely had q kidney disease or plague.
These parasites have come TO stay like
the Colorado potato bug and the cur.
culio on peach and plum We should
not be disheartened. but learn to CO.
operate to distroy our enemies when
thcy are most vulnerable. Watch the
enemy and strike him when practica-
ble We need moro knowledge Of living
parasites. their ways habits and meth
DDS Of propagation. It may pay every
10 keep . few gallons Of oil 70
fight insects with.-D. Lea in Dixie
Farmer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-12-14

eesao@y - II dses 10 not necessarily
. matter Of machines SOLELY Tho
women on . farm wear themselves cut
ard accomplish but little that i profit
able. for the lack Of convenience OF
arrangement During the course Of
the year the farmer loses mou.hs in an
waste Of time for lack OF
In his business arrange
menta Let us abandon 90 much hard
work by substituting machines and
systematic arrangement
w. J. NOrthen, In Dixie Farmer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-12-14

Farming ut the South il done at Z
great expenditure Of physical force
and consequent unnecessary outlay Ol
money. Some years since We planted
cotton In the use Of one mule and one
nan to open furr0w. one man "a
scatter tho seed followed by ono mule.
ard ono man to cover. Now We use
one mule and ono man. with . ma
chine. and do tho work much more
cheaply and much moro ehectually.
Into every department of farm work
this Same principle Of economy should
en>er. Upon q comparison Of methods.
il Is easy to be seen that the States
1t the South are very far behind
those Of the North and West in
economy Of time and labor. and. there-
fore. in the economy Of production.
In these States We find the constant
study TO be the saving Of labor at every
point The management and handling
Of every crop il had through machines,
that not only accomplish moro in .
given time. but do tho work moro
e6ectually and. therefore. moro salts
tactorily.
The l0ss from producing cotton 10
not 20 much from the low price In the
market - from the cost Of production.
Tho work necessary TO Be done has
heretofore been 20 much manual that
farmers have been forced to employ .
large force Of help. that Is to be main
;ained during work and oftentimes car
ried over idle seasons in order TO b o.
hand when needed.
Tho demands In the construction Of
machines for chopping and picking
cotton should be studied and mechau.
ical contrivances continually applied
until suitable machines are perfected
to accomplish successfully tho work.
Corn shelters arc far better than .
rou9h-edged rock and corn huskers
arc much more convenient than wear.
ing out the fingers 1t the slow process
Of pulling the shucks in IN ill day
work that could b flushed BY q ma,
c0Ju0 ID N 00ue.
Reapers and mowers and horse r,kea
aro always under the barn when called
'or: and the teams stand ready in the
tails to draw them; ths landlord n
eonvenIeat to drive them. These
all give the farmer
N immense advantage In con-
Eroling labor to his own interests.
The larger part Of his work he can do
himself and become independent Of
Eri1fng idlers who abandoa the fields
Il the slightest oensUre o. tho mildest
rcbuk0.
The uso Of machines Il but the
practical embodiment Of convenience.
lie matter 0f convenience. inv0lviag
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-12-14
HOMEMADE COMPASS

How . Very 0ooa Oas May Be Con.
stractsA Without Mech Trouble.
Get from a druggist . common paste
board pill-box Of about one and three
fourths inches in diameter. Cut in tho
lid round hole an inch in diameter.
Cover the hole on the inside with .
piece Of window-glass. which can be
held in place by bits Of sealing-wax at
the cornera
Break OF about three-eighths OF IN
inch from the point Of . sewing-necdle
and afiix it point upward by means OF
sealing-wax to the center of the bottom
OF the box. This is to be the pivot up
on which the magnetic needle Is 70
swing.
For . needle. use the permanent
magnet made Of . darning needle.
To adjust this TO the pivot. saw
out . piece Of ivory or bone-the
handle Of an old toothbrush IL
good materials quarter OF an
inch square by . tenth Of an inch
thick. In the center Of the square
side bore q hole BY means Of q knife
blade or the handle end OF . die. near
~ through the pie>c.
Tho inner extremity OF the hole
must be smooth. with no small crevicee
or sharp edges. To the opposite sur
face attach. by sealing-wax the needle.
and after placing 1t upon the pivot.
put the cover on the box. II the hole
h the ivory b we'll made. ono end CT
the neeele will point TO the north.
Place the compass near any largo
mass Of iron. -. for example. the
kitchen stove. and see whore IL will
point theu.-Home