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Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-06

crops otten couldn't write about them II
they tried.
'EaleriGn culture was first introduced
in this section by DIR. William Hunting
ton of Rochester, Vt, about thirty years
ago. Re has bacn dealer in y.lcr:aN
in this section ever ~ince. Tons o: il
have been raised here yearly. 1t is the
staple article for cash for rich and poor.
After it has been once started, there is
no expense in raising it. As roots are
left in ;he ground for seed, one doesn't
have TO buy any in the spring, ana il
doesn't cost anything to winter it. After
the ground is thoroughly enriched and
cultivated, we get big crops. One of my
neighbO!s claimed to have raised 2,2uJ
pounds, two years ago, from a little over
an acre but let us put the average yield
at l,00l pounds per acre.
after the ground has been thoroughly
prepared, it is furrowed out two feet
apart. The roots are plowed out OF the
ground, where they were left the fall be-
lore Tor seed, and separated by cutting
he clusters of roots apart. Then they
re dropped into the furrows and covered.
The plot must be thoroughly cul,ivated
and kept free from weeds. the crop
must be got in as early in spring and left
as late in lall a possible to get heavy
yield. In the fail the crop is plowed out
and after The earth has been shaken oil,
it il carried 20 the dry house 10 be cut
apart 10y girls. Then it is was ned, and
dried in the same way as hops and
packed in barrels. To wash yalerian,
take boards ten feet long and make box
OF tn" desired width, and place il in IA
brook, Have it tight enough To hold all
the water needed and still loose onough
for the waste water TO pass oil. Han
die with dung forks"
Mr. c. Dowell, also of Hancock, Vt,
says: 81 have grown valerlan twenty
four years; my best crop was 2,IUj
pounds and the poo est $40 pounds.
ike clay loan, with pleu y Uf gOOu rot
ten baruyard manuie. Plant in the
spring At early as possible. Manure
heavily: plow and harrow the same a.
tor corn. Tne sets are outa.ued in tine
early spring, from some gro er as they
are left in the Grouni all winter. for
cultivat on, hand hO"!"-. and IH-or- are
used !Or wee ing, as tn'' crop g. "a vely
slow :ruwer !or the ii st th"r" uunth-
In spriu- he seed !H 80 be dig and all
the Ill thn can b. t.k'n out ia unr iielu
is sha 90, and tpr roots are Ia0cll To
a buH az u-ci iur tIat purPo-, an
therr oo.Acn i'.cii on. an, TO-. w.,..s
and cut up ,hc cores and tt.tl O.. al,
green 'oi'7. linen the seed Is rHL, %
be take o the field anu pIau;e,l. IN
the late AL what is intended for market
i7 at fir ;?eated in the same way ~ the
Seed. A.tT it has been cut by the
women, Il is taken to tanA through
which u .ar y strran ~ wa - ie running
aud ta"t".. go "aehe,. o.: .r'n until 1t l.
lrrlo. Il ""nT; tn'n 'tsinn To e. wing
Ntln AM t...-'.t H. fn.,'.I - fttl,.-. ..,.a It,
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-06
4 CHEAP AND TASTY HOME.
A House for Less Than $1,000, With
Furnace for Heating.

Any architect can furnish plans arr
specifications from which the house her
shown can be bull for from $500 to $500
and be heated u furnace. Every goo
ruilder will contract for a complete,
house at these prices.
Instead of making the corner squar,'
where tho partition divides the pariof
from the lnddln room make it octagonal,
If heated bs 1t furnace, by mailing coarse
woven wire to The studs to plaster on
leaving space behind TO run up a ten
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-06

"GrNrEnnEN-I gil to W. ri: M o}jnion IVORY
SOAP, and have long intended doing
It has become II. usohoid 'ecessity IN
If there unusually obstinate s, the clothing tIe wood
work, ink dub my desk polish required for the door
plate surgical instruments cleansn ana harmless preparation for
the teeth, and very superior toilet nesdd we IVORY
We buy by the box the wrappers and low the soap
thoroughly rpen.
Now if had saved fifteen wrappers would ask send my
little girl drawing book roulance with your cGe II the l6kF
Combaau but it all feel under obligation you for
featuring IVORY Soap for
We donot hesitate recommend nquaedy all friends
1t of the few articles that will do what is advertised do"
A WORD OF WARNING.
There many white e?c' rrofoc be w. GOOD " Fe or
ARE NOT but like all IS LACY e peculiar I'D amsat qualities
Of the genuine. Ask for "voy" Soap and inst gsdng IT,
Copyright Gamble
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-06
THE THREE FLOORS.

The ten-inch pipe should have
damper in it, and be contracted to eigh
inches in diameter just above the parlo
and middle room registers. and run u
this size to the second floor, and stop jus
above the registers. A tin partitio,
should divide the flue between the regit
lers, both upstairs and downstairs. !
twelve-inch pipe reduced to nine inche
adds but little to the cost when largc
rooms make more heat or q larger fu
mace desirable. The builder should US
woven wire over the not air flue to pla,
ter on instead of wooden lath.
1t adds safety to wrap the hot air flu
with asbestos paper, and it is no disao
vantage TO add trifle to the cost give
and cover exposed wood work with Ii
or asbestos paper
A dainty corner closet is cheap, an
finishes the upper room nicely.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-06
[[TIII !

/. That for oak tha season commences
in March or April with pinc the exact
month cannot be jcc.Ied, as they were
not placed undor ob ervation until late
(ApriD, but all test ieccs showed loss
of moisture within IL fortnight after be
ing exposed.
Ash and white wood commenced to
lose moisture in Aprd and elm immedi.
ately on being exposed in January.
No law can be dtG ,ced from the ex.
periments as to thn ga 3 time that sea
soning ends, MS thA WOO Is ali vary. but
as Il genera! rule may be stated that in
all woods. except per"1ps elm, season
ing virtually ends viii the end of the
summer months.
2. All woods take up moisture in
slight amounts during wet weather Of
the fall and winter mon tbs.
g. Pine of small di uon sions, such as
one-inch flooring an, will absorb mois.
ture during the wet months. Other
woods of small dimensions were not ex-
parimented with.
4. As shown 10y those experiments,
one season OF average weather is gener
ally sufficient to saa5on wood for pur-
poses OF construction.
A cheap cottage Il ut will meet every
demand that can br cxucrted of sgch Il
structure j. shown her with. 1t can be
built tOr 81. 0OO. including cost of ground
at about 500.
I should be observed chat on both foo G
the oiZe of the rooms make them more
desirable than such structures usually
boast. Many examples OF this type have
been bull in the suburbs of all the large
cities this year.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-06
CHILDREN.S SAYINGS.

Little two-year old Maud had been out
to sec the chickens fed. Entering the
house, she approached her mother with
one little hand extended and tightly
closed. "Whai Is it mamma's baby has
shut up in that little hund| inquired hei
mothry. "Tun ub de ole mems nalr, an.
swer'd Maud, and opening her hand. she
disuId IL several small feathers which
she had picked up from the yard.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-06

4 little giri who had been tn the circni
ior the first lin" in her life greatly
amu.rd :hr family on y rr'urn by tell
ing them ehe ''saw the elephant eat with
its front tail.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-06

Little Ethel. less thHn three Years oil
saw man walking along the street with
his arm IN sling.
Oh, .amma she cried. "Then
goas a man with his urn IN u hammock
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-06

On another occasion Maud was anxious
to be taken out for a walk Her mother
led on her hood, saying, Now, don't &c
too far, darling" "No, mamma. me wont
go two iar; nell des go one far, and der
tum back" replied Maud.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-09-06

Ono day little ESthPr's aunt received 6
lott. Whsle reading il III drop "d Tia.
c,iN" nar III the nuor. Esther iickrd 4;
II; nr Il handed it To her. saving: "Arntie.
h, re > the skin of yunr 10 ter"
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-31
After Gov. Churoh's scalp.
TBisnarck special. Gal

In the house this afternoon resolution
was introduced by Fighting Patton. Of
the Black Hills. It means that Gov.
Church must show up. 1t is notorious
that he employed no clerk except his son,
Tommy, who is boy in his teens and
could not earn $50 a month. Yetit is true
that nearly $4,000 in two years has been
paid for clerk hire, and no vouchers were
received hy the auditor. Men who ought
to know say that Gov. Church got it and
he will have to admit it in reply to the
resolution, which reads as follows:
Be it resolved BY the house of represeA-
tatives, the house concurring, that this,
the governor Of this territory, be. and ia
hereby requested To, make to this legisla.
tive Assembly q report containing an Item
ixed statement showing the amount paid
for clerk hire in the Office Of the executive
Of this territory since February, 1857, and
specifying the time when and to whom
paid The said Teperst also to show the
number and names of persons employed In
the executives office during the said time,
the length Of employment Of each OF such
persons, the salary paid to each, the
sources from which such salary or salaries
were derived and the amount derived from
each source.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-31
AS LARGE AS TEN EASTERN STATES.

AS LARGE A6 TEN EASTERN STATES.
ter OF easily obtained artesian wells. which.
In some places, are being used to run ma
chinery. the water coming with such force.
the other States and Territories in the num-
Der of bushels sixty-two million. while In
the yield OF oats it took fourth place. and
in corn exceeded two-thirds Of the Statess
Dakota's crops are grown on land worth an
average OF $40 an acre as against $50 and
500 land in the States. Seven counties OF
Dakota in 1887 raised twenty-three million
bushels of wheat and eleven million bush
els Of oats. This was in the valley of the
Ior called the Nile OF America. The soil Of
Dakota needs no fertilizer or irrigation.
All the crops Of the last Federal census
year were produced upon an area but little
greater than that of Dakota. Who can
figure the results when intelligence has
subjected the full acreage of this mighty
territory to human use2 And mightier
domain lies to the west. rich with minerals,
forests. and agricultural and grazing lands.
fined to the eastern part 1t has only been
In the last four or five years that settlers
began to occupy the country west of the
Missouri. and as yet the settlements are
mostly along the line of the Northern Pa
ciflc Railroad. The topography and climate
OF Western Dakota are peculiar: 1t is prairie.
with buttes or odd-shaped points of earth
prominent everywhere. In the grassy sides
OF the buttes Ignite coal crops out. The
soil of the broad slopes and valleys is rich.
and produces all the staple CROPS Of the
North. The country Is well wate,ed by the
Heart. Cannonball, Knife, Green, Sweet
briar. Little Missouri and other streams.
along which there is considerable growth
of timber and wild fruits. The climate is
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-31

DAKOTA COUNTY LARGER THAN TWO EASTERN
STATES
milder than in Eastern Dakota. owing to the
hills. which break the force of the north
winds. and to the influence of the Chinook
breezes from the west. The winter is
much shorter than in Minnesota There is
more variety in landscape and resources
than In Eastern Dakota. fuel costs but
little. and stone is abundant tor building
purposes; but. more than all. free home-
steads can still be had almost in sight OF
the oars. an advantage not found anywhere
else in the United States In general farm
ing region. To open farm on a free quar-
ter section of land means the creation of a
property worth from $1.500 to $1,000.
but 1t takes work. The chief town
of Western Dakota. the Black Hills not be-
Ing included in this review. is Mandan. three
miles from the western end of the Northern
Pacific bridge across the Missouri tho only
place the Big Muddy is bridged in Dakota.
Mandan is county seat OF Morton County.
and to further impress the reader with the
vastness of Dakota. we give diagram Of
the county. which contains over 100 town
ships OF land. area enough to allow the
States OF Rhode Island and Delaware to be
spread over its ample bosom. The present
population OF Morton County. 5000, could
be increased to 10000. and yet not be
crowded as an agricultural region. Two
thirds OF It Is still vacant land. Mandan
is to Western Dakota what Fargo is to
Northeastern Dakota. Sioux Falls to South
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-31
4 CURE ron DIpHTHRRIA.
Successful Treatmenf in North Carolina De-
serIbed BY q Brooklynitc.

Eef1DeN 1y 4Fo0kiyntle
AS diphtheria is prevalent on Long Is-
land and all sorts of cures, including the
hopping and caustic process, are offered
by well meaning persons, it may not be
out of place for me to state what an old
lady did to prevent me from dying after
the doctors gave me up and Icould moi
swallow water for the space of three days.
In the winter of 1890 diphtheria became
epidemic in Warfeutown, N. c., where
was paying o visit. OF course it was my
luck to fall an easy victim to that dread
disease. was stopping at DR.. Brown
lows hotel, and as soon as taken sick sent
for a doctor He attended to me in the
usual way, but continued to grow worse,
until at last he advised me to send for my
friends, saying it was unnecessary for him
to call again. 1t was the custom of Mrs.
Brownlow TO come to my room every day
after the doctor took his departure, and
ask what he said. This particular morn
ing, when Mrs. Brown1ow had been told
what the doctor had said, she seemed sur-
prised and remarked: sfYon are as good as
two dead men yet, and if you will do what
an old woman advises have no doubt but
what you will pull through. Drowning
men are apt to catch at straws, and in my
serious extremity I was willing to swallow
o red-hot stove il necessary; SO accept
ed the lady's offer with thanks. She
left my room and in about half an hour
returned holding a quart pitcher in heI
hands. Mrs. Brownlow approached my
bed saying: aTake swallow did as
requested and great heavens what feeling
] experienced. It seemed to me as if there
were 400 knives in my throat and every one
of them was doing its share of cutting. My
case was not only bad. but very danger
GUS one and while the draught was doing
its work turned black in the face from
choking. At last the matter came up.
drew a long breath and felt relieved.
You feel better?" said Mrs. Brownlow.
I confessed that did and was ugly enough
to say that the doctor could not attend to
a yellow dog of mine. In course of time ]
recovered and when able to get out called
on the doctor to pay my bill. If my spec
ter had stalked into that Office or if any
thing else horrible had happened the doc
than he was at seeing me alive though very
answered Mrs. Brownlow, who in my
opinion was better physician than he.
Mrs. Brownlow's remedy was simple and
one that is in nearly every house. Mako a
quart Of red pepper tea and after strairing
add q teaspoonful of common salt. Then
sweeten with honey to suit the palate and
gargle as often as possible, always keep
ing the tea before the fire SO as to have it
lukewarm. The pepper and salt are the
knives that do the cutting and the honey
heals the wounds. In extreme cases one
dose Of oil will help much at 6fst.-Brook-
lain En0Le
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-31

I was talking with q friend Of mine who
for many years has struggled with pecun-
iary difficulties, never being quite free
from anxiety on this score until lately,
when he came into possession Of large
fortune. inquired Of him what his inn
pressions were in the novel condition, and
he said: The fact is find my chief pleas
ure not in doing anything new. but in do
ing the same old things with new feel
ing. can take glass Of wine now" he
continued, without counting the cost;
and / find that I enjoy going to the thea
tire or taking my wife about In carriage
twice as much as did before. The queer
part of it is," he went on to say, that
used to pride myself on being extravagant
and reckless once in while, as q matter
Of principle, and I have only just discoy-
cred, that, when least suspected it, wss
really conscious in the depths of my mind
that was paying out money"
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-31
SECOND HAND TYPE.

The Sioux City Newspaper Union
offers $50 lbs. Of this second hand
Bourgeoise for sale in lots to suit. 1t
is type that has been used, but not
abused, and will do good service any
where. Its second hand type for sale
at second hand price. The Union pre-
fers to sell it as already laid in cases,
and invites inquiries. Who wants it?
First come, first served.
Also 100 lbs. OF German Long Prim-
er, much Of which has never been
linked. The entire font is as good as
new, and will be sold cheap. It is tied
up. 1t makes one very fun case. Sec
ond hand cases to go with the type.
Address,
SIOUX CITY NEWSPAPER UNION,
Sioux City, Iowa.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-31
The Chin Blast

That sets the naked branches a-quivering Ia not
felt by the wealthy valetudinarian indoors, but
not all the covering that can be piled on his warm
bed, nor all the furnace heat that anthracite
can furnish, will warm his marrow when chills
and fever runs its icy fingers along his spinal
column. HostetteYss Stomach Bitters ia the
thing to fnfuse new warmth into his chilled and
aguish frame. to remedy the fierce fever and ex-
hausting sweats which alternate with the chill.
Dumb ague. ague cake, bilious remittent-in
abort every known form OF malarial disease Ia
subjugated by this potent. and. at the same time,
wholesome and genial medicine. Biliousness.
constipation, dyspepsia, sick headaches. loss Of
appetite and sleep. kidney trouble, rheumatism.
and debility are also remedied by 1t. Use it with
persistence to affect a thorough cure
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-31
Various Items.

MADRID theatres are allowed by law to
use only the electric light.
TWIN sisters in Richmond, Va, have
arranged to be married on the same day.
THE annual income of the population of
the United Kingdom is estimated at el,-
200, 000, 900.
A New YORK school teacher has just re-
signed after fifty-five years of service. She
is in her eightieth year.
1T is said that after fifteen or twenty
more interments in Westminster Abbey
the room will all be occupied.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-31
So Worried.

It was the night before the wedding,
and he Yves bidding her good night, and
softly whispered:
ITO morrow eve, my darling, we begin
our journey as bride and bridegroom, pill
grims Of life together; hand in hand will
we journey a-down life's rugged road.
We shall want to set out with glorious
equipment Of faith and hope and courage,
that neither of us may faint and fall by
the wayside before the journey is ended;
will We not, darling2"
Ito, yes, to be sure; only really
am so worried about the train of my dress.
It didn't hang one bit nice to-day when l
tried the dress on, and I'll die with morti-
fication If II hung SO at the wedding to-
morrow. Go on with what you were say
ing. dear. Puck.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-31
A DELIGHTFUL COUNTRY
AUTHENTIC STATISTICS IN REGARD
TO DAKOTA TERRITORY.
its Assessed Valuation. Banks, Newspa-
pers, Schools, and Churches = Largest
Wheat Yield Of Amy State or Territory
An Array of Facts for Home -seekers-
MAsDAs, Oak, Jan. q, 1888
'HcIAL soannaroNDENcE.l

[sP1czAL sonnnsroNDzNcE1
MANDAN. Oak. Jan. q. 1889.
No section of the Union has received
more attention In the last few years than
Dakota. owing to It's wonderful growth,
yet few realize the enormous possibilities
OF the Territory. In 1870 there was not a
town for q thousand miles from the western
end OF Lake Superior to the mining camps
OF Montana. except military posts. Now
towns and cities are strung along the rail-
roads like pearls on q string. and the Terri
tory has risen to leadership In population
and wealth. 1t has an assessed valuation
OF one hundred and sixty-two million dol
lars; twenty-five States have fewer banks;
only fourteen have more newspapers. and
the schools outnumber those of California.
with three times the population. Instead Of
being entirely wide plain. the Territory has
over 5000. 600 acres OF tim Der. 200 miles Of
navigable rivers. besides numerous lakes
and small streams. Western Dakota is full
OF coal. and coal gives to North
ern lands what Emerson calls a
portable climate" Cold can be kept
out. but not heat. A good many
coal mines have already been opened up
along the Northern Pacific Railroad, the
veins varying In thickness from three to
twelve feet. Farmers in many localities dig
their supplies from the outcroppings In the
hill sides. The chief mineral district of the
Territory is In the Black Hills. where are
found the largest gold stamp mills In the
world. Dakota, too, Is favored In the mat
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-31
A Radical Cure for Epilsptic Eta.

TO the Editor: Please inform your read
ers that I have positive remedy for the
above named disease which warrant to
cure the worst cases. So strong is my faith
send free o sample bottle and valuable
treatise to any sufferer who will give me
his P. o. and Express address. My remedy
has cured thousands Of hopeless cases. H.
g. RooT. II. c.. 1873 Pearl street. New York.
1T is good for man to love his enemies
Il he can do SO without injuring his
friends,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-31
EDITOR cheap monthly-aI tell 70

EDITOR cheap monthly tell you it
makes man feel good to do noble ac-
ton. I'll sleep well tonight. Admiring
wife, Have you rescued some children
from cruelty or saved life, my dear?"
We'll, no, not exactly; but to-day young
woman who has been furnishing us with
beautiful poetry for three years without
charge came into the Office and gave her
so cents. "-Philadelphia Record.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-31
Your Life in Danger.

ing, hacky cough of yours carries you
where SO many Consumptives have pre-
ceded you; lose no time. but procure bot
tie Of the rational remedy for Lung and
Bronchial diseases. SCOTS Emulsion Of Cod
Liver OH with Hypophosphites It will cure
you. Sold by all Druggists.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-31
Ca:arrl, Cared.

A clergyman, after yea: Of suffering from
that loathsome disease, Catarrh. and yainly
trying every known remedy. at last found i,
recipe which completely cured and saved
dreadful disease sending self addressed
stamped envelope to Prof J. A. Law
renee, 50 Warren street. New York City.
will receive the recipe free Of charge.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-31

WHFN lovely woman st oops to folly,
Aad buys remnant strip OF braid,
What charms can soothe her melancholy
On learning she can't match the shade!
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-31
LYON & HEALY, Chicago.
Olicer DitsOas Dc Co., Boston.
THE NEWSPAPER LIBRARY.
NEW PUBLICATION.

We have commenced the puphcatfon OF THE
NEWSPAPER LIBRARY. This puDheation
viii be printed in the form Of what mas Deen
known heretofore as our free Library, ana WIZ
be published bi-monthly; each number win
contain q complete novel. biography OF travels,
and will be presented TO every subscriber o.
the WEEKLY WISCONSIN. Inc WofKs 20 De
printed will be original and select novels ana
biography from the current literature q tne
day This metnod OF giving 10 tne reausas "
the WISCONSIN number OF serial stories
during the year will relieve the columns OF tne
main paper for other matters more appropri-
ately within the province Of Newspaper. II
has become the custom OF many OF the ieadins