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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-02
Textbook Question.

But two months have elapsed since
the new text book law came into ef
feet, and already we find that more
than fifty cities and towns in thu
state have availed themselves of thu
privileges it gives and have contract
ed with the publishing house
for their books, thereby reducing the
cost at least one third.
Among these we find some of the
best cities in the state, such rs Des
Moines, Waterloo, Storm Lake, Tip
ton, Anamosa, Monticello, Cedar
Falls, Fort Madison, StorInwood
Creston and many others are daily
contracting for their books. Many
counties in the state are wheeling in.
to line by preparing to vote County
Uniformity" at the March meeting.
This is as it should be and shows how
other parts of the state regard the
new law.
County Uniformity will cut away
one Of the greatest barriers that ex-
lists to-day between poor children
and an education, as high prices OF
books and frequent changes caused
by moving from one part of the coun-
ty to another keep more children
away from the public school than
any other one thing. With County
Uniformity these frequent changes
will not be necessary and pupils NOV
ing from one district to another can
continue from the points reached in
their various textbooks until they
complete them.
There are a few who object to vot-
ing in the affirmative on the question
because they think this will cause a
complete change of text books. Not
SO, Sec. distinctly states that 1t shall
be the duty of the board of educa-
ton to take into consideration the
various books in use in the different
districts or townships and make their
selections accordingly. Again when
changes have to be made the publish
ing houses Tin the syndicate and out)
while quoting very low prices offer to
exchange Tor one-half the introduce
ton price. For example: Barnes
History, under the present system.
costs the purchaser $1.25. Under the
new law we can contract for the
same book for so cents and exchange
any old History, with backs or with
out, for 40 cents. Let us take first
reader, the cost at present is IS cents,
contract price, for the same reader is
II cents, exchange cents. Swinton's
large geography costs $1.65 at pres
ent while the contract price is only
81 and the exchange but so cents.
Thus we might go on through the
whole list but this will suffice to show
our readers what We may be able to
save by taking advantage of the law
and contracting directly with the
publishers Of our text books. 1t is to
be hoped that electors will make
familiar with the law and
be able to vote intelligently on the
question next March,. C. Webster,
Co. Supt., in The Teacher.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-02
A Distressing Case and Happy
(,ure.

"For over year I have had a
"breaking out on my leg, which
troubled me. so bad I could not
walk, leg badly swclled, OF pur
''ple color. with eruptions SO bad
"that Blood could ooze out il / bore
"my weight on it. I was recon-
amended to try Clarke's Extract Of
tFtar (Papillon) Skin Cure. which ]
have done. My leg is now we'll
'and / can walk two miles on il
without any trouble" Signed: A.
D. Hayward"
Clarke's Flax Soap makes the
skin soft and prevents chapping
Skin Cure, 81. Soap, % cents. Fol-
sale by Lowry & Connolly. 6
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-02
Good Advice, Showing Result.

Edward Silvey. Chicago, gives
testimony: MY wife had Catarrh
twenty-five years; suffered severe
ely for six years before she began to
"use your remedy. Unable To
breathe except through the mouth
"in a most critical condition. Tried
everything without relief, when DR.
"Streeter advised her to buy Clarke
Extract OF FLAG (Papillon) Catarrh
"Cure. Relief followed immediate.
"ly. She continued to use it until
"she is now entirely cured. Hel
"health has not been so good in
many years" Price 81. Wash the
Baby with Clarke's Flax Soap. 81
cents. Lowry 4 Connolly now have
the Flax remedies on hand. 6
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-02
Gratifying to All.

The high position attained and the
universal acceptance and approval of
the pleasant liquid fruit remedy Syr.
up Of figs, as the most excellent laxa-
tive known, illustrate the value Of
the qualities on which its success is
based and are abundantly gratifying
to the California Fig Syrup Company.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-02

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dys-
pepsia and Liver Coniplaint? Shiloh's
Nitalizer is guaranteed to cure you.
Sold by DR.. Clemmer.
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made mis-
cradle by that terrible cough. Shi-
loh's Cure Is the remedy for you.
sHILOH'S COUGH and Consump-
ton Cure is sold by US on q guaran-
tee. 1t cures Consumption. Sold by
DR.. Clemmer.
THAT HACKING COUGH car be
80 quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure
We guarantee it. Sold by DR.. Glenn
Mer.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-02
FARM FOR SALE!
EIGHTY ACRES.

AT a Great Sacrifice. One and one
half miles northwest of Cresco. Thor.
oughly improved with house, barns,
outbuildings; we'll fenced; plenty OF
water.
Terms and possession to suit pur-
chaser. Will sell the entire stock
with the farm:
Enquire ON the premises of JOSEPH
ARCHER or at this office. ~
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-02
Photos on Silk.

An entirely new process. It will
make a nice book mark, banner or''hat
band. For the next few days NAL
LERY will give one OF these beautiful
Photos on Silk Ribbon with every
one dozen cabinets.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-02

We find ST. futrick's Pills to be
very extra and to give splendid salts
faction. They are now about the
only kind called for.-W. A. Wallace,
Oasis, Ia. For sale by ]. J. Lowry.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-02

No man should be censured or
praised because Of the acc ident OF
place of birth or nationality. Men
should be judged from their associ-
atoms, their lives and the examples
they set before the world.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-02

st. Patrick's Pills give entire salts
faction. l have used them in my fam
lily. They are the best l ever used
for the purpose. Cornelious
Purcell, Indian Ter. For sale by j,
j. Lowry.
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HORSE SHOEING.

have employed first class hors e.
sheer, w. g. Franklin, for the bene.
fit of the public. Horse shoeing done
in all its peculiarities. Interfering
horses cured and warranted. Come
one and all and give us a trial.
guarantee satisfaction.
JOHN SHAFFER.
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Advertising Rates

one column, Il col, widc) one year, 500
I" six months, 80
. three months, IS
one month, 20
Reading notices, Bourgoise type, 10 cents per
counted line.
Special notices among business notices cents
per counted line.
Bourgeois reading notices In con junction with
standing ads cents per counted line each
week.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-02

Clothing, Boots and Shoes-fine
quality, low prices-at Greenbaums
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-02
TO WHOM IT NAY CONCERN.

q. H. WOOD, having finished his
Collegiate education under the Ham,
mer of Old Experience for the last
Fifty years, will Cry Auction Sales
the coming fall. Correspondence
solicited. Address Cresco, Iowa.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-02
East Tine, FeflecG COMI0rt, ADS0I
Safety.

These are the inducements offered
the travelling public by the Chicago,
st. Paul 4 Kansas City Railway, one
of the youngest and beyond dispute
one of the best railways upon the
continent. Its Vestibuled Compart-
ment Sleeping Cars, run on through
trains, are marvels Of elegance, and
add to beauty and luxury perfect
ventilation, making them the most
desirable at all seasons of the year.
The Dining Car service is fully up to
the best standard, and the entire
equipment of the trains OF this road
is new. w. r. BUsENBARK, General
Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago,
Illinois.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-02

J. s. Hastings Lime Springs, Iowa.
Furnishings and Underwear Of the
finest qualities Mt GREENBAUM'S.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-02

Come and try the Maquoketa Lime
and be convinced that you are using
the best Lime in the State for a good
lard wall. Call and look Mt the sam
Piles of mortar-all in headed barrels
and warranted full weight. For sale
at the Brick and Tile Works of
n. b. WHEELER.
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Ii pays to have the best.

FARHAvEN 81: :; E! -
IN Coal. Iron and Timber. Unequalled har6or
nearest the sea- Mammoth chipping and manufa0~
turing interests. Magical and sOlid growth in O0A
year. From mpenetrable forests to assessed valu0r
sus Avail yourself OF 81 Ind opportunites for moQ-
ey.making now and get full benefit Of rapid efoW1h
3fRctpyels Addrsss FAl1HAVEN LAM
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OREGON!

HnsAn0fess STATE "a the Union. No billiards; no
oyclnnoA crop nature never known. Grass green
gil the year. Rich lands. Delightful climate Send
oo0s sIaMp Tor An illustrated pamphlet to- BOARD
" TRADE salem, Estate Capitsb. Oregon.
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CRESCO MARKET

TO-DAYs QUOTATIONS.
Wheat No. 2, soc. Wheat No. 3, 20.
Barley, 45 to 55
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We want circulation during tho
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-18
THE SENIOR EXHIBITION.

The senior exhibition given in the
large hall at the Academy on Friday
evening was attended by many OF
our citizens, and all who staid away
was of a varied character and open
ed with prayer by Rev. E. 7. Fair
banks, followed by piano duet by
B. F. Harris and John d. Adams.
THE Pillars of the Temple" was the
subject of an oration by Herbert T.
Fisher of Waitsfield The first essay
on the programme was on "Original-
ity" by Miss Frances E. Hancock OF
East Hardwick. THE Witch S
Daughter" was the subject of reci-
tation by Miss Bertha l.. Ross OF
Lower Waterford This was follow
ed by an Grafton on THE Black
Spectre of Russia" by Benjamin H.
Hunt of St. Johnsbury. Next came
discussion-"Re Resolved, That the
extensive reading of magazines is in
furious to the mind" The affirma
tive side of the question was taken
by Miss Maude E. Mcleod and the
negative by Miss Mary l.. Bryant OF
st. Johnsbury. William A. Meserve
in an ora ton contended that capital
punishment is uncivilized Miss Min
ME A. kinSman of North Thetford
treated of "Relics of Barbarism" in
an essay. That the lecture platform
is not degenera ting was shown in an
ora ton by George c. Taplin of East
Corinth. Miss Georgia O. Tilton o
West Concord gave recitatio from
Max Adeler-"Taking the Census '
The last number was an oratiOn-
"Vermont and Swedish Immigra
ton" by Clinton H. Ward of More
town. The popular M ahogany quar-
tet were down on the programme
for two selections but they were ac
corded so hearty a reception that
they sang three additional pieces
much to the cdificatiOn and delight
of their auditors. The entertain
ment was most enjoyable one ant
reflected much credit on those par
ticipating
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-18
COMMUNICATIONS.
What Do We Do for Our YoufI

Editor of the Caledonian:
The town of St. Johnsbury bids fair to
become by-word for social stagnation
The churches and most Christians disap-
prove of amusements that are participate
ed in elsewhere without question but do
not suggest or provide substitutes for
these Card-playing and dancing are de
cried as amusements to be frowned
down, but what are our young people
encouraged to do instead?
Do those who disapprove open their
houses and foster sociability according
to methods of which they do approve
Young people cannot be forced to confine
themselves to literary and religious so
ciability entirely. The average young
person is not satisfied with praver-meet-
ings and literary societies to the exclu-
sion of other forms of social intercourse
Young people, Christians and non-Chris-
tians, want to have good time and
the desire cannot be utterly crushed by
any degree of social stagnation. If a
good time" is not forthcoming through
means approved by good people, then
there is tendency to drift into question
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-18
OUR CLUBBING RATES.

Very favorable terms have been
made by which one can secure good
reading matter next year in connec
ton with the Caledonian and it will
pay all our readers to make use of
the clubbing list which is published
on page 2. The list contains the
leading weekly and daily papers of
Boston, a choice number of religious
and agricultural papers and the best
magazines published. Constant adj
ditions are being made and it is our
aim to furnish the readers of the
Caledonian with the best literature
at the lowest price.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-18
CHRISTMAS SERVICES.

At the South church there will be a
children's service Sunday evening
and festival Christmas eve.
At the Free Baptist church there
Sunday-school festival next Sunday
At the Methodist church there will
be Christmas festival Sunday even
ing and an exercise for the young
folks on Christmas night.
A Christmas service will be held
in the North church on Christmas
eve, with song and sermon after the
old way. An invitation is extended
to everyone to be present.
At the Church of the Messiah
(Universalist) the pastor will preach
an appropriate sermon next Sunday
morning and there will be a Christ
mas concert in the evening. There
will also be a children's festival
Christmas eve.
At ST. Andrew s church (EpiscopaD
there will be Christmas carol ser
vice Christmas eve a 7 o'clock, with
Christmas tree. The children OF
the Sunday school have been busily
engaged in rehearsing carols for this
service. Christmas morning at II
o'clock there will be morning prayer,
followed by holy communion Prepa-
ratiOns have been made to decorate
the church very attractivelv for these
services, laurel having been sent for
to Connecticut.
At the Catholic church the Christ
mas services will begin with mass at
midnight Wednesday, followed by
services at 8 and 10 a. m. Thursday
The musical order for the three
services is as follows: Midnight
mass, second tune mass, harmonized
by DumOnt; pastorale, Christmas
HYMNS, Lambillot. At the s o'clock
mass the children of the convent will
sing Christmas hymns. At 10 a. m,
there will be given the mass in +,
Webb; offertory, Christmas hymn,
Lambillot; adeste fdeles, Fiske 4;
chant, Alma redemptoris
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-18
LOWER WATERFORD.

The ferry is taken off.
There will be a Christmas tree in the
church.
The academy students are at home on
vacation.
Irving Goss is teaching school in Mr.
Greens district.
E. G. Carter fell and hurt himself last
week and is now very low.
School opened last week Monday
Miss Hovey is the teacher.
Mr.. Howe from Concord has been en-
gagged to teach school in district No. 4.
Miss Virgie Mclaughlin from Peacham
is spending the winter with her aunt
Mrs. Houghton.
The ladies' society will meet with Mrs
Emery Hovey Wednesday next, after
noon and evening.
Will Mclaughlin from Seattle, Wash,
is spending a few days with his aunt
Mrs. Josiah Stoddard.
Miss Nellie Marden has been engaged
to work i'll Fairbanks new store at St
IOhnsbury through the HOLIDAYS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-18
CALEDONIA COUNTY COURT.

CALEDONIA COLNI1 CODhI
The county court is moving very
slowly. First National Bank of St.
Johnsbury VS.. II. ]. Goodrich & Co.
came on last Thursday and only
reached a conclusion at 3 o'clock
yesterday afternoon, when the jury,
after being out three hours and a
half, brought i'll verdict for the
plaintiff of $1S7 80 and costs. The
costs will be not far from 800. The
amount awarded and the time spent
by the jury i'll reaching a decision in
dicate that the verdict was com
promise The history of this case is
about as follows: In the summer Of
1887 the First National Bank made
q contract with the defendant, Good
rich, to put tin roof on the St.
Johnsburv House. Goodrich put the
roof on and it was claimed by the
bank that from the time the first
showers came, for two years and
half, the roof leaked and was worth
less, and that the house was badly
damaged thereby, until finally the
plaintiff was obliged to have an iron
roof laid over the whole. The bank
paid Goodrich $446 for his job and
sued him for damages caused by put
ting on poor roof.
The divorce case of Ada c. Switser
vs.. Henry Switser was disposed of
Yesterday. This was No. IS on the
calendar. Divorce was granted on
the ground of adultery and five
minor children decreed to the peti-
TONER
Yesterday afternoon the trial of
the appealed case of State VS.. Will
liam Steele of Peacham for drunken
ness was taken up A jury was en-
and part of that of the respondent
was put in This case is still on and
is the last of the jury cases for the
term States Attorney Dunnett for
state; Bates & May for respondent.
The next case is No. 21, w. II. II.
Bingham, apt, VS.. Osborn Ward S
estate, an appeal from probate.
Hendee & Fisk for appellant; Ide
and Stafford for appellee This case
will occupy some time i'll trial prob
ably. 1t involves alleged damages
resulting from the burning over OF
some woodland and will bring up
some interesting points.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-18
EAST BURKE.

Mrs. Thomas Fairbrother is quite sick
The saw mill here will start up again
Tuesday.
]. B. Jenkins is moving to the Dr.
Newell Farm.
Myron Gibson and Archie Wilkie are at
work for N. l.. Parker.
Fred Sias is moving into the house
with Mrs. Lydia Randall.
Royal Eggleston has the hall on his
new building ready to plaster.
Mrs. Eli Currier spent a part of last
week at Barnet with her mother.
Charles Hall, Jr., has moved his family
into the Bradford Flower house
The Good Templars propose to open
their new hall with an oyster supper.
N. l.. Parker has been confined in the
house the past week with rheumatism
Rev. Mr.. Walbridge preached in the
Methodist church last Sunday afternoon
and will hold evening meetings through
the week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-18

| with people. Rev. Mr.. Stuart and Rev
Mr.. Morse made remarks and three
hours were passed very pleasantly in a
social way. Why can't we have more
sociables? =? Ifeach church would arrange
for social gatherings once in three or four
weeks, the mOnotony of winter life
could be varied most beneficially, and
people would get better acquainted with
each other. As it is, we are apt to drift
each IN his own directiOn-and we for
get that we have neighbors whose inter
eStS and tastes are one with ours. Let
us have more social life in Danville. A
comatose condition of being is neither
desirable nor helpful for ourselves or
those with whom we associate.
w. H. Wells was in Hardwick on Tues
day.
Mr.. Fuller was at c. H. Wilson's over
Sunday.
Winfield Fisher is in Concord, N H.,
this winter.
Mrs. Williamson went to Bellows Falls
on Monday.
E. NJ. Webster and family are moving
into their new house.
Miss Howe of Carroll N. H., is visiting
her sister, Mrs. William F. Dole.
Miss Eta Page is teaching school in
Barnet, where she taught in the fall.
Rev. and Mrs Mckenzie of Peacham
were at Rev. ]. Morse's the first of the
week
The Danville sextet furnishes music for
promenade concert at West Barnet this
evening.
William Adams, who has been in Bos
ton lately, is visiting friends at South
Danville
Mrs. Parker, who has been in Cabot
for several weeks, is boarding at II. {.
DanfOrth'S.
Miss Williams of Bellingham, Mass,
who has been visiting Mrs. Douglas, left
town on Monday.
There is plenty of snow i'll the woods
for shedding, and many teams are busy
getting out wood and lumber.
During The past week the Stocker
Brothers have unloaded eight cars of
grain that they have had come from the
West
F. Shanty has moved back on to his
farm. He had lived on the Hutchinson
place i'll the south part of the town for
several weeks.
Miss Ingalls,, Charles Solomon and
Aaron Wesson, all students of st. Johns
bury Academy, are passing the holiday
vacation at their homes in the village.
The manufacture of cedar oil is getting
to be quite an industry in Danville.
There are several stills i'll different parts
of the town and most of them were i'll
operation during the fall and early Win
ter; a large amount of the oil has been
made.
The severe weather of last Friday pre-
vented many people from being at the
pound party. To accommodate them
and at their request, another pound
party is appointed at the Congregational
parsonage for Friday evening, Dec. 10
All are invited to come.
Arrangements are being made for the
usual Christmas tree at the town hall
on Christmas eve. During the first part
of the evening there will be supper I'M
der the management of the Con9rega-
tional society. Every body is invited to
be present.
Randall Post, No 81, elected the fol
lowing officers on Saturday,: Com
mander, George w. Cook; senior vice
commander, H. +. Rowe; junior vice
commander, E. Taylor; quartermaster,
N. H. Page; surgeon, E. E. Woodward ;
chaplain, c. p. Hatch; officer of the day
George Parker. These officers will be
installed Jan. 10, 1891.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-18
WEST DANVILIE.

D. w. Choate has finished his work at
the Green and is at home.
William Choate has finished his work
on the railroad and is at home.
Miss Grace Cahoon opened the winter
term of school last week Monday.
Mrs. Hannah Bean went to Newark
Monday to visit her son, Chester Bean.
W. A. Morrill, is somewhat lame from
an injury to his foot while at work in
WOlcott.
The young people have drama in
rehearsal to accompany the Christmas
tree next week.
Plummer Pope has gone to Victory to
work on the lumber train.-W. A. Nor
rill and Payson Hawkins are employed
in numbering at Wolcott by Henry Rol-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-18
EA ST HARDWICK.
A Pleasant Wedding.

A pleasant home wedding took place
at the residence of ]. H. Granger on the
10th, the occasion being the marriage of
his daughter, Harriet Bell and William
c. Kinney of Plainfield, N. ]. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. G. B. BY
ington. kilograms of congratulation
were received from friends in New York
and New Jersey. The gifts were elegant
Kinney left the same afternoon for a
short wedding trip and will be at home
at Plainfed after Dec 81