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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-23

A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL.

The Art of journalism Taught According
to n Sensible Method.
One OF the schools of journalism has
become great success. During num-
Der OF years many attempts TO teach the
art Of journalism were made, but the re-
suits were SO far from being satisfac-
tory that, with one exception, they
have all been failures. The one col
lege, realizing the impracticability OF
the curriculum previously adopted,
threw it aside, employed man who
had, during many years, been engaged
in active newspaper work. and intro
duced course of study the achieve
ments Of which have proved that jour-
nalism can be taught in colleges. The
following is report of the exercises
through which a graduate class was
conducted:
what is law student?'
"A rising young lawyer
What is medical student?"
"A promising young doctor"
''What Is . young member Of tho
LEGISLATURE"
"A silvery-tongued orator."
IF man should marry an ugly
woman, how would you write up the
AFFAIR."
Il should speak of the beautiful and
accomplished bride"
"How would you speak Of loafer?"
Il should refer to him as an enter
prising fcllow-townsman."
what is q drummer?'
THE handsome and popular So and
So"
I'm writing up the commencement
exercises of tho female college what
would you say?"
Il would say that the beautiful young
girls, soon to become ornaments Of So
ciety, were charming in their feathery
array"
IF countryman were to bring you
a lot of hard apples what would you
say?"
Our farmer friend, Colonel So and
e.. honored us with call yesterday.
Aside from giving US tho pleasure OF
his own genial solf. he laid upon our
table collection of the most choice APP
pies we have ever seen. Come again,
Colonel, when you have longer to stay"
Correct. low would you speak of a
little girl?'
''Would call her fairy"
"What would you say Of boy?"
Would speak Of his bright, intelli-
gent face"
What would you say of the man who
keeps few bolts of calico?"
II would speak of him as one of tho
most successful merchants in the State"
Yes. this school Of journalism is q
success. 1t defines tho true position OF
tho local newspaper. It makes the
business so clear that the student.
though fool, need not err therein. 1t
attempts no revolutions; makes no mis-
takes-Arkansaw Traveller.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-23
this charming and entertain
ing serial for perusal during
the long fall and winter
evenings.
1t will appear in our COL
umns in regular installments
until finished.
Don't fail to read it.
SUGGESTIONS FOR sTockMEN.

THE best stock raisers are now trying
to grow meat instead of to accumulate
fat.
To KEEP moro stock than you can feed
literally is to simply starve the whole
gradually. 1t does not pay to attempt
to do moro than your limit allows to be
done we'll.
BE sure, when purchasing an animal,
that 1t is free from any disease, and that
1t does not come from a section where
disease has prevailed. 1t is an easy
matter to bring disease into flock or
herd.
KIcKERs among colts and calves are
usually bred, not born. Handle them
gently and kindly and kickers will be
rare. Teasing by needless bows and
hired mon originates most of the farm
kickers.
The common disease of the feet Of
cattle known as "foot-ail" is caused by
neglect to keep the feet clean. Filth
and sand getting between the claws of
the hoof soften, irritate and grind down
the skin, which becomes sore and then
ulcerates under the constant irritation.
A cure is easily made by washing the
feet clean, keeping them clean, and sp-
plying healing applications,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-23
The Act OF Breathing.

In each respiration an adult inhales
one pint Of air. A healthy man re-
spires l6 to 20 times minute, or 20, 900
times day; child Is or IS times
minute. While standing the adult res
piration is % times per minute; while
lying down, Il. The superficial surface
OF the lungs, /. e., OF their alvcolar
space. Is 200 square yards. The amount
of air respired every ~ hours is about
10. 900 quarts. The amount of oxygen
absorbed in - hours is 500 liters (about
IA grams). The amount of carbonic
acid expired in the same time Is 400
liters Oils grams). Two-thirds of the
oxygen absorbed in - hours is absorbed
during the night hours, from p. m. to
q. M; three-fifths of the total is
thrown of during the day. The pull
monary surface gives of $50 grams of
water daily in the state OF vapor. An
adult must have AZ least 800 liters Of
air in IN hour. The heart sends 500
quarts Of blood through the lungs every
hour, or about 5000 daily. The dura-
ton OF inspiration Is fye-twelfths OF
expiration, seven-twelfths Of the whole
respiratory act During sleep inspira-
ton occupies ten-twelfths OF the res
piratory period. Louis Republic.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-23
sweet Potatoes.

A Texas market gardner claims that
sweet potatoes grown from vine cut
tings are smoother and nicer than those
grown from slips or sprouts. His
method of securing early sweet potatoes
10 to gather the vines before frost has
injured them and hang them on pole.
the ends OF which rest in crotches or
forks some two feet above the ground.
Cover the ends Of the vines with moist
earth and throw straw. leaves or corn
stalks over the whole and protect from
the rain by good shed. with the north
side boarded up. AS cold weather APP
proaches he, for better protection,
throws more soil upon the base Of tho
heap, and more straw on the upper por.
ton, leaving the south end or, better
still, the top partly open during warm
spells for ventilation. This plan
(which is similar to banking the tubers)
will keep vines alive all winner and
ready for early planting in ia, spring.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-23
Some Habits Of Crocodlles,

Some habits Of crocodiles have been
lately described by NJ. Voeltzkow.
Travelling in Wituland, he obtained in
January last 70 new-laid eggs of tho
animal, from . nest which was FIVE or
six pace s from the bank OF the WACO.
coma, tributary Of the Ooi. The spot
had been cleared Of plants in circle OF
about six PAGES diameter; apparently by
the crocodile having wheeled round
several times Here and there few
branches had been laid, but there was
no nest-building proper. The so-called
nest lay almost quite open to the sun
(only q couple Of poor bushes at one
part). The eggs Pay in four pits, dug
in tho hard, dry ground, about two feet
obliquely down. Including eggs
broken in digging out, the total seems
to have been IS to 90. According to the
natives, the crocodile, having selected
and prepared spot makes pit in it
that day, and lays about 20 to rs eggs in
it, which it covers with earth. Next
day it makes second pit and SO on.
From the commencement 1t remains in
the nest, and it sleeps there till the
Matching of the young. which appear in
about two months. when the heavy rain
period sets in. The egg-laying occurs
only once in the year. about the end Of
January or beginning Of February.-N
Y. Ledger.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-23
CORN SMUT.

Some Suggestions for the General Treat
ment OF the Affected Grain.
Corn smut is widely distributed
throughout our country. and the injury
resulting from its attack varies from
less than one per cent. to more than
half Of the crop. Experimenters do not
agree In their opinions as to its harm
fitness when eaten by cattle, but it is
certain that it is not an active poison.
The black powder of the smut consists
OF the spores, which are simple, seed
like reproductive bodies. These re-
produce smut much as seeds reproduce
ordinary plants. Smut spores may grow
in manure and liquids in the barn
yard for an indefinite period. The
smut enters the corn when it is very
young. penetrating the soft tissues of
the lowest joint and root OF the small
plant. Smut does not pass from plant
to plant in the corn-field.
Outward applications to affected
plants will do no good, for the fungus
is inside, and no application will reach
It, Great care should be taken to keep
the ground from becoming filled with
spores. BY rotation OF crops the i'm
crease of smut may be prevented. Do
nestle animals should not be allowed
to eat the smut in the field. for they
will distribute the spores in their drop-
pings. Care should be taken not to con.
taminate yard manure with the spores
Infected stalks should be removed from
the field before the smut balls open and
then be carefully destroyed. Plant
none but seed which is perfectly free
from smut spores. The spores adher-
ing to seed-corn may be killed by i'm.
mersion in strong solution of blue
vitriol. In general way the proper
ton may be given as follows, viz: Use
as many pounds Of blue vitriol as gal
Ions of water. The immersion should
not last longer than twenty minutes
If the wet corn is placed upon sloping
boards the liquid may be drained Of
and used over again a number OF times.
Orange Judd Farmer
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-23
:1OR GIRLS AND BOYS.
A WISE SAYING.

Early to bed and early to rise--''
When the sun has slid from the mellow
Skies
md purple shadows like soft wings fold
Over the world, with their tranquil rest,
Ind brush the scattering threads Of gold
Out Of the tcndcriy glooning west
When the star5 are ont and the daylight
fed.
hen little folks all should go early to bed.
Early to bed and early to rise"
When the pink nnfoids In the morning
skies.
md cowslip and harebcIl and buttcrcup
Lift fresh. sweet faces afar aud near.
md every bird in the woods set up
melody that is good to hear,
then sleep should y.nish from clear, young
eyes,
And little folks all should be early to rise.
Early to bed and early to rise
lis a proyerb old and pr,verb wise;
he peaceful sleep of tho early night
Has power to sootiie fatigue away,
ind the early hours Of dawning light
Are fairest far of the Iivciong day;
10 Early to bed and early to rise,''
proverb old and proverb wise
Hattie whitney. In Golden Days
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-23
DAIRY UTENSILS.
III Cleaned In n SiipshOd Way They Are
Sure to Spoil tho butter.

II Cleaned In - siipshod Way They Are
Sure to Spoil tho butter.
In washing out watts, churns. milk.
cans, etc, creamerymen and dairymen
resort to methods of their own, some
OF which are fairly good. some positive
~ bad, and some passably Indifferent
In most cases the cleaning Is imperfect
~ done. The prime object is to destroy
the germs or bacteria that may be Turk
ing in the vessels, etc, and for this pur-
pose common method is the use OF
boiling water or scalding Now, this is
all wrong. While boiling watcr may
subserye the purpose to some extent, it
by no means kills the spores, since 1t
makes the milk-curd hard and insolu-
Bile in the corners and invisible crew.
ices. and with the introduction of new
milk. ETC., there developes a new gen.
Grafton of fungi to contaminate the
product. Some simply use cold water
with some alkali, but this is no better
than the other system, il thorough
cleanliness is desised. 1t does not
teffectually remove the Objectionable
matter, and the fine flavor OF
butter is sure to be impaired, and tho
keeping qualities affected. ltmakes no
difference il salsCds or salaratus is used;
the minute forms Of animal life will
somehow manage to remain. There are
Others, again. who apply hot steam to
dry the vessels after washing by one or
the other methods mentioned, but this
process is not by any means . guaratee
that there. has been q perfect removal Of
the bacteria. which develop under new
with wonderful rapidity, even
under such red-hot wet and dry treat
ment. For the production of first
class product, be it butter or cheese,
eternal vigilance is essential, and tho
steps necessary may be briefly given as
follows: II the utensils or apparatus
look or feel greasy, first scour them out;
then rinse with cold water; next wash
thoroughly with warm water. using
either sal soda or salaratus, and finally
scald with boiling-hot water, cornplet-
ing the operation with dash OF cold
water. Use no rag or cloth. but set the
vessel aside SO as to drain for drying, OF
leave the vessel open to dry itself.
This, you will say, involves good deal
OF trouble, but who ever accomplished
any thing good without trouble? Slip
shop methods in the dairy will never
produce any thing but slipshop goods
Dairy World.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-23
REMARKABLE TREES.
Numerous Plants That Aid Mankind In
Various Parts of the Globe.

Numerous Plants That Aid Mankind In
Various Parts Of the Globe.
The butter tree was first discovered
by European travellers in the center of
Africa; from the kernel OF the fruit Is
produced nice butter. which" says
Livingstone, will keep for year"
On par with this is the mama tree,
found in Calabria and Sicily. In August,
when it is the custom to tap the tree, a
sap flows out It is then left to harden
by evaporation, after which the mama,
OF . sweet but somewhat sickish taste
to any but those accustomed to it. may
be gathered. In Malabar is the tallow
tree. From the seeds OF this, when
boiled, is produced firm tallow, which
makes excellent candles. The guava
tree of the Indies bears a fruit giving
largo quantities Of rich and delicious
jolly.
But tbs most remarkable roe yet dis
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-23

One of the most important duties of .
parent in bringing up child is to pre-
vent the child from doing itself harm.
The child does not know, for instance,
that unlimited sweets and sours injure
the digestion and impair the teeth; the
mother does know it, and it is her duty
to have the child's supply of sweets and
sours limited. The child does not know
that the opportunity OF getting knowl.
edge At school. ii neglected, is not like
~ to return, nor that its future happi-
ness and success depend very much
upon its improving the. opportunities
which its school now affords. Tho par
ents do know these things. and it 10
their duty to persuade, urge and, II nec-
essary, to compel the child to study
n. 7. Ledger.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-23
Convenient Corn Crib.

Our illustration shows a corn crib,
convenient. easily built, and just such
a one as is needed on every farm not yet
provided with safe place for storing
corn. BY placing the crib on posts from
two to three feet of the ground and
using inverted pans tpaintedl, no mice
or rats will get into the corn. Tho
space between the cribs proper can be
used for shedding wagons, and by maxi
ing q swing lift. extending from cross
girts above, the box can be removed
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-23
NOVELTIES IN FURS.
Late Styles In B0as. Ielerines. Matinee

Late Styles In Boas. PeIerines. Mstinees
and Jackets.
Furs are literally shown in the stores,
and furriers are displaying a large
variety OF boas, pelerines. matinoes and
Jackets. Astrakhan and seal in COM
bination will again be fashionable.
Many familiar shapes appear, but fash
ion has introduced number of new
ones. The old all-round faring
shoulder-cape is entirely out but there
are countless notifications of that
style. Closely-fitting pelerines ending
just below the waist, and large fur col
lars with fiat Spanish stoles are COM
mon. Some Of the capes are made q ute
short, with just fur band about the
throat and no high arching collar.
These curve at the lower edge; there is
a point at the back; then the cape is
curved in an upward direction and over
the shoulders; thence, describing o
downward curve, the fur ends in cor
responding point few inches below
the bust. Some OF the expensive
seal Jackets are made with very exag-
gerated collars and high sleeves but
the shrewd woman who is now about to
purchase seal wrap, has strong sus-
picion that these are tho remains Of last
years stock. which the dealer wishes to
dispose of before he exhibits his loss
eccentric styles The high fur collar is
certainly very protective, and, on
winter coat or cloak, desirable. but the
type which rises above the tops OF the
ears is ugly and inconsistent and it is
likely that such exaggerations have had
their day. The fact that the high collar
and towering sleeves have been repu-
dated by royal leaders OF fashion will
certainly have an effect on future modes.
Among models in pelerines now dis
played is one the lower half of which
was of sealskin, the upper rart of silver
gray astrakhan. The Medici collar OF
seal was lined with gray feathers. En-
suite were Russian cap and NUT, the
crown of the former and the center OF
the latter OF the astrakhan. Y. Post
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-23
AGRICULTURAL HINTS.
WA1ERWITCHlNG,
How 1t In DOne-A stream Can 10 Traced
for ANY lIiafance.

How 1t In DOne-A stream Can 10 Traced
for Any Distance.
Water is indicated under ground by a
stick in the hands Of some persons by
the aid Of electricity. This agent exists
in all underground water courses Tho
person who has the right kind Of cleo
tricity in his body can charge a stick
with the fluid SO it will point toward
tho electricity in the stream. Usually
. peach or soft maple stick or hazel bush
is used. This is the shape of the stick
to be held in the hands, with the inside
OF the hands up, thumbs out, grasping
the stick where the dotted lines are
made. Let the stick point up and to
the front at an an~la nf about Is de.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-23
CONVENIENT CORN CRIB.

easily when only the running gear is
needed. In building the crib, use 1x3
inch pieces for sides and ends; 2x4 for
uprights, plates and rafters: for founda-
ton use AKA inch, and for joists 2x6
inch, gained in SO that floor covers level
from out to out. As to size. use your own
Judgment, butitis bestnot to have it less
than six feet wide each side Of passage
way, and the drive to be about eight
feet. Make any length desired. and for
best protection cover with shingles
Orange Judd Farmer.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-23

Traveller lin Boston)-''I want to
take the next train to Albany" Ticket
Agent-"Sorry, sir; but We cant spare
it."
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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1890-10-23

The story is one that will
hold the interest of the reader
from the very beginning.
The plot is we'll sustained
throughout, there are many
dramatic incidents, and the
story is. in all respects, up
to a very high standard of
excellence.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-09-24
wood Trodden Down.

II is fortunate fact that gossip has
come to be considered SO i'll bred habit
as to be banished from polite usage in
the parIors of the modern reception As
long as it was merely wrong people were
won't to indulge themselves in that, as
in other sins. with vague and dim ref
erence to some day of repentance and
reform. Not even the duello has been
able to keep the custom IN check in
countries where that institution had
vogue, and where gossip had always
much to do with maintaining it. But
now that it seems to be established that
a woman of high breeding will not in
vite into her house for second time
person once guilty of the indulgence
there, a check has been put upon the
habit that may do much toward its ex-
finction
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-09-24
msan wills.

Husbands who profess to love their
wives intensely sometimes play them a
very mean trick when about to depart
for that better land where there is
"neither marrying nor giving in mar
rage" One might suppose that ten
der spouse, on the eve of being divorced
by death from the partner of his joys
and sorrows, would be governed in the
disposition of his worldly goods by an
earnest desire TO rem Ter her earthly fut-
ure a happy one. If he has fortune
to bequeath to her, why should he make
q dog in the Manager will, providing that
she shall enjoy it only during widow
hood? What right has he to condemn
her to life of loneliness, under penalty
Of pauperism, in case she shall marry
again? Husbands about to shuttle off
this mortal coil, If you desire to be ten
DERBY borne in mind by your relicts, don't
deal with them after this contemplate
fashion.-[N. Y. Ledger.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-09-24
snner.tltlona Abeaa nable..

In Ireland belt made Of a woman's
hair is placed about child 70 keep harm
away.
In Spain the infants face is swept with
a pine tree bough 10 bring good luck.
Garlic, salt, bread, and steak are put
into the cradle Of a new born babe in
Holland
In Scotland it Is SID G1at TO rock the
empty cradle viii iEzars the coming of
other occupants for it.
The Grecian mother before putting her
child in It's cradle turns three times
around before the fire while singing her
favorite song TO ward off evil spirits
The London mother places book I'M
der the head Of the newborn infant that
IL may be quick at reading, and puts
money into the first bath to guarantee
its wealth in the future.
Roumanian mothers tie red ribbons
around the ankles Of their children to
preserve them from harm.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-09-24

VT TIL NV V.,' ''''''
~ Milk Delivery
The Covered Pail,
The Sealed Bottle
Thatcher Manufacturing Co, Potsdam, N. T.,
THE MILK is MORE CLEANLY. TAN
Not being exposed to
the odors and contamina- UIKEA
tions of city air; to the n lMA
moving dust and dirt of III lRkM
the streets; to the rain; to RA.kI
the drip from the soiled. HEftk
hands of the driver. k1kI
IT'S QUALITY MAY BIZ kE&
SEEN AT ONCE, HE
The Cream at the top 0ESASsEN
is guarantee of its abundance. The
color of the milk of its purity.
WILL KEEP SWEET LONGER.
When drawn from the udder of the
cow to the Milk Protector the cover of
the pail keeps out all hair and dandruff,
also filth and odor from the stable. The
milk is then removed to the milk house,
cooled and bottled Immediately.
BETTER FLAVOR.
The Jars being small at the top, and
full, the milk is not effected by the mo-
ton of the cars or wagon, and escapes
being churned, as in larger vessels, and
is absolutely free from the metallic fla
vor so often noticed in tin.
HOW TO USE BOTTLED MILK.
Do not open the jar until desired for
use. Put in a refrigerator or on the
cellar bottom. If cream is desired for
tea or coffee the jar can be placed
on the table and unsealed when
wanted for use, or the cream can be
poured OFF or removed with a spoon If
whole milk is desired turn the jar upside
down and shake it well with cover on,
the cream viii unite with the milk read
lily asst has never been exposed to the
air.
MARK WELL.
We intend to deliver milk i'm this ecity
In q PURER, FREsHER, sWEETER and
CLEANER manner than has ever been &C
complished before. The milk viii be
good as il comes from healthy cows fed
on sound and nutritious food. No de-
caying vegetables or sour slops win be
fed.
Families supplied daily by addressing
j. BEARDMORE.
628 P. Q. Box 251, Annapolis, Nd.