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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
How to Make Ginger Beer,

Ginger beer is the favOrite drink in
all parts of the country for use in har-
vest time, and is probably the very best
for such use. It Is agreeable to the
taste, cooling, very slightly stimula-
ting,and entirely free from any harmful
effetcs. 1t is best when made some
four or five weeks before 1t is to be
used, though 1t can be made so as to be
ready for drinking in three days. We
give the two methods for making It:
First Method: Add to IA gallons OF
water IA pounds of loaf sugar and four
ounces of root ginger well pounded;
then boil all one hour; add the white OF
eight eggs, beaten to froth, and skim
carefully. Now strain the liquor into
an earthen jar, let it stand until cold,
then put 1t into a cask, adding the
strained juice of IA lemons, with their
peel cut in thin slices; add half spoon
full of ale yeast on the top. Keep the
cask closely corked for two weeks
Then put the beer into cottles, and in
another fortnight it will be fit for use.
Second method: To four pounds of
sugar add four ounces Of ginger, two
ounces of cream of tarter and four lem
ons; put all into an earthened jar, and
pour over it six gallons of boiling water,
ahd when milk warm put in q little
yeast. Let it stand all night to work,
bottle it the next day, and in three days
1t will be ready four drinking Good
Housekeeping
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
New Uses for an Old Material.

Peat, used for fuel from the earlies,
times, and long known to be of great
value as "a fertilizer, now finds so many
other applications that its preparation
has developed into an industry. Peat
powder is serviceable. not only about
stables but elsewhere, on account of its
absorbent and somewhat antiseptic prop
critics and low cost. A French surgeon
introduced this powder, treated with an.
tiseptic solutions and contained in cloth
bag, as dressing for wounds. The idea,
said to be a very old one among the work
ing people of some places, was improved
upon by another medical man of Paris,
DR.. Redon, who made soft and pliable
wadding of peat. Other dressings have
since crowded these out of hospitals,
though the peat applications are coming
into use and gaining in favor among vet
erinary surgeons. DR.. Redon's wadding
has yielded important results by leading
to many efforts to produce woven fab
RIGS, so that peat is now made into mat
tresses, coverings, carpets, etc., which
are esteemed ON account of their power
of absorption.-Iron.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
The Father of Pedestrlanism.

Edward Payson Weston is still as Wig
orous as when he made his famous $50
mile record in London. But it has been
years since he walked for money. He
was the father of walking contests, and
during his professional career walked
in all $4,000 miles. I asked him what he
thought of the recent six day contests.
II haven't attended any of them," he
said. Il tried to elevate the sport.
There is no exercise like walking, and l
attribute my present health and vigor to
the walking have done. tits pity that
the contests cannot be conducted on the
elevated plane they once were.
Gas to the recent records which have
been made, you may say this: When
was in the business a mile was under
stood to be $3.50 feet. Now, apparently,
it may be anything less than that. NV
experience of many years taught me that
no man can make anywhere near as
many miles the second day as he does the
first. l don't care what the records may
be IN the recent contests. know that
on the second day the muscles of the leg
are s5s contracted that ones stride is four
inches shorter. The second is the worst
day of any honest race. One can make
more the sixth day than in the second" I"
philadelphia Ledger.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
When Men Wore Earrings.

Among civilized nations the wearing
of earrings by men has been by no means
uncommon, as it has been shown that in
early English days some of the most dis
tinguished courtiers bedecked their ears
with very costly specimens. The i'm
mortal Shakespeare is said to have worn
them, and Charles is reputed to have
been the owner of a magnificent pair Of
pearl earrings, which he bequeathed to
his daughter the day before he was exc
cuted.
In the South Sea islands the females
and males alike adopt this style of per-
sonal adornment, and even in the wilds
of Africa they-are worn by the untutored
savages of both sexes.
At the present day the only civilized
persons of the male sex who ornament
their ears in this manner are the gypsies,
the Italians, the French, few sailors of
other foreign nations, and occasionally
German, but as master of course
precious few females the world over will
be found without them.-Detroit Free
Press,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
Is There a Potato Famine?

There certainly has been potato fam.
inc in the Middle States and in New
England, so that New York city has
been obliged to depend upon imports
from Canada and from Scotland.
Twas told very curious fact about
these Scotch potatoes, which, upon in
vestigation, l found to be true. It seems
that the Scotch potatoes, of which an
enormous quantity have been imported
here, are not Scotch at all, but are Irish.
Shipments are made from Dublin and
Belfast in small coasting schooners to
the Clyde, and there the potatoes are
taken aboard the vessels of the Anchor
and State lines, and brought to this coun-
try as Scotch potatoes. They are con-
signed by weight and not by measure,
and over 1000 tons of them have been
imported since the LIST of December. .-E.
J. Edwards in Philadelphia Press.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
FELL AMONG MIND READERS
A Young BridegroOm's Embarrassing Z
periencs At the Board of Trade.

Young Bridegroom's Embarrassing III
Perisnes at the Board Of Trade.
A day or two ago, few minutes be-
fore the opening of the board of trade,
there stepped into one of the elevators in
the building Vel known commission
man and a country customer. The coun-
tryman was q young, fresh faced, un-
sophisticated looking chap, who was in
Chicago Tor the first time looking after a
couple of cars Of wheat that he had
shipped in. As the elevator rose he casu-
ally remarked to the commission man:
II was married last night. and this is a
sort of a bridal trip"
Congratulations were extended by the
commission man as they stepped out into
the hall leading to the exchange. Among
the Others who rode up in the elevator
was certain blonde young man whose
love for a practical joke has made him
rather famous on the floor. He had
CHANGED to'stand back to back with the
young csuntryman, had overheard the
confidential admission made by him to
his friend, and as they stepped from the
elevator he pSnAged to get a good look
at Mr.. xSHH,gAkRdAaad.
An hSSR o. - later; when he had a
few moments to himself, he stepped over
to the telegraph counter and wrote upon
a blank; II have bet 800 to $40 that
you were but recently married. Do
win my bet?" This he folded and placed
in an envelope, and, calling a messenger
boy, pointed out Mr.. Younghusband,
and bade him deliver the message.
He told few of his cronies on the
floor what he had done, and the young
countryman was watched with consider
able interest by dozen or twenty trad
ers in various parts of the crowd. He
received the message from the boy with
a half doubling look, opened it slowly,
and as he comprehended its contents his
face was dyed a deep crimson, while a
foolish smile lifted the corners of his
mouth.
He looked about him sheepishly to see
If he could discover the author of the
message and then beat a rather precipi-
tous retreat. He failed to put in an ap-
pearance again that day. Subsequently
the author of the note asked the young
mans broker If he had said anything
about it.
"Yes, he did. And he was the most
surprised man you ever saw. He could
not imagine where the note came from,
and when he said goodby to me he OBJ.
served: Dick, these board of trade fell
lows are too all fred smart for me.
don't wonder that they can skin us if
they arc all mind readers, as some Of
them seem to be- And he went home
just little bit dazed. Chicago Trib.
une.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25

Ia taken here to mean that Col. Dudley
will support Harrison. as had been ru-
mored short time ago.
Senator Quay. who was here few
days ago told his friends that he would
not remain at the head OF the Republi-
can committee during the coming cam
palgn, but, whether he really intends to
retire or Is bluffing Isl matter Of doubt.
Much ugly talk connecting various
members OF the administration with
completely in the crooked Philadelphia
bank failures, has been INDUCED in
here during the last few days, but the
only,thing definite Is that Assistant Sec
retary Of the Treasury Nettleton sc-
knowledges that he is endorser upon
some notes, amount not stated, held by
one OF these banks. 1t looks as though
Examiner Drew was to be made the
scape-goat.
The following is the personnel OF the
private land claims court. Chief Jus:
tice, ]. NJ. Reed, of Iowa. Associate
Justices, w. H. Stone, of Colorado;
H. c. Sluss, of Kansas; T. G. Fuller, of
North Carolina, and w. w. Murray,
of Tennessee. Two Of these are Demo-
Gratis.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
Ne knows Now.

Mr.. and Mrs Wings were reading the
evening paper.
Peculiar ways the japanese have, =
said Mrs. Wings casually; ''they read
up instead Of down, and from right to
left What do you suppose they do that
for, Mr.. Wingsy
'How should | know, Mrs Wings'
What questions you women do ask!''
Then there was silence, until suddenly
Wings threw down the paper with a re-
mark and began poking the fire viciously.
"What is the matter, Mr.. Wings?'
asked his wife.
"Matter: Oh, nothing-nothing at
all l only read half column OF thrill
ing narrative before found that it
wound up with patent medicine ad."
Again there was silence. Then Mrs.
Wings, who had been pondering some
thing deeply, said, 81 know now why the
Japanese read up instead of down."
"Oh, you do, eh? Well, why?"
$50 as to see the patent medicine ad.
before reading the article. London Tit
Bits.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
Specimen Cases.

s. Fl. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis, was
troubled with neuralgia and rheuma.
tism, his stomach was disordered, his
liver was affected to an alarming de.
gree, appetite fell away, and he was ter
ribly reduced in flesh and strength,
Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured
him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,,
had a running sore on his leg of eight
years standing. Used three bottles OF
Electric Bitters and seven boxes. of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his leg is
sound and we'll. John Speaker, Cataw-
ba, O., had five large fever sores on his
leg, doctors said he was incurable. One
bottle Electric Bitters and one box
Bucklen's ArDica Salve cured him en-
tirely. Sold by D. J. Humphrey.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
THE DAY OF WORSHIP.

Time for HOldingServices by the Sew
eral Churches.
EVANGELICAL.-Church 1C 80 9. m, p. m
Sunday School a. m, Prayer Meeung
Wednesday, p. m. REV. A.. F. BERRY, Pas
tor.
PRESBYTERIAN.-Church 1O:3O a. m, Z p. m.
Sunday School ~ IN, Prayer Meeting,
Thursday, Up. m. REV. NJ. L. DoSAHET, Pas
tor
ST. AUGUSTINE.-Mass s a M, High Mass II
a. M, Vespers p. IN. Rev. M. PuETz, Pastor
METH0DIST.-Church10 1890 a. M, p. m, SAB
hath School $50 p. M, Young Peoples Meet
ing 6:l5 p. m, Epworth League meetihg
Wednesday, p. m, Prayer Meeting Thursdsyi
I'D. IN. Rev. 7. II. CAMPBELL, Pastor.
PAUL'S LUTHERAN.-Ohurch 2:30 p. m Tor
10 a. m as announced previous Sunday sun
day School IN. Rev. W, l.. FISHER, Pastor
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN.-In Freedom Twpr
Church 10 q. IN. Rev. W. L. FIsHER, Pastor.
EMANUAL's LUTHERAN.-Church2 1880 p. m,
Sunday School 10 q. m. Rev. l.. DAANoNN
Pastor.
ST. PAUL's LUTHERAN. - Napoleon Twp.
Church 10 a. NJ. REV. L. DAMNoNS, Pastor.
UNITED BRETHREN.-South Napoleon; church
every two weeks, beginning Jan. 70, 1881, q
2:S0 D. m. Prayer meeting Thursday p. m
RHv. JOHN SHELLER, Pastor.
UNITED NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.: church 10 q m.
every other Sunday, beginning January Is, 1881
Sabbath school 9:3) u. m. Prayer IN meeting
Thursdays, p. m. Rev. JOHN SHELLER' Fas
tor.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
A City Four-o'Clock,


at is just o'clock" remarked gen.
tleman who was standing on the steps OF
the Astor House.
"No, it is not" said a friend who stood
there with him looking at watch. "My
watch makes it quarter after 4, and
only had it set yesterday"
A bet was made between the two
friends as to what the hour was. 81
know it's just o'clock, because here is
DR.. Norvin Green, the president of the
Western Union Telegraph company, and
he always gets here at 4 o'clock to the
minute" " said the first speaker.
An investigation as to the hour was
made and it was found that it was just
exactly o'clock, as any one who is
acquainted with the movements of DR..
Green would certainly have known. II
he is well or in the city he very seldom
deviates a minute in the time that he
reaches the Astor House. He always
aeaves his Office in the Western Union
Building at 3:55 o'clock p. m and strolls
leisurely up to the Astor House.
The regularity with which he reaches
this place every day has become hobby
with him and he prides himself upon it.
He says that all his movements have the
same clock-like precision as does his
appearance at the hotel. He is so sure
that he will never be much out of the
way that he has an understanding with
a number of people who frequent the
Astor House that they can always expect
him to treat if he is ever five minutes
out of the way in his arrival, unless he
should be sick or out of town or on days
when there is directors meeting of the
Western Union.-New York Recorder
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
Injurious Mixtures.

The iodide of potassium is quite con-
slant ingredient of sarsaparilla mixtures.
which are vaunted to be "blood puri-
fiers," tonics, etc. This agent is harm
less when rightly used, but it is capable
of doing grievous injury. One of its
baneful effects is inflammation of the
kidneys. If they are weak or deranged
small doses of the iodide are likely to
produce the effect stated, and many per-
sons kidneys are so affected without the
fact being known. Hence, preparations
of the class mentioned should be held as
unsafe for general Nse.-Halls Journal
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
A boy stood on the burning keck ,

A boy stood on the burning keck,
Unwisely, too, tis said,
For, with the fast approaching fame,
His elders quickly fed.
So. many now In peril stand,
Unmindful Of their fate,
Till, step by step. Grim Death comes on
And then, alas too late!
Far wiser, surely, would 1t seem,
When his approach we see,
With "Pierce's Pellets well in hand
To ovanquish old &c. D."
Pierces Pleasant Pellets have remarkable
power to correct all physical arrangements,
thus wording off disease that would surely
follow. Purely vegetable, pleasant to take,
perfectly harmless! With little forethought
they'll be a present help in time of need
cheating the doctor and robbing the grave!
As Liver Pill they are unequaled. Small
est easiest to take. One dose as d laxative,
three or four cathartic. Tiny, sugar-coated
granules in vials % cents.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clcanses the sys-
tenn efFectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duccd, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ccrtas..!o to the stomach, prompt in
its ao,i2n and truly beneficial in its
effects, r-1ared only from the most
he:,,:...,y s.ad agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
TO all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, chL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. EcY Yorx. M
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
A Fatal Mistake.

Physicians make no more fatal mistake
than when they inform patients that nervous
heart troubles come from the stomach and
are of little consequence. DR.. Franklin
Miles, the noted Indiana specialist, has pro
ven the contrary in his new book on Heart
Disease" which may be had free at Isa
Leist's drugstore, who guarantees and rec
ommends DR.. Miles unequalled New Heart
Cure, which has the largest sale of any heart
remedy in the world. II cures nervous and
organic heart disease, short breath, fiuttering,
pain or tenderness in the side, arm or shout
der, irregular pulse, fainting, smothering,
dropsy, cts. His Restorative Nervine cures
headache, fits, etc.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
How to Succeed.

This is the great problem of life which few
satisfactorily solve. Some fail because of
poor health, others for want of luck, but the
majority from deficient grit-want of nerve.
They are nervous, irresolute, changeable,
easily get the blues and"take the spirits down
to keep the spirits up" thus wasting money,
time, opportunity and nerve force. There is
nothing like the Restorative Nervine, dis
covered by the great specialist, DR.. Miles, to
cure all nervous diseases, as head ache, the
blues. nervous prostration, sleeplessnes,
neuralgia, st. Vitus dance, fits, and hysteria.
Trial bottles and fine book of testimonials
free at lisa Leist's drugstore.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
NOTICE
TO-
TEACHERS

The Board of School Examiners of Henry
county, Ohio, will hold meetings for the ex-
animation of applicants for teachers certif-
oates as follows:
In Basement Of Court House in Ma
poleOn, Ohio, on the 1stand Sd Satur-
days In March and the 1st and sd Sat-
urdays in April and May, the 1st Sat
urday in June and August, the LIST
and Sd Saturdays in September and
the Ist and 3rd Saturdays in October,
the 1st and Sd Saturdays in November
and the 1st Saturdays In December
and January, and the 1st and Sd Sat-
urdays in February.
Evidence of good moral character will be
required of all can didates. That evidence to
be personal knowledge of the Examiners
concerning the applicant, or certificates of
good moral character from some reliable
source.
A. A. TYLER,
MRS. SUE WELSTED,
PHILIP G. SCHWAB
Examiners.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
Diplomacy.

He-I didn't get your last letter.
She pouting)-And l sent you kiss in
it.
He-How unbusinesslike you are!
Don't you know that letters containing
valuables should be registered?
He was allowed to kiss away the pout.
Exchange.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-06-25
OUR METHODS!

lst.-This Company 10 chartered by the State and
ope rated BY a President, Secretary, Treasurer,
Of three.
2nd.-An persons having control OF money or
property belonging to this company are under heayy
Don as, and ali possible property is insured, thus
giving better security 10 persons investing their
money with us, than they find at any bank where
there Is no security TO depotitors.
ord.-We buy and sell for cash, and divide the
pronts between stockholders and customers, ~,
ith.-By paying cash, we secure better prices and
goods than any other way besides getting discounts
which more than payi oil freight and Carriage
oth.-ElectiOn Of officers Is held annualiy Ralea-
men and employees are under control Of the diiec-
tors.
6th.-Each stock holder is entitled to one vote
only-sHAREs DO NOT VOTE. Meetings Of the COM
pany are held monthly, and two.thirds vote win So
cure any change desired.
Hh.-Investments may be withdrawn on short
notice.
Sth.-All customers who have q record kept of
trade (for which provisions made), are entitled
70 one-third the dividends.
stn.-The books are audited monthly-s settlements
quarterly-diHdends declared semi-annually, paw
able annually.
Sonn Higgins, W. r. Bowers,
9onn booher, J. D. Ritter,
marry fount. John Hoy.
AUDITING COMMITTEE.
Joseph Grim, Jacob Brown, Frank Walker.
sALEsMEN
George Davenport, A.E. Baboock.
s. L. CURTIS, Pres. A.F. MILLKI. sec,v.
U. O.HIGGINs, Treasurer.
9-SHARES FOR SALE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-05-29

a gentleman In Washington who do.
votes his time to hunting up all sorts
OF information, says hc can provo that
the greatest men and women In the
worlds history had names that ended
In ON He gives tho following list of
famous men, TO which tho reader can
add at his loisuroi
Samson, Solomon. Napoleon, Wash.
ington, Wellington, Newton. Bacon.
johnson, Nelson. Hamilton, Milton.
Byron, Jefferson, jackson. Emerson.
Edison, Harrison, Clinton, Madison.
Hudson, Gibbon, Addison. Walton,
Wilmington, Wilson, Farjcon. Morton,
Audubon, Chattcrton, Tcnnyson and
Lytton.
That Is all very well u the greatest
men Of the world have been English
men and Americans Of English descent,
whose names 30 frequently end In ton
or son; but 10 say nothing Of tho fact
that some at least OF the names given
nre not those Of the greatest men who
have ever lived what a mistake Il was
that Abraham, Moses, David, Xor1os,
Dcmosthoncs, Cicero. Cesar, pompcy,
Charlemagnc, Shakespeare, Dante,
Gladstone, Bismarck, Lincoln and
some thousands OF Others who might
b. mentioned had names that did not
end with "on."
Moreover, a pru'ty good casc can be
made out for 'cr" ~ a rival termination.
Here are u few names that suggest
Themselves At once; Alexander. Peter,
Luther, Spcnser. Hunter, Webster,
Turner, Bulwer, Wagner 1t would 10
protty good mental exercise to extend
both these llsts, and SEQ which will
come out ahead. Youths Companion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-05-29

The whole world Is looking out for
No. 1. II i-a very important number
and Is employed oftoncr than any
other. II Is u component part OF every
odd or oven number, and is tho root
and foundation Of all numbers. There
Is ono God and ono heaven. We have
one heart and one soul, one life and
ono death.
Two Is number Of great utility and
prc-cminonce The Creator kept Ii Ia
mind In many OF III. works. lie Gro.
atcd man and all tho beasts In two
sexes, aud gave the humans two eyes,
two oars, two nostrils, two arms, two
hands, two legs, two feet md many
other double members o, utility to tho
body, All tho passions arc In pairs,
such as Joy and sadness. hope and fear.
love and hate. Health mud sickness,
living and dying, heat and cold. vlco
and virtue, knowledge aud ignorance,
truth and falsehood and tho like are
represented In duplloity.
Tho number three ia ono OF great
prominence and Significance. shake.
spcarc saysi
They say there Is divinity In odd
numbers, either In nativity, chance or
death. '-Chlcago Herald.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-05-29

Ilindoo women wear very beautiful,
and whom wealthy very costly lcwelry.
They wear a largo ring IN the nose,
quite a number ON each car, and ever
20 many bangles on the arms and
wrists, also massive gold and silver
anklets and rings on each toe. These
rich ornaments arc very becoming, and
tho women naturally think a great dead
Of thom. But widows arc not allowed
any ornaments at all, nor must thoy
wcnr colors.
The condition Of women with living
husbands Is not much better They
must mover look upon tho face of any
other man. so that tlloy are not allowed
10 leave their homes, aud these homes,
even among tho rich, arc not pretty Ia
tho least The small dngy rooms have
bare walls and hnrdly any furniture,
and look upon drcary interior yards
without . vostigo Of tree or ilowor.-
Mrs, David kor In Jenneas Miller Mug.
nziuc,