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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15
Southern Alayka's Future.

The popular idea of Alaska is that IL
is ice-bound during nine months in the
year, and that only the miner and the
fisherman are attracted to it. F. E.
Bowers, one of the returned California
prospectors who had poor luck, de.
scribes the Cook Inlet country az
grass region as good for cattle and
sheep as Montana. He says that ha
saw thousands of acres Of meadow
covered with redtop grass as high as
his head, and these river meadows ara
so level that moving machine could
be run all over them. The climate he
found no severer than that of Idaho OF
Montana, where cattle run on the range
all winter. At Kudink Island he found
horses and cattle which had fattened
on the rich grasses. What he saw led
Mr.. Bowers to predict that few years
would see Southern Alaska one Of the
great livestock districts in this coun'
try, thus aiding to make true that
glowing picture Of the manifest des>
tiny of the great northern territory
which Seward painted over thirty
years ago.-Harper's Weekly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15
The Worlds Progress.

We briefly review the progress
in science, in inventions and dis
coveries in the year '96. 1t is
marvellous, yet each year wa think
that man has reached his zenith
in scientific developments, not so,
hundreds and hundreds of new
and useful inventions. The X
rays was discovered last January
by Prof. Roentgen Of Wuryburg
University which has set the sci
entifc world to experimenting. It
may prove as valuable discovery
as electricity was. VIM. A. Eddy
of N. J. has made his kitelike ma
chine which Is the nearest ap-
proach of flying through the air.
Prot. Langley has discovered the
Aerodrome, Prof. Lillienthal the
great German scholar has made
his motorship. We might enumcr-
ate others, yet this will suffice to
give you an idsa of the wonderful
advancement of mans genius and
great resoarching power.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15
TO CAN TURTLES.
Company Formed to bring Green Tuftls
sSup within Reach.

Company Formed to Bring Green Tuftle
Soup within Reach.
A number Of local capitalists Of Cort-i
land, this state, have organized =
scheme for canning turtles in the Wes!
Indies for sale In New York and E,i-
rope. where green turtle soup and tur-
tie steak are now among the choicest
and most expensive delicacies, says the
New York Journal. Turtle eggs are
also to be laid on our tables ut little
more than cost. A late superintendent
Of the census Is said to be interested In
the enterprise. The plan which the
Cortland capitalists regards as most
feasible is to either charter or pur-.
chase sailing vessel and equip her
with lumber and other necessary ar
ticles to construct the canning factory.
including few huge kettles in
which the turtles will be boiled, to-
gether with provisions for the supply
Of the men who will be employed to-
put up the building and maintain those
that will do the work Of boiling and
canning. The natives will be utilized
to catch the turtles.
AS soon as cargo Of turtles is
canned the vessel will return to New
Orleans or to New York, and the goods
will be consigned to agents, who will
place them on the market. The United
States will first be supplied and then
shipments will be made to England and
France. It is thought there will be q
great demand for canned turtles in;
the country towns, as it is toOthsome
dish when made into soup or turtle
steaks. It is believed that working
capital Of 100000 will be ample to put
the enterprise on its feet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15

Phoenix, Arizona, Jan. 5, 81.
have. been q reader Of your
paper for some time. Like it very
much, and if / can be Of any use
to the paper and its readers, l will
do so. Have been in this salt
river valley for about three weeks,
and never struck d nicer climate
in my life. am now sitting in
the beautiful sunshine, and the
people walk the st.eets with a
shade over them. 1t seems like
sun is SO bracing and nice the
heavens get little cool, but when
the glittering sun raises her sail
the sun warmes the earth up again.
n. d. VALENTINE.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15
OSCEOI.A NEWS.

The Emancipation Celebration. Jan.
9th, was a grand success. The weather
was tine, and the day was spent in eating
and drinking, singing and speaking; in
the evening the Des Moines Harmony
Company gave grand concert, which
was largely attended. The singing was
encored, and applauded, showing that
every one highly appreciated the singing.
Mrs. j. T. Blagburn, with her nlelodious
soprano voice, mastered her solos splend-
Idly, showing she had had the best OF
musical training.
Mr. Geo. Holt, who was called the best
tenor singer that had been in Osceola,
rendered the most difficult selections.
And Mr.. I. Blagburn, with his very
deep bass voice, showed by rendering his
solo that he knew exactly what he was
doing; each one we're encored over and
over. The quartettes were well rendered
and Miss Harding was highly compli.
mentcd as musician.
Long live the Des Moines Harmony Co.
The speaking was all good. Close at
tention was paid. Rev. Follansbee made
the closing address, which was patriotic,
historical and full OF deep thought. Every
one went away we'll pleased. -...
The Des Moines Harmony Go. leit
Thursday morning for Charlton, accom-.
panied by Rev. D. A. Bastield, who re.
turned Monday evening reports good sue
cess with his entertainments in Charlton
They were given in the First Baptist
church, which was highly appreciated.
In Indianola they sang to q full house.
Tie people there had made great prepara
tions and took part in the programme
which was highly appreciated and londly
applauded.
Mrs. D. G. Basfleld and children of Des
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15
ALBA NOTES.

Miss Maggie Jones, one of the
Abba girls, who has been residing
in Chicago for some time, return
ed home during the holidays for a
short visit.
Mrs. A. Meadows, of Ottumwa,
who visited her parents here for
several weeks, returned home
Monday.
Rev. N. N. Pharris returned
from Marshalltown, Friday.
Messrs. James Cloyed and Frank
Bryant, two of Osceola's young
sons visited in Abba last week.
Miss Mable Darker returned
home Monday from her visit at
Knoxville.
This past week has been fine for
sleighing and skating, and num-
ber Of our boys and girls are en-
joylng it.
Messrs Bowman and Marshal
are home again for a visit.
Mr.. Monroe Davis who is very
8 ok at his home for the past week
is improving.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15
BOONE ITEMS.

John Coleman, aged Is years, died at
the home Of his father, G. K. Coleman.
The bereaved family having lost mother
and sister within few weeks. have the
sympathy Of many friends in their present
affliction. The funeral was held Tuesday.
Jan 5tb. Rev. Crawford conducted the
services. -.
Little Oracle Brown, aged year end 10
months, died at tho home of her parents,
Mr.. aud Mrs. George Brown. The little
one passed away Sunday morning. Fn-
neral services were held at the church
Monday at 2 p. IN and were conducted
by Rev johnson.
A meeting was to be held Tuesday eve
ming by the society for the benefit Of the
needy, but the secretary was absent, and
those present could not transact business,
Rev. Johnson will remain in the city
until Monday. Sorry for the Charlton
people, but can't change it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15
Meats of Pleasant Thoughts.

We complain Of the want Of many
things; We want votes, we want liberty;
we want amusements, We want money
Which Of us feels or knows that h.
wants peace? There are two ways o.
getting it, if you do want it. The first
is wholly in your own power; to make
yourselves nests Of pleasant thoughts
ss None Of us yet
none of us has yet been taught q
youth, what fairy palaces we ma,W
of beautiful thought--proot aga IL
adversely. Bright fancies, SAIL
memories. noble histories, faithful
ings, treasure houses of precious
restful thoughts, which care cannot d
turb, nor pain make gloomy, nor pos
erty take away from us-houses bull
without hands, for our souls to live in
John Ruskin.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15
OTTUMWA NOTES.

Misses Jesse Enox and Oliver have re-
turned from Macon, where they have been
visiting relatives and friends. They report
lovely time.
Mr.. and Mrs. James johnson have re-
turned home, after visiting relatives in Mt.
Pleasant.
Rev, p. P. Taylor has been suffering
from severe cold.
Mrs. McAiann's son has been taken to
the hospital, in q very dangerous condi-
ton with blood poison.
Mrs. Gilbert is quite sick with the grip.
Mrs. Henderson who has been i'll Tor
some time. but was improving, when she
veatured oul and caught a fresh cold and
took a relapse. At this writing, however,
she is better. ss3
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15

''The debt of love we owe to
the Negro Race was the subject
Of Rev. W. S. Atwood, of East
Side Presbyterian church last Sun
day morning. We have but few
white men to come ont in the broad
field Of co-equal education, and
with a free and unprejudiced mind
as the Reverend did. He spoke
of the Negro in a general way,
his conditions when brought to
this country by force, three hun
dred years ago, as semi-civi'ized
being: also his wretched condition
after emancipation, having NO
money, no morals, no education,
no wealth, and but very few white
friends in the south land after he
was made free by the north. He
then spoke Of habits, customs, and
their wonderful achievements in
only thlrty-four years, amidst
many disadvantages, demonstrate
ing their possibilities if they are
only given equal chances in public
affairs. He condemned lynchings
iu the strongest terms Of both
black and white. He ignored the
idea of deportation or colonization.
He said to educate him in chris
tan morals, as he would make the
best and truest american citizen
we had.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15

Moines, who accompanied the Des Moines
Harmony Co. here has been the guest ol
Mrs. D. A. Bastield.
Mrs. Cloyd, one Of Osceola's Oldest COL
ored citizens, died Wednesday. and was
buried Thursday afternoon At 2 o'clock.
Rev. Basfield expects to hold a protract-
ed meeting this month. We hope to see
an outpouring Of the holy spirit.
Mesdames Edwards. Bryant, Culp, Will.
Jams and Trimblo entertained Mrs. d. 6.
Basfeld and Mrs. d. A., Bastield, and
made it quite interesting.
Mrs. G. Battle, of Garden Grove, is Wis.
iting in the city.
Mrs. Langford is still confined to her
bed. ~#
= Grandma Ray is still very feeble.
MRS. D. G. Basfield and children will re-
turn home Wednesday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15

Quite q number Of little girls and bsys
gathered at the home Of Miss Ethel .Ha.
worth on last Friday Jan. s tn to celebrate
her 9th anniversary Allreported nd enjoy
able time. They were served with a SIN O.
clock dinner, the courses were. Turkey
with dressing and cranberry sauce Ice
cream and cake, Nuts, Candy, Popcorn
and Fruit. Those present were, Misses
Mable Hall, Agnes Reeves, Garnet Smith,
May Bell, Alice Martin, and Timothy
Reeves, Jr.. and Roy Reeves. All report
. good time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15
kEOKUCK NEWS.

Sunday was quarterly Meeting
at the Bethel Church. Elder Till
man spoke we'll in the morning
and the afternoon services was
conducted by the Thatham Square
minister. A large crowd was
present.
We are sorry our presiding elder
could not be with us ON that grand
occasion.
Mrs. Smith has been ont of the
city for short time.
Mrs. A. Anderson was buried
last Monday from the Bethel
church. She leaves a son and
son to mourn their loss. She was
a good christian, and a loving
mother. She is our loss but keav-
ems gain.
Mrs. James Smith is able to be
out to church again.
A certain young gent that has
lately come to the city, seems to
be the 'toast" with our young
ladies.
Mr.. F. Anderson is some better
Mrs. Frazier gave candy pull.
ing on last Wednesday evening,
All present enjoyed themselves.
Mr.. Rowen held the lucky num-
Der that drew the cake.
Quite good meeting was had
on Monday evening at Love feast.
Rev. lillian is in the right
place. The people are carried
away with him and wife.
The revival meeting starts from
Love feast evening. The presid'
ling elder expects to arrive Tues
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15
MUCHAKlNOCK NOTES.

Rev. Thomas of Alba, while on his
way to Muchakinock store few days ago,
fell near the railroad and cut his lip badly
Misses Susie London, Nelia Jones and
Anna Smith have returned from Musca-
tine after two weeks visit. They report
= good time. .-...
Edward Jones and Miss Daisy Wilson
were married last week at the home of
the bride, Rev. Williams officiating. Re-
ception at the residence Of W. p. Jones.
1t was quiet affair, only the relatives
and few friends being present.
Ed. Smith of Des Moines, spent the hol:-
days with us.
Rev. Thomas and wife of Abba, attend
ed the supper of the ladies social club, Jan,
1st.
Misses Annie Brown and Phoebe Allen,
Of Oskaloos, were guests at the ladies
social club supper.
The ladies "Autumn Leaf Club gave
its annual supper 30th ult. The NJ. G..
Band furnished music for the occasion.
e. H. Woodson was their toast master.
Their literary program was excellent. At
very late hour the guest retired to the
Star Co.'s building. where tables loaded
with all the viands of the season awaited
them.
The party given at the home of J. H.
Bates, was an enjoyable affair, Jan. 1st.
The "Ladies Social Club" lately organ.
lied with Mrs. Annie Cary. President,
and Mrs. Lizzie Riggs, Sec'y. and Mrs.
Fannie Reaves, Tras., gave a banquet
Jan. lst About one hundred people were
present. The evening was spent in var
ious amusements. j. II. McDowel's Or
chestra furnished music. All present
seemed to enjoy themselves. About II
o'clock supper was served, which consist
ed of turkey and ham, and all the delica-
cies of the season.
DR.. +. H. Lawther and wife, Of Oska-
loosa, were guests OF the Ladies' Social
Club" supper.
The school taught by Mrs. Alice Mellow
ell has been given to Miss Francis Brown
for the ensuing term, and the school that
Miss Brown taught last term is declared
vacant. We are unable to give the rea-
sons for such a change. but Of one thing
we are quite sure that it does not meet the
approval Of the majority Of the parents
who send their children there.
On account Of the enormous pressure Of
business your correspondent failed to get
his news in last week; so that if you see
anything that you have heard before, you
will know it should have been in last
week.
Abron Chapman got in trouble with
George and William Fielding, and lower
cd his pugilistic fan,e, and sought redress
in Squire Lewis court. wherein the Field
ings were fined heavily.
E.A. London's baby got bone in his
throat Monday, and for awhile things
looked quite serious.
VIII. London's sen, Hubert, is quite
sick at this writing.
Mrs. Junious Brown left for Muscatine
Tuesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15
OSKALOOSA ITEMS.

Mrs. Amanda Blagburn has re-
covered from her spell of sickness.
The Christian Endeavor Ban
quet, is to be given soon. It
promises to be one of the grandest
events of the season.
Miss Syneldo Yeaser is taking
a three weeks visited with folks in
Keokuk, her old native home.
Rev. 7. L. Griffith and wife
of Muchikinock, was an Oskaloosa,
visitors Friday.
Miss Ola Wathel, of Colon,
a popular young lady and music
teacher, passed through Oskalocsa
from Abba, where she has been
teaching music.
Mr.. William Burgs Of Evans
was in our city Wednesday, on
legal business.
Mr.. Frank Bush is some better
at tile present writing.
Aunt Eliza Warren is still very
poorly.
Mr.. V. G. Thomas, of Colfax,
was in the city Thursday, Wit
ness in the district coudt.
Mr.. John Seyers of Muchiki-
mock, was through here en- route
for Evens where he expects to
locate soon.
Miss Cornelius Mead, Of Muchy,
IS an Oskaleosa visitor, with her
sister, Lizzie. Tate. A
Miss Alice Craig, Of Grinnell,
is visiting Miss Sarah Williams.
She expects to remain a week. =
Mr.. Frank Walker of Sigourney
was in the city Sunday.
MI. Frank Davis, Of Colon, was
a city sojourner Saturday.
Miss Winnie London, Miss Etfie
Brown Of Muchy, were in Oska-
loosa. Monday. ~.
Mr.. Ed. Murry, who has had two
feet amputated, is slowly improv-
ing. 80.
Some Of our DID, maids, who
fail to catch on during the past
leap year are looking dark blue,
and acting very cross. Cheer up
old maids, leap year will come
again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15
Nil. PLEASANT.

Mrs. Daisy and baby visited a
few days with H. johnson and
family.
Miss Helena Crane and ner sis
ter, Mrs. Ollie Thomas, Of Chicago
will spend the winter with their
grandmother, Mrs. Clay.
Mr.. Albert Arbuckle and Miss
Florence Thornton were united in
marriage, at the home of Mrs.
Taylor, during the holidays.
John Smith, of Council Bluffs,
is visiting with his family for a
few weeks.
Mrs. M. McNeal entertained
about eighty of her friends on New
Years day.
The Athenlan club entertained
at the tabernacle hall on the Both.
Mr.. Lee Page and Miss Evans
were married on the I'd inst.
Mr.. J. Hopkins, of Ottumwa,
was a Sunday visitor.
Mr.. and Mrs. SPOTS will leave
Friday morning for visit to Chi
cago.
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day to help carry on the good

day to help carry on the good
cause.
Miss Carrie Wright entertained
company in honor Of Miss Godford
of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, We'd
nesday evening. The evening
was spent in games and social
games and chat.
Mrs. Mitchell is on the mend.
Mrs. B. Smith is able to be up
and around, after a spell Of sick
ness.
Mrs. Fox is on the sick list.
Mrs. Fossy is quite bad and not
expected to get we'll.
The writer was sick with a bad
cold last week, contracted New
Years night.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15

The lovers Of dancing held a
ball at Webster's Hall last Tues.
day eve quite crowd was present
and would have been more, had
the weather been more favorable.
An enjoyable time was reported.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15

p We are in receipt of the advance
sheets of the Biennial Report Of
the Superintendent of Public In
struction Of Iowa, by Henry Sabin.
1t is very beneficial, giving the
number OF: teachers and pupils
attending in all the. grades, also
a complete financial report with
with the number Of graduates for
the year of 1896. Any one wish
ing a book, address Henry sabin,
State Capital, Des Moines, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15

The Bible reading at Mrs. John F. Blag-
bnrn's each Tuesday afternoon is becom-
ing more entertaining and Instructive ev-
cry meeting. A cordial invitation is
extended to all ladies to attend these meet
ing. ..e
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15

Mother Carter is quite sick at her home
on Sixth and School streets. 1t will be
remembered that she got her arm hurt
about three weeks ago, which has proven
to be more severe than she and her friends
thought at first, Friends should call.
Remember she lives alone.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15

We advertise in the Bystander because
we want your trade in Laundry work.
We do all kinds Of work and deliver to
any part Of the city. Telephone to Cham
paign & Son, No. III. If
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15
THE BATHS or BEAUTY.

Old Time Recipes for Cosmetic Dips anG
Soothing Bslms.
A very old recipe for an aromatic
bath, found in a very old book dealing
with herbs and simples runs thus: In a
sufficient quantity of soft water boil
for the space of two or three minutes
one or more of the following aromatic
herbs: Anise, Glove, July flowers, balm,
sweet basil, bastard marjoram, wild
thyme, wild mint, or any other herbs
that have agreeable scent Having
strained of the liquor from the herbs,
add to it a little brandy or camphor.
ated spirits of wine. About half a
pint of the liquor added to the bath
water will have delightfully."- sooth-
ing and refreshing effect
For an aromatic bath for the feet
take pennyroyal, sage and rosemary
four handfuls; angelica. four hand
fuls; juniper berries, four ounces. Boil
these ingredients in q sufficient guam
tity of water and strain off the liquor
for use at the requisite temperature.
For an emollient bath for the feet
boil in sufficient quantity of water
q pound OF bran, with few marsh
mallow roots and two or three hand
fuls of mallow leaves. Strain and
bathe the feet with the liquid.
For q cosmetic bath take two pounds
of barley or bean -four or meal. eight
pounds of bran and few handfuls Of
borage leaves. Boil these ingredients
in sufficient quantity of spring water.
This both cleanses and softens the skin
in superior degree. The most cele-
brated historical baths were those of
asses milk. The ancient authors have
immortalized the memory Of the fifty.
three she asses which for this purpose
accompanied the train Of the cels-
brated Paphma
Aang before the fire or In the hot sun to
dry quickly, rubbing and pulling the
article into proper shape tevery few
moments to prevent .orner of '-'sinp
hanib ,.s,d atiff
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15

WANTED-To sell or trade for Iowa
property, good lot and house of S rooms. l 4
story, situated in Albany, Mo-, county,
seat Of Gentry county, town Of 25O0
people. colleges, electric light, elc. For
Information, address the BYsrANDER, or
WATKINS, Albany, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15

Mrs. ID. Q. Basstield returned
wednesday eve from Osceola, Ia,
where she has been visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Basstield for
the past week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15

Have you ever tried Eureka coal? If
not, call at 416 w. Seventh street, or AL
East Sixth street. Phone No. 40
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-15
SEA OF LAGER BEER.

Bavaria Leads Competitors-Bosnia and
Roumanla In the Rear.
The Vienna journal Gambrlnus, de-
voted to the brewing interest, recently
published table of European brewer.
les and their output for the year 1887.
According to this table the whole num-
Der Of breweries in Europe was 50, ,SO1.
and the production of beer and ale
amounted, in round numbers, to 49,
100000 hectoliters, or 4,850, 100000 gal.
Ions. The taxes collected from this sea
Of beer amounted to $50, ,0O0. 900 bulden.
or 1926. 100000. The malt used amount
ed to 7O0,0OO,O 900 Kilograms, or nearly
100000 tons, and the hops to 100000
600 Kilograms, or 10000 tons. Ger.
many alone contained 26,ri breweries,
producing 45,000,O0O hect6liters, Or
1,188, 1000, 900 gallons, while AuAtro-H Hum,
gary had only 1879 breweries. prodha
ing. 13,40O,0O0 hectoliters. or 354. 900,
900 gallons. Most interesting are the
figures relating to the production pei
capita. The smallest ~ - ':-. =.
,teYtt t 4 Asr.ase k a4eafaee = =.
head is found in Bosnia and Roumanias5
Then come Greece with 21s liters, Rus,
sia with 3-5, France with 81, Switzer-(
land with 40, Denmark with 63, Ger-i
many with 73, Upper Austria with 11G,--
Lower Austria with 121. Great Bril-
tain produces 1875 liters, or SO gallons 4
per capita, but the greater part Of this
Is exported. Belgium exceeds this with
$50 liters, Wurtemberg with 21S, and
the Kingdom of Bavaria leads all CON-
petitors with 24S liters, or nearly 65H
gallons for every man, woman ant
child in the country.
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Not q Wheellnan.

.'There is a pleasure in the pathlesi
wood"
Wrote Byron. and these simple
words reveal, @
Although the poet nature understood
He didn't know a thing abonted
wheel. is
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