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The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22
OUR TRADE WITH MEXICO.

The recent announcement of a pro-
posed new form of currency for Next
co lends especial interest to some fig
ures just compiled by the department
of commerce and labor through its
bureau of statistics regarding the COM
merce between the United States and
Mexico. The figures show that the ex-
ports from the United States to Mexi-
CO have grown from thirteen million
dollars in 1890 to forty-six million
dollars in 1904, speaking in round
terms; and that the imports into the
United States from Mexico have
grown from twenty-three million dol
lars in 1890 to forty-four millions IN
1904. Thus our exports to Mexico in
1904 we're three and one-half times as
great as in 1S90,and our imports from
Mexico practically twice as great as
in that year.
An even more interesting fact is
found in a comparison of the figures
of Mexican trade with the United
States with the total trade of Mexico.
These show that of the imports into
Mexico in the latest year for which
information is available, the United
States supplied SO per cent of the
total imports, and that of the exports
from Mexico 76 per cent was sent co
the United States. Mexico takes from
the United States a larger share of
her total imports than any other coun-
try in the world except Canada, which
takes 60 per cent of her imports from
the United States; and Mexico sends
to the United States also a larger
share Of her exports than any other
country of the world except Cuba, of
whose exports during the fiscal year
1904, 500 per CEN went to the United
States, as against the 76 per cent OF
the total exports of Mexico sem to
this country. While figures showing
the percentage of Mexico's exports
sent to the United States are not
available for earlier years, it is well
known that the United States has
rapidly increased the share which she
supplies of the imports into Mexico
and the share which she takes of the
exports from Mexico. This increase
has been especially marked since the
construction of railroads entering
Mexico from the United States, anG
has been accomplished without the
aid of free trade masquerading under
the guise of reciprocity.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22
GOSPEL or FRESH AIR.

Better be robbed Of a little filthy
lucre than Of that priceless treasure,
health" writes one Of Ottumwa's
prominent and most successful physi-
clans in an article prepared for the
Courier's Sanitary Column upon the
necessity of proper ventilation for the
preservation, of health during the
winter months. Foul air kills its
thousands where the burglar kills
one," he continues.
PUT on more blankets. Build up
the fires. Raise a window Just a lit
tie, but try to prevent draughts," is
the advice of this authority. The
point raised is that during the winter
months when doors and windows are
kept tightly closed and every breath
of fresh air is religiously excluded
from the living rooms the danger
from foul and impure air Is many
times greater than 1t Is during the
summer months when doors and win
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22
PRAISES IOWA r

The Southampton (England) Daily
Echo Of Nov. % says, concerning a
distinguished Oskaloosa gentleman:
Among the passengers who landed
at Southampton yesterday by the
American liner New York. rel Col.
onel A. w. and Mrs. Swain, the Hon.
Alfred Mol, U. S. Consul az Dublin,
and General Jose Hernandez.
A representative or this journal had
a brief interview with Coroner Swain
this morning at the Consulate, where
the Consul was found taking leave of
a Spanish gentleman, with whom he
~conversed in his native tongue.
Turning to u reporter, Colonel
Swain said his VISIT, which was partly
a business one and partly undertaken
as a holiday, Tvs delightful
But added the Colonel, L am glad
to get back again. My home is 1900
miles straight west of New York, in
the middle of a fine agricultural sec,
ton, from which come glorious crops.
There are fine farms there, and
everything is prosperous. My state
is $4,000 square miles, bigger than
England and Scotland, and we have
only 21A millions of people, so we
have room to turn round out there
In answer to a question concerning
the presidential election, Colonel
Swain stated that he had done three
weeks campaigning, and had private
business to attend to. He also visit.
ed the st. Louis Exposition.
Your British exhibit there is just
wonderful. l think it is just about
the best England has ever shown al
any exhibition
Colonel Swain spoke feelingly OF
the cordially of the relations of the
American and English peoples, and
of the feelings Of his countrymep In
regard to the North Sea incident.
Both his and Mrs. Swalm's health
has benefited by the change, though
the long travelling was rather trying
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22
IOWA 8 r

During the month, adjustments
were made by Vice President Joyce
of the United Mine W~orkers,and John
p. Reese, Commissioner Of the Coal
Operators, at the following points:
Colfax in dispute over miner who had
been engaged for work and after
waiting for some time was refused
employment; Walnut Greek, adjust
ment of wages of blacksmith; Capital
City mine, Des Moines, in matter OF
measurement of mine bottom; Coal
dale, in matter Of mine entry. Adj
justments between Vice President
Joyce and operators direct: Deer
Creek in matter Of reduction of wages
in certain work without due notice be-
ing given; Sewers, in regard TO price
Of coal and hauling thereof to miners
in the employ of the company; Maple
Creek, dispute in payment for the re-
moval of a fall of slate.
The success and prosperity of the
miners locals is evidenced by the
number investing in halls of their
own. Hooking local has arranged for
the construction of a new $4,000 build
ing; Foster local will dedicate a new
$4,000 hall about the 18th of this
month; and Centerville local will
dedicate a new $4,000 building on the
18th of this month.
Advice was received from John
Mitchell, president Of the United
Mine Workers, that he would some
time after the holidays visit Iowa for
the purpose Of addressing the work
ing people in several Of the cities.
On the evening of November 23,the
linemen and the inside electrical
workers of Cedar Rapids, who had
heretofore maintained separate Or
CARNATIONS, met and consolidated.
An adjustment was reached with
the Smoky Hollow Coal Co., by which
train service for employees living at
Avery will be resumed.
A. L. Urick.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

I'm his annual report of the total
crop harvested by the farmers of Iowa
in the year 1904, J. r. Sage, director
of the Iowa crop and weather service,
shows a total Of 1923. S53,330 bushels
of corn, or nearly 25,o00,0 900 bushels in
excess of the fondest predictions of
these presumed to be in possession Of
facts as to the crop planted and the
quantity. The next largest crop is
that of oats, of which there yer APP
proximately 1885 900 bushels har'
vested. The total crop for the state
is valued at $291,2 07, 25S, as compared
with $~256,413,704, for the year 1908.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

dows are left open. Specializing. the
doctor continues:
1T is not always best to try to ven
tilate by letting windows down from
the top. That let's the warn air out,
but does not let out the most danger.
Gus impurities. Then 1t too frequent
ly means a draught Of air coming
down on the head. Raising a window
a little will separate the sashes and
thus help some without creating a
draught. Raise a window on the op.
posite side from which the wind is
coming; or if you a not do that
place a screen in front Of the window
to be raised. In any convenient way,
shut off the draught but by all means
let in the air, and keep it coming in
all the time"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22
TO WELL-DRILLERS.


The state of Connecticut has many
wells and these are sunk both in the
drift and in the consolidated rocks.
The characteristics of some Of them
are set forth in the tables prepared for
the United States Geological Survey
by Mr.. H. E. Gregory and published
in a report called Contributions to
the NEUROLOGY of Eastern United
States" which was compiled by Mr..
Myron L. Fuller.
A particularly significant feature OF
the Connecticut we'll records is the
fact that many of them were reported
by the men who dug the wells. 1t is
the desire of the Geological Survey to
secure the cooperation Of well-drillers
in this work, and their attention is
especially called to the pages of this
report on which are listed over IT'S
wells drilled by Mr.. c. L. Grant, of
Hartford, Connecticut, and rs wells
drilled by Mr.. F. A. Champlin.
Mr.. Grants list shows the county
and town in which each we'll was
drilled, the name of the owner of the
we'll, it's depth, the yield per minute,
and the depth to water. The wells
are all over so feet deep, ranging
from that depth to over 600 feet. The
supplies vary from a few gallons per
minute to $50 gallons. There are 10
wells with an estimated yield Of 1UO
| gallons or more per minute, Is wells
which flow at the surface, and many
in a few feet of the top.
Mr.. Champlin's records are of espe
cial interest because Of the complete
ness of the data furnished. Besides
the county and town in which tie
we'll was drilled and the name Of the
owner, the date of the drilling Is
state, and the situation of the we'll is
given, whether on a hill or in a hol
low, on a plain or lear shore. The
way in which the water is obtained
whether by hand, by steam, or by
windmill, is stated. The depth Of thu
well, the depth to rock, the depth tt
water, the material in which the wei
was drilled, hte cost of drilling, ths
supply of water per minute, the use t.
which it is put, and the quality of thu
water are all clearly tabulated. A
noticeable feature brought out b.
these tables is the great quantity o
water obtained from the freestone O
sandstone belt along the Connection
River as c%ontrasted with the veal
supplies from the crystalline or semi
crystalline rocks ("granite }.
The Geological Survey would b
glad to receive similar lists Of we'll
from drilIers in other states and L
publish them in its annual volume
The report for the current year 1
listed as Water Supply and Irrigatiol
Paper No. 102, and may be obtained
free Of charge, from the Director o
the United States Geological Survey
Washington, d. G.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22
HAPPY DAYS.

New Sharon Star: We cannot call
to mind a time when the people were
in betteracondition and temper to en-
joy a holiday season than right now.
The farmers raised good crops, and
never had better weather in which to
gather their abundant harvests. The
weather has been perfect, not simply
for a week or two, but for months.
The corr is in crib, the yield was
good and the quality far above the
average. Prices for stock have not
been as high as in some other years,
but on the other hand there is more
Of it. Some seasons tens Of thous'
ands of hogs have died Of cholera, but
this year there has been NJ such dev.
astating loss, and all that the farmers
have raised has reached the market
or is yet to GO. With losses at the
minimum, with fair prices and al
work done, it is no marvel that every
body is feeling good. People &C
about the streets with their heads up
satisfied with present conditions and
looking hopefully toward the future
Merchants are selling lots Of goods
are receiving cash for them, and so II
happens that everybody is feeling
prosperous and happy, glad they are
living and rejoicing that their lines
are cast in pleasant places-the mos
pleasant of all on earth for here the
people are really and truly free and
the flag of freedom waves above us al
! and for ns all
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22
YOU WILL nor R 6

YOO WILL MI FUNNEL
The ships that plough the tossing
main
Cross over each others track,
And the burrows deep are filed again
BY waves that come rushing back,
And they forget.
Bright stars athwart the heavens blue
In trackless orbits swiftly move;
Their course forever more is true,
Yet leaves no trace the way to prove
And they forget.
But men have thoughts and friend
ships, too,
That burn and live and brighten;
The spark of love is ever new,
Each others cares to tighten;
Can they forget?
Not so, for true love lives always,
And all hearts r aglow
To sing as one On this glad day
The song of brotherhood below.
We can't forget.
The magnet points the needle true,
The sun holds worlds in orbits old;
Let steadfast truth bind me and you
In friendships chain of purest gold
Let's not forget.
j. w. Johnson.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22
WHY NOT.

HH 49,
If more than one house are called
houses
And more than one mouse are mice,
Then why are two mice not mouses
And why are two houses not hice?
If a letter is sent and it goes,
And we know it went when it's gone,
Why hasn't it snent when it SHOWS
Or the money we spent been spore?
II the vine that clings neve changed,
But the joke that we spring is
sprung,
Why isn't the bell that we ring ranged
Or the door that is banged shut
bung? 1v >
A word that we speak is spoken
Why don't we say it is spake?
Our girl, when a pitcher is broken,
Zach, Louis !"she says, sit ISIS break
If we lie we say that we laid
And we lay when we said that we
lied,
Why don't we speak of the needles we
played
. Or tell Of the pieces we piled?
A fish that we catch isn't catched,
j And the roof that we thatch isn't
thaught.
Why don't we speak Of a thought that
was matched
Or hear of an egg that was haught?
II a picture that's hung isn't hanged,
But the man who is hanged isn't
hung,
Why isn't the song that we sing
sanged,
Or any old thing aver thung?
Maurice Smiley, in Golfers.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

-"Give Christmas presents. not for
the pleasure they viii bring others,
but for the satisfaction tbs act will
bring yourself" urges the Mason City
Times-Herald. True, this is also q
species of selfishne3s, but not a de.
spicable kind. Within proper, sensi'
BILE limits the practIHe Of bestcwins
tokens of esteem and remembrance is
to be commended"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

Here is the real difference be-
tween the north and SOUTH" says the
Des Moines Register and Leader, dis
cussing the negro question. "The
north denies him privileges, the south
rights. And in the history Of the
world there has never been a race
that would not sacrifice all the COM
forts and opportunities Of servitude
for liberty to live it's own life on bar
rem plains"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

-KeokuK Gate-City: An Ohio man
who embezzled $25, 900 was sent to
the penitentiary for five years. Cash
Ter Cotton, at Wapello in this state, for
the same offense, got only two years
and a half. An Oskaloosa man was
given i've years for stealing a set Of
harness. Revision and equalization
of judicial sentences is a deal more
urgently needed than any changes in
the present tariff law.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22
The estimates of appropriation.

The estimates Of appropriations
required for the support Of the govern
ment for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1906, as transmitted to congress
by the secretary of the treasury, ag,
gregate $619,66 1852, as against 1914,
54S,937, the amount of the appropria'
tions for the current fiscal year. The
estimates for 1906 are nearly $4,000.
900 less than the estimate for last
wear.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

Christmas in de kitchen,
Christmas in de air,
Christmas in de dinin' room,
Christmas everywhere.
Christmas in de grocery sto',
Got aroun' at as;
Christmas in de pocketbook,
But goin' mighty fas'.
Washington Star.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

You've probably heard the ex-
preston, Take what you see, and
what you don't see, ask for" That
reminds us that when wanting any
thing, just drop a line or two in our
want column. A two-line local in
Wednesday evenings Herald brought
thirteen letters before Thursday
noon.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

1T is reported that the president
has engaged a new boxing master.
The previously engaged gentleman is
reported as c~onvalescing slowly but
surely.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22
AT TAMA.
Young Women Sues M~otherin-law For
$4,000 Damages.

Marshalltown, Ia, Dec. 17.-Mrs.
Lille Grofutt, Of Montour, today be.
gun a suit in the district court or
Tama county against her husbands
mother. Mrs. Sarah Grofutt, demand.
ing ten thousand dollars for alienation
OF affections Of the plaintiffs hus.
band, Dewitt Grofutt. The parties
are all wealthy and among the most
prominent in Tama county. The suit
has caused a great sensation.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

The total wages paid railroad en-
ployes in Iowa during the past year
exceeded $4,000 900. The, average
wage was $2.10 per day. Evidently
the Iowa farmer is not the only one
who lis basking in the sunshine of
prosperity.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

The steady aim of this nation, as
of all enlightened nations, should be
to strive to bring ever al the day
when there shall prevail throughout
the world the peace Of justice.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

drinks her bulk twice a day. Talk
about watered stock!-If we can sell
our COW by the pound and be permit
ted to tank her UP, after adding a lit
tie salt to give her an appetite. Wen
guarantee to sell more water than
Pierp Morgan got into his ship trust"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

Keep your eye on Bryan" says
the Topeka Capital. Whats the
use?" ~rejoins the Kansas City Journal.
we couldn't lose him if we wanted
to-not while we have ears"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

-Statisticions find that something
like 1000 vessels OF, all sorts disap-
pear in the sea every year, W. to
be heard from again, taking with
them 10000 human beings and involv-
ing a money loss of 500, 600, 900.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

let we'll enough alone."-Sena,
tor Hanna.
leave things substantially as they
are."-President Roosevelt.
The words are different but the
meaning is the same.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

fractured her neither limb, "reads
a head line in the Davenport Demo
crat. The Cedar Rapids Republican
wants to know if there was any e a
son why the Davenport paper should
not have mentioned the fact that she
broke her leg.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

A car load of corn brings about
$500, a car load of beef cattle $1,000
and a car of butter $4,000. This
shows, says Joe Trigg, in the State
Register, the difference between raw
material and finished product, and al,
so how we may convert our farms in
to manufactures.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

The treasurers Of Iowa counties
may collect a commission for the col
lection of mulct taxes levied by cities
above the statutory 5000, but no com.
mission on the 5000 Of the statutory
$500 which the county turns over to
the city treasurers. This is the gist
of the decision by the supreme court
in a case from Bremen county.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

The Davenport Democrat believes
Secretary Shaw's complaint that the
currency is ~inelastic is well founded,
and the effort to stretch any gwen
sum so it will " all the calls or
the Christmas season will bring the
fact home to all of u.s."
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

What more acceptable present
for Christmas, New Years, or other
holiday gilt could be imagined than
a years subscription to the Herald.
The paper will be a welcome visitor
over a year to your father, mother or
other relative.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

Carroll d. Wright says the labor
Dyoblem a be settled by the univer
sal adoption of the golden rule"
THAT means" suggests the Dubuque
Telegraph, that it may never be set
tied"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

The prudent purchaser of holiday
goods will consult the advertising col.
umns Of the Herald before making Sc
lections. The business announce
ments they contain are an index tc
the best goods and the best bargains
in Keokuk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

Missouri is still democratic" de-
clares the Adair County Democrat de-
family. "a man is not a loafer be-
cause he takes one day off in the
course of thirty or forty years"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

George w. Bowen, the well known
Carroll attorney, won on the recent
election seven hats, two pairs of shoes,
a pair Of cuffs and a~collar, two pairs
of socks, a tooth brush, a necktie, a
pair Of suspenders, and other articles
too numerous to mention.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

-Keokuk Gate-City: An oskaloosa
man offers IS excuse for a second ille-
gal marriage the fact that ne was
drunk at the time. So far from palli-
ating his offense his drunkenness only
aggrayates it. He should have been
content with seeing double.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

A Yale professor says tnat Amer.
leans should eat less. The Quincy
Wing recalls that they did under the
Cleveland administration, but it was
not observable that the general pub,
lie health improved.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

Mexico proposes to abandon the
free coinage Of silver. Everything
seems to be going against the demo-
cratic party these days.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

There is nothing in the code Of
Iowa that will give city councils au-
thority to pass ordinances forcing
property wne to install smoke con-
sumers. This has been discovered at
Des Moines, where an effort was be-
ing made to do this.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

The report of the director of the
mint places the entire gold coinage OF
the world at $780, 0O. 900, Of which
amount Uncle Sam has $780, O0. 900.
or nearly one-fourth.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

"A quarter section farm in the
north part of Marshall county sold at
auction the other day for $I6,475 or
$102.50 per acre. Such is Iowa!
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

-China's dowager empress does
not propose to rely upon posterity for
a monument. The tomb she is now
building will cost $4,00O,0 600.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

According to the Photographer Of
the Chicago News, it is better to have
loved a short girl than never to have
loved a tall. .
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

The initial 81" in Mrs. Chad
wick's name, the Des Moines Capital
concludes, stands for Lulu"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

Mr.. Bryan is accredited by the
Los Angeles Record with the remark
able feat of having survived his pail
bearers.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

Don't send out of town for your
holiday goods. The home merchants
are entitled to your trade.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

The New York Press declares
that there are no words in any Ian
guage that can describe a mans relig-
ion when the water pipes burst. -,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

If all this seed corn talk takes
root the Council Bluffs Nonpareil fore.
sees that corn will be as plentiful in
Iowa next fall as poetry is in Indiana.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

The Chicago Record-Herald de-
@cfares that poverty is no disgrace so
long as your creditors don't suspect
the truth.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

The Mill Creek philosopher de-
clares it is better to have loved and
lost than to have married a whole
family.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

-Odebolt IS said to be the greatest
popcorn market in the world. 1t is
estimated that $75,0 900 worth will be
marketed there this season.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

Joe Trigg, the great authority on
things agricultural, says that a hen
properly cared for, will yield Its own
er one dollar a year.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

Cattle on dry feed drink a power
of water these days." laments the ed
itor of the Brighton Enterprise. I'VE
spend u mornings and evenings car
Eying water to old COW and she
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

The a for shooting quail
closed Thursday, Dec. Is, and birds
killed now will subject the hunter to
prosecution.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

Go to Gordon's new harnc 5 shop
at Fahrney's feed yard, North 3
street. for new harness and repairing
Of all kinds. 'd1.w1
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

An old bachelor editor in Kansas
always refers to the devil as 'her sa-
tanic majesty"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

Wonder if Oskaloosa will find the
interurban in her stocking Christmas
morning?
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22
And again, shut the door!

IF time is money the Sioux City
Tribune concludes there Is no end o.
embezzlement.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

-"How perfectly lovely the chill
dren are these days!" exclaims the
Des Moines Capital.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-22

Predictions Of a long, hard winter
have been traced to democrats.