W. R. Mason, of Grant, shipped thirty-five head of cattle to Chicago, on Wednesday of last week. Their average weight was 1,423 pounds in Chicago, and sold for five dollars and forty cents. Mr. Mason fed them and has a number more of the same kind.—(March 19, 1886.)
There is nothing purer than honesty; sweeter than charity; warmer than love; richer than wisdom; brighter than virtue; more steadfast than faith; more beautiful than friendship.—(March 19, 1886.)
If there are fence corners or other places about the farm where weeds are growing they should be mowed out to prevent the seeds from being scattered to adjoining fields. Farm fences afford one of the most common sources for weed distribution, and it is poor policy to allow the seeds to mature and become scattered to the detriment of the adjoining land. Pasture land, too often produces heavy growths of noxious weeds which should be cut before maturing their seeds.—Country Gentleman.—(March, 1886.)
The City of Boone has been adjudged to pay $4,500 for personal damages incurred by a defective side walk. There is a warning in this to all municipal corporations to keep the public ways in safe condition.—(February 24, 1886.)
The Iowa Agricultural College opened Tuesday. Every room in the main and other buildings have been engaged, and several applicants have been turned away for want of acommodations. The present college year promises to be a very successful one.—(February 25, 1886.)
Mr. S. H. Smith, of Kelley, had two colts killed by the cars a couple of weeks ago. A colt belonging to Mr. Newheart had a leg broken at the same time.—(February 25, 1886.)
Mr. Ed. Patton recently shipped three car loads of hogs and cattle of his own raising. Mr. Patton takes great interest in improving his stock and always realizes the highest market price.—(Collins, March 3, 1886.)
TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION.
The Story County Teachers' Association will meet at the School House in Nevada, Saturday, February 20th, 1886.
PROGRAM.
1:30 P. M.
1. A Professional Standard for Teachers, W. H. Wier.
2. The training of the Senses, Miss Anna G. McConnon.
3. Literature in the Schools, Frank Shutts.