The Western Democrat

A Volcano In Polk County, Wis. One of
the most strange phenomena in nature has recently
developed itself near the Horse Lake, Polk
county, Wis. Flames of fire came up through the
earth in several localities, and one man's barn has
been burned down by it. Strange to say, the fire
can only be seen in the day time, the earth in the
evening bearing a close resemblance of phosphorus.
The air smells as if impregnated with sulphur.
The most remarkable feature in this case is the
fact that woollen articles in the houses located
near by take fire, although there is nothing visible
to ignite them. This is a fact.—Chicago Journal.
The reader may believe as much of the above as
he chooses.