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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05
THE FIGURE 80"

The figure 40 a." in our dates is with us and has
come to stay. No man or woman now living will
ever date a document without usinga figure o. 1t
nov stands ON the extreme right-Iss9. Next
year it will he in the thrd place, where 1t will
main ten years 1t win then move up to the sec,
ond place-19oo-and' there it wiz rest one humid
red Yeas. 80
There is another 80 A" which has come also tome
to stay it is called the "No. o." 1t is not like
the figure 8" in our dates in the respect that 1t
will have to wait until next year for third place,
or ten years for second place as 1t has this year
stood In first place, and IL will not move from
there; 1t is The new No. 0" High Arm Wheeler
& Wilson Sewing Machine:
The mo. 0" is not an old style OF machine
having some slight change made In 1t and then
called /" new improved" but 1t is entirely new
machine 1t was invented by the best mechan-
cal experts of the age. What better pIoof Is
wanted of that fact than the following cablegram
Girecl from the Paris Exposition, which was pub
lished in an i',e Chicago newspapers of October
2nd?' i ''' '-'o'
EXPOSITION UNIyERsELLE, PARIS, Oct. L.
Especial. THE hight - possible premium and
THE only grand prize for sewing machines was
awarded the Wheeler g. Wilson Manufacturing
Company.
The" No. }" has taken the first premium this
var at the state fairs Of Iowa, Minnesota and
Wisconsin, and the first premium at everw coun-
iy fair where it has been exhibited.
No woman, If she desires to be happy, should
be without q" No. o." No man should be happy
until he mas purchased the lightest running lock
,.,a s. -. I.r.s al.
hons No agent Is happy unless he sells the No
Q. No deeler will be prosperous and happy In
this age of progress unless he furnishes his Gus
customerc with the only perfect sewing macone
mreechsnism for family use, the No. 0. We are
happy, Tor Gus 4asle has more than doubled
since the birth Of the G N6'p,!n
WHEELER & WILSON MIRO. Co.,
Is5 and 1877 Wabash Ave-, Chicago
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05
A Warmed-over Chestnut.

When | think of that towel, the old
fashioned towel, that used to hang up
by the printing house door, think that
nobody in these days of shoddy can
hammer cut iron to wear as it wore.
The tramp who abused it the devil who
used it, the comp. who got at it when
these two were gone, the makeup and
foreman, the editor, poor man, each
rubbed some CRIME off while they put a
heap on. In, over and under, twas
blacker than thunder twas harder than
poverty, rougher than sin from the rol.
Ter suspended, it never was Bonded, and
it Tapped on the wall like banner of
tin. 1t grew thicker and rOugher and
harder and tougher, and daily put on a
more mixer hue until one windy morn
ing, without any warning, it fell to the
floor and was broken in two.-Rurdette.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05
Companion Pictures.

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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05
Marnifv1np Ewes.

Pcek-Abou Ben Adhem, son Of the
old man. awokc many mornings
from his deep dreams of NO
peace to grieve because his eyes
did not magnify enough; they
did not fit his mind. Every thing seem
cd paltry and tile. The dollar of the
patriarchs looked too small to suit
him, and what it would purchase was
trivial His caravans from Damascus
did not look the size he would like, and
bis tent with bay root front door
flaps, and Mansard cellar. seemed OF
small proportions. while his neighbor
and his acts seemed to be much too
little in his eyes. Even himself was not
IS large as laagc as he felt he was, So
be prayed TO Mahomet and got the
gift of magnifying sight.
When he opened his eyes the next
morning and saw his shoes, he rallied
at the servants for bringing into his
tent two monstrous shoemaker's signs;
his wrath was many times larger
than before, and when lie looked at
his feet he ia nted, but was charmed to
behold the vastness of his tent, and
when he looked at himself in his m r.
ror he was delighted. The gold and
silver in his safe greatly expanded. and
zach dollar was aboHt ting right sza
But alas, lie looked across and saw
his neighbours tent as large rs his own,
and his neighbor, coming out was Of
giant proportions. and his heart fell
down sta rs with dull thud that
could hardl, be any thudder. The
small acts of his past life assumed
alarming dimensions. The wart on
bis nose looked like side show tent,
and the amount of victuals he ate at
breakfast appalled, him: The bug in
big morning buiscuit looked like O
rhinoceros and the microbes in the
water ho attempted to drink d sgusted
him, while the carpet tack he got in
his heel looked like a tenpenny nail
The sun was many times larger and
much hotter, and all the Little ills OF
his life vastly increased in size. In his
bitterness Of spirit he exclaimed,
There is nothing small about me, ~
and prayed to the Prophet to take back
the fatal gift as he did not wish to feel
20 big any more.
Then he awoke and found he had
only been dream ng, and it is recorded
that he said he never felt so big in his
'life.-A. w BetidW. in Yankee Blade.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05
Original Notice,
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF AUDUBON coUS-
TY, IOWA.
WIN. Walker, Plaintiff,

TY, IOWA.
VIM Walker Plaintiff,
against
David BouriIer, d. NJ f. Clos
ser, Mary A. Closer, Julia
Bei,edict and the unknown
. deceased; unknown claimants
OF the southeast quarter OF the
southwest quarter of section
Is, in township IS, range IS, in
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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05

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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05
"A Nnniarei,a Mas.

yahc other day well-dressed man
stepped into restaurant aud called
for supper He ate his supper delibcr:
ately. arose. put on his overcoat and
gloves. and catching ght Of the pro.
prictor. said pleasantly:
..How are you. Charliep"
"First-rate." sad the proprietor in a
puzzled tone. How are your
"Don't believe you know me-" said
the gentleman. extending his hand.
my name Is John G. Whitner.'
The proprietor eargerly grasped the
extended hand. and apologized pro-
fusely. "Why you must excuse me.
Whitner. You haven't been to see me
in so long that had nearly forgotten
you. How's the familyP' And the two
shook hands heartily.
"Now. look here. Charlie. / thought
you knew me. Don't you remember the
time you was so sickp My name is Bass
Prof. Bass"
'Why, professor. you must excuse
mo. / assure you that / have not for
gotten your kindness, but really the re-
semblance Is striking. And how are
the folks?''
us it possible" said the gentleman
sadly, ''that you don't remember your
boyhood's friend, Green DoddP"
The proprietor gave one hurried loo k
and threw his arms fondly around the
gentleman's neck.
''Of course l knew you were here,
Green, but I have been SO busy gctieng
settled down. You know how it is. Do
you remember that Sunday, Green.
when you and"
''Is it possiblea" said the gentleman
In an amused tone. why pulled
your teeth last year and"
Tho proprietor unwound his arms,
and said sheepishly: "Dr. Crensh aw.
how are youp Glad to see you. 1
didn't recognize you. And what s the
news doc,orp"
my name is Whitner." said the
gentleman.
The proprietor starol helplessly.
MY name is Bass.
The proprietor groaned.
MY name is Green Dodd," said the
gentleman.
Another stare.
my right name is Crenshaw."
The proprietor's face was study.
The gentleman bowed, smiled grave
y and walked out.
For moment the rigid, fascina ted
look of the proprietor was unchanged.
Then he smiled family. Then he
thought of pay, and look of indigna-
ton flashed over his face. He rushed
TO the door. bat the stranger was
gone.
"Wel!. do those four gentleman
look so much alike?" asked the re-
porter.
Yes. the resemblance is some thing
remarkable"
well. who vas that fellow in the
restaurant"
'Ah II laughed To story-tellsr.
chat what the proprietor would like
TO know. '--Atlanta Constitution.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05

THE railroad commissioners have
Sled their annual report, which shows
for the fiscal year the gross earn
'2,Ds roads in Iowa were 1877 ,469,
576.26, at an opclotiVE expeng" of $780,
607,966.l7. Gross Earnings during the
preceding year were 1877 ,295, 5866S, at
an operating expense of SIG, 291, 1882.
Their business was Sl73,6S9.5S greater
than during the previous year while the
operating expense was less by 1868, 1877
IS. The railroad mileage of the state
is 6,942, worth with its equipment $685.
SO5.35 per mile The B. c. r. & n. es-
Inmates that it costs 2.65 cents to
carry passenger mile, but the com
missioners seem skeptical when they
say these figures merit more attention
than the commissioners have been able
TO give them.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05
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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05

THERE can be no objection to re-
submission of the prohibitory question.
Let it be submitted at special election.
Let there be a red hot home-against-
the saloon -campaign-something to oc
cupy the time between elections. Let
the democrats proceed to resubmit, and
learn by the best evidence whether there
has really been change of sentiment
i'll Iowa. But what would be the course
of the democratic party should it be
shown by a majority of 10000 that the
people are still in fovor of prohibition?
The party would still be obligated, as
it is now, to support the law; but in all
probability it would continue to unllify
the will of the majority, to set the law
in defiance, as it has done in the past,
and as it is still doing. Resubmission,
with affirmation of the peoples verdict
in 1882, would not reform the demo
cratic party, nor would it make the law
less law abiding. Those who are clam
Oring for resubmission offer no assur-
ance that they will abide the will of the
majority unless the majority shall prove
to be in their favor. What is wanted
in the event of resubmission of repeal
is acquiescence in the law of the land
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05

ward, and, shall say it2--wil.ful,
Once having made up his mind to GER.
tain line of action he cllngs to it with
logged tenacity. This trait has more
than once nearly lost him his congress
sional election. He knows it, but new
ertheless is bound to do his own think
ing and his own acting, all the same.
1t is not in his nature to be all things to
all men.
But whether on the floor of the house
or in the speakers chair, Hon. Thomas
B. Reed if, intellectually as well as phys
lcally big man.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05

A FEW republican papers are suggest
ing the Importance of the retention of
several republican state officers, whose
lives are by the fortunes or misfor-
tunes of politics in the hands of Gov
elect Boies. Our friends should have
the courage to stand the disasters of
defeat without begging morsels at the
hands of the democratic party. 1t is
not necessary to question the manner
of their triumph. 1t is complete and
they are by right of victory entitled to
the pantry stores. Letrepublicans sub
side, and give room to the democratic
procession that has been called out. 1t
is argued with reason that the reten-
ton of these capable officers, with their
experience, would be better for certain
interests in the state, all of which is ad-
mitted, but the argument is immaterial
and incompetent. The veal or woe of
the state so far as the goyeyporship is
concerned was turned over to democrat
Boies. Let his wisdom prevail; let him
call to his counsel men in sympathy
with him and his administration, and
make him accountable to the people of
the state for his management. Give
the democrats the full reward of the
victory, and do away with republican
at the hands of the enemy,
~nwned with success
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05

THE REPUBLICAN states to the credit
of the democrats that no move has been
made or is even contemplated looking
to a contest for the seat of the Hon.
VIM. Walker in the house. The cleo
ton was honestly conducted. the votes
were honestly counted, and Mr.. Walker
will take his seat without protest OF
opposition; Indeed with the good will OF
his fellow citizens of both parties. The
contest closed on the evening OF the
fifth ultimo. and closed forever.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05
Original Notice.
IN Tfir DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF
IOWA, IN AND FOR AUDUBON COUNTY, FEB
RUARY TERM, $780,

AUAHf TERN, IoV
STATE OF IOWA, L..
AUDUBON COUNTY,
Lois @. Stuart, Plaintiff,
versus
The Plano Manufacturing
Company, Defendant
To the above named Defendant:
You are hereby notified that petition has
been led BY the said plaintiff, Lois g. Stuart, In
the Office Of the clerk Of the district court OF said
Audubon county, Iowa, asking that her title to
the east half OF the northwest quarter, and the
southwest quarter OF the northwest quarter OF sec
ton twenty -four ca township eighty 800, range
county, Iowa, be quieted against the adverse
claims OF said defendant and that the said de
PENDANT be forever barred and estopped from
having or claiming any right or equity to or In
said premises, and that the plaintiff have all
equitable relief.
And that unless you appear thereto and defend
before noon OF the second day Of the next term
OF said court, commencing at Audubon, said
county and state, on the 18th day Of February, A..
D. 1880 defa0lt will be entered against you and
judgment rendered thereon.
Dated at Audubon this 5th day of December,
A. u. 1889. <
t2@ NASH, PHELPS 6 GREEN,
H4t Attorneys for Plaintiff
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05

CONGRESS convened last Monday
with working republican majority in
both branches for the first time since
1872. Thomas B. Reed, of Maine, was
elected speaker of the house. He was
chosen by the republican caucus on the
second ballot.
A great deal is expected in the way
of legislation from the body now in
session. Tariff reduction with more
equitable regulation of duties is de-
manded by all parties. The question
between parties is simply the manner
of doing it. The republican party will
make the revision after its own time
tried and approved policy of protection
to home industries.
Another crying need of the country
is relief from the greed of trusts and
combines. They are perpetrating rob-
berries upon the people which will not
be long withstood. There is among
the people very just condemnation OF
the combinations which conspire to in
fate values above and beyond actual
worth. Condemnation has in some in
stances been attended with prejudices
against men and parties and admins
trations. Trusts are not peculiar tc
our government. All countries have
been infected with the plague. They
constitute a commercial cancer no less
dangerous to national welfare in times
of peace than is treason in times of war
The remedy for the evil is not to be q
child's conception, but it must be
wrought out. 1t is question worthy
of the best thought and craftsmanship
of the land, and in its Importance de
mands the attention of legislators from
all sections. The west suffers most
severely from the entertainments of the
trust, and the east is largely the bene
fciary, but the evil will be regarded as
national one, and it is believed that
the congress of the nation will unite
without distinction to stamp it out.
The republican party should make
some arrangement for the protection
of citizens at the polls in those districts
where the majority has not been as
serted for twenty-five years. The con
ditions in that quarter today belle our
boast of freedom, and cast reproach up
on government that does not vouch-
safe to its citizens the right of suffrage.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05
Modern Discoveries.

What Bell and Edison are to the telephone and
electricity, says the Pittsburg News, DR.. Frank
lin Miles, the well known specialist i'm nervous
diseases, Is to the nervous system and nerve fluid
Among the numerous discoveries his Restorative
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also Dr. Miles new book on New and startling
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It's very interesting, Instructive and finely Illus
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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05

THE United States is at the mercy of
all neighboring countries because OF
its diminutiye navy. Our greatest city
could be bombarded in a night, with
out appreciate resistance. 1t may be
anticipated that the fifty first congress
will rclieye the country of this danger
and reproach.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05

TIE presidents annual message to
congress was published yesterday. 1t
is just such Document as might be ex-
pected from President Harrison-a
complete and exhaustive discussion of
national affairs, without being tedious
ly long or uuinteresting. Public ques-
tons are discussed in mastery man
ner. 1t treats of the widest range of
subjects but each is so tersely treated
that the message is not long. We pre-
sent it to REPUBLICAN readers this
,IrnnlE
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05
Latest Styles In Stationery.

TIE REPUBLICAN is in receipt of
samples of the finest line of stationery
eyer shown in Audubon, including visit
ing cards, wedding cabinets, programs,
society Invitation cards and everything
that may be desired in the line OF fancy
stationery. While the trade in such
goods is comparatively light i'll Audit
bon this complete line OF samples Of the
best goods carried in Chicago gives us
equal advantage, so that we can guaran.
tee satisfaction. Call and see them and
be assured you will find something ad-
mirably suitable for the occasion.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05

4 WASHINGTON correspondent to the
New York Press, after speaking Of the
eminent works Of Senator Allison and
his influence in the Nation, concludes:
"The plain fact is, the politician is not
living who will see Iowa in so COM
manding a place as she now occupies
by reason of the confidence reposed in
her senior Senator, and the Republican
legislator who would make one of the
few to combine TO tear her from this,
Tler proud position, will fill most un-
enviable page in the history of the ma
ton, his State and his party"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05

THE senate committee finally secured
an interview with Phil Armour. The
committee is not particularly wiser for
anything that Phil said, but his reti-
cence suggests that there is something
of a beef trust somewhere.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-05

The democrats seem never to tire of
rejoicing over their recent victory, and
will cap the climax on the occasion
of the Inauguration. Well, it was some
thing of a victory wiping out $4,000 re
publican majority and going US 5000
better. We leave them to their revels,
but bid them be considerable of the van
ouiShp6