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

In Philadelphia, Margaret Watson was
convicted of being common scold. The
court directed her to move from the neigh
borhood.
1t Is said that hydrophobia has been
practically stamped out by the adoption of
the muzzle throughout the provinces Of
Prussia.
The jury in breach Of promise case at
Champaign, Ill, awarded one cent damages,
and advised the plaintiff to beware Of
book agents.
A man near Pottstown, Pa, prides him
self on attending 1000 funerals. Hs is
very cheerful man too. Some people really
enjoy funerals.
A i8-year-old girl has been arrested in
New York for the atrocious crime Of steal
ing her fathers trousers while he slept and
pawning them.
A Maine town which sees the coming re-
form has just built new town house and
has fitted it with rooms for the Australian
billoting system.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12
Washing Men by Machinery

One OF the latest inventions in sani-
tation is machinery for personal wash
ing. A French colonel, according to
Mr. Edwin Chadwick, ascertained that
he could wash his men for u centime,
or one-tenth Of penny head, soap
included. The man undresses, steps
into tray Of water and soaps himself,
when jet OF tepid water is played
upon him. He then dries and dresses
himself in five minutes, against twen-
ty minutes in the bath, and with five
gallons OF water against seventy in tho
usual bath. In Germany they have an
arrangement under which half mil
lion soldiers are regularly washed. BY
an adaptation of apparatus TO the use OF
schools child be completely
washed IN thr
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12
The Old Reliable

The Hawkeye Insurance Co. at Des Moines
Is about to close another successful years bust
ness. For quarter of a century the people Of
Iowa have known this company and have had
ample tests of its fair manner Of doing busl-
ness, and they know, too, of its high standing
among insurance institutions. None are more
reliable than this old and substantial Iowa
company. It's first annual statement, 1866,
showed assets of $2S, 617l4, which had increas-
ed in 1889 to $1t2, 42S07, each year showing an
increase of assets over the preceding year. 1t
insures property against fire, lightning, high
winds, cyclones and tornadoes. BY prompt
and fair adjustment and payment of Its losses
it has secured the confidence OF the public.
Continuing, as it does, under the wise and Elf
Gent management Of Z. J. Ingersoll as Presi-
dent, Adam Howell as Secretary, and other
officers of long experience in the business OF
insurance, it will continue to maintain its envi.
able reputation as safe and sound company.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12

After a housekeeper fully realizes
the worth of turpentine in the house
hould, she is never willing to be with
out supply OF it. 1t gives quick re-
lief to burns it is an excellent appli-
cation for corns; it is good for sore
threats. Then it is sure preventive
against moths; by just dropping a
triAe in the drawers, chests and cup
boards it will render the garments Sc
cure from injury during the summer.
1t will keep ants and bugs from closets
and store-rooms by putting few drops
in the corners and upon the shelves. 1t
is sure destruction to bedbugs, and
will effe. tually drive them away from
their haunts il thoroughly applied To
all the joints OF the bedstead, and in.
lures neither furniture nor clothing. A
spoonful OF this added TO pail OF warm
water is excellent for cleaning paint. -
Weekly Press.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12

MoasE's School snoEs.-Made in our largo
shoe factory at Omaha, Nebraska. Ask your
dealer for them. Refuse to take any others.
II not kept in your town, write us asking where
to get them. They wear longer, fit better than
apy other shoes. Shoes have always have been
made too narrow. We make them wide. A
reward Of Fifty Dollars in gold paid for every
pair Of our own make Of shoes that contain a
particle Of shoddy, or anything but solid leath-
er. We make one hundred and fifty styles Of
women,s, Misses and ehildren's sewed and
Standard Screw, Grain; Glove, Kid and Dongola.
Elegant styles, wide and good fitting. We also
carry one hundred and ffty styles Of Mems
Goods, Rubbers, &c.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12

1t often happens that COW is ex-
tremely hard to milk. and cannot in
consequence be MIXED clean. This is
very certain to cause the flow of milk
to diminish, for il any milk is left in
the udder it becomes more or less in
famed and the milk falls off in guam
tity. The hardness in milking is caus-
ed by the hole in the end OF the teat
being too small, and Prof. Sheldon
recommends that it may be distended
by the insertion OF small plug or cone
OF ivory, bone or hard wood, we'll oiled.
when the milking is over and leaving
1t in the teat until the mex. milking
time. This msy be repeated until the
COW becomes easy TO milk. II made OF
the right size. no harm will result. and
in short time the orifice in the teat
will become permanently enlarged, and
the COW wiz no longer be difficult to
milk.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12
LADY YEARDLEY'S GUEST,
The father could scarcely stem,
He said-to the children pointing
(1654)

The father could scarcely stem,
He said-to the children pointing
u want him TO be like Menl
"They weep for the boy in the wigwam
bring him moon of days,
To learn of the speaking paper,
To hear of the wiser ways
or the people beyond the water,
To break with the plow the sod
To be kind to papoose and woman,-
To pray to the white mans God"
81 give thee my handw And the Lady
Pressed forward with sudden cheer:
"Thou shalt eat of my English pudding,
And drink of my Christmas beer
My sweethearts this night remember,
All strangers are kith and lin.
This night when the dear Lords Mother
| Could find no room at the nm"
Next morn from the colony belfry
PeaIed gayly the Sunday chime,
And merrily forth the people
Elocked, keeping the Christmas time.
And the Lady with bright.eyed children
Behind her, their lips asmile,
And the Chief in his skins and wampum,
Came walking the narrow aisle.
Forthwith from the congregation
Broke iiercely sullen cry;
"Ouu out giM The crafty red-ShiG
IidOe az hLWI spy 4 spy
And quickly from belts leapCd daggers,
And swords from their sheaths flashed
bare.
And men from their seats defiant
Sprang, ready TO Stay him there.
But facing the crowd with courage
AS calm as knight of yOre,
Stepped bravely the fair proved woman,
The thrust of the steel before;
And spake with queenly gesture,
Her hand on the Chiefs brown breast
" le dare not iUiDcdCh my hJnor'
]e ddre not Insult my g"esL''
They dropped at her word their weapon
Half shamed as the Lady smiled,
And told them the red mans story,
And showed them the red mans child;
And pledged them her broad plantations,
That mover would such betray
The trust that a Christian woman,
Had shown on Christmas Dayl
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12
a BATTLE-FIELp JOKE.
A Man Must be Killed When He
Says He Is.

n NJ an VI uSt Do hiil0d wHou rs
Says He Is.
Only this week I was reading Gen.
Doubleday's story OF Gettysburg. and
The day before had seen the old gem
sral on the street, says writer in the
New York Star. His presence In New
York and his book combine to recall to
my mind very practical joke that
was played upon him at Gettysburg by
Capt. Joe Parker OF Gen. Hancock's
staff. Col. Billy Wilson and Joe
Parker were Gen. Hancock's pets.
They we're both young, full OF mischief,
and only saw the ludicrous side Of
everything, no matter how serious.
In the very white heat OF the battle
ON Cemetery hill, July 8. 1868. Gen.
Hancock was severely wounded. and
Capt. Parker Immediately rode on 70
find Gen. Doubleday. who was the son.
Tor division commander, and put him
in command OF the second corps. He
found Doubleday sitting under a big
tree. He saluted him quickly. and said:
Gen. Doubleday, Gen. Hancock has
been seriously wounded and you will
-"
just at that moment, before he had
time 10 finish the sentence, assume
command OF the corps" a shell burst
directly over the general. The shock
half stunned him, and he fell over, eX.
claiming:
oh am killed! an killed."
Capt. Parker couldn't resist this OPP
portunity for a joke, and he rode of
rapidly in search OF Gen. Gibbon. He
found him and reported to him that
Doubleday had been killed and Han
cock had been wounded. and that lie
has to take command OF the corps
The news spread rapidly that Double
day was dead, and Capt. Parker so re.
ported to Gen. Hancock. A few hours
later railroad train containing Han.
cock, his staff. and anumber OF wound.
ed officers was moving toward Balti'
more. Hancock was lying on stretch
err suffering intensely, but his mind and
sympathy went out toward his division
commanders and his other officers who
we're dead or wounded.
ats too bad about poor Doubleday's
DEATH" said he to a wounded officer
sitting near him, who was shot in the
arm.
doubleday isn't dead" replied the
officer. II saw him in command oil
the corps after you were wounded ant
two hours before left the field"
why, Joe Parker told me that he
was killed." replied Hancock.
Parker, who was in the front car
with the boys having fun, was immedi.
ately summoned He appeared before
Hancock, who said:
Capt. Parker, didn't you tell me
that Gen. Doubleday was killed."
Certainly l did," replied Joe. HE
told me he was and what the devil
else was | to do but to take his word
for it ~
Despise the suffering in the car there
was hearty laugh. and Parker went
back to his companions. As he closed
the car door he heard Hancock re.
mark:
That boy will never see anything
serious in the most serious things oil
this life"
Poor Joe Parker and his counterpart
Col. Wilson, are both dead, while the
old general Of whom Gen. Hancock
told this amusing story walks along
Broadway apparently as healthy and
hearty as a man Of So
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12

commander of all the armies lived
palmer than many of his subordinatcs,
aud doubt If there was ii headquartcr,
North or South, during the war, where
less formality prevailed When Judge
Campbell, the Confederate commits
winter of 1864. he spent some little
while with Grant at City Point, wait
ing for permission to proceed further,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12
Meat For LAYING Hens.

There is no doubt that fresh meat is
excellent to make hens lay. 1t contains
much OF the material of which the egg
is composed, and with ground bone for
making the she'll constitutes perfect
egg food. But it is too heating for ex-
elusive feeding, and unless mixed with
grain, it will make the eggs strong, like
those of ducks and other waterfowl. 1t
is possible, by giving the hens wheat,
oats and buckwheat. with plenty of
gravel and lime, to keep hens in lay
ing condition with little and perhaps
even with no meat except insects they
pick up in their range.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12

This difficulty is largely obviated
by making the roller in sections, each
one of which turns independently OF
the others. We illustrate herewith u
sectional roller which may be cheapiy
constructed and effective. 1t is in four
sections. The frame shown in Fig.
is OF oak or tough, hard timber, three
by four inches. The two side
pieces are nine feet six inches long,
the two end pieces three feet A block
Of white oak or similar wood, eighteen
inches in extreme length and nine
inches wide, shaped as shown in Fig.
2, is securely bolted TO the lower edge
OF each end piece, TO hold the boxes
in which the outer ends of the aXles
revolve. Three iron bars OF the shape
shown in Fig. are bolted, one in
the middle of the frame, and one on
each side half way to the end. These
hold the boxes which support the in
ner journals. A stout piece OF oak or
white elm is bolted across the middle
OF the frame and eXtendes in front
where itserves as a tongue to which
the double-trce and neck-yOke are at
tached. The cylinders may be made
Of wood or iron.
The Rope Cure for Kickers.
During the last thirty-fve years a
neigh Dor has permanently cured over
twenty horses OF the kicking habit
without fail in any case attempted,
says a writer in the New York Tribune.
Following in his method: Take a
half-inch rope that has been stretched
until 1t cannot be stretched any more,
tie it around the horse E inches back of
the pad and belly-band of the harness;
insert Il short stick and twist it up
nearly as tight as tho rope will bear
without breaking, and tie the stick so
that it will stay. Fastcn the horse in
stall where there is room behind
him to WELD a long-lash whip, then
strike him around the hind legs quite
severely; at the second or third blow
he will generally kick with both feet
with all his might, but only for two or
three times. If he has been in the
habit OF kicking in harness, drive him
with the rope on two weeks, or until
he quits making threats. Some will
kick once or twice with one foot, and
bob up and threaten for several days.
They should be tickled or leased, or
have basket or pail thrown under
them or tied to hind foot several times
a day to made them try and kick, and
until they cease TO make any effort in
that direction. The remedy is then
etfectual. After driving the animal
half an hour, the rope should be
frightened. This will also cure buck
ing horses, or any which try to throw
,bair ri1ar
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12

asleep with the surgeons operating
around him. 1t was fortunate that he
was not nigh strung or nervous. Yet
he was not Indifferent to human suffer-
ing. | have known him leave hur-
dle-raCe because he did not wish to
look on hfc unnecessarily risked.
though. when there was need, he could
witness slaughter, or order it, unmov-
ed.
In the march from Cold Harbor to
the James river the headquarters
wagons got behind and Grant and his
staff had been all day without food.
We halted toward night, but the train
was still behind. Some one produced
some gingerbread Git must have been
taken from a farmhouse on the rOad),
and this was all the supper we had;
but we munChcd it under tho trees,
thinking ourselves lucky indeed, but
Grant smoked his cigar and declined
the gingerbread. On the morning
after that night at Todd's Tavern we
were breakfastIess. Officers are worse
off than men when the wagons are
behind, and staff officers are more alb
sOlutcly destitute than rcglmental Off
GERS, IUF JICSc can ZORRO" lfOtn tUe
kettles OF their men, but | shared the
coffee of my orderly. and found it so
good that offered cup to Grant. lie
smacked his lips over it, and soaked a
hard biscuit in the tin cup, and this
was all he got till late in the day we
reached our next camp in front of
SpOttsylvania.
Grants own servant, Of course, had
a great idea of his masters consequence,
and when Robert Lincoln, then just
twenty-one, joined the staff for a month
or two before the end OF the war, n
knOtty point of precedence arose be-
tween his man and Grants. Lincoln 5
servant said his master was the presi-
dents son and the president could give
orders even to General Grant, while
the other fellow insisted that as Lin
coin was only a captain and under the
orders of Grant; the generals servant
must be greater than the captains.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12

First Small Boy-"There comes the preacher
to our house, and I'm going to tell him none
o. the folks amt home.n
Second Small Boy-"What ferl"
'Cause every time he comes he starts a re-
vival o. religion at our house, and that sets
pop to prayin' dozen times a day"
"His drayin don't hurt you"
ayes, it does, too. He wears the knees Of
his pants so thin that when they 10 made over
fer me they don't last week.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12
Domc,ticatInp wild rurkev..

All our domestic turkeys are descend
ants Of wild stock, us this bird was I'M
til the discovery OF America. A return
to the original breed give more hardi-
ness, and is on some accounts desirable.
The turkey always needs a wider range
than other fowls, but while young is
very susceptible to injury from cold and
wet. In its wild state the weakltngs
are killed of, and only the strongest
supyiya
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12
A Sectional Farm Roller.

One OF the most useful Implements.
next to those of absolute necessity,
upon well conducted farm is a roller.
When the soil is heavy and tenacious
the roller helps to crush the clods and
level the rough surface, while light
shifting soil is quite as much benefited
by its COMPRISING action. A roller con-
sisting of single long cylinder works at
a great disadvantage in turning corners,
the outer end having to travel over
a much greater distance than the in
ner, so that it must sweep over the
ground without revolving.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do Is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney II Co.,
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and Is taken
internally, and acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
ins. 1t is taken internally, and made in Toledo,
Ohio by F. J. Cheney Il Co.
eB-Sold BY Druggists, price 15c. per bottle.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12
-a-a's-7a-=l 7-ss-z's -
Corn ITusks for Reds.

As a mattress on which to lay the
feather bed corn husks are much supe-
rior to straw. They are clearly, always
light, and no< liable to get matted
down or TO wear out as straw beds do
by long handling. Only inside husks,
those not exposed TO the weather,
should be used, A bed thus made will
keep in good condition many years.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12
Entitled to the Best.

All are entitled to the best that their money
will buy, so every family should have, at once
bottle of the best family remedy, Syrup o.
Figs, to cleanse the system when costive o.
bilious. For sale in soc and 800 bottles By
all leading druggists.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12
Rug.GOsh.

The chinch bug chaws up the wheat galore,
The Hessiau bug chaws the balance some
MORE
The army bug repeats the cha v1Lg DER,
The fire bug chaws the grain that's in store,
And every bug that chances along
Chaws up the wheat with molars strong.
But of all the bugs that bother tine wheat,
IT'S humbug that takes the proscenium seatl
Milling " orld
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12
No Rasnerf fnr The nnnd-

There is an amusing story told OF e
Delaware man, who received .'horn-
ing" because he married within a
month after his first wife's death. He
told the serenaders that ne didn't think
il showed good taste TO come banging
around mans house SO soon alter 2
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12
Two Definitions.

Wife-John, dear, define philanthropist.
Husband A philanthropist, my love, Is
man who gives away other peoples money,
Wand what is philosopher!
IA philosopher is q man who bears will
resignation the toothache from which hi
ueighbor Is suffering.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12
After THANKSGIVING.

Tramp-What is that, turkey.
Woman-Yes, sir.
Tramp-Well I'm sick of it. I've had moth
ing else to eat for week. Pin-feathers are
beginning to sprout from my shoulder blades.
I'll soon be an angel If I eat much more
turkey.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12

On account q their inability to digest food,
will find a most marvellous food and remedy
in Scott's Emulsion. Very palatable and
easily digested. DIR. 8. w. COHEN, Of Waco,
Texas, says: 81 have used your Emulsion In
1nfantile wasting 1t not only restores wasted
tissues, but gives strength, and increases the
annette ~
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12

"The Invalids' Mecca" Is a neat little publ.
cation issued by the Passenger Department OF
the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley r.
r., and 1t would be well for persons suffering
from Rheumatism and kindred diseases to read
it. The same will be furnished free on receipt
OF stamp BY JR.- Buchanan G. P. A., at
Omaha, Nebraska. -
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12
A more pleasant physic
You never will find
Than Pierce's small "Pellets,"
The Purgative kind.
No Amusement for Her.

Mrs. Houlihap-Phwat do you t'ink about
this debate, GLOW to Kape a Husband at
Home" Mrs. Rourkei
Mrs. Rourke (the washlady)-Sorra bit do
OF care about 1t at ALL at all. Sure, it's mesilf
has to kape Rourke, at home and out Nv dures
all the tonne, bad luck to him
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12
Hints to Housekeepers.

When beating up the whites OF eggs,
add tiny pinch of salt, because this
will cut them up, and make them
frothy much quicker. as well as make
the froth more "heady" than it other
wise would be.
For cough, boil one ounce of fax
seed in pint OF water, strain and add
little honey, one ounce of rock candy
and the juice Of three lemons; mix and
boil well. Drink as hot as possible.
Wall papers of large patterns de-
crease the apparent size Of the room.
The following makes good stove
polish: TO one-holf pound powdered
black lead, add one-half gill water,
one-half ounce sugar; bottle and shake
thoroughly.
The latest decree of fashion is that
tables should no longer be square, but
round or triangular, so that every
guest faces the host or hostess.
Warts may be destroyed by being
rubbed with alum. Carry a lump in
the pocket and rub on the wart fire.
quently, wetting it as you do so.
Hanging shelves in the cellar are q
great con Nenleuce.
1t is a good idea for tall woman to
have her kitchen table and ironing
board little higher than ordinary. 1t
will save many u backache.
Straw hats. straw mats, willow fur
niturc, etc, may be cleaned almost
like new if salt and water be used for
washing them.
Lemon Sauce. One teacupful Of
sugar, one-half teacup of butter, one
tablespoonful Of -four, all we'll mixed
together. Add also grated rind OF
lemon and pint of boiling water.
Boil five minutes. When ready to
serve squeeze into sauce juice of one
lemon.
Nut Cake. One cup OF butter, two
OF sugar, three OF -four, one cup Of
sweet milk, the whites OF five eggs,
beaten separately, very light, one cup
OF chopped hickory-nut meats, three
tablespoonfuls of baking powder. Lay
some whole meats of the nuts on the
icing OF the cake.
Tomato mustard. One peck of
green tomatoes sliced thin and sprinkl-
ed thickly with salt; let stand over
night and in the morning squeeze out
the salty juice; slice one-fourth OF a
peck of onions, lay them in porcelain
lined kettle. tomatoes and onions alter
nately; add one pound of mustard,
cover with vinegar, boil steadily one
hour and pack in stone jars.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-12-12

When Baby was sick we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoris,