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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
How He Proposed.
l took her little hand in mine

l took her little hand in mine
1t quivered like bird;
And as felt its touch divine
A trembling sigh | heard.
Momentous time! Should proposel
/ knew not what to say:
As beheld my blushing Rose
felt my hair turn gray.
l thought of Byron, Scott and Moore;
All, could but recall
A bit of their poetic lorel
l once had known it all.
30 woman, in our hours Of ease"
/ blunderingly said;
And then thought my tongue would freeze
And wished that were dead.
My heart was beating like a fail,
And yet my lips were dumb;
The clock that hung .pon nail
Tucked louder THAI ~ drum.
| could not see, for, s'range 10 tell,
The air seemed fun Of smoke.
Then from my tong &c the letters fell,
And then-and then I spoke
81 love you. dear!' said in haste;
81 love you, tD8r' she said;
And then | clasped her dainty waist
And kissed her lips of red
Then came a food OF poetry,
l shouted yards of rhyme:
And she is going TO marry me
In apple blossom time.
S. NJ. Peck in Harper's Bazaar.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
Handling Fat Sheep.

A sheep perfectly ripe may be known
by observing its eye; but as there are
some sheep which do not lay on flesh
evenly, owing TO some deficiency OF
structure, the hand is usually employ
ed to ascertain the condition. The ex-
animation first begins by handling the
rump, which, on being embraced by
the hand, shows the thickness OF the
layer OF flesh which covers the trans
verse processes OF this part. II the
rump is not fat, IL is useless to handle
any other part, but II fully fat, the
back win also be fat and when this is
fully fat or ''nicked," the neck and I'M
der side OF the belly will be fat.
II the sheep Is turned over and set
on its rump. you can see II the thighs
and breast are filed up. The folds OF
the skin situated on both sides OF the
base OF the tail will, ON examination.
Indicate the condition Of the animal
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
No Hitch in the Wedding

San Francisco Examiner: II heard
there was a heightened wedding in
your town yesterday"
Yes"
.'Did it go off without hitch?"
'Indeed it did"
Everybody happy"
Everybody nothing! Everybody mad
as hornets. The bridegroom didn't
show up, the BRIDES got the screech-
ing Mysteries, and the brides brother
is out with shotgun.
But you said it won't off without a
hitch.
"Well, didn't ftp How could there
be hitch without the bridegroom"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
Fame a Thousand years Henoe.

Fame a Thousand Years Hence.
Time, A. D.. 2sS9. Proprietor Of
waxworks and statuary show Ito deal
err in relics) Have you anything new
to show me to dayp
Dealer (enthlisiastically)--I have.
Here is well-preserved bust of George
w. Childs, one of the noblest Ameri-
cans OF his time. 1t was discovered
in digging among the ruins Or
"Never mind wheresit was found.
What will you take for it?'
1T is worth s., 000."
(Doubtfmly) sid like to have it,
but that seems a high price. Have
you anything elsep"
(Cheerfully) Eyes. Here is anoth-
er antique bust found at the same time
and place. 1t is labeled jay Gould.
You can have it for S."
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
A Scriptural Exposition.

Says a Scotch clergyman: An elder
was reading and commenting upon the
thirty-fourth Psalm, and the book be-
ing printed in the old style, when he
came to verse thirteen he read:
keep thy tongue from evil and thy
tongue from speaking guile" He read
it speaking girls, and then remarked
by way of exposition: ut Is evident
from this passage that Scripture does
not absolutely forbid kissing, but, as
in Christianity every thing is to be
done decently and in order, we are
here encouraged by the passage to
choose rather those girls that take it
quietly and not those that squeak
undsr Incorporation"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06


Here's health TO the wives and the mother:
Who sit in our households to-day;
Who are glad when they brighten for others
The hours that go drifting away.
May their eyes keep the light of the gladness
Their hearts hold the fulness of bliss
That banishes shadows and sadness,
And what need we ask more than this!
But-how can this happiness be keptl What
shall protect those we loye-those who make q
Heaven of the Iome-from the ravages Of dis
ease that is often worse than death,-that is
in fact lingering deathi The question Ii
easily answered: DIR. Pierce's Fayorite Pre-.
scription-the standard remedy for all of those
peculiar diseases to which women are subject
lis what must be relied on to preserve the
health of wives and mothers. 1t preveats those
diseases, and it cures them. 1t is a, blessing tc
women and therefore national blessing, be
cause it gives health to those about whom the
happiness of home ccnters, and the strength Of
O nation is in its happy homes.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
Degenerate Sons.

II the fathers OF the republic had
shown the Stiffness and petulant spirit
displayed by the weak-minded crea-
lures in New York who claim to be
their descendants there would be no
centennial April 30 or any other day
that would be worth celebrating. st
Louis Globe-Democrat "
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
One in the Family.

Boy-Papa, is there really such a
thing as an ossified man?
Papa Ga poor relation)-The is,
my son, there is. Your Uncle Bullion
is am ossifed man.
Boy-Why, i never heard that be-
fore! Why doesn't he exhibit himself
in a show?
Papa (savagely)-He would il he
thought anybody would pay 10 cents to
see him.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
The Toast.

Dream not hold too dear
The CLEAN of yonder shooting star,
One moment shining near,
The next fading afar.
You touched your glass TO mine
In careless, Undergraduates,
But while you drank the wine,
drank forgetfulness!
Margaret Crosby, Century Magazine.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

have sold Hibbard's Rheumatic
Syrup for the past year, and know that
it has given entire satisfaction to all
who have used it. Would freely recon-
mend it to my customers. Very truly,
DANIEL MCFARLAND, Druggist,
Keota, Iowa.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
His Eear Relieved

Mr.. Crumps-If should die, Jane,
don't let me be buried alive, will your
Mrs. Crumps-No, l won't. II you
should die, John. ! promise faithfully
that you shall not be buried alive
Chicago Hc.ald.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

We are well acquainted with Mr..
VIM. Eddy and know that his state
ment above is true. We take great
pleasure in recommending this REM
edy. Z. A. DoTY {; Co., Druggists,
Oxford, Iowa.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

II you want to give pleasure to pretty wo-
man do not talk to her Of her own beauty, but
Of the ugliness OF other women.
Long lace cloaks are very graceful and pretty.
Lace sixty-four inches In width is sold for
these garments.
Learn the brick mason's trade II you wish
an occupation in which you can lay up some
thing.
Straw bonnets for summer are almost as
soft as lace, and are held in shape by fine
wire.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
His Great Mistake,

He had gone to Oklahoma,
And he didn't take gun;
So he missed his quarter section
And his bones bleach in the sun.
New York Herald
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

When Baby was sick, We gave her castorla,
When she was "a Child, she cried for Castorla,
When she became Hiss, she chung to Castoria,
When she 10 Children, she gave them Castoria
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
A New York beef exporting firm has 30C
retail meat shops in Great Britain.

A New York beef exporting firm has 300
retail meat shops in Great Britain.
The monastery of Molk, in Austria, has
Just celebrated the SO0th anniversary of its
foundation.
1t is stated that 1 900 of the 800 prisoners
in the Missouri Penitentiary are under 20
years of age.
vessel superior to the City of New York
or the Etruria could not be built for less
than S2,50O,OOO.
Massachusetts illiterates form s per cent
OF the population, the worst average in the
United States.
A pie factory is the latest Baltimore in
dustry. The projectors propose to bake
5000 pies per day.
A French circus performer has been en-
gagged to give riding lessons to the young
officers of the French army.
The proudest mother in Maine is down.
east pig with sixteen piglets She is blue,
while eight of her children are red and eight
of them white
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
A VETERANS
Statement--What the Hubbard Rem
edies Did for Mr.. VIM. Eddy.

Since leaving the army have been
troubled with sciatic and muscular
rheumatism and at times have been
unable to leave my house. Four bot
ties of Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup,
together with their Plasters, cured me.
This is the greatest rheumatism and
blood medicine ever put up.
VIM EDDY, Oxford, Iowa.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

BY handling we find out not only the
thickness OF the flesh and abundance
OF fat, but also the nature OF the meat,
which should BIO thick and firm. An
other way of finding out the quality is
to feel the side just below the elbow,
also by spanning the brcast-bono when
the animal is turned ovcr.-Farming
World.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

Smoke Orphan Boy Tobacco and save the
empty bags. They are worth money to you, for
on May l, 1890, we will pay IS cash premiums
from $50 down, for largest number of bags re-
turned us. For further particulars, address
Hills u Fritz, Manufacturers, st. Louis, Mo.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
On Hand at Once.

Rural member of New York Legisla-
ture-Look, Mr.. Speaker, at the CELL
ing of our assembly chamber! There
it stands-or hangs-a conspicuous
monument to tho
Member from Manhattan Island
(waking suddenly at the word monu-
ment) --Move it be set up in New York
City, Mr.. Speaker!
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
Happy Homes.

Lille Devereux- Blake asks: "Is 1t a crime
TO be woman?'' 1t is crime to make SO
much noise over the fact.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

A new brooch is of gold, the design being 6
plow with diamond sickle and an ear of corr
thrown across it.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

DIR. L. L. GORsUCH, Toledo, o., says: ~
have practiced medicine for forty years, have
never seen preparations that could prescribe
with 90 much confidence of success as can
Halls Catarrh Cure. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

Now that the bustles are going out of fash
ion, 1t is to be hoped that the Indians will
leave off their war whoops.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
Early squashes and Potatoes.

/ have never grown these vegetables
together, and see no advantage in do
ing so, unless it be the possible protec-
ton the potato vines might give the
squash as a decoy to the squash bug
and spotted beetle. The soil should be
prepared for the potatoes as early as
possible, the rows marked out three
feet apart, and only the alternate rows
planted, leaving the others for the
squash. This would give squash vines
six feet one way, and they could be
planted three feet apart in the row, for
the bush varieties. Well rotted
manure of the best quality should be
applied in the hills for the squashes be-
fore or at the time the potatoes were
planted, the squash hills to remain
until the conditions Of soil and weather
are right for planting the seed, which
probably would not be until the pota-
toes were up. By tho time the squash
had sprouted, the potatoes would
have a good start, and would
protect the squash plants from hard
winds. The frequent cultivation given
the potatoes would hasten the growth
of the squash and interfere wonderfully
with the ravages of the squash bug, as
he is shy, and runs away at the first
alarm. Precaution should be taken
against the flea beetle by busting the
young vines in the top OF each hill OF
squashes with gypsum or land plaster,
into each bushel of which pint of tur-
pentine has been thoroughly stirred;
then allow it to stand few days, well
covered to retain all the fumes. This
nc Oh
and can also be used on the cabbage, and
all plants liable to infection from the
flea beetle. To subdue the enemies of
the squash crop is the most expensive
and laborous part OF its culture. The
potatoes would be dug before the squash
vines were done growing. or before the
squashes We're picked. F. T. Baker in
ST. Louis Republic.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

The postage stamp in lurid hue rivals that
of the early apple that appeals SO feelingly to
the small boy.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

II you have a rough road across the
farm, where heavy loads are moved
make it smooth before you use 1t
again.
One stone six inches high in wheel
track causes more wear of team and
carriage than an additional half mile
of smooth road.
Trees which bear stone fruits must be
grated early, as the bark will peel off
and curl up If it is injured after the
sap starts.
Remember that little repairs, though
not in the regular programme, are a
part OF the business that must be done
as need demands.
Burn off the old grass and weeds
along the walls and roadsides as soon
as it is dry and you will destroy q
great many seeds and insects.
1t would be good plan to plant some
mangle-wurtzel beets this spring to
feed next winter. They arc an ex-
cellent reproducing food.
Many farmers will just now discover
that it Is cheaper in the end to keep
the stock in flesh through the winter
than to put it on in the spring after
once losing it.
Every farm, barn and dairy in the
country should be an experiment sta
ton under the direction of its owner,
and in proportion as his intelligence
has been awakened will it be SO.
No farmer can afford to grow crops
to be wasted at the time of harvest.
Any injury, caused by neglect, that
reduces the value of the crop one
half, reduces the result Of cultivation
of a crop TO one-half of what it should
be.
The farmer who thinks there can be
nothing new in agriculture should re-
member that thirty or forty years ago
his grandfather thought tho same way.
1t is fact, agricu. re has made more
advancement durinr the past ten years
than in any othe. ten years OF the
worlds history.
Few farmers appreciate the great
difference between poorly feeding poor
stock and ut a loss, and the liberal feed
ing that can be afforded to stock Of
better character. Keeping unprofita-
BILE stock ruins more farmers than any
other one cause They work hard and
live economically, but the losses from
stock that does not pay for its keep
consume all and more than they can
make.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

For afternoon drives, matinees and Informal
receptions the Henry II. cap of velvet is fash
iOnablp
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

Manufactured pongees will be stylishly
trimmed with white lace or embroidery laid on
flat
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

Oregon, the Paradise of Farmers.
Mild, equabe climate. certain and abundant
crops. Best fruit, gran grass and stock country in
tho world. Full Information free. Address the
Oregon immigration Board, Portland, Oregon.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

A photographs trust is in process of forma-
tion. VIII it become negative eyils
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

Dobbins' Electric Soap has been made for 81
years. Each year sales have increased. In
1888 sales were 2,07,620 boIes. Superior
quality, and absolute uniformity and purity,
made this possible. Do you use it! Try it.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
HIBBARD'S

NHeuMuCIC Syrup--A sure Cur6 IOl
rheumatism.
Have suffered from rheumatism fol
the past three years. l last winter be.
gan using Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup,
which has benefited me from the first
My back and hips were very lame, but
are quite relieved now, and can recon-
mend Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup as ar
excellent blood purifier, as well as g
sure cure for rheumatism. Respect.
fully, A. X. WINsoR, Station Agent.
Keota, Iowa
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

DIR. Pierce's Pellets, or Ambitious Granules
In walls, 25 cents; one DOSE Druggists.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
Won't Do to Fool With Her.

Backwoods school teacher Gin Ten
nessce, to girl)-"Why were you away
from school during the last two
weekspn
''Becaze thought that l was
goin' ter git married"
Ibid the young man fail to appear
ut the appointed time?"
80, he woulder been thar all right
if it hadn't been fur mar"
What did she do?"
"Wall, she tuck dislike ter Dave
that's the name of my Teller"
isn't he man of good habits?"
wall, he gifts drunk sometimes an
fights right smart, but that didn'tmake
no difference ter me. 1t was this ERE
way: We wuz to be married on Fri
day. Wall, Thursday evenin' Dave he
came over. Mar wuz a-b'illin' soap
out in the yard. She had commenced
stlrrin' it ter the right, an had got it
ter b'illin' all right, but Dave he tuck
up the stick an stirred it ter the left,
an mar she snatched the stick outen
his hand an knocked him down, an
then druv him off'n the place. o, it
won't do ter fool with mar when she's
maxim NV soap Traveller.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

Smoke the Sheriff Sale Segar, a straight 10
Havana Cigar for cents.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06

Undertakers should be happy as the berry
season approaches.
The leghorn hat is promised by milliners for
fall wear
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-06
The Household,

Mint SauCe-Strip the leaves from
the stems; wash, chop them very fine
ly, and to every tablespoonful Of the
mint add half us much sugar. Cover
with vinegar and stir until the sugar
is dissolved. 1t should be prepared
two or three hours before needed so as
to draw out the strength OF the mint.
A Treacle Tart-IIave some good paste
and line either soup plate or u tart
tin with it, then fill up with golden
syrup, in which must be sprinkled
pretty thickly some freshly grated
bread crumb; and a CRATE of lemon
peel and squeeze of the juice, and
bake in quick oven twenty-five to
thirty minutes. If liked it can be
cross-barred with strips of pastry like
an open jam tart
Vinegar Pie-Place one teacupful
each of water and vinegar and two of
sugar in a porcelain kettle over the
fire; when scalding, stir in n table
spoonful Of corn starch moistened with
a little water and a lump of butter the
size of walnut. Set it off after it
boils up well, and when cool, flavor
with a teaspoonful lC3non extract
Bake with two crusts. This amount
will be sufficient for two pies. Gin
namOn can be used for flavoring if isre-
ferred to lemon.
Mignons de Nolaille-These are
little dishes of creamed chicken put up
in egg shaped molds. The cold
chicken is finely minced, given dash
OF mace or nutmeg, and salt and
cayenne pepper. They are shaped
with raw white of egg and milk thick
ened by boiling it with rice -four.
They are steamed in the molds and
when opened are served on "a rich
puree of green peas or spinach. just
taste Of mashed liver added to the
minced chicken gives it richness, with
little butter to incorporate the whole.
Orange FlOat-Take one quart of
water, one cup of sugar, the juice and
pulp OF two lemons, five sweet, Juicy
oranges and four tablespoOnfuls of
corn starch. Put the water on to boil
MOiSten the corn starch with q little
cold water, then stir it into the boiling
water, and cook slowly for ten minutes,
stirring constantly. Take from the
fire, add the sugLr, lemon juice and
pulp. Cut the oranges into small
pieces, remove the seeds, pour the
boiling corn starch over them and
stand away to cool. Serve cold, with
sugar and cream.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-07
DIED.

At the residence of William Is-rkin on
Cottonwood creek, Saturday. Nov. =. $50,
of inflammation and liberation al the
stomach. Alonzo u. Bean. in his tort sew
enth year.
Alonzo u. Bean. Tor the past eight years
u well known aud highly Respected citizen
ni Fergus county, passed &" the great nn-
known last Saturday after an illness oi six
months. Deceased was n native of Wis
e.nsiu When the war brok. out h~ l@iued
the Fifiy -srrnnd WISCONSIN N"lunterr in
iautry. and served his r"untry with fidelity
aud distinction. lie CROSSED the plains IN
1861 with his family and located ia Idaho
subsequently, moved to Oregon, where hr
resided M Il. l>>l. when lac came to the
Judith Basin aud lorat..,l homestead On
cottonwood creek residing there coutinu-
.n-ly up to his death. During his r"si'lcnr''
in Fergus county hc has been engaged in
faruin. aud the lumber business. lie
to mourn his loss. His oldest daughter is
he wife of William Berk in, son of cur eN-
county commissioner. with whom he was
visiting when death overlook him. Burial
scrv ices were held at the residence al his
s,n in-law ou Monday 10y Rev. J. II. smith
The remains were laid to rest in the Lewis
town cemetery Monday afternoon. Peace
to his ashes.