Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-10-24

investment of S920o.46 has been so judi
ciouly managed that the farm is worth
every dollar expended upon it. The inn
proyements have increased the value Of
the farm In greater amount than it has
cost to make them. They have been
placed in manner that is creditable to
the county. and every man who takes
the trouble to inspect the farm must
confess n feeling of pride in the county
The gentlemen who signed the tabu-
lated statement and who personally in
spected the farm, We're well pleased
with the immediate supervision, or the
work of the Steward, Mr.. V. A. Walkup.
The large volume of work which has
been necessary during the period has
been faithfully and intelligently per-
formed. All Of the improvements have
been substantially made, and in this the
labors Of Mr.. Walkup appear to splen-
did advantage. He has applied himself
closely to the duties of the farm, and
has eyinced personal interest that be-
speaks his faithfulness. Mr.. Walkup Is
ingenious and tireless, ever ready to
turn his hand to whatever there may
be to be done, and has, as all concede,
been good manager Of the farm. Tho
reports have been kept by him with the
greatest accuracy and minuteness. Ev-
cry expenditure has been correctly ac-
counted for, constituting an itemized
report of every cent invested on tho
place. Mr.. Walkup's personal interest
and pride has prompted him to keep
everything about the place In "ship
shape" and, In short, 1t is the unani-
nous opinion Of all who have taken
the pains to investigate that his labor
has been intelligently and judiciously
applied, that he has kept accurate ac'
count of Nil disbursements, and that as
guardian of the county's interests he
has been faithful and discreet-the right
man in the right place. "
The history of the poor farm purchase
and maintenance may be briefly sum-
married. as follows: The farm was pur-
chased In compliance with tho will Of
the people as expressed ut the polls.
The board selected n farm that is &C.
knowledged to be one of the best In tho
county, and for It's purposes, the most
conveniently located. They have put
on permanent improvements such as
almost any farmer would make If able
to do SO: every Improvement is made
substantial, yet with the exercise of jill
dicious economy, with the intention
that the farm be increased In value in
the amount of the expenditures. And
it is an incontrovertible fact that it
is today worth every dollar that was
invested in the purchase price and ex
pended in improyements--worth this
sum to man able to own such farm,
and there can be none to doubt the fact
that Audubon county Is In that condi-
ton. The place is kept in good repair,
the buildings tidy and clean, by the
and in manner that is credit
able to the county. The running ex-
pcnses have been slightly In excess of
the receipts and products on hand,
while losses have been sustained, but
the county has saved by reason of hay
ing the farm $500, more or less, In the
support of It's poor. There Is not In the
history of Its purchase or management
a suspicion of Misrepresentation of funds
nor charge of extravaganza. In short
The investigation Of the accounts and
personal inspection of the farm Is u
vindication Of the manage
nent. It has been honest and intelli-
,ent and has battled most successfully
against the disadvantages Of disease and
ow prices.
There may be honest differences Of
opinion rs to the ACCESSIBILITY of coun-
~ farm, but that, so far rs the duty Of
,he board Is concerned, was settled a.
he polls. The boards duty was to exc
cute the order of the people, and that
luty has been performed honestly and
creditably, SO that the county has %
property in which every citizen may
wei. feel personal pride.