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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-04-06
ARMY-WORM REMEDIES.
How to Stop the Increase of This De-
| structive Agricultural Pest.


structive Agricultural Pest.
The army worm, according to Mr..
Lawrence Bruner OF the Nebraska Ex-
pertinent Station, has appeared in that
State in threatening numbers; and as
n means of checking its increase he
makes the following suggestions in a
recent Station Bulletin:
Chief among the remedies adopted
for keeping in check the increase of
this pest is the burning Of old grass,
stubble and other like receptacles for
the eggs and alternating larve. Per-
haps this accounts for the absence of
the pest from our frontier settlements
in this and other Western States for
the past twenty years and more, the
customary fall and early spring prairie
fires having destroyed such eggs and
larvss us would otherwise have entered
upon the spring and summer cam
paigns. This is n preventive before the
pest has ''materialized." The burn
ing should be postponed until spring
has well advanced, to be of most
benefit. During late years, the increase
of area cultivated, and the prevention
of starting fires on the prairies, espe-
cially in the ''cattle districts" of the
Northwest, has perhaps been the di-
rect cause for the presence of this in
sect in injurious numbers.
Ditching, rolling, plowing, etc, are
remedies that can be used advantage
ously now. Ditching and fencing can
be resorted to in preventing the worms
from passing from one field to another.
Fence boards set on edge and saturated
with kerosene will etfectually check an
advancing column, after which they
can be destroyed by crushing. Ditch
ing, with the opposite side of the ditch
from the advancing host "dug UNDER"
will "corral" the worms for the time
being, when they can be destroyed by
crushing, or by covering them with
hay or straw and setting fire to it..
Poisoning with London purple and
Paris green has also been resorted to
with good results; but as long as other
and less dangerous methods do not
fail, it is advisable not to resort to
these. Grass or grain that has been
sprayed with these poisons should
never be fed to stock, as there is dam
ger of poisoning animals SO fed.
Orange Judd Farmer.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-04-06
FARM AND FlRESIOE,

rendered together, is much better for
frying purposes, than all lard.
Zone dollar expended in the fruit
garden will save two dollars in butch
ers' and doctors bills" says an enthu-
siastic pomologist
Though carpet is not q desirable
covering for the kitchen floor, a piece
in front of the table and sink is very
grateful to people who suffer from
cold feet, and is so easily taken up and
shaken as not to be Objectionable.
Orange Custard: The yelks OF
three eggs, beaten quite light, five
tablespoonfuls of white sugar, the juice
of two and the grated rind of one
orange, u little salt and one cupful of
cream. Mix all well together; then
add the whites, beaten TO a stiff froth,
stir lightly and bake slowly.
IL would recommend to every
farmer" says u Country Gentleman
correspondent, "who wishes to know
which is best-spring or fall ploughing
to try both ways on his own land, half
and half, instead of reading the argu-
inents of writer's who live hundred or
q thousand miles away"
The gizzard of the fowl masticates
the food, but this can only be done with
the aid OF sharp, gritty material. a
hen can eat pounded glass with benefit.
Many of the ailments Of poultry in
winter are due to the lack of gritty
substances, the birds being compelled
to digest unmasticated food, which |re-
suits in Indigestion.
-Rawxmeat chopped fine and fed
once a day will produce more eggs
than any other food that can be given
the hen. One pound of rough meat to
fifteen hens is sufficient The meat
should be lean. and, if preferred, may
be cooked. but it gives better results
when given raw. 1t is not expensive
when the increased number of eggs is
considered.
No employer, where there are
children on the farm. wants a man,
however good workman he may be,
if he uses profane or vulgar language,
or is rough or cruel to animals. Such
a man will spoil yoke of oxen or a
span of well-trained horses in single
season. The profane or violent man
is often the quicker workman, but the
slow and decent man will prove the
cheaper in the end. American Agri.
culturist.
Graham Pudding: A wholesome
dessert may be made by mixing to.
gether teacupful molasses, half q
teacupful melted butter, two well
beaten eggs, one teacupful milk. Il tea
spoonful soda, four teacupfuls Graham
flour, half teaspoonful salt. tea.
cupful seeded raisins. and spices tc
taste. Place in a buttered pan or pud.
ding dish, set in steamer and keep
continuously cooking two and one-half
to three hours. Serve with butter and
sugar rubbed together, or hot sauce
Orange Judd Farmer.
That noted Ohio farmer and pro.
life writer on rural topics, T. b. Terry,
does not believe in fall plowing, as he
declares there must be great loss of
fertility during the winter to the bare
soil. He would not plow under u
clover aftermath, because the stubble
and decaying leaves fall to the ground,
cover it with mulch, protect it from in.
furious washing, collect the water and
cause it to sink into the ground, carry
ing with it whatever is soluble in the
surface. which is at once filtered out
and held by the mat of roots in the soil.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-04-06
A YANKEES NIGHTMARE.
An Old Man Pays Bill That He Owed
for Thirty-One Years.

| An Old Man Pays n Bill That He owed
for Thirty-One Years.
The following story is about as illum-
mating an illustration of the contra
dictions of New England character as
could we'll be given. 1t is the story OF
an old man who for 81 years was torn
by struggle between his conscience
and SIG So For 81 years he endured
remorse and unhappiness before he
could make up his mind to relinquish
the SIG So but finally his conscience
got the better of his greed, and he did
the right thing, and did it thoroughly
and completely. Stern conscientious
ness combined with tenacity of thrift,
are chief components in that sturdiness
of character which has won for New
England ideas n dominance over the
whole country.
The Journal says that about six
months ago man 70 years old or more
called at the Office of the Providence IL
| Worcester railroad in Providence, and
finding the treasurer, showed him an
old freight bill and asked him if it was
correct. The treasurer looked at the
bill, which was dated December3, 1857,
freight had been charged. After some
talk the old man went out. A few days
he returned and said to the treasurer
that he had come to pay the balance on
the 31-year-old freight BILL which by
accident on the part of the company, had
| oh 10 pl n
pay it with interest at per cent. He
said the unpaid balance had fretted him
for 81 years, that he discovered the er-
ror at the time, but being vexed be-
cause some of the goods were damaged
during transportation, he concluded to
say nothing about it. But he soon
overcame the veXation and intended to
pay the bill, but never had done so, and
now he would carry the load no longer.
The amount due was $l650 and the
interest ut per cent. amounted TO
$50 60, total S47.19. The treasurer
offered to compromise, saying that if
goods had been damaged the railroad
company would be responsible, and
several propositions for abatement, but
the repentant old man would accept
none of them. Finally the treasurer
offered to take $50 in full settlement.
The old man accepted this, and a re-
ceipt was made out for that amount.
The man took it, read it, thought
it over awhile, and then hauded it back,
saying he thought he should feel better
if he paid the whole amount, interest
and all. Accordingly a receipt was
made out for the SI7. 10, the whole sum
was paid, and the old man went away,
leaving a 3l-year-old nightmare behind
him. Providence Journal.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-04-06

English fakirs paint sparrows yel-
low and sell them for canaries.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-04-06
INVENTOR AND THIEF.
How the Latter Waxed Rich, Thanks III
the Others CareIessness.

How the Latter Waxed Rich, Thanks IT.
the Others CareIessness.
AS is the case with the vast majority
of inventors, ii seems that the man
who originated the idea of hobbies for
the threshing machine engine never re-
ceived cent from the patent. Those
who don't know what hobbies are used
for may be told that they are two par
allel bars of iron, which can be fast
ened by means of taps and bolts, and
are attached on each side of the engine
from the top of the forewheels to the
| lower felloes of the hind wheels, for
the purpose of preventing the engine
from shaking while it is running at Il
high rate of speed. Their invention
came about in this way: In country
village, "a few miles west of Indian
apolis, Ind, lived a man named Harri-
son Swindler, who, besides being u
local Methodist minister, a temperance
lecturer and farmer, also run saw
mill and Touring mill, and in the har-
vest season ran three or four threshing
ing machines in the neighborhood; in
man in the full sense of the term, who
not only saved souls, but simoleans as
we'll. AS usual, necessity was the
mother of invention in this instance.
1t was several years ago that the idea
struck him that by placing "A brace or
support of some kind on the wheels of
the thresher engine to prevent its rock
ing, it would run easier and smoother.
He took two heavy pieces of scantling
and fastened them on the wheels by
means of bolts and taps, and found
that they answered the desired object
exactly. This was considered only
simple contrivance, and he used them
for long time without thinking OF the
value of the idea it incorporated in
patent right. There was no name for
the new invention until one day %
countryman amusingly referred to the
engine as being "hobbled down." like
horse is hobbled sometimes by hav-
ing its feet tied with ropes so it can
walk, but not run away, while grazing.
From that time the contrivance was
alluded to as pair of hobbies. Ono
day an Eastern machine agent hap
pened through the neighberhood and
saw the engine hobbies. He saw their
commercial value in minute and
straightway had a patent issued in his
own name and made n fortune off the
invention, while the original inventor
has never received dollar.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-04-06

The population of the earth is now
fixed at 400, 100000. The circulation
editors Of certain leading journals will
make note of this and contract their
affidavits accordingly.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-04-06

To the inquiring minds Of the citi-
zens of Freehold, N. j., is due the dis
covery tnat q pig has no brains. A
discussion upon this subject arose, and
to settle the question it was decided to
sacrifice the most intelligent pig in the
community, and have his brain scietifi-
cally analyzed. After the pig was
killed the head was examined and
found to be brainless. The cavity in
which the brain should have been was
extraordinarily small and empty.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-04-06
How Books Are Doomed.

Great Publisher-How is Fazzle's
novel selling?
Private Secretary - Pretty poorly
there is hardly any call for it.
"Well, just put an advertisement in
the papers, stating that second edition
will soon be issued, in which none OF
the Objectionable erotic passages will
appear, and tell the printers to in
crease the first edition to so, 600 copies. u
IN. Y. Tribune.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-04-06

The Power Behind the Throne -
First Statesman-Dis new mayor Of
ours is startin' out like one of der
reg'lar sill-stockin' reformers. He
seems ter ferget der boys dat put him
up. Second Statesman-Oh don't you
fret, Teddy. Jess wait till der Boss
gifts back from his vacation, and you'll
see who's running dis town!-Puck.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-04-06

The voice of the old sea-dog is the
bark that is on the sean. Y. Plea
yune.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-04-06

AT Carrollton, Kan, "a woman late
ly embraced matrimony for the first
time, though nearing seventy. Her
husband lacked five years OF being an
Octogenarian
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07
Not Saving a Word.

"Many of our subscribers are asking
why the Kicker has nothing to say In
favor of either of the local tickets now
In the field There are two reasons.
First, because we were not nominated
on either ticket; and secondly, because
u bigger gang of rascals We're never up
for office. We wanted to run for May
or. II Is no use being over.modcst
about such things. We are better fitted
for the position than any other man in
town. The office should have been glad
to seek us. II didn't do so, and 80 wa
sought IL. We should have filed the
position with credit TO all, but the gangs
wanted tool, and so they nominated
Doc Burrows and Hank Jones TO head
the two tickets. Neither of these men
will ever serve. Within one month we
will have both of them back at Joliet to
serve out their unexpired sentences.
ave have been warned that we must
come out and support one ticket or the
other or go to the wall. Begin your
wall business, gentlemen, as soon as you
please. When you down us you have
got to beat grand aggregation of news
paper, grocery, feed store, harness shop.
butcher shop and knitting factory, all
under one roof, presided over by one
head and each doing fine business. -
arizona Kicker,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07
The Dawson Walker Wedding.

The marriage of Mr.. John G. Dawson
and Mabel Walker, which occurred at
the Walker House on the evening Of
Wednesday, November 9th, WA one Of
the most brilliant IN the history
Of Audubon. Guests were In at,
tendance from Audubon and else.
where, In all between three and four
hundred, filling the spacious parlors
with good cheer and bringing good
wishes to the worthy couple. The cere-
mony was impressively performed By
the Rev. +. Dickinson, followed by
hearty congratulations and most
beNnteons supper. Mr.. Dawson Ia
known throughout the county as the
efficient and accommodating deputy
auditor, young man Of good principles
and who has hosts of friends. lie has
won worthy bride and one who will
prove help meet indeed. Mr., and Mrs,
Dawson were the recipients Of a hand
soma Iist of valuable presents, compris
ing articles Of use and ornament, and
speaking most suggestiyely the regard
in which they are held by the hundreds
OF friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Dawson will
he at home on Church street, Novem-
Der 18th.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07
A Narrow Escape.

The midnight Passenger train from
the west last Friday night met with a
narrow escape from what might have
been disastrous accident between
Maple River Junction and Carroll.
Presence of mind on the part of the
engineer can be thanked that the ca
lamity was ayerted. The train makes
no stops between Missouri Valley and
Carroll and its schedule time is the
best made by any train on the road.
She pulled through the Junction Fri
day night at 40.mile gait, when, OH
rounding the curve half mile east of
that place, the engineer discovered u
fire showing family through the tim
bers of the G0-foot bridge over the
slough. lie was so close to the bridge
at the time that with reversing his en-
giho and throwing on the break the
train did not come TO n standstill until
the pilot of the engine stood over the
burning structure. The fire had burned
away some of the timbers and weaken.
ed the bridge to such an extent that
nothing could have saved the train had
1t not been discovered IN the nick or
time. Tho train was crowded with
passengers at the time and what might
have happened had the engineer been
less alert Is horrible to contemplate,
The fire Is supposed to have originated
from sparks dropped from locomotive.
An engine had passed over the bridge
not more than half an hour in advance
of the fast train. and the fire was not
Noticed, nor had it been detected by the
track walker.
The fast train returned to the juno
tion aud was ordered east ever the
northern division. A force of men
were sent out to repair the bridge and
soon succeeded in making the structure
safe. by Saturday morning business
had resumed Its wonted sway.-Carrou
Herald.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07
Destituuon In Dakota.

senator Moody, of South Dakota,
says that the reports of restitution
among settlers In any part of Dakota
are exaggerated and In many instances
circulated for the purpose of doing
harm. He says that in the extreme
northern part Of North Dakota the
drought made crops short, and that
there Is suffering among comparative
ly few families, but that 1t does not ex-
tend into South Dakota. Speaking of
his own state the senator said today:
"When we open the great Sioux reser-
walton to settlers and immigration be.
gins to pour In early next spring the
lower part Of South Dakota will develop
beyond all conception. expect. to see
100000 people come In before the end
of the year, especially along the Mis-
souri, river. We raise as good corn as
Iowa. Our farmers made the mistake
of combining their crops TO wheat for
many years and they suffered by hay.
ing to sell at low figures, owing to the
very large crops of wheat raised A.
few years ago they began to raise corn,
and learned that they could be very
successful and that they could make
big money by putting their corn into
hogs. They are now looking in that
direction, and of course are meSing
money. An immense pork packing es-
Enlistment, as large as any west of the
Mississippi, win be in operation in
South Dakota in time to catch the crop
of hogs next fall Then our people will
have home market for both corn and
hogs, and their prosperity win receive a
new impetus"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07
WIN. clOughly's frame store room is

VIM. Cloughly's frame store room Is
for rent.
The democrats evidently regarded
their Jewell precious one and voted
him straight, but DIR. Brooks is all right
for coroner.
II you intend building do not fail to
let us figure on your material, as we can
save you money. Besides giving you
tho most complete stock in Audubon
county to select from.
GREEN BAY LUMBER Co.
1t will be impossible to give the vote
ON the state officers below governor I'M
til the official count takes place next
Monday, as the envelopes containing
the returns do not divulge the desired
information. 1t is reasonable to pre-
sumo, however, that the majority of the
balance of the ticket is below that of
Mr.. Boies.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07
DR.. Oliver.

DIR. Oliver, the well known Physician
and Phrenologist can be consulted on
all chronic diseases of body or mind, at
the Walker House every day, lie lee
lures at opera house every evening this
week. DIR, Oliver has had 81 years ex-
periencc and has cured thousands of
cases which can be easily verified.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07
Lost.

Between the court house and the Cit-
2ens Bank, on Sunday, the 3rd inst,
81 in greenbacks. There were three
$40 bills, one $40, a 80 and a ~, all in y
roll. The finder will be literally reward.
by returning the same to
l.. j, HILL.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07
POULTRY WANTED.

l.. G. Snyder & Co want all the nice
fat poultry, also fresh eggs. The high
est cash price paid.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07

s%Dr. Oliver has had an
experience of 81 years. Per.
manent Home Office, Sioux
City, Iowa.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07

The Rev. Geo. ii. Thayer, of Borbon,
md, says. "Both myself and wife owe
|ur lives to Shiloh's Consumption Cure.
Are Won made miserable by Indiges.
ION, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss OF
Appetite, Yellow Skin? Shilohs VITA
|zer is positive cure.
Why will you cough when Shiloh's
lure will give immediate relief. Price
% cts, so cts, and 81.
Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy, a positive
lure for Catarrh, Diphtheria and Can
"Hackmetack," "a lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price % and SO cents.
Shiloh's Cure will Immediately relieve
Group, Whooping Cough and Bronchitis
For sale by A. II. ROBERTS & Co.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07
BUSINESS CARD COLUMN.
ATTORNEYS.

|No. A. NASH d. s. PHELPS. W. n. GREEN
NASH, PHELPS & GREEN,
A TToRNEYS AT LAW, Audubon, Iowa
IN Rooms over Commercial Bank, Park
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07
MONEY!

MONEY on real estate Z per cent and
lowest rates on personal or chattel Sc
curity at Nash, Phelps 4 Green's, south
side squire over Commercial Bank.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07

Locals ten cents per line for irst week and Ave
cents per line for each subsequent insertion. I'm.
less orders are given with copy locals will be run
until ordered out.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07
CHAS, BENTON.
IVER Y MAN.

Fine turnouts furnished on short notice ana al
Laso,.be RATES Best of care taken OF teams ief'
18th us To feed
Have for sale several good horses for farm 'rpoAes
heap. Call and sec us.
One door north Of stuart House.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07

J. M. GRIGGS,
+. rToRSEy AT LAW. ONCE In front rooms
a over j. +. Cloughlys Drug Store, Audubon,
o.ya
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-11-07

THURSDAY, NOV. Z. 1880.

Entered at the Audubon Pest. ossee a. mail mi
ofthe second class.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-07-04
4 Sun Spot.

A huge sun spot, comparable in magnitude with some of the great spots seen five or six years ago, is now visible on the solar disk. A good eye should be able to see it with the aid of a smoked glass. It is fully three diameters of the earth across and somewhat irregular in outline. Along the edges of the dark central chasm the familiar tongue shaped projections of photo spheric flame can be seen. The whole aspect of the spot is such as to remind the observer that the mys- terious commotion which affects the surface ofthe solar globe, reach ing a maximum once in every eleven years IS about to manifest itself again after several years, of comparative repose. It will be in- teresting to notice how much in formation we shall be able to gath CT during the coming sun-spot per riod upon the vexed question of the connection between sun spots and the weather. The theory that there is a most intimate relation of that kind has received enthusiastic SUD- port in some corners since the Sun called general attention, nine or ten years ago, to the grounds upon which it was based. But the high est authorities in astronomy and meteorology have not yet accepted the hypothesis as proved, except so far as the undoubted connection be- tween solar disturbances and ter restrial magnetism is concerned.- New York Sun.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-07-04
The Editors Apology.

We apologize for mistakes made in all former issues and say they were inexcusable, as all an editor has to do is to hunt news and clean the rollers and set type, sweep the floor and pen short items, fold pa pers and write wrappers, make the paste and mail the papers, talk to visitors and distribute type, carry wood and saw wood, read proofs and correct the mistakes, and hunt the shears to write editorials, dodge the bills and dun the delinquents, take cussings from the whole force, and tell our subscribers that we need money.
 We say that we have no business to make mistakes while attending to these little matters, and getting our living on gopher tail soup fiav- ored with imagination, and wearing old shoes and no collar, and a patch on our pants, obliged to turn a smil ing countenance to the man who tells us our paper isn't worth a dol lar anyhow. and that he could make a better one with his eyes shut.- EX.