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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08
How Heels Wear, and why.

The heel OF shoe seldom wears
away evenly across the bottom. Gen.
orally 1t wears Off on the outer side
first, causing the shoe to run down on
that side. This is sometimes the fault
of the shoe, but more often it results
from the shape of the leg and tho man
ner OF walking. When the outline Of
the sole does not conform to the out
line of the foot there will be more or
less strain brought to bear upon the
former in walking. The foot will con-
stantly be trying to assume its proper
position, and in the end will force the
sole to yield, thus inclining both it
and the upper toward one side or the
other
Frequently the manner in which both
sole and heel are worn away is the re-
suit Of the wearer's mode of walking.
For instance. the man who is bow
legged naturally treads first IN walk
ing on the outer siaa Of the shoe. The
effect of this will be TO wear off that
aide in advance of the other parts.
With the man whose knees turn in
ward which is termed knock-kneed.
the effect will DO the opposite.
A man who is below the medium
height almost takes longer steps in
proportion to his size than one who is
taller than the average, for the reason.
probably, that the shorter man length
ems his step to keep pace with one Of
higher stature, aud the latter dimin-
lshes. On this account the heels of
the shorter mans shoes will wear Off
quickly ut the back. those of the taller
with more uniformity. VIXEN the legs
are straight aud tho toes are turned
slightly outward ia walking the sole
ii properly shaped to the foct--wil be
apt to wear off evenly across the bali,
while the wear of the heel will be at the
centre of the back, aud will be greater
or less in proportion to the length OF
the step taken.
A row of steel nails driven in that
part of the heel which first feels the
effect of wear is the usual remedy for
these Irregularities but iu bad cases IL
will be found to be benefit to trim
the side OF the heel which first wears
away nearly straight up and down;
this, by allowing more leather on that
side, will retard, to Il great degree. its
wear.
Steel nails at the back edge of the
heels are economical as to leather, but
when closely set aud smoothly worn
they are n source of danger TO pedestri-
ans, but little less than the banana peel
on the sidewalk.
Instances Of narrow escapes from
sprains are frequently seen in which
the foot while striking tho back edge
of the heel in rapid walking. slides un-
controllably forward. leaving long
scratches on the smooth tagging to
show the result. The longer the step
the more danger there is from this
cause. A few nails. set Mt greater dis
tances apart, would insure safety by
furnishing more surface of leather, and
consequently more friction for contact
with smooth pavements. - Shoe and
Leather Rep0rter.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08
Landmarks or Progress.

Experts OF the Agricultural Expert
ment Station of New York have recent
ly prepared statistics showing the rela
tive condition of farmers in this countr,
compared with any former period.
Following is summary of the conclu.
sions reached.
/. There has of late years been a
relative increase ia the number Of
farms and farmers. 2. There hm
been sseady decrease in the averag,
eize of farms in this country. 8. Ther
has been steady decrease In the rela
tive amount of unimproved land in thu
farms. 4. There has been a great In
crease in the purchasing power of farm
products. g. There has been grea
increase iu the producing sGSer o
manual labor through the introduction,
Of farm implements and machinery
3. There has been an enormous increas
in the aggregate value Of farms, build
ings, stock, and implements OF hus
baudry. 7. The Indebtedness of farm
srs is apparently not increasing. an,
has probably diminished very apprecia
bly, tho past few years. g. There ha
bsen a wonderful advance in the in
;elligence of the farming population
an increase In the demands of rural
life, and the means found for the graft
fcatiou OF such demands and desired
rs this changed condition In the aver
aye farmers life hasimposed and awak
eacd
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

hnr for drive. found her w,t,, mo-,
hat upon hor head. standing on the
gallery pulling some roses. They
were yellow, remember, and very
sweet. Come, Alice. said. 'Selim Is
in excellent trim; let US take drive
out the Greensboro pike
II am very sorry, Tom she said,
but / cannot go with You this after.
NOON
'She stopped breaking the flowers
as she spoke and looked at me hall
shyly from under her lashes.
"'Why not, prayp" | asked, firing
up ia moment. | fancied there was
something teasing in her tone.
~ have other fish to fry she said
simply.
Il shall never forget how she looked
as she stood there twirling the yellow
rose in her hand aud bending down
her head till her little chin rested up
on her bare. white throat. Somehow
yellow rose always brings back tina.
picture to me, / remember my first
impulse was to take her in my arms
and beg her to forgive me, but ere
moved or spoke | heard the sound OF
wheels on the gravel without, and,
turning, | saw young Wentworth drive
up. Without a word | turned and lief.
the house. As entered the village /
met little band OF troops starting for
tine Mexican war. In a moment was
out and had enlisted. We left that
night was accountable to no one
for my actions, and no one knew oi
my whereabouts.
What / suffered in the war it mat
tiers not. That cash across the little
case you have shows how near / came
being pricked by a Mexican sword.
When my term OF enlistment was out
! was more than willing to return
home. aud lost no time in doing so.
AS left the train and walked up the
village street | saw a funeral process
sion just turning the brow of the hill.
Henry Wentworth and his young vito
were getting in the carriage as passed
the gate. He had married, he told me.
the week after left, a girl from the
south. They both seemed very sad
and in hurry to be gone.
Whose is the funeralPH | asked as
/ turned to 20.
"'Alice's.' he answered.
my God! 1t was my Alice. and l
had gone and left her."
The old man pressed his head upon
his hands and the tears trickled down
his sunkeu checks. Bob did not speak:
his face was hidden too.
After that" the old man said by
and-by, Il spent the next twenty-five
years of my life in prowling about the
west, and it was only when ] became
an old man, when l bad nothing left
but Alice's grave over there on the
hillside, that came back home to rest.
But here am |, " he said with sudden
start, keeping you up listening to my
chatter wneu you ought to be in bed.
gettingready for your trip Tomorrow"
The young man sprang to his feet.
Just l o'clock he said. Il can yet
catch the 1850 train to town. l shall
not 60 west at all. Cousin Tom, and il
my Alice will forgive me you may
come to our wedding next month
Patience OrieL IN Philadelphia Times.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08
Arabian Baby's Toilet.

A royal baby's first toilet, in Arabs,
consists III winding a bandagc about
its body after it has been periumed.
The little creature is then placed on its
back, its arms aud feet are Strengthened,
aud the entire body is swathed to the
shoulders.
In this position it remains motionless
for forty days, but the bandage Is re-
moved twice n duy that the child may
have bath. The Arabs believe that
this process will make the BODY
straight for life. Under such circum-
stances it seems fortunate that baby
hood is not a period which can bo re-
membered IN after years, for nobody
would choose to suffer such DAYS OF
misery again, even in recollection.
ii the child be girl, on the seventh
day after her birth. holes. usually six
IN number, are pricked in her ears, and
when she is two months old heavy gold
rings are attached to them. to be worn
throughout her lifetime. except during
periods of mourning for relatives.
On the fortieth day the baby.s head
Is shaved. This operation is considered
a very important one, and thirty or
forty persons are witnesses of it, for
the performance OF certain rites.
The disposal of the first hair is re.
gardcd as very weighty matter; it
must not be burned or carelessly
thrown away, but buried. thrown into
the sea, or hidden ia some crevice Of a
wall.
Several charms are attached to its
body for protection against the ''evil
eye, boys wearing them 10 a certain
age and girls still longer. The favor
Ito charm consists Of d gold or silver
iocket worn on a chain.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08
American Enterprise.

Here are some Of the remarkable OBJ.
seryations OF an American ia foreign
countries: Il saw" says the traveller,
advertisements for the sale of the
Waterbury watch filling whole column.
In newspapers and large spaces on the
outer walls of buildings in all the grea,
titles of India. l heard the hum OF
The American sewing machine ia the
byways and broad streets of Bombay
Calcutta and Rangoou.
81 saw American lamps fer BURNING
American petroleum ia Tked about the
streets on whee!tarrows for sale in
Yokohama aud rckio aud Shanghai.
heard the chatter OF the American
typewriter in Chefu and Tientsiu aud
Swallow and Aintab. | heard Ameri.
can dentistry praised as the best in the
world, and | travelled with au Ameri-
can dentist who was on his way to prac-
tice his profession in the city OF Pekin.
afterward received his painted c;rcu-
lar announcing his arrival 10 the great
imperial city aud his readiness to exc
tract the moiars Of mandarins or fill
the cavity of Coufuciauists in the most
approved style OF American art.
Il saw American tram cars in the
streets Of Toxic and the American
windmill pumping water on the bluffs
of Yokohama. l WAS glad when !
heard the click OF Connecticut clocks
keeping good time for orientals. who
ara always behind. California canned
fruits and Oregon salmon and Boston
baked beans Ia hotels all over the east
made me feel that home was not so far
away and that the time was fast com.
Ing when one might compass the globe
aud find himself at home aud among
his people, and hearing the familiar
sounds OF his mother tongue all the
way.
And the fact that America Is 50
often represented la the east by the
homcly articles OF practical and every.
day use did not make me wish that
my country had more works of tine art
or more ruins and traditions of ancien,
times"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08
YOUR MONEY, Or YOUR LIFE I

This question is "pert" one, but we
mean it. win you sacrifice few paltry
dollars, and save your life? or will you
allow your blood to become tainted, and
your system rundown, until, finally, you
are laid away In the grave? Better be
in time, and "hold up" your hands for
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
a guaranteed remedy for all scrofulous
and other blood-taints, from whatever
cause arising. 1t cures all Skin and
Scalp Diseases, Ulcers, Sores, Swellings
and kindred ailments. 1t Is power
fully tonic as well as alternative. or
blood-cleausing, in its effects, hence it
strengthens the system and restores
vitality, thereby dispelling all those
languid, stirred feelings" experienced
by the debilitated. Especially has It
manifested its potency in curing letter,
Salt-rheum, Eczema, Erysipelas, Boils,
Carbuncles, Sore Eyes, Goitre, or Thick
Neck, and Enlarged Glands. Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, Max
ers, No. 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08
The boys GRANDMOTHER.

A stitch Is always dropping in the everlasting
knitting;
And tie ne dies that I've threaded, no, you
couldn't count to-day;
And I've hunted for the glasses TIL thought
my head was splitting
, When there upon her forehead as calm as
clocks they lay.
Eve read TO her till was hOsrsc, the Psalms
and the Epistles,
When the other boys were burning tar bar
rels wn the street:
And I've stayed and learned my verses wheni
heard their willow whistles,
And I've stayed and said my chapter with
fire In both my feet.
But there always IR peppermint or penny
IN her pocket:
There never was pocket that was half SO
big and deep;
And she lets the candle In my room burn to
the very socket,
While she stews and putters round about
till ] am sound asleep.
And when I've been in swimming after fathers
said shouldn't
And mother has her slipper OF according to
the rnle;
It sounds IS sweet as silver the voice that
says, 81 wouldn't:
The boy that wont go swimming such day
would be fool"
sometimes there's something in her voice as IL
she gave a blessing,
And look at her moment and keep still
as mouse;
and who she is by this time there is no need
of guessing:
For there's nothing like a grandmother to
have about the housl!
--IuCeueudent
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08
WAL.
The Way in which the Summer Girl Lost
Her Lover.

Twas summer AFRO when he left me here
A simmer of smiles, with never a tear
Till said to him, with a sob, my dear;
Good-by, my lover, good-byi I
For loved him, oh, as tho stars love night
"a nd my ohaeks for him flashed red and white
=, i,un iirst he called me his hearts delight;
! Good-by, my lover, good-byi
The touch Of his hand was thing divine
AS he sat with me IN the soft moonshine
IA nd drank oR my love rs men drink wine;
Good-by, nay lover, good-byi
And never night as knelt In prayer.
in gown ns white AS our own souls were,
But In fancy he came and kissed me there;
Good-by. my lover, good-by!
But now. o. God whet an empty place q
bly, whole heart isl or the old embrace
And the kiss loved there lives no trace: s.
Good-by. my lover, good-by!
1Ie sailed not over tho stormy sea-
And he went not down In the waves, not he;
But, oh, he is lost, for he married me;
: Good-by, my lover good-byl
s~Jalnes Wbitcomo Riley in Newark journal.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08
Get EN- Mixed.

Say, have you lost boy down there, asked
q voice BY telephone of police headquarters
the other day.
No sir.
All right. Been gone day or two, but viii
probably turn up all RICH. somewhere. Good.
bye.
About an hour later the same voice asked
Got . lost girl down therei
No cir.
Aren't you the man who asked for lost
boy about an hour agoi
Yes air.
And now It's grill
Yes, but there was mistake. I've Just
married widow with five children and have
not got to know the latter yet. | thought II
was one Of the boys that was lost, but II turns
out to be one OF the girls. Give me week and
Pn be all right. Good bye
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08
A State onlcer Settles in Business.


Concerning the future labors Of
Hon. Frank d. Jackson, the outgoing
secretary OF state, the Des Moines
Register OF the 10th inst. says:
"At meeting Of the board of direc-
tors of the Royal Union Mutual Life
Insurance company at their Office In
Des Moines, Hon. Frank d. jackson,
the outgoing secretary OF state, was
elected president of that lively compa-
ny, in place OF Hon. S. A. Robertson,
resigned. Mr.. Robertson has been
president OF the Royal Union since its
organization, and offered his resigna-
ton because of other heavy business
enterprises in which ne is largely In
terested that require his personal atten.
ton. He never sought to be an insur-
ance man but took the position as an
interested citizen of the Capital City
to help establish west of the Mississippi
river an old line Mutual Life company,
such as Iowa demands and the west
deserves. Now that the company is
| fully established it was his wish to be
relieved OF the responsibility OF the
| position. Mr.. jackson has been vice
president during the term of MIR. Rob-
ertson's presidency. He has had many
business propositions open to him on
stepping out of the service of the state,
in which he has so favorably and pop
ularly acquitted himself, but with a
full knowledge Of the needs and the
demands OF the people OF the state
from this time on, enlists all his ener-
gies ami his personal attention to the
service of company which has for Its
motto, "In all that is good, Iowa af.
fords the best" Mr.. Jacksou's host
OF acquaintances and friends through
out the state will congratulate him on
his selection TO this important Office,
and wish him many years OF useful
ness to the state and abundant person.
al prosperity
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08
Average Length of Life Sentences.

Fifteen years IS about the average
lifetime sentence" says a prison ply.
stefan. Very few cOnvicts, though
sentenced tor life. serve more than
that period. They die or are par.
doned.
I'm the Missouri prison there are live
holiday pardons every year granted by
the Governor. One white and one
negro convict are pardoned on the
Fourth Of July. and two white aud one
negro convict are pardoned on Christ.
mas. The long termers get the bene.
tit Of this clemency. This heartily
endorse. II fifteen years does not re.
form man nifty years will not"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

"You seem to regard me as great source
OF trouble" said tn collar to the neektie.
.Tdo,n replied the latter uneasily, "and
that Is the reason am constantly trying to
rise aobve you"
Prof Edmund j. James, OF the University
OF Pennsylvania, has been offered the chair OF
political economy in Harvard university
Professor James is only s5 years old.
Sleeves are made full at the top, and tigh.
from the elbow 10 the wrists, and can be
trimmed or finished plain.
The new overshot silks are very handsome
and as the figures are closely interviewer they
will be good TO wear.
This 10 put up job,n as the pawnbroker
remarked to his partner.
The mastsr Of the situation the employer
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is
a blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure II you have to take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarh Cure is no quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one of the best physicians
in this country for years, and is a regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed Of the best tonics
known, combined with tie best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination Of the two ingredients is
what produces sucn wonderful results in curing
catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
T. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, U.
Sold By druggists rs cents.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08
Poor Han kinson.

Her Father-You say young Hankinson
wants to marry yous
He does. papa.
Does he know havn't cent TO give youi
Yes. He says he wants me for myself alone.
H'mi Has he known you long, Mandy?
Oh, yes. Years and years.
Then he'sa bigger fool than want n my
family.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

Many People Refuse to Take Cod
Liver on on account Of Its unpleasant taste.
Emulsion Of Cod Liver on with Hypophos-
phites. II being as palatable as milk, and the
most valuable remedy known for the treatment
OF Consumption, Scrofuls and Bronchitis.
Physicians report our little patients take 1t
with pleasure. Try Scott's Emulsion and be
convinced,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

We take pleasure In calling the attention Of
our readers to the advertisement of the Cheese
pears in another column. This company arc
the original discoveries aud only msnufactur-
ers of Vaseline, the best emollient and the
most valuable family remedy in use. Their
goods are sold by druggists throughout the
country, but we wish TO caution our readers
when buying to accept only goods in original
packages, and labeled Chesebrough Manu-
featuring Company, as sometimes unscrupu-
lous dealers try to substitute preparations
which are Of little value when compared with
Vaseline, and some are injurious and unsafe
to use, By sending the company dollar by
mail, the sender will receive free, quite an as
goods without any charge for delivery.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

Impatient Passenger--Is this the fastest
train into Bostonl
Pompous Conductor-This, sir, is the lin
tied.
Impatient Passenger-Then l should advise
the road to raise the limit
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

When Baby was sick. ne gave her castoris,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to cassoria,
When sho had Children, abe gave them Castorta
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

svery Uonaa In this land knew for herself
the actual quality of Dobbins' Electric Soap,
no OTHER soap could be sold. Millions do use
1t, but other millions have never tried 1t. Hsye
yout Ask your grocer for Il.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

Look out for counterfeitsi See that you get
the genuine Salvation OIL Do not let the
dealer sell you some s'just as good,n but insist
upon getting the genuine with the Bull's Head
trademark on the wrapper
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

Il is estimated that only IL per cent
af the population of Russia can read
and write, The number Of primary
schools 10 So. 900 for the population Of
osor 100, Q0O. COO.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

There are only $50 freshmen az Oxford, o
smaller number than usual. The decline is
attributed to the fact that students In science
and medicine now prefer Cambridge.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

Laced boots are being worn By fashionable
women. They hold their shape and do not
show every defect of the foot, ss does a button
ho0t
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

Half.long English coat bnsques are not like
" TO DO OF long duration, because they arc
clumsy looking and are becoming to very few
figures.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

When You need relief from Liver or Kidney
pains take California Kidney Tea. tits purely
avegetable remedy, and viii assist nature to
remove the cause Of your trouble, 1t cures
Rheumatism because it removes the uric acid,
the cause of the disea 9. Hundreds have
found relief In its use. Buy II for 80 cents
of your druggist, and do not be wheedled into
trying anything else. Made by the CALI
FoRNA KIDNEY TEA Co., Fairfield, Iowa.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

The new sealskin jackets are made with high
lined collar, outside pockets, and sleeves set
much higher On the shoulders.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

Take the &C. B. d Q."R. r., for St. Joseph,
Kansas City, Lincoln, Denver, Pueblo, Salt Lake
City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and all points
South and West. Office 239, Fourth St., Kirk.
wood House Block, Des Moines, lows.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

Mrs. ViDsiow's Soothing syrup, for Chil.
tren teething, softcns the gums reduces innamma-
ton. allsys palm cures wind collie. Csc. bottls.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-01-08

Struggle tonghens the mind, until by and.
BY we do no. mind the struggle. Yon need
not tougher the body by a struggle with
cough when you have DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.