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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04
Free Text Books.

The following are some Of the reasons
why favor free text books, could give
Others but it would, in many cases be
only repetition of what has already been
ably said by others:
First The tax payers should get the
largest possible returns for the money
invested in our schools. That they are
not getting Ill they should Tor the large
investment is patent to ALL A large
proportion of the time of pupils is now
wasted, because of the delays in secur-
ing the necessary books at the time of
forming classes, hence, loss to the
children and through them to the tax
payer.
Second Much time is lost on account
of improper classification, caused by
pupils not being provided with the nec-
essary book to enable him to enter he
classes in which he lis more fitted to
enter, parents often times being unwill-
ing to purchase new set of books even
when able to do So.
Third-The taxpayer is great looser
from the fact that many pupils are not
! III the schools because of the inability Of
parents to provide the necessary books.
! If there ever was time in the history
of our country when all the people
needed TO be educated that time is now.
If one half the money expended in the
prosecution and care Of the vicious and
criminal were economically and well
used in the improvement of our schools,
our taxes would not be SO high, for there
would certainly be saving in this direc-
ton. There must be retrenchment in
our criminal prosecution and this can
only be done by the stopping Of crime
and this can only be done by the proper
education of all the children of all the
people. Free text books will go IA long
way toward accomplishing it.
1t was once my privilege to teach in a
school where the books were furnished
by the district, and all that is said in the
appended article with reference to the
schools Of the Capital Park district, Des
Moines, was true in that district.
The free text book plan is not an en-
pertinent. 1t is used successfully in the
following states; Maine, New r.
sbire Nf,ssneL. lamp
pr. -"0o'IT' hloue isIahu,
~nnsylvana, Delaware, Nebraska and
Idaho and in part of Vermont, Connecti-
cut, New Jersey, Michigan Wisconsin,
Kansas and Colorado, besides many of
the countries of Europe, in all of which
the reports are in favor of the plan.
There is an old saying that whatever
is worth doing at all is worth we'll doing.
We all believe it. Is it worth while to
have public schools? If it is it will pay
to make Thorn the best possible. | be-
lieve there is nothing that will improve
more than free text books.
ID. p REPAss.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

change Of books. In our school the books are
kept covered and are always clean. When u
book is taken from one pupil and given to an
other new and clean cover is put on. Books
known to have been used by papI with con.
taglous disease can be fumigated or burned.
It's believed that his danger is no greater un-
der the System OF individual ownership.
Another objection to free books in the minds
of a great many people, is that il Is better for
each pupil TO own them. II is thought that he
will take more interest in them and prize Ncir
possession. This objection is purely SEMI.
mental one. 1t is not found true in fact and in
the experience Of teachers.
The following table gives the names of the
books used by the pupils during the first eight
years, their prices, their durability in years and
their comparative cost under the two systems
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

The matter of burning corn for fuel
is assuming a serious phase with people
in this locality. Many corn raisers say
that since that the railroads will make
no concession on sfreights, they do not
intend to give the companies the benefit
Of hauling coal froni t tie mines. They
think that it would be better for the
roads to grant reduced rates on grain
and get the behefit of hauling corn out
and coal in. But since no concession is
Forthcoming they are going to burn the
corn.-Carroll Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04
The Daily Iowa Capital will try its

The Daily Iowa Capital will try its
two dollar experiment over again and
on the ODD day Of February if you will
remit check or draft for $500 to LATE
Young, Des Moines, Iowa, you will re-
ceive The Daily Capital one fnll year.
The Capital is large eight-page sheet,
as large as the Chicago papers, giving
the full Associated Press report, the
last markets and several columns of
specially prepared Iowa news every day.
This offer is made to the people of Iowa
in the celebration of Washington's birth
day. Bear in mind the date, February
%. 1897.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04
Sheriff J. Fl. Jones returned Saturd

Sheriff j. H. Jones returned Saturday
morning from Phoenix, Arizona, bring
ing with him Paul Wilcutt, who is
charged with breaking into the depot at
Extra last November and taking express
therefrom. 1t took the sheriff almost
two weeks to make the long trip to
Pheuix the total distance, going and
coming, being almost $500 miles.
Phoenix is in the much advertised Salt
River valley and besides being winter
resort is a great fruit raising country,
many tropical fruits growing there in
abundance. And last week while We, of
Audubon, were shivering in the icy
blasts Of Q double strength cold wave,
the genial sheriff was eating strawberries
and trying to borrow fan.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

A. jacobsen, the young man spoken Of
week as wanted in Audubon county, was
captured at Horton, Kansas, brought
back to Extra and dismissed on the
primary charges. He was re.arrested at
Poplar on a charge of selling mortgaged
property. He asked to be allowed to go
in the house and get an overcoat. That
was Friday of last week. AS he did not
return the deputy has come to the con-
cluson that he has gone to Montana to
buy wool to be woven into cloth for said
oyercoat.- Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04
Caucus.

A citizens caucus will be held in the
court room, Monday, February 10Th, at
7:30 o'clock p. IN. for the purpose IF
placing in nomination candidates for
office in the town of Audubon.
The candidates to be nominated are:
One candidate for Mayor.
One candidate for Recorder.
One candidate for Treasurer.
Two candidates for the Council for
the full term.
BY order of council.
r. L. HARRIS,
Mayor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

In this paper appears the call for a
citizens caucus, February Is, two weeks
from next Monday, for the purpose of
nominating candidates for the offices of
mayor, recorder, treasurer and council
men. Mayor Harris will not be can
didate for reelection. The other
officers for whom successors will be
named are L. B. Creveling, recorder;
John Reinemund Jr., treasurer and John
Reinemund and A. S. Culver, council
men. 1t has been customary hereto
fore for city election to be of non-
partisan character and there seems to be
no disposition to change the rule.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Services of the Christian church at
the Court House IS usual Sunday morn
ing The Christian Endeayor will have
charge of the evening service and will
render a program in honor of its 10th.
anniversary. Special Music Come.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04
A Rich Harvest.

1t costs no more to SOW good seeds
than it does to SOW old and worthless
stock. How foolish is the person who
fails to get the best to start with. No
doubt you have often thought of this,
when your garden has not done very well
Will you jog along in the same old
way this year, or use little forethought
and send to James Vick's Sons, Roches-
ter, N. Y, for their catalogue which con-
tains list Of all that's new and good
Their seeds are always reliable-sure
to grow and never disappoint. Send 10
for catalogue and deduct this amount
from first order. Really costs nothing.
vICK's FLORAL GUIDE, 1887
For nearly half a century this Gaia
logue of Flower and Vegetable Seeds,
Plants. Bulbs, Roses, Grains, Potatoes,
etc, has come as regularly as spring
time. Here it is again to remind us
that its time to think about our gardens.
This issue contains half dozen full
page half-tone illustrations of Roses,
Asters, Gold Flowers, Carnations and
Tomatoes.
It seems full of the necessary infor-
nation for either amateur or profess
sional. Send Is cents to James Vick's
Sons, Rochester, N. Y. for packet of
either Vicks' Branching Aster, New
japan Morning Glory or extra choice
Pansy and a copy of Vick's Floral Guide.
If you state where you saw this notice
You will receive package of flower
seeds free.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

The cost of necessary books for each pupil for
eight years under the system of individual pur-
chase Is $3.50; under the district purchase 81 CD
The cost for 900 pupils for the same time under
the old system would be S2,959; with district
purchase and ownership, $3.50, II saving to the
district lay the free book system for the eight
years of 80 ,iGG.
It's believed that these figures are trustwor-
thy. The length of time the books are expected
to last is rather under than over the true time
OF service With good care the books ought to
last one half longer than the time estimated.
In this calculation no account istaken of the
fact that II book purchased for one child is
sometimes used by other children of the same
family. II Is assumed that each book used by
pupil is worthless when he is through with 1t.
In many cases two or even more children Of
the same family may successfully Use the same
book, but this fact is more than Offset 10y the
cases in which one book of II kind does not last
the pupil until he has completed II. IL has
come within the eSnn.i
49, ~rlenCe Of all teachers that
,,hoOls where pupils own their own books some
pupils will wear out two or three Of the same
kind.
The statement Of gain Is also subject to de-
ductiou for books lost by pupils and teachers,
but this is "A very small amount and need not
exist at all. In the high schools the advantages
Of free books are even more marked and the
economy still greater For the four years OF
the high school course the cost of books to each
pupil ii he had to buy them would be Sl525 in
the English course and Sl5.s4 in the Latin
course. Under the present plan the amount is
reduced to less thru 81 per pupil for the eptre
course OF four years.-I0wa Capital.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

F. w. Neal, Stuart attorney, was
transacting business in Audubon Friday.
Mr.. Neal is a son of Chas. w. Neal, the
we'll known Adair county politician, and
is associated with his father in the law
business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Little Jack OConnell, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. HI. OConnell is sick with
diptheria. The disease is very mild in
form and will not have serious result
but the family is under quarantine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

In view Of the agitation for free text
books in the East district and in Oak
Park, ii is interesting to know that the
system has been in successful operation
in the Capital Park district for some
years, and the directors would not think
of suggesting change. A Capital re-
porter interviewed Superintendent J. A.
Callison on the subject and was shown
the method of taking care of the books,
and was given some information which
Mr.. Callison has embodied in his report
to the board. The chief items are re-
pairs and cleanliness, the first of which
takes the form Of an interesting system.
! When a leaf is torn it is easily repaired
with piece Of transparent paper, which,
while not putting the book in such a
shape as would make it a thing of
beauty, still makes it serve for the pur-
pose for which it was intended. The
reading matter under the attached paper
may be read without difficulty. When
leaf is loose strips of gummed cloth is
pressed into service and the detached
sheet is again held in it's place. Loose
backs are attached to the leaves, or body
of the book, by means of what are term
ed "hinges" made of the gummed cloth
just mentioned. A large part of the I'M
cleanliness incident to school books
comes from the backs, but under the
free book system, since the books are
the property of the district, this difficult
ty is overcome. Substantial cnvers are
furnished, and when the book passes
from one pupil to the other new cover
is substituted.
Under the free book system the cost
to the district is less than If the pupils !
own the books, for the large item of saw
ing comes in the preservation of the |
property. Mr.. Collisions views on the
matter follow:
Pupils are always supplied with books aud \
consequently are always ready for work. No \
time is wasted waiting for parents to buy the
necessary books. Under the old system. for i
many puphS WIG III ot " 0wh ioE CNcIy tcIm WAS
practically wasted.
The attendance is much larger under this
system. Many families are too poor to buy
books ut the call of the teacher and they are tso
proud to accept charity books. Many parents
will keep their children cut OF school rather
than make the cufcssion that they are depen-
dent Oh the district for the support 1t is then
able to give them under the law.
The free text book system secures a better
grading in the schools. A pupil may DE chang
ed from one grade TO another or from one room
to another without making care upon his pa
rents for new books. 10 protects the pupils and
the patrons from the mistakes Of the teachers
who frequently order the purchase OF the
wrong books, 0u accodnt OF unfamiliarity with
tho pupils needs.
Contrary to tile general opinion, the pupils
take better care ui thcir books than when they
own them themselves During the time the
books are in IIs" they practically belong TO the
teacher and sh" is IN q position to demand that
each pupil shah use them with care.
The objection has often been made against
free books thai contagious diseases would be
carried fpoai sue pupii to another by the ex-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

We see by our exchanges that John
Dillon is to visit this part of the country.
1t is hoped that he puts Audubon on the
list We know a good thing, and will
give him rousing welcome.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04
A choice lot of Polled Angus bulls for
sale. NELs CHRISTENSEN.
5-3 Cameron twp.

The farmers inititute closed its ses-
sion today. FoI the following year S. A.
Graham was named president, L. Hud-
dler, secretary, L. A. Bates, treasurer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Friday evening after the electric
lights were out, while the clerk at the
Park hotel was in the basement fixing
the fires for the night, someone entered
the Office, and pried open the cigar case
taking therefrom five dollar bill.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

The Woman's Missionary Society of
the Presbyterian church will give a
birthday social at the residence of Mrs.
L. G.. Stuart on the evening of February
18th. Supper from o'clock to o'clock.
Come everybody.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Go to O'Connells and see the beauti-
gold watch on exhibition for the Oatho-
lie fair. A AK. gold case with diamond
setting valued at $4,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

If you are going to have sale, re-
member that Nate Carper, the best
!auctioneer in the state is on hand ready
60 cry sales in this and the adjoining
counties. 4Stf
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Sunday, Drs. Brooks & Miller per.
formed an operation for the removal Of
an abscess from the side of the neck, on
Peter Hansen. Mr.. Hansen will have to
stay in for few days but will soon be
well,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

w. P. Farguson and wife drove to
Grand Junction Saturday for q visit of
few days with relatives and friends.
They will return the latter part of the
week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Miss Montgomery, who has been visit
ing with her sister, Mrs. John Chapman
for some time, returned to her home. at
Belle Plaine, Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

At the Methodist Church next Sun
day morning Rev. Dudley will preach
from the theme Christ the Giver.' In
the evening ''The Irrepressible in Chris,
tian Testimony"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Roy Funk arrived Friday from Des
Moin6s from where he has been travel
ing for several months as a salesman for
household supply company.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

l have $4,000 brick and $4,000 tile all
of which will sell cheap for cash or on
time with good note. This is good
until March l, 1897.
"a CHAs. L. TRAMP.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Miss Ethel Freeman celebrated her
ninth birthday Monday evening by CIV
ing a party to a number Of her little
friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

! Lost-Saturday, fur robe between
John Weber's and Audubon. Return
| to j. W. Williamson for reward.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

L. NJ. Ware, Of Minneapolis, an expert
in time locks was cleaning the lock
mechanicism in the local banks Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

DR.. G. W. Gleason and family have
moved into the johnson property on
South Washington street.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Thos. =. Musson was confined to his
home by sickness the latter part Of last
week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Elem Sears left Tuesday for Lockwood
Mo-, where he goes on land seekers ex-
cursion to take look at the country.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04
j. e. Clark, ID. d. S., Dental Office
OVor TalbOtt'S Restaurant.

Carl Christensen was In Audubon
Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

George Cross, of Des Moines, former
ly of this place, was married at Brook
Ign Iowa, Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Prof. D. A. Kent, the conductor af the
Farmers Institute, arrived in Audubon
Monday evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

H. q. Funk hoe moved his office to the
vacant room in VIM. Mehle's building
on the south side.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

4. N. Taggart made a business visit to
Atlantic Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Louis Stricken shipped a car Of choice
horses to the Chisago market Sunday
euening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

G. E. Phillips went Indianapolis Sun
day on business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Ed Delahoyde, of Extra, was in Audu-
bon Friday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Mr. and Mrs. Asmus Boysen, Of Gray,
were in Audubon Friday evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Mrs. M. A. Cloughly, of Clarinda, was
in Audubon this week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

j. Burdick is confined to his home by
sickness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

James Whitney, OF Atlantic, was visit
ing Audubon friends Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04
TIME TABLES.

G.. NV. AT AUDUBON.
No. 81 arrive Q:55 am. No. 50, depart 10 40 am.
No SO, arrive 4:35p. III. No. 81, depart 5:l0 pm
Sunday Passenger arrives at 4:35 p. m and
departs at 5:lO p. III,
j. A. HUMIsToN. Agent.
G.. 81 +. AT AUDUBON.
No. 81 arrive :45 a. IN. No. $40 leaves II 20 p. M
No. 343 arrive As y. III. No. 81 leaves % p. N.
Sunday Passenger arrives at 0 80 II. M. and
departs at 200 a. M.
The evening train connects with the east
bound flyer at Atlantic.
w W. SMITH. Agent.
G. NJ. & ST. z. AT MANNING.
G0Iti EAST GOING WEST.
Noe. Pass. 30 p.m No. l, Pass. 8: 30 a. m
No. 4, Pass. S:30 y. IN No. 3, Pass. 12:43 pm
One and two Thousand mile tickets, also tickets
to all princiI al points in the United States ana
Canada for sac at the Manning office.
w. w .BRECKENRIDGE, Agent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Letters uncalled for week ending
February g. 1897.
John Donlan.
w. ii. O'CoNNELL. z. NJ.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Jos. Moody left Tuesday for Pierce,
Nebraska.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Money at 7 per cent
straight. Making papers,
Abstracts and Recording
free. No delay.
NASH & PHELPS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Go to Burnsides' for best grades of
soft coal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21

The youngest hero in the world and
probably the only 3-year-old boy TO save
a human life is Master George Hewey,
the youngest child Of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
r. HeWey. Young George. in company
with his sister, Ethel a miss OF IL, went
down to spend the afternoon with his
grandmother, who resides with her
daughter, Mrs. H. c. Tilford. ar 12lt
Waco avenue. Helen, the 4-year-old
daughter OF Mr.. A. E. Sweet, proprietor
Of the Wichita creamery, lives next door.
SAe came over % play with Master
George, and all the children went to the
second floor, where Mrs. Hewey was
sewing. The children played around on
tae floor for some time in friendly
amusement Mrs Hewey had her back
to the children and was paying no par
ticu!ar attention to them as she heard
their childish prattle.
The window was open and in their
play little Grace lost her balance ami
fell out the window, catching the sill
with her left hand. George had the
presence Of mind to catch mis- little play
mate by the dress with his chubby hands
and brace his feet against the wall and
call for help. The other children were
paralized with fear and could not move
or speak. The sudden cessation Of
noise and the boys indist,nct calling at
tracIed the attention OF Ms. Hewey,