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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-01-27

was done last season, or more none
| than formerly was made on four o
five acres; it is obtaining two an,
three crops from the same land eacl
| year; it is sowing peas in the corr
| md other suitable places, then turn
| ing the hogs in to harvest the crop
and then harvesting the hogs, AM
| selling them on a good market; it i
keeping a good breed of dairy COWS
and feeding them we'll; it is keeping
a few hundred head of good chick
ems: it is obtaining several tons O.
good hay from the same meadow thu
same season; it is raising severa
money crops from the same field il
one season, and selling them fol
more than some farmers obtain from
the one-crop principle; it is keeping
profitable horses; it is using gooi
Judgment on the farm and ranch: 4
is making three spears of grass grow
where only one grew formerly; it is
watching the various markets so as
to take advantage of good prices: il
is keeping a good grade of sheep an(
caring for them properly: it is pro
viding pure water and ample shelter
for all stock. especially in winter: il
5 doing everything we'll that is
worth doing at all; it is taking an in
+A~se interest in everything abou
t'e farm. bricking up the house well
'"stead "f curling it UP with boards
to make the water unWhOleSOme am
-nhealthV; it is treating the hire(
help we'll and giving them living
N"geS: it is 3 good wife: it is gooC
schools, for what are any of IFS fit fol
without a good practical education
t is diversifying all crops and using
Judgment in disposing of them: il
means ample experience. even wher
money is a scarce article; it is handy
to have both. but we must have the
experience at any rate.
Intensive farming is intensely in
teresting to the one who takes a deer
interest in it. and when he is so in
clined success is sure to crown his eff
forts.
Intensive farming might properly
be termed a new industry. from the
fact that there are so few engaged ir
it, or take any interest in it at all
It is an industry which commends it.
self to every practical farmer, an6
there is more real cash in this new
industry than in any system of the
old styles farming.
For proof of this, one has only tc
consult a farmer who is engaged ir
the new system, and will readily sec
the point and the idea which prom
Uses the largest returns for the mon
ey invested in or on the farm.
Economy on the farm is a branch
of intensive farm, but economy is no
practiced by a good many who claim
to be carrying on intensive farming
and this is why they sometimes say
that the farm does not pay.-Calca
sieu Rich Bird, in Southern Farmer
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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-01-27


discuss the subject, each from his
own scientific or practical stand
point. The purpose Of the bulletin
is stated by DIR. \. C. True, Directoi
OF the Office off Experiment Stations
under whose supervision it has beer
compiled, to be the presentation OF
such facts as would be useful to stu,
dents of agriculture, to investigators
at the experiment stations, and to
that increasing body of intelligent
agriculturistS who are interested in
thoroughly acquainting themselves
with the past and present condition
of our agricultural industries, with
a view to discovering means for their
the chemist, the climatOlOgist. the
botanist. the entomologist, and other
investigators are all made contribu-
tory to this important end.
The chapter on the botany of cot
ton, BY DR.. Walter H. Evans, is con-
cerned chiefly with the structure and
varieties of the plant. Mr. J. B. Me-
Bryde, of Tennessee, and Mr.. w. r..
Beal of the department. joint authors
Of the chapter on the chemistry of
cotton, discuss the composition Of
the plant and the demands it makes
hn
treats Of climatology and soils, using
weather tables and soil analyses in
explanation of the conditions most
favorable to cultivation. President
II. c. White, of the Georgia State Col
lege. discusses the manufacturing Of
cotton. stating the conclusions drawn
from numerous experiments. Prof
S. N. Tracy. of Mississippi, contrib
utes Il description of the principal
cultivated varieties of the cotton
plant, with their origin, distribution,
and relative values. The diseases Of
Atkinson, of Cornell and the insects
which affect the cotton plant by Dr.
L. 0. Howard, the department ento-
mologist. The feeding value of cot
ton-seed products forms the subject
of an important chapter by Mr.. B. W.
KilgOre. of North Carolina, while IS
pages are devoted to a discussion Of
the culture, handling, and uses Of
cotton by Major Harry Hammond
Mr.. r. B. Handy furnishes a chapter
on the history and statistics of the
industry. Most of these articles are
illustrated. The volume includes a
photography.
The publication is not valuable for
general distribution, as the law linn
it's the edition to thousand copies.
but the superintendent Of Docu-
ments. Union Building, Washington,
D. c.. can supply a limited number of
copies at IS cents each, and ''sepa-
rates. of most of the articles will
be shortly issued by the department.
for miscellaneous distribution 1t is.
however, within the province of con-
gress to order a larger edition of the
complete work, but no steps to this
end have been taken as yet.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-01-27

very near proving fatal. Typhoid
efver, followed by infammatory
rheumatism and then paralysis,
made a temporary wreck of the her
culean frame, and in view of his adj
vanced age, his anxious friends be-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
JOHN II. KATE.

The schoid-- shoulu know his text
books, else he may have the mortifca-
ton of being outmatched in his own
specially by a layman, as in this story
from an exchange:
A child was brought to Yorkshire
vicar for baptism. As he was told that
the name was to be Noah he naturally
referred to the infant as she" in the
course of the service. Soon he felt his
surplice pulled by one Of the women.
who whispered to him that sit was a
lass. -
"But Noah is not a girls name, :"
said the parson.
Eyes, it is" spoke up the child's ia
Their
An Adjournment was made to the
yestry TO settle the point The father
said that whcReyer he Lad child to be
nalaed he o,5B1d the Bible and chose
the GI, ulo cs thc proper sex that
met hiH 6ye Tho Clergyman insisttd
that III tho present case Q mistake had
been made, Whereupon the father opened
the Bible at Numbers XVI, 38, and
read, 'The names of the daughters of
Zelophehad were Noah, etc.
There was no more to be said.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06

The man who stands idly by and sees
the life fading out Of his wife's face, sees
the life fading out of his wife's face,
sees her health going, sees her becom-
ing old and faded and wrinkled when
she should still be in the perfect enjoy
ment OF vigorous, useful health, is either
less than a man or else does not know of
the one remedy which will bring her
back to her health and strength. Per-
haps her husband cannot persuade her
to go to her doctor, because she Datur-
ally breads the inevitable "examina-
tions" and "local treatments" He can
persuade her, il she needs persuation, to
take DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
This truly wonderful medicine has cured
hundreds of women after the best ply
sicians have failed. II has been in con
staht use and tested no chances about it.
IL IS certain cure for all t9range-
mento, weakness, Irregularities and dis-
placements Of internal organs peculiar
TO women.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Extra.

The Methodist District Conference
will be held at this place commencing
June 9Th.
S. E. Grant, of Atlantic, came up We'd
nesday and erected some fine monu-
ments here.
The adiuster for the Continental In
surance Co., was visiting with their
agent, Theo. Patty, of this place, day
this week.
A new fence has been put in along the.
west side of the park, much needed
improvement.
w. r. Copeland's house is nearing
completion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Thomas are the
proud parents of a new boy baby.
Mrs. Natty Hamlin is spending this
week in town with her son, Robert.
w. G. Sturgeon has placed new side
walks on the south side Of his block on
Washington street.
Kreamer & Odell started their grocery
wagon in the country Tuesday.
Stranger & Hansen are invoicing their
stock of hardware this week.
Charles Milliman has returned from
his trip south.
Miss Mary and Mrs. A. E. Bartlett
Monday for Chadron, Nebraska, at
which place they will make their future
home.
Charley Jenkins is back from his
Texas trip.
Frank Gault & Co. is having the in
terror of their store cleaned by paper
cleaner.
H. r. Smith was an Audubon visitor
Friday.
For the last ten days Atlantic Tent
No. 40 K. 0. Il. M. of this city prepared
| themselves to entertain the Sir Knights
| from Cumberland and Extra who were
present at their meeting last evening.
| Extra Tent being the bon ton lodge OF
Extra and have the reputation of doing
the finest work in the state, and in view
Of the fact that Atlantic Tent had six
candidates on had to be conducted
through the mysteries of the beautiful
work, Capt Burt Leamon, of Extra, as
sisted by the following Sir Knights:
j. Il. Casmichael, AL. Voorhees,, DR.. j.
Riley, Chas. Brenneman, Ole Brenneman,
L. E. Foyer, f. Sturgeon. Sohn Schlater,
VIM. Hamler, Hans Hanson, Geo. Anders,
Thos. Lohner, r. Gransberry and Tom
Dustin, arrived here last night and took
charge of the work which was done in a
very dignified manner. After lodge adj
iournment they all repaired to Geo. F..
Langs hotel wnere they sat down to a
fine banquet.-Tuesday's Telegraph.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
SPLINTER cRuM is DEAD.

The Famous Hawkeye Athlete Succumbs
to Appendicitis.
Dies MONIES, Ia, May 4.-John w.
Crum, the famous Splinter, died here in
the hospital as the result of an operation
for appendicitis.
Crum was "a years of age. He was
born and raised at Bedford, Ia, where
he had practiced law since retiring from
the cinder path three years ago. In the
spring Of 1895 he captured everything
on the cinder path in Iowa, making the
100 yards in 10 seconds fiat. He then
went to Chicago where he won the 100
yard dash in. the record time OF As
seconds. This was in the western
intercollegiate games. He won all the
sprints at this meeting. He represented
the west in the national intercollegiate
games at Mott Haven the same season,
and won the 100-yards in 8 As, and the
220-yard dash in ~ seconds. Two
watches caught him, 81 30 and % SO
respectively, in this event, but the third
watch was not caught at the shot, and
the time was put at % fiat. Crum was
protested as a professional by Yale, but
searching Investigation gave him o
clear bill rs an amateur.
In the games Of the American Athletic
union that year he was beaten by Ber-
nard j. Wefers, he being the only man
who ever showed Crum his back at
the finish. Crum suffered from a
sprained tendon in this race, an injury
from which he never recovered. AZ an
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
The Best Remedy for atism.

From the Fairhaven IN. Y Register.
Mr.. James Rowland, Of this village,
states that for twenty-five years his wife
has been n sufferer from rheumatism.
A few nights ago she was in such pain
that she was nearly crazy. She sent
Mr. Rowland for the doctor, but he had
read of Chamberlain Pain Balm and in
stead of going for the physician he went
to the store and secured bottle of it.
His wife did not approve of Mr.. Row
lands purchase at first, but nevertheless
applied the Balm thoroughly and in an
hours time was able to go to sleep. She
now applies it whenever she feels an
or pain and finds that it always giees re-
lief. He says that no medicine which
she had used ever did her as much good.
The Is and so cent sizes for sale by A. FL.
Roberts, druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Gray.

1t seems as though spring was here
in good earnest
Chas. Tucker, of Viola, was in town
Saturday.
Polzin & Fisher shipped 43 cases Of
eggs Monday. That bespeaks an excel
lent trade.
DR.. Williams, of Manning, was in
town Tuesday.
H. b. Shelley's baby is reported quite
sick.
Some of our farmers have commenced
planting corn.
Greenwaldt & Groteluschen have COM
menced putting in 70 rods of pipe for
Asmus Boysen. Asmus likes to have
things handy.
Miss Jennie Swiger was visiting
friends and relatives here the fore part
of this week.
G. p. Wiley went to Extra Wednesday
in the interest OF the Bankers Life, of
Des Moines.
Henry Brunier, Of Manning, bought
Mr.. Fishers interest in the Big Store
Monday and will take possession as the
invoice is completed. Mr.. Brunier is
one of the most successful business men
in western Iowa and one who thoroughly
understands the business and will I'M
doubtedly increase the already extensive
business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Absolutely Pure.

exhibition race in Chicago ne made a
new worlds record of 81 2-5 for 900
yards on circular track. He graduated
from the State University of Iowa col.
legiate department in 1894, law depart
ment in 1895 and six months ago settled
in Des Moines in the manufacture of a
IMMINENT for athletes. He was young
man of ideal character and habits. The
funeral will be held at Bedford on
Thursday afternoon and delegations
from all the Iowa colleges will be
present.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
To Destroy Hog Cholera.

Dies MONIES, May 2.-Both houses of
the legislature have passed law asked
for by James Wilson, secretary of agri-
culture, authorizing the government to
accept the rules of the department of
agriculture to stamp out hog cholera.
1t is proposed to select one or more
counties where the disease is worst, in
spect all hogs, kill those affected and
keep diseased hogs out. If successful it
will be applied generally.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Counterfeiters Captured.

PERRY, Ia, April 29.-Miles and Myron
Marshall have been arrested here by
Deputy Marshal Hillwig of Des Moines
on the charge Of counterfeiting. Some
of the spurious coins, as well as parts of
the dies and bits of melted metal, being
found in their possession. They have
admitted their guilt, but claim this is
their first attempt at counterfeiting.
The coin they were making was sill
yer dollar, and it was clever imitation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
The Senic Route to California.

If you going to the Christian En-
deavor meeting to be held in San Fran
cisco in July, 1897, take the bost line to
Colorado; special trains through over
the Great Rock Island and Senic Route.
This is the popular Trans-C Continental
Line to the Coast and gives special in
ducemcnts for Colorado tourist travel.
Pamphlet giving full information as to
scenery and route for that trip, or an
outing in the Rockies, sent free on appli-
cation. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G.. P. A.,
Chicago
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Rock Island Route Playing Cards.

The slickest cards on the market are
the "Rock Islands, They are also the
cheapest, and will send you these ex
cellent standard goods at the low rate of
8 cents per pack il you order five or more
packs. Send money order, draft or
stamps and they will be sent promptly
by express, charges prepaid Orders for
single packs must contain IL cents in
stamps, as they will be sent by mail.
Address, JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. p. A.,
GhicaoO
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
SILVER Jubilee of a Priest.

DUBUQUE, Ia, May 2.-Very Rev. FIR.
George Heer, pastor of st. Francis
church, Dyersville, and dean of the
archdiocese, celebrated his silver jubilee
today. Fifty priests assisted at mass.
A street parade preceded and a banquet
followed the ceremonies. Rev. Father
Cleary of Minneapolis delivered the con-
gratulatory address.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Iowa so,ons NAV Omit saturday.

Dies MONIES, May 5.-At the session
of the legislature yesterday joint reso-
luton was passed to the effect that
when the legislature adjourns, which, in
all probability, will be next Saturday,
it be to meet again July /, when final
adjournment will be taken. The con-
stitution provides the extra session laws
shall go into effect within 80 days, and
this delayed adjournment is to give the
annotators and publishers time to get
out the new code, that will make the
new laws go into effect Oct 1.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Captain Thomas Injured.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, May 5.-Captain
Thomas of the Iowa State University
baseball team was seriously injured at
Mount Vernon in game with Cornell
college. Thomas, who was on first base,
stopped to pick up the ball, when Smith
of Cornell collided with him. Smiths
knee struck the captain on the temple.
Thomas was unconscious for several
hours and it is feared he has sustained
fatal injuries
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
state Federation of women's Clubs.

DUBUQUE, Ia, May 5.-The second
biennial meeting of the State Federation
of Women's clubs will be held in this
city Wednesday and Thursday. Nearly
800 delegates names have been registered
and there will probably be 30 more,
representing about $50. clubs. having a
total membership of more than 1000.
During the convention addresses will
be delivered by ladies well known in
literary circles of state and nation,
among them Mrs. Henrotin, president
of the national federation. For the
third biennial session, to be held in May,
1899, Des Moines, Marshalltown and
Dttumwa are candidates.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Conferees Unable to Agree.

DIES MONIES, May Neither house
of the legislature held full sessions yes
terday, both waiting for conference
committee reports. The conference
committee ON the Temple amendment
after two meetings failed to agree and
will ask that new conferees be named.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
iowa National Guard Chanres.

Dies MONIES, May AIN the national
guard election w. B. Humphrey was
elected colonel of the Fourth regiment
over Charles E. Foster, present colonel.
Both live in Sioux City. The Third
regiment promoted Adjusant John T.
Hume, chief clerk in the adjutant gen.
erals Office, to major by unanimous
election. F. w. Mahin of Clinton was
elected colonel of the First regiment.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Opportunity for Homeseekers.

There are excellent opportunities
along the line of the Chicago & North
Western R'y in western Minnesota and
South Dakota for those who are de-
sirous of obtaining frst-class lands upon
most favorable terms for. general asri-
cultural purposes, as well as stock rails
ing and dairying For particulars and
landseekers' rates, apply to agents of
the North Western line.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Another Church Trial.

CEDAR RAPIDS, May Rev. John
Wesley Geiger of Marion, noted as a
divine and lecturer, has been cited by
the Davenport association of Congrega-
tional churches to answer to charges OF
immoral conduct. The charges are pre-.
ferred by two women and various mem
beers of his congregation. Mr.. Geiger
denies the charges and has sued Rev.
G. 8. Rollins and G. w. Station for
damages in the sum of $4,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Lands In Wisconsin.

The North Western Line &C.. st. p. M.
& o. R'y) has over 100000 acres of land
for sale in Northern Wisconsin at very
low prices and on easy terms. Land
seekers excursion tickets on sale April
20. May A and Is, at very low rates. For
particulars inquire of nearest ticket
agent, and for maps, descriptive of lands,
etc., address G.. w. Bell, Land Commits
sioner, Hudson. Wisconsin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Mayor Gets a Year Ionyer

DUBUQUE, May At has been dis
covered that the bill relating to special
charter cities, which has passed the
house, will legislate Dubuque's city
council out of office, while adding
year to the mayors term. At present
each ward elects two aldermen for two
years. The bill substitutes one alder
man from each ward and two at large.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Colored Men Fight.

DUBUQUE, Ia, May 4.--Dan Shaw,
colored, of Chicago, and Paul Davis
of st. Paul, fought 20 rounds at Kim
ball park. Not hard blow was struck
after the sixth round. Neither man
was punished to any extent. The ref
cree declared the bout draw.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Spring Gun Worked.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, May 2.-Merchant
Yetter of West Branch. whose general
store has been repeatedly robbed, set
spring gun inside his store. A tramp,
whose name is Lafferty, and who is
believed to belong in Illinois, tried 70
break into the store and was shot, dying
within few hours.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Iowa Is Helpinr India.

Dies MONIES, May 2.-Iowa has raised
over 81 900 for the India famine suffer
ers, sent "a car loads of corn and will
do much more. Mayor Hoyt Sherman
is president and Colonel G. L. Godfrey
secretary of the Iowa commission hav-
ing charge of securing money and corn
for India.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Must snhmit the Ritual.

DUBUQUE, Ia., May LIN the case
of George Harris against the Modern
Woodmen of America. which is before
the federal court, Judge Shiras made an
order requiring defendant to submit
that portion of the ritual relating to the
initiation ceremony, at which Harris
was injured.> Court and counsel will
agree OH tho portion to be submitted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Sheriff's Sale.
d. W. c, Clapp.
VS..
J. Q. +. Wicker All
g. A. Marlin ct al.

~ w. " Clapp,
VS..
J. CT. Wicker a, 1
@. A. Marlin ct al.
by virtue OF u special execution directed TO
me from the Clerk OF the District Court OF
Audubon county, Iowa, on a judgment rendered
~ said District Court on the 18th day OF March
1897, III favor OF ID. w. G.. Clapp, as plaintiff,
anu against j. q. +. Wicker and g. A Marlin,
rs defendants, for the sum OF One Hundred and
Iwenty-three Dollars and Thirty Cents,
lsl233O), and costs taxed at Ten Dollars and
Ninety Cents, (Sl0.00), and accruing costs, and
Twelve Dollars and Thrty-thre Cents, (S12 .33),
attorneys fees. have levied upon the follow
ing nortgaged premises hereinafter described
70 satisfy said execution, to-wit: Lots Five (5Y
ana Six to) IN block Thirty 500 in the town of
Audubon. Iowa, and will offer the same for
saie % the highest bidder for cash in hand on
we l.th day oil May A. ID. 1897, in front of the
court House in Audubon at the hour of
o eiocK p. M, OF said day, when and where due
aS,ehdahce VIII be gwen by the undersigned.
Da'sdat Audubon, this 10Th day Of April 1897.
j ~, JONES,
SaeriH Oh said CouNty.
Attorney.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Bank Cashier Disappears.

ELDoRA, Ia, May Ali. H. Espe,
cashier of the Radcliff Savings bank,
has, it is alleged, been discovered to be
a defaulter to large amount. He has
disappeared, leaving number of cred
itors and deserving family of small
children. His wife is in the insane asy-
Inn,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Bob Kneebs Arrives Home.

Sioux City, May Bob Kneebs, the
alleged horse ringer, arrived in Sioux
City yesterday after nine months i'm
prisonment in Berlin. An enthusiastic
crowd greeted him at the depot. He will
Immediately begin training horses here,
and expects soon to demand reinstaue-
ment by the American Trotting associa-
ton, which expelled him as result of
his troubles in Germany.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-05-06
Shot hv Burglars.

WAuKoN, la, April 29.-Honry w.
Dairy, hos6 q tho largest mercantile
establish ut herd, Was foqad sh9t
through the heart on tho opening ol
the store yesterday morning. he was
in his night clothes and bad cooked re-
volver in his hand, None of the cham
bers were emptied. The presumption
is that he heard burglars in the store
beneath his bedroom, came down and
vss shoe 70 desah.