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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

IT is better TO be nobody who amounts to
something than 10 be u somebody and &C
complish nothing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

CAsoARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe, l0c-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

WHAT a difference between tho woman
you hate and the woman you Lowell
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

ARE you bruised9 Use st. Jacobs Oil ant
you won't be long.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

NOTHING gives one a more melancholy
feeling than clock that doesn't run
Washin gton Democrat
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

A WOMAN convinced against her will--but
there, there, nobody ever heard of any such
thing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

AT once use St. Jacobs Oil for sprains
At once 1t will cure.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

TURN buzzard loose anywhere, and IL
will Immediately go TO looking for car
cass.-Ilam's Horn.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

AS 1T certainly cures it, st. Jacobs Oil
the Master Cure for rheumatism.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

No MATTER how many times some people
look at your. clock, they always ask IL it 10
right Washington Qa.) Democrat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

THE Public Awards the Palm to Hale's
Honey OF Horehound and Tar for coughs
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
srcyicker,s Theater, Chicago.

Jan. II, Denman Thompson's celebrated
"Old Homestead ever welcome and al
ways fresh. Seats secured by mail.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

MEN have better health than the women,
because they sigh less when things go
wrong, and kick more.-Atchison Globe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
USE NO OTHER THAN YUCATAN..

WHEN WHITING TO ADVERTISERS
please state that you saw the advertise.
ment I'm this paper.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03

-
was tinged with a;delicate flush and her
eyes glistened and sparkled as on the
night of the musicale.
There isn't a doubt" said he, when
commenting on it, that a brisk walk
on a fine afternoon is the best tonic in
the world"
The flush deepened a little then.
Somehow, the glow and the sparkle
were always there when he saw her af-
ter that. She was just the sort of girl
he had long dreamed about, beautiful,
good and true, and he loved her dearly.
81 have loved you ever since Fheard
you sing Martha that night" he said.
will you come with me- SO that l can
hear it often?"
"Oh,"she cried, I'm not worthy. I'm
so ignorant"
"Ignorant!" he exclaimed. What is
it you don't know? Why, you know
everything. Your voice is divine; you
paint, you write a little and you are. a
linguist. What more would you want?"
ooh, l know l can do all those
things" she laughed, "but l am afraid
they won't amount to much after we
are married. Youth want me to be
more practical l don't understand the
first thing about housekeeping. l
couldn't cook q meal if we were .starv-
ing. l don't know how to go market
ing; tradesmen could cheat me of my
very head and would be none the wis
er. l don't know how to sew
"Why. my dear" he interrupted, gay
ly, lone would think that | am the pro-
prietor of an intelligence office and you
an applicant for a situation as work
to marry my cook or my washwoman.
l can hire her at so much per. week, |
want a beloved, congenial companion
for a wife. l want you" /
And she blushingly acknowledged
that she loved him better than all the
world and that he might have her il
he thought he would never regret it.
Rose" said MI. Arthur Hartman,
when he and his wife were eating their
late breakfast n morning a year lat
er, II don't see what on earth ais our
cook nowadays. She doesn't carr her
salt. We pay her big wages, too, don't
we?"
-Four dollars a week"
II thought so. That's simply out
rageous. You women think a mans
made of money. 1t seems to me that il
you'd give a little attention to house.
hold affairs instead of sitting around
singing and playing and painting from
morning till night and from night til
morning. we could have far more com
fort at far less expense. should think
you could do most of the cooking your.
self. The majority OF, women know al
about those things"
Yes, Arthur" said Mrs. Hartman
family, "and l intend to learn, too. II
get up a breakfast one of these morn.
ings that'l surprise YOU"
"Well, you can't be too quick abor
it," replied Mr.. Arthur Hartman.
When the baby was two months oil
they discharged the cook. Mrs. Hart
man had learned to prepare such dain
ty, tempting dishes that her HUSBAND
would allow no Il less skilled to cate
to his delicate stomach. The Hartman
did not keep a nurse girl. Mr.. Hartman
stoutly maintained that a woman VIII,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
oLD-TlME SINGING school.

1t Is the Fad to Reproduce 1t To.
Day.
In the old colonial days when 1.-THE
great and the MISREPRESENTATION
ers were Young the singing school was
a well-established institution. writes
Mary E. Estes in Ladies' Home. Jour-
nal. 1t was usually held in the village
s~choolhouse, the schoolmaster often
figuring as the singing master. Thith-
err at regular intervals through the
long winter months tripped the grand
mas with their escorts. Littlefdi they
imagine as they lifted up their sweet
voices in unison with the strong ten
ors and bassos that those same airs.
even the very gowns they wore, would
at some distant day be reproduced for
the benefit of an appreciative audience.
Yet it may be safely asserted that with
the exception OF the colonial tea the
old folks concert is the nest popular
of the old-time entertainments.
The success of an undertaking of this
sort depends largely upon the adapta-
bility for her office of the person hav-
ing the affair in hand. She must of
necessity have an accurate conception
Of the manner in which these enter
tatnments We're conducted in our grand
mothers day. She must also become
thoroughly imbued with the spirit Of
that olden time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
PHYSICIANS. BAFFLEn
Prof. R. S. Bowman, Instructor Of Natural Science in Huntsville GdRge Cured
Of Severe Illness by Dr.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People After Physicians Failed. Y
From the Republican, Columbus, Ind.

duties. 1 tried different physicians but with
no relief, and also used many different pro.
prietary medicines, spending almost fifty
dollars for these medicines alone. l then
succumbed to a siege of the grip in the
middle of winter, and was left in q much
worse condition. My kidneys were fear
fully disordered, and my digestion became
very poor. 1 was indeed in a bad condition.
"a minister in conference learning Of my
condition advised me to try Dr.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. l had heard
much about the wonderful curative powers
of this medicine, but it was with reluctance
that l was finally persuaded to try II, us lt
seemed that nothing could do me any good.
However, l procured three boxes of pills
and took them strictly according to direc-
tions. By the time the last desc was taken
/ was almost cured, and in better health
| than i had been for years. l continued
using the pills awhile longer and was en-
| tirely cured. l can cheerfully recommend
Such was Professor Bowman's wonderful
story which was further endorsed by the
| following affidavit.
Huntsville, Ind, March 16, 1897.
/ affirm that the above accords with the
facts in my case. X. $. BOWMAN.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
10Th day of March, 1897.
LYMAN j. ScUDDER, Notary Public,
STATE OF INDIANA, IS.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain all the elements necessary to give
now life and richuess to the blood and re
store shattered nerves. They are sold il
boxes meveri in loose form, by the doZer
or hundred) at so cents n box, or six boxc'
for &. 80. and may be had of all druggists
or directly by mail from DR.. Williams
Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
A GOOD SUIT OF CLOTHES
No Man a AFFORD to Wear Shabby

No Man Can Afford to Wear Shabby
Garments. sA&
A GAINESVILLE lawyer appeared be-
fore his friends in a new and costly
suit of clothes recently, says the At
lanta Constitution. When he named
the price a %bystander exclaimed:
"Whew! l haven't had that much
cash in a month of Sundays"
Cash" exclaimed the lawyer. why,
got it on credit and l shan't lose any
sleep if l never pay for it.. | think
turn. about's fair play and the other
fellow can afford to do without it."
And, lifting himself to his full height
and b%uttoning his coat across his
chest, he continued: mo, gentlemen.
1 never intend to wear a shabby suit.
A man just can't afford to do it. No
body has any respect for s~habbiness.
Why, l couldn't gain a case if l wore
shabby clothes if l had the .e%loquence
of a Demosthenes or Cicero, not if all
the law and the prophets were on my
side. A jury just wouldn't respect mo
enough to listen to me and the judge
himself would give his decision accord
ing to my outward appearance. No,
sir, a man can't afford to wear shabby
clothes"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
JOHN c. KING.

only laughed at him, as they did not
believe him.
Not many weeks ago it was his turn
to get hold of the only razor in the
house. He was about tt shave him
self, and, picking up a bit of news
paper, his eye caught his own name.
1t was an advertisement in the news
paper inquiring for him. He dropped
the razor and told his companions
that he had fallen heir to a fortune,
He showed them the advertisement
but again they only laughed. John
because of his wanderings and reck-
less way of living, knew nothing
about his brothers death, which oc.
Cured a few weeks after he had sen
the $500 to the wanderer. The New
Orleans court issued letters of admins.
tration to Alexander ]. Dwyer, who
gave a bond of 100000, with the Man
haitian Trust Company, of New York
City, as surety. Then Mr.. Dwyer in.
serted advertisements in the newspa.
pers of Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Chi.
cage and New York. Police depart
ments were also notified, and among
them that of Troy, of which w. w
Willard is superintendent. One o.
Kings companions was a fellow named
Welsh, well known to the Troy police
as "Pooch" Welsh. This man put this
and that together. and concluded thai
King was really the man named in the
advertisement. After some persuasion
Welsh prevailed on King to accompan,
him to Superintendent Wizards of.
flee. King showed the Advertisement
and wanted to tell his story, but the
superintendent laughed at him, ant
the pair returned crestfallen to Smith:
lodging house. Two days afterward hi
disappeared:
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
THE GRAIN-o LAW SUIT.

Rochester, N. Y. May 10, 1s97.-The
great $780, 900 damage suit instituted by
q Michigan cereal company against the
Genesee Pure Food Company is at IN
end. They settled it and took it out
of court for the .ridiculously small sum
of $500. and, as a practical result,
Grain-O is in greater demand than
ver The new plant, only just COM
pleted, Is to be duplicated, so that not
only the old friends of the delicious
food drink, which completely takes the
place Of coffee, but the new friends it
is making every day can be supplied.
The beverage which the children, as
we'll rs the adult, may drink with ben
eft will be furnished in unlimited
quantities.
Suits may come aud suits may go,
but Grain-O goes on forever.-N. Y.
Mail and Express.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
Fortune.

the crescent CITY. But MS RELATIVES
cannot find him. They have spent
much money in advertising for him
and. UPON private detectives. One rel
alive, Alexander j. Dwyer, OF New
York, has gone to much personal
trouble to trace him. Last week Mr..
Dwyer located King in Troy, N. y,
through a detective agency, went there,
interviewed the police and inserted adj
vertisements in the newspapers, but
failed to find King. The heir to this
little fortune was lost sight of at the
beginning of the year. He is a man OF
wandering habits, and hence the diff
Guilty of laying ones finger On him
just when he is wanted. Nevertheless,
he is a we'll educated man, and is a
graduate of Heidelberg University,
Germany. King was born in Ireland
of Scotch parents. He is now a mid
dle-aged man. When a boy his father,
Louis c. King, removed with his fam
lily, to Germany. He gave his two
sons. John C. and Louis A., a first
class education. He also changed his
name to Koenig, the German for King.
The elder brother, Louis A., adopted
the paternal method of spelling it, but
John adhered to the English way.
The elder King became a colonel OF
engineers in the German army, and the
government made him superintendent
of the Westphalia coal mines. He soon
amassed a fortune. About fourteen
years ago, having lost all his family
except two sons, he and they emil
grated to America, and settled in New
Orleans. He had two nephews thera
William H. and Alexander ]. Dwyer.
already referred to, and. still under
the name of Koenig, he went into the
wholesale dry goods business with
them. Louis A. King later was admit
ted to membership in this firm. But
John, because of his unstable charac-
ter, was not given any part in the
business. In 1889 the father died, and
his estate was equally divided between
his sons. 1t did not take John Ions
10 run through his share. When the
some way of earning a living. Ht
went to Pittsburg. His knowledge O
chemistry could scarcely be eXcelled
and he quickly found employment il
an iron foundry as chemist, but be
cause, of his habits the firm was forcet
to discharge him. ThenHhe got em
ployment as a day lsborer. John las
fan wrote @ his brother in Nsx-Dr
leans that he had a chance of gettin
u good place in a steel factory in Troy
N. Y, and asked for assistance. Loui
sent him $500. John was hen in Du
quesne, Pa. He received the none,
Dec. %, 1896, and started for Troy. H
did not attempt to get employment
but started in to spend his $500. Whel
it was exhausted he lived like a tramp
1t is known that he spent one nigh
in a police station lodging room il
Troy. He got shelter Also at a lodg
ing house, and there used to tell hi
companions about his former gay lf
and the good home he once had. The
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03

an intensely emotional dramatic voice
but lifting, tuneful and happy, wen
suited to Flotow's music.
When she turned away from the pi-
ano he sought an Introduction that ne
might tell her how much he had en-
joyed her rendition of the beloved air.
II suppose" he said, that all COM
pliments, in whatever language they
may be couched, have been Worn
t~hreadbare, but for all that ! want to
add my voice to the general clamor
and tell you that you have given me
great pleasure"
THAT is the highest compliment one
can ever receive she replied. IF one
were to hear that often. You have
given me pleasure it would seem that
there were really something worth liv-
ing for"
She looked up and smiled and the
thought was born on his mind that
her voice was the least important of
her beautiful qualities and that even ii
she were deaf and dumb he would think
her the most delightful woman he had
ever met. Still the voice was there and
he liked her all the Better for having it.
"a woman with heart and lips at
tuned to music makes life a paradise
for any man." he said, tentatively. She
smiled again.
Then" she said, "a nan so blessed
could never be justified in wandering
away from paradise"
mo man would care TODD so" he an,
swered, e~loQuently.
One sunny afternoon, in the latter
part of the same week he ayailed him.
self of her permission to call and wen
around to her apartment. She had {
severe headache and her face was pail
and her eyes dull and heavy.
Don't you want to take a walk" HI
asked. THE bracing air and the sun.
shine will do you good.
oh" she murmured, with a depre
eating look in the mirror opposite, :"
can't. I'm such a fright" Then
You'd be ashamed of me-" she said
lightly.
Ashamed of you" he repeated, wit!
unusual ardor. Miss Monroe, I'd new
er be ashamed of you"
He was right about the effect of tn
constitutional. 1t was wonderfully ben
eficial for when she returned her fac
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
The Speed of Came1s.

Extraordinary stories are sometimes
told of the speed with which camels
can travel in the desert, and of their
wonderful endurance and fatigue. But
according to recent statements there
has been much eXaggeration on this
subject. One writer asserts that the
speed of a camel does not eyeeed about
sever miles and a half PEI and
that even that speed is not zarily
maintained longer than twp hours at a
stretch.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smart.
ing feet and instantly takes the sting
out of corns and bunions. 1t is the
greatest comfort discovery of the age
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-fttine
OF new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot
tired, aching feet. Try it to-day. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores. By
mail for CSC in stamps. Trial package
FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Lie
Roy, N, Y,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03

Take the Big Four Route and picturesque
Chesapeake and Ohio Ry. The popular line
to the mountain resorts in the Blue Ridge
and ~Alleghanies and the senshore; the
Ocean Route to New York and Boston via
Old Point Comfort and Fortress Monroe.
Send for tourist rates and descriptive
pamphlets. U. L. TRurrT. N. w. P. A., c.
q Q. Big Fonr Route, .34 Clark ST., Chicago
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
There is a Glass of People

Who are injured by the use Of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery storesa new preparation
that takes the places of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receives it with
out distress, and but few can tell it
from coffee. 1t does not cost over Il
as much. Children may drink it with
great benefit. 10 cts. and 25 cts. per
package. Try it. Ask for GRAlN-O.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03

Prof. R. S. Bowman, the able instructor
Of natural science in the famous Hartsville,
(Ind.,) College, is well and favorably
known, not only as an educator, but also
as a minister of the gospel, as for u mum,
Der of years he was pastor of the United
Brethren church at Charlotte, Mich, be-
fore coming to Huntsville.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL.
The Lowest Rates Ever Made to
Exposition in This Country.

he " AshN>p ASsNA ~ ~ All
Exposition in This Country.
The Exposition in commemoration of tho
.hundredth anniversary of the admission of
Tennessee into the Union is not a local af-
extent of buildings, beauty of grounds, in
teresting exhibits and number of both
foreign ard home attractions any exhibi-
ton ever held in this country, with tho
possible exception of the Columbian of
1898. Located as tits CT the main line of
Louisville & Nashville Railroad it is tho
direct line of travel between the North and
South, and can be visited EN- route with
loss of but little time. The extremely low
rates that have been established make 1t
cheaper to go n little ont Of your way,
even, to take in this great show, while its
own attractions will well repay a special
visit. Write Mr., c. p. Atmore, Genera
Passenger Agent, Louisville. Ky, for mai,
ter concernirp it.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03

Educational Institutions are of value IN p ppor,ion
to the completeness of their equipment and yyhe favor.
able aspects of.thcIr environment. No Jr tftutionefnI
tho world has gathered 70 Itself such cog ,iete adyafS
as the New EElIaSpU ~. MysIo inSBos-s
TON. It's pupils are instructed as thoroughly and with
as much care in the beginning of their courses, as in
tho highest grades that are oGeH 4 while the reput,.
ton of the institution and the , H api made by its grad.
: uates both at home and sbros5 .4sat all times q guar.
antee of tine ability of thoA fsTio pass through is
curriculum. IA
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03

Some time ago he had q severe illness
which was cured almost miraculously. A
reporter hearing of this, interviewed him
regarding his Experience. Prof. Bowman
was in the midst of his work when the re-
porter called, but he cheerfully gave him
IA year ago last fall, +" said the professor,
"I broke down with nervous exhaustion,
and was unable to properly attend to my
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03

Lake Park hotel, at Lake Minnetonka, is
the most popular tourist resort in Mime
Fota. 1t is only q halt hours ride from
Minneapolis, and reached by frequent
trains. The accommodations are in every
way of the best, and prices extremely
reasonable. Good fishing, boating, yacht
ing and bathing. Hotel will open for the
season of 1897 on June 24th. For further
particulars, and a beautifully illustrated
pamphlet, address A. B.. Cults, G.. 2. q I.
A, NJ. & st. l. r. R., Minneapolis, Mimi,
When n girl who has pretty feet lies
down in a hammock, she always goes to
lots o. trouble to cover them up-and
Doesn't
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03

Maud-Why has Lillian given up wear
Ing rational costume? Did George object?
Ethel-Oh. no; he said he approved of it,
because it would prevent her attracting
any other mans admiration.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03

The editor of this paper advises his
readers that a free package of Peruviana,
the best kidney andliyer cure on earth. will
be delivered FREE to any sufferer, if writ.
ten for promptly. PEnuvlANA REMEDY Co.,
2S6 9Th St, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03

Route
To the San Francisco Convention. The
Iowa G. E, s%peciaFtrain leaves Omaha at
Gp. in. Wednesday, June 30. Through
tourist Shoppers. Stopovers at Denver,
Colorado Springs, Manitou and Salt Lake
,S,ty, Endeayorers. and, their friends who
take this train are guaranteed a comfort
able journey, fine scenery (by daylight
and frst-class equipment.
Lowest rates ever known:
500. SO Omaha to San Francisco.
So. so San Francisco'to o uahn
Co~rrespondingly reduced rates from
points in Iowa.
Berths reserved and descriptive matter
mailed on request. Write to A. d.. Kinzer
| Lyons, Ia, or j. Francis, Gen'l Pass'r Agt.
Burlington Route, Omaha, Neb.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
An Abnormal Taste.

"Hello. old man, how are youl"
"Wretched! Wretched! Nv had an at
tack of the grip and it's left me so weak I
can hardly crawl"
What do you want to crawl fors Why
don't you ak
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03

1t is said to be impossible 10 tell where a
cuckoo Is by its cry and many other birds
nre almost equally skilled in ventrilo.
Quism.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03

To Cure Constipation Forever
Take Cuscrrcts Candy Cathartic. Ice or &c.
&C. c. fail TO cure. druggists refund money.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
ALUCKY TRAMP, THIS
RICH RELATIVES HAVE LONG
BEEN LOOKING FOR KING.
King Fell Into Evil Habits, S~auandered
Money, Lost Situation and Became
a "Hobo"-An Heir to His Brothers
Fortune.

Ohm C. KING, a
tramp, has fallen
he'll to s50,OG0. The
estate is in New
Orleans, La. This
snug sum comes TO
him in consequences
of the death of a
brother, who was a
member of one OF
the best known
dry goods firms in
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03
Sisterly.

"She said she would be a sister to me,
and she kept her word.n
'In What way2"
''she objected to all the girls 1 wanted to
marry"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-06-03

Vim Cyclic COMPANY. Chicago, Ill, are
Offering rare bargains in bicycles. 1t will
pay you toIses1rh Tor their large catalogue.