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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
Soil for

Clay soil must be we'll drained. is
more difficult to prepare, natures laaer
crops and not so favorable for winter
protection. The ideal berry ground
would be. first, a rich loan with clay
subsoil. Second, a dark loan or
grayelly loan mixed slightly with clay.
and a clay subsoil, all having a south
erly or eastern exposure. Any of these
mixed soils, will make good berry gar
dens by applying good barn yard ma
nure, which contains all the essential
elements required. When such MA
nure cannot be obtained then
cial fertilizers rich in nitrogen and pot
ash should be applied. Avoid low flat
lane unless under drained, it is usually
cold, late and more subject to frosts.
Avoid steep hillsides as being more
subject to drouth and wash of soil by
severe rains. Very few farms are
without suitable soil and location for a
good berry garden and that farmer
who simply exists, year after year,
without a good garden has not learned
the first principles Of living.
NJ. A. Thayer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11


much fertility that it would not pay
for c%ultivating was it seeded down OF
left to grow up with such heritage, both
weeds and grass. as nature provided.
The result is that most Of the land now
IN grass is by that very fact discredited
as being presumably fit for nothing
else. Yet there is in all grass land a
constant tendency to increase in fertil-
lily. 1t Is so wen when the land Is left
to grow up with weeds and bushes.
These shelter the surface, hold the
leaves that fall OF the land from being
blown away. The decomposition Of
these leaves gradually builds up soil,
and to this must be added the excre-
ment from animals fed on the heritage
which the soil is still able to grow.
Usually when the improvement Of
grass land is determined upon the sod
to be turned under and rot is regarded
as an important part of the soil assets.
Improving the land as meadow or pas
ture by manuring it and still keeping it
ianplowed is hardly ever thought of.
Yet as in most cases this grass land is,
even with manure, not quite rich
enough for profitable cropping, the ex-
pertinent is worth trying of applying
to 1t such manure as can be had and see
what the increased grass or hay prod
uct will be worth. This is done sue
cessfully in England. Why may it not
be also in the older parts of this coun-
try? The demand for hay is general
ly good in all eastern cities. Will 1t
pay to fertilize grass so as to make the
growing Of hay profitable? If it will
a to maintain fertility in grass
the logical sequence Is that all
hay or grass taken from 1t helps to re-
duce fertility so hat the soil will be
worth nothing for the production Of
any kind of crop. 1t is likely that in
the future, as in the past, most of the
hay crop in this country will be pro-
duced in the years when the rotation
between cultivated crops and grass re-
quires that the land be seeded. Our
climate is not moist like that Of Eng
land Hence 1t cannot keep a good sod
many years without blowing and re-
seeding. This also is so much the best
for cultivated land that there need be
no fear that the profits Of cultivated
crops will SO lessen the amount of land
In grass that there will not be hay
enough to feed with grain and coarser
fodder, nor that it will fail to be sup
Piled at. reasonable prices.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
Four Men Killed in a Wreck.

Huron, S. D., Feb. 5.-A train from
Arlington last night brought the re-
mains of Conductor Randolph Adding
ton and B"aggageman Frank L. Hosac,
both OF this city, who were killed in
a wreck on the Chicago & Northwest
ern road. Two others, w. L. Harrison
of Arlington and John Lotus Of Des-
met also were killed. The coroner's
jury Is making an investigation. The
Masonic fraternity will superintend
the funerals. Addington formerly
lived in Springfield, ILL.,,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
The KaspbcOrY.

W. c. Freeman, at a Missouri Hor-
ultural convention, told how to grow
/. raspberry. A deep, rich alluvial
am the best. If this is not to be
d, the ground must be enriched by
ll-rotted manure.
.ocation.-A northern slope pre-
ed, deep blowing best.
lanting.-For Reds, set in fall or
y spring in rows three to four feet
t, and cultivate thoroughly as long
eeds appear. Allow no fruit to set
arst year. Cut back the ane to
one foot the first year. Tender
cites should be cut back near the
Ind. Remove all the old and dead
ID. The nearer the ground the buds
ear, the better.
lack Caps.-Set three to even feet
It, treat much the same as the Red
= Setting in the fall preferred.
"a be set in the spring, IL great
is used. Cultivate and hoe first
as late as October. Crops be-
the rows a hindrance. Only
ugh work will pay. Top the
eight OF ten inches high, and If
sc number Of canes is wanted, top
.anes
lning.-First year cut back to foot
eighteen inches. according to
9Th of plant. For weak plants
,ack to ground. Top the young
8 twelve or fourteen inches high
laterals fill out the rows.
ting.-Prepare in advance crates
a}1d filed with boxes. Secure the
|. one-third more than you will
ssign them to certain rows and
they work only there.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
The Number of Asteroids.

In October last a small planet. or
asteroid. discovered by photography in
Berlin, w-as set down in the list Of these
bodies as No. 424. Since the applica-
ton Of photography to the stars the
discovery Of asteroids has been yery
rapid, no less than one hundred hav-
Ing been found between February. 1892.
an3. October. 1895. Up to 1916 only
four asteroids were known. Since
then not a year has passed without the
discovery Of one or more.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
May Name Marshall F,s,d.

New York, Feb. 8.-Active steps were
taken at a meeting Friday at the cham.
Der Of commerce to form a national
sound money" league. which for the
next four years will carry on the fight
against free silver. The result of the
meeting was the appointment Of a com.
mittee on organization. 1t was also de-
cided that a general conference Of the
league should be held in this city on
Feb. "a, at the rooms Of the chamber
of commerce. Marshall Field OF Chi
cago is proposed for the presidency.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
FrilIs of

Black net with chenille dots is used
for evening dresses.
The fashionable fan is a yeritable
toy. it is SO small. The empire is the
approved style in the tiniest size. and
it is more beautifully ornamented than
ever.
Elton jackets of fur and cloth lack
cts with wide fur revers complete the
most fashion able skating costumes.
which are often made of velveteen or
corduroy.
One of the Atest Partisan novelties
in seal is a cape full and short enough
to meet the waist line, and trimmed
around a little way from the edge
with lines of gold braid put in three
groups of four, thret and two.
The sleeve which was worn in the
early part of the century is the latest
model; shown Just at, present. 1t is
close-ftting from the wrist, where it
flares over the hand to the elbow. and
above this is a puff which gathers full
into the armhole.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
The Farm Birds.

ie recent session Of the farmers
% the question, chow to rid land
q grubs," seemed to evoke gen.
terest, and to fail of a satisfac-
lswer. Fall blowing was sug-
rs an aid, salt was spoken of,
opinion was that birds were
t effective remedy. One speak
ted an experience, and said a
Inc tree stood near a piece Of
tested with the grubs and
a number Of black birds
lar trips from the tree to
d on investigation discov-
9 birds were after the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
In Future r..

When their steps are slow and their
locks are gray,
The children who go to school to-day
Will cherish its memory green;
They will say as they gather and talk
Of its bliss,
There's never a bond, old friend, like
this
We've drank from the same canteen,"
Chicago Record.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11

HE desire to culti-
vate as much land
as possible in order
to get the most
possible from it has
led to general neg
lect of meadow and
pasture lands, says
American Cultiva-
tor. Only when it
was found that the
Soil had lost so
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
An Art Critl,

He-"I wonder what II
that picture is? The YOU.
maiden are in a tender attitu.
She-"Oh, don't you see?
Just asked her to marry him, ,
is accepting him. How sweet
does the artist call the pictuI
He docking about)-"Oh, l
written on a card on the
Household Words.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
A Cure,

Jones-silliSub has a medicine which
he declares is a sure cure for heart dis
ease. -Smith-Did it cure him? Jones
Yes; 1t gave him such a frightful at
tack of indigestion that he forgot all
about his heart.-Harper's Bazaar
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
A TrIfins AFFAIR.

cobwigger-Look here, Freddie. the
man next door says you fired a small
stone through a 81 pane of glass in his
window. Freddie-Pshaw! If that pan
is worth 81 l broke about 10 cents.
worth Of it.-New York World
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
Taking Chances.

Jim Faro-I'm in luck. 1 got $500
last night on the ace of hearts.
Cracksey Joe-Dat's nothin'. A fr'en
o mine cracked a jewelry crib las week
an got five t'ousand on a tray Of dia-.
monds.-New York Sunday Journal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
Much More.

She-How do you accoun for tho foot
that a oma learns typewriting so
much easier than a man? He-oh. she
has so much more in prospect.-India-
napolis Journal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
The Light That Fau.,

Mabel-so Mrs. Dewey has left her
husband! I'm surprised; she used IN saw
he was the light of her existence. NAV
Yes. know; but the light got going
out nights.-Up-to-Date
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
NJ ING FOR
DANES AND DAMSELS.
4 Love Thee. I Love Thee, Pass Unde
the Rod'-Current Notes of tho Modes
Some Answers to Our Correspond
ents.

l. looked bloom
ing and gay;
And with woman's devotion she laid
her fond heart,
At the shrine of idolatrous love.
And she anchored her hopes to this
perishing earth,
By the chain which her tenderness
wove.
But I saw when those heart-strings
were bleeding and torn,
And the chain had been severed in
two,
She had changed her white robes for
the sables of grief.
And her bloom for the p%aleness of
woe!
But the Healer was there pouring balm
on her heart,
And wiping the tears from her eyes:
He strengthened the chain he had
broken in twain,
And fastened it firm to the skies!
There had whispered a voice-'twas
the voice of her Cod
II love the, I love thee, pass under
the rod"
I saw the young mother in tenderness
bend,
Der the couch of her slumbering
boy;
And she kissed the soft lips as they
murmured her name,
While the dreamer lay smiling in
joy.
o, sweet as the rosebud encircled with
dew,
When its fragrance is flung on the
air,
So fresh and so bright to that mother
he seemed,
AS he lay in his innocence there.
But 1 saw, when she gazed on the same
lovely form.
Pale as marble and silent and cold;
But the paler and colder her beautiful
boy,
And the tale of her sorrow was
told!
But the Healer was there who had
stricken her heart,
And taken her treasure away;
To allure her to heav'n he has placed
it on high,
And the mourner will sweetly obey.
There had whispered a yoice-'twas
the voice of her Cod
Il love thee, l love thee, pass under
the rod!"k
I saw a father and imotheaaA leaned
On the armssof aSdeahas :
And the star in the future grew bright
to their gaze
AS they saw the proud place he had
won;
And the 'fast-coming evening Of life
promised fair,
And its pathway grew smooth to their
feet;
And the starlight of love glimmered
bright at the end.
And the whispers Of fancy were
sweet,
And l saw them again bending low
DER the grave
Where their hearts dearest hope had
been laid,
And the star had gone down in the
darkness of night,
And the joy from their bosom had
fed.
But the Healer was there, and his
arms were around.
And he led them with tenderest care;
And he showed them a star in the
bright upper world
Twas their star shining brilliantly
there!
They had each heard a voice-'twas the
voice of their God
Il love thee, l love thee, pass under
the rod"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11

suite,
His heart SCENE
to his feet,
For Bookaccou
served: 90,
Just pay me III
last May"
oh, Bookaccount
Debit, aghas
Why ruthlessly {
the past,
The note that
changed on t
Heaven knows
I'm sure 1 do
My washwoman n
of the cash.
AT least seven doll.
for hash,
The cable cars ,
for some cents
And a dollar l ps
for rents.
"oh, 'twere vain to i
people blew
The money you say
from u
They may have pla
that l know,
Trades people RAJ
they've o
John Paul Bococ
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
AK uVoSlP.
oRoscoPIc READINGS OF
PROBABLE EVENTS.
to Applicants for Free
Readings in These Columns-Name,
Address, Date and Hour of birth Im
portant Requisites.

HE free readings
now being given in
these columns are
so popular that it
will take some
| time before those
on hand will be an
swered. Every let
ter sent in will be
answered in its
regular order.
Those who do NOT
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
A Wreck.

He thought her hair was all her oN
Till she gave her head a twitch.
He saw and fled. Twas another W,
Caused by a misplaced switch.
Columbus (O.) Journa
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11

Small Trees.-Small trees will root
better than those that are larger and
the young trees will start off in growth
sooner and make better trees than the
larger ones. There is really no time
saved in attempting to use large trees.
They ars, liable to meet with some
drawback which requires a year or
more for recovery, while some of them
may not thrive at all.-Ex.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11

Fruits Healthful.-All ripe fruits are
also more or less nutritious. 1t has
been clearly demonstrated that the ap-
pie is superior to the potato in the
principles that go to increase the mus
Gle and brain of man, and in f%attening
qualities it is nearly equal to any other
food. Ripe grapes have cured epidemic
d%ysentery. Families where fruits are
most plentifully used are most free
from disease Of all kinds, especially
from fevers and bowel complaints.
Most fruits aid digestion, some directly
and some indirectly, and their free use
lessons the desire for alcohol or other
stimulants. The juicy ones act as diIu-
ents, and all as diuretics, the free acids
n%eutralizing the earthly matters in the
blood. could multiply authorities,
but it is sufficient to say that all agree
as to the healthfulness of fruit.-Ex.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11

nc up-to-date Hints About Cultlva-
don of the Soil and Yields Thereof
horticulture, viticulture and Flori-
culture.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11

abused article. the theater hat, since
they can get the great variety of pretty
scarfs that now come. They keep out
the cold and form a pleasing setting
for any face. A dainty and becoming
scarf is one of white mousseline de
sole, with full narrow frill of the same
on either edge. The scarf is about
three yards long and is wound around
the head and throat and falls over ones
shoulder. Another scarf is of the NOUS
seine de sole. edged with narrow os-
trich feathers. This is exceedingly soft
and becoming. A pretty cape worn
with these scarfs has a foundation of
white silk heavily padded with elder
down. On 1t are sewed innumerable
rufles of white mousseline de sole be-
tween alternate panels of lace appli-
qued OF white satin. The heavy pad
ding to the cape makes 1t quite COM
Portable, although it looks light and
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11

Bath Robe of Japanese SILK.
In oath robes, as well as other gar
ments, n wishes something fimsy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
Economy

Mrs. O'Br'an-An
nigan. p' 'idr'.
whin Pa
Mrs
10
". and i,
foive cints.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11

The French people still fight an av.
.erage OF 1000 duels every year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11

A Tree an Investmen,-!t takes time,
labor and money to grow a tree, which
means that the tree is an investment.
and should be as carefully guarded, for
what it is worth. as any other invest
ment. 1t should not be overworked.
If a portion of the fruit is removed.
either by pruning or thinning, the vi
tally of the tree is retained, the quality
of the natural food improved, and the
chances less of. the tree asking for a
"lay off" four years out Of five. The
successful apple grower of the future
will be- the specialist. the man with a
'hobby," who believes in the future of
apple growing; he will have the cour-
age Of his convictions.-Ex.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11

Note.-Those who have sent in their
ttamps (26 cents) for readings by mail,
will usually be promptly answered. In
cases where there is an apparent de-
lay the astrologer should be notified at
ono and the mistake will be rectiled
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11
An Errand of Mercy.

The minister--I must go and see
Farmer Wheatley. l understand ta is
sadly in need of spiritual consolat
His Wife-What has happened
him?
The Minister-He has recei
gold brick.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11

Keep the Glover Hay.-Farmers are
learning that clover hay for the COW
is worth more than any other kind.
The wise farmer sells his timothy hay
and keeps his clover. How often in nv
young days have l seen people buying
timothy hay for cattle. thinking that
because it cost the most it must there
fore be worth most for cattle. When
was a boy we used to raise all of u
own hay, and timothy was the standard
variety. We began in the fall to feed
it out to the cows and We kept at it
till the mows were empty. We have
learned better since. Feed the timothy
to the horses and the clover to the
cattle and sheep.-Nelson Smith.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-02-11

Frances courtenay Baylor, VSnose
story, Juan and Juanita,," is remem.
oered by all readers of st. Nicholas,
begins a new serial in the February
number of that magazine. 1t is called
Miss Nina Barrow" and it tells of a
little girl who always bad her own
way, and what came of il. 1t will be
illustrated by Reginald 3. Birch.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1897-09-23
NOTICE FOR PETITION FOR GUARD.
IAN'S SALE

In accordance with the provisions of Sec
ton 2lo3 Of Mills Annotated Statutes of the
ton 1os3 of the Supplemental Volume of said
Statutes.
Notice is hereby given. that the under
Z. Rogers, and OF Urania B. Rogers. and OF
Florence l. Rogers. minor heirs and devil
sees of Orlando NJ. Bryan. will apply to the
trict of the state of Colorado. in and for the
county of Fremont. by petition. for an order
for the sale of the following described real
Lois one ~ tWo ~ s1,u shrea 1s, sonr M Ave
90. twelve I'D. thrirseeh (i3l. fourteen ti4l
and nfteeen ti5l. of block twenty seven III,
Of Colorado. according 10 plat thereof. filed
In the Office of the Clerk and Recorder o.
said Pueblo county. April 27th. 1877.
eleven IN: and lots mum bers four ii and iive
80 of block twenty t20l; and lots numbers
thirteen tls, and fourteen tlsl of block twen-
aud fourteen tI4) OF block txenty-nine t2sj .
and lot nine tsl of block thirty -three ts3l
and lot one ~ Of block thirty eight t3sl; all
state of Colorado. a. surveyed and plated
by Howard Schuyler.
Also lots numbers two t2l and three i3) of
l5l. six ssl and seven t7l of section two III Of
a sub-division of lots numbers two t2). three
l2l. four tD and five ts) of block N. in the
in the state OF Colorado: the major part of
which real estate lies In said county of Fre-
mont and state of Colorado
Said application Will be made under and in
accordance with the proviaIons of Section
2lo2 of said Mfll's Annotated Statutes. for the
sale of said real property for the purpose
OF investing the proceeds in such manner as
the court appointing such guardian may
ELTHoM ROGERS, Guardian.
waldo & Dawson. Attorneys
fFirst published Septembes zsrd 1897: last
published October l4th. ls97.l
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1897-09-23
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Within a short period Mount Zion
Gnd-) hen has laid three eggs each
eight inches in circumference
AT Heppner, Ore, there is band
composed entirely of women which fur
nishes music at celebrations in near
by places.
English sparrows in droves, not to
say hordes, have picked all the grains
from the wheat stalks in field outside
of Wabash, Ind.
When Mrs. Henry Rohrs was struck
and killed by lightning in her home
near Auburn, Neb., her baby was
thrown from her knee to spot under
a table, but was not hurt.
I'm one Kansas town a citizen is
campaigning against Sunday evening
church services on the ground that the
heat and bugs viii damn more souls
than the religious exercises will save.
Residents OF Lovilia, near Ottum-
wa. Ia. have formed an organization for
the determination of rats, and the MEM
bers are to devote one day a week to the
work of Kidding the neighborhood of
the vermin-
Mrs. Keziah Hubbard, of Palmyra.
Me-, at Sc does good deal of embroid-
cry and patchwork in year. Among
her recent work were an outlined
spread and a pair of pillow sharns. a
tasseled quilt and half dozen crazy
quilts.
Pineapple gardens planted two
years ago at ST. Petersburg, Fla, have
proved so successful that the acreage
given to them has been increased large
~ by different investors. Varieties of
the pines have been imported from the
Azores for culture there.
Jacob H. Tuthi,I. of Oregon, l. T..
who is s3- jumped into the air and
kicked his heels together twice before
touching the ground the other day. just
to demonstrate TO the people gathered
at a family reunion how young he still
felt himself to be-
A Mississippi paper says that
negro living near Newton who heard
his dogs barking one night found that
they had killed remarkable animal.
II had u head like a bulldog. ears like
mule. legs ike duck ard tail like an
elephant and ii was Iong-bodied like
weasel.
A lineman fel, from the roof of
three-story building in Mexico City.
landed on the roof ola street car and
rolled off TO the ground. where he re-
ccived u cut on the head and a sprained
wrist The car was full. and one pas
senger. when the man fell on the roof
promptly jumped through a window.
leaving his silk hat and umbrella be-
hind.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1897-09-23
WHERE WIVES ARE SCARCE.

SpinntcrA Who Want Husbands Have
= Good Chance In the Coionica.
The spinster who wants a husband
need only cmigratc. for IL all accounts
are true. the different European colo
nies in Africa and Asia, as well as dis
tant regions in Canada, Australia and
Cape Colony, there are not enough " om-
en- to supply the demand for wives.
But when the societies that promote
the emigration of women to the col
onies send out party, the las, thing
in their minds. apparently. is the bet
ter chance these women will have to get
husbands. They simply send women
who lack work to colonies that lack
women.
Their character and f1tne~s for emf
grafton must be approved, and then
they are sent on the long Journey in
the charge of matrons, who see to their
comfort and are responsible for their
safety until situations that will yield
them living are found for them.
The Unircti British Women's Emirra-
tion association. the largest Of ail these
societies. would refuse 10 essist any
woman 10 einigratc IL she should openly
nvow that Hhc was seeking a husband
rather than opportunities for work.