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The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
Length of ThOuGEI.

How long DOES it take a a to th.ak?
Prof. Richet, at the recent meeting Of
the British association, gave the results
Of his Investigations into this subject.
He found that by mentally running up
the notes of the musical scale for Il
Or more octayes and then GiNidirg the
total time by the number Of notes
thought of, TIE time taken for cy.ch note
was one-e!everth Of Il second. There.
are various ways Of arriving at conclu-
sions as to the amount of time neces-
sary for realizing any physical sensa-
ton or mental impression. II the skin
be touched repeatedly vito light blows.
from 4 small hammer, one may, Accord
ing to Prof. Richet, distinguish the fact
that the blows are separate and not
continuous pressure when they follow
one another as frequently as 1000 a
second. The smallest intervals of sound
can be much better distinguished with
n a than with both. Thus the sep
a%rateness of the clicks of a revolving
toothed wheel was noted by u OBJ
server when they did not exceed sixty
to the second, but, using both eara, he
could not distinguish them when they
occurred oftener than fifteen times a
second. The sharp sound of an elee-
trio spark of an induction coil was dis
tinguiShed with one ear when the rate
was as high as 500 to the second. Sight
is much less keen than hearing in dis
tinrTiShipp differences IF q disc half
white and half black be revolved, it
will appear gray when its revolutions
exceed twenty-four per second. 1t has
been found that we "A hear far more
rapidly than we can count, so that if a
clock-clicking movement runs faster
than ten to the second we can count
four clicks, while with twenty to the
second we can count two Of them
Mining and Scientific Press.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11

his mother 10y my father ia the sorrow
Of her widowhood.
II never thought the CHARGE wOold
come for me to repay it," said he pleas
antly; 'but I am glad it has"
$50 am l." said I.
IS soon as 1 got ashore, 1 told my
father what had happened. "Ah," said
he, "see how 4 bit of kindness lives!
Now he has passed it on to you. Re-
member, if you meet anybody that
needs a friendly hand, you must pass
it on to them"
Years had gone by. 1 had grown up
and quite forgotten it all, until Il day
T had gone to the station of n of our
main lines, / was just going to take
my ticket, when I saw a little lad cry
ing a thorough gentlemen he was. try
ing to keep back the troublesome tears
as he pleaded with the booking clerk.
What iS the matter, my lad| l
asked.
IF you please. sir, I haven't money
enough TO pay ny fare. / have all but
Il few pence, and / tell the clerk # he
will trust me I Will be sure to pay
him."
Instantly it flashed upon me, the for
gotten story of long ago Here, then
was my chance to- pass it on. l gave
him the sum needed. and then got into
the carriage with him. Then I told the
little fellow the story OF long ago and
of the stewards kindness to me. Now,
to-day" L said, L pass it on to you,
and. remember. if you meet with any
n who needs a kindly hand, you
must pass. it on to. them"
Il will. sir. T WILL" cried the lad. as
he took my hand. and his, eyes flashed
with earneStneSs.
81 am sure you WILL" I answered.
1 reached my destination, and left my
little friend. The last sign [ had of him
was the handkerchief 1uttering from
the window of tile carriage. Is if to
say: ut is all right, SIR. L will pass ii
on-"-Home and School Visitor.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
Fad Roads Rctard Progress,


There is simple common sense for the
good roads question. Get good men
and make the money reach the roads.
As things are at present organized
or disorganized-in Maryland not II
dollar in four or five appropriated for
roads reaches the work on the roads.
This fact is known. 1t is admitted.
1t is n of the chief scandals of the
State. Now the time has come for the
money to be honestly used. There
should be new laws, new regulations,
new men and new methods. The lack
of good roads is keeping down the price
Of every farm in the State, costing
every farmer more to get his products
to market, keeping back that progress
which would come if we had better
highways.-Baltimore American.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11

in addition to its other arms. THEFT
ers were provided with three sets I
knives, any one of which was caparIa
of seyering several strands of wire at
q time. The five thousand of them wers
supplied Uncle Sam on rush orders, by
five big New York firms.
Strange to say. the barbed wire with
which the Spaniards constructed sup
posedIy invincibIe barriers around their
Cuban strongholds was originally pro.
vided by United States manufacturers,
Snd United States manufacturers af-
&rward provided instruments With
which to destroy that am barbed
wire.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
Reasons for Road Improvement.

Reasons for Road Improvement.
The three most important reasons for
road improvement are, first, the desir-
ability of reducing the cost of hauling;
second. the Importance of making most
Of our roads fit for pleasure driving,
thereby attracting to the rural districts
IN, summer thousands of people who
create a local market for various farm
products; third, the economic principle
of preventing the great waste of labor
which now is fruitlessly expended in
making bad roads.-Professor E. J. II.
Merrill.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
SITTING A HORSE CORRECTLY.
How the Rider Is Directed to Acquire
Graceful Ease in the addlc

The rider must sit in the middle OF the
saddle seat as fiat as possible; weight
Of body evenly distributed between the
two points Of the pelvis. or sitting
bones" as the Germans call them. Head
and body erect and square to the front,
chest out and back straight. The legs
should be stretched by their weight
alone and allowed to fall nturally.. The.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
O;d.rime Weather Indications.

The earliest weather vanes in New
England were cocks, trumpeters, SIM
pie plates, disks and arrows, and, not
to be overlooked, the sacred Goldfish
on all the old churches. On the Prov
ince house, where Gen. Gage had his
headquarters, there vas a statue of all
Indian with drawn bow and arrow,
ready to shoot. Prints Of the city Of
New Amsterdam as it was in the good
Old Dutch days show the churches and
many of the houses ~surmonuted by the
eilded cock or the plain arrow.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11

inner surface of the thighs and knees
is tightly pressed against the horse with
an equal pressure, and lies as fiat as
possible. The thigh should be turned
in the hip joint to widen the crotch.
The legs from the knees down fall natu-
:ally, the upper portion being close to
the horse, but not efinging to him; the
grip is taken from the hip to the knee.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
Natural Mistake.

Defective vision, q "mannish'' cos.
tune and an ambiguous name-these
were the elements OF a recent hi. of
social comedy.
Nh B~rownsonby." said the host NJ
sn evening reception, presenting to the
principal guest a rather strong-minded
Soung woman who wore a collar. neck.
lie and shirt front Of decidedly mascu-
line appearance, '.let me introduce
Hiss Terhune."
MI. BrownsOnby, who was somewhat
lear-sighted. turned to acknowledge
The introduction.
"Ah, 3Ir. Huner.' he said, extending
lis hand cordially. Glad to see you.
sir."-Yeuth's Companion.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
To Clean q Mackintosh.

If you wish to clean a macintosh
cloak lay it fat on a board or table,
take brush used for scrubbing clothes,
some lukewarm water in a basin and
some plain yellow soap. Thoroughly
brush the cloak, both right and wrong
sides, until all dirty marks disappear;
then rinse thoroughly in different sorts
Of cold water and hang up to dry, but
not near a fire.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11

grandmother into the happy comoina.
ton, MAX O'Rell;;' CincinnatL3 II
Miller, when he began tr write poetry.
wisely concluded that IL would seem
more like real poetry if be signed his
first name JOAQUIN"
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
SOLDIERS USED PLIERS.
Before Them the Spaniards' Barbeo
Wires Fences Lost Their Terrors.

American ingenuity co-operated with
American bravery in providing a
unique weapon by the use of which the
much-feared barbed-wire fence, which
surrounded Santiago, lost the greater
part of it's terrors.
This effective weapon is known to the
mechanical world as pliers. Five thou
sand of these wire cutters were provid-
ed the American army before the bat.
tie of Santiago, and when the time came
to attack the Spanish stronghold the
advance guard welded 1O-inch nipperg
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
Devotional Oxen.

In many parts Of Germany it is be-
lieved that oxen fall ON their knees In
the stalls at the moment Of Christ's
nativity.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11

Nearly all the men have quit drink
ing. Only a few foolish boys have the
drink habit Of late years.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11

comes with his Moorish blood, for
many leave Spain, but few return. The
Illustration, reproduced from the Lon
Ion Graphic, shows a typical scene on
board the Jota, a ship carrying re-en-
forcements to Manila.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11

It's surprising how much a woman
can say about herself without telling
anything.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11
SPANISH SOLDIERS FUN.

Don Is Said to Be Witty and Full OF
Animal Spirits.
The Spanish soldier is not as mercuri-
NJ as the French, but he is witty and
full of animal spirits. He needs both as
we'll as the dash of fatalism which
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11

We can tell whether a man Is lazy by
the way he leans on a courier or table.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11

There is 5000, GOO. COO more invested in
British railroads than the national eabt
ACCOUNTS 20. =
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-11

Every man carries a penknife, but
rot one man in twenty carries a good
c-e.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13
Household Gods.

The ancient Greeks believed that
the Penates were the Gods who at
tended to the welfare and prosperity
Of the family. They were worshipped
as household gods in every home.
The household god of today is DR..
Kings New Discovery. For con-
sumption, coughs, colds and for all
affections of Throat, Chest and Lungs
it is invaluable. 1t has been tried for
quarter of a century and is glaran-
teed to cure or money refunded. No
household should be without this good
angel. 1t is pleasant to take and a
safe and sure remedy for old and
young. Free trial bottles at G.. w.
HoustOn's Drug Store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13
What to Take.

Try cranberries for malaria.
Try a sunbath for rheumatism.
Try clam broth for weak stomach.
Try cranberry poultice for erysipe-
las.
Try q wet towel to the back of the
neck when sleepless:
Try swallowing saliva when troub-
led with sour stomach.
Try buttermilk for removal of freck-
les, tan and butternut stains.
Try breathing the fumes of turpen-
time to relieve the whooping cough.
Try taking your cod liver oil in to-
mato sauce if you want to make it
palatable.
Try walking with your hands be-
hind you if you find yourself becom-
ing bent forward.
Try planting suntlowers in your
garden if compelled to live in a malar-
ial Observation-Disclosures Monthly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

: The Gate City says that corn stalks
are in good demand at Rockford, Illi-
nois, at $500 per ton. The factory
manufactures from the corn stalks pith
cellulose and as by-product an ex-
cellent cattle feed. The corn pith pos
sesses remarkable degree of property
of swell when moisture is at hand.
The moment the water enters wound
the packet swells to meet the incur
sion and in few moments the pith
has swelted into solid body that will
neither admit the water nor wash
away. Besides this use there is said
to be over sixty other uses to which
the corn stalks can be put to. Among
them is alcohol of superior quality,
shoe enamel which will not crack,
slmokeless powder of a high degree of
efficiency, paper much better than any
now produced from wood pulp, an eff
Gent material for use in insulation,
possessing in marked degree the prop
erty of nonconducting heat.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

NOTICE-To all persons to whom I
have sold standing timber on certain
parts of my farm in Sec. ID, Extra
township: Said persons must arrange
so as to have said timber removed
from said land by February 9Th, as
after that date they will forfeit their
claim and thereafter they will be
treated as trespassers and prosecuted
to the full extent of the law. Hence
all persons interested will take notice
and govern themselves accordingly
and thus save themselves trouble.
Dated this 10th day of January '9S.
HANS LORENZEN.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

We notice that our Hon. Tom Kelley
has position on the following commit
tees in the House of the Iowa Legisla-
ture: Roads and Highways, Retrench-
ment and Reform, Enrolled Bills, Pub
lie Lands and Buildings, Representa-
tive Districts, College for the Blind,
Institute for the Feeble Minded.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

The following dispatch may be in
teresting to Audubon county people,
as the murdered man is a brother of
Mrs. John Noon, of south Extra town
ship. Bernard Noon who was form
erly associated with VIM. Wonn, at
Audubon, in the law business is u res
dent of Butte and was employed by
his uncle:
Butte Banker Murdered.
BUTTE, Mont, Jan. l2.-Patrick A.
Largey, president Of the State Savings
bank and one of the best known citi-
zens of Butte, was shot and killed in
the bank building yesterday afternoon
by Thomas j. Riley. Riley entered the
bank five or ten minutes before commit
ting the bloody act.
He called Largey to window and
the two talked for five minutes or
more. They were conversing in ordin-
airy tones and there was nothing to in
dictate that their talk was otherwise
than friendly. Suddenly Riley drew a
gun and shot through the window at
Largely. The bullet struck the latter
in the left arm and shattered the bone.
Largey stopped down, and had he con-
tinued in that position he might have
escaped with his life, as he was pro-
tected by the counter. However,, he
rose partly, and as he did so Riley fired
a second shot. The bullet struck Lar
gey squarely in the forehead and he
fell to the floor dead.
"He fooled me too long" exclaimed
Riley when he arrived at the county
jail, "and l killed him. He kept prom.
Using me work, but did not give me
any aid and could not stand it longer.
Now If you want to hang me for it, all
right. Give mea quick trial and end it. .
Dyspepsia Cured. Shilohs Vitalizel
Immediately relieves Sour Stomach,
Coming up, Of Food distress, and is the great
kidney and liver remedy. Solb by Houston
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13
Public Sales.

Having decided to quit farming and
move to Extra, the undersigned will sell
at Public AUCTION at his farm, in Section
~, Greeley Township, Six Miles NORTHEAST
OF Extra, Three-Fourths of a mile West of
the Parrott School House, on
Wednesday, January 20, 1898,
Commencing at 10 O'clock A. NJ. the follow
ing property: One span of horses, ten
and eleven years old; lspan of gray horses,
six years old 20 mich COWS, from two to
ten years oldohalf fresh, balance fresh in
the spring; 10 yearling steers, 6 yearling
heiters, II spring heifer calves, u spring
steer calves, 80 head of brood sows, 2nale
pigs, 3 and one-half sets of work harness.
Deering binder, Deering mower, Champion
mower, Deere and Manard disc Weir lever
harrow, wooden harrow, three-Section iron
harrow hay rakes,2 Avery cultivators,
New Departure cultivator, Weir cultivator
New Deal truck pillow, . Norwegian four
teen-inch stirring plows, broadcast seed
err, buckeye seeder, Hayworth corn plant
err, checkrower and wire; two-rowed stalk
cutter, one-holed corn shelter, road cart
and harness, double-seated top buggy,
spring wagon, truck wagon, 3 hay racks
sweep feed grinder, pairs bob-sleds, and
many other articles. Free Lunch at Noon?
IERMs.-Sums of 500 and under cash over
that amount a credit of twelve months will be
given. without interest if paid when due, other
wise = per cent. Srom dates per cent off for
cash. GEORGE WAHLERT.
d. R. JONES, Auctioncer.
e. j. NOSS, Clerk
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

The meetings at the Methodist
church are growing in interest and at
tendance. Several have renewed their
covenant and the condition of the
church has been greatly improved,
and the prospects for good revival is
excellent. Services will continue all
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Persons knowing themselves indebt-
ed to us will please call and settle your
account at once and save us calling on
you. We need our money and must
have it. Yours truly,
BendiXen Hardware Co. Brayton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Mrs. M. B. Ford, Ruddells, Ills,
suffered for eight years from dyspepsia and
chronic constipation and was finally cured by
using DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills for all stomach and liver troubles.
G. W. Houston.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Next Monday, January 18th, u
creamery meeting will be held at the
Matte Hamlin school house, south of
Extra, to convene at one o'clock p. m.
All interested in this new creamery to
he located in the Hamlin neighborhood
are urged to be present. The different
committees willreport at this meeting.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Miss Harriet jenkins and her cousin
Mrs. McConnighny, of Monroe, Iowa,
visited with Miss Irene Jenkins, at
Brayton, one day this week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

The four-year-old boy Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Piper, who live on the Horace
Van Llyke farm, in south Audubon
township, died last Thursday and the
remains were buried in the Anita GEM
etery the next day.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

"Profit and Lossn is the subject at
the Methodist church Sunday night.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Ella stearns, Of Audubon, was a
guest of Mrs. Ed. Delahoyde this
waal<
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

The Misses Cecilia and Beulah Soar,
of Audubon, were guests at the Ed.
Delahoyde andJ. B. Connrardy homes
this week
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

The City Council met, Tuesday, and
there being a vacancy in the assessors
office, on account of Chas. f. Hensley
moving to Nebraska, Mr.. P. I. Whitfield
was unanimously selected to act as
assessor during the balance of the term.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Mr.. II, U. Shannon, the new mer-
chant at West Extra, is prospecting
since he struck Extra. Sunday he be-
came the father of a mighty nice new
girl baby.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

James Shannon received telegram
last Friday telling him that his broth
er, who resides twelve miles north of
Des Moines, was dying. Mr.. Shannon
Immediately took the train to attend
his brothers. bedside.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

If it is wood heater you wish
Stranger & Hansen handle the Steel
Gem. 1t is made On scientific princi-
pies, gives the best Of satisfaction and
will outlast a dozen others.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Miss jamie Cecil, of Buck Creek,
was a Tuesday visitor with her uncle,
j. G. Gates, in this city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Fresh Oysters received every day at
the City Meat Market, Csc per quart.
We will pay Sc per pound for hides.
JAKE BAUER,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Monday Geo. Huyck sold twenty
four head of yearling steers to John
Kennedy at &c to SIC. A few hours
later Kennedy sold the same cattle to
Oscar Hunt at an advance of $11.00.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

l will sell my $500 Planet, Jr., COM
bined drill and onion seeder for S. 90.
1t is as good as new and handy for
garden use. Inquire of the Danish
clerk at Lidd's clothing store, Audubon
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

About the glad Christmas time the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Mack Love,
at Arkansas City, Kansas, was plung-
ed in deepest woe by. the death Of their
two-year-old son, Dwight.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Hans Lorentzen, of Shelby county
was here Saturday visiting friends and
looking after his farm in section l3
Extra township. He rented his farm
| for 1898 to Paul Zaner.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Mrs. J. NJ. Thomas and Mrs. Newell
Jobes drove to Brayton and passed a
few hours, this afternoon, with Mrs.
Charley Bison.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

There was a pleasant party of friends
assembled, in Audubon township, on
New Years day to witness the marriage
ceremony of Miss Arminta Boyles and
Mr.. John Williams. These married
folks will live on farm near Sac City,
Iowa
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

John Persing and family, of east
Guthrie county, were here over Sun
day visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
COnklin and others,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

The Maccabees installed their new
officers Tuesday evening, which was
followed by a Maccabee dance, in
which forty knights and their ladies
enjoyed themselves until late hour.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Mrs. George Conklin will move her
family to Kingsley, Iowa, in about
two weeks, where George has a posi-
ton in store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

VIM. Fultons buffalo overcoat was
captured by Theo. Patty and Bide
butcher. Patty sold his interest in
the coat to butcher for $500.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

John Stager had a severe attack of
quinsy last week and Uncle Frank
Dorr pounded shoe leather in the Sta
ger shop while John was ill.,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Thos. Williams and family will soon
move to the Tune Thomas farm and
keep house for their son, Jesse, who
has purchased that place.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13
Band meeting next Monday nigh,

Mrs. j. B. Connrardy has been .seri-
ously ill for the past two weeks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Miss Flossy McAninch is just recov-
ering from coasting accident. Losing
control Of the sled she was thrown
against tree, seriously injuring her
knee. We are pleased to see the little
Miss out again.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Good times have come to those whom
Hoods Sarsaparilla has cured of scrofu-
la, catarrh, dyspepsia, rheumatism,
weak nerves, or some other form Of i'm
nurn blood
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-13

Miss Dol Anders is passing few
days in the country with her friend,
Miss Edith Davis, who accidently shot
herself. We learn that Miss Davis is
rapidly recovering the use of her arm.