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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
A Marvel of the East.

Among other feats in the east the
learning by heart of the Koran is very
widespread. Not only men, but wom-
en- and children, can be found who can
repeat the holy book from beginning to
end without mistake. Taking it in
round numbers, the Koran contains,
together with the additions, which are
included in the recitation, some 10000
words. This is about the length of an
average up to date novel, but, unlike
the novel; there are no connecting links
the whole book being confused and
much mutilated jumble-to enable the
reciter to remembe- To make the
least error would be deadly sin, yet
even children can go through it.
But this is not all. For an Arabic
child to recite the Koran is wonderful
enough, no doubt, but he understands
what he is saying-it is not to him an
unknown language-but for child Of
another nation to recite it from begin
ming to end, without understanding the
words he is saying, is a much more
wonderful feat of memory, and very
few of those outside Arabia who can
recite the Koran know more than a
few Of the simplest words, if they know
those.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
He Made n Sale.

A big down town department store
has young man employed as rug
salesman who at times evinces genius
in the highest degree.
Into the store there recently came
South Side society woman we'll known
for nervousness and tendency to
founder about in her topics of CONVEX
sation. She desired rug of certain
size. The young man got down two or
three to show her. In the middle of
his explanation as to quality and price
she turned away and began to examine
goods on a neighboring counter. Then
she went back to the young man and
wanted to look at some more rugs. He
started to spread one out, when she
wandered away again. When she re-
turned the third time, he had stool
placed in an angle of the counter and
suggested that perhaps she would be
seated while he got the rug.
When she had taken her seat, he
spread the rug so that it effectually
blocked the angle and prevented her
escape. He held up the edge of the
rug farthest from her so she couldn't
walk over it, and SO kept her penned
up while he explained how fine rug
it was. She made two or three at
tempts to get down, but with no sue
cess, and finally bought the rug to OBJ
tain her releaSe.-ChicagO News.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24

Rev. T. j. O'Connor is expected
back from his western trip the first
part of next week.
for Sac City, where himself and his
partner, Mr.. Kjar, have the contract
for decorating large church.
j. A. Kinney, of Atlantic, has sold
his harness shop to c. e. Conrad, and
will move to Des Moines where he
will continue working at his trade.
have for sale three thoroughbred
Shorthorn male calves, that can be
registered, also three high grades.
All good red colors and ranging in
age from six to sixteen months.
.. F. IDE.
Christensen Bros steam threshing
outfit pulled through Kimballton
Monday. 1t is one of the best rigs
we have seen this season-new engine,
new self feeder and stacker. The
gentlemen who have charge of the
machine understand their business
and do good work and lots of it.
M. n. Esbeck was out from Audu-
bon last week to take charge of the
store during Mr.. Anderson's absence
i'll Nebraska, but while here caught
a severe cold and the temporary i'll
ness forced him to return to Audu-
bon Saturday evening. His son,
Johnny is at Kimballton this week
visiting his many young friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Soren jensen and Mr.
and Mrs. Jens P. Christensen, came
down Friday from Tyler, Minnesota,
and visited until Monday with friends
at Elkhorn. The Christensen family
and Mr.. Jensen left Monday for old
Denmark to review the scenes OF
other days. Mr.. Jensen expects to
return to America in about three
months. While he is gone Mrs. Jen-
sen expects to visit with old time
friends at Eikhorn.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
OBITUARY..

Mrs. Elizabeth Dissmore died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. j.
Houston, in Des Moines, Iowa, Au-
gust 18th, 1899. Her remains were
brought to Audubon county for
burial. The funeral services were
conducted at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. d. w. Powers, of Oakfield,
on Sunday afternoon, after which the
body was laid to rest in the Oaktield
cemetery, by the side of her father,
mother and other relatives. Mrs
Dissmore was born in Peru, New
York, in 1926 and had attained the
ripe old age Of IS years. Sometime
in 1882 she removed to Illinois, where
she lived until 1856 when she came to
Iowa, where she made her home till
death called her to the great Beyond.
She was the mother of five children
three sons and two daughters, one
son and her husband having preceded
her to the spirit land. Her children
living are Geo. A. Dissmore, of Des
Moines, r. H. Dissmore, of Colorado,
Mrs. D. w. Powers, of Oaktield and
MIS-. ". y. Houston, OF Dies MOlnes.
Her brothers and sisters living are
j. A. and |. P. Hallock and Mrs.
Bradley, OF Chicago. Mrs. Dissmore
was of Quaker parentage and exem-
plitied that quiet Christian spirit in
her life. She was constant bene-
diction to those about her. Her life
work speaks volumes for her in hav-
ing family to the world worthy OF
her name. To know her was to
love and respect her. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev
Wissler, of Extra, who spoke words
of comforts to the sorrowing friends
from Ps. %. May the good Shop
herd keep all these sorrowing one;
and by and by reunite them in the
better land.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
In the Jaws of Lion.

A lion comes at it's enemy at full
speed, galloping low, and dashes a
man standing upright to the ground by
the full impact of its body. Major In
verarity states that 1.-THE claws and
teeth entering the flesh do not hurt as
much as you would think" but that
the squeeze given by the jaws on the
bone is really painful. When knocked
over, he was still keenly conscious and
felt none of the dreamy sensations e1-
perienced by Livingstone.
Major Swaine, struck down by a
lioness going full gallop, was uncon-
scious for some minutes and did not
know what had happened till he found
himself standing up after the accident.
81 felt no PAIN" he writes, mot, be-
lieve, owing to any special interposi-
ton of Providence, but simply that the
shock and loss of blood made me in
capable of feeling it, There was no
pain for a few days, till it was brought
on by the swelling of my arm on the
II days ride to the coast" spectator
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
Turkeys Elaborate Armor.es.

Turkey prides itself on its armories
and claims that no other country in the
world can equal them. Constantine
pie boasts the roomiest and handsom-
est of all. The armores there are like
palaces. with all the comforts and con-
veniences modern genius can supply.
These buildings are all erected on high
ground, and in many cases strike the
eye Of the approaching tourist before
the gates of Constantinople are reach
ed. This is true particularly of the
Haidan Pasha and Pera armories,
which always arouse the admiration of
newcomers to the Turkish capital. The
armories are surrounded by huge gar
dens, with large courts and terraces,
and reflect credit upon the Turkish
architects
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
The Peanut Solo.

Remenyi the violinist, was playing
one night in concert in Buffalo and was
extremely annoyed by two persons in
the audience who were cracking and
crunching peanuts. He lost patience
at last, quit playing and left the stage.
He was loudly recalled, reappeared,
and, stepping to the front of the stage,
said with much impressiveness, even
zee gentlemen hat finished hes peanut
solo, will go on" The speech was
heartily applauded, and no more pea
nut performances were given during
that concert
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
Robbed The Grave.

startling incident in which MIR. John Oil
yer, of Philadelphia, was the subject is mar
rated by him as follows: 81 was in most
dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow
eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continually
in back and sides, no appetite-was gradually
growing weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Fortunately friend advised
trying Electric Bitters, and to my great JOY
and surprise the first bottle made decided
improvement. continued their use for three
weeks and am now well man. l know they
saved my life and robbed the grave of another
victim" Only SOC, guaranteed, at Chas. W.
Houston's drug store. 5
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
NINE SOLDIERS DROWNED

Raft Capsizes With Recommending
Party Near Manila-Wheeler Arrives.
MANILA, Aug. 22.-While reconnoi-
tering party of the Twenty-fourth in
fantry under Captain Crane was cross
ing the Moriquina river on raft today
the hawser broke. The current, very
swift at that point, caused the raft to
capsize, drowning nine enlisted men.
The United States transport Tartar
from San Francisco, with General
Joseph Wheeler and his daughter,
troops Of the Nineteenth infantry and
more than 81 300, 900 in coin has arrived.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24

Nothing could give the public great
er confidence in DR.. Sawyer's Ukatine
for sick Kidneys than that it is an en-
inent physicians formula, and will
positively cure all disorders of the
kidneys. You will recommend it to
your friends if you try it. Will A.
Hamler, Extra; j. F. Luse, Ross.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
On Every Bottle.

OF Shilohs Consumption Cure is this guaran-
tee: Cali we ask of you is to use two thirds
of the contents of this bottle faithfully, then
if you can say you are not benefited return
the bottle to your druggist and he may return
the price paid" Price 25c, SOC and sl.0O. G.,
w. Houston. 3
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
Bucklen's Arn,ca salve.

The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price csc per box. For
sale by G. w. Houston, Extra; or G
L. Bison, at Brayton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
The Points Were rhere.

Little Clara's parents often discuss
reincarnation, and the small maiden
has acquired some of the phraseology.
Mamma" she said one day, my
kittie must have been paper of pins
In previous state Of existence
why do you think so?" asked her
mother
Because l can feel some Of them in
her toes yet" was the logical reply.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
Tell Your Sister

Beautiful Complexion is impossible without
good pure blood, the sort that only exists in
connection with good digestion, healthy
liver and bowels. Karls Glover Koot Tea
acts directly on the bowels, liver and kid neys
keeping them in perfect health. Price 25c and
SOC q. w. Houston, Extra. 9
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
Kimballto3 s E!kborD

LOST OR STRAYED.-A small Hol-
stein yearling steer. Finder will
please return to N. B. Christensen,
six miles west of Extra, and receive
suitable reward.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24

Go to Thos. Lohner's new Short
Order House and Lunch Counter.
Meals at all hours,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
" Every Well Man
Hath His III Dav. /"

a Doctors examination
might shouu that Kidneys.
iver and stomach are normal,
but the doctor cannot analyze
the blood upon qvhfch these
organs depend.
Hoods Sarsaparilla purifies, vitalizes
and enriches the blood. It cures you
when "a bit off" or when seriously
afflicted. 1t never disappoints.
Dyspepsia" Ny husband had dyspep-
sia and Hoods Sarsaparilla cured him.
Our little boy was nervous and the baby
had ulcerous sores. 1t cured BOTH" MRS.
EMMA BEBE, Portage, Pa.
lndigestfon-"I could not eat for some
months on account Of distress and indiges-
ton. Hoods Sarsaparilla cured me SO that
I can eat and sleep WELL" Mrs. G. A. GUNTZ,
Taylor and Walnut Sts., Wilmington, Del.
d@oG SaeJqb0nM
IZl2l2slE5L23lElD
Hoods Pills cure liver ills the nonirritating and
only cathartic to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24
CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

! Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund none v
if it fails to cure; 25c. The genuine
has B. L. Q. on each tab ct
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-08-24

all druggists sell DR.. Miles Nerve Plastera.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-02
PIT AND PENDULUM.
A Prisoner Waiting to be
Hacked by Time'o
Scythe.
Thousands Whose Situations
Are Scarcely Less Terrible
May Easily and Readily Find


4 man lies fat on bis back, bound SO that
he cannot move an inch. He is in dun
gcon, at first dark as well, but in few min
utcs light in the ceiling, far up, shows G.
mechanical figure of Time with his scythe
The figure descends slowly, the scythc
swings, and the prisoner realizes that unless
some unexpected help should come, nc will
be slowly cut to pieces. What followed IS
told by Edgar Allen Poe in the fantastic
story called The Pis and the Pendulum"
The man awaiting the approach of a
dreadful death is type of large class of IN
fortunates who, entangled in the strangling
coils Of an octopus, have lost all hope Of free
dom. This monster is Morphine. Perhaps
the victim is yet reveling in that glorious
state of exhilaration which follows the first
use of the drug. If so, like the man in Poe's
story, he has not noticed the light in the cell
ing and is unaware Of his danger. Maybe
the disease has progressed so far that the
sufferer notices weakness of the heart &C
ton, that the general health is feeble the
body poorly nourished, the sight double.
This is soon followed by peculiar witch
ing of the muscles, numbness of the hands
and feet, and the utter collapse of the
nervous system. The victim now becomes
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-02

BnrNonE AND PoronAc RAILROAD
is
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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-02
Joseph :. WILSON,
AttOrney=at=La w,
h\Iy NEEjCEc,

Will practice in the Courts of Prince
Georges and adjoining counties, the
Court of Appeals Of Maryland, and the
Courts of the District of Columbia.
Can be seeh at Washington Office on
Saturday of each week.
July Is, 1S9S-1y
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-02

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Chronic cases are especially desired. The
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they have been unable to secure relief. Its
physicians are among the ahlcst in the pro-
fession, and have been maryelously success
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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-02
Warner Naaro Medicine Cnpny Consulting Paon The Board Of Specialists
Diagnosing Gases and Prescribing Medicines that Cure.

toration to health. The method of obtaining
relief is simple. Write out history of your
case, making the statement as complete as
possible. Send this to the Warner Nazaro
Medicine Company, 220 Broadway, New
York City, when complete diagnosis of
your case will be made by competent spe-
cialist. If you prefer, a symptoms blank will
greatly assist you in describing your case
The well-known business ability of Mr. War
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for suffering humanity in the past, are
ample assurances of the genuineness of this,
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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-02
COMPLIMENTS OF TIE
DOMESTIC DREDGE.

Housewives are always complaining
about having "no time for this or
that pleasure or recreation. They
have no time for reading, no time for
visiting, no time to pay with the chill
dren: il fact, no time for anything
but the same cd drudgery day in and
day out
Why should a woman be nothing
but domestic drudge: 1t is not neces-
sarv, nor does it follow as conse-
quence that she must be dull, dowdy
and Old fashioned 1t never vas in
tended that she should spend her en-
tire life in caring only for bodily wants
utterly neglectlng the needs of the
higher nature. To keep in touch with
the word by reading good papers, to
get better thoughts and purer purposes
by reading g"cd books, to keep up the
old acquaintarccs. DO h by visiting
and lett Wi ing, and. st of all, to
keep herself locking vel, should be
the duty as well us the pleasure of
every housewife.
If the work could be so arranged
that an hour day at least could be
secured for reading, for walk or
drive, the used-up energies would be
recruited, and both body and spirit
benefited. There is no gain in this
constant work, work, all the time. A
woman ages soon enough without that
aid. 1t is no. waste Ct time to stop
for while. To shut herself up from
all society and make a slave Of herself
on the plea Of no time is Il sacrifice
that few women are called on 20 make
for their families.
Much Of the drulgery of women is
due to their weak indul .erce of chill
dren in idIenCss. They will Save that
their children may Rave pleasures and
| advantages they never had. Let
mothers teach the young to share her
work, and let her take time TO enjoy
something Of Gods good wor i.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-02
Pas. Tr Pas. II

j. Is. HUTCHINSON, GcncrM .M,ao
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-02

At the solicitation Of many cid friends
[ have determined to offer MY profcs-
Sional services 10 nav former patrons and
the public THAI tu for the kind favors.
| respectfully ask Il continuance of the
same Address.
Upper Marlboro. p. G. Co, NIL,
or Anacostia. ID {.
January 6. iS9J-ly.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-02

STATIONS. L;
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-02
WILLIAM A. MELOY
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

Offers his professional services in the
Court of Prince Georges and adjoining
counties; in all Courts in the city of Wash
ington, and in the Departments. Office
No. 1lS G Street, n. W, Washin gton, ID. c.
January 3th, 1S99-1y.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-02
NE " YORK FASHIONS.

Many hats Of rough tinted straw
very much til tilted-are seen,
n conventional bathing suit is of
navyhlue mohair, trimmed with black
braid and white mohair.
\ very convenient feature of the
popular silk-and-linen suits is that
the white yoke is detachable and may
be Numbered separately.
Sashes are not so extensively worn
this season. even with the polonaise.
All skirts have 4 very fat appearance
in black.
An exquisite gown shown by Lord
\ Taylor is of deep pink linon. The
top Of the skirt is unlned, though
the bottom tiounce is lined with taf-
fetas silk. 1t has iaunty silk lined
| jacket, and with it is worn shirt of
white taffetas.
All outing suits are made in simple
fashion, though they appear in varie
ty of hnes.
\ charming cutting suit is Of rale
huff madras With ncunced skirt sur
mounted by long ovcrskirt. point, d,
back and front Tn waist has six
plaits hrlf-an-inch in width. crossing
back AID fr"n and regular shirt
| ST. e,ts. With his is WORN a tie Of the
same material with starding collar,
ard a black pat mt leather belt.
P,tticoats grow con- family more
elaborate. A swell dresser haa Il 81 K
skirt to match the lining Of every
gown.
The siIk-aLd-lncn In ous are b, aut;-
FIJI. They have the lustre of satin,
ard great durability. Both in pa II
goods ard in op, n-Work embroidery
do they appear.
Very smart is IA @ WV Of silk canv:s
embroidered all over. for gard, II pal y
wear.
The Eton continues prime favori,e
in the realm of jacket suits Lace
trims gowns Of foula,d, barege and
nun S Vel ing.
Light wooden goods for morning
wear in the city have bands Of stitch.
nr or taffetas silk Of the same color
stitched on to form IA Grec;an pat
tern.
The older the lace one can sport or
or with the Summer gown, the more
swell may one consider herself.
EVELYN CABE.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-02
TIME TABLE NO.
CuEsAprAKE BEACH RAILWAY ConpASY.

SIoMlNG schnle of Passenger Service and from Upper Marlboro Nd
Subject to change without Daily Sunday
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-02
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