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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05
Pay rs You Go.

If you wish to lessen the worries of
the world and scatter sunshine as you
go, don't bother to so a-slumming or
lift the fallen or trouble to reclaim the
erring-simply pay your debts cheer
fully and promptly. 1t lubricates the
wheels Of trade. breaks up party ice,
gives tone to the social system and lib
crates good will.
Pay as you go.
Especially pay the people who work
by the day and toll with their hands,
A dollar means much to the man who
the man by making him ask for his
dollar. Give it to him Immediately the
work is done. and if the man did we'll
tell him so. When the woman who
crouches over a sewing machine for
you all day long, brings the garment
home. pay her all you owe and do not
add to her troubles by exercising the
prerogative of the one who is paying
over money. to faunt out either insult
ing remarks or insulting manners.
The gentleman shows his true nature
in his treatment Of social interiors, and
Of all the damning sins the withhold
Ing of money due workman Is the
worst. Let us pay as we go. And the
cheerfulness and good will we give out
with our money will in turn be given
out BY those we pay 1t to. Pay as you
go.-Philistine.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05
"Her T0uch.O

A sailor who met with serious acct
dent was carried to the London hospi-
tai. The poor mother hurried to the
building to see her son. She was met
by kind but firm refusal from the
house physician, but nothing daunted
she pleaded for admission to the poor
fellows bedside. Who could resist
mothers entreaties? The safety Of the
patient lay in his being kept absolutely
quiet, but the physician consented to
her admission on condition that she did
not speak a word. She stole softly to
his bedside and gazed as only mother
can at her unconscious boy. She dare
not speak, but a mothers love was not
to be denied all expression. and gently
laying her hand on his fevered brow
she let it rest there moment and then
noiselessly crept from the ROOM
The watchful nurse heard the coma
tose sleeper murmur the words, 'Her
touch" and, rousing himself he added,
"Surely my mother has been here l
know her touch!"
All, there was an electric thrill of
sympathy in that touch which told it's
own tale to the dying man!-Weekly
Bouquet.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05
A Misnamed Train.

He had driven from a backwoods
hamlet to the station and after making
an inquiry Of the conductor boarded
the train for Philadelphia.
When we'll on the way, he stopped
the blue coated official and asked in
all seriousness:
I'm sorter hungry. VIII We just tell
me where the eatin car ISL"
''There is none on this train," was the
answer. Its short run does not re-
quire it."
"Huhv' grunted the questioner.
(Which of yer keers is the one that We
jest loll around in an turn an twist
yer cheer any way We please? Don't
imagine that because I've never went
railroadin afore don't know all about
these things"
''You probably mean the Pullman.
We haven't any attached"
"Well Dustin squashes, w'ere's yer
cigar stand, SOS l kin be buyin a weed
an lightin up?"
eve don't have such a thing, man."
can we've no place fer me ter git my
shoes shined. ter be sure?"
mo, SIR
Course I'd be crazy ter think We
might have barber lad aboard?"
eve haven't any
The rural gentleman subjected the
conductor to menacing scrutiny from
head to foot and back again; then he
drawled out in an angry, disappointed
tone of voice:
"Well, sufferin cornmeal! l thought
We said this wuz an accommodation
rain!'-Philadelphia Inquirer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05
No Private Interview.

~Could l have few minutes private
conversation with your" he asked as
he stood at the open door of a lawyers
the other afternoon.
Cant you speak right out from
where you are?' asked the lawyer in
reply after looking the man over.
"Td rather make private matter
of it."
.What is the nature of your bust
ness?"
CONFIDENTIAL strictly private and
confidential, SIR"
well, have no time to grant you
private interview. If you have any
thing to say, you can let her go right
here. Now, what is it?"
IL wanted the loan of quarter,
sir" stammered the man.
"Oh, you did! And you wanted a
private interview to ask me that?"
Eyes, sir l knew that it would hurt
both our feelings If / were refused in
public-yours because you couldn't af-
ford to loan me the money and mine
because couldn't get it. Can you
grant my request, sir?"
"No, sir"
"And does it hurt your feelings?'
''Not bit. You are mistaken on that
point"
"And my feelings are the only ones
hurt?"
yours alone"
"Just so" said the man as he bowed
and backed out. Il beg your pardon.
l was mistaken. You have the money
and no feelings, and have the feelings
and no money. Impossible chasm; no
use in trying to bridge. Good day!"-
Washington Post
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05
Thompson, Second.
sVeneen, Third.

Thompson, Second.
Neneen, Third.
SACK RACE.
wells, First.
kPeterman, Second.
IYARD FOOT RACE, FREE-FOR-ALL.
Wells, First.
Medaris, Second.
Herrick, Third.
FAT MANS RACE.
John Tharnish, First.
George kness, Second.
John Hardman, Third.
BICYCLE RACE.
austin Guernsey, First.
ohm Riley, Second.
Kindred, Third.
BOYS RACE, UNDER TEN.
Clyde Dimick, First.
pom Hash, Second.
lens Thompson, Third.
,he tug-of-war was the most ex-
cling feature of the day. Captain
ES. Young marshaled his eight
mn against like number under
Captain Albert Blntner. Young's
rn'n carried off the honor and the
npney, but earned all they carried
a way.
All of the lovers of a horse
rare had an opportunity of enjoy
ing some we'll matched races. Quite
a lumber were disappointed owing
to- there being no fireworks in the
eYning but as none had been adj
vetised and the program had been
carried out, everyone went home
feeling that the day had been pleas.
a1Tly passed.
Owing to the expense and labor
expended by the different firms that
wee represented in the parade they
are deserving of special mention.
Many of the business houses were
mol represented because it was inn
possible to procure suitable convey
antes. In 10 case, possibly. was it
owing to lack of interest that they
weie not represented. Following
arethe firms represented.
D. !. Stranger, L. D. Nellis & Co
Audubon County Journal,
F. Gault & Co. Jacob Bauer,
Hensley Brothers & Brown,
He sley Brothers, E. d. Cotton,
George Henshaw, Home Bakery,
Fred Andrews, S. D. May & Co
Y. e. Gearheart, J. NJ. Thomas,
george Johnson, Hugh Smith
Will A. Hamler, Monroe Bros.
Green Bay Lumber Company,
Nick Dofting & Company,
Mrs. L. B. Raglan, c. G. Apologize
Wylnan Harvey, John A. Hicks,
P. NJ. Christensen.
*Two wagons.
The calathumpians fell into line
and afforded much amusement for
the people and proved to be an at.
tractive feature of the parade.
Many private conveyances were
gayly trimmed in flags and the
National colors and helped to make
the parade long line of glitter and
splendor that was pleasant to be
hold.
The members of the Business
Mems League are we'll pleased with
the success of the day and trust
that the people appreciate the efforr
they put forth to make the day
pleasant TO everyone present.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05
A Match Trick.

A feat which any one can perform
with little or no practice is that of
placing IA matches upon table and
lifting them all up upon one of the
matches. This is how it is done: Pick
out one ma+ch-the one that has the
--LATEST surface-and then place six of
the other matches about one-fourth
each across the first one. each of the
six being parallel to each other and the
thickness Of match distant from each
other. Next place six other matches
one-fourth each across the first match,
but from the other side, all parallel and
in the spaces left by the arrangement
Of the first six matches. Now take the
fourteenth match, lay it over the II
matches where they intersect, and by
carefully lifting match No. l and hold
ing match No. IA in place you will ac-
complish without difficulty the feat
Adelaide Hermann in Woman's Home
Companion.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05
How Needle. Are Made.

Needles are all made by machinery.
The piece OF mechanism by which the
needle is manufactured takes the rough
steel wire. cuts it into proper lengths,
files the point, tiattens the head, pierces
the eye, then sharpens the tiny instru-
ment and gives it that polish familiar
to the purchaser. There is also a ma.
chine by which needles are counted
and placed in the papers in which they
are sold, these being afterward folded
by the same continuance.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05
The Highest Court.

NO" said the judge firmly, 81 will
not consent to your marriage with N.
daughter"
Sir" returned the young lawyer
haughtily. Il shall not take this de,
cision as tinal.''.
you won't?"
mo. sir, | will not. shall appeal
to the court of last resort"
"Oh very WE'LL" replied the judge.
Submit your case to her mother if
you want Chicago Post
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05
Tint Family skeleton.

Mrs. Whis.ler-Tell me, Mary, why it
is that you always cry SO when papa
sends you to bed in the dark when you
are naughty! There's no such things
as ghosts, end the dark doesn't hurt
you, does it?
Little Mary-No, mamma, but I'm
afraid of that skeleton Mrs. Jones says
we got in our closet Baltimore Amer
lean.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05
Kate Mn.tcrson's First Poem.

Autc MuStcrsOn's First Poem.
nate Masterson. the poet and humor-
:st, thus describes the beginning of her
literary career:
II was at school in Brooklyn when
first sent poem to Judge, signing
it kittie X. 1t was accepted and pub
lished with an illustration. and my cup
Of joy was brimming. When got a
check for 50, efferyesced. then sent
some verses to Puck, which was then
edited by II. G. Bunner. They were
also signed Kittie X, but We're writ
ten from masculine point Of view,
hand, Bunner evidently came to the
conclusion that was boy. He sent
me some very funny letters, and re-
piled, keeping up the idea that 1 was
very fresh, slangy boy. He accept
ed the verses, She Stood on the
Stair and they We're published in a
Christmas number with a picture. AS
this was only the second poem had
sold in my life, you can imagine how
wildly anxious l was to have it ap-
pear. bothered Bunner with in
quiries, for of course that was the
only poem on earth to me just then.
l recollect finally writing him, DO you
think my poem will be published dur
ing my lifetimeT
He wrote me. My dear boy, can
not say If your poem will be published
during your lifetime, as l do not know
when you are going to die. "-Satur-
day Evening Post.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05
Crazy to Expect II.

Harduppe- Say, old fellow, lend me
hundred, will you?
Riggs-A hundred what?
Harduppe-A hundred dollars. L
Riggs-Oh. stop your joking.
Harduppe (earnestly)-Joking? was
never more serious in my. life. I'm
broke.
Riggs-My dear man, you're not
broke. You're cracked Catholic Stand
ard and Times.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05
Solitary Angels.

Mamma-It's very naughty to tell
lies, Eva. People who do so don't go
to heaven.
Eva-Did you ever tell lie, man.
ma?
Mamma-No, dear, never.
Eva-Won't you be fearful lonely in
heaven. mamma, with only George
Washington?-Col Weekly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Uncle Abe Campbell and wife ar
rived Friday morning, from Ben
tonville, Arkansas, to visit with
their children and many friends
here. Uncle Abe is one of the pio-
neers of this county and can tell of
many incidents of the early times.
Everyone here is glad to see them
and welcome them back.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05
E day last week Miss Bel

One day last week Miss Belle
Leffingwell who has been student
at the Drake University, in Des
Moines. arrived in this city for a
short visit with her parents, Mr.:
and Mrs. Joseph Letfingwell, OF
West xxi ra, aud lett ostenslbly to
join party of tourists for an out
ing in the Black Hills but it now
transpires that upon her arrival in
that city she was united in mar
riage to Mr.. George Grace. ex-State
Superintendent of South Dakota
and the present superintendent of
schools at Miller, in that State.
They were married on Wednesday,
June 81, 1900, and immediately left
for visit to the principal points in
the Rocky Mountains to be gone
three months after which they will
go to their home, at Miller. Miss
Belle has lived here all her life, pos
sesses all the attributes of a true
lady and her many friends wish
her world of happiness as the
years go by.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Rev. O. 7. Nichols came down
from Audubon, last Tuesday, and
remained until today, guest at the
w. H. Bowman cottage, out in
WoodlaWn Park.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Creamery Men Attention! There
will be meeting of the Botna Val
ley Creamery Association, at Extra,
Monday, July 9th, to buy a car of
tubs. A full attendance is desired.
J. p. NELSON. Secretary.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

N. P. Christensen left for Oberlin,
Ohio, Monday to purchase 800 acres
of land down in Adams county. h.
L. Wissler was agent for the land
and it was through him that the
deal has been completed. This
deal means an investment of about
$3OOOOOO, one of the largest deals
made in this section in wears.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Elder L. H. Humphrey, pastor of
the Christian church, in this city,
wishes us to say that on next Sun
day evening he will announce from
his pulpit the result of his canvass
for funds with which to repair
their church. We understand that
he met with good success and the
repairs will be made.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Henry Hansen and wife, profess
sional nurses, of Omaha, Nebraska,
are visiting this week with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. U. Hansen, of Sharon town
ship, the parents Of Mr.. Hansen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Miss Kit Kelsey is now employed
at the home of Frank Gault, having
IN charge the child of Mr.. and Mrs.
CAN'T
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05
Remember Doctor Griffith on,
Tuesday. Teeth extracted without

Do not forget the sociable We'd
nesday evening at Saint Boniface
church.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Frank Gault and wife have the
care of very sick child this week.
Their baby is so i'll that only init
mate friends of the family are
admitted to the house.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Rev. Father Failenschmidt came
hornei last Friday, from visit with
friends down at Davenport.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

There will be sociable on the
lawn at the Catholic church, on
Wednesday, July 18th. Everybody
invited,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Messrs. F. J. Henshel, Mesner OFT
and Thad Carmichael came down
from Audubon, last Sunday after
noon, and passed a few hours with
friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Next Saturday night, July 18th, is
the time for holding the next regu-
lar Communication of Exodus,
Masonic Lodge, of this city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Mrs. P. ]. keelan went to Atlantic
this morning to attend the funeral
of her grandmother Mrs. Henrietta
Zuch, which occurred in that city
this afternoon. She was an aged
lady, being past her seventy-fourth
year at the time of death. After so
many years full of good deeds here
she has gone to yon distant shore
to receive the reward that is await
ing all those who serve the Master
faithfully.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Mrs. Mollie Hunt arrived from
Salt Lake City, on Tuesday evening,
to pass a month or six weeks with
her children.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

A good time to all who attend the
sociable on the lawn at Saint Boni-
face church, Wednesday evening,
Tulv 11th
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Mrs. Arthur Sturgeon, will move
over to Anita next week and keep
house for her father, Mr.. N. McVay.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Dentist John Bishop, front room,
over Ed. Cotton's store, all the time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

ing all those who serve the Master
faithfully.
The Mothers Society of Christian
Endeavor is link between the SUI
perintendents of Junior work and
the homes of the boys and girls
who compose the junior societies.
Article second of the constitution
is as follows:
"The object of this society shall
be to stimulate mothers to raise the
standard of the christian home and
to pray for aid to help in their chris
tan life. the children, especially
those who belong to the Junior So
ciety of Christian Endeavor. Article
third,
SECTION l. Any woman interest
ed in the welfare of children may
become member of society BY
signing the following pledge:
Christ for strength l promise Him
that | will strive to do whatever He
would have me do; especially that 1
will endeavor to bring the children
to Christ and train them for Him.
To this end | will cooperate with
the Junior Christian Endeavor SUI
perintendents in any way can. 1
promise to seek daily the Masters
blessing on the children. l will at
tend each meeting of the Mothers
Society of Christian Endeavor, un-
less prevented by reason that l
can conscietiously give to my Savior
and will come prepared to add to
the interest of the meeting. When
obliged to be absent from the con-
secration meeting will send, if
possible, a message to be read in
response to my name.
SECTION 2. The relation of the
Mothers Society to the Junior Socie-
ty of Christian Endeavor shall be
close and intimate. and it is expect
ed that each member will, in every
way possible, seek to promote the
spiritual growth of the boys and
girls of their church and Sunday
School as we'll as of the Junior Soci-
ETY..
The two articles of the constitu-
ton above quoted give good idea
of the purpose and membership
requirements OF the Mothers
Society of Christian Endeavor late
ly organized in our city. The Off
GERS now serving are
TITS. II. u. OtaW, fTeSluent.
Mrs. Chambers, Vice President.
Mrs. John Dodge, Secretary.
Mrs. Joseph Bell, Treasurer.
The first Friday in each month is
the time selected for the monthly
meetings which are to be held in ro-
tation in the different churches par
ticipating in the organization. The
August meeting is to be held in the
Methodist church, with the educa-
tional topic: Rights of Children
Mrs. Cham bers, Mrs. Woodward and
Mrs. Pattison constitute the pro-
gram committee. The last meeting
was we'll attended. The devotional
service was participated in by a
large number who read texts on the
duties of parents to their children
interspersed by prayer and singing
under the leadership of Mrs. Ham.
Ter. The subject, :" Care of the Sick.
was quite fully treated by MISS
Votaw, who also gave many hints
for preserving health. The closing
solo. Song of the Sea She'll" was
we'll received. Four new mem bers
were received, making our present
number twenty-four. We trust this
good work will commend itself tc
all who love the children and the
home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Mrs. Bellows, mother of Mrs. Lau-
ra Baker, of North Branch, who has
been visiting here for the past two
weeks, took her departure for home,
in Illinois, last Friday. The day
before the ladies of North Branch
and vicinity gave an afternoon tea
party in her honor and all had a
delightful time, as they always do.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

Ar ANTED-Honest man woman to travel for
II large house; salary $50 monthly and ex-
penses, with increase; position permanent; IN
IAGER, $50 Caxton bldg, Chicago.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05

II -
delightful time, as they always do.
First the men of the ladies of The
Thursday Club got up a surprise
party and invited their wives to
join them in one great grand picnic
in the Walter Temple woods, south
of town. Then the young men OF
Extra tried to go them one better,
got up a picnic and invited the
young ladies Of " The XIV Club" to
go with them to the woodland
where there was everything to eat,
and plenty of it. So last Thursday
the younger young men of the
town, not TO be outdone, chartered a
bus and said to the young ladies of
"The 6. E. T. Club "They all
tried to have a grand picnic,
but come with us to the Hallock
Woods, near Oakfield, and we will
show you how picnic should be
conducted" We got messages ever
few minutes, by grapevine, from
the grounds and we are sure that
never did band of young folks
have so much fun, and deep solemn
midnight had long since pealed
from yon ivy tower ere they came
trooping back to town. These are
Tue lauS du0 laSSeS tHdt ColHpoSeu
the party:
Flossie McAninch, Chas. Fulton,
Inez Anders, Chas. Delahoyde
Kit Connrardy, Lawrence Hunt.
Hattie Fulton, Willie Wissler,
Lucille Aehler, Willie Varney,
Rose Bodey, Otto Born,
Gretchen Delhoyde Kirk Knox,
Martha Bruner, Lee McAninch,
Lillian Hunt Geo. Guernsey,
Austin Guernsey, Chal Sturgeon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-05
silva AND DEvl.
The Fearful Devil of the HtndoOs
and His Principal Wife.

silva Is both typical Of destruction
and of reproduction. But the latter at
tribute was doubtless later addition
to the sum Of his qualities. The orig
inal conception of this deity was that
of power delighting in destruction,
in the achievement of physical evil and
wrong and in hurting death and devas-
tation upon the people and their land.
He is represented in the sacred books
of the Hindoos as ''the terrible destroy
er," the one who delights in the de-
struction of men," But in all this there
is no whisper as yet Of any moral quail
tiles of evil The conception is entirely
one of physical power. used with the
utmost maleyolence and injustice
against men.
Along with his principal wife, who
is variously called Deyi, Durga, Una
and Kali, he is portrayed as the incar-
nation of physical evil. wrong, injus-
tice or misfortune. In the "Puranas"
silva is described as wandering about
surrounded by ghosts and COLLINS, in
ebriated, naked and with disheveled
hair, covered with the ashes Of fu-
neral pile. ornamented with human
skulls and bones, sometimes laughing
and sometimes crying. Devi, his con-
sort, is represented with hideous and
terrible countenance streaming with
blood, enci:cled with snakes. hung
round with skulls and human heads
and in all respects resembling a fury
rather than a goddess. The only pleas
ure which silva and Devi feel is when
their affairs are drenched with blood.
which, of course, could not be shed
without the destruction Of some form
of life.- Westminster Review.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-06-23

The introduction of the centigrade
thermometer into Prussia has been Of.
fcially decreed.
The industrial commission has take.
a recess until next month, when Il briet
session will be held. Another meet.
ing probably will not be held until
some time in September.
The journeymen plumbers of st
Paul, MIMI, after an unsuccessful
strike for shorter hours, lasting six
weeks, on the 18th, formally declared
the strike OFF.
Mrs. ReitZ, wife CT the Transvaal
state secretary, sailed for Europe, on
the 18th. accompanied by her family.
The entire consular corps at Manila
called to pay their respects to the Unit.
ed States commissioners, headed by
Judge William II. Taft. on the 18th.
\ dispatch from Cape Town, on the
18th, said it was reported there tina,
President Kruger is in a feeble condi.
ton.
The Commonwealth MiningCo.'s mill
at Pearce. AriZ., was destroyed by fire.
on the 18th: loss, estimated at $780,
900,