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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26

/ Prof. Nelson. Of the agricultural de-
partment, in discussing the effect OF
new inventions on
the use of horses,
so' mere says: Prom 1857
to 1894, a period marked by great ac-
tivity in street railway building and
also the increased manufacture and
use Of bicycles, the number Of horses
increased from 12,496,744 to 16,os1, 139.
This shows that, although the use of
the horse decreased in particular d.
rections, yet there must have been a
healthy growth in their use IL other
directions. During this period the
selling value of horses gradually de-
clined from $72 to $4s per head. But
this decrease was certainly not due to
the number Of horses thrown on the
market as result Of displacement by
electricity in propulsion of street cars
and the general introduction of the
bicycle, because we find that the val
ues of other live stock-mules, milch
COWS and other cattle-decreased
from 30 to 40 per cent. during the
same time. During the prevalence Of
the great commercial depression from
1898 to 1897 the number of horses In
the country fell to 14,9e4,ee7. AT the
same time the value per head suffered
further decrease, the same being the
case with sheep, swine and cattle
other than mich COWS. The cattle
interest was the Arst to recover, being
followed year later by the other
stock interests. 1t is likely that there
will be n continued demand for the
right kind Of horses. A great deal
has been written about lne probable
displacement Of the horse by the auto
mobile, but 1t hardly seems probable
that 1t will produce any more serious
effect than have the electric street
cars and bicycles. Each has its
sphere OF usefulness, and each will
continue to have"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26

One of the smallest sized men in
the country, Paul Robinson. died at
Beloit. Wis, day or two mgo. He
was 10 years OF age, and only 40 inch
es in height, but was capable, we'll
educated business man.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
The LaAtinr Enort,

Sandy Pikes-Yer don't look well dis
mornin', Billy.
Billy coalgate-No, I'm still feenn'
de effect of de grip.
Sandy Pikes-De regular infuenzy
grip2
Billy coalgate- Nav! De bulldogs
RrIp.-Chicago Daily News.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
Special Excursion Rates to Colorado an,
Other Western Points,

The Chicago Great Western Ry. will
on June 10Th and goth, July 3rd, 9th
and 18th, and August 1st, 18th and 21st
sell through excursion tickets to Den
yer, Pueblo, Salt Lake City, Deadwood
Hot Springs, S. d., and other points
at one fare plus 50 for the round trip.
Return limit Oct. 81. For further in
formation inquire of any c. G.. w.
Agent or address +. Ell. Lord, G. P. s.
T. A. 113 Adams ST. Chicago. aug l
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
Krause's Cold Cure

For colds in the head, chest, throat OF
any portion Of the body, breaks up a
cold in "a hours without interruption
to work. Will prevent colds if taken
when first symptoms appear. Price 25c
Sold by j. III. Luers Drug Co., Cresco,
and Lowry Drug Co., Chester.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26

Healthy wife, sound children; domes.
tic felicity and success in business dc
not come by chance. They come be-
cause some Natural Laws have been
obeyed. II interested in these Laws
never before printed), write to Kings
Command, Belleville, Ohio.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
Horse. for the British.

New Orleans, June 20.-The steamer
Knight Bachelor cleared Tuesday for
Cape Town with 1000 horses for the
British government.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26

All who suffer from piles will be glad
to learn that DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye will give them instant and per-
manent relief. 1t will cure eczema and
all skin diseases. Beware of counter
feits. =, III, LuerS Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26

The fellow who does not get to Pari.
need not worry, for the man who does
will tell him all about it when he gets
baok.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26

It is reported from Paris that the
first days attendance at the cxopsi-
tor was not SO large as WIS expected.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26

The greatest singing contest ever
known will be held at Brooklyn July 2
and 8. Two hundred and twelve Ger
man singing societies will attend this
meeting, which is called the National
saengerfest, and is the nineteenth
gathering of the kind. The grand
prize, to be awarded to the society that
sings the song JIDas Deutsche Lied" in
the best manner, is $4,000 silver
statue given by the emperor Of Ger
many, and other prizes worth $4,000
will be given. On the evening Of the
Sd 10000 people will sing my Old
Kentucky Home," at the Thirteenth
regiment armory,. and in addition there
will be chorus of 5000 children, and
another Of 5000 women.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
Binder Irvine.

+ See me before you bny. Think / can
save you money. Sample at mill.
Sow3 s. PEcoY.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
For Sale in Lots TO Stuff.

Will trade towards farm or exchange
for city property, "a acres three blocks
from high school building, Cresco, Ia;
july IL w. A. SMITH.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
In New Haven, Conn, 1t has lust beer

decided by court that man who
asks another for q chew OF tobacco
cannot be held on charge of beg
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26

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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18
BATTLE is RAGING.
HEAVY FIRING HEARD IN THE WciN
lTY OF BESIEGED LADYSMlTH.

Brisk Exchange of Shells at Modder River
Tuesday Morning-Believed Beers Are
Contesting Buffers Passage of che Tu-
gela River-Rumors Are Censored.
LONDON, Jan. IA dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Pietermaritzburg dated
Tuesday says: "There was very heavy
firing to the north yesterday. believe
the Beers are contesting General Bull
ler's passage of the Tugela Howitzers
were evidently busy as the firing is de-
scribed as the heaviest yet heard in
Natal"
The Exchange and Telegraph COM
pany has received the following dis
patch dated Jan. Is, from Pietermar-
itzburg: "There is no news from the
front, but heavy firing was heard today
in the direction of Frere. It is prob.
able that General Butler is engaging
the enemy"
The Times publishes the following
from Pietermaritzburg dated Tuesday;
Every heavy artillery firing was heard
yesterday in the direction of Spring.
fold"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18

1t has been demonstrated repeatedly
in every State in the Union and in
many foreign countries that Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is a certain pre-
tentative and cure for Group. 1t has
become the universal remedy for that
disease. NJ. v. Fisher, Of Liberty, West
Virginia, only repeats what has been
said around the world when he writes:
81 have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family for several years
and Away with perfect success. We
believe thatit is not only the best cough
remedy, but that it is sure cure for
Group. 1t has saved the lives of our
children number of times.u This
remedy is for sale by Nick Doffing &
Co., Extra; A. H. Roberts, Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18
An Editor Honored.

Doubleday & Mcclure, the great
New York publishers, were attract
ed to The Nonpareil by the excel
lence of it's editorial columns. They
gave substantial recognition of this
Superiority in it's editorial work by
making an attractive offer to the
editor of The Council Bluffs Non
pareil to bring out in book form a
collection of some of his Sunday
morning contributions to the paper.
The book has recently been publish.
ed under the title of LAY Sermons
and is having remarkable sale.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catsrrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. +. j. CHENEY & Co.,
Proprietors, Toledo, Chic.
We, the undersigned, have known F ] Che
ney for the past fifteen years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all his business trans
actions and financially able to carry ont any
Obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
Ohio; Walding, Kinnan & NTarxin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
face of the system; price 75c per bottle sold
by all druggists Testimonials Free
Halls Family Pills are the best
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18
Notice OF Probate Of Will.
District Court in and for audubon

District Court in and for audubon
County.
STATE OF IOWA,
AUDUBON COUNTY, %
To ALI. WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
WHEREAS, On the 23d day of December,
Will and Testament of Jane Murphy late
of said county, deceased, was filed in ny
office, and was by me opened and read !;
and the 9th day of March, 1900, appointed
and fixed as the time when the same will
come before the court at the March term
thereof then to be held, for final proof and
Testament of the said Jane Murphy, de-
ceased, at which time all persons interest
ed may appear and show cause why the
same should not be admitted to probate.
Dated this 18th day of January, 1900.
H. d. WOODWARD,
i1S-Oe CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18
Showed In.

Jno w. Rowen, of Des Moines, while
snow bound at Carroll, Iowa, through
exposure contracteda severe cold After
several useless trials of various rene
dies he purchased bottle of LICH-
TVS COUGH CURE and says the
effect was magical; after taking two
doses he could breathe freely, and en-
joyed good sleep at night undisturb
ed. Sold by Nick Doffing & Co.. Extra
N. G. Bronson, Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18
Lack of Exercise

Is one of the prime causes of headache
in the winter. Persons accustomed to
pure fresh air during the pleasant
months are subject to this terrible an
noyance at this time Of the year. A
boon is offered in Krause's Headache
Capsules, they are guaranteed to cure
any kind OF headache no matter what
the cause. Headache caused by over
indulgence in food or drink late at
night can be prevented by taking one
capsule before retiring and one in the
morning; price 25c. Sold by Nick Doff.
ing q Co., Extra; N. G.. Bronson, Au-
dubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18
Extra Pythians Banqueted.

Tuesday night the X. P.'s gave
their annual banquet. This occasi-
on grows in favor in years and is
one of the most pleasant social
events held in the town. Each year
the banquet is pronounced the best
ever given, but this is truly true
this year. The gallant Knights with
their wives and sweethearts and in
vited guests assembled at Castle
Hall about 7:30P. NJ, and while wait
ing for the banquet hour to arrive
the committee on entertainment
started the merriment so that in a
short time every one present felt
that freedom of thought and speech
and action that brings comfort and
pleasure to any assenblage. 1t was
soon observed that it was to be an
evening of social enjoyment. Sweet
strains of music filled the hall, and
kind words, bright and smiling
faces were heard and seen on every
hand. The banquet feast was an
nounced and the happy crowd, with
an air of freedom seldom observed,
repaired to the tables loaded with
palatable eatables prepared tor the
occasion. After the bountiful re-
past was over they all returned to
the hall where games and amuse-
ments were awaiting them. Every
one found entertainment. Words
cannot express the freedom and ease
that was enjoyed by all present. We
give below list of those in attend
ance and anyone acquainted with
the crowd can imagine how pleas
ant and agreeable the affair was:
| KNIGHTS AND MESDAMES.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18
BREAK UP A COLD IN A MIGHT

Or to quickly cure LaGrippe take
f" Weeks Break-Up-A-C Cold Tablets,
l will cheerfully refund the pur-
chase price if it fails to cure; price
25c. Nick Doffing & Company
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18
Having a Great Run on Chamberlain
Cough Remedy.

Manager Martin, of the Piorson drug
store, informs us that he is having
great run on Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. He sells five bottles of that
medicine to one of any other kind, and
it gives great satisfaction. In these
days of la grippe there is nothing like
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to stop
the cough, heal up the sore throat and
lungs and give relief within very
short time. The sales are growing and
and all who use it are pleased with its
prompt action-South Chicago Daily
Calumet. For sale by Nick Doff1ng &
Co., Extra; A. H. Roberts, Audubon.
MoDDER RIVER, Jan. 16.-There was
brisk exchange of shells this morning,
the Beers returning our fire for the first
time in several days. The British en-
trenchments are being continually
strengthened and extended. The per-
manent railway bridge is almost COM
pleted. Heavy rains have fallen in the
hills recently and the fords of Reit
river are all impossible. It is reported
that it will be necessary to relay the
rails over almost the entire distance
from Modder river to Kimberley, the
Beers having used the rails and Sleep
ers in building their Notifications.
Stories still reach camp that the Free
Skaters desire to end the war. The
latest report is that a council was held
recently at Bloemfontein at which Pres
ident Steyn and General Cronje were
present. 1t was then stated that unless
the British began the attack by Jan. II
the Free Skaters would return home.
The enormous difficulty the Beers must
experience in provisioning their Speyt-
fontein army, which is far from tia
railway head, is very evident.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18
Public Auctioneer.

We are ready at all times to cry
public sales. We have had years of
experience. We refer those who
may desire our services to the First
National Bank, Commercial Bank
or Corn Exchange Bank, of Audu-
bon. r. n. CARPER,
Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18
Notice..

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to Audubon county for taxes of
1898, and previous years, can save
costs by promptly paying same,
thereby saving constable fees.
L. D. PHELPS, Collector
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18

Miss Elsie Hunt pleasantly enter
ltained sixteen of her girl friends at
her home, out near Woodlawn Park,
|last Saturday afternoon. the occasi-
Ion being her twelfth birthday. After
playing many games all partook of
a dainty lunch and as darkness
drew near they departed, leaving
many pretty gifts as tokens of their
friendship for her.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18

Mr.. b. A. Roberts, representing
the Daily Iowa State Register, was
in town, Wednesday, calling upon
the readers of that paper and adding
new names to the already large list
here in Extra. He called at The
Journal office and whlled away a
A few pleasant moments with us poor
tweary mortals.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18

Mrs. John Frost has returned
rom good visit with relatives and
friends up at Waterloo, Iowa. It's
bill right for the ladies to go visiting
but John says it's horrible to have
No bach it.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18
ldubon County Journal
CA. MARLIN, Editor.
Thursday, January 10, 1900.

lRev. w. A. Br1ntnall will preach
# the Congregational church on
unday. January Dist, both morn
hg and evening. A full attendance
b deSiaed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18

+ John Wards bridge gang is at
work this week putting in a new
bridge across the Botna. just west
lof the Rock Island depot. Regard
Hess of the frost and the weather
they are doing good job.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18

,BilRrauses' Cold Cure will cure colds
( without loss of time from your work or
business. Take two capsules at night
before retiring and two or three the fol-
lowing day. Result? Cold gone-cured
Cost 25c. Sold by Nick Dotfing 4 CO.,
Exira; N. G. Brorson, Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18

John Hicks disposed of his livery
arm stock to Victor Gearheart, on
londay morning, and gave pos
assion at once. Mr.. Hicks has en-
j ed large patronage, being I'M
many times to care for all of
iIs.Shs ,ers. Wick has grown to
manoood 10. and has many friends
who are pleased to have him enter
nto business here where it is hoped
he may enjoy the same liberal pat
image that his predecessor has so
.Ag enjoyed. Mr.. Hicks is not de-
Sied as to what he will do but does
ut expect to remain out of bust
XnsS very long.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18
For Rent.

My house in the northeast part
of town, now occupied by G. B. Par
kinson. Will be for rent December
Is. A. ]. BRUNER.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18

a Miss Lizzie Reilander returne d
Nome from visit of two weeks out
at Westphalia, in Shelby county.
She has many relatives and friends
out there, also some schoolmates, ns
she she attended school out there a
couple years ago.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18

1t may be, becoming for a young
lady to dress up in mems clothing,
then go otlt on the streets for a
promenade, but we doubt it. If
those who were on the street the
street the other night think they
were adding to their womanhood,
by DIR essing in mans attire, they
Sare sadly mistaken, as such acts are
NIhe distinguishing characteristics
yeen the lady and the unladylike.
sfoung women do not care for
Mnselves no one else will. Girls,
womanly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-01-18
For Sale For Cash Or Trade.

8 My residence properts, my store
teom and stock of Dry Goods, Gro
tries, Etc. NJ. ANDERSON,
SRI Nelson, Iowa.
The Van Buren press., 1900-11-03
Mulberry Local Option Proceedings

Judge Cain held an adjourned term of
circuit court last Tuesday and before
going out of court settled a local option
proceedings that has been hanging fire
for sometime. At the last election
for license carried in Maxey township
carried by a vote Of 104 to So. The
temperance advocates of that township
were not satisfied with this and under
the leadership of E. A. Tabor of the
State Anti saloon League got up
petition within the three-mile radius of
Mulberry school house to have liquor
banished under the three-mile local
option law. The petitioners for local
option were represented by Mr.. Tabor
and several prominent citizens of Null
berry, while the opposition was rep.
resented by Messrs W. H. Neal and H.
l.. Fitzhugh.
The opposition asked the judge to post.
the hearing of the case to give them
time to look over the petition presented
and securingsevidence that the names
presented did not constitute majority
of the legal signers of that territory but
the court decided to settle the case then
and gave only one hour to the saloon
element. AT night session held proof
was submitted that the petition presented
did not contain n majority of the legal
signers living in that radius and the
court decided to that effect. 1t Is not
thought that the matter will be carried
to the circuit court and Mulberry will
have saloons next year.
The Van Buren press., 1900-11-03
An End IN View.

The New England Cotton Manufac-
turers Association recently held meet
ing in Washington at which r. H. Miller,
of Charlotte, N. c., spoke on 1.-The
Possibility of Cotton Manufacturing in
the United States, and Especially in the
South. - He Is said to have traced the
phenomenal growth of the industry
since 1890, and estimated that with the
same ratio Of increase for the coming
decade New England will have 16, 875, :.
600 spindles, the south "a 900, 900, and
all other parts of the country 1 700, 900.
He added;
with the same ratio Of increase In
consumption, we would then consume
5000, 900 or $500, 900 bales of cotton,
or 87t per cent. of the total American
crop of 1899 1900. Allowing 1871 per
cent. of the crop rs reserved stock to be
held by the mills, the United States
wonld consume and control her entire
production. With this condition of
things would come two-fold benefits:
First, the ability to dictate the price of
the raw material; second, the absolute
control of the cotton.goods trade of the
world. This condition, In my Judgment,
Is that end for which we should strive,
and the combined efforts of New Eng.
land. with her skill and experience, and
the south with her pluck and persever-
ance can accomplish these results and
finally reach the goal Of our greatest
expectations,
lin addition to the two great fields,
The Van Buren press., 1900-11-03

A daring attempt to escape from an
officer while en- route to Little Rock to
serve terms In the penitentiary, which
on the part Of one Of them was success
full, was made by two prisoners here
Saturday noon,
Sheriff Geo. T. Harrell, Of Sebastian
county had boarded the east.bound Mo.
Pacific passenger Saturday noon with
seven prisoners, three whites and four
colored, bound for Little Rock. They
were handcuffed together In pairs, one
Of the prisoners being Ed. Winford,
white and Ben Berry, colored. Winford
had q term Of ten years for highway
robbery awaiting him, while Berry was
going over the road for appropriating
another man 8 COW,
During the run from Fort Smith over
here Winford managed to slip the iron
of his wrist, They had evidently agreed
to make q break for liberty ut this point
for while the train was standing ut the
station they walked together toward the
front as though after u drink Of water
and when within u few feet Of the door
made leap for the platform and started
of on u run, Sheriff Harrell leaped
after them gun In hand and fired several
shots at the fugitives ~ they ran, but
without effect. Several citizens Joined
In the pursuit and the negro was finally
captured by Hugh Miller and taken back
TO the depot where he lay IN commissions
for an hour, Winford WIS the swlftest
OF the two and elnded his pursuers. The
train left before Sheriff Harrell g return
and the other Ave prisoners were taken
charge OF by Constable Martin, who
happened TO be on the train.
II was thought that no trouble woult
DO experienced IN recapturing Winforf
who Is well known here, but such proved
not the case, for Tuesday II was fount
that he had stayed portion of tn,
previous night at the house OF n relativ,
here and provided himself with anothe,
suit Of clothes and u pistol before hC
left, The officers were very much alert
especially IA there IL n reward Of fit,
dollars for his capture, but failed /,
locate him,
The Van Buren press., 1900-11-03
Senator Jones Takes Mckinley to
Task for Official Actions.

ca,., I, y Io,
'oena'or JAMES ~ 'oneS' ch"'r'h"''
OF the Democratic national committee,
makes the following statement:
..The instructions given the com .
miss;oners on the mart Of the limited
states to negotiate the treaty with Snain
in paris in 1898 have never az far as
know been made nnhl;c Wben tbe
treaty was before the senate for ratifi !.
cation there was great demand that
these instructions sbonld he made nnb.
lie 81 great was the desire for ;nfor.
nation that many newspaners nnblisbed