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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
More Than He Barxnined For.


One evening when travelling circus
was on its way to large town the
proprietor resolved to make halt for
a few hours at a village some two or
three miles from the town. So an
agent was sent on in advance to the
village to secure favorable field for
the rest by the wayside.
Noticing a large and suitable field,
he sought out the owner and told him
he would like to turn something out In
the field for an hour or 80 before going
on to the town and concluded by ask
ing how much he required for the use
Of the field.
'well," said the farmer. 81 suppose
half crown won't hurt you"
THAT" was the ready reply, Twill
do very well. But perhaps you don't
mind taking a crown" an offer the
somewhat astonished yeoman was only
too glad to accept
Fancy his surprise when, few hours
afterward, herd of elephants, a doz-
en- dromedaries and about 200 horses
and ponies had not only been turned
out into the field. but were fairly wip.
ing the heritage out of existence.
That the farmer was furious goes
without saying, but the circus proprie-
tor pointed out that he had received
twice as much as he had asked for
something to be turned out for an hour
or two.
But" roared the farmer, more irate
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
Cameron Township.

Mrs. Margaret Wilson, Of Gray,
visited relatives in Cameron last Fri
day.
Beulah Moore was an Audubon
visitor Friday and Saturday of last
week.
Will Ballou and family attended the
funeral of Mrs. Ella Zion, in Audubon,
last Saturday.
Ray Ballou is sick at the present
time having been unable to work since
early in the spring.
The people will please remember
DIR. Kephart's appointment at the
Sands next Sabbath.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stewart, ST., Of
Ross, visited relatives in this COM
munity few days ago.
Charles Beers is buying hogs in Ross
during the absence Of John Wagner,
he having gone with stock that was
shipped few days ago.
Notwithstanding the rain last Mon
day evening fair crowd was out to the
caucus and delegates were chosen to
the county delegate convention. John
Lovelace was chosen committeeman
for the succeeding year. All those
present Monday evening are indebted
to Mr.. Loyelace for a brief but excel
lent talk on the prosperous times we
are enjoying at present.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
Glorious News.

Comes from DR.. ID. B. CargiIc, OF
Washita. |. T.. He writes: "FOur hot
tlcs Of electric bitters has cured Mrs.
Brpwer Of scrorula, which had caused
her great suffering for years. Terrible
snraS would break ont over her head
aud racp. and the best dOctOls could
give her no help; hut her cure Is com,
plete and her health Is eXceileht.
This shows what thousands nave
proved,-that electric bittrrs Is the
best blood purifier known. It's the stl
preme remedy for eczema, tetter, salt
rheum. ulcers, boils aud running sores.
II stimulates liver, kidneys and bow,
els, expels poison, helps digestion and
builds up the strength. Only 80 cents.
Sold hy A. u. Roberts, Druggist, Guar
anteed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
remperins Copper No, a Lost Art.


The allegation that ancient Egyptians
tempered copper and bronze to carry a
razor edge Is not borne out by investi-
cation. Thomas Harper Of Bellevue,
Pa, challenges any one to produce a
piece of metal tempered by the an
clients that cannot be more than dupli-
Gated by any metal worker today. He
says that In examining hundreds Of
specimens alleged to have been temper
ed to the degree that steel is tempered
he failed to find any, nor had he dis
covered any one who had seen such
work, and the fable which has been
implicitly believed for centuries is be-
ing shattered In the light Of modern re-
search.
This is not the only story believed for
centuries tending to belittle the'man Of
today, to make him the inferior of his
forefathers, which failed under the
searchlight Of inquiry and science. The
ancients were children In mechanical
knowledge as compared to the people
of today, and II there was a demand
for any particular building or piece of
work such as was produced by the an
clients 1t could be duplicated and i'm
proved on by the skilled artisans Of the
nineteenth century.-American Manu-
facturer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
The Polite Lie In Embryo.

A little child has given us a peep into
the process by which the polite lie Is
developed. Mamma was talking to
Effie about the absence of Edith from
the children's party.
"You are sorry" said mamma, that
Edith could not comeY
Effie replied, having enjoyed herself,
"Oh, don't mind much"
To which mamma rejoined: But
Edith is Ill. That is why she couldn't
come. You must be sorry" Effie con-
sidered. Yes; Of course Pm sorry"
she said, "but 1t doesn't hurt me-in-
London Chronicle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
County Candidates.

John H. Moser who is announced as
candidate for the republican nomination
for county attorney, is well known in the
county as successful lawyer of extern
sive practice. He was educated at the
schools of Dexter, this state, and at the
National Normal School, at Valparaiso,
Indiana, and at the Northern Indiana
Law School. He was for several years a
resident of Boyd county, Nebraska, and
was at one time prosecuting attorney for
that county and had charge OF the
famous Boyd county seat case establish
ing the county seat, winning the case.
He has been engaged as counsel on ono
or the other side of nine murder trials
in the ten years of his law practice. He
is a ready and able speaker and has done
valuable work for the republican party
on the stump. He would be a good
county attorney.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
Rather Cold Blooded.

OF the tactics Of Infantry there Is
no end, but there are some simple
rules for the Individual foot soldier to
remember when lost In the chaos of
battle. II YOU cannot bayonet your
enemy. shoot him. IL he goes away.
aim at the base Of his spine. But do
not let your attention be distracted
from business by the consideration
that other people are making mark
of you. 1t is your duty to kill the
highest possible number Of those OPP
posed to you, not to save your own
skin.-"How Soldiers Fight" by f..
Norreys- Connell.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
what He Prayed For.

A story Is told of two worthy New
England deacons, between whom a
bitter feud had long existed concerning
some contested point. Neither would
give in, and the matter threatened to
be handed down to the next genera
ton. when one day Deacon Smith ap-
peared before his enemy and solemnly
said:
Brother Jones, 1t is q shame that
this quarrel Of ours should bring scan
dial upon the church. have prayed
earnestly for guidance In the matter
and have come to the conclusion that
you must give In, for ] cannotw
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

81 am sorry to disappoint you, young
man." said the great railway magnate
to the reporter who had called In for
the purpose Of writing him up. "but
I did not begin at the bottom and
work my way up. l never BACKED
the boots Of the engine wipers and
never carried beer for the janitor Of
the roundhouse. l was kicked through
college by my father. inherited for
tune. which l invested In railroad
shares, and l hold this job because !
have votes enough to control 1t. 1t is
too bad, my young friend. but we can't
all be self made men. We would be-
come tiresome." And he bowed the
caller out.-Chicago Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
A Strong Hint.

Harry wanted to give Lucy a birth
day present. but could not make up his
mind what 1t should be; SO the next
time he called he frankly told her the
difficulty under which he was laboring.
"Want to make me a present, Har-
ryY exclaimed Lucy In well counter
feited establishment. why, Harry,
you forget yourselfr'
Harry took the hint and offered him
self on the spot.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

Wife (who has been out shopping all
day)-Oh, dear, how tired and hungry
| am!
Husband = Didn't you have any
luncheon In town?
Wife-A plate Of soup only. didn't
feel that could afford to have more.
Husband-Did you find the hat you
wanted?
Wife-Oh, yes. 1t is perfect dream,
John, and 1t only cost s2S.-Collier's
Weekly
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
The Appetite of a Goat

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics
der. All these should know that DIR.
Kings New Life Pills, the wonderful
stomach and liver remedy, gives II
splendid appetite, sound digestion and
a regular bodily habit that insures per-
feet health and great energy. Only 20
cents at, A. H. Roberts drug store.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

Young man." said the careful ia
Their, "if l consent to you marrying my
daughter will you furnish her the lux
uries to which she is accustomed"
"Well," said the young man, ut is
more than likely that l won't be buy
ing her as many theater admissions as
1 have been doing for the past year.
Indianapolis Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
without Regard to Expense.

The king assemblies the royal archi-
tects.
Build me q temple" he commands,
$50 costly that no smoker will ever be
told he might have owned 1t had he
let tobacco alonew
All, this was aiming high indeed
But when was true art ever known to
falter?-Detroit Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
He Fooled the Surgeons

All doctors told Renick Hamilton,
of West Jefferson, o., after suffering IL
months from Rectal Fistula, he would
die unless costly operation was per-
formed; but he cured himself with five
boxes OF Bucklin's Arnica Salye, the
surest Pile cure on earth, and the best
salve in the world % cents \ box.
Sold by A. H. Roberts, Druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
The Price of Admission.

Mrs. Smyth docking up from her pa
per)-What does 1t mean In the Wash
ington news when 1t speaks Of "the
lower housep
Mr.. Smyth-That means the house of
representatives. The senate Is higher.
Mrs. Smyth-HOw is 1t higher? Do
you mean that 1t costs more to get
there ?-Philadelph Record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

Niagara power was used as long ago
as 1925, when the French erected "a
sawmill near the site Of the present
factory Of the PIttsburg Reduction
company. 1t was used for the purpose
of supplying sawed lumber for Fort
Niagara,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

The dissolution Of the firm of Brooks
& Miller is announced to take effect
May LIST. DIR. Miller will remain in the
rooms thu firm now occupy while DIR.
Brooks will fit up the II. M. Talbot
property which he has just purchased
for his office rooms, as we announced
laat week
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

"Now tell me, doctor, candidly, Is
there anything really the matter with
my wifer
Eyes. Her vocal cords are sadly af.
fected. I'm afraid she may lose her
voice"
Say, drop in on your way back from
the office and chat awhile, Will you?
Things have been going badly with me
lately and It's SO comforting to hear
you lk."-Chicago Times-Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
Removal.

DIR. Gleason may be found at residence
first house south Of Park Hotel, until
May seventeenth, when he will remove
to the rooms in the Commercial Bank
down stairs. II II
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

Fred II. Blume was announced last
week in our columns for the republican
nomination for county attorney. He is
a graduate of the high school here at
Audubon and of the collegiate depart
ment Of the State University. He read
law for several years in the law office OF
Theo. +. Myers and studied law at the
University. He is now and has been Tor
about two years partner in the firm OF
Myers & Blume. Mr.. Blume when at
the University won considerable reputa-
ton as DICTATOR, being one OF that
institutions representatives in inter state
debates with other universities. He
stood high in his examinations and was
an excellent student. He has taken an
active part in politics since 1896 and has
done good work for his party as
speaker. He is ambitious and talented
and will be good officer il chosen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

The German war department, 1t Is
said. actually keeps In stock duplicates
Of all the bridges in the empire consld.
cred likely to be damaged or destroyed
in case of war, and. what is more, II
has duplicates Of good many French
bridges and Of bridges of other coun-
tries In which It is interested.-Chlcago
Journal
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

Blind Boone and his company are to
be here May 10th. They come under
the auspices of the Ladies Aid society
of the Presbyterian church. Boone is
one of the greatest pianists in the world.
We will give further particulars next
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

The trustees OF the NJ. r. church
decided last night to ask the people for
$500 to purchase parsonage property.
A new parsonage is greatly needed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

Mrs. f. NJ. Zion has been in poor
health for some time. Saturday she was
taken much worse suddenly at the
cemetery and has been in critical con-
dition since.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

"Mac," the Scotch prefix, means son,
SO Macpherson means 'son Of par
son." and Macdonald is the same as
Donaldson. Fairfax means "fair Of
face"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
The Modern Acceptance.

The Man (teasingly)-Pll wager you
don't know the Rule Of Three"
The Maid-That's easy; "Three's a
crowd."-Kansas City Independent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

Ii. c. Wells, of Hamlin township,
brought in eight wolf cubs yesterday
and received the bounty the county pays
for the lifes of the little enemies OF
domestic animals.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
Life In q Flat.

"Where is my folding piper
II don't know, James, but the fold.
ing matches are on the folding mantel,
piece."-Chicago Record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

Geo. Everts, of Lincoln township, has
returned from Chicago where he mark
eted a car load OF hogs OF his own raising.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

The wild white sheep is found no.
where In the world but In Alaska. and
few specimens for mounting whole
have ever been obtained.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

II you are needing any fence it will
pay you to look at the advertisement of
the Green Bay Lumber Co.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

Chris Hahn is having a large barn
erected on his farm north Of town.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

Geo. w. Cosson, candidate for the re-
publican nomination for county attorney,
is graduate of the law department OF
the Iowa State University. For the past
few years he has been practicing law
here and is now the senior member OF
the firm OF Cosson & Ross. Tie is a
man of excellent habits, great student,
an incessant worker, has good know
ledge OF law and is quite successful as a
trial lawyer He has done work for the
party on the stump and is thoughtful
and good speaker. There is no doubt
but that he would give good service
should he be chosen as county attorney
The REPUBLICAN does not desire to adj
vocate the nomination of any one candi-
date as against the others, but simply to
present the candidates truthfully to its
readers. We could willingly support
any of those announced.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

Frank Frazier was attending TO bust
ness in Extra Wednesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
The Local News.
AUDUBON AND VICINITY.

&c. Wilson had young COW die the
first Of the week
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

Chas. BRENNAN was an Extra visitor
the first Of the week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

Mrs. James Foster, Of Gray, came
down for few days visit with friends
the first OF the week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26

A Russian does not become Of age
until he Is 20.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
Census EnumeratOrs.

The following gentlemen have received
notice this week that they will be APP
pointed census enumerators in this
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-04-26
The following is a list
county central committee.

Upon the adjournment Of the conven-
ton the county central committee met
and reelected ID. q. Mott chairman and
W. r. Copeland secretary.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-03-01
Loses Two Fingers

This forenoon about 10 O'Clock. John
. 'undage, who, during the past few
months has been employed doing con-
tract wood saving. With circular saw.
met with q horrible accident. at The
farm Of Frank Fensler, east of this
city.
just short Il me previous IT, the ac-
cident he placed long stick of wood
on the carrier and was pushing the
stick against the rapidly revolving
saw, when some one standing behind
MIN attracted his attention by speak
ing to him. He turned his head but
retaining his hold on the stick OF wood
continued to push the carrier, which
travelling faster than he expected reach
ed the saw before he finished talking.
brought his left hand in contact with
the teeth of the saw. The saw plow
ed through the flesh of the hand for u
distance OF several inches. taking a
transversal course. The cut extended
from point about an inch above the
wrist to the base of the fingers. The in.
1ured man was brought to this CITY as
soon as possible and was immediately
placed in charge of Drs Colt and Chap
man, who after exsmiHirgthe wound
found half of the hand to be lacerated
and bruised to AZ, extent rendering am
putation necessary to save the remain
Ing portion OF the hand. The third
and fourth fingers of the baud were
amputated.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-03-01
Burglars Secure Cash Booty

Last might hetMeai, 8 aid 9:30 burg
'ars, WhD fs,m ia ,,.,rnlgtuv a;.-
e cnnn'tsileft lnaf.;,s.i III which ,.,sv ,,.-.-
fpTflaa fht N..nN VI, .'e ~. ,,vneS !.
W. nns,iies ii. '.ci4.. al ea'r ,uea %
s';.,.:, !. ..sar $40 ~ 4. -, ]. .
r'. ans ss.A'. a,sh ouo'y 4
>sss VI al NJ.
he ai;n size Vi. Nv was com
.'.i;t.n' M Ny ts,i W,m ave i'll
'ie ssr nf the e,fab;s:-f Gent we're
bo.:, at,scn. from the si,un a,n. the
burglars performed their work AZ leis.
ure. In effecting an entrance to the
building the burglars first removed q
glass from the door and reaching
through slipped the bolt. Everything
abont the house usually containing
money was searched for ,valusbles and
in the search trunks were broken open
and bureau drawers pried open and
ran sacked. Tho robbers took purse
containing twenty dollars the proper.
ty of Robt. Marble and also pocket
book containing about five dollars be-
longing to Mrs Alcott. Nothing of q
nature that can be identified was taken
and as the police are left without q
clue of any kind it is hardly probable
the burglarswill be apprshended
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-03-01
Election Notice

Notice is hereby given to the
qualified voters of the city of Mo.
Valley, Iowa, that an election
will be held in Said City, on Mon
day, March rs, 1900, it being the
the 4 Monday in said month, 70
the purpose of electing threer
councilmen, one for each ward,
for term of two (2) years, or un-
til their successors are elected and
qualified, viz,
councilman in First Ward
lcouncilman in Second Ward
1councilmsn in Third Ward
The polls will be opened at
the folio wing places:
lst Ward Oxford Hotel
2nd Ward--Hargan's building
5th st.
3rd Ward--Librarv room.
j Il James
Mayor
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-03-01

Gus johnson who met with an
accident whileworking in theshops
few weeks ago. that resulted in
the serious injury of his eyes and
since which time has been in
Omaha, receiving treatment by DR.
Clifford the occulist, returned to
this city last night. Not withstand
ing the nature of the injury the
sight of neither eye has been i'm
paired.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-03-01
-,.1S


The Missouri Va. 'sy Times is
again going to build the extension
OF the Fremont. Elkhnrn aid Mo
Valley road to Ogden, Utah, there
connecting with the Southern Pasi-
hc, and after this is done, Mo VAL
Icy ls to be North Western d,vi.
sion point. If they will let us edi.
tors alone We will have all this
western country gridironed and
honeycombed with railroads-and
with big shops (and new depots)
~ every town. But these corpora
ion Molochs always interf ere
Fremont Herald.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-03-01

Mr. aud Mrs W. H Withrow gave q
delightful evening at cards last even
ing at their home in the east end.
Whist was the game of the evening
and four tables we're surrounded for
the series At the conclusion of the
game light refreshments we're serves.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-03-01
Arrest for Assault.

This afternoon O. NJ. O'Ban-
MON appeared in Justice L. M.
Dances court and swore out a
warrant for tho arrest OF Glen G.
Brammon charging him with
committing An assault and threat
ening to xiii. Brammou was
given hearing this afternoon
and plead guilty to the former
chnrge. The court placed his
fine at $500 and costs and bound
him over to keep the peace.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-03-01

Charles Frazier, son Of VIM.
Frazier is still unable to leave his
room. He cut his left foot about
half q month ago.