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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-19
NERO, THE wH1TEwAsHER.

ingly, so long as you give. A liberal
spirit on your part will still further en-
courage me, but if there Is one single
knockkneed, slab sided son of father
in this audience who conscientiously
feels that l ought to be sat down on,
then let him hang on to his nickel. The
collection is finished and the proceeds
counted. The 25O enlightened and cul-
tivated people before me have Clipped
in about half cent apiece, and my
labors can be continued in other fields.
My dear people, l want to say few
words to you this evening about the
badness of human nature. 1t is easy
to be bad. There is also good deal
of fun in it. 1t is the bad man who has
fur lined overcoat in winter, duck
suit in summer and champagne and
ice cream in the intervals. AS 1 turn
the stereopticon light on the canvas
you behold the picture of Nero. Up
to the age Of "a he was a good man.
While other young men were off to the
circus or races he was at home helping
wash the cellar. He retired to his
couch at o'clock at night instead Of
= whooping things up at the Tivoli. He
rose with thelark, and he rose without
a head on him, no swearing, no smok-
ing. no drinking-just goodness. One
day, after young Nero had been saw
ing cord of hickory wood In two, he
sat down to rest his back and figure a
bit. The result was that he decided
m a 10 n nhnv To 11l II -
conclusion that goodness didn't pay.
That's where he made a mistake
weighing ton, as all the world knows
History has told you his career He
walked right into the house as first
move and kicked over the churn and
upset the flour barrel and then de-
manded a quarter Of his astonished
mother and went off on spree. From
that day on he was a cuss on wheels.
He painted the old town red every
night in the week and got up next
day to paint her blue. His mother died
OF broken heart, and he sold her flat
irons and quilt frames to bet on a
chariot race. His father was found
dead with tears in his eyes, and young
Nero sold off the chickens and pigs and
the old homestead to back a gladiator.
There was no holding him down except
when the Roman constables sat on
him. He became a sort of holy terror
to the whole Roman empire, and when
he finally died there was such general
satisfaction that the factory whistles
footed and the wages Of the hired girls
were advanced dollar month.
During his career Nero swan in
champagne, reveled in quail on toast
and Wore the best toga in the empire
He had money in every pocket, admir-
ers on every corner, and high rolled to
beat the band. And yet what did it all
amount to? He died poor and disgrac.
ed, and history hasn't got through
abusing him yet. He had traded off
an orange grove for cabbage patch
say to you ALL and l say to that
squint eyed. lantern jawed man in the
third row in particular that whoever
figures that badness is good invest
ment Is going to get left 1t is full of
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-19
THE REPORTERS METHODS
Marked Difference From Those of ths
Orator, Preacher and Novelist,

Marked Difference From Those of thu
orator, Preacher and Novelist
Probably not one reader in hundred
has paused 20 notice that newspaper
article Is written on a plan Just the re-
verse OF that of sermon or oratiol
Comparatively few ministers have an
alyzed the subject sufficiently to notice
this fact, ard their ignorance of it will
often account for the reluctance of
newspapers . accept matter contribut-
ed by them. 1t is worth the while Ut
every man and woman to know the
general plan on which newspaper arti
cles are written, for almost everybody
desires at times to announce something
through the press. The mere knowl-
edge of the theory will not make sue
cessful writer III this or any other de-
partment but it is the first step.
The skillful preacher or orator usual
~ reserves his most important points
until toward the end Of his discourse,
closing with a climax; the skillfmi
newspaper reporter puts his climax il.
to his first sentence and ends with the
most Donessential detail. While the
novelist secures his dramatic effect by
keeping the secret of his story hidden
as long as possible, the reporter attains
success by revealing his secret as
quickly as words will let him. Both
are working on principles as clearly
defined as that on which sonnet is
constructed, but the modern newspa-
per article is of so much more recent
date that few critics have analysed it,
and even many Of the best New Yor,,
writers work daily upon the foregoing
principle without knowing it. No man
can work many days under metropol-
itan city editor without learning it,
Chicago Christian Advocate.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-19

champagne and race horses and going
a-fishing; but, alas, it is also full of
blighted souls.
Let me herewith present you the
picture of Captain Kidd, the pirate
He was man who had honor and
fame and the respect Of the world
within his reach. He had only to keep
on being good to arrive at that point
where men would doff their hats to
him and women fall over each other to
get view Of the back of his neck.
Then he suddenly changed. He flung
his goodness to the winds and went in
to be screaming old pirate. He was
hummer from Hummersville. He
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-19
Moral of the Garden

Nothing teaches patience like gar
den. You may go round and watch the
opening bud from day to day, but it
takes its own time, and you cannot
urge 1t on faster than it will. If forced,
1t is only torn to pieces. All the best
results of a garden, like those of life,
are slowly but regularly progressive
Weekly Bouquet.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-19
JUDAS AT THE pLoW.

badness is inevitable. 1t may prosper
for short time, but the bad man Is
busted and laid low when his pride Is
greatest. 1t may not pay above per
cent to be good, but with clear con-
science, good crop of potatoes and a
sure interest on your money you can
fall asleep on the cellar stairs or the
kitchen roof and know that all will Re
well with you when the cows come
home to be MIXED. NJ. QUAD.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-19
A Strategic Device

He-Wha' lot of ladies you have
asked to assist you Mt your reception,
Isabel!
She-Of course. Harry. How stupid
you are about society! l have to ask
all those from whom want 10 borrow
things.-Chicago Record.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-19
The Goat Didn't Know.

"Oh. my dear daughter" to a little
girl Of 6, you should not be frighten-
ed and run from the goat. Don't you
know you are Christian Sclentist?"
But. mamma" excitedly, the billy
goat doesn't know it."-Traiaed Moth
erhood.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-19
Icopyright, 1900, by c. B. Lewis

Fellow Citizens of Oshkosh-Permit
me to say that am proud and grateful
for this large attendance this evening
Although the admission is free and
everybody came expecting chrome
as a free gift, am grateful all the
same. Before beginning my lectures it
is usual for me to take up collection,
and l will now proceed with the task.
This collection is not necessarily an
evidence of your good faith in any
thing particular, but is intended to
pay my back rent and laundry bills
and assist me to reach Beaver Dam.
1t doesn't matter to the undersigned
whether you give cheerfully or grudg-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-19
A Finished Speech.

Miss A.-When I'm asked to
don't say, "No, can't sing" no.
to be coaxed, but sit right down at the
piano and
Miss B.-Leave the company 10 find
1t out for themselves. = Philadelphia
Bulletin.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-19

The greatest of all human dement's,
that at least. without which no other
benefit can be truly enjoyed, is indie
pendence.-Parke Goodwin.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-19

WANTED-Honest man or woman to travel for
large. house; salary S65 monthly and ex-
penses with Increase position permanent; in
close elf-addressed stamped envelope. MAN
AGER. $50 Caxton bldg, Chicago.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-19

The only bachelor who can boast a
mother-in-lore is the bachelor of arts
London Judy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-07-19
THE FUN IN BADNESS,
1T is POOR COMPENSATION FOR a
CAREER OF CRIME.

rhe Famous Lecturer, q. Hope Jones,
Cites Some Noted Cases In History
to Prove His Contention That Cuss.
edness Doesn't Pay.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20
HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.



The wide use of ammonia to assist
IN all household cleaning demands
that the maids of the household should
be instructed in the necessity of re-
moving its traces from many surfaces
upon which it has been employed.
Nothing is more injurious to paint and
varnish than ammonia, and if it is
used to remove some especially stub.
born spot the surface should be quick
ly wiped over with clean cloth wet
IN clear water. For linoleum smmonia
is equally bad unless it is quickly
rinsed. It is this little knowledge Of
her cleaning drugs which makes them
80 dangerous in the hands of the aver
age housemaid. One who used a
cloth dipped in crude oil to wipe over
the surface of q stained floor saw no
reason why the same could not be ap-
piled to the highly polished surface Of
an old mahogany table. The result,
naturally, was disastrous to its finish,
and recourse to the services of cab
inetmaker was necessary.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20

One should eat little or no meat, as
II heats the blood, overtasks the
stomach and develops the sensual tastes
and propensities. 1t is we'll to ca,
very little, if any, of breads or foods
made from cereals, as they clog the
blood, and in time starve the brain,
causing paresis. Vegetables contain
little nutriment, and the stomach is
distended from digesting so large q
bulk yielding so little nourishment.
Fruits, according to at least one
prominent authority, who has written
book on the subject, are fit to be
eaten only by those who live in q
tropical climate, where fruit grows to
nearly q perfect condition. In tenn
perate zones it contains 80 much acid
that it brings ruin to the digestive
organs, causing dyspepsia and also
enfeebles the blood. Nuts contain too
much oil and are hard to digest.
Cheese and the products of milk are
unhealthful to an extreme. AS food,
cheese must absolutely be avoided.
Fish food causes thin blood and
scrofula-in fact, a man cannot eat fish
food and remain in health.
The foregoing facts have been con-
densed from writings on foods, diet
and hygiene. If the hotel steward
and chef can evolve cuisine that
steers clear of the foods herein men,
toned, he will, no doubt, set health
full tab for his guests. Hotel World.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20
PRICES OF WILD BEASTS.
Lion Cubs AFRO Almost a Drug ne'"u''
Easily Bred In Captivity

EASILY Br60 IN NNpttvssy'
The importation Of lions has almos-
ceased because It is cheaper and easier
m breed them In captivity. Formerly
an importer of fine lions could cal
culate on getting $4,000 for gooo
specimen, but today young Hons pred
in captivity are almost drug IN tno
market. The only demand for import
ed lions is to keep UP the stock OF the
breeding ones or for very large, pow
erful creatures, for it Is noticeable that
the tendency In the cage breeding is
for the animals to degenerate In size
and ferocity. Tigers do not take as
kindly to cage life as lions, and they
do not breed SO satisfactorily ~ cap
tiyity. and considerable numbers are
imported every year. Elephants do
not breed we'll in captivity. not moro
than two or three having been bred
in this country, but the importadens
of these animals are SO large that the
prices obtained for them have dropped
from $4,000 to from $500 to $500
each. Numerous as monkeys are In
this country, they are not bred here,
rs they do not breed we'll IN captivity.
They are so easily obtained In the
country south of us, however, that
prices obtained for them are merely
nominal, and there is little danger OF
their immediate extinction. In their
native countries they multiply SO rap
idly that the supply always keeps well
up to the demand. Among the high
priced animals of today are the rhino-
ceroses. They are quite scarce, and do
not breed in captivity. There are prob
ably not more than half dozen in
number in this country; all were
bought years ago at good round sums
Thus the full-grown one In Central
park cost the department $1,000, and q
similar sum was paid for the fine AZ
rican specimen in the Philadelphia
zoo. The most recent purchase of q
|, rhinoceros was the full-grown one for
Barnum's circus, which cost the pro
prietors $3.50. The kippopotaInus is
another extremely rare and expensive
creature, and the sales OF these AZ
rican products are so few that 1t Is diff
ficult to quote price for them. 1t 1:
seldom that dealers have good speci-
I, men to sell, and few private circuses
could afford to give the prices that
would be demanded. The hippopotamu!
born in Central park Is the only In
stance of these animals breeding ir
this country. Had this baby hippo
potamus belonged to a private show Il
would have made q fortune for 1t:
owners.-Scientiffc American.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20
Tho Blood RED banner.

Royal and national colors vary with
nations and times, but since Cain slew
Abel blood-red has been the sign Of
revolt. In the earliest revolt known
to history, when the Persians rose
against their king 1000 years ago, they
were led by a blood-red banner, and
during the riots which took place In
Paris the men in the blood-red caps
were followed by the mob. A blood
red flag waved over Bunker hill when
the Americans fought for liberty,
and 1t was the emblem of the German
peasants in their great uprisings in
1424, 1892 and 1925. Blood-red was
the color of the trade union flags dur
ing the middle ages.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20

According to the Irrigation Age, the
waters Of the Great Salt Lake in Utah
have receded mile in the past year
and some persons think that within
the coming century this wonderful
body of water may be completely dried
up. The cause of the lowering OF tht
water is ascribed to the rapid extension
Of irrigation bitches, which draw thei,
supply from the streams emptying int
the lake. There is now salt desert
not Tar from the lake, which was once
covered with water. The salt deposit
on the floor of the lake itself ia be
haved to be of great thickness.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20
FOR WOMAN'S HEALTH
Earnest Letters from Women Re-
lieved of Pain by Mrs. Pinkham.

"DrAE Mrs. PINKHAM - Before l
commenced to take your medicine l
wa. In . terrible state, wishing myself
dead q rood many times. Every part
Of my body seemed to pain in some
way. At time of menstruation my
suffering was something terrible. |
thought there was no cure for me, but
after taking several bottles of Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound all
my bad feelings were gone. l am now
we'll and enjoying good health. shall
always praise your medicine. MRS
AMOS FEscHLER, Box 22o, Romeo, Mich.
Female Troubles Overcome
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-lhadf female
trouble, painful menses, and kidney
complaint, also stomach trouble. About
year ago happened to pick up a
paper that contained an advertisement
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and when I read how it had
helped others, Thought it might help
me, and decided to give 1t trial. l
did SO, and as q result am now feeling
perfectly well. lwish to thank you for
the benefit your medicine has been to
me."-MRs. CLARA STIEBER, Diller, Neb.
No r1ore Pain
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM Your Vcge-
table Compound has been of much
benefit to me. When my menses first
appeared they were very irregular.
They occurred too often and did not
leave for q week or more. I always
suffered at these times with terrible
pains In my back and abdomen. Would
be in bed for several days and would
not be exactly rational at times. l
took Lydia f.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and menses became regular
and pains left me entirely."-MFs. z.
Z. CUSTER, Brule, Wis.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20
FREE BLOOD CURE.


An Oner Proving FNith TO Sunerere.
Is your Blood Pure? Are you sure Of III
Do outs or scratches heal slowly? Does your
skin itch or burn3 Have you Pimples2
Eruptlons2 Aching Bones or Back? Eczema?
Old Sores2 Boils? Scrofula2 rheumatism
Foul Breath? Catarrhf Are you pale2 II
80 purify your Blood at once with B. B. B.
Botanic Blood Balm). 1t makes the Blood
Pure and Rich, heals every sore and gives a
clear, smooth, healthy skin. Deep-seated
cases like ulcers, cancer, eating sores, Pain
full Swellings, Blood Poison are quickly
cured by B. B. B. Give 1t trial 1t cures
when all else falls. Thoroughly tested for
80 years. Sold at drug stores at 81 per
large bottle. So sufferers may test D. B. B., a
trial bottle given away absolutely FREQ.
Write for 1t. Address BLOOD BALM CO.
Mitchell street, Atlanta, Ga. Describe
trouble and free medical advice given.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20

Sandwiches, when properly pre-
pared. make one of the most conven-
lent and palatable dishes for afternoon
teas or informal luncheons. They are
made Of different articles placed be-
tween two thin slices of buttered
bread, those most commonly used be-
ing dressed meats, such as chicken.
tongue, ham or mutton, potted meats,
cheese, stewed fruits, jellies and jams.
To serve sandwiches, fold a napkin
neatly, lay it on dish, put the sand
witches in circles upon it, one tapping
over the other aud garnish with pars-
ley. If not wanted Immediately,
place a napkin over the sandwiches to
keep them fresh and moist. If posi-
BILE, sandwiches should always be
served as soon as they are made.
Pinard Sandwiches-Buy what are
known as finger rolls at any bakery;
they are about four or five inches
long. Split these and scrape out most
Of the crumbs. Butter the inside Of
the shells thus left and fill the hollows
with finely chopped meat, tying the
narrow ribbon. A pretty variety may
be made by using ribbons of different
colors, as pink or red for tongue sand
wiches and pale blue OF green for
chicken. Christine Terhune Herrick.
Egg Sandwiches-Boi two eggs
hard, chop the whites and mix with
the yolks. Work in a little melted
butter; season to taste with salt and
spread upon thin slices Of bread.
Olive Sandwiches-Ta ten large
olives, two heaping spoonfuls mayon-
naise dressing, two heaping teaspoons
Of cracker dust. Pour boiling water
over the olives and let them stand five
minutes, then drain and cover them
with ice water. When cold and crisp,
wipe dry, stone and chop them very
fine with silver knife. Have the
mayonnaise very stiff, blend all to-
gether and spread on thinly sliced,
unbuttered bread.
Cheese Sandwiches thin
slices of buttered bread with cream or
potcheese made soft with cream and
slightly sailed. A pleasant addition
to this is few olives, chopped and
mixed withssthe cheese.
Sardine slandwiches-Dr the
sardines of their oil, skim them and
strip the fish. Moisten with butter
or good sailed oil, squeeze in few
drops of lemon juice and spread upon
thin slices Of wheat or graham bread.
Mrs. Christine Herrick.
Jam Sandwiches-Mi the yolks
% two eggs very smoothly with one
tablespoon flour, one tablespoon
sugar, small pinch OF salt, one-half
pint thick cream and one pint milk.
Heat the whites of the eggs to stiff
roth, add them last of all and beat
tho mixture for five minutes. Butter
two large plates, put in the mixture
and bake in quick oven until it is
set and lightly Drowned. Spread o
little jam over one of the cakes and
place the other upon it, the brown
part uppermost, sift little sugar
over it and cut into small squares.
These sandwiches may be served hot
or cold.
Cheese Straws--Take one pound
puff paste, one cup good grated cheese.
Roll the paste one-half inch thick,
sprinkle on half the cheese; press in
lightly with rolling pin; roll up and
roll out again, using half of the
cheese. Fold and roll one-thifd inch
thick. Cut in long narrow strips,
four or five inches long and one-hali
inch wide ana bake In quick oven to
delicate brown. These are EXCELLENT
with tcA or chocolate.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20

The Boston Transcript tells story
of a man who had class of boys in
natural history. One of the subjects
which he took up was butterflies and
moths, and he told the children good
deal about the chrysalides and cocoons
After he had got the boys well in
etructed he showed one of the smallest
of them one of the cocoons and asked
what butterfly is this the cocoon Oft"
Then the little boy looked up and said
slowly and respectfully, "My papa saya
that all cocoons look alike to himI'
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20

dered him would cry, realizing what pain
he was In. His pitiful wailing was heart
rending. had about given up hope of
saving him when I was urged to give him
Hoods Sarsaparilla. all other treatment
having failed. I washed the sores with
Hoods Medlcated Soap, applied Hoods
Olive Ointment and gave him Hoods Sar-
saparilla. The child seemed to get better
every day, and very soon the change was
quito noticeable. The discharge grew less
lnfampation went down, the skin took on
healthy color, and the raw flesh began to
scale over and thin skin formed as tho
scales dropped of. Less than two bottles
OF Hoods Sarsaparila, aided by Hoods
Medicated Soap and Hoods Olive Oint-
ment. accomplished this wonderful cure.
cannot praise these medicines half
enough" MRS. GuERINor, 81 Myrtle St.,
Rochester, N. Y.
The above testimonial Is very much con-
densed from Mrs. Guerinot's letter. As
many mothers will be interested In read
ing the full letter, we Will send 1t to any
one who sends request Of us on postal
card. Mention this paper.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20

Senator woiootts Fine Law Library.
Senator Wolcott's famous law library
in Denver is the envy of the Colorado
bar. The senator recently refused an
offer of $4,000 for its 10000 volumes
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20
Millions for Baseball.

:. million of dollars are spent every year upon
tho game of baseball, but large as this sum
10, IL cannot begin to equal the amount spent
by people in search OF health. There fe n sure
method OF obtaining strength, and It is not a
much and lost hope to try Hostetter's Stomach
bitters. 1t strengthens the stomach, makes
digestion easy and natural, and cures dyspep-
sia, constipation, biliousness and weak kid
neys.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20

PUTNAM FADELEss DYE produces tn,
fastest and brightest colors Of any known dyt
stun. Sold by all druggists.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20

Bishop J !. 8. Key wrote: "Teethina Teetl
ing Powders was more satisfactory than any
thing we ever used.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Eass.
a. pi .ss d,,. It, 5 Esss sso; ssess
Sore, Hot, Cslious, Aching, Sweating Feet
and Improving Nails. Aliens Foot Ease
thakeS new Of tight shoes easy, At all drug
gisis and shoe Atores, as ets. Sample mailed
FREE. Adrn Allen 8. Olnsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20

Piso's euro for Consumption is an infalli-
BILE medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w.
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb II, 1900.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20

Halls Catarrh Cure is a liquid and is taken
internally, and acts directly upon the blood
and mucus surfaces OF The system, Send for
FL. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo. O.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-04-20

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reducing infiamA-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, Csc bottle