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The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-07-25
Conditions Elsewhere.

The reports from Apollo and Van
dergrift, where the Amalgamated AS
ISOLATION is making strenuous efforts
TO gain recruits, are that the situa-
tion is practically unchanged, but
much uneasiness Is felt. No Official
report has reached here concerning
the situation at DuncansVille.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-07-25
Heat Puts stop to work.
No Relief In Sight.

Washington, July 22.-The weather
bureau has issued the following spe-
cial bulletin:
practically the entire country was COW
cred by the hot wave Sunday, except the
immediate Pacific coast and In the states
of Iowa, Missouri and Illinois nearly all
previous high records were exceeded. The
ma ximum temperature line of 100 degrees
encircles the entire great corn belt. At
Davenport and Dubuque, Ia, and at
Springfield. ILL.,. the maximum tempera-
lures of log degrees were two degrees above
the highest previous record while at St.
Louis the maximum of LOG degrees has been
equaled but once before, on August u, 1881.
At Chicago, the maximum of 102 degrees
equals the previous high record of July 10
of the present year. In the states of Iowa,
Missouri and Kansas, the duration of the
present heated term is without precedent,
there having been practically no inter-
rupuon to temperatures of 80 degrees or
over since June Is, period of 81 days. On
is days of this period :Es maximum tenn
perature at Kansas City was 100 degrees or
more. There are as yet no indications of
any relief from the abnormal heat. No
rain has fallen in the corn belt for the past
three days, and none is in sight. 1t is, of
course, probable that scattered local
thunderstorms, which are always accom-
paniments of protracted periods Of heat,
may fall at times, but no hope can be en-
tertained at this time of any general rains
or permanent relief"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-07-25
In Indiana.

Indianapolis, Ind, July 22.-Sunday
was the hottest day in central Indi-
ana for several years. While the Of
fetal record was only 99.S, it was 107
on the streets, and on the drill ground
of the Indiana national guard, which
is in camp at the state fair grounds,
it was 10. DUNG brigade drill Sun
day evening Is men fell from the heat
and were carried from the field by
the ambulance corps. All will recov-
err. There were no prostrations in
the city. Eight thousand excursion
lists were here on account of the
camp.
Reports of crop conditions in nearly
all counties of Indiana, prepared for
the Sentinel by its representatives,
after careful observations, show the
corn crop, with rain within reasona-
BILE length of time, will almost equal
that of last year. All the corn plant
ed early in high ground is beginning
to tassel out and is in immediate need
of rain to yield anything near an av-
erage crop, while in some sections the
crop is believed to be so badly dam
aged by the drought that rain will
not save it.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-07-25
One Death from Heat.

Springfield, ILL.,, July 22.-Al pre-
yious heat records were broken Sun
day, when the government thermom-
eter registered maximum 1o6 degrees.
One death and two prostrations re-
suited. Edward Feerer, of Anderson,
Ind, was overcome and died in short
time. Two residents were Frustrated
and are in a serious condition.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-07-25
victims OF Lightning.

London, July 22.-Over the greater
part of the British Isles the weather
continues very hot. The temperature
in London Sunday reached So degrees
Fahrenheit. At many points in the
provinces it was higher, the record
for Bristol being IS. Cooler weather,
however, is now prognosticated. An
extraordinary number of persons have
been struck by lightning in storms Of
short duration. Eight instances are
reported in England, six in Germany
and seven in Holland. While six tour
lists were climbing Mount Tribulaun.
in the Austrian Tyrol, the lightning
struck two, killing them outright,
while the four others were disabled.
In Palan, France, some children went
to ring the church bells, believing that
they would thus avert the lightning,
and four were killed by bolt.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-07-25


Gov. A. NJ. Dockery's proclamation,
issued on July IS, is in substance as
follows:
whereas, The prevailing drought is
widespread and disaster threatens our com
monwealth. and,
''whereas. many earnest Christian peo-
pie have petitione6 that a day Of fasting
and prayer be appointed, therefore, be II
known that Sunday, July q, and the same
Is Hereby set apart as day OF fasting and
prayer that the threatened disaster may
be averted, and TO this end the people are
requested to assemble at their usual places
OF worship to invoke the blessings OF Al
mighty God"
A Disastrous Period.
st. Louis, July 22.-Norman ]. Col
man, former secretary of agriculture,
who had been receiving for the last
week fun reports on the hay crop
from all the agricultural domains of
Missouri and Kansas, asserts that this
is the most disastrous SINE that has
visited the country for a generation.
He has advised the various farmers
associations of this state to begin
sowing at once second grass crop,
which, it is recognized, viii be de-
pendent on the drenehings Of long
rain. The ADVICE carries with it the
significance of his statement that the
first grass crop has been totally elm
mated.
Farmers of Missouri are feeding
wheat to their stock in some of the
most parched sections of the state.
They say that they have found this
cheaper than resortIng TO the supply
Of oats in the present extremity.
Large stock owners in Missouri have
been shipping their horses and cattle
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-07-25
GROWS MORE FIERCE
Heat in the West Breaks Record of
Many Years.

Chicago, July 22.-The heat wave
extends from the gulf into the upper
peninsula of Michigan, and almost
every town in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa,
Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin,
Minnesota, and even as far west as
Colorado, reports temperatures of
over 100 degrees, accompanied by
burning winds. Reports of ruined
corn, burned up pastures, and blast
ed oat fields come from all parts of
the central west, adding terror to
the situation for the farmers. The
drought in the central west has been
almost unprecedented, and the re-
ports say the corn crop has already
been damaged to the extent of so
per cent, and unless soaking rains
come soon, this damage will be
greater. Kansas City announces the
most remarkable heated term in it's
history. For 81 days the temperature
has risen above 90 degrees every aft
ernoop, and for the last ~ days the
mercury has gone above 100 regular
ly. Since April . there has been but
one regular snOWer' Inc tnerholn-
eters in the streets registered liz
degrees of heat Saturday.
Heat Puts Stop to Work.
Much suffering is reported among
the farm laborers, and in many dis
tricts it is almost impossible to get
the wheat crop harvested because
men will not go into the harvest field
during the hot weather. The rail-
roads of the northwest are also ex-
periencing much difficulty with labor
ers, the section gangs being unable
to carry on their work. Several of
the roads have put on relief gangs
and given their forces shorter hours.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

train reached Audubon, after the
burial of her sister, that she was
forced to resign herself so the tender
and watchful care of Mrs. Doctor
Brooks. A telephone message from
that lady to her father, on Tuesday
morning, said that the lady was near
ly we'll again, and few days rest
would fully restore her.
Another of Uncle Mace CLIPS birth
days will roll around, next Saturday.
This will be his eighty third mile
stone on the journey Of life and his
daughters, Mrs. Charley Hensley, OF
Extra; Mrs. T. r. Wallace, of Allan
tic; another daughter from Walnut;
Mrs. Copeland, who lives nearby, and
Thomas Gill and family will gather
at the Gill homestead to do honor to
the OCCASION. Uncle Gill is still hale
and hearty, able to walk with an up
right regular step, and we hope he
may live many years to come. When
they have finished the evening meal it
will be so near Easter Sunday that
they will just push back their chcirs
and sit and talk and talk till midnight
and then it will be Easter Sunday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
rest beside brother, in the family

rest beside brother, in the family
lot.
Lille Wells Spencer was born at
Eagle, Lincolnshire, England, July 6,
1888, and came to America, with her
parents on May 8, 1891, and the fami-
ly moved to Audubon county, March
1, 1892, since which time she has
resided with her parents upon their
fine large farm here until the day of
her death.
She has gone from among us and
there is vacant place about the
Spencer hearthstone and place in
the hearts of her parents that time
cannot heal, and at the touch of a
garment that belonged to her will
cause the tear drops to start and men,
Dry will fly back to that time when
they took the last look at their dar-
ling as she lay in the casket. But
they know she has Joined the choir
invisible, over there, and is singing
glad anthems at the Masters feet, aud
when their pilgrimages here below
are Ger they, too, will be transported
by the Grim Ferryman across the
dark river Of death to be again united
with their darling, in land where
parting is no more.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
The Rector's Prophecy.

A party OF gentlemen, including Pro-
lessor Bailey and Rector Roberts, a
divine widely celebrated for his wit
and the audacity of his puns, were
crossing the campus of well known
university.
The reverend gentleman, comment
ing on the fact of his recent elevation
to the greater dignity and the assump-
ton of the more resounding title Of a
canon Of the church, exclaimed, "And
now that 1 am canon I suppose I
shall be bigger bore than ever"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
Early SILK Wenxer..

Among the announcements offered to
Silk weavers during the first century Of
the existence Of this industry in Lyons
was exemption from military service
and taxation. So rapid was it's devel-
opment that in 1850 the weavers num-
bered $4,000, or 10000 with affiliated
pursuits.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
SCOtt'S
EI[l(IIS sion

of Cod Liver Oil is the means
of life, and enjoyment Of life to
thousands: men women and
children.
When appetite fails, it re
stores it. When food is a
burden, it lifts the burden.
When youlose hesh,it brings
the plumpness Of health.
When work is hard and
duty is heavy, it makes life
bright.
It is the thin edge Of the
wedge; the thick end is food
But what is the use of food
when you hate it, and can't di-
gest it?
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
Liver Oil is thefood that makes
you forget your stomach.
free sample. It's agreeable taste vii
scc95TTTf $RowNE. chsmlets,
Soc. and $i.oo; all druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
A Triumph of Photography.

OF course it was a Missourian, o..
OF the ve-got-to-show-me type,
who remarked to companion as they
examined with awestruck interest a
picture in which there was seen the
faces Of all the presidents of the Unit
ed States. Say. Bill. how in thunder
did the photograph man ever get them
men all together at ncet"-Kansas
City Journal
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
Just Her Way.

blackwell. then, since you have bro
ken off the engagement suppose you
give me back the ring.
Julia-Eh-you see, Jack-er-Mr. De
Trow-I've become very much attached
TO this ring. 1t just suits me. So when
Tom Getthere proposed last night
told him didn't want a new ring, but
that he could see you and pay you
what this cost you. = Philadelphia
Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

For growing colts Ravens Stock Food Puri-
fies the blood, regulates the kidneys, cures
coughs, distemper, pinkeve and heaves in
horses. 1t is good for overworked horses and
old horses, and prevents mares from dropping
their colts prematurely. The powders are
very strong; give good appetite and make
sleek coats For sale by Will A. Hamler,
druggist, Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

You will waste time if you try to cure in
digestion or dyspepsia by starving yourself.
That only makes 1t worse when you do eat
heartily. You always need plenty of good
food properly digested. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure is the result of years of scientific re-
search for something that would digest not
only some elements Of food but every kind
And it is one remedy that will do it. Nick
Dofing g. Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
Graphic.

After the fire in a Buffalo residence
had been eytinguished by the depart
ment and the family were preparing
to settle down again for the night a
little girl who had been awakened by
the disturbance and had come down
half dressed was asked by q neighbor
If she had been much frightened.
81 should say was" said the young
lady. when l first heard the alarm,
just chartered in every mb."-Buffalo
Commercial.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

Ravens Poultry Food is positive cure for
chicken cholera, roupe, gapes and all disease
Of poultry. 1t regulates the bowels. blood and
digestive organs produces bone, muscle and
larger fowl, and makes hens lay eggs in whit
er Young chickens will grow rapidly free
from disease. When fed to fowls it will pre-
vent all disease and make fine birds. For sale
by VIII A. Hamler, druggist, Extra
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

The first export of cotton from this
country was in 1855, in which year one
bag was sent from Charleston to Liver
pool, while IL were sent from Philadei-
phia and one from New York.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
Two Records.

The worlds record for skinning fish
is held in Gloucester, Mass. The worlds
record for skinning lambs is held in
Wall street, New York.-San Francisco
Bulletin.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

'Last winter was confineq to my bed with
very bad cold on the lungs. Nothing gave
me relief. Finally my wife bought bottle of
One Minute Cough Cure that effected speedy
cure: cannot speak too highly of that ex-
Manatawney, Pa. Nick Doffiing & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

They were looking through the H.
brary. IF you had the divine gift
what would you rather writer" asked
the romantic young woman.
Cheeks" replied the sordid young
man.-Philadelphia Record.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
WAsHINGoN. D. {

Genessee Pure Food Co.. LeRoyN. Y.
Gentlemen:-our family realize so much
from the use of ORA1N-O that feel l must
say word to induce others to use it. If peo-
pie are interested in their health and the wei.
fare Of their children they will use no other
beverage 1 have used them all, but GRAIN.
1 have found superior to any, for the reason
that it is solid grain.
Yours for health, C.F. MYERS.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04
In Print.

81 saw your name in print the other
day." said one man to another who
was very fond of notoriety.
"Where:" asked the other in trem-
or of excitement.
"In the directory Exchange.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

Il had piles so bad could get no rest nor
lind cure until find cure until tried De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve After using it once
forgot ever had anything like Piles '-E.C.
Bolce, Somers Point, N. Y. Look out for inn
itations. Be sure you ask fol- DeWitfs. Nick
Dofing g. Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

81 have been troubled with indigestion for
ten years, have .ried many things and spent
much money to ne purpose until tried Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. I have taken two bottles
and gotten mofe relisf from them than all
othef medicines taken. feel more like boy
than have felt in twenty years "-Anderson
Riggs of Sunny Lane. Tex. Thousands have
testified as did Mr.. Riggs. Nick Doffing & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

Peers Of Great Britain have the right
to be hanged with silken cords instead
or hempen ropes. Few avail them
selves Of the privilege.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

Skin troubles, cuts, burns, scalds and chat
ing quickly cured by the use of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Saive. 1t is initiated, Be sure
you get DeWltts Nick DOffing e. Co
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

Those famous little pills, DeWitts Little
Early Risers will remove all impurities from
the systpm. cleanse your bowels and make
them regular. Nick Doffing Il Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

Spring coughs are specialally dangerous and
unless cured al once, seriour results often
follow One Minnie Cough Cure acts like
magic. 1t is not common mixture but high
grade remedy. Nick Dof1ing & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

Lignum vitae is the toughest wood
known. 1t cannot be worked by split
ting.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04


LINES IN MEMORY OF Miss LILLE SPENCER
noble girl has died. they say
Only eighteen.
Weep, if we may-bend low as We pray
What does it mean?'
Listen: God fashioned house. He said:
Built it with care;
Then softly laid the soul of maid
To dwell in there.
And always he watched it-guarded it so,
Both day and night:
The wee soul grew as your lilies do,
Splendid and white.
1t grew, say, as your lilies grow,
Tender and tall;
I'LL God smiled Now, the house is too low
For the child, and small"
And gently He shut the shutters one night
And closed the door;
More room and more light to walk upright
On Fathers floor
More room, and more light for the maid, you
know
Only eighteen;
And on Gods high row. where angels go,
She smiles between.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-04-04

We sincerely wish to thank the
many kind friends and neighbors for
their kindness and the sympathy and
the help they have bestowed upon us
during the sickness and loss of our
darling.
Mr.. AND Mrs. GEORGE SPENCER AND
FAMILY.
The Coconino sun., 1901-05-18
Bad Colds.

Quininc is 10 years behind. Colds do not now have to be endured. Men, del's Dynamic Tabules (called dyna- mic from their energy crowd weeks ordinary treatment into l2 hours and abort the worst colds over night.
 "It was the worst case of grip ever had. A half dozen friends had sure cures. Still it. hung on. Heard of the Dynamic Tabules. To my amazement they stopped both cold and cough in one night. endorse and recommend them to the people," Barclay Henry, ex-member congress and attorney. lOl Sansome street, San Francisco. July !, 1900,
 "Winter colds have always been se- rious things to me. They are hard and stay for months. But the last was stopped suddenly by Mendel's Dyna- mic Tabules. Both cough and cold disappeared in a couple of days. Nothing else does this for me-" Mrs. Emma l.. Hollin, l4 Moss street, San Francisco. August 6, 1900.
 "I live across the street from where Mendel's Dynamic TabuleS- are made. That is how first took them. They stop colds without notice. took Il dozen boxes with. me for self and friends when went io Nome." H. l.. Van Wrinkle, capitalist, 3Ol7 Wash ingtOn street, San Francisco. August 10, 1900.
 Sent postpaid for 25 cents in stamps by Inland Drug Co.,, 2933 Washington street, San Francisco. Also on sale by our local agent. 3-23-Ol
The Coconino sun., 1901-05-18
EXPERT HOUSE HUNTERS.
Make Their Living by Search ing for Homes for Others.

There are several bright women in New York who make good livelihood by finding flats for people. By r> king it regular profession they accumu- late a knowledge of city houses that is of great value. To none are they more welcome than to nervous mothers and busy housewives who wish to change their residence, but dislike the prs ,im- mary necessity of ealing at hundred places in order to find a satisfaci ory apartment. The Tost successful. tep- resentative of this new ealing. s'Ps ak ing of her experience, said today:
 Real estate agents are pecuniariiy interested in leasing property, and in variably give rose-tinted views to al applicants. Tenants themselves are just as hard to deal with. Ons vii not live on a block where there is .oon. another must be within a reasonable distance of good public school, be- tween which and her house there must be no street railway. A third desires north and south location, and a fourth can live nowhere but in a corner apartment. ..
 Beyond these are the limitations re- specting rent, neighborhood the prox- imity of factories and churches. the equipment of the building, the rig ht to keep dogs in the apartment. the num- Der of children and babies in the build ing, the presence of musicians in the same h0usa Or next donr
 'I get fairly well paid for my labor and receive from Sl.5O upwards for re- ports. I make regular commissions from several brokers, especially those who have fine list of customers. 1 have two busy seasons corresponding 10 the moving days in May and Octo- ber."
The Coconino sun., 1901-05-18
MAY BE MADE FOUR YEARS.
Lengthen the Term of Service of HOuse Members

There is a growing sentiment in congress in favor of making the terms of the members of the house four years, instead of two as at present. It is contended by many members of the house. who claim to be disinterested, better legislation would be the result from such a change. The house would be more deliberate in its ac- tion, the members would be more like ly to vote their convictions. and not depend upon the senate to amend much unwise legislation which is pushed through the house in response to the demand of public sentiment.
 In discussing this subject. west ern member said: "I have seen men- bers tremble in their boots when called upon to vote upon question: pending in the house. Frequently. in defer ence to public opinion, they were forced to vote against their conv'r- tions. The members knew that if they did not bow to the public will they would be turned down at the polls at the next election.
 "If a member had four years to serve he would have time enough to justify himself with his constituents. as the wisdom of his action would become apparent. Frequently mem bers vote against their convictions for no other reason than that they do not have time to square themselves with their constituents"
The Coconino sun., 1901-05-18

increase of nearly $3,oOO,OOO, as com pared with 1896. The growing con- sumption of meat, sugar and beer is also mentioned as an additional sign of economic prosperity. Consul Hoss. field says that while the average per son in Germany contented himself with 123 quarts of beer in 1896. he in- creased his allowance to 131 quarts in 1898. The freer use of animal food is shown by the larger revenue de. rived from the meat tax, the increase being estimated at fully IS per cent. in the space of two years.
The Coconino sun., 1901-05-18
A BRILLIANT RECORD.
E.shsh Afl Haad Wins . FellowAAip at OHfOrd in Face of Great
 Obstacles.

The gradual removal of the social barriers which formerly restricted English political and educational life was never better instanced than by the appointment just made of Mir. Jose ph Owen to fellowship at Oxford. Six years ago Mir. Owen was a mill hand at Oldham, helping to support his poor parents. He attended at night the uni versity extension lectures. and so much ability did he show that the lecturers got up fund and sent him to the great university, where, with his wife, he set tied down in a humble cottage. He knew no Greek and little Latin. His hrst success came when he won the Brackenburg history scholarship, to the surprise of many learned, aristo- cratic competitors. Four years of de- termined, uphill work passed and the final examinations drew near. On a position in these depended MT. Owens whole future. A few weeks before the ordeal his young wife died sudde eniy. MT. Owens friends thought it i'm possi- ble for him 10 accomplish anything. but the mill hands grit stood the strain and Mir. Owen gained the covet- ed first-elass with the degree. His ap- pointment as extension lecturer quick ly followed, and Mir. Owen lectured where, six years previous, he had learned. The climax in his career came when Pembroke college elected MT. Owen, out of all the Oxonians, to the lucrative and honored post of fel- lowship.