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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04
EXTRA MARKETS..THURSDAY
Our Churches Next Sunday.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Sunday School 10 O'clock a. m.
Preaching III o'clock a. m.
Endeavor $50 o'clock d. m.
Preaching 1880 o'clock p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday 1880 o'clock
p. III.
E. C. WHITAKER, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Sunday School 10 O'Clock a. m.
Preaching II o'clock a. III.
Y. p. S. G. E. $50 O'Clock D. m.
Preaching 1880 o'clock D. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday 1880 o'clock
p.m
w. w. HARTsoUGH, Pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Sunday School 10 O'Clock a. M.
Preaching II O'Clock a. m.
Epworth League $3.50 O'clock p. m.
Preaching 1880 o'clock p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday 1880 o'clock
p M.
]. E. NICHOL, Pastor.
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Preaching Sunday $500 and 10 o'clock a. M.
Devotional exercises 2:30 o'clock D. m.
JULIUS FAILENSCHMID, Pastor.
FIRST CHURCH SCIENTIST.
Services 1880 o'clock a. m.
Subect:-"God the preServer of man."
Sunday School II 80 O'clock a. M.
Experience meeting Wednesday even
ing at 1880.
Mrs. Ella Hensley, First Reader.
w. R. Bruner, Second Reader.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04
Toys! Toys! Toys!

Santa Claus headquarters will be
at my store from Monday December
10 until after Christmas.
]. f. McAninch.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

We reach the people, therefore
advertise with us.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04
LOCAL NEWS

WANTED AT ONCE: 1000 bushels
potatoes. F. GAULT & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Carload of fine Arkansas Apples,
1925 per Dbl. at Gault's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

A full line of sewing machines
needles at P. NJ. Christensen's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Our holiday goods will be ready
for your inspection Monday Deem
Der 10. J. f. McAninch.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Carload of Oil Meal Cheap al
Gault's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-04

Miss Norton spent Thanksgiving
at the home of her relatives, Mr..
and Mrs. l. p. Hallock in Oakfield.
The Washington times., 1902-07-27
How to Make a jogging Board.
By G. H. SHOREY.
THE JUGGLING BOARD IN MOTION.

in width. On one end of this mark of
four inches. Cut along this line. half
way through and with sharp chisel
remove the section. This is 10 be done
with all four pieces, and you must also
in the top OF the four rockers cut a
section out into which these sawed
ends will snugly fit. Fasten these in the
rockers by boring four -quarter-inch
holes and driving pegs.
When you have completed the four
rockers you are ready 10 join each pair.
This is easily dcne by fastening two
pieces three inches Wide and II inches
long on each side CT the upright close
to the rocker About two inches from
the top of each rocker fasten two more
three incn pieces. All of this work can
be fastened with lh-inch screws.
Your rockers are now complete. and
you are ready to place the board. Be
fore doing ;his. however, you must
fasten with sc:ews two stout cleats
about foot from each end When the
beard is in position 1t should tit down
over the piece you have fastened across
your uprights. and the cleat prevents
it from slipping, as it is bent up and
down. There are several WAYS of fasten-
ing this. but the one given is the
SimpleS st
The Washington times., 1902-07-27

Fairyland; in fact, it's the oldest king
dom there. It's bounded on the north BY
Noman's Land. on the east by the Sea
OF Dreams, on the south by the Gulf
OF the Warm Winds. and on the west by
the Land of the Worlds End. 1t has a
monarchical form Of government, and is
ruled over by the good King Zoo-Zum
and his beautiful queen. Zoe. Popula-
tion unknown, but very happy and con-
tented.
Question No. 2-Well. that's not so
easy to answer-it'll take more time.
You see, the Dreffle Dragon died the
ether day-died of old age, poor thing
He was the dragon that had guarded the
beautiful Enchanted Princess"
The Washington times., 1902-07-27

oh is there really an Enchanted
Princess in Zum?" asked The Boy, de-
lightedly.
"Of course there is. Whatd fairy
kingdom be doing without an Enchanted
Princess guarded by Dreffle Dragon,
I'd like to know? Why, it would simply
have to go out of business. Such con-
dition of affairs is unheard of. Now,
don't interrupt me again, or l won't tell
you another word"
The Boy promised to be quiet, and the
Goblin went on:
Yes, the Dreffie Dragon is no more;
he died yesterday afternoon at quar-
ter past four He was something over
5000 years old. so he had a right to die
If he wanted to. Besides, some do say
that the Enchanted Princess is
mighty talker. you know, and l know
for fact that she used to chatter
away at the poor Dragon in her merry,
light hearted way until he was deaf,
dumb and blind for the time being. For
all that she was very fond of the
Dragon and wouldn't even stir out of
the Tower without him. Naturally
would be, after having had him tagging
around for some hundreds of years.
Well, when she found out that he was
really and truly gone for good she was
The Washington times., 1902-07-27

a bit too late; the King had finally de-
clared, much against his will, that the
Welsh Rabbit was selected TO he
Dragon in Waiting to Her Highness.
And the Welsh Rabbit Dragon was
trotting up and down, in and out of the
crowd, twirling his whiskers and squeal-
ing to himself most fearful. And every
time he squealed it sounded so funny
that the people just split their sides
a-laughing al him. Even the King for
got his dignity and haw-hawed until
the tears ran down his cheeks. Finally
some of the fairies set up a shout,
Speech, Speech from the new Dragon,'
So the Welsh -Rabbit-Dragon up and
made bow and said as follows:
THE SONG OF THE NEW DRAGON
Once ] was a mere Welsh rabbit
Not through liking, but from habit
And never dreamed another being for
to be:
But a dragon most ferocious
Though perhaps bit precocious)
Is the party that you now behold In
me. Whee.
Once my mien was meek and lowly.
And seldom spoke, and slowly
had not the nerve to say Boo" 10
a goose;
But now, oh. goodness gracious.
I am thoroughly pugnacious--
I'm roaring. tearing terror when
I'm loose!
My eyes have a baleful glitter
And my words are bad and bitter;
In my very breathing there's an aw-
full sound,
And good folks begin to tremble
And their fears try to dissemble
When they hear, pat-pat. my foot
prints on the ground, Whee-ee!'
THAT last squeal was just killing.
Everybody. from the King and Queen
down, just fairly roared and laughed.
The Washington times., 1902-07-27

And the Rabbit looked fiercer than ever
and screamed again, and ther 1t was
worse than ever In fact, the Princess
and the young stranger were the only
ones who didn't laugh. The stranger
looked tired. and the Princess was mad
all through. because she thought she',
have to put up with such poor apology
for a dragon.
But suddenly the King caught sight
of the young man and ordered that he
be brought to him. And when this was
done the King demanded to know the
reason for the stranger being In his do
mains. The stranger said that he
had come to try for the dragonship. but
had. unfortunately, arrived too late. The
Princess took one look at him and said
she thought she wanted another cleo
tioD; but the King wouldn't hear Of
that; said 1t wasn't fair to the Welsh
Rabbit. Said he was sorry. but he didn't
know what he could do about it. The
matter was settled for good and all.
but-says he:
The Washington times., 1902-07-27

lesson. We had eighteen cities of the
United States to locate and spell. /
had finished and laid the book on the
table. with them in. Mamma was sit
ting there, too, with Elizabeth, when.
before knew it. she had them out and
was eating them for all she was worth.
That lesson was in a nice state Of af-
fairs when | got it.
A baby. you know. eats everything she
gets. One morning We were all in the
kitchen and Elizabeth was in the next
room, in her carriage. with my little
sister. All OF sudden we heard my lit
tie sister scream.
We hurried in. and there the baby
was on the floor. She had fallen out
of the carriage when we did not know
she could get up even.
Another time she was in her high
chair by the table. She had a crust
OF bread in her hand. She dropped he
bread and minute after she herself
had fallen right with her head on the
soft crust of bread.
The Washington times., 1902-07-27

"Of course, you haven't any idea: :
but, of all persons in the world to fill
the Dragons position, the Welsh Rab-
bit was the last that q sane being would
think of. In the first place, he's so timid
that he's afraid of his own tail, and so
funny looking that no one ever would
take him seriously. and | don't believe
he had very good sense. else why should
he court destruction, so to speak. hy
offering himself as a candidate for the
Dragonship?
Now. naturally, with only one can1i-
date. there couldn't be any election. The
King was simply furious over the mat
ter. and raved around and tore his hair
and offered rewards to anyone who'd
produce a candidate. dead or alive, But
no one but the Welsh Rabbit seemed TO
have any liking for the job.
But finally the Court Crier was sent
out TO spread the news OF the reward.
and he went sobbing around till he came
to the shores of the Sea of Dreams. and
there he sat him down to rest. being
tired body by nature. While he was
there, what should he see but a little
beat sailing directly toward him; and
presently the boat came to shore and
out sprang a young man. handsome as
you please. and with wild, reckless
look Oh the good humored face of him.
He sees the Crier and he ups and says:
'Howdy? And what are you doing
here?'
Crying. says the Crier, letting out
an extra howl as evidence of good faith.
Faith, says the young man. chuck
ling, that's easy to hear. Who might
you be. If | may be SO bold as to ask?'
That's easy, too answered the
Crier. I'm me-
Good cried the young man. And
then he asked him what he was crying
about. and the Crier dried his eyes and
old him the whole business.
And does the Enchanted Princess
want Dragon ?"says the stranger.
The Washington times., 1902-07-27
bdnkei: A Garden on a Trau.
By KATE RoHRER CAIN.

ready to answer intelligent questions;
but what child could visit a garden-on-
a-tray bonkei, the Japanese word? Some
day find tiny pine or maple, rose or
spruce, and an earthen dish an inch and
a half deep and ten by fifteen inches,
square or oval. Fill this with leaf or
forest loan and plant the tiny trees
Keep them moist. Pinch the top bud
and then watch developments. BY and
by double bud will spring where one
had appeared. These will grow, and il
you wish more branches pinch these
buds. II you have a pine and a spruce
or maple and a dogwood. you will
have quite enough to interest you. IL
you love plants and wish to understand
their lives.
You may make a hill or cliff simulate
the deep forest or a crag over the sea.
II you have gone about much and OBJ
served, you will have patterns enough
The Washington times., 1902-07-27

Not every child can have great
park nor even a garden, but poor, in
deed, the child who may not have a tray
of earth, which, with loving devotion,
may be transformed into a garden or a
park on a small scale.
Some trees readily lend themselves to
this form of culture - naples. pines.
spruces, rose and others. Take some of
our horticulturists at their best, and
they will tell you secrets which would
enable you to make the desert of many
drear spots bloom. While the Japanese
have especially developed the drawing
of plants, there are some gardeners in
our own country who have also made a
specially Of this.
To the child of moderate means but
great plant love there are many avenues
of information on the subiect-books
encyclopedias, visits to noted gardens.
where there are those who are ever
The Washington times., 1902-07-27

Now. If you were only the Lost
Prince Of the Worlds End you might
kiss her and remove the enchantment.
And the best thing about that would be
that you'd remove her temper at the
same time. II would be grand,'
Oh, we'll says the young stranger.
If it's only a kiss. why, am just the
man for that! And before anyone could
stop him he stopped down and kissed
the Princess on the lips. And after that
she wasn't enchanted any more. and the
Welsh Rabbit was cut of job. You
see. the stranger was actually the Lost
Prince of the Worlds End, after all, and
tomorrow they are to be married and
live happily ever after.
But that only bT s. more trouble to
the poor Kin CT Zu.,. He is fair wor-
ried to death Eow. for what's he to do
for another Enchanted Princess?
Hard on him. isn't to- concluded the
Goblin. with quiet smile.
But when he looked at the Boy he
found that he was sound asleep. And
the Goblin chuckled softly to himself
and slipped away under the pillow.
The Washington times., 1902-07-27
IF IT'S ONLY A KISS" HE SAID.
Adventures Of Elizabeth.

This is the story of a beautiful six
months old adventurer. rather early 10
begin I am afraid. Her name is Eliza
beth. When she was born. mamma in
sisted she should not be called Liz
zie'' Well, Elizabeth did for while,
but not long, you may be sure. Soon
we children cast about in our r'inds
for a name, and what do you think 1t
was? You could not guess. so l will
tell you. Mumpsy was the name. Per-
haps you would like to know the or
igin OF that queer name? My little
sister could not say Elizabeth correct
ly. She called her Lizzamumpsey. and
from that came Mumps. and then down
to Mumpsy.
She has big violet eyes. and oh, such
lashes. long. black and curly; her hair
is very dark brown. and thick for one
so small, and she just loves to take a
bath. is very brave when mamma puts
her down in the water and don't cry
bit.
One evening I was very busy with my
The Washington times., 1902-07-27

1t is rare thing to find one of these
fascinating things in any but the south
ern part of the country. where they are
quite common. This seems rather
strange. too. as the board is much more
interesting to navigate than an ordinary
hammock. to say nothing of the greater
number of people 1t will accommodate.
To be sure the one who sits in the mid
die, with the two or three friends on
each side, will feel little like sar-
dine.
The most important thing Is the board
itself, which should be of seasoned oak.
free from knots. with as straight n
grain as possible. at least 10 feet in
length and not less than 10 inches wide.
The rockers or horses should be of hard
wood. but spruce or hemlock Will do.
These should be very strongly made,
with tight joints. well pinned or screw
ed together.
The four rockers must be cut from
seven-eighths or one-inch stuff. accord
ing to the length of your board. Cut in q
simicirclc, as shown in the drawing
There should be at least is inches from
point to point. The upright should be Of
seven-eighths or cne-inch stuff also.
about 26 inches in height and 4 inches
The Washington times., 1902-07-27
The Gossiping Goblin.
BY W. BEALL BALDWIN,

have to go to sleep for once without our
usual nightly talk. Where have l been
In Fairyland, of course, stupid! l had
to go. Take you there? No, l won't
take you there; you're such husky
young person that you'd have the whole
place topsy- -turvy in no time. You'd go
round hunting and killing and manning
the gryphons and dragons until they
would be more scarce than they were
today in the Kingdom of Zum.''
What and where's Zum?' asked The
Boy, eagerly. And why were the
dragons scarce there today?"
"One question at time young man,
said the Goblin, ''if you please, sir.
Question No. 1-Zum is the very heart of
The Washington times., 1902-07-27

friendship with The Boy; used to come
to talk with him every night after that
young man had gone TO bed and his
mamma had put the light out
On this particular evening the Goblin
seemed very tired, and sat painting as
though he had run long distance. The
Boy waited patiently for him to speak.
for the Goblin was rather touchy on
that point; he always insisted on hav-
ing the first word as well as the last.
Boys should speak only when spoken
to- he would say. severely. Finally
however, he looked up and smiled
brightly, saying:
Evening. l honestly thought you'd
The Washington times., 1902-07-27
=" She does-bad., whimpered

" She does-bad.' whimpered the
Crier.
why. bless her sweet heart. them
cried the stranger. she shall hava one.
=" Maybe you're dragon yourself,
says the Crier, sarcastic-like.
Maybe I am: there's no telling.
And the young man made the Crier get
up and lead him to Zoar. which is
where the King has his palace.
Now, when they got there they found
all the fairies and elves in the Kingdom
of Zum assembled in front Of the pal
ace. laughing and cheering and clappins
their hands. 1t seems they had come
The Washington times., 1902-07-27

After he had gone to bed that night
The Boy lay awake for some time wait
ing for the Goblin to make his custom
airy evening call. For one reason or an
other he was very late this time. In
fact, The Boy had about given up hope.
and was trying to go to sleep. so disap-
pointed was he. when all of a sudden
the Goblin appeared, crawling out from
under the pillow, as was his custom. You
Pillow Fairies, the little folk who put
presents under your pillows when you're
asleep, and he had struck up quite a
The Washington times., 1902-07-27

ed a special election to be held for the
purpose Of selecting a new guardian for
the Princess.
We'll. all the dragons and gryphons
III the kingdom got wind of the affair,
and just quietly skipped over the border
into Noman's Land. They left word that
they preferred to die naturally-didn't
care to take any chances with the
Princess talking ability and her tempt
er-which last, I've been told, was con-
siderable. So. when 1t came to the time
to hold that election there was just one
candidate who showed up at the polls.
And who do you think he was?
The Washington times., 1902-07-27

to choose from. If you have never seen
the real country, surely you may I'M
agine forest from books and pictures
and grow a miniature forest. Dispose
rocks and expose roots here and there.
Arrange some moss on the north side
Of your tray. Do not have too much
sun. but have the air ?S good as Is pos
sible and keep moist Make walks. You
may, with the help OF rocks, form up
lands and lowlands. There are tiny
creeping vines that seem already
dwarfed which will readily fit with
fairy plan of landscape. II is a work of
patience and love, but SO perfectly may
such a garden on a tray duplicate
large space in miniature that the effect
Will be had of looking through the
wrong end of a feldglass. Indeed, you
have to make sure you are real. for the
fairy garden is real. though so small
only doll could promenade the walks.
The Washington times., 1902-07-27

just inconsolable; l suppose she was
afraid that she'd never find anyone who
could stand her everlasting jabbering
the way he did. Indeed for a time she
insisted that she wouldn't think OF hav-
ing a new dragon at all-it was old
Draggy or none with her. But that
would never do, as you may ina agine: so
King Zoo -Zum persuaded her and order
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-07-04

Some years ago a steamer touched
at Colombo to coal, and a Moorman
went aboard and asked Sir William
Gregory to buy catseye for 5000
rupees. 1t was worth 10000 rupees,
but the distressed Moorman's father
was in jail, and he wanted to buy him
out. Gregory listened to the old story
and then offered the willy dealer a
rupee for the gem. The man went of
seemingly Offended, but presently re
turned and offered the gem for 1000
rupees "No; q rupee" repeated the
Irishman. AS the four hours passed
the Norman came back at regular in
tervals, with a lower offer each time
5000, 1000, 1000; then 500 $50, 100,
and 80 on--tiil finally, as the steamer
was about to start, he handed over the
catseye and took Gregory's rupeel
For once in a way the Moorman dealer
had met his match.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-07-04
faventinE as a Profe.sion.

Necessity is the mother Of invention
today, as always. The idea that fortui-
tous inventions have formed a promi-
neut part in the worlds Industrial and
material development has induced
some to attempt the invention Of use
ful articles without any previous ex-
perience or preparation. They have
trusted to blind chance and have failed
Accidental discoveries cannot be taken
In the literal sense, for very few indeed
have ever been the product of an un-
trained and uuobserving mind.
A mechanic who has spent bali n life
time In one department Of human en-.
deavor may see the great need OF a sim
pie invention to save time or labor in
his work. Year by year his mind dwells
at intervals upon the subject. and one
day an idea flashes upon his mind or a
simple accident suggests the way Of in
venting what is needed. Such an acci-
dental invention is really the result Of
years Of study and observation. and It
is thus that many Of the simple inven-
tons have come into existence.-Gun-
toms Magazine.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-07-04

During the review of the army re-
cruits in wilma some years ago the gen
eral in command. turning to one of the
new soldiers, asked him, what is mil
itary disciplineT'
at is that soldier has got to do just
what he's told by his superior officer,
only nothing against the car" was the
answer.
can right, then. You take your cap,
bid your comrades goodby and go and
drown yourself in that lake there. Look
sharpw
Tears glistened in the soldiers eyes.
He gazed earnestly and prayerfully at
his commander, turned suddenly about
and rushed of to the lake. He was on
the very brink before he was overtaKen
and stopped by the sergeant sent to
prevent the involuntary suicide.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-07-04

Startling proof OF a wonderful ad.
vance 10 medicine Is given by druggist
6 W. Roberts of Elizabeth, w. Va.
An old man there had long suffered
with what good doctors pronounced
incurable cancer. They believed his
case hopeless until be used Electric
Bitters and applied Bucklen's Arnica
salve, which treatment completely
cured him. When Electric Bitters
are used to expel bilious, kidney and
microbe pOisons at the same time this
exerts It's matchless healing power
blood diseases, skin eruptiOns, ulcers
and sores vanish. Btters soc, salve
25c at all druggists and dealers ia
medicines.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-07-04
THE SIRE WAY

to prevent pneumonia and consump-
tiOn is to cure your cold when it first
appears. Acker's English remedy will
stop the cough In a night, aud drive
the cold out of your system. Always
a quick and sure cure for asthma, and
bronchitis, and all throat and lung
troubles. fit does not satisfy you
the druggists will refund your money
Write to us for free sample. W. H.
Hooker s. Co., Buffalo, n. Y. Eagle
Drug Mercantile cOmpanY.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-07-04

There Is a good fishing story in an
Irish contemporary. Two enthusiastic
anglers arranged a fishing match to de-
eide the respective merits Of the worm
and the rninnow as bait For hours
they sat patiently on a bank without
getting so much as a nibble. At last
the proprietor of the worm suddenly
said that he had got bite. and, jerb
ing his line out of the water, discoY
cred at the end of it the other mans
minnow, which, having by this time
grown hungry, had devoured his worm.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-07-04
LORDSBURG, NEW MEXICO JULY 4, 1902
saved From An Aufnl Fnts.

Everybody said / had ccnsump-
tion," writes Mrs. A. NJ. Shields OF
Chanbersburg, Pa, II was so low
alter six months OF severe sickness,
caused by hay fever and asthma, that
few thought l could get well, but
learned OF the marvellous merit Of DR..
Kings New Difcovery for consump.
tioni used it aud was completely
cured For desperate throat aud
lung diseases II is the safest cure 10
the world. and is infallible for coughs,
colds apd bronchial affections. Qua
teed bnttles soc aud slOO. Trial
bottles free at all druggists and deal.
ers In medicines.