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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01
Put Up a good "Biun."

The Rev. Alexander Allison, Jr.,
pastor of the Southwestern Presbyte-
rian church, in a recent sermon on the
subject of Lying" illustrated his text
with numerous stories. and one os
these showed how, even in church, a
mans false pride sometimes leads
him to prevarication. A young man
took his best girl to church and, when
the time for collection" came round.
rather ostentatiously displayed S.
gold piece Presenting upon the en-
gagement to marry that had been
made by her, the young lady placed
a restraining hand upon the arm OF
her fiance why. don't be so extra
VACANT, George" she exclaimed.
"Oh, that's nothing, | always give
S. when ! go to strange church"
Just then the deacon came with toe
plate. and George dropped coin.
Everything seemed favorable. and the
young man beamed with a sense of
generosity. Then the minister made
the announcements for the week, and
concluded with the wholly unexpected
announcement of the days collection.
"The collection to-day" said he,
was $3.75."
George hadn't much to say all the
way to his fancee's home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01
CERTAINLY DESERVED THE CHECK
College Provost Catches PhiIadeiphis
Broker In His Own Trap.

Collage Provost Catches Phnadsiphis
Broker In His Own Trap.
The University of Pennsylvania has
not large endowment, aud that IL
finds the means to pay its current ex-
penses and put up new buildings is
due in great measure to its provost
Charles c. Harrison. His little black
subscription book is well known in
many downtown office-too well
known, a prominent broker told him
not long ago. Mr.. Harrison was plead
ing persistently with him for a sub
scription. but in vain. Finally the
broker said:
See here, Mr.. Harrison, | will give
you something on one condition"
Very well, Mr.. T." said the
provost, name it,"
THE condition is that you promise
never come into my office again until
| ask you to do So"
Certainly, Mr.. T. agree to
that" said the provost promptly, and
walked out smiling with check for
81, 900.
month or so later the broker
heard a knock at his door. Come in"
he called, and in walked Mr.. Harri-
son. He had his black book under his
arm.
Good morning. Mr.. T." he said;
81 want you to help me with little
university matter | am"
Look here, Mr.. Harrison" the brok-
er continued. when | gave that last
thousand dollars wasn't it on the ex-
press condition that you wouldn't
come into my Office again until | in
vited you?"
why, yes returned the provost. 81
believe that was the understanding.
But didn't you say Come in just now
when | knocked?"
They say the check this time was
for five thousand Philadelphia
Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

From the Farmers Review: have
written to several agricultural and
poultry papers asking for information
in regard to intestinal worms in tur-
keys. In every instance have had
courteous reply, but almost devoid
of practical points. Last summer |
lost half OF flock of so young turkeys
from three to FIVE months old from
intestinal worms. BY giving areca
nut | managed to save the rest, but
they were so stunted that they were
small at maturity and did not fatten
readily. They had the run OF a farm
of 240 acres. My turkeys this year
will OF necessity have the same runs.
Will you please answer the following
questions by number, as all to whom
! have written answer only one:
i. Do you know OF any powder on
the market Except Blakes which was
not effectuaD which may be fed to two
weeks old turkeys as a preventive?
2. Does areca nut stunt the growth?
Please do not recommend turpentine,
for they will neither drink the water
nor eat more than one mouthful OF
food containing 1t. The treatment rec
commended in reply to my last letter
required the dosing individually OF
the entire flock, four days in the week
occasionally" / have studied govern
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01
Log rir. and white Cricket.

"All winter long" said a West
Philadelphia man. Il have had a
cricket in my house. In my sitting
room have an open fireplace, in
which / have been burning logs, and
every time started this fire going the
cricket would begin to chirp. Recent
ly haven't been using the fireplace.
and the voice of the cricket has been
stilled. / rather missed his CHEEKY
song, although had never seen him.
but last night as was sitting in the
room reading. he started up again,
but this time his voice seemed pitched
in higher key, as though he were
actually in the room.
SIN a few moment ] discovered
that he actually was. and l was still
further surprised to find that he was
an albino-Spf course couldn't swear
that he had pink eyes, but his body
was perfectly white. He was sitting
at the edge of the fireplace, and when
| made a movement toward him he
disappeared down a crack. All dur
ing the evening he would chirp at in
tervals. but he refused to come out
again. It's the only white cricket
| ever saw, and don't believe ever
heard of one before"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01
DAIRY AND POULTRY.
INTERESTING CHAPTERS FOR OUR
RURAL READERS.
How Successful Farmers Operate THIS
Department of the Farm-A Few
Hints ms to the Care OF Live Stock
and Poultry
Cornish Indian Games.

From the Farmers Review: Our ex-
perience with the Cornish Indians
covers almost two years, and in that
time we have made very careful
study of them in every particular be-
ing a constant breeder. think !
have given them trial enough to be
able to answer for them from prac-
teal and fancy standpoint. must
confess that at first I was prejudiced
against them, yet they have gradually
won favor with me, until they now oc-
cupy the front row as an all-purpose
fowl. II one is raising practical poul-
try only, surely he finds all he expects
in the Cornish Indian. They are very
hardy, good layers of large brown
shelled eggs, and are the best table
fowl that can be found to-day. The
hens are good sit.:-s. very gentle and
careful mothers, and the males are no
more pugnacious than the Brahmas,
Plymouth Rocks, or Wyandottes. In
one particular they are like the Amer
lean Indian-willing to hunt for their
living, and will find most of 1t II
given free range; yet they are easily
yarded and bear confinement very
well. AS market fowl they have no
peer, being very quick in maturing,
with plump bodies, nice yellow skin,
and legs, and are as large as the Ply
mouth Rocks and Wyandottes.
From a fancy standpoint they are
truly gentleman's fowl, being very
stylish with erect carriage. broad
shoulders, strong legs, set well apart,
they command the attention Of any
body. AS to the females they are
when properly bred. and Of the proper
color which is for ground color, a nut
brown. with each feather evenly laced
with two rows of narrow black, won
der to behold. We know of no fowl
that will come as near filling all the
requirements for the farm and fancier,
as the Cornish Indian, and we are oft
en- asked why are they growing so
popular? and for an answer we tell
them that, embodied in them. we find
all that recommends any fowl to the
farmer, the market poultryman and
the fancier.-Frank II. Thomas, Nor
gan County, Illinois.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01
New York,. M,lk supplr.

It required about 100000 gallons
of milk to supply the city Of New York
during 1901, and an additional of A.
1000 gallons of cream and condensed
milk. 1t is interesting to note the
variation in the milk used in the diff
ferent months of the year, which was
as follows: January (gallons). $780,
900; February, $3.50, 900; March. $780,
900; April. 100000; May. 100000;
June, 100000; July, 9.460,000; Au-
gust, 100000; September, S.070,000;
October 100000; November, $780,
900; December, 7.7SO.O0O. The small
est supply was in February, and in
that month the supply Of cream
and condensed milk was also the
smallest, being $4,000 gallons. The
greatest consumption Of milk was in
July. as was also the consumption OF
cream and condensed milk, which
reached 01,000 gallons, more than
twice the amount consumed in Febru-
airy. The figures are interesting as
showing the relative amounts con-
sumed. which will probably be found
to correspond with the milk supply OF
all of our large cities. The very large
amount used in July is due to the great
demand for ices of various kinds and
to some extent to the more rapid
spelling OF milk in summer time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

The most remarkable specimen OF
Punic art which has ever come to
light was discovered recently at Car
thage by P. Delattre. a well-known
archaeologist, which is fashioned Of
white marble and beautifully orna-
mented with engravings. That ii
served at one time as the tomb Of
some Carthaginian ruler all obtain
able evidence tends to show.
NJ. Heron de Villefosse gave a
graphic account OF this discovery at
the last meeting of the French
Academy of Inscriptions and Bellies
Letters and maintained that 1t was by
far the most notable specimen of an
Gent Carthaginian art which has yet
been found
1t was while excavating in the
Punic metropolis near the hill of Saint
Monica that p. Delatre came across
this royal tomb. AS to its future des-
tination various rumors are afloat, but
it is most likely that it will be remoy-
ed TO some French museum.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01
yaIne of Encouragement.

Perhaps there is nothing else so
productive of cheerful, helpful service
as the expression OF approval OF
praise OF work we'll done, and yet
there is nothing so grudgingly, so
meagrely given by employers. Many
OF them seem to think that common
dation is demoralizing. and that the
voicing OF appreciation will lead to
listlessness and the withdrawal of
energy and interest. This eylnces but
a poor knowledge OF human nature.
which is always hungering for ap-
probation; but how mistaken such
views are is shown by the loyal and
unstinted service given to those large
minded men who treat their employees
as members of family committed to
their care.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01
spring Care of Ewes.

From Farmers Review: | have
been trying to find time to write you
an article on spring care of sheep for
long time, but l have never found
that time and spring is right on us
and | will have to give you just few
points. Plenty of good feed and exer-
else with protection from bad storms
bring sheep through the winter in
good condition, and that is the proper
preparation to a successful crop OF
lambs. Give the ewes the right kind
of a chance and they will do their
part. Do not stop the dry feed too
soon. for it will be some time before
the grass has sufficient nutriment in
1t to keep the sheep healthy and
Strong. Many fockmasters think that
sheep must necessarily go back in con-
dition for some time after grass comes.
but not so IL the dry feed is not
stopped too soon. No pasture field is
complete without good-sized rape
patch in 1t, well MANFRED every other
year. and temporary fence around
it, so that the cheep can not get at it
until the middle of June. Plow the
ground and sow rape as soon as warm
weather comes. so that oats could be
sowed. Sheep can never do their best
unless a constant supply of salt and
pure water is afforded them. Shear
early. but keep them out of cold
spring rains afterward. Watch the
ewes closely at lambing time; it will
pay, for many lamb and often eve
is saved.--Max Chapman. Union Coul-
~ Ohio
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01
Stock Raising IN the south.


Andrew NJ. Soule says: 1t is evident
that the middle south is capable OF
maintaining from 100000 to 1.0o0,000
more beef cattle annually on the pres
ent basis Of production than she now
owns; whereas, there are probably be-
tween one and two hundred thousand
being fed now. There is only about 40
per cent Of the land cultivated and less
than 20 per cent highly improved.
When rs per cent OF the land Is i'm
proved. as in the central west the mid
die south will be able to maintain and.
fatten at least two-thirds as many cat
tie as the central west This means
the doubling Of our stock interests or
the maintenance of more than 4,000,-
600 head OF beef animals. Considering
all things, Is it not surprising that
such splendid showing is possible in
section Of country comparatively un-
known and wholly unappreciated as
stock country by the stockmen of
America? The people of the south are
not altogether to blame for the present
status Of the stock business, but they
are at fault for not approaching the
potential stock carrying capacity of
their country. They are alive to this
matter now and they deserve the sim
cere and hearty cooperation of the
stockmen of America in their endeavor
to redeem wasted birthright. 1t is
evident that the people of the South
must keep their stockers at home and
feed them there and thus become man
ufacturers Of their raw products. They
can thus build up the soil, they can
save their fertilizer bills, they can util-
ize their food products at home, and
they will get the full potential power
out Of their cotton products.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

The Burlington Route has just is.
sued two publications of great inter.
est to homeseekers.
Nebraska" is the title of a 4S-page
book descriptive OF the agricultural
resources of the state. profusely IL
lustrated with farm scenes and sup
plemented with an accurate sectional
map.
big Horn Basin" is an illustrated
folder telling all about the rich, but
undeveloped portion of Northwestern
Wyoming. The Big Horn Basin con-
tains wonderful openings for small
ranches along good streams, with a
million acres of government land
open for settlement under the United
States land laws.
Both publications will be sent to
any address on receipt of two cents
In stamps. Address ]. Francis. Gen.
eral Passenger Agent. Burlington
Route, Omaha.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

We do not advise any farmer to
build a second-class silo. A poor silo
not only disgusts its owner. but after
it is abandoned becomes a monument
in the community discouraging others
from building them. A visitor at the
Office OF the Farmers Review last week
said that the farmers in his locality
we're using no silos and had. no par
ticular interest in them. There Is. he
said, only one silo In existence there.
and that has been abandoned. OF
course, he added, 1t wasn't well-built
in the first place. That tells the story.
But some one will say. Buff Jersey"
has only stave silo and he has used
1t for years. aud before that he built
and used other stave silos, and he Is
satisfied with them" Yes, and Buff
Jersey" will make success of any old
silo, for he is a natural investigator,
a natural scientist, and makes study
Of everything he works with. But for
the average man we advocate silo so
we'll built that 1t will stand lot Of
neglect and still keep silage.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

heroic deeds at every turn and cor
ner
Il now had the key that / was sure
would unlock the door of her indiffer-
ence. I would be a novel hero, and
wouldn't be long about it.
Il had a cousin living in Kansas
City, and thither went on a two
months visit.
while there I contrived, on paper,
to become a hero of the first water.
went to a job printer with a piece OF
newspaper. blank on one side.
Il next day mailed clipping to the
local paper OF my home county. l
didn't forget to inclose a crisp ten
dollar bill. and a request that the edi-
tor should publish the clipping and
say nothing about how he had come
by it. Heroes must be modest, you
know. He was a personal friend of
mine, and l knew l could trust him.
Well, the next issue of the East Ken
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01
Am Hone.t Man,. Oplnion.

Vermont. Mo, April 2sth.-If what
Mr. ]. S. rillery of this place says is
true-and none who know him doubt
his honesty-the new remedy Dodd's
Kidney Pills is a wonderful medicine
indeed. Mr.. Tillery says:
Il had Kidney and Liver Trouble for
years. had used many medicines but
could get nothing to cure me.
Il heard OF new remedy called
Dodd's Kidney Pills and began treat
meDt with the result that | was very
soon on the mend.
Il kept on using the pills and am
now entirely better. l honestly do be-
lieve that they are the greatest remedy
the world has ever seen.
81 am always willing to help a good
thing and cannot say too much for
one that helped me so much.
IF didn't know that Dodd's Kid
ney Pills would do all that is claimed
for them I wouldn't say word OF
praise for them"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

Another meritorious so-called mod
ern invention-the water-tight bulk
heads now attributed to Chinese ex-
perience. In a paper presented to the
Institute of Marine Engineers the use
of the bulkhead principle on Chinese
junks from time immemorial was
pointed out.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01
Nano,son.. sin, s,nckinr,.

After Napoleon was crowned EN-
peror his imperial toes became SO ten
der that he could wear only new silken
stockings. He never wore pair but
three days, then put on another. the
discarded stockings becoming the per-
duisite of his valet.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

ment bulletins. poultry books. and ey-
erything / can find, and as all are
agreed that the worm eggs live from
year to year in the ground. and none
give remedy simply enough admin
istered to be practical, am almost in
despair Of raising any turkeys here
after.-L. L. Phelps.
We urge our readers that have had
experience with the above mentioned
trouble to send in their suggestions.
The case is difficult one, and the
usual remedies seem to be ineffective.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

Kansans Make Records for Bravery.
Kansas claims for her sons five out
OF the thirty-three special medals
awarded by the government for spe-
cial acts OF heroism and bravery dur
ing the Spanish-American war.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

Cattle head the list with 67,s04,0
swine coming next with 62,S76.1oS; of
sheep there were 61,605.S11. Since
1890 the number OF sheep decreased
everywhere except in the west. The
increase there was more than sufficient
to balance the loss elsewhere and made
the number of wool-bearing sheep for
the nation IL per cent greater than in
1890. The number of horses on farms
increased except in the North ATTAIN
tic states. The gain over the. census
of 1890 was 20 per cent, if the colts
are included with the totals of 1900.
and 10 per cent If excluded. The total
value OF all domestic animals on farms
and ranges was S2,9S1, 054. Ills. against
81, 20S,767.513 in 1890. There was a
gain in all parts Of the country excep.
in the North Atlantic states, where
there was a decrease of horses. sheep
and swine, making total decrease OF
3 per cent In value.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

Beware of the man who prides him
self on his tact and OF the woman
who says she is logical. The former
is dishonest and the latter never EN-
ploys logic for any good end.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

Pennsylvania lumbermen have just
purchased 10000 acres OF timber lands
in northern California at a cost CT
s450,OOO and will invest 100000 in
building mills and fifty-mile railroad
to reach the Southern Pacific.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01
nn..n ohrl.,,anla OF Sweden.

Christiana of Sweden was of tall
and commanding figure and walked SO
heavily that her step was often mis-
taken for that of a man. Her voice
was harsh and her actions were often
abrupt and rude
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

Canada is still claiming the owner
ship Of the north pole with reckless
disregard OF the fact that the United
States is bounded on the north by the
aurora borealis.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01
Foreigners in Paris.

Paris. according to the latest census
returns, has population OF 2.650,0oo
persons. OF whom over 100000 are
either foreigners OF proyincials.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01
'eMhat do you wear, suh p


Stevens had selected) with the dispir-
iting message that there was no ne
gress in the family who could ap-
propriately wear il"
During this ridiculous contest OF
would-be lovers, l. Judge Blackenham,
TO be, maintained judicious silence.
But ! was actively using the faculties
that subsequently put the judicial robe
on my shoulders. / was Analysing the
situation-drawing intelligent deduc-
lions from the failures OF others. !
made noiseless, but exhaustive inquir-
les into the habits and secret tastes Of
this anomalous beauty. ] finally learn
ed she was an unquenehable reader Of
heroic literature. | went to town and
secretly learned from the woman who
kept the book store, the titles of all
hose high-spiced novels that consti-
Ted her daily mental and emotional
and bought them. Day and
would lie On my couch and
rels Dark, handsome chaps
rough the pages. scattering
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES color
silk, wool or cotton perfectly at one boil
Ing. Sold by druggists, l0c. per package.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

1t is related that the only man who
ever got even with Cecil Rhodes in the
matter of personalities was a little
German clerk in the Government Office
at johannesburg. Rhodes on this oc.
casion had to stand in line, and he
didn't like 1t. He had not been used
to standing in line in South Africa or
anywhere else. please attend to me
at once" he said. II cant wait"
When your turn comes. mister"
mumbled the clerk. "Confound you,
sir; don't you know who am? I'm
Rhodes" "Oh, yes, l knew that, but
that doesn't worry me- was the un.
ruffled reply. IF you were in Cape
Town. I'd have you discharged in a
minute" roared the premier. "Yes,
have heard that they discharge peo.
pie in Cape Town for doing their
duty" answered the clerk; "but we
amt in Cape Town. THIS is a repub.
lie -
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

ton. Thousands OF Americans are annually max
ing this their home, and they succeed a. they
never did before. Move Westward with the tide
and secure farm and home In Western Canadl
Low rates and special pri, iieges to~aon,esoek-
ers and settlers. The handsome forty-page
Atlas of Western Canada sent free to all appli.
cants Apply for rates, &c, 10 r. Pedley. Su.
perintendent Of Immigration. Ottawa. Canada.
or TO N. Bartholomew. Canadian Government
Agent. 300 Fifth St, DesMoines, Iowa
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

Piso's Cure for Consumption 10 an infall-
ibie medicine for coughs and coids.-N. w.
samrel, Ocean Grove. n. j.. reb. II. 1900.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01
California VIM E.port..

In an average year San Francisco ex.
ports wine to the value of 100000
the various parts OF the unior
foreign ports to the value o.
much Of the latter expo
wall, China Japan
lea
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

The law is the only thing on earth
that is always able to take its time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

Two heads are not better than one
II the baby buggy isn't built for twins.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01
THos. MARSHALL BLAcKENHAM.

or That Gallant Knight of Modern Chiv-
airy,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

AVOID FRAUDULENT INVITATIONS
Use the genuine Russ Bleaching Blue and
preserve your clothes. All grocers, loo.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

Some people poke up hornets nests
Just for the sake Of being insulted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01

Il suppose the coronation will be
like grand play" But without any
villain" mot at all. There's Alfred
Austin"