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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29
Viola Center.

Mr.. Siegler, of Dedham, was at the
Center Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Grover returned
to their home Friday.
Geo. Bickelhaupt was business
caller in Dedham Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Bonwell visited
at p. Bickelhaupt's Monday.
Chas. Garroutte and family spent
Sunday at the Ben Cottield home.
r. L. Hoffman and wife visited Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Volna Dunbar.
Samuel Brenton has sold his 240
acre farm for seventy-tive dollors per
acre.
j. C. Bonwell went to Davenport
Tuesday to attend the Supervisors
convention.
The McGinnis Co. gave three enter
tainments in the city hall, January
%, % and "A.
Mr.. E. Prather was called to
Reynolds Friday by the seriousillness
of his mother.
Mrs. George Minor and children, of
near Stuart, visited over Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Bickelhaupt.
Preaching at Evangelical church,
Viola Center, Sunday morning at
HOO o'clock. Subject, ""Taking Pos
session" Revival meetings will be-
gin. at Champion Hill school house on
Sabbath evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29
MANS LITTLE TOE.
Scientists Declare That II Is Doomed
TO an Early End.

to an Early End.
Eminent scientists assert that the
small toe of the human foot will be
crowded out Of existence by the end Of
the present century. Such is the view
of chiropodists generally and of physi-
clans who have given the matter more
than passing consideration, says the
Philadelphia Press.
Just as, according to Darwin, the tail
was crowded out of the human bony
skeleton many ages back because it had
no useful functions to perform, just as
the vermiform appendix, the only ap-
parent function Of which is to necessi-
tate dangerous and expensive opera
tions, will eventually find no place In
human anatomy, so, according to pres:
emit indications, the little toe must ulti-
mately disappear altogether.
Whether or not the big toe is all that
is needed in walking and running is a
question which has not yet been salts
factorily answered, but the fact re-
mains that athletic instructors and
coaches have universally striven to de-
yelop the big toe at the expense of the
others in the training Of fast runners
and football players, and to that end
the shoes have been made so narrow
that any possibility of using the little
toe has been precluded.
Between the modern method Of walk
ing and the wearing of tight fitting
shoes the little toe is doomed to an ear
ly end
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29

The eggs Of some common birds Of
the present day have never been found.
There is the robin snipe; its eggs have
never been seen. An English zoologist
kept a man going up and down the
coast of Labrador for weeks purposely
to get a robin snipes egg, but it was In
vain. The bird is known by thousands
of people, but 1t breeds so far. north
and so remote from any civilization
that no scientific observer can ever get
to its nest ere the young are Matched
and have taken to wing. The frigate
bird that is so commonly seen at sea
ON the Pacific and off the West Indies
is such solitary bird and is so seldom
seen in its nest during the hours Of day
light that its egg is rare. 1t seems
strange, but the eggs of so well known
a bird as the sandpiper have never
been found and are almost priceless.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29
The Wrong Suggestion.

A good planters wife "befo' de wah''
was teaching jet black house girl,
just fourteen and fresh from the plan
tation. the letters of the alphabet.
Betsy had learned the first two, says
Harper's Magazine, but always forgot
the letter &C."
Don't you see with your eyes? Can't
you remember the word see?" said her
mistress.
"Yi ssum," answered Betsy. But she
could not Five minutes later Betsy
began again bravely, "A-B"- and
there she stopped.
What do you do with your eyes,
BetsyT
Il sleeps VIII 'em, mis-"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29
0akfield Township.

Eneoold Jensen marketed load of
hogs in Extra Monday.
N. C. Madsen returned Monday from
a weeks visit in Nebraska.
Ray Nelson, son of L. p. Nelson,
has been quite i'll the last two weeks.
Mrs. Hans Hansen has been suffer-
ing considerably lately with quincy.
A social will be given at sub-district
No. 8 Valentine evening, February II.
All are invited to attend.
Miss Hattie Conley, who teaches at
No. s, had picture of her scholars
taken in Atlantic last Saturday.
NJ. Thompson was in Omaha last
week to bring home his little girl who
has been there for some time under
going treatment.
n. c. Jensen received last week a
fine brood SOW which he had purchased
from a man in the southern part OF
Iowa. Mr.. Jensen does not hesitate
in paying price when he can obtain
such a fine animal.
Mrs. BRACE Sornson. who has been
very sick for some time, is now slowly
improving. Mr.. Sornson has secured
the services of a trained nurse from
Des Moines and it is hoped that she
will soon be up and around.
The lyceum at sub-district No. is
progressing nicely and promises to be
the best we have yet had. All the
young people attending show great
interest and We believe that great
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29
Reading and Talking.

Reading will be Of little use without
conversation and conversation will be
apt to run low without reading. Read
ing fills the lamp and conversation
lights it. Reading is the food Of the
mind and conversation the exercise,
and as all things are strengthened by
exercise so is the mind by conversation.
There we shake off the dust and stiff
ness of a retired scholastic life. Our
opinions are confirmed or corrected by
the good opinions of others, points are
argued, doubts are resolved, difficulties
cleared, directions given and frequent
ly hints started which, if pursued,
would lead to the most useful truths,
like vein of silver or gold which d.
reefs to mine.-Washington Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29

Blanche, dear" said the watchful
aunt to her niece, don't you think that
Fred spends too much money upon
you?"
DO you think so, aunty?'
Indeed / do, Blanche. I've been no
ticing, and think he's really extrava-
CANT. You ought to check him and tell
him to save his money. You will need
good deal when you begin housekeep-
ing, and it is far better for him to put
in the bank the money he is now spend
ing on carriage rides and luncheons
and tickets to this thing and that than
TO be squandering it. Think over the
matter minute or two, dear, and you
will see it as | do"
"0h, I've thought about it already,
aunty. I'd take your advice if We're
absolutely certain that we shall be mar
ried, but I've been engaged before,
aunty, and don't intend to advise a
young man again TO economic for
some other girls benefit"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29

breathed his last, surrounded by his
loved wife and daughter. Flossie, and
son, Lee McAninch.
James French McAninch was born
at Carrollton, Illinois, April l., 1916,
and settled in Audubon county in Feb
ruary, 1874. where he resided until the
time of his. death. On November 3,
1878, he was married to Miss Anna
Davis, daughter of the late James
Davis and wife, formerly residents of
Audubon. His brother, 5. II. Nc
Aninch, of Silver City, New Mexico;
Mrs. Lou Gibson and Miss Emma Nc
Aninch, of Carrollton, H., are all of
his remaining relatives, Mrs. Gibson
and husband being present at the
funeral. He was member. of Exodus
lodge, a. +. and A. NJ, which body
took charge of the funeral and per-
formed the services at the grave,
the members of Godfrey Commandery,
Knights Templars, of Audubon, OF
which he was also member, acting as
escorts. The funeral was held at the
house on Monday conducted by Rev.
H. l.. Wissler assisted by Rev. w. w.
Hartsough, of the Congregational
church. Long before the hour set for
the funeral the family residence was so
densely packed with sorrowing friends
that large number were compelled to
stand outside unable to gain admis'
sion. and the streets were lined with
sorrowing friends who were unable to
be at the house and dropped a silent
tear as the hearse containing the body
of their friend passed up the street.
The floral offerings were many and in
profusion and never in our lives did
we ever see such pretty designs. The
Borrowing wife and children have the
deepest sympathy of all at this hour
when their cup of bitterness seems well
niUb full
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29
BraytOn.

Sam Reese and wife spent Sunday
at the Chris Thompson home.
Jenkins g. McGovern shipped car
load of hogs to Omaha Monday.
]. T. Jenkins and L. NJ. Parrot ex-
pect to put up their ice this week.
Ollie BRENNAN visited with his
friend, Frank Jenkins, Friday and
Saturday.
johnson & Thompson moved the
balance of their implements to Allan
tic Monday.
Juhl g. Hansen shipped car load OF
butcher stock and one car of hogs to
Omaha Monday.
Chris Christensen, Brayton's worthy
blacksmith, visited over Sunday with
Z friends at Kimballton.
Chas. Essington and wife returned
Sunday after a very pleasant visit
with his parents, relatives and friends
in Nebraska.
Homer Koob and wife, living over
on Troublesome, are the proud parents
of a bright eyed baby girl born to
them Sunday.
]. L. Anderson went to Council
Bluffs Monday to look after his bust
ness affairs. He expects to move
there the first of March.
Chas. Hockenberry returned Tues
day evening where he has been in the
hospital for the past two weeks. He
saws he feels much better.
The dance given Friday night by
Parsons orchestra was a success.
A large crowd was in attendance and
a good time was reported by all.
Roscoe Essington and wife are ex-
pected home from the west Friday to
visit his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Essing-
ton, and other relatives and friends.
Martin Thompson will have pub
lie sale February 4, and will then
move to Atlantic where he has been
employed to work for Mr.. McWaid.
Martin Thompson went to Omaha
Saturday to see his little girl, who is
at the hospital. He returned home
Monday with the good news that she
was much better.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29
Extra.

Measles are rampant in Extra these
days.
Mrs. Frank Heath, of BraytOn, was
in town Monday.
Mrs. H. NJ. Miller, who has been i'll
for SO long, is very low.
Mrs. Katie Ridgley departed for her
home in Sidney Tuesday.
Lawyer Geo. Kapp returned from a
trip to Oklahoma Monday.
Mrs. John Mcclure was visiting and
shopping in Audubon Monday.
Arthur Watterson is again among
his relatives and friends in Extra.
Mrs. Martha Carpenter has been
quite i'll since her return from Anita.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Marlin have re-
turned from an extended trip through
the south.
Will DelahOyde is able to perambu-
late the streets these days with only
the help of cane.
Miss Blanch Noon has returned from
Altoona where she went to attend the
funeral of an uncle.
Prof. M. Brinkerhof1, of Oaklield,
came up Monday to attend the funeral
of james McAninch.
Rev. Father Failenschmid returned
Saturday from trip of some days
duration at Des Moines.
Extra is on boom. There is hard
ly house to be rented in the city that
is not already spoken for.
Ollie BRENNAN, who has been visit
ing friends here for couple of weeks,
returned to his home in Brooklyn
Tuesday.
John Riley did not undergo an OPP
Grafton as stated last week and at
present the prospects are that it can
be dispensed with.
Geo. Knox, of Greeley township,
has purchased the Geo. Murphy resi-
dence property in KickapOo park and
expects to move to town in short time.
Scott HerriclI has concluded to re-
main in Audubon county and has in
vested in a fine farm in Audubon town
ship, which he will move on in the
spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bede, who have been
visiting Mrs. Bede's mother, Mrs.
Roxy Davis, took their departure
Tuesday for Florida where they will
remain the rest of the winter.
The following officers were elected
for the Congregational Ladies' Aid
society: President, Mrs. Sturgeon:
Vice-President, Mrs. Bertha Born:
Secretary, Mrs. Belle Houston: Treas
urer, Mrs. Carrie Powell.
Pearl Andrews entertained COM
pany of young people at the home of
his mother up on the hill Friday even
ing. Games of different kinds We're
INDUCED in, after which a dainty lunch
was served. From all reports they
had most enjoyable time.
The Thursday club will meet on jan
uary 10Th at the home of Mrs. Hart
sough, Mrs. Wissler, leader. The
first subject under consideration is
Florida and its cities, Key West, st.
Augustine and Jacksonville. This will
be followed by a reading by Mrs.
Powell, after which the roll will be
called, answered by naming important
events of the year.
All Extra mourns over the death of
one of its favorite sons and most
prominent business men, for the silent
form of James f. McAninch now lies
in a grave in the Extra cemetery. He
had been i'll for many months but only
few days before his demise did his
family and friends think the end so
near, but on Saturday morning, jan
uary "a, at about nine O'Clock he
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29
Tried TO Conceal IL,

It's the old story of murder will
out" only in thiscase there's no crime.
A woman feels run down, has back.
ache or dyspepsia and thinks it's
nothing and tries to hide it until sh c
finally breaks down. Don't deceive
yourself. Take Electric Bitters at
once. 1t has a reputation for curing
stomach, liver and kidney troubles
and will revivify your whole system.
The worst forms of those maladies
will quickly yield to the curative pow
or of Electric Bitters. Only soc and
guaranteed by A. II. Roberts, drug
gist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29
City of Three Kings.

Do you know what city has been
given the name of the City of Three
Kings? 1t is Cologne, in Germany,
and the reason is that it is in Cologne
that the three "kings," or "'magi," or
"wise men" who came to Bethlehem
to offer gifts to the infant Jesus are
supposed to be buried.
According TO an ancient legend, their
bones were brought from Milan to Co
logne by the Emperor Frederick Bar
barossa in 11G2 and presented to the
archbishop of Cologne.
Visitors to the cathedral are shown
the supposed souls of the magi, stud
ded with diamonds and inscribed with
the wise mems names in rubies.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29
The RedwOOds.

A remarkable popularity Of the red
wood (Sequoia semperyirens) is its man
ner of increase, which is from dormant
buds at the base of the stump as well
as from the seed. When tree was
blown down or fell, as its period of ex'
istence was reached, several shoots
pushed upward from the circumference
of the stump and, Of course, in circle.
These in time became fully grown, six,
ten or a dozen feet in diameter. In aft
er years. as these trees have fallen,
each would have a circle Of trees sur
rounding 1t.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29
To Rest His Eyes.

The people who quit reading 'just to
rest their eyes might take hint by in
ference from the reply made by an old
Mississippi illlterate. A passing man
found him apparently deeply interested
in Il paper.
On looking close it became apparent
that his paper was upside down, and
he was asked forthwith why lie held it
thus.
His reply almost knocked the ques-
toner out. 1t was:
Just to rest my eyes"-Kansas City
Independent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29
Browning.

Browning loaned Lord Coleridge one
of his works to read, and afterward,
meeting the poet, the lord chief justice
said to him: What | could under
stand l heartily admired, and parts
ought to be immortal. But as to much
of it l really could not tell whether 1
admired it or not, because for the life
of me could not understand it,"
Browning replied, "If reader of
your caliber understands 10 per cent
of what | write, l think ought to be
content"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29

I'm afraid my remarks this morn
ing hit you rather hard" said the Rev,
DIR. Scorum, who had observed Mr.
Gayman leave in the midst of the ser
mon.
What led you to jump at that con
clusion?" asked Mr.. Gayman rather
haughtily.
Il noticed you jumped before the con.
cluSion. - Catholic Standard and Times
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29
w EDS
CONSUMPTION is a human

Consumption is a human
weed hourishing best in weak
lungs. Like other weeds it's
easily destroyed while young
when old, sometimes inn
possible.
Strengthen the lungs as you
would weak land and the
weeds will disappear.
The best lung fertilizer is
5cott's Emulsion. Salt pork
il good too, but it is very hard
10 digest.
The time to treat consump-
ton is when you begin trying
to hide it from yourself.
Others see it, you won't.
Don't wait until you can't
deceive yourself any longer.
Begin with the first thought
to take SCOTS Emulsion. If
it isn't really consumption so
much the better; you will soon
forget it and be better for the
treatment. If it is consump-
ton you can't expect to be
cured at once, but if you will
begin in time and will be
rigidly regular in your treat
ment you will win.
SCOTS Emulsion, fresh air,
rest all you can, eat all you
can, that's the treatment and
that's the best treatment.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29

which leaves just one bad hill to the
ridge road. He said he liked to see
Hamlin get the trade and the road was
impossible until he did something.
The train was delayed an hour in
Hamlin the other evening. They came
to Hamlin when the engine became
disabled so they had to telegraph to
Atlantic for another engine. Passen-
gers were very much discouraged. We
hope the Rock Island will put a new
enpine on this branch.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29

Plants used in love divinations are
common. In many parts of England
and Scotland the familiar southern
wood is known as lads love-" lad
lovelass" or lads love and lasses' de-
light" Another British name for the
plant is "Old mans love" or simply ''old
man." from its use recommended by
Pliny. In Woburn, Mass, this herb is
called boys love-" and il is said that if
girl tucks bit in her shoe she will
marry the first boy she meets.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29
A Marvellous Invention.

Wonders never cease. A machine
has been invented which will cut,
paste and hang wall paper The field
of inventions. and discoveries seems
to be unlimited. Notable among great
discoveries is DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption. 1t has done a
world of good for weak lungs and
saved many life. Thousands have
used it and been cured of Grip, Bron-
chitis, Pneumonia and Consumption.
Their general verdict'is: 1T is the
best and most reliable medicine for
throat and lung troubles. Every soc
and $l.00 bottle guaranteed by A. II.
Roberts, Druggist. Trial bottles free.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29
The Hotel of zoos.

Clerk-Michael. are you about through
moving those trunks?
Porter-Yes, scr. In a few minutes.
'Well, when you've finished, stretch
the life net over the front pavement.
Mrs Hibawl has just telephoned from
the top floor that her husband has fall
en- out of the window."-Smart Set.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29
A Cold.

There are some things In the world
that one can't understand. One is that
you catch cold without trying; that IL
you let 1t run 1t stays with you, and II
you stop II It goes away.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29

Casey-So Cassidy is engaged to be
married. OF always thought he was
Thriller.
Farrell-Well. he thought SO himself
till he thrilled wild widow.--Puck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29

"Your son is philosophical student,
hear"
Eyes, believe he Is can't under
stand what he's talking about."-De-
trOit Free Presa
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-01-29

If you are in need of any sale bills,
horse bills, or anything in the print
ing line do not fail to see us.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-01
Successful Conference.

THE conference for southern educa-
ton, the sixth which has been held, has
just completed its sessions at Richmond,
and it is gratifying to observe that it
has been more harmonious and success
full than any of its predecessors and that
its discussions and results have been ac-
cepted with enthusiasm by almost the
entire SOUTH" remarked an educator who
was born in the north. This Is proof
that the prejudices once existing against
the southern educational movement.
which had its origin in the north, have
been disspated and that the southern
people are realizing that the movement
is not intended for the advancement of
social equality between whites and blacks
but for the education of the blacks so
that they may better care for themselves
in the struggle for existence ana is also
for the education of the whole mass of
illiterate whites.
This being true 1t is not strange that
the question of negro education was the
burning one In the conference, though
the question of educating illiterate whites
was not neglected by any means. 1t was
gratifying to note that the conference
was in favor of negro education and of
opening negro schools. No opposition was
manifested to 1t in a conference In which
the large majority of those in attendance
were southern men and in which only two
out of the list of speakers on programme
containing scores of names OF educators
were northerners. There was little or no
political discussion and evidently little de-
sire for It. The conference Throughout the
session evidently felt the Importance of
advancing the solution Of the problem Of
the negro and earnestly and conscientious
ly gave itself to the discussion of his
education as the most effective fector in
that solution"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-01
FABULOUS PROFITS.

From the Baltimore Herald,
Not all the big trusts can make as
much money as the steel syndicate, but
its operations indicate what is possible.
A final distribution OF profits shows that
although $500 100000 was subscribed as
capital, only $4,000, 900 was used. On this
capital profits of s50,0Oo,oO0 have been
earned, or 200 per cent on the actual
amount employed.
Everything has favored this trust The
demand for iron and steel, consequent
to the great prosperity Of this country.
has been such that 1t was necessary to
buy material abroad. The trust has had
all the business 1t could do. The mem
bers of the syndicate would have been
able to furnish all Of the 5000, 100000 IL
that amount Of capital had been re-
quired. If other trusts take the steel
company as their model and attempt to
do business on one-eighth OF the capital
subscribed and expect to make 200 per
cent, we may look out for a few receiver
ships. Even trust operations have limits
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-01
Wireless Newspapers.

The AgeHerald gratefully acknowl-
edges the fact that it has a place on
the exchange list of 1.-THE Wireless
published at Avalon, Santa Catalina
Island, mountainous land lying off
the Southern California coast, near
Los Angeles. There" says THE
Wireless" "the sun shines on $50 days
In the year and life is one long de-
light" What the sun does on the other
five odd days of the year at Catalina
is not stated.
But the enchanted isle of Catalina
is famous for something else than
suns, as the following everyday clip
ping from "The Wireless" shows:
1.-The skipper described something break
ing water on the horizon line which he
took to be tuna, and started for them.
The frsh were making away from him
and he had a lively chase of five or six
miles before coming up with them, when
he discovered they were chasing an enor-
nous school of whales. The big levia-
thans surrounded them on all sides.
sending great streams of water and spray
into the air as many as hfty of sixty of
their huge bodies being visible at time,