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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
skyrockets Before Gunpopder.

1t matters very little in the long run
to the small boy when, how or where
fireworks Were first made and of what
they are made now. But the fact re-
mains that the despised heather Chi
nese first made them and used them
and that civilized communities did not
know of them until the fourteenth cen
fury. The skyrocket was first invented
toward the close of the ninth century
and at that time was used, so it is said,
in India and China in war. That was
long before the invention Of gunpow-
der
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
Chinese. Transportation Methods.

The cheapest method of tra1spor'ta-
ton tn the world is that by Chinese
junks that are dragged up and down
their winding rivers by strings of
sweating men, who are paid only 8
cents q day for their work and have to
pay their board ont of that small sum
Next TN cheaIhhess TO transportation by
junk IS transportation by camel team.
This method is used tn distributing
coal Great Numbers of Monaghan
canlels, led by string through their
pierced noses and tied one to the other,
each carrying two bakS Of coal strung
across their backs between the humps,
are to be seen winding their way from
the coal mines to the larger cities In
northern China and covering with
their swinging steps about twenty
miles day.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
Berry Of a aperrr,,h.~<s a,v. >,

When .Keppel q commodore at TWEEN.
ty-fraT, was sent to demand an apolo-
gy from the dey Of Algiers for an In
SUIT TO the British flag, he took so high
tone that the dey exclaimed against
the tnsolence Of the British king for
charging a ''bea7dless boy'' with such
message to him. Replied the beard
less boy Were my master wont to
take length of beard for test of wis
dom he'd have sent your deyship he
goat. "-Gentleman's Magazine.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
Ornamental Jade.

The Chinese have cut jade for ages,
but never ornamented it except by
sculpture. When it was introduced in
to India, the native jewelers. with their
quick eye for color, at once saw what
a perfect ground it afforded for mount
ing precious stones, and they were the
first to incrust them on jade. The In
dia museum in London possesses the
choicest specimens of this work known
Of the best mogul period.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
A Free TRANSLATION.

they gathered from the dollar Of the
earth
Teacher Gn Observation-Disclosures the
wha at?
Willie Emerson-Smith-F the dol
lar of the earth.
Teacher-Tbe text says from the
four quarters of the earth.
Willie Emerson-Smith-W Well, aren't
four quarters dollar?-. Baltimore
American
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
Ensier Work.

"Why don't you try to carve your
name high on the tablets OF fame? 2"
asked the poetic enthusiast.
My FRIEND" answered Senator Sor-
ghum- little severely, there is no use
in my lodging around with hammer
and chisel when l can do such effective
work with a fountain pen and check
book. Washington Star
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20

You have lovely hand" remarked
the youth as he grasped the fair maid
ems hash mixer.
do you really think SOP she querted
in tone that was calculated to push
him over the hurdle.
'"That's Why" answered the unsus-
pecting victim Of circumstances, II ad-
mire beautiful hand, but mine Ks apt
to be mistaken for ham. wish l had
one like yours"
Then" suggested the willing maid,
''why not pull yourself together and
ask for it,"
P. S.-They are now selecting the fur
niture.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
Selling Elephants by Measure.

The A1oors, who drive trade in che
plants through the Indies, have a fixed
price for the ordinary type according
to their size. To ascertain their true
value they measure from the nail of
the fore foot to the top of the shouI-
der, and for each cubit high they
charge $500. An African elephant of
the largest size measures about nine
cubits or thirteen and one-half feet in
height and is worth about $4,000. For
huge Oeylon elephants $4,000 is some
times paid
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
The Word "umhpella..

The English word umbrella is very
hike the Latin, coming through the
Italian ''ombbrella," or little shade"
The French, German, Spanish and 9TH
ers give it a distinctive name, such as
''parapfuie," ''reSensclrtrm' and para
guas." Umbrella" and ''parasol" are
etymologically precisely the same thing,
but custom has given them the distinc-
tons that we, understand today.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
borrowing Troubke.

IL have heard a good deal about peo-
pie who borrow trouble, but think my
wife is % champion in that line
"Why, I thought she was always
cheerful and contented with her lot"
''She was until our baby was born
SIX weeks ago. Now she is worrying
because he may marry some girl that
we shall not like
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20

Cleanliness can do you no harm"
said the housewife.
Il don't know about dat, ma'am,"
replied the dusty wayfarer.
'Did you ever lose anything by it%'
Eyes, mum. ! was 'tattooed man tn
circus one time, ar when dey made
me take bath all Gle figures came off,
an lost my job"-Chicago News.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
Knew What He Wanted.

''Oan show you anything?s asked
the young man behind the counter at
the hat store.
II guess So" said the young man
who had dropped in. II want one of
those disappearing hats you wear
when you go to the opera. Got any ~
Chicago Tribune.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
Ten Years 10 GET IT.

Towne-Why, he told me he was get
ting along sDlendidly; fine sakary and
an that.
Browne-fndee1?
Towne-Yes, he told me he was get
ting $4,000.
Browne-So he is, at the rate of ST.
600 per ear.-Philadelphia Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
His Hair Not Grax.

young man." said the Rev. Good
man, 'some day you'll bring your ia
theirs gray hairs in SORROW to the
grave"
mo danger" replied young Rakely.
HE hasn't any. Worrying about mes
made him bald" : Catholic Standard
and Times.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
He Needed the Money,

BOokkeeper Il wouh like a little
more salary, str. You see, I'm married
now, SIP
Employer-And need the increase for
your family?
Bookkeeper-t&o, sir; for myself. You
see, my wife knows Just what I'm get
ting now!
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20

Peter Larsen, near Sharon, thresh-
ed Monday.
Farmers of this vicinity began Mon-
day to stack grain.
An addition to the Orphans Home
is soon to be built.
Chr. Rasmussen was on the sick
list two days last week.
Ed. and Amanda Mardersen visited
friends in Elkhorn Sunday.
Miss Agnete johnson, of Kendall
ton, was quite i'll last week.
p. P. Nelson, west of Elkhorn,
received new piano last week.
Andrew Bertelsen left Tuesday for
North Dakota on a business trip.
James e. Hansen shipped twenty
cases of eggs to Atlantic Monday.
The county bridge and grading
gangs are at work east of Elkhorn.
J. P. Carlson, west of Elkhorn be-
gan building barn 40X60 this week.
Hans Petersen, near Sharon Center,
is building an addition to his house.
Mr.. Charley Setback and daughter
went to Omaha the first Of the week.
Nels Hansen, southeast of ElkhorD,
went to Atlantic Tuesday for thing.
Mrs. Chr. Jorgensen, south of KIM
ballton, was quite sick last Thursday.
Nels S. Thompson, of Elkhorn,
made business trip to Atlantic Mon
day.
Mrs. Lauritz Petersen southwest of
Elkhorn is quite sick with typhoid
fever.
The little boy Of Peter Esbeck was
seriously sick for short time last
week.
Several young people of Elkhorn
spent Sunday with Thor Madsen and
family.
The Sharon school began Monday
with Miss Nora Oelke, of Audubon, as
teacher.
Marion Christensen, of Atlantic,
spent Sunday with friends southeast
of Elkhorn.
Harald Hansen and wife of Elk
horn entertained Peter johnson and
wife Sunday.
James Petersen and Miss Warner,
of near Sharon, were Audubon visit
ors Monday.
Geo. Faaborg and Andrew Chris
Jensen Sundayed with Peter Bransen,
of Audubon.
Henry Poulson finished the job OF
hauling 900 bushels of corn from Au-
dubon Monday.
Rev. Jersild's new barn is now com.
pleted and affords the required
accommodations
Henry Petersen returned last
Thursday from visit with relatives
near Coon Rapids.
A.Bergreen with party of six starts
next Monday for a land investing
tour in Minnesota.
Andrew Torlund, north of Kim.
ballton, is rebuilding his barn which
blew down recently
A social gathering was enjoyed al
the home Of w. G. Wiges, near Elk.
horn Saturday night.
Peter Jensen, the clothier of Elk.
horn, and Nels Olsen went to Allan.
tic Monday on business.
Mrs. E. o. johnson, of Fiscus, Wis
tied with Willis Rattenberg and fam
lily the first Of the week.
Thor Madsen, just East of Elkhorn
is improving his place by painting
his house and yard fence.
Cecilia johnson of Kimballton wa
one Of those numbered with the sicl
last week but now is better.
The school of No. 3, Oakfeld twp
begins next Monday. Miss Marth
Heilesen is to be the teacher.
White Knight cigar. Every put
pleasure. SC cigar. The best i
Elkhorn. AT the Barber shop.
Rudolph Anderson returned t,
Kimballton Saturday after finishing
a contract Of painting in Fiscus.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
Golden Weddings.

"But, papa, things have changed
since you We're young"
Yes, they have. Folks used to watt
fifty years for a golden wedding, and
now they demand 1t at the START
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
Yes, he told me he was get
UngrnnnAnticul.

Dusty Rhodes-Will yer please give
me dime to get spmethin' to eat with?
Bunker Hill-My good man, you can
not purchase set Of false teeth for 10
cents.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
What She Didn't Say.

Mamma ito Flossie, who has been
lunching with a little friend)-I hope
you We're very polite, Flossie, at the ia
Bile and said Eyes, please" and mo,
thank you"
Flossie-Well, didn't say mo, thank
You.''
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20
Then She .6ot Mad.

She (havfng nothing else to say)-rt's
funny how We ever came to think SO
much of each other.
He Funny? It's positively ridicu-
lous!
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-08-20

The noblest characters are those who
have steered the life saving vessel
through storm tossed seas. A bed Of
down never nurtured great soldier
yet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-06
ARE STILL
FIGHTING
MsoulLouoAs TO CONTINUE
CONTEST FoR CHILDREN

The hahean corpus proceedings In.
stitutsd two months aHo BY Nj, and
Mrs, Henry Mccullough 70 recover
possession Of their two little chill
oren. who the wife eiaima she was
forccd tO glVe away, was dismissed
wltboat prejudice BY Superior Judge
EEL, this aorninE On McCNtough'p
motion.
McCalouKh let hts wife about six
mouths ago 10 Eet work lie did not
write 70 her fof some time. ana uhe
claims that nr. Alice ncVeFlelgh In
aucrd her 10 believe thatsshe was =
Diverted wife aud persuaded her 10
slgn away an interest IN her two
pretty children t. the Waahineton
ChNdrena Home society. The
mother ana a0 a. she MAS IN and
not able 20 support them. and ate.
helng Ia the home Tor some tlne.
little GLADYS the ynunssr wac
adopted by Thomas Heamef. q web
known musician. while Johnnie the
older vas adopted BY a family IN
another county
When the father returned ana
found that his wife had giVen away
their children. he "a once employed
an attorney and secured = viii OF
hHeeas corpus. which Was made re-
*A=A ger AHaH NNt#ANH
Mr. and Mrs Mccullough. how.
ever, have been very unfortunate.
The tathcr fecUHtiy broke his arm
and was unable a. work and the
money they had HaNed 70 secure
leHal assistance o. recover thrh
children. was al spent Tor doctors
hiila NcCulloush hes now secured
sood position ia Montana. ana Mrs.
Mccullough Is working as domes
u Ia this city tn order that they
may between them Ket togefhcr
enough money 20 fvopsn the case.
At that time the WIFE Wll apply
Tor another writ 81 hnheas corpus.
ftsicad ~ her husband aud saws she
Vii make sensational charges
against pr Aues ne4erlelgh. who.
sae claims. ~ Misrepresentation ln,
dneed her q KiVe away her liftle
Cuaz
The Reenfsrs. who are the foster
parents cf little GLADYS. have he.
come much attached to haf aud are
bitterly resisting che legisl proceed
mss y hich may result IN her hsiH,;
given back h her own mother.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-06
RETALIATION
sRIrlsteBulLT BOATS CANNOT
PIN IN TAAANA

News came from Eagle on the
steamer Meme city. that judge
wicksreham has decided that boats
built in British territory VII Not be
allowed Ca trafttc IN any way On the
lower Yukon OF rauana rivers
All freight and paHnenGofH leaNH
ing Dawson Tor the neW diHEiuEsl
upon reaching tho American line.
must be transferred Co American
haAfH
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-06
PRESS CLUB MET

The annual meeting and dlnnsr Of
the Seattle Preas club Was heid IN
che Maiaou narberin last evenings
About 30 Representatives 90 local
newspapers u the eits were present
The following officers we're slsciedi
FOR the ensuing year President WIZ
A steel vice president. Horace Ac=i
eiure aud Kari Anderson, secretary
e y. white treasurer. A. ] Diethen.
ri executive committee, LoVett NJ
Wood. l.. n Seffit, v /. itahar q, y.
burnett. E 1. Hampton and the res
uiar officiai board.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-06
IT WORKED
TOO WELL

The ease af the state against
James huticr charged With assault
with a deadly weapon With intent q
commit murder. ~ on trial Ia the
criminal department 90 the superior
court TODAY
hutlrr shot James bouftruN
through the lunRs. March q When
Courteny asked him e. pay some
money that he owed. tutiera de.
Tense h. that he did not ntean %
wound CouytenX, but was simply In
tended 10 shoot near him TO scare
him
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-06
SIZE LOCKED OUT

Mrs Isabella Adudsli. whose hus-
band - sums for divorce, filed po-
titiun In the superior court today
aaklaF that be be ordered &C. ALLOW
her 90 enter their hems a. ballard
10 get her clothes. The petitioner
alleges that hsf husband has lVeks
81 The house aud refuses to alloS
her 10 60 IN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-06


read: Guilty" mot guilty. CUTLER
~ "guyity." guilty and mot
guilty. --vandaiia MOI Leader.
In railroad wreck near stlIiweli.
Kan, nine people we're killed.
Jimjay Hm says IN s. Paul that
China has a market for all our coun-
try's wheat. providing he can carry
II over IN his boats.
The Brazilian rebels IN the Acre
district have promised obedience 10
the government.
Governor Of KwAnesi province.
China, has appealed 10 the state ds-
yartment for relief for famine sur
seFsrs.
There h talk in Portland OF com.
bine among al the WOODEN mills on
The Pacific coast
They are putting electric lights on
Tacoma's totem tree - the leaves
gan see 70 grow.
81 Louis IL going 70 have a ~. zoo, p
600 hotel for the coming worlds fair.
II won't be long now before tie
Eweet girl graduate will be telling us
how to 40 things.
disappointment IA love drove
Harry Rowe. z3-ycar-old son OF
sfeai1ny AfOHfHna fanohrnan 10 COM
init suicide At Fort Benton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-06
FIGHT
WON BY THE STAR

the street car company 90 time.
The new sehsduic dosn away 60 a
large degree with the awful pRcklnA
and jammina together OF people IN
the EARS during tho heavy haul heurs
"a the morning and sNeninEs
Fred n Wvynnt. nsefptAfK OF the
Green Lake Improvement Club, Vhn
wrote 10 the seattle Electric Com
pany twice without securing sn1
particular concessions ffoni the com.
pany, said this morning
Yes | noticed the change this
morning There are more ears run
nlns aud they come eftcner, and
think We can set along nicely INV
THE STAIR DESERVES Tiifh
CREDIT ron THE STAND m
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-06

ss-inrh Fast Black Ferraiiue LIN
lag value Iau after N.....ss Zoe
tz-iueh Lining Serge satrefl, "a
brusn. grey aud black. value =.
after ssssss fs.as sste rsHHs Toe
se.inch Mercerirea stripe wooi
Chaiiirs. iu pink navy. tan ana
reneda. value CSC after e.. ZSe
.<5t q. ..s 49,. ss.s. y. as -ss.s
very neatly hsmsfitched. regular
prize SEA after 6 each s..s.. 2se
EnloHrd Table Cloths. - sizs. re-
and white or rrd and green. per
feeuS fast eoiors. worth sc. nf-
ter q each .....s#.....s...-4o 0e
Apron Bingham. good quality. a.
sorted checks. worth exc aftff
ss.ineh eoiorea Table OF cIoth.
yaiue st 4oc yard. special Al
yard sssss. stssst.s stsstt..ss Ne
Nottingham Lace Curtains. 70 -
yards long. IT, hundreds Of dlf-
fereut designs. these curtains
are al single Got IN pairs ana
are spaa values a. slsg9 eaehs
NfaHEiai after 8. zach .s4....ss 2De
chiidfsna Velvet Top. spring
Heel Lace and hutton shoas.
siaes 3 10 = regular price ti.sA
special. after 6 ..........-..sI.2
Hlxhya Famous She's Polish. which
selis regularly Al sc. after
IianaseSus snk Teck Ties. ssc
NaiunH after 64...4 Zoe
Mems Fancy Half Hose. isle
black and red effects. Sc values.
after 8. two pairs fof ....... x5e
Boys " col Sweaters. maroon. blue
end green, fancy striped. worth
lee. after 49, ,..sss...4s6 5c
White. black aud coIort IN Ladies'
Cotton Shirt Waists. al siaeH IN
loi. worth ti.1e, afSrr &. s9e
Ladies Wash Waists. IN stylish.
NerNiccahic materials. In black
or white linen snd many coiorrs
effects. worth s. %. after 6 ose
Ladies' ietticaafh IN black and
eelors. many styles. worth s. GO
licys' Pine Madras House Waists.
sailor collars. sizes from 4 20 =
years. Saturday. after g., 40e
$500 Melton peirstfienna skirts. \
perfect made and fitting skirt in
HaTe ~ oxfoFd. after { s2-bO
trvpe kimpnos. butterfly ple.ven.
wiae figured hand trimming.
worth 81 CO. after s............ 8fle
Women'H straiEhffrunt. bias. Kored
Corset. IN black only. lace ana
hebe ribbon trimmed. regular
value 1sc special. after 6 35e
Infants and chiidren's Lawn Caps.
somew bat suiied. values Toe up 10
u9t, special after gs...-. 25e
Womcn'H Long White skirts. deep
flouuce OF embroidery and inscr-
ton. regular value i235. special.
after t-sst-.s. t.tfss..sss.sse l.SO
Childrens and Misses one plcce
nressep. made 81 percafe or
chambray. sizes years 10 L.
regular value Ssc special. after e
asfsssts stfsss t.sssssssss.a ODE
Children Bits. made Of Massaie
cloth. regular value TIC. succiai
after .f.-.ts.-tssa.--- #--4-44+ Be
Very best quality Gem Pins. fun
count, needle points. always sold
al Sc per paper. after S.. Sc
Nickei-piated 81 fety. l dozen on
card. very best quality. sizes !. 2.
5 and Z. sold regularly at SC. &C.
7fe and loo per card. after DC
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-06

AZ result 81 the fieht made by
the star 60 secure better street ear
service for the patrons Of che Green
lake line. the Seattle Electric CONF
pany this morning placed three All
diiionAl ears on that line. This gives
the ursen taks people a ear Co town
every seven minutes Instead OF ems
every 10 minutes, as before. sud the
trip e. town II made Ia ~ minutes.
instead % % minutes a. formerly
The change Ia the schedule was
hailed with delight by All residents
Of the Green Lake district and sew
erai people have called az the STR
offiee by telephone and thanked the
paper FOR lts good work Ia hrinKlna
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-06
IN
ARMORY

The prompt action ~ the rhendeai
saEine IN responding 90 IRE call
al The Armory probably saved that
building frufn total Destruction. this
Afternoon. A ftir Of saN4saf nsar
-. ssS.s -, - - ..s.s !. 49, * ~ ~
$50 s--esel.s ~ -
spr'saf tili theY caught n the faua=
astiou Of the tiBasf sNke structure.
and they began climatug up to the
Second story.
ON the second fiooF - stored about
ae pounds Of gunpow Arr hsiunstnx 10
the various militia companies. and
shen the ehsmlzal enEias had the
hrr pus out. Il had approached 20
within a few feet of The msEsnine.
Ths t0sa amounts 10 about SIS,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-06

roni< AND IT ~ TO nn COW
uRATuIATEn"
Under the new schedule the arunn
Lake cars VIII be operated on seNz
en- ,minuts schedule thruuE bout the
entire daY until $50 y, ~.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-06
ASKS DAMAGES FOR
A TERRIBLE FALL

Tho damage suit Of Adele Ed
wards against Judge Thomas Burke
20 recover 10000 for personal in
juriss sustained by falling down the
elevator shaft IN tho Burke build
Ing. ia on trial IN Judge AlbcrtsOn's
department Of the superior court,
this afternoon.
The plaintiff alleges that on ac-
count Of the cafeieanneaa Of q IT,
yeor old elevator hoy IN starting the
ceRe before she had fairly stepped
cut OF r.. she was plunged 81 feet
Town the shaft.
Miss Edwsrdg arm was broken
ID she sustained other injuries.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-06

Il wiu pay svu ta 90 a Ions diH-
tnner out ~ yuur uay fer tire chance
~ buying p ftss grade - heft shift
20 <..sNaA.se sst$s sss "a sys-.s ..' =
= ttWtgHfupas c. eaF. fWd afl1
ffnAHn 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-06
THE MARKETS

Strawberries fell OF 30 cents PER
crate IN price this morulnE Hack
cherries are scarce and in great de-
mand az = higher price % ti.90U
las per crate. White cherries cold
today AZ the same price.
The }. NJ Hixnn Commission COM
pany. which has been IN business on
Western avenue for the past ~
years. changed hands June l, the
new owners being the Ryan a New
ton company. The latter company
already has commission houses In
Butte. spokane and North Yakima.
Walter Bowen. manager - The old
concern. continues Ia the employ II
the nes company.
WHOLESALE PRICES
fThsse prices are 70 snY buFsr ~ guar.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-06-06
LICENSES TO WE'D

walter y sharpeY - ard Sarah
Conner. -. beth - Seattle. Aisx
nrank. -. and utsaystsata Mes
ssnska. ge. both % Seattle.