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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-10-01

here this past week visiting Willards
Rattenborg and helping to formulate
plans for the erection of a new addi-
ton to the Orphans Home at Elk
horn. The new building will be BOX
80, fixed up with baths, furnace and
everything to make it convenient for
the poor little fellows left with them.
There are now twenty four little ones
in this place and thirty at Wapaka,
Wis. where Rev. johnson lives.
Rev. G. L. Anker, of the Oaktield
church, filled three appointments
Sunday which certainly shows his de-
sire and ambition to satisfy mems soul
by getting them to satisfy their own.
! He preached an able sermon at IL a.
m. in his own church, then at 3
O'Clock p. m. at Poplar and in the
evening at Merrill Grove. On Fri
day he is to take part in Harvest
Feast at Cuppy Grove. These meet
ings will continue over Sunday I'M
der the leadership of many able min
listers to which all are heartily in
vited to attend.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-10-01

There will be no services in the
| Oaktield church next Sunday, as Rev.
Anker is participating in the meet
ing at Cuppy Grove.
Andrew Andersen the merchant at
Lorah was up last week returning
Monday visiting with relatives and
with his old time friends.
Charley White who teaches school
north Of kimballton goes to Des
Moines next week to pass his exami-
nation to be admitted as lawyer.
Peter Jensen from near Fiscus was
down to Kimballton the last of the
week and purchased lumber to re-
build part Of his house on the farm.
H. c. Madsen got home in Kim
ballton last week from Omaha where
he has been taking points in engrav-
ing and in jewelry work Of all kinds.
Chris Hansen, the harness maker in
Elkhorn, has the lumber on his lots
with which to build new shop as
soon as he can get the carpenters at
work.
Thos. Christensen was another one
Of the farmers around Kimballton
who has decided to build new house
and has purchased lumber for that
purpose.
There was a party last Saturday
night at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Madsen, east of Elkhorn. and all
the people that were present had a
Joyous time.
The church people of Kimballton
expect to go to Oak Hill in Oakfeld
township next Sunday to witness the
ordination of Walter Jensen and Hen
ric Tonbeck.
Many farmers south of Elkhorn
have been hauling good corn from
Walnut the last week at is cents per
bushel, so we were informed recently
by one of the haulers.
John christensen, living AZ miles
east of Elkhorn, gave party Sunday
to crowd of his friends who were
highly entertained by himself and
wife and all had good time.
Anna Thompson, the dressmaker in
Elkhorn, has let the contract for the
erection of house in that place. 1t
is to be built close to Fred Petersen
and will be quite commodious cot
tage.
Peter Jorgensen, of near Kimball-
ton, and who has been working near
Marine this year, is now the proud
possessor of fine driving horse which
he recently purchased OF Frank Dun
ham.
There will be dance IN the Hall
in Elkhorn next Saturday night and
those who have the good fortune to
get all invitation may feel assured
that they will have an evening of
social pleasure.
Mrs. Paulson and Mrs. Christensen
of Morning Springs are here this
week visiting their relatives in the
M. Gregersen home east of Elkhorn
and are thoroughly enjoying them
selves and their visit.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-10-01
KirnballtOn-E lkhorn

N. L. Nelson, east of Elkhorn, is
having an addition built to his house.
Peter Petersen and family, west of
Elkhorn, spent Sunday at the home
Of Andrew Andersen.
White Knight cigar. Every puff
pleasure. sc cigar. The best in
Elkhorn. At the BARBER SHOP.
School began Monday in Kimball-
ton with prof. Ed. Wood at the helm
and Caroline christensen as assistant.
Oluf Hansen and Hans Christensen,
of Hamlin were down to Elkhorn
Saturday visiting their many friends.
Andrew bennington, of near Wal
nut, was in Elkhorn Saturday and
sold load of apples to James g. Han
sen.
James & Hansen, of Elkhorn, got
in car load of Oil meal the first of
the week and were finding ready sale
for it.
Sven Larsen, one of the Industrious
bunch Of cattle last week to Jens
Hansen,
Miss Terklesen who has, as we un-
derstand, been out west is in Elkhorn
this week visiting her old friend Mrs.
Hans johnson.
Clarence Jacobsen of Kimballton,
was among the number that attended
the exercises at the Experiment Sta
ton last Friday.
Rasmus Hedegeard, the clothier OF
Kimballton, goes to Hamlin this
week with goods and says he will sell
regardless of price.
Clara Nelson, west of Elkhorn, is
now helping with the household
duties at the home Of Andrew Ander-
sen, east of Elkhern.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-10-01
Azure For DYSPEPSIA.

l had Dyspepsia in its worst form
and felt miserable most all the time.
Did not enjoy eating until l used
co 1ao ysP euped m nere Mhlo " RSs
Saylor. Hilliard, Pa. No appetite, loss
constipation, bad breath, sour risings,
indigestion, dyspepsia and all stomach
troubles are quickly cured by the use
of kodol. kodol represents the nat
ural juices OF digestion combined with
the greatest known tonic and recon-
structive properties. 1t cleanses, pur-
ifies and sweetens the stomach. Sold
by Nick Doffing & Co. Extra, and F.
II. Franklin & Co., Brayton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-10-01

The people south of Elkhorn were
shocked the last Of last week to hear
of the accident to Mr.. Trailer, OF near
Marine, that resulted in his death on
Sunday; He was one of the biggest
land owners in Cass county, owning
something like 5000 acres. He leaves
a large family to mourn his loss.
Elkhorn is taking on quite city
appearance these days. A telephone
system for the town and country is
now completed but the 'phones are
not working good as yet. 1t is mu-
tual line to Marine and there are al
ready about seventy members having
phones and more joining all the
time.
Peter Hansen, of the firm of Faa-
borg IL Hansen in Kimballton, went
up west of Audubon Monday to at
tend silver wedding at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Jorgensen who
have travelled as husband and wife for
a quarter Of century and the friends
who were present at the occasion
wished that they might tour to the
Golden Wedding goal and have life
full of joy, peace and happiness.
The Elkhorn ball team went down
to Marine last Sunday to play them
a return game as it stood tie as to
championship between them from
last spring. 1t was closely con-
tested game and the score stood
eleven to ten in favor Of the Elkhorn
boys though they did not play the
last half Of the ninth inning. Chris
Boo made the star play by catching
a fly that seemed impossible to get
and was of course the hero of the day.
Prof. Jensen of the high school
was taken very sick last Friday night
with bleeding Of Of the lung. The
doctor was called however and relief
given. He has sent for his brother
who is doctor also, to remain and
care for him for some time. All
the people are anxious that it should
not be a lasting draw back to the Pro-
lessor as the school work will begin
the 10th OF next month aud they
want him to be able to begin the
work.
The Kimballton Rife Club held a
shoot Wednesday OF last week and bad
good time. The officers had arrang-
ed good target and all present en-
joyed the time. The following nam
ed are the prize winners in the order
in which they are named: Torvel Jen-
sen, Rasmus Hedegaard, Mike Mel
son of Poplar, Rasmus Larsen, Lars
Christofersen, Geo. Faaborg, Peter
Kjer,, Nels Mortensen, Martin Nor
Jensen, Thos. Thompson, Geo. Hart
vipen and Ole Olsen.
Rev. johnson, of Wis. who is presi-
dent of the Orphans Home board, was
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-10-01

The young people of the church in
kimballton are having good meet
ings each Sunday evening. They are
discussing some problems of inter-
est to all and it is bringing out strong
points of vantage to all.
A. Bergreen got back from the
north last Wednesday where he was
showing emigrants the country. He
went further north this trip and
found much better country and
place to get cheap land.
Miss Martha Hansen, of Elkhorn,
is now in Atlantic learning the dress
making trade so that when she has
finished she will not only be able to
fix her own clothes but those of other
people who desire her services.
Frank Mardesen and wife, of De
Soto were guests Sunday at the home
OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chris
Peterson east of Elkhorn. These
good people were glad to have them
home as are many OF their friends.
Ordination exercises will take
place next Sunday at the Oakhill
church and q great many from Elk
horn are planning to be present at
the exercises that mean so much TO
the two young ministers being or
dained.
Hans johnson and wife of Kimball-
ton, went to Audubon last Thursday,
Mrs. johnson visited her brother
while Mr. johnson took advantage of
the excursion to Ames and attended
the Harvest Jubilee there Friday, re-
turning Saturday,
The Kimballton Rifle Club has
challenged the Elkhorn Club for
joint shoot at some time in the near
future. The boys have ordered set
Of new guns and will be in good
shape to entertain their guests if they
see fit to accept the challenge.
One of the happiest surprise parties
given this season was given last Sat-
urday night to Mrs. p Steffensen ere
she left for Indiana. 1t was party
in which the good will of the people
was shown towards her who had liv-
ed so long a neighbor to them all.
Joe James of Elkhorn let the con-
tract for the building of fine new
home in town west of his store. The
brick is now being hauled for the
foundation and it will not be long
until the frame work is up and he
will have pleasant home of his own.
Lost-A large yellow shepherd
dog, dark yellow on back, black
nose, lame in front foot, male dog,
has not fully shed, very fat, answers
to name of Rover. Suitable reward
for his return. Address,
JOHN FREDERICKsON,
Box 81, Rorbeck Shelby Co., Iowa.
Thos. Christensen who is working
for Jens Hansen started to Elkhorn
last Thursday on horse back. While
coming, his horse fell and rolled over
him but luckily he was released with
only bruised body and scratched
face. The accident might easily have
cost him his life.
A good many from around Elk
horn went on the excursion up to
Ames last Friday and got more in
touch with this great agricultural
college of the state OF which we are
all becoming proud, for it is doing
good work and raising the standard
Of farm life all over the state.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-10-01
Farm For Sale, Cheap!

My farm of 100 acres, one mile south
and four miles east Of Elkhorn, will
be sold cheap if sale is before Sept
ember 25, 1903.
CHRIS P. RATTENBoRG.
Atlantic, Iowa. Box 4.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-10-01

all druggists sell DR.. Niles Nerve Plasters.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-12

them. In general the attempt to revive
the high crown on other hats proves
unsuccessful.
y mixture of royal blue and white is
popular in Paris. \ charming three
cornercd white beaver hat had strap
pings Of blue velvet caught Ly fancy
tiligree buttons. II is curious that
royal blue should die so hard in Paris
1t was favorite color last winter and
still holds its own. White too. is al
ways popular in the winter with dark
furs. Of course it is eXtravagant wear.
but nothing looks SO well White cor
durOy vclvctS are perfectly lovely and
will be leading feature of the early
Monte Carlo fashions. They are soft
ened with lace and pannc trimmings
and worn with stoles of sable or mink
and brown hat,
The cut shows a GainsbOrOugh hat of
pale gray felt trimmed with a deeper
gray panne scarf and shaded feather.
JCDIC CHOLLET.
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place. Bat In shades of gray ana
myrtle green made into smart tailor
made it certainly has its charms
The prevalence Of fancy butt rs Is
very marked They are of I'D gun
metal, gold silver and even burnt
wood
Fur toqucs are made much lighter In
weight this year the crown in many
instances being Of chiffon velours or
tule
There is no abntiug in the vogue of
brown, and this ordinarily try az color
Is most becoming to some women
Facings md cOrdings of cloth in pale
shades or of darker velvet are quite
the most fashionable trimmings for
cloth gowns. and u great deal of lace
is used for vests and fronts. which can
be rendered warm and comfortable by
a lining Of soft. fine flannel
The picture shows net waist having
silk embroidered spots
JUDO CHOLLET
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this is toned down ip spots by masses
of embroidery and deep. gray and
white fringe. WI
Next in popularity comes an odd
rather silvery shade of brown, whicp
goes particularly well with sables or
silver fox.
In one of New Yorks most fashion
able tea rooms recently no fewer than
eight beautiful costumes in chiffon
velvet 4 this shade We're to be seen.
There are also very smart gowns of
black chiffon velvet trimmed with rich
Irish lace and black chenille, but these
are worn by older women.
The dressy tailor made may be OF
gray cloth OF velvet, made with bit of
fringe or dyed lace and some pretty
buttons. \ white or gray lace waist
may accompany this and a large gray
and white pIumed hat.
In millinery chiffon velvet is posi-
lively unequaled, for it is light in
weight and lends itself to intricate
manipulation.
The illustration shows a hat of this
velvet in Il fawn shade. 1t is trimmed
with IA brown and green wing.
JUDO CHOLLET.
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ural feathers in many cases having the
additions Of patches of bright colGring
The brush osprey is dying out but the
paradise plume remains Very brcom-
ing are the toques made entirely Of
feathers, ana some of the plumaEe Il
very lovely and evidently belongs to
foreign birds Of some rarity. Hats
are still large aud spreading aud pro
Ject In front, but toqurs have exceed
ingly deep brims, especially 1t the
back. Toques are worn IN different
ways. ms some fall low over the fore
bend and others are raised and show
a great deal of the front hair
The illustration shows u baby lamb
coat and Hat nun. Both are trimmed
with handsome yellow lace.
JUDO CHOLLEr.
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THE PREVAILING MODES.
The short BoIerot Eject - Ample
sleeves and CsApe Effects

The short bolero effect with short.
wide sleeves is the favorte model just
now, and this has full underblouse
of lace and very full lace sleeve puffs.
The skirts hang full back and front.
with gored or shirrcd ruflles
The close fitting small hat Is seen
alike for dressy and street wear. II is
Of fine velvet trimmed with single
shaded plume.
Waists Of black mousseline de sole
trimmed with long fringe and having
semitransparcnt Jokes are very dainty
for evening wear.
The heavy blouse of cream lace Is
most effective to wear with tailor made
suits
The broader the shoulders the smart.
or the gown. and this breadth. to-
gethcr with the fuilness OF the sleeves,
makes the waist line appear very
small.
Despite the prejudice against birds
they are shown In profusion, the nat
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-12

those are bun.d u dozen r.ar.s So
That they vII rs .ur Is r.rag tba
suapa uf the H-u-e
The uey ,A.r', are fuller than ever
and they are much better made un.
lined and simply wom over d Sin or
Well fitting uulorsklrt.
Petticoats are becoming more volu.
mlnous, and they have more rufIes than
ever IN order 10 hold out the fun skirts
These new petticoats require as much
skin in cutting as an outside skirt.
Ecru lace Is used In variety OF
ways for gowns, waists and even neg.
ligees. In the picture you will see a
negiigce Of this ecru lace trimmed with
dainty narrow velvet headings.
JUDO CHOLLET.
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GRAY CLOTH COAT.

white. Of navy blue or of brown. the
skirt Killed just to clear the ground
and the jacket three-quarter length.
The gloves and petticoat should
match the costume with which they are
worn.
a turban shape is pretty TO go with
the walking costume. and il may be
trimmed with shaded cocks plumage.
The illustration shows n useful gray
cloth coat having tinted lace collar.
1t is trimmed with moutlon fur.
JUDO CHOLLET.
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combination Of cloth minis or sable
and Irish Iace Is especially desirable.
oyur~E.rt effects arn appearing on %
few ~ the French gowns but this IS X
trying style o an but a few tall slen.
der women
PettigoarS with heavily shirred
touuges are used 10 wear with tile
thinner gowns which require holding
cut around the feet.
There i no doubt about IT that wine
color and mink or sable are beautiful
mixtures and give a CHEEKY touch OF
color 10 the somberneSs Of autumn
days
The picture shows costume OF the
popular old rose I.beli he.
JUDO CHoLLET.
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FOR COLD DAYS.
Handsome Fur Coats with Loose
SIceves-OverskirtE Elects

The fur coat is now with us in all its
glory. The loose or sack shape seems
to be the favorite for beautiful minkS
and sablcs. The whole thing gives the
effect OF cape with full sleeves.
These sleeves are filed in ut the lower
edge with ruttleS of lace. SO that when
the arm is raised it gives very dainty
effect.
RuChing appears on many Of the
dresSy gowns, and these have pinked
edges and are best made of taffeta or
some other thin silk
Borders of fur particularly mink, are
seen on many smart French gowns. a
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-12
MILLINERY OF THE MOMENT
Styles and Trimmings which Are
Rather smart.

Millinery becomes more and more
picturesque rs the season advances.
The shapes are growing larger and
more pronounced. Plumed hats are Il
necessity for dressy occasions. and the
plumes. arranged in variety of ways
so that they droop in the hair. are sup
posed TO match the tints of the gown
Turbans made of flowers, rough felt
or chiffon velvet are very smart and
are worn on all occasions. A bunch of
cocks pumes dropping over the left
ear is a fayorite trimming.
The French sailor has graduated into
dressy hat. 1t even comes made of
ermine or sable and trimmed with
white ostrich tips.
Rough felts are still popular and
these are prettiest in all black and all
white relieved by small touch of
color
Gainsborough and picture hats are
very smart for the few who can wear
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silk or crepe dc chine is tucked in
groups all around stole trimmings are
greatly ia demand. and these are made
dalntiy out Of lace ANA embroidery.
Black and white effects in lace are
gained by means of embroidery touch
ss, Circular gHugings are used for
yokcs and ARE often relieved by stripes
of fancy embroidery
Elbow sleeves are vOlumlnOus affairs,
with frilIS reaching far below the
length of the arm These friIls are all
of sheer chiffon net. etc, put on very
full
The illustration shows peau de sole
gown trimmed with white chiffon and
renaissance lace.
JUDO CHOLLET.
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WHAT is WORN.
CoIors and Fashion Adopted by Wei
Goyvned Women.

Bright blues are very smart for aft
ernoon gowns. made with the hat to
match. Browns and grayS are To b.
met with on all sides, and quite bit
of lavender and purple is also popular,
Coarse laces are dyed To match blue
and brown chinons, and the effect Of
gown Of this description is very
smart.
The real old fashioned Marie An
toinette belts are being revived, and
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FASHION HINTS.
Fur Stoies Are Bccoming More Einb-
crate aud Large.

Fur stolcS have become more and
more elaborate, aud they have also in
creased in size until they reach the
dimensions Of little capcs aud are used
to the exclusion Of other wraps with
tailor made dresses
one at the smartcst Of these stole
cnucs seen recently was of moIcskin,
having a double cape effect and long
stolrlil,c ends Tiny lupcls were of
crminr, and the ends of the stole had
cru~~pncps OF This fur added in
Moleskiu 10y the way, makes a
charming turhan combined with er.
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SMART BOIEROS.


Ihree-quarter length cloth costumes
are seen for general utility wear. For
dressier occasions. however. the short
bolero with the wide belt is to be pre-
ferred. This bolero is made in double
and triple effects. and often the over
hanging part is bordered with fringe.
The outline of the figure is lost in
many of the new bodices. they are so
hefrilled Bertha effects. and especial
~ deep ones, are very smart. espc-
cially for evening toilets Fullness is
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-12
GIRLS WITH SMALL INCOMES
They Must select Their Costumes
With Great Care.

The girl with small income must
choose her costumes with care. but if
she does this she will often find herself
better dressed than her sister whose
larger means sometimes make her pur-
chase things without due reflection.
Always remember that it is better to
have one good costume than three in
different ones. Study the styles care
fully, and choose what you find best
suited for you.
goods and dreasy tailor made for Wis
iting, girl will find herself well dress
ed for the street. The walking costume
may be made of black tlecked with
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-12
WOMEN S GOWNS.
Wine Color Popoiar-forduroy Vel
vet Suits For Unity wear.

Wine color Is very popular shade.
Some of the prettiest street costumes
show variations Of this color. Often
a cloth gown will be trimmed with "a
darker shade of panne and then bright
ened by little vest Of more delicate
shade.
Corduroy velvet is pOpmdf Tor use
full wear. but the attempt to Introduce
1t into finer gowns is distinct failure
because of the more beautiful weaves
of velvet which make II seem common
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TRIMMINGS OF GOWNS.
Tucks nf the wide Variety Fea-
turc Of the New Dresses.

TuckS are Il feature of many smart
costumes. but not the tine tuck, how
ever. The fold Is an inch and over in
depth and decoratcs the bottom of the
skirt aud the full puffs.
Old fashioned sleeves ruhled to the
elbow are seen on some Paris models
of silk gowns.
Threc-quarter coats of Persian lamb
are smart, made with wide collars and
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SEPARATE WAISTS.
They stan Are Worn In Spite of
some Dressmukcrs.

The separate waist still hourishcs IN
pale tints 10 match the costume with
which It Is worn Gray. lavender and
pure white seem to be the fayorite col
ors. The most scrviceablc material Is
crepe de chine. but lace, soft silks and
chiffons are all popular.
The wide collar or cape effect Is also
smart on waists. and where this Is
not seen the long shoulder seam takes
Its place.
V shaped Jokes Of moderate size are
effective Oh separate blouse. and the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-12
CHIFFON VELVET.
The New and supple Weave which
Has Become So Fashionable.

Chiffon velvet has almost entirely
supplantod the ordinary make of this
trous dat even the best silk velvet
looks ch"an by rs side.
At almost any smart function tXs
winter chiffon velvet dresses pree1
They are made in elaborate tailor fash
ion and are worn with handsome stoles
of fur and much beplumed toques.
The most fashionable color seems to
be gun metal gray, and the luster of
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-12-12
FOR EVENING WE AR.
Brtef iItnts For Dainty wintcr
Dresses and Wraps

The fchu effect drcorntes several
evening gowns. II Is made of chiffon
md Gne net md edged with narrow
velvet TO show or the wilderness of the
neck.
Sleeves are becoming larger and
larger, and this worries the average
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JUDO CIIOLLET