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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19
A New Man at 70,

Major Frank o'Mahoney. West Side,
Hannibal Mo-, writes:
II am professionally newspaper cor
respondent. now 70 years old. l have
watched the growing power of the Peruna
plant from its incipiency in the little log
cabin, through its gradations of success up
to its present establishment in Columbus,
Ohio. and conclude that merit brings its
full reward.
Up to few years ago felt no need to
test its medicinal potency, but lately when
my system needed it. your Peruna relieved
me of many catarrhal troubles. Some two
years ago 1 weighed 210 pounds. but fell
away down to 168 pounds. and besides loss
of flesh was subject 10 stomach troubles,
indigestion. loss of appetite, insomnia,
night sweats. and foreboding of getting
my entire system out of order. During
some months / gave Peruna fair trial,
and it rejuvenated my whole system. / feel
thankful therefore, for although 70 years
old feel like young man. Major Frank
o Mahoney.
In old age the mucous membrane be-
come thickened and partly lose their function
This leads to partial loss of hearing.
smell and taste, as well as digestive dis
turbances.
Peruna corrects all this by its specific
A guilty conscience seldom goes so
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19
LlXl!A!z!!' q !:

HORTON COUNTY, North Dakota, has rich black
loan soil on clay foundation, producing heavy
crops-where corn grows. Good water in wells 10
70 80 feet. Where Coal Is Free. Feeding about
six weeks in year. Creameries sell butter at FL
gin prices. Farm lands 81 to sl2 per acre. Graz
Ing lands 81 to 81. 100 acres Free Homesteads adj
joining. 5000 people now in county. Healtbiest
climate Write for maps and folders to
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19
Low Wanes In Scotland.

Caithness, Orkney and Shetland are
Scottish counties in which the wages
Of agricultural workers are at the low
est. A plowman there still considers
himself well paid at IA shillings q
week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19
Iowa Corn Raisers, Assoclation.

During the recent convention Of
corn growers at Ames, Iowa, an as
ISOLATION Of corn growers was formed
with the object of stimulating better
methods In Iowa corn growing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

"And now" asked the teacher. at
he end of long description Of the
brain, where is the seat of memory?
Can any of you tell me?" "Yessum."
replied Johnny Brighteyes; lin the
little finger, where you tie string
around it to make you recollect!"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

Are you sure the course is clear?"
she whispered, sliding down to the
arms of her lover YES" he respond
ed; 81 succeeded in boring hole in
the waterpipe. Your father has dis
covered 1t, and will keep his finger
over the hole until the plumber ar
ives Comet"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19
WESTERN cANADA'S HARD
WHEAT GROWING LAMBS

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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

Harding's Headache and Neuralgia Powders
Guaranteed Cure. Sent by mail for 25c box.
John Harding & Co.. Davenport, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

Aunt Terminals Pancake Flour is self-ris-
ing, ready for instant use. Makes delicious
pancakes. All grocers sell it. Save coupons.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

McCarthy's "Ez FOOT COMFORT"
positively cures Chilblains. Price 25c.
F. r. Mccarthy, Jefferson, la.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

Restful Rawlins-"Dat new hobo
hez jess completed his first century
ride on de trucks in a freight train!"
Narrow-Gauge Nevins-"Did it please
aim much?" Restful Rawlins-"Not
bit! he said de dust an jolts re-
minded him NV de days when he wuz
'ich an owned an 'auto'i"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

The eyes of other people are the
eyes that run us.-Franklin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

A short acquaintance is always try
ing to make q touch.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

Piso's Cure Is the best medicine we ever
used for all affections of the throat and
lungs.-Wm. o. Endsley, yanburen, Ind.
Feb TO- 1900
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

Mr. Gotham-"So you are going to
settle In the United States?" New ar
rival (from South America)-"Yes.
sir: they've got to drawing things a
little too fine in South America to suit
me. Why, sir, it's got so now that a
man can't even get job at overthrow
ing a government unless he belongs to
the Revolutionists' Union, and has
paidhi fees regularly for six months. /"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

A married woman always travels un.
der an assumed name.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

II you would know, and not be
known, live in a city.-Colton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

Send Soc for packags OF Suefs-Thy-OL II II
eoes not cure your ECZEm a viii refunC
Eou the money. sUEL MEDICINE CO, Des
Moines. Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

m G dicine for
chronic catarrh of
the stomach and
bowels. l have
been roubled Sc
verely with it for
oyer a wear and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNsIGHTLY
Keep them white with Russ Bleaching Blue.
Get the genuine. All grocers, l0c.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19
a VENERABLE PASTOR
CURED BY PE-RU.NA,

operation on all the mucous membranes Of
the body.
One bottle will convince any one. Once
used and Peruna becomes lifelong stand
by with old and young"
Mr.. Samuel Saunders of Blythedale,
Mo-, writes: My disease was catarrh of
the urethra and bladder. I got bottle of
Pe-ru-na and began taking it. and in few
days l was relieved and could sleep and
rest all night. think that Pe-ru-na is a
valuable remedy. l had tried other very
highly recommended medicines, but they
did me no good. My physician told me
that could not expect to be cured of my
trouble, as l was getting TO be an old man
Isl years.. feel very thankful for what
Pe-ru-na has done for me-"
In later letter Mr.. Saunders says:
" am still of the same mind with regard
to your Pe-ru-na medicine"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

OF course it isn't a crime to be a
woman-neither is 1t manly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19
A TRAVELLER
AT SEYENTY-0NE
YEARS OF AGE.

also cough. Now my cough is all gone,
and all the distressing symptoms of ca
tarrh of the stomach and bowels have dis
appeared. will recommend it to all as
rare remedy. am so well l am con-
templa;ing a trip to Yellow Stone Park
this coming season. How is that for one
II years old 2"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

Luck is a combination of an oppor
tunity and the man.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething softens the gums reduces IN
hammaton, allays PAIN cures wind collie 2e bottle
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

Des Molnes Daily and Sunday News, best and
most complete daily In Iowa, publ shed 55 days in
the year any address for sl5O year, 81 forS
soc for mos, Soc for mos, Csc for mo.
Subscribe To-day. Address, The News. Des
MninpS Iowa
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

When a married couple gets d.
vorce 1t Is up to each to congratulate
the other
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

Contracting a disease in reality ex-
nandS IL.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19
al RELY UPON
PE.RU.NA FOR
ALL CATARRHAL.
DISEASES"

the United States. During my long life ]
have known a great many remedies for
coughs colds, catarrh and diarrhoea.
had always supposed these affections to be
different diseases. For the last ten or
fifteen years / have been reading DR..
Hartman's books and have learned from
them one thing in particular: That these
affections are the same and that they are
properly called catarrh.
AS for Dr. Hartman's remedy. Peruna,
have found it to be the best, if not the
only reliable remedy for these affections.
IL has been my standby for many
years and I attribute my good health
and my extreme old age to this
remedy.
I" 1t exactly meets all my requirements.
have come to rely upon it almost entirely
for the many little things for which l need
m edicine. believe it to be especially
valuable to old people. although have nc
doubt it is just as good for the young.
Isaac Brock.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

Stir up a mans wrath If you want
his candid opinion of you.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

The fellow who doesn't amount to
much generally lets you know 1t.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

years.
all
blessing suffering humanity Rev.
Little TolOna ILL.,. writes later letter she II only
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

No man can do right unless he is
good, wise and strong. What wonder
we fail?-Charles Buxton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

my entire satlstaction
is the proper remedy
for ailments due di-
rectly to the effects of
the climate.
For ia years l
have withstood the
changeable climate of
Durino nv long life I
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19
Bathinu the Baby.

A guilty conscience seldom goes so
far as to return a borrowed umbrella.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

FCgStdUtC NOiIipUunus
Never in the history of medicine has
the demand for one particular remedy
for female diseases equalled that at
tanned by Lydia Il. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, and never
during the lifetime of this wonderful
medicine has the demand for it been
SO great as it is to-day.
From the Atlantic to the Pacific,
and throughout the length and breadth
of this great continent come the glad
tidings of woman's sufferings relieved
by it, and thousands upon thousands
of letters are pouring in from grateful
women saying that it will and posi-
lively does cure the worst forms of
female complaints.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all wo-
men who are puzzled about
their health to write her at Lynn,
Mass, for advice. Such cOrre-
spondence is seen by women only,
and no charge Is made.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

VI "
but
Bull.
will
With
Her
and
18th.
line.
rom
nd /
ton
and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-02-19

Mrs. F. E. Little, Tolona, H., writes:
IL can recommend Peruna as a good
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17
Outwitting the Police.

Her Wolf Won Schierbrand for a
long time chief correspondent of the
Associated Press in Berlin, tells a
story of his last weeks there. The
A--ouaut repeats the tale. Schier-
brand had given information of q too
intimate nature about the kaiser, and
was ordered TO leave,
The American ambassador secured
II respite of two weeks for him, dur
ing which he could wind up his affairs,
police Swallowed him night and day.
At last he hit upon the eXpedient
of placing a stuffed dummy of himself
on the front porch, with its back to-
ward the street, and while the police
zealously watched the dummy he was
daily slipping out by side door and
going unmolested about his business
disguised in a pair of blue goggles and
an old SLOUGH hat.
The manikin sat in the chair, with
occasional Interruptions, from nine II
the morning till ten ut night and wa:
pulled inside by string at bedtime
On the morning of Herr von Schier
brands departure for the UniteC
States it was turned Wits les woodeI
face toward the street, displaying {
small placard for the edification of tn
police, reading;
Thanks; I'm of"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17
MINT CROP OF MICHIGAN.

Campania Farm of ConEressman Todd
the Largest Field in the World.
There is plot Of ground in southern
Michigan which probably not many
generations ago formed part of the
lake of that name. In course of time
1t became a fresh-water swamp, as
valueless Il piece of property as might
be found. To-day it is a prosperous,
fertile farm, upon which one of the
most interesting industries of the
world is conducted on a large scale.
Ditch digging reclaimed this swamp,
says the New York Times, the bitches
serving first as drains, later for irri-
eating purposes.
Oampania farm, rs it has been nam
ed by its owner, Congressman Todd,
Is about two miles wide and is as
dat as a duck pond. There are no
fences around it, but the bitches are
laid with mathematical precision. At
the exact center of the farm are the
buildings, from which the whole is
operated and in which live as many
people as are found in many villages
AS the visitor draws near the farm
ne sees stretching before him what
appears to be a lake of green, crinkly
caves, which at nightfall is covered
with thick vapor He becomes con
scious of smarting in the eyes anC
tingling sensation in the nose. Mem
ories Of the big peppermint drops ant
sticks of striped candy of childhood
pass through his mind.
He is, in fact entering the larges
mint field in the world, where II
raised most of the peppermint that Il
used in the manufacture of oil 70
aayoring CONNECTIONS in the United
States.
Campania farm is busy place. Th
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17
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of the hour. but at the breakfast table
he met her
Good morning, my son." she said,
pleasantly. on his entrance; so you have
returned in safety"
II have; and in a pecunary point of
view. the visit brought a great change for
the better. From this day | am to re.
criye five thousand dollars annually, as
have entered into an engagement TO
that effect"
my dear Earle, you do surprise met
This engagement obliges me to sell
my practice and sail in about one week
to settle in a country village in England"
ooh, Enrle!"
Mother. dear you shall have your
choice now; whether to accompany me at
once, or allow me to board you at your
brothers in this city for few months,
until | survey the ground, and fully es-
tablsh myself. In case you remain, |
can any time come for you, after | see
whether it will be a permanent home.
Perhaps | shall not care to remain after
few months
Earle, dread the ocean, and | shall
dread foreign home. Perhaps | had
best remain, as you say"
BY the close of the week Mrs Ellen
stein was comfortably established in a
room furnished with her own familiar
things, while the son succeeded in dis
posing of the rest, as we'll as his prac-
lice, and had engaged a passage on the
Oceanica.
A short visit was then paid to Mr.
Rappelye, who gave him full directions
how to proceed, and many minute details
Of the place and inhabitants. Promising
to write weekly, keeping him Informed
of every movement. the young man "A few
hours later was upon the outward bound
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17
FLASH OF LIGHTNING REVEALED A FRIGHTFUL sPECTACL

steamer Surrounded by strangers, it is
not a matter of surprise that a feeling of
weariness and almost desolatiOn crept
over him. He turned away from his post
of observation on deck and sought the
more lively saloon. Taking book from
one of the tables, he affected 10 read.
Presently his eyes rested upon a mid
dle-aged lady, who seemed in feeble
health, as she leaned back languidly in
an easy chair, while her pale face and
attenuated figure spoke of prolonged suf-
fcrngs, but patient spirit. Her dark
eyes continually wandered towards the
door.
Dr. Elfenstcin looked at her with in
creasing interest.
Suddenly brighter look floated into
| the lady's eyes Following the range of
her vision, he was surprised at hehoding
! the most perfect picture of youthful
beauty he had ever yet bcheld 1t was
all embodied in the person of young
| girl of about twenty summers, who smi
iugly drew near. She spoke, and the
meiudious accents Of her voice filled
Earle with delight
Aunt Gertrude, are you weary? J
stayed out longer than | intended, but
could not bear to lose sight of the
faintest speck of the land we have lief,
behind us. 1t has ali disappeared now
and the sea, the sea- the deep blue sea,
at this moment is on every side, rising
and sinking in all its beauty. Shall
lead you to your stateroOm, auntie2 Per
haps it would be as well for you to Ii,
, down before you become seasick anC
faint"
t Il feel rather dizzy now, my love, an,
will take your advice"
r Rising slowly, the feeble woman lean
@ ed ON the strong young arm of her niece
and 50 passed to II stateroom quite nea
| the one engaged by himself, and tn
@ young physician smiled contentedly, tina
= they were to be close neighbors durin
| the voyage.
= Several days passed in rather an III
u eveutful way, frightened occasionally b
glimpse of the young girl, whose nam
IS he found to be Ethel Nevergail
q one rough and stormy day was draw
e. ing to close when, leaving the dam
d atmosphere of the deck, where he la
D. passed couple of hours watching IL
A leaden sky and the storm-lashed wave
Id Dr. Elfcnstein, in passing to his stat
IF room, was startled by low cry of di
may coming from the room of Mrs Ne
ergai, followed Immediately by the pal
frightened face of her niece, who e
er claimed;
IS ooh. sir, something dreadful is a
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17
LeedIe Yawcob Strauss.

| haf Won funny eedle poy,
Not comes schust to mine knee;
Der queerest schap, der Greatest rogue
As efer YOU dit see;
lie runs, und Schumps und schmashes
dings
In all barts off der house
But yot off dot? He vas mine son,
Mine leedle Yawcob Strauss.
He get der measles und der mumbs,
Und eferyding dots oudt;
He sbills mine glass off lager bier,
Poots schnuff indo mine kraut;
He fills mine pipe NIT Limbrrg cheese
Dot vas der toughest chouse;
ia dake dot vrom no oder boy
But leedle Yawcob Strauss.
He dakes der milk ban for a dhrum,
Und cuts mine cane in dwO,
To make der schticks to beat it nit
Mine gracious, dot vos drue!
| drinks mine head vas schplit abart
He kicks CUP sooch a touse-
| But nefer mind, der boys vas few
Like dot young YawcOb Strauss.
He asks me questions sooch as dose:
Who baints mine nose so red?
| Who vas it cuts dot schmoodrh blaze
oudt
Vrom der hair upon mine he'd?
| Und where de PLACE goes vrom der lamp
Veneer de glim | douse-
How gan l all dose dings eggsblain
To dot schmal Yawcob Strauss?
| sometimes dink | schall go Wild
Nit sooch CRAZY poy,
Und wish vonce more | gould hat rest
Und peaceful dimes enshoy;
But ven he vas ashleep in ped,
SO quiet as mouse,
prays der Lord. "Dake anydings,
But leaf dot Yawcob Strauss"
Charles Follen Adams.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17

workmen all live on the grounds. 1t
Is conducted on model plans. A large
boarding house accommodates 100
men, and Congressman Todd has
summer house near by. There are ice
houses, farm buildings, warehouses
and a library, and a clubroom for the
workmen. There is a barn which Is
said to be the largest in the world.
This barn solved one of the earliest
problems, and the most embarrassing
which confronted Mr. Todd when he
set out to conquer the swamp and re-
claim it from the wastes and make it
useful This was the question as to
what was to be done with the hun
dreds and later thousands of tons of
mint hay after the oil had been ex-
tracted from it. He determined upon
an experiment. He purchased 1000
acres of farm land in the northern
part Of Michigan and put out to
pasture a herd of 500 shorthorn cat
tie. In the fall the herd was brought
south and housed for the winter in the
big barn.
The experiment proved successful,
as the peppermint plants are excel
lent fodder when dried. Besides there
was the advantage of giving employ
ment to the workmen in the winter
months.
The barn is built on unique plans.
1t is in the shape of star, there be-
ing half a dozen arms radiating from
a six-sided rotunda in the center.
Mint grows from roots similar to
hops and spreads by runners. The
entire ground, is soon covered after
the roots are planted, and as soil
which is suitable for mint is also good
be tirelessly extracted. After the sea-
son is well advanced and cultivation
is no longer practicable the wedding
is done by hand and the amount of
labor required is very large.
At harvest time the mint is combed
and carded in one direction by
means of a powerful two-horse rake.
! 1t is full of snags and crinkles, like
a head of tousled hair. Mowers are
then run in the opposite direction and
the plants cut.
The best yield, in quality, comes
from the first years crop, as the oil
is made from the leaves and the ten
der ends of the stems, but the second
and third years crops are said to be
the most profitable, as they do not
need replanting, nor so much wedding
Each fall the ground is plowed six
inches deep and the crop comes with
out resetting.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17
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The Akhoond of Swat.
What! What! What!
What's the news from Swatl
Sad news,
Bad news,
Comes by the cable led
Through the Indian oceans bed,
Through the Persian Gulf the Red
Sea- and the Med
lterranean-he'S dead,
The Akhoond is dead!
For the Akhoond | mourn;
Who wouldn't?
He strove to disregard the message
stern,
But he Akhoodn't.
Dead, dead dead!
(Sorrow SwatsD
Swats, wha haze with Akhoond bled,
Swats, whom he hath often led
Onward to cory bed,
Or to victory,
AS the case might be,
Sorrow, Swats!
Tears shed,
Shed tears like water;
Your great Akhoond is dead
That's Swats the matter.
Mourn, City of Swat,
Your great Akhoond is not,
| But lain mid worms to rot,
| His mortal part alone; his soul was
caught
because he was a good Akhoond),
Up to the bosom of Mahound.
Though earthly walls his frame surround
| Q'or ever hallowed be the groundD
And sceptres mock the lowly mound,
And say, He's now of no Akhoondw
His soul is in the skies
The azurcs skies that bend above his
loved
Metropolis of Swat
He sees with larger, other eyes
Athwart all earthly mysteries
He knows what's Swat
Let Swat bury the great Akhoond
With a noise of mourning and of lamen-
taton
Let Swat bury the great Akhoond
With the noise of the mourning of the
Swattish nation!
Fallen is at length
Its tower of strength
Its sun is dimmed ere it had mooned
Dead lies the great Akhoond.
The great Akhoond of Swat
Is not,
George I. Lanigan.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-09-17
The Power of Congress.

During the blizzard which struck
Kansas at the end of April the Globe
of Atchison published good Ozark
story.
Down in the Ozark regions of Mis-
souri, by some chance newspaper
strayed into a benighted neighbour
hood. The natives got hold of it, and
lost no time in finding a man who
could read, all being anxious to hear
the news. one man asked the reader:
What are they doing down there
in Washington, now?"
They are doing lots of things" the
reader replied, Congress has Just
passed law adding two more months
on to the year. and they are both Win
ter months"
The questioner jumped from his seat
saying, "Gecminee, whiz! And | ana
Just out of fodder. "--Des Moines Reg
lister