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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
A Man and a Hatpin.

In a theater recently man down il
one of the front rows spied on the foo
a large hatpin with an amber top
Looking about him, he saw that two
women and their escorts had just sa
down. To one of the former he present
ed the pin. A shake of the head ind
Gated that he had made a mistake
Then he tried across the aisle. The wo
men seemed to be interested. The PHI
was a curiosity and its amber of {
unique carving. They hesitated, b,
the pin was handed back. Desperatel
he began the search now. Two ladie
unattended seemed likely owners.
them he showed the pin. They took
and enjoyed its pattern. Just then tt
man felt tug on his sleeve. 1t was
wife, and she remarked, "Why are y
showing my hatpin to strangers?" I
blushed, went over to the feminine pal
and explained. cts my wife's hatpin,'
he said, but in such consciously guilty
accents that the women handed-it bacI
with doubling smiles.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
Health Rules.

One Of Queen Victoria's health +,
is said to have been, do whatever5.
like, but do it in moderation" or vol
to that effect, and a similar rule mig
be adopted with still greater proftT
the men and women of the present d
The people of Queen Victoria's gend
ton had not made fad OF health, {
every newspaper they picked up iAsi
not worry them with conflicting Vii
gienic rules. The no breakfast fern
if he existed, was less prominent thaf
at present, and those who thought thai
the first ought to be the best meal c
the day did not publish their vieTS
from every roof top, figuratively spea
ing. Vegetarians and meat eaters wra-
gled only in inconspicuous corners, ais
the devotees of the cold bath were CT
tent with fewer victims. Today, VIII
all these and million other so call,r
health rules are being dinned into t1
ears of long suffering public on
sides, it is more than ever importaI
to bear in mind that inclinations an,
disinclinations We're not arbitrarily i'm
planted by nature in animal organisms
that they exist for our guidance an
not solely to mislead us. - New Yorl
Tribune.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07

become a young woryan and suffering
the agonies of ditfidence as a wallfow-
err at a party, is an object for pity.
1t may seem idle to try to overcome
girlish dittidence by an ethical argu-
ment, but if once the tinid girl can
bring herself to regard the terrifying
social group as simply her lessons and
examples she may gradually find her
fear melting into admiration and so in
to wholesome imitation.
Social grace is largely the self for
getting ability to put oneself i'll an
others place. All the easy give and
take which is the chief charm Of the
husking in the country or the afternoon
tea in the city is the result not Of genius
for conversation, but of practice in the
art Of entertaining. That art is ac-
quired with far less toll than skill in
playing the piano or in embroidery or
in cookery.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
The Coup de Monserrat,

The fatal issue of a recent Frencl
duel causes discussion of what the Pa
risian fencers call the coup de Monser-
rat" The history Of this stroke Is ro-
mantle. The hero of the story was a
young Partisan musician engaged to be
married to a young lady of Bordeaux.
Quarreling with cousin of his fancee,
he got his ears boxed at the Bordeaux
club. Ignorant of fencing, he dared
not resent the insult and renowned his
engagement. But he also took fencinyy
lessons from one Monserrat, matt:
d'armes of Toulouse. Monserrat taugl
him one trick only, and he practiced
for year. At the end of that time
returned to the Bordeaux club. slappeA
his mans face and, being called on
instantly ran his opponent through til
body with his cunning lunge.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
Make Your own Hatptn..

Making her own hatpins is the fad Of
the smart girl who likes variety in this
line of jewelry. This is simple and in.
expensive, for ordinary black or white
hatpins can be bought for cent
apiece. The head is removed, and one,
two or three Venetian beads are placed
on the pin in its place. To hold in posi-
ton gum arabic is poured in the cavity
of each bead. 1t is pretty idea to use
large turquoise bead with small one
at each side. One girl who possessed
several Chinese garments removed the
buttons, which were very artistic, had
a jeweler plate them and made hatpins
out of them.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07

"She's as still as death. like to sing
and laugh and make cheerful clatter,
but your mothers house is as silent as
a tomb. You can hear a pin drop there
any time"
Philip heaved great sigh of relief.
"Mother wouldn't object to your clat-
ter" he said smilingly. "Is that all?'
"All? Isn't that enough? Besides,
don't believe in living in the same
house with my mother-in-laww
Philips face clouded. 81 can't turn
my mother out even to please you, Mar
tina" he said.
No one wants you to turn her out,
I'm sure. But don't see why she can't
live in the city with your brother"
Mother can't sleep when she's there.
it's too noisy"
THAT'S it. I should have to keep still
all the time, and I'd set my heart on
having canary and piano and one
of those talking machines when I was
married"
Philip smiled sadly. eff you change
your mind about mother" he said, you
can let me know, otherwise I'll not ask
you again.
Martha laughed scornfully. I'm not
likely to change my mind" she said.
when I do you'll see me wearing red
flowers in my hair, and you know I'll
never do that"
A year went by, and spring came
again, but. Philip, to the astonishment
of the entire village, did not Ego court
in Martha Raymond" The dressmaker
exclaimed over the fact when she was
sewing for Mrs. Lindsey:
81 declare" she said, 81 believe Mar.
tina kind of misses it. When l was sew
in for her last week she seemed dread.
full quiet like. noticed she didn't sing
much neither"
Serves her right for givin' Philip the
mitten so often. l heard Widow Ram
seys son had been goin' there soma"
Eyes, but she wouldn't give no en-
enlargement, for she said he WASH
good to his mother. She says maj
that amt considerate Of his mother
won't be considerable of his wife,"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
BY THE HAND
OF A CHILD
BY HARRIET G. CANFlELD
Copyright, 1908, By 7. C. Mcclure


Martha Raymond amt changed
none since she was twenty, 'cept to get
redder headed" the village dressmaker
said to Deacon Lindsley's wife
Il don't know" Mrs. Lindsey re.
piled. Seems to me she's more indie
pendent than ever since her pa and ma
died"
''Think so? Well, she's still on the
sunny side of thirty-fve and got more
taste, than any young girl in town. She
never wears red next to her hair-al-
ways black or white or green. tell
you an artist don't understand colors
better'n Martha does. wonder if Phil
Gardeners proposed to her yet this
spring"
81 guess not. It's usually a little
later'n this he asks her-'bout when
I'm half through house cleanin'."
Every one in the village knew that
Philip Gardner annually proposed to
Martha Raymond and was annually
rejected, but only the reflector and the
rejected knew that old Mrs. Gardner
was the cause of Philips woe. Every
year he had said, Martha, won't you
marry me now?" and Martha had re-
piled, Not if must live with your
mother, Phil"
Strange to say, he had never asked
her to be more explicit. He had no
idea Of her reason for refusing to live
with his mother. 1t was enough for
him that she refused.
This year it was later than usual.
Mrs. Lindsey had finished house clean
ing when he climbed the steep hill road
that led to the old Raymond homestead.
1t was early in the evening, and Mar
tina was busy among her flower beds.
She looked up with conscious smile
when the little gate clicked behind him.
"Good evening, Phil" she said. Ibid
you come to get some violets?"
"No," he replied bluntly. 81 came to
get you. Can't l, Martha?"
Not if l must live with your moth
err Phil" she said, with an air of
finality.
To her surprise, he did not, as before,
turn dejectedly away. There was a
determined look in his eyes before
which she trembled.
"I-IWust go in,'' she said.
mot until you've mentioned what
you have against my mother" And he
deliberately barred her way.
Martha's temper rose 81 wouldn't
live with her for farm!' she cried
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
To EIuR the Hair.

To make the hair simply fluffy with
out curling it moisten it with prepa-
ration Of two grams alcohol or rectified
spirits of wine, one ounce cologne, half
ounce bicarbonate soda and four ounces
rosewater. Every night rub every inch
of the scalp with cold water, using a
clean nailbrush, if you want to keep
your hair in good condition. Once a
week use tonic. An excellent one is
made of alcohol, one pint; sweet OIL
one ounce; tincture of cantharides, one
dram. Use few drops of any essence
you prefer to perfume it. A good way
to apply any lotion to the head and
hair is by means of nailbrush or the
finger tips.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
Saved From Terrible Death.

The family of Mrs. NJ. L. Rabbit of
Bargerton, Tenn. saw her dying and
were powerless to save her. The most
skillful PHYSICIANS and every remedy
used failed, while consumption was
slowly but surely taking her life. In
this terrible hour DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery for Consumption turned des-
pair into joy. The first bottle brought
immediate relief and its continued
use completely cured her. It's the
most certain cure in the world for all
throat and lung troubles. Guarantee d
Bottles SOC and $l.OO. Trial bottles
free at Nick Doffing & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
Group

The peculiar cough which indicates
Group, is usually we'll known to
mothers of croupy children. No time
should be lost in the treatment of it,
and for this purpose no medicine has
received more universal approval than
Chamberlain's Cough remedy. Do
not waste valuable time in experiment
ing with untried remedies, no matter
how highly recommended, but give
this medicine as directed and all
symptoms of Group will quickly dis
appear. For sale by Nick Dotfing & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
Cured After Suffering 10 Years.

B. F. Hare, Supt. Miami Cycle and
Mfg. Co. Middletown, o. suffered for
ten years with dyspepsia. He spent
hundreds of dollars for medicine and
with doctors without receiving any
permanent benefit. He says, zone
night while feeling exceptionally bad
| was about to throw down the even
ing paper when / saw an item in the
paper regarding the merits of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. concluded to try it
and whsle i had no faith in it felt
better after the second dose. After
using two bottles am stronger and
better than l have been for years. and
| recommend Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
to my friends and acquaintances suf
fering from stomach trouble, Sold
by Nick Doffing & Co. Extra, Iowa;
G. l.. Bison, Brayton, Iowa
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
Handkerchiefs.

To keep handkerchiefs good color
instead of dampening them before iron
ing proceed as follows: Put two quarts
of tepid water, with five drops of blue
and small piece of lump starch, into
a basin, and into this mixture dip each
handkerchief separately, thoroughly
wetting it, and then squeezing it as dry
as possible. When all the handker-
chiefs have been treated in this way
spread them out smoothly on a clean
cloth or towel until they can be ironed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
Mans Essay on pope.

From Armstrong; Teaching Of ST..
entific Method" we extract the folio.
ing: "If the proper study of man (si
be man-as the highest dignitaI,
our church some time ago asserted
etc. This is not simply due to natl
raj confusion between A. Pope and til
pope. 1t comes of poets having tw,
Christian names, including one for his
surname, SO that the student of the
Dictionary of Familiar Quotations" is
apt to be betrayed by the description of
him as Pope, Acknowledgement.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
The Hot water Remedy.

A wornout woman who retires at
night or lies down for few minutes
rest at monday with feeling that
sleep is impossible should try the hot
water remedy. Simply battle the face
and temples, the wrists and cords of
the neck, in water as hot as can be
borne For a daytime nap the dress
should be loosened at the throat and
waist, or, better still, the clothes should
be removed entirely, just as when re-
firing for the night. A glass of hot
water with little sugar and a few
drops of lemon juice is favorite drink
of Frenchwomen and is an excellent
sleep producer. Eau sucre, as it is
called, takes the place in France often
occupied by tea here.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
A Good Wife.

I heard Mrs. Robbins commended the
other day as remarkably fine woman.
Her great merit had been demonstrate
ed, her laudator said, by her making
Charles Robbins such a good wife.
That means Of course that she has
made a fairly good husband out of
Charles When you hear of women be-
ing good wives it is worth while to re-
member that the usual proof Of good
wife is good acknowledgements Ba-
Ear.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
John Bunyan.

The bill of Indictment preferred
against John Bunyan ran thus: John
Bunyan hath devilishly and pernicious-
ly abstained from coming to church to
hear divine service and is common
upholder of several unlawful meetings
and conventicles, to the disturbance
and distraction of the good subjects
of this kingdom, contrary to the laws
of our sovereign lord the king" He
was convicted and imprisoned twelve
wears and six months
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07

the box on the side or in horizontal
position on top then the carrier can
drive up and deposit or take out the
contents without suffering the in
convenience OF getting out, often in
the rain, snow or mud to make the
deposit or empty the box. We have
known a few people who when they
first received their boxes nailed them
OH the side of a fence post to which
several strands of barbed wire was
nailed. The carrier was always
obliged to alight under such condi-
tions. He works at meager salary
and for your convenience and every
patron should try to make his load as
light as possible.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
A WIZ Scot

AT an auction sale in Scotland vii
lage the auctioneer was trying to sell
number of domestic utensils, includ-
ing porridge pot. AS usual he was
making a great fuss. Finishing, his
keen eye caught we'll known worthy,
the beadle, standing at the back of the
crowd and l.e shouted out:
"Niaister McTaSish, make an offer for
this pot! Why, it would make a splen-
did kirk bell"
aye replied the beadle, 'if your
tongue was in it.'
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
The PHI ana the Coating.

Joseph Salvador, the French hist {,
rian, and Jules Sandeau, novelist,
made their meeting at a public recep.
ton the occasion for dispute as to the
respective places which they occupied
in the world of letters. Y
'"The reading of history is like pill
it needs the sugar coating to make 1t
palatable," argued the novelist.
'.Ah, but it is the ingredient which
cures, not the coating" remarked the
historian.
'1rhen let us divide honors," said
Sandeau, ''for if it We're not for N
sugar coating your historical fac
would dry on the shelves"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
The Nurse,s Dress.

A child's nurse should always wear
wash dresses, and this is especially
necessary if she is to care for young
infant. If the conventional black dress
is to be worn it is best to have it made
of sateen or other washable material;
also 1t is very necessary that no pins
should be about the waist or belt.
Many an ugly scratch on baby's soft
little cheek is due to pretty pin in
the nurses collar.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07

Ellis Cannon transacted business in
Extra, Monday.
T.. M. PARROT is assisting at the
elevator this week.
N. P. Hoegh went to Atlantic
Tuesday on business.
H. S. Wattles attended to business
in Audubon, Monday.
Nels j. Boose was an Extra busi-
ness visitor on Tuesday.
Miss Grace Stonking was an Extra
business caller on Tuesday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Soren-
sen on Wednesday last girl.
Oral Jones returned from trip
to the Dakotas on Wednesday.
Mrs. Sarah Griffith went to At
lantic on business Wednesday.
Nell Parrot and S. c. Beers were
Audubon callers last Saturday.
Calvin Dimick had business calling
him to the county seat Monday.
Rev. G. A. Christensen is suffering
with severe attack of the grip.
III. M Hansen of Shelby was bust
ness caller in Brayton last Tuesday.
Charley Scharff and sister Miss Eva,
were in Extra, Monday on business.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Fred
rickson on Monday rousing big boy.
Jenkins s. McGovern shipped one
car of hogs to South Omaha the past
week.
Neil Jensen was able to be in town
Monday after serious attack of the
humps.
Mr. and Mrs Sam Budd of Anita,
visited friends in this town last We'd
nesday.
Miss Gertie Cousins returned to
work at the Bruner hotel in Extra
Monday.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
on Thursday, Jan. 18th, at the home
of Mrs. Ne!s Sorenson.
: Roscoe Clark returned to Cedar
Falls Monday to resume his studies
at the Normal of that city.
DR.. w. r. and John Koob entertain
ed their father who resides near High
land church, Cass county on Tuesday.
Thos. Smith of Anita was over
Wednesday calling on his father
Christopher Smith, Just west of town.
Mr.. DeMorris, Mrs. Frost and Miss
Mccall of Atlantic, played for the
New Years dance in the Bendixen
hall.
The directors of the old Trouble
some Valley Creamery Co., met here
on Tuesday afternoon to settle all
their old business.
Miss Edith Smith. who has been
visiting relatives in Brayton and
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07

Johnny-Pa, what is tact7 ~
Wise Pa-Tact, Johnny, is knowing
how to do things without appearing to
be doing them. For instance, l asked
Mr.. Aridman to dinner this evening,
and incidentally l remarked that your
mother would entertain us on the pi-
ry he couldn't come. = Boston Tran
script.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
management.

81 don't see, Ella, how you manage
with your housekeeping money. If
give you a lot, you spend u lot, but ii
] don't give you SO much you seem te
get along with it,"
.Why, that's perfectly simple, Ru-
dolph. When you give me a lot us
it to pay the debts get into when 70
don't give me so much"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
His SINNERS.

A preacher admonished the men in
his congregation not to let their desire
for ''slippered ease" keep them from
church on Sunday morning. A young
man went home and inquired for his
"slipperedees." His slippers have been
known by that name ever since.-Bos-
ton Christian Register.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
Not What She Meant.

Physician Ito patients wife)-Why
did you delay sending for me until
your husband was unconscious?
Wife-Well, doctor, as long as he re-
tanned his senses he wouldn't let us
send for you
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
For the Ironing Roard.

The so called charity blanket makes
an excellent cover for an ironing board
because it is hard. The ironing sheet
which goes over it should have tapes at
each corner, if it is to be used on TIA
Bile, to tie around the four legs; if on
an ironing hoard it should be tightly
tackled or sewed to the blanket.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
An omcia1 Mystery.

Years ago, when Lord Anglesey W
lord lieutenant of Ireland, he said on
of the Irish secretary of that day, IN
Stanley and / do very well together
companions, but we differ so tota
about Ireland that never mention
subject to him." Just how they ira
acted official business remains a N
terry.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
Wonderful Nerve.

Is displayed by many man enduring
pains. of accidental Cuts Wounds
Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Sore feet or
stiff joints. But there's no need for
it. Bucklen's Arnica Salve will kill
the pain and cure the trouble. It's
the best Salve on earth for Piles, too.
Csc, at Druggist Nick, Doffing & Co.
Every Bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy Warranted.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
Sweeping and busting,

Never sweep dust from one room to
another nor from upstairs to the lower
part of the house. Always take it up in
a dustpan where you have previously
placed some tea leaves. This prevents
the dust from scattering again and re-
turning to its old haunts.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
Resenblances.

Everybody says the baby looks
you. Doesn't that please you?"
81 don't know" replied Popley,,
l tell you what-I'm glad nobody t.
of saying 1 look like the baby."-T
delphia Public Ledger. Fl
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07

Guarantee every bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and will refund
the money to anyone who is not sat
isfied after using two thirds of the
contents. This is the best remedy in
the world for la grippe, coughs, colds,
Group and whooping cough, is pleas.
ant to take. 1t prevents any tend
ency of cold to result in pneumonia.
Nick Doffing & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07

What does a woman need more than
anything else? Sympathy. Having
sympathy, woman is strong for all
the battles of life; without it she is cas-
lily vanquished.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07

"The incest and pleasantest medicine
1 have used for indigestion ana con-
stipation is Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets" says Melard F.
Craig, of Middlegrove, N. Y" They
work like charm and do not grippe
or have any unpleasant effect" For
sale by Nick Doffing & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07

He who is most slow in MAXI
promise is the most faithful in its
formance.-ROusseau.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
Cruel Fate.

did you see that pale young man
calling out 'CashH at the ribbon coun-
ter?''
"Yes."
"Fate is awfully funny sometimes.
Ten years ago, when we were boys to-
gether his one ambition was to be a
mighty hunter and catch mountain
lions with lasso.'
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07

You have a good many faults of your
own. Why are you so hard on the
faults of otherso
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07

Do not give way to nerves, emotions
or tears; they ruin good looks. No emo
lions, no wrinkles, is an old and tried
beauty recipe.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
Fisrt Baptist Church Services:

Preaching, Sunday at 10 a. M.
Sabbath School at IL m.
Junior League at $3.50 p; M.
Baptist Young Peoples Association at
700 D. m.
Preaching, Sunday att SPIN
CHARLES SLOAN. Pastor.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07

Don't be Jealous of the beauty, youth
and success of others. Jealousy plants
ugly lines in the face.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07

The habit of fussing is of all minor
errors the one most to be deprecated in
woman
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-01-07
C ! 0|||I|'|.s'| u m d !

Salt pork is a famous old
fashioned remedy for con-
sumption. "Eat plenty of
pork, " was the advice to the
consumptlve 50 and 100
years ago.
Salt pork is good if a man
can stomach it. The idea
behind it is that fat is the
food the consumptive needs
most.
Scott Emulsionisthemod-
ern method of feeding fat to
the consumptive. Pork is too
rough for sensitive stomachs.
SCOTS Emulsion is the most
retired Of fats, especially
prepared for easy digestion.
Feeding him fat in this
way, which is often the only
way, is half the battle, but
Scott's Emulsion does more
than that. There is some
thing about the combination
of cod liver oil and hypophos-
phites in SCOTS Emulsion
that puts new life into the
weak parts and has a special
action on the diseased lungs.