davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
The MIX Flow.

This is the time of year when the
farmer must consider the keeping up
OF the milk flow throughout the sum.
mer months, for it is now that he must
lay his plans for the planting of crops
that can be fed the cows when the
pastures begin to get dry. From ex.
perience we know that the pastures
begin to fail SO gradually that the
farmer does not realize that the proc.
ess has begun till there has been O
considerable shrinkage in the milk
supply. The feeder should be pre-
pared to begin the feeding of green
stuff some weeks before the condi
tons Of the pastures would really ne.
cessitate 1t, that he may make sure
to more than cover the period of de.
preston in the food supply.
The extra feed given will really help
the pastures great deal, as the grass
will be left stronger and more able to
recover itself after the fall rains be.
gin. Here and there is a man that has
paid particular attention to providing
enough feed to prevent the shrinkage
in the milk yield, and he will bear wit
ness to the fact that the saving to the
pasturage was more than would be
shown by the actual amount of food
saved in the grass, as the grass was
left In condition strong enough to
continue the vigorous development of
the root system.
The continuation of the milk flow
necessitates the feeding of food that
will not disturb the milk secreting
habit OF the COW. IL the feeder waits
till the pastures are very short and
dry and the milk flow has already de.
creased and then begins to feed corn
stalks he will be surprised to find that
the recovery is not SO quick as he ex.
pected 1t would be. This Is due in
part to the inability of the COW to
quickly adjust herself to new condl.
tons of feed. Mr.. H. B. Gurler tells
the writer that whenever he changes
the feed of his cows from silage to
green corn stalks there is very pro-
nounced falling off in the milk flow.
The same difference would be noted in
changing from entire pasture to al.
most entire corn stalks, although the
difference would not be easily noted
because the dry feed OF the pasture
would have been supplying for some
time less than full ration.
In beginning the feeding of corn
stalks some time before the pasture
begins TO fail, the COW can adapt her.
self to this new class Of food and will
at no time show disturbance OF the
digestive system. The milk flow is
thing that is easily disturbed, as 1t is
adjusted largely in connection with
the nervous system of the animal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

the prisoner, and he himself fastened
to the King to explain the outrage to
him. His Majesty, being for the time
at outs with Lord Jeffreys, never
gave him the chance for explana-
tions, but enjoyed the joke with the
rest. Now my lord, you know, is
rightfully hated by many, so their
contempt was too much for him, and
with face purple with rage he left
however, laughed another kind of
laugh when, later dining with Nell,
it was brought to his notice what
Lord Jeffreys had signed-the pardon
of a young man, Quentin Waters by
name, whom he himself had had con-
fined in Ludlow. The way of this
was, young man Git was no doubt
Jim Scrugs) importuned to see the
King. Now every one knows that
nothing puts the King in an ill-humor
so quickly as to be disturbed in his
amours. But the man insisted so
persistently upon an interview that
they at last took him to the King,
where he explained ALL and that you
were to be caught mapping here"
She stopped moment. did not
feel so much pity for the fellow as
had He had been taught to know at
Long Haut how summarily traitors
were dealt with.
Nell tried to make the King still
see 1t in the light of a joke" she
continued. "She brought her most
daring mimicry into play; but cajole
she ever so much it was of no avail
The gross insult to his Majesty must
be avenged. He gave the order for
your rearrest. Nell, finding she could
not turn the King from his set pur-
pose, sent me word by Mister Arnold
who wished to come with me, but
insisted upon his going back, for after
your escape some one might remem-
Der that he had left the ball room and
that he was your friend" She had
finished.
ut is rare delight to me to see
you, and l thank you," I said, "but
you should have let him come with
you; it was dangerous thing to do"
Twenty minutes, as you said, is
long time" she merely observed,
land it must be nearly up"
Twenty minutes Is all too short
for me-" I returned. 81 would have
it twenty times twenty, and times
that again-and-so as to stretch
those minutes somewhat l shall take
you home"
lorraine can escort the lady back
and meet us at the marsh west of the
town" put in Gil as if he had settled
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
AGRICULTURE!

A Cheap Hay Barn.

Protection could be easily and
cheaply provided against the destruc.
tive and deteriorating effects of the.
weather for hundreds of thousands of
tons OF hay that are now stacked. more
Or less improperly, about the buildings
and In the fields. No matter how well
the hay may be stacked, there is al.
ways a loss of some material part OF
u when opening up in spring for the
market. Much of IL Is ruined, also,
Tor feeding purposes, as well as in
marketable value. Hay exposed to
the action of the weather during the
winter season will lose more or less
Of its nutrient value, generally by a
change that lessons its digestibility.
The accompanying illustration
shows the end section Of shed that
may be built of almost any timber that
is to be had around the ordinary farm
and at very little expense. 1t may be
built now or any time before the hay
Is harvested or. II more convenient, It
may be built over the hay after 1t Is
stacked. The roof Is the only per.
manent enclosure The sides are COW
cred with any material that will afford
protection from the rain and the snow
and the sun. Some of the farmers In
the eastern states use oiled canvas on
the sides and ends, held securely down
with poles or light timbers at the bot.
tom. Others in the east, but more
especially in the south, use evergreen
boughs and corn stalks, more gener-
ally the latter, for closing the sides.
The corn stalks are woven into long
mats. with the ends cut even, made
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
Good Example to Follow.

A happy family of children have had
the attic fitted and turned over to
them as their very own" The raft
ers and floor are stained green. Over
the latter are scattered old-fashioned
rag carpet rugs of the hit-and-miss or.
der, with red or yellow stripes at the
ends. A long, low table is also green,
and so, too, are the low chairs sawed
off to comfortable height. Among the
chairs is an old Boston" rocker that
is the seat of honor Of the place.
There are ferns, shelves containing
treasures gathered up from field and
shore, two or three red Japanese Ian
terms and a big cowbell suspended
by rope over the stairs. This Is the
doorbell, If You please. The cubbies
between the timbers of the slopinx
roof are occupied as dolls houses, etc.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
Record Breaking.

A comparatively young man was re-
lating his experiences in the late Civil
War to an attentive crowd. With en-
tertaining detail he described numer-
GUS engagements in which he had par
ticipated, laying particular stress up
on those in which hand-to-hand en-
counters were most evident. The con-
versation drifted to other topics, when
an old man present suddenly asked
him:
''In what year were you born?"
81 was born in 1859"
Strange" commented the elderly
party. "You were born in 1859, and
could not have been over years of
age at the time you served in the
army. How can you explain that?"
Without moments hesitation and
without even the tremor of an eyelid.
he answered:
my father carried me on his Shout
der"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

century soil tiller has practically all
the modern comforts. His mail is de.
livered daily. He has telephone con-
nection with the buying and selling
world, affording the best opportunities
for marketing to advantage. His
home is of recent architecture, con-
structed of wood, brick or stone, and
well furnished. He has modern plumb
ing and modern heating, and with the
advent of acetylene gas, he has mod
ern lighting. At night his home is as
attractively Illuminated as that of his
city brother for 1t is a suggestive fact
that ''acetylene for country homes"
has so appealed to the farmer, that OF
the $4,000 users Of acetylene gas in
the United States, the farmer is one
OF the largest of all classes. Ever
seeking the best, he has not hesitated
in availing himself Of this new light.
The continued growth and progress
OF this great country, ever cause OF
wonderment, has no greater exempt.
fication than evolution on the farm.
Already the farmer is becoming the
most envied of men-tha freest, the
healthiest, the happiest!
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
NOBLE WORK DONE BY C. A. r.
Magnificent Organization Is First Among the
Brotherhoods of Men

H., Aug. 80, 1871, though scarcely at
the zenith Cf his manhood, Aug. 20.
1882, Estill Post n, G.. A. r., Depart.
ment of Illinois, removed DR.. Stephen.
sons remains to Petersburg. ILL.,, and
reinterred them among the soldiers OF
Rose Hill cemetery with impressive
ceremonies, thus rescuing him from
the Oblivion of an unmarked grave.
Judge James A. Matheny, of Spring.
field, in delivering the eulogy at the
grave, alluded to DR.. Stephenson's au-
thorship of the Grand Army of the Re.
public in the following eloquent Ian.
guage:
when this thought first came TO
our comrade his whole soul was filled
with the grand conception. Without
rest or WEAKNESS his every energy
was devoted to the accomplishment OF
the grand desire With a patriotic
inspiration he saw clearly the great
goal to be attained He felt that he
was erecting an altar upon which the
fire of love for the whole Union would
burn. and burn forever. He saw with
prophetic vision the Star Spangled
Banner of the natou-not a confeder'
alton of discredited states, but a ma.
tons banner unfurled to the breeze;
and with fancy's ear he heard the
tramp of millions of soldiers Of the
Grand Army as they gathered beneath
Il to shield and defend it from every
harm.
My friends, how we'll he read the
future! His grand antlcipatlous are
more than realized. The camp fires OF
the Grand Army are burning from
ocean TO ocean. Thousands and tens
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25


OF thousands of his brotherhood Oh
soldiers meet nightly in fraternai
greeting. The banner that he so loved
is floating stainless and pure in Gods
bright sunshine. never again to be
solled and torn by traitors hands.
Though not here to witness 1t, the
grand dream of his life has assumed
the proportions of a bright reality
The note that he struck slngle-handed
Is Illuminating an entire land, and at
the last is mingling its radiance over
the consecrated spot where our com
rade reposes, all unconscious that his
hour of triumph has come.
THE law of compensation pervafes
all nature. A new thought proclaimed,
a good deed done or heroic act rer.
formed will sooner or later meet Its
proper reward. 1t may tarry long; 1t
may linger in its coming, but come II
will, with unfailing certainty. In ODE.
dience to that law we have come even
at this late day TO do honor to our de
parted comrade and friend. Let us
not stop here let us by some fitting
testimonial proclaim to all coming
our appreciation of the grand work ac'
complished by our departed friend
and companion. Let us
Seek no further his merits to disclose;
Nor draw his frailties from their dread
abode.
There they alike in trembling hope re-
pose
The bosom of his Father and his God"
Mrs. John A. Logan in Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

A new judge in Missouri town
arose to charge the jury. Gentlemen
of the jury" he said, charging a jury
is new business to me, as this is my
first case. You have heard all the
evidenc~ as well as myself. You have
heard what the learned counsel have
said. If you believe what the coun-
sci for the plaintiff has told you, your
verdict would be for the plaintiff; but
if, on the other hand, you believe
what the defendants counsel has told
you, then you will find verdict for
the defendant; but il you are like
me, and don't believe what either OF
them said, then I'll be burned If
know what you'll do. Constable. take
charge of the jury"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
CHAPTER XVII.
The ARRAY at the Tabard.


The words, THE Kings Blues will
be here" had hardly fallen from her
lips before Gil had turned and given
command to lorraine lie found
the fellow (and he was not the only
one) staring in open-eyed and open
mouthed admiration at Lady FELTON,;
at her lovely shoulders and arms
cleaning like ivory through the yell
low lace of her gown. Her cloak had
slipped from off them. Small blame
to him; does not strong man al
ways admire beautiful woman?
1t required sharp kick, which Gil
meant to be secretly given, but was
only too evident, to make him pull
himself together and drop his eyes
abashed before GiPs stern ones. His
CONSERVATION and loud "ouch!"
caused the men to laugh; even the
lady smiled. Upon which he heart
ened himself to another peek, but
Gil would have none of that He
marshaled the men quickly and has
tened their exit from the room.
Gil was following, but when he
heard the next words of Lady Felton's
be stopped.
One of your men betrayed you,"
she said.
IT'S Jim Scrugs, the traitor!" Gil
cried, and he put himself through the
opening after lorraine and his men.
| felt pity stir within me for the
fellow, traitor though he was. knew
what the reckoning would be when
he should meet Gil.
"You are wet, Lady FELTON,, come
nearer the fire." said, and took her
hand in mine.
did you not understand me?" she
queried with dilated eyes. Il said
the guards would be here in twenty
minutes or less"
Twenty minutes is a long time"
answered as l drew her before the
fire and seated her.
WAS your prison then so enjoy
able you would court 1t again?" she
asked.
God Forbid" | muttered. 81 am
afraid you will take cold-you are
wet" touched her dress lightly with
my hand.
''Poof, no, only my cloak" she said;
'Tm as dry-as an empty glass"
She glanced at the array of empty
bottles and glasses still upon the
table.
How stupid of me-" I cried, and
rapping on the table I ordered wine
and supper for the lady.
NO, no, only glass of wine," she
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

The destinies of the Grand Army
have been presided over by the truest
and the best. From its very inception
the Grand Army of the Republic was
destined TO great and noble work,
and to supply a place in the desires
of patriotic men that no other had
been able TO do. The provision es.
chewing politics and religion and pro-
viding for the banding together under
the most sacred obligations to work
together for the defense of their coun-
try, for the alienation OF each others
woes, for the uplifting and betterment
OF each other and those dependent
upon them, touched responsive chord
In the heart of every soldier who knew
ny experience that every man who
signed such an obligation would be
true TO II.
The plan for the organization of
posts in every hamlet, town and city,
and to unite them in departments in
every state, and once year to meet
in grand national encampment
would insure the perpetuity of their
comradeship. that the post would sup,
ply the place of the soldiers regiment.
the convention of the department of
the state his corps. and the national
encampment that of the army to
which he belonged.
AT the camphres of these meetings
he could live over again scenes which
were burned into his memory by the
heat of battle. He would have re-.
source in every dilemma that might
overtake him through life, and
friends TO succor him In sickness and
tnrune and. who would follow him
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

said, 81 am thirsty with the ride"
81 should think you well might be"
said |.
poured her glass of wine which
the landlord Immediately brought. AS
I held her cloak before the flame to
dry it devoured her sweet face with
eager eyes.
would have taken her hand again,
but | saw that my proud lady would
have no love making in tavern. In
deed her eyes looked so coldly into
mine wondered If perchance | had
dreamed dreams and seen visions
four nights agone in that old mansion
of Lord Felton's?
ST take it as a great honor, Lady
FELTON,, that you should have ridden
all this distance to warn me-" salu
finally.
put not the credit upon my Shout
ders," she returned, and she shrugged
those adorable ones set about with
lace. ct was forced upon me.
could scarce help but come when
so sweet an one as Nell Gwyn sent
me word, and asked me to see that
you had warning. Indeed, l would
not have come even for her-she may
take care of her own lovers; l have
oft told her that sitting upon so many
stools she'll cen find herself upon
the floor some day-but the night be-
ing fine and I wanted ride to blow
away the megrims."
was amused at my sweetheart.
She was piqued about something. At
my look of incredulity-I glanced at
the window where the rain beat
against the pane with a clicking
sound-she instantly added:
ooh, it has only been raining a
short time. Moreover Dream House
was so dreary; Aunt Elaine had gone
to bed, that I was like to die of
ennui, so welcomed Nell's message"
"You need make no more excuses,
Lady Felton," retorted. Gould you
not have sent some one?"
There was no one" she replied.
Nell would never have forgiven me
If word had not been gotten to you"
"NelPs charming creature" said
stung by my lady's way of putting 1t.
Charming indeed" she admitted
Loyalty. Then: 81 see, sir, that you,
too, foyow the fashion set by the
King. Wouldst rival him? Have a
care"
"Rival the King?" exclaimed.
mot l."
"You would not be the only one.
Really she has enough lovers" she
said, with 8 shamed lit in her voice.
"Amen To that" ! said fervently.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
MIKApo's ADVICE TO BOYS.
Wise Precepts Laid Down BY Seem
inuIy Enliuhtened Ruler.

inely Enlightened Ruler.
In view of the astounding progress
of Japan it is interesting to recall the
following rescript which was issued
by the emperor to the Japanese
schools some fifteen years ago: BE
flial to your parents and affectionate
to your brothers; be loving friends;
conduct yourselves with modesty and
be benevolent to all. Develop your
intellectual faculties and perfect your
moral powers by gaining knowledge
and acquiring a profession. Promote
public interests and advance public
affairs. Ever respect the national con-
stitution and obey the laws of the
country, and, in case of necessity,
courageously sacrifice yourselves to
the public good" Recent events have
proved that the last injunction at
least was taken to heart by the youth
of Japan.-The Graphic. d.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

A British mining expert, Prof. Henry
Miers, declares that there Is no knowl-
edge of the depth to which the South
African diamond mines can be work
ed. The deeper they go, the richer
they become. Work can be carried
on now to depth Of $500 feet. 1t is
thought that it might be continued TO
a depth of 5000, or even 10000 feet,
if the engineering difficulties could be
overcome.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
RECORD OF FORTY YEARS.
The Old Soldier Always the Teacher
of Patriotism.

For forty years the old soldier has
heen a great teacher OF American pa
triotism. He has been the strongest
supporter and defender Of the Ameri-
can public schools. To the school
children he is teacher, and to the
small child on its fathers knee, listen
ing to the stories of the long marches,
the days of battle, of the dead and
wounded, and the prison life and its
sufferings, all to save our stars and
stripes and give us free and united
country. The introduction of patriot.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Pausing uncertainty before a desk
in the big insurance office, the Hiber-
nian visitor said to the clerk: "Oi
want to TEX out a pawlicy." life,
fire, or mariner" drawled the dapper
clerk with infinite sarcasm. "All
three, Dim thinkin'," retorted the APP
plicant; "Oi'm fer a stoker in tn
Puck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

A Chinese engine driver, running a
big American locomotive and running
it well, is to be seen on the Canton
Hankow Railroad. His name is 10y
zee, and he used to be second pantry
man on the steamship Coptic. The
purser of the Coptic saw him the
other day. "Velly fine lengine," he
said, plenty fast"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Fat people will welcome the in
vention of Miss Elizabeth Falconer,
of Louisville 1t enables them to tie
or loosen their shoes without STOPPING
One lace string is permanent in posi-
ton. and pulling the top of it laces the
shoe; pulling the bottom string loos'
ems the shoe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

ism in our public schools is doing a
great work. The children learn it very
readily, and as they get interested in
this it leads them along to other
branches of school work. This is the
starting point with some of our chill,
dren who some day will rule this re-
public.
The old soldier has been OF great
service to the militia. While they
have their book Of tactics, is not the
experience Of the old soldier worth
more than all the books?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
THE MODERN FARMER.
How He Lives, as Compared With
Fifty Years Ago.

he farming life of
to-day, as con-
trasted with that
of fifty years ago,
is a paradise OF
comfort and con-
yenience. Il h .
lonely loghouse,
remote from mar.
ket and devoid of
advantages that a
half cycle of time
has made possible,
would scarcely APP
peal to the pres
ent day farmer
The twentieth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Barnyard manure is especially val.
liable for use on orchard ground be.
cause II furnishes humus.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

The first thing % be ascertaIned in
connection wits he kitchen garden
Is TO fii.d that te IS properly drained,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

Opportunity.
Opportunity is rare, and wise man
will never let 1t go by him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

1t is usually the man who gives
good advice that sets a bad example.
The Washington times., 1905-10-18
OVER TWELVE MILLIONS
WHAT DISTRICT NEEDS
This Is Sum Total of Estimates Pre-
sented Commissioners by Heads
of Departments.

In few days, perhaps. the Commits
sioners will have completed their con-
sideration of the estimates submitted
to them by the heads of the various
departments of theGDistrict government
for the fiscal year 1907 and will then
prepare their recommendations TO Con-
gress.
Every department. has now been heard
from, and the stunt total of their estj-
mates aggregates ST., 200. This is
about sl.s9O.O00 more than Congress
could appropriate under the organic
act governing the appropriation of
moneys for the District. Under this
law, Congress appropriates just twice
the amount Of the revenues of the
District
According to the estimates of the
auditor. tax collector and assessor. the
revenues of the District during the
fiscal year 1907 will amount to about
S., 500, 900. Twice this amount is 81 600
600, and IL is believed that the appro-
priation bills will not carry more than
this figure.
The task before the Commissioners.
therefore. is 10 strike out enough
Items TO bring the estimates down TO
81 600 600 The Commissi oners desire
10 get in all the important matters.
and will go oVf.r everything in the
most careful m lnne-
To cut out 81 $4,000 is no very easy
matter. and viii require several days
Of careful study and frequent consul
tation with the various department
heads