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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29

climate upon them and their efnclency,
gives it is his opinion that the little Japs
are better adapted to this work than any
other class of laberers that can be OBJ
tanned. He has consunlted with Secre-
tary of War Taft on the subject and the
latter agrees with his conclusions.
White labor cannot exist on the
isthmus on account Of the ell
mate and the sickness IL produces
chinese are not available, as they
are prohibited by law to be landed on the
isthmus. The West Indian laborers, the
colored men from the various Islands,
ara too shiftless, lazy and inefhcienI
South Europe labor Is not aVailaple
either. The question has resolved itself,
therefore into the employment OF Japan
csc labor II good execution is to be Be-
cured. Repugnant as 1t Is TO the customs
and laws of the United States this jap
anese labor will doubtless be employed
through the PadroDe systsm- Contracts
viii be made with japanese contractors
who viii furnish the laborers ana cnarSe
the government 80 much per head Per
day.
The labor leaders have been sounded
m this question, and It Ii understood
tbey raise no serious objection TO the
endowment Of contract labor on the
sctnal digging Of the canal. They ap-
nracIats conditions on the isthmus ana
seco1nize that no body Of laborers tnAt
ronId belong to their organizations
couId endure the climate and DO tne
~ork As the interests Of labor organiEa-
Hons have BEEN safeguarded In otner
WAYS, such as the manufacture OF ma Ia.
ehinery and material, the employment
of ditch diggsrs does not interest 0s1
particularly.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Filled the Renuirements.

In answer to an advertisement for
somebody to take charge Of q church
choir and play the organ the following
reply was received:
"Sir: l noticed your advertisement
for an organist and music teacher, eth
Or lady or gentleman. Having been
both for several years, offer my ssrT-
ices."-Tit-Bits.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Democratic Sultan.

Like modern Haroun Alraschid, the
sultan Of Zanzibar has been wandering
about London, seeing people and things
Of the great city for himself. The sultan
went to school in England, speaks the
language perfectly and found no diff
Guilty in escaping special notice.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
UndoubtedlY.

The widower had proposed to the
maid.
Il hardly know how to answer you,"
she said. timidly.
"Oh, don't let that worry you," he
replied. You'll learn before we have
been married a week. Chicago Daily
News.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Did Not UNDERSTAND the Noise.

Good gracious. Alice! What on earth
is the matter2" asked the mother, as she
rushed into the parlor. after hearing an
ear-splitting sound.
Why, I'm taking my singing lesson
from the professor, mammal"
"Oh, gracious. child! / thought per-
haps the professor was trying to kiss
you!"-Yonkers Statesman.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
New Figure In Political Field.

NEW figure, it II
said, is about to ap-
pear in the field OF
national politics
and in the public
service. This is
Mr.. Henry c. Prick,
of Pittsburg. the
business associate
Of Andrew Car
negie and the warm
personal friend OF
the late President
Mckinley and OF
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
nemncratic Duchess

It is said that the duchess Of Devon
shire is very democratic with her do
nestle servants, often reading aloud
to them, and does not hesitate to ask
her guests to aid her sometimes by
the exercise of their musical talents.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
rur WAY TO LOOK NEAT.

Ana Considerable h to have yOr
49, nicsay oomb0d and put up IN
EAa IGtsst StyIA u jour hair d kinU
ana harsh q Ioolu untidy and hurts
vAa yoa ~ - ooaA e You en-
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Long Auto Speedway.

A project is under consideration to
build a 2O-mile automobile speedway,
from 60 to 100 feet wide, in Mercer
county. n. ]. 1t is reported that options
on the necessary property have been OBJ
tanned.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Would Make More.

II the average man had his life to
live over again, he thinks he would
avoid all mistakes, but the chances are
he would make more than ever.-Chi-
cago Sun.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Tardy Reward.

The British war department has Just
awarded medal to Sergt. Maj. McClorey
for bravery at the capture Of Pegu in
1852. The sergeant has. however, been
dead several years.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29

N THEIR considerar
alton Of the adop-
ton Of new bayo-
nets and sharp
sabers, army ON
cars have bee n
eager to secure In
formation regard
ing the use Of such
weapons in tn .
present war be-
tween Russia and
Japan. They have
had considerable
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Daily Thought.

Success produces confidence; conf
dsnce relaxes industry, and negligence
ruins the reputation which accuracy had
raised.-Johnson.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
A Real Thriller. -

Bill-How was the show last night?
Jill-Oh, it was thrilling! Why, my
wife's hair stood on end so much that all
the rats" she had in it ran out
Yonkers Statesman.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Marriages in Germany.

The number Of marriages recorded In
Germany in 1903 was As, $50. The num-
bar of births was 3,046,2O6.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Y No.

A New York woman whose front
name is "Byrdie" is suffering from
''melancholic hysteria." Can you
blame her?-Buffalo Express.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Emperor's Orchids,

At Schoenbrunn, the Austrian en-
peror's palace. is the finest collection
Of orchids in the world, numbering 49,
900 plants.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Bsrliu's Populatdon

Census returns published sAOV tAAE
Berlin's population reached ne oooooo
knit on Dec L. TIE baby g1Fi ~
completed the total VIII b chriStsnse
BsrolinA
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Heat of Oars.

Half Of all the electric cars in the
United States are hested-two-third
by electricity and One-third by stoves,
hot water, etc.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Ea~ Enough.

Work will bring success-and the
more folks you have working for you
the more success you will achieve
Chicago Daily News.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29

dimculty In gaining the knowledge de-
sired The war department recently In
Vited the japanese minister here TO fur
nish what information he could on the
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Should Have Known Belts

Should Have Known Better.
Once there was Q lady who mAds .
resolution to thank eyery nan Who
gave her his seat In the strsot en-.
After that, nobody ever gave hR Q ssat
-Chicago Tribune.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Sudden Deafness.

A sudden fright will sometimes
cause permanent and complete deaf
ness. especially in children.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29

R. ROOSEVELT be-
lieves that If q
weapon is to be
use6 at all it should
be substantial and
effective. In this
letter he criticised
the light stiletto-
like bayonet that
has been in service
as being too small
and brittle for prac-
teal use. He called
offautiOu IN the
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Mana PurnoaM

Mans Purposes.
A man may be measured BY the
things he seeks.-Chicago Tribuna
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
NnneltH in Paris.

The unique sensation Of the hour In
Paris is a play which is both decent and
pouuIar.-Hsrtford Times.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Help-Eat

Many 9 man would starvs II his wife
didn't keep . few Chicago
Daily.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
IS A WAR EXPERT
PRESIDENT WATCHES CLOSELY
ARMY AND NAVY MATTERS.
HOW HE IMPROVED oUNNERY
instrumental In Having New Bayonst
and Sword Adopted in the Army
Effort to Secure War Data from
japanese Proves Futile.
A S TOM

L S HINGToN.-
President Roose-
welt finds time in
all the multitude
Of big state ques-
lions and interna-
tion al problems
that pour in upon
him to give a good
deal Of attention
to the details Of va
rious branches OF
the public service.
He is an enthusi-
astic army and
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
SNOWY HolcaAs,

vssuYius under . mantle e nov -
enc a the curiositieS % b W1t1o1so1 e
NAMES IN the first week q JGzHg1.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
japanese Labor for Isthmus.

HE Handmd Cdudl
commission has de-
cided that japanese
is the only labor
available for dig
ging the C a n al .
Chief Engineer
Wallace, who has
spent many months
on the isthmus and
personally OBJ
served the force Of
men at work there,
the influence Of the
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Learn by Experience.

Most men have to get In debt before
they can Learn to saye.-Chicago REQ.
ord Herald.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Doesn't Win.

Sarcasm has many admirers, but few
friends.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29

IAt4ls Data from japanese War.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-04-29
Wants Effective Weapons.

R ROOSEVELT be-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-11-30

A rich old German had nice boy
of whom he was very proud, and he
decided to find out the bent of his
mind. He adopted very novel
method by which to test him. He
slipped into the lite fellows room
one morning and placed on his ia
BILE Bible, bottle of whiskey and
a silver dollar. Now, said he,
even dot boy comes in, eff he dakes
dot dollar, he's goin' to be beesniz
man; eff he dakes dot Bible, he'll be
breecher; and eff he dakes dot
whiskey, he's no goot-he's goin' to
be drunkart,' and he hid behind
the door to see which his son
would choose. In came the boy
whistling. He ran up to the table
and picked up the dollar and put
it in his pocket; picked up the Bible
and put it under his arm; then he
snatched up the bottle of whiskey
and took two or three drinks went
out snacking his lips. The old
German stuck his head ont from
behind the door and excla med:
"Mein Got! He's goin' to be bolt
tician."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-11-30

shank is removed. Open and swell
butts with irregular kernels are OBJ
jectionable.
Z. Kernels.-a. Uniformity of 10
per cent.
b. Shape of 10 per cent.
The kernels should be uniform in
shape, size and color, and true to
the variety type. The kernels
should be so shaped that their
edges touch from tip to crown. The
tip portion of the kernel ia richest
in protein and oil, and hence is of
the highest feeding value. For
this reason the tip portion should
be full and plump. To secure
perfect stand it is of the utmost i'm
portan nee that the kernels be of uni
form shape and size.
8. Length of Ear. 10 per cent.
Northern section, S12 to 912 inches;
central section, ss4 to 9s4 inches;
southern section, to 10 inches.
9. Circumference of Ear. per
cent.
Northern section, 61a to Z inches;
central section 6s4 to IA inches;
southern section, 1 to ~ inches.
10. Space.
a. Furrow between rows. per
cent.
b. Space between kernels at cob.
5 per cent.
The furrow between the rows of
kernels should be small. Space
between the kernels near the cob is
very Objectionable, as it indicates
low vitality aud poor feeding value.
Proportion of Corn to Cob. 10 per
cent.
The proportion of corn to cob is
determined by weight. Depth of
kernel, size of cob and maturity
all affect the proportion.
Total 100 per cent.
By the editor, If there is any one
in Audubon County who followed
the instructions given by Prof.
Holden last spring we would be
pleased to receive letter for pub
lication. If Buena Vista county
can raise 80 bushels to the acre,
Audubon county with the same
careful methods, can raise one hun
dred. LIE: us hear from you.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-11-30
Corn Facts Worth Knowing.

While travelling in the north part
of the state recently we met farm
er from Buena Vista County. A
grip by his side was opened for our
inspection and we were astonished
to see such perfectly formed large
ears of corn. He said in substance
sin Buena Vista County, TIL farm
ers are trying to follow the in.
and we feel we'll paid for the effort.
This corn, in my hand, was taken
from one end of a twelve acre field.
The twelve acres were taken as an
experiment. One half was tarmed
and seed selected as Prot. Holden
advised and the result was eighty
bushels of perfect corn, as you see
it, to the acre. The other six acres
received good old style care and
old style selection of seed corn and
yielded me As bushels per acre.
This yield in our county is consid-
cred good but we are pleased to
know that we can nearly double it
with not much more labor and here
is the proof"
In this connection and for the
benefit of Audubon County farmers
in particular, we print the score
card that governs the Seed Corn
Judging Contests that are all the
rage in some sections of Iowa.
1. Trueness to Type or Breed
Characteristics. 10 per cent.
The ten ears of the sample should
possess similar or like character
istics and should be true to the
variety which they represent.
2. Shape of Ear. 10 per cent.
The shape of the ear should con-
form to the variety type, tapering
slightly from butt to tip. but ap.
preaching the cylindrical.
8. Color.-a. Grain. per cent.
b. Cob. 5 per cent.
Color of grain should be true tic
variety aud free from mixture
White corn should have white cobs
yellow corn, red cobs.
4. Market Condition.
The ears should be sound, firm
well-matured, and free from mould
rot or insect injuries. indicating
strong vitality and good germina
ton.
5. Tips. per cent.
The tips of the ear should not be
too tapering, and should be well
filled with regular, uniform
| kernels.
6. Butts. 5 per cent.
The rows of kernels should ex
tend in regular order over the butt
leaving deep depression when the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-11-30

Jacob Esbeck spent Sunday even-
ing at M. C. Mitten's.
George Faaborgs spent Sunday
with Martin Esbeck's.
Jim Alwill and wife called on M.
G.. Mitten's Saturday afternoon.
G. G. Nelson laid pipe for Fred
Mortensen Saturday near Redline.
Eddie Olesen and Peter Lauritsen
are husking corn for Tom Nielsen near
Poplar.
Charley Darland began his school
Monday one mile north of Kim
ballton.
Quite number of the people
around Kimballton are done husking
corn and they are thankful.
Twenty per cent discount on clocks
from December 1 to Is.
GEORGE FAABoRG.
Johnnie Esbeck was home over
Sunday. He will be through work
in few days and expects to be at
home for the winter.
Students are fast entering college
now tor the winter term which be-
gins December 1st. An opening
ceremony will be given.
Willie Esbeck and Andrew Christ
ensen are expecting to take a COM
mercial course from some school in
Des Moines this winter. Good
scheme.
Ny barber shop with soda foun-
tain and confectionery counter in
connection, for sale. Dwelling,
buildings and lot must go with it
Fine location for Danish barber.
M. G. MITTEN,
If Kimballton, La.
While feeding the horses one day
last week the 10 year old son of 2. G
Petersen was kicked by one of thu
beasts. His injuries we're quite SER
ious as he was not only kicked but
was bruised badly by being stamped
upon after he was down. His ankle
was broken. The fracture was re-
duced by DR.. Soc and the boy is nov
recovering nicely.
A stock company was organized
last week to take over the business O
the Oleson Knitting factory. Thos'
interested are S. G. Petersen, Johr
Petersen, Willis Rattenborg, Jerry
Miller and two of the Olesen boys
Walter and Ole. The capital stocl
is about So 900. A factory about
1Sx20 is now being erected and thu
business pushed vigorously. Thu
Olson factory has been turning Out
some first class products-but they
could not grow as rapidly as they
wished. With the new organization
they will rapidly expand and reacf
the place which the excellent quality
of their goods deserve. Mucn sue,
cess to the new company. Here
the hearty support of the Journal TO
! the enterprise.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-11-30
kirnbal1ton- Elkhorn

Don't forget the land bargains at
the Journal office.
Peter Kegger is husking corn tor
Clause Petersen.
G.. c. Nielsen cried sale for Carl
Ivenseh Tuesday.
Rudolf Anderson did some painting
for Hans Madsen Monday.
hundred clocks to be sold re-
CARELESS of cost at G.. S. Faaborg's.
Viggo Rasmussen finished a corn
crib for Chris Clousen the first of the
week.
Landlord Nels Christensen is sick
He has been confined to his bed since
Monday.
G c. Nielsen helped to lay the pipe
at the hotel for the purpose of having
the water in the house.
Hans NJ. Hansen and wife enter
tanned Ole Fsblicius and another
friend from Fiscus last Tuesday.
Chris Slamberg and Frank Jorgen-
sen returned from Des Moines Sunday
where they have been the past week.
There will be eighteen new phones
put in north of town this week. An
drew Christensen began the work
Monday.
A newcomer arrived from the Old
Country and is now staying at the
Chris w. christensen home over near
the Baptist church.
Every one buying $40 90 worth of
goods for cash or produce will give
% pounds granulated sugar.
GEORGE FAABoRG.
Chris Doe, Superintendent at the
Orphans Home, is expecting the az
rival of a brother from Denmark. He
thinks he will be here about Christ
mas time.
Property at the Carl Iversen's sale
did not sell as high as it should as the
rain drove many of the farmers home
early. We understand it amounted
to about $500.
Ross Wiley and wife, of Des
Moines, sister of Mrs Chris Rasmus-
sen came last week. Mr.. Wiley is
helping Mr.. Rasmussen paint this fall
az he has more work than he can dc
himself.
Chris Thresher is now the mar
who gets up early in the morning and
stirs up the big furnace at the college
It's new thing to Chris for he has
never been married and he appears te
like it real we'll.
A big fire occurred at the Blakesly
farm last week when two of their
largest barns around here being usec
by the Blakesly's in their extensive
stock feeding business. No cause il
assigned for the fire.
Hans Petersen son of HI. Petersen
west of Elk Horn met with an acct
dent while chopping wood one day
last week. The ak slipped in som,
manner and the blade penetrated thu
flesh on his leg to the bone, layin!
open space about or 5lnches long
DR.. Heilesen has the case in hand ant
reports the patients as improving.
A goose shooting contest was he'll,
at the I. @, Clrlsen home south o
Elk Horn last week. Carl Skrode
secured five and L. G. johnson s. So
also nailed five out of the sixteen pu
up. Goose is good substitute TO
turkey this year as the latter is to
expensive for anyone but John DIS Q
j. Pierp's. Lots more "gooses" tina
turkeys anyhow you know.
'Twas quite funny. The youn
fellow called his ''sweetness" up owe
the phone and wanted her to pla
tune for him over the line on tt
graphophone. The girl wasn't {
home but her father seeing an oppol
nifty for joke answered the phon
and impersonated hes so we'll tt
young man did't know the "diff
He listened to the music, babe h,
goodnight and went to sleep hapr
because he thought he had talked
her, No one but few of us kne
] any better. He didn't.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-11-30


In a garnet in the old town of Mentz,
Germany, behind door doubly bolted
and barred, was a man of middle age,
his beard was white and hung to his
girdle, giving him the appearance OF a
patriarch. He was in a towering pas
sion and was beratinga man some years
his junior.
Let us introduce these noted men.
The elder was John Gutenberg, the
younger Johannes Faust, his partner.
The year l445.
1'I tell thee, man, have patience, in a
short time we will have published oul
book and then / will be able to repay
thee the few paltry pieces of silver thou
hast put into the business"
"Gads cooks! man, l have waited,
and will now have my pay, else di-
yulge the secret of your discovery.
Wouldst be in deadly peril if the priests
were to know thou vert linked with
the devil; that thou couldst tumble 9
few pieces of metal together and make
words and thoughts appear"
uOut upon you! Go to! Before
cleaye YOU to the chin" And Guten
burg seized column rule to make gooC
his threat, when knock at the dool
interrupted what might have developed
into a tragedy.
After hastily covering up IA bench lit
tered with tools and scraps OF metal
Gutenburg cautiously placed his eye t.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1905-06-23
POLITICAL POT=PIE

Hon. Jacob Furth has returned from
three months visit to Europe and has dis
cussed at length the country which he re
Gently visited Mr.. Furth S remarks on mu-
nicipal ownership were eagerly read by the
citizens of Seattle for two very essential rea-
sons. First, because they came from Mr..
Furth himself, who is a splendid business
man and never talks at random, and is al
ways anxious to push Seattle along; secondly,
because Seattle citizens are deeply interested
in the municipal ownership question just now
and they knowing Mr.. Furth is at the head
of the street railway system of this city and
had given public utilities, on the part OF
municipalities much careful consideration.
His observations along this line as gwen IN
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1905-06-23

his interviews to the daily papers were not
encouraging to those who are advocating
Seattle to take hold of the proposition. In
the future The Republican will deal more exs
tensively with Mr.. Furth's observations OF
municipal ownership of public utilities in
European cities None Of Seattle S citizens
from business standpoint has the public at
tention to a greater extent than Jacob Furth,
and whatever he says bearing on the best
interest Of the city is always carefully con-
sidered by them.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1905-06-23

1t costs nothing to be gentleman. The
Great Northern Railway company has issued
instructions to it's employees to be polite.
courteous and gentlemanly that would be
well for people in every walk of life to read
and profit thereby. A man can be gentle
man whether he works for railroad com
pany or is digging sewers in the street.
whether he is millionaire or stricken with
poverty.-EX.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1905-06-23

In discussing the candidates for mayor last
be the attitude of the candidates in regard
to municipal ownership. This question is
very much at issue at present and an effort
will be made to have both the Republican
and Democratic conventions insert such
plank in their platforms and the candidate,