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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Several years before Abraham
Lincoln received his nomination for
the presidency he received letter
concerning the financial standing of
an acquaintance and this was his re-
ply. Dear Sir: 1 know Mr.. III and
his standing. He has wife and a
baby that 1 think fair valuation of
might be fifty thousand dollars.
There is table in his Office that I
believe to be worth dollar and a half
and there are three chairs worth a.
bout dollar, and there is rat hole,
in the corner that would bear look
ing into.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12
Coming Events.

Adair County Fair, Sept. tot.
State Fair, at Des Moines, August
"a to 81.
Republican State Convention at
Des Moines, Wednesday, August 1.
Democratic State Convention at
Waterloo, Thursday, August 2.
Republican Congressional Con.
vention, at Council Bluffs, Tues.
day, July "a.
Atlantic Chautauqua assembly,
July % to August S.
Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible
Institute, July to "a.
Iowa State Epworth League AS.
sembly, Colfax, August / to l3.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

The lace from the lace bark tree
is natural curiosity. There are
many kinds of lace bark trees but
only four of them are of much prac-
tical value. In its natural state the
lace from the real lace bark tree is
OF delicate creamy white. When
the outer bark is removed it can be
unfolded and unwound in seamless
sheet of little more than a square
yard. Washing and sunbleaching
give it dazzling white appearance
and it is airly light. 1t is used for
shawls mantillas, collars, window
curtains and for every purpose for
which ordinary lace is used. Al
though delicate in appearance it is
very strong.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Mesdames Alfred Voorhees, and
John M. Dimick will depart next
Saturday for Manitou, Colorado,
where they will put in a month or
six weeks imbibing of the healing
waters there and enjoy life climb
ing about some of the mountains
which seem to be piled about there
for that purpose. They will be ac-
companied as far as Omaha by
Mr.. Voorhees,, who goes to look af-
ter business and to see his wife
safely started upon her journey.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Elihu Root, Secretary of State,
sailed from New York on July 4th
on three months South American
tour. He was accompanied by his
wife, son and daughter. He will go
around Cape Horn and returning
will cross the isthmus of Panama.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12
Vacation in Colorado.

Low Rates on Rock Island Lines.
Colorado, as a place for recreation
is the choice of many thousands OF
summer tourists.
Colorado is q land Of clear, pure air
and golden sunshine. 1t is land of
sparkling mountain streams and
CLASSY. urfaced lakes. There are
more enjoyable things to do, more
grand sights to see in Colorado than
any other place under the sun.
From June lst to September 3Oth
Rock Island Lines will sell summer
tourist tickets at rate of $40 from
Extra to Denver, Colorado Springs
or Pueblo and return. Return limit
October 81. July 10 to Is inclusive.
the special round-trip rate of $3.50
from Extra is effective.
This latter rate is authorized on &C.
count of the Elks' Annual Meeting at
Denver July 16 toll. Tickets limited
for return until August 20.
Very low rates will also be in effect
to Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Salt
Lake City, and Ogden, Utah, Yellow
stone National Park and to the Paci-
fic coast, with cheap rates for side
trips to nearby points of interest en-
route.
New and improved train service via
the Rock Island is. an important
feature for the Colorado traveller to
consider.
Full details of rates, routes, service
and any information desired will be
GLADLY furnished by the Rock Island
Ticket Agent, J. o. Spangler.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

When trouble after you doth chase,
just turn and stare her in the face,
And smile;
And she will hurry from your sight
A smile will fill her full of fright;
So smile.
When worry hustles after you
And dyes the world somber blue,
Just smile;
A smile will drive her far away,
So let your laughter muscles play,
And smile. Exchange.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

We saw Will T. Bintner in town
and he was telling no that he had
the old chestnut "Corn knee high on
July Fourth, a good crop" beat
mile and three-quartess, down on
the farm where Uncle Richard
Gault passed 80 many years, which
now belongs to Mr.. Bintner. He has
a large field of corn that was up
clear over the horses backs and
will be tasseled out this week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Frugal living hurts no one, but
the fat living that almost invariably
goes with fat purse undermines
the health and after while spells
degeneracy and extinction. Many
people eat for the pleasure of eating
and after time they must square
their account with outraged nature.
Intemperance in eating is as surely
a sin as in drink, and just as surely
We must pay the penalty.-Ex.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12
The Avoca Fair dates are Septem.
Der IL, IL, 13, IA, 1905.

Many families in San Francisco
are still separated as result of the
panic following the earthquake and
the advertisements appearing in
some ofthe San Francisco papers are
truly pitiful. Husbands are adver-
tising for their wives, parents for
children, etc. It is certain that many
of these missing loved ones are now
filling unknown graves.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12
I TOOK my last years Panama,

I TOOK my last years Panama,
And knocked it out of shape,
Then dyed it in some Alice blue
And fastened on some crepe;
I pulled the thing way out in front
And bent it up behind;
I stuck some feathers on one side
The biggest I could find;
And then gave it to my wife
This little joke SO pat,
She thanked me with unfeigned
delight
For ''just the sweetest hat!"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Mayor +. o. Howard sold his barn
down in Middleport, to r. E. Cook,
and that gentleman had G. w.
Chase move it to the place Mr..
Cook purchased of John Rendle.
man, in the southeast part of
Sunny Side.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

The Mormons have bought the
old Washington hand press on which
the first edition of the Book of Nor
mon was printed in New York in
1929. 1t is to be preserved as a
church relic at Salt Lake City. It
cost them 800 dollars
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

George Guernsey and Claude
lacy ran a novelty race upon the
bets Of Extra last Saturday. The
oposition was that Guernsey
Illd run from the crossing at Ed
Stton's store to the crossing at
.e Hansen drug store, carrying a
p-by-scantling, quicker than
lSRsey could run half that distance,
top, run around John Dimick,
ben on through. Finally they
sot away and Guernsey came out
head with much rabbit ground"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12
Farms For Sale

One of the best six hundred acre farms
in the county at $4,000 per acre; two sets
of buildings; will sell on unusually easy
terms, or will take small farm as pay
ment and give ten years time ON balance
at five per cent interest. THIS Is BAR
GAIN Also l6O acres, with good build
ings, at $4,000 per acre, in Danish
settlement; $l,0O0.00 cash and balance
on long time, at five per cent intesest.
jl2 JOHN RENDLEMNN.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

I Don't wait till the last minute be.
fore buying that Hay Loader. Be
lsure to buy the right one. Get the
dine that pushes the hay forward on
the wagon. Can sell you some al
.Eh6st new Web Leaders for half
price. III. p. Hansen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Mayor J. o. Howard traded his
piano for Blackboard automobile
one day this week and now you
"auto" see him go riding around
town and out into the country.
This machine is built on a very
sensible plan for if one comes to a
mud hole too deep and too wide to
cross, he can pick it up and carry
it, or if the mobile goes dead on
him he can get out and push it to
town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

The navy department wants no
more apprentice boys who smoke ci-
garettes. OF ten applicants in the
Norfolk navy yard four of them were
rejected because they smoked ci-
garettes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

In Berlin so government clerks
have been discharged to make room
for girls who can do their work bet
ter and at lower wages. Women
clerks are being given the preference
generally now by the imperial gov
ernment.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Before the year is out work will
be begun on a dam across the
Mississippi. The dam will be the
greatest in the world except those
built by the British in the Nile. It
will furnish at least 10000 horse
power which will be transmitted to
factories in the vicinity. It will be
in sight of the three states of Iowa,
Illinois and Missouri.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

The president and his family have
gone to their summer home at Oyster
Bay. The White House will be
closed during their absence to allow
repairs to be made. The roofs of
the extensions although compare
lively new have leaked so bad
that new ones must be put on.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

The Christian church congrega.
ton in Extra and Audubon town
ship have secured the services of
Rev. Pallister. of Delta, Iowa, and
he is expected to move his family
here and be ready to deliver bis
first sermon on Sunday, July
fiffeenth
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12
Paint Your Cans Red.

4 The new pure food law which has
gone into effect provides for the
painting of all cans containing gas
Ioline red, so they may be readily
distinguished. This ia good thing,
as it eliminates the possibility of
Igetting the gasoline when one ia
'looking for kerosene.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Otto Thomas started from Carson
Saturday for New Mexico with
Mack Thomas's carload of goods
and that night his wife and chill.
dren arrived in Extra to have a
good visit with her parents, James
Beard and wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12
I'D. EXTRA, IOWA, THURSDAY, JULY H. 1906

Kathryn Cranes pupils will give
a musical July 10th at Christian
church. Watch for program next
week. A email admittance of lOc
will be charged. This will be a
rare treat for the patrons and the
people. j12
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Orders have been issued for the
arrest of Carrie Nation. The wa--
rant will be served as soon as she is
located. She is charged with send
ing obscene literature through the
mails.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

For SALE: Two high grade short
horn male calves, who will be one
year old this fall. These animals
can be seen at my place four miles
east of Extra. Price, $25. 90 each.
is BRUCE MARTIN.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

A negro in Washington was fined
leo dollars for stealing 2 dollars
from an Italian. If big thieves were
punished as severely in proportion
the fines Of some of them would be
enormous.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

The merchants kindly released
the band from giving their concert
last Saturday evening that the
boys might attend the celebration
at Audubon. Next Saturday even.
ing the band will play program
specially arranged for that even
ing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

The greatest benefactor is yet to
benefact;
He may be long in coming: he may
be slow to act;
But he will loom up some day,
and teach US to be glad
By ceasing to be troubled by woes
we've never had.-Ex.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

r. 9. Natterson and Grant Jones
finished their work on Fred frem-
els fine new farm house, over east
Of town, and the building is now in
aEhe hands of Painters Frank Kream.
er and Claude Kelsey.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Johnnie Schlater, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Schlater of Audubon town
ship, was taken ill one day this week
with an ailmeut which closely re-
aembled appendicitis which the at.
tending physician, Doctor Riley
said would take little time to de.
vo1nno
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Education is serious matter in
Switzerland. There is no escape
from it. A Seventh Day Adventist
was kept in Jail two years because he
would not send his children to school
on Saturdays. He finally surren-
dered.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Oluf Jensen hied away up to Cor.
rectionville one day last week for a
visit and during his absence John
Hicks will be "chief cook and bottle
washer" at his store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Kirk Knox was buey the past
week papering and decorating the
Christian church parsonage, pre-
paratory to the moving in of Rev.
Pallister and family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

This week Edwin Delahovde re.
ceived his seventh notary public
commission. the instrument being
dated July fifth.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Mrs. Fred Byers is having an ad-
vdi.ion built on to her farm house,
over east of town, in Audubon town
ship.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

John Crane came home from his
fruit tree canvassing to pass July
Fourth, with his family in thie city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12
Taken Up

Taken up at my farm a mile
west of Hunter school house June
2Sth, roam pony, branded OK, and
having leather halter on.
SORgN 7. MADsEN.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Mics Bonnie Young, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Young, of Greeley,
is i'll with the grip, which seems to
have good grip" on her.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

If every mans internal care
Were written on his brow,
How many would our pity share
Who raise our envy now.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

I sat me down and thought pro-
found;
This maxim wise I drew:
It's easier far to like girl
Than to make girl like you
Exchange.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Perry Hansen and Company have
commenced the manufacturing of
cement building blocks in Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Houston
gave garden party and the young
folks fairly swarmed down to that
pretty home, last Friday evening,
one hundred being in attendance
and their daughter, Miss Flora
belle Houston. presided with dig
nifty we'll becoming a head many
years older than she is. For
luncheon they had sandwiches,
pickles, and cake which was washed
down with gallons of lemonade.
The grounds were brilliantly illu-
minated by Japanese lanterns; an
Edison talking machine lent a
charm to the occasion, and every
body had the jolliest kind of a
time. This party was given in
honor of Mr.. Charles Henshaw, a
cousin of Florabelle's, who was
here from Des Moines visiting.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam E. Harm and
Mrs. Edwin Delahoyde and her
little daughter, Dorothea, were
Saturday to re-celebrate the Fourth.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

81. P. Hansen, at West Town, sells
the only successful hay loader and
side delivery rake.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

The county bridge builders will
coon build bridge near the Will
johnson home up in Greeley.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

As the bombs were exploding and
the sky rockets were sailing high in
the air, a little girl exclaimed, ooh
mama! I'll bet the angels are near
ly scared to death"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

DR.. Weber's treatment cures Eye
and Ear Diseases and his Glasses
stop Headache, Nervousness and
cave the sight. Call Saturday,
July IA, at the Andrews House.
EXamination free. liz
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Neola, Ia, July Especial: A
small boy aud roman candle
nearly caused the destruction of
the residence of T. j. Gearheart
last night. The seven-year. old son
of Mr.. Gearheart discovered small
collection of explosives hidden
away in bed room and proceeded
to celebrate in a quiet way, aud,
lighting candle, coon had a fire
started. The carpet was badly
burned, but the fire was extin-
guished before any great damage
was done. The boys fingers were
slightly burned.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

The. average income of families in
the United States is less than five
hundred dollars a year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

A daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Henkle, who had been down at
Lewis for some time, arrived at
home Saturday evening,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

In SO cities there were 30 killed
and 672 badly injured by fire crack
ers and other explosives on July
fourth.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

There were 80 persons manned
and two killed in Chicago on the
fourth.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

One of the excellent Story & Clark
pianos from Nick Doffing's music
store will be used at the musical
to be given July 10th at the Chris
tian church. il2
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

George Leffingwell finished Mr..
Lesh's foundation for large barn
last SATURDAY..
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12
A. Leake of Audubon passed a
few days last week calling on Extra

There will be third degree work at
the Ezra Masonic Lodge next Sat
urday night.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

The world is full of want but
there is very little actual starvation.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Best Standard Twine 1o1ac per
pound. ii. p. Hansen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12
lil(>1eor
There are 10000 school children
in West Des Moines.

Hottentot women cut off a finger
joint when they remarry.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Hay Tools is my strong hold
81, Hansen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

II hear you are contemplating
marriage" said Green. GLOW about
it?"
cts fact, but the outcome de-
pends on the widows might"
'How's that?" queried Green.
"She might decide to marry me,
and then on the other hand she
might not"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

Where lambs should never 60.
And Mary sat her quickly down,
And tears streamed from her
eyes;
She never found the lamb, because
She did not advertise.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12
There has been a gain of 10000
members in the Christian Endeavor
society in the last six months.

In Japan at a dinner where guests
are present, barefooted girls with
pretty colored Kimonos on, bring in
laquer trays bearing tiny covered
bowls. Before setting the trays on
the table they sink gracefully to
their knees and bend forward till
their foreheads touch the floor. Then
they serve dinner which is Of several
courses.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-07-12

WILL BRINKBRHoFF.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-09-20
THE GREENWOOD BARBECUE AND
SPEAKING

The Barbecue and public speaking
at Greenwood today was largely at
tended, several thousand people be-
ing there. 1t was given in honor of
the establishment of the Board of
Trade at that thriving city and of
the opening of fine new court house.
Messrs. Brewer, Sisson and Thomas
spoke in the morning and Messrs.
Noel, Scott and Williams after din
ner, The various state candidates
made announcements. Large num-
bers of ladies were present. All the
candidates had friends and were cor
daily greeted. The first clash of the
canvass occurred there between Mess.
Brewer and Scott who had heat
ed colloquy Mr.. Brewer stated, that
his speech near Jackson on the rail-
road question was the same that he
had made at many other places but
had been misquoted, that he did say
there and elsewhere, that after some
prominent railroad officials had made
a trip through Mississippi, stopping
at New Orleans, Jackson and Memphis,
some railroad attorneys who had rrom
ised him support, withdrew their sup
port; that a number of railroad at
torneys were in Jackson on one oc.
casion and also a candidate for gov
ernor who had a long conference
with two of the leading railroad at
torneys of the state; that the SAM
candidate for governor had writer
letters asking for support and refer
ring to certain prominent men Of Tx
state, including four of the leading
railroad lawyers of the state as sup
porters; that this letter was on ice
In concluding his speech, Mr.. Charlie
Scott called on Mr.. Brewer to pro
duce that letter written by the candi
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-09-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS,

Mrs. Susie D. Poets and Mrs. Julia
G. Clover to J. F, Rogers, lot 2,
block 6, Cruger.
M D. Landau, trustee, to J. H. Tu-
berville, lot 1856, Lexington.
G. G. Phillips to j. H. Smith, tim
ber.
Henry Hoskins ct ux to Mrs. S. l.
Baughn, 20 acres east of Oak Grove
c. P. Church.
]. E. Dodd to R. f. Dodd, 20 acres
in sec. l3, twp. Is, r. 3 east.
]. M. Sargent to S. r. Swinney, LOT
"a, in Lexington.
j. W. Bowman to S. r. Swinney
lots SO and ga in Lexington.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-09-20

date for governor mentioning railroad
attorneys as his supporters. When
the letter was not produced, Mr..
Scott denounced Mr.. Brewers state
ment as false and said but for the
presence of the ladies, he would term
it by a harsher name. Mr.. Brewer
was not allowed to make a speech in
reply but said on the stand to M.
Scott that if he could not produce
the letter he would withdraw if Mr..
Scott would withdraw if he did pro-
duce the letter. There the question
of veracity stands, for the present.
The Lexington advertiser., 1906-09-20
GEO. B. HAM.

Geo. B. Ham died at the home of
his mother near Franklin, at 5 o'clock,
Saturday evening, after lingering
illness. The funeral was held Sunday,
conducted by Rev.-R. A. Tucker, and
attended by large number of sorrow
ing friends and relatives. Mr.. Ham
was about 40 years of age, and was a
man of considerable energy and en-
terprise and highly esteemed by all
who knew him. For a number of
years he was employed by the Iii.
nois Central Railroad at Jackson and
other points. He leaves a wife and
five children, to whom the sincerest
sympathy is extended.