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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
A SMALL SECRET.
Couldn't Understand the Taste Of
His Customers.

Two men were discussing the var
ious food products now being supplied
In such variety and abundance.
One. grocer, said, Il frequently try
a package or so of any certain article
before offering it to my trade, and in
that way sometimes form different
idea than my customers have.
"Fo~ instance, thought would try
some Postum Food Coffee, to see what
reason there was for such call for It,
At breakfast didn't like it and supper
proved the same, so l naturally con.
cluded that my taste was different
from that of the customers who bought
1t right along.
"A day or two after, waited on a
lady who was buying a Csc package
and told her couldn't understand how
one could fancy the taste Of Postum.
81 know just what is the matter,
she said, you put the coffee boiler on
the stove for just fifteen minutes, .nd
ten minutes of that time 1t simmered,
and perhaps five minutes 1t boiled |;
now il you will have 1t left to boil full
fifteen minutes after it commences to
| boil, you will find delicious Java-like
beverage, rich in food value Of gluten
and phosphates, SO choice that you
will never abandon it, particularly
when you see the great gain in health.
Wei l took another trial and sure
enough / joined the Postum army fol
good, and life seems worth living since
/ have gotten rid of my old time stom
ach and kidney troubles"
Postum is no sort of medicine, blu
pure liquid food, and this, togethe
with relief from coffee worked tn
change. There's Reason"
Read "The Road to MELVILLE" Il
pkgs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
WESTERN MEN IN NEW YORK
Brains of Mountain and Prairie in De,
mand in the Financial Center.

Ever since the early days, when d.
o. Mills, j. B. Haggin and James r.
Keene "emigrated" from California tc
New York, the metropolis has been
drawing largely on the west and south
for its supply of men who do things"
theodore p. Shonts, both southerner
and westerner, who has undertaken to
solve New York's great transit prob
lem, is the latest importation in re-
spouse to the call of the east.
The promptness with which Thos. F.
Ryan, of Virginia, turned the Equit-
able Life Assurance Society over to
it's policyholders, who now elect a ma
jority of it's Board Of Directors, and
Invested himself of the control of the
Hyde, and the success Of the new
management of the Society under the
direction of President Paul Morton,
have created a demand for the strong
men of the south and west that is
greater than ever before. Under the
Morton management the Equitable has
made better showing than any other
insurance company in the way of i'm
proved methods, economies and in
creased returns to policyholders.
E. H. Gary, head of the greatest cor.
poration in the world-the U. S. Steel
Co-John w. Gates, Henry c. Frick,
Norman b. Ream, VIM H. Moore and
Daniel G. Reid are other westerners
who are among the biggest men in
New York.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
HINTS FOR THE HOSTESS.
Flowers for Bridge Whist Prizes Is
New Idea.
No Prizes for Bridge.

A popular hostess, noted for charm
ing and unique affairs, has been giving
series of bridge parties with the
had two vases filled with beautiful
flowers on the refreshment table. At
the close of the repast the ladies hav-
ing the two highest scores were
awarded the flowers The same sum
was expended for the bouquets, as
otherwise would have been spent for
prizes and every Que was perfectly
delighted with the plan. 1t seemed
far less commercial and was alto
gether a welcome change to, both
guests and hostess
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18

s. Springs offerings? (Water.)
6. For old maids and brachelors?
(Pickles.)
Z. Tabbys party? (Catsup0
8. Boston's overthrow? (Tea)
8. What all need? Dread and but;
teri
10. New England's brains? (Baked
beans.)
IL. A young mans sweetheart?
(Honey)
IL. An unruly member? (Tongue.)
ID. Sahara? Dessert)
IA. What printers hate? (Pie.)
10. What / do when hurt? Qce
cream)
This can be used at church affair
serving "a la carte" charging a small
sum for each article.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Costly Feathered Hats.

To possess one of the feathered
hats of the season is to mutely de-
clare ones self plutocrat. Never be-
fore have there been such wonderfully
beautiful feathers. Needless to say,
the price accords with the beauty.
The length and breadth of the
plumes, and the wide, full fiues, are
things that cannot be initiated First
in favor comes the cassowary plumes,
the very acme of all that is desirable
at present; second place is accorded
the royal ostrich. And the price! well,
the average purse isn't UP to it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
SAVED FROM DREAD FATE.
Kind Woman's Assistance Meant
Much to This Tramp.

A certain lady, noted for her kind
heart and open hand, was approached
not long ago by a man who, with
tragic air, began:
"A man, madam is often forced by
the whip of hunger to many things
from which his very soul shrinks--
and SO 1t is with me at this time. I'm
less, madam, in the name Of pity, you
give me assistance, | will be COM
PEELED to do something which / never
before have done, which would
greatly dislike to do
Much impressed, the lady made
haste to place in his hand a nve-dol-
lar bill. AS the man pocketed it
with profuse thanks, she inquired:
And what is the dreadful thing
have kept you from doing, my poor
mani"
Work" was the brief and mourn.
full reply.-Harper's Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18

If the ceremony is at the house you
must write a note expressing your re-
greet at not being able to witness the
ceremony and thank them for being
asked. Address to the mother of the
bride, or you may word your regrets
in exactly, the same form as the invi-
is required for va church ceremony,
nor is present ever necessary. Do
as you feel inclined
MADAME MERRI
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18

cessories to the up-to-date wardrobe
are the summer girls wells, belts and
jewelry. The most essential thing
in these is that they harmonic in de-
sign, as well as coloring, with the
toilet
Belts of leather or elastic in the
same color as the skirt, or white linen
belts, plain or embroidered to match
the neckwear, are considered correct
with the tailored coat suit of plain
fabric, while novelties such as those
Japanese feathers are worn with the
novelty striped and checked suitings.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18

and we give a sketch illustrating a
case of this description which can
easily be made out of any odd rem
nants of brocade, silk or satin, while
in soft leather it might also be very
useful.
This case would look pretty if the
outer side could be made of floral bro
cade, bordered with stitching, and the
lining of pale green satin, while the
ribbon might be either green or pink,
according to fancy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Must Observe 2-cent Fare Law.

Des Moines.-Holding that the
proper way to secure a settlement
of the question arising from the new
2-cent fare law is through action
brought by the railroad companies
against the state officers entrusted
with the enforcement of the statute,
Judge Smith Mcpherson denied the
application of stockholders for an in
junction restraining the Iowa Central
and the Minneapolis e. st. Louis rail-
roads from putting into effect the pro-
visions of the act.
His opinion sustains the contention
of Attorney General Byers that under
a rule laid down by the supreme court
of the United States the stockholders
have no right to maintain such an
action against the companies The
court himself expressed this view at
the hearing.
Judge Mcpherson holds, however,
that the Observation-Disclosures
that the board of railroad commission
ers and the executive council, which
have much to do with the classified
ton and valuation of the railroads of
the state on which the rates of freight
and passengers are fixed, should be
made parties to suit brought by the
railroad companies themselves in or
der to properly test the new law
The court differs with Attorney Gen
eral Byers in holding that by making
the state officials parties to the suit
the state would not become a party
The state of Iowa has no pecuniary
nerest as a state in such litigation,
and that is the test, he declares.
After Judge Mcpherson had finished
reading his opinion, Judge George H.
Carr, representing the eastern stock
holders, asked permission to amend
his petition, and the court granted
the request. Later Judge Carr stated
that his clients had not yet decided
on what course they would pursue. 1t
Is assumed, however, from the fact
that they asked for leave to amend
the petition that another attempt will
be made to knock out the law. Hen
ry w. Poor of Henry w. Poor & Co.,
of New York, who filed the bill
against the Iowa Central
igaihst the Iowa Central, has returned
TO New York.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Regrets for a Wedding.

ding the last of the month. / do not
know the bride personally, but have
had intimate business relations with
her father Distance will prevent my
attending. What form of regret is
proper to send and is a present neces.
sary? BACHELOR.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Her Aim,

A man who runs a truck farm In
Virginia tells Of the sad predfcament
in which a colored man named Sam
Moore, who is in his employ, recently
found himself. Sam had had consid.
cradle difficulty in evading the on.
slaughts of dog from neighboring
farm. Finally the dog got him, a.
Sam kicked at him.
Sans wife, hearing tremendous
yell, rushed to the rescue of her hus'
band. When she came up the dog had
fastened his teeth in the calf of Sans
leg and was holding on for dear life
Selling a stone in the road, Sans
wife was about to hurl 1t when Sam
with wonderful presence Of mind
shouted
Mandy! Mandy! Don't frow dat
stone at de dawg! Frow it at me
Mandy!"-Youth's Companion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
STYLES ARE PLAIN
FEW FRlLLS ON CHiLDREN'S GAR
MENTS THIS SEASON.
Party Dresses May Be Ornamental
but Absolute Simplicity Is the
Rule for All the Other
Costumes.

Palmer than ever are the styles for
children this season, and it is the
dress that is well cut and made of nice
material that counts rather than the
one deliberately trimmed.
OF course there is the dainty ba-
tiste dress for the party that every
child loves, but on the whole the SIM
pie frock, with straight lines, is what
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18

In reply to your first question, the
hostess should precede her guests,
showing them the way upstairs; in
going down the guests may go first.
In writing an invitation the name of
the place should be written out and
neither the word city nor town"
used. The cards of two sisters may
be enclosed in one envelope and ad.
dressed to the hostess or sent sep.
arately. To be in strictly good form
regrets are not sent on cards.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
For a Conundrum Tea.

Some time ago correspondent
asked what to serve at "conundrum
tea" This list may yet be of timely
assistance:
1. A survivor of the food? (Ham)
,. Women of grit? (Sandwiches.)
3. A meat that is not wet? (Dried
beef
4. Impertinence? apple sauce)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
CASE FOR OPERA GLASSES.
Does Away with Danger of Forgetting
the Articles.

Few things are more difficult to
carry in the hand than opera glasses,
even when they are provided with a
leather case, as they are often Laid
down or left behind at the theater. A
case which one can suspend by rib
bon from tie wrist is the safest of all
and the most comfortable to carry,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
AS the Years Roll BY

Il love art for arts sake said
young DeAuber.
Il was afflicted the same way al
your age" rejoined old Brushly, but
now | love it for the moneys sake
Chicago Daily News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
NOTES ON FASHION.

Gray lizard skin deliberately cut into
open-work embroidery is one of the
many little extravagances in the shoe
line These shoes are high, but ex.
quisitely supple. while the openwork
displays the embroidered stockings
underneath.
The variety of bows for wear with
blouses in infinite. and indeed the but.
terfiy bow has most prominent place
among this seasons accessories.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Position of the Hostess.

When taking guests upstairs should
the hostess precede or follow them?
When descending who takes the lead?
On sending out invitations is it proper
to use the word city" or town" to
designate the place where you reside?
When sisters send regrets should
their cards be enclosed separately OF
in one envelope? SUBSCRIBER.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
His Name for II.

was once teaching class Of small
pupils in physiology in rural school
and asked the class what name was
given to the bones of the head as a
whole. A little girl raised her hand.
What is it, Lucy?" l asked.
Skull" she answered.
Correct" said l; "but what othe.
name has it?" expecting some one to
answer Uranium" All were silent
foc 8 while, then a little fellow who
seemed to be in a deep study quickly
raised his hand his eyes sparkling
and confident smile spreading on
ais face.
What is it, Henry?" l asked.
"Noggin,' was his immediate reply.
Judges Library.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
A Pictorial DELUXE.

"Moving?" inquired a neighbor as
furniture van stopped in front of Ker-
lect's house.
mo. indeed" replied Kerlect "A
friend wants to borrow our collection
of souvenir postcards. Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
A Square Deal.

A certain peasant supplied baker
with three pounds of butter daily, and
after some time the baker noticed
that the butter never weighed three
pounds. At last he summoned him.
Have you no scales at homer" the
Judge asked. Yes" said the peasant.
Have you weights?' Yes, but I
never weigh butter with them"
"Why?" Because. since the baker
buys my butter, / buy his bread, and
as | always buy three pounds at q
time, weigh the butter with the
bread" He was acquitted.-Siarcz.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
PLAYING Safe.

what is your idea in taking out an
accident policy?" queried the young
man. Are you going to travel?"
NO" replied the ex-widower, "bui
| was married again last week, you
now."-Chicago Daily News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Got Him There!

Got anything you want sharpened,
sents?" inquired the aged peddler
with the razor paste.
YES" replied the smart youth at
the desk near the door. "You can
sharpen our wits if you want to, old
man"
Got to have something to work on,
gents" the old man said as he looked
round the room, shook his head pity
lngly, and walked away.-Royal Maya
zine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Different Now,

The Parson-It must be some con-
ISOLATION to know that you made your
late husband happy
Young Widow-Oh, yes. Poor
George was in heaven till he died.
Chicago Daily News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Effective.

Come on, old man. It's nothing but
a lot of goods trying to play base
ball"
Don't be in hurry. I'm admirine
that pretty pitchers wonderful
curves. "-Chicago Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
AUTO Trials.

"Tompkins is having an awful time
with his new auto"
In what way?"
Every time he repairs it he has a
lot of parts left over that he can't find
place for. "-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Unappreciative.

"Art," cried the young aspirant, II
could die for it,
Don't do it," replied the Sage. art
wouldn't appreciate your sacrifice, so
what's the Observation-Disclosures Sentinel.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18

Teacher-Toe the line, boys. Now.
William Smith, what are you stand
ing back there for? Toe the line in
stantly,
William Smith-Please, sir, am
toeing the line. only I'm wearing ia
theirs boots to-day while mines bein'
mended
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
The senuine Article.

Askitt-Why do you consider Smiley
a philosopher?
Noitt-Because of his ability to
bear other peoples troubles with forti
tude.-Chicago Daily News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
All Defects Covered.

THAT speechmaker is not very
careful grammarian."
NO" answered the distinguished
observer, but people don't mind that
so long as he is an epigrammarian." -
Washington STAR
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Proof of IL.

do you believe that love is blind?"
81 know it,
'IIow do you know it?'
From looking at the kind of men
some women marry"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Color Schemes.

Bella-Do you think Blue Points are
appropriate for the menu?
Della-Oh, yes; they'll go so beau
tifully with pink tea.-Baltimore
American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18

Pop, what are convulsive laughs?"
Il suppose they are the kind pro-
duced by what the press agents cali
spasms of mirth. "-Baltimor Ameri.
can.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Kindness to Children.

do you think child-labor is as prev
alent as it was?"
mo, indeed Not half as many
children take music lessons as for
merly. Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
EaIIino Off.

Mrs. Dearborn see the second.
class traffic of the English railroads
shows material falling off.
Mrs. Wabash-Gracious! Why don't
they tie 'em in?-Yonkers Statesman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18

A woman can never understand how
it is possible for smart man like her
husband to get the short end of it in
a lawsuit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Infected Cattle Killed.

State Veterinarian Koto and Assis-
tant Veterinarian Talbot of Des
Moines superintended the slaught-
of twelve head of cattle at the
stock yards, and found that their
adverse test for tuberculosis in some
Of them had been correct.
Examination of the herd disclosed
to the veterinarians that nine of the
twelve were affected with the disease.
The owner, Andrew Reed, who lives
near Van Meter, Dallas county, doubt
ed the accuracy of the tests. He Of
fered to have the entire herd butcher
ed that the correctness of the theory
of the state authorities be tested.
Three, only OF the animals, were
found to be in perfect condition. They
had not responded to the teburculin
tests as applied by the veterinarians
prior to death. The other nine were
found to be in very bad condition
| These had responded when the veter,
inarians applied the test.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
The Village Gossips.

Silas Hardacre-Yes, every Tuesday
and Thursday night is "ripping-up
night" with the ladies' sewing social
in this town
City Drummer-Indeed! And what
do they rip up?
Silas Hardacre-Carpet rags, pedi.
grees and the absent MEMBERSHIP.
cago Daily News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
flo Reduced Rates For Fair.

DeS Moines railroad officials here
received authentic information that
no rates will be made for the Iowa
state fair. No official statement has
been issued but the instructions are
said to represent the final decision of
the higher officials of the roads oper-
ating in Iowa. Secretary John Simp-
son of the state fair has been hopeful
of securing rates, probable one and
one-half fare for the round trip, and
has not even yet given up hope, but
the railroad men are certain that 2
cents per mile will he charged each
way.
The instructions to the local ofic-
lals are general ones, simply declar-
Ing that no rates of less than cents
per mile each way will be made be-
tween points in Iowa during the next
ninety days.
The officials have also been mott
led that extra trains will be run on
The various lines to accommodate the
traffic for the state fair. AS much
equipment as can be conveniently Sc
cured will be sent to Iowa for use dur
ing the week.
Railroads have refused to grant
special rates for the National Guard
for its maneuvers of. the grst week
in August.
They will charge the guard cents
mile, fiat. Senator Saunders was
in Chicago recently and tried to get
the roads to agree to a / cent rate,
which always has been enjoyed by
the guard heretofore. General Thrift
has endeavored to get the same con-
cessions. All efforts have been futile.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18

Mrs. De Style-I wonder how long
are bathing suits to be worn this sum
mer?
Mr.. De Style-You can wear them
all day If you don't go into the water
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18

The man who regards poetry as rub
bish seldom takes any trouble to avoid
picking his teeth in public.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Japan Not Prepared.

"The probability of war between ia.
pan and the United States is extreme.
ly remote" said J. A. T. Hull, con.
ressman and chairman OF the house
committee on military affairs. "The
ruling powers of Japan do not seek
war and 1t is certain that the United
States prefers peace.
Il know there is considerable talk
of war between Japan and the United
States" continued Captain Hull, "but
of all the greater nations in the world
Japan is the least prepared for war
and she will not rush heedlessly into
| conflict for small causes"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Agar Case To Lower Court.

The suit for $4SOOOO damages start
ed by the Agar Packing company
against the Rock Island will be tried
in the district court. Judge McPher-
son handed down ans opinion to the
effect that the suit is not properly a
federal court case and ordered it re-
manded. In all probability the suit
will be one Of the first started at the
September term of court.
The Agars allege that the Rock
Island has Disseminated against them
in the matter of freight rates and in
favor of Valley Junction shippers. 1t
is expected that some interesting in.
sights into the Iowa freight rate situa
tion will be developed at the hearing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
For National Association.

BY the unanimous consent of the
members Of the Iowa Abstracters as
ISOLATION, which held its fourth an.
nual convention in Des Moines, the
executive committee was authorized
to start a movement for the organic.
ing of a national abstracters' associa-
ton. The movement is the greatest
in the history of the Iowa organiza.
tion and with the cooperation of the
other state associations 1t is expected
that within few months the move
made by he Iowa abstracters for the
big organization will have materializ.
ed.