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The Nevada County picayune., 1907-08-29
Arkansas Pure Food Law.

A digest of the pure food laws 0. Arkansas. as prepared by the Secre- tary of State, has been printed in
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
A Word for the Girl.

IAN old customer of mine from the In
terior of the State came to town rev
days ago." said a Philadelphia whole
saler, "and after leaving his order for
goods he asked the privilege of sitting
down to my desk to write a letter.
took him over to one of the typists and
told him to get his letter up in good
business shape and the two worked over
1t for half an hour. Then the man came
back to me with his letter in his hand
and said:
"Mr. Blank, this typewriting business
is great thing.
Yes"
And that's. fine girl who did the
work !!lyfs for me- "
She made her fingers go like light
ming.
";Yes, she is very speedy"
Seemed to be perfectly willing to
"!YesT"
"a very nice girl indeed, and hope
she'll get on. In fact want to put IN
word for her.
a That's kind of you. What is it?"
Tell her., he said as he lowered his
voice and glanced over his shoulder
st if shs pay be eetle moTf oSf at attsn the
TOP. of the heap. Tell her in a way not
to hurt her feelings.
-'But what words has she spelled
wrongT"
..He held out the letter and pointed to
a word and whispered:
The young Iaay got one "f'' too many
in the word, but tell her as gently as
you can.
n
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
The Country Telephone.

/ was In a country hamlet and wanted
to telephone to point about thirty
miles away, and being told to go TO
certain grocery store ! made my way
there to find young woman In charge.
was so hoarse from a sore throat tnat
could not talk over the wire, and she
kindly consented to convey the message
Cor me. When | had written 1t out she
called up the other office and began:
"Is that you, Sadie? Yes. thought 1t
was, but didn't know for 'sure. Say,
Sadie, how is panf a..
rs that so? Well, you did Just right.
I'd have given him the shake In no time.
How did the Ice cream festival pan outf'
"You don't say! Three different guys
wanted to see you home, eh? Well, you
were always a lucky girl. Going to have
a new dress this fall? You cant afford
It? Neither can l. Say. Said, we must
get married. I'm tired OF this. I'd
rather marry an cid bald-head, If he had
money. Do you think Jennie will marry
that cross-eyed clerkf
'.Then she's a fool, and you can tell
her that l said so. No, I'm not in bit
Of hurry. I'm sending this message
for an old guy who Is looking out of the
window and can stay here all day as
we'll as not. He's sixty If he's a day.
and l rather think he's mashed on me-
If he's after a young wife would
you-?
o"
All right. Go ahead and talk to her as
long as you want to. Can you get my
message through?" | asked as ap-
proa ached the counter.
"Sorry to say that the line Is engaged
just now was the calm reply.
JOE KERR.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
ON THE SAFE SIDE

They told me of a farmer two miles
away from the Connecticut farmhouse
where / was stopping who had cider
mill and was making a few barrels Of the
sweet, and one day took walk over
to the place. The farmer had made only
two barrels of cider and was through
grinding. I asked him about the apple
crop the price of cider and so on. but
found him disinclined to talk. In fact,
it was plain that he distrusted me. !
told him how I used to walk FIVE miles
to cider mill in my boyhood days and
did my best to thaw him out, but the
most that l could get out Of him was
that he intended to sell one barrel and
keep the other for himself. He was evil
IDENTIFY much relieved when ! took my
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
READ AND BE CONVINCED

Because of the bears IN the canebrakes
of Arkansas refused to come out and be
shot by the President"
Because it was bad season for straw
hats"
Because Japan whipped Russia"
Because Russin didn't whip Japan"
Because SO much live stock was killed
by lightning
Because there wasn't enough lightning
to kill off the rest
Because Jones old red COW got lost In
the woods for MONTH.
Because the Colorado River busted Its
banks"
Because the Colorado River didn't bust
the whole country at the same time.
Forty-two other reasons are given In
the circular, and the man who receives
one and then goes to his family butcher
and calls him hog ought to be sent to
jail for thirty days.
JOE KERR
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27

For the information of those people who
are kicking about the high price of meats.
a circular has been issued giving the
reasons for the increase of price during
the last ten years. When 1t has been
carefully read no one can longer blame
the Beef Trust forlputting up the prices:
Because of the assassination of Presi-
dent Mckinley
Because President Roosevelt has not
been assassinated,"
Because of the droughts."
Because of the foods
Because there were too many cattle. :"
Because there we're not cattle enough :
Because the lambs frolicked their fat
all off,
Because the hogs rubbed theirs off
against the rail fences TO be mean about
It,"
Because of labor strikes"
Because labor refused to strike"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27

dodge 1t. In spite of all my astuteness
the Government seems to have straight
case, and 1t looks as If we should be
heavily fined, If not entirely destroyed" i"
''Canst not plead that the rebates were
birthday presentsT' asked the Sage.
But that is now declared too thin
since the Alton Road was exposed.
Don't you also run an orphan asylum
in connection with your corporation, and
might not these rebates have been for
timid and helpless orphansT
THE Beef Trust tried that and failed.
But you certainly must pity the
heathen of Africa7"
Sure, Mike, but we didn't send them
red cent have thought of all these
things, but alas l fear that must lose
my job"
mot at all, my friend. You have come
to the right man. How do you spell the
word rebate?'
"Wby 'r-e-b-a-t-e'"
That's the point Of your whole case.
You go right into court and claim that
the monies you have received were cred,
tied up to rebaits and Uncle Sam Will
have his case knocked higher than q
kite"
MORAL:
Uncle Sam is still wondering where he
Is at JOE KERR. I.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
A FABLE OF THE
DAY.
DAY.

The Sage was one day sitting at the
mouth Of his cave and trying to figure
out why there wasn't more white black
birds when whitewash was SO cheap,
when he was approached by a man who
seemed to be In great mental distress,
and who fell on his knees and walled
out:
20, Sage, | have tried all other rem
edies and now come to you. I pray thee
for thy advice"
whats happened In the huckleberry
swamp this timer" queried the wise man.
know thou. o, Sage, that am law
yer7"
~ took 1t that way"
"a corporation lawyer"
"You look like one.
my living depends upon telling my
corporation how to evade the law. For
years | have met with success, but now
/ am in box. The law is after us for
taking rebates, and know not how to
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
I asked him about the apple crop.

asked him about the apple crop.
departure. and l could not make him
out at all. Two days later ! ran across
him in the village just as he had unloaded
one of the barrels at grocery. He tried
to dodge me. but hailed him and he
came forward and said:
81 couldn't get but three dollars bar
rel for it,
"But that's n fair price. isn't lti''
tits tolerably fair, and hope you are
not going to freeze me out
II don't exactly understand you" |
said.
"why. haint you from the STANDARD
Oil Company"
nOf course mott
"And you haint run cider up to 81
dollars a barrel and threatened TO ~
out any one that sold II for less7"
MY friend You are way on"
Honest injun?' G
II have nothing whatever
the corporation you name.
'Gee-whixz, but TOOK
of II himself, and I've
boots ever since you
the mill Come
drinks OF beer at ~
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
HE KNEW HIM.

wise-Did you ever notice that Hixon
always looks in another direction when
a woman is standing in street car?
Smart-Yes; he does the same thing in
church when the contribution plate
comes around.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
JOE KERR.
10 take a girI to a game

Horace like to take girl to game
of football
Harold-Why?
Horace-She doesn't know thing
about the game. but she always jumps
up and down and squeals.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-27
H1GHER MATHEMATICS

Please take your pad and pencil out
And figure If you can,
If a Count should cost three million
.'plunks"
How much would buy a man.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27
Railroad Officials Here

Audubon was honored Wednesday
morning by brief visit of a special
train over the Rock Island which car.
ried number of the leading officials,
They made brief calls upon their Local
attorney, John A. Nash, and Mayor
Spencer. The party consisted OF G..
w. Jones, Division Superintendent
w. j. Leahy, Assistant General Pass
enger Agent; A. w. Eberhart, Division
Freight Agent;T. III. Simmons, Gener'
al Freight Agent; III. S. Gable, Gener
al Superintendent; ID. w. Cunning
ham, Master Mechanic; and Il. Mus
chott, Road Master. In speaking Of
the two-cent rate they said the roat
would obey the law by putting 1t intc
effect July the Fourth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Rev. p. l.. G. Hansen. of San Fran
cisco, arrived in Audubon, Friday
evening, on his way to Elk Horn for a
visit among friends where he used to
be pastor. He went to the coast In 1893
and during the last four years he has
been in the city where he resides. His
congregation had just completed and
furnished new church whenth earth
quake occurred, but fortunately the
building was not much injured and
the fire did not come nearer than a
block. For six weeks the building was
used as hospital. Mr.. Hansen came
to Council Bluffs as a delegate to the
Synod and will return home in about
two weeks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27
a Very Short Life

On Friday night of last week Mayor
Spencer and wife rejoiced over the ar
rival of bright new boy at their
home bearing every indication of good
health and good prospects for a long
life. But on Monday evening it was
suddenly taken Ill and after but a few
hours passed away Notwithstanding
they used every effort to save its life.
Brief services were held at the home
at four o'clock Tuesday afternoon by
Rev. d. G. Macintosh aud the little
body was laid to rest in the cemetery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

John Donaldson, of Defiance, has
been here the past week. The Defiance
correspondent of the Harlan Tribune
has the following: John Donaldson
and his sister, Miss jeanette Donald
son, came home last week to enjoy a
rest from school duties, at the parental
home. The former is taking course
in dentistry, at Iowa City, and the
latter has been teaching in the Ames
schools the past year. Miss Donald
son, after a short rest, will 60 down
to Indian Territory to visit her broth.
er after which she will take western
trip into California and on to the State
of Washington where she will teach
next year."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Audubon county has more than its
share of Civil War Musicians: f. j..
Freeman, President of the Iowa Civil
War Musicians; o. Shelley, A. F
Drake, r. g. Ping. S. d. Harm, B. L.
Darnold, j. w. Peterman and III. f.
Andrews all reside in Audubon coun-
ty, enough of them to form an asso-
citation of their own.-Anita Republi-
can
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

A Hunt family moved from Ohio to
Page county in 1854. Ten years later
two of the children moved to Oregon.
Before going they had a reunion. On
June 6, 1907, they had another reunion
and notwithstanding the fact that forty
three years had elapsed the twelve
children all came together again. the
youngest being fifty-six years of age.
The parents have been dead for many
wears.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

There is again talk of the old SOL
diers of Cass, Audubon, Guthrie and
Adair counties holding a reunion in
Anita sometime during the coming
fall. The very best time the old boys
ever had at these annual gatherings
was at Anita, and just as good time
awaits them whenever they say the
word that they will come. The Anita
Tribune
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Rev. j. w. A. Broom, pastor of the
Baptist church of Brayton, came down
from Sac City, Monday, where he had
attended the Baptist Association. He
was entertained at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Will Reese, and on next
Monday evening will preach at the
Baptist church in Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

On Monday afternoon the p. e. O..
Chapter gave social entertainment
at the home of Mrs. Doctor Brooks in
honor of Mrs. A. A. Walburn, from
Osceola; Mrs. ID. c. Mott, of Ell Reno,
Oklahoma; and Miss Dora Larsen, of
Estherville; former members of the
chapter who are here visiting. "A pic
mic supper was served on the lawn
which added to the enjoyment of the
reunion with their returning sisters.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Twenty-Five or thirty young people
drove out to the'fine country home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hunt, Tuesday
evening, to attend party given by
the Misses Hunt. The evening was
beautiful, the refreshments delicious
and social features of the most pleas
ant character.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

N. P. Christensen, of Extra, came
up Tuesday evening with his auto
bringing with him the following gen.
tlemen who attended meeting of God
frey Commandry, Number Forty -Four,
to witness the giving of the black cross
degree to George Spencer: Andrew
Baylor, Fred Bartlett, f. ID. Howell
John Schlater, George Spencer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Hon. John G. Bonwell returned
Tuesday from trip OF three weeks TO
the south taking in Kansas, Oklahoma,
New Mexico and Texas. Among other
places he visited Galveston and noted
its extensive improvement since the
flood to prevent anothers similar occur
renee.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Mrs. Frank Dupree and daughter,
Mrs. George Williamson, of Tama,
who were here to attend the Stuart
Ashby wedding, visited with their
cousin, Mrs. j. r. Chandler, one
night, returning home Thursday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Grandma Cole, who is nearing her
ninety fifth birthday, was able yester-
day to go down to the home OF her
son, j. w. b. Cole, for dinner. She
was accompanied by her son, f.. IL.
Cole, and wife. The combined ages of
the three equals twohundred and forty
three wears.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Mesdames. Geo. III. Buck and Chas.
Bagley gave a reception Friday after
noon to large number of their
friends to meet Mrs. ID. G. Mott who
stopped here on her way home from
Chicago. A pleasing feature was the
fact that it was given in the former
home of the Mott family occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Buck. The rooms were
prettily decorated, delicious refresh
ments were served, solo was sung
by Mrs. Brooks and instrumental
music furnished by the Misses Ethel
Kuhn and Lucille Brooks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Mrs. j. B. Conrardy was up last Of
the week to see her daughter, Mrs. L.
E. Simpson. She had just returned
from a visit to her father, G j. Poage
at Hubbell, Nebraska, who is quite
poorly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27
Examination in Progress.

The regular recitations of the Nor
NAL Institute closed Tuesday and the
examinations commenced Wednesday
morning to continue for three days.
This examination is conducted under
the new law, the papers being sent to
the state department at Des Moines
for grading. About seventy are
writing,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Father Mac Donald has gone to
Davenport to attend the "Annnal Re
treat" during the week where about
one hundred and forty priests will be
in attendance. Bishop Kane, of Chey-
enne, will be in charge of the services
and have the assistance of Bishop
Davis, of Davenport.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Rev. j. N. Jersild, pastor OF the
Danish church at Elk Horn, passed
through Audubon, Monday, on his
way to Glenville, Michigan, To attend
a special meeting in the community
where he was the former pastor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Laws big black bus team were feel
ing pretty good last evening. While
passing along the park returning
from the station they made a dash for
the barn and didn't stop till the bus
went kerchug against a cross beam
which made some repairs necessary
on the bus, but the driver and horses
escaped without injury.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Mr.. John Randolph, of Viola, was
down to Audubon, Tuesday and gave
US pleasant call. He enjoys a good
old political Virginia name which he
received from the celebrated Randolph
family of that state, though he is a
native of Ohio.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Miss Lottie Chamberlip Of Oakfeld
had mishap occur last week while
here attending the Institute. While
crossing the street she tripped and fell
against post in such way as TO
dislocate her shoulder.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

]. Fl. Bell, the veteran teacher of
this county, spent Monday and Tues.
day at the Normal Institute. Mr.. Bell
has been invited to teach at number
nine, Audubon township, the coming
year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

S. B. Morrissey returned home last
of the week from a trip to the Panhan-
die, in Texas. On his way home he
went down to Galveston by the Gulf
and also visited Houston, which is the
great railroad center of that state.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27
Guthrie County Real Estate For Sale.

Why should we not be able to sell
YOU Guthrie County farms for less
than any one else. We have the larg-
est and best list of lands for sale in
Guthrie County. Being on the
;yround we take our selection. Come
and see us. We will treat you right.
Phone us at our expense before you
start.
JOHN +. MOTZ.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

w. H. Neff. j. G. Burkey and
Owen Davis reached home this morn
ing from trip to Texas. This was
the first trip for Mr.. Davis down south
and he returns greatly pleased with
the outing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Quite number of Audubon people
we're at Extra yesterday to see the
Star Bloomer Girls and The Extras
play base ball. They witnessed very
spirited contest, the score being One
to Nothing in favor of Extra.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

w. G. Elliott reached home this
morning from trip through the Da-
kotas where he went in the interest of
some of his clients.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. +. +. Anderson have
had q happy home coming OF their
daughters the last week, Mrs. Harvey
Delahoyde, of Stuart: Mrs. Henry
Johnson, of Langdon, North Dakota;
Mrs. John Anderson, of Harlan; and
Mrs. O. c.. Gipple.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Mrs. e. F. Bilharz entertained a
number of her lady friends at six
course dinner Thursday evening to
meet Mrs. d. G. Mott who was here
for short visit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
Audubon postoffice. When asking for
them please say advertised: William
Barkley, J B Fletcher, two; w F
Ghormley, 0 A Ketner, j + Peck.
Fl. w. WILSON, Postmaster.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Monday warmed up to such an ex-
tent that lazy fellow didn't need any
fire, the mercury showing tempera-
ture of ninety-four per cent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Mrs. George Spencer came up from
Extra, Tuesday evening, to visit her
friend, Mrs. George Weighton, and
daughter, Emaline Spencer, who is
sojourning at the Weighton home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

TAKEN P!-Two red bull calves
about nine months old havebeen taken
up by me. The owner can have them
by proving property and paying ex-
penses. G.. w. HARMON.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

The arrival of an eight pound
daughter at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charlie Jones is of much interest to
their friends, ndespeciallyto Grandpa
Harry Parrott.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27
Patriotic Sermon

On Sunday morning Rev. A. r.
Grant will preach sermon upon Our
Country. The G.. A. II. and w. Il. G.
have accepted his invitation to attend
the ser vices in body.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

If anyone has clippings they wish
kept on file will bring them to the
library the Librarian will place them
where they will be accessible for refer
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Jens Christensen is performing the
duties of carrier on Route Number
Five while Ed Reuss takes little va
cation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27
Holiness Camn Meeiinr.

Up in Viola township from June %
TO July s, there will be Holiness
Campmeeting conducted by G. M. and
Hattie Edgington. Rev. G. ID. Wen
del Is president of the association and
Augusta Baker is secretary.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Miss Margaret Stanley gives par
ty this evening at her fathers home,
down in Hamlin township, in honor
of her cousin, Miss Alice Struthers,
of DeS MoineS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

When you wish to consult an Eye,
Ear, Nose or Throat specialist call
on or write to Doctor F. Duncan, 544
Good Block, Des Moines, Iowa. 24t
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

There seems to be an epidemic of
lsquint eyes among the children.
Schaerer, the Optician, reports eleven
cases last week In Manning. Parents
should watch their children and with
the first symptoms take them to a COM
petent optician. Doctor Schaerer will
be at the Park Hotel, July Second.
Examinations are free
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

STRAYED FROM FAIR GRoUNDS-On
Monday evening. a pair OF black
mares. Please notify or return them
to G. w. HOOVER and be rewarded.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Mrs. j. NJ McKarahan entertained
a company of friends at supper, Mon
day evening, in honor of Miss Fish
who expects to- leave at an early day.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

LosT-While driving in Audubon
County, railroad mileage book of
1000 miles and 145 torn out The find
er will please leave at the Republican
Office and receive proper reward.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Mrs. John /. Hensley, of Extra, was
up Monday to visit Mrs. " +. Horton
and Mrs. Shoemaker.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

j. w. b. Cole left a beautiful bou-
quet of roses on our desk this morn
ing which we shall consider birth
day present.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

At the State Musical Convention at
Cedar Rapids, this week, Mrs. Eliza
beth Carmichael read q paper on
1.-THE influence of Music in the Small.
err Cities of Iowa" She also sang a
solo before the convention. Mrs. Car
michael is the teacher of music in the
schools at Charles City.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

The Embroidery Club, instructed by
Mrs. II. Rasmussen, will meet with
Mrs. Kile, down on South Hill, July
Five.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

w. w. Smith of the Rock Island
station ranup to Ft. Dodge, Saturday
night for Sunday visit with his son.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-06-27

Private accommodations for four
teen teams on the Fourth of July.
They will be we'll cared for.
q TT TrENJM