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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16
Glass Telegraph Poles.

A stock company has been organ.
lied and a factory for the manufac.
turing of glass poles has been built
at Grossalmerode, a town near Cassel
Germany. The glass mass of which
the poles are made is strengthened by
lnterlacing and INTERVIEWING with
strong wire threads.
One of the principal advantages of
these poles would be their use in tropi-
cal countries, where wooden poles are
soon destroyed by the ravages of in
sects and where climatical influences
are ruinous to wood. The selling price
of the poles has rot been fixed yet,
but the company is willing to accept
25 marks $3.50 for pole of the length
Of seven meters (about % feet) The
imperial post department which has
central of the telegraph and telephone
lines in Germany, has ordered the use
of these glass poles on one of their
tracts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16
WHEN HE ORDERED LEMONADE
Kansas City Residents Were Going K
Shoot, Said This Writer. !.

The other day man was rummag-
on Twelfth street, when he came
across a narrative which was written
by a travelling scribe away back in
81. The historian tells of his ar
rival in Kansas City, and gives some
details concerning the village which
are very funny.
The author says that after stalking
out his live stock near the river he
walked into the village to see what
he might see. He speedily got ac-
quainted with the editor of the focal
paper" and they repaired to shanty
made of hemlock slabs (where did the
hemlock come from?l where the edit
or, with true journalistic courtesy,
which age doth not wither nor custom
stale, asked the visitor what he would
have.
TIE latter evidently belonged to the
w. G. T. u, for he called for a lem
Onade. Whereupon, the editor rushed
him out of the place into secluded
spot, and said, hoarsely;
Don't you know it's as much as
your life is worth to ask for such a
drink in this town? Three men were
drawing their guns and we're going
to wing you when I rushed you out. +"
This yarn is related as a fact by
the gifted descendant of Ananias who
wrote the book.-Kansas City Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16
City Property For Sale

Owing to failing health and being
unable to manage it to advantage
hereafter.
1 hereby offer for sale the follow
ing described property situated IN
the city of Lancaster, Wisconsin:
Block of Schmitt's addition.
Assessment block SIS.
Assessment block "a.
Six lots In block z of Schmitt's ad-
dition.
About 161acres known as assess
ment block *"
This property, about IS acres In
all, is,situated so thar it can be oc-
cupied as single tract or it can be
sub divided to suit purchasers.
Much of this property is suitable
for residence purposes.
The ice ponds and ice houses are
situated upon it and so arranged
that ice can be housed at a cost of
only five cents per 'cwt. The ice
ponds are filled by springs.
A reasonable downIpayment will
be required, balance on time to suit
purchaser.
Call upon or address
ANTON SCHMITT,
Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16
CONGO Wiles.

An ivory dealer uttered a cry Of
rage.
Done again" he said. Done out of
$50"
And he laid aside one of the tusks
from the great heap that he hal been
examining.
1T is ballasted with lead" he said
THAT is common Congo trick. The
native, WREN he gets a good big tusk
Of 80 pounds or SO, melts up 10 or
Is pounds of lead and pours it down
into the tusk's hollow He fills it.
SO to speak, as a dentist fills a
tooth
I'VE dealers know the dodge. and
every tusk is gone over carefully for
lead filling. My new trader, though,
is rather careless, and this is the Sec
ond filed tusk that has been worked
off on him in the last quarter"
The dealers frown vanished and he
smiled.
"Of course the trader, and not I, will
have to stand the loss," he said.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16
SAYS THE OWL.

TO air ones views is also human.
Things above criticism are never
beneath notice.
Star gazing doesn't pay unless you
are an astronomer.
When trains are telescoped the pas
sengers are apt to see stars.
It's easier for some women to set a
hen than a good example.
Tomorrow never gets here, but yes
terday is always at our heels.
A woman can make a fool of any
man if she considers it worth while.
A miss is far better than mile.
No man would care to kiss a mile.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16
School Teacher a GROWING Giant.

Greene county, Pennsylvania, has
produced a prodigy in Stanley Wright,
it's youngest school teacher, who, for
height and avoirdupois, it is believed,
stands without a peer in the state.
Young Wright is a product of Rich
hill township, and although only II
years old, stands six feet seven inches
in his hose, tips the beam at 256
pounds, and is still growing. He
wears a No. Is shoe, which he has
made to order The young giant will
teach in one of the schools of Richhil
township, aud the foolish Richhill
schoolboy who undertakes to lick the
teacher will need to be a David and
know how to throw stones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16

sure IL wouIo be worthless. In TACT,
it would be as worthless as the
drunken mans request.
There was, you know, a drunken
man who threw himself, one chilly
autumn night, under cart to sleep
off his debauch.
"a Waterman approached, prodded
the drunkard with his stack, and said:
What are you doing under that
cart, you poor feIlow%
"'Just sleeping was the calm re-
ply.
but, said the Waterman, isn't it
cold?'
''The other shivered
81 do feel rather chilly he said.
Just throw on another cart, will
your"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16

of Chicago, now permanently located
in Platteville, will open his office in
Baxter building for days every
week Monday and Tuesday.
THE EYES are the principal part of
PERSONS head. Neglectg in Them
causes Headaches, Nervousness. Neur-
aIgia. Sleeplessness and Tearing OF the
eve. Tt may be that your eyes being
affected or strained are the causes OF
vO1r troubles. Thousands Of sufferers
are neglecting their eyes daily, they
little think that they are injuring
themselves bodily as. we'll as their
ewes. The modern method of examin-
ing and correcting the eyes has bene-
fitted hundreds Of people every day
by DIR. EDWARD WILLARD.
Cross (Squint) Eye can be straighten-
ed without the use of any surgical in
strument, Your eyes no matter what
ais them should be examined by one
Wao understands how, and is confident
that ne can relieve you of all your
troubles Of Che eye. IF you are troubled
With your eyes, don't hesitate, but CAL
at once.
Special attention paid to children
Do not neglect this opportunity
delay is dangerous.
Glasses are advised only when need
ed.
Eyes examined free.
nz Office at Baxter building aEJ
Hours 8 a. IL. TO 6 p. m.
Special attention given to ofdeFs
that have failed. Don't forget the. OATS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16
Notice.

Office of County Clerk, Lancaster,
Grant county, Wisconsin.
Notice is hereby given that the
county board of said Grant county
will, at it's annual session In Nov.
ember, 1902, receive bids for the
use Of the county money for one
year beginning January LIST, 1908.
Said bEds must he in accordance
with the provisions of chapter 35e
of the session laws of 1908,
The right to reject any and al
bids is reserved.
Dated this 18th day of October,
1907.
G. E. TUFFLEY,
82t2 County Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16
NOTE BOOK THOUGHTS.

The ingrates always carry off the
prizes for unkindness.
A good man is not spoiled by the
petty abuses of others.
Good characters, like good buildings,
must have substantial foundations.
Be a Christian, whether it does or
does not interfere with your selfish
pursuits.
There never lived man who did
not, at some time, incur the dislike of
some one.
Don't sing the song of discomfort; it
is too unharmonious and a proper
chorus is lacking.
The respect that some persons have
for their own home is far less than
that which they display for others.
The newly welded couples who
build their homes upon selfish founda-
lions will sooner or later witness the
collapsing of their homes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16
SAID BY THE cYNIc.
.uck won't overcome laziness.

Luck won't overcome laziness.
Marriage is tie, and some men are
roped in.
Many a man has more friends than
are good for him.
The chief end of man is to make
a good beginning.
If man is too proud to beg, he
can carry a sand bag.
There are times when we are also
thankful for what we don't get.
Some men are so versatile that they
never know which side they are on.
There are men who seem to spend
most of their time turning over new
leaves.
Love will find the way, but it is
more important to have something to
pave the way.
WHAT THEY'RE MADE OF.
Sirup of squills is made from sea-
weed.
Glycerine is a by-product of soap
factory.
| Magnesia is extracted from stone
called dolomite.
Antipyrine, the famous fever cure,
comes from coal.
Pepsin is made oR the dried inner
lining Of the stomach Of a calf.
wnen a man is sane he doesn't
know the first thing about writing a
love letter.
a woman can hardly ever afford
anything for herself that she is sure
she can afford for her children.
There is something about the aver
age shirt waists women wear that
makes you wonder how they look
when they have clothes on.-N. Y.
Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16
Submarine Smack.

Eva Tin bathing)-No,l can't kiss
you now Mamma told me to be sure
and scream my loudest if young man
tried to kiss me.
Jack (gloomily)-Then I suppose
there isn't much hope
Eva-Oh, cheer up and wait until I
dive.
Jack-H'm! What is the difference?
Eva-Why, | can't scream under
water, you goose!-Chicago Daily
News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16
sUNFLoWER PHILOSOPHY.

Tt is unfortunate when a busy man
has a loafer for a friend.
Most people will make any sacrifice
to crafty their fool streak.
1t seems perfectly natural to some
people to abuse newspaper.
What has become of the old-fash-
toned man whose breath smelt of gar
lie?
1t is surprising that a mean woman
and very good woman can belong to
the same sex.
When man makes a serious mis-
take it weakens his nerve and lessons
his confidence in himself.
Go to an old-fashioned person for
comfort and you will learn that you
are seeing your best days.
If you really want people to dislike
your enemy, praise him. It is pitiful
but true that people do not like a per-
son who is praised.
Every time a man makes talk
showing why his favorite doctrine is
right he quotes George Washington
or Abe Lincoln as favoring what he
says.-Atchison (Kan.) Globe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16
COULD USE ANOTHER ONE.
His Attention Called to Matter, lnebri
ate Felt Chilly.

in. Barr, director general Of the
jamestown exposition, said last month
of a proposed addition to the exposi-
tons rules
Il am against this addition e'4a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16
S2t2
Remarkable Railway BRIDGE.

Remarkable Railway Bridge.
One of the most remarkable railway
bridges in the world is that which
connects Venice with the mainland.
Built on 223 arches it is 12,05O feet
long
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16

A crank is ia man who knows all
about a subject which you know moth
ing about.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16

From the buIilEo mans point of view
the beauty of a farmer is but skin
deep.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16

Weddings resulting from chance &C
quaintanceS may we'll be listed under
the head of casualties"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16

Cures BiliOusness, Sick
Headache, Sour Stom-
ach, Torpid Liver and
Chronic Constipation.
Pleasant to take
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16
USE THE EXCELSIOR
SEWING MACHINE Needle

SEWING MACHINE Needle
Any one having an old machine
can improve their sewing by using
Excelsior needles, as it is perfect
fit to any machine made.
If you have an old sewing ma
chine which has been in use 20 yrs.
or more, try the Excelsior needle
and you'will find a great improve
ment in your sewing. To prove
this statement I am willing TO send
to any one using an old machince
which has been in use 20 years. 2
Excelsior needles, one for 40 thread.
and one for go, free of charge and
leave it to you as to the ex-
cellency Of the Excelsior needle.
Fill out the blank below and mail
to me. carry the greatest variety
and largest stock of machine
needles of any house in this part
of the state and give ell orders the
best attention.
CHAS. G. ROBERTS,
Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16

Cupid and coffee cause lot of heart
trOuble-and both have grounds for
it
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-10-16

Good characters, like good building
must have substantial foundations.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-06-27
A SAD DEATH
Ulysses, the Eldest Son of Drace Scr.
enson, Was Taken to Clarinda
for Treatment. Died There

Two weeks ago, we mentioned the
fact that Ulysses Sorenson, after be-
ing operated upon at Atlantic by an
expert physician from Omaha for an
atfiiction of both ears, became in
such misery that he became uncon-
trollabie and the doctors advised his
removal to Clsrinda. During his
stay there the only food of which he
partook was administered mechan-
ically.
The day before his demise he be-
came quiet, and, for the first time,
understood his condition, called for
something to eat. During the even
ing of the 18th he gradually weak
ened and died at ten o'clock.
The body was shipped to Extra
and taken to his home Thursday
The funeral was one long cortege of
friends and neighbors all in deep
sympathy with the bereaved parents.
The interment was made at Elk
Horn Friday.
To all our friends and neighbors
who 80 kindly lent a helping hand
during the sickness, death and burial
OF our dear son, Ulysses, we are un-
der lasting obligations.
Mr. AND Mrs. SORENsEN
AND FAMILY.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-06-27

Jorgen Jorgensen, late of Des
Moines has opened up nice line of
drugs, ETC., in the southwest room of
the r. Anderson house where he will
be pleased to meet you. Now that
we have druggist, the next thing
is to get a good doctor to practi' Q
here and locate with us.
Martin Esbeck, county supervisor,
has about completed his duties as
committeeman on the construction of
bridges and culverts in the part of
the county allotted for his work and
finds every bridge and culvert put in
place ga Substantially and up ia con-
tract.
M. N. Esbeck and Thorvil Jensen
being on the committee of arrang e.
ments for the celebration, are bend
ing every energy to make the event
one long TO be remem bered. Read
the bills and notice the numerous
attractions. Be sure to cast all Gaze
aside aud give the day up to relax4-
ton and pleasure.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-06-27
CHRIS HANSEN, Elk Horn

81. P. Petersen of Extra was in
Elk Horn calling on friends Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Vigo Sorenson are
the proud parents of fine baby girl
born to them Saturday, the 22d.
Chris Mortensen traded last Satur-
day but on Sunday regretted the
deal and traded back, losing twenty
five cents.
The beard Of directors for the
A. N. & S. railway company, were
here Thursday looking over the
route to be taken through town.
Victor johnson who has been
clerking for Hans johnson at Ham.
lin, il spending few days here
Chris Nielsen has taken his Job.
/ don't move my house but my
prices move my watches
j. a. PETERSEN,
ia Elk Horn, la.
j. A. Petersen, jeweler and OPP
tician, has local in this week,
paper which should be read by al
whose eyes are defective in vision
He is reliable and his guarantees
are good.
/ Hans Rattenborg of Atlantic made
J two. trips in his auto Monday tc
Kimballton with prospective bidders
or the construction of the new road
so they could form an idea of what
they were up against.
Willie Vigges gave party and
dance to several friends and neigh.
bors last Saturday. Refreshments
were served in the evening and dane.
ing was kept up until late hour
The event was in honor of his daugh.
ter who was eighteen years old.
Miss Christina Nelson who has
been working at the Olsen Knitting
Factory will do sewing during the
shutdown of the plant which was
imperative on account OF not being
able to procure the necessary yarn
from the mills at this time.
The M. and E. FL. Telephone off.
GERS held business meeting at Ror-
beck Monday. The company will
have new directory completed the
last of this week containing list OF
, patrons up to date and each patron
! will soon receive copy. 1t is need
less to say the Journal office did the
| work.
See those bills for the Fourth.
Motto the attractions offered; then
beya, haul on your overalls and try
to climb that creased pole, on the
top Of which you will find hand
soms gold watch; reach for it, put it
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-06-27
Elk Horn

Thomas Mardesen of Extra visited
friends here Sunday.
Thomas Jorgensen has been paint
ing for Lewis Larsen.
Elk Horn celebrates the Fourth
as they have never done before.
John Petersen and S. C. Petersen
made trip to Atlantic last Saturday
evening.
Martin Esbeck of Kimballton and
j. Petersen went to Atlantic last
Thursday.
Chris Hansen who has been out OF
town for few davs, returned Sat-
urday evening.
Andrew Lang has quit work for
Hans CarsteDaen and gone TO plow-
ing corn for William Anderson.
County Supervisor Priester of
Harlan was in town Monday looking
after the bridges in this end of the
county.
Miss Maggie Anderson who has
been the guest of friends here tor a
while, returned to Cedar Falls
last week.
Richard Anker gave an ice cream
party to several of his friends last
Sunday afternoon and all report d
delightful time.
Petersen and Hansen bought new
steamer and will have everything in
readiness TO run their merry go.
round the Fourth.
Carl Lauritzen started out on tn,
road Monday az solicitor for The
Olsen Knitting Machine Company
of this busting little town.
John Sorenson is working on tn,
M. and E. phore line now. Int
help is engaged in stringing wire te
Prairie Rose, eight miles west o.
here.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-06-27

in your pocket and slide to the
ground. It's free gift by Elk
Horns only ieweler.

in your pocket and slide to the
ground. It's a free gift by Elk
Horns only jeweler.
If you value the use of your eyes
do not buy glasses of whoever offers
but go where you know your eyes
will be treated right. Every case is
scientifically fitted and guaranteed.
Poor spectacles are detriment to
the eyes and so are good ones if i'm
properly fitted. Call on ] A.
Petersen, Graduate Optic:an, Elk
Horn, Iowa.
Miss Martha Steffesen aud Mr.
Carl Larsen, both former teachers
here, are to be united in the bonds of
holy matrimony this Wednesday at
Spencer, Iowa. Rev. Anker went
there the first of the week to per-
form the ceremony. The many
friends of the happy couple in Elk
Horn wish them much joy and up-
restricted bliss and prosperity in
their new relation.
Peter Jorgensen from Hamlin
broke the record for hauling large
loads. He hauled seven Peter
Schuttler wagons and some of them
were loaded down besides. The
weight was nine thousand eight hun
dred pounds (nearly five tons) with
one team. He was paid Sl4 SO for
the load os l5c per hundred. Beat
that will you.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-06-27
Danish Church Delegates Meeting

Commencing on Wednesday. June
18th and ending on Sunday evening,
the sixteenth, the very largest and
most enthusiastic meeting of church
delegates and the general public,
ever held in any town of many times
the population and with proper
railroad facilities, convened here,
the interest increasing every day un-
til the afternoon of the last day W hen
it is estimated fully two thousand
people were present.
Noted divines from other states
were present aid made interesting
and instructive addresses. Thel e
were thirty-four preachers and for, y
delegates from as many church, .
present, besides hundreds of people
from abroad who we're not delegat les
but interested workers in the church
with which they have cast their 10 1.
On Sunday, fully one thoasa d
people sat down at long tables on The
church grounds and partook of not a
common lunch but genuine DIM er
prepared by the generous danes re
siding in kimballton and the country
round about.
Much good was done in the inter-
change of thought during the meet
ing which was one of peace and har-
mony throughout, and the people of
the town.and neighborhood will re-
member the time as cred Letter.
week, One of the happiest of their
lives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-06-27
kinnbal1ton

Chris Smith treated himself to a
new buggy the first of this week.
Miss May Mitten of Redline is Wis
iting her relatives, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mitten.
Rev. Gregersen departed Monday
for Des Moines on a short visit for
recreation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitten passed last
week with relatives at Redlire and
Kirkman.
Miss Minnie Blom has quit work
at Chris Nelson's now that she is
not leeded.
Chris Nelson's boy is improving
after an illness of three weeks with
the mes sles.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Marquesen of Elk.
ira visited friends in this town one
dav last week.
Hans johnson took car of fa1
cattle to Harlan Saturday and shipped
them to market.
K. j.. and Rasmus Petersen and
their wives visited Sunday at Halgel
Petersen's near Extra.
The band practiced several appro.
pirate airs suitable for the Fourth
while at George Marquesen' Sunday
K. j. Petersen, Kimballton's rea
estate agent, sold Jens Tovring'l
farm last week to Tom Smith fol
$l05 an acre.
Soren Sorensen and Julius Peter.
sen purchased a new well boring
machine last week and are now a
work with it.
Hans Madsen, wife and children O
Des Moines, after visit with friend
here, left last week to visit her par.
ents in Harlan.
Miss Pearl Marquesen OF Extra wal
a very welcome guest at the home o.
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs
j.. Esbeck last week.
Bud and Hazel Snyder assisted
VlOii SiolCt, lhlo. MlIt0u Illu NUS
band, in the busy times of over 8
week ago in their ice cream parlors
Henningsen & Jensen have two
gangs of bridge and culvert builders
at work in the county now filling
their contract made with ths
County Fathers.
The Misses Celia Beck and Anna
Petersen attended the examination
at Audubon Saturday for the pur.
pose of getting their diplomas from
the common school in which thew
were pupils.
Ralph Mitten is here this week
visiting at M. q. Mitten's. He is or
his way from California where he
went some time ago for his health
From here he will go to his home q,
Worthington, Minnesota.
Jeweler M. G. Madsen is intending
to commence building large and
commodious house for his iewelry
and music store just as soon as he ca
hear the whistle or see the A. N. g. S,
train coming out OF the draw south
of town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1907-06-27
The Chance of a Lifetime
This Fine Farm Should Be and VIII
Be Taken Soon, SO Do Not Delay
to Investigate 1t.

No. 1876. 40 acres at $65. Three
miles from fine town on main line
of Milwaukee railway, telephone in
house, R. F. d. at door, fine laying
forty, well watered, fenced and cross
fenced, two acre hog pasture fenced
with woven wire, some fruit, rasp.
berries, strawberries. Land lays
nicely rolling, no sand or stone, fine
location, good four room house, new
barn for four horses, COW shed, corn
crib, buggy shed, etc. Well watered,
good well at door, a fine neighbor.
hood. A 5000 mortgage two years to
run at six per cent. Call at Journal
office.