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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
Woman's Luncheon.

Women have still a great deal to
learn in the matter of economy in
food. They crowd the tearooms and
quick lunch" restaurants, and spend
in the aggregate an enormous amount
of money, in the majority Of cases for
food that neither nourishes nor sat.
isles them. They have not yet dis.
covered that lettuce is twice as cool
ing as ice cream, and that mince pie
Is not dish for early summer. The
steak, fried potatoes, and coffee of the
average man would disagree with
most persons If partaken of to any
great extent. A thin soup Is usually
twice as palatable as thick one. and
is nearly and in some cases quite as
nourishing. This, with sandwich or
some cold meat, lettuce or water cress,
and, perhaps, simple sweet-not
pastry-makes satisfactory midday
meal. Where there is the principal
meal of the day, more may be par.
takenn of, but, especially in summer.
all rich and heavy made dishes"
should be avoided, and plenty of fresh
vegetables should be partaken of.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
Washington Gossip
Interesting Bits of News Picked Up
Here and There at the National Capital
PRESIDENT ORDERS CUT
In CANAL ZONE EXPENSES

VIZ ASHINGTON.-By direction of
w the president there is to be an
other reorganization of the isthmian
canal commission. This time the
principal branch of the commission
affected will be that in Washington.
which has been executing the orders
of Chief Engineer Goethals with
reference to the dispatch of labor and
supplies to the canal zone. Now,
however, the president has given inn
perative instructions that "the most
rigid economy consistent with the
highest degree of efficiency" shall be
the policy. AS result an order has
been issued abolishing the auditors
Office and placing the work of auditing
the accounts of the commission under
the auditor for the war department.
The purchasing business will be in
trusted to an officer of the army.
Joseph Bucklin Bishop of New
York, who has been in charge of the
Office here since the reorganization
some months ago, may proceed to the
isthmus and perform the duties of
secretary there. The advisability of
this action is now under considera-
ton. The president has stated en-
phatically that Mr. Bishop must be
retained at his salary of $4,000 per
annum. David R. Ross, purchasing
agent, and Ernest S. Benson, general
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
Urued To Store Coal.

The Rock Island railroad is urging
the coal dealers and large consumers
Of coal to store "a large amount of fuel
during the summer months to prevent
repetition of last years fuel famine
In many sections OF the country. It
Is pointed out that the regular freight
traffic during the summer months Is
such that large amounts of coal can
be handled promptly whereas the
grain and live stock traffic In the fall
and winter will impede the handling
Of coal.
While Iowa did not suffer from a
fuel famine last year, many coal deal
ers declare that only the mild wealth.
err prevented 1t. Tney declare that II
Iowa had weather anywhere near like
II was In the Dakotas this state would
have suffered almost as badly as the
northern states did.
II Is claimed that Iowa coal dealers
have tendency Of keeping only a
small supply Of coal ahead, depending
on the railroads to furnish additional
fuel on a few days notice. II there
should be a snow blockade, or the
shipments of perishable freight should
be so heavy that the coal shipment, a
lower grade OF freight, could not be
handled promptly, many localities are
said to be In constant danger Of fuel
famines In the winter months.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
New Yellinns.

One of the attractive new veilings
is punctured chiffon, which comes In
all the fashionable shades. Hair lines
are in favor, but should be worn only
by women who have clear complex.
ions. Medium sized chenille dots and
large velvet dots far apart are fash.
ionable. The new champagne colored
veil with brown dots is the smartesi
thing of the season, and II harmonizes
so well with the popular brown and
yellow shades which are used so much
for suits. Chantilly lace wells lead in
popularity for sailor hats The new
square chiffon wells with striped Dor
ders are in vogue for the automobile
They are more attractive than the OBJ
long veil, for they are less bungle
some and cooler Squares ranging In
size from Is inches to a yard and In
any color desired are shown in one
shop.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
MADE A NEW FASHION.
Good Joke Played in Old Days on
Would-6e Fashionable.


Old Camden, In his Remains" tells
a good story of trick played by a
knight upon would-be fashionable
shoemaker. Sir Philip Calthrop
purged John brakes, the shoemaker
OF Norwich in the time of King Henry
VIII, of the proud humor which our
people have to be of the gentlemen's
cut. This knight bought as much fine
French tawny cloth as should make
him gown, and sent it to the tailor's
to be made. John brakes, shoe
maker, coming to this tailor's and see
ing the knights gown cloth lying
there. bid the tailor buy cloth of the
same price and pattern and make it
of the same fashion as the knights.
Not long after the knight, coming in
to the tailor to be measured for his
gown, and perceiving the like cloth
lying there, asked whose 1t was
John brakes, the shoemaker, who
will have it made of the self-same
fashion that yours is made of" Then
make mine as full of cuts as the
shears will make i'll" John brakes
had no time to go for his gown till
Christmas day, when he meant to
wear it. Perceiving the same to be
full of cuts, he began to swear at the
tailor. Il have done naught but what
you bid me-" quoth the tailor, "for
as Sir Philip Calthrop's garment is,
even so have / made yours" "By my
latchet!" quoth John brakes, II will
never wear gentlemen's fashions
again!"-London T. P.'s Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
FOR PERFECT TEETH
THEY MUST BE LOOKED AFTER
CAREFULLY.
One Of the Most Important Parts Of
the Days Routine Is the Toilet
of the Mouth and Its Pearly
Contents.

A woman's smile has been counted
the world this many long century.
Since there is not much sign to-day of
its power waning, brief study of the
things that make this gentle charm
should interest many women. Ii Is
true a well-formed mouth with nor
teeth Is sometimes the free gift of ma
ture. But she goes only so far; the
browning glory of woman's smile
can be achieved only through her own
effort. If natures work is not then
taken UP where she left it, it will de-
terioriate. To reach perfection, a
woman must mold her thought, her
daily habits, into channels OF perfect
strength and unfailing care.
The actual form of the lips depends
almost entirely upon character. II ma.
.ure produces anything that is at
least normal, the latter character
building carves the shape and mars
or makes the charm But aside from
all this is the daily care that exerts
such an influence toward beautiful
mouth.
There is scarcely greater indignity
70 the teeth than poking indiscrimi-
nately among them with metal instru-
ments, such as pins. Objectionable
material should always be removed
with soft blunt piece of wood, or
thread of dental floss. Should more
effective means ever be necessary, a
visit should be paid to the dentist.
The expense of the monthly or BIZ
monthly cleaning with the dentists
emery wheel and various polishers
can be saved by a weekly treatment
at home. This, anyway, is more prac-
teal in the end. Wet the end OF an
orange stick in a strong solution of
dioxide. Put the former in box of
powdered pumice stone; and with this
paste carefully scrub the entire sur
face of the teeth, being most particu-
lar to reach the inmost crevices. This
operation will keep away deposits of
tartar and preserve the Wilderness of
the enamel. Dioxide, by the way, is
an excellent antiseptic. In concluding
the intelligent reader need hardly be
reminded of the wisdom of giving the
care of the teeth into the hands of a
dentist Immediately upon discovering
need of his professional services.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11

auditor, who also received $4,000
each, have resigned. The former will
probably be succeeded by Maj Hodges
of the engineering corps of the army,
whose army pay will be increased to
$4,000.
1t is said the president expects
criticisms of the canal administration
during the next session, both from
Democrats and from representatives
of that element in his own party
which is not in sympathy with his
policies generally. AS rigid economy
is the surest way to avoid just crit.
cism, he has instructed Secretary
Taft to cut expenses to the bone,
while at the same time seeing to II
that the dirt is kept flying.
Secretary Taft has forwarded to the
president reports showing that, ex-
elusive of $50,000,000 originally paid
to the French company for all its
rights in the property, there had
actually been spent up to last March
only about $34,000,0OO out Of total
appropriation of $145,000,000 The
total sum appropriated for actual con-
struction is a little over $74,000,000.
Thus the commission has available
for purposes of construction about
$40,000,000 with which to operate un-
til congress authorizes the expendi-
lures for the next fiscal year, begin.
ming July 1, 1908.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
The ROYAL Road.

Struggling Author-Why, de Poesy,
how prosperous you look! Was your
last book of poems success?
De Posey--No-o, can't say that 1t
was.
Published popular novel. per
haps?"
NO"
"Ah, then you have written play.
l have always held that play writing,
while not the highest form of art, was
nevertheless"
Il have written no play"
"You haven't? Where did these fine
clothes come from? How did you pay
for that handsome turnout"
Il have abandoned literature and
am peddling clams."-N. Y. Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
MEN BUSY CLEANING AND
PAINTING WHITE HOUSE

r. HE White House will be spick and
span, on the outside as well as in
side, when the presidential family re-
turns from Oyster Bay next fall.
Twenty painters are now at work on
the old building.
The White House is constructed of
Virginia sandstone, which Is exceed
ingly porous. Mrs. Adams, the first
mistress of the presidents house, as
it was then called, complained bitter
ly to her friends of the coldness and
dampness of the building during her
first winter there. There were no
stoves or other heating apparatus ex,
cept the large CRATES in the executive
residence then, and the roads were so
muddy that wood in sufficient ouan-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
ALCOHOL IN MEDICINES.
Seventy-Five Per Cent of Doctors
Prescriptions Call for II.

Now that the National Pure Food
and Drugs law is in effect all patent
medicines in liquid form bear on the
label statement Of the percentage
of alcohol contained in them. The
average amount of alcohol is said to
be about ten per cent, some have more
and some less, but that is about the
average. Alcohol is everywhere rec
ognized as a chemical necessity for
the preservation of organic substance
from deterioration, and from freez-
ing and it is also required to dissolve
substances not soluble in water.
But for the use of small quantity
of alcohol in most ready-to-use medi-
cines those preparations which most
families keep constantly on hand
would likely be decayed or frozen
when their use became necessary.
Alcohol is an indispensable requi.
site in the fluid extracts and tinctures
which are exclusively used in filling
prescriptions written by physicians,
and these tinctures and extracts con-
tain from 20 to 80 per cent of alco-
hol. More than rs per cent of all
the liquid medicines prescribed by
physicians contain alcohol in large
proportions.
Charles A. Rapelye, a leading phar-
macist of Hartford, Conn, some time
ago examined % prescriptions repre-
senting a fair average of those writ
ten by physicians to be compounded,
and none being for specialties. The
average amount Of alcohol in the
whole number was 35 per cent; but
of the rs prescriptions five contained
no alcohol, so that the average per-
centage of the remaining 20 which
did contain alcohol was nearly As per
cent; or more than four times the
probable average alcoholic strength Of
patent" medicines.
There is some difference of opinion
as to whether it is or is not desirable
as stimulant in case of sickness,
but there is no difference of opinion
as to the necessity for it's use as sol
vent and preservative in most cases.
The attention of the medical world
has recently been called to mani
festo issued by prominent London
physicians who, while deploring the
evils from the use of alcoholic bev-
erages, are convinced "of the correct
ness of the opinion so long and gener-
ally held, that in disease alcohol Is a
rapid and trustworthy restorative"
and that in many cases it may be
truly described as life-preserving, ow-
ing to its power to sustain cardiac and
nervous energy, while protecting the
heterogeneous tissues. This manifesto
which was published in The Lancet,
was issued and signed by T. j. Nc
Call Anderson, M. D., Regius Profess
sor of Medicine, University of Glas-
gov; Alfred B. Bars, William H.
Bennett, X. c. V. c., F. r. G. s.;
James Crichton-Browne; w. E. Dixon,
Dyce Duckworth, M. D., LID; Thorn
as r. Fraser, M. D., F. r. s.; T. R.
Glyn, w. R. Corners, NJ c.. F. r. s.;
w. d. Halliburton, M. d. LID, d. F.
r. G. p, F. r. S., Professor of Physi-
ology, Kings College London; iona
than Hutchingson; Edmung Owen,
LID, F. r. G. s.; P. H. Pye-Smith,
Fred T. Robert, M. D., r. &c., F. r. G.
s.; Edgecombe Venning, F. r. c. S.
The Dyce Duckworth who signed
this manifesto was for many years
president of the Royal College of Ply
sicians, London.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11

WAS Vice President Fairbanks born
W in a log cabin? This great ques-
ton, which threatens to become
an issue in the next presidential cam
paign is causing excitement among
the sons of Indiana. In "The Life and
Speeches of Charles Warren Fair
banks by w. H. Smith, is shown a
picture of a log cabin in which the
vice president is reported to have
been born.
The authors son, William Wolff
Smith, in reply to recent article in
an eastern weekly, has taken up the
assertion that the autobiography is
inaccurate and that the picture is
one of series of fakes resorted to
for the purpose of promoting the vice
presidents political ambitions. Will
liam Wolff Smith has issued the fol
lowing statement:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11

tity could not be hauled to supply the
crates. This condition was overcome by
painting the sandstone with a coat of
white lead. Each year this has been
repeated, until there is a layer more
than quarter of an inch in thick
ness on the walls.
Last year, instead of putting on an
other coat of white lead, chemical
preparation was used to cleanse the
walls. This caused the paint to crack
and in many places peel off, making
the building unsightly.
The painters are now engaged in
scraping off the centurys accumula-
ton of white lead. When this is done
the building will receive several coats
of fresh paint. The work will require
several months.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
CONTROVERSY OVER THE
FAIRBANKS BIRTHPLACE

much was made of picture in
the book representing the house in
which Mr.. Fairbanks was born. AS
the house was burned few years
after his birth and no picture had
been taken of it, Mr.. Fairbanks at
the request of Mr.. Smith (my father
made a rough pencil sketch from
memory which was dressed up fol-
publication" This, Mr.. Smith says.
is all the connection Mr.. Fairbanks
had with the picture.
In the autobiography Mr.. Smith
says Mr.. Fairbanks was four years O.
age when the cabin was burned, anc
Indianians are pointing to the asser
ton that Mr. Fairbanks can sketch
with accuracy a building that was de
stroyed when he was four years ole
as demonstration of his wonderful
memory.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
MAKES A NICE PRESENT.
Table-center That Has Groundwork
of White Satin.

New ideas for dainty table-centers
are always welcome, since there are
few presents which can be made cas-
lily and quickly at home that are more
acceptable than one of these useful
accessories for the dinner table.
In the accompanying illustration
may be seen something quite new in
the way of table-center. carried out
in soft, white oriental satin or corded
silk, with border cut out in seal
lops all the way round, and sewn over
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
First Aid SartorlaIist.

The wedding expert is now in COM
mission. His duties include selecting
crayats, gloves and other incidentals
OF dress for bridegroom, best man and
ushers. OF course, the prospective
hubby stands the entire bill. Eater
prising haberdashers catering to fine
trade find it profitable to employ such
functionaries, as a high price is usual
~ exacted for this character OF profess
SIGNAL service.
Ba the nuptial knot tied at church
or at home, representative Is In evil
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11

ored thread. Forming trellls-work
across the middle, there are straps of
gold ribbon, each strap finished at the
end with a little bow, while the de-
sign is outlined by similar arrange
ment carried out also in gold ribbon.
Single sprays of roses embroidered in
pale shades of yellow complete the
decoration, which might be carried
out, of course, in other colors, and
with other flowers If preferred. Pale
pink ribbons, for instance, with an
embroidery of forget-me-nots, would
be very pretty, while pale green rib
bons might be used If primroses or
daffodils were chosen for the en-
broidery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
, GA &
Contracts for transportation Hold.

Contracts for Transportation Hold.
Des oines.--Attorney General H..
W. Byers holds that contracts involv-
Ing transportation on common car
riers, for a definite period, are not af-
fected by the anti-pass law.
He holds that common carriers are
not prohibited from granting special
rates lower than two 2 cents mile
IL they are open within the specified
points to all alike
He proposes to see that the new
law as to pools and trusts is actually
enforced In Iowa.
And he plans close scrutiny and
prosecution when violations OF the
Peterson watered stock bill are dis
closed.
To summarize the position taken by
the attorney general and his depart
ment as to these four particularly
important measures the following cpl.
tome may be taken as authoritative:
"First--As to the two cent fare
law
THAT the legislature In the passage
OF this act intended simply to fix q
maximum passenger charge or rate.
THAT 1t was not the intention to
prohibit reduced rates or special rates
for special occasions open to all, that
is to say, that so far as special and
excursion rates are concerned, the
law stands just as IL did before the
converting of the Thirty.second gen
eral assembly.
"Second--As to the anti-pass law.
THAT on and after the fourth day
OF July will be unlawful for any per-
son, other than the persons named
In section two of the act, to accept or
use in this state pass, free ticket.
or free transportation OF any kind,
whether on an Interstate or intrastate
trip.
THAT contracts made In good faith
prior to the passage of the act, and In
which transportation Is provided for
as part of the consideration, and
which were valid and enforceable as
between the parties at the time they
We're made and partly performed, are
not affected by the act.
THAT there is nothing In the act
that would make II unlawful for com.
moncarriers, either steam railroads,
street railways, or interurbans, to
make special rates less than two cents
\ mile to any point on their line; all
that is required Is that the rate be
open to all, In other words, the two
cent rate Is the maximum charge, and
common carriers have the same right
to make reduced and excursion rates
below the maximum rate as they had
before the passage Of this law.
"Third-As to pools and trusts.
"The attorney general Is preparing
a letter to the county attorneys of
the state calling their attention to
the amendment to Section 5062 of the
code making the antitrust law effec-
tive, and asking them to cooperate
with the legal department of the state
In the enforcement of the law.
"Fourth-As to the act prohibiting
the exchange OF property for capital
stock for less than par value, and re-
surfing the executive council to find
and fix the value at which corpora.
ton may receive property payment
for capital stock, prompt and strict
compliance with this act will be re.
quired, and every violation vigorous
ly prosecuted"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
Interurbans Making Money.

Iowa interurbans are making money
hand over fist. Last year 220 miles
Of road were operated and the net re-
ceipts were 1903, 400. while their gross
receipts were only $S10,941. Whereas
the steam roads netted $21 800 900 on
gross earnings of 69,791 900, or about
81 per cent, the interurbans made al
most 40 per cent net.
The interurbans last year paid
taxes amounting to s18,549. Their net
earnings in 1906 were slightly more
than they were this year, measured
by per cent OF the gross earnings.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11

The shaped piece round the foot must
be made up on muslin, and Is ma
chine-stitched several times, buttons
being sewn in the scallops.
Tight-fitting jacket, open to show q
vest of white linen spotted with blue,
buttons. The turnover collar and
cuffs are machine-stitched several
times.
Navy blue straw hat, trimmed with
chine ribbon and bunch of pale pink
roses.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
Why "Kanuaroo."

Kangaroo" is queer word. 1t
means II don't understand" in the
tongue of the Australian aborigines.
When this strange animal was first
beheld by Europeans they inquired OF
the aborigines What is its Names?
And the puzzled reply gave the animal
its name.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
TO BE MADE UP IN SERGE.
Severe Style Peculiarly Appropriate
for This Material.

This is capital style for serge.
either white or navy. The gored
skirt has all the seams stitched on
the right side, the front breadth being
trimmed with buttons and cord loops
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11

dence to properly adjust sartoriai &C
cessories prior to the professional
march. The operations OF this author
isy are not necessarily confined to
matrimonial sessions. He is available
ON order at social gatherings gener
ally.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11
Damage.

"Do you believe that water In
stocks does any great harm?"
WELL" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax.
water in stocks. combined with the
sunshine of publicity, is responsible
for great many faded regulations"
Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11

A physician in Portland, Ore, esti
mated that 2.04S teaspoonfuls oil tears,
or two gallons in all. were shed in one
night by the audience that heard
Madam Butterfly" in that city re
Gently.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-11

The really good golfer, indeed, Il
not SO much the product Of excen
tional skill as of finely blended ma
ture, which always hugs the sunny
side OF the wall. married to relative
ly high proportion of golfing seienca