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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-08-13
SHEFFIELD PLATE.
History cf This Now Very Rare ard
Vaiuable Ware.

History cf This Now Very Rare ard
vaIua5ls Ware.
Sheffield plate differs from all other
plated ware in that the plating was
done on the sheet metal before the
article was shaped. Before and since
then plating of various sorts has been
applied only to the finished piece, as in
our electroplating process. Moreover,
the plating was done on copper, while
modern base metal is usually CON-
posed Of an amalgam Of copper, nickel
and zinc.
Furthermore, 1t is possible for the
collector to secure examples of early
Georgian and SO called Queen Anne
work in Sheffield plate, while the
rarity and high money value Of silver
ware of that period make Its acquisi-
ton extremely difficult Sheffield plate
historically and artistically Is as worthy
of place beside old china and old
mahogany as is old silverware.
In 1742 one Thomas Bolsoyer of
Sheffield, England, described in the
histories as an ingenious mechanic"
accidentally fused some silver and cop
per while repairing a knife. He began
experimenting, seeking for method of
plating copper with silver for the man
ufacture Of small articles. In 1743, to-
gether with Joseph Wilson, he set I'D
factory for the manufacture Of buc-
kles, snuffboXes and knife handles.
Joseph Hancock soon got hold Of the
secret and, perfecting 1t, demonstrated
that it was possible to initiate the
finest and most richly embossed silver
ware. Settling in Sheffield, he started
the manufacture of all sorts Of domes-
tic pieces. Beginning modestly with
horsepower, he later added water pow
er for the rolling process. Other man
ufacturers followed his example. and
Sheffield plate soon began to replace
pewter on the tables Of the English
middle classes. Altogether we know
of twenty-three important manufactur-
ers of this ware.
The industry f1ourished until the
middle of the nineteenth century, and
so few pieces Of copper rolled plate
were made after that time that they
need not concern the collector Electro
plating was discovered or invented by
a medical student of Rotterdam. near
Sheffield, and the new process was
patented on March %, 1910. BY 1850
the new ware was on the market ev-
erywhere, and the industry had been
reVolutionized.-Country Life In Amer
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-08-13
BraytOn And OakfieId

John Hensley of Extra was shaking
hands with Brayton friends Sunday.
Mrs. Nels Sorenson has been enter
tanning her mother from near Fiscus
The past few days.
i'm Thompson has left for South
Dakota where he expects to work dur
ing the harvest season.
c. L. Bison and son, Charles, made
business trip TO Atlantic, Monday.
Raymond Miller and wife went to
atlantic, Sunday, and attended the
afternoon session Of the Chautauqua.
Jens Andersen of Stuart came home
Monday for visit with his parents.
Raymond Wawner of Anita is visit
ing this week with his cousins at the
w. II. KOob home.
Arthur Cannon had business calling
him to Audubon one day last week
Emil Fries and family and his
mother went to Schaller, Sac county,
Monday, for weeks visit with friends
Jens Juhl, Frank Freeman, j. T.
Jenkins and T. J. Essington were tran
acting business in Atlantic, Monday,
Mrs. Black of Griswold is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Marion Jenkins,
this week.
Marry Curry went to Atlantic, Mon
day, to visit her grandparents and
attend the Chautauqua.
Earl Heath of Extra is spending a
few days with relatives.
Noel Heath went to Harlan, Friday,
tO visit and attend the Chautauqua
which is in session this week.
Harry Miller went to Clear Lake,
Iowa, last week to take an outing.
Puma Freeman was shopping in
Extra between trains Saturday.
Horace Bartlett was a business yisi-
tor in Atlantic, Thursday.
VIM. DOak of Audubon was in Bray
ton one dav last week attending to
business matters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jensen returned Sat-
urday from a visit with friends out
of town.
Rev. Edwards of Kirkman Iowa, will
preach at the BraytOn Baptist church,
Wednesday evening, Aug. 10, 1908, at
I8 o'clock p m.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-08-13
A Correct Estimate.
By Samuel Woodwork

A young man who habitually speaks
evil of woman is unfit to be trusted
with any business requiring integrity
and honor. AS a rule, he is low mind
ed and impure. He looks at others
through his own mirror, which reflects
nothing that is good and pure. He in
dictates to others that his associations
are evil and that the estimate he
places on woman is obtained from a
companionship with those beneath the
pale of respectable society. Mans
happiness in this life is based largely
upon his absolute faith in woman.
She should always be to him pure
and holy creature, and instead of
seeking to discover her faults, man
should be diligent in eXtoling her vir-
tues. A jealous and suspecting hus-
band is invariably a man of low and
debased nature. He is himself evil,
and can see no good in others.
Always defend womanhood!-Ex,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-08-13
Z" Colonel Adams BObs Up Again

To connect Council Bluffs with Des
Moines by an interurban railway which
shall combine steam for heavy traffic
with gasoline or storage electricity for
passenger travel is the object of the
projectors of million dollar corpora
ton which was launched at banquet
in Treynor Saturday night. A number
of substantial business men residing
in the towns through which the pro-
posed line is to pass are hackers of
interurban and twas stated last night
by Mr.. Adams that guarantee and
trust company of Chicago, had under
taken to handle the securities. The
line will pass, it was declared by Mr..
Adams, from the Iowa School for the
Deaf through Treynor, Carson, Oak
land, Walnut, Elk Horn. Extra, North
Branch, Guthrie Center, Panora, Dali
las Center, and to the Union Station
of Des Moines. Such a route would
be fourteen miles shorter than any
other. declared Mr.. Adams. A demon
stration by the commercial club of
Walnut occurred Saturday. Joined
by business men from North Branch
an automobile party was made up and
the trip to Treynor eff ected. In the
evening a banquet was served and the
new road talked of. AS result of this
officers and directors were elected as
follows: G. w. Adams, of Walnut.
President: G.. l.. Kirkwood, of North
Branch, Vice-President; A L. Ingram,
of Treynor, Treasurer; Peter Kaga-
mann, of Treynor, Secretary. Direc-
tors: Arthur Saar, S. B. Shultz, of
Treynor; V. B. Spanglor, George L.
Artist, North Branch; Christian Peter
sen, Walnut. Two places on the di-
rectorate are yet to be supplied, one
to be from Guthrie Center. Prelimina-
ries will start the coming week, declar-
ed Mr.. Adams. Surveys are to be
made, right of way negotiated for and
the more elaborate profiles and maps
draws for guidance of the engineers.
This will take time, but we intend to
push things to the limit. Unless rich
mans panic hits us we shall have
everything in shape by spring with the
rails laid down ready for construction
work by the time frost is out of the
ground-Monday Council Bluffs Non
pareil.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-08-13

Louis GRAY and family spent Sun
day at Mr.. Wadell's.
/. N. Brown of Still Water, Okla
homa, is visiting his sister, Grandma
DuvalI, at the home Of his niece, Mrs.
John Reuchling. He will go to At
lantic to visit his son but expects to
return here before going home.
Ethel Kitson of Des Moines arriv-
ed Monday to visit her parents.
Mrs. Fulton and daughter of Audi
bon are visiting few days at Mr..
Kitson's.
Mr.. Diests young people, John
Heonig and family, Willie Bower,
Miss Heonig and Mr.. Weibly were
all entertained Sunday at the home OF
Mrs. Mack.
Joe Ross and wife, Geo. Townsend,
wife and daughter of Audubon were
out auto riding Sunday and were af-
ternoon callers at Mr.. Weston's.
George Townsend was out to Mr..
Weston's one day last week and did
some papering.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-08-13
Do You Catch The Drift?

I'm Uncle Sans most favorite pet;
I'm hearty and Pm hale;
I've nothing in the world to do
But glide round with the mail;
But one thing almost breaks my heart
And my nervous system shocks
It's the everlasting pennies
That Pm fishing from the box.
| carry stamps and envelopes,
And postal cards and such;
And | would like to sell few,
'Twould please me very much;
But mar. cant sell unless you buy
No matter how he talks,
So have to keep on diving
After pennies in the box.
It's all right in the spring time
Or when summer breezes blow;
But different proposition
When it's thirty-two below,
When all your fingers and your toes
Are frozen hard as rocks
It's most anything but funny
Scratching pennies from the box.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-08-13
BISMARCK'S ANGER.
The Incident That Made Certain the
Franco German War.

The Incident That Made Certain the
Franco German War.
The Princess Bismarck, so the story
goes, changed the political history OF
France unwittingly, and but for her
the Franco-Prussian war might never
have been waged.
Bismarck was unfriendly to France,
but the Empress Eugene hoped with
her beauty to influence him so that the
little trouble with France and Ger
many might be smoothed over. She
therefore invited the German prince
and his wife to visit the court of
France, and the Prince and Princess
Bismarck arrived in great state at the
Tuileries.
That evening there was grand re-
ception, and Eugene received the
guests in a gown which made her SO
ravishingly lovely that even Prince
Bismarck, German, stolid and in love
with his wife, stood and gazed upon
her with admiration. And Eugenis
was not slow to observe the effect Of
her beauty upon him. She called him
to her side, and Bismarck came, with
his wife upon his arm.
Now, the Princess Bismarck was tall
and gaunt, and her feet were gener-
Gus. AS she walked she showed a
great deal of sole.
While Bismarck stood talking with
Eugene an audible litter was heard
along the line of ladies. Bismarck.
who was quick as fash, followed
the glance of their eyes and saw them
rest upon the feet Of his wife.
That settled the matter The polItf-
cal history of France was altered from
that moment.
A year later, when Paris was be-
sieged. Bismarck himself fired a can
non over the ramparts, and those who
were near him heard him shout:
take that for the feet Of the Prin.
cess Bismarck
The SLIGHT was avanCcd-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-08-13
Bethel Breezes Blow

Will Brockway and family of Au-
dubon were Sunday visitors at j. NJ.
Edwards.
Bessie Edwards is assisting Mrs.
Ralph Miller with her household du-
ties this week.
Amos Fancher and family and Rich
ard Fancher spent Sunday at the r.
H. Turner home.
Floyd Turner spent Sunday with bis
friend, Chas. Duvall.
John Ruhs and family visited Sun
day at the home Of Lou Corwin.
Marie MERIT of Audubon is pass.
ing few days with her friend, Mar
garet Weston.
c. NJ. Jordan and wife rejoice over
the arrival Of l0l pound baby boy,
born August 8, 1908.
Laura Rute left Saturday for her
home at milford after spending sew
eral weeks visiting friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-08-13
Here And There

Now comes the Sabbath, calm and cool
And SOOthes to rest the fretful fool.
When our hopes of victory are bas-
ed on our opponents weakness instead
Of our own merits it is high time for
us to be eliminated.
Charles Haggins shelled corn for
the Jones boys, Friday and Saturday.
The McNutt boys shelled about three
thousand bushels of corn for w. d.
Stanley, first of the week.
Charles Gill was the hero of a fistic
encounter that broke the harmony Of
the Hamlin fandangs, Saturday night
Smiths thresher is good work for
Arthur Warner aud Marsh McNutt.
The movers placed school house
Number Two in its new position, the
vest suburb of Hamlin Station, Sat
urday.
We understand John Zion, of Audu-
bon, will have charge OF painting the
Jones residence.
Clair Harvey has gone to Lake City
to visit his brother, A. J. Harvey,
who recently embarked in the livery
business there.
Robert Twist and Ed Norton were
gathering butcher stuff ineast Greeley
on Friday.
Bessie McNutt, who will soon depart
for DeadwoOd, spent the week making
farewell calls nerr Old Hamlin.
cannot see that the voter has much
to get enthusiastic over this fall let
him dodge where he will.
After digging a thing ditch across
Peter Rubels wheat field the workmen
| discovered to their deep cIaerin that
| the head of the ditch was lower than
/ its outlet. Mr.. Rubel is hunting an
engineer to get him out ofhis dilemma
Harrison Stanley and another young
man whose name we did not learn
stripped to the trousers and marred
the Sabbath quiet of the streets of
Hamlin by engaging in wrestling
match. Harrison came out best, and
| the other fellow rose and began to
| rave and threaten to paint things red.
| Mr.. Higgins and others interfered in
time to save the little village from
| disgraceful scene.
ALLISON
He who from these dead hands doth
take this task
Must be man of noble parts, and live
| For benefits substantial and remote
from selfishness.
| The race has lost a friend.
FRIENDLY VEIN OF HUMoR TRICKLE IN
"I am positive that Mr.. Bryan will
| be elected" There is one oftwo wrong
with the man who makes the above
statemen He has either concluded
from delusive premises or else he is
| not serious. 1t matters not whether
| Cadman, Cummins or Coke makes
the statement; we question whether any
one with sound judgment can make it
before an intelligent audience and keep
his face sufficiently straight to prevent
sinister smiles from huttering about
omopg his hearers. Why, my dear
friend; one snif fl of the political atmos-
phere is enough to convince any one
who reads the reliable dailies that re-
suits will be about as usual next No
vember, and Mr.. Bryan will come
home with we'll laid plan for his can
didacy in Nineteen Twelve. Mr.. Bryan
makes an excellent candidate for the
Democrats because he can stand so
much running. Why, 1t is fearful!
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-08-13

Clyde Dimick of Extra and James
Paige of Atlantic were calling among
Brayton friends Sunday.
Henry Bopp and wife of Lorah were
guests at the L. j. McGovern home
Monday
Mrs. u. j. McGovern and sister,
Wayne EssiDgton, went to Atlantic,
Tuesday, to visit among friends.
Mrs. Ernest Crane of Lorah was in
Brayton, Monday afternoon, on bust
ness.
Jennie and Marian Jennings of Au-
dubon' passed few hours Thursday
with their aunt, Mrs. Frank Heath
Einar Miller has been quite busy
the past week herding cattle for Mr..
Simmer, a stockman.
George Hansen of Lorah was bust
ness visitor in Brayton, Monday.
I John Mcclure of Audubon was in
Brayton on business Monday.
Gertrude and Alice Basham return
ed to her home at Extra, Saturday,
after short visit with relatives,
Mrs. Bernie Hardman passed Mon
day night in Atlantic with her sister.
Mrs. V. j. Robinson.
George Arnold and wife returned
last week from a weeks outing at the
lakes.
Irving Miller returned to his home
at AXtel, Nebraska, last week after
spending several weeks with relatives
here.
Arthur Hansen and Earle Brown
are busy this week building fence for
Il. j. McGovern.
Mrs. Berry and children of Atlantic
have been here visiting at the Markley
home the past week.
Quite number from here attended
Nellie lookout from Dexter came
here Saturday to visit few days with
friends. She has accepted position
as assistant principal of the Panora
schools for the coming year.
Mrs. Pearson and grand daughter,
Vernie Pearson. spent Saturday with
her daughter, Gertie Pearson of Extra
Marion Jenkins has resigned his
position as Postmaster and George
Arnold has been appointed to take his
place.
Terra Christensen of Extra is visit
ing at the Frank Freeman home.
Horace Bartlett was called to WAL
nut on business Friday.
Mrs, Sarah Pearl is visiting friends
at Weeping Water, Nebraska.
Mrs. N p. Christensen and Veinie
Croy Of Extra were visiting at the
Frank Heath home, Friday.
Percy Freeman went to Anita, Fri
day, to play ball with the Extra team.
John Christensen has sold his 80
acre farm to Chris Christensen at
800 per acre.
Mr.. Viggo Rasmussen and Miss
Clara JOrgensen were married at the
Lutheran church at Kimballton, Sun
day morning, August =, 1908 Rev.
NOrdentOft of Des Moines officiated
These young people are well known
throughout the community and are
highly esteemed by all who know them.
They will make their home in Brayton
where Mr.. Rasmussen is in the cement
business. Mr.. and Mrs. Rasmussen
left for Colorado, Monday, where
they will spend a couple of weeks
Atlantic News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-08-13

Veritas Lodge No. 1872, A., F. and
A. M, meets Friday evening on or
before full moon.
e. B. COUSINS, Master.
Amity Chapter No. 90, r. A. M,
meets Thursday evening on or before
full moon.
GEORGE w. PRESTON, High Priest.
Godfrey Commander, No. A,
Knights Templar meets Tuesday even
ing on or before full moon.
j. M. MCKARAHAN, Eminent Com.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-08-13
THE COUNTY NEWS

There will be services at the NJ. f..
church next Sunday evening, Aug. 10,
1908, conducted by Rev. Golden.
Lucille Spilker invited a number of
her friends at her home Saturday
evening in honor of her friend. Mary
Greenlee. All report good time.
Anna Burkowski visited over Sun
day at Manning.
Emma Ross was Manning caller
Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-08-13
Wanted !

Good Horses for market. Good
Farm Mares for sale at all times.
f. o. NIKLASoN Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-08-13

F. ROSENBLADT, M. d.
physician and Surgeon. Ofnce upstairs In
1 Howald block, Telephone No. 2, Audubon
Iowa.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-05
HOGS SHOW MORE IMPROVEMENT
NO Fresh Receipts of sheep or Lambs,
hat All HOIdOvers In sight
Command Fully steady
Prices.

The following table shows the receipts Of
cattle, hogs and sheep at South Omaha
for the year to date, compared with last
year: 1913. 1907. Inc. Dee.
......... col, 1854 76, a3 ,..... 1908
Hogs ..u......I ,s41,l 7S 1.16s,92 ? 1851 ..,....
Sheep ..........1 4, 066, 314 1,1O6,5SS ...,.. 4O,2A
The following table shows the average
OF hogs at South Omaha for the last
days, with comparisons:
nat. zoos Itao- ,ooe I,oog 100, ,ooo ltooq
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-05

Features of the Trading aud Closing
Prices ON the Board of Trade,

CHICAGO, Sept. 4.-Profit-taking had a
weakening effect on the wheat market to-
day, but prices showed only slight declines,
the future deliveries closing al net losses
OF hQhc to ese. Owing to the concession
closed at Z gain Of EGSe. Corn and oats
and provisions closed easy.
Llstlessness pervaded the wheat pit today
and prices were confined to a rather mar
row range, about &c for the day. Pit trad
ers were inclined TO the selling side OF the
OF %I stesdi HT a sas ISfiSsy p4 rRas thtsT ms sqEe G ways
due for a reaction. The support given the
market the last few sessions by numerous
responsible~for the bearish tone which pre-
Xahed the greater part OF the session.
Weather in. the northwest was ideal for
threshing and moving the newly harvested
crop, and receipts at Minneapolis and Du-
luth were large enough to afford milleTs
the f%pt two OP pointS having nS s sSpe esrs, 'n Ssain nfed isS
a year ago. Some Improvement in the ex-
port demand for wheat was observed both
here and in the east. but no large amount
OF business was reported. Wheat for Sep
TENDER delivery was still badly congested
BECAUSE OF the concentration OF large hold
ingf in. strong hands, and at one time sold
at full cent premium over December.
Seplfmber closed firm and the new crop
flour were equal to $1,000 bu. Exports for
the week, as shown by Bradstreets, were
ep 81, TO 1890 $1,000 9u; viii Pri ma Go receipts rec Prs Co. "a,
responding day a year ago, Minneapolis,
Duluth and Chicago reported receipts of 5S5
cars, against Sf last week and S5 a year
ago.
Rising temperature thEOughout the corn
belt having d~issipated frost damage fears,
the corn market was subjected to consid-
cradle realizing, which caused some weak
ness. The market closed easy, with prices
&c to A@&c lower. Local receipts, 24S cars,
with IS of contract grade.
Oats were dull and easy. At the close
prices were b@hc higher to &c lower.
Local receipts were 1872 cars.
The feature OF trading in provisions. was
liberal sales of lard and ribs by local pack
ers, which caused moderate weakness The
close was easy, with prices off 2lsql2hc,
compared with the previous close.
estimate receipts for tomorrow: Wheat,
81 cars; corn, 265 cars; oats, PSI cars; hogs,
5000 head.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-05
BRADsTRiEET's REVIEW or TRADE
Fall JObbIBg Is FRvorabIy Affected by
Cooler Weather.

NEW YORK. sent 4~,-Bradstreet's to-
morrow will say;
Fall jobbing trade and, to a lessor extent,
retail demand has been helped this week
by the advent Of cooler weather, the OPEN
ing of the season OF fall festivities and
the continuance of the buyers excursions
Hence the consensus Of reports that ds-
tributinn has expanded at leading north
western and southwestern markets, while
there is a further gain shown at many
southern points. Enlargement OF crop
and cotton, has also made for a further
Improvement I'm collections, winch at many
points are new. But the weight OF test-
mony is that the trade Is still below the
same period of last year, when contraction
was already In evidence. Conservatism, in
fact. still governs buying operations, anu
immediate CT nearby necessities, pending
a clearer view OF the political outlook ana
the reaping OF the later autumn, crops.
Industrial reports show, on the whole,
an expansion In output. Iron and steel
production Is from 50 to W per cent. of
full capacity, and the settlement Of the
Alabama coal miners and the New Eng
land paper-makers' strikes has made for Il
larger output, There Is a further gain la
the output Of lumber especially at the
south and In the Pacific northwest. The
building trade Is expanding at western
cities, but the preliminary Ausus report
shows a larger decrease from a year ago
than was shown IN July or June, owing
largely to heavy decreases at New NorH
City. The shoe trade report is better, but
the output is below last year.
Business failures in the United States
for the week ending September 5 number
30, against 28 last week and 1870 In the
like week Of 1917; 12l in 1896; iS7 In 1908, and
IA in 1904, and Canadian failures for the
same period numbel II, as compared with
q last week and IS last year.
Wheat. including flour, exports from the
United States and Canada tor the week
ending September 3 Aggregate 5,SDtc2l bu
against 4,52b, 5j bu. last week and 2,9,3. 1l1
bu. this week last year. Tor the ten weeks
ending September 8 this year, the exports
are 32,094,S 21 bu.. gains 2j,-09,i lis bu. t the
corresponding period last year.
Germ exports for the week are D,Q51 bu..
against 80, 100 bu. last week and 60l,l0i blu.
in 1907. For the ten weeks ending Septem-
Der 3 the ceTn exports are 1922 bu,,
against 49, S7,6 $50 in the same period last
year.