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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

President Roosevelt is five feet
eight inches in height and weighs
one hundred and elghty-seven lbs.
He wears namber 16a collar,
number Z IA hat and number 10
shoes. He does not smoke and car
ries no life insurance His private
property is worth about a million
and quarter dollars. His living
consumes his salary as president.
He is fond of all kinds Of physical
exercise and never worries. He is q
strenuous sleeper and goes to sleep
Immediately after his head touches
the pillow, sleeping straight through
the night for nine hoars. He pre-
fers simple food bat his appetite is
enormous. His ancestors came from
Holland but he SPEAKS no dutch.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Italy expends every year ninety
six million dollars for her soldiers
and less than four million dollars
for her schools. In Spain it costs
one hundred million dollars TO main
tain the army and only one and
half million to educate the children.
Germany expends one hundred and
eighty five million dollars on her
army while ten million is thought
sufficient for her schools. America
leads the world ia the ameunt ek-
pended for her schools which cost
one hundred and fifteen million dol
dollars while the army and navy cost
only fifty four million.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13
"woodman, spare that tree!n

"Woodman, spare that treep
We sang 1t long ago;
But just the same the woodman
came
And laid the giants low.
They swept them from the hillside
And from the mountain stream,
And lest the ak their arms might tax
They sawed them up by steam.
Across sterile landscape
The winter wind blows free;
On summer days the SUMS hot rays
Beat fierce as fierce can be;
An, "Spare that tree" the eche
Falls on the desert air.
But such is fate. 'Tis all too late,
There are NO trees to spare.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

It is estimated that there are sew
enty thousand blind persons in the
United States. Mrs. William Zoig-
ler has given the funds for maga-
zine for the blind. u is The first
periodical Of the kind in America,
and tho second in the world, the 9TH
er being published ia Edinburgh,
Scotland. The government allows
all books for the blind TO 60 through
the mails free and il goes to the
blind both in Alaska and the Philip
pines without expense.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

l wish that might talk with all sick
ones about the actual cause of stomach,
heat and kidney ailments. To explain
in person how weak stomach nerves
leads to stomach weakness. am sure
would interest all. And it is the same
with weak hearts and weak kidneys.
This is why my prescription--Dr. Shops
Restorative so promptly reaches all
ments of the stomach, heart and kid
neys. 1t is wrong to drug the stomach
or stimulate the heart or kidneys. These
weak inside nerves simply need more
strength. My Restorative is the only
prescription made expressly for these
nerves. Next to seeing you personally
will be to mail you free, my new booklet
entitled what to do" | will also send
samples of my restorative as we'll. Write
for the book today. 1t will surely inter-
est you. Address DR.. Shoop, Box 8,
Racine Wis.-N. Hansen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13
TEACHERS MEETING
Miss Ella Stearns Presided. Iowa's
Most Noted Singer Present, also
Speakers Of Great Ability

On Friday, January 31st, and Sat-
urday, February let, Miss Stearne
conducted series of profitable
educational meetings here.
On Friday evening at the Chrie-
tian church Supt. Blodgett of At
lantic gave his most interesting
lecture on effects of Habit" It
was listened to by large and ap.
preciative audience which agreed
that he hasdled his subject to
perfection.s
Saturday afternoon the Star pro-
gram was given. Mrs. De Graft re-
puted to be one Of the best singers
in all Iowa, rendered several beau
tif,1l selections. President Long
we'll of Highland Park College gave
his celebrated address on the de-
mands of modern education.
The audie.-e completely filled
the Methodist church and applaud.
ed heartily to the efforts made.
The pay and the expenses of the
speakers came from The County
Institute Fund. The people OF
Extra are grateful to Miss Stearna
for bringing snch excellent talent
here, aud we understand that Miss
Stearns is more than gratified at
the appreciation shown.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13
You're not compelled to; th

You're not compelled to; that
know,
But sweep your sidewalks free
of snow.
Don't leave it there uatil il thaws
Because of looseness of the laws.
The neighbors doubtless leave
theirs, too,
But is that an excuse for your
Unless your sense of duty's low,
You'll sweep your sidewalks free
of snow.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Itis pleasure to the many rela-
tives and friends of Mrs. Ed Young
to know that che has regained her
health. For many months last cum
mer she fingered between life and
death and many anxious days were
passed concerning her condition.
The battle ended in her favor. Her
husband and children rejoice, and
with them a host of friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13
FOR SALE

At the Oak Tree Stock Farm, 10
head of Pure bred and high grade
Hereford bulls from to 3years old
and 10 head of Pure breds but not
recorded, year old Hereford cows
in calf to recorded bulls, also sey-
eral good young horses and mules
broke and ready for the harness.
M. 1. MASrERSON,
If r. F. d. No. l, Extra
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13
Mrs. Eliza Jones Afflicted

Mrs. Eliza Jones, the seventy-two
year old mother of Mrs. U. S. Her
rick of Audubon township, has
been i'll for a long time with that
most severe of all Affections to
which the human race is subject
cancer of the side. In her less
painful moments she spends her
time in piecing beautiful quilt,
the pieces to make the quilt being
sent to her by relatives in all parts
of the country. The old lady
spends many happy hours in this
work and in looking over the
blocks as they are completed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

The total length of the Panama
canal viii be forty six miles. The
depth will vary from thirty to Tor
ty-five feet. The surface width
will be from 200 feet in the Culebra
cut to 1000 feet, the latter width for
distance of fifteen aad half miles
on the Pacific end. The summit le-
vel will be about IS feet above sea
level.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

There is no such observance as a
national holiday in the United States
not even the 4th Of july is . nation
al holiday. The holidays which are
observed throughout the country are
not ordered BY Congress which
would be necessary to make them
National holidays.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Why don't the girls propose, papa!
Why don't the girls propose?
The glad leap year at last is here;
I'm ready, goodness knows!
Ny little shy consen,ing ways.
Ny willingness disclose,
And yet they do not seem to mind
Why don't the girls propose.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Bert Barber, of Elton, Wis, says: II
have only taken four doses of your kid
ney and bladder pills and they have
done for me mere than any other medi-
cine has ever done. l am still taxing
the pills as want a perfect cure" Mr.
Barber refers to DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills. They are sold by Niok
Doffing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13
Mrs. Elizabeth Hensley and son

Mrs. Elizabeth Hensley and son,
Walter, returned Saturday morn
ing from Cupertino, California,
where they have been passing the
last few months. The other SON,
Charley, came back by the way of
Denver intending to visit with
friends near Hillrose, returning
Wednesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Il have deviled kidneys, pigs
feet, and calves brains," said the
waiter to the gentleman who had
just taken his seat at the table.
'Have you" was the answer, SITS
too bad, but / can't help you in your
Troubles, I came here to get some
thing to eat"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Mrs. s. A. Tate of Leadvilie, Colo
rado, left Saturday for Omaha
accompanied by her niece, Miss
Gertrude Hellyer who will remain
there for the present, while the
fermer after visiting her nephew
and niece for week, will resume
her journey to her far distant home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Charles Hunt has moved from
the Gertrude Petersen house to his
father's house second door west of
the Fullerton lam Der yards.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

7. A. Hicks will soon move from
the east part of town to the resi-
dence occupied by John Bennett,
two blocks west of the Fullerton
lumber yards.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13
If men would wash the dishes

Al MeH WOuid WASH tHo QlS1eS
And cook and bake and sweep
And keep the fires rePlenished
And put the kids to sleep
And at the family washtub
Would labor like horse,
There wouldn't be SO many
Sad cases of divorce.
If women never scolded
Or said: 81 told yen So"
Or asked their tired husbands
To take them to the show,
And smiled till only sunshine
Could live about the place,
The separation lawyers
Might hant some other ease
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13
Fred Gruby Injured

The Rock Island, Illinois papers
of January 3lst, contained an ac-
count of street car accident in
which Fred Gruby, the motorman,
was severely injured. The street
car ran into an approaching train
and Gruby was hurled a consider
able distance from the track and
was picked up unconscious. He
was taken to hospital where his
injuries were dressed. Gruby was
alone on the Car and when he saw
the train approaching he shut down
the brakes, but owing to the fact
that the brake shoe was filled with
snow and the slipperiness of the
rails, it failed to act and the car
coasted into the train. The friends
of Mr.. Gruby will be glad to learn
that his injuries are not serious
and that he will pe taken from the
hospital to his home in a short
time. Democrat.
DeWits's Carbolized Witch Haze
Salve is best for cuts, burns, boils, brui.
Ses and scratches. 1t is especially gooC
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Texas farmers have taken up the
growing Of peanuts to such an ex-
tent that it is predicted that Texas
will be one of the great peanut
growing states of the future.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

William Delahoyde went to Au-
dubon Friday evening on business
and to visit his brother and slater
a day or two. He will go out on
the road about March 1st for
mouth or six weeks canvass.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Assessor Lair is going the
rounds of the incorporation seek
ing to find out how much property
there 10 that is assessable.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

The highest point that has ever
been reached by living men in a
balloon is seven miles. 1t is almost
certain that as a height of eight
miles no animal could continue to
live.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Mr.. Matt Frost and father of
Waterloo, Iowa, arrived here Fri
day on a weeks visit with his
brother, John aad other relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

John Harrison of Carroll is pass
ing couple of weeks at the home
of her relatives, Mr.. and Mrs john
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Do your best and have the rest!
What's the use Of worry?
Firm endeavor stands the test
More than haste and hurry
Rich rewards will come to him,
Who works on with smiling vim.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

The United States did not use
postage stamps until in 1S47 al
though they we're used in Great
Britain in 1910 and in Switzerland
and Brazil in 1S43.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

The iverymen's sale Saturday
afternoon was attended by fair
crowd, the bidding was spirited
and the animals brought good
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Three hundred school teachers
are wanted in the Philippines ~
salaries ranging from one thousand
to three thousand dollars year.
An examination will be held March
II and II to seeure persons to fill
them.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

A new shingle is successfully in
trodueed TO the public. It is made
of asbestos fiber and cement, fire
and water proof.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Rev. Sunday has closed a meet
ing in Bloomington, Illinois, in
which there were 1888 converts
and the free will offering which they
gave him amounted to $7,779. 10.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Roumania has population of six
million people and nearly four mil
lion can neither read nor write.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

The order of the Eastern Star
meet Friday evening and the Ma.
soma Saturday evening, both in
regular session.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

A general clearing up sale; have
rented the farm. Come to the VIM.
Bintner place five miles south of
Extra Feb. 20th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

When trouble hits you on the head.
Just smile
When you wish that you were dead,
Jast smile
When you think the world is blue,
As you very often do,
And there seems no place fer you,
Just smile.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13
Around the World
Theirs and Ours

It is worth thousand pounds q
year to have the habit Of looking on
the bright side of things.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Tom Lohner moved last weel
from West Extra to the PeterseE
house in the north part of town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

John Dicus, former we'll known
citizen of Extra but of late years a
resident Of Griswold, is reported as
being at deaths door with Bright's
A;..o.o
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

The West Town livery barn
which has greatly inconvenienced
travel the past two weeks, is now
torn down and the road bed again
epen to travel.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Long after quarantine was raised
another child was taken i'll with
scarlet fever at the Owen Murphy
home out of town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

John 1. Hensley injured one OF
his lower limbs severely Friday
while riding ON his horse.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Mr.. George Huyck was called to
Griswold last Friday on account of
the illness of his relative, John
Dicue.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13
MAX MAY DEAD
Again we are Called To Mourn Ano-
ther. This Time, the Loved Son
Of Charles May And Wife

The saddest death that could pos
sibly occur in household ia that
of child who has reached mans
estate. Max was almost Is years of
age was attending High School,
and although not through the
course, intended going west in a
few weeks to carve out his fortune.
His spirits were buoyant and his
heart thankful to mankind for fa-
vors bestowed. He had not entered
into the vices 80 prevalent with our
youth, but turned his hand last
year to earn his bread by the sweat
of his brow. He enjoyed the change
add labored steadily for one 80
young. Remembering him as he
was, the genial, cordial, generous
Max who infused life, spirit and
brig htness wherever he went. He
was possessed of many good quali-
fications aad gifts and, by his gem
tlemanly bearing, was an attractive
companion, and an agreeable asso-
ciate. The bright side was always
before him, he was honorable, kind
and true. We shall miss Max more
than tongue can tell.
Max was born Nov. %, 1890 and
died at the home of his his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlee May in Extra,
February IL, 1908 being II years 2
months and 20 days old at his
death. He leaves father, mother
and one brother to mourn his loss
with the host of friends and rela-
tives many of whom we're present
at his funeral. He bore the intense
suffering of his late illness with
manly courage and when the last
hours of life came he tarned to his
God for hope and finding peace
with his God could say:
my God is reconciled,
His pardoning Voice hear,
He owns me for his child,
l can no longer fear.'
He died most beautiful death
the fear of death being taken away
His concern was not for himseii
but for those loft behind, and call
ing them in one by one bid them
good bye aud said "Don't cry.
am going to a better world thar
this. Meet me in heaven" He
picked out his pail bearers, which
were Clyde Dimick, James Paige
Luther Hensley, Willie Spoo, Viii
Nielsen and Charley Ide, asked then
to sing "Home sweet Home at hi.
. funeral, thanked all tor their kind
ness during his sickness and said
to his mother "Mama, we have hae
many good times together and w
will have many more. We will NEE
again" May we all learn lessor
from his death for BLESSED are the
dead which die in the Lord"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

House and two lots, coal shed,
wagon shop, timber and tools for
sale. m5
MRS. LUCINDA KRPNs
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Frank Temple of Atlantic was
visiting the last of the week with
his cousin, Jack Temple, three
miles south of town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

The Misses Ella Baier and Bertha
Channon taught school at No. 8,
Greeley, the first of last week dur
ing the illness of the teacher, Miss
Snyder who had the grip.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Mr.. John Rieff is still confined tc
his home with the grip, not i'm
proving very much.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

One million dollars is tle amount
of the taxes paid by the Marshal
Field estate for the year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

The president is reported to have
said that every time he says: Thou
shalt not steal, there is a financial
panic.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

William Rafferty,, the popular
cigar man, made his patrons a
business visit over Friday night.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Miss Anna B. Crane is the guest
of her friend, Miss Byrd Conn
rardy this week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

The brothers, Henry and John
Tibben, of north Audubon town
ship sold a car each of corn fed
cattle Saturday to our dealers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Landlord Smith is entertaining
his brother who arrived here Sum
day from Corning on visit.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Herman and Louie Baier and
Mr.. Parchall were business callers
in Audubon Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

I am exclusive agent for the De-
Laval Cream Separator in Extra.
JOHN NELSON, Extra Ia.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Joe 81. Bell has five weeks to
teach yet out in Greeley before his
winter term closes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

The President has appointed since
last March fourth, eleven hundred
and sixty four postmasters.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Mise Ludwig of Carroll returned
home Wednesday of this week aftel
a weeks visit with relatives at tn,
Mertes home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Will Bell of Greeley was called to
Burwell. Nebraska, Monday to at.
tend the funeral of his mother who
died Saturday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Nick Doffing has just received
the latest device in the shape of a
new piano truck which, like stove
truck, greatly facilitates the NOV
ing OF such heavy articles.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13
Mrs. Tom Gill returned from
Valley Junction Monday.

Mre. G. S. Newton has been quite
poorly the past two weeks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

George Myers of Audubon town
ship was in town Monday with a
fine bunch of hogs.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

in Sweden the doctors never send
bills to their patients, the amount
paid for their services being left en-
tirely to the generosity of the pa
tient.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Papa, give me dollar"
"What for? Johnny"
"Oh just to own.'
"All right. You can own the dol
lar ! have in my pocket and I'll play
I'm the bank and keep it for you"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

The quarantine against the II. P.
Petersen home was raised this
week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Mrs. Egan of Greeley went to
Audubon last week in her usual
good health and soon after the
..nonday meal was taken suddenly
Ill and expired in short time In
terment took place at the Catholic
cemetery south of Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

j. L. Wheeler and Elmer Boehme
of Audubon township went to Au-
dubon Monday to interview the
County Clerk on matrimonial mat
ters in the interest of the latter.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Jacobsen sold fve.year.old
mare at the sale Saturday for
$l46.5O to some gentleman in the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

The ice thaw Sunday has spoiled
that product for the present at
least, leaving several persons with
out bit although needing several
thousand pounds in some instances
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Mrs. Mollie Hunt ia sewing this
week for Mrs. Ed Young out in
Greeley.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Chris Miller and family moved
Friday to farm four miles north
of Guthrie Center.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13
A Wisconsin man has wife by
the name of Luxury.

II yoa cant resist the temptation
to gossip get in front of the mirror
and talk to yourself.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Claude Kelsey having finished
helping invoice the Findlay drug
store goods, has quit work there.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Nels Petersen purchased a nice
gentle horse at the livery barn sale
Saturday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Mrs. Chet Race went to Panama,
Iowa Monday to join her husband
who is now located there,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Henry Kurtzhals and wife accom-
panied by her sister, Miss Maggie
Martes, left Friday for his home
near Carroll where Miss Martes
will visit relatives for week or
ten days.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

The ladies of the Cong. church
will hold an exchange in the Mar.
quesen store, next Saturday and
will have on sale: Pumpkin pies,
mince pies, cakes, cookies, dough-
nuts, fruit salad, potato chips,
baked beans, roast chicken, cold
sliced ham, canned cherries. Com
rnenciup at 8 O'Clock.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

1t will soon be in order for the
town caucases to be held and the
sooner the better.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

L.F. Passehl of Marengo who is
visiting out on the ridge northeast
of town with the Baier families
and his cousin, Herman Baier
went to Atlantic Monday on
business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Miss Lou Knox has been enter
taining her friend, Miss Lena Abb
bott, the past week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-02-13

Mr.. Mike McNally of Bismark,
South Dakota, arrived here Satur.
day on weeks visit with his aged
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Nc
Nally and brother and sisters
south of tswn.