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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23
vi. E. Church Notes
By The Pastor

The Easter program Sunday eve
was we'll rendered. Each doing
their part we'll. The anthems by
the choir were excellent. Also 2
solos, one by Miss Bessie Witthauer
and the other by Miss Effie Will,
lians were spoken of as excellent.
The collections for the day and eve
ming were about Sl2.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23
Gratitude

We express our high appreciation
of nice bunch of new Subscribers
to the Journal for the first quarter
of 1908. Nothing cheers us up so
much as an appreciative reader
"planking down" dollar with the
remark have read your paper and
like it, send it along. Let the good
work go on friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23
Christian Church Notes
By the Pastor

There was a large attendance at
the Easter program given at the
Christian Church. The children
rendered their parts exceptionally
we'll. At the close an offering was
was taken up which amounted to
fifteen dollars. This goes to sup
port the orphan work of the church.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Everybody in town who is not
provided with a good crossing is
preparing to petition the council at
it's next meeting to build them one
at once. But crossings cost money
and the town is not overburdened
with that useful commodity just at
present, but there is money in
plenty in the water fund to pur.
chase hose and extend the water
mains where most needed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

The British mint has been turn
ing out copper coins at the rate of
four tons day. Nearly all the Eng
lish gas companies have adopted the
penny-in- the slot system of selling
gas, and an attempt is being made to
cope with the famine in pennies in
consequence,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

The boilers Of the steamer Maure-
tania, placed end to end, would make
a string SAT feet long. The Maur-
etania is the "Queen Of the Ocean,
having won the laurels from the Lu-
satania by one minute in her latest
trip across the Atlantic.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Mrs. Arthur Thorpe of Moline,
Illinois, arrived here last week on a
visit with some of her former
schoolmates. She is the youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. II.
Allen, formerly of Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

It is an old saying that if pussy
willows are not out by the fifth Sun
day in lent the season will be bad
one for the farmer. In England on
palm Sunday when the palms can
not be procured branches of willow
with the catkins on them, are used.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23
Ask for the Extra cigar please.

Isaac Lewis is again around after
short illness. He has had sever
al pretty bad spells the past winter
each one seeming to leave him a
little weaker.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Several persons availed them
selves of the opportunity Saturday
of purchasing rugs at greatly
reduced prices at the two special
sales going on that afternoon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23
Widows Pension

Don't send your claims to non
resident Attorneys. You require a
lawyer at home where you can
consult them personally. I can Sc
cure pensions under the new law.
Fl. F. ANDREWS,
IN Ia Extra, la.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

"Tm sorry Pat, but l can not be
your wife" said Bridget, when Pat
asked the momentous question.
''Why not?" asked Pat with
tone of sadness in his voice.
"Well Pat 1 suppose must tell you
the truth, I'm somnambulist.'
ga what?"
"a somnambulist'
Sure, and that won't make any
difference. You can go to your
church and I'll go to mine.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

TIE Extra Band boys have rented
the d. B. Hall for the summer for
practice meetings and are well
pleased with their new quarters
They will soon have a couple of
new horns added to their fine set OF
instruments and promise to give a
better series of concerts than ever
hefnre
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

In Norway when a husband and
wife travel togetheA,yAe wife need
only pay half pricesN lis new
railway regulation and is said to be
working satisfactorily in spite Of the
necessity Of displaying the marriage
certificate and making an affidavit
that the lady is the wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Mrs. Bessie Allen-Thorpe of Mo-
line Ill. arrived in Extra last Thurs
day to visit her friends, aud re-
turned to her home, Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Wedding rings were put upon the
third finger OF the left hand by an
cients from supposed connection
of vien there with the heart. They
were first made Of iron.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

King Edward and Queen Alexan-
dra of England have been married
longer than any other crowned heads
of Europe.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Henry Bush has long been COM
planning and last week he went to
the Bluffs and on Wednesday was
operated on with success, his sur
gical attendants assuring him that
he will be able to return home in
ten days from the time of the oper-
alton. He has been steadily inn
proving ever since we learn.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

The art of weaving cloth with a
loom was practiced in China more
than thousand years before it was
known in Europe.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

I like it best on Sunday, when
We don't get up till very late,
Because my pas SO weary then
We often sleep till nearly eight,
And arter we've had breakfast, why,
My papa doesn't start away,
But stops at home and he and I
Keep all the house upset all day.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Well this is funny, exclaimed
Tommy, when he saw his first troll
ley car. Ihave seen wagons pulled
by horses, and I have seen them run
by clothes prop before.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Andrew Jensen, the bus driver,
has been trading again, this time
he swapped his pony for a fine
looking young mare good for either
the hack or livery business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23
Accidentally Hurt

Last evening as Fred Brau was
driving into the alley back of the
Marquesen & Son store, young fellow
in fun tossed stick of wood into the
wagon, soaring the team which ran.
striking the little six-year- old non of
Neil Barrensten and son of Martin
Jensen, knocking them both down
and injuring the latter seriously. A
large cash was cut on one leg, one on
the head and one arm is injured. He
is resting easier today and if not in
jured internally will soon be all right.
No blame whatever is attached to
Fred as he did all in his power to halt
the team when he saw the boys in the
alley.
Jones-Say Brown what per cent
does man make on an article that
costs 25 cents and sells for $1.OO?
Brown-That's out of per cent
range, that's petty larceny.
Say, brother, we are not in the
larceny business. Try us and see.
Walker
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

That all day rain Friday did
incalculable good to the whole
country wherever it fell, both in
starting vegetation aud filing the
ground with moisture.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

George B. Martin went to Iowa
City Saturday evening to bring
back the remains of his wife re-
turning Monday morning. He was
accompanied by her brother Henry
Heath.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

A. w. Sutton of Des Moines is
working for e. c. Crane in his
barber shop and seems to be an
experienced man at the business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Jack Hinkle returned Sunday
from near Kansas City the first of
last week after attending the fu-
neral of his father.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23
She is a very talented woman.

She is very talented woman.
I wish I had her vocabulary.
She certainly has fine one, but
it broke down with her the ether
day, miles and miles from anywhere
and it cost her fifteen dollars to
have it hauled to the nearest repair
shop.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Mr.. Thomas Davis of Iowa City,
grand son by marriage to Mr.. and
Mrs. 81. 81. Dimick was their guest
for few days the past week. He
is agent for the Pan Handle dis.
trict of Texas and was transacting
business in that line while here.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Quite large number of tar mers
and their families were in town
Saturday afternoon doing their ira
ding and rejoicing over the fine
rain which started everything into
active life.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

George Conklin of Kingsley, Iowa
arrived here Tuesday to assist his
mother in disposing of her prop
erty and to visit former friends for
a short time,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23
Horses for Sale

2 brood mares with toal, years
old, colts,-oue yearling and one
two year old. l driving team,
weight 100; one old mare.
a 80 OLUF JENSEN.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

sThe Indian sealps his enemies,
the pale face skins his friends" is q
proverb among the American Indians
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

A maid neither rich nor romantic
Wed man neither proud nor pc
dantic
So retired is their life
And empty of strife
That the neighbors are thoroughly
frantic.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Thirty years ago there were only
two dozen explosives known. Now
there are over one thousand.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Strive, endeavor, it profits more
To fight and fail, thap on times dull
shore
To sit and idle ever.
For to him who bares his arm to the
strife
Firm at his post in the battle of life
The victory faileth never.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

DIR. Oldaker will have one of the
finest suites of rooms in town when
he gets moved into the new rooms
in the Christensen building.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

John Persing came from near
Casey Tuesday to visit his brother,
F. M. Persing, and to assist in a
settlement of his claim against the
property of his late father-in-law,
III. Conkliu.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

"And what have you been doing
with yourself? How has the world
used you?' were the eager questions
addressed to a young man who had
long been absent. Pretty fair
said the young man, I am B. A.
now
is that SO Bachelor of Arts eh p
well no not exactly, b. A. stands
for book agent smiled the young
man.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

The best medicine is Gods sun
shine filtered through the trees and
tempered by the wind.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

John Porter, Jr., is now owner OF
the J. q. Powell automobile and
seems to be getting considerable
speed out of it.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

The women of Shropshire, Eng
land, devote every spare minute on
Good Friday to sewing believing
that sewing done on that day will
never come undone.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Guy Dennison, during his con.
valescence, visited last week with
his brothers down south on one of
the William Thielen farms.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Mrs. Metz and daughters attend.
ed the funeral of their son and
brother's wife, Mrs. Matt Metz in
Cass county Thursday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23
A carload of butter tubs was be.
ing unloaded here Saturday.

Mrs. Ed Dryden of Hamlin Cen
ter was in town Saturday shopping
and calling on relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Time works wonders and may be
slow but he never takes day off.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Neil Barenstsen, wife and chill
dren of Corning passed Saturday
and Sunday a. the home of M.
Jensen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23
Dainty muslins are made from f.
bers Of the banana tree.

Nearly seven million pounds Of
lard were exported to Mexico last
year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

The lady was upstairs and had
not heard the clock strike for some
time. Thinking that perhaps it had
stopped she sent her little five year
old son down TO see if it were run
ming. The little tot surveyed the
long pendelum swinging back and
forth and then ran back to his mo-
ther.
"Why no, mama" he said, "the
clock amt runnin' it's standin' still
and waggin' it's tail"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

"What is a fans" asked the tea
cher.
please, ma'am, I know, said
Polly. cts thing to brush the
warm off with
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

William Delahoyde returned
from the north part of the state
Friday after making several sue
cessful deliveries of trees and
shrubbery.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Chris Petersen won't to Dee
.Moines to be present at conven.
ton of threshing machine men.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

After three weeks absence in a
Des Moines hospital where he was
operated upon, Rodney Martin re-
turned home Tuesday, not we'll but
recovering rapidly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Bruce Noon left last week for
Dubuque on visit with friends re-
siding there.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Mrs. Struthers arrived here Sat.
urday evening TO visit her son,
George and wife north of town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

l ort to drag and ort to plow
And lots of other things right
now!
But somehow my git-up- and get
Don't nowise seem to favor it.
There's something says: cts spring
agin-
Jist git right down and waller in
The likes of it an sun yerself,
An put your plowin' on the shelf.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

K. NJ. Persing has carpenters at
work erecting new coal office. Mr..
Persing will also put in new pair
of Fairbank scales in the near flu
fura
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Mrs. Perle and Mrs. Curry OF
Oakfield were guests of Mrs. N. p
Christensen one day last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

The Misses Muller, Mates and
Kurtzhals, all of Carroll, left for
their homes Thursday of last week
after completing course in
aewinu
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

The overcoat burdens your shoulders
Its weight you've not noticed before
And you think that tomorrow you'll
leave il
At home on the rack by the door.
You dig up your light summer gar
ment,
Yes that is the coat you will don;
Pray don't be too hasty I beg you,
Bette. still keep the heavy one on.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

William Bowman thinks of NOV.
ing to Audubon if he can sell his
property on South Street.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

John Hicks left Monday for few
days outing in the wilds of South
Dakota, returning today.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

All fowersof Spring are not Mays
own
The crocus cannot often kiss her
The snow drop, ere she comes has
flown;
The earliest violets always miss
her,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

A. F. Drake of Audubon gave this
town and township thorough
canvassing last week for the office
of County Recorder.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

The Christensen addition to his
jewelry store will be ready for
occupancy by the first of May.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Mrs. James Jensen and child went
to Atlantic Tuesday to visit her
relatives short time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Mr.. Ole Jensen from route 4, Au-
dubon was an Extra visitor Friday
and caught by that fine rain long
way from home. Ole expressed
himself for that fine all day rain in
a very thankful manner. Satur-
day he gave our sanctum call and
saw that the Journal was properly
addressed to his abode. Call again
old friend.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Mrs. Metz and daughter, Lena,
went to Lorah Tuesday to visit
friends near that town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Miss Nettie Hockenberry is not
so we'll again. The fever still seems
to hang on despite all that can be
done,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Mrs. Henry Hansen and sister-in.
law, Miss Amelia Hansen were pre-
Easter callers in Extra Friday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

DIR. Weber, the Eye and Ear Doc
tor, will be at Park hotel on We'd
nesday, May 9th, afternoon.
Examination free. a30
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Ask for Extra cigar Our Kurnel,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

NJ. d. Thomas has rented house
in town and with his mother and
sister will remain here maybe
permanently.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Ralph Tilley returned Tuesday
from trip to Montana.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Ask for Extra cigar 'Prima Cuba.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Miss Clara Ordway was shopping
in this town Saturday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Miss Hazel Gill returned from
Valley Junction Wednesday after
visiting her aunt,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

We hear that the Hon. d. M.
Harris, father of Mrs. John Crane,
is quite i'll at his home in Missouri
Iyono-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Miss Carrie Wolf had business a,
the county seat Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23
'UI
Bassam reshingled his re-
siden~J last week.

6lQehS last week.
Miss Clara Ordway was shopping
in this town Saturday.
Ralph Tilley returned Tuesday
from a trip to Montana.
Miss Carrie Wolf had business at
the county seat Tuesday.
Miss Hilmer Herrick went to
Atlantic Tuesday on business.
Miss Kitty Jorgensen is assisting e
in the Mrs. Guernsey millinery p ar
lor.
Sam Hicks is carrying the mail
this week for Geo. B. Martin on r.
Rt. 2.
Mrs. Guernsey is able to be up
part of the time this week but not
to work.
Mrs. Carl Nelson and youngest
daughter were Audubon visitors
Tuesday.
A. Z. Gault arrived here Tuesday
morning from Texas on a visit to
his wife.
Mr.. Lewis Fackler of Colorado ar
rived in Extra last Saturday to
visit relatives.
Miss Hazel Gill returned from
Valley Junction Wednesday after
visiting her aunt.
Mrs. Metz and daughter, Lena,
went to Lorah Tuesday to visit
friends near that town.
John Hicks left Monday for few
days outing in the wilds of South
Dakota, returning today.
Chris Petersen won't to Des
Moines to be present at a conYer-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Jake Jacobsen had a new floor
laid in the livery barn one day last
week as the old one was dangerous
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23
} Around the World
!, Theirs and Ours

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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23

Mr.. Lewis Fackler of Colorado ar
rived in Extra last Saturday to
visit relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1908-04-23
Miss Hilmer Herrick went t.
Atlantic Tuesday on business.

Miss Kitty Jorgensen is assistin e
in the Mrs. Guernsey millinery par
lor
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-08-28
Cement Sewer Pipe,

Portland cement pipes were made
in England probably as early as
1925, before the period when earth
enware sewer pipes were beginning
to be manufactured Cement pipe OF
large size, with socket joints, are
now extensively used in Germany,
and they withstand not only the eff
fects of a severe climate, but the
chemical action of sewerage. More
over, they show an extraordinary
endurance and remain perfect after
a severe frost, when brickwork Of
ten fails. 1t is a material that can
be worked and nodded in any form
and maintains its form when made.
1t is also capable of repair, which is
a point of no small Importance.
These pipes improve materially by
age, and at the end of a year or two
they ring when struck with clear
metallic sound. The modern sewers
of Paris are constructed of concrete.
AS early as 1859 thirty miles of
concrete branch and main sewers
had been laid in that city. and today
throughout Europe both pipe and
large sewers are, to a great extent,
made of this material. In America
the use of concrete sewers is now
beginning to assume magnitude.
Since engineers have become more
conversant with the properties of
concrete sewers their hesitancy in
establishing concrete sewers is rap
idly eparing.-Cement Age.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-08-28
AN ORIENTAL CITY.
Strarge People and Laughao!c Odoi
ties at State Fair

Approaching the fact that its pat,
meet for instruction, but for amuse-
ment as well the management of the
Texas State fair at Dallas is expending
a large sum of money in making i'm
provements in Amusement park for
the twenty-third annual meet, Oct. 7
to Nov l next. Indeed, when all
these improvements are completed this
popular section of the grounds will be
transformed into a veritable fairyland
cent lights featured by strange spec
tacles and laughable oddities, assuring
plenty of clean and wholesome amuse-
ment
From the standpoint of permanent
attractions, the Texas State fair leads
all others on the continent. Each year
these attractions are added to until
the total investment is now more than
100000. In addition to the scenic
railway, shoot-the-chutes, old mill, car
ryall, katzenjammer castle, hall OF
mirth laughing gallery, figure eight,
there is now at the grounds the latest
sensation in the amusement circles Of
the north. 1t is called the ticker -
being cross between a scenic railway
and shoot-the-chutes, and is about
the most popular attraction on the
grounds. Erected at cost of SIS.
600, this new departure will add much
to the amusement of the coming expo
sition.
In addition to other shows, perma-
nent amusements, etc, two acres of
Amusement park have been secured
by the Parker Amusement company
| one of the greatest organizations of
the kind in the United States. Presi
dent Parker guarantees the cleanest
and most entertaining of shows, pro
vision specially stipulated between him
! and the Fair association With repre-
sentatives In every portion of the
world, Mr.. Parker keeps in touch with
the newest and most novel features
In the amusement line, and thus is
able to keep pace with the demands
OF American audiences.
This company will transform it's por
ton of the gorunds into a mystic ORR
entail city, where it's strange peoples
live and dress as they do in their ma
tive lands, and follow out their Gus
toms and religious devotions down t.
| the merest details. In this cosmopol
itan gathering will be Arabs, Cingha
lese, Beduoins, Turks, American COW
boys and Asiatic rough riders, Hindl
magicians, Egyptian fortune teller'
and Oriental dancing girls
Northern papers unanimously stat
that MIR. Parker has the most unique
collection of peoples and oddities eve
brought together His system is no
only to give an entertaining perform
ance, but one highly educating-tha
is, to give a faithful portrayal of tn
daily life OF each of the strange race
of mankind