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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-15
AN HONEST SEARCH FOR TRUTH

Here are two great political organi-
cations. Let US consider each of them
as a whole-each as an organism-it
you please, with life and intelligence.
Now. if it were proven beyond doubt
that the party in power is intellectual
ly and morally decidedly superior to
the party seeking to get into power,
would not this one fact itself give am
pie reason for putting forth every
possible effort to keep the hands OF
the inferior organization from getting
hold upon the vitals of our govern
ment. Come, now, my young demo-
crat friend, let us be honest seekers af-
ter truth. Let US go and delve in sta
tistics until we unearth the stern facts.
Now, should we discover that of the
total illiteracy of the United State by
far the greater per cent is in the demo-
cratic organism and should we find
that by far the greater per cent OF the
immoral element, such as rum mongers
drunkards, gamblers etc intlict the
tissues of the same party, thus con
frming the statement that intellectual
~ and morally, the democratic party
as a whole is decidedly inferior to the
Republican party as whole. would
|
the rudder to our great ship of state
ia the hands of this inferior party? or
would you accumulate moral courage
and manhood sufficient to disentangle
yourself from the spider web OF falla-
cles woven about your youth and
harken to the whisperings of duty? If
the results of such an investigation
showed the Republican party TO be the
inferior organization l should deem it
my duty to abandon it at once and
strive to put the better party In con
troll. 1t is true that we frequently
meet with the painful circumstance
where superior young men are active
members of inferior organizations
both political and religious, due to
biased training wherein is developed
a disposition to smother such facts as
! would nibble the supports from be-
meath pet creed. In making these re.
marks | have intended no offense,
neither have | taken any pains to
| avoid giving offense. | am willing to
turn on the merciless search light of
truth and abide results.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-15

w. s.. Armstrong is basking in the
warmth of the sunny south.
Way downin the swamps of Arkansas
The democrats are yelling, hip hurrah!
Mrs. r. H. Garrett is home after a
pleasant visit with relatives at Staples
Minnesota.
The carpenters are now doing rapid
work on the station agents new cot
tage in Hamlin.
Mrs. Frank Drury is staying with
her parents while Frank makes land
hunting trip to Dakota.
1t is very seldom we see even a
county paper SO inferior as to devote
q column and half to brainless
grumbling.
We hear some very favorable COM
ments on the sermons delivered by
Rev. r. S. Weinland, of Bellevue,
Nebraska, who is conducting a modest
revival at the Old Hamlin Presbyterian
church.
George Cosson, candidate for State
Senator, was belated in east Greeley,
Friday, October 2. He found genial
refuge at the Frew Colee home. After
being royaly entertained over night
he accompanied Frew to Audubon,
Saturday.
We had been wandering as we pass
ed the Frew Colee home why the chick.
ems, all at once, seemed so scarce.
We know now. Joe Fl. Ross, of Au-
dubon, recently dined upon those very
chickens. Mrs. Ross, who accompaa-
led her husband, and Mrs. Geo. Town
send, will give testimony If desired as
to the enormous quantity devoured by
said attorney.
l received a curious card few days
since, from a democrat. 1t was sign
ed "a Friend" 1t was a delightful
surprise to discover that l had at least
one democratic friend left. was un-
der the impression that political Re-
Election" had fixed them all, but 10.
here is one that survived that fierce
broadside and kindly reminds me
that there will be Republican sale
about March 1, at which will be sold
one Elephant, Cannon and Big
Stick. He must think that desire an
equipment with which to run down the
Tammany Tigers. An Elephant, a
Cannon and Big Stick are certainly
formidable tools for evil doors. Right
you are, my friend, if you have some
thing important on hand, such as a
Tiger to kill, do not monkey with a
Donkey, but mount the good old Ele-
plant that is so trusty, tried and true.
A SUNSET CHORAL
The milkweed floss now glides across
My vision and | sigh
For wings to bear me far from care,
Then, grutf old world, good bye"
I'd spread them wide and calmly glide
Into the land of rest
Seen far away at close Of day,
Low-lying in the West.
1t lies a sheen, dim, quiet. green
Beneath the afterglow--
Poor soul, storm tossed, bewildered
lost
Is clamOring to go.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-15
Bethel Breezes Blow

Earl Edwards is now employed by
Ed Braman.
Louis Weston spent Sunday with
Glenn Turner.
Lizzie Brown is visiting this week
at Mr.. Weston's.
M. I. Foley shipped a car OF cattle
last week TO Chicago.
Albert Weston left Monday for the
Dakota land drawing.
Jim Fullerton sold nice bunch OF
lambs to Earl Maharg.
Amos Polzin and family spent Sun
day at the George Northup home
w. A. Hollister and family were al
John Reuschling's home Sunday.
Grandma Bamsey is keeping house
for Cleave while Phoebe is away.
Ray Bamsey and Alice Kopp were
Sunday guests at Cleave Bamses's.
Elmer Johnson and wife were Sun.
day visitors at j. w. Callow's home.
Lena and Christian Mack we're en-.
tertained Sunday at August Neitzel's
Clarence and Nellie Turner purchas.
ed the Coyl Edwards farm, last week.
7. II. Turner and family spent Sun
day at Albert Fancher's, in Cameron.
Bessie Turner has been on the sick
list for several days, but is better now
Stetzel Brothers bought fine bunch
of thoroughbred calves from Earl M "a.
harg.
OFT Finch and family, Mr.. Weston
and family were Sunday guests of MI
Coyle Edwards.
John Sampson and Walter Estes
were entertained Sunday at the j. Nj
Edwards home.
Philip and Jake BurShardt anG
George Winters left Sunday for the
Dakota land drawing.
Fl. w. Stearns, Evert Bates and
their families we're SUNDAY visitors al
the Pat Carroll home.
Jess Fancher and wife, who had beer
visiting relatives here. left Monday
for their home at North English.
Mrs. Hilbish, of Des Moines, a lady
deaconess, gave very interesting
talk at Bethel, Sunday morning.
Mrs. Nels Olsen with her daughters
Mesdames Cleave Bamsey and Ralpt
Miller, left Tuesday to visit relatives
at Clinton.
John Reuschling and wife spent las
Tuesday at the Frank Duvall home
in Greeley, going down TO bring theil
grandma home.
Last Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs
Turner gave party to the young peo
pie in honor of Floyd Turner's six
teenth birthday. About forty i've were
present aud was spent in games unit
midnight when ightrefreshment were
served. From reports delightful
evening was spent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-15
Notice of Probate of Will

District Court in and for Audubon
County.
State OF Iowa
Audubon county,
To all whom it may concern:
Whereas, on the 18th day of October,
l9S 8, a paper purporting to be the last
Will and Tertament of Samuel Coff-
man late of said County, deceased,
was filled in my office, and was by me
opened and read, and the 18th day OF
December, 1908, appointed and fixed as
the time when the same will come be
fore the court at the December term
thereof then to be held, for final proof
and probate, as the duly executed last
Will and Testament ofthe said Samuel
Cotfman deceased, at which time all
persons interested may appear and
show cause why the same should not
be admitted to probate.
Dated this 18th day of October, 1908.
CHAS. S. WHITE
Clerk
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-15
MRS. KRISTEN NIELSEN

Mrs. Kristen Nielsen, the wife of
Mr.. Fred Nielsen, of Audubon, was q
native Of Denmark where she was born
October II, 1855. After long illness
she passed away In Audubon, Iowa,
October 4, 1908. Mr., and Mrs. Nielsen
were married after comiug to this
country and have resided in this coun-
ty since that time. She leaves sor-
rowing husband and a motherless
child, Little Clarence, about six years
of age. After funeral services Tues
day forenoon, conducted by Reverend
Christensen, the body was laid to
rest in Maple Grove Cemetery, at Au-
dubOn.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-15
Notice OF Probate Of Will

District court in and for Audubon county.
State of Iowa, t.
Audubon County,
To all whom il may concern:
Whereas, On the Sth day of October 1905
= paper purpOrting To be the last VIII and
Testament OF Rachel i. Cole late of said
county deceased, was filed in my Office, and wac
by me opened and read and the 18th day of
December, 1858, appointed and fixed as the time
whom the same viii come before the court AZ the
december term thereof then to be held, for final
proof and probate, las the duly executed last viii
and Testament of said Rachel p. Cole
deceased, at which time all persons Interes st Ell
may appear and show cause why the same
should not be admitted to probate
Dated this 18th day of ciober, 1908.
42-3 CHAS. s. WHITE,
Clerk OF District Court.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-15
MRS. HENRY Il COLE

On October &, 1908, j. w. B. Cole
arrived home from Murray, Iowa,
bringing the remains of his sister-iu-
law, Mrs. Henry E. Cole. who was
formerly a resident in this county
and the funeral service was held that
afternoon from the Christian church.
Rachel Barnard was born in Nor
row county, Ohio, January 80, 1885,
and died at Murray, Iowa, October 4,
1908, aged seyenty-three years, eight
months and four days. She was de-
scendant of the sturdy old Quaker
pioneer stock and finished her educa-
tion at Hesper Mount Seminary, a
Quaker school. On March "a, 1857,
she was married to Henry E. Cole, OF
the same county, and in the fall of
that year they moved to Poweshiek
county, Iowa, where they lived ON a
farm until 1874 when they moved to
Carroll county. In the spring Of 1879
they moved to Audubon county where
her husband died on April 20, 1895,
For several years she had lived at
Murray, Iowa, and during the last
fourteen months has been at home with
her only child, Mrs. Nellie Bott. On
August 20, 1907, she suffered a stroke
of paralysis that left her in helpless
condition. Mrs. Cole was the mother
of four boys and two girls, but all ex-
cept the one have gone to the land
from whence no traveller returns. Her
husband enlisted in the army August
10, 1862, and for three long years she
was left alone to care for her two little
boys. She had been an honored mem
Der of the Allison Womens Relief
Corps, of Audubon, for nearly twenty
years. and the corps attended her fune-
raj in body. The funeral services
were held in the Christian church on
Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
Poulson, pastor Of the church down at
Extra, and her body was laid beside
those of her husband and children in
Maple Grove Cemetery. A funeral SER
vice was also held at the Bott resi-
dence, in Murray, Sunday afternoon
so that her friends and the church Of
which she was a member might pay
due respect to one whom they loved
and honored.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-15
OBITUARY
FRANCIS ALNIRA ocHILTREE.

FRANCIS ALNIRA OCHILTREE.
Two weeks ago Mr.. Thomas w.
Ocheltree went up to Rochester, Mime
sofa, with his wife hoping that sur
gical operation might save her life
and restore her to health; but he was
doomed to the sorest disappointment.
Word came that sheswas dangerously
i'll and her brother, Mr.. Harry Bates,
went up Sunday night but when he ar
rived there, Monday morning October
5, 1908, her spirit had taken its flight
to the other shore.
Frances Alvira Bates was daught-
err of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin A. Bates,
old residents of this county. She was
born September IL, 1883, and grew up
26, 1902, she was married to Thomas
w. Ocheltree who, with two little child.
rem, are left to mourn her early death.
Besides these who are bereft of wife
and mother there are her father, one
sister and six brothers to grieve be-
cause of death of daughter and sister.
The deceased was we'll known as low
ing wife and affectionate mother, and
will be greatly missed by many friends
The funeral services were largely at
tended from the home of her father on
Wednesday morning. The services
were conducted by Rev. Ed. B. Cousins
and the remains were buried In Maple
Grove Cemetery.
To those who SO kindly assisted US
in our recent trouble we wish to return
sincere thanks.
THOMAS w. OCHELTREE,
e. A. BATES AND FAMILY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-15
Notice of Probate of Will

District Court in and for Audubon
County.
State of Iowa
Audubon county,
10 all whom it may concern:
Whereas, on the 18th day of October,
1905, a paper purpOrting to be the last
Will and Testament of Kristen Nielsen
late of said County, deceased, was
hlled in my office, and was by me open
and read, and the 10th day of Deem
Der, 1908, appointed and fixed as the
time when the same will come before
the court at the December term thereof
then to be held, for final proof and
probate, as the duly executed last Will
and Testament of said Kristen Nielsen
deceased, at which time all persons
Interested may appear and show cause
why the same should not be admitted
to probate.
Dated this 18th day of October, 1908
CHAS S. WHITE
Clerk
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-15

"When l first began to run for presi-
dent" began Mr.. Bryan in his speech
at the waterways banquet in Chicago
and then every body laughed.
In his first campaign, Bryan made
a dash for the presidency; in his sec
ond, he was merely running for the
place, and now in his third, judging
from his reduced speed, he may finish
in a walk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-15
THE COUNTY NEWS


/ catch % CLEAN of a childish dream
/ dreamed long, long ago
or a land of peace where sorrows cease
Trailing man to and fro.
See hell-born Hate tugs at the gate;
But, alb, he tugs in vain.
Land of my dreams that yonder CLEAN
Is Loves quiet domain.
To this sweet place, the human race
viii slowly wend its way.
And quench the fires of mad desires
The source Of misery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-15

An exchange says that, 'NO Iowa
republican whose intellectuals are 10
good order is at all likely to assist in
sending a democrat to the senate as
the successor of Allison. The memory
of the dead statesman cries out from
the grave in reproof of a dissertation
such as that.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1908-09-05
Taft and Labor

When on the bench Judge Taft said:
That employees have a right to form
labor unions.
That such unions are benefit to Ia
Dor and to the public.
That they have the right 10 Join
with other unions.
That the accumulation of fund to
aid in strike is right.
That employees have right to strike
whenever any of the terms Of their
employment are unsatisfactory.
Mr.. Gompers says Judge Taft is %.
posed to organized labor. Mr.. Com
pers has done lot of talking I'm his
time and has been very prolific Writ
or, but in all he has said or in all lie
las written he has never given orgau-
lied labor more unqualified indorse-
ment than Judge Taft gave when on
the bench.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1908-09-05
The Natural Heir.
lRY lush Wink \

tBy Josh Wink.)
Bryan says he is the heir
To Rooseyelt's policies;
So natural successor is
10 all the power he sees.
But natural heirs arc oft cut of
When they, perforce, go III,
And he will hnd though strong mis-
claim,
Taft will contest the will
The mantle that our Roosevelt drops
Doth BryaM think ben wear,
And in his right 70 wea. the same
vii. anybody dare.
lie says he only owner is
no all that Roosevelt leaves
In policy but SootE to say,
He nobody dec'i2cs
The mantle f;,r too big FOR him
In ruth, he'H never wear il:
The policies too n~aG fer him
He'll never iaSg iahrrir
He may adopt himself rs heir.
Bur Roosevelt makes the will.
AND whea the tins ,utnps % probate,
'Tis Taft viii III tne bill.
baltimore American
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1908-09-05

groups that have lately come under our
jurisdiction for the purpose of helping
them to produce what can not be grown
In the continental United States.
The Department of Agriculture is
furnishing informa ton regarding the
requirements and possibilities of irri-
cation, both In the arid regions of the
United States and as an aid to agri-
culture in the humid East This in
quiry determines the amount of water
needed to give the best results, the
time when it should be applied, and the
| methods of application best suited to
different localities, and the different
crops The evils of too much water. re-
sulting in the ruin of large areas which
were highly productive few years
ago, are being investigated, with a view
to preventing not only the running of
crops which get too much water, but
of those on equally fertile soil which
are deprived of the necessary water
supply. The economic use of water
and the introduction of plants from for
eign countries where the rainfall is
light are extending crop growing over
large areas that have been unproduct-
i've.
other Fields of Activity.
The bureau has undertaken the
direction of farms, particularly where
battling problems discourage the farm
ers. Thirty-two of these farms are
under the supervision of the bureau in
Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Alabama,
Mississippi, South Carolina, and Flor
ida. Cooperative work in tea raising
in South Carolina has resulted in
crop of 5000 to 10000 pounds in a sea-
son on the experimental farm, the tea
being many times more valuable than
the imported grades.
During a single year the department
printed 12,J00,000 copies of its various
publications 100000 farmers bulle-
tins alone were issued. During the
year the department issued 972 distinct
publications, 800 being new. They CON
tanned 22,000 pages of reading matter.
a library in itself.
There are over $500 people directly
in the department and nearly
100000 people acting as special cor
throughout the world with
out compensation, notable tribute to
the Importance of farming in the Unit
ed States
In two years time the farmers of |
this country have produced wealth OK
ceeding the output Of all the gold mines
of the world since the discovery Of
America by Columbus In a single
month Of their busy season the hens of
the country lay enough eggs to pay the
years interest on the national debt. In
a year they produce one and two-thirds
billions of eggs. 245 eggs year for
every American.
From the corn crop of a single year
the farmers can pay the interest on |
the national debt for a year the entire |
debt itself, and large amount of the
actual expenses of the government to
boot. In 1905 the corn crop reached
., T00000,000 bushels.
The agricultural products Of the
United States for two years are over
six times as large as the capital stock
Of all the banks in America. not to
mention the capital invested in the
farms. The farmer is destined to be q
mental no longer but master Of his own
future and fate
Evils are to be suppressed by definite |
and practical measures-not by oratory
or denunciation,-lIon VIM. II. Taft, |
at Greensboro, North Carolina.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1908-09-05
.LABOR'S REAL ISSUE IS
DEAL WITH GOMPERS
Ills Effort TO Throw" the Trade
Union Vote TO Bryan Doing
Infinite Harm.
THAT BUSINESS CONFERENCE.

The Labor Press and Leaders Of
Country Unmask President of the
Federation as a Democrat and
Free Trader Fighting to De-
feat the Best Friends of
the Workingman.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1908-09-05

the stingiest woman alive.
Mrs. Snow--Well.s do you think for
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1908-09-05

Evils are to be suppressed by definite
and practical measures by oratory
or denunclation,-H Hon VIM. II. Taft,
at Greensboro, North Carolina.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
For HIS Health.

From Judy.
Ever been in Siberian" asked the re-
porter.
''Er-yes,'' answered the distinguished
refugee; Il took a knouting there one
summer"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
BRICKS AND MORTAR.

say haint you all tired Of mortar and bricSs!
Wouldnt YOU like 10 60 where melody kicks?
Gosh. haiBt you all tired Of being 50 proper9
Don't you want TO go whAr they don't ker coppe-f
They say ashin' is fine in the BinrviIle crick
want to 90 there 50 had-it most makes ne sick
They say Bill Hepburn kctched nve-pound trout
And all winter long he vuk nussn bis sout.
They say Hank Devberrys wife mixed mustard
Put it on Hanks muscle. SOS he cud draw hsh in
faster.
"Cy' Hostins' sirI baked hull lot Of cream pies.
Ham Wilson hopes Gym choke on en- II he tells
fish lies
I'm sxin' ND the flower beds With rzke ard spade.
Jist as proper an good as man kin he made
I'm iist held in with bricks and mortar.
And can't help but feel hadn't oushter
I'd liks to be prAmbulatin' along Bsnr.ille pike.
Nshin' rod an bait an MrS Hof's son ''Ike
III bet I'd be Sngin' "Ccmin' Tho the Rye
Ike Nd wink an say. "Tryin' 70 get your throat
dry
Bingvills sun uSt Shinin' DER the hill
Miss Hawkins bees a-hummil' nt 10 kill
Birds a-cailin' from them Bingrille sress
Gosh! wish hadn't The'rnatiz in both my kners.
Binrvfle birds svinRin' in the old cherry tree.
Bingyille frogs s-cToakin' comfotin' as kin be.
Just the sweetest music. sll done by ear
I'd be willin' 70 work, II l eud Loaf this time Of
year.
! guess. like Bud Hinckley. haint right in my
Ouch There goes that rheumatic: I'd better 80
20 he'd
hope III 20 to dreamin I'm on the BiuT7iiie PIKE.
Just a-whstlin an singn an doin' as like.
ALLIE SHARPE BALCH.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-22
Use of MonoIi,htc Concrete

Is no rule by which II may be determined
at what time II is entirely safe TO remove
the timber which supports the mass while
II is setting, bat an authority on the sub
jects says; To formulate a comprehen-
sive rule covering these variable condi-
TORS may be difficult. but II Is easy 10
demand that concrete not frozen shall be
set sufficiently hard so that II tested by
driving a twenty-penny wire spike into
II with an ordinary carpenters hammer
the spike shall double UP after penetrat-
ing approximately one inch; and II the
concrete is not sufficiently good 10 with
stand this test after having had ample
time to set. II is not good enough to re-
main and do business in a structure that
may be deemed safe.