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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11

dark! 1t argues heavily for the depth
of Sally's affection for Seffy that she
kept her temper, for the losing of
which she was almost as famous as
her father had been for losing his. and
only sighed desperately. Any other
girl would have left hope-and Sefy
behind. At that moment, happily,
Sam was heard to move. She put her
hand on Seffy's mouth as If some
danger were there. And Seffy, by a
sort of instinct, it must have been,
kissed it!
Both of Sally's hands went up in
real surprise-and Seffy caught and
kissed them both!
'Oh!-oh!-oh!"
She had to stuff her gay little hand.
Joy within. After all, could this Seffy
be playing 'possum? Was he deep?
I don't know. any more than Sally,
how it all happened-except that per-
haps Seffy discovered himself sudden.
ly brave in the darkness, and Sally
quite defenseless-but presently her
head was on his shoulder, and his arm
was around her, in qui'u the way his
father had suggested ;EG Sally had
expected. And neithG' of them
thought of him or a woy} Ae had said
concerning lands, tenements and
Entertainments. Sally's hand crept up
~insidiously about Seffy's neck. But
then it was fearfully withdrawn.
please don't grease your hair here
after" said Sally. But she kissed it!
Thereafter, Hereafter" Seffy's
heart pounded.
Suppose I'd grease my hair!" said
Sally speciously.
The horror conjured ~ was facti-
tious. Remember where her head was
resting. But an alien element was
now raised between them. Seffy
moved way. Maids should not cavil
even at oiled hair-so early in their
courtship! More fascination was
needed--perhaps only a soft cooling
word.
"You-you wouldn't like that
would you?'-still meekly.
mol" Seffy answered, puzzled. MY
Sunday coat would git %greased!"
my sleeve did"
She inspected a soiled sleeve-ir'
the ray from the hall-which he'd no
spot on it!
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11
TORTURED SIX MONTHS
BY Terrible itching Eczema-Baby's
Suffering Was Terrible - Soon
Entirely Cured by C%uticura.

Eczema appeared on my sons face.
We went to a doctor who treated him
for three months. Then he was so bad
that his face and head were nothing
but II sore and his ears looked as II
they were going to fall off, so we tried
another doctor for four months, the
baby never getting any better. His
hand and legs had big sores on them
and the poor little fellow suffered so
terribly that he could not sleep. After
he had suffered six months we tried
a set of the Cuticura Remedies and
the first treatment let him sleep and
rest well; In one week the sores were
gone and in two months he had a clear
face. Now he is two years and has
never had eczema again. Mrs. Louis
beck, r. F. ID. 3, San Antonio, Tex,
Apr. Is, 1907"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11
But Sally Was the Angel.

1t took Seffy a long time to array
himself as he had threatened. And
when it was all done you wouldn't
have known him-you wouldn't have
cared to know him. For his fine yell
low hair was changed to an ugly
brown by the patent hair-oil with
which he had dressed it-and you
would not have liked its fragrance, l
trust. Bergamot, l think it was. His
fine young throat was garroted within
a starched standing collar, his feet
were pinched in creaking boots, his
hands close-gauntleted in buckskin
gloves, and he altogether incompar-
able, uncomfortable, and triumphant.
His father dropped his watch and
picked it up.
Both stood at gaze for a moment.
"Sunder, SET! You as beautiful as
the sun, moon and stars-aAd as
stinky as seferal apothecary shops.
Yere, take the watch and git along
SOS you hat some time wiss you-now
git along! You late already. Goshens,
You was behind time when you was
born! Vas, your nanny wass disap-
p'inted in you right at first. You wass
76 hours late! But now you reformed
sank God! always knowed it wass
a cure for it, but l didn't know it wass
anysing as nice as Sally"
Seffy issued forth to his first con-
quest-lighted as far as the front gate
by the fat lamp held in his fathers
hand.
"A-Sef--Seffy, shall l set up for
you tell you git homer" he called into
the dark.
mol" shouted Seffy.
AHA aha - aha! That sounds
right! Don't you forgit when you bose
- well - comfortable - aha - ha-ha!
Mebby on one cheer aha-ha-ha. And
We'll bose take the fence down to-
morrow. Mebby all three!"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11
Il don't care for the sleeve. II

Il don't care for the sleeve. It'D
wash out. But Sam-hs sees
every
She laughed and was about to
plunge recklessly back into his arms.
But her hair was beautiful! And she
had made it more so for him. He
must see it, She plunged further into
the ray from the hall lamp instead and
flung 1t forward about her face. 1t
chung and clustered there like an
aureole. Seffy, in his brief life, he
thought, had seen nothing more di-
vine. She looked saucily up at him
out of the tops of her eyes. His adora.
ton made her very happy.
There! amt that nicer than
yourn?" She buried her fingers in the
splendid mass, and pushed it into
further disorder until it lay close
shining about her face.
"Oh, Sally" said Seffy, approaching
her as If she We're some goddess,
wear it that way always!"
The alien thing was gone! They
were in rapport once more!
They'd have me in an asylum in
no time. But"
Somehow, Seffy's arms opened to
invite her back and she came with a
low reckless laugh. The wild sheaf of
her hair lodged again close under his
chin. He rccklessly thrust his face
into it. Its perfume in his nostrils
and its movement against his skin
were ineffable. He kissed 1t. Again
1t was the strange fashion of the
cavalier-in those kisses! Where did
he learn it?
"Sally-Sally, you are an angel"
said Seffy.
And this n little word which came
to dull Seffy so happily out of his IA
vorite song made the coquette very
serious.
Not an angel, Seffy, Sef-Seffy,"
she said with her head a little down.
Il don't think you would like me to be
such. I'm not! Angels never laugh,
you know-nor love. And l want to
do a lot of both. But-but-Seffy, I'd
like to be something very nice-to
you. What is the incest thing a girl
can be to you?"
"A sister!" ventured Seffy, who had
never had one.
Sally shivered, then laughed. But
she took herself away from Seffy.
The Pressed temper famed a mo-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11

ment, and certain words began to form
in her mind like Fool" and Col"
and Damn" For, | think | haven't
told you that Sally sometimes swore-
in extreme circumstances. Her father
had done so.
She spoke with that trife Of hard
brutality which came out now and
then.
You know what they say at the
store--that / firt and am not nice in
other ways, and they're right. But
do want to be nice to you, though not
a sister-quite. Ugh! And, you
know, one thing they say is true-my
temper. Look out for that! You must
always take time to forgive me and let
me ask to be forgiven"
Now, ] beg to ask you whether an
amende was ever more delicious-con
sidering that much of what she said
to and for Seffy was meant to and fol
herself alone? Indeed. before she got
through with 1t, 1t had affected her
quite as II Seffy had pleaded it, and
her voice sank to its pretty mezzo,
then quivered a bit, and she under
stood that was answering herself.
"Seffy, l am awfully sorry"
For what, Sally?" asked Seffy.
Seffy, dull Seffy, really did not know
for what. But there is something
which God gives the dull, as well as
the sprightly witted, that outleaps
words to comfort sorrow. And this
Seffy had ~abundantly. 1t first ex
pressed itself in the strong young arms
which again closed in utter silence
upon the ~sorrowing one.
Presently (perhaps you have not
forgotten how it is?) in the same ST.
lence, Seffy's lips found hers-not as
the victor pounces upon the spoil OF
his conquest-but slowly, uncertainty,
unconfidently-as If the lips were a
saints relics; and Sally waited, not
as she had waited before, bur in the
knowledge that her hour had come,
and that this kiss-the firgt this youth
had given to sin &c his mothers
died in his infancy-nInst not be re-
ceived as others had been, but as sa-
credly as 1t came; and when it finally
fell the lips Of the coquette quivered
as they received 1t, and then suddenly
sobbed, and did not know why
Do you?
CTo BE coNTINUEp.)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11

The following curious custom Is re-
corded by j. owen Dorsey in his
monograph on the sociology OF the
Omaha Indians:
in the spring when the grass comes
up there is a council or tribal assem-
bly, held to which a feast Is given by
the head of the Hanga geno. After
they decide that planting time has
come and at command OF the Hanga
mar a crier is sent through the vii
lagos. He wears a robe with hair out
side and cries as he goes. They do,
indeed, say that you will dig the
ground! Hallo!' He carries sacred
corn, which has been she1led and to
each household he gives two or three
grains, which are mixed with the seed
corn Of the household"
After this 1t is lawful for the peo-
pie to dig up the soil and plant their
crops.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11
CHAPTER U.-continued.

At last it was evident that Seffy
fully understood, and his father broke
into that discordant whistle once
more.
= "A gal that ken jump a six-rail
fence-and wissout no running start
don't let her git apast you!"
well I'm going to set up with her
tonight" said Seffy again, with a huge
ahem. And the tune his father
whistled as he opened the door for
him sounded something like 81 want
to be an angel"
But not to buy no pasture-land!"
warned Seffy.
"Oach, no, of course mott" agreed
his willy old father. That's chust one
of my durn jokes. But / expect I'll
take the fence down tomorrow! Say,
Sef, o chust marry the gal. III take
keer the ~fence!"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11
".
Suppose She Had

Suppose She Had Creased Her Hair7
Seffy sauntered confidently up The
Hill of Delight upon which Sally's
house stood. When within sight of it
he polished his hat on lis sleeve. set
the butterfly necktie straight, felt that
the apochryphal diamond was safe,
and marched up to the house-only to
arrive a little later than a buggy from
which Sam Pritz, he was certain, had
extracted Sally. If it had not been for
thought of his father, which oppor-
timely came, Seffy would have gone
straight home-so did his heart fail
him.
And then instantly there was anoth-
er and better reason for staying. Sally
had seen him. AS he wavered-which
she seemed to know-she came hurry
ing down upon him. 1t was too late
then, even If he had had the courage
to retreat from such dear danger. She
put her arm within his, and, leaning
bowitchingly upon it, led him into the
house, chattering fervidly-the most
Wiling of captives to the most beguil-
ing of captors. For Sally had put on
I'll her ~witcheries for tEjs night of
nights.
Once within she added the charm Of
the accomplished amateur hostess
doing fascinating things which needed
no doing-hovering about Seffy like
the very spirit of a home--so that he
had the Intoxicating sense of difficulty
in keeping from being e~ntangled in
her h~uttering arms and garments. For
his feet, unused to Elysium, would
catch themselves in her whirling
skiyts-as if they knew better than
he their ultimate destiny. All this
was a splendid revelation to Seffy.
So, when Sally finally took the tall
hat and went to deposit it in the dark
parlor, Seffy followed her, for no bet
ter reason than the things in the basin
have for following the G4agnet. And,
understanding this, Sally iopked over
her shoulder at him. As,3 then, SNUFF
ing her conquest at a distance, she
laughed and mercifuliy stopped for
him to catch up, that she might present
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11

Twenty or 80 years ago the back
country squatters, in order to destroy
kangaroos, used to dig huge pits at
the corners of their paddocks, running
yards of calico along their wire fences
and then drive the kangaroos into the
pits, clubbing and shooting them. In
those days kangaroo skins were of no
value; now that they are almost ex.
tinct, there is a great demand for
them. The flesh of a young kangaroo
is by no means to be despised, and
kangaroo tail soup is a delicacy now
hardly to be obtained.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11
500 Reward, 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased TO learn
that there Is at least one dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Hairs Catarrh Cure Is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires a constitu-
tional reatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternaly, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
ing nature IL doing its work. The proprietors have
so much faith in its curative powers that they ofer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family PILLS for constipation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11
BUILT UP
Right Food Gives Strength and Brain
Power.

The natural elements Of wheat and
barley, including the phosphate of pot
ash, are found in Grape-Nuts, and that
is why persons who are run down from
improper food pick up rapidly on
Grape-Nuts.
my system was run down by Excess
sive night work." writes a N. Y. man,
'in spite of a liberal supply Of ordi-
nary food.
after using Grape-Nuts / noticed
improvement at once, in strength, and
nerve and brain power.
This food seemed to lift me up and
stay with me for better exertion, with
less fatigue. My weight increased 20
lbs. with vigor and comfort in proper
ton.
When travelling l always carry the
food with me to insure having It,"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11
Little Lesson for Rufus.

Uncle Erastus had been polishing
his musket for half an hour; at last
he gave 1t a final love.pat, and turned
to his grandson. Chile" he said,
does you see dat bottle about 80
yards I'VE dere?"
"Shore | does" Rufus agreed.
The old man threw up the musket
and balanced II rather shakily.
"Whang!" 1t beloved. Now does you
see dat bother" the old man de-
manded.
Yes, I does, ~granddad."
rs powerful glad to hear dat, RUFF"
the old man said, calmly. IFS been
afeard from de way you sorted taters
lately dat your eyesight was falling
but hit amt. You's good TO several
yeahs yit, Rufus"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11
WHY He Married AGAIN.

An Ohio lawyer tells of a client OF
his-a German farmer, a hard-work-
Ing, plain, blunt man who lost his wife
aot long ago. The lawyer had sought
him out to.express his sympathy; but
to his CONSERVATION the Teuton la
conically observed:
"But | am again married"
"You don't tell mel" exclaimed the
legal light. why 1t has been but a
week or two since you buried your
wife!"
Dots so, my trent; but she is as
dead as ener she will be."-LipDin'
colts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11
FAMILIAR PHRASE.
Getting a bear living.
The Villains ESCAPE.

In an amateur play a fugitive from
Justice was supposed to have escaped
from his pursuers by c~oncealing him
self under the table. The table was
small and the terrified fugitive some
what lengthy.
The commander of the pursuing
party rushed on the stage and fell
over the legs of the man he was
searching for.
Picking himself up and ludicrously
rubbing his shins, he %convulsed his
audience by exclaiming IN true dra-
matte style:
"Ha! ha! The d~astardly villain has
eluded us again."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11

the kidney secretions were badly dis
ordered. l was completely worn out
and discouraged when | began using
Doan's Kidney Pills, but they went
right to the cause of the trouble and
did their work well. | have been
feeling well ever since.'
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11
That lnarticuIate Cry.

Railway employees are cautioned
not to give any information to the Gu
rious public, are they not?"
They must be. Even the brakema'i
seems inclined to make you guess at
the James of the stations.
ton Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11
In a Pinch, Use ALIENS FooT.EAsE.

A powder. 1t cures painful, smart.
Ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery Of
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet, Sold
by all Druggists. 25c. Accept no sub.
stitute. Trial package, FREE. Ad,
dress A. S. Olmsted, Lie Roy, N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11
Ask Your Grocer for "our-Pie."

If your grocer is one of the few who
have not "OUR-PIE" Preparation in
stock send his name and 10 cents to
D-Zerta Food Co., Rochester, N. Y, and
they will mail you a full size, two pie
package free. Three kinds, for making de-
licious lemon, chocolate and custard pies.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11

for five months in a
hospital | was dis
charged as incur
able, and given only
six months TO live.
My heart was affect.
ed, ! had smother
ing spells and some
times fell uncon-
scious. ! got so l
couldn't use my
arms, my eyesight
was and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11

There is always work and tools to
work withal, for those who will
Ruskin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11

Life Is learning, suffering, loving;
and the greatest of these Is loving.
Ellen Key.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-11
FIVE MONTHS IN HOSPITAL.
Discharged Because Doctors Could
Not Cure.

Levi p. Brockway, S. Second Ave-,
Anoka, Mimi, SAYS: after lying
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-24
COREY IS JEALOUS,
GUARDS MABELLE
Photographers, Seeking
Snapshots of Her in Diana
Costume, Barred.

DETROIT, oct. 24-William Ellis
Corey is so jealous of his chorus eirl
wife. Mabelle Gilman, that he employs
armed guards TO keep newspaper pho-
tographers at distance. This fact was
learned here today when reports were
received from men who had been as
signed to get some pictures Of Mabelle
In her Diana costume.
The story Of Mabelle fitting through
the wilds of the steel trust president
15.0O0-acre upper peninsula preserve in
divine hunting costume in pursuit OF
nimble deer was published here about
a week ago. Newspapers with pictorial
Sunday editions IN this and other cities
scented a grand chance for something
out OF the ordinary, and hustled stan
writers or special correspondents and
photographers TO the North. prlmed for
big things.
Not one OF them even got a glimpse Of
the Bungalow, 20 say nothing OF a
glimpse Of Diana. They found a Gordon
Of constabulary patrolling the borders OF
the Corey estate like Russian soldiers
guarding the Manchurian railway. No
excuse Of any kind was good for tran
sportation across the deadline. The It'd
ings OF Mabelle's new diversion Was
brought to civilization by a habitue OF
the wilds whose appearance was not
suspected by the guards. and who thus
got a glimpse Of her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-24
HIGH COLLAR EFFECT
SEEN IN GARMENTS
Demand for Linen Neckwear and
Other Neck Adornments.
Size Is Pronounced.

High-collared garments Of every de-
scription have made all neck adorn-
ments very desirable. The tailored
shirt waist Is favorably thought of
which means a demand for the linen
collar, plain and fancy stocks and in
Vulnerable bows, cravats, ties, neckIets.
and neck girdles of every description.
The Gibson and Sargent collars with
and without the frilled edginE are
shown in unusual height. The talbot
was never better, and the very newest
reach 10 the waist line Flat and cas-
caded effects are both good. The Pier
rot ruff and the run that resembles
the Henry " collar are also looked
upon with favor. Ruching IS also a
promising merchandise item, and ruch-
tlgs as wide as three inches are shown
IN white and colors. Chiffon, net, mall
Inc, embroidery, and various laces are
employed in the daintier nec6wear,
while Swiss, silk. and satin are used
for the tailored effects which are worn
with the plain shirtwaists. Color is
quite pronounced, although white IS
greatly in the lead Touches OF gold,
silver and other metal effects will have
quite a vogue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-24
WHITE BATH STOOLS
NOW A NECESSITY

White enameled bath stools are con-
sidered an important part OF the mod
ern bathroom equipment They come
ready to install and are fashioned OF
wood with four rounded legs and a
round seat. Each leg is finished with a
rubber cap, 70 keep the stool nom
slipping on the glazed tile floor. They
are enameIed IN white and are BY no
means unattractive pieces OF furniture.
a chair or stool is handy article IN
q bathroom, and the stool is far more
convenient, for the reason that Il takes
up much less room than chair and
when not required can be tucked be-
hind a door or in corner out Of the
way
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-24
Recipe for Stuffed Peppers.

Query-Make a forcemeat Of a
tablespoonful Of minced ham. one Of
minced chicken, three chopped mush-
Make this paste wet by adding to il a
chopped tomato and enough melted but
ter 70 make IL the right consistency
Tor stuMng- Smooth the stem ends
cut the blOssOm-ends from the green
peppers and take out the seeds and
inside hbers. Lay the green shells for
three minutes in boiling sailed water,
then plunge into iced water. Let them
lie IN this for fifteen minutes. Drain
and wipe dry. FIJI with the forcemeat,
replace the tips and stand the peppers
side by side, in a dripping pan contain
ing a quarter OF an inch of soup stock
Cook for twenty minutes, basting twice
with a little salad Oil When done
stand the peppers on a platter and
pour a little salad oil about them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-24
TO REST WHILE SEWING.

A woman who sews a great deal OF
the time has found that her back does
not become so tired II her chair Is low,
or II she has a stool upon which to
rest her feet It IS surprising what a
difference the comfortable position
makes and how much more work she
can do.
Should the arms become weary, she
puts a cushion in her lap. On this she
rests her elbows, changing the POSI-
ton OF her sewing. thus giving both
arms and eyes a chance 70 recover
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-24
CANADA WILL ENTERTAIN.

The quinquenniaI Of the woman's
council VIII be held next June in ToroD-
70, and extensive plans are being made
for the entertainment OF the foreign
delegates. The government OF the Do
minion VIII extend many courtesies 20
the women. and AZ the close OF the con
vention g special train will convey them
across country To Vancouver and back
through the United States. There are
500 societies IN Great Britain that will
send delegates and many in other coun-
tries
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-24
ANNOUNCING ENGAGEMENT.

A clever hostess announced the forth
coming nuptials o. a young daughter
in the following manner; The table
was beautifully decorated with q bank
Ct white roses and asparagus ferns IN
the center, while suspended from the
chandelier was q biSQue Cupid carry
ing small silver dart. he was seem
iLgly watching the effect Of his silver
dart that pierced two tiny white hearts
irnbedded IN the bank Of roses contain
ing the names Of two young people,
! kewisethe date OF the forthcoming nup-
tIals.