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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-02-04
Extras in Road Making.

In some of the counties the au-
thorities are taking a stand against
any more road building under the
present system. Tie chief dissat-
isfaction is with extras, which have
to be paid for. The Harrisburg
Patriot gives figures showing the
cost of some roads in Dauphin and
York counties which are signifi-
cant. On three pieces of road in
Dauphin, the contract price OF
which was $4I,673.43, the extras
amounted to $I2, ,2o2.o2, and on
five pieces of road in York, the con
tract price for which was $34, 500. sc
the extras were IS, SOFAS. AS the
counties and townships have to
pay their proportion of the extras,
as well as of the original contrac,
price, it is not very surprising that
they should complain. There i.
snch uniformity in these charge.
for extras a. to have aroused yer,
general criticism, and unless there
is some cnange in the system, road
Improvement will hardly go on wei
in the future.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-02-04
New School Law for the State.
Measure Presented 10 the Legislature Make.
Sweeping Changes in Present Methods.

Radical changes in the schoo
system of the entire State are con
templated i'll the bill submitted tc
both houses of the legislature by
the Educational Commission ap
pointed by Governor Stuart two
years ago. The bill prepared by
this commission. of which DR..
Nathan c. Schaeffer, State Super
intendent, was chairman, is ap'
proved by the leading educators
and dominant politicians.
The bill was reported out of COM
mittee and the joint Senate ard
House Committee will grant pub
lie hearing on the measure in the
House cf Representatives chamber
on February 9.
1t is the most drastic bill ever
presented on the educational ques-
ton No more sweeping statute
has been proposed in the history of
the State. 1t is modelled after the
school laws of New York State and
Massachusetts. 1t takes the entire
control of the schools out of the
hands of cities and towns and places
them under the control OF the State.
A commission of seven is to head
the educational system, of which
the superintendent of the schools
will be the chief officer. These will
be appointed by the governor.
The most prominent items in the
new bill, which in all likelihood
will become a law, are:
All schools to be under direct
State supervision.
Commission appointed by COVER
nor to control all the schools.
Boards of education have the
power to levy taxes to pay school
expenses.
Every male citizen more than FL
years of age must pay 81 tax tc
support schools.
Exclusion from the public
schools of all pupils, teachers OF
employees who have tuberculosis il
any form.
Extension of the compulsory ed
ucation laws to include all blind
deaf and mentally deficient child
rem who are capable of receiving
partial education.
Two colleges of education, on,
al the University of Pennsylvania
the other at the University o
Pittsburg.
| Compulsory education.
| Unvaccinated children to be ad
mitted on a three-fourths vote Of
| district board.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-02-04
Life in a Great State.
Industrial Bureau 10 Investigate Habits and
Conditions OF People.

An Investigation into industrial
conditions of the State on a more
extended scale than ever under
taken before, which will embrace
not only laboring but sociological
conditions, has been inaugurated
by John l.. Rockey, chief of the
State Bureau of Industrial Statis-
tics, in cities of southeastern Penn
sylvania, with the ultimate inten
tion of extending it to all counties
of the State.
The questions will go into the
general industrial characteristics of
the various communities, the ma
tionality of the employees and
whether foreigners predominant.
The manner of living, the kind of
homes, the number of owners and
renters, the rents paid, cost of fuel
and light and the sanitary condi-
tions will receive close attention.
In addition to home utilities, the
food question will be taken up to
ascertain what is readily obtainable,
the quality and the price prevail
ing in summer and winter.
One of the chief matters of mo-
ment at this time will be the inqui-
ry into the educational systems, to
what extent they are used, wheth-
er night, manual training, domes-
tic science and other schools are
provided.
The conditions are to be contras-
ted with ten years ago, and in ad-
dition religion and charities will be
touched upon. The organization
of labor will be gone into in gen.
eral way, the relations between EN-
ployer and employe, proportion of
population employed studied, and
information secured to aid the State
in procuring labor for those need
ing it.
The bureau will endeavor to OBJ
tain data which will enable it to
benefit the foreign population, the
inspectors being specially charged
to suggest from their observations
some method whereby the standard
of the foreigner may be raised or
influences brought to bear which
would develop sense of citizenship
and responsibility toward the rest
of the community.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-02-04
Legislative Standing Committees,

The Senator from this district
and our county Representative
have both been placed OH import
ant committees of the Legislature.
Senator Cochran has been assigned
to the Committees on Appropria-
tions, Banks and Building and Loan
Associations, City Passenger Rail-
ways, Corporations, Finance, Game
and Fish, Judiciary Special, Mines
and Mining, Public Roads and
Highways and Railroads. On Fl
nance, Appropriations and Bank.
and Building and Loan Associa
tions he is the ranking minority
member. Mr.. Greasy has been as
signed to the Committees on Way.
and Means, Agriculture, Public
Health and Sanitary, Law and or
der, Public Roads and Education.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-02-04
7 1HURSDAN. FEBRUARY 4, 1909
Economy: Not More Taxes.

An increase in taxation is not
needed IN Pennsylvania. Already
the revenues are enormous and
they must continue to grow. What
we need is a bit of honest economy
in public expenditures and less
thieving in connection with public
works. The So, 900, 900 graft in the
capitol job should not be forgotten.
With that sum magnificent boule-
yard from Philadelphia to Pitts
burg might be built. With 50, 900, :
900 the schools might be relieved
as to all present needs. With So
90, 200 the state institu ions which
crippled for want of funds
hit be placed on thoroughly
cient footing.
But that So, 900 has gone
i gone for good. 1t will never
lid its way back into the looted
treasury. Just where it went and
who got it, can only be inferred.
But the salient fact is that it is not
available for public use. It's loss
should exercise Christening effect
on the party responsible for the
tremendous robbery. 1t should i'm.
pei that party to course of severe
economy until a balance has beer
restored and instead of planning
new taxes and larger extravagances
it should devote its energies to the
looping off of every sinecure and
the saving of every dollar that now
hints of gratnity.
Unfortunately Pennsylvania ha.
become more and more lavish
in the expenditure of taxes. Thes,
are almost wholly indirect and il
consequence the people do not fee
them as they would if they wer
taken out Of their pockets as cit,
and county taxes are taken. Blu
the people have to pay the indirec
taxes nevertheless. They do no
come out of the corporations. The
do not fall upon privileges an
monopolies. They are taxes tina
are passed along with added profit
from the apparent payer to tn
consumer. And he is hurt withou
knowing precisely what hurts hin
1t is therefore important that tn
mass of the people CT this stat
should protest against any propose
increase of state taxes. The
should insist rather on genuir
economy. They should insist G
prudent expenditure. They shoul
demand and enforce a rigid a
counting for all money appropri
ted. And they should make it Gle;
that they will not stand for ri
of extravaganza in the disburs
ment of public funds. ./ohnstoa
Democrat
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-02-04

ment of the entrance way to the
Capitol in no matter whose name 1t
is erected is demanded by artistic
requirements and it would certain
ly seem tc the lay mind better
solution of the disturbing problem
than half buried statue on the
river front or even an imitation OF
all Appian way to Gettysburg.
***
The President who is not only
the advocate of large families but
also the friend of children has ap-
peared twice this Meek at the con-
vention which has for its object the
betterment of the condition of de-
pendent and orphan children in this
country. In his speech of welcome
to the delegates among whom were
such widely known philanthropists
as Theodore Dresser Of New York,
Judge Ben Lindsay of the Juvenile
Court in Denver, Judge Julian
Mack of Chicago, Miss Jane Ad-
dams of Hull House and many
others taking an active part in So
cial betterment, the President ex-
pressed his deep interest in the
work of looking out for the child
rem and urged that there can be
no more important subject from the
standpoint of the nation than that
of taking care of the children.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-02-04
Unpunished Murderers.

Nowhere except perhaps in Cor.
sica or Sicily are murderers so len
iently treated as in America. HUI
man life has become an exceeding.
ly cheap commodity in this count.
ry, which in SO many other respect.
is leader in enlightenment ant
civilization.
And upon all sides the peopl,
here realize more and more tha
this is so. In clubs, hotel corri
dors, offices and wherever men ant
wome may meet in, groups, ant
whenever this topic comes up, tn
verdict is always the same.
Too few murderers are punished
Kill and go free has come to be
most unfortunate rule. Take a hu
man life on any flimsy pretext, Sc
up still more flimsy wall of insan
ity or self-defense, get expert test
tnony on brain storms, confuse tn
jury, and the murderer is at liberty
Just where the fault lies is diff;
cult to say. But as things go no,
the American jury system is fai
nre in this one respect at leas
| The same evidence that would inc,
itably hang man in England, an
hang him quickly, would not COZ
vince an American jury in nine O,
OF ten cases.
Whenever and whatever IL
weak spot is in the United States
exists, and the grim sequel is a.
parent to all: Too few murdere
are punished. -ET.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-02-04

In this Sale we have "buzzsawed' Furniture prices
and torn" good bit off Linen prices
But then YOU EXPECTED THAT and we only mention 1T
to emphasize the Importance of this Sale to every person
having home furnish Your main interest will center
round THE VALUES You already know that Pursel Fur
niture like Purse Linens of first qualityhat goes
without saying.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27
A Runaway Team

Last Saturday evening as Jas.
Barhan was driving a young team
down the street they became fright
ened at an auto made break for
home and the buggy colliding with
the sidewalk they broke loose from
the rig dragging Mr.. Barhan out
over the front end of the vehicle
landing him on the cement side
walk where he struck on his face
and side. He was picked up and
properly ettended to, taken home in
an auto and the next day was al
right barring little soreness or
one side. The team made thu run
home, distance of miles in Il
minutes and none the worse fol
the run.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27
Decoration Day
At Extra, May 31st
PROGRAM

Tony M. Rasmussen, President.
John B. Connrardy, Marshal.
Martial Music by Extra Concert
Band.
Assemble in the Park at 1000 a. M
Selections of music by the Band
Vocal music by choir.
Invocation, Rev. w. E. Harvey.
Vocal Music by choir.
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, M1s.
Mary j. Riley.
Vocal Music by choir.
Address, Hon. Ezra Willard.
Music By Band.
AFTERNOON
Assemble in the Park at 100 o.
~. Form parade under charge of
the Marshal and March to the ce-
metery, escorted by the band.
G. A. r. Ritual Service by o. p.
Morton Post, with music and ad-
dresses
Decoration of Soldiers Graves
under supervision OF Mrs. Maude
Oldaker and Mre. Ellowene Della
hoyde assisted by company of
girls.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27
FIRE

Again we have been visited with
that fiend of all fends, the fire fiend.
This time it appropriated part of
the goods of ye editor, the FIRST
tune in our earthly career that we
have had visit from the monster
that ticks up everything in its path
way. Saturday while attending to
business, away from home and
when nearing the city in the even
tide, we heard the fire bell clang,
clang, clang and it sent thrill
through our anatomy that eau bet.
ter be felt, than described. The tel
ephone soon informed us that the
ire was in close proximity to our
home. On arrival we realized that
our storage shed had in some un-
explainable manner contracted fire
and was nearly burned to the
ground. The loss altho small ia
quite embarrassing just the same,
for all the odds aud ends, and, gar
den tools, the grain, coal, wood,
klndllng and many useful things
went up in smoke without cent of
insurance. When the fire was rag
Ing and the accumulation of wears
was melting before it, it was com
forting to think of a N insurance pol
icy that would replenish the loss,
but when matters cooled down and
the policy scanned, then to find
that the contents of that building
was omitted from its pages through
some tones d carelessuess was
enough to make parson kick his
cat. We charge it to profit and loss
and go ahead to clean up the EN-
bers, Were it not for the timely and
we'll spent efforts of the fire laddies
who are ever ready to run at the
tap OF the bell the loss, had it
reached one other building, from
the nature of things would, have
been appalling. We thank you
gentlemen who so kindly and
quickly, although with a broken
wheel to the hose cart put the fire
down and out.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27
Celebrates Sixtieth Birthday

In looking over the record Ben
Simpson found May 23rd, 1909. he
would reach the Goth milestone of
his existence and decided he would
for the first time in all these sixty
years have real birthday, so he
began to think who he would invite
and when he had his list complete
found that "Stillside' farm would
be to small to contain them all, so
decided to just invite his very old
est friends and associates in the
stock business. He told each one
come and bSing..his wife-if he was
80 blessed as to havesone-but omit
the present; but those sameinvited
ladies being wellsacquainted with
his habits were we'll ware at Ben
always INDUCED in nap setting in
his chair after his noon day Srneal
and decided to present him with an
easy chair just right to rest the
tired head. AT the proper,time one
of their number in few we'll chos-
en- words made the presentation
speech informing him they were
glad the Stork had not forgotten to
remember him and as they had not
been admonished to bring him
present felt it their duty to do so
and presenting hlm,the chair invit-
ed hiln.to be.seated and take his u.s.
ual sleep His little grand daugh-
ter also overstepped the mo pre-
sent" command and presented him
with dozen nice handkerchiefs
we learned on the side. The house
and tables were beautifully decora-
ted with ferns, roses and carnations.
The tables were arranged by the
daughters, the place cards were the
handwork of Miss Ethel and highly
appreciated by the guests. We can't
enumerate all the good things to eat
prepared by the good wife, every
thing done for the comfort and en-
terrain ME Mt of the guests. The
day was ideal and was passed in
music and heart to heart talk among
old frien de-. The guests all join in
wishing the good man many happy
returns as the years roll by.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27
A Letter From Rev. Pallister
Quaker City, Okla,
May 10, 1909

Mr.. w. j. Lancelot
Dear Sir:-On account of hnan-
cial stringency, all the coal mines
being shut down in the neighbor-
hood of Middleport, O., we thought
it best to get away. Accordingly
we preached our last sermon on
the 10th instant, and are now at this
place temporarily staying with our
oldest daughter.
In any event we were coming
here for four weeks to visit with
our second daughter who lives at
Perth, Kansas and whom we have
not seen for seven years. So we
met her and her little girl at Zanes-
vile, Monday and all came from
there to Quaker City.
Was pleased to notice in the Jour
nal the marriage of your daughter,
Miss Beatrice. We hope her mar
ried life may be extremely happy.
Give her our congratulations.
Both of US are in excellent health.
haven't been as we'll for years,
while Mrs. Pallister is active and
vigorous.
We often think of Extra and our
experiences there and read the
Journal with great interest And
if you are still minded for "auld ac-
quaintance sake" to send us the
paper, please change the address
from Middleport, o., to Quaker Oh
ty, Ohio.
Kindest regards to Mr.. Brinker-
hoff and all the Journal force. Glad
you have put in folding machine
This evidences that prosperity is
attending your efforts. With best
| wishes.
Very Sincerely,
III. A. Pallister
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27
Congregational Church
Notes By The Pastor

Our Bible School ia certainly get
ting interesting, splendid teachers,
wide awake scholars, growing class
es. 1t meets at 1000 A. Nj. Come.
All you big folks take notice that
the little folks will have a short ser
mon before the regular discourse
next Sunday morning.
Remember, we mean it when we
TIL you that our message is for men
in fact for all kinds of men. Say,
you men will wish to hear the SER
mon on Life and Immortality"
next Sunday morning at II O'Clock.
Women invited as well as the men.
A vigorous welcome. After the
service called meeting of the con-
gregation will be held to consider a
very important matter.
Three times and out. Our lecture
has been again postponed by cir
Gums ances. Bnt listen! This lee.
ture will positively be given on
Wednesday night, June 2 at eight
o'clock.
On next Sunday night our CON
gregation will unite with the sister
churches in the Temperance meet
ing at the Christian or Disciples
church.
My Folks and Some Others, will
make you laugh and-think. Don't
forget the date June End. Tickets
now on GALE
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27
MatrimOny

Wednesday evening. May 10Th,
Mr.. Peter Reisgaard and Miss
Ethyl Jonee, both of Extra, were
united in holy matrimony at the
NJ. r. parsonage by the pastor of
the Methodist Church.
Mr.. Reisgaard is one of the pros
porous business men of the town,
and the best wishes of his towns
man are for his success and pros
perity for himself and bride with a
long and happy life.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27
Another Big Deal In Business House.

Last week, Hans P. Hansen con-
sumated deal whereby he became
the owner of the S, B. Parroltt bus
mess property he now occupies
with his implement and auto bnsi-
ness. He is preparing to tear way
40 feet of the shed on the north
side of the building and will erect a
cement garage in it's place this
week. Hans G. Jensen dug trench
from the middle of the street aud a
water system to supply the build
Tag is being installed
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Hoarseness, bronchitis and other
throat troubles are quickly cured by
Foley S Honey and Tar as ii soothcs and
heals the intlamed throat and bronchial
tubes and the most obstinate cough dis
appears. Insist upon having the genuine
Foley's Honey and Tar.-Nick Dotfine.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27
Kills To Stop The Fiend

The worst foe for IL years of John
Deye, of Gladwin, Mich, was running
ulcer. He paid doctors over $500. with
ONT benefit. Then Bucklen's Arnica SaIve
killed the ulcer and cured him. Cures
Fever Sores, Boils, Felons. Eczema. Salt
Rheum. lnfallible for Piles, Burns,
Scalds, Cuts, Corns. 25c at Nick Dof1ing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Greenhouse cut owers-Carna-
tions, roses, lilies for decoration
uses-decoration day to lay on
graves-book orders for flowers ear.
ly and at once. Write w. Nj. Bonn
berger, HARLAN Iowa, for cut flow
ers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Choice Mlllet Seed for sale al ST. Is
per bushel at my place one mile
west of town.
Carl f. Nelson
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Hundreds of thousands of people use
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea as
family tonic. If taken this month it
will keep the family well all spring If
it fails get your money back. 30 cents at
Nick Doffing's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

No better on the market than
Great Western Dip, ST GOA gallon at
Doffing's. If
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Attend the big ball games Friday
on Athletic grounds in Extra Mon
day, Brayton vs Extra and Atlantic
Sunday, Atlantic We Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27
Christian Church
Order Of Services

For Sunday, May 16th-Sunday
School 10 a. N.
Morning Service II a. ~.
Y. p. S. G. e. p. m.
Evening Service p. M.
Everyone is cordially invited to
attend the services.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Hess Puoltry Panacea is the best
conditioner and egg producer on
the mar ket. Ask Nick about it. If
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Rev. j. p. Christensen will hold
services at the Danish Church next
Sunday at 1890 a. M. Sunday School
will commence at $50.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Oluf Jensen traded his Arion,
Crawford Co. property Tuesday for
l6O acre farm in GuthriesCo.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Mrs. r. G. Nancarrow returned to
the Bluffs Tuesday after visiting
her husband the agent at the depot.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Lawn Mowers, repaired and
sharpened at the Extra Auto & Ma
chine Worke.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Home render lard-H ans and ba.
con cheapest at Powel's Market.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Walker will stop your fire risk
from lightning, with pure copper
lightning rod.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

There will be dance at the Mac
cabee hall Saturday evening for the
benefit of the Bali Club.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Walker will sell you new pat
tern US. cream separator and al
low you $50 for your old machine.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Geraniums, pansiee, colius, can
mas saliva dahlias, gladioli for
bedding in yards, write w. M.
Bomberger can send them by
mail.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27
For Sale

A yearling Short Horn Bull legi-
BILE to record.
If 7. j. CoGLAN
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

We can save you money on Ma
chine. Separator and Gas Machine
Oils. See us.
EXTRA AUTo & MACHINE Works
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Mrs. Gerald Hensley went to Iowa
City Tuesday to have an operation
performed, it is alleged.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

The place is get your Ice Cream
is at r. c. Buchanau's Ice Cream
parlors. If
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Walker sells the new coil steel
spring woven fence, see it.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27
4. Campbell 4 Co.'S Markets:
Eggs lQC or Better
Tomorrow and Saturday

Get our quantity price on Great
Western Hog Dip. If
Nick Doffing
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Yourhome is not complete with.
out one of Doffing's pianos If
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

Insure in the Continental I VI
ance Company. THEO. PATTY, ~
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27

VIM. Fowler reshingled his resi-.
dence this week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-27
Extra City Items

Walker will figure your hardware
bill right.
Carl Nelson had business in Au-
bon Tuesday.