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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-11

have thorough training in the COM
mon branches, as it is the basis OF
all education. Do not pass by this
important part of a real education.
We shall aim in this Department to
give our students thorough know
ledge of the principles of the SUBJ
jects studied, thus laying careful
foundation for the higher courses of
study.
Special opportunities will be offered
foreigners for the study of the Eng
lish language.
NORMAL OR TEACHERS DEPART
MENT.
The constant demand for compe-
tent teachers will be sufficient in
centive for us to give this department
special consideration. It will there
fore be placed under the supervision
of one of the best educators in the
country, and only teachers who are
specially fitted for this most import
ant work will be chosen. It is our
hope to place this Department on a
par with the best State Institutions
30 far as efficiency is concerned. with
the advantage of being able to cop
plete the courses in much less time.
consequently at less cost.
Students in this, as well as in the
other Departments. will have the
privilege of pushing ahead and accom-
plishing work in the shortest time
possible. Proper credit will be given
for grades made in other reputable
schools.
SCIENTIFIC DEPARTMENT.
This Department will represent the
regular four years course, but mas
much as this College will be in ses-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-11

those wishing to engage in clerical
pursuits we know of no better open
ing for bright and energetic young
people than in the Government Ser
vice, and by pursuing the special
course of preparation for a few
months the positions can be secured
easily.
The work of this Department can
be conducted successfully by CORES
pondence if it is not possible for the
pupil to attend in person.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-11
PROSPECTUS OF BIG SCHOOL PRO-
POSED AT HARLAN.
INSTITUTION TO INCLUDE ALL
BRANCHES OF STUDY.
A College Where Rich and Poor win
Have an Equal Chance-All Will
Have Advantage of High Priced
Institutions at An Expense Within
Reach Of Modest Means.

Realizing that the great majority OF
young people throughout the country
are practically barred from entering
the higher institutions of learning on
account Of the enormous expense and
quite often on account of the imprac-
teal courses of study, and the I'M
reasonable length of time consumed
In acquiring an ordinary education. We
have resolved to establish College
whore rich and poor will have an
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-11
From Harlan American


These quotations gathered from
various sources will be Of interest
for their many different points Of
view, as well as their unanimous YER
dict in favor of the establishing Of
this great Educational Institution in
our city and also as to the many
desirable features of the delightful
new addition, where the best homes
will be built in the future. If these
expressions from leading citizens il
an index of the masses every lot ~
College Heights will be sold in less
than 30 days. Join the procession"
Zine location"
"Charmingly located"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-11

spiritual needs of the people; doc
tors in considerable numbers usher
humanity into the world and steady
it as it goes out, lessening it's ills
meantime; others care for and lessen
the ills of our splendid live stock;
others keep clean and bright the
mouths and teeth of a large populace;
lawyers in some number settle our
quarrels and allay social friction; and
a half dozen newspaper men, in three
considerable newspaper offices, tell
the people what has been done and
what ought to be done, not only in
the neighborhood, but throughout our
great state and nation.
There is another considerable ele-
ment of our populatien-the retired
farmer. Usually the retired farmer
is not regarded highly in a town, but
sometimes regarded as brake on
progress, as a kicker against improve
ment of all sorts. The retired farmers
of Harlan are not of that kind and
calibre, and we would welcome more
of them. They have assisted in the
building of all our public improve
ments, and we have as many as the
best and more than most.
We have a further population of
teachers, mechanics, laborers, real
estate agents, capitalists, and useful
people generally. All have something
to do and more could be given en-
ployment.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
Harlan has been particularly fortu-
nate in the matter of the public ia
cilities owned and operated by the
city. Something over fifteen years
ago an electric lighting system and
water works system were inaugu-
rated at public expense. The city's
officials have managed its public
utilities very successfully, and the
city has splendid plants worth all
they cost. The water mains reach
practically every point in the city,
supplying all patrons with the best
water. Lights are also furnished all
who desire, at price below the aver
age cost of such service. We have
both day and night service, and an
abundance of electric power for light
manufacturing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-11
CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS.

Harlan is city of moral and chris
tan people, and many churches and
splendid schools are maintained. 1t
would be difficult for one to fail to
find the church of his choice among
the many we have. and our schools
Continued on Pare 12)
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-11

equal chance; where earnest work, in
stead of little studying and good
time, will be the standard; where all
will have the advantage of the high
priced Institutions at an expense
within the reach of those with modes
means.
In order to accomplish this, it is
necessary that such an Institution be
founded on broad lines, semi-philan-
thropic in its policy, yet self-support-
ing and diyjdend-producing for its
stockholders. 1t therefore follows
that the instruction given by such an
Institution must be of the highest
order, with school the year round;
with everything in any way detract-
ing from actual school work elimin-
ated, and the courses of study selected
with reference to the actual needs of
every day Re; everything in the way
Of equipment that will best promote
the interest of the students must be
provided, and the students permitted
to enter at any time, select their
studies, and advance as rapidly as
they may be able.
In this Institution the expenses of
living and tuition will be the lowest
possible; dormitories and dining-halls
erected as required, and operated or
approved by the Institution, enabling
students to secure wholesome board
and comfortable quarters at much less
cost than at other schools.
DEPARTMENTS.
The various Departments or Schools
forming the Interstate Associated
Colleges, will include Academic, Nor
NAL, Scientific, Commercial, Music an
Oratory, Civil Service. the special
preparation of applicants for West
Point and Annapolis, Manual Training
and Domestic Science; all Of which
we hope to be able to establish on
our opening day with others to be
added as the demand may warrant.
Each Department will be SO complete
in its course of study that the Insti-
tuition might with propriety be styled
q University, but in the beginning We
prefer the more modest title Of As
sociaced Colleges.
ACADEMIC OR PREPARATORY DE-
PARTMENT.
This Department is designed to
meets the needs Of those who have neg
lected or were unable to secure q
thorough common school education
early in life and will be open to stu
dents of all ages and at any stage OF
advancement. Some parents are In
clined to suppose it unnecessary to
send their children "away from home
to school" until they are prepared to
take up the higher branches. This,
we believe, is serious mistake, as
the early education Of child is OF
the greatest Importance. Many chill
dren from improper training contract
an aversion to books, and in many
cases, the study habit is lost forever.
We believe that every person should
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-11

that locality having such a soil
and being peopled by race of pro-
gressive farmers is the very best, in
an agricultural sense, to be found
anywhere. That our farmers are pro-
gressive and up-to-date, is shown by
the fact that we have some 200 herds
of thoroughbred live stock in the
county, and the county bears the
reputation at the Union Stock Yards
in, Chicago of producing the best in
the country. This verdict of the
yards is sustained by a string Of
prize winnings at live stock shows
SO long that this page would not con-
tain q 1ist Of them
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-11
MANUAL TRAINING.

This work will be divided into
three sections. For those preparing
to teach; 1--WE may mention here that
the demand for teachers in this very
important and popular line of work is
far in excess of the supply,) for those
who desire to take the work for Its
educational value, and for those who
are pursuing some engineering course.
Lectures will be given on Structure.
Properties and Decay of Wood, Use
of Tools. Methods of Construction and
Design. The practical work of the
Department will include light Wood
Work; Bench Work; Turning; Pat
tern Making, and Mechanical Draw
ing. Every boy and girl of mechan
ical turn of mind should be given the
advantages to be derived from this
very valuable course, which may in
after years serve as the foundation
for thorough mechanical education,
the possessors of which are furn-
ishing the motive power for the
wheels of our Twentieth Century
Progress.
OUR LOCATION.
Why we have selected Harlan. Iowa
as the home of the Interstate As
sociated Colleges.
In choosing q location for an edu-
cational Institution of this magni-
tude which is expected to derive sup
port from all parts of the continent,
it is quite important that central
location adjacent to some terminal
railroad center, be secured. After a
diligent canvass of the cities and
towns thought to present the best
natural advantages in the States OF
Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska, we have
after weighing the good qualities OF
all, chosen Harlan as the prospective
seat of this new Institution. Why
on account of it's geographical loca
ton; its accessibility to Omaha anG
Council Bluffs-these two cities form
ing one of the most important rail
road centers in the country, where
many of the great trunk line rail
roads enter, and where students may
make easy connections to and from
any part of the country. This to
4 pether with Har1an's own three line,
of railway and with good prospect o
others makes the town all that cal
be dsireed in the matter of transpor
tation facilities.
This is not all; the town is RICH
morally, Intellectually, and commerce
ally, and we have found within he
city limits site for the Institution
that is ideal. Nature has done mucl
for this particular spot, and whel
the artistic mind and hand of tn,
landscape gardner shall have finishe,
the work so lavishly begun by tn,
Great Creator, it will be realized
dream of beauty and grandeur.
If you contemplate change of resi-
dence, allow us to suggest that 70,
investigate the many advantages of
fered by Harlan, as a city where 20,
can live amid pleasant surrounding
and educate your sons and daughter
within the shadow of your own home
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-11
HARLAN, iowa,
AND ITS OUTLOOK
SOMETHING OF ITS HISTORY AND
GROWTH.
ALSO OF PROMISE FOR IT'S EARLY
FUTURE.

Good Place to Live. Good Place to
Buy-Big EARLY Growth Anticipated
New Addition to Be Put on Mar
ket-1s to Be Big College Town
You Will Want q Lot.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-11
OPINIONS OF LEAD.
ing HARLAN PEOPLE
OUR cURBsToNE REPORTER
OvERHEARs EXPRESSIONS.
HOW THE PROPOSITION APPEALS
TO SOME.

The Expressions Reproduced Below
are but Few of the Many Heard
When the Question is Asked, what
Do You Think Of the Col
lege~
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-11
CHARACTER OF CITIZENSHIP.


Harlan, then, located in the midst
Of county composed of such soil and
peopled by such farmers, has of neces-
sity large commercial trade. Farm
ers of that class can afford to buy
many things, and do buy them.
They live in as good homes, eat SIS
good food and wear as good clothes
as any people on earth. Many of our
citizens are kept busy in mercantile
employments.
Considerable progress has been
made toward establishing manufac-
lures. Local firms have good trade
in gasoline engines, looms, gloves and
mittens, bridge materials, cement
building blocks, building bricks, can
ned goods and various larger and
lesser lines. We confidently expect
growth along these lines to continue
It will keep pace with the growth
in population.
The city is well provided for in
the way of professional men. A
number Of clergymen look after the
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1909-04-16
BUENA VISTA

Miss Maddelle King who spent Eis-
ter with her parents, has returned to
Campbell Hagerman, accompanied by
her sister who will make a short visit.
Mrs. Ike Hamilton, Of Lancaster, Is
the guest Of heI son Joe Hamilton.
James Munday from near Harrods
burg spent Sunday with his bro Their
in-law, Lille Ruble.
Rev. T. +. Walton, OF Bradfords-
Vile, was the guest of the family of
J. W. Askins the first Of the week.
He went from here TO Danville to at
tend Presbytery.
Misses Florence Christopher and
Nettie Ison have returned from a
pleasant visit to Missouri.
Miss Mary Askins Las returned from
weeks visit TO relatives at Ambrose.
A rally Of the Christian Endeavor
Societies OF this place and Pleasant
Grove will be held at Browns Chapel
next Sunday afternoon. A large at
tendance Is desired.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ison who has been
the guest at s. N Ison's. left last week
for Texas.
Mrs. william johnson and children,
OF Danville. spent Saturday and Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. John johnson.
Mr.. J. J. Poor and wife spent Sun
day with their daughter Mrs. Ed Bal.
lard near Stanford.
Miss Myrtle Ruble who is teaching
a select school here entertained the
children with an egg hunt, Friday ar
ternoon. The occasion was very
much enjoyed.
Miss Bernice Scott attended an
Easter party Saturday afternoon, CIV
en- by little Miss Thelma Kennedy at
her home near Dix River.
Miss Cora Poor, brother and Mr..
Brown from Lancaster spent Sunday
with Miss Gertrude Curd, OF wilmore.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1909-04-16

The State Of Mississippi has revised
Its jury laws by giving the State an
many challenges as the defendant-l2
each. Reading a newspaper does not
disqualify a man from jury service. II
juror states that he can render a
fair verdict Notwithstanding what he
has read and the court sis OF the opin-
ion" that the juror can do this that
man can serve This is an improve
ment on our antiquated law, which
seems TO have been enacted for the
benefit Of the criminal class.-Ken-
lucky State Journal.
We have written before OF our rot.
ten Jury service. The entire law needs
repeating. II all who read newspapers
are disqualified II will take some time
20 get a jury. Papers don't youch for
the truth OF all reports, and the intel
ligent reader will not decide case un-
Oil he hears both sides, and he Is gen.
orally better prepared 10 hear case
than the man who does not read.
Country Jurors should be paid more
for service than town jurors, az the
use and feed Of their horses while at
tending court, and their hotel bills
cost them more than the expense In
Cured by the town Juror, IL would
prevent 80 many hung juries II the
regular panels were summoned from a
county outside the one In which each
court ID being held, ~ there would be
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1909-04-16
SIVNE.

c. S. Sanders bought Of H. Green
four shOats at 4ic.
c. NJ. Moberly bought OF s. Miller a
COW for $40.
l.. l.. Sanders mad Il ne buggy mare
to die at his mothers. last week.
Mr. Tom Bruner wife and daughter
Maymie, Of Little Hickman, were Wis
tiers at Mrs. Mary b. Preston Satur.
day and Sunday.
Mss Pearl Sanders Is spending a
week with Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. San.
ders at Crab Orchard.
Misses Lula B.Crutchfeld and Alice
Snyder we're the charming visitors Of
Miss Nettie Hunter Sunday.
Mr.. John Hicks and family. OF LLOYD,
were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Eli
jah Mcmillan Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Raw, Mr.
heather Ray and family, Mr.. Joe Ray
and family and Mrs. Mollie Fain were
visitors at Mrs. Jim Clouse Sunday.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Crutchfield visited her
daughter, Miss Mable, at Nicholas
vile last week.
Miss Willie Miles Ray was the guest
OF Miss Ruth Ray, OF Buckeye last
week.
Mr.. Jim Sanders Is visiting his cou-
sins, Messrs jim aud Henry Sanders at
Iyattsville.
Miss CarrlsPreston, OF Danville, is
visiting her aunt, Miss LIME Preston.
Mr. Jess Lemay and bride, OF Dan
Vile. are visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs, Ben SherrOw.
Miss Pearl Grow, OF Judson, spent
The latter part OF the week with Miss
Peachie Mae Sanders.
Sunday school is progressing very
nicely at SCOTS Fork. Bro. Mott will
oil his regular appointment Sunday
and Sunday night.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1909-04-16

The cry Of confiscation, in reference
to distillery property, is all bosh and
shows weak point, made by the ad-
vOcates u the manufacture and sale
Of liquor. They forget the fact that
property, used In the manufacture OF
liquor, IN valuable and can readily be
converted into Olher channels which
will yield better profit than it yields
now, as the immense sums, spent for
liquor, would be used In buying the
necessaries Of life. The contention Is
q mere subterfuge.
They agree that local option Is a
question that the people should settle,
and say, In the next breath, that pro-
hibition is not democratic. This Is a
fallacy, because local option. properly
enforced. prohibits the sale Of liquor.
and, II extended all oyer the country.
will have the effect Of prohi bition, and
put the plants out OF business for the
want OF sale for the products.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1909-04-16

After many changes in the tariff
bill, to conform to the interests OF the
few, WHO handle products mentioned
in II, IL passed the house and went to
the Senate where many changes will
also be made and, 10 the main. the
masses will not be benefited. 1t is no
longer a political, but purely local
issue, as many democrats ignored their
platform, voted against free lumber
aud went astray In other instances.
All sorts OF trades have been made to
further the interests OF the classes,
and free trade alone will protect the
masses Of the people.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1909-04-16
More Honor for Lancaster.

We have fr, quently noted the bril-
lIannt career Of young men who have
left Lancaster, and now we are graf.
lied TO note the eminent literary
achievement OF Miss Lefty Mae Nc
Roberts, Of this city, who Is attending
school at Lynchburg Virginia. We
quote from the Herald Of that city,
that her numerous friends and rela-
lives may know Of her highly praIs-
worthy success:
"A notable feat OF scholarship was
the presentation on Saturday evening
OF the great play Of Euripides, 1.-THE
Alcestis" In the original Greek by the
Greek Department Of Randolph N aeon
Woman's College 1t was rendered
with becoming setting, costumes, and
music, all Of which were produced by
the students. The scenery was paint
ed by students OF the Art Department
of the college. The music for the
choral odes was written by Miss Let
tie Mae McRoberts, the student OF the
Greek department who played the
title role. The chorus was drilled and
the play directed by the instructor Of
Greek, Miss Mabel whiteside. A
large and cultured audience viewed
the spectacle and heard the Greek
words. They were provided, however,
with an English translation.
The rendition was very satisfactory.
The death scene Of Alcestis was most
Impressive and pathetic, and, despite
the foreign words, the play was ap-
preciated as play, and not merely as
a remarkable feat Of memory. The
students clearly understood aud felt
what they were saying, and the strong
play gripped the audience fully, and
Interested 1t from beginning to end
when great chorus OF applause evi
denced Its satisfaction.
Prof. Milton W. HUMPHREYS, OF the
University Of Virginia, and Professor
Radford, OF the University Of Tennes
see, were among the guests Prof.
II umphre,s could not restrain his en-
thusiasm, declaring that never before
had he seen such presentation OF a
Greek play, and that he had not deem.
ed IL possible, except perhaps at Van
derbilt University, or some theological
institution.
THE Alcestis" is known and appre-
cisted 10 the college as never before,
and 1t is hoped that the study Of the
Greek will be stimulated by this wor-
thy presentation OF this masterpiece
OF the glorious Greeks
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1909-04-16
Swept Over Niagara.

This terrible calamity often happens
because careless boatman ignores the
rivers warnings growing ripples and
faster current Natures warnings are
kind. That dun pain or ache In the
back warns yos the Kidneys need at
tention u you would escape fatal ma.
Diabetes or Bright's
disease, Take Electric Bitters at once
and nee Backache fiy aud all your best
fe"llnps return. After long suffering
from weak kidneys and lame back, one
si.Oo bottle wholly cured me-" writes
J. H. Blankenship, Of Belk, Tenn. On
~ toc at II. E, McRoberts. I'm
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1909-04-16
Male Gosslos.

Men are greater gosBips than wom
en-. There Is nothing man likes bet
ter than a scandal. and even II this
Is not always forthcoming he thor
oughly enjoys talking about other
folks AFFAIRS. Get a man at tea IA
BILE aud gossip viii not be lacking for
a minute Who brings all the latest
rumors to country houses II Il be not
the men g--London World.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1909-04-16

Representative Stanley's amend
ment to the Payne tariff bill, taking
OF the 0 cent tax on leaf tobacco. was
adopted by the House less than min.
ute before the time for voting on the
bill arrived t---
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1909-04-16

The two Republican Co,gressmtn Of
Tennessee will recommend the ap-
pointment " Mrs. Il. W. Carmack as
pOstnistress at Columbia. They will
ask the Democratic Congressman In
the State to JOIN them In pushing her
claims.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1909-04-16
Peat.

A vegetable substance found amidst
much moisture, as In marshes and
moiasses, aud made up of roots.
stems and iibers In eyGry stage OF de-
composition. When ort and dried II
Is often used for fuel IN many places
where coal and wood ere scarce, The
use OF peat as fuel In the distillation OF
Scotch whisky gives Il It's peculiar
flavor,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1909-04-16
The "Pied piper,"

A New York normal school examin.
alton had among It's questions; What
Is the educational value OF The Pied
Piper OF HamelinY" A wouldbe teach
err answered: The Pied Piper
teaches chilc.cn to be kind TO animals.
especially raS.'
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1909-04-16
Democratic Ticket

For State Senator, X. l.. Hubble.
For Circuit Clerk, W. B. Mason.
For County Judge, A. ID. Ford.
For County Attorney, J. f. r ,binson.
For County Clerk. J. W. Hamilton.
For Sheriff. Geo. +. Ballard.
For School Superintendent, Miss Jen-
ME Higgins
For Jailer, Jack Adams.
For Assessor, W. s Carrier.
For Magistrate, District No. 2. J. H..
Dunn.
For Magistrate, District No. I, j. p.
Bourne.
For Coroner. Henry Simpson.