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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
The Jananese Baby.

The first name is given to him with
great ceremony when he is month
old; at Is he is considered grown up,
assumes the responsibility of man
and takes a new name. Entering up
on public duties he takes another
name, which is changed with every
step in life; if his superior officer has
the same name he happens to have at
must also change it when he marries,
and when he dies il is changed for the
last time and inscribed upon his tomb.
Home Notes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
Jens P. Juel had business in Allan.

Jens P. Juel had business in Allan.
tic last Friday.
Charley Thompson made business
trip to Audubon FRIDAY.
Hairs Nymand, agent for Silo Co.
sold three silos the past week
Geo. Leander is intending to build
a fine big residence this spring.
McGovern ~ Co shipped one car
OF hogs to market the past week.
Andrew Christensen shipped car
of cattle to market the past week.
Mrs. Amelia Hansen Beck was
calling on relatives in Extra Satur-
day.
III. NJ. Bartlett went to the Bluffs
Monday to act as Federal Grand Jury
men.
III NJ Bartlett sent car of cattle
and of hogs to So Omaha the past
week.
One car of wheat and one of corn
were shipp ed from the elevator the
past week.
Amos Chamberlain has moved to
the premises recently vacated by Dan
Chamberlain.
| d. Chase has rented the Asel Bur-
we'll farm and moved into one of the
latter's houses.
Dan Chamberlain has moved out
to his farm on the ridge which he re-
Gently bought.
Soren Anderson was down from
| Audubon last Saturday and got a
bump which made him see stars so
the by ISLANDERS claim.
j. G. Hardman recently bot an
imported English Shire horse which
he now has in the Bluffs. He re-
turned this week from Fremont Neb
where he attended the Poland China
sale of III. c. Dawson & Son and bot
the highest priced sow in the sale.
| Dawson's are the men who own EX-
pansion the half-ton hog.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
Married

MIR. Louie Beck and Miss Amelia
Hansen were married Wednesday
March at the home of the parents of
the bride Mr.. and Mrs. Hansen, Rev.
Jorgsnsen of the Oak Hill ChaCch
performing the ceremony. THIS con-
pie start out in their new relation UNI
der most suspicious circumstances.
They will go to housekeeping on a
farm west of town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
Action Of tie Magnetic Needle.

The magnetic needle comes to rest
pointing north and south because the
earth acts as if it We're a great mag
net. \ compass needle would come TO
rest pointing lensthwise of bar mag
net placed under the compass needle,
just as it does under the influence OF
the earth. For this reason we think of
the earth as great magnet. The
north pole and the north star have no
influence over the compass needle.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
For De Daval Separator see S. R
Nslcnn of Rravton

l. VI LIE laval separator sce p. H.
Nelson of Brayton.
Gilbert Nelson is going to build
new residence this spring.
John Gockin west of Lorah visited
the past week at the home of WIN.
Onken.
Mrs. Ralph Goodwin is at Orient,
helping care for her sister, Mrs. Jack
Clark.
Hardman has rented his S0-acre
farm west of Hamlin to Jens F. Pc
tersen.
T. j. McGovern YVES i'll with the
La Grippe Tuesday and did not start
for Denver as intended.
Frank Jenkins Combination sale
Saturday vas a success in every way.
Every thing sold we'll.
The Brayton Auto Co. received
three new machines this week which
they stored in the garage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nigo Rasmussen viz
tied a few days the past week with
their relatives near Kimballton.
Come and see my complete line OF
John Deere Implements.
S II. NELSON
While duck hunting, in attemp-
ting 10 cross Botna the ice caved in
letting our genial blacksmith down
giving him partial immersion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Clark are The
parents of girl born to them at
their home near Orient. Mrs. Clark
is he daughter of Mrs. D. b. Beers
Nels Sorenson wife and family lett
Braytan Tuesday for Their new home
near Irwin where they will reside or
a farm. Mr.. Sorenson served thu
Green Bay Company for years.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
international Inquisitiveness.

We are all engaged in an effort to
learn more about the rest of the
world. The Germans are curious about
the French, the French are trying to
understand the British, the Americans
are striving to find out wherein we
Saturday Evening Post
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
Oakfield and Brayton
Alfred Millers of Extra were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Beck Sunday.

Alfred Millers of Extra were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Beck Sunday.
Dave Beers sold his 6 year old
horse to Jas. Pearson last Saturday
for Sl65.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ramie Miller are tie
proud parents of a sweet baby girl
horn March 4.
Hans Nelson residing west of Lorah
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. S. r.
Nelson Sunday.
Mrs. Nellie StoneIling- Bell of
Omaha visited friends IN Brayton and
Oakfield last week.
Uncle Dave Beers is able to sit up
now but cont use one foot it being
badly swollen with the rheumatism.
Chris lessen has returned from Den
mark after winters visit and will
work for Marion Jenkins again this
summer.
Joe Conner of Summit So. OAK
last week sent 8 large consignment of
fresh fish packed in snow to his Bray
ton friends which was highly appre-
ciated by them.
Don't forget that have fine
stock OF Velie buggies just in.
S. Il. Nelson
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
ldlenesS.

1t is no more possible for an idle
man to keep together a certain stock
of knowledge than it is possible to
keep together a stock of ice exposed
to the meridian sun. Every day de-
stroys a fact, relation, or an intlu-
ence; and the only method of pre-
serving the bulk and value of the pile
is by constantly adding to it.-Sidney
Smith
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
The Point of View.

$50 you cling to that childish super.
stition about 10 being unlucky," said
the traveller.
Yes" answered the other
Cant get away from it"
But see how completely it is dis
proved This glorious country started
with i3 colonies"
Very true. But | am an English
man" Washington Star.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
Consider the Difference.

Statisticians inform us that the cost
of living has increased $50 per cent.
during the last 100 years. Still. it will
have TO be admitted that living is
worth a good deal more than it was
100 years ago.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
He Wanted Some.

The banquet table was spread and
the guests about to be summoned.
Are you sure that there are no re-
porters PRESENT. anXiously asked the
host of the butler I've made certain
of it, sir. Then hustle out and get
a few" rejoined the host
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
To the Grave and Beyond.

Kim Yunwka, a Chinaman, was re-
Gently made the subject of strange
Jail sentence. After being condemned
and when captured he was tried by
another court and a further term of
punishment was given him.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
Bores,

An article in the London Spectator
on 'Bores" has called forth the fol-
lowing definition of bore which was
given by the late Bishop Mackarness
of Oxford: "A bore is man who will
talk about himself when you want to
talk about yourself" Sydney Smith
is said to be responsible for the origi.
nal definition.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
One Worthy Remembrance.

The brightest spot in long and in
innate experience with the telephone
is that once some one called up the
wrong number and got us by mistake
and didn't blame US for it.-Ohio State
Journal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
The Essentials.

q think" said Miss Cayenne, that
l will write Il magazine story"
Have you thought one out?"
Yes. I'm going to have a man
named Hiram, another named Peleg,
girl named Samantha and an old gray
mare, and the rese doesn't matter"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
Mixed Foundation.

The most mixed population in the
world is probably that OF British Gui-
ana. There is admiNture of French,
Dutch, Spanish, British, coolie and In
dian blood.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
Extreme Carefulness.

''Ribson is the most careful man |
ever met" 'Indeed." Yes. The
evening he was married he requested
his best man to carry the ring, and
then asked him for receipt for it."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
.Iinnmu,s Grieuanea

After Jimmy had attended school a
few days he begged to stay al home
Because said he, teacher says We
mustn't talk and I'm so tired of whis-
pering!"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
A Sim.

When people begin to take the
trouble to tell other people that the
value of your work is overestimated
1t is a sign that you are succeeding.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
His Hard Position.

Gyer-"There goes a man the wealth
er seldom agrees with. Myer-"So?
Who is he?" Gyer-"He's a govern
ment weather forecaster."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
Safety in Eminence.

Even in case of IN accident says
the Philosopher of Folly the man
who has climbed the highest is bound
to fall on top of the heap"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
Beauty.

If actresses We're always as pretty
as their pictures no girl could get
married without going on the stage.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
Truth in Old Saying.

What the eye sees not the heart rues
not Campion
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
Costly Incense Sticks.

Some of the incense sticks made in
Thibet cost from one to two dollars
apiece.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
Sufficient Reason

Don't you admire the old-tima mel0
dies?"
mo; I'm fresh-air tiend Ora.
matte Telegran
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-03-11
Has Almost a Monopoly.

Quebec supplies 80 per cent. of the
worlds supply of asbestos
The Washington times., 1909-08-07
CHICAGO NAM BUYS
COUNTRY PROPERTY
Montgomery County Place
Is Transferred for Price
of $500

Ned Dearbon, Of Chicago, has pur-
chased the country place of Miss Alice
G. Sims, OF Linden, Montgomery coun-
", Md. The consideration is under
stood 10 have been $500.
Mr.. Dearbon will at once make ex-
tensive Improvements to the property
with the view of occupying It as a
home. The sale was conducted through
the office of the Soufe Realty Company.
Sales of other property, located with
out the city, as reported by the Soule
company, are as follows:
For Thomas J. Fletcher, his poultry
farm of fifty acres. near Clifton. Va.
to a Washington purchaser, who will
engage extensively in the poultry bust
ness: 5000
For F. r. L.oomis. his farm. near
Clifton, to Thomas j. Fletcher: 5000.
For W. L. Ciaggett, his farm of 7S9s
acres. near Laurel, Nd, to a buyer
from New Mexico, who has already
taken possession Of the property; $1,000.
For Walter BTashears-Six-rOom house
at Sherwood, d. c.. to A. L Strong, of
CalVerton, Va; $500,
The Washington times., 1909-08-07
WOMEN WILL BUILD
!. COSTLY CLUBHOUSE
Purchase Site on K Street
and to Have Real
Chubby Affair.

Fired with a spirit of emulation
through hearing husbands and brothers.
fathers and friends discussing what
happened at the Metropolitan or the
Cosmos. the University OF the Century
clubs, the prominent society women of
the Capital who belong to the Washing
ton Club have decided to own their own
clubhouse and for that purpose the or
ganization has purchased a lot on K
street between Seventeenth and Eight
zenith streets.
Although great secrecy has been main
tained il is known that the structure
which the Washington Club purposes to
erect on this ground will cost at least
100000 and viii contain all the ap-
pointments of the finest sort of club in
the land. The ground has been secured
already through the office of William
CorcOran Hill and the clubhouse prob
bly, viii be begun in the autumn. The
Washington Club is composed of prOmi-
nent society women Of the Capital The
president of the organization s Mrs.
Stephen 0. Richey, who is now at Mar
ragansett Pier. Nearly all Of tie Off
GERS Of the club are out of the city.
As yet. plans for the proposed struc-
ture have not been adopted, but several
are under consideration and a decision
viii be made as soon as the members of
the club hae returned to Washington
for the fall.
The Washington times., 1909-08-07
FEW BIG DEALS MADE
IN THE REALTY FIELD
Number of Large Transactions Is Limited But Con
siderable Activity Along Other Lines Is Shown.
Suburban Sections Again In Lead

Large transactions have characterized
this weeks realty market to an ex-
tremely limited extent A number OF
deals have been made, however, IN
which property Of every class has been
transferred. Activity has been fairly
general for an early August market.
Suburban sections have again taken
the lead in the number Of sales made,
and demand for unimproved ground
gives no indication Of letting up.
There isn't any doubt but that this
fall viii witness the greatest building
operations Washington has ever
known" said a prominent real estate
man and builder today. mot only Is a
large amount OF vacant land being
bought. but, in the majority OF in
stances. preparations are being made 10
improve it at once. It looks as though
every person who owns a lot is going
to build upon it this fall
Will the market be swamped by the
heavy building operations that are con-
templated. is a question that is being
asked with more frequency as signs for
a record breaking fall season become
more pronounced.
The answer generally made to it Is
that with practically all OF the spring
and summer operations cleaned uD-in
many instances before completion-there
isn't any likelihood OF the fall building
being 50 heavy that it viii exhaust de-
mand. Although it may be pretty heavy
The Washington times., 1909-08-07

: al that, and Ia all probability VIII be.
South of the Avenue, the real estate
dealer wishes that he might hays some
of the available land that lies to its
north. as there is a demand for prop
erty there which is rapidly reaching the
point where II cannot be filed, on &C
count of the limited building territory.
North OF the Avenue. the dealer meets
with the same demand, and yet has q
good-size area of available land 10 work
upon IT is here the building .opeT ations
Of the fall largely viii be centered. Tt Is
here also there is high ground, which is
one thing ninety-L.ne out Of every hum
dred hOmeseekers are looking for.
Across the Potomac there will alzl be
more or less doing f.. the building line.
In Alexandra and in practically ell Of
the subdivisions on the Virginia side, rows
of lots have recently been purchased
by builders who will erect upon them
This IS IN anticipation of the constant
commercialiZiEg of the river front, and
the building of manufacturing ESTABLISH
ments between me river and Alexandria.
Already the anticipation IS producing re-
suits since the houses that have been
erected during -ne summer largely have
been sold before completion.
Several apartment houses viii figure
in the fall operations From plans now
been fully accepted, one Of these may
be one OF the largest End most elabo-
rately equipped apartnn ant buildings in
the city.
Indications are that there viii be a
considerable amount Of Building Of bust
ness houses, principally on the extended
streets OF the northwest section.
The Washington times., 1909-08-07
AVENUE TO HAVE
100000 HOTEL
New Building on Noted Thorough
fare TO Be Erected by H. A.
Lewis.

A 100000 hotel is to be erected on
the northeast corner Of Pennsylvania
avenue and Eighteenth street.
Announcement was made this morning
that plans for the structure have been
completed, and that building operations
will begin as soon as negotiations have
been completed for the acquisition of
additional ground The hoteA is to be
erected by h. 4. Lewis.
Architect B. Stanley Simmons prepared
the plans The building Is TO be six
stories in height. will contain 125 rooms,
and will front 30 feet on Pennsylvania
avenue, running back to II street, where
1t viii have a frontage of 10 feet. Stone
and brick viii be used in its construc-
ton.
It is thought arrangements VIII be
completed early next week for securing
the additional ground.
The hotel probably will not be ready
for occupancy until late next spring.
There are already two hotels IN the
neighborhood-the Everett, ON H street,
and the Bancroft, at II and Eighteenth
streets.
The Washington times., 1909-08-07

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never felt stronger or more 'nervy' in
my life"
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nutrition, increases cell-growth, makes
perfect the assimilation of food, in
creases the number OF blood cOrpuscles.
and as a necessary result builds up
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Of PrOtOne, with full Instructions. to
prove that it does the work They
will also send you their book on why
You Are Thin. free Of charge, giving
facts which viii probably astonish you.
Send coupon below today with your
name and address.
The Washington times., 1909-08-07
WEST-MAHOOL GAME
IS SCHEDULED TODAY
Baltimore Mayor and Distinct Commissioner viii Meet
on Golf Links in Second Of Series for the
Intercity Championship.

on the links of the Columbia Club
the second game in the city fathers
interurban golf tournament" the con-
testants being Commissioner West and
Mayor J. Barry Mahool, viii be played
this afternoon.
The series is the result of challenge
issued by Mayor Mahool some weeks
ago. The mayor Issued an invitation
10 the Commissioner to visit Baltimore
as his guest and measure golf sticks
for the honor Of their respective cities.
The Commissioner accepted and upon
his return admitted with becoming
modesty, that while ne hated to do it
he had put 1t all over the mayor.
As conditions are reversed today and
the Commissioner will play the host, he
Is undecided whether to repeat the per-
Torrance or to permit the honor to go
20 Baltimore. AS host he is inclined
The Washington times., 1909-08-07
BUSINESS HOUSES
SOLD FOR $4,000
Property on Seventh Street
Transferred to H. Blum
enthal.

Two northwest business houses figured
in the weeks realty transactions, being
transferred for a total consideration OF
$1,000.
Both are two-story brick houses. and
are located at S0s and 1910 Seventh
street. They were sold by Mrs. Anna
NJ. Grippe to Herman Blumenthal. d
Washington business man. The deal
was made by W. c. Prather and n. E.
Ryon, Of the New York Business and
Real Estate Brokers.
other sales made recently through
this firm have involved the transfer OF
property valued at more than $4,000
The following transfers are reported by
the firm:
For James f. MCGEE, co RS. three
story business property, Sl4,00), Mr..
MCGEE bought this property about three
months ago for 5000.
For Charles o. Rice, in connection
with the EIlersOn Wemple Company,
four brick houses, 1917 TO 1923. inclusive,
Twenty street northwest, s12, 900.
For Miss Ida a. Bengtson, corner
house. 2l34 Flagler street northwest, TO
Frank r. Manning, $1,000.
For Charles HellWig, business prop
erty, 9i3 Twelfth street northeast. $500;
nine-rOOm and bath brick residence. hot
water heat, 1853 KilbOurne street north
west. for $3.50, the purchasers name
withheld; lot near the Chevy Chase
Club. $500
For John H Lloyd, two-story brick
dwelling, 1877 Duncan street northeast
to L. D'AmbrOsio. 5000
For Miss J. Ryon, seven-roOm brick
house. Twelfth street northeast, 81, go
also two lots, Whitehaven Subdivision
S1.200
For Isadore Small. eleven-acre place
improved by six-room cottage near Der
wyn, Nd. s., 500
For DR.. George B. Reeves, six-room
house occupying large lot, Hutchins
place northwest, 81 ,200.
For Clarence II. Reese, two two-stOry
brick investment houses, $50 and 654
Navy place southeast, and two lots
Brothers place, Congress Heights; tOtal
price. s., 300.
For Martin E. Anderson, two corner
lots, Randle Park $500
For William A. Craig. two corner lots
Seventeenth and Rosedale streets north
east, $3.50; and for Miss II. 2. England
four lots in same square, TO the Noel
House Association, $3.50.
The Washington times., 1909-08-07
RENTALS Of REALTY
SHOW BIG INCREASE
Recent Leases Far Above
Average for MidSum-
mer Week.

Not only have recent real egtate sales
constituted an unu ual activity for a
midsummer market, but the number of
rentals reported are above the average
One Of the largest leases recently
made was that OF the Everett Hotel
on H street. between Seventeenth ard
Eighteenth streets, to Messrs. Weaevr
and NAPLES, through the Office Of
William Corcoran Hill. mr.. Hill re-
ports the following long leases made
during the past few days:
To Preston Gibson, 1907 Seventeenth
street, northeagt corn Of Seventeenth
and \ streets on a lease Cor three
years; 10 Gilbert p. Perkins, OF Califor-
MIA. Z127 California avenue: to George
Tod Ford, 821 Sixteenth street. to Rev
John Van Schaick, jr,. pastor OF the
Church Of Our Father, 1417 Mtssachu-
sets avenue; % J. S. Flanner7r. .2O17 o
street, and 10 Representative ROBERT I.
Henry, Of Texas. 1928 Nineteenth street
Among the sales made by Mr. Hill
are 1900 Vermont avenue and 1921 n
street. for Mrs. Mary ". Reynolds. or
Norwich. Conn. 10 Mss Fannie Dow
ner; for John JOY Edison, to Harry A.
Kite and W. Wallace Chesweu, lots s9.
10. 101. 100, and 103. square 1882: for
Addie NJ. Howard, to Harry A. Kite
and W. Wallace Cheswell, lots 60 10 So.
square 1872, in exchange for lots ~ and
a. square 776, being premises 81 and 313
I street northeast; for Harry A Kite
and W. Wallace ChesweH to John JOY
Edison, 83l and s33 Third street north
east; a wide lot on the north side Of K
street, between Seventeenth and Eight
zenith streets, near Farragut square,
70 the Washington Club" which will
erect a clubhouse.
The Washington times., 1909-08-07
BUILDING GENERAL
IN MONTH OF JULY

According to statistics compiled by
Construction News. building was upon
a more active scale in July than In any
of the preceding months Of the year.
The increase is estimated at % per
cent. In thirty-eight cities permits were
taken out for the construction Of II ,4U8
buildings, involvin5 q total cost of $751;
0Ii 900, as against SIS buildings aggre-
eating In cost S46 80 924. an increase OF
2.750 buildings and Sll, 974 over the
corresponding month a year ago.
The statistics show that the increases
are distributed generally over the cOun-
try, while the IOsses are in cities so
widely separated that they have little
bearing upon the general situation.
The Washington times., 1909-08-07
COL. JUAN LEWIS
DlSPOSES OF HOME

Col. Juan ". Lewis, OF Connecticut,
has sold his suburban home at Brook
land. The name Of the purchaser has
not been announced.
The property is located at the south
east corner OF Twelfth and Monroe
streets northeast, and has a frontage OF
$50 feet on Twelfth street. by a depth
Of 100 feet on Monroe. II is improved
by a three-stOry house containing
twslve rooms
II is understood one Of the professors
Of the Catholic University has leased
the property. which is now being i'm
proved by the new owner. The sale for
Colonel Lewis was made through J. Y.
N. and q. 3. Huyck, real estate dealers.