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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16
EXTRA, IOWA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER l6 1909
IS This Plan Reasonable?
An Interesting Investment PROPOSE
tion That Is both Promising
And Sensible.

Auc JouIudl Wishes 10 cali C16 at
tention of those of it's readers, who
are looking TOR Investments, to re-
gion, lying within our national bor-
ders, and apparently developing
now more rapidly than any other
section of the United Statee.
1t is frequently referred to as the
Park region of Minnesota. 1t com
prises the north central part of the
state. Railroads are rapidly being
built through it, no less than three
being now in course of construction
As result land is fast rising in
value. In small tracts it commands
from $40 to Sis per acre unimproved
The opportunity for investment
lies in the fact that there are few
large tracts ranging from 700 to
10000 acres that can be purchased
at $3.50 to $40 per acre. These tracts
are being bought up by companies
and retailed to actual settlers on
easy terms at much higher prices.
So that the number of large tracts
is rapidly diminishing.
AS rule the land is we'll drained,
aud the soil a black sandy loan.
Some of it is cu.-over land, some
partly open, and some covered with
hardwood timber which will be-
come valuable as soon as the rail-
roads are finished. tits better adap-
ted to the cultivation of potatoes
than any other land in the United
States, if we may believe the reports
of the farmers who are growing
them. And in Minnesota this re-
eion is locally famous as the Land
of the Big Red Clover"
In addition to it's value as farm
land, it has remarkable mineral
prospects. Northern Minnesota is
producing more than half OF the
iron now being used by the United
States. And it is actually true that
there are thousands of acres of land
which could have been bought
few years ago at SIS per acre or less,
but are now valued at $4,000 per acre,
owing to the enormous deposits of
iron that have since been discov-
cred. Two fabulously rich iron
ranges have been already opened
up, and there are two more now
Seing opened. Moreover, one of
these traverses the section des-
cribed above. And some of the
tracts still available actually show
magnetic attraction; that is, the
dip needle, which everywhere else
lies in horizontal position, is on
some of these pieces so attracted
that one pole points into the ground
This is the most reliable surface in
dication of iron that has been found
in these iron fields, though it has
occasionally failed
There are three or four tracts in
the Park Region of Minnesota that
can be purchased at the prices
named. The Journal believes that
1T would be an excellent plan for
Audubon County investors to or
ganize home conpany,s duly in
corporated, to purchase and hold
some of this land for two or three
years, when it can unquestionably
be sold st a large profit. 1t is GER
tain that money invested in this
way would b.ing much more than
ordinary interest rates, and there
would be no possibility of loss.
The Journal would like to hear from
any of its readers who would be in
terested in an enterprise of this
description.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

lis Shakespeare London man,
papa?
Shakespeare? Shakespeare Let
me see, Shakespeare. Seems to me
that Teller retired from business here
abont ten years ago. and I dunno
where he is now.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Saw Peleg down to the library
ylstlddy. lie wuz readin' all the old
newspapers he could fnd.'
Yes; he can't remember for sure
whether the Panama canal is to be
sea level or lock, and whichever it is,
he's agin it,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Miss Trola Seibert gave 3-course
7 O'Clock supper Wednesday eve
ming to number of her young geu-
tleman and lady friends. The eve
ming was spent in various amuse-
ments in harmony with the occa-
sion and all went home voting
Miss Trola a delightful entertainer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

H. t. Kroeger, the north eide
butcher traded an SO-acre farm and
his auto last week to Mr.. Bumgard-
ner of Nebr. for the fine herd of
Hereford cattle once owned by j. G.
Powell.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Sam Hicks who is now yard mas
ter in the Green Bay yards at Shell
by was in town Tuesday for few
hours calling on his relatives and
friends. He will read the Journal
the coming year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Born Sept II to Frank Basham
and wife, a 12-pound girl. Both me :
ther and babe are doing nicely.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

VIM. Delahoyde of Avoca W as the
guest of Mr.. Griffen and wife Sun
day night. He was looking after
his property here with a view to
disposing of it.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

'Waal hear tell as how Cook has
found the pole
Found the pole? I didn't know
it was lost
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Some men are SO unlucky about
money matters they can even get in
to debt without having family to
do it for them.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Mrs. John Graham and four chill
dren visited over Sunday at the
home of her brother, Henry Kroe.
ger and wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

The doctor said must throw up
everything and take sea voyage
Got the cart before the horse,
didn't hep
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Leonard Kline has been confined
to his bed since last Friday with
severe attack of the new epidemic,
Summer LaGrippe.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

We learn, gentleman from Lake
View named Neslund is about to
open up picture gallery in the
building owned by M. o. Smith in
which the Jorgensens operated
their gallery.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

A st Louis man has offered Peary
$50. 600 for ten weeks lecture tour.
1t pays to find poles.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Mrs. A. G. Nelson went to her new
home at Holly, Mich. last week after
visiting her parents, Carl Nelson
and wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Rev. Harvey of the M. E. Church
is in Ames this week attending the
conference. Mr.. Harvey has made
many warm friends while laboring
among ns who wish him we'll wher-
ever be may be sent.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Joe Gearheart was out to the Sam
McGaffin home last week and laid
the foundation for 27x32 foot corn
bin.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Fred Cotton will serve "Riche-
lieu" coffee at his store, Saturday,
Sept. 18th, afternoon. Every one
welcome.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Seven eights of the worlds tea
comes from India and Ceylon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

You say the chicken soup isnss
good? Why told the cook how to
make it. Perhaps she didn't catch
the idea.'
No; I think it was the chicken
she didn't catch
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Born Thursday Sept. to Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Mortesen north of West
Extra, 9-pound girl.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Mrs. Charley Milliman attended
the funeral of her relative, G. A.
Heath in Brayton Wednesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Dick Chase has been on the sick
list for week and Len Wells is dri-
wing the dray in his place.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Twenty five cent diuners are
served in the house of commons for
such members as desire him.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Mr.. Davis of Oklahoma visited
his daughter, Miss Martha Davis
from Monday till Wednesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

In Italy ancient buildings or
works can not be restored without
the consent of the government.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Turkey is without the automobile
although her population reaches
thirty million.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Mrs. Henry Wells was taken to
Iowa City last week to undergo an
operation for some internal affec-
ton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

John Parrott of Cascade Ia. is
visiting relatives in this town and
vicinity.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

A lace maker of Tiverton has
worked for the same firm seventy
one years.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Joe Langenfeldt, who has been
choring for his brother.in-law Jno.
Mertes Jr. for couple of weeks re-
turned to Carroll. Ia. last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Folly Herrick has been very i'll
the past week and under the care of
physician.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Geo. VanAernam returned from
Armstrong, Ia. last week and re-
ports everything lively there.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Word came last week from Will
Campbell of Nebr. telling of the
death of their babe.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Mr.. Walter Hockenberry and son
went to Audubon Tuesday on busi-
ness.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

My friends, have you heard of the
town of yawn,
On the banks OF the river slow,
Where blooms the waitawhile flower
fair,
Where the sometimeorother scents
the air
And the soft goeasys grow.
1t lies in the valley of whatstheuse,
In the province of letltslide,
That tired feeling is native there
Its the name of the listless Idonst-
care,
Where the putitotfs abide.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

d. E. Stranger was business
caller in Audubon Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

The capital cities of Europe are
just being connected by telephone.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

VIM. Doffing transacted business
at the county seat Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Agrandson of the emperor of ia
pan was received by President Taft
athis home one day last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Walter Nelson started Monday
for Kansas on visit to his brother
Harry.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Thos. Lohner is at work again in
the store after weeks illness.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16
EXTRA DAY AT THE
AUDUBON co. FAIR
Years Of Experience Spreads Its
Lessons Over Officers And
Patrons. They Have
Learned.

The officers of this greatest and
best Fair ever held in the County
have untiringly prepared for the COM
fort of all who desire to attend. The
exhibits viii be, no doubt, the best
ever seen in Audubon, or at least,
should be. The premiums offered are
more liberal than ever before and will
be appreciated by the exhibitors. In
past years, the little premium Offering,
if won, only went to partly pay ex-
penses
Five Hundred Dollars have been
offered tor the best corn exhibit which
for good natured rivalry will be an
attraction worthy the occasion. We
trust this will be done regardless of
ownership and open and above board.
Mr.. Nash will superintendent this
contestwhich assures us that it will be
conducted fairly TO all bringing in the
corn.
For the lovers of the horse race,
over So, 900. have been provided. We
ought to have more county horses in
these races.
Last but not least, the Extra Con-
cert Band has again been engaged for
the Fair There is no mistake made in
this. The organization having just
completed q pleasure trip to the lakes
that consumed week are much bet
ter prepared for this strenuous work
than they would have been without
it.
Vigorous demonstration, on new or
worked over music every day for a
week prepares the operator for public
work. You will have good music and
hundreds will attend from Extra in
consequences.
Come to the Audubon County Fair
Sept. 21-24 and rejuvenate.
IN a.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

H. P. Hansen made trip to the
Bluffs laet Tuesday on business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16
/; Sense and Nonsense /;
) From Our Exchanges )

Some Arab horses have pedigrees
running back 1000 years.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Japanese workmen are all labeled
with the character of their trade and
the name of their employer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

The following is the exact word
ing OF letter received recently by
the county clerk of Scott county:
Grant, Neb., Sept. 2, 1909
County Clerk, Davenport Iowa
Dear Sir-There is a gentleman
living somewhere in Scott county,
Iowa. Will you kindly give me his
postotfice, if you can, it will be con-
sidered great favor.
Very truly yours,
G. N. CARTER"
), The question is, who is the gen
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

Soon October will return
With gossamery sky,
And in the soft autumnal hush
The pumpkin vine will die.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

e. ]. Hansen and wife visited
their daughter, Mrs. kittell in Au-
dubon Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16
Seven persons out of ten have
eyes of differing strength.

The Chinese divide the day in
twelve parts of two hours each.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16
&c. A. HEATH DEAD
Born In Audubon County in 1857,
And Died Near P1ankint0n S. D.
Sunday Last

Mr.. G. Adelbert Heath, former
citizen of Audubon County died at
his home in Plankinton. 8. D., after
a short but serious sickness, last
Sunday night, Sept. II at 6 o'clock.
40 Was born in this coanty III 1857
and raised by parents of sterling
worth and piety. Many of their vir-
tues reappeared in the son.
On June %, 1888, he was united in
marriage to Francina S. Pottle,
who has been true helpmeet all
these 26 years.
pr. Heath had been IA years in
business in Brayton and was we'll
known in the southern part of the
county, but tor the last seven years
had resided in South Dakota.
He was working member of the
Woodmen, the Sunday School and
the church. While in his teens he
gave his heast to God and began to
follow Christ. He united with the
Methodist Church but later in the
spirit of broad fellowship united
with the Baptist Church at Brayton
early in it's history, and those who
knew him testify to his loyal and
willing service.
He is survived by brother VIM.
NJ. of Portland Oregon, who could
not be present at the funeral; two
sisters, Mrs. J. B. Aldrich of Allan
tic, la. aud Mrs. F. g. Lambert of
Brayton, and his beloved wife and
one son Walter Raymond.
Many friends and neighbor who
held Mr.. Heath in very high esteem
TILED the church to honor his mem.
ory aud to sympathize with the be-
reaved family.
Rev. VIM. Louis Holly conducted
the services at O'Clock at the
church in Brayton.
AS the sun went down behind the
hills of the West his spirit ascen-
del the hills of glory to dwell in
Gods sunlight forever. Farewell,
but we shall meet again.
The Modern Woodmen of Ameri.
ca conducted their expressive and
tender ritual services both at the
church and at the grave.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16
Card Of Thanks

We wish to express CUR heart. felt
thanks to our nelghbors, the Mo-
dern Woodmen and others who so
kindly assisted US during the ILL
ness and after the death of our dear
husband. father and brother, and
also for the beautiful floral offer
ings.
MRS. G. A. HEATH AND RAYMOND
AND BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

It's too hot to work, and too hot to
play;
It's too hot to go and too hot to stay
It's too hot to die and too hot to live
Too hot to receive and too hot to give
It's too hot to weep and too hot to
wish;
But just about right to lay eff and
fish.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16
Read Ed cotton's big ad.

Chris Wolfe marketed a aalf car
of hogs in Extra last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-09-16

If knew the box where the smiles
are kept;
No matter how large the key, A
Or strong the bolt, I would try SO
hard
'Twould open, I know, for me,
Then over the land and the sea
broadcast
I'd scatter the smiles to play,
That the children's faces might hold
them fast A
For many and many day.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-18

CHERRY. H.. Nov 1.-Two com.
panies OF militia from Galesburg aud
one from Kewannee, under command
OF Col. Dickson. have been ordered
here.
The troops we're called for 10 pre-
vent any uutoward demonstration az
the St. Paul coal mine when the
bodies OF the 800 men entombed by
last Saturdays disaster are brought
TO the surface, sheriff skoglund Of
Bureau county teleraphed to spring
field asking Governor Deneen 10 send
several companies OF militia
So far there has been 40 violence
and Il Ia hoped by the presence OF a
small guard to prevent any lIl'adyised
move on the part of the miners,
whose feelings have been wrought up
by the loss OF their comrades.
When the entombed men, or more
likely their bodies. will be brought 70
the surface II doubtful. None Of the
officers believe that any Of the 500
men are alive. but nothing more Is
now actually known about their fate
than was known the day OF tho acct.
dent
Fire Makes Mine Inferno,
Fire In the mine yesterday was even
more intOuse than II was when tie
men we're eutrappod and no efforts
could be- made to enter tho shaft
Fire chief Koran OF Chicago has
arrived with assistance and q supply
OF hose and chemical Ere extlnguluh.
eFa. The seal over the mouth Of the
shaft was perforated and Il was IN
tended 10 force water and chemicals
down through pipes A Thermometer
plunged into the sand scattered ON
tor Of the seal showed temperature
OF ii9 degrees. Indicating that the
heat IN tho interior ~ The mine must
have been Intense
ITS no uae. said Chief Koran. "To
lif the lid today would moan that
the whole mine would biaze up and
there would be no possibility Of re-
covering even tho bodies The coal
deposits would take Ore and che tim.
Der Supports would erumble
George 3 Rice Of Pituburg chief
o. the Geld work u the United States
Geological Survey. also was positive
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-18
PICKETT MADE GOOD
ON BIG COTTON DEAL
DISPOSED OF SEASONS HOLDING
TO SAVANNAH PARTIES.
The Lot Consisted Of 22s Bales and
Good Prices Prevailed, Assre-
eating $4,000

A cotton deal involving two hun.
dred and twenty-three bales OF long
staple and $4,000 in cold cash was
the good fortune OF the Newberry sec.
tlon Tuesday, when II. A. Pickett. one
Of the most extensive planters and
buyers In the county. released his en-.
tire holdings in a round sum, aggre.
eating the above amount.
The staple Is all OF the present
years production. as Mr.. Pickett dis.
posed of all his holdings last season,
and began buying in August of the
present year,
The staple, which was purchased
by a Savannah firm. was OF good aver
age quality. Mr.. Pickett did not state
the price paid per pound, but gave
as the aggregate amount $4,000.
This deal Is the largest consum-
mated IN the county by any one hold
er this season, and the second larg'
est OF any sale, the FIRST sale being
deal IN Alachua where a number OF
growers disposed OF their holdings In
lump. This sale constituted about
500 bales, and commanded fair
price The lot was also purchased
b. Savannah parties.
Friends OF Mr. Pickett extend con.
gratulations upon the successful
contamination Of this sale at the price
received
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-18
osins-ilis's s,sspIsJsss

Pew people in Gaineayilis realize
that this city can boast o. fral
live and fearless "siecpieiatk IN ne
person ~ Geo. ~ Sherman. sh0 has
probably attained q higher point than
any painter IN this secuon ~ the
STATE.
The matter ~ painiinE s'eepiea
and taI smoke stacks IL risky
proposltiou. as d eHdanEeFa ne hfe
o. an man vho unasrtahea thr 80
n rsguifsr ssfre 70 scale thess %.
ieeia baf NJ GssFman e paeseatee
u thni quaiity ~ nsrve shifh has
eaussd him % aseead nang = lgfiy
point vhen othsTs o., . aslltaey in
lacking ne so.
Mr. sherrnan hzs jaEt eompseisd
ths voFk a painnnE ths tso DC
snoks narks a. tks agt0up faeitry
a ne Danoad ies companT Thess
s,sets are ens kzn1fsd fsei hlgh. sd
ne painfrr whlis 81 Wosk 81 - go.
rssonbird Ia pfogoFlioa. q ~ a.
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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-18
TROOPS STAND GUARD TO
PROTECT ENTOMBED men
This Action Taken to Prevent UntOWard Demon
StratiOn When Bodies Are Recovered.

that the Feopenlng OF the mine would
have to be postponed.
The only progress made yesterday
was In organizing relief work for the
many destitute remnants Of families,
In making the rounds Of tho miners
homes, Duncan Mcdonald, president
OF District No, ~, United Mine Work.
era. yesterday discovered that eighty.
six Of the homes visited were. With
the exception Of small children, With.
out males,
Only the most frantic OF the womeR
who lost husbands venturod to visit
the shaft yesterday and these had TO
DO almost iorcibly taken back, Ere.
quontly a pun % smoke issued from
a crovioo IN the cover over the shaft
rhia was taken a. an evidence %
the are raging within. II was cold
enough outside. an ley wind sweeping
over the prairlea aud whlstllng mourn.
fully through the superstructuFe OF the
mine
No Hope Cor 800 Men.
Funerals Of elEht Of the miners who
were killed Saturday we're held yes.
terday Two Of these dlod while on.
gagged in rescue work, Several Of
ibo miners on duty al the shaft leit
their work TO follow the PROFESSIONS
10 the cemetery and then hurried back
90 help a. the nine
The opinion was expressed last
night by Mine Manager Taylor that
the men IN The milne died soon after
the hre started on Saturday Taylor
has repeatedly rIaked hla Ute TO SO
into che mine and Monday ae waa al
bul lost when be- wandered 200 feet
from the main shaft aud returned iuas
IN time 10 see the rekindled Games
osilng their way toward the main
case his only means of escape.
The men IN the mine are dead.
aid Teylor last night They oauno,
d. alive Under any process ~ scleb
tlhc roasonlng there can eYist no
ground ioF hope that single soul
could have been found alive an hour
after the Hrsi IRE 10 make thess
poor people think that when the mine
b opsuod their loved ones viii b.
found IN rome remote portiou u the
mine n cruel"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-18
GRAND MASTER SELF.
Distinguished Official Paid Center
Ledge, /. o. o, =, Visit

Distinguished Official Paid Center
Ledge, /. o. o, r., a Wait.
Monday night marked pleasant
occasion among the members OF Cen
ter Lodge No. n. Independent Order
OF odd Fellows, the local lodge hny.
ing been favored with an official visit
from Grand Master Rev Geo. D. Self,
OF Del.and.
Mr.. Sells coming having been an
nounced In advance. he Was greeted
by a good attendance. aud the meet.
ing passed on IN most pleasant and
Impressive manner.
when the lodge had been formally
opened By Noble Grand W. r. Nose
ley. the visitor Was prcsented, and
delivered a most Interesting address,
In which be dweit with great fervcr
upon the charitable work done By the
order, and the good and brotherly
feeling which prevailed 10 the rank
81 odd Fellowship 10 stated that
this order performed more acts Of
charity than all other iraieruitlea
combined.
a. the conclusion Of Grand Master
Sells address. those present PARTED
patod IN a smoker. when several 10.
formal talks Tor the good u the order
were made.