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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
LINGERIE THAT is PRACTICAL
Least Possible FIufflness In Under
garments Is Now the Order
of the Day.

Lingerie this season is designed
with the least possible fluffiiness, from
the corset cover to the matinee frock.
1t is made of the finest of batiste.
muslin or cambria and enriched by
fat embroideries, which have replaced
the frills and flounces which were
usual when the skirts were full and
waists permitted much more to be
worn under them.
Flat, ungathered waists, petticoats
that are nearly so, and matinee frocks
which are finished without even so
much as frill at the neck or col
lar are the sort which all but the most
questionable adopt.
Two-thirds Of the lingerie is hand.
embroidered and in forms that the
needlewoman can easily copy at home.
Many women with much leisure
time are doing this fine work ON the
summer frocks which they previously
purchased already embroidered.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06

That the hardy catalpa is one of the
best fence post trees that can be
grown in Iowa, is the conclusion
reached by the Iowa experiment sta
ton. They can be grown anywhere
IN the state except in the extreme
northern and northwestern parts.
Hghteen-year-old trees that have
been properly cared for will yield
from 1000 to $500 posts to the acre.
The gross annual return per acre per
year on the Iowa plantations studied
varied from $1O.77 to $2O.34 Catalpa
posts rank next to Usage orange and
red cedar in durability, provided that
they are cut before they become in
fected with fungi, and are properly
seasoned.
Catalpas should be cut by the time
they are eighteen or twenty years old.
If left longer they are liable to be-
come infected with fungus which
In short time makes them worthless
For this reason they do not make sat
isfactory poles, as they are not large
enough by the time they must be
cut. Another objection to catalpas for
pole production is that the trunks
never grow exactly straight.
The hardy catalpa is the only spe-
cies that can be successfully grown in
Iowa. The COMMON catalpa, which has
sometimes been substituted for 1t with
unsatisfactory results, can be disdn-
guished from the hardy species by diff
ferences in the bark and seeds. Hardy
catalpa seeds are very wide with a
broad brush of hairs at each end and
fringe of hairs along one side. Seeds
OF the common catalpa are much mar
rover, with a narrow pointed brush
OF hairs at each end. Hardy catalpa
seed pods are to 90 inches long, with
thick, strong walls. There are sell
dom more than three in cluster.
Common catalpa seed pods are s to
IS inches long, with thin walls From
to Is pods grow in cluster. The
bark on old stems of hardy catalpa is
deeply furrowed, but never peels off
IN scales. That of common catalpa
Is thin and light, falling off in light
scales, but it Is never deeply fur
rowed
Catalpa seed should be sown as
soon as the danger of frost is past.
Sow in broad burrows at the rate of
S5 or 40 seeds to the foot, and cover
one-half inch deep. For extensive
planting in the permanent grove one
year-old seedlings are most satisfac-
tory. Only No. 1 or No. 2 seedlings
should be used
Good corn soil is best for catalpas
They will grow on any Iowa soil with
the exception of gumbo, light sandy,
or poorly drained soils A thoroughly
prepared seed bed Is essential to sue
cess.
The trees may be set out at any
time from the time the soil is work
able in the spring until the leaves be-
gin to unfold. Trees should not be
spaced farther apart than by s, or
a heavy growth of side branches will
result, and the ground will not be suf-
fciently shaded to prevent a heavy
growth of grass and weeds A sat
lsfactory plan Is to space the trees
3 by feet and cut out every other
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
coLoRs FOR SPRING.
EDIcT OF FASHION IN chILDREN's
GARMENTS.
Should Be Combined With White to
Have the Proper Effect-Long
Bodice and Skirt Still
Favored

Chlldren's fashions all have an espe-
cial charm when made up in spring
materials, and this year look of un,
unusual novelty Is added to this blithe,
ness. Color put on white is immense
~ in vogue, bands, yokes and cuffs in
the most vivid hues showing on snowy
little frocks and aprons. This color
note with white may take the form OF
very effective if simple embroidery
on fine frock9of marquisette. which
texture washes like rag, and very
often the needlework in heavy blocks
will contain half a dozen rich colors.
A deep red, blue of the most intense
sort, black, orange, mahogany and
green are tints that appear in this
needlework, which, whether hand or
machine made, is called Bulgarian en-
broidery. OF course the small frocks
SO treated need to be dry-cleaned as
the vivid trimming used cannot be
counted on to stand the rigors of the
washtub.
Nevertheless, many little lawn
and linen frock may show needlework
in one or three of these rich colors,
and if the garment comes from first
class place-perhaps shop that
makes a speciality of Juvenile wear
1t Is pretty likely to be warranted as
washable.
With the bordered muslins, lawns,
sW1sses and challies,-for challie Is in
cluded among the wash materials-the
contrasting banding will be used with
charming effect at the bottom of little
skirts, about the cut-out neck and at
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06

Mr.. Baldwin is back at Gray again.
VIM. Shaw was taken to- his home
Sunday.
School began Monday after a
weeks vacation.
z @. E. Mertz is often seen in Gray
With his new auto.
= Mrs Foster was an Audubon Wis
itor one day this week.
Jay shingledecker came up from
Audubon Tuesday morning.
Prof. Ford spent his vacation in
Des Moines and Storm Lake.
Mrs. Chas.. McLachlin was Man
ming shopper last Saturday.
Mrs. Kittell and Ada came up
Sunday evening for visit with her
sister, Mrs. Mease.
The Farrell families spent Sunday
with the families of their father and
brother in the country.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
MAKING WALKS FOR FARM
"Tarvia," After Thorough Trial, Has
Been Found Best and Cheap
est Material.

"Tarvia" walks, although of recent
origin, are sure to gain in popularity
with the farmer. They are just as
serviceable as cement sidewalks and
at the same time cost about one-tenth
as much.
A good walk is a necessity about
the farm home, because it adds to
the convenience and cleanliness of the
place. The old style of board walk
is difficult to maintain in repair, the
cinder path keeps mother continually
scrubbing and sweeping, while the
Gifted cement is almost too expen-
sive for the ordinary farmer. Ten
cents square foot is too much to pay
for a walk when an equally suitable
a square yard.
The name Tarvia is applied to a
certain class of walks from the fact
that it's construction is of gravel and
tar. Common coal tar Is the grade
used, and can be obtained from coke
or gas companies at about five cents
a gallon. The gravel used is Of three
sizes, coarse, medium and fine. This
can be obtained at the neighboring
gravel pit.
The method Of constructing the
walk is ',ery simple. as all that is
necessary is to decide on the width.
and then remove the dirt to depth
Of seven or eight inches. A good
foundation of coal ashes is tamped in,
and on top of this is placed two
inches OF coarse gravel. Another two
inches of medium-sized gravel is
placed on top of this and the whole
packed down.
Before applying the tar 1t should
be boiled in an iron kettle to drive off
the, lighter oils. An old watering can
with short spout is excellent for
pouring on the hot liquid. The tar is
applied hot and all crevices in the
gravel are filed. In this process 1t
will take about one gallon and a half
to cover an area of one square yard.
The fine gravel and sand is then sift-
ed on top, packed smoothly. and
within an hour the walk is ready for
use.
Simple and economical though this
type OF construction Is. still 1t will
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
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Roy Coll is hauling lumber for a
new barn.
Sam Jensen left for Kansas the first
Of the week.
Will Tibben marketed hogs in E1-
ira Wednesday.
Mary Thielen visited with the
Coll girlsSunday.
Chris Hickman Sr. marketed hogs
in Extra one day last week. -
Herman Reimers purchased horse
Of Mr.. Oaks one day last week.
Ray Boehme purchased fine driv-
ing horse Of his brother, Clyde.
Jake Carsten and family visited
Sunday at the Will Tibben home.
Herman Hickman and family Wis
tied Sunday at the Mrs. Schwarting
home.
Krumm Brothers were delivering
corn to Herman Wedemeyer the first
of the week.
John Wahe and daughter, Emma
visited at the Chris Hickman Sr.
home Sunday.
Florence, the little daughter OF
Charles Fsga and wife, is very i'll
with pneumonia and is under the
DOCTORS care.
The Misses Nettie, Ethel and Helen
Tibben, Ethel Flanagan and Ida
Meyers attended services at the Ger
man Lutheran Church Sunday.
Among the Sunday visitors were;
Elmer Boehme and wife at the Chas.
Boehme home, CLYDE Boehme and
wife aud Henry Stephenson and wife
at the Sam Benton home.
Gustav Schwenneker Of Des Moines
and brother, August Of Illinois were
to attend the funeral OF their brother
Arthur who died March 2sth and
was laid 10 rest in the Schwenneker
cemetery at the No. schoolhouse,
I. March Goth.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
Saved His Mothers Life

ss'Four doctors had given me up"
writes Mrs Laura Gaines of Avoca, La.
and my children and all my friends
were looking for me to die, when my son
insisted that / use Electric Bitters. Il did
good. ! will always praise them" Elec-
trio B!tters is priceless blessing to wo'
med troubled with fainting and dizzy
spells, backache, headache, weakness,
debility, constipation of kidney disor-
ders. Use them and gain new health.
strength and vigor. They're guaranteed
to satisfy or money refunded. Only SOC
at Winfgey s. Chantry's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06

the, edge of sleeves. All white frocks
are seen, in plenty and surely nothing
could be sweeter for very young chill
dren, but when the child has passed
five touch of color is newer, and it is
apt to appear if only in the form of rib
hon knots and sashes. 3sg T,.ss
AS to design, ehe garments Of the
girl Of seven, perhaps, are pretty apt
to show some of the lines of her NAM
mas frocks, for kfmono cuts are used
for bodices and there are many little,
one-p1ece gowns almost identical in
line with those for grown-ups The diff
ference comes in an easy width of the
skirt, in decolletage of the neck and
in very short sleeves, all raiment dis
tinctly for summer wear showing these
last points
Models for the timer children have
the babyish features suited to pudgy.
fnfantile figures, and with the dress.
up wash frock 1t is pretty much the
rage to have the child look as much
like French doll as possible. The
long bodice and skirt-that is no more
than a tiny fiounce with edge some.
times falling short of the child's knees
still comprise the favored model.
but instead of the distinct sleeve the
bodice portion of the smart garment
is cut in one with these details. In
fact, it is we'll nigh impossible to es-
cape the kimono influence, and al
though 1t may be run in the ground
after awhile for the moment It Is all
powerful.
Among the accessories for little girls
are delightful aprons, which, since thew
are skirt length, may be used on hot
day in the house or country without a
frock. These graceful and important,
details may be OF the plainest linens or,
ginghams, but mothers who like the
neatness and coquetry Of the apron
often turn out cunning little affairs Of,
dotted swiss with lace edges for wear,
with quite flna frocks.
The cooks apron" is the next stvle
the rear bands fastening at the shout
ders being an exact imitation of some
OF the apron cuts used by chefs. The
little quantity Of goods needed for this
apron should recommend 1t to mothers
who like their children to present a
neat appearance at home and who can
not AFFORD too many changes of frocks.
Then quite gay and childish look
can be given the small garment With,
the use Of colored cotton with small
Mother Goose figures for the banding.
one such being employed in this case
ON brown linen. s.8 sR /
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06

Go to the hen my dubious friend,
And learn of her ways and be wise,
She has the goods and she lays them
down
And she knows how to ADVERTISE
The hen lays larger egg than the
pullet. To keep up the size of your
stock, breed from hens.
It's the pullet that's the last on the
roost at night and the first off in the
morning that lays the most eggs. Save
her for next years breeder.
Mark the cockerel that crows first
this spring. He will be early matur-
ing and is likely to be the strongest
breeder you'll get.
If you don't want to scratch your
head over poor production, keep those
pullets scratching early and late.
The only way to secure a soft
meated bird is to keep them growing
from hatch to hatchet."
Washing eggs in 95 per cent alcohol
before putting them In the incubator
will sometimes prevent white diar-
rhoea.
There's no use Matching eggs If the
chicks don't live. It takes strong
breeding stock to throw thriving
chicks.
Sprout your light oats for green
food. Hens like them best that way.
Grind about one-third of the hens
iced for her and she will be more
helpful In filling the egg basket.
The hen that lays lots of eggs needs
lots of grit and oyster she'll.
Beef scrap gets more eggs than red
pepper and doesn't hurt the hens.
Some wheat bran and fine charcoa,
before the chicks all the time will
help ward off Indigestion. and keep
them growing.-Wm. A. Lippincott.
Iowa State College.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
Short Train. on New Frocks

Short evening frocks, in spite OF
their vogue. are ungainly and ugly on
any but the most girlish and slender
figures. and slowly but surely the train
Is coming back into fashion
These short frocks have many points
in their favor. but it cannot be gain.
said that the train gives more grace
full effect.
Trains. however. are quite new in eff
tect-narrow. short and frequently
square or f1sh-tailed, and with the
scant narrow skirts that bob along
In little Jerks at each step of the
wearer.
If one displays little grace in walk
Ing, and not take too long steps. these
heightened skirts are very smart and
attractive.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
HARDY CATALPA BEST FENCE
POST TREE GROWN in IOWA
Gross Annual Return Per Year Per Acre Plantations Va
res From $1O77 to s20.34-Hardy Catapa Only spe-
cies Successfully Grown in State.

one after eight or ten years. The
close spacing produces long straight
trunks. Most of the trees cut out
will make one post each, and consid.
cradle firewood
Thorough cultivation is necessary
for the first two or three years to
keep down grass and weeds and slim.
ulate growth. The trees must be pro-
tected from rabbits for the first two
winters. Wooden shields placed
around the stems are cheapest and
most efficient protection.
II the trees are still vigorous when
the first cutting is made second crop
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
Bulletin on Gumbo Soils.

About one per cent. of the soils of
Iowa are classed as gumbo. Gumbo
soil is very difficult TO WORK when
vet. undra,nec gumbo is of little
value for crop production. The same
soil properly drained is ss pr, tuctive
as any ir The state. A full descrip-
tion Of sulnbo soils. with directions
for management. is given IN bulletin
l19 of the I..wa experiment station at
Ames. Copies of this bulletin can be
obtained free upon request
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06

Mrs. Spilker was an Audubo n
shopper between trains Tuesday
evening.
Mesdames John Markley and
Babbington were Manning shoppers
Tuesday.
Mrs. Peterson returned home from
Omaha Monday morning after two
weeks visit up there.
Alice Branstratter returned the
first of the week from weeks stay
with her sister at Hamlin.
The lectures by Rev. E. w. Curtis
on Jerusalem as I Saw It" and
ssThe Sea of Galilee" were fine.
Virgil Bates spent part of his vac
alton with his grand mother down
by Ross, going down on his wheel.
Mesdames Peery and Beers took
care of Cora Viewer one night last
week. i. She is very sick with erysi-
pelas.
Mrs. Chas. Tucker and son of
Dedham spent part of last week
with her mother Mrs. Lewis and
family south of town.
Mae Mclaughlin had nice pro-
gram at her box social, crowded
house, and realized over $27 to get
an organ for the school.
Mrs. Lou Shingledecker and chill
dren came up last Thursday evening
remaining until Monday morning.
Lou is working up here now.
Gladys Corner of Audubon came
up Friday morning to spend part OF
her vacation with her uncle, Ora
Corner and family.
Viola Mitchell visited her uncle's
family Hi Packard last week, then
Saturday morning went to Hamlin,
where she will teach the spring term
of school.
Harvey and John Greenlee of
Emporia, Kansas came Sunday. We
understand Harvey will teach school
No. /. They are sons of Elmer
Greenlee and wife who used to live
here.
Merle Spilker returned home
Thursday morning from Chicago,
where he spent several days with
his brother We're. All the Spilker
boys spent the Sunday before in
Scranton with their grand parents.
Live Stock Special train will be
in Gray Saturday at 9:45. 1t is
from Ames and has three coaches
with lecturer in each coach, Ole
for the ladies with a lady lecturer,
one for the men and one for the
boys and girls. They are supposed
to be very instructive SO come out
and give them good hearing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
The Sound Sleep Of Good Health

Can not be over estimated and any
ailment that prevents it is menace to
health. ]. L, Southers, Eau Claire Wis.
says: II have been unable to sleep sound
of nights because of pains across my
back and soreness of my kidneys. Ny
appetite was very poor and my general
condition was much run down. | have
been taking Foley Kidney Pills but q
short time and now sleep as sound as a
rock. My general condition is greatly
improved and know that Foley Kid
ney Pills have cured me-" Sold by all
druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06

stand comparison with the more cost
~ types. Tarvia is without an equal
for all ordinary purposes. Its special
advantage is that it has rough sur
face and is never slippery in wet
weather. Ice does not form on It
readily and. therefore, its use on steep
slopes is highly satisfactory. There is
no excuse for poor walks about the
farm house, when such one as de-
scribed can be built so cheaply-T. ].
Nancy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06

Quite dainty is our little model; 1t is
made in cream Jap silk, and has a
yoke of tucked material in which the
silk is gathered insertion, through
which ribbon is threaded, covers the
gathering. The sleeve and waistband
are of the same. Insertion and lace
trim the lower edge of skirt.
Materials required: four yards silk
IS inches wide, four yards insertion,
three yards lace, four yards ribbon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
DllgDV61Dg :

Mr.. Feltner marketed hogs in Au-
bon Saturday.
Myra Bull was caller at Sam
Datler's Saturday.
Mrs. Sam Dutler spent Friday af-
ternoon at Tom Campbell's.
Allen Ditto spent Thursday eve
ming at the Robert Feltner home.
Miss Eva Egan and friend spent
Sunday evening at Art Cameron's.
Miss Bonnie Egan and brother
spent Sunday at thesr uncle Jim's.
George Eagen has been on the sick
list the past week with the grippe.
George Dutler purchased a team
from John Brauman last Monday.
Mrs. Clint Rucker was an over
Sunday visitor at her parents home.
George Egan and fomily were
Sunday visitors at the Tom Campbell
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Murray spent
Sunday afternoon at George Camp
bell's.,
August Dutler and Allen Ditto
and lady friends were Sunday eve
ming visitors at the AL Pindell homo.
Mr.. Sam Datler and Miss Edith
Pindell went up near Coon Rapids
Saturday to visit over Sunday with
her uncle.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06

All new and up-to-date patterns
in Wall Paper at Hansen's Drug
Store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06

It's not what man knows so much
az what he does that counts.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
DRY MASH

Go to the hen my dubious friend,
And learn of her ways and be wise,
She has the goods and she lays then
down
And she knows how to adxertise,,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06

Oasa'Pd 1aI1eds1UII at IOWA oedIc
College.
can be obtained from the sprouts in
from IL to Ia years.
Catalpa posts season best if cut in
November or December. If a second
crop is desired the first cutting should
be made in February or March.
Complete details concerning catalpa
growing are given in bulletin 100 OF
the Iowa experiment station at Ames
Copies of this bulletin will be sent
free upon application.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-06
August Cyrka lost a valuable COW
last Saturday.

August Cyrka lost a valuable COW
last Saturday.
Fred Draher was baling straw for
Sylvester Moore Monday.
Mrs. Fred McRistal is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Yves Jay Of Audubon.
Herman Tessman has fine piano,
which he purchased of Jake Ruhs.
Audubon Sheeley and wife and
Bert Johnston were Sunday visitors
at Will Johnstons.
Grandma Posshen had very bad
spell Saturday night. She is grow
ing weak at this writing.
DIR. Brooks made professional
call at Chris Krauel's Thursday also
at the Joe Johnston home.
Rev. Curtis, Rev. Arnold and
Joshua Jorden and wife were Sun
day visitors at Joe Johnston's.
Quarterly meeting was held at
Eden Valley Sunday by Presiding
Elder Rev. Curtis and Rev. Arnold.
Chris Krauel wears smiling face
these days all on account of that
bouncing baby boy whe came to
dwell with them Sunday. Mother
and babe are doing nicely.
LYDIA Tessman had party of her
schoolmates Sunday to partake of
sumptuous luncheon and whiled the
hours away with music on that beau
tiful new Rosewood piano.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-06-03
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The Philathea and Baraca classes Of
the First Baptist church Held bust
ness meeting at the home of Miss Ro-
Nero 1913 California street. Tuesday
afternoon. After several matters per-
tanning to the welfare of the respective
classes were disposed of, joint meet
ing was arranged and a very pleasant
evening was spent with games. cha
rades and refreshments as close
Among those present were the fol-
lowing: Misses ABBOTT, Anderson, Bur
fington, Clark, Crompton, Cowan.
Heintz, Hutchinson, Robinson, Romero,
Stapleton and Wharley, and Mrs. H. 5.
Wright, Mrs. Forbes and Mrs. MAXWELL;
DR.. H. s. Wright. Davis, Elkins, Forbes.
Franklin, Geiger. Holman, Kilburn
King, Moares Neal, 8. A Romero. Ro-
nero and Walker.
The Lutheran Guild had its regular
meeting on Friday. June 2, at the home
OF Mrs Rheinheimer, at 405 South Flor
ence street. The members enjoyed the
lunch of ice cream and cake, served by
the hostess. 1t was decided that the
meetings be discontinued until the
first Friday in September.
The Ell Paso Sunday school Teachers
Training graduating exercises will be
held Sunday evening. June 4, at s
o'clock, at the First Presbyterian
church, when the following interesting
program will be given:
Organ prelude, Francis Moore
Hymn.
Scripture lesson. Mrs. F. s. Meyer.
Anthem. THE Radiant Morn Hath
Passed Away woodward.
{ Prayer. Clyde Nafe.
Addess Rev. c. L. Overstreet.
Solo, 1.-THE Publican Van de Warter,
Mr. Witte
Glass drill, graduating class.
Address. Rev. R. T. Hanks.
Presentation of diplomas, Percy
McGhee. county Sunday school superin-
rendent.
Prayer and benediction. T. ]. Jones.
Organ postlude. Francis Moore.
Teachers training teacher, Mrs L. L.
Robinson.
Glass Membership, Altura Presbyte-
rian church, Mrs w H. Forbes.
Calvary Baptist, Mrs. Minnie L.
Hicks. Miss Edith Scott Mrs. Mary L.
Reed, Mrs. W. D. Day.
First Presbyterian church, Miss Lo-
rena E. Holt, Miss Kate Kora Krause,
Miss Ola P Baker, Mrs Maude Nc J
Combs, Wolfslegel.