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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27

night In the swimming pool clad In
their scanty costumes.
The hours from midnight to dawn
were not cheerful. The girls we're
cold, as they had little covering. and
fhe men were cold for the same rea-
son. The girls were also sad. for they
were fearful about what their parents
would say.
Finally. about flve o'clock. Billings
lea made some OF his servants hear
and the doors OF the pool were forced
and the party of men and girls re-
leased. II was not merry crowd that
emerged Taxicabs and autos were
summoned. The girls. wrapped In
sheets. were sent to their homes.
The men were wrapped In any old
thing and also hurried away.
Billingslea thinks some one played
practical joke on his guests. but he
Is mad clear through. and has offered
a large reward for discovery OF the
person who stole the clothes and
locked the pool. At any rate. there
will be no more swimming parties In
Macon for the present.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
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Ham WILLING
TO SrARr IN
FOR Soc:
FER WEEK
WITH A RAISE
TIE SECOND
WEE X - .
= t-?-t vi

good stun in him, however, as was
shown by his raise to IS a week be-
fore the summer was over and the
offer OF better Job when he lad In
ished school.
In one department store last year
there were no less than IA boys from
one OF the local high schools. all OF
them selling gents furnishings :"
These we're the older boys and In 9th.
err stores there were high school
men" doing everything from collect
Ing bundles. wrapping them. helping
with stock. doing the work of four
assistant Office boys, to Jobs paying
$40 week. remarkably high wage
for the inexperienced youth Of tender
years
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
MORE EXCELLENT
REPORTS FROM
WESTERN CANADA
Grains Are Heading Out
Rapidly and Harvest Is
Now Approaching With
a Great Demand for
Harvest Help.

Last week 1t was pointed out in
these columns that there would be a
yield of about 200.000,OO0 bushels OF
wheat throughout Western Canada, an
increase of about 100000,000 over the
previous year, and that the demand
for farm help was very great. Con-
firmation of this news is to hand and
the cry still is for more help. The
Canadian authorities are hopeful that
the friends of the 100000 or 100000
Americans who have gone to Canada
during the last few years will come to
the help of these people and induce
as many able-bodied men as they pos
sibly can to take advantage of the
low rate which is being offered from
all points on the Canadian Boundary,
and particulars of which can be had
from any of the following Agents Of
the Canadian Government: NJ w. Nc
Innes, 176 JEFFERSON Avenue, Detroit,
Mich; @. A. Laurier, Marquette,
Mich; J. s. Crawford, Syracuse. N.
r.; Thos. Hetherington, Room 202, 70
fremont Street. Boston. Mass; II. M.
Williams, 413 Gardner Bldg, Toledo,
Ohio: Geo. Arid, ZIG -Termin-
al Bldg, Indianapolis, Indiana: C. J.
Broughton, Room 412, M. l.. & T. Bldg,
Chicago, ILL.,; Geo. A. Hall, End Floor.
125 Second Street, Milwaukee, Wis:
e. T. Holmes, 315 Jackson Street, st.
Paul, Mimi; Chas. Pilling, Clifford
Block. Grand Forks, N. d.; J. B. Car
bonneau. Jr, PIT Main Street, Bidde-
ford, Me-; J. M. MacLachlan, Box
1877, Waterfowl, 8. D.; w. v. Bennett.
Room 4, Bee Bldg, Omaha, Neb.:
w. III. Rogers. 125 West 9th Street,
Kansas City, Mo-; BENZ. Davies. Room
6. Dunn Block, Great Falls. Montana;
]. N. Grieve, Auditorium Building.
Spokane, Wash.
Every facility win be afforded men
Of the right stamp to secure advantage
of these low rates. To those who pro-
pose to go. it may be said that they
will have this splendid opportunity Of
securing first hand information as to
the excellent producing character Of
the lands in Manitoba, Saskatchewan
and Alberta. They will have the op-
portunity of seeing some of the great
est wheat fields in the world and prob
ably the largest yield of wheat, oats
and barley that has ever been grown
on the Continent. And all this ON
land some Of which cost the settler
only the $1,000 necessary to enter for
his homestead, or, II he purchased,
In some cases, costing him from $7.00
to $1,000 per acre, but which IL now
worth from $500 to $1,000 per acre.
Even at these prices the land Is re-
markably cheap as win be realized
when the statement is made that from
20 to rs bushels per acre and over
of wheat are grown. netting the farm
er from $500 to $1,000 per acre: and
this on land that he got for nothing
or paid merely a nominal price. In
fact the production shows that $500
to $4,000 per acre would be nominal
price for land that would produce az
these lands produce.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
Build a silo.

Our land is becoming so very high
In price that 1t is necessary for the
farmer to save all the rough feeds pos
sible. The silo aids greatly In saving
much Of the rough feeds which had
formerly gone to waste. Not only Is
there saving in feed. but such
roughage is put into more palatable
form. While the farmers have built
large numbers Of silos in many local.
ties, yet there are whole counties In
which only few silos are to be found
In order to further the building Of
silos In this state the extension de-
partment at Ames agrees to furnish
assistance In the planning and cree
ton of silos. This aid will be fur
nished free OF cost. other than ex-
penses. so far as possible with the lin
tied force available. Additional assist
ants may be had at a nominal cost
Are you ready to build silo? II so
write to the Extension Department.
Ames, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
CURE THAT SORE THROAT

Sore throat is Inflammation Of the
mucous membrane Of the throat, and
II this membrane happens to be at all
sensitive predisposition to sore
throat win exist.
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptfc is both a
preventative and cure for sore
throat because 1t possesses extraor-
binary cleansing, healing and germi-
cidal qualities. Just little in q glass
of water, used as a gargle, VIM quick
ly relieve all soreness and strengthen
the mucous membrane Of the throat,
and thus overcome all tendency to
sore throat.
Paxtine is far superior to liquid an
tiseptics or Peroxide for all toilet and
hygienic uses.
Paxtine may be obtained at any
drug store, rs and soc box. or sent
postpaid upon receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Mass.
Send for free sample.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
For a Japanese Party.

Write the invitations as the ma
tives do-up and down. instead of
across. using the regular Japanese sta
tionery. which comes in rolls. or use
paper napkins Sometimes have
seen little notes enclosed in tiny Ian
terms or tightly cIasped in the arms OF
small japanese dolls; II either are
used. of course the invitations are de-
livered by messengers
There is scarcely any limit to the
decorations. as there are so many arti-
Giles to use. screens, fans. parasols,
bead portieres. bamboo tables and
chairs. with profusion of pink tissue
paper cherry blossoms Burn Japan
ese incense; If cards are played. lovely
ones are ohtainable with Japanese
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
Chicago Boys Work During Vacation

rHICAGO--with the closing Of the
~ schools It IL estimated that there
are about 100000 boys between the
ages of IA and 20 years who look for
summer jobs. That is. there are 100.
900 the first week. When the second
week comes along there are about
$4,000 who still think the, want to
work. about 10000 third week and
about 5000 who retain theft determi-
nation throughout the summer
The average high school youth Of
this year expects to earn at least $40
q week to start. with raise at the
end Of every fortnight Alas! 1t
seems employers have not the proper
respect for their culture ost Of
these boys. the really valuable ones.
get over their self-esteem after being
rebuffed few times.
One high school student, who had
completed his sophomore year. and
who during the winter Dad been one of
the most popular boys 10 the school,
started cooking for a $40 job and end
ed collecting bundles in department
store for $3.50 week. He lad some
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
By REX BEREsFoRD, low. Agricultural College.

gradually increased for a week, when
the pigs were turned into the field
No more attention was paid to them
except to see that the barrel fountain
in the lot to which the pigs had &C.
cess through lane. was always full
OF water The last of October a log
was dragged over one-half OF the Geld
as in breaking stalks About the
middle of November the rest OF ,4e
field was treated in the same way
On Novemberll9 we considered that
the automatic corn husking was com
pleted and the shoats were again
weighed A total of 1924 pounds OF
pork had been made on the IL acres
of corn and rape This was a gain
of IA pounds per head. or an average
gam of 1.0l pounds for each pig every
day Counting pork at So per 100
pounds the field produced 1853 worth
of pork. or s46.62 per acre for the
~ acres
Estimating the yield at 65 bushels
per acre. this field produced total
OF $50 bushels OF corn With corn at
40 cents per bushel. minus cents for
husking. this would give $2SS.6O as
the market value OF the corn. II tlse
stalks were counted worth $40 the
total value OF the crop would be
s29S.60. or $24.Ss per acre.
Laying aside any consideration of
the cost of producing the corn. or the
profit we might have secured in har-
vesting and marketing 1t in the usual
manner. we have an added profit. In
pork actually produced on the corn
and rape. of s21.75 per acre. The
shoats when taken from the corn
field were well grown. thrifty and Wig
orous. They weighed III pounds each
and were ready to make gains of
nearly two pounds per day in the fat.
tening pen for a feeding period of
so days more. The waste in the field
was much less than that incurred In
the usual method of husking by hand.
We were saved the labor OF hnsking
the corn and the work of caring for
the shoats. Their health was better
than when running on dry fall pas.
ture. or shut up In dusty yards. There
was no coughing or sickness of any
sort among The pigs and the gains
we're made more quickly and cheaply
than We have been able to secure
them by any other method at that
time OF year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27

Large dots of chenille are seen on
many voiles.
Tailored suits OF linen or silk are
showing revers OF bright colors.
Some smart shoes have white buck
skin tops and patent leather vamps.
French millinery shows the ten
dency for ribbon. silk and velvet
bows
Two shades Of blue. one very much
lighter. are used on linen tailored
suits
Braid is a factor to be reckoned
with In the planning of new dresses
or suits
Irregular shapes and plenty Of I'M
curled ostrich plumage mark the lat
est large hats as rule.
Striped sheer linen is favored for
simple little frocks. china blue and
white being the most popular.
Artificial flowers are being worn In
bouquet form on tailor made suits
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27

THE first Is for girl OF To 10
years. and looks well in navy
= blue easement cloth: two in
verted pleats turning towards the
front are made each side: the top is
set to a prettily shaped yoke that is
in pale blue braided with navy. a
band of the same being placed across
foot The sleeve trimming and waist
band match the yoke.
Materials required 3 yards 40
inches wide. u yard "a inches wide
for trimming.
For the second blue zephyr and all
over embroidery are used. the dress
is for girl OF 10 to IL years.
The skirt is slightly full at the
waist, 1t is trimmed down front and
about Ave inches from foot with
bands of embroidery
The yoke OF the bodice is of en-
broidery. so are the straps down
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27

age was reported from Pocahontas.
Dickinson. Clay. Hancock. and Worth
counties. but the area. In which tim
othy was seriously injured extended as
far south as Story county. However:
the caterpillars. or larvae. as we will
call them were found In greater or
less numbers all over the state. In
some localities so to 80 per cent Of
the timothy heads In certain fields
were injured.
Since the larvae feed mostly on tim
othy heads the damage is mainly to
the seed crop. although occasionally
the hay crop may be considerably af-
fected Great damage has been done
in the past by this insect and 1t I'M
doubtedly will cause damage In the
future.
The wheat-head army-worm. when
full grown. is smooth. greenish or
brownish striped caterpillar. some
thing over an inch long. which feeds
on the heads OF timothy and soma Of
the small grains. The injury is most.
ly to the timothy seed crop.
The caterpillars eat the seeds and
allow the chaff to fall to the ground.
They eat one or both sides OF head,
sometimes leaving nothing but the
stem.
The caterpillars prefer timothy to
anything else. 1t is only when they
are extremely abundant that they go
to the small grains.
The wheat-head army-worms are at
work twice during the year: first, from
late in May until well into July; sec
ond. from the middle of August until
frost
The first brood feeds mostly on tim
othy. The second brood feeds on tim
othy whenever thu caterpillars can get
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
Worms on Timothy
What They Are and How to
Combat Them
sR.L. w.s...r. -. E.,r.m~, aa,....

Injured timothy heads. eaten by the
wheathead army-worm. have been
more or less common in Iowa mead
ows for several years. This damage
is usually noticed about haying time.
In the summer Of 1910 this insect be-
came very abundant in the northern
half OF the state and caused large
amount of danuke The worst dam
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27

| front. and the sleeve bands are OF the
same material
Materials required: yards 40
inches wide. l% yard embroidery IS
inches wide.
The third illustration shows very
dainty little dress for girl also OF
10 to IL; It Is In cream yelling OF
good quality.
The full skirt is lightly embroid-
cred round the top If hem. the fronts
OF the Magyar bodice are embroid-
cred to match skirt and are arranged
TO cross over vest Of muslin en-
broidery
The under-sleeves reach just below
the elbow. they are finished with lace
like the neck. A waistband OF soft
silk fastens at left side under ros-
cite.
Materials required: 3h yards 40
inches wide
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27

awarded first place In competition for
a medal offered by c. A. Shamel of
Orange Judd Farmer for the best
written agricultural article.l
Last year IL acres OF corn and rape
returned s46.62 per acre. or a total
of $3.50 In pork produced. and the
hogs harvested the crop. The shoats
made gains of pound day with no
care or labor on our part. At the
end OF 73 days in the corn field they
were ready for the fattening pen. and
were the thriftiest and most vigorous
lot we ever fed
This corn was OF the Rieds Yellow
Dent variety. and was planted on we'll
prepared. spring plowed. clover sod
We began planting on May 10. but be
cause of rains. did not finish till May
Is. Cut worms took some of the corn.
but this was filled In by hand plant
ing on May 25. This field was plowed
once with six-shovel pillow and three
times with a surface cultivator. Just
before the last cultivation we sowed
60 pounds of dwarf Essex rape seed.
sowing with the fiddle bow" seeder.
and following the same day with the
cultivators. We secured good stand
of rape and the corn was also thick
enough although somewhat uneven in
size, because of the replanting. On
September s, when we turned the
hogs into the field the hand planted
corn was trifie immature. but the
field looked good for 65 bushels per
acre, and the rape was quite rank.
We had 126 head of Chester White
shoats weighing, ON September s, an
average Of 81 pounds per head. These
pigs were farrowed during the last
two weeks in April They were wean.
ed at weeks old. weighing 3S pounds
apiece During the summer they
were run on s acres of good clover
pasture and were fed in addition 346
bushels of ear corn. Figuring the
cost OF each pig at weaving time at
50. pasture at 35 cents per head, and
the corn at 40 cents per bushel, these
shoats cost us $3.45 when ready to
turn into the corn field.
We started the pigs on the green
corn by cutting of few hills and
throwing II over the fence to them.
The amount fed In this way was
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
sashes for Vanity.

One OF the greatest aids in varying
the white summer gowns is the use
OF the sash. which is the style as
much as ever.
The velvet sash OF the winter is
superseded by the pastel colored
lnoires and the lighter chiffon ruches,
black in color, as an edging. this fin
ished with black chenille fringe and
flowers OF the same at the ends, some
being decorated with wreaths of gold
roses at the ends In place OF the other
decoration
These are some Of the newer fancies
that seem at once to become pop1lar
as>they are shown in some of the most
exclusive shops.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27

or afternoon dresses. the small flow
ers being used The lily of the val
ley, sweet pea. heather and forget.me.
nots are claiming great favor.
Many OF the lingerie dresses are
distinguished by the new collar. The
latest evolution Of the collar Is a
deep. square, or rounded lace cape
collar reaching the belt in the back.
and sometimes hanging just a littl~
below II.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
Encouraoe Hawaiian Farmers.

An appropriation of 100000 to en-.
courage small farmers in the Hawaiian
islands Is covered In bill introduced
in the legislature. which carried out
some of the plans of the board Of I'm
migration.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
DECIDED NOT TO OPEN 1T.

Caller--I was thinking about open
Ing drug store in this neighborhood.
Do you think one is needed around
here?
Resident-Great idea. There's no
place within ten blocks where a man
can buy stamps or see the city direc-
tory.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
Mo Grief About Il.

Marks-"My dear aunt had not been
dead "a hours when her parrot died
too" Parks-"The poor bird died Of
grief. | supposef' MarksL"No Pol
son. Boston Transcript
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
wIse.

Bobby. didn't you hear mamma tell
in us to come in out o. the rainf"
yep. but I'm not goin' to do II till
I'm so wet that she can't lay me
across her lap 'thout spoflin' her
dress"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
In the once.

Il am afraid to hear that report
why so?"
1T is likely to mean some firing go.
ing on"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
Usually the Case.

Harold never has told me what he
paid for the engagement ring"
"Welly
I'd like to know"
What do you want to bother him
for? It's cinch ne paid all he had"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
The Tin Weddlno.

Invitations for this delightfully."- in
formal tin wedding anniversary party
were issued on cards smoothly covered
with tin foil. the writing being done
with dull pencil The hostess car
ried bouquet encased in tin funnel,
and the guests sent all sorts of rim
presents most deliberately wrapped;
tin dipper held white roses, a bread
pan served as a punch bowl dust pan
arrived tied with white satin ribbon.
tin candlesticks. apple corer. toaster.
canisters for tea and spices were all
carefully sent in boxes by special mes
sengers. Opening these parcels and
reading congratuiatory kilograms and
special delivery letters furnished a
good share Of the evenings entertain
ment All of these had been cleverly
planned by the guests. and there were
several good toasts arranged in
rhymes. Refreshments we're served
on tin and the bridegroom was the re
cipient of cigars ingeniously done up
in tin receptacles
MADAME MERRI
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
For the Hostess


scenes on the backs; instead of a
bell use gong for starting the games,
and for keeping score use small Jap
anese favors of which there Is a great
variety. For finding partners 1t is a
pretty idea to match fans. Any num-
Der OF Oriental articles are obtainable
from which to select prizes. such as
doilies, lacquered boxes, bronzes,
carved worries. handleless cups In Can
ton china. Serve ice-tea punch during
the game, then Japanese salad COM
posed OF number of vegetables
served in chrysanthemum paper cases,
cherry ice. rice cakes, Chinese nuts,
and. for run, chop sticks could be pass
ed tied with yellow ribbon for souven-
irs Use on this occasion good quail
ity of tissue paper napkins While
there is nothing very new in the Jap
anese scheme. 1t Is always effective
and people never seem to tire of it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27

Many man enjoys having his
wife's relatives virit them so he can
be detained downtown till midnight
on business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-07-27
Stop the Pain.

The hurt OF burn or cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve 10 applied. II heals
quickly and prevents scars Csc and Soc by
druggists. For free sample write TO
J. w. Cole & Co.. Black River Falls. wis.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-15
UNCEASING MISERY
keokuk Kidney Sufferers Get Little
Rest or Comfort.

There is little sleep, little rest, lit.
lie peace for the sufferer from kidney
trouble Life is one continual round
of main. You can't rest at night with
bad back, with twinges and "stabs
of pain. with annoying urinary dis
orders, backaches, lameness and nerv-
business. You can't be comfortable at
work with darling pains and binding
dizzy spells. Neglect these ailments
and serious troubles follow. Begin
using Doan's Kidney Pills at the
first sign of disorder. You Will work
better as the kidneys get better, rest
better as your back grows stronger.
Proof in Keokuk testimony:
Mrs. NJ. Belts, 1920 High street,
Keokuk, Iowa. says: 81 can recon-
mend Doans Kidney Pills as highly
today as ! did some years ago when
! publicly endorsed them. | had Sc
we're attacks of bachache and was
subject to dizzy spells and pains in
my head. | always felt nervous and
languid and was unable to sleep we'll
Doan's Kidney Pills, which l procured
at Wilkinson & Co.'S drug store
proved their merits by entirely reliev
ing me-
For sale by all dealers. Price Sc
cents. Foster-Milborn Co, Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan -and
take no other.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-15
COLLIER LOTS
ARE PURCHASED.
Power City Hotel Company Spends
$4,000 for the Purchase of
Additional Ground for
Hotel Site.
DEAL is COMPLETED
New Property Acquired is on Corner
Of First and High and Is Very
Desirable for the
Purpose.
DEAL IS COMPLETED

The Power City Hotel company,
organized with a capital stock of
Sl6O,O00 for the purpose of erecting
magnificent new hotel in Keokuk, to-
day announced the purchase of adj
dltional property contiguous to the
present hotel site. The property Sc
cured was that owned by Mrs. Mary
Collier. 1t comprises three lots on
the corner of First and High streets.
The price paid was $4,000. The
hotel site first purchased is on the
corner of First and Concert streets
and the new property secured is in
the rear across the alley and is
very desirable. The deeds to prop
erty that has been bought by the
company have not yet been filed with
the county recorder, but will be in a
short time. 1t is also expected the
articles of incorporation, which have
been drawn up will be filed soon.
They must first be sent to the secre-
tary of state.