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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

A portable wireless telephone has
been invented in England. In the fu-
ture man will have no excuse for
failing to telephone when he keeps
dinner waiting.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
Famous Lake to eecome Earn.

Quincy. Ill = Lima lake. which
covers 5000 acres in the NORTH
ern part Of Adams county and is IA
nous for duck hunting. is to be re-
claimed for agricultural purposes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
Iowa Girl Ordained Minister.

Waterloo.-Miss Laura Bowman, a
former Cedar Falls girl, daughter of
DR.. John Bowman, win be ordained
Universalist minister at Markesan,
Wisconsin, Dec. rs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
Notes New srowfaII on Mar.

Cambridge, Mass.--A telegram re-
ceived from Prof. Percival Lowell
says that the old snow cap on Mars
has disappeared and new layer has
fallen. The new cap is in longitude
10 degrees Boston is In a similar
longitude OF the earth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
WIN euIId Scenic RouI.xard.

Keokuk.-It is proposed to spend
$4,000 building scenic boulevard
along the shore Of the lake to be
created by the new water power dam
here.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
Manual Training Added.

Monticello, Dec, 22.-Through the
efforts Of X. D. Miller. city superin-
tendent of schools, a course in man.
ual training has been added to the
course OF study.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

A German scientist comes to bat
with the claim that the soul is not
immortal We repeat his remark
merely to start an argument We
hate peace.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
Boone Debate Team WIns-

Boone.-Boone High schools de.
batting team won from the Sutherland
debaters, opposing the support of the
closed shop movement by public opin.
ion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
Tri-county Fair MEETING.

Dubuque.-Directors of the Tri-
State fair held meeting here and
indications point to a revival of the
annual exhibition. The last one was
held two years ago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
Prominent travelling Man Dies.

Cedar Rap,As.-George Larimer,
aged 81. prominent travelling man, is
dead. One son, Arthur Larimer, is a
Y. M. G. A, secretary In Hawaii.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

] Partisan fashion experts tell us that
within a few years men viii wear
knee breeches and powdered wigs
Evidently they do not know the dit
ference between men and persons.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
Visits Parent. At aoons.

Boone, Dec. 22.-Dr. M. j. Exner Of
Shanghai. China, arrived here yester-
day to visit his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. Exner of this city. DIR. Exner has
been engaged in Y. NJ. C. A. work in
China for o number of years.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
Revival Is Extenslxs

Swaledale. - What was thought
would be but ten days meeting,
planned for the purpose of reviving
one church only, has turned out to
be a genuine revival here at the
Baptist church.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

Once upon time there was deer
hunter who died natural death. but
that was In the olden days when men
used the bow and arrow.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

Fall From Building Causes Death.
Waterloo.-While fighting fire in
Hesal Roads shoe store, Charles H.
Eicher, 80 years old, driver of the
hose wagon. fell from an adjoining
building and died three hours later.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

A Chicago man has been sentenced
to walk the floor with iis baby for
two hours every night. He may con-
slider himself lucky he IL not the
father OF triplets.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

Although the back-to-the-farm move
ment has not made great Roadway In
this country, It may soon be given a
good boost by the Manchus In China
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

As for scientific management on the
farm. please note the case Of the Colo
RADIO hens which laid more eggs when
clad in neat little coats and caps.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
RIa Ruffalo Lock Done.

Buffalo. N. Y.-The largest inland
ship lock in the world has Just been
completed here at cost OF sl.260. 900.
The contract was let by the govern.
ment in 1908. The lock is 500 feet
long and 10 feet wide.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
Given rhIrtvfIve Years.

Clinton.-Edward Pierce Cochran,
rs years old, convicted of the muir.
der Of John Hassman at Davenport,
Sept. Z, was given thirty-fve years
at Fort Madison by Judge Barker.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
Boone POULTRY Show on

Boone.-The corn ano poultry show
held here was an exceptionally fi..e
exhibit OF corn, there being 14O en-
tries. More than 900 birds from over
the state were on exhibition.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
lowan prons Dead

Allerton.-Grant Rilea, formerly
editor Of the Allerton News, but re-
Gently employed by the Rock Island
railroad, dropped dead when blood
vessel in his head was ruptured.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
We'll Known cattI,m,n NE.

Davenport.-Israel Barr, leading
shorthorn cattle breeder OF the state,
died at his home In Lincoln town
snip after paralytic stroke.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
ornh.n rwIns Die In Fire.

Paterson, N. J.-Frederick and Car
oline Sterkey. twins. aged four, and
orphans, we're burned to death in a
fire which destroyed the home In
which they lived.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
e,tIfe. ACCORD on Morocco.

Paris.-The chamber OF deputies
ratified the Franco-German accord ON
the question OF Morocco. The ratifica
ton was adopted by 1913 against 30
votes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
EMPEROR. Illness slIuht.

Vienna. Reports in circulation that
Emperor Franz Josef is dangerously
I'll are without basis OF truth. The
emperor. II was stated. Is suffering
from . Geld
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

Mexico having bought 800 pianos
From Chicago firm. we may look for
. long period Of unrest across the
border.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

II show is immoral an arrest may
be made without warrant by a po-
hceman. II show is dull the pun
ishment is left to the public.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
Garner Pioneer Dead.

Mason City.-Adam Schneider, a
pioneer and prominent business man
Of Garner. dropped dead at his home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

A man asks a divorce after getting
his own breakfast for twenty years
though this may not solve the break
last question.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

"A man Is middle-aged at co. says
Lord Strathcona According to his
version of It. most men never out
grow their infancy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

Last year the United States made
100000 worth Of soap. which
eught to put US right up next to godli-
ness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

The tip Is an insult says the Chr
eago Record-Herald. Insulting the
waiter then is what keeps travelling
man poor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28
Iowa Furniture Factory eurned.

Iowa Furniture Factory Burned.
Mason City. lathe plant OF the
Weir Wardrobe company. furniture
manufacturers. was completely do
stroyed by fire. The loss is estimated
ut $4,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

Brooks comet is said to have two
tails. but people who stay up late
enough to see 1t generally are able to
soc two comets.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

Horses have to smile little when
they pass bianketed automobile en-
cine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

Wellesley college girls are said 20
Aave earned SO as bootblacks, but
what boots it,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

The happiest people are those who
haven't time to hate anybody.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-28

Winter should take care lest Il
wear itself out prematursly.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
Pixies Toothsehs Drops Cure In One MInuta

ing of Congress laws asking for these re-
forms.
1t would appear that the time for de-
cisive action has come. Whatever we
may now do and whatever may be the
result Of our action it will be but the be-
ginning of a forward progressive move
ment which is finally to eliminate in an
improvement of the postal service second
only to the free delivery of the rural
mails. Every Grange should fully realize
that as an organization, they have part
in this great work. Every member
should feel that individual effort counts
most, and appeals to your representa-
tives in Washington, will bring results.
In comparing our domestic postal
rates with the arrangements made by the
postal union with foreigners. one cannot
but see the injustice of this plan.
Several bills have been introduced in
Congress. The most of them. probably
for the purpose of heading off legisla-
ton asked for by the people The bills
finding most favor with the advocates
for real reform, are the Sulzer Bill and
the Lewis Bill. Either of these are the
entering wedge for lower rate and a
greater carrying capacity. The Sulzer
Bill gives for general service. weight
limit of II pounds, rate eight cents per
pound. and for rural service weight
limit of Is pounds, rate one pound, one
cent; II pounds. five cents; % pounds, IL
cents, and insurance to full value rat
rons. with a determined and united ef-
fort we can have this much needed I'M
provement in the postal service.
There are a great many problems
which must be solved in our State in the
next two years. Perhaps more than ever
before are all of the people waiting to
see what position the Grange will take
OIL these issues. The open, fair-minded
manner in which we have met and
championed the issues of the past year
has given the Grange prestige and stand
ing. We have demonstrated when moral
and economic issues are to be decided
in the future. that the Grange will be a
factor that cannot safely be ignored. Ii
sometimes requires courage to stand
openly and firmly upon convictions OF
right. When such occasions arise there
is but one right course to pursue. TIC
falter means loss and defeat. To openly
and courageously stand for, and be iden-
titled with, right and progress, spells
success and gam IN influence
Patrons for four years have served
as Master of this Grange. l consider 1t
an honor second to none in the gift OF
the people of Maine. 1t is position
which carries with it grave response
bilities. The mistakes 1 have made were
mistakes of judgment and not of inten-
ton. l have given my time and ability,
such as 1t is. l have visited many OF
your Oranges; / have been entertained
in your homes. and ] take this oppor.
tunity to say that mere words are bu
poor vehicles to carry to you my appre
citation and gratitude for the many kind
| nesses bestowed upon me during these
years. I certainly hope that happiness
and blessings may come to you all In
full measure Fraternally,
c. s. STETSON, Master.
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Fraternally submitted.
T.. II. LIBBY. Secretary,
Masters Address.

officers and Members of the Maine
State Grange:
"A glance at our past years work
VIII enable us 10 determine whether or
not we have made material advance
ment: whether We have scored sue
cesses, attained positions and com
passed results commensurate with the
sacrifices made in time, money and
effort
Every session of Grange should be
characterized by dignity which in
spires respect and by a conserv atism
which compels confidence and merits
attention. They should in no sense, be
allowed to degenerate into or to be
considered as pleasure assemblies
merely.
The condition of the Order in Maine
is a source of qualification TO all who
have kept in touch with the work
along progressive lines. The increase
IN membership has been satisfactory
Our purpose has, been to inspire con-
fidence and 10 give the organization
prestige through the character of the
work done in the individual Oranges
We believe that the Grange will at
tain to its highest ideals only when vi
tahzed BY the desire to make good by
the individual efforts of its members
We find an almost universal move
ment towards broader and more con-
suuctiVe work. an earnest desire TO
place tin Grange on that plane which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
LINCOLN
DRESDEN.

Mrs. Carrie Cornell, q teacher III
the Gardiner public schools is pass
ing her vacation at Cedar Grove.
Miss Marion Pushard, student of
the Morse High school of Bath, is
spending the holidays with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Pushard.
Mrs. Norman Call of Roekiand is
visiting her parents. Capt. and Mrs.
Foster, at the Ferry.
Bridge Academy has closed for a
vacation of two weeks. The instruc-
tors will spend the holidays at their
respective homes.
The annual Christmas tree will be
held, Monday evening, at the home
of Frank H. Cate.
WiscASSET.
Walter Moors and family have moved
into Mrs. Helen Jackson's house on
Federal street.
Fred Blagdon and family arrived in
town, last Monday, from North Dakota,
where they have been for the past 8
years.
Mrs. Carl Fuller is assisting in II.
G. Hawe's store, through the holidays
Edward Mute has returned from a
few weeks visit in Portland.
l.. F. Greenleaf has hired the south
side of the Dickinson house, on Wa
ter street
Mrs. S. Z, Woodwork is suffering
from rheumatism.
Miss Nettie Blake is at home from a
two weeks visit, in Bath
Edward Blair, one of our oldest cit
liens. is said to be failing rapidly.
A new baby has arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. WIll Jones.
DRESDEN.
Mrs. Edward Chapman was the re-
cipient of many beautiful cards the 9Th
of December her birthday. She WAS
given shower of birthday carls.
Many cards were sent from the town
of Mosquito, Woolwich and Bowdoin.
Others came from Massachusetts, and
Wyoming. Mrs. Chapman wishes to
thank her many friends for so kindly
her. and wishes every one
a merry Christmas.
Jimmie Paris has returned to his
work in Alma, after a short visit with
his parents,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
legislative Committees Report.

State Master Stetson. chairman of
the Legislative committee, read that
committees report at the opening of
the afternoon session, as follows:
Worthy Master Members of the Maine
State Grange:
The executive and legislative COM
mittees of the Maine State Grange
met in joint session at Augusta i'm
mediately after the close of the last
session of the State Grange. At this
meeting it was decided that State
Master Stetson should act as chair
man of the legislative committee, and
that the efforts of the committee
should be directed to the support of
the following measures:
A change in the method of the dis
tribution of the school fund. direct
primary bill, an Increased license on
automobiles and additional legislation
regarding inspection of commercial
fertilizers.
The Legislature of 1909 passed
law. providing for a tax of one and
one-half mills on a dollar to the as
sessed upon all the property in the
State, this tax to be designated as the
common school fund The law fur
ther provides that one-third of this
fund shall be distributed to the sew
eral cities. towns and plantations &C.
-cording to their valuation as fixed by
the state assessors. This was in adj
dition to the former mill tax for
schools of one and one-half mills,
making in all tax of three mills on
a dollar assessed upon all the taxable
property in the State, two thirds of
this fund to be distributed Accord
ing to the number of scholars in each.
municipality and one third according
to the valuation thereof.
The Grange has always believed that
a State tax for the benefit of the COM
mon schools should be distributed so
that every person of school age should
receive the same amount without re-
gard to their place of residence, thus
placing the scholars in the poor towns
on an equality so far as the States
bounty is concerned with those in more
wealthy places
To carry out this principle Senator Os-
borne of Somerset county, early in the
session. introduced a bin providing that
the school fund and mill tax should be
distributed according to the number OF
scholars in each city, town and planta-
ton, and your committee did all in its
power to arouse interest in this bill
among the members of the Legislature.
Later in the session another bill, provid-
ing that this fund should be distributed
according to the number of scholars act
ually attending school in each municipal
ity. was introduced by Senator Miliiken
of Aroostook county.
The Osborne bill having received an
adverse report from the committee to
which 1t was referred, and the Milliken
bill being favorably reported, your COM
mittee worked for its passage, believing
it to be an Improvement over the pres
ent system of distribution. The Milliken
bill passed the Senate, but was defeated
by small margin in the House.
We would recommend that the State
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commends it to all thinking people
The character of the programs pre-
scented, and the interest manifested in
larger things is so gratifying that |
feel justified i'll making the assertion
that in progressive effort, the work of
the past year has few parallels. In
short, l am pleased to report that at
no time in our history, was the Order
ever in better working condition in
our State than at the present time. AS
an evidence of this | will cite the ad
dition of 1900 or mere new members
to our ranks, many new halls built and
dedicated during the year, with sew
eral more In progress of building at
this time. | would also refer you to
the interest manifest in using the
Grange as a factor to promote agri-
cultural development in the State. the
Increased desire to unite on some plan
of cooperative work and the decided
tendency to make the Grange an
agency for helping to bring about
much needed reform in the State and
Nation.
We always have had and 10 doubt
always VIII have weak Grange organ
izatlous that need help and encourage
ment. We believe that, inspired by
the work and accomplishments in larg-
er fields, this class of Oranges will be-
come less with each passing year. The
growth Of a broad fraternal spirit is
another result of the years work Our
membership are realizing that by a
proper development of this spirit and
broad constructive policy governing
our work our best days are in the flu
ture.
We believe that an interchange of
fraternal visits between neighboring
Subordinate Oranges, field meetings,
Subordinate. Pomona and State, can
all be made an incentive to create
Grange sentiment and enthusiasm.
But the best known remedy is earnest,
consistent, active work, for the good
of all If every member would con
stitute himself or herself Il worker.
and not let a meeting pass without
their presence, with the Willingness to
help make the meeting pleasant and
profitable, by Incorporating light en-
tertainment with solid work, the
highest aim being to cultivate the
mind and thus develop and improve
self. there would be very few dormant
Granges-but many more true and
prosperous ones.
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JOICE.

Ernest Dunton went to Augusta, last
week, on business.
December IA and 10 the land here was
in excellent condition for blowing, and
some of the farmers finished their piow-
ing on those dates.
Weston Lewis of Augusta was in town.
Monday and Tuesday.
Farmers are signing up their acreage
of sweet corn to be planted another
year.
Horatio Lewis went to Cooper's Mills,
last week, on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Lewis attended
the funeral of the late Willis Gardner.
Sunday, at North Whitefleld.
ALMA.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Brown went to
Bunker Hill, Friday. to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Browns brother-in-
law.
Mrs. Abbie II. Aver and Mrs. j. A.
E,rskine went, Thursday, to Damaris-
Gotta.
J. L. Lawrence of Gardiner was i'll
town. Thursday.
George Mcdonald went to Wiscasset.
Friday.
Mrs. Chester vannah OF North New
her sister. Mrs. ca erie Erskine.
The weekly prayer meeting viii be
held at the home of Mrs. Clara
Achorn.
+. J.. Weeks has sold his oxen to
Chas. Piper of Damariscotta.
Mrs. Cora Tarbox went, Monday. To
Gampello, Mass.
WHITEFIELD.
CoOPER,S MILLS-The Rebekah
Lodge of this place presented the
drama, 1.-THE Deestrict School at
Burberry Corner in the Odd Fell
lows hall, Dec. II, before a large au-
dience.
w E. Overlook called on friends in
this place, last week
The funeral of the late Willis Gard
ner was held at his home. Sunday,
Dec. II The bereaved family have
the sympathy of their many friends.
The Farmers Institute. which met
at the Grange hall, Tuesday, Dec. Il,
was attended by large crowd and
all report very beneficial meeting.
WALposo2o.
Mrs. J. w. Wallace is confined to the
house by sickness.
Lorenzo Newbert still remains in very
poor nedittl.
Alden Weaver and Norman Miller of
South Washington were in this place,
Monday
The portable mill is being moved from
| the Mank lot to the lumber lot of G. c.
| Walter, recently purchased by Mr..
Mathers
Henry Dreamer slaughtered hog one
year and one day old that dressed 5oS,a
lbs.
zNovington Sideiinger of Union was IN
| this place, Saturday, calling on friends.
| Mrs. Edith Fales, who has been passing
several weeks with her sister Mrs. AL
win Eugley, has returned to her home in
Attleboro.
| Miss Selinda Spear of Warren has
been the guest of Mrs. Maynard Creamer
for the past several days.
Joseph LABEL who has had employ
| rnent at the portable mill as fireman,
went to Bath. Monday. where he has a
situation.
Hard travelling, with plenty of mud and
| nice warm weather, is what we have
| been having down here the past week.
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Aches and Pains.

You know by experience that the
aches and pains OF rheumatism are not
permanently, but only temporarily. re-
lieved by external remedies.
Then why not use an internal rem
|edy-Hood's Sarsaparilla, which COR
reefs the acidity of the blood on which
rheumatism depends and cures the
disease? ~
This medicine has done more for the
rheumatic than any other medicine In
the world.