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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31
THE
CATASTROPHE
By MABEL c. ENGLAND
Copyright, 1911, by Associated Literary

Dorothy Randall dismissed her
class anW came forth from the little
schoolhorse into the radiant May
sunshine. What a glorious day and
what a pity one had to go back and
be cooped up for the whole afternoon.
Her lips curved in delicious pout
and in her resentment against, fate
she had almost passed young DR..
Deming without seeing him when he
stepped determinedly in front of her.
She looked up. surprised.
Miss Randall" he said, Il have to
drive several miles out into the coun-
try this afternoon / start about four
] was wondering if you would go with
me-"
Dorothy smiled graciously.
I'D love to-" she told him impuls-
lively. THE day is so perfect"
He beamed with delight. Very
well, then, I'll be at the house by
four o'clock"
Dorothy walked on, outwardly COM
posed, but inwardly in a tumult of
happiness. All the girls she knew
were wild about this clever young
doctor, recently established there,
and lost no opportunity to intercept
and attract him. For this very rea-
son, perhaps, Dorothy had always
been reserved and even coldly indif-
ferent in her manner toward him,
fearful lest he should think her as
eager as the rest This was the first
time he had ever invited her to go
out with him, though she had met
him often enough at the little social
affairs of the village.
He has driven with lots of other
girls" she reminded herself, so you
needn't feel especially flattered"
AS she was finishing lunch dress
was delivered at the door, the new
spring dress that she had not ex-
pected till Saturday. Full of excite.
ment she seized the parcel and
rushed up with it to her room. A
new dress was always joyous event
in her life.
Slipping it hastily on she stood
before the mirror regarding it. How
pretty it .was-how the dainty violet
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31
Farms For Sale

40 acres we'll improved. 1925 per acre.
80 acres, good land and good build
ings, $125.00 per acre.
80 acres, unimproved, 500 per acre.
100 acres, extra we'll improved, $l25
per acre.
100 acres in Guthrie County; aver
age land and buildings, $s5 per acre.
160 acres, good land and fair build
ings, $4,000 per acre.
100 acres of very good laying land,
fair buildings, $1,000 per acre.
100 acres near Casey for sale or trade
24O acres of extra good land add
buildings, $l25.O0 per acre.
800 acres Of fine laying land and
good buildings at bargain.
Most of these can be bought on easy
terms. | also have for sale or trade,
city property, stocks of goods, auto
mobiles, threshing machines, a span
of good mules, etc.
Yours for business,
J. B. ]. Lohner,
If Extra, Iowa
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31

Mrs. L. E. Peterson returned Friday
from visit in Atlantic.
Alex Ferguson and wife returned
Friday from visit in Omaha.
Mr.. and Mrs.. w. III. Cowles return
ed last Wednesday from visit in OF
tumwa.
Mrs. ]. A. Nash and daughter,
Gretchen went to Des Moines Thurs
day to visit.
Harry Parrot and wife went to
Lake City Thursday for few days
visit with relatives.
Eias. Earl Maharg and daughter re.
turned Wednesday from a visit in
Odeboldt with her parents.
Mrs. VIM. Bryant of Des MONIES ar
rived in the city Thursday to visit at
the home of DR.. A. T.. Brooks.
Mrs. Neal Lane of Greenfield arriv-
ed here last Wednesday to visit her
sisters, Mesdames Dye and Barentsen.
]. e. Kerwin and wife went to
Stuart last Wednesday to visit her
parents and then will go to the State
Fair.
Mrs. II. l.. Kile went to Guthrie
Center last Wednesday to see her
daughter, Mrs. Robert Lennon who
ia sick.
Carl Hoover and wife are rejoicing
over the arrival of q little daughter al
their home last Wednesday night,
August %.
Mrs. A. J. Story of Missouri, former
ly of this city, arrived here last week
to visit at the home o! her daughter
Mrs. Robert Owens.
!, Miss Maude Sutton, trained nurse
of Des Moines, arrived in the city las
week to visit her friends, Misses Bes
sic Rippey and Elizabeth Davis.
/ Master LoVerne Hanson, son of S
Hanson and wife who had spent the
summer in Biloxi, Mississippi will
his grandparents, returned home Fri
day.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Perry Johnson ane
children left for their home in Sal
Diego, California Friday. They hat
been here visiting his brother, Franz
A. Johnson.
Mrs. Charles Hunt of Extra ant
Miss Vivian Heath and two brother
who came up from Texas few week.
ago, came up Thursday to visit tn
formers cousin and the latter's aunt
Mrs. L. B. Jennings. They returned
Friday to Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31
Loss OF Time Means LOSS OF Pay

Kidney trouble and the ills it breeds
means lost time and lost pay to many a
working man. M. Balent, 1914 Little
Penna ST., Streator, Illinois was so bad
from kidney and bladder trouble that
he could not work, but he says: II took
Foley Kidney Pills for only short time
and got entirely well and was soon able
to go back TO work, and am feeling well
and healthier than before" Foley Kid
ney Pills are tonic in action, quick ill
results-a good friend to the workinn
man or woman who suffers from kidney
lis. For sale by all druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31
To Purify Water.

TO purify water sprinkle a table
spoonful of pulverized alum into q
hogshead of water (the water to be-
stirred at.the same time). 1t will aft
er few hours, by precipitating to
the bottom the impure particles, so
purify the water that it will be found
to possess nearly all the freshness
and clearness of spring water. A pail
full containing four gallons may be
purified by teaspooAful of alum
National Magazine. s
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31
John Ward went to Des Moines on
business Monday.

John Ward went to Des Moinee on
business Monday.
Mr.. Clemensen of Bray ton was up
Monday on business
Mrs. F. S. Watts went to Des Moline 9
to attend the State Fair.
| Steve Morrissey returned Thursday
from business trip to Canada.
Phil Foley went to Des Moines
Monday to attend the State Fair.
Judge w. r. Green went to Coun-
Gil Bluffs Monday to open law office
Miss Mabel Titterington went to
Rock Island, Illinois last week to Wis
it.
| Mrs. John Weighton went to Des
Moines Saturday to attend the State
Fair.
Joe Richards returned Sunday from
| Omaha where he had been on bust.
ness.
j. E. Kerwin and wife were visiting
relatives and friends in and near
Stuart last week.
Mrs. w. r. Green and daughter re-
turned last Wednesday from q vaca-
ton at Lake Okoboji.
Mrs. V. Leonard aud granddaugh.
Ter, Irene Leonard went to Grant, Ia.
last week to visit relatives.
Mrs. w. E. Kimball OF Des Moines
is in the city this week Visiting at the
home of her father, DR.. A. L. Brooks.
Mr.. w. r. Wright and wife are re-
joicing over the birth of a little son
born last Wednesday evening, August
%.
Mr.. and Mrs. Priestley returned last
Saturday from few weeks visit with
relatives in Mt. Vernon, South Dxko-
ia.
Goldie Hayes who has been visiting
in Pleasantville, arrived here Satur-
day to visit her sister, Mrs. T.. E
Kline.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frazier have purchas-
ed a new stock for his new. store
which he expects to move into in a
few days.
W. w. Jensen and family Of North
Bend, Nebraska who had been here
visiting at the home of Nels Nelson,
returned home Thursday. ..:. ..
Mrs. Samuelson and children and
Miss Smith of Council Bluffs who
have been visiting here at the. home
n. j. Mantz and wife, returned home
Thursday.
Mrs. j. A. Willford and son raturn-
ed to their home at Rock Island, I'll
inois after pleasant visit here atthe
home of her sister, Mrs. Leutchenberg
of the Park Hotel. ''''1
Mrs. c. d. Booten returned, " onday
from Seedy Willie, Washington where
tshe had been tosee her brother, Robert
Angevine who was sick and died the
next day after she reached his bed
side.
| John B. Durbin and Leah g. Per
rine both of Viola township were unit
ed in marriage Wednesday evening
August 23rd. These young people are
excellently trained to meet the pleas
ures and disappointments of life.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31
Score One for Pa.

Pa-Edith, how often do you practice
on the piano when I'm away? Edith
Every day, pa. Pa-How long did you
practice yesterday? Edith-Fouri
hours. Pa-And today? Edith-Aboutl
the same. Pa-Well, I'm glad to hear
you're so regular. The next time you
practice, however, be sure to unlock
the piano. locked it last week, and,
I've been carrying the key In my
pocket ever since. Here it is!
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31
Noble Ideal.

In the effort to appreciate various
forms Of greatness, let us not under
estimate the value of simply good
life. Just to be good; to keep life
pure from degrading elements, to make
1t constantly helpful in little ways to
those who are touched by~it to keep
ones spirit always sweet, and avoid
all manner of petty anger and irrita-
bility-that is an ideal as noble as Il
"a difficult.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31
Babies Chew Tobacco.

Eskimo babies, it is alleged, arc
seldom weaned before the fourth or
fifth year. but are taught to chew to-
bacco and to swallow the juice even
as early as the ninth month. The Gus
toms general with both sexes-of in
haling tobacco smoke and swallowing
tobacco Juice seem to be of no recent
growth. No evil results of either prac-
tice seem to be apparent.-Medica
Times.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31
A King Who Left Home

set the world to talking, but Poul Mat
hulka of Buffalo. New York says he al
ways KEEPS AT HOME the King of all
Laxatlves-Dr. Kings New Life Pills
and that they're blessing to all his
family. Cure constipation, headache, in.
digestion, dyspepsia. Only 25c at Win
rey & Chantry's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31
,SfsG5S2 Il@N@zES@-1

John Kennedy went to Des Moines
Tuesday.
Vern snellbaker went to Carroll on
business.
j.. J. Ruhs went to Irwin FFhursday
on business. 80; 4, -.
Prof. Smith returned Tuesday from
Des Moines.
Anon Runkle went to Atlantic on
business Thursday.
Father Mcdonald went to the
State Fair Tuesday.
Mrs. Hard returned Monday from a
visit in Coon Rapids.
Henry Jacobsen went to Manning
Tuesday on business.
Mrs. VIM. scherf of Omaha arrived
here Thursday to visit.
Nels NJ. Nelson went to Des Moines
Thursday on business.
H. H. Buck went to Des Moines to
the State Fair Tuesday.
Will Wilson went to Omaha last
Wednesday on business.
David Soar went to Sioux City to
visit his daughter Tuesday.
Mrs. Barbara Weiderstine went to
Atlantic Thursday to visit.
Miss Franc Anderson returned from
q visit in Nebraska Tuesday.
Mrs. Lars Christofferson returned
Friday from visit in Marne.
Mrs. Harry Winslow and son went
to Des Moines Thursday to visit
Supervisor E. f. Johnson went ia
Cumberland last week on business.
The Kerwin boys returned last
"Wednesday from visit in Dunlap.
lila McFaddep returned Thursday
from visit in Shelby with relatives.
Ex-Auditor E. B. Cousins goes for ,
visit with his nephew, Congressman
Cousins.
8. AIRY and wife returned thursday
from two weeks sight seeing trip tt
Yellow Stone Park.
Mrs. w. B. Wonsmue went to Del
Moines Tuesday to be present at the
Baby Contest there.
Mrs. Ernest Kibby of Chicago il
here Wishing at the home other hus-
bands brother, c. E. Kibby.
Congressman w. r. Green returned
Friday from Washington d. c. Con-
grees adjourned last Wednesday.
Mrs. III. Yaggy and daughters Of
Davenport who had been here visit
ing at the home of the foImer's par
ents, V. Leonard and wife, returned
home last Wednesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31
After Dinner.

Lady" began Hungry Higgins, I'D
thank yer fur a meal
"Ah!" exclaimed the bright house
keeper, you're one of these after
dinner speakers"
mot exactly, lady, or wouldn't be
so hungry. l amt got SO much as a
chestnut about me."-Catholic Stand
ard and Times.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31
1any A Suffering Woman

drags herself painfully through her
daily tasks, suffering from backache,
headache, nervousness, loss of appetite,
and poor sleep not knowing her ills are
due to kidney and bladder troubles. Fol.
ey Kidney Pills give quick relief from
pain and misery and prompt return to
health and strength. No woman why so
suffers can afford to overlook Foley Kid
ney Pills. For sale by all druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31
Hay Fever, Asthma Summer Colds

must be relieved quickly and Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound will do it. E.
M. Stewart, 1895 Wolfram ST., Chicago
writes: 81 have been greatly troubled
during the hot summer months with
hay fever and find that by using Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound | get great
relief" Many others who suffer similar
ly will be glad to benefit by Mr.. Stew
arts experience. For sale by all drug
piStS
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1911-09-23
IRRIGATION CONGRESS-
An IMPORTANT THING

Chicago. M, Sept s3-'T am
greatly Interested IN the National lr-
rigation congress meeting In Chicago
from December TO this year. aud
In the whole question OF land recla-
nation. whether by irrigation, by
drainage or otherwise says l.. IA.
Bailey director OF the New York
state College OF Agriculture. ithlca.
- \. AT the irrigation congress
meeting In Spokan" Wash, 7 outlined
my views In regard Ca these questions
and through that gathering ! learned
much from others regarding the coon
omic Importance OF reclamation. gath
cring such FUND Of information that
was enabled 20 prepare considerable
material In book form. without doubt
the gathering al Chicago In December
Will be of equal value to me aud.
am sure 10 the nation as whole
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1911-09-23
GARDEN SEEDS ARE
BEING SENT OUT
BY THE TON
About $50 Tons Are Required
and Number of Seed Pack
ages Sent Out is About
60,O00,000.

Washington. sept a3.--Thc farm
cr constituent of "a hard working con.
gresham who receives his annual
package of Held and garden seeds mas
NO idva nt the labor and expense the
little courtesy involves
There are some other things about
thIs really very important branch OF
tho government that the average citi-
zen docs not know one OF them ~
that the seeds that are sent ont are
the y.ry best that the suscrnmcut can
buN Tho officials of the department.
lar, not satisfied with the simple guar
antry of the high standing of the
gruWcr aud tho personal inspection "i
men employed 10 inspect the t,cu
crops growing Every consignment oI
] seed H. tested for termination la the
laboratories and ON the experiment
/ farm across the Potomac ut AIRING
/ tom before they are sent out tu th'
constituents Tons OF rejected see,
ar, rrtUrned to growers every year aI
! the expense uf the grower The see,
must come up 20 the highest STANDARD
or the government viii not accep
Thorn.
] iHf H''N ~ "f '''''' '''f'
open market direct from growers h'
competitive bidding quality Is giNel
lmore consideration than price.
! Tho seeds are carefully selected an'
distributed Go the sections To- which
4. Ithry are adapted. For instance, cot
ton seed are not sent 60 MlchiHHn
Watermelon seed are not sent To Mon
taua one OF the features of the dis
| tubutlon o. Go introduce ncN Sec
into new territory, and to iry To- on
courage the Improvement OF seed de
, yclopmrnt
n Indeed THIS H. the idea upon whic
tho system was originally built
The distribution of seed h old'
[ than the government Ia coionia
a DAYS seeds were brought aver frot
: the old countries and distribute
among the colonists After the ol
ganllatlou Of the republic seeds an
I rare plants were sim distributed
r. the different sections of the ne
! country IN q more OF less organize
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1911-09-23
Is The number OF seed packets rec
quired h 6O.UUU, UUU

Is The number OF seed packets re-
quired h 6o.oO0.u0o
More radlsh seed are used than any
other The amount used this year IL
l42. 900 pounds Lettuce comes next
with 1900 pounds. othor seeds are
used in proportion. regulated On rela-
tive popularity ANA demand.
The franks ON which the constitu-
ynts name b. addressed ana which IN
posted on the packages are supplied
TO the congressional members in
blank. who address aud return them
10 the seed collection and distribution
bureau. Here they are carefully
counted by two girls. expert money
counters borrowed from the treasury
department \ force Of clerks ana
book keepers has charge OF these
franks until they are delivered 90 the
packing and chipping department..
Regular accounts are kept against
every member Just as though lac paid
for every package OF seed allowed
| him. ! am told that the members
| invariably take an the seeds allowed.
II takes 100000 franks to carry
the supply through the mails. In
| other words. the congressman ana
senator's supply this number of ad-
dresses. and that many pieces Of mail
carrying seed go out every year To
agric ultusal constituents.
| The manner OF packing the seed In
the small packets Is one OF the most
interesting features OF the system
This IL done by New YORK packinS
concern on contract This firm has a
1 sps tally devised machine for TINS
business when the seeds and pack
cts are ready In the department ware
lhousc al WASHINGTON the contractors
bring over 90 of these machines. Th'
seeds. say lettuce seed, are placed IL
la hopper and tn, packets in rothi}
disc. The machine with more than
human accuracy picks up the packets
"opens them, deposits an exact dmoun
bv weight at seed. carries the packe
on closes II ana pastrs II. And There
you are Each machine viii do tht
20 .00O packets per day. Aud tn'
machine will not work but eight hour
"a day either
The machine is 50 very accurate
that the packets OF seed VIII weigl
out evenly on the most delicate drus
gists' scales.
The division OF purchase and dis
trihutiou of seeds D. Ia tho bureau q
! plant industry. Of which Beverly 4
GALLOWAY is chief Leon VI Esta
. brook IL in charge of the division
= oliver T. Jones is his executive clerb
= Both are young men of wide expert
. cncc aud expert knowledge.
I While lingering over books an
/ bulletins In his office the other da
o. ! overheard sir Estahrook dictate
letter 90 his stcnoprapher that ind
|, cutrs the Wide and important scoI
, OF his office.
Z 4 woman In Iowa had lot OF fiu
seed potatoes that she wanted Co du
pose uf. The department could n'
q use them, but Mr. Estabrook wroi
her advising her whore she could dii
q pose OF them 10 the best advantage.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1911-09-23

also know when I pat one over. And
/ say TO myself That got over good,
let's give 'em some more like that to-
morrow"
Where did you study art, BUD
Are you trying TO Dooiey me? |
never borrowed your batteries
Didn't YOU ever SO to an art
school"
"Nupe"
"pumt you ever study drawing any
way''
only In he show business. I never
Vas passed IN drawing when Went 10
public school here IN Chicago | don't
know what drawing means. LII YOU
get me Try TO make en- doing what
want en- doing
think | cot him
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1911-09-23
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WEAK MEN.
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Can Have tt free and Be
Strong and Vigorous.

have in my possession a prsscrip-
ton for nervous debility, lack OF Wig
or. weakened manhood. falling mem
DRY and lame back, brought ON by ex-
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OF youth. that has cured 50 many
worn and nervous men right In their
own homes-without any additional
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power and virlity. quickly and quiet
~, should have a copy. So | have de-
tcrmned 10 send a copy OF the pres
cription free OF charge. in a plain.
ordinary sealed envelope TO any man
who viii write for u,
This prescription comes from a
! phy stefan who has made special
study OF men and I am convinced u
is the surest-acting combination for
the cure 81 deficient manhood and
viEur failure ever put together.
think I owe u 90 my fefrow man
90 send them a copy IN confidence SO
that any man anywhere who IL weak
and discouraged with repeated fall
ures may stop drugging himself with
harmful patent medicines. secure
what I believe IL the quickest.actlns
restorative, upbuilding. sPor-roucH-
ING remedy ever devised. and -
lcure himself at home quietly and
lqulckly Just drop me line like
this Or A. T., Robinson. iTb2 Luck
Building Detroit, Mich, and | will
send you a copy of this splendid rec
ipe In a plain ordinary envelope free
lot charge. 4 great many doctors
would charge $500 10 $500 for mere
lly writing cut a prescription like this
but / send ID entirely free
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1911-09-23
Clever Young Artist Who Put
"Mutt and Jeff" Before the
Public Talks About Himself

Nott. The following interview with
"lIud Fisher. written by Ashton
stevens dramatic editor of The CHI
cage Examiner, appeared la the Exam.
incr recently during Fishers yaca'
tiou q
Hello old California" cried 10
he paruHt of Mutt and lcn, who Is
spending week of his months yaca'
ton as an actor man al the Majestic.
S.s.s.h' Don't spring that Golden
Gate stun here And Bud Fisher was
almost solemn
why not? Are YOU ashamed OF Tho
old sgojg'
NO Il isn't that It's u's-well,
IT'S this way. I'm q Californian by
reputation. but ! Was born right here
Sure. In Chicago Why don't you
ask me how like Inc city, aud all
that sort OF regular interview thing
I've got answers 60 make Chicago glad
she bore me II she can stand my act
tomorrow
"lioN do you dress for NJ
II don't wear sack suit like
this. only darker. bat u hear th'
governor on the mayor Is coming Il
hook mo over will get my Taxed
spungcd and pressed
How do You like the work as IA
as you've gone-irun liammctsleiH'
20 brighton Beach
Don't for the love of Mike. cal
this work. I'm on vacation"
Well then how do you like you
vaudeville vacation
Calls u Great soort.
"lis fascinating, ms sport, IT'S ca
ciemeut You got out there ON IN
stage and done do anything, but b
he time you get on you're worn on
OF course. TO he regular yaudeviIl
actor you've got 20 come on cryin
az the audience. You've got To say
What an awful house tonight an
last night / went so big You ought
hear em--tho regulars
Let me hear 'omg'
"You ought to stick around benin
when man aud wife have done the
turn. lbs great You did YOU
wrong. says he I didn't; you d
youfu wrong says s'.e. shut NJ
says he shut up yourself Aud the
close the door OF their dressing roo
and go To IT,
DO they ever bother you for BEN
an outlanderG'
Not largely" said Bud ~
greatly But, say, did you ever he
of a vaudeville hero named J. Fra
els DoOlcy-?'
Worse than that, I've seen him. y
"But YOU never dressed with him.
have. lie liked 20 have room avn
from his wife who II particular, al
he asked me II I'd take him In. ! VI
IA tickled TO death-for hate to talk
a myself anyway
. We'll" Fisher went on, 'Dool
bind an auto and SO had .~oul
H. lmbing IL good enough for me, '
.kcpi our machines In the same CARA
~ land one night I ran ont OF batieri
4 aud borrowed three of his, Dool
N volunteering, you understand. ~
~ ieries cost Is cents apiece. and {
M usual regular person would as so
II think OF returning a battery as
4 cigar I don't return cigars. and
didn't return Dooley's 80 cents VOL