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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
KEEPING
WORK HORSES
I'm WORK ORDER
Good Feed and Care for the Work Horse
Pays--A weil-fittina Harness Es-
scntial to Good Work.
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One OF the most important things In
keeping a horse going all through the
busy season is fitting his harness cor
rectly. The collar is the first thing
to be examined. 1t ought to At snugly
all the way around so that one may
run hs fingers between the collar and
the shoulder when the collar is pushed
back in working position. II the col
lar is rather short and a little wide
the names should be drawn up both
at the top and bottom so as to squeeze
tho collar. II the collar is wide at the
top take up the top hame strap cou-
pie of holes and buckle the bottom
Just fairly tight. II collar too wide
at the top is worn 1t works back and
forth on the neck and makes the neck
sore on top. 1t is good plan to soak
the collars over night In a tub of wa
ter when fitting them for this makes
them pliable and they win fit them
selves to the shoulders of the horse.
Then too the soaking makes hard
surface on the collar when the leath-
er dries. This initiates the skin less
than a softer or rough surface.
The crupper should also be adjust
ed. II 1t is too tight 1t will cut into
the tall and II It is too loose 1t win
let the back pad pull ahead and rub
a sore on the top OF the withers, Along
with the adjustment Of the crupper
the breeching should hang about six
inches below the pin bones. II II is
placed too high 1t win not stey In place
and II placed too low 1t will hinder
the horse in walking when he has
heavy load to hold back
The horse should be well fed when
at work, on a mixed grain ration. On
most farms corn and oats and mixed
hay are most convenient and best. II
Is best to feed the hay the first thing
in the morning and again In the even
ing. A horse weighing around $500
pounds should get about Is pounds
Of hay each day. A good grain ration
for such a horse would be five ears of
sound corn and three quarts of oats
at feed with three feeds each day.
A little bran or hand full Of oil meal
In the evening feed will give variety
and will keep the bowels In good con-
dition.
The horse should be watered in the
morning Just before starting to work
--an hour or more after he has eaten
his grain. Then at noon he should
not be fed until is or 20 minutes aft
er no has had his all OF water II
the weather Is hot he may drink
little just before hitching up after din
ner. but II he is given a drink about
three o'clock in the afternoon he need
not be watered just after the noon
meal. At all times It is best to give
the horse water before giving him
his grain or an hour or more after
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24

the top. as the illustration shows.
Sew little hemmed frills Of silk
round and round the cone. to repre-
sent one OF the fiounced skirts which
our great-grandmothers used to wear
over crinolines. Fold bit OF silk to
match across the dolls shoulders. to
stimulate low-cut evening dress. and
tie the ribbon round to look like a
high-waisted sash.
When the cosy IL on the pot, II
seems as though the little doll were
keeping the tea warm under her bill
lowy skirts.
The idea may be carried out In any
color and almost any light fabric. A
cosy of lowered muslin would, for in
stance. look exceedingly dainty with a
white tea-set having small flowers up
on the cups.
Ii the cosy is intended for use in
the nursery or school room. you can
make II far more serviceable by dress.
ing the doll in bonnet and a long
dark cloak; or this cloak and bonnet
may be added when the cosy grows a
trihe soiled.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24

NEW YORK.--The automobile as an
~ aid TO criminals is likely to figure
prominently In future. Out In the
west It has been used for a year or
more by the robbers OF village banks
and the looters of postoffices. Now It
has begun to figure prominently In
this city. Two weeks ago jewelry
store at Sixth avenue and Thirteenth
street was robbed Of tray contain
ing some $4,000 worth of gems by one
of three men who had driven up to 1t
in q taxicab. The man smashed a
window. distracted tray of diamonds
and shot dead the clerk who had
rushed to the door on hearing the
noise Of the broken glass. No trace
Of the criminals has been found by the
police.
The next night red taxicab. be-
lieved to be the same and containing
three men. dashed into the village Of
River Edge. few miles from Hacken-
sack, N. j., and while severe thunder
storm was raging the safe In the post
ONCE was cracked and the contents
taken. The villagers learned Of the
crime the next morning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24

NEWPORT. r. Newport is place
~ that is consecrated to pleasure.
The people who have their summer
homes here represent the acme OF
wealth and fashion and exclusive so
ciety In America. With the possible
exception Of one or two local chart
ties with which they concern them
selves actively but unobtrusively their
sole occupation during the months
that they live In Newport Is to amuse
themselves. Photographers have tried
to get pictures while the idle and
fashionable rich were disporting them
selves on an exclusive beach. but In
every case they were detected and
their apparatus smashed. One corner
Of the beach is reserved for children
the children of millionaires.
Everybody who is anybody at New
port Is ardently devoted to horses and
horseback riding or pretends to be.
Therefore the horse show each sum-
mer means much to fashionable New
port. 1t Is far more exclusive affair
than the tennis tournament. for the
latter Is not only a public but a nation
al event The horse show Is more
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
EXPERTS In Demand.


Iowa state college live stock experts
are getting many requests to Judge
the live stock exhibits at state and
provincial fairs in the United States
and Canada. but they are reserving
their zee first for Iowa's county and
district fairs. Prof. w. j. Kennedy
Of the animal husbandry department
was invited to Judge Percheron horses
at Edmonton and Lethbridge exhibi-
lions in Alberta, August is to IS and
% to rs. respectively. He declined.
however. to fill engagements at the
Mt. Pleasant and Manson county fairs
in Iowa about the same dates. The
members OF the different faculties
hold themselves in readiness to serve
Iowa first whenever possible.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
GET POWER.
The supply Comes From Food.

II we get power from food why not
strive to get all the power we can.
That is only possible by use of skill
fully selected food that exactly fits
the requirements OF the body.
Poor fuel makes poor fire and q
poor fire is not good steam producer.
From not knowing how to select
the right food to fit my needs, suf-
fered grievously for long time from
stomach troubles" writes lady from
little town In Missouri.
1T seemed as If would never be
able to find out the sort of food that
was best for me hardly anything that
could eat would stay on my stomach.
Every attempt gave me heartburn and
filled my stomach with gas. l got
thinner and thinner until literally
became living skeleton, and in time
was compelled to keep to my bed.
A few months ago was persuaded
to try Grape-Nuts food, and It had such
good effect from the very beginning
that have kept up its use ever since.
| was surprised at the ease with which
! digested 1t. 1t proved to be just
what ! needed.
"All my unpleasant symptoms. the
heartburn, the inflated feeling which
gave me so much pain disappeared
My weight gradually increased from
9S to l16 pounds. my figure rounded
out, my strength came back. and l am
now able to do my housework and en-
10Y 1t. Grape-Nuts food did It," Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek.
Mich.
A ten days trial viii show anyone
some facts about food.
Read the little book. "The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs There's a reason
Ever read the above ietters A new
one appears from time To time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
Below Zero Luncheon.

The hostess issued her invitations
on blue-white cards. the letters out
lined with diamond dust She did
this by writing with a heavy pen in
gilt ink, then went over the letters
with liquid glue. then dipped the card
in the diamond dust and the sparkles
adhered to the glue A polar bear
clasping a thermometer which regis
tered 10 below" was in the corner OF
the card. please wear white frock"'
was in the lower left-hand corner.
On arriving iced grape juice with a
dash of lemon was served. ! In few
moments the dining room doors were
opened. revealing the coolest place
ina ginable. The chairs were covered
with white cotton cloth. the curtains
were white and the floor had been
covered with sheets tightly stretched
and fastened down with large tacks.
A huge cake of ice was the center
piece. surmounted by a group OF toy
polar bears Ferns and vines were
massed about the base Two small
globes Of goldfish were on either side.
ne CduuieS were NHlies also the
shades. Diamond dust glistened on
the tablecloth and glass icicles hung
from the chandeliers. while the dear.
est OF tiny dolls drew sleds inscribed
with the name Of each guest. forming
the place cards.
Then delicious white menu was
served--first iced bouillon in glasses,
cold breast of chicken. Saratoga
chips. baking powder biscuit. pear
and pineapple salad with whipped
cream dressing. iced tea and csnta-
loupe. filed with vanilla cream COM
pleted this feast. with the usual ac-
cessories Of nuts. white French bon
bons and individual cases. and the
most delicious watermelon preserves.
The guests were asked to relate the
coolest experience they had ever had
There were large thermometers
around the room with the mercury
down below zero.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
Rabx,s Dresses.

1t very often happens that baby's
sheer little frocks are creased II put
away In drawer. even II great care
be exercised in keeping them smooth
A much better plan is to procure a
number OF coat-hangers, children's
size. and on these place the little
dresses. Any particular dress is easi-
ly found and may be taken down with
out danger of crushing the others. It
will be found worth while to have a
circular bar put up In the closet, as a
great many more frocks may be put
away at time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
DREsS
2)'AEloTEs

In spite of Its simple effectiveness.
not one woman wears a sailor hat to-
day where Ave wore them few years
ago.
Sleeves just now are half and three
quarter length. but there Is a rumor
anoat that they are to again be long
and close.
With the incoming Of thin summer
clothes one sees a good deal of the
now established French idea Of using
pink ribbon in ones lingerie instead
of any other color.
Skirts Of the hiur are close. narrow,
quite short as a rule. but recently
made suits show skirts some wider at
the foot. although the straight effect
still obtains.
Sake gloves, perfumed and pale OF
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
BY C. R. HUTCHINSON of the Toroo State College
Gather comes they are battered each

weather comes they are battered each
night
AS soon as early spring comes the
three-year-old colts are taught to pull
the wagon. Hitching them with very
sensible old mares and putting every
thing in first-class condition. with the
colts securely fastened to the mare.
and side rope at his head. we are
ready to start the new power pro
Queer. Colts are not whipped at our
farm. Patience is the only success
full method with them. AS they have
been led to water and handled In the
stable. they give us very little trouble
In breaking to drive.
After they have shown us that they
can pull and be guided, they are ready
to go to work in the field. Here great
care must be taken. They are worked
only half Of day at time. We
let them stop often to rest at the ends
of the field. We go to their heads.
lift up the collars and rub their
shoulders. Not until corn blowing are
the colts worked full days. and then
not II the weather is very hot Going
up and down the long rows OF corn
Is the best Of training for any young
horse.
When hay-making comes they are in
good condition to pull fair loads. When
the haying is up and the small grain
harvested, alternating from day to day.
four OF the colts are used ON the
manure spreader. With four abreast
we can haul bigger loads and make
quicker trips. As soon as the manure
is out they are ready to do the fall
blowing.
We begin to fatten the three-year-
olds on fall pasture. They make very
rapid and economical gains on the sec
ond growth clover ard blue grass. And
they gain considerable while they are
drawing the wagons in the corn field.
Thus during the entire season our
colts support themselves and at the
same time grow into good big horses.
Their work Is balanced against ex-
pense OF feed The six that we sold
this year were marketed the latter
part of February. One team Of these
colts cost us 1920 and sold for $3.50.
one horse cost $3.50 and sold for $500.
The rest were raised on the farm. The
six were sold for $1,000 and they
cleared US over $1,000. As soon as
the four-year-olds are gone the three
year-olds are put In training and made
ready to do the biggest end OF the
coming years work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
Avoid plsputatIon.

The disputations person never makes
good friend. In friendship, men
look for peace and concord and some
measure Of content. There are
enough battles to fight outside. enough
Earring and jostling In the street.
enough disputing in the market place.
enough discord in the workaday
world. without having to look for con-
tention in the realm Of the inner life
also. There. IL anywhere. we ask for
an end of strife. Friendship is the
sanctuary of the heart, and the peace
of the sanctuary should brood over II.
Its chiefest glory is that the dust and
noise of contest are excluded.-Hugh
Black.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
Advice.

Now that you've heard my daugh.
ter sing. what would you advise me
to do?"
WELL" the music master replied.
Il hardly know. Don't you suppose you
could get her interested In settlement
work or horseback riding or some
thing like that?"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
Sweet Cherry Buds.

Sometime in August the horticultur
al department of the Iowa agricultural
experiment station at Ames win be
ready to distribute buds Of q sweet
cherry tree which has stood IN the
experimental orchard for nineteen
years and which has shown itself rea-
sonably well adapted 70 Iowa oendi-
tons. Those who want to secure buds
for testing may get them by writing to
Professor s. A. Beach. Ames.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
To Pull Has.inos.

Few persons know that an ordinary
orangewood stick, such as is used for
the nails. is the best instrument for
removing hastings, scissors when
used is very apt to cut or tear the
garment Procure the stick at any
drug store.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
Novel Potato Party.

The hostess pissed to each lady a
well-washed potato Of rather long
slender shape. Then each one was
given four small wire hairpins. four
small black tacks. two fancy paper
napkins with gayiy colored borders,
and a supply Of pins There were
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
Water Tanks and sI.es.

Many Iowa farmers are cembining
water tanks and silos for the sake Of
economy and convenience. In the
case of a masonry or concrete silo lit
tie extra expense is necessary to make
the silo walls strong enough to bear
the weight of an ample water tank ON
TOP Of the silo proper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
To Written the skin,

Benzoin. diluted or mixed with an
other ingredient. whitens and softens
the skin, and it also closes the pores.
II is good plan to use little of this
mixture in the water just after the
face has been given a good steaming.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
Amateur PhofooraDhers
No Wonder.

What's your husband so angry
about?"
He's been out Of work six weeks"
81 should think that would suit him
hrst-rate."
That's I'll He's Just got job"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24

tint. long and loose. are one of the
crazes OF the hour. To be sure they
are extravagant. for they soil at once.
but they are liked well and are worn
universally: they are chic.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
The Real Thlno.

Say. mister. II you throw three
cents up in the air kin ketch 'em
all before they come down every
time"
"Humph! That is nothing but .
catch-penny scheme"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
Could Take Her Choice.

AS the railroad train was stopping.
an old lady not accustomed to travel
ing hailed the passing conductor and
asked:
Conductor. what door shall get
out by?"
EITHER door. ma'am." graciously
answered the conductor. "The car
stops at both ends."-Galesburg Mail
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
lNfssSeScsS.

~ ERE is an idea for a delightfully."-
pretty cosy. which would sell
well at bazaar. or would
make charming present for
a friend.
The materials necessary for IL are:
"a Half yard Of sateen. ca Three
quarters of yard OF thin silk in any
pretty light color t3) Half yard OF
narrow ribbon. (4) A small china doll.
(5) About a quarter of yard of white
cottonwood
Cut out from the sateen ten triangu-
lar-shaped pieces. each about six
inches from point to base. and about
three inches across the base. Take
five for the cover and five for the lin
ing OF the padded part Seam up both
cover and lining on their wrong sides.
Slip cottonwood ip between them.
seam them together round the base.
thus getting padded cone. as shown
in the illustration.
Now cut OF the little doll at her
waist. and fix her into hole made at
the point of the cone. so that her
shoulders. head and arms stick out at
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
For the Bride.


Many years ago this sentiment ap.
peared In household magazine and
a woman confesses that from reading
II she formulated a rule she adopted
early In her married life. 1t is such
excellent advice. put 1t here for all
our department brides and for those
of us who are old housekeepers, too.
think the little quotation is by N. p.
Willis. Be that as II may. the senti-
ment is one we should all adopt. Let
us all try to give not only our hus-
bands. but our children and friends
IAN unclouded welcome"
''The world well tried. the sweetest thing
In life
Is the unciouded welcome OF Wife"
MADAME MERRI.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-08-24
For the Hostess

scissors and tubes OF library paste.
The order was to construct a doll.
With prizes to be awarded for the
best and poorest specimens the ladies
worked with amazing zeal. This going
back to childhood days was thorough
ly enjoyed, and while none had manu-
featured potato" dolls before, nearly
everyone confessed to the Clothes
pin" variety, and It was surprising the
array of attractive little figures that
emerged from the hands of these erst
while creative artists.
The hairpins were used for arms
and legs. the tacks made eyes, nose
and mouth, and It was astonishing
the variety of facial expressions
achieved All sorts of garments were
made from the napkins. which were
pinned and pasted into shape. There
were babies. children, Japs in XII
monos. sun bonnet toddlers, ladies' of
high and low degree. all acknowledge
ing common potato for their origin.
The prizes were in keeping with
the novelty Of the pastime. The first
one was a large sweet potato pie
piled high with fluffy meringue: the
consolation offering was several
quarts of new potatoes In a most
charming green basket
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-08

ed with success, but in away it was a
means Of his real startin the art of hit
and get away, and much Of it is laid
to big satchel which Johnny found
1t necessary to carry in his trade as
errand boy for a Chicago surgical in
strument concern
In his duties as errand boy, he fire.
quently ran into other boys who wanted
TO fight so Johnny carried a pair Of
gloves in a small satchel and when
beset upon. he pulled out his gloves
and they fought 1t out. MOdesty forbids
Johnny telling the results of those
youthful encounters
JOhnny's father soon learned Of the
scraps his son was INDUCING in, and
thus early in the game he saw that the
kid was made Of the stuff from which
champions grow. The next step was a
matter Of instruction, and a holding Of
the crude to the perfect followed. Later.
George Silers the noted referee, took
charge Of Johnny and Instructed him in
the finer points Of fighting. He want
ed TO make a champion Of Johnny and
he succeeded There aren't a great
many boys at his weight that COulOn
has not beaten. The boys who will
weigh in at 116 pounds are meat for
him, and II santa Claus would bring
him several pounds of weight, wee
johnny would be supremacy happy.
United States athletes will figure in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-08

thursdays Results.
First race six furlongs. selling 8
Chanticler. los (ROsen), s. to ], won;
Judge Cabaniss. 1o7 q. Henryll, s 10
I. second; Judge Henderson, III CA
Walsh, 10 to ;, third. Time. 1.l4. Bit
of Fortune, Lady Stalwart, Maniac, Tom
Franks. Boana, Clyde Freeman, Bush
whacker ran
Second race, one mile, selling, 3-year-
olds and upward; value $500; Anne Nc
Gee, 101 Carter, to I, won, Miss
KOrn- 1O1 (MOlesworth) il TO 5, second;
Black Mate los (BuXtOn) 3 to l. third.
Time, 1-40 So Ocean Queen, Fern J.,
Rake. Lolita Greed, Sir Angus ran.
Third race. six furlOngs, selling. s.
year-olds and upward; value $500. Ma
RE Hyde, III a Walsh, to ], won;
Flying Feet 1OS (Molesworth), 8 to >.
second; Itosamo, III lHoffman1, to
5, third. Time, 1913 As. Earlene. Lena
Lech, Emma G. Acquia ran.
Fourth race, six turlOngs. handicap
all ages; value $500: Arasee, III (Car-
teri, Z to 5, won, Flying Wolf. los
Gross, to 10, second; Oakland, 1Ol
CMoleswOrth). to I, third. Time.
1;12 As.
Fifth race, five furlongs, purse. 3
year-olds and upward: value $500: Pride
of Lismore, los Howard. 8 to I. won;
John Griffin H.. 103 (MOlesworth) 5 TO
1. second Napa Nick. 10 (BuNton1 3
to L third. Time, 80 So Harrigan
shooting Spray, Follie Levy, King Elk
ran.
Sixth race. one mile, selling. s-yea--
olds and upward. value $500. Lack
Dutch Rock. III u. Henry. 3 to J. sec
ond; Balronia. 100 Carter. is to
third. Time, 1889 As. Fred NTulhol-
land, Setback ran.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-08
ENTRIES FOR THE
JUAREZ JOCKEY CLUB.
Ninth Day, Saturday.


First race. purse, maidens. > years
old, six furlongs- Booger Battle. Home
sick, Baby Doll Wrath los, Lake Tahoe.
Brack Bonita Jack Wainwright los,
Robert 10.
Second race, selling year Odds. one
mile-Startler *99, Hereto 102, The
Hague 104, Bob Farley 106. KoOtenay
los
Third race. selling, six furlongs-
Chess, ROseWOrth, Strange Dor. Lees
Friar 1O2. Americas. Pft-a-Pat. Travis
EddlemaD los, Gunston. Sabado, Nir-
GINA Lindsey. Prudent Judith Page
i07.
Fourth race. purse. five and One-half
furlOngs-king Elk, Jim Basey 100.
Rey Hlndoo 105, Autumn Rose 107. Napa
Nick DR.. Dougherty no.
Fifth race, selling, six furfOngs-
Marsand s97, Lady Tendi Ed lie Van
102. San Bernito, @DIinnolette FOOL los,
The Fad. Emma g.. Elder 107. Jeanne
DARE, Home Run Little Jane no
Sixth race, selling, one mile and a
iXteenth-Lithogen Miss KOrn Sc, Juan
800, Maniac 1O3 Jim Cafferata a1O4.
Hannis, The Monk, WOlferton Round