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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
REMARKS BY THE CHILDREN
Amusing Comments That Have Been
Gathered by a London -
Woman. IW

Some amusing remarks by children
are told by Mrs. Bull (London).
A little girl of three and one-hak
years defined wedding as tits when
a lady goes into church with cur
tain on her head and comes out with q
man."
Another little girl remarked to her
grandpa that her doll was stuffed with
sawdust. Grandpa asked: "And what
are you stuffed with, DorothyT
whereupon this sage of three replied:
Il don't know. God stuffed me-"
Another little girl was talking about
her Sunday-school lesson and the two
Johns of whom her teacher had told
her. There was John the Baptist"
she repeated. "and John the beloved
disciple There were three" her
younger sister gravely corrected.
you didn't name John Bull"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
WHERE MAN is NOT MASTER
That Troublesome Cold In
the Head.

Man. says Persius, 10 very noble
piece of work. and is indeed king OF
kings except at those times when he
is troubled with cold In his head
II It be not Persius. It was Horace or
Juvenal
II is a fact OF great interest that
they are SO common. Other epieemic
diseases-measles. typhoid. scarlet fe-
yer. diphtheria--- may get hold on us
once and there is an end: 1t is not
usual to have any Of them twice We
brew In our blood immunity. The poi.
son of the disease evokes In us
its proper antidote: our blood
cells make sort of natural
antitoxin and keep 1t In stock.
SO that we are henceforth protected
against the disease. A wellvaccinated
nurse. for instance. works with safety
in smallpox hospital. where the very
air is infective: but her blood was SO
changed by vaccination that the small
pox cannot affect her. BY scarlet fe-
yer. again. we are. as 1t were. vacc-
mated against scarles fever--the reac-
ton OF our blood against the disease
immunizes us. No such result follows
influenza or a common cold: we brew
nothing that is permanent: We are
Just as susceptible 10 later Invasion
as we were to the invasion that IL jus'
over,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

light than was usual in the opening
door of frontier cabin. This dis.
played the figure of the night walker
showing her tall and gaunt and little
stopped; so that, after all. took her
to be. only one of our American from
tier women, being quite sure that she
was not indian or half-breed.
This emboldened me, on a mere
chance--an act whose mental origin |
could not have traced-to step up to
the door after it had been closed. and
myself to knock thereat.
heard women's voices within, and
as ! knocked the door opened just a
trifle on its chain. ! saw appear at
the crack the face OF the woman
whom ! had followed.
She was. as had believed, old and
wrinkled, and her face now. seen
close. was as mysterious. dark and in
scrutable as that of any Indian
squaw. Her hair fell heavy and gray
across her forehead. and her eyes were
small and dark as those Of native
woman. Yet, as she stood there with
the light streaming upon her, saw
something In her face which made me
puzzle. ponder and start--and put my
foot within the crack of the door,
"Threlka." said quietly. tell
madam the baroness It is ]. Mons.
Trist of Washington"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
LOW coLoNIsT FARES

are now in effect to California. and
shrewd. far.sighted persons are taxi
ing advantage Of them to visit that
state and buy land in the famous Mar.
cuse tract In Suffer County, near
Sacramento, California. because the
rise in value that win inevitably fol-
low the holding of the Pan-American
Exposition. San Francisco in 1915.
will bring them handsome returns, to
say nothing of the good income that
can be made from fruit raising, dairy
ing. and general farming. Rich soil.
pure water. excellent climate. Write
for particulars today to Homeseekers'
Information Bureau. 1927 Bee Build
ing, Omaha, Nebraska.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

itself now was much disposed to
discuss means of getting back ever
the long trail to the eastward, to
carry the news that Oregon was ours.
1t was at this time that there occurred
a startling and decisive event.
| was on my way on canoe voy-
age up the wide Columbia. not far
above the point where 1t receives itn
greatest lower tributary. the VII.
lamette. when all at once heard the
sound of a cannon shot. turned to
see the cloud of blue smoke still hang
ing over the surface Of the water.
Slowly there swung into view an
ocean-going vessel under steam and
auxiliary canvas. She made gal
liant spectacle But whose ship wac
she? ! examined her colors anxiously
enough. caught the import of her
ensign. She few the British Union
Jack!
England had won the race by sea!
Something of the ships outline
seemed to me familiar. knew the
set of her short masts. the pitch Of
her Ismoke-stacks. the number OF her
guns. Yes, she was the Modesto Of
the English navy-the same ship
which more than year before ! had
seen at anchor off Montreal!
News travels fast in wild countries.
and it took us little time to learn the
destination OF the Modesto. She came
to anchor above Oregon City. and well
below Fort Vancouver. At once. Of
course, her officers made formal calls
upon DR.. Mclaughlin. the factor at
Fort Vancouver. and accepted head OF
the British elements whereabouts. Two
weeks passed in rumors and counter
rumors, and q vastly dangerous ten
sion existed 10 all the American set
Elements. because word was spread
that England had sent ship to GUST
us. Then came to myself and certain
others at Oregon City messengers
from peace-loving Dr. Mclaughlin.
asking us to join him In little cele-
bration in honor OF the arrival Of her
majesty's vessel.
Here at last was news; but II was
news not wholly to my liking which l
soon unearthed. The Modesto was
but one ship of 15l A feet of Is yes
sells, 400 guns. ton lay In Puget sound
The watch-dogs of Great Britain were
at our doors. This question OF mon
archy and the republic was not yet
settled. after all!
pass the story Of the banquet At
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
CHAPTER XVII.
In the Cabin Of Madam.


Woman must not belong to herself; she
is bound to alien destinies.-Friedrich Won
Schiller.
With an exclamation of surprise. the
old woman departed from the door
heard the rustic of football could
have told in advance what face would
now appear outlined in the candle
glow--with eyes wide and startled,
with lips half parted in query. 1t was
the face of Helena. Baroness Won
Ritz!
"Eh bien! madam. why do you bar
me out?' ! said, as though we had
parted but yesterday.
In her sheer establishment, pre-
sumo. she let down the fastening
chain. and without her invitation |
stepped within. ] heard her startled
Mon Dieu!" then her more deliberate
exclamation of emotion MY God!"
she said. She stood. with her hands
caught at her throat. staring at me. !
laughed and held out a hand.
Madam baroness" said. how
glad ! am! Come, has not fate been
kind to us again.
pushed shut the door behind me.
Still without word, she stepped
deeper into the room and stood look
ing at me. her hands clasped now
loosely and awkwardly. as though she
were a country girl surprised. and not
the Baroness Helena Won Ritz. toast
or talk of more than one capital OF
the world.
(To BE CONTINUED)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

among the stumps in the dark. passed
many semi-drunken Indians and voy-
ageurs. to whom special liberty had
been accorded in view of the occasion,
all of them now engaged in singing
the praises of the King George" men
as against the "Bostons."
was almost at my cabin door at
the edge of the forest frontage at the
rear of the old post. when caught
glimpse. In the dim light. OF hurry
ing figure. which in some way seemed
to be different from the blanket-cov-
cred squaws who stalked here and
there about the post grounds. She
passed steadily on toward a long and
low log cabin. located short dis
lance beyond the quarters which had
been assigned to me. I saw her step
up to the door and heard her knock;
then there came food OF light--more
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
When Benefieent Mature Allows un.
fortunate Humanity
Brief Respite.

I saw once how like sleep was to
life in the deep waters. A man who
to my waking eyes looked cold and
starved and ragged sat upon one Of
the benches on the embankment He
was sleeping. and knew from his
face that then at least he did not
count himself miserable.
But presently policeman came and
shook the sleeper into waking life.
Then all the violence OF the world
seemed to be let loose upon this
wreck Of man. He shook and blinked
his eyes and breathed with heavy
spasms. II was Just a. when q hsh
Is caught out of the depth Of the sea
and suddenly cast into the basket l
have seen mackered shake and gasp
like this poor man suddenly caught
up out of the native depths Of sleep.
Or II you think that 'flsh thus dying
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

60 many of the Ills OF women are due
TO habitual constipation. probably be-
cause of their false modesty on the sub
Ject, that their attention cannot be too
strongly called to the Importance of keep
ing the bowels open. 1t is always impor-
tant to do that. regardless of the sex. but
u is especially important In women.
From the time the girl begins to men,
struate until menstruation ceases she has
always vastly better prospects of coming
through healthy IL she watches her bowel
movements. II you find yourself consti-
pated. with bad breath. pimply complex
ion. headaches. belching gas and other
symptoms of indigestion and constipation.
take a small dose Of DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
RAILROAD MAN WRITES
REMARKABLE LETTER

In 1908 and 1904. / was terrible suf.
ferer for about five months with kidney
and bladder trouble. / could not sleep
nights and was obliged to get up ten or
fifteen times to urinate. passed mucous
and blood continually. One doctor said
was going into consumption and gave me
up to die. Had two other doctors but re-
ceived no help from either of them and
am sure would have been in my grave
had not seen your advertisement in the
daily Eagle Star" After taking several
bottles of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root was
entirely cured.
In the last two years I have been
railroad fireman and have passed two ex-
aminations for my kidneys successfully, so
that / know that my kidneys are in ex-
cellent condition now as result of your
great preparation, Swamp Root.
Yours very truly,
GEORGE KENSLER,
1922 Mary st.
Marinette, Wis.
Personally appeared before me this 25th
of September, 1909, George Kensler, who
subscribed the above statement and made
oath that the same is true in substance
and in fact.
HENRY GRASS,
Notary Public,
Letter 10 Door County, Wis.
| Or. Kiluer i
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
MILD, GENTLE LAXATIVE
n FOR WOMEN GIVEN FREE

Pepsin. II Is a woman's favorite iaxa-
tive. You win find that you can do away
with salts. strong cathartics. etc. which
are entirely unsettled to woman's require
ments.
Mrs. Katherine Haberstroh OF McKees
Rocks. Pa. and Mrs. A. e. Herrick OF
Wheeler. Mich. who was almost para
lyzed in her stomach and bowels. are now
cured by the use of this remedy. A free
sample bottle can be obtained by address,
ing DIR. Caldwell. and after you are con-
WINGED OF It's merits buy 1t OF your drug
gist at fifty cents and one dollar bottle
For the free sample address DR.. w. =.
Caldwell. 2oi Caldwell building. Month
cello, Ill
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
EDITOR BROWNE
OF The Rockford Morning Star.

about seven years ago I ceased
drinking coffee to give your Postum q
trial.
II had suffered acutely from various
forms Of Indigestion and my stomach
had become SO disordered as to repel
almost every sort of substantial food.
My general health was bad. At close
intervals would suffer severe attacks
which confined me IN bed for week
or more. Soon after changing from
coffee to Postum the indigestion
abated, and in short time ceased
entirely. / have continued the daily
use OF your excellent Food Drink and
assure you most cordially that l am
indebted to you for the relief 1t has
brought me.
Wishing you q continued success, !
am Yours very truly,
]. Stanley Browne.
Managing Editor"
OF course, when a mans health
shows he can stand coffee without
trouble, let him drink 1t, but most
highly organized brain-workers sim
ply cannot.
The drugs natural to the coffee Der.
~ affect the stomach and other organs
and thence to the complex nervous
system. throwing 1t out of balance and
producing disorders in various parts
of the body. Keep up this daily pois-
oning and serious disease generally
supervenes. So when man or woman
finds that coffee is a smooth but dead.
ly enemy and health Is of any value
at all. there Is but one road--quit.
1t IL easy to find out II coffee be the
cause Of the troubles. for II left OF 10
days and Postum be used In fits place
and the sick and diseased conditions
begin to disappear, the proof Is I'M
snswerable.
Postum Is not good II made by short
boiling. It must be boiled full Is min
utes sitter boiling begins, when the
crisp favor and the food elements are
brought out of the grains and the bev.
erage Is ready to fulfii its mission OF
palatable comfort and renewing the
cells and nerve csnters broken down
By coffee.
there's Reason"
Get the little book, The Road to
sWellvfile." IN pkgs.
Ever read the above letters A new
enc sVpears from time te time. They
ere ssnuias, true and fun Of human
Interest
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
In Its Due Order.

Champ Clark, at dinner in Wash
ington. pleaded indulgence for some
what rambling speaker.
Hell arrive" said the Democratic
leader. "if'you1l only give him time.
He IL like DR.. Thirdly.
"Dr. Thirdly was dividing up his SER
mon into its appropriate heads one
Sunday morning when a member Of
the congregation shouted irascibly:
"Meat, man! Give us meatr
WELL said Dr. Thirdly promptly,
hold on, then, till I'm done carving"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

ePoHN'S DISTEMPER CURE win
PINK EYE, and the like among horses
Of all ages, and prevents all others in the
same stable from having the disease. Also
cures CHICKEN cholera, and dog distenper.
Amy good druggist can supply you, or send
to mfrs. so cents and sl.00 bottle. Agents
wanted. Free book. Spohn Medical Co.,
Spec. Contagious Diseases. Goshen, Ind.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
Home and School.

Home and school are two different
spheres and have Of necessity differ
ent duties to perform and different
work to accomplish in the training and
teaching of the child. But unless the
ideals are the same and unless there
is a systematic attitude of mind be-
tween parents and teachers. the best
result cannot be achieved and the
child must suffer.-Mrs. e. L. Frank
lin, Secretary Parents National Edu-
cational Union, England.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
No Apparent Reason.

Reporter--Colonel, you and know
there was money used in electing Lit.
tlebrayne. How much did it cost him?
You may as well tell me. for Pm going
to find out.
Politician-What makes you think
there was--er-bribery?
Reporter-Why. blame it. man, he
was elected!
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
A Trained Nurses Experiences with
Resinoi Ointment

applied Resinol to an liberated leg
Of six months standing. Almost every
thing had been tried to heal 1t. Made
two applications day for four weeks
and leg was permanently healed.
have used Resinol on children's
faces to heal eruptions and for every
thing that seemed to need an ointment
with satisfactory results In every case
Mrs. Isadore e. Cameron.
Augusta, Me. Graduated Nurse.)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
Cares Forgotten in Sleep

is only an amusing and not a painful
sight. then think OF what 1t might be-
II some giant OF fable could catch 10
up out OF our native air into the space
between the stars.
Would We not willingly sink back
again into the depth ofsirf So It u
when the loud world let's us glide
down into sleep.-London Outlook
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
CHAPTER XIV.

The Debated Country.
The world was sad. the garden sas e.
Wild!
The man. the hermit. sighed--till woman
smiled Campbell
Our army of peaceful occupation
scattered along the more fertile parts
of the land. principally among the
valleys. or course. It should not be
forgotten that what was then called
Oregon meaot all Of what nov 10 en-
hraced In Oregon. Washington AID
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
Important to Mothers
THE ONE DEFECT.

"An heirloom" explained the farm
er's wife to her 13-year-old boy. sis
something that has been handed down
from father to son. and in some In
stances is greatly priced"
I'D prize these heirlooms I'm wear
Ing" remarked the youngster. "a good
deal more If they wasn't so long In
the legs."-Everybody's Magazine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
Among Colleagues.

Among Colleagues.
II am afraid that man speaks before
he thinks"
"Impossible!"
"Why?"
HE never thinks"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
The Tragedy That Wasn't.

He raised the shining knife; his face
was dark. The woman before him
shrank back step. The knife fell.
plunged into the flesh, again, and once
again.
Then the woman spoke thickly:
"Three's plenty; they're such big
chops. Judge. /.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
Letter 70
DR.. kilmer a Co.
B;nghamton, n. Y.
Prove What Swamp.Root win Do For You

Send to DIR. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. You will also receive
booklet of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention this paper.
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty
cents and one-dollar.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
Severe Critics.

Alice-I like Tom immensely. and
he's very much of gentleman, but he
does like to talk about himself!
Grace-Yes. dear. your night hath
q thousand Ts.-Puck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

And the man who is driven to drink
by adversely probably would have u
brought to him by prosperity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
The Mean Thing.

The suffragette (smilingly)--wuv
you do something to help our good
cause along. Mr.. Goodcraft?
Mr.. Goodcraft-Pd like very uucA
to do one thing for you. but I fear
It's impossible. s.
The Suffragette-T-ut! tutl Moth.
ing's impossible--what would you liks
to do for us?
Mr.. Goodgraft--Endow . few cells
In your favorite prisonsi
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

IT'S an easy matter for a married
man to keep posted on what's going
ON In his home neighborhood.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

Garfield Tea is Natures laxative and
blood purifier; it overcomes constipation
and its many attendant ailments.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

How a married man doesn't enjoy
listening to one side Of spoony tele-
phone conversation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

The chap who gets free ride In q
patrol wagon isn't carried away with
enthusiasm.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
80 1t. BouUeLs-

Biggest organ of the body-the
bowels--ard the most important
It's got to be looked after-neglect
means suffering and years OF
misery. CASCARETS help
nature keep every part of your
bowels clean and strengthen
they act right--means health to
your whole body. On
cAscARETs roc box for weeks treat
ment. Ali druggists. Biggest seller IN
the world - Million boxes q month
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

Montana and Oregon. arc specially In
teresting. There are nifty million acres
Of free homestead land along the
Great Northern railway that are suit
able for various kinds Of agriculture.
A cordial invitation II extended 70
all to call at the exhibition room. ais
Seventh street. when in Des Moines.
Mr.. w. M. Romine. district passenger
agent OF the Great Northern railway.
win furnish information ON request
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

All Over.
The Tiger-What's the matter with
the giraffe? He doesn't look well.
The Lion--No. he says he feels sick
all over.
The Tiger-Has sore throat. sup,
pose.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

For alfalfa especially ON limestone
soils deep blowing seems 70 b .
great rejuyenator.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
All Depends.

Constipation causes and aggravates many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured by
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favor
lite family laxative.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

Az Q part Of their Back to the
Farm" movement. the Great Northern
railway has Just installed. at BIS Sew
enth street, Des Mc:nes. Ia. an ex'
hibit Of grains. fruits and grasses
raised In Minnesota. North Dakota.
Montana, Washington and Oregon
along the Great Northern railway.
Attractive literature. containing
,ata and statistics. is freely distrib-
.,ted. The exhibits. showing the fer
riity Of the free homestead lands In
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

Oregon.
The spell and the light Of each path We
pursue
II woman be there. there Is happiness
too. Moore.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1911-12-29

peal.)
Henry Nabor vs.. Big Tarkio Drain.
age Dist rict. Damages pending ap.
peal.)
August IIeine ct al vs.. Rig Tarkio
Drainage Dist rici. Damages pend
ing appeal
a, W. Gotten vs.. Alonzo Meadows.
Suit on contract (pending appeal.)
u. II. Bradley VS.. q. W. Hunt, An.
dy Burrier, Garnishec. Garnish-
ment.
SIXTH DAY, SATURDAY, JAN. Il, 1912
Maude Powell vs.. Frank }. Powell.
Divorce.
william II. Merritt VS.. Katie Jane
Merritt. Divorce.
Tena Galley vs.. Charley Galley.
Divorce.
Nettie Wylie.Hayden VS.. Alpha
Hayden. Divorce.
Ulysses s. Sipes VS.. Annie Sipes.
Divorce.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1911-12-29

Transfers for week ending Decem
Der III, 1911:
Il NJ Kelly to Mitchell Thorn
AS, " ~ acres n sw: lot 3, Sc
!, VI, ~ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., 0,l0(
II + Vest to Nancy J Harrison.
ll2.G acres NV 9, ~, D., 3,ON
Jno u Nandementer to VIM A
Long, G ! sw ~, ~, IS ..., lO,ON
W ) Thompson to Jno l.
Wright, 3 acres Sc II, ~, 10. 2N
Cordelia ellis to Geo T. DIN,
lot \, W ! sw 81, ~, 81 ..,... la
S II Thompson to Geo ID Dolby,
lots 4, I, 10, block 2 q 4 q
Add, Craig. .................. 6N
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1911-12-29

Blind Boone, the only, will be
here December ID, and will entertain
our people at the Christian church,
with one of his concerts. Our people
need no Introduction: they know him
and the character and quality of his
entertainments. lie will be assisted
by Miss Jessie Br0sius, mezzO so.
prano, and Miss Emma Smith, So
prano.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1911-12-29

Transfers Tor week ending Deem
her q, 1911:
WARRANTY DEEDS.
y J Coughlin to } A Kelly, 81
81; sc sw -, 80, - .,........ !
Eliza Anderson TO W $ Thomp-
son, land In II, ~, 10. ...... 200
y l. Pearson to JnO Whipple,
.,3 acres ne 20, ~, - ,.,...... 900
Arthur VanCamp to Lulu Il
Chiles, sw sw Is, "a. 30. 49,. 2,4OO
r j COuyllin to Jno b White,