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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-20
EXPERIMENTS WITH SOUND
Blowing Out Candle With Tuning
Fork and Resonator-sand Fig.
ures on Metal Plates.

Reporting physics lecture by Prof.
sylvanius P. Thompson, the London
Chronicle says: "The youngsters who
attended were shown how a candle
could be blown out by sound. In the
first place, you want very powerful
tuning fork and q resonator "a hollow
sphere Of brass), which Is exactly In
harmony with it. When the tuning
fork is struck it sets up waves OF
sound. The resonator, hearing the
note, Immediately responds with sym
pathetic waves, which are strong
enough to blow out candle placed
behind it. Other experiments were
the forming of what are known as
Chladni sand figures on plates OF
metal by the influence of sound. The
most beautiful results, as Professor
Thompson explained, are obtained
with fiat plates OF brass of uniform
thickness and of a low note. When 8
bow is drawn along the edge so as to
set up vibrations in one part, there is
discord with the vibrations of the
other parts, and the sound immediate
ly assumes geometrical figures. The
greater the discord the better the pat
terms. Hundreds of patterns can be
produced in this way on one plate
Many demonstrations we're made t.
show how, when things are tuned tt
the same note, they vibrated in sym
pathy. A big tuning fork was strucl
and then stopped-but another tuning
fork, which was Of exactly the same
pitch, went on humming, though i
had not been touched"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-20
Stealing a Comet.

A European astronomer has tried
with some success to steal comet
Some weeks ago a new comet was
announced and received the name OF
the comet Cerulli, after its finder.
Soon, however, other astronomers
were unkind enough to point out that
he had appropriated what belongs tc
another, and that this was without
doubt Fay's comet, discovered in
1S43.
Its period is a little less than IN
years, and it made its Temperatures
on time up to 1895.
1t should have come back in 1903
but failed to show up. But they are
sure that the comet Cerulli is Fay's
comet, repenting of Its remissness
seven years ago, and now resuming its
regular beat.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-20
Lands Of Quality


For short time we have. decided to
offer some of our proven fruit and Win
ter Vegetable Lands at $4,000 per acre,
81 90 per acre cash with application and
ST. 90 an acre each month until paid.
Ten acre tracts or more and free town
lot with each purchase, in town OF
Monte Christie. Tillable land guaran-
teed or money returned. Lands adj
Joining this now selling for 500 per
acre, y down. This is your chance to
make an investment that will double
within year, and create a competence
for old age and habit of saving and
thrift that will be worth much to you
in the future. Send for particulars.
Agents wanted.
Milado Land Company
GEO. e. KELLOGG,
Northern Sales Agent,
If Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-20
A Hungry WaIrus.

After Rainwhit has eaten 400 clans
and twenty-five Goldfish without any
salt he Is still hungry. He is fed once
a day and might be fed oftener, II
his meals did Aot cost SO much. He Is
the finest walrus in the country, they
say in the Bronx park ZOO in New
York. where he has been living for
the past month. Two arctic explorers
brought him down from the north and
gave him to the park, but the gift
might not have been accepted so read
lily If the keepers had known how
much the walrus would eat It takes
two men two hours day to get din
ner for Rainwhit. but the good feed
ing seems to be worth while. Rain
whit has gained twenty-eight pounds
IN weight since he came to New York.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-20
For Pantry Shelves.

The shelves in the pantry often
mean great deal of scrubbing. This
need not be SO If the shelves are COW
cred with white oilcloth, such as is
used for tables. Cut the oiloloth In
long strips about three inches wider
than the shelves. Make flour paste.
and with 1t stick the oilcloth on the
shelves, covering the front edge and
pasting it underneath, and letting the
oilcloth come up about an inch against
the wall at the back. Shelves covered
with oilcloth Will keep tidy for years.
and only need wiping over with a
cloth and warm water to clean them.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-20
YOUTH OF THE PRESENT AGE
Ingenious Method Of Merchant In 60
leotlne Office Boy-one Wasted
Valuable limo.

"Wanted.-A bright boy to begin at
the bottom of the ladder in my office
and gradually work up by his own con.
scientious efforts until can take him
into partnership and marry him to my
only daughter. Call at 9462 West
Fourteenth and Half street"
Mr.. Gotrox sat in his Office impa-
tiently awaiting the answers to his
lad. which he knew would come
In few minutes, one after another,
large number Of lads filed in, some
Iof them breathless from running,
having read their morning papers .
little late. Mr.. Gotrox looked them
over quickly with his eagle eye and
dismissed all but two. Nov, boys"
he said, after he had talked with them
q bit, II like the looks Of you both,
and will employ the one who does q
simple thing the best" Gle should
have said better, inasmuch as there
were only two boys, but he was not
that sort Of man during business
hours.)
Here are two packages. Just alike,
which have been delivered here" he
said. John" addressing the sad
eyed, dreamy youth. "let me see you
open this parcel"
Then John winked at himself and
said in his heart: This is indeed 8
snap. How glad am that am upon
or on to this little scheme" And with
great care and patience he tugged and
picked at the hard knots, and afte,
long effort took the cord off in one
piece, wound it into a neat coil, care
fully folded up the coarse wrapping pa
per and stepped back, trying hard te
conceal the triumph in his eyes.
Mr.. Gotrox made no reply, except:
Nov, Sam, 1t Is your turn"
Poor Sam! He had never had any
advantages to speak of, as he hat
been obliged to hustle a good deal al
of his life and had never read an,
stories of good boys who had become
great. He whipped out his jackknife
cut the cord In four places quicker
than wink and kicked the wrapping
paper into the corner.
you're the boy for me-" shouted
Mr.. Gotrox, "and you may go to worl
at once. john" he said, you are
good boy, but you should have live,
in 1847. You are not in 1t this year
We do not care nowadays to waste 81.
cents worth Of time to save TX cents
worth Of paper and twine."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-20
VALUE OF A STRONG MEMORY
Some Who Possess II Are Not Other.
wise Above the Ordinary Chill
dren Learn Readily.

While strong memory is a great
convenience, 1t Is not necessarily an
advantage.
for words was SO retentive that he
never forgot one after hearing 1t once,
and which enabled him to acquire
more than hundred languages, was
In most respects very ordinary per-
son. Pliny relates that Mithridates,
king of Pontus, had so excellent a
memory that he was able to speak
fluently % languages native to the
provinces of his vast empire. Yet he
was cruel barbarian.
1 A well-known peripatetic elocution-
list and reciter still living declares
that he can repeat, without further
preparation, about 5000 selections in
prose and poetry. He probably tells
the truth, since he has been training
his mind In this particular direction
for many years.
On the other hand, such men as Sir
Walter Scott, Macaulay, and Glad
stone were not only possessors of ex-
cellent memories, they were also men
OF good judgment.
|, Among human beings children have
the most remarkable memories. I'm
der favorable circumstances they will
learn three and even four languages,
SO as to be able to express their
thoughts with equal ease in any one
Of them by the time they are six or
seven years Of age.
And they accomplish this remark
able feat without any aid from the
mnemonic devices to which adults are
compelled to resort when they under
take similar task. They learn words
and phrases unconsciously, and rarely
forget them as long as they live. On
the other hand, grown-ups rarely &C.
Quire accurate pronunciation of for
etgn language, although they may be
able to use it with entire correctness.
1t is common belief that the mem
DRY is more tenacious in early life
than in later years. That seems to
depend almost entirely on the indi-
vidual.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-20
JOHN NIELSEN, Extra Distributor
Exchange

We have one of the best quarter
sections of land in Sully county,
South Dakota to exchange for an 80
or 120 here. Every acre of this land
ia perfect, fenced and cross fenced,
about one-half under cultivation,
light improvements, small grove,
come fruit trees, 2R miles to town,
8 miles to County Seat. This is as
fine quarter az there is in the state
and will make an ideal home. Will
take Iowa land at it's value and are
willing to take what this land is &C.
tually worth namely $47.50 per acre.
This land will stand the very clos
est inspection. If this suits you, act
quickly. Audubon County Journal
10000 shade and ornamental trees
nursey grown ornamentals, hedg-
ing, forest, tree seeding, shrubs,
roses, porch vines, peonies, bulbs,
bedding plants. Write or phone
w. M. Bomberger,
Harlan, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-20
His Excellent Record.

Hungry Howard (reminiscently)-
All. me boy. you don't know how It
feels to finish first in test wv endur-
ance an skill.
Languid 4 ,wrence (sarcastically)-
An NV course youse do?
Hungry Howard-Well, don't like
ter bras Nv mo powers, but I've won
FIVE pie-eatin' contests out Nv posi-.
BILE seven
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-20

10000 evergreens t1ansplanted PEI
100, 10 in So; Is in, $l2; 20 in, sis
and up. These are rapidly being
booked. Phone ME at once or write
w. M Bomberger, Harlan, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-20

Glover and timothy seed for sale
at the elevator. Glover seed ten and
eleven dollars per bushel.
Herman Barnholdt.
If Extra, la.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-20

Mrs. L. w. Hansen's Dress Cut.
ting school We teach the Baugh
man System also do all kinds of
dressmaking. For further informa-
tan call or address Mrs. l.. w. Han.
sen 900 Pine ST., Atlantic, Ia. Phone
No. Black ALL. If
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-20
A BArH.ruB JOKE.

Clean and SWEET from head to feet
Is Jerry, but not his twin
Nov for the other!' says merry mother,
And quickly dips him In
Jim and Jerry. with lips of cherry,
And eyes of the selfsame blue:
Twins to speckle, yes, even a freckle-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-04-20

Apple trees, strictly reliable kinds
2 yre., lOc to zoe each;3 yrs, zoe to
Csc each. w. M. Bomberger, Harlan
Iowa.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-08
CONNECTICUT PATENTS.
Stcnington Man in the List of Grants
This Week.

The official list of patents granted
by the United States patent office to
citizens of Connecticut. July 4, 1911,
follows:
Howard NJ. Barber, stonington. as
signor to c. B. CottreI1 & Sons Co,
New York, Offset mechanism for print
ing machines; F. E. Bowers, New Ha-
ven, carburetor; Henry l.. Bradley,
New Haven, packing case; Arthur W.
Clat Ger. Bridgeport, aiding machine;
Frank P. Cribbins, Derby, machine for
homogenizing milk; Alfred A Curry,
Bridgeport, resilient tire; Alfred A.
Curry, Bridgeport, resilient wheel );
Harold Fish. Stratford. tool holder:
William j. GdgnDn. Bridgeport pen
dant electrical switch; James w Cav
in, New Britain, door securer:t Henry
ID. Hinckley. Hartford. automatic cleo
trically governed engine controlling
apparatus; Lyman D. Jones, Bridge
port, detachable calk for horses; Ed
ward C. Mccullough, Greenwich, auto
matte rim holding and tire pumping
safe deposit lock: George a. Owen and
G. A. Bates. Hartford, aerial machine;
Wilson E. Porter. New Haven, watch;
Adolph @. Becker, OakVille. shade
holder for electric lamps: Francis H.
Richards. Hartford. driving mechan-
ism; Henry III. Taylor. Bridgeport,
garment clasp; Andrew TiIrnbuIl, New
Britain, inter box.
Designs-John j. Alvord and F. Kar-
sitz, Bridgeport, smoker stand.
Tra5emarks-Tne Bridgeport E!ec-
trio Cable company, insulated wires
and cables: the Newton Premier Man
ufacturing company, electric motors
and certain other named electric ma
chinery.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-08
LIVED ALMOST HAIF-CENTURY
WITH BULLET NEAR HEART
Josiah c. Palmer. Civil War Veteran,
Finally Succun1bs to Heat Wave.

Josiah c. Palmer. IS years old, died
at the Hartford hospital about 5
O'clock Friday morning from the eff
fectS of the recent heat. He was Strick-
zen on the streets Tuesday afternoon,
and taken to the hospital His son.
Forest J.. Palmer, with whom Mr.
Palmer lived at No. so Pearl street
Hartford, made frequent trips to the
hospital to see his father. Mr. Palmer
senior, was all the while anxious to
come home and Thursday, when the
son reached the hospital the father
had been dressed and waiting for two
hours to go home. The son took the
older man for short ride and then
home. He had not been home long
before he grew worse and W4s re-
moved to the hospital again about 2
p. M, and became delirious.
Mr.. Palmer was b 0rn in Colchester
and went to Hartford about forty
years ago. He enlisted from Norwich
IN the war for the union, and was a
member of Company E. Eighteen. n
Connecticut volunteers. He served
throughout the war, and was badly
wounded, a spent ball striking him
under the left ear and passing down
lodged near his heart, where it was
since remained. He was one of the
first night clerks in the Hartford post
office and remained there about fifteen
years, being part of the time attend
ant OF cne general delivery VIndoW
and also on the stamp window Lew
ing the postoffice. he was employed
for about a dozen years by the Trav-
elers Insurance company, but for the
past few years had retired from ac-
tive pursuits. His wife died about five
years ago and was buried at New Lon
don
Mr.. Palmer was a member of Rob
ert o. Tyler post, G.. A. r. ard mem
bers of the post will act as bearers
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-08
HANDS BURNED LIKE FIRE

II can truthfulIy say Cuticura Remedies
have cured me of four long years of eczema.
About four years ago I noticed some little
pimples coming on my little finger, and not
giving it any attention, it soon became worse
and spread all over my hands. If l would
have them in water for a long time, they
would burn like fire and large cracks would
come. l could lay pin in them. After
using all the saIves l could think Of, went
to three different doctors, but all did me no
good. The only relief got was scratching;
So after hearing SO much about the wonderful
Cuticura Remedies, l purchased one COM
plete set, and after using them three days
my hands were much better. To-day my
hands are entirely. well, one set being. all |
used" (Signed) Miss Eta Narber, R. d. 2,
Spring Lake, Mich, Sept. rs, 1910.
No stronger evidence than this could be
given of the success and economy of the
Cuticura Remedies in the treatment of tor
turing disfiguring humors of the skin. A
single hot bath with Cuticura Soap and a
gentle amounting with Cutcura Ointment are
often sufficient to afford immediate relief
in the most distressing cases and permit rest
and sleep wh..l all else fails. Cuticura Soap
(25c) and Cuticura Ointment {50c) are sold
throughout the world Send to Potter Drug
& Chem. Corp, sole props. Boston. for free
32-page book on the skin and scalp.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-08
L ARRANGEMENTS FOR
SALVATION ARMY OUTING
Two Special Cars Viii Garry $50 to
Pleasant View-Lieutenant Dunn
Leaves This Month.

Capt. C. e. Douglass of the Saliva
ton Army states that all ARRANGEMENTS
have been completed for the outing
at Pleasant View on Wednesday next
July II, leaving Franklin square at 8
O'Clock. Already more people have
asked for tickets than can be accom-
modated, 225 passports to a day of en-
joyment by the shores of the ocean
having already been distributed, which
means that including. their own people
the army will have ESQ in all on the
outing. Two cars will convey right
through to Pleasant View, where the
children will be given one of the times
of their lives. Captain Douglass has
all but few dollars of the money
needed and little help at the kettle
or otherwise will be as much appreci-
ated as ever.
Starting .Enly Is, the captain will en-
JOY well earned ten day furlougfl.
which he will spend with Mrs. Doug
lass with relatives up the Hudson. on
July IS he Will lose the services of
Lieut. John Damn of Rockville who
came here in February direct from the
New York training college and is now
to be transferred. Lieutenant Dunn
will hold Lis farewell service on July
70 lie zas been a valuable officer in
the local work. His new field has not
been announced
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-08
NORWEGIAN STEAMSHIP
LINE INVESTIGATED.
Suggested by Norwich Man and Com
n1ittee Sees the Officials

IN the senate Thursday prior to the
passage OF the 81, 000,0 New London
harbor appropriation bill, Senator
Mayor Bryan F. Mahan revealed in
puphc Tor the first time the reason for
the visit OF himself Captain Thomas
Hamilton, President w. A. Holt of
the New London Business Mems asso-
citation and Charles a. Swanson to
New York on Monday last, where they
We're in conference with E. t. Chris
Jensen and H. NJ. Tulloch. represent
atlves OF the new Norwegian line Of
steamships, which will within a year
be IN operation between Norway and
this country. 1t was deemed advis-
able not to mention the visit in the
press until the harbor bill had been
brought uD in the senate. and for that
reason nothing was printed in refer
ence to it then.
As result of their conference with
the steamship Representatives in New
york, the leading American stock
holders of the company who reside in
st. Paul. Mimi. will come on to inves-
ugate the situation, and there is every
likelihood that New London Will be
recommended as the American ter
minal of the trans Atlantic line New
York was canvassed thoroughly by
representatives of the company. and
the only dockage that could be fupnd
for the steamships was at South
Brooklyn, where one-haf of one side
OF pier 1.400 feet long could be rent
ed for $4,000 a year New London
looked better than that to the COM
pany's men,
AS stated at the time of the prelir1-
mary announcement two steamships
are now building in Norway and two
more Will be started shortly. The Nor
Weg1an government IS under agree
ment to pay 1927 900 to the company
for three years. in addition to con-
tract for carrying the mails. The ex-
port freight business from Norway to
this country is enormous. so there is
no doubt as to the need of the new
line, which will be the first direct from
that country here.
The New London officials were
brought into touch with this line by
Charles w. Pearson, secretary of the
Norwich Business Mems association
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-08
HAVE YOU TRIED pAxTINE.
The Great Toilet ctermicide?

You do..t have to pays soc or $500 a
pint fer historian antiseptics~ or per-
oxide. You can make 16 pintsl of a
more cleansing, gernicidal. healing
and deodorizing antiseptic solution
with one 25c box of Paxtine-a solu-
BILE antiseptic powder, obtainable at
any drug store.
Paxtins destroys: germs that cause
diSease, decay and -odors--that is why
1t is the best mouth wash and gar
gle. and why it plUifies the breath,
clearses ara preserves the teeth bet
ter than ordinary dentifrices. and IN
sroTge bathing it completely eradi :
Gates perspiration and other disagree
able body doors. Every dainty won-
an appreciates this and its many other
toiIet and hygienic uses.
Paxtine is splandid for sore throat.
infiamed eyes and to purify mouth
and breath after smoking. You can
get Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic at any
drug store. price 25c and soc. or by
mail postpaid from The Paxtine Fol
let Co, Boston. Mass, who will send
you a free sample if you would Ike
to try it before buying
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-08
GOING INTO RIVER FOR A DRINK
Montve Woman Was Caught Just as She Was Jumping
From Steamboat Wharf,. B. A1ofsin Attracted by
Her Actions Holds Her on Land.

There was muchs excitement on FRI
day afternoon at the Steamboat wharf
when a woman whose name was said
to be Mrs. Baker, Of Montville, was
prevented from jumping off the dock
by j. b. Alofsin, who had seen her
approaching the dock and was attract
ed by her peculiar actions. That she
did not succeed in getting into the
harbor was due to Mr.. Alofsin's quick
work. Had she gotten into the water
the saving of her from drowning
might have been a particularly hard
problem at that point.
Mr.. Aiofsin WAS at tie wharf to get
some freight, and noticed Mrs Baker
crossing the track, and noted that she
came onto the dock AS he worked he
noted where she was going, and from
her actions he was giving more atten-
ton to her than he would have ordi-
narily. He saw her throw her hands
IN the air and start to run. This in
dicated TO him it was time to act, and
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-08

he fastened after her and managed to
catch hold of her just as she was
about to jump. He got hold of her
tight enough SO that she did not ge1
away, and he took her away from the
edge to a point of safety.
Asking her what the matter was and
what she was trying to do, she said.
Let me go. l want to get drink
She did not appear to realize that
there was any danger in leaping into
the river, or, if she did, she gave no
indication of it. Mr.. AIofsin said that
if he had not caught her just as he
did she would have been in the water
in another minute. 1t is thought the
hot weather might have had a bad ef-
feet upon her while in the city. She is
a large woman, weighing about It's
pounds, and IL was no easy task to
restrain her said Mr.. Alofsin.
She was taken away from the dock
By a friend and later went to her home
in Montvilie. There was large num-
Der attracted by the affair.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-08
AUTOIST NOT BLAMED
FOR RUNNING AWAY.
To Have Remained Would Have Made
Him Witness Against Himself.

New York, July THE appellate di-
vision of the supreme court this after
noon held Dlameless of crime Edward
L. Rosenheimer the wealthy manufac-
turer, for running away from the scene
of the automobile collision in which
Miss Grace Hough was killed and two
persons injured some time ago. Rosen-
haimer had already been acquitted Dy
a jury at his trial on a charge of caus-
ing Miss Hough's death, and was I'M
DER Indictment charging felony in run
ming away from the accident.
The Indictment was found under a
state law which the appellate division
found at variance with the constitution
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-08
FRESH AIR FUND
OF CITY MISSION
Many Receive Untold Benefit There.
fron-Contributio Needed fol
That and FOR Sick Rooms.

Owing to much sickness among those
whom it is seeking to help, the City
Mission finds itself in great need Of
all kinds of old cloths. to use in sick
rooms. Call up Tel. S79 and articles
will be sent for, if desired.
There are cases in which the oppor-
tunity to go down the river or to take
a trolley ride will do more than any
thing else to preserve or restore
health. The missions ability to meet
such needs of those with whom it is in
touch is limited only by the contribu-
tons of its friends to it's We'll known
fresh air fund designed to meet such
cases
Norwich bulletin., 1911-07-08
MARINE BASE WILL
GO TO PHILADELPHIA.
Arrangements for Its Transfer from
New London Navy Yard.

Assistant eSecretary of the Navy
Winthrop left Washington Friday on
an insection tour of several eastern
nval stations. including New London.
His trip relates principally to estimaes
for the next fiscal year, but at New
London he viii complete arrangements
for the transfer of the marine base to
Philadelphia, in furtherance of the
plan to make the latter city the big
marine bost on the Atlantic coast.