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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25
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THERE'LL BE A JUBILEE

THERE'LL BE A JUBILEE
1t is interesting to consider just.wh,t
would happen to business man, 40
was compelled to buy his goods from
certain individuals and to pay ANY
PRICE they might please to ask.
Public business is pretty nearly on
this basis in the various counties oe
the state of Iowa. People with polit1
cal influence and pulp use it to ex-
tract money from the public treasury.
They land the fat contracts and sell
their doubtful wares to the public at
excessive prices; and the taxpayers
foot the bill.
1t is NOT the fault of public officials
so much as of the system. We are
reaping the whirlwind because we have
sown the wind. This sort of graft is
the natural penalty of "maehine" gov
ernment; and there is hardly coun-
ty in the state that does not have it's
local political machi-e
Public officials are, in many %,
the creatures of these machines. ut
there are many others, who have been
chosen by the PEOPLE rather than by
the politicians, and who honestly desire
to serve the people and conserve their
interests faithfully. 1t is all but impos-
sible. From the beginning they are
under the fire of the petty political
trioks'ers and schemers, who seek to
influence them by personal pressare,
dire threats, cunning intrigue, and
subterfuge. Few public servants have
the moral backbone to resist their
wiles; and if a man has it, he usually
reaps sudden political destruction as his
reward.
1t is plain why good business men
prefer as rule to have nothing to do
with politics. From BUSINESS stand
point, graft in any form is thing to be
ahhorred 1t would quickly WRECK
any business except public business
where taxpayers replenish the treasury
| at regular intervals.
1T is also clear why so many people
oelleVe that an honest man can not sue-
ceed in politics. 1t is not really true;
but it is true that his way is hard and
badly obstructed.
What is NOT clear is why taxpayers
50 blindly follow the lead of the "poli-
ticians y
The word has gone out that this year
OF 1912 is to see grand reform in pub
lie business in Iowa. There is to be, SO
it is said, house cleaning all along the
line; and the Day of Wrath is at hand
for the trielsters who have horn
.sied US SO long.
May it come to pass! For it will be
the sear OF Jubilee for the taxpayers of
Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25
CREAMERY MANAGER
Young Man Making Good IN Chosen
Profession. Well Qualified For
Lies Work. Home In Extra.

Mr.. Bert Surridge, nephew of Mrs.
Kilworth of this city, who came across
the Atlantic from England, with her,
about two years ago, after her visit
There, is now located in Coon Rapids,
Iowa. Mr.. Surridge started in to learn
buttermaking after his arrival here and
learned from some very skillful men,
well up in the profession. Commen-
cling at the coal bin as shoveler and in
the engine room as wiper, he soon
found his services required in the
ehurn room, where with brush and
soap powder, he put on lhe lussre th at
is so essential to the equipment of
well kept butter factory. Step by step
Bert has learned the science required to
manufacture butter that will command
commercial standing in any market in
the world. From several good men In
the creameries, in the heart of the
farming belt, he has acquired what
knowledge could be impaired from the
operators.
Recently, to still better prepare him
self for his chosen life's work, he took
course in the Dairy Department of the
Iowa State College and comes out with
q brighter and clearer conception of the
requirements of the business. And
while there he was also taught how to
manufacture Ice Cream, from the deli
cate product for the banquet table to
the 4th of July cone from the huckster's
stands. Bert has been elected manager
OF the Coon Rapids plant. Thus
while SCORES of young men have been
wasting their time in idlsness our
young friend seized an opportunity
and is now commanding q wage, ade-
quate with the best in his profession.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25
Announcement

Mr.. Peter ]. Thielen, son of Mr.. aud
Mrs. William Thielep, and Miss JUL
ia Rieff, daughter of Mr.. and Mre.
John Rieff, will be married at the
home of the brides parents in Car
roll, Iowa Tuesday, January Soth.
They will be at home to their many
friends after April 1st at BraytoD,
Iowa. These worthy young people
will find hearty welcome awaiting
them on their arrival home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25
Cement Work

While in conversation with Mr..
Wills Staley of Audubon a few days
ago he informed us that he had at
tended the Cement Cser'f Conven-
tions recently held at Sioux City.
They had large attendance and a
number of experts from the College
and over the state gave interesting g
talks and demonstrations. Mr.. Stall
ey attends all the lectures and all
the Conventions he can get to aud
acquires all the knowledge possible
along that line for use in his bust
ness.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25
Farm House Burned

Last Friday, the coldest day of
this cold winter, the farm house on
the J. Q. Powell farm, southwest of
Guthrie Center, occupied by Joe
King and family caught fire aud
was totally consumed. The loss on
the house is $500, with only $500.
Insurance. Mr.. King saved large
part Of his household goods. He
had couple OF hundred dollars
Insurance, which will about cover
the loss.-Guthrian.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25
Shot Steer

Some careless hunter shot yourg
steer on the Richard Hines farm
east of Avoea. A person who cannot
go hunting without shooting far
mer's stock should not be lseued a
license. The guilty party should be
made to pay for the animal shot
Herald.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25
A New Son

Mr.. and Mrs. James F. Cornell of
Lorah, Iowa are the proud and hap
py parents of baby boy born to
them last Sunday evening. Mrs.
Cornell will be better remembered
as Mies Myrtle Rich, niece of the
Rich Brothers, living north of this
CITY.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25
installation N. w. A.

At their last Camp meeting the NJ.
w. of A. boys installed their
following officers:
John VandeBrake, v.C
Clyde Dimick, w. A.
Clarence Maschine, E. B.
IS. Newton, Clerk
Arthur Dodge, Escort
Glen Hunt, I. w.
P NJ. Christensen, O. s.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25
Celebrates 84th Birthday

Mr.. P. L. Larsen, the aged aud re-
spected father of Mr.. N. L. Peterson
living west of Extra, celebrated his
s4th birthday Tuesday, January le.
Mr.. and Mrs, Peter Christensen help
ed celebrate the anniversary by
their presence. We trust Mr.. Larsen
will enjoy good health all his life
and live to good old age withou,
pain or sorrow.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25
Card Party

The following young people com
posed card party that met and en-
joyed social hour at the Gano
home last Thursday evening:
Mr.. and Mrs. e. A. Rethm eier, Mr..
aud Mrs. Fred Cotton, Misses Byrd
Connrardy aud frankie Bell Crane,
Messrs. John YandeBrake and
James Carlson.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25
Excellent Music

Miss Carrie Gault, the music in
structor of our Public School, at
tended the Rice-S.anley wedding g
near Hamlin Saturday evening Miss
Carrie furnished the nusic for the
occasion and she is we'll fitted for
such events.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25
Arm Burned

Miss Mary Larsen, the eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ.
Laursen of Extra, slipped and fell
against their stove Monday evening
and received badly burned arm
which has caused her much misery.
This is the second accident Mics
Larsen has had this winter.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25
New Baker

Mr.. Davis of Des Moines has en-.
gagged his services to Mrs. Spoo as
Baker for her staurant. Mr.. Davis
comes we'll recommended and from
his fret exhibits from the oven we
should Judge him to be skilled in
epicureRn art.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25
Advertising Pays

Grant, Michigan, January l6, 1912.
Mrs. Dena Williams:
Would you please describe your
Plymouth Rock BOOSTERS you offer
for sale through the Journal. Give
price and weights.
Respectfully,
J. F. Klever.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25
George Gude

It's not much wonder that Audu.
bon County Creamery butter is 80
high in price wiz forty cente per
pound) when one stops to consider
the grade of men the creameries are
employing to manufacture the pro-
duct. The Blue Grass Dreamer
Company last week employed for
this year, Mr. George GUIDE, who
has learned the business step by
step uatil he is skilled in creamery
work. His promotions have been
in rapid succession and he is
worthy of it.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25

Mr.. Arthur Dodge was attending
to business matters In town Tues
day. Mr.. Dodge is very busy man
and dent find time to waste in town
ifnot having occasion to go there.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25

Mr.. ]. K. Nickle of ST. Charles.
Iowa came to this city with view
of renting one of his farms.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25

About ten good Methedists went
ont to Greeley Center last Sabbath
with Rev. John Harmed where the
Reverend hald services. He expects
to continue services at the Center
during the spring and summer if
there are no objections.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-01-25
Danish Author

Prof. Karl Larsen of Copenhager,
Denmark iectured at Audubon last
week under the auspices of the Dam
ish Brotherhood in their hall at
that place. The gentleman is con-
sidered among the very best poets
and authors Of that up-to-date coun-
try. He would find a hearty well
come in Extra should he deign to
come hare.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-08

We cordially solicit your family trade and deliver all orders to your home free of charge. Seward Com1 Go.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-08

The Nugget in making inquiries about the running of the Seward Pen insular railroad for the coming season. did not gain the knowledge it was af- ter in that line but secured informa- ton of very interesting nature in the form Of work to be performed by the Pioneer Mining Company.
 The Pioneer Mining Company will ship in on the first steamers. accord ing to present information, material for the constructing siphon. to re- place the Hume now at the depression called Plume Camp"
 The size of the siphon will be about eighty-two inches in diameter and 1850 feet in length. with a carry ing capacity of ten thousand miners inches of water. that will be delivered 10 it from the ditch now. or being en- larged during the summer season to carry that large amount of water the company will bring from the Grand Central.
 Although nothing has been heard regarding the operating of the Seward Peninsular railroad for the summer. still 1t Is believed the Pioneer Mining Company will reopen the same if for no other purpose than to haul the lumber and supplies necessary for con structing such a vast siphon to be installed during the coming season at Plume Camp divide.
 When this siphon is completed it will make three huge tubes that the Pioneer Mining Company have con structed along the line of its greater
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-08

win look like T large boaconstrictor from Nome river way up on the divide and several men will he able to run races through it at the same time without fear of pumping their heads against tho covering overhead
 The contract for performuE tui5 piece of work. requires the same t" be completed during the coming sea son. and a year from now all the con meeting links for bringing the fen
 thousand miners inches of water [
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-08

water way l" There is now installed at Hobson. with water running through 1t to swell it up and make it tight. q siphon s6 inches in diameter. At san to Clara there is another huge tube a6 inches in diamete6 into which tho
 water is now allowed L. enter for tightening up the same. But they are small in comparison to the huge siphon that will stretch across the low de- pression at Plume Camp This huge tube nearly seven feet in diameter
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-08
PLOT OF "soHEMlAN GIRL"

The story of the "Bohemiau Girl will be told in the programs. which Will be delivered tu every house in town. just us soon ae we can get them from the printers.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-08
NOTICE.

Stockholders of the Nome Quartz Development Co are hereby notified that they may at their option. ex change their stock for stock In the New Era Mining Co Deliver your stock certificates without delay for such purpose to the undersigned
 RUSS DOWNING. Secy.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-08

the foothills back of Nome will be completed. and this work will repre- sent au putl1s between quarter and a taIt million dollars
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-08
RESERVED SEATS ON SALE.

Reserved seats for the Federated church play Mice and Men" are now on sale at Toby's candy kitchen. Sea son tickets can be exchanged for same. Remember the date, May tS. Eagle Hall.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-08
JAPAN WILL
 PARTICIPATE
Special Nugget Service

SAN FRANCISCO. May Word was received this morning from Japan to the effect that the Mkado will participate in the Panama exposition to be held in this city during the year 1915.
 Word came from Washington. stat ing that the Japanese representative had notified the state department that the emperor had accepted the invita-. ton of President Taft to participate in the Panama exposition to be held in Frisco during the summer of 1sis
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-08
MUSIC AT THE EAGLE.

Every evening there Is music at the Eagle, also the beat brand ot iiquors and cigars in tho market, d. ways to be had.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-08
DOG TEAM FOR HIRE.

Freight and passengers taken to .hs creeks with dog team.
 GEO M. eEALE.
 Phors Main e5.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-20
WILD RIDE DOWN. THE
SEVENTEEN MILE GRADE
Seven Dead Engines and Live one
in the Lead-DrIvine Rod
Breaks on Enuine-

Seven dead engines and iva one
IN front. with caboose No. C1f54 at
tached, had wild ride down the ey-
enteen mile grade OF zhe Baltimore
and Ohio railroad last Friday 7isht
and it is almost a miracle thar tho
train kept to the track and that NO
one was killed.
Conductor Sebolt was called at q \.
III to bring the engines to Cnrnber-
land from Grafton to be taken ON
through to the Mt. Clare shops, and
the train ran alright until after cross
Ing the top of the grade and running
two miles down from Terra Alta when
the right main driving rod broke on
The engine hauling the train, engine
1855, in charge of Engineer Frank
Freeland. The engineer was compel
LED to leave his post at the rod. weigh
ii.g several hundred pounds, had al
ready torn away part of the right
side of the cab and was going up and
Gown at a rapid rate At the same
tine the train of engines started down
thC SOfChtcSH iulie RTdQe at M ever
increasing speed with NOTHING 10 stop
the eight engines. The brakeme1
iurriedly set the hand brakes on the
tank cars, but without effect, there
being about twelve hundred tons
weight in the train. When the train
reached the bottom of the grade and
was finally brought to standstill the
trainmen all congratulated each other
81 having come through the wild ide
ecwn the mountain in safety. The
front engine was almost torn to pieces
on the side OF the broken driving rod.
Beside Fireman Morrison, who was
struck on the jaw by piece of
broken bolt. and painfully injured, all
escaped harm. The crew was compos-
cd of Messrs. Peter Sebolt, of Boone
street; Harry Hudson, Second street;
S. d. Phillips, Second street: and w.
". Petit, Oak street: all we'll known
trainmen of Cumberland. ;
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-20
coy
GOES TO URUGUAY
Appointed Director Of Fisheries for
That Government and Will
Sail Next Week.
sail Next Week.

Mr. Joha Nelson Wisner, native Of
Martinshurg. and a son Of the late
J n. Wisner. a prominent attorney OF
The local bar and editor of The indie
DC ndent, dropped into Martinsbure
Friday evening and was recognized
by quite number Of his old friends.
Mr.. Wisner has been away from
! Iartinsburg for nearly fifteen years
cid has only been here once or twice
Tor few hours and only the faces Of
tie oder residents we're familiar to
aim.
Mr. Wisner has been in Oregon and
on the Pacific coast for number of
years and for the most part has been
IN the service of the United States
Fish Commission holding various posi-
tiCns during that time. He has pros
rered and has worked himself up in
fish culture to such an extent that
when the government of Uruguay Of
fered him the position of Director of
Fisheries. which is the same position
in that government as the one held
United States, he accepted, and is
now on bis way to that country where
he expects to spend at least the next
three years.
The position is a most responsible
cne and the appointment of Mr.. Wis
her Is an honor that comes to few
such young men. The salary is prac-
tically the same as paid to the COM
missioner In this country.
Mr. Wisner will spend tomorrow
with his mother in Morgantown and
his wife and son, who are now on
their way east, will join him there
and together they will go on to New
York. from which port they will sail
for South America on the Goth.
Mr.. Wisner's many friends and the
friends of the family will be greatly
pleased to learn Of the honor that has
ecme to this Martinsburg boy. Those
Who learned OF his good fortune while
he was here extended their hearty
congratulations.
Mr.. Wisner noted many changes in
his home town and said that he
scarcely knew where he was, as there
tad been so many improvements dur
ing his absence.
He was much pleased with the evil
dent prosperity in this section and
said that while he liked the west and
lad done we'll out there he still had
warm spot for the old burg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-20
MEETING OF BERKELEY
COUNTY BIBLE SOCIETY
Union Meeting in First Methodist
Church Elects old officers and
Hears Splendid Sermon.

The Berkeley County Bible Society
seld its annual meeting Sunday night
in the First Methodist church with
IA appropriate service. Rev. DIR. j..
Paul Wright, pastor of the church,
had charge Of the union service.
There was special music by the choir
TWO male quartettes being feature.
Rev. w. f. Locke offered prayer
and Rev. Or. f. NJ. Wdods read the
scripture lesson. Dr.. Woods preach
Cd the annual sermon which Was a
most able, thoughtful and scholarly
effort in defence Of the Bible ais the
Inspired word of God The discourse,
polished In diction and eloquent in
delivery, produced a profound impress
sion on the large audience.
Society Elects officers.
After the sermon the Bible Society
held a business meeting, President
John J. Hetzel presiding. Encourag-
ing reports by the officers were read
cf the work OF the society for the past
year The old officers were then re-
elected as follows
President, John ]. Hetzel; vice
president W. B. Colston; librarian,
Horace G. Wright, secretary Of the
Y. NJ. C. A.; treasurer, DR.. G. w.
Link; secretary, Lee NJ. Bender.
On motion, vote of thanks was
given DR., Woods for his splendid SER
mon on this occasion.
Rev. DR.. Charles e. Wehler, Of
Frederick, Md, offered prayer and
the meeting closed with the benedic-
ton by Rev. c. s. Trump.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-20
GENERAL MARKETS

PHILADELPHIA FLOUR quiet;
winter clear, $685. a 4.10; city mills.
fancy, $5.S5Q625.
RYE FLOUR firm, at $5Q5.25 per
barrel.
WHEAT steady; No. 2 red. 94h q
SIC.
CORN steady: No. 2 yellow, 500
6912c.
OATS Arm; No. white, 55@551ac.;
lower grades, 53c.
POULTRY: Live steady; hens, 1871
Ollie; old ROSTERS, 11c.; turkeys, 16
G17c. Dressed firm; choice fowls, Tic. I;
old roosters, lie; turkeys. 20Qz1c.
BUTTER steady; extra creamery,
43c. per Id.
EGGS firm; selected, 3S942c.; near
by, 37c.; western, 37c.
POTATOES steady. at $1,15 % lis
per bushel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-20
A ElreIet.

The Ryneal Hose Co. was called out
to 532 Virginia avenue Sunday mora
ing about $50 o'clock because OF a
slight fire at the home OF Mr.. Earl
Thomas. Paper over stovepipe hole
in the chimney at the side of his bed
room was ignited by sparks, and the
burning embers falling on a bed.
scorched the bed clothing and ruined
suit of clothes, Fortunately Mr..
Thomas discovered the blaze in time
TO extinguish it with a bucket Of
water and thus averted bigger fire.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-20
MORSE WILL SOON BE FREE
Taft Expected to Commute Sentence
OwinI to His Critical Condition.


Owing to His Critical Condition.
Washington, Jan. IS. - Charles w.
Morse, the convicted New York hane
or, who Is now federal prisoner at
Atlanta, Ga, may be released within
the next few days.
In view of his critical condition 1t
is generally expected in Washington
that President Taft will grant a com
mutation OF Morse's sentence soon.
Attorney General Wickersham re-
ceived a report on Morse's condition
from Brigadier General George II. Tor.
ney, chief of the bureau of medicine
and surgery of the army. This report
was sent to the White House for the
presidents consideration. While the
substance of the report was not dis
closed, it is understood to show that
Morse is rapidly losing strength and
that his condition Is becoming criti'
cal.
Several days ago President Taft di.
rected Attorney General Wickersham
to make arrangements for Nor els
transfer to the army and navy general
hospital at Hot Springs. Ark.
Mr.. Wickersham has received re-
ports from the army surgeons who are
attending Morse that he is too weak
to stand the strain of the long train
ride, and for this reason 1t will be i'm
possible to transfer Morse. Since then
his condition has gradually become
worse.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-20
A No.r. Dame s-ady.s Appeal


To all knowing sufferers Of rheuma.
tism. whether muscular or OF the
joints. sciatica, lumbagos. backache,
pains IN the Kidneys or neuralgia
pains, 10 write 10 her for home treat.
ment which has repeatedly cured all
Of these tortures. She feels II her
duty TO send 1t b all sufferers TREE
You cure yourself at home as thous.
ands will testify-no change OF oil.
mate being necessary. This simple
discovery banishes uric acid from the
blood. ioosens the stifrened Joints. puA
iffes the blood. a1d brightens the eyes,
giving elasticity and tone to the whole
system. n the above interests you,
for proof address Mrs. M. Summers,
Box T N@tre Dame. Ind. 3
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-20
PAPER OF 1926.
Old Publication Tells Of Coach for
travelling Through the Air.


As an evidence that the solving OF
the problem OF air navigation Is not
only of the past few years, the fol-
lowing Is taken from the Frederick
Herald, dated July 20, 1926:
"A man in New Orleans adyertises
that he has coach for travelling
through the air with safety. The adj
yertiser says he can carry the mail
and one or two passengers with him;
ard that his vehicle is completely
manageable, except in severe gales
Of wind, when he can descend from
his aerial voyage at pleasure. II
proper assistance be given him, he
will by next Christmas be ready to
ascend from any appointed place,
Eaneuver and manage his coach with
nearly the swiftness of a fowl, and
show to the world that man can
travel through the air as well as on
water"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-20
Robin RED sreast Follows Snow

Altoona, Pa, Jan. 1s.-on the heels
Of The blizzard which has swept this
section for ten days, came the robin
red breast. Its cheerful song was
heard at both Bellwood and Holidays
burg. The temperature was greatly
moderated,