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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-10
.SK|LLFUL ATHLETES
WON MONEY AND FAME

The successful contestants for the
Fourth of July prizes were as fol-
lows:
FOOT RACES
Boys years and under
Wayne Sweezey, 1st; Chas. Letting
we'll, End; Robert Hensley. 3rd.
Boys 10 years and under
John Hay, 1st; Frank Gault, End;
Merle Emery, 3rd; Donald Niklason
4th.
Boys II years and under
Harold Smith, 1st; Don Hartzell,
End; H. Krigle. 3rd; c. Creese, 4th.
Boys IA years and under
Harold Smith, 1st; Her. Niklason,
End; Percy Lewis, 3rd.
Boys 16 years and under
Frank Dimick, 1st; Percy Cousins,
End; Clarence Branstratter, Bird.
Boys Is years and under
Frank Dimick, 1st; Tom Slayton,
2nd; Jack Hayes, Srd.
Free for all
Frank Dimick, 1st; Charles Wells,
End; H. Stafford, 9rd.
Girls II years and under
Rosa Wilson, 1st; Eva Wells, 2nd;
Alva Wahlert, 3rd.
SACK RACE
Ben Schwarting, 1st; Henry
Schwarting, End.
FAT MEMS RACE
Charles Koebel, 1st; Lester Bowen,
End.
WHEELBARROW RACE
Hays and HaTtzell, 1st; Stafford
and Dimick, End.
HURDLE RACE
Charter, 1st; Charles Wells, End.
CREASED POLE CLIM.BaNG
Nielsen, 1st; Wright, End.
PONY RACE
Miller, 1st; Jorgensen, End; Car
Hensley, 3rd.
TUG OF WAR
Won by Extra Township.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-10
Warning To Auto Drivers

The statute and ordinances linn
;ting the speed of motor driven We
hicles to ten miles per hour in
town will be strictly enforced here
after, You may think you can
drive your car at a greater speed
with perfect safety and perhaps
you can but you can not do so
without raising clouds of dust
which settle all over adjoining pre-
misses. Take notice and avoid pro-
ecution.-Adv.
jill T. NJ. RASMUSSEN. i.
Mayor.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-10
THE FOURTH OF JULY
GAME OF BASEBALL

An interesting game of ball was
played in the Extra Athletic Park
Friday afternoon between Audubon
and Extra. A hard battle was
fought and after playing ten in
nings the score stood 5 to in
Audubon's favor. The Audubon bows
are fine players and fine to play
with. Come again, boys, and We'll
show you a merry time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-10
CANNON 1!!s:,>.,s' GIVEN
TO TOWN ul -A|RA

At the next meeting of the City
Council Mr.. Sam Harm will present
the little cannon General John A.
Logan" to the town of Extra.
This little cannon has done the
roaring" for the city celebra-
tions, when it could be coaxed out
of it's shade, since T872-some Al
years. When it was first used we
had about 34 stars in our ga'oxy.
Each star represented a state of
the Union and had to be notified
that Extra rendered them sa-
lutte; while today our flag is be-
decked with 4S little brilliants, that
too, are welcomed on our happy
events. The declining years of
this respected old soldier and citi-
zen, Sam Harm Sr., feels the effects
of his service to his country in
the great conflict in the days of 81
to '65 and is now willing to pass
this little priced souvenir of days
gone by into ADLER and younger
hands.
Then here's to the little cannon
that has never seen defeat, nor
has been taken by an enemy, always
ready to do the bidding of it's mas
ter and if necessary preserve the
peace and quiet of the city, for who
can tell the thoughts of despera-
does when laying plans for bank
robbery or other depredations when
he saw the cannon. Ready to fire.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-10
INJURIES HAND WHILE
IN WATER SWIMMING

Charlie Laursen, son of A. NJ.
Laursen and wife of this city, met
with a painful accident the first of
the week while swimming. He had
big board which he was playing
with in the water and when the
lad got tangled in large twig in
the water the nail in the board got
caught in his hand, cutting deep
cash one and one-half inches long.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-10
ARM BROKEN WHILE
ON MERRY-G0-R ROUND

Carl Woodruff, grandson of Sam
d. Harm and wife, of West Extra,
received broken arm Thursday
evening of last week while playing
around the merry -go-round. He,
with several other playmates, had
been riding the ponies and when
he started to get off, a playmate
pushed him, causing him to fall in
aUl esngo o. sg Lauugu e qons
above result
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-10
LITTLE GIRL HAS AN
ELBOW D|SL0CATED

Latte Edna Larsen. the three
year-old daughter of Peter M. Lar
sen and wife, residing near Extra,
had her elbow dislocated last Sun
day afternoon while playing in the
yard. She stepped on bottle which
threw her to the ground, causing
the above result. She was brought
to town that evening where
a physician attended to her wants.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-10
EXTRA, IOWA, THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1918
THE COUNTY TEACHERS
INSTITUTE NEXT WEEK

The day of the good old County
Normal Institute lis drawing tn
close. 1t has been an institution of
pleasure and profit for many wears.
In the words of Tennyson, .sThe
old order changeth, giving place to
the new" 1t may be for the best.
ut may be unwise. The answer is
left to the future
Some one suggested we try to
make the last Institute "a blaze of
glory Had we the financial means
for this we believe it would be an
umWlse expenditure owing to exist
ing conditions as follows:
Out of one hundred and ten rural
teachers there are but forty one
lett in the County and some of
these will not teach next wear.
there are less than a dozen with
years experience. There
fore it is necessary for this Insti-
tute be conducted largely in the
interest OF young teachers and
prospective young teachers. The
work Will be largely academic, yes,
we might say it will be a charming
process for young teachers to pro
cure certificate. This is not an
ideal condition, but it is a case
OF doing your own stuffing, so to
speak. We prefer our home dnex-
perienced teachers to outside mex
penenced teachers We must have
II our schools are filled.
Many of our young teachers have
done most excellent work, but we
want more experienced teachers not
only to deal with the school condi-
lions but the neighborhood condi-
tlons, in fact the latter is where
the real difficulties are and to
meet these difficulties efficient
ly one needs to be as wise as
serpent and as harmless as a dove .
Teachers young and old, we want
you at the Institute. There are few
, Lett in the County, but let's get
together for last ''good-bye. y
There is no enrolment fee, so we
suggest that any of the young pv,
pie of the town or County attend
: as much of this last Institute as
you can. You are welcome. We
shall be glad to see you.
School officers and the people in
j, general are extended cordial in
vitation,
Enrolment Day-Jully Is. Work
begins promptly the morning of
July l6. We repeat: Let as many
of the young people attended as
care to do so, even though they are
mot aspirants for certificates. Ex-
amiinations, July 90, "a, rs. Re
newals of certificates judy Path.
This Institute would have been
held in June had we been fimanci-
, ally able to have held it then. Our
Board of Supervisors have very
kindly given some aid to the fi-
naneial part of the work. This is
being done in many counties ow-
Ipng to our funds being legislated
AWAY from us. Our teachers will
greatly appreciate their interest i'm
the school work. of the county and
Iln making it possible to hold sny
thing we could call an Institute.
mo, the Institute funds are not
to de spent at this time for lee
lures, (lectures of the r'.ht kind
are good) but now we must endeay
| or TO meet our present difficulties
Academic work will predominant
and therefore the Institute may
not end in blaze of glory," but
we will have done our best as we
see it. for our home young teach
ers. "And only the Master shall
! praise us, and only the Master
shall blame.'
Hoping to see "You ALL"
Most Sincerely,
ELLA M. STBARNS,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-10
GRANDPA STATzELL
SEES FIFTH GENERATION

Grandpa Statzell has in his poses
sion a photograph of five genera
tions of his family. The picture was
taken in Oklahoma and is fine
piece of work. The old gentleman
makes . dignified appearance in
that collection and We venture to
say he feels as proud as he looks.
And why not.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-10
BARLEY HARVEST IS
NOW IN FULL Swing

Barley harvest in this section,
commenced Monday morning with
the earliest kinds and now all is
ready for the binder man. The crop
is in an excellant condition so
far and if the present dry weather
continues it will be very profit
able one.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-10
HAND BURNED WHILE:
CELEBRATING SATURDAY.

An accident, which might HAYS
proved serious to Berlladette Soutl
took place Saturday noon whel
after lighting a large fire-cracker
failed to throw it, causing the scene
to explode in her hand.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-10
ROBERT HENSLEY
HURT THIS MORNING

While Master Robert Hensley, son
Of j. l. /. Hens.ey and Wife, w2l
playing this morning he accident
" fell, breaking his ann. Physi-
clans were summoned who set the
broken member. We are Informed
that it is a very bad break.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-10


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Hamburg York
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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-10

James Essington, of near Bray
ton. was in Extra Monday visiting
friends and attending to business
matters
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24
OTHER STATES WATCH TEXAS

The Texas Industrial Congress is an object oil
interest in so remote a province as Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan. Canada In letter to the cong
ress the editor Of the Saskatchewan Farmer com
plimcnts the organization and requests further IN
formation concerning the methods whereby It's
results obtained
The Boston Chamber Of Commerce also com
menis upon the work OF the congress as result
OF a study Of the 1911 map showing contestants
IN III counties In a personal letter the agucu-
tural committee requests supply OF these maps
and other printed matter for distribution
That the work OF the congress is attracting
national attention ~ further evidenced 10y the fol
lowing from the Cincinnati Times Star edi-
toual outlining the general plan of the congress
and closing with this praiscworthy paragraphs
he value of such a system should commend
itself to agricultursts of other states The Texas
Congress furnishes an excellent mode This in
stitutlon dlssemInates instruction to the farmer
students by means OF personal letters and printed
bulletins the cost being covered by the organila-
ton, which believes that already the agricultural
o,.,rD,, ~. ,a...~.ld .t ,nc,.,oi increase.
Use brains as we'll as Drawn. is the key
note Of the Texas Industrial Congress The prizes
1t gives away each year are merely incidcntals
There are a few who claim that prices, no, prizes.
are what the farmers want We might as well
say that the college student wants education with
out honors; that the professional man wants mon
ey without prestige According to the price the
DRY the principle of giving premiums at the Great
state Fair OF Texas, institution that has proved
its usefulness to the farming classes is wrong and
unsound The man who is willing to be taught, OF
better still teach himself how to make one acre
Of crops prove more profitable to him than five
acres did before, is not only helping himself but
he is aiding in tho solving OF the world economic
problems
The Texas Industrial Congress is doing much
for Texas Its usefulness will be greater as the
years roll 10y. !, stands for brains as we'll as
Drawn. The right combination of these two Gle
ments in man means success, both in prices and
prizes
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24

ticaly mature with the stalk still filled with sap
II put up too green the silage will be sour Kafr
and sorghum should be put in the slo before frost
If possible but is advisable to let the crop stand
until after frost rather than to put into the silo
green. After heavy frost the crop must be cut
and put in the slo Immediately II il dries too
much. add sufficient water to pack we'll
Every farm in the Southwest should have one
more silos. IT, b Johnson, Chickasha, Okla
homa iattens 5000 or more steers yearly Last
year he fattened 80 head with slage and the
Others without it, His silage fed cattle brought,
him 5 0 per head profit above those fed without
silage. lie says that every farmer even though
h. has only 80 acres should have silo and that
II he were a small farmer and lacked credit. he
would pledge everything he had to buy silo rath
er than to go without IT,
When a farmer has money he can build a
concrete sIlo buy metal or wood one II his
means are limited he did pit silo and plaster
IT with cement II he cannot afford the cement
he dig PIT slo and AL II without plastering
a pit sllo without the walls plastered will prob
ably fall in after 1t has been emptied the first
time but the profits from one filling will make 1t
pay.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24
OPPOSITION TO FRAME UP. q"

Within the past month in -four different parts
OF the country men have been acquitted IN federal
courts serious charges in the face of convinc-
ing evidence, entirely on the prejudice that jures
have against frameu ups to land men in Jail
One Juror who voted an acquittal said that the
Jury considered only the question as to whether
the government deliberately should send men out
to lure other men into the commission of crime
and he added The law ought not to Sc, tempta-
tlons for men
his Is very general feeling The law stan
ding supposedly for Justice to all men. says the
81 Paul Dispatch loses something OF its dignity
h not IT'S justice, when It becomes a party to a
deliberate effort to lure a man into the commits
SION OF crime. and to obtain a case against him
he law and the laws officials should seek
rather to deter men from crime than to tempt
them into IL The use OF government machinery
to convict men IN this manner naturally tends to
dsoredi, the law.
u the system did no other wrong. 1t does at
least this wrong-it operates against the few men
It can reach and iavors the many men it does not
take into its scheme In other words. it consti
tutes picking OF victims The system. howcy
er honestly carried on. is wrong in principle
Topeka Journal
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24
KAFIR SILACE MORE PROFITABLE.

The News is in receipt OF the following with
corn slage issued by H. M Cottrell Agricultural
Commissioner Of the Rock island lines:
kafr sllage made 70 per cent more profits
than corn silage IN feeding beef cattle a, the Kan
Agricultural College Sweet sorghum sage
made per cent more prof, than corn silage This
feeding test made with Hereford shows how cas-
tern Colorado. western Kansas, western Oklaho
ma, the Panhandle and all western Texas may be
come great oenters for fa,tcnng beef cattle
Corn silage has usually produced better gains
than either kafir or sorghum silage The reason
was found in this test The Kar and sorghum
used to make silagc for this feeding ties, were cut
when the seeds practically ma,urcd. but
while the stalks green and filled with sap
Cotton seed meal was fed with each kind of
slage The daily gains made from feeding kafr
and sorghum silage slightly larger than those
made from feeding silage. The chief in
crease in profit came from the lower cost OF both
kafr and sorghum silage account OF the higher
yield per acre Of these crops. The yield, obtain
81 per acre on upland were: corn !. ! tons Kafr
3 tons and sorghum 81 tons The yields per acre
on bot,m land were: corn | ) tons. kafir tons
sorghum 2 tons.
IN two-year test at the Kansas Agricultural
College Of silage for dairy cows. 1t found thai,
ssge from corn kafir and sorghum were pract-
cay equal pound for pound for milk production
Cows gave daily per head sixth OF a pound
more milk on corn silage than on kaiir silage and
l8inrd slightly more in weight on the kafir silage
Com silage produced average daily yield Of
milk Of one half pound per more than sor-
.hum slage These differences arc so small that
they snow the feeds to be practically equal The
choice Of crop to plant depends upon the probable
yielc per acre.
Prof O T. Reed who made the dairy test
says that the time Of cutting kafir and sorghum
Tor silage is all important in making good sllage
irom these crops. These crops should be prae-
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24
DECLARES HIGHWAY TO
COLORADO SPRINGS FINE

The News a week ago made men
ton OF the arrival OF an East Texas /
auto party. headed by X. r. Lockhart |
editor OF the Pittsburg Gazette,
which left on Tuesday over the new
Is designated Colorado-to-Gulf high !
way for Colorado Springs and Den
yer.
The following letter from Mr.
Lockhart proves claims OF the route
champions that the direct route from
Amarillo through haton Is the best.
Colorado Springs. June q. 1873
Editor News: We arrived here
Thursday after an interesting drive
from Ration. y. NJ. from which place
the roads are superb. Heavy rains
had made some OF the roads rather
heavy from Des MOines TO Ration, and
along other stretches from Amarillo
this way, but everything considered
the drive under more favorable wea-
Their conditions Is most excellent, and
the motorist would experience no
trouble along the route At Dalhart
We were persuaded 10 take the old
road into Texline rather than follow
the proposed Colorddo-Gulf line, as
the Dalhart people were preparing 10
go out the day We were there and
mark off the route We struck con
siderable sand on the old road and
would advise motorists TO take the
new route. as II Is much better
road. so we were informed. though a
few miles farther A perfect road
runs from Texline TO Clayton as
good az city street. A washed out
bridge and fearful mudholes near
Ration gave as some trouble. but we
were informed By the road superin-
tendent that this road would be- pla-
cod in ideal condition Immediately
II is worth trip across the CONT
ncnt 10 drive over the scenic highway
at Ration. II takes about an hour ami
half 10 make this drive and an al
tltude of about 5000 feet Is reached.
II L. full of thrills From here on
to Colorado Springs the motorist will
experience no trouble whatever. Tho
road from Pueblo to the Springs over
the Santa Re trail. 70 miles is per-
haps without an equal In the United
states. The whole run is made on
high speed and as fast as the driver
cares to travel.
The official route from Denver to
the Gulf Is without question the best
that can be made, and with the eff
forts now being put forth by the
towns along the route II will not be
! long until the motorist can make the
entire journey without subjecting his
car or nerves to unnecessary strain.
With the possible exception of the
| sants Fe trail. nowhere ON our trip
have we found better roads than
those from Claude to Amarillo.
We certainly enjoyed every min
ute of our stay in Amarillo. and re-
GREETED that We could not stay long
or and drive over your beautiful city.
The entire trip has been a revelation
to rs. and our opinion OF good deal
of the Panhandle country has under
gone decided change for the
better. Let me hear from you.
Your friend,
r. B. LOCKHART
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24
EXAMINATION FOR ST
FRAN|s POSTMASTER

The Unit states civil Service
Commissiunuuounccs that on July
~, 1913 examination will be- held
~ AmarillCTcxas. as a result of
which 30 Is pocted to make ccrtili-
cation to fih contemplated vacancy
90 the posit of fourth class post
master al . Francis. Texas, and
other yacans as they may occur
81 that offi, unless It shall be de-
cidod in the terests of the service
10 fill the Nncy by reinstatement
The compei lion Of the postmast-
or az this ice was $3.50 for the
last fiscal DR..
Age limit years and over on
the date Ohio examination, with
the cyccptit that IN a state where
women are Jared by statute TO be
of fun age any purposes at rs
years. WON, S years Of age on the
date OF the animation will be adj
mittod
Applicantmust live within the
territory 81 icd by the post office
for which examination Is an
nounced
The eXamltion IL open 10 all cit
izsns Of thin ted states who can
comply witihc requirements.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24

Lawn Tennis Club. Play will con-
uuuc through the week. The events
include gentlemen's singles and dou-
DIE, aud ladies' singles. In which
there are challenge cups, and miA-
,d doubles, for which prizes have
boon offered.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24
Middle states Tennis run"y

SOUTH ORANGE s. Do june -3.
The twenty niutn annual tennis
tournament for th, champ. Ir-h.p oil.
the middle states opened lusuIDo1--
Is today ON the court. u. tnr Orange
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24
Entered as second-class matter at the post
office at Amarillo. Texas under the act of March
3, 1879

Only morning Newspaper in the Amarillo
Country. Covers the Panhandle of Texas East
ern New Mexico. Southern Colorado and Western
Oklahoma from twelve to twenty -four hours in
advance OF Denver. Dallas. Fort Worth Oklahoma
City and other papers carrying teIegraphic dis
patches
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24

Growing weeds in the city limits are de,rac-
tors from civic beauty menaces to public health,
and standing reflection on the property holders.
Swat the man who fails to swat en-
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24

Illinois bandits foiIed blood hounds by using
cayenne. 1t takes pep in any business
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

The Daily News will be delivered by carrier
anywhere in Amarillo. or by mail outside of the
city. for $500 year. or Soc a month. in sdv,pe.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24

And now It IS typewriter that can spell We d
hate to risk II with some sicnos we We read after
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24

Refusal OF Andy Carnegies million. shows
that the Southern Methods, Church ia in favor Of
throwing out the money changer and his change at
the same time lis we'll
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24
TOP o TIE MORNING

AT any rate, the Glass bill should be seen
through easily enough
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24

The WatersPierce Oil Company is rcorganil
ing. increasing capital stock from $4O0. 600 to
$4,000, 900. That little fine to Texas evidently
didn't jolt EN- very hard
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24

It's all in viewpoint a Rubcns picture which
recently sold for SO cents is said to be worth
$500. 900
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24

Transposc soils spell silos The Texas Pan
handle owns the first, and is moving ahead with
the last They will win
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24

Clean cor rays wanted AT The
News office Must be soft.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-24

H. -. LOCKIIART.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-05-08
POINTERS ON STREET TREES
They Should Be Selected to Accord
With the Width Of the
Highway.

Keep these points in view when
planting either on country highways
or city streets: Choose trees accord
ing to width of street; pepper trees on
a twenty-foot street or Italian cy'
presses on a broad avenue would be
nearly equally inappropriate, though
the first is the greater mistake of the
two. Allow plenty of space for each
tree to develop unrestricted its natural
growth and individualism; green
wall on each side is not the end
sought. Choose trees that are native
or from climates not widely dissimilar
to ours; except where long-continued
special care is assured. Any kind Of
a tree is no kind; trees should be
ornamental and appropriate as posi-
BILE, and the cost of caring for the best
certainly is less than that required by
the poorest. Above all Tor rather be-
low alb dig the holes large, deep, and
wide, and refill with soil good enough
for any plant,