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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
fine AUTUMN WEATHER
FAVOR CORN CROP

For the last four weeks this
section of the state of Iowa, has
been favored with as fine autumn
weather as amy country could ask
for. Our corn crop that was dam
aged at least fifty per cent by the
wet and cold summer and fall re-
gained much by the splendid wealth.
er that has favored us during the
past month.
Previous to this our great crop
was generally wet and soft and un-
fit for cribbing, altho the season
for shucking was near at hand.
But our farmers have profited by
leaving the gathering until later
i'm the season.
At this writing everybody is
shucking and cribbing with, little
concern as to it's keeping qualities;
which is of much interest to all
who handle this great cereal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
OBITUARY OF
MRS CHRIS R|ESGAARD

Clara May, only daughter of
George and Mary VanAlernam, was
born September, %, 1888, in Audu-
bon County, Iowa, and died Novem-
Der 1, 1915, aged twenty seven
years She was united in marriage
with ChriA Reisgaand Feb. 2, 1909.
In her going, her home loses a
sweet, womanly presence, and her
many friends am ever pleasant COM
panion.
A host of friends crowded about
the beautiful casket, which was COW
cred with flowers, as Mrs. Refs
gaard lay at rest in her pleasant
home on Wednesday morning, Nov
ember 3rd., and tears of sympathy
for the bereaved husband, parents
and brother were freely shed. The
funeral was conducted by Rev. Jes-
sic Getty, of Extra, who spoke
briefly from Isaiah 61:2. Four APP.
propriate hymns were sweetly sung
by quartette, Mrs. Maude Olda-
ker, Miss Bessie Witthauer, Messrs.
Edwin Delahoyde and Henry Bush.
A long procession of carriages,
and cars drove to Swiniger Gene
terry, where Mrs. Reisgaard was
laid beside a brother whose death
occurred some years since.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
CELEBRATE 18TH WE'D
DING ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Esbeck cele-
brated their twenty-fifth wedding
anniversary at their home in Elk
Horn on corner of Main and Wash
ington streets Wednesday after
noon and evening, November 3,
1915.
1t is not every couple that is
united in marriage that is permitted
to live to enjoy the pleasure of
looking back into the past and re-
call many glad and some sad ex-
periences of twenty five years OF
united life. -.
No doubht q great many changes
are noted by Mr. and Mrs. Esbeck
SINCE their marriage and youth. as
well a. every couple that have the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
WHY NOT ECONOMKE
IN THE GOOD THINGS !?

The Journal is making a special
offer which is so unusual that it
asks its readers to notice it partic-
ularly.
For $1.25 it is able to furnish
the three splendid weekly papers
manned below all for one year:
The Audubon County journal.
The Iowa Homestead.
The Weekly Kansas City Star.
Concerning this offer, it. should
be remembered that the Homestead
is the old "stand by among agri-
culturol Journals, and one of the
most reliable papers of it's Kind in
the entire corn Belt; and as for the
Kansas City Star, we doubt if
there is a cleaner Or more whole
some general newspaper published
in the United States at any price.
Moreover it reaches Journal read
ers within twelve to twenty-four
hours after it is published.
This offer is not made merely
to new subscribers, but to old
friends and subscribers of the Jour
nal. How long it will hold good is
but while it lasts, it
means an opportunity to make quite
a large saving in the very best
reading matter you can bring into
your home for the next year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
OF
OF MRS D B BEERS

Josephine Rue was born in Ohio,
December IL, 1856 and died at her
home in Brayton, Novembre 2, 1915
She went with her parents to
johnson County, Kansas, in 1866,
and ii Neodesha, in 1868, locating
ON farm which her father pur-
chased before the town of Neodesha.
was established.
She was united in marriage to
Chas Leigan July %, 1872. To
that union was born eleven children
TWO children died in infancy and
ONE SON, Geo A. died December
16, 1912 at Hollister, California.
Those surviving her are VIM. of
Bartlesville, Oklahoma; C. T. of At
lantic; w. R. and Alma Leigan of
Brayton; Mrs. Blanch Clark, of
Spaulding, la; Mrs Estella Goodwin
of Wiota; Mrs. E. S. Jenkins and
Mrs. VIM Grimm of Neodesha, Kan
sas. Mr.. Leigan died July 81, 1900.
She Joined the Christian Church
early in life and was faithful
and consistent christian woman, a
kind and obliging neighbor and
friend and will be sadly missed
by her children and friends. Decem-
Der "a, 1902 she was married to
D. B. Beers of Brayton, who with
her mother, one brother, and four
sisters in California, eight chill
dren and 16 grandchildren survive
her
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
FIRST NUMBER LECTURE
COURSE A SUCCESS

A large crowd greeted Mr.. Ar
thur Katchel, who gave the first
number of the Lecture Course at
the school auditorium last Thurs
day, October 2Sth. Mr.. Katchel
gave his rendition of the Melting
Pot
This is one of the greatest A
merican plays ever written. The
Play was written by Mr.. Zangeville,
an Engishman.
America represents the great
Melting Pot which melts and blends
fifty nationalities into the superior
ideal American race.
Everyone was very we'll pleased
with Mr.. Katchel.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11

honor o1s'eRsasat.ep.s. Raat .ep.s. living togetn-
er so long. Prosperity and success
wished them by relatives and
friends at their marriage have been
theirs.
Mr.. Esbeck, we believe, is as
honest and humble a business man
as We have i'm this town and he
and his wife are respected by all
who know them. The Esbeck family
have been citizens of Ell1horn for a.
bout six years. He purchased the
clothing stock and business of Mar
quesen and Larsen six years ago.
He moved into the house he now oc
cupies, january, IL, 1910. In the
year of 1887 he came to this coun-
| try fresh from Denmark, to make
his home i'm the land of the free,
and the home Of the brave"
! He learned the carpenter trade
in the old country. He followed
that trade the first several years
that he was here.
November, 8, 1890, he was united
in marriage to Miss Laura Marque-
SEN. The wedding was held at the
home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jens Marquesen. Mr.. Mar
quesen has made his home with
the Esbecks for sometime, Mrs.
Marques'en having passed away a
good many years ago.
The first years of married life
were spent in Audubon. For seven
years Mr.. Esbeck was a faithful
employee of Mr.. G. w. Hoover,
the we'll known hardware and nipple
ment dealer of Audubon.
Later he bought interest in the
Kimballton Implement Co., of Kim
ballton, where they lived for ten
years.
Their five children, Mrs. Magnus
Nielsen of Kimballton, George, Miss
Coral and Leo, and $50 invited
guests were present at the silver
wedding. An elaborate four course
dinner was served to all at six o.
clock. A tent had been secured to
accommodate the people, wherein
four large tables had been placed
and made good roomy dining
room. Electric lights had been in
stalled for the evening and the tent
was tastefully decorated, the color
scheme being lavendar, white and
silver.
The evening was spent in general
conversing and various pastimes
dancing being the main amusement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Esbeck received
many valuable gifts in silver ware
and furniture, for which they are
very grateful to their friends.
Luncheon was served at IL o'clocl
after which the guests bade them
i good night and wished them much
joy and happiness in the future.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
IS It FAIR

What is required, at present, of
a man before he can vote in the
United States?
He must be twenty-one years
old.
He must be native-born or nat
uralized.
In some states he must be able to
read.
That is all.
He is not asked whether he will
use his vote.
He is not asked if all men went
to vote.
He is not asked if he thinks the
laws needs changing.
He is not asked if he will pro-
mise to better the laws.
He is not asked to give statistics
showing whether men have previous
ly used their votes to better the
laws
He is not asked if he is sure
he can still be good father
He is not asked to remain attrac
tive" after he votes.
But all such requirements and
more are made of women when they
aspire to vote. Is it fair to make
such distinction? Exchange.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
FINE BUNCH CATTLE
WILLIAMS LILLE HERD.

Williams and Lille of the North
Branch country passed through
town with a bunch of Hereford
cattle that We're very fine in quail
ity.
These gentlemen have assembled
and reared some of as fine animals
as ever found anywhere, and their
herd is credit to- any county.
Their efforts should receive the
patronage of all who may be- in
need of such animals.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
OWEN |DE AND WIFE
HOME FROM THE WEST

Mr. and Mrs. Owen Ide of Bray
ton, returned from their western
trip few days ago and are more
than before satisfied to remain in
Iowa. Mr.. Ide reports many idle
men in his travels, everything APP
parently over done. W.
In California the, profit in fruit
raising is much dependent ON the
science in the use of irrigation
which must be- learned to be profit
able.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
THE YOUTHS COMPANION
CALENDER FOR 1916

The publishers of The Youths
Companion will, as always at this
season, present to every subscrib-
er whose subscription is paid for
1915, Calendar for the new
year. 1t is gem of calendar. making
The decorative mounting is rich.
but the main purpose has been
to produce calendar that is use
full, and that purpose has been
achieved.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
Mr. AND MRS L|NAS
FRENCH OF DEXTER HERE

Old neighbors of thirty years ago,
then in the wilds of Cameron town.
ship in north Audubon County, but
now they are comfortably fixed and
waiting" near Dexter, Iowa.
With plenty of leisure and good
health they visit and renew old
friendship.
The Journal folks enjoyed their
coming and the digging up of the
past. Mr.. and Mrs. French are a.
waiting the summons and are in
the frame of mind that makes them
satisfied that all is we'll.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
SALE NOTICES

o Erke Bros. Special. Commence o
o Saturday. o
o o 90 90 o 900 o
o Chris Reisgaard 3 1-2 miles O
o east of Extra. Monday Nov. 10Th.
o 90 90 90 20 o o
o. Geo Meyers stock sale at o
o Audubon township Creamery, o
o Friday, Nov. 10Th. commencing o
o at P. M.
o 90 o o o
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11

Boxed fancy eating, fine now
sprayed, apples as Jonathan, Roman
Stem, La. Blush, Grimes and others
ST.. $1.2O $3.50 per box. Fresh cider
made day sent out. 40 so per gall
on, mot doped sour stuff actual ci-
der made from hand picked, spray
ed apples, no rots, worm, or ground
tainted fruit in it. adv. 2wks
w. M Bomberger, Harlan, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
CARD OF THANKS

We are deeply grateful to ou,
friends and neighbors for the as
sistauce rendered Turing the sick
ness and death of our wife and
daughter.
Chris Reisgaard.
Mr.. and Mrs. George vanAernam
and family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
Oh FOR THOSE GOOD
OLD DAYS ONCE MORE

A few evenings ago a flock of
prairie chickens flew over my head
and it called to mind very vividly
the good old pioneer days when the
journal editor was our neighbor. In
those days we saw chickens by the
thousands and their music in the
spring was one almost continuous
melody.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
MOVING IN FROM
GREELEY TOWNSHIP.

Mr. and Mrs Henry Minerman and
family are moving this week from
Greeley township to their new
home in our city. Mr.. zinike, who
bought the Minerman farm will
take possession December first. We
are certainly rejoicing over this
good family coming to our city to
make their future home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11

After this. the club adjourned for
a social hour during which time
delicious luncheon was served by
the hostess. The next meeting will
take place at the home of Mrs.
lHoyman.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
SUCCESSFUL 0PERRT|ON
ON MARJORIE WILSON

Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Wilson and
daughters, Marjorie and Marguerite,
went to Des Moines Friday last
where little Marjorie was treated
for adenoiids and removal OF tom
sils.
The operation was of short
duration and not very painful.
They returned home Monday and
one Of the chidrenn. Marguerite,
as! in school again. Us. :,s
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-11-11
AT THE CHURCHES
DANISH LUTHERAN
Sabbath School at $3.50 P. M.
Service 2::3O P. NJ.
CHRISTIAN
Sabbath school 10 A. NJ.
G. S. Linkletter.
CONGREGATIONAL

November 18th is the Worlds
Temperance Sunday and the Sunday
School at ten A M. studies a les
son from Daniel
At eleven the pastors theme will
be Temperance Up-to-date.
The evening will be given to an
anniversary service, since the pas
tor has been in Extra exactly one
year.
A special collection in the even-
ing for Tabor College of Tabor,
Iowa
Jessie G. Getty, Minister.
METHODIST
Sabbath School at 10 A. M.
Service 11:0O A. M.
Epw,orth League $50
Service 1880 P. M.
Subject of sermon Sunday morn
ing is forgiveness"
Rev. NJ. r. Tally, Dist. Supt. will
be present and presch Sunday even-
ing.
w. B. Cox, Pastor.
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
There will be baptizing at union
church next Sunday at IL A. NJ.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-02
The Boys Bulletin.

Have you considered Boys Habegdasheya Boys
like and appreciate gifts of this eharacter-and the
very complete and attractive lines we have gath
cred for Christmas shoppers assure. tasteful .eIec-
tons and good qualities
Shirts and Blouses soe, 7se, and $l.o0.
Pajamas. S1.o9 and $l.50.
Neckwear. 2se and Soc.
Belts. 2Se b 75e.
Suspenders. 2sc b 7Se pair.
Cuff Links and S6ekpins. zse and SOC.
Third noor-Eevrth Q.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-02

Comfy Felt Moeeaslns. $1.oo and Sis pair
Dutch kid design.
Red Felt Julets. $l.0o and Sis pair-with
leather soles and spring heels.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-02
Gifts at $780,

smoking Stands Opera Slippers
Gold Studs Silver Photo
Shirts. plated and plain Camera.
Knitted Wool Motor Scarfs Pennants
Riding Gloves Neckties
Silk ReefeD Diaries
Combination Sets. de. hose and Flasks
handkerchief Address Books
Wallace Desk Lamps Card Tables
Victrola Records Stickpins
China Tobacco Jars Evening Dress
Ash Trays Derby and Sof
Flashlights Motor Gloves
Boxing Gloves Box of six Line
Hosiery Umbrellas of
Poker Sets Pair of Bath
Tobacco Pouches Felt Comfy SG
Pocketbooks Pipe Racks
Costumers Travelling Cloc
Gold Tie Clasps Brass Tobacco
leather Collar Boxes Punching Bags
Worsted Sweaters Golf BAGS
Kid Gloves Card Tables
Dress Cloves Bill Books
Walking Sticks Ihemos Bottle
Shaving Mirrors Playing Cards
Pair of Friction Bath Towels
The Washington herald., 1915-12-02
Boys and Youths Slippers:
Mems Gift Slippers.

Leather SHypsa
Tan Suede Opera Slippers. kid lined; $50
pair.
Tan Calf,kin Opera Slippers. lid lined; $50
pair.
Tan Wei Kidskin Romeos. lid lined; $50
pair.
Black Wei Kidskin Romeos. kid lined. $50
pair.
Black Viei Kid Opera Slippers. 500 pair.
Tan Wei Kid Opera Slippers. 500 pair.
Tan Wei Kid Opera Slippers. kid lined; $50
pair.
Black Wei Kid Opera Slippers. lid lined: $50
pair.
Aour-Tsnh
The Washington herald., 1915-12-02
Wan Feb SHppsrs.

Wan Feb Slippers.
Ths Comfy Evinsston Felt Slippers. ankle
height. with tisht-6ttins collar and comfy sole,
very warm. In oxford gray. brown and navy blss,
$40 pair.
Oxford Cr.y Comfy Sole Slippers and Mules.
$50 pair.
Oxford Cray Felt Slipper. With lsathss solss,
$50 pair.
Black Felt Slipper, With gay felt solss, $l.5o
Pai.
Black Felt Romeo Slipp~s, $1Jo psk.
Oxford Gray. opsra cut; lsathss sals, 1l.5o
pai.
WssA NssN
Wash Travelling Slippsn. sos pair.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-02

A Special Sale of Ostrich
Feathers at the Very Lou
Price of $3.50 Each.
These Feathers are each IS inches long, the
handsome full plumase of the male bird. which /
always far superior to the female They have
full. broad heads. and are really less than half the
usual price.
A SPLENDID VARIETY OF SHADES Is
OBTAINABIE.
Black. white. natural. pink. rose. old blue. dark
blue. and purple.
Each Plume is separately boxed. making It an
excellent gift.
Special price, $50 each.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-02
Girls, and Children's SLippers:

Indian Moeeasins. 500 and $l.zS pair-fii-
awatha and Iroquois elkskin. in beaded and burnt
leather designs.
Infants Shoes. Soc pair-Soft sole Shoes. Moe
casins, and Ankle Ties.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-12-24
FORCED TO "TREE" ACROBAT
Hair-Raising Stunts by Circus Man
and Pursuing Athlete Amuse
philadelphia Crowd.

Aerial thrillers were provided for a
large crowd on Lehigh avenue, near
frankfort, when Policeman George
Allen, former acrobat, gave chase to
Barney Forming of Oakdale street,
who until recently was a trapeze art
list with circus. Using the Read
ing railways elevated tracks for the
performance, the cop and Forming
gave the crowd some stunts worth
looking at. Forming was finally cap
tured on top of signal pole, when
the policeman cornered him.
According to the police Forming ran
amuck on Lehigh avenue with a
butcher knife. His actions alarmed
pedestrians, and riot call was sent
in to the Twenty-siXth district. Be-
fore the patrol wagon with detail
arrived, Allen reached the scene.
Forming quickly scrambled up one
of the pillars of the elevated track,
and Allen followed. Then there was
a series of hair-raising stunts by the
two, which eliminated in Ferning's
Observation-Disclosures Record.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-12-24

made of different material. Rocking
horses are usually made of white ash.
In the native forests, Eastwood oc-
ours sparingly and very seldom in
groups or in solid stands. In the lake
states in particular it is sawed Incl
dentally with other timber, but the
logs are usually kept separate and
generally sawed in accordance with
standing orders from special indus
tries. 1t is utilized for many other
products besides toys, because it has
qualities which fit. it for wide range
OF uses. It is one of the softest of
the so-called hardwoods, it lacks taste
and odcr, is very easily worked, does
not warp or check badly, is tough and
takes paint very well. 1t is one Of
the woods preferred for boxes to con-
tain food products likely to be con-
taminated by the tastes OF odors which
might be derived from other woods.
For the same reasons it finds consid-
cradle use in the manufacture OF
kitchen woodenware. 1t is in sorse
demand as a material for house finish
and a great deal of it goes into the sa-
seen parts of furniture and musical
instruments. Other important uses are
for trunks, picture frames and ex-
celsior.
In farmers woodlots, in particular,
1t is a tree which should be favored,
because it is a fairly rapid grower,
Is free from defects, and is usually
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-12-24
Painting the Features.

salable. In selling this tree from a
woodlot, the department of agriculture
advises that it should be held for spe-
cial prices and not sold in lump with
others.
Eastwood has several advantages as
standing tree in the woodlot. In
the first place, it's blossoms furnish a
considerable source of honey which is
always in good demand, and when the
tree is cut it readily regenerates itself
from sprouts, the best of which should
be favored in reproducing the stand.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-12-24
The Christmas lard.

About a hundred years ago the first
Christmas cards were used These
were printed in London and consisted
of visiting card with the words,
"A Merry Christmas" printed on it.
Later the cards were made with lit
tie scenery on them and picture of
the robin. This bird was used be-
cause he is called the English Christ
mas bird and also "The Savior's Bird"
On account of the old legend regard
ing its red breast. From this time
on the cards became more numerous
and of more varied kinds.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-12-24
Notice

Any one desiring to sell any
kind of property at public auction
may receive my services on applica.
ton. | will cry any sales which
may be trusted to me at reason
able charges and guarantee that l
will sell the property at as high a
price as anyone else can obtain for
for it. | respectfully solicit the
patronag eofthe people of High
and,
Clyde Herold.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-12-24

the new trade slogan, Made in the
S. A." will have direct bearing
shifting the center Of doll manufac-
Re from Europe to America.
The following toys are now made
his country from American woods:
animals, blocks, cannon and forts,
ren's chair, circus sets, dolls, doll
lure, games, Christmas tree hold
$sBing jumpers, children's pianos,
sets, babies play yards, toy
ag1glAg galleries, hobby horses, pop
- guns, toy wagons, toy autos and wheel
barrows. Eastwood is the principal
material for wooden toys and for
\ wooden parts of metal toys. The bass
Awood doll, in particular, is unique and
n genious. All parts Of it are made
wood and are artistically carved
Aanameled in color. 1t is difficult
that it is made of wood when it
is finished. The various parts of the
body are joined with steel bands which
not only give great flexibility and free
dom Of movement, but together with
the wood make the doll practically In
destructible.
Next to Eastwood, sugar maple,
beech, birch and white pine are the
principal woods used for toys, al
though elm, oak. chestnut, ash, vel
low poplar and others enter into toy
manufacture. Pennsylvania, which
stands first among the states in toy
manufacture, alone uses the equivalent
of nearly 100000 board feet Of tim
Der for toys, with a total value of
$4,000 each year. The total amount
Of wood used annually in the United
States for toy manufacture is nearly
100000 feet, and the principal toy
manufacturing states after Pennsyi-
vania are, in order, Wisconsin, Maine,
! Michigan, New York, Ohio, Vermont,
Massachusetts and New Hampshire,
Eastwood is the favorite for such
TOYS as toy animals, boats, dolls, circus
sets and chlldren's pianos, Blocks and
dolls furniture and toy vehicles are
generally made Of white pine. Stick
horses. with a horses head and
stick to ride upon, more pretentious
variation Of the old-tashioned broom
Morse, are likely to be made OF white
piue. although the stick head may be
Kicked Out OF Tree by Gun.
John Cazza Of East yineland went
hunting. By and by two deer appeared
at d distance.
. Cazza climbed small pine tree and
breed himself. When the deer were
Within gunshot he fired. But both
barrels we2t off at once and the re-
coil knocked him out of the lree. AS
!: !. ]. ]; J J }
he struck the ground ths.aaa 7mbit
him under tbs leftm =
Mays Lar
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1915-12-24

They were married at the beginning
Of December, and the 25th was ap-
preaching.
"You know, little wife," he said one
evening, I'VE mustn't have any secrets
from each other, must we, sweet one?"
mo darling" she whispered. =,
49," he continued, II want you to
tell me how much you intend spend
ing on a Christmas present for me,
so that I can calculate how much
money shall have left to buy one for
YOU"