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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09
A Young Corn Judge.

"A Young Corn Judge.
Last week We spoke of the crowd
of boys who won the champi ionship
of their respective counties in corn
growing and were to have the
chance to visit the Panama expo
sition free. They are in San Fran
cisco this week and having won-
darful time.
You will remember that the boy
who is champion OF them all as q
corn grower is Wade Houser oG
Union.
But there is still another import
ant fact about him which was not
reported last week. He is also an
expert corn judge. Last winter he
won big corn Judging contest
in Hardin County.
It is possible that this latter
fact may have had something to
do with hiis becoming the cham-
pion corn grower among the boys
of Iowa. At any rate there are
very many people who think that
the first important step if one
| wishes to become a successful corn
grower is to learn to judge the seed
corn that he plants.
To Judge an ear of corn COR
rectly, giving proper weight to
each Of the important points which
must be considered, is not an
easy thing to do at all. In fact it
is as hard to do as to solve a
good hard problems in arithmetic.
The first point that is consider
ed when judging an ear of seed
corn is it's maturity and soundness.
Unless it is mature and sound it
can not be expected to grow.
When Judging an ear for maturi-
ty and soundness, We must remem-
ber these seven points:
The kernels must not be mouldy
either at the CROWNS or at the cob.
Mouldiness usually means that the
vitality has been impaired or de-
stroyed.
The ear must not be chaffy.
A chaffy ear is one whose kernels
will rattle when the ball of the
thumb is drawn lightly along the
row.
1t must not be sappy. A sappy
ear is one that is not we'll dried
out. 1t is too heavy for its. size
and easily twisted.
IN The germs must not be bListered.
The germs must not be discol.
ored. If they show color rang
ing from yellow to black when
you open them with a knife blade,
it means that they are either
weakened Or dead.
The kernels must not have white
! patches either at their crowns or.
on their backs to any great extent.
This is called starchiness. A little
of it is allowable sometimes. but
not much.
The backs of the kernels must
not be blistered.
An ear which is firm and dry
and which shows none of the
faults described above is consid-
cred sound and mature.
Suppose you cut this explana-
tion out and keep it. The Journal
is going to give you chance
to use it a little later
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09
THURSDAY CLUB BOT
HOME FOR LIBRARY

The ladies of the Thursday Club
are to be commended for the pro-
gressive spirit they have shown in
purchasing home for the library
which they founded and have MAIN
tanned for twenty-five years. The
library contains about two thousand
volumes we understand and has
been added to each month and
this with practically no outside
assistance as the ladies have been
very slow and reluctant about ask
hng outside donations. This fact is
apparently appreciated by the pub
Mc as the crowded houses indicate
whenever the Club gives one of
its famous plays. The site just
purchased for the library is beau
tifully located at the southwest
corner of the park, is a corner
lot and holds frame building
which can be nicely used until
| the ladies see fit to erect the fine
building which they have in con-
temptation. The public library is
a factor for social betterment and
should be assisted and encouraged
by the entire community The
! knights of Phythias have donated
the use of one of their lodge
rooms, rent free. for good man,
years and this has been much ap
preciated by the Club members
Now let's all boost for the librar,
and boost it into new hom.
free from debt.
4 Later the abstract OF title no
being completed to the property a
bove mentioned, the library wa.
moved temporarily into a vacan
room over the Fred Cotton grocery
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09

Mrs. Asa Green has gone to Car
roll, Iowa, to visit and help care
for a sick sister. Just before
starting to Carroll she received
word from another sister who
lives in Alabama that she is dam
gerously I'LL with typhoid fever.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09
OUR BABY SICK MRS
SPQ0 GETTING ITEMS

On account of the sickness of
Mr.. and Mrs. Egberts baby, Mrs.
Egbert is unable to collect news
items this week, and Mrs. DOLL
spoo will receive any items for the
Jou rnal.
We will be thankful for all news
handed to Mrs. spoo for publica-
tion.
The Journal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09

Mrs. Gertrude Petersen 1 1-2
miles north and 1-2 mile west
of the Extra Creamery, l-2 mile
east, 8 south and 1-2 east of
Hamlin, Monday, Dec. Goth.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09
THURSDAY CLUB
BUSINESS MEETING

A very interesting session of the
Thursday Club was held at the
nome of Mrs. E. G. Wilson last
Thursday afternoon with twenty-one
present. A rare treat was given the
Club in the paper given by Mrs.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09

Miss Amy Luke, one of the cen
trail girls OF Audubon, was AN o.
Yer Sunday visitor with her sister,
Mrs. Ed Tibben and husband.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09

Edward Cihak 6 1-2 miles
southeast of Extra. Ia mile
south of Dist School house no.
Audubon Twp. miles east
Of Brayton, Thursday Dec 16.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09

Clyde Mcclain is here from Los
Angeles, California. to visit his
mother, Mrs. Eva McClain and fam
lily.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09

Martin D. Nelson 2 1-2 miles
northeast of Extra ON the old
Sherman Knox farm in Greeley
Twp. ON Tuesday Deco. 21st.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09

Chris Andersen 2 1-2 miles
south and / mile east of Exiral
4 miles east and l mile north
of Brayton, Tuesday, Dec. 14th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09

Mrs. Krstina Nielsen one
and one half miles west and a
half mile south of Brayton, and
in the field 40 rods east OF
road on Friday, Dec. 18th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09
SALE DATES

E. B. Perry miles southeast
of Extra, miles east of Bray,
ton, Monday, Dec. 18th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09

The Extra High School will have
their contest next Friday evening
at the High School auditorium and
the Congregational church. Admis-
sion Is cents.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09

Postmaster Kreamers home is
quarantined for scarlet fever. Fluff
the oldest child has been quite
sick but is able to be up again.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09

Mrs. Croy is still improving from
her recent illness of several weeks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09

Mrs. John Reed was guest of
Mrs. Mollie HUNT Monday. We are
pleased to have the Reeds with us
again.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-12-09

Harold Miller came up Friday
and spent the day with his parents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-09
JAMES H. CHASMARD|E
AT HOME IN THIS CITY
Retired Chief Engineer of Navy
Who Was Veteran of
Two Wars.

James H Chasmar. retired, chief en-
gineer in the United States Navy for
many years and a veteran of both the
civil and Spanish-American wars. died
today at his residence. 2516 Cliffbourne
place, following a brief illness. Mr..
Chasmar constructed the first engines
ever built by the United States Navy.
Mr.. Chasmars service in the navy
covered a period of about forty years
He saw active service in both the wars
named. In the civil war he was at
Mobile bay. He fitted out the repair
ship Vulcan in the Spanish war. this
being the first such ship to be equipped
for the navy.
Member Of Soldier Societies.
He was a member of the Loyal
Legion, Of the George Washington Post,
G. A. r. of New York, the un-uniform-
ed officers post; of the United Spanish
War Veterans and of the Army. and
Navy clubs of both Washington and
New York.
Mr. Chasmar was a native or New
York. having been born in that state
in 1895 His body is to be inferred at
Darfen. Conn, where he maintained
residence He leaves one daughter,
Mrs. S. w. Cooper of Darien, and three
sons. C. H. Chasmar of Plattsburg, n.
v: A. z. Chasmar of South Norwalk,
Conn. and C. H. Chasmar of wash
ington, D. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-09
Men Who RifIed Mail Pouches
In West Virginia Traced
to Ohio River.
GOVERNOR OFFERS AID
OF THE STATE MILITIA
Total Amount Of Money Secured by
the Robbers Is Not Yet
Determined.

WHEELING. W. Va, October g.
Hundreds of armed men secured the
hills of Harrison, Peasants and Dod-
ridge counties during the night in a
search for the highwaymen who rob-
bed Baltimore and Ohio passenger
train No. / at Central Station early
yesterday and got away with unsigned
bank notes said to have face value
Of $500, 1000 Every available clue was
followed by sheriffs, United States
deputy marshals and posses of citizens.
The hunt was taken up again soon
after daybreak, in the hope of locating
the rified mail bags or the place where
the men had spent the night.
Posse Strikes Trail.
Capt T. r. Johnston of the Baltimore
and Ohio police received a telephone
message at 1880 o'clock that the rob-
bers had been seen making their way
across tie country, evidently heading
for Sistersville. on the Ohio river. They
were being trailed by bloodhounds and
q sheriff with a large posse. Capt.
Johnston was quickly provided with a
special train, and taking a party of his
men Immediately started for Sisters
willie.
Posses working farther down the
river were ordered to close In on Sis
tersville, in the hope Of reaching the
men before they were able to cross the
Ohio river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-09
WOMAN HUNTED TO DEATH.
Pursued Thousand Miles and Muir.
dered in Hotel Room.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, october g.
Mrs. Katherine Arnold. 104 Clinton
street, Buffalo, who had told acquaint-
ances here that she was trying to es-
cape from an enemy who had pursued
her more than 1000 miles. was killed
yesterday in her room in a small hotel
The police believe her murderer was
a man who walked boldly to the hotel
office, asked for Mrs. Arnold and was
shown to her room She was choked
and badly beaten, but none in the hotel
reported hearing any disturbance.
The police held James Hirsch, night
clerk. who discovered the body; Lillian
Huffman and Anna Levin. women liv-
ing in the hotel, and Samuel Hall, an
other night clerk, and have asked the
Buffalo police and Chicago police to
aid by investigations in those cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-09
Eleven Structures to Go Up on
Estate Facing Massachu-
sets Avenue Heights.
WISCONSIN AVENUE HILL
IS PICKED OUT AS SITE
Buildings Will Resemble Continental
Memorial Hall and Washington's
Home, Mount Vernon.

The secret of the purchase last spring
of the old Barber estate on Wisconsin
avenue, facing Massachusetts Avenue
Heights, was revealed today when
workmen began to break ground for a
number of tennis courts and a rest
house" at the rear of the seven acres
comprising the property. and it was as
certained that a group Of white stone
buildings is to be erected on the estate
for the National School of Domestic
Arts and Science. The owners of the
school said today that the Investment
involved will be a little inside OF
100000. The buildings will cost
about 100000, and between $25o.00o
and 100000 is understood to have been
paid for the land last spring.
The buildings will be of the semi
classical, sometimes called the colonial,
style of architecture, in keeping with
the character Of building the govern
ment has erected in Washington, and
native Potomac stone will be used. The
main science hall and administration
building will resemble in appearance
the building of the Daughters of the
American Revolution. There are to be
eleven structures in all. grouped in a
semi-circle around a campus Six OF
these structures will be dormitores,
their appearance resembling the home
Of George Washington, Mount Vernon,
on a smaller scale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-09
f. G. JEFFERYS' DEATH
DUE TO AN ACCIDENT
Passed in Front of an Automobile
and Then Retraced
His Steps.
Sixty-Five Years Old and Employed
as Clerk in Office of Treas
ury Auditor.

That the death of Eugene Garrett
Jefferys, a clerk in the auditors office
of the Treasury Department, who was
knocked down and run over by an
automobile last evening on X near 9th
street northwest, was the result Of an
accident and due to his own lack of
care was the verdict of a coroner's
jury at an inquest at the District
morgue today.
Mr.. Jeferys, who was sixty-f1ve years
old, was crossing X street a short dis
lance east of 9Th street about o'clock
last evening when he was knocked
down and run over by an automobile
operated by George o. Longstreet of
1908 18th street northwest. His skull
was fractured and he died before he
was taken to the Emergency Hospital
by Mr.. Longstreet.
Burning at Slow Speed.
At. the inquest today Mr.. Longstreet
testified he was operating the automo-
bile about six miles an hour, and that
Mr.. Jeferys passed in front of the ma
chine and Immediately retraced his
steps, He said Mr.. Jefferys turned so
suddenly that he was unable to stop
the machine before 1t struck him. The
witness also stated he sounded his
horn, but Mr.. Jefferys apparently did
not hear it.
Timothy and William Alsop, both COL
ored, residing at 443 Rhode Island ave-
nue. northwest, who were in the ma
chine at the time, also testified that
Mr.. Jefferys had passed In front of the
machine and was retracing his steps
when he was struck. Both the wit
nesses testified Mr.. Longstreet sound
ed the horn and that he was operating
the car at slow rate of speed.
Member of Masonic Fraternity.
Mr.. Jefferys was member Of Grafton
Lodge, No. Is, F. A. A. M, of Grafton,
w. Va Members of that lodge today
communicated with the grand secretary
Of Masons of this city and asked that
arrangements be made here for Ma
sonic services at the funeral. A lodge
here is to be assigned to conduct the
services.
The body of Mr.. Jefferys was taken
to Wright's undertaking establishment
to be prepared for burial. Arrange
ments for the funeral have not been
completed.
Mr.. Jefferys was a native of West vir-
gina. He came to Washington TWEEN
ty-sfx years ago and June l, 1889, en-
tered the internal revenue bureau as
superintendent of the vaults in the
stamp division, under Commissioner
John w. Mason. He served there four
years. then was transferred to a cler-
ical position in the Marine Hospital
service. He continued in that bureau
until December 26, 1905, when he was
transferred to the Office of the auditor
for the Treasury Department, where he
was employed at the time of his death
Prior to his coming to Washington
Mr.. Jefferys held various positions un-
der the collectors Of internal revenue
in the West Virginia district, finally
becoming chief Office deputy Of the de-
partment in that state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-09
Massachusetts Republicans
Here Gratified at Pro-
nounced Progressiveness.
THOUGHT TO FORECAST
REUNION OF FACTIONS
Friends Of Senator Weeks Say if He
Runs for Presidential Nomination
He Will Have United Support. ,

MASSACHUSETTS, republicans in WASH
ington find gratifying significance in
the pronounced progressiveness of the
state platform which was adopted last
week by the republican state conven-
ton. 1t is declared to embrace the
most advanced progressive doctrines
ever advocated by regular republican
convention in the Bay state. Further
satisfaction is derived from the belief
that the work of the convention Will
operate to practically complete the re-
union of the regular and progressive
factions of the party already well I'M
der way.
The platform as adopted includes
many of the pianks demanded by
Charles S. Bird. the leader of the radi-
cal progressives. The convention was
presided over by Grafton D. Gushing,
the unsuccessful rival of Candidate
Samuel w. Mccall for the guberna-
torial nomination, and his Endorsement
guarantees harmony.
Points in the Platform.
The platform advocates a constitu-
tional convention. the delegates to be
chosen without party designation. This
feature has been Endorsed by the Hearst
cratic convention severely. The short
ballot. the budget system and biennial
elections. demanded by the progress
sives. were also recommended.
The convention advocated amendment
of the federal Constitution to obtain
national corporation law, national regu-
lation Of the hours of labor. and the en-
ployment of women and children. together
with national divorce law. II called for
a thorough revision of the system OF taxa
ton to the end that all property and per-
sons shall bear equitably the burden OF
support of the state government
Extension Of Education.
It favored extension of opportunity for
vocational and general education reason
able hours and conditions of labor: the
establishment OF labor exchanges to
diminish unemployment development of
some system Of social insurance to pro-
tect the home life against the hazards
of sickness. old age and irregular en-
ployment 1t recommended the establish
ment of additional free scholarships for
needy pupils.
Friends Of Senator Weeks say that IL
the senator declares himself in the rum
ming for the presidential nomination he
will have the united support of the re-
publicans. In fact, they point out the
line has never been drawn against him
in Congress by the progressives and he
has at no time been classed with the
''reactionaries." Senator Weeks took a
prominent part in the state convention
and heartily Endorsed all the progress
sive and new features of the platform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-09
U. S. REPRESENTATIONS
CALLED PRESUMPTUOUS

AMSTERDAM, via London, October 3.
Commenting on the representations
made to Turkey by the United States con-
corning the massacres Of Armenians. the
Cologne volks Zeitung characterizes it
as a presumption. and says that the
United States again gives herself airs as
a guardian of humanity in a matter that
does not concern her directly.
The newspaper adds that the United
States would be better to scrutinize its
colossal supplies of arms to the quadruple
entente and the compatibility with human
ity Of these shipments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-09
.SCOREB0ARD POPULAR
DESPITE CHILL WIND
Large Crowd at Star Building to
Follow Plays in Champion
ship Game.

Undaunted by the chill wind that
whistled down 18th street and along
the Avenue-a gale made all the cold.
er by overloaded skies-hundreds of
the faithful gathered in front of The
afternoon to watch the flashing of the
little lights that depicted every play
in the second game of the worlds
series.
This afternoons weather was ideal
for foot ball, but 1t wasn't base ball
weather-not by great deal. Those OF
the fans who wore overcoats buttoned
the garments close up around their
and watched the scoreboard and its
cleaning lights up on the 18th street
side of The Star building.
Test for Real Fans.
II wasn't as large a crowd as the one
that watched the reproduction of the
first game yesterday. but you can't ex-
pect any but thirty-third degree fans
to stand out in an arctic breeze. even
while scoreboard is flashing the
plays in a word series game. But it
was some crowd. even at that, and
every man In it-as we'll as the sprin-
king of women-was a sure-enough,
regular fan. or fanette.
The early start of the games yester-
day and today kept many Washington
enthusiasts from seeing the scoreboard
reproduction of the opening innings of
the games, but before the contests were
more than half over the crowds had
been augmented until policemen had to
keen on the job all the time to main
tain a lane for traffic. along the side
walks and another for street traffic
However. there was not the slightest
disorder, either yesterday or today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-09
BERLIN DENIES LOSS
OF SIXTY SUBMARINES

LONDON, October 9.-A semi-ofiicial
dispatch received from Berlin referring
to statements made in England and the
United States that the losses of German
submarines have reached an aggregate OF
sixty, says categorically that the actual
losses in underwater boats are less than
quarter of the above number.
The dispatch continues: LAS to the
statements in the fore gn press that Ger
many. owing to losses, has been obliged
to restrict her submarine war, We can
state that the number of submarines now
1T Germany's disposal is considerably
eater than at the beginning of the sub
marine war"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-09
EDUCATORS TO MEET DEC. 81.
Postponed Conference to Have Many
Prominent Colleges Represented.

The postponed educational conference
on foreign service training, which was
called for October 4. in this city. will
be held here Friday, December 81. The
commissioner of education of the
United States has Just issued invita-
tons to participate in this conference
to q large number Of leading colleges
through the organizing secretary of the
conference. DR.. Glen Levin Swiggett,
assistant secretary general of the Sec
ond Pan-American Scientific Congress.
In addition to representatives from
these educational institutions, the con.
ference will be attended by prominent
men of public life and business
In view of the Importance to our
country Of adequate preparation in
schools and colleges for young men
who may wish to engage in foreign
service. consular or commercial. this
conference is expected to have far
reaching results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-09

entrance to applaud them. The mem
bers of the box party included those
at the dinner and Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley
Field Malone. the latter the daughter
of Senator OGorman.
Miss Margaret Wilson, the Presidents
only unmarried daughter, who is now
at Cornish. N. H, will return to the
White House about october 20, after
singing tour. and Immediately after
she arrives there a series of musicals
and other entertainments will be given
at the White House. Mrs. Calf expects
to attend all of these affairs and to
assist Miss Wilson and Miss Bones in
receiving guests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-09

workmen's apartments will be prac-
tically one flight up from the campus.
One floor below there will be big
garage, the story below that will be a
big coal vault, below that there will be
boiler rooms and below that will be
ashrooms.
To Build in Side Of Hill.
All this is to be built in the side of
the hill. Coal will be hauled in on the
street level of Wisconsin avenue and
the ashes will come out on the Tunlaw
road, all the handling being done by
gravity.
Perhaps the most Interesting feature
in connection with the new institution
will be the arrangement under whlch
the dormitories are to be conducted
Each will practically be house to
itself. They will hold eighteen stu,
DENTS of whom six for certain perloo
will be in charge of Housekeeping ana
operation and the other twelve guests.
Those in charge of Housekeeping, oper-
alton and entertaining will do all the
marketing, planning of menus, etc,
for the prescribed period. for the other
twelve. At the end of a certain period
those who have been guests Will take
their turns as housekeepers, market
ers, etc The institution Will be
sort of little village, the principal serV-
ing as a sort of mayor and the teachers
and instructors as sort OF city
council.