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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
SEVERAL D0N'TS ON
PRUNING TREES
Dull Tools Make the Work Harder
and Produce Rough Wounds
Handle Tree Gently.

Don't wear hobnailed boots when
pruning. In climbing about the trees
they readily injure the bark
Don't leave your pruning to the
hired man. The more you understand
your trees the better you will prune
them.
Don't use dull tools. They make the
work harder and produce rough
wounds.
Don't prune in frosty weather. Frost
bitten wounds are slow to heal.
Don't start all main limbs at the
same height. Weak crotches are the
results.
Don't leave stubs in cutting off
limbs. They rot back and cause decay
in the trunk.
Don't let suckers grow. They are
worthless and draw upon the trees
food supply.
Don't leave the larger wounds bare.
Apply good white lead paint or cover
with grating wax.
Don't slit the bark. bore holes or
drive nails into the tree. They only
offer places of entry for fungous dis,
eases.
Don't use Ratchet for removing
suckers. The Ratchet is not a tool
for scientific pruning.
Don't handle the tree roughly. It is
delicate structure and will amply re-
pay careful Observation-Disclosures Ex-
pertinent Station.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
Nu. he4~ seQ
is That So?

Nobody will deny that the actual
necessities of human life are simple.
Add scanty article of clothing and
a club to the menage OF one Of the
larger apes in zoo. give him a fire
along with his rations. and the needs
of primitive man are supplied. Three
or four days of hunger in an open boar
will bring the most highly civilized
man to accept with avidity food that
that ape would reject. The matter of
requirements is not an exact science
1t is altogether dependent upon the
point of yiew.--Exchange
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
GIRL WAS NOT 4FlBBING"
Very Good Reason Why Mrs. Adams
Was Unable to Receive Call
of Her Pastor.

Rev. DR.. Smith was acknowledged q
great preacher and he was also a
close student. But he was no pastor
and had a horror of making personal
calls. One day he heard an address
which convinced the dear old man
that by not visiting his parishioners
he had not perhaps fulfilled his duties
as spiritual leader. So he determined
to call on each member of his church,
and taking the roster of the church
he decided to do it alphabetically. The
first name was Mrs. Adams, so to Mrs.
Adams house resolutely went the
faithful pastor next afternoon. But
Mrs. Adams was not at home, said
the maid.
Not at homer" echoed the pastor.
"N-n-o, SIR" answered the somewhat
embarrassed girl
But the pastor, not knowing why
she was embarrassed, thought per
haps the girl was "fibbing." so he
persisted.
When will Mrs. Adams return?" he
asked.
Il really don't know answered the
maid.
You don't know" asked the pas
tor. Have you no idea about when?"
We'll, not exactly, doctor" replied
the maid. She may return by five
o'clock. You see, she's at the GENE
terry burying her husband"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
TREATS PUPILS AS
HIS BEST FRIENDS
Farmland Hero in Herbert
Quick's Novel Becomes School
Teacher-ChiIdren Aid Him.

In Herbert Quick's farm novel, "The
Brown Mouse" the farmland hero
becomes school teacher, and pro-
ceeds to teach without any respect for
cultural traditions. He treats the pu-
pills as friends and associates. He
regards his school as a sort Of labora-
tory in which the children help him
work out practical problems Of their
own homes and farms.
He doesn't make them sit stiff and
silent for hours at time. AS his bust
ness assistants, they are free to move
about and consult him and each other
like men in an office. There's low
hum of conversation, which doesn't
disturb anybody, because everybody is
intensely interested in what he's do
ing.
The boys and girls flock to school
an hour before the bell rings, with
samples of grass seed and corn smut
and insect specimens and things, and
they can hardly be driven home when
school closes. They are not crammed
with book learning. The usual text
books occupy a minor place in their
education. Their arithmetic examples
deal with such matters as the per
centage of loss in wheat crop based
on a given proportion Of weed seeds
in the sown wheat, and the COW popu-
lation of the township and the ratio
of butterfat to milk and feed. An es-
say on corn culture is valued more
highly than one on poetry. Reading
lessons are as likely as not taken
from farm journals. Geography is not
a matter of maps, but a live subject
connected with the food the children
eat and the clothes they wear and the
treasures in their pockets and the
crops in their barns-where every
thing comes from and goes to.
And book culture? They get that
too. as sort of side issue. 1t comes
easily enough because their minds are
kept at such pitch of activity by
vital human interests they can pick
up in odd moments the formal facts
considered necessary. Let us cease
thinking so much about agricultural
StuSatioi, dhu uCFotC OuIbcibco W
educational agriculture" says Mr..
Quick. $50 will the nation be made
strong"
And isn't he right? Isn't agricul-
ture itself so big and all-embracing a
thing that it can be used in the coun-
try schools as a medium through
which the country boy and girl OBJ
tain mental training. knowledge Of
the world and genuine culture?
Shouldn't country children, instead
OF being crammed with artificial stuff
based on Anticipated standards or city
standards. be treated frankly as ju-
venile farmers and farmers wives.
and be taught to love their work and
environment, and be prepared to live
intelligently and joyfully the life for
which they are destined?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21

uOnS- ,-.-- IdnLinS speihs, piodIeu,
and could IT, stand the pain in my
left side. NJ hcsSand insisted that I
try Lydia E. P....,ktam's Vegetable
Compound, and I al 50 thankful | did.
for / am now a well v-1-4s,. ! sleep
better, do all my housey-o.s md take
long walks. Inever fail to ~ lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable CON- - for
my good health. Mrs. ]. M. l. =,
1900 West Broadway, Louisville, Ky.
Since we guarantee that all testino-
mails which we publish are genuine, is it
not fair to suppose that if Lydia E.
Pi-lham's Vegetable Compound has tho
vi-tc.c % l-,3 these women it win help
any c.,.cr v;o...1:, Tho is suffering in .
like manner?
If you are i'll do not SS.:a~ a,3-. Until
an operation Is necessary, but e. once
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Write to Lydia f. Pinkham
Medicine Co., (confidentiaD Lynn,
Mass. Your letter viii be opened,
read and answered by n woman
and held in strict confidence.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
DAMPEN CORN WHEN
PUTTING INTO SILO
Always Better to Use Too Much
Water Than Not Enough When
Crop Has Been Frosted.

II the corn crop has been badly
frosted and is in dry or semidry state,
it should be dampened as it enters the
silo. 1t is always better to get too
much water than not enough.
1t is common practice TO allow
stream of water to e.xer thA blower or
elevator as the Gsrn is be,ag cut, but
1t is claimed better praftice to wa
ter the corn when on the wagon; how
ever. 1t is very little good to pour the
water on top Of the silage after the
silo has been filed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
FERTILIzlNG PEAR
TREES IS COMPLEX
Most Careful Consideration and
Judgment Required in Sup
plying Stimulating Food.

The use of fertilizers in pear culture
requires most careful consideration
and judgment. Lands naturally fertile,
viz. loamy soils so common in prairie
regions, cleared forest lands and
clayey soils having mari in their COM
position should not be enriched. Till
able lands that viii grow o good crop
Of corn are sufficiently fertile for the
pear tree.
When the pear orchard begins to
lose its vigor from continuous fruit
crops light surface dressing of wood
ashes or well-rotted stable manure
may prove beneficial. AS long as the
trees maintain a normal healthy
growth they require no stimulating
food
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21

strips about two inches wide and
three inches long; moisten with
cream, sprinkle with sugar. dot over
with butter and bake in shallow pan,
not allowing the pieces to, touch.
Stuffed Potatoes.--Bake the sweet
potatoes. and then cut small hole in
the side. scoop out the potato and sea-
son well with salt, butter. and gen.
erous quantity of cream, a half tea
spoonful of sugar and the beaten
whites of two eggs. Refill the skins
and set In the oven for few min
utes. Serge hot.
Southern Puddng.-To two cupfuls
of mashed sweet potato add the
yolks of four beaten eggs. two pints
of milk. half cupful of sugar. and
a teaspoonful of cinnamon; stir in
the whites beaten stiff and turn into
a buttered baking dish to bake. Serve
with or without a sauce.
Sweet Potato Souffle.-Tc one cup
full of mashed sweet potato add two
cupfuls OF cream, a half cupful of
ooeoAs PlAsh vi oaAts a hoiA teaspoon
full of nutmeg and cinnamon and two
teaspoonfuls of lemon Juice; cook in
a double boiler for q minutes; add
the beaten yolks of four eggs, cook
two minutes: fold in the stiffly beat
en- whites Fill patty shells with this
mixture and place In the oven to
brown.
Potato Cakes.-Take cupful of
shortening, add two cupfuls of sugar.
four tablespoonfuls of grated choco-
late, one teaspoonful Of cinnamon. nut
meg and cloves, mixed: one cupful of
raisins. one-half cupful OF sweet milk.
two cupfuls of -four. sifted with two
teaspoonfuls of baking powder; one
teaspoonful of salt. and tablespoon
full of vanilla. one cupful Of chopped
walnuts. Bake in two loaves in q
slow oven one hour.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
Evidently Not PARTICULAR.

At a trial in the court of common
pleas in Sandusky, o., in 1872, sew.
eral citizens were subpenaed to tes-
tify as to the character and habits of
Abb, defendant. Among the num-
Der was an ex-probate judge of grave
demeanor. The states attorney asked
this gentleman if he was acquainted
with the defendant, and he replied.
yes"
Are you sufficiently acquainted
with the defendant to know his gen.
eral habits?"
Yes, SIR"
Are they good or bad?"
Fair"
Now. sir, do you. before this court
and jury testify that you are in the
habit of associating with the same
kind of company as this defendant"
oh, yes; associate with all grades
of company, from lawyers up"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21

SO that it may heal over readily. Cut
the stub slanting at the base of the
sprout so that 1t will shed water.
Then cover the wound with paint
made of pure white lead and raw lin
seed oil, to protect it from water and
from disease germs. Do not spread
the paint beyond the cut surface.
This method should produce a tree of
bearing age sooner than one could be
grown from a replanted nursery tree.
Where the trees have been covered
by deep snow the girdling may occur
foot or more above the ground. In
that case the tree may be cut off and
the stump grated with cions of the
variety desired.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
TOUCHES or ECZEMA
At Once Relieved by cuticura Quite
Easily. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify. the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Nothing
better than these fragrant super
creamy emollients for all troubles az
fecting the skin. scalp. hair and hands.
They mean clear skin, clean scalp.
good hair and soft. white hands.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
What Mamma said.

Little pitchers not only have long
ears, but wide mouths sometimes.
One of these is in Buffalo, and when
the bell rang the other day. she went
to the door, where she found some
ladies'
My dear" said one, will you
please tell your mother that we would
like to see her?"
The child departed silently, and aft
er while returned. sat down and ST.
lently watched the callers.
Well" said one at length. "and
what did mamma say?"
She said, oh. dear! | don't want
to, but s'pose must"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21

By 8. A. BEACH. Experiment Station.
Iowa State College Of Agriculture.)
Rabbits and mice sometimes dam
age nursery stock and orchard trees
greatly by gnawing through the bark.
Rabbits may also cut off twigs and in
the case of young trees may cut off
the trunks close to the ground. The
injury is usually done in the winter.
but may be begun in the fall soon aft
er the leaves drop.
Spraying the trunks with lime sui
phur solution Of the same strength as
for scale insects has been tried at this
station for the past three years and
has given excellent results. When the
sprout is well started dress the stump
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21

and you will be astonished to find how
quickly the healing resinol medica-
ton soothes and cleanses the pores,
removes pimples and blackheads. and
leaves the complexion clear and vel
vety.
Resinol ointment and resinol soap
stop itching instantly and speedily
heal skin humors. sores, burns, wounds
and chatting. Sold by all druggists.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
Beware Of Leaky Roofs.

A house with leaky roof is not a
fit place for fowls. 1t will get them
out of condition, they will suffer more
or less from colds, and, naturally,
there must be a curtailment of the
egg crop. Dampness is one of the
worst evils. and it will certainly be
a wise move to either get new roof
or properly repair the old one.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21

mat one HtVu HeV
er tire of them.
Glazed Sweet Po-
tatoes.--Boil the
sweet potatoes un-
til nearly done. but
not soft; remove
the skins and cut
the potatoes In
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21

7appy ElIzd.-tuOp u
dozen figs and six apples which have
been washed but not peeled. add a
pound of sugar and two quarts of wa
ter and boil rapidly for 10 minutes,
strain and cool. Serve over crushed
ice with slice OF orange on top.
Tournedos Of Lamb.-Take six lamb
chops cut two inches thick. Remove
the bone and fat and skewer in six
circular pieces. Around each wrap a
piece Of bacon Sprinkle with pepper
and salt and broil over a hot fire.
Serve garnished with mint Jelly and
Drowned potatoes.
Corn Pudding in Rice sheii.--Mold
sufficient rice to fill a large square tin
and when cold cut out the center
with a sharp wide-bladed knife. Turn
out of the tin and fill with the fol-
lowing: Two cupfuls of corn cut
from the ear, or one can of corn; add
one egg. well beaten; teaspoonful Of
sugar, dash of salt. tablespoonful
of melted butter and a pint OF milk.
Bake three-quarters of an hour In a
moderate oven. Serve hot.
German Potato saIad.--Boil in their
jackets two dozen small potatoes w
I'll tender. Peel and while hot cut
in thin slices and mix carefully with
two white onions chopped. a cucum-
Der. a green pepper and half dozen
radishes. sliced thin. Season with
salt and pepper while hot and mix
with the following dressing: Take
a quarter Of pound of bacon, cut
into small pieces: one-quarter Of q
cupful each of water and vinegar. a
dash of sugar. salt. pepper and cay
enne. Fry the bacon. pour over the
vegetables. then add the hot vinegar
and water. Mix sugar, pinch Of
mustard and the salt and pepper and
add to the water and vinegar. Pour
this boiling hot over the potatoes.
heap on a chop plate and garnish with
sausages. or with radishes cut as
roses.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
Cheap Frozen Meat.

Frozen meat can be shipped from
New South Wales to Europe or Amer.
lea for 2h cents q pound. This
charge also includes freezing. bagging.
insurance aud exchange.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
The Cause.

The patient has an extremely rapid
pulse and quick respiration, but
there's nothing in his general condi-
ton to suggest these things. What is
his business?"
He runs the smashup locomotive
for motion-picture concern"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21

Pmkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound they
would enjoy better
health. j suffered
from a female trou-
BILE, and the doctors
decided / ha d o
humorous grow tn
and would have to
be operated upon,
but ] refused as | do
not believe in opera
ting snaila hloatAd
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
woman's Reoeptiveness.

When | think of talking. 1t is of
course with woman. For talking
at its best being an inspiration II
wants corresponding divine quality
of receptiveness. and where will you
find this but in woman?-O. w.
Holmes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21

very gently. Let this
stay on ten minutes,
and wash off with
resinol soap and
more hot water, fin
ishing with a dash Of
cold water to close
the pores. Do this
once or twice a day,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21

Foamy Cream Makes Bad Butter.
Do not keep cream on the farm till
II begins to foam. No buttermaker
can make high-class grade of butter
from foamy cream. This Is bad ad-
vertisement for the dairy business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
Avoid Injurious Eeed

Moldy and decayed feed and such
feeds as may injuriously affect the
cows health or the character Of the
milk should be carefully avoided.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
Fix Up the Fences.

Less trouble and greater profit win
accrue to both renter and landlord If
the latter will AFFORD plenty of good
fence on the farm.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
Exactly.

TT seems to be bluff sort of man
you're yelling at
rHe is. That's why I'm calling
him."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21

Satan smiles when young minister
begins to congratulate himself on the
beauty and eloquence of his prayers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
Excellent EertIIIzer

Wood ashes make an excellent fer
tilizer for us in the orchard and on
the strawberry bed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
rAost Profitable En.erprise.

Carried on in businesslike man
ner. poultry would prove most prof
liable enterprise to the farmer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
An Easy Way to Get
Rid Of Ugly Pimples

Battle your face for several min
ntes with resinol soap and hot water,
then apply a little resinol ointment
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
When all others fail to please
Try Denlson's Coffee.

II man does wrong he thinks he's
doing right to keep it a secret
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
Prove What Swsmp.Root win Do For 70

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N Y, for sample size bot
tie. 1t viii convince anyone. You will
also receive booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at al drug
stores.-Ady,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
NAYS WITH SWEET POTATOES.

There are so many ways Of prepar-
Ing the delectable southern potato
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
Demand for Dairy Products.

Tho increase in the cost of living
Will stimulate the greater demand for
dairy products.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
TTIEKIleHEy
.6ABLNEG

The III we deem we ne'er could do
In thought we dramatize:
What we should loathe. we learn to
scan
With speculative eyes.
Alas! for Ignorance profound
OF our poor Natures bent!
The Weakened sympathy with wrong
Becomes the Wills consent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
WOMAN REFUSES
OPERATION
Tells How She Was Saved
by Taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound. /

Louisville, KY think If more SUI
fering women would take Lydia 2.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
TooTHsoME DISHES.

Delicious sandwiches for afternoon
tea may be made In fancy shapes and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
Use PLENTY Of BEDDING,

Use plenty Of bedding for the STOCK
when the animals are stabbed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
Yours very truly,
CHARLES E. HARRIS,
460 Sixth St.. Marion. Iowa.

SOU Slxtn St, Marion, iowa.
/ certify that Charles E. Harris signed
the above testimonial in my presence, be-
ing first duly sworn to the truth thereof,
this the 18th day of July, 1909.
d. P. KINLEY, j. P.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE Any.
0NE-THE GREAT KIDNEY REM
EDY NEVER DISAPP0INTS

A few years ago | was troubled with a
complication Of kidney and stomach all
ments and although / tried two or three
different doctors, / was unable to obtain
a cure. Having heard great deal about
Swamp Root, | decided to give it trial
and purchased one-dollar bottle of Mr..
Alexander, the druggist. From the begin
ming / could notice a change for the bet
ter and after taking eight bottles of your
medicine, | felt entirely cured and have
not had any trouble since.
Had I began using Swamp Root sooner,
I would have been few hundred dollars
to the good and saved myself lot of
suffering.
You may use my testimonial any time
you wish.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21
When all others fail to please
Try penison's Coffee.

Some men can't even blame ciga.
rettes for their failure to make good.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-21

filled with scraped ma
pie sugar and whipped
cream mixed to u
paste. Decorate with
sliced olives and serve
on a plate with cheese
balls in the center of the
sandwich plate
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-02-12
CAMPAIGNS
COST s278,765
All Political Committees Ex.
pended $156,717.23
CANDIDATES PAID $97, $50
Moody Boynton Again Urges His
- MonoraiI Before Legislature
Wants Safe to Buy
Roads.

Boston-Txpcnditur made during
the political campaign In Massachu-
setts last fall amounted to $278,765.6
as shown by the report issued by the
Office OF the Secretary OF State. Can
didates for nomination In the prima-
ries paid out SCI 1.271.20, candidates for
election, $97,380.10 and political COM
mittees. $l5G717.23. OF the amount
disbursed by the committees, $36,602.-
81 came from candidates for nomina-
tion or for election. The expenditures
last year were several thousand dol
lars smaller than in 1913.
A total Of 1896 returns was received
from candidates for nomination. There
were GIT returns Of no payments, II
of payments to political committees,
and 62S payments other than to politi-
cal committees. There were received
from candidates for election total OF
839 returns. The inference might
be drawn that the candidates did not
fear the new Corrupt Practices Act,
passed by the Legislature last year.
for the number Of returns transmitted
to the attorney general. as apparently
In violation OF the law, was 3C1, as
against 800 In 1913.
Treasurers OF political committees
made 328 returns, as compared with
425 the previous year. There were
also 286 certificates as against 294,
stating that the aggregate receipts
and disbursements did not exceed $40.
Sixty-eight OF the returns and nine
ted to the attorney generals Office, be-
cause it appeared that the law had
been violated