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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20

were covered by the locusts, and even
the street in front of the American
consulate had the appearance, in the
movement Of the green and black
mass, of a flowing river. Olive
groves, orchards, vineyards. market
gardens. and most summer crops ap-
pear to have been completely devas-
tated. Early In the year the Turkish
authorities appointed commission to
fight the locusts, with DR.. Aaron
Aaronsohn, director of the Jewish ag.
ricultural experiment station. as high
commissioner. An order was issued
requiring every male inhabitant be-
tween the ages of Is and 60 to col
lect 20 kilos ga pounds) of locusts
or pay an exemption fee Of one Turk
ish pound ($4.40). These and other
vigorous measures proved. however.
to be of little avail.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20
Fashion without art is snobblsm." "

Fashion without art is snobbism."
There is no reason why, when we
go shopping, we should take what Is
set before us to take. providing the
standard of that set before us is COM
mon, and our standard is higher.
Bacon, in his Essay on Travel. ad-
vises visits to treasures Of jewels
and robes" And Bacon had great
mans great mind, you know. We
need not apologize for our love of
dress II we love what is worthy Of
being loved.
Queen Isabella of Spain used to say,
"Whosoever hath good presence and
a good fashion carries continual letters
OF recommendation. Bacon also re.
ports this in his apothegms.
Being we'll dressed is credit even
to a philosopher. But what is good
dressing?
His satanic majesty ought not to
have a monopoly of pretty clothes any
more than he should of all the good
times and all the good tunes.-Good
Health.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20
Floor Plan Of Winter 4oshouse. with outside PENS

should be used and the concrete
should be well mixed before 1t Is
placed. A mixer driven by gasoline
engine will save time, though the mix
ing can be done by hand. Such a
floor will not be suitable for a road,
but when used for feeding purposes 1t
will last long time.
Special feeding devices have to be
developed for hogs. They are not like
other farm animals, as the well-bred
hogs do not have long necks or noses
and cannot reach for their feed the
way horses and cattle do. A special
device is used in between the stalls in
order to make hay available for feed
ing This is a hay rack with hinged
sides. When the side is pushed in the
supply of hay is cut off and when
the slide falls back to its original po-
sition the nay once NOR, falls down
within reach. This arrangement pre-
vents the hogs from scattering the
hay around the way they generally do.
The pens are equipped with swing
ing fronts so that the hogs can be
readily transferred from one pen to an
other. The pens are also equipped
with removable partitions 80 that the
size of the various pens can be
changed readily. The small pen doors
that lead out into the yard can be
closed 80 as to be almost alright. The
house can thus be kept warm in very
cold weather. The warmth OF the
hogs will keep the temperature almost
uniform all the time. Ventilation Is
taken care of by the two small venti-
lators placed on the roof. one at each
end.
The feed carrier and the Litter car
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20

as he passed through Lewisburg on
his way east. He was to meet scout
beyond the mountains, but no name
was mentioned. What did the man
Taylor look like?"
Il described him to Captain Fox.
and one of his men, sergeant, in
stantly pronounced the fellow to be
old Ned Cowan."
Ned Cowan! Why. that could not
bel My father would never have an
appointment alone with him. They
have been deadly enemies for years" "
THAT may be true. Miss Noreen. |
can only tell you what little | know.
Your father might have been deceived;
drawn into a trap. He was there ap-
parently by appointment to confer
with a man known to him as Taylor.
Who Taylor really was cannot say
but he was an enemy, not friend, OF
Major HARDWOOD. do not insist that
the fellow was Ned Cowan, but ] am
sure he belonged to the gang. We
trailed him nearly to New River, and
had gone into camp amid the noun
tains when the Cowans attacked us. In
my judgment the killing of your ia
Their, and the raid ON this house to
night, form part of the same plan"
/ do not think she was crying, al
though her face was buried in hel
hands. | turned my eyes away, down
through the scuttle hole, but nothing
moved along the hall below. The house
seemed absolutely deserted, but the
lamp continued to burn, and yet, ever
as l felt the strangeness of such in
tense silence, a door slammed some
where in the distance. and gruf
voice spoke.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20
Wife Beats Talking Machine.

A talking machine isn't in 1t with
a wife-and that's not intended for
a joke. either-it was proved by de-
cision handed down in the New York
supreme court. A woman suing for
separation on the grounds Of deser.
ton also demanded alimony. The
husband strenuously objected to the
alimony on the ground that he had
purchased talking machine and was
very heavily involved in trying to
meet payments on it. The justice de-
clared that wife came first. He or
dered the defendant to get rid Of his
canned music, If necessary, or in any
event to pay his wife alimony.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20
Understood His Profession.

The professor of Jurisprudence in a
western university was lecturing to q
hundred embryo lawyers. He asked
whether anyone in America could own
property. One fellow answered. mo
criminal can't own property"
But the professor said: Suppose Q
man who owns ranch gets into trou
BILE with his neighbor, assaults him
and is put into the penitentiary. does
he still own the ranch?"
The class was unanimous that be
did, says the Youths Companion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20

knows 1t by heart. or pretends to know
1t. The piece of music is The Mar.
seillaise. The young people imag.
ined 1t was a ritournelle. mere -four.
ish. They have just found that It is
a masterpiece. The sculpture is the
'Marseillaise' that Rude cut upon one
OF the door iambs Of the arch of tri.
umph. The painting is panel by
Puvis de Chavannes. in the Pantheon,
St Genevieve Watching Over Paris
So In the midst Of the storm that
which was great has become very
great; and that which was mediocre
has become small. very small"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20

good and I hope every suffering woman
viii give them q trial."-Mrs. ANNA
KELLY, 10 Chestnut Street. Burling-
ton, Wis.
The many convincing testimonials con-
stantly published in the newspapers
ought to be proof enough to women who
suffer from those distressing ills pecu-
liar to their sex that Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Is the medicine
they need.
This good old root and herb remedy
has proved unequalled for these dread
full ills; 1t contains what Is needed to
restore woman's health and strength. .
If there is any popularity I'm
your case requiring special ad-
vice, write the Lydia IL. Pink-
ham Medicine Co. (confidentialls
Lynn, Mass, for free advice.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20


will give up by daylight, and then the
way will be clear"
"And where will you go?"
Why" in surprise. Il could not
leave you alone until placed you In
the care of friends"
"At Lewisburg. you mean?"
"If that is where you wish to CO."
Her eyes met mine frankly. but with
an expression in their depths | failed to
fathom.
mot wearing that uniform" she
said quietly, ''or under the name OF
Lieutenant Raymond. Do not misun.
derstand. There is friendship between
us-personal friendship, the memory
of the past. a knowledge of the init
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20

IF he did not continue to own 1t"
went on the professor. what would
become Of it?"
That was supposed to settle the dis
cussion. but one boy called out THE
lawyer would get It."
There was hearty laugh. Of course.
and the professor added:
1--WE learn two things from that apt
remark: be lawyer. and don't be a
criminal"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20
To Survey Dangerous Waters,

The United States coast and geo
detic survey has just awarded con-
tract for the construction OF 1000
ton steamer, to be used in surveying
the dangerous waters of Alaska and
Boring sea. The vessel, which is to
be named the Surveyor, will accommo-
date crew of Sc officers and men and
will cost, with her equipment, 1920, 900.
Strange to say. the construction Of
this vessel, destined for service in
Alaska, has been undertaken by firm
at Manitowoc, Wis. on Lake Michigan.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20

Italian navy at the minimum age He
was educated at the naval school q
Leghorn. and has had most success.
full career as an officer of the feet,
having risen In the service by his
own merits and industry.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20
FASHION EMPTY WITHOUT ART
Has Been Characterized by Famous
Paris Dressmakec as a Form Of
Snobbism.

Redfern, the head of the dressmak.
ing house of that name in Paris, an
Englishman who has been decorated
by the French government for his
services in the world Of dress. says,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20
Flsh.Rescue HospItaI.

Iowa has fish-rescue hospital to
which fish are transferred from the
small lakes which dry up in the sum.
mer. The building measures IS by 80
feet and 10 filed with storage tanks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20

but after taxing
Lydia E. Pinkham's
vege table Com
pound Tablets and
using two bottles Of
the Sanative Wash
] am fully convinced
that ] am entirely
cured Of these trou-
bles, and feel better
all over. ] know
your remedies have
done me worlds Of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20

Not Gray Hairs but Tired Eyes
make us look older than we are. Keep
your Eyes young and you will look young.
After the Movies Murine Your Eyes. Don't
tell your age. Murine Eye Remedy Co..
Chicago. Sends Eye Book on request.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20
The Reason.

What Is Jack Summers fretting
about?"
Afraid his wife can come back"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20

Locusts Invade Palestine.
A plague of locusts has invaded Pal
estine, according to the United States
consul at Jerusalem. He says: "As
far as the eye could reach, the fields
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20

When 1t comes 20 drawing con-
illusions all women are natural born
artists
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20
PAINS IN Side
and BACK
How Mrs. Kelly Suffered and
How She was Cured.

Burlington, visit was very irreg-
ular, and had pains in my side and back,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20
FISHERY PRODUCTS Worth millions.

The total value Of the worlds fish
cry products has been estimated at
s493, 474,S0l.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-01-20
|GUPER|1R TYPE
| OF HOGHOUSE
50 Designed as to Admit SUM-
shine Into Every Part of
the Structure.
WOOD FLOOR ON CONCRETE
Construction Such That This May
Easily Be Taken Up for Purposes
Of cleanins-speciaI Feeding
Devices Make for Comfort
Of the Animals.
BY WILLIAM A. RApFoRp.

Mr. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building work on the farm, for
the readers of this paper. On account of
his wide experience as Editor, Author and
Manufacturer, he is, without doubt, the
highest authority on all these subjects.
Address all inquiries to William A. Rad
ford No. 1927 Prairie avenue. Chicago,
ILL.,, and only inclose two-cent stamp for
reply
Sunshine is one of the most i'm
portant features of a hoghouse. II
hogs are to be raised with profit their
living quarters must be kept in the
best possible sanitary conditions. The
best way to secure such conditions is
by having plenty of sunlight in all
parts of the house. For this reason
the hoghouse should be faced toward
the south. Simply facing 1t in this di.
rection, however, has no effect on the
back part of the house. Various de.
vices have been perfected to get the
sunlight into this part Of the house
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-07
WEEKLY REVIEW OF
 THE STOCK MARKET

New York, August 6.-Almost the dullest week of the year came to an end Saturday with indications of an ex- tension of the bearish influences which governed operations to a considera ble extent during that period The indif- ferent crop outlook, labor problems local and national. and signs of conees- tion in the securities market were the primary factors.
 There was steady selling of motor oil and sugar shares, stocks of indus tries which have enjoyed enormous prosperity by reason of the war. but which now promise to come down to more normal and stable conditions. Liquidation of motors doubtless was promoted by the cut in prices an nounced by the manufacturer of a popular car Oils followed the mex orable law of supply and demand, it be- ing evident that the enormous quan- titles of raw and refined oils had reached the stage of over production in the midcontinental field at least. Sugar shares fell away largely for the req son that dealings in the raw product as well as the securities of companies recently organized had attained high ly speculative proportions.
 Munitions and equipments were fair ly steady on further purchases of sup plies by Europe, but in these issues in- creased caution was observed. United States Steel, commonly accepted as the barometer of the market, lowered around the recent top quotations and the issues of independent steel and iron companies pursued a like course, trade developments being altogether encouraging.
 The more important railways sub- mitted very satisfactory returns for June. Rails were held in check, how ever. by the uncertainty attaching to labor conditions.
 Domestic monetary conditions are working in the direction of greater re- taxation as was seen in the general shading of long time accommodations. Call loans in the local market eased in similar degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-07
Infested With Vermin

T cannot find any help, so turn to you. We are in a place infested with vermin. The children are troubled as well as the adults. Will kerosene injure the hair? Please let me know through your corner soon. Can I get some verses-old, but so useful They begin: "A silly young cricket, accustomed to sing through the sunny months of gay summer and spring" That is all I can remember, but I would like to get the whole poem.
 MRS. c. B. C."
 Kerosene may not injure the hair In the opinion of some who have tried it, it does not Others disagree with them. 1 do not presume to decide the question. I can, however, without hesitation rec ommend tincture of larkspur as an ex- terminator of the vile vermin which in- fest the hair. First comb the child's head well, having large towel pinned closely about his neck to catch the creatures as they fall. Burn the combings at once with the hair and larvae which have fallen upon the hair. You cannot be too careful in this respect. Then drench the childs hair through and through with the tincture and fit cap or bind tight cloth securely over the head Leave it on all night. In the morning give the hair another faithful combing, burning all that comes away. Repeat the process every night for week and you will have solved the disgusting problem. The larkspur kills "creepers'' and sterilizes the eggs, known as "nits" The subject is not one to discuss ito ears polite' but as George Sampson reminded Mrs. Wilfer," we all know it's there." when we cannot isolate school children. Your second query is referred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-07
E MARICNs.H 1HARIAkUS4 HHrT1GnAk
 Ne1A,yasH Hzszxud
How to Learn Tennis

"As a constant reader of your advice, would appreciate correct instructions as to how to play tennis, as the girls and boys I am acquainted with know little about the game. F. V."
 It would not be practicable for me to teach you all you ought to know of the game by writing out instructions even if there were room for this in the corner. Manuals containing full directions for each stage of the sport are for sale In nearly all book stores. Buy one, and after you have studied the principles therein set down. visit a court where the game is played and learn the practical part of it. This is the only way to be- come a tennis player. One hour of close watchfulness, armed with the manual for reference, will do more to make player of you than a library full of text books. This is one of the numerous activities of life to be learned by practice and not by theory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-07
HEAVY WAR ORDERS FROM THE RUSSIANS
 IN STEEL MARKET
French Government Also Wants Unlimited Tonnage of Steel Ingots for Use
 in High Explosives

New York August 6.-Output of rolled steel products by the subsidiary com panies of the United States Steel cor poration in July was reduced about 10 per cent, compared with June, because of the smaller supply of ingots and the extreme heat. Excessive humidity was responsible mainly for the smaller pro- duction of pig iron. July shipments of finished products were estimated to have fallen off 250,000 tons and the new book ings almost as much, indicating de- crease of about 25OO0O tons in unified orders. Net earnings, based upon the smaller shipments, but higher tonnage income, are estimated to have been about $25, 100000.
 The export demand for steel continues extraordinarily heavy, fully 100000 tons being under negotiation.
 It is claimed that Russia's orders for locomotives will call for the expendi- said to have been distributed here. de- pendent upon adjustment in differences in regard to deliveries Four hundred engines are to be built by the American Locomotive company and an equal num- Der by the Baldwin Locomotive com pany and 200 by the Lima Locomotive corporation.
 The Russian car contracts have not been closed. but 10000 kegs of railroad spikes have been purchased and 50c00 more kegs are under negotiation In- quiries are also in the market for frogs and switches for Russia, which will call for the expenditure of $1,000,0Oo or even more.
 France has come into the market in the last few days for gun forgings, some of which will require weighing three to four tons each France is also asking for steel to be used in the manufacture Of high explosive shells and will take an unlimited tonnage, depending only upon the ability of the American mills to ship over the first half of next year.
 Additional purchases of 14,000 tons ot Bessemer and special steel-making iron have been made for export to France Japan and France are also in the mar ket for railroad cars.
 Domestic manufacturers of war muni- tions have placed orders of from 3O,o0C to 10000 tons of round and square bars for billets and for shell forgings for six and nine-inch shells.
 The Carnegie Steel company has ad- vanced the price of soft steel bars ss per ton to $2.60 base Pittsburg, but or ders from agricultural implement manu- factufers will still be taken at $2 50 base The American Steel and Wire company has announced an advance of s2 per ton on wire products, effective at once. Steel plates and sheets continue active. with sales of liberal tonnages for shipment over the first half of next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-07
WEEKLY REVIEW OE THE COTTON MARKET
The Most Active Period in Months With Increases
 in Prices
By Hop

New Orleans August 6-Last week was the most active period in months in the local cotton market, with a price range of nearly 1c pound and futures rising to the highest levels since the fall of 1913. Heavy buying was based on the sensationally bullish showing of the gov- ernment's report to July 25, the unfavor- able weekly crop returns and the an- nouncement by Secretary Hester of the New Orleans cotton exchange that con- sumption for the 1915-16 season-14, ,sI2, 900 bales-had broken all records
 At the highest of the week the trad ing months were S2 to S5 points over the previous weeks close and 94 to 9S points up from the lowest. Heavy realizing of profits on long cotton checked the upward movement of values toward the weekend and the close was at a net gain of 75 to 79 points. All the winter months were forced over the lie level. March at its topmist level rising to 1433c. Spot cotton shared in the advance to the extent of A points, middling closing at 13.57c.
 The market was moderately advanced Tuesday by the condition report of 72i per cent of the normal, which compared to average expectations of about 7e was further strengthened Wednesday by the weekly weather and crop reports from the weather bureau. which were taken to mean that the crop had undergone com tinued deterioration since July 25, and was sent into burst of spectacular trading, with wild rises in the prices on Thursday, following the issuance of the figures on consumption by Secretary Hester
 This week. with the bureau reports and the annual statistics out of the way, the trade will be chiefly concerned with the weather over the belt although to- ward the close, the weekly figures will be closely watched for any information bear- ing on the manufacturing situation in this country. Bearish traders predict that before long the movement of the new crop will have to be, taken into consid- eration, since Texas is ginning consid. erable cotton and the first bale of the Louisiana crop was reported last Fri- day, somewhat earlier than usual
 With continued dry weather in the western belt and showery weather in the eastern belt the advantage would be with the long side. Rains in the west and dry weather in the east undoubtedly would lead to increased offerings of short cotton and probably also would prompt considerable liquidation for the long ac- count
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-07
Asks Loan of Bible Picture

Twice before I appealed to the Cor ner and received such a complete and bountiful return that I am tempted to come again and ask the kind friends for help. Have any of the Corneties Bible picture of Jacob Blessing Joseph's Children? A dear friend who has gone home to glory has left an unfinished tapestry of the above subject. The pattern has been destroyed. It was spoiled by water. It is an old heirloom and I am anxious to finish it. Could any one help me by lending me the picture to complete the work? am one of your Cornerites. MRS. T."
 I am not sanguine as to our success in unearthing the picture, but many and marvellous experiences in the detective abilities of our constituents embolden us to make the appeal What we have done may be done again. You have reasons for wanting to get it with which we must sympathize
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-07
Preparing for Civil Service

"Is there anyone who would like to teach me little common school learning or every Monday? I haven't had chance to attend school. I learned a lit tie by myself and should like to improve and prepare for civil service examna- ,tion. M. T.'&
 High school graduates may be moved to compassion by the appeal and be not averse to freshening their own memory of certain branches while doing a kind action to another fellow. I hold the would-be students address
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-07
Turks Treasure Captured Flag

Constantinople, July 22-The most treas- ured relics of the war which the Turks possess are the English flag that once flew over Kut-el-Amara and the swords of four generals and 30 other officers who were made prisoners when General Townshend capitulated These trophiea recently were presented to Kut-el-Amara and at the Sultan's order have been placed with other souvenirs in the old palace of Topkapu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-07


  
 
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