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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
"Prlnce az walea.s

The title was first conferred on
Prince Ed~ard. afterward King Ed
ward II of England, in 1901. He was
p"rn AT Carnarvon. Wales, and the
SOL. eocs hat the king presented the
newborn child 10 the Welsh as their
h%,'v" prince VIII" could speak no word
OF Ensl.>h The idea of using lie title
iol NE hei, apparent to tie British
'hFane was Introduced by Edward III
vic IN 1913 inves q his son. The Black
ir'ner. with The princ;puity From
uail line TIE l;,ae fas heen borne
ny TIE eldest son nf HE leisnin2 king
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
cuprd's "shaft.-

A honeymoon down coal-pit sounds
a Bit weird and dark; but that. at
least was the first trip made by
bride and bridegroom after the church
ceremony. The bridegroom was a
coal-plt manager, and his new wife
had never been down a conl-pit or
even seen one, iii the wedding day.
AT iler own request they Went fro!n
the church, donnrd suitable attire.
stepped into the CAGE and were iakea
I" the bottom OF the shaft. where
'hey had a roHsln. reception from
miners armed with n!. ana shovel.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Old "New Am.terdam."

In 1854. On the 9th of September,
Peter Stuyvesant, the Dutch governor
OF New Amsterdam, signed the articles
OF surrender delivering the colony into
the hands Of Colonel Nochols. the Eng.
ilsh commander. Several days previ.
ously the island had capitulated, but
Stuyvesant was reluctant to admit de.
reat. The British Immediately changed
the name Of the city to New York In
honor of the duke of York. later James
IL. who was then at the head of the
British army.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Cause Of FATIGUE.

4 man who has made study of the
eh0ses of fatigue declared that people
9st tired not because the work in
wolves muscular effort, but because
they remain In one position all day.
Thus the woman who has to be on her
1eet at Homework all day is tired
but not more 80 than the Office woman
VINO has to sit at desk all day 1t
b the combining position without
change or relaxation that makes ia
tgue more than laborious effort.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
"ls This the MIGHTY oceanw

In his autobiography. James G. HUI.
neker, the critic. says Of his first view
of the ocean: when saw the sea
1t was as fat as temperance lee
ture. was disappointed because Of
Its wet monotony. l quoted Lander
to help me out: is this the mighty
ocean?-Is this all2 Like the girl in
the Stendhal novel, who found love
insipid. l felt like asking: rs that
"Steepleiack," by James Glib
bons Huneker.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Al Sea.

There is nothing In life tina, gives
one such sense Of distance. of In.
finite remoteness, as the setting Of the
sun or moon at sea. 1t defines the i'm
measurable leagues of water which
separate you from those you love with
sharpness that is scarcely felt at
other times. It is the only mark upon
the circle Of the ocean and courts you
into reckoning which there is some-
thing too vague In the bare and inf
Mite horizon to invite.-William Clark
Russell.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
New Way of Serving It.

Emily wanted a tea party one after.
noon, so after She arranged her tea
set for the important event her moth.
er and sat at the little table beside
her. Her mother started to pour the
little tea pot and turning to Emily
asked In very formal way. "NIiss
Emily, will you have yours with OF
withoutT' After seriously thinking
moment, Emily replied, within,
please.'-Exchange
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Simple Exclamation.

Pierre was trying to solve an e1.
ample in arithmetic, but 1t came out
2 cents less than 1t should, over and
over again. So offered to help him;
when all Of sudden he said: II bet
know now what the matter Is. ]
ought to add cents for war tax
Exchange.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
EARLY American History.

Plymouth was the first permanent
white settlement in New England and
dates its founding from the landing of
the Pilgrims, Dec. 81, 1920 The iron
works ON the banks of the Saugus
river, established in 1913. were the
first iron works established in Amer
lea. a small iron pot cast there in
the first forge in America is now the
property of the city of Lynn and is
IN glass case In the Lynn public
library.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Hadn't Escaped Altogether.

Max was racing up the street hold
Ing to the rope which was fastened to
his large collie dogs collar Not being
able to keep up any longer he was
jerked to the sidewalk with great force.
When his playmate WAS asked X Max
was hurt, he said: mo. he wasn't hurt,
but the dog did him lot Of damage"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Worth the Labor involv.d.

In the old days, the Ceratopsian, or
horned quadruped dinosaur, provi-
sionally named the Eo cerateps, roam
ed The Red Deer valley, in Alberta,
Canada. and at SteveviIle, 125 miles
southeast Of Calgary. w. e. Cutler ex-
cavated fine ossifled specimen Of
this huge creature. One side is almost
intact. Mr.. Cutler had to cut through
twelve feet of rock to clear away the
skeleton. He had been excavating on
this one specimen for eight months.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Glass washboard. lessen Friction.

A glass dashboard, although II
breaks more easily, is to be preferred
to metal one because the friction on
the clothes Is less. However. IL q
metal washboard Is used 1t should be
thoroughly dry before being put away,
SO that 1t will not warp or attract
waterbugs.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Trial by Jury.

The establishment Of trial by jury
dates back prior to the time of Al
fred the Great He is said to have or
ganized juries of - men, as now in
practice, but even earlier six Welsh
and six Anglo-SaSon freemen acted as
a jury when there was dispute be-
tween Welsh and Saxons.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Mica indispensabl

The main importance of mica in
modern industry lies in the fact that
1t is one of the best noncOnductors
Of electricity and Is, therefore. indis
pensable in electrical engineering. On
this account the British government
took over part Of the mica field In
India and worked II as a state in
dustry In order to make sure of hav.
Ing constant supply.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
oriqin Of Dollar Marx.

Some claim that 1t Is q modification
or the English symbol (f) for the
pound. Another explanation is that It
came from the letters U. s. written
one over the other. Yet another
theory is that the two upright marks
represent two pillars of brass before
the temple of Solomon. which early up
peared on our coins and became inter.
twined with scroll.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
In the Fashion.

A young man purchased his sweet
heart pair Of ten-button kid gloves
and left them at the house himself.
The servant girl took them In and,
going to the foot OF the stairs, called
out: "Please, miss, 'ere's a gentleman
as as brought you. pair of leg
gings! q
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
he Had Reformed.

Charles was known as scrapper
by all his playmates and could whip
any boy In his neighborhood Finally
q new family moved to town whose
boy was about his own age Charles
tackled him and received a good whip
ping at his hands, He went home
crying, and the next day announced to
his playmates: II want you all to un-
derstand that from this time on I'm
an unscrapper."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
"Eureka ="

Eureka, or more correctly heureka,
as an exclamation meaning II have
FOUND It," 1t was uttered by Archime-
des some IL centuries ago when he
discovered how to find whether the
kings gold crown had been alleged
with silver.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
What "cenotaphn Means.

Several readers have written asking
the meaning of "cenotaph." The word
is derived from the Greek words
"kenos," meaning empty" and "ta.
phos." meaning tomb" In other
words. a cenotaph is sepulchral
monument erected In honor of per.
son whose body lies elsewhere. =
London Tit-Ri1S.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Problem for Butcher.

In market the other day a little girl
was watching the butcher as he
weighed each customers order and
stated the price. She herself got on
large scale and asked if / would
weigh her. When told her her weight
she turned to the butcher and said !:
Il weigh thirty-two pounds. Will you
please tell me how much cost?"-
Exchange.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
In Seattle

The man who stopped stranger to
say: What's that on your face?" and
then. when after moment of puzzling
silence, answered himself: "Your
nose" returning from the hospital said
he was convinced that Tennyson was
right In concluding that "a sorrows
crown Of sorrows Is remembering hap
pier things" - Seattle Post-Intelli-
gencer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Burning Cork Punaent and spicv.

BURNING CORK Pun9ent and Spicy.
To remove the odor Of burned food
and to sweeten the air of q room gem
orally, put piece of ordinary cork
on hot stove lid or other iron plate
and let 1t smolder and turn black. 1t
will give off fresh and fragrant odor
which will overcome any other odor
present.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
CONFEDERATION

Little Dick, to vlsitor-"Have you
really left all your songs at home, Mr..
Aobson| Visltor-"Yes. Dickie, but
why do you keep asking me the same
question: Little Dick Cos mum
my says it's too good to be true"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Wonders of the Air.

A little fellow of Beacon Hill on
seeing the drigibe passing overhead
the other day called out: "Oh, moth
q, come and look There's sub
marine flying In the sky, just like an
iirplane. Boston Transcript.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Just Dawned on Her.

Hazel had suffered several mishaps
during the day without making fuss,
but finally she fell down the front
steps and bumped her head. She sat
up and rubbed the injured spot, evil
IDENTIFY reviewing in her mind the days
misfortunes, for she burst out: "Well,
l seem to be out of bad luck today i"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Ink spots.

Fresh ink spots may he removed BY
soaking In milk. Old ink stains that
have dried may be taken out by wash
Ing in hot lard. Wash just as one
would with water, wash again and
again, finally washing out lard with
SOaDy water
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Euoenie Invented the crlnoIlne.

Among the late Empress Eugenie's
numerous claims to fame not the least
interesting was her invention OF the
erinoline skirt, which she is said to
have been the first to devise and wear
few months before the birth of the
Prince Imperial.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Weman's Intuition.

Intuition must be what makes the
neighbor women know, after glancing
at the beautiful and fashionable new
neighbor as she passes, that her hello
trope silk stockings undoubtedly are
only seconds with defects in the gar
ter-tops which, however slight, of
course make a vast difference in the
prlce.-Columbus (Ohio) Journal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Chinese Are Honest.

Honesty is a prevailing virtue
among most Cinnamon Some of them
In their native towns and cities leave
their places Of business unguarded
while they go off for half an hour OF
more. Should customers arrive in the
meantime they find the prices Of goods
plainly marked. select what they want
and leave the money for them.-
Springfield (AIass.) Republican.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Continental caIlaraphy.

The English are said to produce thu
a%awriting of all nations; the
:. esil:.lls come next; the French
i.'ie h%'lly. especially the ladies'; the
%;i'srs very poorly. the Spaniards
-caHrn'y !e..ribly. The two last named
@'',ls continue to use many con.
,rncf"d e~ers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
one to the Sex.

A lady, having left her umbrella in
car, applied for 1t at the Office 'Oh,
you ladies, you ladies'" said the Off
cial in charge, as he brought about
thirty umbrellas for her inspection,
you are so terribly forgetful !" The
lady smiled as she kindly pointed out
to him that, with the exception OF
three, they were all gentlemen's UNI
brellas!
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Appetite of Birds

Birds are usually voracious eaters.
Bone birds consume two and a half
times their weight of food in twenty.
1our hours. The heron, which has the
light weight of four pounds in spite
Of Its size, is striking example. Wild
pigeons are among the greediest eaters
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
: adox Of Rail Wear.

+ Sill lie track line railroad the
ein on the rails is seldom greater
al is frequently less, than in dou-
,.-trac!s line, saws the Scientific
lfeiran IN apparent paradox which
Is pfosah!v explained by the reversal
of direction of traffic. which tends to
f"niralize coldrolling actions in the
A..rfnre of the rail-head
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Elegance.

Elegance is something more than
ease-more than freedom from awk-
wardness and restraint. 1t implies
precision, polish and sparkling
which liz spirited yet delicate.-Hazlitt.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Hunting New Pearl Bear.

The pearl fishermen of the Orient
and of the South sea-: are huntins
for new beds Of pearl oysters. The
demand for pearls is so great and the
fisheries are being worked so contin.
uously that new pearls do not have
time to grow.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
True Love Sign.

When the stenographer shows signs
q restlessness and spends most of her
time looking out Of the window, it's
almost a cinch that she's getting ready
b tell the boss she's going to be mar
xied.-Detroit Free Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Many Have Had Spanish Settlers.

OFF the coast of Queensland, Aus.
tralia, are the New Hebrides islands,
which some scientists believe were
once occupied by the Spanish, for a
little way from st. Filip's bay evil
dences of such occupation have been
dug into from time to time, along with
certain other ruins, which from the
little examination they have had indi-
cate an even more remote occupancv
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Old Bell spIendIdly Preserved.

In an old graveyard In County An
trim, Ireland, farmer. while blowing,
unearthed bronze church bell weigh.
Ing more than 100 lbs, and believed
to be over 300 years old. The bell is
In splendid state of preservation,
with clear, powerful tone. The old
kirkmoyle parish church, where the
find was made. has been in ruins since
1922.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Paper From Bark.

Government scientists in India have
succeeded in making paper from three
new Observation-Disclosures of West Aus
tralian plant. timber from East Afri-
ca, and bark Of a tree found In Rho.
desia.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Substitute for Gold.

What is said to be serviceable sub.
stitute for gold IS obtained by combin.
Ing "a parts of copper with six parts
of anthony and adding little mag.
neslum carbonate To Increase the
weight It is said that this alloy can
be drawn. wrought and soldered very
much like gold and that 1t also re.
ceives and retains golden polish.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
To Measure MoIasses.

Grease the measuring cup before
measuring molasses or syrup and the
ingredients will not stick to the sides
of the cup. Thus there will he no
waste.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Protects Eyes.

To protect the eyes from an electric
light without interfering with the H.
summation In other directions, a metal
shade, to be attached to lamp with
wire spring, has been patented.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Washington Monument.

From floor of shaft to apex. the
Washington monument is 500 feet 51a
inches high: the shaft itself is 500
feet 5k inches. the smell pyramid
which tops the shaft being % feet.
The base is So feet IL inches square.
The walls are Is feet thick at the
base of the shaft and taper to 10
inches thick at the ton
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Hubbys Hue.

AT Deauville women are using col
ored face powders to match their
frocks. But whatever the hue Of the
latest purchase. the husband always
looks little blne.-I.ady's Pictorial.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
The Interest In an Etching.

The art of etching has no mechani.
cal attractiveness. IL an etching has
no meaning 1t can interest nobody;
II Its significant lines are accom-.
panied by many Insignificant ones,
their value is Notwithstanding
Gilbert Hamerton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Beginning Of Great THINGS.

1916, on the 7th of September, the
frontenac, the first steamboat on the
Great Lakes, was launched at Ernes-
town, Canada, on Lake Ontario. The
Frontenac was built at cost of $751;
ooo. She was stern wheeler of 100
tons and 10 feet deck length. For ten
years she was in passenger service be-
tween Kingston and Niagara.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Efficiency on the Farm.

Farmer Ito new help)-"Why do you
always ring the small bell after ring.
ing the regular dinner bell7" Irish
cook-"That's to call the children
Boston Transcript.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
We'll. It's a Fine Phrase,

If he were aware of the phrase the
pursuing motorcycle cop might inform
you some time, as he drew alongside,
that the race is not always to the
swift.-Mohawk Messenger.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
That Rundown sprino

When springs of window shades
have run down they are sometimes
very hard to wind UP again This is
easily done, however, if you use but
tonhook. Simply put the hook around
the small metal end which is to be
turned. Then, using the buttonhook
as wrench, wind the spring; you can
do so quickly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Felt He Wasn't Wanted.

My young son had been telling me
about an occasion on which he had
felt greatly wound up by saying:
Mother. never felt so unnecessary
In all my life"-Chicago Tribune.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
The snecies

1rritated Official-I must try not to
let these bug visitors annoy me- What
kind Of human insect was 1t this
time?
Office Boy (timidly)-It was lady
bug, sir.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Chinese Law.

H. China if younger son should
eaGlit a crime the older son is likely
to he taken into custody and made to
pay The penalty for the offense
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Awkward.

II is awkward when you didn't hear
the comedian but laugh anyhow, and
then your wife calls upon you to ex.
plain the joke.-Louisville Courier.
Journal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Giant Grasshoppers.

Grasshoppers in South America are
the largest known. In that country
they attain to length of five inches,
and their wings spread out ten
inches.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Measures Bones, Vibration.

Utilizing a galvanometer. a French
scientist has invented apparatus for
measuring vibrations Of human bones
and tissues with which, among other
things, he reads PERSONS pulse more
accurately than by hand.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Use Both Hands.

A French surgeon has recommended
the French Academy of Medicine to
advocate teaching school children TO
make equal use of both hands.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Novel Table.

A novel table for workshops can be
turned and locked in thirty-two diff
fe'ent positions to save the labor OF
moving objects on which work is be-
ing done.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
There Is Hope, Is Munyon Said.

Bill Steedum says that If young
married couple can live through Sep.
TENDER without having a fatal quarrel
over whose duty is to get up and get
the extra cover, the chance is pretty
fair to live until the next green to-
nato pie season, Whining.
ton News-Journal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
The Weekly Wash

To the man who has brand new
car, and his first one, every Sunday
is cleanup day But he gets over
it.-Mohawk Messenger
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Relieving Rheumatism.

Temporary relief from the pain of
muscular rheumatism is often obtained
from local applications of equal parts
of oil of wintergreen and olive oil.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Transvaal Hymn.

The words and music of the Trans.
vaal national hymn were composed by
a Dutch woman, Mile. Catherine Fe.
!icia van Rees.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
ae,s Probably WILLING.

Should bridegroom in Korea stay
IN the house of his brides family for
,nore than three days after the we'd
ding, he must live there for an en-
tire year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Daily 1houuht.

But no pleasure is comparable to the
standing upon the vantage ground OF
truth.-Bacon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Daily Thought.

The most onerous slavery Is to be
n slave to ones self.-Seneca.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Kerosene Lamp Hint.

If your lamps do not burn bright
ly drop small piece of camphor in
to the oil and 1t will help greatly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04

orange Trees Bear Fruit Long.
Some orange trees bear fruit until
they are $50 years old.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Prolific Eqq Produc.

An oyster produces 100000 eggs an
nuaAy, but of these only 400 or less
reach maturity.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04

Dickens Versatility.
The works Of Charles Dickens con-
tain 1925 different characters.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-11-04
Look Into This.

II things don't come your way, per-
haps it's because you are not in the
right place.-BOston Transcript.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1920-04-29
COURT ASKED
TO REHEAR STEEL CASE

Washington. April 2e.-The federal
government today asked the supreme
court to ro-hear ita dissolution suit
against the United States Steel cor
poration.
The snff recently was decided
against the government BY a vote Of
four to three with two members OF the
court sustaining from participation.
2ction on the motion VIII be taken
later
Counsel for the government said the
steel ase would seem 70 fan with.
q the Reading case which was de
eided In the governments favor last
Monday aud that rthe holding Of the
Ateel corporation TO ~ y legal com
binntion under tho antitrust act
would appear q conflict with the con.
illusions expressed ii that and other
decisions
According to the government. the
courts opinion failed 10 determine the
question whether the corporation wns
. combination Ia restraint 81 trade
The government said. however, that
apparently ~the opinion did e0ncede
that . crime vas committed BY the
perpetrators q tho steel corporation