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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Marine Clue.

Marine glue is prepared by dissoly-
ing one part of India rubber il crude
benzine and mixing With two parts of
shellac, by the aid of heat. The wa
terproof character of this cement in
connection with its elastic tleXibility
makes it useful substance in many
applications to house construction and
to furniture. This glue is applied with
ease when warm, and cools with
promplnesS. 1t was originally intend
ed to he used chiefly on board ship
and is we'll known in Europe.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Novel Use for Ice

An engineer has invented the follow
Ing method for making hollow concrete
blocks Hitherto it has been difficult
to make large cavities in concrete bur
!! can be done, the engineer points out.
by embedding blocks Of ice in the mass
of concrete and introducing small out
lets for the escape of the water after
melting. This method also makes un-
al in concrete work. as it is alto
matically supplied by the melting ice.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
VIVA, MARK Twain" Means.

MARK twain is river term used
by the leadnan in indicating sound
ings. MARK twain" means that the
water is about two fathoms deep. A
story Is told That While Samuel l..
clemens, whose nom de plume was
Mark Twain. was pilot he asked
friend who WAS ral;ing Soundings
what pen name he should assume.
just then the friend called out Mark
twain" and Mr. Clemens took that
name. He used II regularly in sign
ing his stories while he was a report
er on tie Virginia City Enterprise.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Florida's Exceptiona, Climate.

Throughout Florida there is more
rain in the summer than in the win
ter. The rainy season begins and
ends little earlier in the western
part than in the eastern part of the
state. The dryness of the winters is
an Important factor in making Flor
ida an ideal winter resort. BY far the
greatest part of the summer rain
comes in the daytime in the form of
brief showers, which cool the air.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Put Ear to Odd Uses.

Burmese men and women delight In
ear ornaments. The lobe of the ear
is bored With hole of astonishing
S!Ze. and in it various articles are
worn-pieces of wood, Jewels, or rolls
of solid gold or silver When no or
namenls are in the ears, the men often
put their cigars. or amy other small
article in frequent use through them.
and the women use The holes for bou-
quet holders.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Record Piece of lad.

The largest piece of jade known is
a block of this stone which is seven
feet long. four feet wide and weighs
three tons. 1t came from South island.
New Zealand, and forms the base for
a statue of Maori chieftain on ex-
hibition in the Museum of Natural His
tory, New York city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Peril in Iodine Fumes

Fumes of iodine lave recently been
urged as method of administering
that drug preferable to the usual tine
ture. 1t has been shown by expert
ments that fumes are absorbed
through the skin ana when inhaled
are absorbed Iy the lungs. hut it is
shown also that inhalation is very
dangerous even in small quantities.
especially when there is any disease
of the respiratory passages.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Tree of the New York Tensments.

The tree of the New York tenenents
is the ATLANTIS, palmlike in its youth.
brought originally from China for the
gardens of the rich 1t grows in dis
couragins surroundings. Is defiant OF
smoke, does not even ask to be plant
ed for Topsyiike, it lest grows" Cut
1t down. and 1t comes up again 1t Is
said to have no insect enemies. An
odd point in its appearance is that
every branch points up.-R. and Il.
Shackleton In Century Magazine.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
BeYond Iemntaticn-

Junior, who is quite Il mischief, was
left in the kitchen alone while baby
was being put to bed A few minutes
later he was discovered With Il toy in
his little fist, up on top of the kitchen
cabinet. When asked what he was
doing, he said I'm putting this up
where ! can't get it,"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
His Reason.

Speaking of politics and elections,
we knew man once who announced
that he would vote for certain cam
ddate for office. When asked for his
reason. he replied that the candidate
was his friend. And when they
asked him if he had no other reasons
he said no; he said he didn't need any
other reason. We have liked this
man ever since.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
The "Harmattan."

The name ''harmattan" has been
given to dry, hot wind which periodi-
cally blows from the interior of Africa
toward the Atlantic during December,
january and February Often within
an hour after the harmattan begins to
blow, green grass in it's course is dry
enough to burn
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Mr.. and Mrs. George Nelson are
now nicely settled in their home in
the northeast part of town, moving
in Saturday. On Sunday evening,
they were given a hearty welcome
by their friends, who went to the
home to charivari the newlyweds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson invited the
crowd in to partake of a delicious
luncheon, prepared by Mrs. Nelson.
Those who attended pronounced it
a most enjoyable evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
How to Petrifv Wood.

Take gem salt, rock alum, white
vinegar, chalk and PEBBLES powder. of
each an equal quantity. Mix we'll to-
gether. IT, after the ebullition is over,
you throw into this liquid any wood or
porous substance it will turn tie sub
stance into stone In four or five DAYS,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Suspicious.

The head of the firm had secretly
called in an expert accountant to
check up the cashier. Have you dis
covered any evidence of diShoneSty?"
asked the expert accountant. We'll.
I've noticed that he carries a differ
ent umbrella every time 1t rains" ex-
planned the head of the firm.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Diversified Decoration.

William was leading the way to
whore he kept his rabbits. The Wis
ltors followed and finally reached the
rabbit house, where they stopped to
admire the little white. gray, and
black-spotted rabbits. Look" Will
liam exclaimed, pointing to the rab-
bits. they are all decorated different
ly, aren't they?"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
The "Pcrcefain Tower"

Tia! was an octagonal structure
king, China. 1t had nine stories, faced
with variegated porcelain from which
bells and lamps were hung. This was
destroyed by the Taiplngs in 1853, but
lives in history as one of the seven
wonders of the middle ages
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
DRY Farnino.

Dry farming is a scientific farming
of land where there is a limited or
unfayorable distribution of rainfall.
Irrigation is not pracfced, the fertil-
ty and moisture OF the soil being
managed by a syStu of deep cutiva
ton. rotation of crops and the pillow
ing in of green crops
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Knows His Business.

"My dear" said Nine. Plancher, "if
you have neurasthenia, why don't you
go to my doctor? He is the most
charming man, and the first thing he
asks is, What ailment would you like
to haveT"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Velocity of Wind.

VIXEN wind ira els at speed of
ninety miles an ho4.r it becomes hur-
ricane, but it is on record that in trop.
ical countries storms have been known
during which the wind reached veloc-
ity estimated at more than GOO miles
an hour.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Mrs. William Crissmanreceived a
telegram Monday telling of the
death Of Mrs. Trent at her home in
South Dakota. The deceased was a
resident OF Extra at one time. She
was the mother of James E. Walk
er, a former hardware merchant
here. She has been making her
home with her son, James, IN Da-
kota.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Miaht Ask EN-.

SIT has always been wonder to
me-" remarked the fellow who lives
next door, on the way downtown this
morning, what some of these fellows
who apparently must occupy all their
time writing communications to the
papers, do for living. Marion CO.,
Star.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
oriain of Johnny canuok.

The word "Canuck." as applied to
CANADIANS, is of North American In
dian origin, from the word Ca-nuck-er
or kannuck. With the term Canuck
is sometimes associated the word
"Johnly." as Johnny Canuck," prob
ably because Canadians are sons of
John Bull.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Proposing in Siam.

In Siam Il declaration of marriage is
very simple. 1t is considered pro-
posal merely to offer a lady a flower,
or to take light from cigaret If
she is holding it in her mouth, so that
even the most timid of youths need
not fear the ordeal
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Their Greatest Menace.

Somebody has. discovered that TO
bacco smoke is not injurious TO
frogs. The most injurious thing we
know of is the fact that they have
edible legs.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
One Coos Innovation,

Jud TunkinS says one of the best
helps to production is the change In
political customs that prevents man
to neglect work in order to go around
and get bids for his vote.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Sunlight for Malaria.

DR.. G. Viale reports to Policlinico
(Rome) that cases of long rebelious
malaria improve rapidly when the
nude trunk is exposed to the sunlight
for several hours after each dose of
quinine.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
She Never Kicks.

A Los Angeles man has been grant.
ed a divorce because his wife forced
him to do the family wash. IF women
ever asked divorce on such grounds
the courts would all have to operate
night shifts
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Keep Up Fighting Spirit.

Be patient with every one, but
above all with yourself. mean, don't
be disturbed because Of your imper-
fections, and always rise up bravely
from fal.-Francis de Sales.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Mrs. Margaret Gibson arrived
here Saturday morning from Villisca
to remain a few days at the home
of her brother, Ed Northup, and
help care for Mrs. Northup. who
has been very sick with reheuma-
tism, but is now some better.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Divide your jelly material into
portions, and cook in different YES
sells? 1t takes so long to cook a
large amount that it becomes
strong; enough for two glasses is
sufficient for one boiling.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Miss Dorothy Riley of Creston is
at the home of her grandparents,
DR.. and Mrs Riley, recovering from
an operation, for the removal of
tonsis, which was performed by
DR.. Kirk Riley, last Friday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Mr.. and Mrs. O. r. Jones, who
reside in Hawarden, Iowa, are the
parents of a baby boy, born Sun
day, October 18th. Mrs. Frank
Rallou. grandmother OF the new
baby, is taking care Of him.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Car,na an Emblem.

So far as can be learned, the first
emblem was finger ring of copper.
This was worn by the adherents of
John Quincy Adams in 1924 when he
ran for president, and was inscribed
John Quincy Adams 1929"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed McNary, who
Recently returned here from Sterling
SColorado, where they have resi-
zded for sometime, have located at
yRedGeld, Iowa, and Ed is engaged
lat his trade, that of ba Der.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

When we have made cross in
the circle of ticket we must not
make one in any of the squares OF
the same ticket. If we should do
so our ticket would not be counted,
but would be thrown out.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Desperation.

Advertisement Wanted. modern
house. fiat. garage or barn to live in.
No objection to living over henhouse
If the ROSTERS are equipped with Max
i'm Standardization Transcript.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Herrick have
decided to return to their farm
Snear Extra, the first Of March, and
Bhe will give his time to raising stock.
They have rented their farm land
Ito a brother of Mrs. Herrick.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Ed I. Esbeck of kinballlon was
elected county commander Of the
Audubon county Legion organic
alton at meeting OF the four posts
III Extra. The other officers arc
I'll. M. Clark of Audubon, vice
commander, j. P. G.. Jensen Of
Brayton, adjutant; Harry Lauben-
der of Audubon, finance officer and
quarter master; and Jensen of
Extra, laisson officer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Thought for the Day.

4 man is relieved and gay when hs
has put his heart into his work and
done his best; what he has done 9TH
erwise shall give him no peace"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

q We may vote for each candidate
aof our choice by making a cross IN
gthe square before his name, but in
this case we must not make cross
in the circle at the head CT the
ticket
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Jud Tunkins.

Jud Tunkins says there isn't much
chance of promotion for man whose
only idea of a boss is person who
sticks his feet on the desk and smokes
large cigars.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Products Of Zealand

Iceland is the source of the agate
and chalcedony which are made into
Jewels for bearings in watches and
electrical Instruments.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Hamlin Of
Bradyville, Iowa, and Bob Hamlir
of V'l'isca spent Sunday in this city
with the boys mother, Mrs. Elva
Hamlln, and other relatives. They
returned home Sunday evening,
accompanied by their brother Doug,
who will visit a few days in Nillisca,
before returning to Downing, Mis-
souri,, where he is employed by his
brother, Roy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Just as ReasonabIe!

And the reason why we think a
twenty-one-year-old girl needs paint Ia
because month-old baby needs teeth.
Dallas News
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Livinu Ex-Presidents.

AT the time OF the first Inauguration
of President Lincoln there were five
former presidents livng-more than
AT any other period in the history Of
the nation. i,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Sikh Prefers to Die on Ground.
Every good Sikh prefers to die up
on the bare ground. Regardless of
rank or age. no rug must intervene
between him and the earth when he
breathes his last.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Mo searcElllahts rhen

Dioganes didn't find an honest man.
But it is only fair to say that he had
q poor lantern Toledo Blade.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Some Name

The full name of the Persian poet,
Omar Khayyam, was Ghiyath ad Din
Abul Faith Umar ibn Ibrahim al Khay.
yami.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
A Safe Place.

Probably the best way for a man
to hide his money from his wife is
to conceal it in & sock that needs
darning.-Dalas News
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Red and White Liahts.

On dark nights white light can
be seen farther than any other, but
on light nights red takes the first
place.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Miss Anna Nissen, who is recov-
gering from an operation, which she
underwent at the Fenger Memorial
hospital in Omaha, is getting along
nicely, and is expected at her home
in Extra as soon as she is able to
travel.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Mrs. Hans Hansen il. spent
Thursday at tAe Peter Beck home
In Atlantic. Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Beck and Peter Poulsen borught
Der home in their car.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Rasmussen,
who reside near Audubon, are the
parents of a baby girl born to them
one day last week. Mrs. Rasmus-
sen was formerly Miss Elida Chris
Jensen Of near Extra. Congratula-
tions.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

A l,asy boy arrived at the home
Ehf Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Hunt, last
Friday, October 22nd. Mrs. Albert
Aerrick is caring for the new baby.
Congratulations.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
A Perfect Likeness.

Woman is like time table. She is
subject to change without notice.
Life.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

If you make mistake and mark
your ballot wrong do not try to
erase it but hand the ballot back to
the Judge of election and ask for
another, but you cannot obtain
more than the third ballot.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Debutan.es and peleoates

Personally we are strong for woman
suffrage, but we still love the kind of
girl who would rather be debutaats
than a delegate.-Dallas News
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Has the Floor.

Moneys talk generally takes the
form OF money -logue.- Boston Tram
script.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Mrs. Nick Poulsen and son, Peter,
OF Atlantic, spent Thursday last at
the Hans Hansen home in Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

y Mrs. L. j. Oldaker and brother,
Harry Campbell, went to Des
aMoines last Friday to attend the
kSrand Opera. They returned home
ISaturda,,.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Il Mrs. j. C. Parrott of Audubon
underwent an operation at the At
lantic hospital, Fri day morning.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Airy. cross.Eved Gent Wanted.

Advertisement-For Rent-Furnish-
ed room for gentleman looking both
ways and well ventilated" Boston
Transcript.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
1t Makes Him Feel Bid.

The word "obey" is put in the mar
riage ceremony merely to datter the
groom.-Kansas City Star.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Merrill Ray McClain, little son
of Howard McClain of West Extra,
suffered broken arm last Friday
morning while playing with d chair.
The chair fell over on him in such
way as to break the right arm.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Politics must not be discussed
within one hundred feet Of the
voting place.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Mrs. Perry Bruner visited few
days last week with her daughter,
Mrs. Henry Phippen who resides
near Casey.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
PHILOSOPHY.

If live another couple of wears /
ought to be able to hold out for the
rest Of my life.-Christiania Tylflans.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

While playing with a few little
playmates, last Sunday afternoon,
Miss Alice Mae Hunt, fell on a
piece of iron, cutting a deep cash
in her leg. A physician was COM
PEELED to take several stitches to
close the wound.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

A few friends and neighbors sur
prised Mrs. George Corl, last Satur-
day afternoon, when they called at
her home to help her celebrate her
birthday. The ladies spent very
pleasant afternoon, and at its close
delicious luncheon was served.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Mrs. Dena Stroebele returned
last to her home IN
Council Bluffs, following a few
weeks visit at her parental home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
British locomotive In MUSEUM.

The first locomotive with steel
springs was built in England just one
hundred years ago. and Is still to be
seen in the South Kensngton museum.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Theodore Patty, Mrs. Idah Peden
Aand son, accompanied by Mrs. -.
M. Shepherd of Ames. spent a
,euple OF days last week in Omaha.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
lines to Be Remembered

Thought takes man out of servituds
Into freeuom.-Eme7son.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

a cross in the circle on a ticket
gives a vote to every name on the
ticket.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Texas Rich in Peanuts.
Texas produces S2O,OOO,OOO worth
Of peanuts a year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Beck of At
&antic were entertained Thursday
hast at the Hans Hansen home in
Sshe south part of town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Meuers and
baby and Anthony Meuers were
here from Newton, Iowa, visiting
relatives last week. They returned
home Tuesday, where Joe is enjoy
ing a big business in the hardware
store.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28

Pearl Gregg and family, who re-
Tide on farm near Extra, are con,
Slemplating going to Washington in
the near future.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
Wrap Wire Dress Hangers

Ii is necessary to use wire
dress hangers for summer dresses,
wind the wires with cotton tape or
slip long bags over each arm.
Everything may seem perfectly
dry and the hanger may seem abso-
lutely innocent of any disposition
to cause rust stain, but the risk is
too great to run. A wire hanger is
a tfeacherous thing to use for sum-
mer dresses uncovered, for the rust
stains appear in the most slightly
spots, across the tops of the sleeves
and on the shoulders.
The long narrow bags slipped
over the arms and tied snugly
around the hook are, perhaps, cas-
ier and quicker to make than to
wind the wires with tape. Either
method does the trick of prevent
ing rust marks.
To dry sweater without
stretching, pass the clothes line in
one sleeve and out the other,
drawing it taut and so adjusting
the sweater that the sleeves will be
in a straight line with the shoulders.
A coat sweater should be buttoned
to prevent the fronts from sagging.
Crepe kimonos, house dresses and
underwear can be dried satisfactor-
lily in the same way.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-10-28
The Brave Man.

The brave man seeks not populal
applause.