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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-05-26

and were writing those letters over
again, know of no change / would
make, unless it were possible to give
even more praise to that beautiful
state as a nice place of residence,
where the ear can hear the welcome
roar of the old ocean, the eye is
greeted with natures most glorious
scenery, the air is filled with the
fragrance of flowers, and where ev-
erybody seems to be happy and care
free and life is Just one sweet song
of a country and climate that come
as near approaching heaven as it
possible to find here on earth. And
now, mark well, what I say in this
letter is not registering any kick
against Iowa in any way whatever,
for as long as live will defend the
old Hawkeye state against all COM
ers but it is not harming Iowa in the
least to give California her just
dues and tell of living there as
really saw ii last winter. There is
so much glory connected with both
of these states that you can praise
either one of them all you want to
and it does not detract one iota from
the splendor of the other.
But now, direct to the subject in
hand: There were six In our party
at Long Beach last winter, so the
house rent was much less than what
Mr.. Hansen anticipated. He esti-
mates our total expense at $1450-
supposing that there were but two
of us out there and that would be
1925 for each. However / kept a
careful account of every item of ex-
pense from the time we left Ross
until our return, and the actual cost
for each was s27S.9S. This was
surely very reasonable, and includes
all expenses, except few purchases
of books, souvenirs, etc., which were
not part of the expense proper, and
were unnecessary so far as the trip
was concerned. And as Mr.. Hansen
says, the trip was we'll worth the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-05-26
MORE NEWS FROM
WESTERN COAST
LETTERS FROM AUDUBON PEo-
PILE IN SUNNY CALIFORNIA
PROVE OF INTEREST.
Editor Republican,
Audubon, Iowa.

Editor Republican,
Audubon, Iowa.
Dear Sir:
1t has been source of much en-
joyment for me to read the excellent
letters of Elmer Bailey and Hans
Hansen, written from California
And while we all agree on many Of
the important matters, there seems
to be some difference of opinion as
to the cost of living, and few other
items. And now since che question
is brought up again, wish to air my
views in friendly way, for realize
that we all have right TO our per.
sonal opinions, and no one is more
liberal that l am when It comes to
respecting anyone's belief, no matter
how different 1t may be from my
own. There is but little difference
between the notions of Mr.. Bailey
and myself concerning that country
but Mr.. Hansen seems to think-and
honestly, too-that the cost of living
is about the same out there as it il
here, and that we in letters back to
Audubon county have favored Cali.
fornia, in enumerating the good
things existing there ana emitting
the bad. So a friendly little debate
through the columns of The Repub.
lican is doubtless in order most any
time, and especially so at present in
order to keep history straight con-
corning the Golden State" In my
various letters to the Audubon coun-
ty papers since last fall endeavor-
ed TO stae everything about which ]
wrote as nearly correct as possible
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-05-26

HEAVIER, 'Oh, Tell Me of An Uncloud-
ed Day." Further facts are that
tornadoes and thunder storms are
rare experiences. Earthquakes in
that part of the state are not severe
enough to cause any apprehension.
Mr.. Hansen speaks OF heavy rain
as being disagreeable and unusual"
On the contrary, the people of south
ern California are happy when the
heavy rain comes, for 1t insures their
barley crop, as well as doing other
good. was in at least one very
heavy rain there and 1t was accom-
panied by no lightning whatever.
After it was over, the beautiful sun
shine, the pure air. the bright flow
ers. the drifting clouds, and the
beauties in general, almost made
you wonder If you were really on
earth, and your heart was filled with
admiration for Creator VINO could
give his people such beauty spot
The temperature Of the Pacific ocean
ranges from SO to IS degrees, end
that accounts largely for che excel
lent coast climate. The variety Is
wonderful, and while there, we have
eaten breakfast down AT the sea and
the noon lunch was enjoyed in The
Sierra Macre mountains, above the
snow and :;.r above the clouds Won
derful and unlike any other place III
the world. Mr.. Hansen says tina: I
did not tell about the snow storm
there last winter. AS stated before,
We were in Long Beach from Nov
ember till March and so far as my
knowledge goes, not one flake of
snow fell there during that time.
Not much of a snow storm if no
one knew of 1t. 1t is possible he
had reference TO little ice and hail
that fell out IN the country northeast
on the 22nd. of January On the
day in question we visited several
towns by auto and / am in position
to know just about what happened
SO far as the weather was concerned.
Among the places visited were Long
Beach, Lynwood, Los Angeles and
suburbs, Pasadena, San Gabriel, and
possibly other places I do not now
recall On our way home from San
Gabriel to Long Beach we passed
through a little district where
small amount of hail and ice had
fallen, and it was regarded as such
a curiosity that the store keeper
by our home in Long Beach had Sc
cured handful of it from a friend
who had been up in that region too
and had 1t to show to visitors until
1t had melted away. He said that
in his many years residence in Long
Beach he had never seen the like
before. In locality where the Their
mometer gets up to 81 degrees in
the dead of winter, as it did in Long
Beach while we were there, you can't
get very far with snow storm
story, for IL melts too soon. And L
venture further, that in country
where the climate is practically per-
feet from November to March, so far
as the wind is concerned, you don't
have to worry much about gales.
Well, Hans, / am hoping that
Bailey and myself have said enough
to convince you that your excellent
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-05-26
RUG PRICES

The prices are making rugs will surprise you
We have large line and you will be able to get
9x12 Congoeum Rug at only
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18

the canvas Is In the face of Christ,
and 1t has never been excelled in its
sweet, spirituelle portrayal. The
painting hangs in the National gal
lery at Dresden.
Durer was born at Nuremberg in
14T1. AT an early age he displayed
great talent in drawing and in 14S5
his father apprenticed him to the
great painter Wohlgemuth, with
whom he studied several years. Lat
er he studied in Venice and travelled
to all the art centers, where he made
friends with the most noted men of
his time, being particularly friendly
with Martin Luther. His coloring
Is faultless and the faces, especially
in his religious pictures. are regarded
as almost sublime in their dignity.
He was a man of great piety and in
sympathy with the reformation move
ment. He died In 1923.
FRA ANGELICA DA FlEsoSE.
Still another Christ on the Cross
stands out In the art worlo--that
canvas by Fra Angelica da Tiesole,
a circular picture, which hangs In
the Academy at Florence.
His Christ on the Cross is consid-
cred by art connoisseurs as one of his
best. 1t contains three figures, the
Christ on the Cross. the Virgin and
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18
INTERESTING FACTS

Sen8rita Amparito. young spanish
dancer, has wardrobe Of It's gowns
mr. alfred F. Hess Of New Yors says
that canned tomatoes are good Tor ba-
hics.
Girls attending the mission schools
in China receive their board fog SIS
a year.
New York state produces more wona-
an inventors than any other state In
the nation
Tree stumps Rre no longer len 10
rot In the soil. but arc taken up ZOE
the oil that Is In them.
The platinum rubles OF Russia,
which originally represented 81 worth
Of metal, are now valued nj $54.
In the oldcn days OF glass-stalnlng.
only IT, colors WIRE known, while more
than 5000 different pigments are used
now.
In ancient times many roads radl-
ated to all parts Of the empire from
q golden mile post In the forum ne
Rome
The Island Of Marker. IN Holland
was once entirely submerged, but has
risen from the water and Is now .
thrifty settlement Of fishermen.
From base 10 summit four distinct
zones of bird life-tronlcal, suhtrupl-
cal temperate and alpinc-are found
In the upper Andes Of South America.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18
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WPS
OLD BELIEFS ABOUT EASTER
Deep Rooted ideas That Have Been
Current From the Earliest Days
of the Celebration.

There Ii an old weather supersti.
tIon TO the effect that II the sun shines
on Easter It viii shine on Whltsun.
day
II you lathe With cold water on
Easter dag, you will keep well all the
year.
There Ii another old superstition
about eggs. and that Is TO rub over
the face an egg that has been colored
for Easter TO have a nice complexion.
To cry on Easter Is d sign you
viii cry the following Sunday. too.
Il Is bad luck to keep Easter eggs
They should be destroyed.
II a rabbit runs across your path
on Easter Sunday II Is a good luck
sign.
For the iovelorng there is q warning
that one should not get engaged IN
Easter Sunday. else the engagement
VIII be broken
"Give . man = red egg at Easter
to secure his love-" Is an old gypsy
amendment.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18

the Magdalen. Christ wearing the
crown OF thorns. hangs on the cross,
His head surrounded by curious
fan-shaped golden halo with three
red stripes. The face shows sadness
and is well drawn = The picture Is
rich in color, the background being
a blue sky of the most vivid shade.
The blood on the hands, side and feet
which trickles down In three straight
streams is a brilliant red, forming
a strong contrast to the sky.
MURlLLo.
Ecce Homo Q3ehOld the Mani, by
Murillo, Is regarded By many as the
most beautiful painting Of Christ In
existence. This artist is noted for
the sweetness Of his faces, always
with a touch OF sadness. and In this
he has excelled himself. for the whole
makeup of the picture is sublime.
A simple head Of the Christ wearing
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18
EruptiOnS of the Skin
Cause Torturous Itching

orders, because Il Is such . thor
ouRhly satisfactory blood purifier.
IL cleanses the blood Of all Impure
ties, and thus eounteraets the ct.
feets Of the germs that attack the
skin.
Begin taking SIS. today. and if
you win write a complete history
Of your case, cur medical adyi&eF
will give you expert advice without
charge. Address Chief Medical Ad-
wiser. I5s Swift Laboratory, Allan
=, Ca.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18
SuPERSTlTloNS

To be caught In a gust Of Wind por-
tends a fright.
To cross muddy water when in a
carriage going 70 funeral is . sign
of III luck in business.
When a person walks nc night into
water, thinking It dry land, he will
soon walk into his grave.
1t Is unlucky 10 go near the place
where person was drowned, for the
water spirits are always looking for
more.
10 not pass hydrant without touch
ing it, If accessible. Water keeps evil
away, and touching the hydrant II an
appeal 10 the water.
II you draw water at well aud see
your face reflected In Il, you must
drink two or three drops or YOU will
die before you are twenty.
Bad luck attends person who,
meeting another face to face, tries to
pass while the other does the same
thing. so that both are stopped.
II You beg a drink Of water and the
person who hands II to you accidental
w pours some OF the water on both
yOur handS and hfs Or harR Won will
be fast friends for life.
To drink water out OF gourd dip
per handed TO You by stranger, es'
pecially woman. Ia the best Of luck ;
also to drink water from rusty tin
cup, IL handed TO you by stranger,
Is good luck.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18

II you are afflicted with any
form Of skin disorder. you are well
acquainted with the flaming. burn
ing itching that these diseases pro-
duce.
Skin diseases are caused by nm
impurity or disorder In the blood,
and there Is no real and genuine
relief within your reach until such
impurities are removed.
SIS. has given great satisfae-
ton q the treatment Of these dis.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18
HAPPENED ON FRIDAY

A lot % people believe that 10 begin
any task on Friday II nnlueky, but
nevertheless many notable happenings
OF history occurred on Friday. Here
are some of them:
Lee surrendered an Friday.
Moscow was burned on Friday.
Shakespeare was born on Friday.
Washington was born on Friday.
America was discovered on Friday.
The MaytlowcF was landed on FRI
day.
Queen Victoria was married on FRI
day.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18

the crown of thorns. The clear cut
nose, delicate mouth and lowered eyes
portray pathos and spirituality rare
ly found on canvas. The background
is dark brown, while the robe is a
rich red. The painting hangs in the
Prado gallery at Madrid.
Murlllo was born In Seville In 1877,
and although a poor boy became the
chief master of the School OF Seville.
His early life was a struggle and II
was not until after he married lady
Of wealth that he was able to carry
out his work to perfection. He painted
many religious pictures, especially
madonnas and scenes OF the cruel.
tlxion. He died In 1882.
soLARIo.
Ecce Homo (Behold the Mani by
Andrea Solario, presents an entirely
different conception of Christ. A
bleeding head crowned with thorns IA
against black background. The red
robe has fallen from one shoulder.
leaving the arm and part OF the chest
nude. The hands are tied together.
one holding a long thin pointed stick.
The face is almost stern with its
tightly drawn mouth. The eyes are
lowered and there Is a tear drop
falling from the LETT one. Indeed 50
remarkable Is this painted tear drop
that people stand fascinated before
the picture. some OF them aeclarinp
1t is real tear. The face shows
the Man In deep thought. The pie
ture is in the gallery at Milan and
is by far the most striking OF the
entire collection.
Andrea Solario, who is responsible
for the work, was a painter of Milan
born In AGO. He studied In Yenles
for a time and on his return to Milan
fell under the influence of Leonardo
da Yinci and was sent by the lattel
to complete some Of the formers wnrh
for Cardinal d'Amboise. His ,sorl
was so like that of da Yinci, both II
drawing and colorlng, that II Is some
times difficult TO tell 1t apart. Ecct
4 Homo, his masterpiece, was painted
Ina 1915, shortly before his death.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18
EPIeRAMS

Education Is cultivation to bring
forth fruit from divine seed.
Like fruits, friendships that ripen
only In sunny hours decay the soonest
If the poor only could and tho rich
only would what a jolly world 'twould
bel
Il Is better to learn how 10 think
In one language than TO speak In
many.
Neither horns nor cloven hoofs can
mike one so satanic as cloyen
tongue.
The optlmist who looks only on the
good side OF bargain soon becomes q
pessimist.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18
ADVICE TO THE UMVARY

Never try to keep up with your ex.
penses; try TO keep away from them.
Never put your friend away ON
shelf if you can read him like book.
Never let your wife say Talk is
cheap" Just silently hand her the
last months telephone bill.
Never ask your doctor if he thinks
you need little change; you should
really know that yourself.
Never tell woman she'd rather pos
ses a new hat than possess the full
details of wonderful scandal.
Never try to tell a woman's age.
Leave that to bunch of women
they'll work it out to the day and
hour.
Never tell anyone the spotlight
editor nodded several times when you
read him your contribution-the poor
geek might have been asleepll-
Woody" in the Detroit News.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18

1t seems fitting that at Raster time
ones thoughts should turn to the art
galleries which contain the famous
paintings portraying the crucifxion
and resurrection of our Savior. For
generations most of them have hung
upon the walls of museums of Eu-
rope and have been an inspiration
not only to lovers of art, but to all
Christians as well who have studied
and admired the conception of the
artist and the manner In which that
conception has been portrayed on the
canvas.
RUBENs.
One of the worlds most noted
paintings showing Christ on the Cross
is by Peter Paul Rubens. It has but
the one figure-the dying Christ,
hanging on the cross. The back
ground rs dark, the sky being almost
black, which brings out more fully the
real beauty and richness of the work.
The head of Christ has fallen against
the right arm and a peaceful ex-
preston is on the face, showing that
the agony has passed. The body
has sagged and the muscles of the
arms are prominent. Blood trickles
from the nall holes In the hands Gnd
feet, while that from the wound In the
side has dripped on the loin cloth,
which is draped In graceful fashion.
The figure is well drawn, being a
perfectly natural form of a tall slen-
der man of the age of Christ at the
time of His crucif1xion.
Rubens painted many pictures %
the Christ, but this one is by far the
most striking and beautiful. He was
the chief master of the Flemish school
of painting, and was one of the most
versatile artists of all times. Be
ginning the study Of art early In
life he worked under many famous
painters, particularly In Venice and
Rome. He was a man Of scholarly
attachments, speaking six languages,
and was intimately acquainted with
nearly every ruler in Europe, the ma
jority of whom gave him commits
sions for pictures. He died at Ant
werp in 1910.
DuRER.
Another great canvas showing
| Christ on the Cross Is the work of
Albrecht Durer, and like the one of
Rubens shows only the figure of the
Savior. The background is an almost
inky cloud with the fading sunset
sky near one foot of the cross, and
few trees standing In the fore
ground. The figure is stretched on
| the cross and there is no wound In
the side, the only blood showing be
ing a few drops on the right hand
The body has sagged slightly and
the loin cloth futters in the wind
The crown of thorns is pressed down
on the head, the sweet sad face is IN
raised, the eyes are turned toward
heaven in the agony, and the mouth
slightly opened as If He were in the
act Of speaking. The real beauty Of
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18
Mn MaAln in Mother.

Sultor-"Your daughters little
hands were never made to work" HeE
Mothrr-"so l discovered long ngo"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18
WoMENl USE DIAMOND DYES"
Dye Old skirts. Dresses, Walstss
Coats, Stockings, nrapsrlss-
Everything.

Each package Of "DlamOad Dyes
contains easy directions for dyeinE ans
article OF wool. silk. cotton. linen. q
mixed goods. newarei Peer dys
streaka. spots, fndeu, and ruins mats.
rial by giving IL n "dyed.lOok.n Buy
diamond Dyes. only. Druggist has
Color Card.-~Adv.
--~@s=z#sss-s==ss=a==z
Amber Injuries no other good pln-
ment with which IL may bo mixed.
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Not Exactly Trade.

Nathan's father has grocery store
and he hears much about business
conditions at home. Naturally his con
versation Il much about II also. The
other day his mother took him TO the
doctor. They vat In the waiting room
and waited their turn while several
patients preceded them into the inner
Office
Finally their turn came and they
were usliered In to the doctor. Nathan
eyed him a minute. Then he spoke.
You do haye good trade here" be
rald. There's n lot more customers
still out In that little room out there. .
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18

Money talks-and It's usually ia u
hurry to say good-by
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18

Ancient Greeks considered sandal.
wood one Of the greatest luxuries.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18

When a person walks at night int
water, thinking II dry land, he vii
soon walk into his grave.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18

To cross muddy water when in .
carriage going 10 funeral Is . sig
of M luck In business.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18

1t Is unlucky 10 80 near the place
where a person was drowned, for th'
water spirits are always looking fol
more.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18

Never try to keep up with your ex.
penses; try TO keep away from them.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-18

Never put your friend away on q
shelf if you can read him like book
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To be caught In gust Of Wind POT
tends a fright.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-03-28
VOLLEY BALI,
 CONTEST WAS
 ENTERT TANNING {

The Ladies Athletic Association hastens to show their appreciation by thanking the public for their most gen. erOuS patronage to their first public VOlley ball game. which was the big gest affair CordoVa has had for some time and the biggest success iH every way. Other than little ner- vOusness by few of the ladies, at playing before so large a crowd and the loud applause of the friends as rooters with bells, megaphones, and the shouting of comic sayings, cer- tainly kept the players guessing, but the game proved most interesting and the ladies deserve much credit.
 The relay race created much laugh ter, but the preliminary drill called for the greatest praise as 1t showed plainly how splendid the ladies looked in class formation, this being a part of their one hour exercises at each Friday night class.
 The ladies are overioyed at the financial success of their game, as it means new equipment and apparatus to further advance the class in gym natic work and games. Much credit is due to each of the ladies on all the committees, whose efforts made the affair such a grand success. to the Cordova Daily Times for their generous space in advertising the game. and to MT. Dooley for the use of the hall for practice work. The Chile Beans,"> explained by Miss Church, won ? games out of 3,