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Newspaper
Audubon County Journal
Location
Exira, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
4
The author notes ongoing sales momentum with cash receipts totaling 41565.00 last week and argues that customers will pay if prices are reasonable. He observes most old stock sold and suggests replacement by available goods.
Audubon column with farm loan ads and town social notes listing visits and travels of residents from Des Moines Omaha and nearby towns. Mentions Hurd Davis McKarahan Levey and others with brief health and travel updates. Includes reference to Dr Shoop ads and loans from German Savings Bank with optional payments.
The city election yielded mayor RO Spencer 183 votes, treasurer F A Adams 165, assessor B Train 160, while council candidates A M Currier 121, James Lang 125, E A Benson 102, Charles Tramp 47. scattered votes reported. Local notices include travel, licenses to wed, cattle sale, and a Republican primary candidacy for Clerk of the Courts S H O Neill announces for Audubon County.
Readers are assured that Korys Honey and Tar for coughs and throat troubles remains unaffected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law. The remedy contains no opiates or other harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe option for both children and adults.
A letter warns against agents falsely claiming to be sent by Ellam Stearns No Supt. Readers urged to verify certificates at the office and ignore impostor statements. Dr Shoop Restorative advertised as a tonic with claims of boosting energy and liver and kidney function. sold by N Hansen.
Rev Vedder traveled from Dedham to Manning to catch the Audubon train but missed it and waited for the Milwaukee line. After reflecting on life’s disappointments he went to Ross for the evening train, showing he is quite a pedestrian.
Prof Graham of Redpath Lyceum Bureau visited Audubon to arrange six day Chautauqua contracts starting July 21 1908. He reported strong local interest and praised last year’s program with plans for a larger tent and six musical attractions led by a Hungarian orchestra to be repeated.
Mrs Eliza Smith of Ross hosted a Thursday gathering at J J Quinby’s home to honor Grandma Smith the aged mother and longtime friend. Attendants presented her an easy chair and other tokens as they shared warm wishes for continued health and happiness.
At a Hoard meeting Monday evening Professor F J Mantz was re elected as superintendent for next year with a $100 raise. Lillie Harris and Patton Wicker were advanced salaries. Wolfe Smith and others received increases. Several important positions remain to be filled and a digest of a patent medicine endorsement is included.
A renewed effort aims to build a cement sidewalk linking Arlington Heights and Maple Grove cemeteries. The Cemetery Walk Committee includes J H Baker president A H Roberts secretary treasurer with members J M McKarahan KE Zion D L Freeman and J M Johnson. The project cost is 1200 with 150 from Masonic Lodge and 250 from Odd Fellows already donated and 400 more to raise by public canvassing. The walk starts one block north of the Catholic church and should be finished by Decoration Day May 30.
A box social at the school house Friday evening drew a fine crowd despite poor weather. The event raised about one hundred dollars for the Boys' Club and the High School Athletic Association after expenses. A notable moment saw a bidder pay ten dollars to dine with his date, only to discover the box held another name and the dream faded.
W. H. Doak of Audubon attended the Democratic State Convention at Cedar Rapids as a county delegate and was honored by the body by being selected as an alternate delegate to the National Convention in Denver. The trip is seen as a pleasant token for his faithful service.
The community mourns Mildred Flay Searles born December 7 1800 and died March 20 1908 in Audubon county Iowa after typhoid fever followed by conversion to Methodism. She married Carlos Hollenbeck December 17 1907 and is survived by husband parents four siblings. The funeral at the Methodist Episcopal church was led by Rev Vedder and burial at Arlington Heights cemetery amid deep sympathy from neighbors and friends. Also noted is a local ad for Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets and tree shipments to Nebraska or Dakota from W M Bomberger.
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