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Newspaper
Audubon County Journal
Location
Exira, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
1
A long column of town notes details local happenings. Butter unloaded carload, repairs and new rooms in the Christensen jewelry building, Easter visits, illnesses, and travels of residents. Many names and small actions show a bustling community scene with planning for a water main and crossings, doctor visits, and social visits across Audubon and Extra.
The article notes Tanac Lewin is around again after a brief illness with several severe spells over the winter. It mentions Fred Bray driving in an alley when a youth tossed wood into his wagon, scaring the team and injuring two boys, with one seriously hurt.
During spring vacation the carpenters repaired fire escapes and corrected emergency routes. Outer doors were adjusted to swing both ways. A gang was purchased and Professor Gallagher conducted a school wide fire drill. Students now evacuate in under a minute. Bruce Noon left for Dubuque that week. A large group of farmers and families visited town Saturday afternoon, rejoicing in the rain that spurred activity.
The piece blends reflections on science, crafts, and daily life with a travelogue tone. It notes explosive growth since thirty years ago, Chinese textile history, wedding customs, and light domestic scenes. It ends by describing limited Pacific coast docks and coal capacity delaying naval repairs.
The Easter program Sunday evening was well rendered with each member performing their part. Choir anthems were excellent and two solos by Miss Bessie Witthauer and Miss Erie Williams were highly praised. The day and evening collections totaled about $13.
At the Christian Church Bauter program a large crowd attended and children performed exceptionally well. An offering of fifteen dollars was collected to support the church orphan work. Mrs J P Lair celebrated her 58th birthday with a gathering at her home, friends bringing baskets and sharing a hearty repast. Tokens of remembrance followed as they recalled the life milestone.
Elizabeth Julia Heath born near Extra October 29 1873 died at Iowa City after operation April 18 1908 age 34 6 20. Survived by husband George B Martin adopted daughter Mary and her father mother one brother three sisters. Funeral at Christian church officiated by Rev Polson. Interment Extra cemetery. Card of thanks from G B Martin and daughter Hiram Heath family.
The Journal thanks readers for new subscriptions in the first quarter of 108. They express appreciation from appreciative readers who send a dollar and praise the paper, urging the good work to continue.
A collection of curious notes from a historic page includes banana fiber muslins, large lard exports to Mexico, royal marriages, crossword style jokes, and scattered lines about weather, industry, and daily life. It blends trivia with verse and brief anecdotes.
Four brood mares listed with ages and colors, plus one yearling and one two year old. Also offered is a driving team and an older mare. Included is weight 17 and a reference to a handler named OLUY JUUNSEN.
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