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Newspaper
Audubon County Journal
Location
Exira, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
4
We shall keep up this cutting process for several days yet for our cash sales last week were 1565.00. It plainly indicates to my mind that people want the goods and are willing to pay for them if the prices come within the bounds of reason. Nearly all the old stuff is gone and in its place can be found.
Audubon news notes farm loans offering 100 dollar optional payments at 6 percent. Local visits and business trips across towns include J J Lewis, Dr. Brooks, Alvin Cole, R E Thomas, Vern Colyer, and Miss Jennie McIntosh among many names. Community events cover cemetery walk progress, Evangelist Carney farewell, commercial club discussions on an electric railroad, and Gov. Cummins visiting Extra.
Mrs W H Kile entertained the Sewing Club at her home last Wednesday afternoon. The group includes Bether Harris Edith Culver Katherine Culver Margaret Zion Laverne McHargue Henrietta Jensen Grace Jennings and friends Blanche Nellie Josie Kaley and Vera Harris. They meet every Saturday at two to piece a quilt for the Orphan's home in Council Bluffs.
A Carroll anniversary event for the Independent Order of Old Fellows drew hundreds to the new Masonic temple. Judge Church delivered an acclaimed speech and regalia ceremonies followed. A late night parade, dining, and a risky walk back to the hotel ended with reflections on safety and lanterns for future visits. Charles Ramsey and wife welcomed a baby boy.
Mrs. Lillie McCammett, born October 28, 1880 in Jonneon county Iowa, died April 25 1908 at her parents home on Old Nursery farm aged 27 years 6 months 27 days. She moved with her parents from Pow erhick county to 1899 and in 1900 married H McCammett. The death caused by consumption followed a fierce illness. Interment was at Cameron Center with Rev Wendel officiating. May God comfort the bereaved husband and children.
R C Spencer, president of the Commercial Club, appointed committees to plan Decoration Day observance in Audubon with H W Wilson and A H Roberts handling general arrangements and J H Mantz and Graham Music assisting. A speaker for the 4th of July is to be secured by J A Nash and H A Arnold, with remaining 4th committees to be appointed later. observers to plan the celebrations.
The Audubon Commercial Club held a meeting Monday with Mr Adame of Walnut in attendance to discuss extending the interurban electric railroad. The group including R A Spencer F A Buthweg John Weigh ton and E F Bilhorz will assist the Harlan committee and plan to meet again Tuesday evening May 5.
The Mothers' Club held a meeting at the school house yesterday afternoon with a goodly turnout. The program included instrumental duets by Isses Doak and Neff, an instrumental trio by Mra Bilbarz and Miss Neff and Doak, a vocal by Mildred Buck and Alma Christensen, a ladies quartette, and a general discussion on child rights and limitations. Topics covered included Little Girls hanging May Baskets and how to protect them, Boys running coasters on sidewalks, and other safe pastimes.
The Perry Advertiser notes Audubon attorney George Cosson, an aide in the State Attorney General's office, spoke in the city Saturday about his State Senate bid. Cosson, praised for a Waterloo court victory in the Wells estate case, touted as a strong exponents of youth and public service.
An insidious disease, kidney trouble warns of hidden danger before symptoms show. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at first sign to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes, advised by Nick Daffing in the ad endorsement.
A collection of 1908 Audubon county notices where multiple residents declare candidacy for county offices and state senate. Names include George Cosson, J C Bonwell, H F Andrews, Jens C Christensen, L A McGinnis, S H O Neill, R J G Christ, George Kness, B M Carper, Bormn R Nelson, A F Drake. They seek Republican primary support for offices such as State Senator, Representative, County Attorney, Auditor, Clerk of Courts, Sheriff, and Recorder with pledges to serve if nominated and elected.
A vintage advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup praised for maple-sugar taste and child friendly use. It claims prompt relief without constipation and gentle bowel action to expel cold, with anti inflammatory effects. Sold by Nick Doffing.
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