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Newspaper
Audubon County Journal
Location
Exira, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
6
Audubon County newspaper items report on residents visiting colleges and returning from trips to Iowa and Colorado. Notes include Dr Richards promotions, Ash Davis appearances, and a looming Ash Davis ticket sale. Separate items cover Sgt Hardenbrook to Arapaho and a firedom accident in the rail yard. A party at Bertie Gano’s home features Miss Conmardy visiting relatives.
The chalk talker and cartoonist entertainer Mr Ash Davis appears Tuesday evening Jan 9 in a program titled Pictured Fun Quickly Done. Davis is a fluent talker wit and picture maker whose entertainment leaves a good taste. A public dance at Davieh Hall on Thursday Jan 11 features fine music and an exceptional time.
A Journal report highlights J C Powell's acquisition of the Hereford sire Lead On, bred by Tom Clark, to elevate Audubon County cattle interests. Clark notes Lead On’s championship lineage and extensive show record, including Madison Square Garden 1895 and 1896, with dams earning numerous prizes. Powell values the sire as a foundation for a premier herd with strong bloodlines.
School week focuses on reviews and upcoming examinations for the first half of the year. Teachers returned home and cleaned rooms. notices omit pupil names for December due to time. Intermediate pupils colored New Year bells. Rev Nicho las spoke on starting a new page in life. Local notices announce dissolutions and business moves.
Ash Davis, a noted cartoonist, showcases quick pencil and chalk drawings with rapid changes and radiant colors. His lecture features droll wit as he presents on two easels using 45x65 special paper, set for Txira Tuesday January 9.
North Western Lumbermen’s Meeting set for January 16 to 18 in Minneapolis. A low rate has been arranged by Rock Inland, delegates should contact an agent for tickets. Train service praised as very best and attendees will be well cared for.
Notice records a farmers institute planning meeting in the County Auditor's office on Wednesday January 10 at 1 30 PM and an Audubon Township Separator Creamery Company annual meeting set for Saturday January 6 at 1 00 PM at School House No 3 Audubon township plus multiple farm sale notices and transfers.
A fragmented critique blends Shakespeare’s Othello with a satirical Des Moines setting. It recasts Desdemona and Iago in modern political terms, invokes Nap Putte fashion, and likens the drama to a police court scene. The piece touches on race, manipulation, and tragedy with offbeat references to local figures and events.
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