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THE AERIAL DOODAD.A Communication Respecting the Excitement Now on Hand Is Published Without Further Comment,Editors Souvenir:—The air ship seems to he claiming the attention of the public in this section at the present time and excitement is at a high ebb^ Although a supposed myth, it is thought by many of supposed mental calibre to be not without foundation. It has been seen in this vicinity and the description is wonderful if not startling, and that we are being visited by a resident of some neighboring planet seems beyond doubt. It was first thought to be a delegation from Indianola spying around to see what Jefferson was hatching up to secure the Orphans’ Home. Others think it is a “gold bug” looking for the good times promised last fall. Others claim it is Bill Bryan with his new method of campaigning for 1000, rear platform work being too slow for him. Some of our reputable citizens howevor, claim it to be a new kind of bacteria with electrical and telephonic attachments, of which Chas. Cockerill is secretary. It was seen by parties at Grand Junction, Jefferson and Scranton on the same evening, April 10th, passing in a Northwesterly direction. As it seemed to approach the ground a party of about a dozen was formed at Jefferson immediately, headed by Albert Gallalier, to pursue the aerial monstrosity. They came up with it near Goose Lake where it had alighted and as near as wo can compile their excited statements it resembled the following description. Elliptical in form, length about 100 feet, Widest lateral measurement about 10 feet, and about 8 or 4 feet deep. It was constructed entirely of aluminum or some metal resembling it and had two lateral wings and a rudder attached posteriorly resembling a bird’s tail. The motor power and lighting being done by electricity. From the center projected a mast about 40 feet high from the top of which beamed an arc light iu a red globe, and to the mast were attached sails which renders possible a speed of 200 to 400 miles per hour. The machinery was very simple and easily understood and can be operated with ease. The machinery is set in motion by pressing the proverbial button. It seems to be under the perfect control of the operator, rising and falling as gracefully as a swallow, and there appears no possible show for accident. In it were about 15 persons under command of an aerialeer.Their business or present occupation so they informed the sight seers was lighting the Northern lights, skimming the Milky Way, planting potatoes in the Moon and sweeping up Star dust. Dr. Laird was in the party and was luckily called iipou to officiate, the result being a tooth with eleven roots, now oil exhibition at his office. The tales told by them of some of their recent travels made John Stevenson’s hair stand on end. While passing over Jefferson they had the misfortune to strike a telephone wire communicating with A1 Gilliland’s office, breaking the same in several pieces.They were dressed in Japanese costume and posed as Japs, but most of those present think they were Americans trying in this way to conceal their identity. They were very uncommun icative as to their place of residence, being on an experimental trip. Said if everything went as favorably as it had so far the world would soou hear from them.A great deal more might be said along the line of the airship industry and we might say as a matter of history that in the year 1830 a Mr. D.Green invented and turned loose on tbe people an “aerial doodad,” to use a scientific term, but In an evil hour he tried to ride It himself and hence is not present to corroborate our statement.Further developements of aerial navigation are awaited with anxiety by the daring minded, We are indebted to the lollowiug gentlemen for valuable information: W. S. McCully, C. L. Marmon, J.W. Anderson, Chas. Cockerill, Arthur Lanham, Fred McCarthy and Geo. B. McCully. A. T. MospherDucklen’s Arnica Salve.The Best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped hands, Chilblains, Corns and all skin eruptions, and positively cures Piles or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. F.Shuey. __Persona r..-The gentleman who annoyed the congregation last Sunday by continually coughing will find instant relief by using One Minute Cough Cure* a speedy and harmless remedy for throat and lung troubles. J. F. Shuey.Grand Easter opening at Hills Sisters commenced Wednesday evening.To Cure A Cold In One Day.Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c.SPECIAL MARKET LETTER.The following market letter is furnished us by McLain Bros. Co., Commission Merchants, Rialto Building, Chicago:Additional storms over a large area of the Central West last week have left the roads, in the afflicted sections, in an almost impassable condition, greatly retarding spi iujj trade by placing an embargo on communication between rural neighborhoods and the channels of commerce, and until the marketing of grain, stock and all kinds of country produce is resumed without interference business in commercial centers must continue dull and unsatisfactory. There has been nothing of a domestic nature, recently, sensational enough to greatly disturb financial circles, all the disquieting news coming from abroad, where the course of events in the Levant and Balkans is awaited with undisguised anxiety.The first authentic news of a sanguinary eontliet between the Greeks and the Turks was reflected in a sharp drop in English consols and a general. uneasiness in the stock and bond market. Tbe uncertainty as to what an actual beginning of hostilities portends naturally incites apprehension and fear in the great European marts. Whether the struggle is to be contineil to Southeastern Europe, or whether ere it ends the long roll will be sounded throughout Europe, is the question of the hour, and until it be settled instability in tbe stock and bond market may be anticipated.While America has but little direct interest in the securities of other . countries, siie is indirectly interested through tbe sympathetic effect that will for a time probably be manifest in her security markets.News that would demoralize foreign bourses would temporarily depress domestic stocks and bonds, and would promptly lie rellected in our grain and provision markets by great speculative activity and responsive advances.Wheat will doubtless be the leader, owing to its commanding position in the relation of supply to consumptive demand. Anything that will alarmingly accentuate tbe present prospect of meager stocks before the harvesting of our winter wheat crop will be the signal for eager buying for consumptive and speculative account, and the closing of the Dardanelles would, while Russia and America continue the chief sources of supply, be of the greatest possible advantage to American holders. Europeans have, notwithstanding they are rapidly reducing their stocks in store, and are practically dcpendeufc on two exporting countries for their replenishment, been for some time indifferent to the situation. Their apathy has largely been due to the abundance of cheap potatoes, rye. barley and corn, and the condition of their growing wheat crops, which until recently havsi been generally satisfactory. Late advices. however, state that in Franceami TOnrrI*!ml thh nrnannnf
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Jefferson Souvenir
Jefferson, Iowa, US
Sat, Apr 17, 1897
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