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MOFFAT ROAD

Eighth Wonder of tbe World. Denver To Steamboat Springs. Broad Guage Over The Rockies.

To anyone not accustomed to view all the wonders there are in this old world of ours, perhaps the trip from Denver to Craig, Colorado would inspire the uninitiated more than any other highway on this terrestrial sphere for here trains of the broad guage, the very same cars as run over our level prairies climb the lofty rugged Rockies to a height of 11,600 feet above sea level, where perpetual snow invites you to an after dinner snowballing even though your neighbor or the fellow next to you be a cranky grouch. His presence there is an invite to you to once more play the boy and stick some snow down under his collar, any way you will try to do so, for your animation of school days when you would rather snowball than study again crops out at the sight of the beautiful snow on Corona's lofty height just after crossing Colorado's sandy desert. On our outward trip from Denver to Routt County, Colorado where we spent ten of the most pleasant days of our life visiting and trying to improve our physical condition witli our son in-law and daughter who will be remembered in Exira as Mr. and Mrs. John Hicks, we were obliged to follow the only highway of commerce to that far-off country-because of its supposed impassable mountains and its deep declivities-so took a ticket on the Moffat Road which by many is called the "Eighth

Wonder of the World." From Denver to Steamboat Springs is 214 miles and and allow me to say that you enter into the tunnels so quickly and so often in traveling that distance that you intuitively are as apt to grab your seat mate, (no matter whether it be a lady or gentleman, white or black) as you are to grasp the back of your seat. The sudden darkness from the brilliant and dazzling sunshine of a moment before inspires you with wonder and moves you to awe. But there are fifty-six of those tunnels yet to pass through before we reach the end of the road, Steamboat Springs. Soon we go to Arena whose altitude is 6162 feet then on to Crags 7040 feet, and 27 miles from Denver. Here in tbe "Crags of the Roclfies" a resort is being built by the "elite" of Denver where some very nice little bungalows are built on the points and peaks of this rocky elevation where play and danoe halls adorn the tops with prettily smoothed roads dodging in and out of almost impassable places. Still on we go passing a station occasionally-unless flagged-reaching Rollingsville elevation 8 367 then on to Tolland, elevation 8889 where we stop for ten minutes taking on fuel and water before we make the detour above the clouds, where we are informed in our ascent we travel 14 miles and raise 4000feet-although we were from Missouri-we took the informants word for it and start up the hill to Corona 11600 feet above sea level and the highest peak in the known world traveled by mortal man on a broad guage railway of commerce. Here we find a tunnel over the mountain top one and a quarter miles long with a restaurant that rings its "gong" inviting you to LUNCHEON A HOVE THE CLOUDS. Whether hungry or not you accept the invitation and willingly partake of sandwiches and coffee which you hastily devour and out you go like school boys from their studies at recess, and through the openings climb to the perpetual snow clad peaks of the

Rockies and perhaps without thought gather up a handful of pure white snow in its crude condition and your first impulse is to liberally donate portion to the neck of your neighbor. This started perhaps without malicious but thoughtless intent, all are in a scramble for the cars at once.

All Aboard! is heard and the de scent to the Pacilic slope ot the Continent over the Continental Divide is begun where the waters from it's peaks part company some refreshing the thirsty lands on Colorado's desert plains and finaily reaching the Atlantic Ocean through the tributaries of its southern course while that which takes its way westward, through the arteries of the western slope, irrigating the vast expanse of orchards and vineyards supplying rich fruits which bedecks the tables of the rich and the poor alike and linally kissing the Pacific Ocean where the glorious sun dips .into its oceanic bed, beneath the sil^pry waves, again to rise on the coast of-Maine torn or tow, Well we come back to earth agaiu and down, down,

down we -etimes at full speed but often vei. around the loops and curves circling and crossing its tract in it's careful descent until we reach Sulphur Springs, elevation 7695 feet where the healing waters flow from the center of the earth, hot enough to cook eggs where many people go to bathe in it's medicinal flow. On to Phippsburg, a Company's coal mining camp where they house their help and by their own peculiar methods absorb every dollar each month their men may have earned,

These coal fields are the source of supply for America's western slope where views of the dusky diamonds are found to the thickness of 50 feet. But we are interested in Steamboat Springs, 33 miles further west, elevation 6680 feet and the end of the "Moffat Road" as at present constructed. Named thus because of having 32 springs with as many different tastes to its gushing flows. The town has electric lights, water works fed by pure springs and is the center of the strawberry gardens of the west. This year they will commence shipping their berries about July 10th and they estimate they will have 26 carloads for export from this point alone. From here we take an auto for Craig, 49 miles still further west, where we arrive in five hours safe and sound but the roads around the mountains were still beset with quite deep gulches where, should an accident happen to throw one down it's declivity not enough of one's anatomy would be left for "remains." As we neared the end of our journey the country became more like agricultural lands and reaching Craig we were met by our dear ones who are availing themselves of present opportunities and have taken up 320 acres of government land, have broken out 80 acres 36 of which are producing wheat which bids fair for a crop. They have erected a cozy house and barn and arc favored with several springs on their allotment.

In conclusion will say for the benefit of any who may contemplate going there tfc homestead land that every available piece for miles around Craig has been filed upon.

"ANOfMTHRE

Nets C. Jensen, Tbe Big Swine Breeder West Of Exira Loses His Residence By Fire

About 10:30 a. in. Thursday morning the residence of Mr Nels C. Jensen live miles west of town was discovered to be on fire and had gotten under such head, way that it was found impossible to save the building, but by hard work most all the household goods were saved. The fire originated in a summer kitchen adjoining the house having caught in the roof while the noonday meal was preparing.

Mr. Jensen carries $9000 insurance on house, barn, implements, household goods and live stock but could not give the amount applied on the house alone

We are sorry to learn of a fire at any. time but pleased to hear that so many have taken time by the forelock and placed insurance on their effects to more or less reimburse them when a loss is sustained. '1 he frequent fires of late should be warning to all who carry their own insurance. It don't pay let the other fellow carry it.

OCR 46th 4th

Exira, Tbe City Beautiful, Invites You To Her Sbady Brooks, But Please Don't Bring Your Fishing

Hooks.

Where shall we spend the4th of July? Is the question of the day, "Just where we will enjoy it most"

I hear my friends all say. '•I'll tell you of the lovely place Where I the Fourth shall speud," "Whereyou go I shall also go,"

At once replied my friend. Then to EXIRA we'll away And I'll assure you ajolly day

In her beautiful Park with its cooling shade, Within the town near the marts of trade, We will listen to the Eagle scream, And incidentally eat ice cream ^.nd watch tbe people on parade

And drink our fill of lemonade. And listen to tbe Exira Band, Second to none in all the land

A treat of itself quite worth the while Of traveling the distance ot many a mile. We'll pay strict attention to the Oration But excuse us from the "Declaration"

Then we will celebrate in our own way, Befitting this National Holiday. And I know you'll agree with me when I say "Extra's tbe place to spend the day." When Brink swings the Gavel for

And John I, the stick of Command Better pay attention, by thunder Or the Kaugaroo Court will demand.

Was Entertained At Tbe Home Mrs. Ed Delaboyde Last Thursday Afternoon

4:00 A. M. Salute to the Natal Morn. Maj. S. D. Harn, Gen. H. F. Andrews, Col. J.M.Griggs 10:00 Business Men's Parade. 10:30 Call to Order by President of the Day.

TREBLE CLEF CLUB

"President's Day" was celebrated last Thursday Ji^ne 23rd, when the Treble Clef ladles and their guests were entertained by Mrs Fred Cotton. The day being so very warm Mrs. Ed Delahoyde offered the ladies and their friends her cool rooms, which was appreciated very much.

Mrs. VanGorder, Mrs. Nash, Mrs. Emil Bllharz, Miss Nash, Mrs. Cowles and Mrs. Ed Bllharz of Audubon came in response to Mrs. Cotton's invitation. As thb guests arrived each was presented with a printed program and ushered into tbe dining room, where the Misees Lola vnd Leah Brinkerhofl presided over tbe punch bowl. The program as follows was given: "Club Presidents"..MrsE.Delahoyde "Club HiBtory"_.Mrs. Frank Williams Piano Holo Mies Carrie Gault "Valse Caprice' Newland Paper Mrs. John Nash "Story of the Firet Woman's Club"

Miee Clara Whitted

Vocal Solo, "A Spirit Flower''— Tipton Miss Carrie Gault A Latin poem and Translation... ...Miss Ruth Statzell "A story of a dream" Berta Gano "Something Club Women have done. Frankle Crane "The Club Woman in the Possibilities of Modern Education.

Mrs. F. Cotton

Biennial Report Mrs. F. Hopley The hostess then Berved refreshments, assisted by Mrs. Hopley and Mitis Doro'.hy Delahoyde. Each one carried out their parts well and altogether it was a lovely affair.

To Our Correspondents

Next Tuesday is tbe Glorious Fourth and our Office Force from the Editor to the Devil wants to Celebrate. Please send in your correspondence for next week by not later than Monday, July 3rd.

Dicb Witte aud his mother were transacting business here Tuesday. They beside near the east county line north of Adair.

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25 YEARS OLD. EXIRA, IOWA, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1911. $1.00 PER YEAR

at Exira

Music Exira Concert Band Vocal Music Double Quartet Prayer Rev. S. M. Smith Music Exira Concert Band Vocal Music Double Quartet Orrtion Rev. A. B. Miller Vocal Music Double Quartet

DINNER

1:30 P. M. Fitzgerald & Atherton Musical Comedy Co. 2:00 Meeting of Old Settlers' Committee. 2 Merry-Go-Rounds all day and evening. 2:15 Sports. 1st 2d 3d 100 yards Free for All $3.00 $2.00 fl. 00 50 yards Free for All 2.00 1.00 75 yards Fat Man's Race (200 pounds) 3.00 2.00 1.00 75 yards Boys' Race, 14 years and under 2.00 1.00 .50 50 yds Three Legged Race 2.00 1.00

Potato Race 1.50 1.00 .50 7, Girl's Race, 12 years and under 1.50 1.00 .50

Ladies'Race 2.00 1.00 .50 Boys' Race, under 10 years. 1.00 .75 .50 Boys' Race, 18 years and 2 5 0 1 5 0 1 0 0 3:30 Fitzgerald & Atherton Musical Comedy Co. 4:15 Ball Game—Brayton vs. Exira. 7:00 Fitzgerald & Atherton Musical Comedy Co.

Entire change of program..

8:00 Balloon Ascensions. 8:30 Fireworks. ..

Be sure and stay for tbe-Fireworks in evening. Exira has purchased the largest display of Fireworks ever brought to Audubon County.

BUSINESS CHARGE

Two Prominent Business Firms Consolidate To Improve Stock And Cheapen Handling To Patrons.

The hardware firms of John Nelson & Company and Neils Keilaen Hardware Company, the latter firm being the successor to James Walker, consolidated their stocks of hardware, furniture aud undertaking goods and will hereafter be known as the John Nelson Mercantile Company, where they can be found at the old stand of John Nelson & Co.

This consolidation of two of our fine uusiiiess firms with their combined capital will not only enable them to fornish their patrons with a better selection of goods from wnich to select their purchases, but they will be able to show as good a line of goodsas they now carry for less money. This move will give Exira two ot tbe best Hardware Stores in tbe state.

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

Of Exira, Iowa, Were Entertained At The Audubon Lodge Wed day Night June 28th.

Tbe Knights of Pythias of Exira Lodge No. 181 were eutertained at the Audubon Lodge last oight. Giand Chancellor Dr. J. M. Cole delivered a very tine and helpful address after which Past Grand Chancellor B. I. Sallinger was called oa for a little talk and responded with an interesting speech.

The Lodge then resumed its duties and the Rank of Knighthood was conferred upon Mr. llenry I£ngle of Exira.

The evening ended with a fine two course luncheon prepared by the Audubon ladies and all partook to their stomach's content.

In tbe wee small hours of the night we bid farewell to tbe Audubon boys feeling that there was no tie that bound like "Pythian Love." We sure thank the Audubon boyB for the "Royal Good Time" they gave us aud extend a cordial invitation to all of them to cotne and visit with ua.

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EDITORIAL ABILITY

Particular Ability Required Edit Some Papers While Others Must Be Precise

CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY

Guthrie County's Oldest Citizen Centenarian Receives A Big Ovation.

The new law provides that there be paid for dragging "not to exceed 50 cents per mile for each xnile traveled back and forth." Practically all the trustees ofthe state thought this meant 50 cents per mile for a round trip. The attorney general office holds not. Under the ruling made today it will be a dollar a round trip. If a man drags a mile down the road he gets 50 cents for that mile, and If he comes back over the same mile with his drag he gets another 50 cents for the mils. It is the distance actually traveled.

OLD SETTLER'S NOTICE

The Following Letter Will Explain The Situation. We want The Old Settler's Meeting At Exira.

Ross, Iowa, June 26,1911.

Hon. H. F. Andrews, Sec'y Audubon Co, Old Settler's Organization. Exira, Iowa,

My Dear Sir:—The officers and others interested of the Old Settlers Meeting will meet at 10 a. m. at the Auditor's Office on the 4th of July to formulate plans for the next Old Settler's Reunion. I would like to

Most anyone can be an editor. All the editor has to do is to sit at a desk six days out of the week, four weeks of the month, and twelve months out of the year and "edit" such stuff as this: "Mrs. Jones of Cactus Creek let a can opener slip last week and cut herself in the pantry." "A mischievous lad of Piketown throw a stone and struck Mr. Pike in the alley on Tuesday." "John Doe climbed on the roof of his house last week looking for a leak and fell striking himself on the back poroh." "While Harold Green was escorting Miss Yiolet Wise from the church social last Saturday night a savage dog attacked them and bit Mr. Green seveal times on the publio square." "Isaiah Trimmer of Ruhning Creek was playing with a cat Friday when the cat scratched him on the veranda." "Mr. Fong, while harnessing a broncho last Saturday was kicked just south of the corn crib."—Exchange.

Last Saturday the oitizens of Guthrie Center almost to a unit turned out to bestow their congratulations on Mr. Martholomew Dunley who celebrated his one hundredth birthday anniversary on that day. All business housss were closed on proclamation of Mayor Holsman and all did honor to the occasion. Guthrie County will soon have another Centenarian, Mr. Lewis of Menlo whose next birthday we are informed will be his one hundredth on which occasion Menlo will be right to the front in observing.

ROAD DRAG LAW

Attorney General Cosson Explains Provisions Of New Dragging .,v .^Law Of Interest To All

From Capital, June 13th: The attorney general's office today ruled that the basis of compensation under the new road drag law is 50 cents for every mile traveled in dragging the road and not 50 cents for every mile of road dragged. This means that trustees will have little difficulty in getting roads dragged.

it held at Exira. 1 wish you would in the meatime interview as many of the people there aB possible and report at our meeting.

Yours Fraternally, JOHN C. BONWELL

The following named gentlemen are appointed a speoiai Committee to attend the business meeting of the Old Settler's Society at the Auditor's office in Audubon at 10 o'clock a. m.t July 4, 1911, and to invite tbe Society to hold its next Annual Meeting at F.xira the present year, viz:

C. L. McAninch J. B. Rendleman Theo Patty John Harned Frank Kreaner 8. M. Smith S. D. Harn J. I, Hensley H. P. Hansen H. F. Andrews William Bintner J. M. Dimick.

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MRS. F.R. MCLAUGHLIN

Died At Her Home In Lincoln Township. Loved And Respected By All Who Knew Her.

Miss Cora Evans was born in Knox County, Illinois and was married to Mr. F. R. McLaughlin in 1885. Soon after their marriage they collected their belongings together and started west and located on their present farm. They rented this farm tor four years of L. C. Whipple when they finally bought it. By judicious-management they have brought this farm up to the very highest state of cultivation and have raised their family of three sons and four daughters. Here, when this country was new and household duties were numerous Mrs. McLaughlin could often be seen going or coming from tbe sick bed of a neighbor where she bad been spreading golden grains of oomfort and cheer to tbe afflicted. Her sweet Christian life was ppent for others. Although frail of body her strength never failed her while in tbe work of her Master. Day or night she was ready to promote His work and to do His bidding.

She worshipped her husband which was reciprocated to the utmost. Her family she loved as no one but Mother can. Her Churoh and Church followers were her ideals, and she extended sympathy for those who fell short of their privileges. In Lodge work she was an active member of Canterbury' Bell Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. and. her executive anility kept her in the offices of their councils.' At the time of her death she was Deputy State President of the organization. But short time ago she installed new officers into their positions in Gray, Au-~ dubon and Brayton her own territory.

She has gone but will never be forgotten. She built a home that will be an enduring monument to her me-/ mory through all the ages. The vacant chair will be there forever but that pure soul that once occupied it has gone to the God who gave It. Her jbody we place in the sepulcher but her memory will bs with us always. Father, Children, follow the teachings and soatter sunshine over the^f spats of life that now seem so dark.

CORN WEATHER

What A Young Dane And Our Climate Will Do In Raising A Crop Of Corn.

Mr. Hans J. Jensen living on Route three reports that he planted a piece ot corn on the last day of May. The fourth day after be could see the rows plainly across the field. The ninth day after planting he commenced cultivating it. On the 26th day of June he finished "laying it by," it being waist high.

Mr. Jensen is one of our thrifty Danes. Last year he sold products from an eighty acre farm to the value of $1648.48 and still retained his original stock and young cattle.

EARLY CLOSING

Our Business Men Agree To Seven O'clock Closing During Hot Weather, Giving Clerks Longer Rest.

We, the undersigned business men of the Town of Exira, Iowa, agree to cloee our place of buainess at 7 o'clock p. in. each day except Saturdays after July 4, 1911, until further notice. And we all agree to advertise same from this time.

J. W. Alsup P. M. Christensen Hugh Smith F. H. Cotton ij E. D. Cotton Blahop & Statzell Thos. Lohner E. A. Rethmeier H. P. Petersen P. K. Jensen John Nelsen K. E. Schwartz

W. E. Varney.

All our Ladies and Misses Hats at one-half price at E. D.Cotton's.

Traded Farms

Jacob Carstena has traded bis northeast Audubon townebip 120 acre farm for a quarter section five miles north of Adair but will not move there before March 1, as it is now farmed by a renter and besides there are several irnprovetnente to be made on tbe buildings. His object in making the move is to be handy to a school as the school house where be resides is nearly two and one-half miles away,