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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
M. E. Church Notes

Sabbath School at 10 a. m.
Preaching at IL and 7:30 every
Sabbath. A cordial invitation to
all.
Epworth League 700 p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday eve.
Subject for morning service, "The
Lords Supper" Subject for eve
ming, eve are hidden to Feast.
Mrs. Gill will lead the League
next Sunday eve.
Sacramento Service at the close
of the II o'clock preaching. "Do this
in remem brance of Me-
What is the object of my being
here in this life? Will the world be
better or worse by me living in itr
True religion is to do right,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Ann0unCe1len

Having purchased the Flour, Feed
and Coal business, owned and con
trolled by Messrs. Rendleman and
Gill in Extra; beg leave to inform
the public that Il hall be prepared
at all times to exchange flour for
wheat. Our supply of coal and feed
will be kept up to the demand. Bran
Shorts and Oil Meal will be kept at
all times and will be sold in quaint.
ties as desired and at an low a price
as is coueistent with good business
methods. With my stock complete,
and desire to please you at all
times, / hope to merit fair share
of your trade.
Juhl Philipsen
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
RuHsilNa ii IN.

For ten MIN, ties Mr.. Stubp mad been
stumbling around in the darkness
looking for the kitchen stove The air
was cold and his temper was hot.
John, are you still down here?"
called Mrs. Stubb from the top of the
stairway.
Yes. I'm still here" beloved John
IN his most sarcastic vein.
Dear me! You'd never do as a
gunner in the navy"
Gunner in the navy? Why not!"
i Because you are such poor range
finder"
And then what Mr.. Stubb said about
ranges in general would fill an ency,
clopedia.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Seriously Injured

Mrs. John Esbeck, living on the
River to River Road east of Extra,
after closing the windows of her
house to keep out a threatening
storm that was approaching and
while going down the stairs, fell and
eeriouely injured herself. Two of
our physicians were immediately
called who sought to make the lady
as comfortable as poss1ble awaiting
results. For time her case was
considered dangerous but her
healthy physical condition came to
her relief and she ia now on the
road to recovery.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Frozen To Death

w. F. Skinner and wife of Dallas,
Texas were frozen to death near the
summit of Pixies Peak, Colorado
Tuesday morning. They were print
ers employed on a Dallas paper.
They started to walk to the top and
registered at the office of the Pixies
Peak News miles above Half Way
House. AT 700 O'Clock p. m. a &C.
we're snow storm developed them
and before they could reach place
of safety they succumbed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Excursion September S

Take a week off and go on our next
excursion to Colorado and see for
yourself the finest crops ever grown
in the world. They are as sure as
the rising of the sun. No danger
Of drought, no half crops everything
watered az it is needed. Leave ON.
aha at noon, arrive at Laramie next
morning about 600 O'Clock. Take
your time to look things over, then
on to Denver and see the Magic
City and the irrigated land not far
away. Fare is very low. JOURNAL
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Notice To Teachers

Should there be in the County
teachers whose certificates expired
July !, 1911 and who wish renewal
OF these certificates or especially
life valuation they should attend
to this before August 81, 1911.
10 secure life valuation teachers
will be required to show satisfac-
tory professional reading and pro.
fessional spirit for the last five
years, also recommendations from
school directors for whom they
have taught in the last five years.
aga Ella M. Etearns,
Co. Supt.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
A Dark outlook.

The cost of living is something
terriblei"
81 know it. A man on salary has
no chance at all any more. l took a
cheaper house last spring, we've had
ITO take our daughter out of boarding
school, instead of sending our son to
college we've had to let him go to
work in an office, and my wife has had
ITO go to doing her own housework
Why, confound it! if things don't i'm.
prove pretty soon we'll have to give
up our automobile
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
For Sale

Fresh pears, Keiffers. 1925; Clair.
geaus, SIS 90 barrel. These prices
are F. o. B. Berrien Springs, Mich
igan. Cash must accompany order.
Address, Fruit Department, En-
manuel Missionary College, Ber-
r1en Springs, Michigan.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
poubIy PhiIanthronic.

! Venerable Scribe (on staff of Daily
iBread)-Yes, sir; the proprietor OF
this paper has kept me in his employ
for more than 40 years. 1 tell you,
he's a genuine philanthropist.
The Other Man-Yes; I suppose If
he hadn't done that you would have
dropped down on some helpless COM
munity and started a paper of your
own.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
A Request

Settle by cash or by note at once
as we have no time or inclination
to write statements every few weeks
and receive no response. If you
cannot pay now we will take your
note but it must be at once az our
books will be placed for collection.
Frank Kreamer & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Biz Picnic

The young people of the Luther
an Chuich. west of town will hold
picnic in Lorens Nelson's grove,
miles west of town Tuesday, Aug
ust %, commencing at 10 o'clock.
Biting your dinner baskets and
sack of g BOD cheer. Everybody is
welcome.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Monday, September 18th

Monday, September 4th
Com mencing at 1000 O'Clock the
following property:
l6 HEAD OF LIVE STOCK
3 Head of Horses; 2 brood mares
10 and IL years old, in foal, l sorrel
weighs 1880 and bay weighs l4OO.
gu cking colt, sorrel mon this old
weighs about 600 pounds and an
good q colt as is in Audubon Coun-
ty.
2 Head of Cattle: 2 extra pood
milch cows.
IL Head ofHogs: 10 Shoats about
2-months old and old SOW, Chester
White.
FARM MACHINERY
lumber wagon, l top buggy,
l fourteen-inch stirring pillow, 1 Gull
tivator as good as new, 1 planter
with 10 rods of wire, corn shelter
as good as new, double shovel cul-
tivator, ! Intersection harrow, S
tone timothy hay in barn, 70 young
pullete to be sold in dozen lots.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
! bedstead, bureau, rockers,
stands 1 parlor chairs, new cot, 2
tables, 4 dining room chairs, 8 sets
carpet, l cook stove. heater, 3 cup
boards, dis hes, barrel churn, 2
cords dry stove and heater wood
and other things too numerous to
mention.
Free Lunch at Noon
Terme; IA months without inter-
est if paid when due, otherwise 8
percent from date, $40. and under
cash, 6 percent Oft tor cash.
GEORGE FIEHTEMIER
r. w. Jones, Auct.
John McKibben, Clsrk.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
New improvements

Our new Postmaster, Mr., Frank
Kreamer is putting in many convep.
fences in and about the office, such as
repairing boxes and placing new steps
in front of the door. He probably
thought the old steps had jepardized
the lives of the patrons long enough.
Many thanks Frank.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Congress Adjourned

During the special session of Con-
gress which adjourned yesterday
there we're 14'O3s bills and 4s4 reso-
lutions in the House and 1926 bills
and SO resolutions in the Senate.
Only few were passed. The Senate
adjourned without filling the office
of president pro tempore.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
A Mere Suspicion.

81 never permit myself to become
the slave of habit"
Don't you? had an idea that you
had become good deal of slave to
the habit of boasting about your
strength of will"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Jake Warner I'll

We learn of the serious illness Of
Mr.. Jacob Warner of Hamlin. He was
taken down with Inflammation of The
bowels six days ago since which time
he has not partaken of nonrishment
nor does his dieease yield to treat
ment. We are anxious for his recov.
cry.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Back From Abroad.

!, The city niece was telling about
her European trip.
/: And Brussels" she related with
much enthusiasm. "Ah, Brussels was
such charming city"
do tell" exclaimed the rural aunt.
And which did you enjoy the most,
.dearie, Brussels carpets or Brussels
sprouts?"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Mrs. Curver, daughter aud child
rem of Chicago arrived Monday to
visit the formers brother, Anthony
Myers and wife. They had not met
for twenty-eight years.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
The Fussy Bachelor.

why is it," queried the fair wild
ow, that they always say a man
pines for a woman?"
Il suppose" growled the fussy bach
elor, tits because pine is about the
softest wood there Isl
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
For Sale

Pedigreed and High Grade Ches-
ter White Boars and gilts the heavy
bone lengthy kind. Holestein bull
calves and seed rye.
ALL j. e. Lewis,
Brayton. Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Congregational Church

Sunday School at 10 a. M.
Preaching at 11:0O a. m.
Preaching at 500 p. m.
Prayer meeting & Bible Study
Wednesday at s p. m.
Subject of morning sermon "People
at Work" Subject for evening, "The
Times of the Gentiles.n
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
DR.. Woodruff

Will give an address at the M. b..
Church Tuesday evening August
Goth on early Church Music, An
Hour with the Favorite Old Hymns.
The Doctor comes highly recon-
mended as worthy of your conf
dence. Don't forget the date and
place.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Bald Statements.

Dear, don't you know that the
world has not much use for woman
who wears her dresses decolette?"
II know that 1t hasn't much use for,
q man who wears his hair that way"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Horse Died

A valuable horse belonging to
Peter GUIDE was taken suddenly sick
in front of the Journal Office Tues
day evening while Mr.. and Mrs.
Guide were driving to the Grocery
Store. AS soon as the team stopped,
the horse fell over the tongue of the
buggy and against the other horse
and before the harness was taken off
the amin al was dead. Mr.. GUIDE paid
$l75. for the horse last fall. This is
the third horse he has lost in twelve:
months. Surely that is unfortunate.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

What was known in an early day
as the old Gum farm and later Has
kins, French, Northup aud now
Diest place in Cameron township
sold this week to Henry Schrader
of Wilcox, Canada for $3.50. per acre
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. John Knox aft Min.
neapoiis are making an extended
visit here this week much to the de-
light of their many friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Jack Porterfeld and E. Thompson
left today for Extra where they will
play ball with the Elk Horn team.
Porterfield will play Second Base
while Thompson will play third.
There is quite little rivalry be-
tween the two teams, Extra and Elk
Horn, aud both have been strength
ening up their lines-Atlantic News
Friday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
For Sale Or Rent

We offer for Sale or Rent, p.efer.
ably for Sale, the d. E. Stranger
dwelling in Extra. Write or phone
Soren r. Nelson,
Atlantic, la.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
A Good Thinu.

DO you believe In the deathbed re-
pentance?"
Eyes. think the world would be
greatly improved if lot of people
were making deathbed repentance at
this moment"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Honest Pete" Christensen of At.
lantic was shaking hands with old
friends and neighbors on our
streets Wednesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Mise Byrd Connrardy has return
ed home after several weeks visit
recuperating on Michigan Lake
Front.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Keep Your Money Home

Why buy oil of travelling statesmen?
Bring in your empty barrel and we
will sell you the best of oil by the
barrel at &c per gallon.
Your for business,
f. 81. Cotton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Rev. Young of near Van Meter
aud Jacob Hill and family are
guests at the Ed Young home.

Mrs. Hamilton aud daughter, len
ME arrived Monday to visit her
brother, Anthony Myers and wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Del Disbrow of Atlantic. one of
the best musicians and piano tuners
on earth, put several Instruments
in Extra in tune this week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

If you need 1l5-acre farm at a
price that will astonish you within
a couple of miles of Extra, call al
the Journal Office.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
The Futile Bluff.

Many a man has gone through life
On nothing but bare-faced bluff,
Except In dealing with his wife
Well say no more-we've said
enough
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Henry Campbell of Guthrie Cen.
ter dropped off here long enough
to attend Reunion Exercises for a
few 5ours.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Up Against II.

Hix-Did you come by boat or By
railf
DIZZY boat, at the rail most Of,
no time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Mrs. Minnie Hensley of Greeley,
township ie in Hillrose, Colorado
visiting at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Wahlert.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

We still have lot of Ladies' and
Children's Oxfords at discount.
If e. D. Cotton.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

DIR. Woodruff will give an address
at the NJ. r.. Church Tuesday eve,
August 20. No charge for admission
EVERYBODY invited especially young
men and boys.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
PUBLIC Sale

The undersigned will cell at Pub
lie Sale At his residence 3 miles
south of Extra, 2miles north of
Brayton, on
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Christian Church Notes

Sunday School at 10 a. M.
Preaching at III a. M. and 500 p. m
Junior Eudeavor at 2 p. m.
Senior Endeavor at $50 p. M.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Lost! Lost!

A pair of gold filled spectacles in
good case with salty hook attach.
ed. Finder please return to George
Milliman, Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
InvinclbIe Amazons.

invinclbIe Amazons.
"And just to think, john" said Mrs.
stubb, proudly, IF the suffragettes
ever get into power the leaders will
have their pictures on the postage
stamps"
BY crickey!" sighed Mr.. Stubb,
with far-away look, that is the only
way We'll ever be able to lick EN-"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Will Ridge]y and.wife and ]. H.
Martin and wife attended the Allan
tic Chautauqua last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

DR.. Bruce Riley, of Wright coun-
~, Iowa, brother of DIR. Jonn Ril-
ev of our city, and schoolmate of
DIR. r. c. Wilson, is spending few
days with these gentlemen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Rev. Harmed will finish his timer
airy Sunday, September 10Th and
will attend Conference at Shenan-
doah.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Willie-What is the Suburban han.
dicap," pa?
His Dad-The lawn mower in tho
summer and the snow shovel in the
winter my son.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Miss Marie Dutler assisted in Sc
lecting fall and winter stock of
millinery goods for Miss Jensen's
millinery parlors.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Joseph Wheeler marketed seven
ty head of hogs Tuesday. They were
indeed fine bunch.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

CIV Haggenburger, train master
for the Q. r. L. & P. Ry. Company of
Council Bluffs passed through here
Wednesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Samuel Crane has sold his 12O-A.
farm north of Extra to Mr.. Nelt
Jensen of near Hamlin. Mr.. Gran,
will probably move to town again
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
To Economic SPACE.

But why is it that you always
serve toast with each slice stood up
on edge?"
"Oh, just got into the habit; you
know we lived in fiat when we were
first married"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Mrs. Mary Crane, Miss Lena Bush,
Mrs. Croy and daughter, Miss Yer
ma visited with their old friend,
Mrs. Brainard of Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

John Mertes and wife were the
guests of their sons, John and Bar
ney near Adair this week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

The Band boys returned from
their outing Saturday, having had
an enjoyable time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Danish Lutheran Church
Services Sunday Aug. 9th at 0:30
Sunday School at $50 a. m.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Dance

Saturday night, September End,
on the farm known 90 the Nels J..
Boose place, 6 miles west and u
mile north of Extra. Best platform
in the county. Good order aud good
music. Everybody invited.
AL John F. Larson.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Lost! Lost! LOST

A gold wish-bone breast pin. act
with brilliants. Finder please
leave at Journal Office.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

District No. 4, Extra township
needs teacher. Three months term
Apply
S. E. Hockenberry,
Sub-Director,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Miss Hannah James arrived here
Monday to visit her uncle, A. G.
James and wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24
Mise Mae Harmed is visiting with
friends at Sydney, Iowa this week.

Miss Mae Harmed is visiting with
friends at Sydney, Iowa this week.
Il Oscar Wheeler delivered very
nice bunch of hogs to our buyers
Monday.
Paul zaner of Armstrong visited
old friends and neighbors during
the Reunion.
Iona Houston went to Colorado
Monday where he expects to find
congenial employment.
John Mertes and wife were the
guests of their some, John and Bar
ney near Adair this week.
Rev. Harmed will finish his timer
airy Sunday, September 10Th and
will attend Conference at Shenan-
q doah
6. w. Haggenburger, train master
for the q. r. L. & P. Ry. Company of
Council Bluffs passed through here
Wednesday.
Mrs. Minnie Hensley of Greeley,
: township is in Hillrose, Colorado
visiting at the home of her dauph-
ter, Mrs. Wahlert.
!. Miss Marie Dutler assisted in se-
Letting fall and winter stock of
millinery goods for Miss Jensen's
millinery parlors.
If you need 1l5-acre farm at a
price that will astonish you within
couple of miles of Extra, call at
the Journal Office.
:. Samuel Crane has sold his 12O-A.
farm north of Extra to Mr.. Nels
Jensen of near Hamlin. Mr.. Crane
will probably move to town again.
The Journal is quite late getting
to press this week because the fore
man and one of our typos are en-
joying the Lake Breezes he with
the band and she with lady friends.
AL Voorhees, and wife and Steph-
en- Gano, wife and daughter, Miss
Bertha were the guests of Mr.. and
9 Mrs. Ed Young in Greeley town
}, chip.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Cotton and
5 their milliner, Mrs. South of the
Big Store have been away attend
y ing the markets of the United
= States looking for bargains for their
large trade. Ed will sell you better
goods for the same money than can
be bought from Montgomery Ward
& Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seibert entertained
. number of relatives and friends in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Meek Will
be remembered here as Miss Mag
gle Seibert, sister of Mr.. Seibert,
! and having ter minated their visit
1 here is about to start home.
/. Relatives and friends calling
2 and breaking bread together
/. were Mrs. Charley May of Atlantic,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bates OF Audubon,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sturgeon, Lena Bush,
Verna Croy, Mrs. Frank Hunt, Mrs.
Charles Parrot. Amber Kelsey and
Lou Knox.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Iona Houston went to Colorado
Monday where he expects to find
congenial employment.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Mems Oxfords at discount at
E. D. Cotton'e.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Charley May, wife and son, Ken
meth are guests at the Kelsey home
fhia week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

AL Voorhees, and wife and Steph-
en- Gano, wife and daughter, Miss
Bertha were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Young in Greeley town
ship.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

The Journal is quite late getting
to press this week because the fore
man and one of our typos are en-
joying the Lake Breezes he with
the band and she with lady friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Paul zaner of Armstrong visited
old friends and neighbors during
the Reunion.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Wolfe Brothers brought in a fine
bunch of hogs to market Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Mrs. AL Frederick lies very sick
at her home in Greeley township.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-24

Oscar Wheeler delivered a very
nice bunch of hogs to our buyers
Monday.
Evening star., 1911-01-15
COAST DEFENSB
cDISAPPEuARlNG GUN

ing. as complete instructions and descrip-
tions of material had to be given in them.
These preparations. for war and for
the shipment OF supplies apply not only
to the million rifles and the partial sup
ply of field artillery which the govern
ment now has stored up. or will have
within the next year. but they apply also
to the reserve supplies which are to be
accumulated within the next few years.
The preparations have been so COM
pletely made that the army will not out
grow them for some time to come.
While this actual prepa tion has been
going on in the ordnance division, the
general staff of the army has been con-
sidering and working upon plans for the
creation of tie greater army and its
training for war.
For the first time it is proposed to have
a complete law enacted for the calling
out of volunteers, and to have the militia
law further amended so that all posi-
bility of confusion will be done away
with. When the time comes that a call
for volunteers is necessary, 1t is pro-
posed to have the machinery at hand for
the summoning Of the citizen soldiery.
In the past says Gen. Wood, bills
for raising the volunteer army have been
enacted after the outbreak of war. and
as a result they have contained many
unwise provisions. the effect of which
could not be appreciated in the hasty
consideration of legislation in time of
stress.
But by far the greatest proposal upon
which the army chiefs are now working
is that for the creation of another great
branch of the "first line of defense" 1t
is proposed TO create the national re-
serves a body that will not be in active
training as is the regular army or the