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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-09
Very Fine Table.

George Voss, son of e. B. Voss,
has just completed a librars table
at their planning mill that he VAL
ues at $40. 1t is present to-
his father and wife. The alb is
handmade and is of black va nut.
The workmanship wou 10 credi.
to a veteran mechanic much less
young 'boy. George has made
one previous to th S, which he pre-
sented to a friend and for which
he refused $35. He has blen
working on the table the past five
weeks, just during his leisure time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-09
Eightieth Anniversary.

New Years Day at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Soren, Madison was
celebrated the eightieth natal day
OF her father, Mr.. Peter Wolf A
sumptuous dinner was served at
which all of his children were pre-
sent, also Jens Wolf of Avoca and
CHI. Jensen and wife of Atlant ,c.
Much merriment was enjoyed
throughout the day and MIR. Wolf
received several fine presens. Mr..
Wolf is one of Elk tra's highly re-
spected citizens, pioneer of the
county, having lived in tn vicini-
ty for over thirtyyears. We com
graulate Mr.. Wolf on the auspit
cious occasoin and w,sh him many
more years of happiness.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-09
PLAN ANOTHER RACE
Another Race Is Contemplated Ov-
er the River to River Road With
Some Changes in Route.

A meeting was held in Extra Fri
day by Walnut and Extra boosters
for the arrangement of another
race over the River to River Road
In the near future. The boosters
from Walnut were: Mayor Neff, Mr.
Mosher Of the Exchange, State
Bank, DR.. Moore and Mr.. Gallagher
a business man. Extra boosters pre-
ent were: J. M. Dimick, DR.. New
lon, H. P.Hanesn, Rev. Smith and
Ed Delahoyde. The Walnut mem
spent the previous day in driving
over the roads between Walnut and
Brayton, Walnut and Lorah, and
Walnut and Elk Horn. They decid-
ed that the best road to connect
Walnut and Extra was by way of
Elk Horn, thereby shortening the
route to Council Bluffs nine miles.
Communications from Guthrie Ce
ter and Panora were received sug-
gesing that another race be made
between Des Moines and Council
Bluffs, the route this time to be-
by way of the Panora Speedway
from Des Mo:nes to Panora then
to Guthrie Center by the River to-
River Road, then follow River to
River Road to Extra, from Extra
to Walnut, to make a cut off pro.
bably by way Of Elk Horn, cutting
out the Atlantic route which is a
much longer way. This will give al
added advantage Of one of the very
best speedways in the state of Iowa
The propos tion was favorably con-
sidered by the Commercial Club ane
boosters of Extra also the Walnut
boosters and many others as we'll.
The good roads idea is very inn
portaint one and of much interest
to the farmers and town people and
the idea should be advocated by all
BY using the Panora Speedway
and cutting out the Atlantic
route the River to River Road will
be made fourteen or fifteen miles.
shorter.
H. P. Hansen, Rev. Smith, ]. M.
Dfmick and DR.. Newlon escorted
the Walnut boosters as far as Elk
Horn where a meeting was held
with the Elk Horn Commercial Clu
and they were guarant ed the
hearty cooperation and support of
the citizens and farmers in keep
ing up the roads and bridges into
and out of thier town. The Elk
Horn citizens are very enthusias
tic over the proposed change in the
River to River Road.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-09
Elect Officers.

Last night at their hall the Dan
ish Brotherhood installed the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year
Juhl Philipsen, Pres, Oluf Jensen,
Vice Pres. Nels Hansen, Treas,
Fred Back, Secy; Peter GUIDE
'Guide; Soren Sorensen, H. p. Han
sen, Jens Brown, Trustees; p. j.
Madsen, Inner Guard; Alfred Miller
Outer Guard After the installa-
tion few pleasant hours was pas
ed during which time light lunch
con was served.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-09
Clerk Resigns.

M. +. kerwin, Douglas township
clerk for a number of years, re
signed last week and the board, of
orustees appointed A. j. Shupe cler'
1or the next two years. MIR. Kerr
vain has been very efficient clerk
and the township regrets very much
to part W.T. his services. A farewell,
dance was given at the KerwiA hon
Friday night, December 9th. Mr..
kerwin and family will move to Cau
roll sometime i'm February.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-09
First Snow Of Season.

Friday night, January 3rd, at ten
O'CLOCK snow began falling and
When people awoke in the morning
they saw that the ground was COW
cred with beautiful mantle of
"n tie to the depth of two and ONE
malt inches, the first snow of the
l9l2-l3 season. The weather up to
then throughout the winter season
was exceptionally f ne, but neverthe
less the snow is a welcome visitor
as 1T is invigorating and good for
productive, crops later on.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-09
May Have Been Murder .

1t is probable that an investiga-
tion may be made into the death OF
George Dilts, of Anita, who pre-
sumably killed himself. A story is
being circulated now among his
friends the shot that killed him
may have been fired by some other
hand than his own. From the way
he was shot in the head and in one
hand it is thought he was shot from
the side by some one else. 1t is
also said that there might be
woman in the case who at one time
at least threatened his life. K
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-09
Runaway.

II. w. Channon's team while hitch
ed TO a rack in front of the Phip-
pen residence in the southeast end
OF town. broke loose Saturday DUR
ing the noon hour running away.
They took spin through the park
when they came to stop oppos t.
the Spoo restaurant. The only dam
age dene was the breaking of the.
buggy tongue and double tree.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-09
GONE TO REST
Mrs. Robert Armstrong Dies in
Nebraska. Body Taken to Home
of Sister, Mrs. Will Coyne in
Audubon.

Della Louisa Finch was born in
Audubon, Iowa, June II, 1885, and
died at Newman's Grove, Nebraska,
January 8, 1913 of pneumonia fol-
lowing one weeks illness, aged
twenty seven years, seven months
and sixteen days. She was united
in marriage to Robert Armstrong
about seven years ago, who with
a little daughter, Ruby Gladys, agee
four years are left to mourn her
departure. She also leaves two
sisters, Mrs. Clyde Cunningham, of
Des Moines and Mrs. Will Coyne of
Audubon.
The funeral was held from the
M. E. Church in Audubon Monday
at 1870 p. m., Rev. j. H. Freedline
preaching the funeral sermon A
mixed quartette sang several selec-
lons. The church was crowded
with friends and large concourse
of relatives and friends followed
the remains to it's last resting place
in Maple Grove Cemetery
Mrs. Armstrong was highly re-
spected and lovable lady, who had
hosts of friends that will learn with
sorrow of her early death whilst
in the prime of life.
The Journal sympathizes with
the relatives in this their sad
hour of bereavement.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-09
Evades The Law.

William Rockefeller, oil magnate
sailed from Jekyl island in Georgia
on an unident fled steamer to es-
cape appearance as a witness before
the Pujo's money trust invest ga
tion committee. 1t is not known
to what part OF the globe he has
gone. 1t seems strange how the
great moneyed men can evade the
baw
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-09
Good News.

Mrs. Horace Parrott received a.
letter from her relatives in Mas
sena stating that her sister n-law
who was so badly injured in run
away, was getting along as we'll as
could be expected, but still very
sore. Mrs. Parrott was with her
at the time and received a bad n-
jury to her left foot.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-09
Audubon Realty.

DR.. Brooks has purchased ths.
john Ward residence, H. G. Rice
bought the Leo r ggs home and \.
Settlemire traded his fine bungalow
to w. H. Bolton for the new house
and four acres of ground in West
Audubon. We are informed that
Mr.. Bolton also paid d ference OF
$500. cash on the dea,.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-09
First Parcel Post Mail.

Soren Madsen received the first
mail am auto number by Parcel Pos
In Extra. Miss Lena Eckles was
the FIRST to send mail by PahcieI
Post. The first two to receive mail
by Parcel Post on the rural routes
w'ere Henry Minerman on route 1,
and H. N. Heusson route 3.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-09
Lest Ye Forget.

Mr.. Charles Van Gorder was
down from Audubon Eriday on BUS
ness in connection with the Ex-
change Bank of which he is pfesi--
dent. He paid this office Il plea
SAINT call while in the city. We are
always pleased to hay our friends
call on us VIII lie in town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-09
LABoR-sAvING DEVICE

Small have discovered a geat
labor-saving device.
Tall always said you were a
genius. What is it.
SMALL am going to marry Miss
Bullion, the heiress.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-09
THE DIFFERENCE

She (pouting) we were
marr ed you often used to catch me
i'm your arms.
He-Yes; and now l catch you
i'm my pocket. y
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28
R|VENBURGRS
JOB AGAIN Is
I'm THE AIR

The simple plan of making Will
Miles road overseer under City and
County Engineer Whitehouse and put,
ting Bertram G. Rivenburgh back in
his former position of Mayors secre-
tafy may meet with some bitches, re-
sistance perchance defeat. So say
those who declare they are in a posi-
ton to know, including the engineer,
who stands on his statement that
Will Miles, now the Secretary of the
mayor, will not be the new road over
seer to succeed ]. j. Smiddy.
Engineer whilehouse denies the
veracity of the rumor which gave this
program, but he does not hint as to
who Smiddy's successor will be. BY
the opinion of Deputy City and County
Attorney p. L. Weaver, the engineer
has tine authority to appoint his as
sistants, and the mayors hands are
tied so far as the appointments go.
But municipal officials say that the
mayor and engineer understand one
another wonderfully well, and that
though the actual appointing is to be
done by Whitehouse, Mayor Ferns
approval will be asked first.
There will be no trouble over the
appointment" said Mayor Fern when
Mr.. Weaver gave him lengthy legal
opinion on the question of whom the
authority falls to appoint Smiddy's
successor. He was plainly disap-
pointed in the statements of the at
torney, as he had been confident OF
his power to make the appointment.
He even talked of repeating the ord
nance by the terms of which the city
and county engineer is given the right
to name his assistants.
But it now seems doubtful IL he
will attempt to secure repeal of the
yor say that it is because agreement
has been reached between him and
the engineer as to who shall take
Smiddy's place. The rumor was
strong and positive, and repeated by
many tongues Saturday, that the
agreement" was none other than that
VIII Miles should be made road over
seer and Rivenburgh the secretary Of
the mayor. But now with the denial
of this program by the engineer,
municipal officials are waiting and
wondering just what will happen and
just who will be the new assistant
of City and County Engineer White
house.
The time is close at hand when
Smiddy steps out of Office, worsted
in political squabbles. He leaves the
last of the month A supervisors
meeting is to be held tomorrow even.
ing. At that time it may be decided
If it has not been decided already,
which is not thought to be an unrea-
sonable qualifcation-who will be
given Smiddy's berth.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28
i. S LEADS IN
IMPORTATION
Of Skins

The United States Is the worlds
greatest importer of hides and skins,
notwithstanding the fact that it has a
larger amount of cattle than any other
country except India, and it draws up
on every part of the world for some
of the numerous kinds of skins which
it requires. Cattle, horse, buffalo,
s.,tep, goat, pig, kangaroo, and even
fish skins are included in the list if
the tanned skins imporsedFwere taken
into consideration.
Hides of cattle show the largest to-
tai in value among the various class
es of hides and skins imported,
amounting in 1912 to approximately
100000 900. of which over s10.000,000
came from Europe. approximately
$4,000 ,J0 from North America, ald
approximately s20,OO0,000 from South
America. Argentina being by far the
largest contributor, with Canada Sec
ond and Mexico third. Calfskins. next
in value. showed in 1912 a total of
SIG, 100000, Russia in Europe being
the chic source. with $9,0e0,O00, ard
other European countries $4,000, 600.
Gcatskins represent a wider area
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28
' Poles and EIsasser dissenting.

ly Poles and Elsasser dissenting.
3. The bills providing new taxes
necessary on account of increased an
nual expenditures for the army have
been passed by the majority of the
Commonalty and the Social Demo
Gratis, only Agrariers, Poles, Elsasser
and Danes dissenting.
f. The bill regulating the nation.
atty of Germans living abroad or nat
urized in foreign countries has been
passed by the Commonalty: the Social
Democrats, Poles, Elsasser and Danes
casting dissenting votes.
The overwhelming majorities in
passing all of these bills dealing with
national safety and welfare and espec-
tally the cooperation of the social-dem-
ocrats in providing the necessary
funds, show Germany united and
willing to assume heavy additional
burdens in the sincere conviction
that peace is the price of the strong
alone and peace is what is wanted.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28
EDITOR KIMURA
EXPLAINS
POSITION

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snat the r1ochl was opposee 70 rInk-
nam as governor Wnlie the seeona,
written amer the nominauon, inferred
that tne>Hocni favored MN.
shortly aIter MS resignation, Mr.
kimura wrote the Following article
setting forth the facts Of MS fesigna-
ton, the story appearing IN recent
issue OF the Hochi:
Tne reason WY !plnen- lnes epl.'
ors OF the Hawail Hocni was because
OF my sincere desire 70 90 some s9ga
for the public IN general, ana az tne
same time % coincide Win tne pollsy
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28

CROPS SHOW
IMPROVEMENT

Improved conditions in the Califor-
MIA fruit crop, with yields much larger
than at first predicted. is shown in
the latest reports from that state.
Says one California fruit report:
"From all parts of the state as har-
vest begins comes reports of better
yields and better prospects than were
expected. Even the southern orange
growers, who were supposed to be COM
rletely smashed. are going to get from
the current crop good deal more
than half as much money as they ex-
pected before the freezes, with an
assurance of as big crop next year
as they will want to market. South
ern California produces other COM
modities than citrus fruits, and the
beans, sugar beets. deciduous fruits,
and in some districts hay and grain,
are all right They have had all the.
rain they need or desire, and while,
as we come south in the Sacramento
valley, the crop situation becomes
more and more spotted. the average
of the state north of Sacramento may
be called good. 1t is central Califor-
mia which has had the smallest rain
fall, and, of course, in central Califor-
MIA are found our largest agricultural
areas. On all irrigated land every
tody is prosperous The grape crops
of all varieties look as promising as
could be wished. There are some poor
fruit crops and some excellent. The
rice crop, which will this year begin
to be of commercial importance. looks
well, and so do the other miscellan-
eous crops of central California. The
situation is not good on most of the
west side of the San Joaquin valley.
The coast valleys south of this city
had rather light normal rainfall, and
this year it has been much below the
normal, and their hay and grain crops
are very short. But, aside from hay
and grain, they viii probably take in
as much money for the crops as thew
got last year. In the rich Pajaro val
ley. where a month ago everybody
said they would hardly have apples
enough to eat, they now expect to ship
1900 or 1000 carloads"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28
UhITES
fORNCREASE IN
ARMY EXPENSES

BERLIN, June S0.-The Reichstag
has been prorogued until November
20. On the last day several bills of
Importance were passed In third read.
ing:
1. The armament bill In the original
form proposed by the government:
three new regiments of cavalry struck
out by the commission were reinstert-
ed in the bill during the first reading.
This bin has been passed by the
whole commonalty, the Social Demo
Gratis and Poles casting dissenting
votes.
2. The bill providing single ex-
traordinary tax for armament pur-
poses has been passed by the Com
monalty and the Social Democrats. on
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28

SCHOOL BOOKS

Several educational experts recent
" examined the public school curTicu-
lum in one of the large New England
towns. They found that most OF the
children who dropped out of. school
did so in the seventh grade Probing
further, they found that the course in
arithmetic in that grade dealt almost
wholly with the tables of measure
ment
The experts took ten representative
problems from this course and submit
ted them to ten business and profess
sional executives in New York-men
whose salaries run from $4,000 to $l5,.
900 a year The result was astonish-
ing. Most of them failed utterly to
solve the problems The highest mark,
25 per cent was scored by the secre-
tary of society engaged in social
work. The editor of a magazine and
the head of publishing house
found a problem dealing with the buy
ing and selling of paper in bulk too
much for them.
Both these men declared that the
terms employed in the problem had
not been in current use for fifty years.
Each of the ten men who were exam
ined explained his low mark by say
ing: Il learned that stuff once, but
/ haven't had any use for it since"
There seems to be a vital connec-
ton between that course in antiquat-
ed arithmetic and the encouragement
of the parents OF those seventh-grade
pupils How much similar @stuff" IS
being taught scbool-chlldren of the
country? How much of it is there in
the curriculum of the Cleveland
schools ?-C Cleveland Leader.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28

thar any other of the great groups Of
this class of merchandise imoortei
she number of countries from which
they are imported being no less than
IS and representing every grand diyis-
ion of the world India is the chief
source of goatskins imported. the val
ne of her contribution to this class
fast year being between 81 900 O0a and
sS.000,000; Brazil, a little over $4,000
900: Mexico. and Argentina. nearly
s2.000-000 each; China. $1,000. 600: the
United Kingdom and Russia. about
$1,000, 600 each. and Alden. 81 600. 600.
Bulletin of Department of Com
merce and Labor.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28

California prune exports in the 10
months ending April 80. 1919, were
log million pounds. and raisin exports
~ million pounds, both being about
40 per cent more than in the previous
year anu about 100 per cent more
than in 1911.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28

Consul Frank W. Mahin. of Amster-
dam, notes that the Dutch raw-sugar
factories produced in the 1923 sea-
son 100000 tons. valued at $15,577 500.
In the previous season 268,000 tons
were refined. The average yield per
acre is placed at SOL Twenty years
ago the annual sugar production was
only one-tenth what it is now.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28

Captain Charles f. Shoemaker, for
mer commandant of the revenue cut
ter service, died at Woodstock, Yir-
ginia. 72 years old.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28

Colonel Timothy ]. Sheehan, civil
war veteran and Indian fighter, died
at his home at st. Paul, MIMI, aged
Is years
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28

An iron bucket, used as weapon
of attack. laid low Lee Young, Chi
nese. who. as result of the encoun-
ter which took place near PawI-cs juno
ton yesterday afternoon, was sent to
the hospital for treatment He claims
that his assailant was Lee Kim, fell
low countryman, and warrant for
the. man is now in the hands of the
officers.
An attempting to alight from a Ra-
pid Transit car yesterday afternoon,
a Chinese woman, Goo Hoo, fell to the
street, suffering slight injuries. The
accident occurred near the intersec-
ton of Beretania and Fort streets.
According to police report the woman
was far more concerned over the fate
of basket containing some eggs,
than the bodily ainjuries received
through the fall
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28

Oceanic Lodge No. 81, r. & A. NJ
stated meeting and second degree work
this Monday evening. July %, at
Masonic temple.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander l. Market
entertained at dinner party at their
home in Kaimuki Friday evening in
celebration of the tenth anniversary
OF their wedding. Covers were laid
for twelve. Mrs. Market left for the
Coast Saturday in the Sierra for q
months visit with her sister. who re-
sides in Oakland
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28

Superintendent Caldwell of the pub
lie works department has installed
Walter H. Bromley as chief engineer in
charge of the city water pumps. Brom-
ley formerly was chief engineer of the
Honolulu waterworks and recently has
been associated with the Lynch Com
pany.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-28

For $500 the territory has purchas-
ed ZIG acres makai Of the -Old Plan
tation" from Mrs. Victoria Ward. The
property. known as the sea fishery or
Kukuluaeo. is to be used in reclama-
tion work in the Kakaako and adioin-
ing district.
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Police Notes

-. -
Kim Yoen, Chinese, riding a bi.
cycle along King street in the direc.
ton Of Waikiki Saturday afternoon,
was considerably bruised and injured
as a result Of a collision with auto
rumber 1119. alleged to have been
driven by Captain George E. Stunen-
berg. The Chinese was taken to the
hospital, where treatment for several
abrasions and Commissions on his left
leg and ankle was received.
Henry Lee. alleged by police as hav-
ing been implicated in the removal of
considerable material and supplies
from local garage, who was placed
under arrest ON July 18th, was given
nolle prosequi when the case came up
for final disposal at district court
this morning. An accomplice of the
Chinese when arraigned at the juven-
lie court was also discharged. Two
articles said to have been taken away
have been returned to the owners.