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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-30
KIMBALLToN BANKER DEAD

Peter Lykke, cashier of the DAN
ish Savings Bank, of Kimballton,
died at Rochester, Mimi, last Mon
day afternoon. About ten days ago
he submitted to an operation and it
was thought he was recovering.
Some unforeseen complications seem
to have arisen which caused his
death. The deceased was about 56
years of age. About eight years
ago he submitted to an operation
for intestinal trouble and his recent
operation was of similar character
Mr.. Lykke has lived in Kimballton
some thirty years and during all of
that time he has been prominently
connected with the advancement of
his home town and with the growth
and development of that part of
Audubon county. He was highly
esteemed by all who knew him and
his death removes from the commun-
ity one of the best of men. He will
not only be missed by his immediate
family, but the entire county will
miss him.
His remains were shipped to Har-
Ian yesterday and taken overland to
This afternoon funeral
services will be held at the homie,
conducted by Rev. Jorgensen, pastor
of the Danish Lutheran church. He
leaves a wife and six children.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-30
WAR HAS BEEN DECLARED

St. Petersburg, July 29.--In Rus
sian eyes the die is cast. Only a
political miracle can avert war.
Russia does not swerve from her
determination to support Servia and
partial mobilization has already been
ordered. There is every indication
that the whole vast military machin-
cry of Russia will soon be set in
motion.
An imperial manifesto is awaited
tonight.
Should Emperor Nicholas become
generalissimo of the forces, as II is
understood he will. an immense wave
of enthusiasm will sweep over
Russia
The political parties have sunk
their differences. The general atti-
tude Is not" Linguistic" but one of
resolute confidence in the justice in
the country's cause and readiness to
make all sacrifices.
The proposal attributed to Austria
to discuss terms when Belgrade has
been occupied is regarded as impos-
sible. 1t is pointed out that before
opening of hostilities, Russia propos-
ed to Austria an exchange of views
which Austria rejected.
The foregoing st. Petersburg dis
patch was passed by the censor with
out reyision--a fact which is con-
sidered highly significant.
London, July 29.-The Austro-
Hungarian government declared war
against Servia yesterday by a mani
festo which is one of the briefest of
history's momentous documents.
There is no doubt in British minds
that Austria had fully resolved to
utilize the provocation afforded by
Sarayevo murders to wipe the slate
clean of all accounts against Servia
and served an ultimatum on her
which was designed to have no re-
suit save war.
There is absolutely no enthusiasm
in England for war--no desire for
this particular war which confronts
Great Britain, yet there is a general
belief that her obligations to her
partners in the triple entente, as
we'll as her interests as a great Eu-
ropean power, will force her to sup
port Russia and France in any steps
they may take.
The dark developments of the day
were received without excitement,
but with the deepest gloom. The inn
mediate effect of the war cloud is
likely to be to compromise on home
rule, since all parties feel that do
nestle dissensions must at all costs
give way in the face of peril from
without.
Vienna, July 29.--It is with
feeling of intense relief that the peo-
pie in the dual monarchy look for
ward to the war with Servia, which
was yesterday formally declared
Even certain knowledge that Rus
STA would intervene, would not now
cause Austria to hesitate moment
or alter her course the slightest.
News of the formal declaration of
war ran through the city before ex-
ira editions of the papers could reach
the enders' hands and was every
where greeted with spirit which
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-30
AUDUBON LOSES GOOD GAME

Sunday afternoon the Anita base
ball team accompanied by large
number OF rooters came to Audubon
and crossed bats with the home
team. The game was called at $3.50
on account of the Anita boys late
arrival. The game throughout was
interesting and well played, in fact
1t was one of the best games played
here this season and the large crowd
present received their moneys
worth at this game. Jennings, 3b
for Audubon was easily the star of
the day accepting all chances without
an error, besides having two putouts
to his credit and placing line
drive for two bases. Clark, paid
pitcher from Greenfield struck out
IL men, walked four and hit one,
while Berg, for Audubon struck out
eight of the Anita heavy batters.
The game closed In Anita's favor by
a score of l to o, although the run
was not earned. Manning will play
here next Sunday. Following is the
n.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-30
WILL HOLD ANOTHER MEETING

A mass meeting was called at the
X. p. hall last night for the purpose
of considering the ACCESSIBILITY of
three days base ball tournament in
Audubon There Is a desire among
our people to have a celebration of
some kind this fall. and knowing this
the base ball fans thought a tourns-
ment might be of interest to the pub
lie. II was brought before the Com
mercial Club Monday night. but the
Club decided 1t would be better for
the base ball team to handle the
affair.
For some reason or other only 10
were present at last nights meeting.
Not sufficient number being present
to get an expression as to the desire
of the business men, nothing definite
was done and so the matter, was left
open for the present. Another meet
ing will be called later when II will
be decided as 10 what shall or what
shall not be done.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-30
HAD A SPECIAL MEETING

A special meeting of the CONNER
cial Club was held at the X. of p.
hall last Monday night. The purpose
of the meeting was to learn the
sentiment of the business men to-
ward three days base ball tourna-
ment. After the matter had been
discussed it was decided the better
plan would be for the base ball team
to take the matter in charge instead
of the Club backing the project.
Business men seem to favor a cele-
bration of some kind for Audubon
and the matter was given definite
consideration at meeting held in
the same hall last night. the pro-
ceedings of which are ehronicled in
another article in this issue
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-30
TESTING IoWA'S BEST
CROP AT FAIR
Mrs. Watts, of This City VIII Have
Charge of this Great Movement
at the Iowa State Fair.


Babies from every part of Iowa
will be entered in the state fair baby
health contest this year which will
be staged in the new womens and
childrens building just completed at
a cost of $4,000.
Requests for entry blanks have
been received by Mrs. Watts for sew
eral weeks and il is almost two
months until fair time. II is pleas
ing to note this early correspondence
as 1t indicates that many parents are
making special effort to have their
babies in the best possible condi-
ton before they are taken before the
judges for examination.
Mrs. Watts was in Des Moines
last week comforting with the state
fair board, and from every view
point, those in charge of the contest,
are lead to expect the Iowa babies to
show much higher general health
average all over the state by the
many health contests and child well
fare conferences that have been one
of the most attractive features of
the progressive county fairs, farmers
institutes and various gatherings of
people.
me COuIeSI IOF lulS year Will De
ideally housed in a wing of the
beautiful new building on the fair
grounds. This part of the building
has been built and furnished to pro-
vide permanent quarters for the
judging of babies and will be found
pleasant and comfortable for the
babies and parents directly concern
ed in the examinations and for the
general public interested in the
scientific scoring of children.
The arrangement of the examina-
ton room is such as to secure good
sanitation, while the glass partitions
and ampitheater enable the public,
that has heretofore stood in uncom-
Portable confusion close to the little
tent windows, to sit in comfortable
seats with good view of the work
without disturbing the babiesf-
We venture the assertion that the
baby health contest will be the
leading attraction at the State fair,
and it was Mrs. Watts own idea that
has brought ahemf this condition.
Audubon is proud of Mrs. Watts and
this magnificent work that she is
promoting.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-30
NOW A DELIGHTFUL PLACE

During the past few days work
men have been busily engaged at the
Country Club fixing up the tennis
courts and otherwise identifying the
plot of ground. Under the direction
of Chas. White. the tennis courts
have been put in the very best of
condition. New tapes have been
laid and the lovers of the game will
find great deal of enjoyment TAX
ing the exercise the game affords.
All the members of the Club should
make good use of the courts and get
in shape for little tournament this
fall The extreme hot weather has
kept the golf players off the grounds,
but only temporarily. With the re-
turn of cooler weather large crowds
will be found daily at this delight
full place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-30
ROBBERS SECURE BIG MONEY

Stage coaches of four of the
largest transportation companies
operating In Yellowstone park were
held up yesterday by two men. The
165 passengers on the stages were
robbed of their money and IL is re-
ported that the robbers secured a
total of $4,000.
The holdups occurred at different
times at Spring Creek canyon, four
miles from Old Faithful, a geyser,
and fifty-four miles from Gradiner.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-30
DANISH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Young Peoples meeting this eve
ming at $500 o'clock. Choir practice
Saturday evening at 500 O'Clock.
Sunday school Sunday morning at
$3.50, services with communion at
10 o'clock. Services in the evening
at $500 O'Clock. The Ladies Aid
Society will hold it's meeting Thurs
day, August 9Th at $3.50 p. M, with
Mrs. Jorgen III. Jensen northeast of
town. ]. p. Christensen. Pastor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-30
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FARM

Thos. B. Thomson, mayor of Kim
ballton, has purchased the Hans
Johnson 140 adjoining the town of
Kimballton. The price paid was 5000
able piece of farm land. Prospects
are that great deal of real estate
will change hands in Audubon
county this fall and most of 1t will
sell at an increase in price.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-30
FARM LAND FOR SALE

We are the ecners of 1900 acres
of land in the saskatchewan Valley
OF Canada, 5 " miles from market,
over 500 acres broke, and most of
this summer fallowed. and in ideal
condition for a crop next year.
There is flowing well of soft water
on this farm $40 feet deep. We will
rent for a term of years to three or
four different parties, with the privi-
lege of buying, or we will sell the
whole tract at very reasonable
figure, with cash payment down
and balance in crop payments. See
us at once. c. Fl. Sampson,
Chas. s. White.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-30
RETURNS FROM THE WEST

viii Freeman, for a number of
years manager of the local telephone
exchange, who has been spending a
couple of months out west, returned
home last Saturday evening Mr.
Freeman spent most of his time in
Wyoming with former Audubon
folks and says he had the time of
his life. After a short rest at home
he will decide to enter in some line
of business. Will is looking fine,
and from all appearances one would
conclude he had been out ON a farm
in oceans of good freshsair.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-30

might be described as close to relig-
'ious exaltation
Vienna is absolutely without news
of the movements of the troops
which the. papers are naturally for
hidden to print. A sharp censorship
has been established over the press
and all means of communication. An
immense, but quiet crowd, which
constantly increased in numbers, as
sembled before the war ministry
Cheers greeted the appearance of
military officers and the ministry Of
ficials
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-30
MAN WILL PULL Pillow

The j. 1. Case people will have a
special representative in this city
on the afternoon of Thursday August
9Th for the purpose Of demonsttrat-
ing new pillow that is being put on
the market and is sold in this city
by the Oelke Company. This new
plow works so easily that it will be
possible for one man to pull the
ssulky plow and throw a sixteen inch
furrow with little effort. A con-
venient place will be selected and
the experiment will be watched with
considerable interest.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-30

The best reason OF all for leaving
the Progressive Party is indicated
by the indisputable evidence of its
downfall. viz. that a vote for its
ticket is a vote thrown away and
half vote to keep the Democrats
in power"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-30
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Coal Mining

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 I notice in your last Sundays Age Herald report by Chief Mine Inspector Nesbit of the cause of the Mulga mine explosion, whereby 16 lives were lost. He planes 1t on a negro. This was to be expected, and many of us mining men were expecting just such report. He may fool the governor by such re- ports, but they don't appeal to experi- enced mining men.
 Now there is an appropriation out of the state treasury of $25.0O0 for the sup port of the mine inspectors of the state, and for the benefit of the taxpayers l wish to give them little information about the ventilation of coal mines In the first place there should not be door in Mulga mine or any other mine producing explosive gases. The venuia- ton should be conducted in such a man ner that doors are not necessary Min ing men will understand, but to the pup lie it is sufficient to state that doors are not at all necessary, and 1t IS not necessary for me to state here in de- fail how this is done. The mining law of this state is sufficient now to give the inspectors authority how dangerous mines should be ventilated in order to insure the safety, of the men employed. The Tennessee company Is the only company in this state that has the proper motto
 Safety First" You do not hear of any explosions in the mines of this company. and large numbers of men being killed.
 Why? Because they have the proper
 methods and rules and their own mine
 inspector. It is only a matter of form
 for a state mine inspector to go through the mines. If our inspectors would give moro attention to ammunition boxes be- ing locked, they would be doing . greater benefit to the men whom the mining law was intended to benefit.
 Now, what we need is a higher stan- dard of efficiency in our mine foremen. who will not take the risk. I have in my mind at this time two men who hold first class, certificates and were al that time in charge of mines and will give you their ideas as sample of the kind of talent we have in responsible positions. One of them told me he had his main return airway large in some places and small in others; he thought 1t made the air better; he thought Il
 caused kind of suction; said 1t would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
Helping the Negro Farmer

Ao ehc Euilor or The Age-Herald.
 Last week I directed attention to helping the negro farmer by raising hogs. One of the special ways that Tus- kegee institute is endeavoring to help the negro farmers is by teaching them how to raise cattle; also to assist in promoting this important and useful industry the institute maintains d herd of dairy cows and other cattle. .spe- cial course sof instruction in cattle raising and dairy husbandry are given In these courses students, art trained and sent out to become farmers and teachers in agricultural schools isThe most efficient method, however, em- ployed by Tuskegee institute to teach the farmers cattle raising Is by giv- ing them direct ffrst-hand instruction This is done through the farmers in- stltute of the school, the farmers short course in agriculture, and also by the schools agricultural extension workers going directly to the farmers on the soil.
 The cattle industry of the south centers around the eradication of the cattle tick. The insect is one of the ob- stacles that Is preventing this section of the country from leading in cattle raising. Realizing the importance of getting rid of this pest Tuskegee in- stitute has for sometime been giving special attention to tick eradication To assist in this work the United States department of agriculture has constructed at the institute q public dipping vat where any farmer may bring his cattle and have them dipped free of charge. The farmers are talk ing advantage of this opportunity to get rid of the tick and as a result the surrounding country is being freed from this pest. Since the construction of the dipping vat the school has been able to successfully engage in the rais- ing of high grade calves. In this very concrete way it is being demonstrated to the negro farmers how cattle can be successfully grown.
 There is every indication that in the immediate future cattle growing is go- ing to be one of the most profitable of agricultural industries. Negro farmers everywhere should be encouraged to raise cattle. By so doing they will not only assist themselves but at the same time will be adding much to the wealth and prosperity of the south; the ad vantages of cattle growing to negro farmers are tersely summed up thus by Principal Booker T. Washington: "Whenever farmer has cows he is providing himself with milk, butter, meat, calves that are growing into money and manure with which to fer tilize his land.'' A T. OWENS.
 Tuskegee, December 5. 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
By "Hop'

nearly blow your light out where th airway was small and again your ligh would hardly move where the airwa, was large. Now, how does that strik you for a mine foreman holding frs grade papers? And. still the public i surprised at these great explosions. I IS no surprise to a great many of us.
 The other foreman told me it was no necessary to tamp dynamite; all you ha, to do was to exclude the air from it, il other words make it air tight. Now al our mine foremen are not so stupid a this. We have many high class an, smart men in charge of our mines, bu reason and common sense should teat man that the force of any explosnj Is equal in all directions, and the bet 3l it is tamped the greater the results 4 be. Now, what would you think of y,t machinist if you found him inserti $l small pipe every few hundred fee '
 your water line? It would have just q
 same effect as the foreman with Al large and small airway.
 Now. MT. Editor, it is not my int Al ton to be knocking on anyone especia. d but I know 1t is high time some peo,t were waking up to the demand of i4 times. mean greater efficiency in ul officials, both state and company off cials. We are 50 years behind the times You know that coal mining in this stn Is getting to be a great industry, an, i just want to tell the mine inspectors t. we want the goods delivered in otht words we want $25.000 worth of service and no more explosions.
 No more at this time. You will he from me later. Yours truly.
 JOHN MACDONALD. 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
FOR "THAT MAN'S'' XMAS
Here's the Answer to n Very Puxzlins
 Question

Just before the Christmas holidays. when the stores are thronged by the Hast minute rush." when you've often racked your brains for an idea that will solve the question of what to give husband. father. Brother Tom or Jack; when you've looked back on former trials, due to your having picked the grong tie or nisfit shirt or socks that were too small--did it ever oc- cur to you that you might settle the mat ter quickly and satisfactorily without los ing any beauty sleep by giving him glass humidor of Prince Albert, the national joy smoke?
 It's neat looking crystal glass recep- tacle. holding pound of the best-liked to- bacco made. Whenever the supply Is ex- hausted it may readily be replenished and the humidor keeps the tobacco moist fresh and fragrant all the time
 You will find 1t in all stores where to- bacco is sold, and you needn't hesitate to walk right in and ask for it. The clerk won't bite and the tobacco can't, either. The bite has been taken out of P. A. by "a wonderful patented process. Think of the pleasure 1t will give him and the possible annoyance 1t will save you. It's gift that will not be slipped to the jan itor or the office boy. like . tie that doesn't strike This" fancy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
GREEN COUNTY IN LINE
County Good Roads Association Is
 Formed and Officers Elected

Eutaw, December H. Special .)-The Rev. J. w. Cary, field agent and state or ganizer of the Alabama Good Roads as- sociation, has been in Eutaw for the past two days soliciting members for the Green County Good Roads association, which he succeeded in organizing with the following officers and members: B. B. Barnes, president; R. Y. Salter, vice pres ident; A. P. Smith, secretary; J. D. Steele, treasurer; c. L. Cls nton, w. P. Patton, -E. A. Archibald F. c. Cross. W. c. King, J. w. Cook. D. M. Smith, J. w. Taylor R. J. Grubbs, w. R. Ward, J. C. Parr l.. N. Grubbs. W. c. Banks, J. o. Banks P. B. Minor, P E. Parlaam. S. F. Stuckey, w. M. Palmer, A. N. Shelton and A. B. Eatman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
CENT A WORD|O
FOR SALE

RATES--One cent word . dsyp nc d.
 taken for less than 25c for first fuseP. ion. CRsh nust accowDrny order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
SlUvk nt.t Ailkil>G

STOVE repairing. lowest prices, work
 guaranteed. experienced workmen: let
 us get your heaters and rangrs in shape for winter. Phone the M,1asr Stove Works. Main 6626. u-3-te
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
HONE CENT A WORD
FOR RENT-ROOMS

RATEs-One cent . word a Aays ad. taken for less fhnn 25c for first fuser. tian. Cnsh rpYst rccomnany order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12

FOR SALE-Hat renovatlng shop fully
 equipped, doing good business; mNst
 be sold at once; good reason for s<li- A ing. Address, w. $. Hobbs, 31N Ar
 cade. Nashville. Tenn. 12-11-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
Something Else Again

From the Boston Evening Transcript.
 Briggs-Then you can recommend Rogers as n man of good character?
 Griggs-No, merely as man of good reputation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
FARM LANDS
JOB PRINTING

BELL PRINTING co.
 202l1a Sd ave. Charles Roberts, Wyllys Roberts. proprietors. Commercial Print ing and quick delivery a speciality. Tela- phone 1074. Mall orders special atten- tion t 11-l3-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
FOR EXCHANGE


 WANTED-To exchange lot 17, block 21. Central Park addition Birmingham, for one large size victrola and assortment of records; machine must be in first class condition. Address Box 123, Gads- den, Ala. 12-10-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12
WANTED-SALESMEN
KOOMS-WANTED-BOARD

FOR SALE-All of our finest suits and overcoats at $12.45. Choice of any in our stock. Marc Link, 1911 1st aye. ...
 l2-12-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12

PERSONAL
 LADIES-s1O00 reward; I positively guar antee my great successful monthly" remedy; safely relieves some of the long, est. host obstinate. abnormal cases In three to five days; no harm, pain or in- reference with work; mail. $l 50; double strength, $2 booklet free. Dr. South ington. 3S Long .Bldg., Kansas City. Mo. lO-15-tf DON'T take calomel, take ''Vega-Cal" Vegetable calomeD. Tastes good. acts better. Guaranteed for constipation. At your druggist. 25 and 50 cents. 11-26-3Ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-12

MONEY Immediately available; well se-
 cured, first mortgage loans; amounts
 $500 to 5000. Leonard Riley Co.,, 725 Woodward Bldg 12.6-tf 5000 and s160o to loan for two or three years on improved Birmingham real es- tate at 8 per cent. Edwin c. Dugas, 2127 3d ave. 12-12-2t