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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-11-25
OPEN THE WINDOWS WIDE

That season of the year is at hand
when stubborn people shut their win
dows right in the faces of the agi-
tators, hygiene sharps and health re-
formers generally. who want them
kept wide open. Their battle cry is
already heard and II one doesn't mind
their no doubt truthful and deserv-
ing admonitions, they may yet get a
law to make you keep your windows
open.
But people are so preverse. Win
dows open means, as winter advanc-
es, the heaping of high blankets and
bed quilts until one may feel as IL he
were well nigh buried alive and
dream that Culebra slide had fall
len in on him; and likewise the frost
that's on the pumpkin will gather
gently on his nose and ears.
Sleeping with the windows wi-i-de
open in December and January, the
pulse of the furnace fire at its low
est, nay, almost gone out, is "for
them as likes it." Hygiene to be
popular will have to be made COM
Portable.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-11-25
BRINGING THEM no TIME

For several years the entire press
or the country has been sounding a
warning to automobiles. These
papers have repeatedly said that the
growing disposition of many auto
lists to disregard the rights of the
public and all the rules Of the road,
to jeopardize the life and property
of pedestrians, must eventually
arouse storm of protest which
would engulf the reckless ones and
reflect upon all owners of automo-
biles. The storm has broken.
All over the country, but particul-
arly in California, where AUTOMOBILE
ing is most common, the people have
risen in eevolt. The most influential
papers are waging campaign against
the speed fiend and the reckless driv-
er, which is proving most fruitful in
results. AS what might be termed
a horrible example, witness the
case of Mrs. Wolfskill of Los Angeles
who recently pleaded guilty to the
charge of driving an automobile
while intoxicated. Mrs. Wolfskill is
member of one of the oldest and
most aristocratic families in Calf
ornia, social leader and a woman of
great wealth. A year or so ago she
would have been discharged with a
reprimand or at most nominal me.
But not now. The trial Judge fined
Mrs. Wolfskill $3.50, and to use his
own words as additional humilia-
tion," sentenced her to one day in
Jail and deprived her of the use of
her car six months, with a suspend
ed nail sentence of 100 DAVIS If she
violates the courts orders by using
it, sentence which will be long re-
membered by her and others. 1t is
really too bad that this particula,
Judge does not have Jurisdiction in
the courts of Iowa, for his services
are needed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-11-25
NO MORE PHONE HUMuNG

The humming or singing of the
country telephone line which often
makes conversation over it we'll nigh
impossible will probably be eliminat-
ed as the result of experiments which
Professor A. H. Ford, head of the
electrical engineering department at
the State University at Iowa City, is
now completing.
The Objectionable noise is caused
by the influence of the current in
highpower lines which run along the
same road or at least near the tele-
phone line. Frequently the farm
telephone is burned out by the con-
struction of power line paralleling
II on a new system of connections.
Professor Ford has found way Of
fixing the telephone line circuits
which he believes will solve the diff
ficulty without much expense. His
plan will make 1t possible to talk
over any farm line without hind
rance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-11-25
AN IMPORTANT
BUSINESS CHANGE
G. w. Hoover, A Pioneer Audubon
BusiAess Man Disposes Of His
Furniture Business

A deal was completed yesterday
| whereby G. w. Hoover the well
known furniture dealer and under
taker disposed of his business inter-
ests to Frank McFadden. Possession
however, will not be given until Jan.
uary first The news of the transac-
ton has caused no little comment on
the streets as Mr.. Hoover Is one of
the pioneer business men of Audubon.
He has been associated with the bust
ness interests of the town for long
period of years and his retirement
comes as a great surprise to the pub
lie.
publican will be found an advertise
ment announcing the sale. MIR. Hoov-
er reduces the stock according to the
terms of an agreement entered into,
and in order to do SO has decided to
offer exceptional bargains for short
time.
Mr.. Hoover has established a wide
reputation in Audubon county. He is
known far and wide as business
man of exceptional ability. While he
regrets to withdraw from active bus
mess, he is compelled to do SO by
reason of i'll health. AS soon as the
invoicing has been completed he will
go to Hot Springs. Ark, In the hope
of getting relief from an attack OF
rheumatism.
Mr.. McFadden. his successor, is 10
stranger to the people of Audubon.
He has spent practically all of his
life time in this community. For sew
| eral years he was engaged In the
clothing business but the past year
has been farming north of town. He
is wide awake and energetic young
man of good business qualifications
and there is no reason why he should
not make success of his new under
taking.
We bespeak for the new firm con-
tinuance of the splendid business that
for twelve years or more has been &C
corded to Mr.. Hoover.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-11-25
FORMER AUDUBON
MAN DOES THINGS
Young Audubon Man Concludes TO
Farm on Extensive Scale

rarm on Extensive Scale
Many of our readers are quite fam
liar with VIM. Leet, a young man
who grew to manhood In this city.
The Leet family Is well known In
Audubon county and our people will
be interested in knowing the present
plans OF the son of one of the early
bankers OF the town. Following is
clipping from the Manning Monitor
which is self explanation:
wv. A. Leet, of Omaha, young,
popular, ambitious, Is going to move
to his farm southeast of Manning If
all his plans turn out as expected.
He recently became of age and came
into the possession of the section of
land cornering Manning on the south
east.
Coming to Manning from Omaha
he Immediately started to do things
by buying the Hassler herd of Big
Type Poland China hogs. It is well
known that Mr. Hassler had the larg-
est hog in Iowa, If not in the United
States, Grandmasteh that topped the
beam at 1160 pounds, and that his
herd was equal to that of any In
Iowa. Mr.. Leet, to get the noted
ASo' PoAo AlacotCA q lduCy QIIC6
a price greater than that ever paid
in Iowa for such a noted herd leader.
He also bought Wonderful, another
great herd leader, and practically
all of Mr.. Hassler's great herd of Pol
and China hogs.
Mr.. Leet is ambitious to make his
ranch place noted for its buildings,
and fine stock. and will improve the
section and make It one of the best
in Iowa. He Is talking of building
bungalow home next year and err
Getting many new and modern build
ings for his stock. It is also his
plans to gravel the main road from
his farm to town. He will also either
build an electric light plant, or wire
from Manning.
Manning is noted throughout Iowa
as place where noted stockmen live.
A dozen men could be named who
have state wide reputation, as fancy
stock breeders. These men as well
as every citizen of Manning will well
come the coming of this young man
and his wife to Manning. May he
come and soon gain not only a state
but an interstate reputation as the
breeder of noted Poland China hogs.
and may his section be ranch noted
throughout Iowa as model one Is
the wish of every Manningite."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-11-25
FIRST SHORT COURSE
FOR AUDUBON

The first Short Course Audubon
has ever had will take place January
10 to Is inclusive. Already various
committees have been appointed to
take charge of the preliminary step
to insure the success of the course
and to see that all things are in read
mess. These committees are to meet
at the court room in the court hous.
on Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
to lay plans to carry out the work.
1t is of special Importance that all
members be present so the work can
proceed without any hindrance or
Interference.
The farmers and merchants are
joining hands in this enterprise and
all are desirious of making the first
attempt a financial success. The Re-
publican will from time to lime give
such information as will be, of inter
est to the people to keep than posted
on the progress that is beitk made.
Tickets for the course will soon
be offered for sale.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-11-25
AUTO RUNS INTO RIVER

Andrew Karstensen. a prominent
farmer living nine miles northwest
of Audubon had thrilling escape
one day. last week when his Maxwell
car plunged into the Nishnebotna
river at Fiscus while he was driving
1t across the bridge near that village.
The bridge Is built at right angles
to the highway and whether he was
going too fast to make the turn onto
the bridge or that something happen
ed to the steering apparatus the
writer cannot say, but as 1t was, the
car smashed through the banister of
the bridge and landed bottom side
up in the muddy waters. Mr.. Karst-
ensen jumped far enough to get free
from the car and escaped uninjured.
1t was necessary to use a block and
tackle to get the auto out. Luckily
1t was also uninjured with the excep-
ton of broken wind shield and a
few minor defects. 1t was well COW
cred with mud, and scarcely resem-
bled an auto when first taken out.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-11-25
OLD SETTLER Is
DEAD in TEXAS
Had Been Crippled for Many Years
But Was Able to Visit Audu-
bon Four Years Ago

Word reached Audubon Tuesday
of the death of Hi. Webster, father
of our townsman, Ham Webster,
which occurred at his home in Fort
Worth, Texas. The deceased had
been a cripple for many years, the
affliction coming to him when he fell
and fractured his hip. He remained
in this condition until six months
ago when he became entirely help
less and remained so until death re-
lieved him of his suffering. About
four years ago he made a visit to
Audubon, but because of his great
difficulty in getting about, it was
his last trip to the place where he
had lived for so many years.
Hiram q. Webster was an early
settler in Douglas township. He was
born in Madison county, Illinois,
March 1, 1928, and was therefore
almost 81 years of-age at the time of
his death. His parents were natives
of Vermont. His father died in
1910, and he lived with his mother
until he was 23 years of age. Mr..
Webster was married to Mary A.
Mcclure, of Warren county, Illinois
Soon after his marriage they moved
to Ogle county, Illinois where they
remained eight years. Later the
family moved to Marion county where
he bought a farm seven miles north
of Pella. In 1870 he sold his farm
and came to Audubon county and
located on a 500 acre farm in Doug
las township. When Mr.. Webster
settled here, his nearest post Office
was Extra, where mail was received
once week. All farm products had
to be hauled to Atlantic. Oats SELL
ing at &c per bushel, corn at lac.
Later he went into the breeding of
draft horses and at one time was
in partnership with John Cameron.
He was the father of eight child
rem, seven of whom are living. Ham
Webster of Audubon; Mrs. Eliza
beth Johnson of the state Of Wash
ington, William, Harry, Edna and
Carrie of FIT. Worth, Texas and Mrs.
Albert Green, of Cass county.
Mr.. Webster for many years serv-
ed as road supervisor and his work
was always of high order. In pol
itics he was Republican. He and
his good wife endured many hard
ships and privations incident to the
settling of this new country, but by
hard and honest labor accumulated
a reward so that he and his compan-
ion could enjoy the comforts of mod
ern civilization near their children.
He moved to Texas several years
ago and was near his daughter Car
rie who is the superintendent of a
hospital at FIT. Worth.
We were unable to learn particul-
ars concerning the funeral. 1t was
at first though that the remains
would be brought to Audubon for
burial but it is quite likely that in
terment will be made at FIT. Worth as
the wife and children nov reside
there.
The sympathy of host of friends
is extended to the bereaved family
in the loss of this splendid neighbor
and friend.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-11-25
LECTURE FOR CLUB WOMEN

The Columbian Club as a whole,
will meet at the home of the Misses
Ella and May Farquhar on Tuesday
afternoon, November both. Mrs.
Francis e. Whitley, president of the
State Federation will be present to
give one of her delightful talks
Every member should be present to
hear her.
The Domestic department of the
Club held parcel post sale in the
court room Monday evening. 1t was
well attended and netted the de-
partment about $28. The sale pro-
duced considerable amusement in
which everyone present participated.
Chords orchestra furnished music
during the evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-11-25
SPECIAL SESSION WILL
NOT BE NECESSARY

Party leaders in Iowa have declar-
ed that the reports from the western
part of the state that Especial session
of the Iowa legislature will be neces-
sary to redraft the residential prefer
ence primary law, are not well based.
They declare that there is nothing in
the law which needs fixing.
The alleged fault which Repre-
sentative Griffin of Sioux City is said
TO have found In the law Is that II
provides for state convention, when
the primary takes away the work of
naming delegates to the national con-
vention which formerly was done at
the state convention.
The party leaders say that pro-
vision for the state convention was
left in the law in order that state
convention should be held. They de-
clare the provision providing for the
convention was no mistake.
"Our entire primary law is based
on the idea of preserving party or
ganization," declares one lawyer who
studied the measure in question. 1--WE
provide for a state convention, al
though the nominations for state Of
fee are to be made at the primary,
unless no candidate gets IS percent
Of the vote. Only then will the con-
vention have chance to make a
nomination.
I'm providing for the residential
preference primary, the same thought
was carried out. Provision was made
for the state convention in order to
maintain the party organization. This
convention may not have anything
more to do than to pass resolutions.
But the convention is provided for,
to do whatever there is to be done.
1T was no mistake that the con-
vention clause was left in the law"
Governor Clarke has read the re-
ports from the western part of the
state suggesting the special session
of the legislature. He declined to
make any comment.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-11-25
THE ANNUAL CHICKEN SUPPER

The ladies of the M. E. church are
making extensive preparations for
their annual chicken supper and
bazaar, which will be given in the
parlors of the church on Thursday
Dec. 9Th.
There will be booths of various
kinds including the candy booth,
fancy work booth, apron booth, and
booths where all sorts of articles can
be purchased.
This affords the people of the
community an opportunity of pur-
chasing many articles that will make
handsome Christmas presents. 1t is
well to keep this occasion in mind
and to plan on making some purchas-
es. The ladies are faithful workers
and will appreciate the patronage.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-11-25
EASTERN STARS WORK

The order of the Eastern Stars
met at their hall Tuesday evening at
which time the degree work was con-
ferred upon Mrs. l.. G. Bagley. A
large number of the members were
present to enjoy the work which was
presented in a faultless manner.
The Eastern Stars are a really
live organization and during the
past year the membership has been
greatly increased. 1t is in fact one
of the greatest organizations for the
promotion of socialibility We have
here in Audubon.
After the degree work had been
completed, banquet was served In
the Masonic dining hall which is
always a prominent feature with the
Stars.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-11-25
PRESIDENT ENTERTAINs
w. r.. @. MEMBERS

Mrs. John Weighton, who for the
past two years has been president OF
the local organization of the w. r.
G. entertained the members at the
X. of P. hall Tuesday afternoon.
The Corps has enjoyed many de-
lightful meetings during the time
Mrs. Weighton has been at its head,
and every member seemed to delight
in doing whatever work devolved
upon them. Mrs. Weighton fully ap-
preciated the hearty support accord
led her, and as her term of office Is
about to expire, she took this plan
Of showing in a measure her appre-
citation.
Refreshments were served during
the course of the afternoon which
was given wholly over to sociability.
Over 40 were present to enjoy the
afternoon gathering.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-11-25

Miss Wynona Farquhar left yester-
day for Grinnell to spend few days
with her cousin who Is student at
Grinnell college.
Mrs, Margaret Hoyera and two child
rem of Boone are here today for a
short visit with her sister. Mrs. e.
C. Carlson. $50
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-11-25
sPEEDoMETER NOT NEEDED

Some economical person has sug.
gested that speedometer is waste.
full extravaganza on Ford car. TITS
easy to gauge your speed, he explains
When you go ten miles an hour your
lamps rattle, when You go up &c
twenty miles an hour the tenders rat
tie: at twenty-five miles the wind.
shield begins to rattle, and when you
go faster than that your bones rat.
tle.'
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-11-25

Four good rooms for rent. partly
furnished. Enquire Of Tom Swezey.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03

pork production contest went to
Clement Miller, of Jefferson county,
who made a profit OF $4S.0S in
growing ten pigs.
These Washington trips, donated
by the Union stock Yards Company,
of South Omaha; the Iowa Fedora
ton of Women's Club thru Mrs. Maud
I. Sanford, of Cherokee; the Union
Mills Company, of Waterloo and Ce-
dar Falls, and Senator j. H. Allen.
were won only after strenuous COM
petition. Some hundreds of boys
and girls were entered and many of
those who did not win district or
state prizes made fine records. The
trip will continue until March 8 and
every expense of the young people
will be paid for them by the donors
of the trips. In the corn contest,
twenty-one county winners will get
free two days trip to the South Oma
ha stock yards and packing plants.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
WIN TRIP TO CAPITAL.
Successful Contestants i'm Farm Work
For Boys and Girls to Visit
Capital.

Ames, March IA remarkable
group of boys and girls set out from
Iowa State College, Friday night, on
pilgrimage to Washington, d. C.
They include the most successful boy
corn grower, the winner of the baby
pork producing contest, the bread
baking champion and the most sue
cessful grower and Gamer of vegeta-
bles. Their trip to Washington, UNI
der the escort of Miss Kate Logan,
of the agricultural extension depart
ment, is their reward for winning
their respective contests.
The past years champion corn
grower is Earl Zeller, of Greene
county, who grew 1879 bushels on an
acre of land. Miss Eloise Parsons,
of Page county, won the garden and
canning contest with a record of s.
318 pounds of tomatoes on a tenth
Of an acre and a net profit of $115.-
81 in their production and sale. The
bread baking contest was won by
Ruth Fleek, of Floyd county, with
score of SO u points on her prize
loaf and net profit of $127 for the
' year on her club work. The baby
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
THE CREED OF THE COUNTRY.

Rural life is coming into it's own
and country life is beginning to be
appreciated again after severed de-
cades disfavor and neglect. The fol-
lowing creed, which being adopted as
the slogan of various boys and girls
clubs throughout the rural sections
of the United States, shows that the
thought of life in the country is be-
ing directed into its natural chan
nels.
II believe that the country which
God made is more beautiful than the
city which man made; that life out
of doors and in touch with the earth
is the natural life of man. | believe
that work is work wherever / find
it, but the work with nature is more
than work with the most
intricate machinery. / believe that
the dignity of labor depends not on
ly upon what you do, but on how
you do it, that opportunity comes
to boy in the city, and that life is
larger and freer and happier on the
farm than in the town
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
WILL MEET AT OSSIAN.
Teachers and Patrons Meeting ut
Ossian. Next Friday.

The Teachers and Patrons Meet
ing Will be held at Ossian, Friday,
March 9Th, beginning at 1880 p NJ.
The program will consist OF discus
sions on the following topics:
The Cooperation of the teacher
and patron, how obtained?" Tile
Purpose and Influence of school En-.
tertainments. Teaching Business
in eth and Sth Grades "
individual Assistance to the Pupil,
When and How Much?'' why
Should Agriculture be Taught in the
Public Schools?"
A. c. Fuller. State High School In
spector, will deliver one address in
the afternoon and one in the eve
ming.
This is the meeting that should
have been held Feb. 2nd, but We
hope TO carry out the program as
planned, and teachers and patrons
who were to take part in the above
program will be expected to be pres
ent to take part.
Hoping that many will find it pos"
sible to attend and take part in the
program, | am,
Very truly your,
H. E. MILLER,
County Supt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
IOWA DAY AT THE PANAMA FAIR
Building VIII be the Headquarters
For All Visitors to Exposition.

Iowa Dedication Day" at the Pan
International exposition
will be observed on Wednesday.
March 10th, in the presence OF Gov
ernor George w. Clarke. the Iowa
commissioners and members of the
legislature. In addition there will be
thousands of Iowans present and
from all parts of the country parti-
cipation by former residents of the
Hawkeye state has been assured.
The ceremonies will be impress
sive and addresses by the governor.
President G. C. Moore and Mayor
James Rolph, Jr., are scheduled. An
informal reception will follow the
dedication.
The Iowa building will be the
headquarters for all visitors TO the
exposition who hail from Iowa. The
commissioners have made arrange
ments for the Iowa papers to be on
file and all visitors will enter their
names on the register which will be
kept in the building.
An information bureau, lounging
rooms and offices for the local So
cieties have been provided.
The furniture, which arrived yes
terday, is entirely Made in Iowa,
as we'll as every detail of the interior
decorations.
w. ID. Haskell of Cedar Rapids, the
David Harum of Iowa." George e.
Wilson of Clinton, resident commits
sioner; Wentworth Clum, secretary
of the Greater Iowa Association, and
George w. Shilling will be among
those officially present at the cere-
monies. F. T. Robson, president OF
! the Bay Cities Iowa society, will pre-
side.