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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13

Thousands of women, children and aged
men in the northern part of France are
facing starvation, with no hope of relief
except the food that the American Com
mission for relief in Belgium is sending
south from Namur. In many villages
there is absolutely no food excepting that
given out by the German soldiers. -
Owing to the scarcity of horses in the
Balkans, due to the fact that many have
been lost in the war, the Serbians have
been forced to resort to the primitive use
Of oxen to drag their batteries. The
German government has decreed the ex-
pulsion of neutrals from the province of
Alsace The order strikes principally at
Italians and Swiss. Typhoid fever
has added new sufferings to the already
pitiful plight Of starving and freezing
Belgians. - Premier Asquith stated re-
Gently that British casualties in all ranks
in the western arena Of the war from the
beginning of hostilities to February 4
amounted to Approximately 100000 men.
This includes killed, wounded and missing
= A syndicate composed of German,
Austrian and Hungarian bankers have ad-
vanced 150,0O0,OO0 francs ($30,0O0,O0O)
to Bulgaria. - The rebel leader, Be-
zuidenhout, and the so-called "prophet," {"
Jankensburg, have surrendered to the
r -
officially announced.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
Single Copy, ) Cents 9

announced that until direct transporta-
ton service is restored letters from this
country to German destinations will bo
charged at rate of five cents for the first
ounce and three for each additional ounce.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
POSTAGE NOW FIVE CENTS

Postmaster General Burleson has sus-
pended the two cent postage rates on mails
from the United States to Germany and
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
From the "Waukegan Sun, February
9, 1915:
AN ILL-ADVISED COURT STEP.

AIN lLL-AONlOED NOONA OAGA
We cannot help but feel that the
residents of Zion City who endeavor-
ed to secure an INDUCTION blocking the
funeral plans of the late Mrs. Voliva,
wife of the overseer of Zion, over
stepped the bounds of decency and
good judgment.
At time when death has invaded
a home, even enemies oftentimes lay
aside their personal differences and
stretch out the hand of fellowship and
charity. For, it's said that the great
est of all is CHARITY. Did those
Zion residents think of CHARITY
when they sought to do what they
failed in hnallya
We're sure that act will not bring
many persons to their standard;
in fact,we believe that John A. Lewis,
designated by Dowie as his legal sue
cessor, but who failed to get the
crown, made the mistake of his life,
one which will react against him for
long time to come.
From the "Waukegan Sun, February
10. 1915:
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
SOUTH GETS THROUGH

A widespread improvement in all busi-
ness in the South is reported, this being
due to the disposal of a major part of the
cotton crop, which for while, because Of
the large export trade lost through the
European war, was feared would be such
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13

the sale Of habit-forming drugs to young
people.
It is an admitted fact that the number
of school children addicted to drug using
has reached an appalling figure.
The penalty provided for violation OF
the law is five years imprisonment and a
fine Of $4,000 for each offense.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
Four Million Use Opium

It is predicted that the immediate re-
suits of the operation Of the new law will
be unexpected and appalling. Suicide,
the breakdown Of prominent men in all
walks Of life-including not few clergy
men, and an outbreak Of crime, is fore
casted
Estimates as to the number Of victims
Of opium alone in this country reach into
opium cursed China in former days. Users
Of cocaine and similar drugs are not in
cluded in these figures.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
France Prohibits Absinthe

With the beginning Of the war France
prohibited the sale of absinthe, very
toxic drink, to both soldiers and civilians.
Several years ago the effects of absinthe
were investigated by the authorities and
policy of gradual repression was under
taken.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
Infiicts Death Penalty

China went so far as to infict the death
penalty on those of her people who per-
sisted in the use Of the drug after the time
limit prescribed by the Chinese govern
ment at the termination of which the use
Of opium was absolutely forbidden in the
Empire.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13

Owing to the high altitude in Serbia,
the armies of King Peter have endured
great hardships during the winter cam
paign. There has been very little fighting
since the Austrians were forced to retreat
beyond the Danube and Save Rivers.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
ILLINOIS rs BLAMED
Federal Report Says Illinois is Response
BILE for Continued Prevalence of Foot
and Mouth Disease

A report issued by Secretary Houston
this week says fourty per cent. Of the
country's loss Of herds because Of the
foot and mouth disease has occurred in
Illinois, where slaughter as remedy has
been resisted
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
NEW DRUG LAW

Federal Law Regulating Sale of Habit
Forming Drugs into Effect March 1st-
Opium used by 100000
The new federal law regulating the sale
Of habit-forming drugs, which will go into
effect March LIST, makes the drugs prac-
tically unobtainable by "dope fiends.'
1t is the most drastic and far-reaehing
law ever enacted in regard to the sale of
drugs, and it isexpected to work a reform
in many ways, particularly in prohibiting
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13

The offensive Of the Germans against
Warsaw has relieved the pressure on Cra-
cow and, for the time being, moved the
eastern war zone in other directions, the
most important being confined to the con-
test for the Carpathian passes, and the
fighting west of Warsaw
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13

"3. Reserve the wheat bread, such as
rolls, for patients and invalids, and re-
strict particularly the use Of cake, but
ter cakes, and other pastry to the lowest
limits for we are short one-third of the
previously necessary supply Of wheat and
butter
"a. Be sparing in the use of meat, fat,
and butter. To be sure, we have now an
abundant supply of cattle for slaughter,
because many farmers no longer have the
fodder formerly imported, but that is no
reason why one should consume more
meat. If this happens the supply will
soon become very scanty. The use Of
meat, fat, and butter should be restricted
now, so that our people will suffer no lack
at later time. Whoever can, should lay
in stock of preserved provisions
is, smoked ham and bacon and dried sau-
sages and lard-for his home use, deliber-
ately and without hurry.
"5. The bulk of the food must be
formed by our indigenous vegetable ma
terial, potatoes, rye, wheat, oats, buck
wheat, vegetables, fresh and preserved
fruit.
Sugar may be used freely. Sugar,
which is on hand in almost excessive guam
titles, is an excellent nutriment and sub
stitute for fat and butter. In addition
one should use milk and cheese, parti-
cularly SKINNED milk and skinned milk
cheese, which are an excellent substitute
for meat on account of their protein con-
tents
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
Food and Help Needed

No deaths have been reported, but the
food situation, the dispatches state, lis
serious and immediate help is needed.
The Manua group Of islands, on which
the tornado spent it's fury, has combined
area Of twenty-five square miles and
population Of about 1000.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
GERMAN ADVICE ON FOOD

The following advice as to food has
been prepared by the highest German au-
thorities, and is being issued by the gov
ernment in circular form.
"1, Treat all nutritious material res
pectfully and economically and use care
fully every utilizable refuse.
''2. Eat the army bread (that is, rye
bread with the addition of 20 per cent of
potato starch), and demand it from your
baker. 1t is nourishing and as palatable
as plain rye or wheat bread. Potatoes
are plenty, but the bread cereals will suf-
flee only if from 10 to 20 per cent of po-
tatoes are baked in the loaves, or if less
bread and more potatoes are eaten.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
Resentment is General.

The resentment against John A.
Lewis, who took the initial step in the
action, has grown widespread in Zion,
in fact, all who had anything to do
with the matter are the center of cri-
ticism on the part of the public gen.
orally. Rose is merchant in Zion.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
Of Volcanic Origin

Samoa lies in the Pacific ocean, 4,200
miles from San Francisco, and consists Of
a group of fourteen islands They are of
volcanic origin, some of them having ex-
tinct craters rising to height of 1000
feet.
The last great Samoan hurricane oc-
Cured in 1889. It was one of the greatest
maritime disasters in history.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13

The dispatches have shed no further
light on the reported bombardment of the
Dardanelles.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
HOW
HOW
TT The Application for an Injunction I nnKEn
i by John A. Lewis and H E. Rose. J AOO MIL
TO PEOPLE ON THE OUTSIDE
ARTICLES PRINTED WITHOUT COMMENT
ARTICLES PRINTED WITHOUT COMMENT

From the "Waukegan Gazette, "
February 9, 1915:
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
SAMOA DEVASTATED
Hurricane Sweeps Islands-No House
Left Standing Food Situation

On the 18th "wednesday hurricane
swept the islands composing Samoa, and
not house is left standing on the Manua
Islands.
The Manua Islands comprise the islands
Of Manua, Ofu, Olosengta and Tau.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
PROHIBITION rs GOOD
Warning Europe Against Intoxicants
Use Makes for Ineficiency-
Ineficiency is Expensive


against the use Of Intoxicating liquors
ever presented is the fact that, for econ
omic reasons alone, temperance and pro-
hibition are being enforced by at least
four of the warning nations.
A Defeat Blamed on Vodka
It has been claimed that Russia, in her
war with Japan, was defeated because the
army was saturated with the national
drink, vodka, which is highly intoxicating.
The Russian government owned the
vodka factories and the vodka saloons as
well. The business was one Of the prln-
cipal sources of revenue to the Russian
government.
When an expensive war was under
taken it would be natural to suppose that
the government would double it's efforts
to make money from every available
source.
But decree from the czar declared ma
tional prohibition. And the result has
been, from an economic standpoint alone,
that the increased prosperity of the people
of that country has been so great since
the decree, that the expense OF the war
has not been felt in Russia.
Britain s Position
Lord Kitchener, at the head Of the Eng
lish army, thus adjures his soldiers:
"It has been proved by most careful
scientific experiments and completely con-
firmed by actual experience in athletics
and war, as attested by Field Marshal
Lord Roberts and Field Marshal Lord
Wolseley and many other army leaders,
that alcohol or drink slows the power to
see signals, confuses prompt Judgment,
spoils accurate shooting, hastens fatigue,
lessons resistance to disease and exposure,
increases shock from wounds. We there
fore most strongly urge you for your own
health and efficiency that at least as long
as the war lasts you should become total
abstainers."
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
Quarantine to be Retained

The quarantine in Illinois is to be re-
tanned for some time, cattle being per-
mitted to go only to quarantined places
and federal certifcation in addition to
owners afidavits will be required for
shipment Of cattle from exposed areas.
The report adds:
Reports Of Jan. showed that the loss
in Illinois had ben more than double that
in any other state. Up to that time
36,758 animals had been slaughtered, as
compared with 1896 in Pennsylvania,
the second state in point Of loss, and 1911
in Ohio, the third state. The value of the
animals in Illinois is estimated at 81, LAT,
900. The value Of the animals slaugh-
tered in the entire country up to Jan. 81
is roughly estimated at $3,40O,OO0."
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-02-13
Chicago Stockyards Free

The quarantine has been lifted from the
Chicago stockyards, but remains in force
at Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Louisville,
Buffalo, Cincinnati, Columbus, Jersey City
and Baltimore.
Pennsylvania has established an EN-
barge against livestock from Illinois. AS
result about 60 per cent. of the ordinary
eastern shipments from the local yards
have been cut off,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-14

Mr.. and Mrs. H. =. Banghart went
to Sioux City this morning for a short
visit with relatives and friends.
Mrs. C. C. Klob who has been Wis
iting at the home of her father, j.
M. B. Clark, left this morning for
her home at Randolph, Iowa.
w. J. Clark returned from Spirit
Lake the last of the week where he
purchased a residence property. He
is now packing his household goods
to be shipped to that place where he
and his good wife will make their
future home.
Quite a number of our young men
went to Carroll this morning where
they will appear as witnesses In the
case of the Stateeof Iowa VS. the sal
DON keeper at Templeton. This case
was called two weeks ago, but on ac-
count Of the illness of the defendant,
the case was postponed.
Miss Thressa. Brady. youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Brady
has been critically i'll at her home
the past ten days. This morning her
condition is somewhat improved and
her many friends hope that her i'm
provement will be permanent and
that her complete recovery will fol-
low
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-14
BRAYToN AND oAKF1ELD

B. M. Gross and wife, Bert McKib-
ben and Pete Andersen autoed to
Tingley, Iowa Saturday to visit the
formers brother Ed. Gross and fam
lily.
Francis voss of Extra spent Sat-
urday night at the Roscoe Essington
home. Madeline Essington accom-
panied her home Sunday.
John Curry and family and Win
ME Cornell autoed up from Atlantic
Sunday and spent the day at the p.
HRllock home.
lens Hansen and wife. and Anton
Bbose and. wife of Elkhorn were Wis
iting Sunday with friends in Bray
ton.
Albert Hansen and Adelia Ander-
sen both Of this vicinity went to At
lantic last Saturday and we're quietly
married.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Miller made d
business and pleasure trip to Omaha
Friday. returning Monday morning.
Roscoe Essington and mother, Mrs.
j. T. Essington returned last Thurs
day from an extended visit in Maine.
Mrs. Cora Freeman was called to
Atlantic Friday by the illness of her
sister, Mrs. Will Woodward.
I Born Sunday Oct. 10 to John A.
Larsen and wife girl, and to Emil
Kleuver and wife girl.
Miss Hazel Hardman of Valley
Nebr. is visiting friends and former
schoolmates in Brayton.
Mrs. Geo. Hoegh has the carpen-
tiers at work on her new home in the
west part Of town.
Marion Jenkins autoed to Griswold
Friday and spent the night with Mr..
and Mrs. Black.
Mrs. Luther Hensley, OF Extra was
calling on Der parents, DR. Koob and
wife Thursday. ~ $50
Mrs. Ray Leonard and baby went
to Audubon Friday to, visit at the Val
Leonard home.
Nels p. Hoegh and wife made a
business. sAAsRlsasure trip to Allan
tic Tuesday.
s%Nsls johnson and family of Anita
were calling on friends in Brayton
Sunday. stl-gsA
s. P. Daugaard was transacting
business IN Atlantic Tuesday.
Clark Swiger and son Ray were in
Brayton Monday on business.
Hans Hansen of Atlantic was in
Brayton Monday on business.
h
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

John Nailor went to Omaha today
where he expected to purchase car
load of feeders.
For sale:--A few full blooded
Barred Plymouth Rock ROSTERS. See
Mrs. l.. W. Barger.
Albert Rasmussen went to Moore
head this morning for visit with
Peter Johnson and family.
These cool mornings make us
think of buck wheat cakes. See Mrs.
]. r. Chandler for buck wheat flour.
Aug. Schalow, of Atlantic, spent
Saturday in Audubon looking after
business matters and visiting former
friends.
Mrs. Yetta Dyson of Gray who
spent few days in the city visiting
friends, left today for short visit at
Atlantic.
Miss Fannie Smutney arrived from
Lincoln, Nebr, today and will be
here several days during this term of
court.
G. E. Wood, of Council Bluffs, who
has been employed on the sewer work
here this summer, left last evening
for his home.
Mrs. j. A. Humiston went to Cedar
Rapids yesterday for weeks visit
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. w. Scott.
A. H. Edwards who was in Beloit,
Wis, several days last week looking
after business matters, returned home
the last of the week.
Chas. Cation of Swiss. Wisconsin,
is in the city and will probably re-
main for several months. He is a
brother-in-law of Mrs. r. G. Well
and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-14
A CLEAN PLAY IN
..FRECKLEs" COMING HERE

The Broadway Amusement Co., the
producers of "Freckles" which comes
to the M. w. A. Opera House next
Tuesday. October 18th, has spared
neither pains nor expense in staging
this song play in the most elaborate
manner possible. In the first place
there is an environment in "Freckles"
which very few plays possess; chanc-
es for scenic investiture amazingly
natural and picturesque; and when
1t Is understood that the manage
ment has brought 1t up to the highest
standard of stage production both
from scenic point of view and by
means of a thoroughly competent
and perfectly balanced cast. there is
a double assurance of merit. This Is
the original east that played at At
lantic last season.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-14
VIOLA

Mrs. Cooney Miller and young
children and Arthur Brown and fam
lily were entertained Sunday at the
Geo. Law home.
Frank and Martin Olson and their
families visited Sunday at the parent
al Olson home near Coon Rapids.
Mr.. Henry, a young student from
Indianola preached at the Viola M.
e. church Sunday.
J. w. Smith and family of Coon
Rapids were Sunday visitors at the
J. r. Miller home. S
Mrs. John Pletchette, Mrs. r. l..
Hoffman and Violet were in Omaha
Wednesday and Thursday.
James Hoffman Of Templeton was
business visitor at the j. c. Bon
we'll home Wednesday.
ID. Mitchell and wife and J. F. Mil
Ter and Hazel were Omaha passen-
gers Wednesday.
Mrs. s. L. milford and Rachel
Magill returned from Omaha Satur-
day.
r. Rasmussen and family autoed
to Denison Sunday to visit his brother
DIR. Jewell made a professional call
to the Will Miller home Saturday.
Clark jerks sale was well attend
ed and every thing sold high.
Clyde Mccall shipped car LOAD
of hogs to Chicago last week.
The county road grader is work
ing near Viola this week.
Earl Dawson is the owner of new
Maxwell touring car.
2 J. F. Miller shipped cattle to On
aha Monday night.
Guy Bull sawed wood for Frank
Olson Tuesday.
R. l.. hoffman filled his silo We'd
nesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-10-14
puRoo JERSEYS FOR SALE

Hate few Duroc Jersey bears for
sale. VCan furnish pedigrees to those
who desire. Write or phone y me,
Extra, Route one. T. j. Coglon .40-tf
The Washington herald., 1915-06-08
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respectable chair Thereupon the Presi-
dent turned to the chair and said: What
is the matter with that chair? Poor as
1t may he. there is a Considera BILE num-
her of men In the United States who
would he perfectly willing to occupy il.
II presume Mr.. Hit would say, that
Lincoln used his chair according to his
custom. He was fond of wearing slip
pers and he used often to meet his Cab
met or. in fact. visit them still wearing
slippers. II was an old-time custom of
his to throw'his leg over the arm Of the
chair, and ! presume he often did that
when seated in the chair that was at the
head of the table. He was a pretty
heavy man and his legs were long, and
II may he that for this reason the chair
got pretty rough usage, but the answer
which he made to his Cabinet officer
WAS perfectly characteristic of him. and
he often used to speak with his dry
humor of what he called the Presden-
tial grub, which, he would say, never
could be driven from a man after it had
got into his mental system
Copyright 1915, by L. j Edwards. All rights re-
seryei.)
Tomorrow DIR. Edwards will tell Of "A
Brilliant Son of the Green Mountain
State"
The Washington herald., 1915-06-08
A Neglected Opportunity.

a large silk weaving corporation of Stirling,
y. J., has begun the work OF removing its entire
plant from the town. small part of it going to
Bayonne, n. J., and the greater portion to a town
in Pennsylvania. This action followed declara-
tion to the striking silk weavers that if they did
not return to work the plant would be closed down
and the appliances shipped elsewhere. The COM
pany will sell the thrty-fve houses it owns in
Stirling. which are occupied by the employees As
many arc behind in their rent ejectment proceed
ngs have been instituted The strike began last
November. Considering the blight that has fallen
upon the town, the wretched plight of the work
ors and the heavy loss to the corporation the situ-
alton presented is of genuine industrial
calamity. The workers evidently believed in the
justice OF their cause; they would never otherwise
have invited desttution. The mill owners surely
must have exhausted all expedents before adopt
ing a course that must approach the verge OF ruin
And all this was happening while the Federal Com
mission on Industrial Relations was investigating
the size OF Pullman porters' tips