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The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-29
TENNESSEE BOY WRITES
HOME DESCRIBING CAMP
LIFE IN CALIFORNIA
My Dear Girl:


You know | promised to write you
long letter as soon as we went to
housekeeping, so here / am with
the bells on.
There are twelve of us in camp
not including Jack, the. colored cook
We have three meals day (ordi-
narily-. Sometimes Jack goes to
town and forgets to come back. But
he is very good-natured. as he never
says a word when we all swear at
him at the same time because he
fails to shine" or because the bis
cults put on beautiful rich color,
similar to that of his own complex
ion. When he is absent | act as
head cook and "Big-Boy" is second.
Dear, you know l always try to ex-
eel in everything l undertake, but
the mixture of -four, milk, water,
lard, soda, baking powder, salt, SUI
gar and a few other ingredients has
the bulldog spirit of the Germans.
And just when | have my hands in
this mixture to my elbows is when |
think of you most sincerely-just
you and | and the little tent we
talked of pitching along a certain
mountain stream.
1t has been several weeks since we
moved here. and l care not who
makes the laws, nor who writes my
country's songs, so long as you bake
the buildings. l feared when we first
moved in that was developing
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-29
AMBITION.

If you would rise above the throng
And seek the crown of fame,
You must do more than drift along
And merely play the game.
Whatever path your feet may tread
Whatever be your quest,
The only way to get ahead
Is striving for the best.
IT'S not enough to wish to do
A days toll fairly well;
If you would rise to glory, you
Must hunger to excel.
The boy who has the proper stuff
Goes into every test,
Not seeking to be good enough"
But eager to be best"
Aim high! And though you fail today
And may tomorrow fail,
Keep pounding steadily away,
Some day you'll hit the nail.
At no halfway mark ever pause
In SNUG content to rest,
Who would win honor and applause
Must want to be the best.
The best must be your aim in life,
The best in sport or work,
Success in any form of strife
Falls never to the shirk.
The crowns of leadership are few,
The followers move in throngs,
If you would be a leader, you
Must shun the drift alongs.'
The American Boy.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-29

One dark night three friends were
crossing deep, dry ravine, the
banks of which were very precipi-
tous. AS the party had been imbib-
ing little too freely, one of the
three had to be assisted up the in
cline. When, thinking him safe at
the top, his friends turned him loose.
he fell to the bottom. He lay very
still, and the other two, supposing
him severely injured, rushed down
to him, AS they leaned over to dis
cover his condition, the fallen one
exclaimed: For Gods sake strike
match! | think I'm unconscious"
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-29

A Missouri county agent reports
an orchard spraying demonstration
that resulted in profits of $1,000 in
1915, when profits of from $500 to
$500 year had usually been re-.
ceived without spraying.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-29
NEWS AND PERSONALS
FROM ARCADIA


Mr. W. B. Ford of Norton, Va, was
here part of last week looking after
his fruit farm.
Mrs. W. r. Brown of Bristol was
visiting relatives here last week.
Mrs. NJ. r. Hickam and children
were the guests of Mr., and Mrs. j.
D. Meyers Sunday.
Misses Cassie and Ollie Fulk have
gone to Teddy. Va, for short visit
with relatives
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. b. II, Hicks,
girl.
}. S. Gaines is on the sick list.
Miss Anna Mae Fain, of Bristol, is
visiting her grandmother. Mrs. l..
Jennie Fain.
Miss Lou Ella Faust of Ore Bank
was visiting here last week.
Several of this place are planning
to attend the celebration at Kings
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-29

Mary" said the sick man to his
wife, when the doctor had pro-
nounced it case of smallpox 'ff any
of my creditors call, tell them that
am at last in position to give
them something"
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-29
The Best WAY

Choose always the way that seems
the best, however rough 1t may be;
custom will soon render 1t easy and
observation-disclosures.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-29
Their BUSY Dawn.

At the masthead of the Jones Coun.
ty Times-'Ts sued every Tuesday and
Friday."-Chicago TIibune.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-29

Call at The Times Office and tell
us when your friends come in to
visit you or when they go away.
Please do not have any hesitancy in
giving us a news item at any time.
We appreciate any Information you
may give us.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-29
Have Y5u?

Have T5u?
We have neeer heard Of anybody
who succeeded in making surliness or
inoivility pay.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-29
NEWS FROM FISHDAM.

Mr.. Butler Boiling was visiting his
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-03
LONG DRY SPELL BROKEN

y Sweet music fell upon the ears of
the people Of Audubon county Tues
day morning. when they awoke, and
fonn6 that It was raining. A nice
gentle rain began to fall between
three and four O'Clock Tuesday morn
ing. and continhed 10 rabout three
hour. Over three quarters OF an inch
of rain fell. AS near as we can learn
the rain fall was quite general over
this section OF the state. This time
" rainfall meant many thousands of
dollars to Audubon county farmers.
Yesterday morning, another good
rain fell in the vicinity Of Extra and
this morning we were treated to an
other splendid shower.
1t had been several weeks since
Audubon county was visited by O
general rain. Small scattering show
err have passed over various parts
Of the county. and Brayton and vi
cinity had q good rain q little over
two weeks ago. The remainder Of
the county was badly in need Of rain
and the corn was commencing to
show the effects Of the continued dry
spell. Pastures were getting very
short and scar. and water in the wells
low. However, the general rain,
which fell Tuesday morning will
temporarily relieve matters. Indica-
tons are good for another rain soon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-03
TO REPAIR FARM LINES

H. w. Wade and crew of ten men,
In the employ Of the Iowa Telephone
Company, came Tuesday to repair
all Of the rural telephone lines out Of
Audubon under the control of the
Iowa Telephone Company. Over 104
miles of line will be gone over, thor
oughly repaired and re-eQuipped as
Is necessary. 1t is planned to build
three or four additional rural lines
to relieve the congested lines, which
satisfactorily accommodated. It is de-
creed that no line shall have more
than twelve subscribers, which will
insure good service to all. Having
perfected the service in Audubon,
and Extra, the Iowa Telephone Com
pany Is pursuing their policy of CIV
ing good service to all their patrons,
and plan to put their rural lines in
good condition. The patrons of the
Iowa Teleph ne Company here are
very grateful for the effort being
made to put the lines in excellent
shape, and to give good service.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-03
SMALL SHED BURNED

The fire department was called out
about two O'Clock Monday morning
because Of small shed on the J. M.
Edwards property near the stand pipe
being discovered on fire. A quick re-
Spouse was made by the fire boys,
but on arriving at the scene of the
ficient water In the tank to extinguish
the flames. Fortunately, there was
not strong wind blowing, and the
flames were confined to the burning
building. Much complaint has been
water in the tank, as under the con-
ditfons 1t was possible for the flames
to spread, and cause very serious
property loss. There has been a very
heavy drain upon the city water sup
ply However, 1t seems that II nee
essary, the pump should be run both
might and day to insure having suf-
ficient water on hand for adequate
fire protection. 1t IL not known Just
how the flames originated, but 1t is
thought they caught from a manure
pile. which was near the building
burned. Smoke was seen to be COM
ing from this pile the evening be-
fore. No one was occupying the
premises. Mr.. Edwards stated that
he contemplates making repairs to
the property and moving to the same
soon. He stated that he was very
grateful to an who volunteered their
services, and prevented the spreading
of the flames to the other buildings
on the lot. + -. ~
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-03
0RoRGE RAMSEY
DIED SUDDENLY

A message came Tuesday morning
stAtiug that George Bamsey had died
suddenly at his home near Howe, 8.
d. The news OF his death came as
u distinct shock to his mother, Mrs.
Elisabeth; Bamsey, and hts brothers,
Frank, Clevie and Ray. who live
here. Because of the infirmities of
old age, Mrs. BamAey was unable to
60 to Howe to attend the funeral of
her son. Frank, Clevie and Ray left
Tuesday morning via auto for Nam
ming to catch the Milwaukee train
for Howe. No information was re-
ceived a. to the cause of Mr.. Bam-
ssy's death. except the statement that
It was sudden. The mother and
brothers here had no intimation that
he had been sick.
Deceased 10 well known to the peo-
pie OF Audubon and vicinity, as he
lived here Y number of years. He
was about forty years old. and NOV
Cd from here to South Dakota about
eight years ago. Mr.. Bamsey 10 sur
:vived by. his wife and seven children.
II 10 thought that the funeral SER
yicea were held yesterday at Howe,
providing all of the brothers and sis
ter had arrived. The brothers and
sister still living are Frank, Clevie
and Ray Of Audubon; Will and Mrs.
.Obrecht Of Harlan; Allie, OF Greeley,
Colorado: and Charlie of Howe, 8. d.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-03
COUNTY CHAUTAUQUA

We are in receipt of booklet an
nouncing the talent for the 1916
Guthrie County Chautauqua. The
dates are August 18th to goth. It Is
the twelfth annual session. The fea-
ture of the opening day will be the
addresses of Hon. e. T. Meredith and
Hon. w. L. Harding. democratic and
republican candidates for governor OF
the state of Iowa. Mr.. Meredith will
speak in the Afternoon and Mr.. Hard
ing in the evening. No doubt many
will avail themselves Of the opportun-
ity to hear these two gentlemen from
the same platform. The talent of the
entire chautauqua IL very good
Among the lecturers to appear are
Maud Ballington Booth. Rabbi Louis
Wolsey, DIR. Henry Clark. Sam Cor
dan. DR.. Ernest Wray O'Neal, DR.. Jas
Whitc0mb Brougher, ]. 8. Knox, and
Rev. James H. Cross. The musical
and other entertainments are fine, and
include several concerts by the Guth.
rie Center Military Band. Every eve.
ning's program will close with q dis.
play of high class motion pictures
Arrange to attend the Guthrie Coun.
ty chautauqua, II possible.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-03
;oPERA HousE DrsoON1isrED

At q special meeting Of the n. w.
A. lodge held Tuesday night, 1t was
decided to not continue the opera
house, at least not for the present,
and will be closed during fair week.
In order to run the opera house, II
would be necessary to add some ad-
ditional fire escapes. and it was de-
cided that 1t would not be practic-
able to make these at this time. Pos
sibly later these changes will be
made, and the opera house continued
Many people will regret that Audi
bon is to be without an opera house
and trust that it will be but temper
airy. The M. w. A. lodge has con-
Quoted the opera house here almost
eleven years. most of which time II
has been under the able management
of w. 8. Roberts. His management
has given general satisfaction, and
he is entitled to vote of thanks for
his efforts to provide the people OF
Audubon good attractions. True, he
has been disappointed in some. but
this will fall to the lot of any man
|ager. His long service as manager
bespeaks for itself Of the success OF
his management.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-03
MEREDITH Is FOR
866 DAY IOWA ROADS

A movement to surface o river-to-
river road across the entire state of
Iowa, q distance of 365 miles, was
launched today at the annual picnic
ct Newton. The plan was advocated
by Frank Carson Of Iowa City, vice.
president of the River-to-River Road
association. In an address Mr.. Car
son urged that the value Of such a
plan would give Ioaw first class
road S65 days In the year. .E
As result Of Mr.. Carson's plea II
10 expected committees will be- ap-
pointed to perfect further plans.
q. 7. Meredith Of Des Moines, dem
ocratic candidate for governor. was
THE principal speaker at the morning
program, which was held at the fair
grounds. He outlined his position
lon the good roads question. which he
said was one OF the most important
problems which faces I0wans today
The stand taken by Meredith
LEAVES little doubt N the minds OF the
voters q to, what he meant when hl
Laid be wAa n laNof Of 3OE day roads
a
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-03
MAY BE LAST ENCAMPA1ENT
NO.3l

Twenty thousand veterans of the
Grand Army of the Republic will
mobilize at Kansas City August 29th
for the fiftieth national encampment.
The fact that this will be the golden
jubilee reunion, that it may be the
last great encampment and that 1t
will be the first in this section of the
country many years may send the
crowd of visitors to 12S. OoO.
While the young blood Of the couh-
try Is mobilized on the Mexican bor-
der. the boys of 81" who fought to
save the union will gather here for
what promises to be the final review.
When the grey-haired and stopped
veterans pass in review, few are ex-
pected to march. With the armies of
today thoroughly motorized, the old
men who wear the bronze buttons
will not feel that it is a disgrace to
pass in review in automobiles. Kan
sas City will furnish the motor cars.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-03
THREsHING IN PROGRESS

The sound of the threshing ma
chine can be heard in the country,
and it is a busy time on the farm, as
the garnering of the golden grain is
in progress. We have learned Of
some very good yields of oats, some
being as high as, fifty bushels per
acre. We understand that the aver
age received at the county home was
that amount. However, the average
seems to be about thirty-fve bushels.
Some yields have been about tywente-
five bushels per acre. Barley seems
to be good crop, with an average
yield of about thirty-five bushels per
acre. We were unable to learn as to
how the wheat crop was turning out.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-03
THE HUGHES SPEECH

The speech of acceptance of the re-
publican nomination for president by
Candidate Huges has the ring OF
leadership. 1t Is the speech Of q great
lawyer and a great leader in which
he marshalls the evidence and pre-
sents a convincing plea to the jury.
His democratic opponents viii have
no room in which to say. the republi-
can leader deals In xiitterinR gem
|eralitieg. Mr.. Hughes suhmitn tle evil
|dence with his brief. names the time,
the place, the circumstances and I'M
vites the verdict on the facts in the
case. ...
The diplomacy of the present ad-
ministration occupies the most con-
sDtcious part of the candidates
speech of acceptance. Particularly
severe ia Mr.. Hughes in his condem-
nation of the presidents course to-
ward Mexico. What has been done in
the past, he points out, now makes
our position extremely difficult. The
lack Of continuity of policy is espec-
tally attacked. Then the candidate
suggests rule Of conduct that he
believes would bring about protec-
ton for our own rights and be a ser
vice to Mexico and at the same time
win the confidence and respect of the
Mexican republic.
The speech takes the president to
task for sacrificing trained men and
experts in diplomacy and other lines
of government to the demands of "de
serving democrats" He cites Ambas-
sador Herrick as an example. Right at
the beginning of the great war, when
the ship of state was rocking and
every possible expert was needed to
keep the craft OF the shoals the pres
ident discharged one Of the best men
at his command to make room for a
political appointee IMMERSED in the
art of diplomacy.
On the subject of preparedness the
candidate takes q reasonable, but GER
tain stand. On this question he de-
clares Wilson has followed, not led,
and apparently has no definite policy.
As q part of the policy of prepared
ness Mr.. Hughes would foster a more
intense Americanism.
He declares the democratic party
fundamentally wrong on the tariff,
now as always. A protective tariff
designed to foster American indust-
ries he says IL essential to our nation
al prosperity In times of peace as well
as war.
The candidate coins no new and
startling phrases, but In simple Ian
guage presents his conception of the
issues. And he makes q strong state
ment Of the case for the republicans.
To the voter who reads the declara-
ton It will appeal with the force of
conviction. Democrats who have pro-
fessed to be anxious for Hughes to
lead OF now know what the issues
are to be. They are on the defensive,
and they have Q big task to hold
their lines fortified as they are with
only an easily assailable record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-03
extra TO HAVE A
COLT SHOW THIS FALL

DR.. John Riley. J. I. Hensley, e. D.
Cotton, e. c. Wilson, J. B. j. Lohner
and Charles Kommes of Extra were
down here Tuesday investigating the
colt show put on here annually with
the intention of holding one at Extra
this fall. After q talk with q num-
Der of the directors of the association
here and finding out what was neces-
sary to be done to make show a sue
cess, they started back home with
the determination to organize an as
ISOLATION up there and try to hold a
show the week following the holding
Of the one here, or at such time the
forepart of October as they could get
a Judge to suit them. They are a
bunch Of hustlers and we have no
doubt they will make success of the
matter II they get any kind of sup
port from the horsemen and owners
Of colts in their vicinity as they should
do, for there is no one thing that
tends more to the breeding and rails
ing of good horses than an annual
colt show.-Anita Tribune. ~.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-03
FIVE YEAR OLD
SON IS DEAD
Three Other Children Of the Family
h Are Seriously III As Result Of
NeE Poisoning A 80

Three Other Children Of the Family
Are Seriously III As Result Of
Poisoning
4 william, the fivc year old son, OF
Mr.. and Mrs. b. J. Black, of Melville
township, died last night about eight,
and three other children are serious
ly i'll. William was as well as usual
until about nine o'clock last Sunday
morning, when he was taken sudden
ly sick. Medical aid was at once
summoned, and he had been under
the careful care of several physicians
and trained nurse. The doctors in
attendance are unable to determine
the exact nature and cause of the
disease, 1t being an infection of the
bowels, Mr.. Blacks hogs are suffer-
ing in a similar manner, and it is
thought that William contracted the
disease in this way.
Yesterday, Lucille. aged eight years
Robert, aged three years, and Evelyn,
aged nineteen months, were taken
suddenly sick as was william, and
their condition is dangerous.
Because of the serious condition of
the family, and to prevent any pos
sible spreading Of the disease, no
public funeral will be held, and the
little remains will be laid to rest
this afternoon in Arlington Heights
cemetery. h. 3.
Everyone extends to Mr.. and Mrs.
Black their deepest sympathy in this
their hour of most crushing grief and
trial, and earnestly hope that the
lives of the other members of the
family who, are now i'll will be spar
ed. Another trained nurse Is expect
ed today to help care for the sick.
Mr.. Black Is a member of the board
Of supervisors Of Audubon county.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-03
WERE MARRIED T..
IN AFTERNOON


A beautiful home wedding was con-
|summated yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock at the beautiful country home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mullenger,
in Hamlin township In the betrothal
|of their daughter, Miss Ethel c. Null
|lenger, to Mr.. David II! Christensen.
The marriage vows, which blended
the lives of these splendid young peo-
pie into q circle Of enduring relation
ship, were said before Rev. Jackson
church Of Audubon. -
The home was beautifully decorate
ed with yellow and white roses, and
ferns. the predominating color
scheme being yellow and white. For
ty guests were present, those from .
distance being Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.
Mullenger and family of Denison,
Iowa; Mr.. Will Christensen and Mr..
Peter Christensen of Casey, Iowa.
To the strains Of Lohengrin's we'd
ding march, played by Miss Mabel
Mullenger, sister Of the bride, the
bridal couple took their places, and
exchanged their promises, which
made them husband and wife. Fol-
lowing the ceremony, they received
the sincerest congratulations of all
present. ~ 81
The bride wore r. beautiful gown
of crepe de chine. with veil and
wreath of rosebuds, and carried .
bouquet Of brides roses; while the
groom wore conventional suit Of
blue serge.
Mrs. Christensen is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r., Mullenger, and
comes from one of the most substan-
tial families in Audubon county. She
is a young lady Of much grace, charm
and culture, which endows her with
a splendid character, and admirably
fits her to preside over happy home.
The groom is the son Of Mrs.
Christina M. Christensen, and
for number of years has been q very
successful farmer in Hamlin town
ship. He is young man Of honesty,
integrity, and ability, which with
a congenial temperament has won to
him q wide and lasting acquaintance.
Following the ceremony and the
down to fine two course wedding
dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christensen will re-
side on his farm located one mile
west of Hamlin Center school house,
and will shortly commence the err
ection of new home, In which they
will be at home to all after November
first. s.Eaal 49,. L = 4
1t is the wish Of all OF the friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Christensen as they
enter upon their journey of life to-
gether that they, carry with them the
best wishes for success and happi-
ness. They were the recipients of
many beautiful and useful presents,
which they will ever cherish in their
new home. .g.e q. aE
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-03
EIGHTY DOLLAR REDUCTION
MADE

Elsewhere in this issue will be
found the advertisement of the Mar
.tinsen garage telling of the new pric-
es of Ford cars, effective August LIST,
1915. A reduction of eighty dollars
was made, the new local selling price
of the Ford touring car Is 1886 and
the roadster 1866. The new price
went into effect here Saturday morn
ing and that day the Martinsen gar
age sold ten cars. The price of the
Maxwell automobile was recently re-
duced sixty dollars, making the pres
ent selling price $595. 1t is thought
many. other cars may follow In max
ing reduction. ",4@a E-F
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-08-03
VISIT THE GEM THEATRE

These warm nights, when you are
sweltering with the heat, remember
that the Gem theatre is one Of the
coolest places in town. Several re-
volving fans on the side walls thor
'oughly cool, and refresh the atmos-
phere of the interior. While you
are thus comfortable, you are In q
condition to enjoy the excellent
show given nightly. For ten cents
it is possible to thoroughly enjoy Q
moving picture show, depicting most
interesting dramas enacted by some
of the leading lights Of the moving
picture world. Every night Is q big
night at the Gem, and you will not
regret a visit to this popular play
house. 'ir