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The Seward gateway., 1916-09-25

In passing through Cordova on his way outside re- gently Attorney J. C. Cotton of the Engineering Comms- sion eXhorted AaSkanS stand by the Commission and the railroad He said that nothing could be accomplished except by unity of action The people and the Commission ought to both take this eXhortation heart Be mutu ally friendly and helpful Let not little things irtate either side The people and the Commission are two sep arate entities and it is impossible to avoid little criticisms and frctons but after a the big fact that should be kept in sight is that the United States government has started to open Alaska and building this railroad for that purpose
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-25
COPPER R. k. TRAIN
 FALLS INTO VALLEY

The north bound train from Ch5tiua to Hennecott met with am accident at Kuskulana on Monday evening at S:SO o'clock, which resulted in the slight injury ot two people and some damage Co the passenger coach and three box ears, as well as the mer- chandise contained in the latter
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-25

When the Engineering Commission buys focal farm produce and gives contracts for supplies to local mer chants is taking fine forward step Put money in the country around the railroad and you put money where
 railroad will have a chance to get some back. There all the difference in the world between a railroad that runs through unpeoped territory and railroad that runs through a settled land.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-02
ELLA FAROUHAR
The Republican Nominee for Recorder

Miss Ella Farquhar candidate the Republican
ticket for County Recorder this county little
thirty settling with her parents farm
in Melville township Since then she has been actively
engaged in he school and business life of Audubon
county. For many years she taught school in Melville
and Greeley townships and has many friends there
are zeaously working for her election. About fifteen
she quit teaching accept position offered
her by F. Russell in his dry goods which position
she held until he retired from business here, Later
she had charge the departments of Mr.. Rus
sells large in Fort Dodge resigning return to
her home here She worked in the Recorders Office for
time for Ed Wood and is familiar with the work of
the office Miss Farquhars long experience in meeting
BUSINESS has fitted he. sualiy fo.
tie 6G'e an" seeks and if she is electea WI ssc the
through. efficient service she always has in other
positions.
BY thrift industry and perseverance she has won her
place and the respect and confidence of her neighbo
Miss Farquhar the choice of the party the June
primaries and submits her candidacy the
at the general election She is competent worthy
will make good. conscientious and obiging official.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-02
J. H. MAHARG

His successful connection with the Audubon County
fair is well known by all During his long residence in
Audubon county he has always been member of the
Audubon County Agricultural Society. and booster for
its success Two years, he served president of the
association.
He would bring to the duties of the Office which he
seeks considerable knowledge of business methods. a
large fund of experience and lot or native common
sense-a needful qualities. He is good citizen and
has the capacity and zeal to make good official He is
honest, straightforward and industrious Mr.. Maharg
has definite ideas about the proper county
business and possesses keen judgment, and
amount of common sense. If elected Mr. Maharg will
make valuable member of the board supervisors
At all times he has been very progressive and has
always been leader in promoting proposition which
would lead to the beterment of the people Audubon
county In this connection might mention his
in being of the first promoters of the Audubon
ty Farmers Mutual Telephone Company being elected
the first president All in Audubon county
ant with the of this movement and too much
credit cannot be given to Mr. Maharg for his efforts He
has always been peoples and his efforts
ways been for the mutual benefit of all
The republican candidate fey the Office supervisor
of Audubon county for the commencing January
1917, J. H. Maharg. will bring the service the
county the quality of mind and training needed in
administration of the pubic affairs that important
ofice-real business ability and hard-headed
sense He is of the pioneer residents of Audubon
county locating here thirtysiX all of which
have been spent farm in Melville township with the
exception of the nine when he has resided
Audubon He a very successful farmer his farm be-
ing of the best improved was always in a high
state of cultivation. Mr. Maharg was mong the very
first uccessful breeders Short cattle in Audubon
county and the herd the foundation which started,
is continued today the old home farm by E. b. Thomas
There has probably been better successful
farmer and stockman in Audubon county than Mr.
Maharg During the past twenty he has dealt quite
extensively in sheep
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-02
All MILLER
Nominee Member Board Supervisors

All Miller of the progressive farmers of Cam
eron township the Republican nominee for Member of
of Supervisors He is the of F. c. Miller.
of this city, of city councilmen. He was
raised the farm and is at this time conduct
ing his own farm Cameron township. The people of
the township have deal of confidence in his bust
ability, and during the past four has held the
position township trustee. He Will bring to the office
a knowledge of business which is much needed for
the supervisors handle countys funds. He has
made success his business by being careful and
Industrious know that he will do the same when it
comes to looking after the business of Audubon county
Mr. Miller is familiar with the needs of the county.
He knows what is required in the of roads and
bridges and will that the interests of the
taxpayers properly looked after He is good citizen
and has the capacity and zeal to make good Official
lie is stright- forward and industrious.
The party the need of a good. ciean young man
to serve on the finally drafted Mr. Miller its
candidate at June primaries. Men who have had an
Intimate acquaintance with him for than quarter
of century earnestly supporting him and working
which alone is convincing evidence that
worthy of the support of voter in the county
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-02
HANS ALBERTSEN
Republican Nominee for Treasurer

Hans Albertsen known to every man, woman and
child in this section of the county. is the candidate
republican ticket for county Mr.. Albert
sen America from Denmark the first of April
1887, locating Brayton where he worked farms in
township for three and later
Kimballton and Sharon townships In 1897 he to
and for six worked clerk in the F. A.
Buthweg store, later purchasing and from 1903
til the first of this he conducted store for
himself He always anoblging and courteous gentle
and made many friends who eagerly work
ing for his election
BY the sale OF his large grocery store last January
Mr.. Abertsen placed himself that he drafted by
republican party of this county its candidate for
position he is peculiarly well fitted by
of natural endowment education and long business train
ing He has been active in the ranks of the party
since he became always content to do what he
could other fellow, but Office seeker him
self He consented with reluctance to make the this
year, but being in the game he is engaged in an
active campaign for election.
Mr.. Albertsen commands the respect and confidence
him and his friends very in
their declaration that after January first next he
will attend to the safeguarding of the county funds The
Republican takes sincere pleasure in recommending him
the voters of the county worthy in every
spect for the Office and entitled to their suffrages.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-02
H. ]. MANTZ
Candidate for Representative

The Republican candidate for Representative, H. j.
Manz of this city, will bring to the service of the
that quality of mind and training sadly needed in the
administration of pubic affairs real business ability
and hard headed common sense.
Mr. Mantz elected to the Office of county attorney
and served two terms successfully He made splendid
record He has since his graduation from law school
been praccing his profession and he is member of the
law firm of Mantz & White. He has made success of
his business with his keen business judgment. He is
of education, strong and vire personality modest
in demeanor-a man of pose and balance. Without in
the least disparagng the good who have rep
resented Audubon county in the legislature, the Repub
lican believes that Mr.. Mantz is the best timber
offered the of this county for that important Office
He is acquainted with conditions the farm having
worked there for in the small and the cities
and can be depended upon man who will not be
stamped into radical and ill-considered action His
views the issues of the campaign frankly given
to all and he is ready to discuss them with the He
favors and law enforcement opposed
to the paved road propaganda but stands square upon
the platform adopted by the republican
tion He is openly and frankly in harmony with the
clared position of his party the leading question.
- Mr. Mantz is making somewhat If a active
pagn trying to acquainted with the and learn
ing their views and purposes If elected he will become
influential and useful member of the legislature.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-02
JOHN HORNING
Candidate for Clerk of District Court

For the important Office of Clerk of the District
Court the republican party presents the of Aud
ubon county man. who has made good-John Horning.
He is graduate of he Audubon High School,
attended Coe College, and the University Nebraska
making his way while student these institu-
lions. Following he in the employ of the Register
and Leader for three and later for the Chicago
RecordHerad This position he resigned accept the
position of deputy clerk of this county under admin
straton of L. A. McGnnis This position he held three
years resigning to to South Dakota for fourteen
months to up upon homestead. which his parents
had secured for him there Having had years
perience in the clerks Office he makes very acceptable
candidate for that important Office He proved to be
of the most capable oblgng and accommodating deputy
officials the county has had and when he resigned
he received the following handsome endorsements from
the Audubon papers: John Horning, who has been
deputy clerk for time retired by resignation Sat
urday and w. A. Brainard took his place MIR. Horning
has been efficient and Obligng puty"-Audubon
Advocate July 6, 1911 ION Saturday morning, Walter
of County Clerk. L. A. McGinnis taking place Of
John Hornng, resigned. Mr.. Horning has been a very
careful and accommodating characterization Repub-
lican July 6, 1911
In June 1913, Mr.. Horning entered the employ Of
the Audubon Advocate in charge of the front office
ing this position, when r. c. Spencer appointed post
master his position of responsibility and he filled
for three years resigning this to make campaign
in the primaries for the Office which he
elected by the voters of Audubon county. Practically
all of his life time has been in Audubon county
During his 26 years residence in Audubon county. he
has built wide acquaintance whose confidence
held proving himself be honesty ability
man who be depended upon all times. During
the past two he has served secretary the
Audubon County Fair and the public is well of
the fine service he has rendered being
this year by an almost unanimous vote. splendid
dorsement He is industrious. we'll qualified and alb
soutey worthy of trust to be imposed. He the
courage and determination wn being a self made man.
The voters of Audubon county that their
interests will receive from him the panstakng
and fidelity characterized the SER
vice he has given in the to his employers and
public
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-02
CHARLES c.. LARSEN
The Candidate for County Auditor

The Republican doubts seriously whether there is
another in Audubon county widely liked and we'll
qualified the Office Charles C. Larsen of Kimbaon
candidate for county auditor. He is amply qualified
for position he seeks and If elected will make
an and obligng official In point of integrity,
industry and fitness party has offered
better candidate public Office than Charley Larsen
To that is being circulated regarding
the birthplace residence of Mr.. Chas c. Larsen the
republican candidate for auditor print his history.
Charles C. Larsen born in 1887 in Sharon town.
ship, Audubon county Iowa. He of Martin
Larsen, and a brother of Dora Larsen who for
number of years Principal in The Audubon High
School lived the farm which he born until
March 119OS having farmed the home place four years
for his mother, from 1904 until 1908. He took trip
to California Immediately after leaving the farm 20 visit
brother.
In August 1909, he returned to Sharon township
and worked the carpenter trade year Then desr-
ing education he took commercial course success
fully passed civil examination and in the spring of
1911 appointed mail carrier Route No l, out
Kimabton which capacity he served five years and
two months from June L. 1911 until August l. 1916,
he then resigned to enter the political
field. %ss4
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-02
B. F. WILSON
The Republican Nominee for Sheriff

Frank Wilson believes in going after the thing he
He went into the primary last June and the
nominated by hard and conscientious work. He
election. Mr. Wilson has been resident of the
county and town of Audubon many years He is good
citizen and has lot of friends who doing what
they help him win. The Republicans have not
elected sheriff in this county since Fern Anerson held
office and Frank has made his mind that is time
Office and is working to accomplish this end
by all honorable means
Mr. Wilson has always been courteous and obliging
and while he in the blacksmithing business made
many friends. He always ready to grant
favor and help the other fellow. IF elected, Mr. Will
will make good official and the people of the county
wei the members of the Republican party will have
feel proud of him. He will be the square
with everyone and play no favorites.
The Republican believes he ought to be elected not
that he will be efficient perhaps than his opponent
the democratic ticket. because he is republican,
but because ii is time give the other party chance
show what their candidate do. No party ought
monopolze the ability to serve Audubon county in the
sheriff's Office Why not Wilson? Think it Mr..
Voter, and when il time to cast your ballot
November 7th remember that Frank Wilson will appre-
cate vote and that he will bring to the Office good
clean administration.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-02
JOHN w. FOSTER

John w. Foster, of Guthrie Center is the pary's
candidate for from the district which
is composed of Audubon Guthrie and Dallas counties.
Two years ago Mr. Foster elected by handsome
majority, carrying every county in the district. AS
member Of the senate during the last legislature he held
the chairmanshps of the best committees His unusual
ability Immediately recognized and he at once be-
leader in the senate 1t is not often that
will sacrifice his business in order to take political Of
hce but there such demand for Mr. Fosters ability
that he finally consented to become candidate when
occurred He has done the people of the district
distinct favor by giving his time look after their in
terests He knows the need of the farmer for he
large tract of land in Guthrie county He like all other
farmers is interested in keeping the down to the
minimum. He is believer in good roads and is heartily
in sympathy with the republican platform the sub
ject His position is we'll known that matter that
1t not necessary for comment it further The
writer has peronay known Mr.. Foster for many years
and Dallas born and reared in Guthrie county Ed
pie of his home than Mr.. Foster Every republican
in this county ought take off his make Of
his return to the senate.
ed in the last official register:
John w. Foster. Senator from the Seventeenth
district composed of the counties of Audubon Guthrie
and Dallas born and reared in uGthrie county Ed.
ucaed in the state agricultural college at Ames and
graduated from the law department of the State University
of Iowa in 1879 Beginning in 1880 he served three
terms county auditor of Guthrie county For many
abtractor of titles and praccng attorney
Owns of 24O adjoining Guthere Center and
is interested largely in live stock business Is president
the First National Bank of Guthrie Center, and First
National Bank of Stuart and director and majority stock
in Montieth Savings Bank Is also president of
Iowa Loan and Investment Company and president of
Iowa Farm Mortgage Company. Elected fill
vacancy caused by resignation of Anthony M. McCo"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-02
DIR. J. c.. NEWTON
The Republican Nominee for Coroner

The republicans of the county indeed fortunate
in having at least county official. Two years ago
when the democrats showed under the only man to
keep his head above the slide Dr. Newton, of
Extra He capable and highly respected physician and
carries the respect and confidence of the people.
The office of coroner is of considerable import
and 1t is necessary fill this position
who is calm and level headed Dr. Newton the bill
and by his efforts has county unnecessary ex-
pense The voters of the county will take this matter
into consideration when it time to vote and will
again give DR.. Newton their support
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-02
WILLIAM r. GREEN
Candidate for Congress 9th la. District

Congressman VIM. r. Green of the Ninth District
born Colchester Conn He received his liberal
education at Obern College, Ohio graduating in 1879.
He admitted the bar in Illinois 1882 shortly
after began the practice of law in Iowa in 1894 he
elected the judges of the fifteenth judicial district
of Iowa and reelected four times On June 8, 1911,
he elected the Sixysecond Congress and resigned
his position Judge. He elected the Sixty third
Congress reelected the Sixtyfourth Congress.
Judge Green is a staunch republican and throughout
his district is very well liked by all and expects to
ceve the support of all the voters those who
strongly attached to opposite party lines
Congressman Green is serving his third term in
Congress re-nominated for the coming election
without opposition, he two years ago. His
Congress been prominently successful and
before he had completed full he appointed
the Ways and Means Committee, which is the
portan and coners the highest standing of commit
in the House of Representatives. There only
three ahead of him the republican side of this
committee all of whom have served and 10 terms
in Congress- He is known tariff expert and
of the hardest workers and most faithful attendants
the House and in his committee work His speeches
often quoted in the New York papers Recently he
ceved requests for copies of Of them from repub
lican speakers bureau.
He specially distinguished himself in the investiga
ton of the financial affairs of the Rock Island Railway
After months hard work he succeeded in unearthng
gigantic frauds that had perpetrated
upon this Company shown by the investigation
which ordered by Congress and made by the Inter-
Commission The result that railroad
of the hands of the parties who had been loot
ing it and its affairs only in better condition than
millions that have been distracted from the
companys treasury His standing with the people best
evidenced by the fact that his majority has been rising
at every election.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-02
STATE TICKET
COUNTY
ORGANIZATION

Audubon .Chas. Boehme Extra
NaheroH -- ~. L. Anderson, Ross
Douglas -.-...........-..... ID. w Randolph Audubon
Extra j. b. J. Lohner Extra
Greeley Fred Reynolds Extra
fiahlilh w. Mulinger, Extra
Lincoln C. A. Detwiler Audubon
Leroy H. W. Wilson, Audubon
oakheiu "A. "A. Nelson, Atlantic
Sharon H. Jacobsen, Kmballton
Viola G. N Higley. Ross
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-11-02
THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES FOR
COUNTY OFFICE


are acandda nthe
SUP
Evening journal., 1916-01-14
MISS OSBORN. Y. ". C. A.
Secretary. BEGINS WORK

Miss Grace Osborn, OF Washington,
d. c., arrived today from the capital
city to take up her work as general
secretary of the locaI Young Womans
Christian Association. Miss Osborn
comes here TO fll the place left va
cant by Miss Mabel Fowler. who re-.
Gently resigned to accept call as
general secretary Of the Y. w. c. A..
in Reading.
Miss Osborn comes to this city high
ly recommended She is a graduate
of training school in addition TO
which she has had several years eX-
perience in field work One of the
first things she will do will be to
arrange for the celebration of the
iiftieth jubilee anniversary of the Ma
tional Association which is TO be OBJ
served by every branch of the asso-
citation during February.
Miss Osborn will be given a recep-
tion by the board of managers and
members OF the association on Mon
day evening. January 81, following
the annual meeting OF the association
to be held that evening All the mem
bers OF the association are invited to
attend both the meeting and the re-
ception to Miss Osborn.
Evening journal., 1916-01-14

Cutcheon, OF the Chicago Tribune;
John Bass. of the Chicago Daily
News, and James Hare. the war photo
grapher, were not hit. Neither was /.
l said ] didn't like il. l had been
under shell fire in Russia, in Serbia.
on the English front; l had lodged
both Ally and Anti-Ally shells and
/ had made up my mind. months be-
fore that the next time I was near
dying shells ] would try TO study the
working of my mind and nerves and
discover, if possible. whether ! was
frightened and whether or not tho
shaky feeling that comes from know
ing that death is somewhere in the
sky nearby is really a pleasant one:
whether the thrill of a kiss or a drink
compares with the thrill Of being in
danger OF sudden death by bullets on
shells. I had made the study this
time and | found that / did not like
the thrill. In the presence of the
other war resporters l said that
didn't like il.
"Well." said Davis. I'm old
enough almost fifty and he's
seen a score of wacs-"I'm old
enough to admit, without being ac-
cused of bravado, that l like il"
While | took to mean that all young
reporters arc afraid to admit that
they like shell fire. was to have
more experience with shell fire be-
fore the day was out
Evening journal., 1916-01-14
Georgetown PLANS
WELCOME FOR SUFFRACISTS

A committee on arrangements has
been formed to plan a mass meeting
for Mrs Florence Bayard Hilles. Mrs
Victor DUPONT. both of Wilmington
and Miss Ella Reigal of Bryn Mawr
when they go TO Georgetown on their
suffrage organizing tour Of Sussex
country. The committee includes Miss
Edith Richards, Mrs. Houston, Miss
Warrington and Miss Pyle of George
town.
Miss Clara Louise Rowe, the new
State organizer of the Congressional
Union told of this trip at the George
town Century Club yesterday. She
explained that the purpose was TO
arouse sentiment for woman suffrage
and to establish branches in each town
and to arrange a county conference
to be held later.
Tomorrow afternoon Mrs. William
Marshall will give a tea il. honor of
Miss Rowe at her home in Lewes.
Plans lOr the meeting to be held in
Lewes will be made at that time.