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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-29
NEW MEMBERS INITIATED

Last Friday night at the M. w. A..
hall, a class of IS new members, all
of Audubon, was initiated into the
Brotherhood of American Woman.
The Degree team was here from EX-
ira to put on the work and did 1t in
most excellent and satisfactory
manner. There were about 100 men,
bers present, many coming from Ex-
ira, Brayton, Fairfield and Gray to
take part. Following the initiation
of the new class a banquet was held,
and one of the best suppers of the
season served in delectable style.
r. T. Beary, District Manager and
Miss Anna Krenz, Secretary of the
Order, who have been here several
weeks, were the organizers and de-
serve much credit for the hard work
they have been doing while in this
vicinity The election of officers will
be held some time in December, all
the old officers holding over until the
first of next year. There will be a
meeting held tonight at the X. p.
hall and it is urged that all members
be present, as business of Importance
is to be attended to.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-29
DEATH OF J. H. wEIMANN

John II. Weimann residing eight
miles north of this city died at his
home early Friday morning, June
23rd, after an illness that extended
over several months, from heart
trouble.
The deceased was born in Holstein,
Germany, Dec. Is, 1868. At the age
of 16 years he came to America and
located In Davenport. Iowa, where he
remained four years. He later moved
to Crawford county and after living
there few years he was married to
Anna Margaretta PlotZ, Jan. 16, 1888.
About fifteen years ago the family
moved to the farm eight miles north
west of Audubon and continued to
live there until his death.
70 this union IL children were
borl, five boys and six girls. One son
preceded the father in death, leaving
to mourn his departure Borrowing
wife and the bereaved children, to-
|gether with one sister and manyyoth-
er relatives.
Funeral services were held at the
family home Sunday morning at nine
o'clock conducted by Rev. A. e. Bo-
gen, pastor Of the Ross Evangelical
CHURCH. The remains were taken to
West Side in an automobile hearse
where interment was made after a
short service at the grave.
The deceased was quite we'll known
in the north part of the county and
was splendid citizen. The surviving
family has the heartfelt sympathy
of the entire community In the loss
|of this estimable neighbor and friend.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-29
HUGHES PLAIN AND EMPHATIC

MIR. Hughes telegram to the bull
moose committee and his letter to
Colonel Roosevelt are notable contri-
buttons to the literature of the cam
paign, which is being so vigorously
opened at this early day. The Ian
guage of the telegram is especially
plain and emphatic and clearly out
lines the basis ofthe argument against
continuing the present administra-
ton Mr.. Hughes we'll sets forth that
patriotic support of the president in
his efforts to eXtricate himself from
a serious perdicament into which he
has Unanswered himself and his
country is not to be interpreted as
approval of the policy that has end
ed so disastrously. His phrase weak
ness and incertitude" partly describes
the Wilson administration, both at
home and abroad.
In this connection Mr.. Hughes
touches on the deplorable muddle
into which the affairs of the nation
have drifted because of failure to
fully realize and firmly deal with
contributing causes as events devel-
oped. No uncertainty as to the at
titude of the republican nominee will
be found in his utterance. He plainly
and without bombast, tells where he
stands; his public record is the best
possible guaranty as to what may be
expected from him in the way of
keeping promises.
In no campaign of the country's
history have the issues been more
plainly marked, nor were they ever
more important. than at present. Nor
can they be evaded or obscured by
democratic buster or fustian. The
Wilson regime has been tried, and
has been found wanting, am ne win
be replaced by man who is capable
of governing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-29
REUNITED AFTER MANY YEARS


Just recently Mrs, E. E. Clark re-
ceiyed letter from an aged uncle re-
siding in Des Moines, which contained
a letter from her sister-in-law, Mrs.
William Murray, Of Kansas City, Mo.
VIM. Murray was thought to be dead,
as he had not been heard from for
Oh years and the last meeting be-
tween brothers and sisters was AZ
years ago. VIM. Murray with his par
ents, brothers, j. ]. and Ed. Murray,
and sisters, Mesdames Il. f. Clark
and Geo. A. Brady were then living
at Marengo, Ia, from which place
viii left for Davenport, where he
worked at railroading. Letters were
received from him at intervals dur
ing the next five years, when he went
to Canada, Alaska and other points
as government surveyor. From
then on nothing was heard from him
until two weeks ago, when Mrs. f. f..
Clark received the above stated t.
ter from her uncle.
During his travels as a surveyor
for the government he lost all trace
of his relatives. Thirty years or more
ago he went to Kansas City where he
has since been employed by the
Kansas City Gas Co., position he
still holds. Upon receipt of the let
ter, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Brady, j. J..
Murray of Audubon went to Allan
tic, where they were joined by their
brother, Ed. Murray of Des Moines,
and together they journeyed to Kan
sas City to see their brother Will and
family. To say that the meeting after
such a lapse of time, was a Joyous
one, is putting it rather mildly. Up
on the return of Mr.. Murray and sis
ters from Kansas City, they had a
photograph of Will and the family
resemblance is very noticeable.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-29
GIVEN RIRTHpAY sURPRIsE

The Misses Isabel Somers and Vern
Hoag gave very delightful surprise
party Tuesday evening on Miss Flor
ence Kibby at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Homer Booton. The surprise
was carried out completely. and sue
cessfully but Miss Kibby soon entered
into the spirit of the occasion and
set about to make her friends, num-
bering twenty-four, feel at home.
Games of various kinds were indulg-
ed in and music was the diversion of
the evening. Refreshments were SER
we'd which helped to make the even
ing one of pleasure.
Miss Kibby received a number of
little tokens of remembrance which
she will cherish as long as she lives,
and in after years she will look back
with pleasure on the occasion of her
reaching the 18th milestone in her
life
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-29
COUNTY TEACHERS
EXAMINATION

The regular June examination of
the rural school teachers of Audubon
county is now in progress at the
court house under the direction of
the County Superintendent, Ella nj.
Stearns. The examinations last three
days. At the opening session yester-
day, some twenty were registered.
but it is expected that today the num-
Der will be increased to 35. Those
who are in attendance are pleased
with the delightful way in which Miss
Stearns is conducting the examina-
lions and all of them are getting
along splendidly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-29
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

o. w. Sprouce was a visitor to
Council Bluffs today on business.
Mrs. p. Casper went to Des Moines
this morning to have her eyes treated.
The street sprinkler could be used
to great advantage these dusty days.
Practically all the business houses
of Audubon will be closed all day the
Fourth of July
Hans J. Johnson yesterday moved
his family from Hamlin to their new
home in Freeman's Addition to Audi
bon.
Bill Jones left today for Kansas,
where he will work in the harvest
fields with threshing outfit.
Henry Porter and family of Man
ming, after a weeks visit with the
John Stewart family, southwest of
town, returned to their home last
evening.
Mrs. Fannie Andrews and son Jud
of Oklahoma City, Okla, are expected
here this week for visit with her
mother, Mrs. Eliza Mushrush and
other relatives. sI
Amos Fancher has so far recover
able to be on the streets yesterday.
for several weeks.
julius Thone of the Rosebud res
|ervation. was here this week, con-
corning the purchase of some cattle
from Geo. Ross who is an extensive
raiser of good cattle.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Ger
man Evangelical Lutheran church
were entertained at the home Of
Mrs. Fred Boldt, northwest of town
yesterday afternoon.
C. III. Shere came last evening for
la visit with his daughter, Mrs. Jake
Mogg and family. He may decide to
remain for the summer and work
at the carpenter trade.
j. r. Hoag and family left by auto
yesterday morning for Lake Okoboji
and other Iowa points for a. months
outing. They may extend the outing
to two months and take trip to
Colorado and California.
To say that the wet vote decided
the Harding victory is so much nom
sense" declares the Cedar Rapids Re-
publican. IF the Harding majorities
had been rolled up exclusively in Scott
and Dubuque counties the current
explanations might pass muster, but
when the majorities are quite as de-
cisive in the driest of the agricultur-
Ial counties, we must find some other
cause for the vote"
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Zaiger and chill
dren returned to their home at Lake
City Friday morning. While hero
they were the guests of his mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Zaiger. Thursday of
last week Mr.. and Mrs. Zaiger pur-
chased the 160 acre farm five miles
northwest of town belonging to Jas.
Murphy, formerly of Audubon, but
now living in Carroll. The price paid
was $25,6O0 or $160 per acre. The
Zaiger family will move back to Au-
dubon next spring. The deal was
consummated by Chas. Bagley.
Carl Petersen, the IA year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lars o. Petersen had
the misfortune last Saturday week to
break his right arm above the wrist.
He was riding the pony of his elder
brother, Chris, and when near the
Chris Berg home the pony gave q
sudden turn, throwing the boy off,
causing the injury. Carl had the
immediate attention of a physician
and is now getting along nicely, but
will be compelled to carry the arm
In o sling for some time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-29
HERE ON A LONG VISIT

Harry David Hart arrived in Audi
bon, Friday, June 23rd for an ex-
tended visit, probably of 81 years
at the home of his parents. He,is the
son born to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hart
residing on north Tracy street, and is
indeed very welcome visitor. Mo-
ther and child are doing nicely and
Frank is able to attend to his work
on the new school building. Grand
pa Dave Hart is still on the job at
Updyke's elevator. Grandpa Gleason
is still able to paint.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-29
CHAUTAUQUA TICKETS HERE

The tickets for the 1916 chautau-
qua which were purchased as a guar
antee have been received. The COM
mittee having the sale of the tickets
in charge are A. H. Roberts, Bertel
Jensen, v. M. Jones and Chas. s.
White. The tickets will also be on
sale at both of the banks. Those who
have subscribed for the tickets had
better call for them at once as the
supply is limited. II the tickets are
purchased now they can be secured
for $500, but II purchased at the
time of chautauQua will cost $3.50.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-29
YOUR VACATION DAYS

will be incomplete without camera.
Come in now and we will show you
an A N SEQ, the amatuer camera of
professional quality. and tell you how
to make your vacation pictures a sue
cess. We sell Ansco film, Cyco paper,
Ansco chemicals, in fact everything
you need to take with you on your
trip. Sorensen Studio. 26-1
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-29

Mrs. Chas. Layland, who is at the
Mercy Hospital, Des Moines with her
10 year old daughter, Miss Evalyn,
telephoned her husband last evening
that the girl was doing nicely. Miss
Eyalyn submitted to an operation for
nip trouble Monday noon, a specialist
from Chicago performing the opera
ton. Charley this morning, told us
thai the operation was very success
full and that they hoped for good re-
suits. Evalyn is expected home in a
week or SO,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-29
NOTICE

All bills filed with the County Aud
itor against the county must be sworn
to before either notary public or
allowed until they are properly sworn
to as it is unlawful.
26-2w. H. A. NORTHUP, Co. Auditor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-29
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS

Our meat markets will close at s
O'Clock a. N. July 4th. and remain
closed for the balance of the day.
Neal Barentsen.
j. +. McCort.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-06-29
MAsONS WILL LAY
THE CORNER STONE

The corner stone for the new Au-
dubon high school building will be
laid Friday afternoon at 1880 o'clock.
The ceremony will be in charge of
Veritas Lodge No. 396 A. f. & A. M.
The Grand Master of the order, Judge
Arthur, will be present to participate
in the service. A number of the bre-
thern from the surrounding towns
have been invited to attend, and if
the weather is favorable large gath
ering is looked for. The ceremony
will be very impressive and it is hop
ed that the people of Audubon and
the surrounding community will avail
themselves of this extraordinary OPP
portunity.
the corner stone will contain a late
copy of the Audubon Republican, the
Advocate, a short history of the Au-
dubon public schools by Supt. johann
sen, short history of the Masonic
order, a few coins and the names of
the officers of the lodge who have
charge of the ceremony of laying the
corner stone.
The following program has been
arranged for the afternoon.
100 p. m. Masons meet at the hall
where the lodge will open in form
and then march to the school
building.
$3.50. Invocation Giddens
Music ..-.......--Ma Male Quartette
Ceremony of Laying Corner Stone.
MASTER ARTHUR
Music ................Ma Male Quartette
Address Rev. Freedline
Song-America BY All, led by Quar-
tette
Benediction ....-.--Rev. Greenlee
Buffet Lunch at 900 o'clock at
A. f. & A. M. Hall, followed by social
hour for members and visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-15
STAGE DOORS ARE LOCKED

From the New York Telegraph
 Those long suffering humans who have attended high school graduation exercises, where the relatives do all the applauding, will lend a sympathetic ear to the troubles of George Mooser. The following letter from Decorah, Ia., ad- dressed to Oliver Morosco, the theatri- cal manager, fell into MT. Mooser's s hands recently:
 While I am familiar with the fact you are besieged with applications on the part of leading women and in genues, still I know you must get your material from some place, and suppose you would naturally prefer a young woman with an abundance of ability. have in mind young woman, very well educated very pretty, who sings and dances well and has a good figure. She has a very rich Irish brogue, if New York if you are willing to inter- view her. Above all she has good sense"
 "Inasmuch as there are several thou sand ingenues on Broadway at present, owing to the colsed season." wrote MT. Mooser in reply, T do not think it would be wise to send this young lady all the way from Iowa for the sake of an interview. You say in your letter that, above all, she has good sense. If this be true, why not remain in De- corah, where the competition is not so keen?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-15

emphasize the fact that we are get ting, not value received, but many times more than value received from the money expended or to be expend- ed for this purpose.
 l. All other states in the union have it. We are competitors of those states. If we do not give opportunities for educational advantages equal to those given by our competitors, we may find some of our people going away but we will find more not coming who ought to come. How can we expect the most desirable immigration into the state, if immigrants whom we really want are asked to leave splen- did educational opportunities for their children and accept. in the place ot them. the poorest, or very nearly the poorest, of any state in the union! Present conditions are not only unjust Tn themselves, but they are handl- cap. a detriment, to our material ln- terests. In my opinion, the local tax will be more than made up in very short time, in enhanced values ana in better returns from property which we now own.
 An overwhelming majority shoulo oe rolled up for the amendment ano t will be if the people believe in prog ress. But vigorous campaign IS ,he thing to assure victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-15

United States, but when it comes to inducing men to enlist in the regular establishment, that's different ques- tion, as the. war departments experi- ence teaches.
 Scarcely third of the 10000 addi- tional men which Congress voted seven weeks ago for the army for duty on the Mexican border has been se- cured, notwithstanding the fact that extraordinary efforts were made. At that rate it will be long, long time before we ever have an army of 150,- 900. Yet Congress has done good thing along the line of preparedness in giving us fairly large army, even on paper, for somehow or other we will have an adequate army even if Uncle Sam is forced to do little con- scripting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-15
DRIVING OUR AUTHORS AWAY

From the New York World.
 With no disrepect for literature or it's creators Governor Whitman has vetoed the bill incorporating the Authors League and Foundations of America, chiefly for the reason that the proposed organiza tion is too ambitious and far reaching. Its purpose primarily is ito aid American authors and stimulate dra- ma tic and artistic pursuits,'' but .inciden- tally it contemplates the establishment of charitable, benevolent and public edu- cational activities, agencies and institu- tions."
 The trouble with this enterprise is that it was matched in the wrong state. In- diana is the home of the Amalgamated Union of Journeymen Novelists. Essay ists and Poets, which, besides holding g picnic every year. insists upon a regu- lar. wage scale 30 minutes for luncheon and fair hours of work. No doubt the parent organization would welcome the New York brethren and perhaps assist them in getting a charter of their own i'll state which refuses to recognize the open shop in belles-lettres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-15
As to Total Peace Strength

The House and Senate conferees having agreed on the army bill it should not be long before it reaches the President for his signature; al though it is just possible that it will strike a snag in one of the houses when it comes up for final vote.
 A standing army of 206,000 men not all fighting men, however, as one of the news agencies stated it-capa- ble of being expanded in emergency to 254,OOO, and backed by federal ized national guard of 425,OO0 as a reserve, was determined in conference Saturday. According to the Associated Press, this would give total peace strength of 631, ,000 men.
 There is no reason why this coun- try should be burdened with a vast standing army, but 631 ,000, including paid militia, would seem small conn pared with the armies of Europe. The fact is, however, it is going to be very hard to recruit the regular army mp to 100000, the minimum named in the bill, much less 206,00O.
 America has about 8,000,000 men between the ages of IS and 45 liable for military duty. Deduct 50 per cent of these and this country would still have fighting force of 100000 for defense. They would be patriotic men, but they would be raw recruits. Ihers is no lack of patriotism in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-15
TRIALS OF A TEACHER

From the Pittsburg Sun.
 In the mountain district of Smith township, Fayette county, woman, aged 20, was doing her best to earn her salary by teaching lot of children how Ito read write and cipher Of her the news columns tell this story: Among the pupils was one lad, 1e years old. who tipped the beam at 150, and was mus c1ed in proportion He was told, it is contended, to write a composition. He replied by declining and threatening to drop the teacher in watering trough that was located hard by. That re- fusal and threat brought about joining of issues and the teacher saw that either she would have to run the school or be forced to quit. Thereupon she put a poker in the fire and locked the school door.
 When the poker was nice cherry red she removed it from the stove and in a perfectly ladylike manner, but evidently with blood in her eye, she approached
 the recalcitrant pupil and asked him which he would prefer to do. receive beating with the poker or write the com position Discretion being an inherent trait in most of us, it came to the pig bows rescue, and he started writing the desjl ed composition so rapidly that It was finished before the poker had cooled. Then he went home and complained and his parents sued the teacher for cruelty to a. minor child The justice lined her and she appealed, but the higher court lately sustained the lower one.
 young women who teach in rural dis tricts, and particularly in the mountain ous ones. will sympathize with the de- fendant in the above affair, ana so Will avervone else who knows aught of the ccnditions under which country schooA teachers work and the salaries they re- caive In most of the winter schools the ma ioritv of the pupils are much larger ana many older than the teacher. To bully her and pay no regard to discipline fir to her earnest efforts is considered snort by a lot of these husky country hcvs. They think it is funny to terror iye a girl who is doing her best to earn la living. A teacher who wants to main tain discipline and get as good results as possible from her work has her hands full, and at times she is almost justified in putting any plan into effect that promises to establish her as boss. No one would seriously credit teacher with using a red-hot poker on pupil, but her nerve and apparent determina- tor to do so had the desired effect on the boy and he did as he was directed ana the others lost their desire to 'see if she'd do it." Many man has won on football flush because he possessed a wooden face and had nerve. This teacher had nerve. Sometimes it is disagree able duty to enforce the law and make a
 girl pay fine ss,.s.s.t s-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-15
LONDON OFFICE GIRL.

Here we visualize the girl in an offic, such an elusive creation-a charnlin, chimera of the imagination Would i not be better to pin our faith in dicta phone and duplicator, in those wonderful machines that can add up miles of fig u1es automatically-and correctly; in ad dressographs and other devices for les sening labor in large offices?
 There is a Machiavellian touch in tn, chapter on hints to the girl inquiry clerl when admitting and refusing office callers
 The golden rule for inquiry desk worf is courtesy. You must train yourself to say, I am so sorry MT. A. is out al the moment, with such regretful sheer ity that the caller feels you are per- sonally hurt by the fact. You must gel ring of sincerity into your voice, you look, your manner. It is not so easy al you may imagine when you have to dd tine same thing 30 times a day But yo, will never be a success at the desk until you have made it almost as great a pleasure to be refused admittance at you| hands as it is to be admitted''
 Again there is a delightfully."- interest," ing chapter on Developing your person. ality." It is up to every girl, holds thl writer, to make the most of herself and her abilities. And suggests a perl sonal stocktaking taken at periodic inter- vals, with the perfect ''you' represented at 100 per cent possible value. The lis usually works out at something like fl per cent.
 Mme Sarah Bernhardt has written charming foreword