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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30
Religion of Royal Families.

The reigning house of Hohenzollern
(the family of the German emperor) is
Protestant Evangelical; the non.
reigning house of Hohenzollern is Ro-
man Catholic. The reigning line OF
Hapsburg-Lorraine in Austria Hun.
gary is Roman Catholic. The royal
family Of England is Protestant. the
Anglican church being the established
church in that country. The Spanish
Bourbons and the Italian house of Sa
voy are Roman Catholic, the reigning
houses of the Scandinavian countries
Lutheran, the Netherlands house OF
Nassau members of the Reformed
church. The Russian Romanoffs and
the reigning house of Serbia belong tc
the Orthodox Eastern church, and the
royal family of Greece is listed In the
Almanach de Gotha as Greek Ortho
dox."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30

that they are remarkably nonabsorb-
ent and make floor that is very easy
under foot and warm in cold weather.
Cork bricks which have been sub
merged under water for three days
have absorbed less than 2 per cent
by weight.
The bricks are placed in half-inch
bed of cement mortar made of one
part of portland cement and two parts
of sand. The bricks are not crowded
close together. but space is left so
that grout can be used to I'LL the
Joints. The grout for the Joints is
made Of two parts Of portland cement
to one part of sand. and is swept into
the joints.
Treated wood blocks of various
kinds are also used for stall floors.
These are made in several different
sizes and shapes and are easily in
stalled. All these types have many
champions and all will give satisfac-
ton il properly made. The plank
floor must of course be considered as
a temporary floor, but the treated
blocks and cork bricks wear very well.
The partitions between the stalls in
the horse stable are made in several
ways. Some men prefer wooden parti-
tons, while others build them OF iron.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30

mere specimens of longevity, but as
reliquaries, or treasures, guarding
within themselves what is more pre-
cious than themselves.
There is vile and slipshod phrase
used of old folk-they are called "a
link with the past" Whose past are
they link with? Not ours, for we
were not there. Not their own, for
nobody can be link with his own
past.
They are not links, they are lives
and the older they are the more rare
and the more delightful they are, II
only they will tell US of the world as
it was when they were children.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30

On many farms there are enough
horses so that a separate barn for
them is needed. If farmer has a
dozen or SO horses that are being used
most of the time, it is good plan to
have separate barn, as horses and
cattle do not get along very well. In
combination barns 1t is necessary to
build a solid partition between the
two parts of the stable, and it is often
better plan to have two barns.
Concrete is used for the foundation
and floors of the barn shown here
The foundation walls are extended up
to the floor of the haymow. which as.
sists materially in keeping the barn
warm during the cold weather and
cool in hot weather. 1t also makes
1t possible to keep the barn clean with
the minimum Of labor and trouble.
The floor OF the stable is made of con.
crete, but in the stalls another floor
is often laid over it.
This floor may be made in several
different ways-all of which have been
used with success. A plank floor is
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30

MI M a. rage treatment, and will
say that I have been in good health
since and able to do considerable
work at the advanced age of seventy
two. I am glad you induced me to
continue their use at the time, as
am cured.
Dodd's Kidney Pills, soc per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Dodd's Dyspepsia Tab
let's for indigestion have been proved.
SOC per box.-Adv.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30

sometimes used, and is built with a
slight slope to the back of the stall.
The planks are fastened to cross
piece and can be removed when nee
essary. This type is very cheap and
many farmers prefer it to any other.
Cork brick has also given very good
results for the floors Of horse stalls.
They are made of very finely granu-
lated cork which is mixed with re-
fined asphalt and heated and then
nodded into brick shape under pres
sure. Under tests they have shown
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30
When They Were Younq.

To be able to say of a world which
died 80 years ago, 81 remember It," is
a sure entrance to the love and rev.
erence CT the young.
1t Is a privilege of the old which
cannot be annulled by poverty, nor
by bodily weakness. nor by monotony
of days. It shows them forth not as
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30
PROPER STABLE
FOR THE HORSES
Much Better Than a Combina.
ton Barn Can Be in Ma
jority of Cases.
CONCRETE IS THE MATERIAL
In the Stalls Another Floor Is Laid
Over This, Which May Be Of
Plank or Cork Brick-Well-
Lighted With Small Win
dows High Up.
BY WILLIAM A. RADFoRD.

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building work on the farm, for
the readers Of this paper. On account of
his wide experience as Editor, Author and
Manufacturer. he is, without doubt, the
highest authority on all these SUBJECTS.
ford, No. 1927 Prairie avenue, Chicago,
H., and only inclose two-cent stamp for
reply.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30

Dodds Kidney Pills.
1t is now three
years since I fin
ished taking these
Pills and l have had
no trouble with my
kidneys since. I
was pretty bad for
ten or twelve years
prior to taking your
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30
Rub Il On and Rub X In.

For lame back, stiff neck and sore
throat, apply Hanford's Balsam Of
Myrrh, and be sure to rub it in thor.
oughly. 1t is guaranteed to cure OF
your money will be refunded by your
dealer. Adv.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30
Important to Mothers
As TO a Friend.

why doesn't Mrs. Flubdub attend
to her own business?"
'She can afford to hire lawyer for
that purpose. That gives her plenty
of time for more congenial pursuits"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30
An Obieetion

Sir, you will make no mistake in
taking this house. 1t is the last word
in home construction"
ooh, no, it isn't. No |: my wife
knows it,"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30
Speaking Literally

rs that car of yours satisfactory
1T suits me-"
From the ground up. eh?"
well, not exactly. I've had some
tire trouble"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30

Ex-Governor john A. Dix OF New
York is looking for job, having failed
In business not long ago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30
AN APPREcIATIvE LETTER.

Mr.. NJ. A. Page, osceola, Wis, un-
der date of Feb. 16, 1916, writes:
Some years ago l was troubled with
my kidneys and was advised to try
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30

For old sores apply Hanford's Bal.
sam. Adv.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30
Taxes Double in Ten Years.

Taxes in Iowa have almost doubled
in the last ten years. The report is
sued by w. H. Williams, revenue
clerk of the state auditors Office,
shows that property owners in 1916
will pay $50.055,131 in taxes. In 1906
the total taxes paid in the state was
$25, 724,lS1.
The taxable value of lands in Iowa
in ten years increased from s34S,-
S11,402 to s5S4.325,9S4. The taxable
value of personal property remained
almost stationary, increasing from
sos ,666,055 to $115,50G,427.
In 1906 the sum of s2,763,496 was
paid into the county fund. This year
the ninety-nine counties will collect
S4,S73,S94 in this fund Ten years
ago s552,S33 was sufficient for the
poor fund. This year the counties
will collect $1,00S,121 for relief of the
poor. Widows pensions, among 9TH
er things, caused an increase of
about $4,000 over the poor tax of
last year.
Ten years ago the property owners
paid $1,923,431 for bridges. This year
s4,114,964 will be collected in this
fund.
City taxes also show big increase
in ten years. In 1906 s4,233,291 was
collected for the operation of munich
palities. This year the amount will
be s7.537,150. School maintenance
cost $9,533,174 in 1906. This year
the cost is $17,730,062.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30

Half a loaf is better than the aver
age ham sandwich.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30
Statement of Steve
| Schweitzberger

parents when a boy to Stephen Co.,
Iowa. / was there farming for SO
years. / sold my land there for over
5000 an acre. l moved to Saskatche-
wan, and located near Briercrest in
the spring of 1912. l bought a half
section Of land. / have good neigh
bors. / feel quite at home here the
same as in Iowa. We have perfect
safety and no trouble in living up to
the laws in force. My taxes are about
s65 year on the half section for ev-
erything. have had splendid crops.
Wheat in 1915 yielded me over SO
bushels to the acre. That is more than
/ have ever had in Iowa, and yet the
land there costs four times as much
as it does here. The man who comes
here now and buys land at $50 an acre
or less gets q bargain. (Sgd0 s.
Schweitzberger, February 9th, 1916"
Advertisement.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30
Rail Commission Docket.

Rail Commission Docket.
The state railroad commission has
sent out the docket of petitions for
additions and changes in the Iowa
freight classification, for the hearing
to be held April rs at the state house.
The most important matter to be con-
sidered is the application made by the
commerce counsel of Iowa for a rul-
ing to allow peddling or retailing of
fruit, vegetables, and other things
from cars on intrastate shipments.
The present rule prohibits retail
ing Of commodities from cars within
the yards Of the carriers. Railroads
have put the measure into effect only
recently. Farmers are protesting
against 1t for the reason that they fear
it may interfere with the marketing
of their crops to advantage.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30
''YOUTOLD NE THE TRUTH
ANDIWANT THEPEOPLE
TO KNOW IT.

The following unsolicited letter has
been received from Mr.. ]. F. Ward of
Donalda, Alberta. 1t is a plain state
ment of conditions as Mr.. Ward has
found them:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30


been received from Mr.. J. F. Ward OF
Donalda, Alberta. 1t is plain state
ment of conditions as Mr.. Ward has
found them:
1T is with pleas
- oe'.e ure drop line to
Plain Letter. YOU. We had a
good year. OFF of 65 acres, oats and
wheat, / got over $500 bushels of
wheat and oats. Oats went here from
so to 100 bushels per acre, and wheat
from 25 to 50 per acre. Just see me
being here one year and have over 700
per bushel. Oats is AZ cents, and go
ing up. You told me the truth, and 1
want the people of Toledo to know it,
Hogs are 50 cents; cattle are high.
Canada is good enough for me. have
5 good horses. l sold good colts, 2
cows and IS head of hogs and killed 2.
have hogs left. l got 400 bushels
of potatoes off an acre and a good
garden last summer, fine celery and
good onions. One neighbor had over
1900 bushels of wheat, and sold over
$500 of hogs and 1000 bushels of oats.
This is a great country. If you should
tell the people Of Toledo of this 1t
would get some of them thinking. The
soil is rich black loan, and pleas
ure to work it.
I'VE have good farm. We have a
flowing well with soft water. It is
the best water in the country. Some
people think they got to 90 to war
when they come out here. They need
not be afraid of war. There is no war
tax on land; only school tax, $1,000
on 160 acres, and road tax of two
days with your team. ! tell you the
truth. there is no land in or around
Toledo as good as our land here In AL
berta. If anybody wants to write us,
give them our address.
"We have had nice weather. We
have had 1t quite cold for one week.
but no rain and sleet, and the sun
shines nearly every day, and 1t is hot
in the sun. Coal is $2.25 per ton. The
people are very nice and good here
We are we'll enjoying the West.
The horses and cows are feeding on
the prairies all the winter. We Just
have two horses in the stable to go to
town with. Yours truly, (Sgd.) j. F.
WARD, Donalda, Alberta. Feb. 9, 1916"
2.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30
Change FraternaI Insurance Laws.

Emory II. English, state insurance
commissioner, has notified fraternal
beneficiary societies that the Iowa law
does not authorize loan values on pol
icies issued. Such loans will not be
accepted by the department as secur-
ity for deposit representing reserve or
accumulated funds of fraternal So
ciety, the commissioner says. Any So
ciety having provision for such loans
in its bylaws must eliminate 1t at the
next meeting of the grand body Of
such organization, according to the
ruling.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-03-30

lowans Saved Insurance Crash.
The action of Emory H. English,
state insurance commissioner, in pre-
venting the Royal Life Insurance COM
pany of Chicago from operating in
Iowa probably prevented many Iowa
people from being involved in the
crash when the company went into
the hands of receiver few weeks
ago.
According to reports from the COM
missioner's office Iowa stockholders
Of the company raised big storm last
fall when the insurance department
shut the company out OF the state.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-21
TouristSays
Pensacola Is
Friendly Place
Stranger Takes a Car
Ride and Is Made to
Feel At Home.

Il had always been led to believe"
said prominent tourist, chat the
south is the land Of hospitality; but
never have I encountered politeness
to excel Pensacola's, and if every
stranger is made to feel so much at
home, this region viii soon be the
most popular spot in the United
States.
"0nly this morning, for example,
I got on street car, to take ride
around your beautiful city. Howdy
do said the conductor. Very well,
thank you,' replied. Fine weather
we're having he rejoined.
'Tt was not SO much what he said,
but the spirit of the thing.
How do you like your rider he
asked later. Immensely I replied.
They all do he stated.
"a little later, when the car start
ed on the return trip he came to col
lect fares again. Sorry I've got to
trouble YOU he said. Don't mention
it, old man. I said, and showed him a
| Jltney.
There wasn't much doing then, 50
ne stood around and talked to me. He
asked me where was from, and when
got out, and who my wife was be-
fore she married me, and why she
married me, and If had any children,
and did they have any pets, and II
certainly was a shame the way they
did pull the cats tails.
Eyes, this is certainly a friendly
place. think he told me to give bis
regards to the Missus, as / was get
ting out, but an automobile horn
cursed at about that time, and / cam
say for sure"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-21

Newport News CVa.) Times
Herald: The presidents note is
in the nature of a friendly warn
ing, and not an offensive threat.
It is q fair proposal, in the inter
est Of peace, and we believe will
give satisfaction.
Roanoke Wal World-News:
4he RI rictions which President
Wilson would substitute FOR Ger
many's submarine campaign are
in accord with justice AMI the
rights Of humanity and should
have the undivided support of the
American people.
Nashville (Tenn.) Tennessean
and American: It means war with
Germany, a war that the United
States could not escape, and that
its people viii approve.
Richmond (Va.) News-Leader:
It is for Germany to decide now
between barbarism and civiliza-
ton, between war and annity.
Whatever her choice, America
will meet it. Sentiment which
outran diplomacy will sustain
Wilson fully.
Raleigh IN. CO. Times: The
hope that Germany will accept
the terms of the ultimatum :.
is more than nebulous. War,
therefore, is a matter of weeks
if not days.
Macon (Ga.) News: He 1.-THE
president) will find squarely be-
hind him the great American
people, ready to prove again to
the world, if need be, that the
blood of Washington, Jefferson,
Patrick Henry, Lee and Grant
still runs red as ever through
American veins.
Tampa (Fla.) Times: No strong
nation has ever submitted to as
many insults as have been heap
ed upon US since the outbreak of
the European war. The time for
definite action has come. We are
not mollycoddles.
Norfolk (va.) Ledger-Dispateh:
The right and justice of the pres
ident's position in regard to in
discriminate attacks by subma-
rines on unarmed and unresist-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-21
KILLED
IN 4 KANSAS.
TORNADO
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 20.-Re-
ports up to noon today from the tor
nado-swept sections of Missouri and
Kansas indicated the death list in yes
terday's torn would reach 20. Over
100 were injured. Property damage
probably will exceed $750,000.
Slower, Morgan county, Mo-. where
six were reported killed, still was cut
off from communication.
Reports from Unicntown. Bourbon
county, Kas., said four persons had
been killed there. Olean, Mo-, re-
ported the death of John Farris and
wife.
Two deaths and the injury OF thir-
ty were reported from Arthur, Mo.
Of the five separate cornadoes
throughout Kansas the most severe
was northeast of Fort Scott, Kas.
and in Bourbon county. The wind
swept a path four miles long and a
quarter of a mile wide near Fort
Scott, razing all buildings in It's path
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-21
FATHER DEAD,
DAUGHTER
DYING
BIZ ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Binghamton, N. Y, April 20.-Al-
fred L. Sharpe, for several years coli
lector of customs at Ell Paso, is dead
and his eighteen-year-old daughter,
Holland, is in a hospital today Sc
riously wounded following 9. quarrel
last night between father and daugh-
ter, which ended when Sharpe seized
revolver, and after shooting the girl
twice in the back, sent a bullet
through his own heart. Doctors say
the girl has a chance to recover. The
bullets passed through her left lung
and out of the breast.
! Sharpe until recently had been
building superintendent for lis cousin
Willis Kilmer.
Sharpe, according to report, had
recently lost heavily in business
deal in Texas, and his daughter want.
ed him to relinquish the tr1steesniI
of property left by her mother ant
turn it over to lawyers in San An
tonic. This Sharpe refused TO do.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-21
SERVICE CLUB
IS REGULATED
BY NEW LAW
City Commissioners Pass
Measure Designed to
Remedy Conditions.
$500 LICENSE AND
10 O'CLOCK CLOSING
Clubs Are Prohibited From
Doing Business On the
Sabbath.

An ordinance, which viii surround
the operation Of service clubs with
regulations designed to remove many
of their Objectionable features, was
passed by the city commissioners yes
terday afternoon. It win become eff
fective on May /. The original serv-
ice club law, which had been before
the commissioners for several weeks
and was ready for it's third and final
reading, was put back on second read
ing in order that IL might Ne amend
ed. These amendms nts were incorpo-
rated and the ordinance passed, all
three commissioners voting in favor
of it.
While the clerk read the lengthy
ordinance, it was closely followed by
the city attorney and Attorney Rob
ert H. Anderson, representing several
clients, who, at the conclusion of the
second reading started to make some
remarks on the taxing feasure Of the
bill, but was cut rather short by
Commissioner Johnson, who, explain
ing that the ordinance had been held
up stoo long already" announced that
the commissioners were going to put
the measure to a vote. Mr.. Anderson
voiced no further objection, and lis
tened patiently, following the clerk
in the final reading of the ordinance.
Possibly one of the feat res incor-
fporated ia the ordinance which APP
pears 20 have been pissed unnoticed
by many Is the pr0vis; On that the laws
take effect on May /, and that social
clubs. limited to seVentysavo mem
bers," are taxed $50. Service
clubs" however, are taxed $500.
! Publication Of all names of per-
sons or "clubs" seeking license to
conduct the sales Of liquors must be
made at least three days before the
meeting when action on the granting
of any Hcene must be taken. Notices
Of such meetings are to be given In
city newspapers when any one desir-
ing to offer objections to the granting
of any license may be heard.
4 The ordinance forbids the carrying
on of liquor business in the licensed
clubs on Sundays; they must not open
for business between the hours OF 10
p. m. and a. M, nor ara they al
lowed to do buiness on the DAYS Of
any regular or primary election.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-21
DIPLOMATIC NEGOTIATIONS
REPORTED AT STANDSTIL

Washington, April 2o.-Diplomatic
negotiations with Carranza, as well
as the pursuit of Villa, are apparent
~ at standstill while President Will
son awaits General Scott's report on
the Mexican situation. General Scott
win arrive in San Antonio tomorrow
night, and his report viii begin COM
ing forward at once.
Additional reports from General
Pershing as outlined in border adj
vices today, will probably be ready
for consideration at the cabinet meet
ing tomorrow. The Mexican situa-
ton win probably be given the full
attention of the cabinet meeting, as
the last session considered only the
German crisis.
Official advices TO the state depart
n1ent today noting recent movements
of Carranza troops from Chihuahua
to the Parral region caused some con-
Germ among administration officials,
The dispatches expressed the opinion
that the movement was intended as q
hint TO the American forces that they
might have expected opposition II
they sought to penetrate farther into
Mexico. It was known, however
that there was every indication that
the effort was made without the
knowledge of General Carranza.
No estimates as to the number Oh
men involved was communicated. OF.
fcials here, however, believe it could
not have exceeded 1900 men. Ac
cording to the dispatches it was thu
purpose of the commander to estab
lish the force south of the most adj
vanced position of American troops
near Parral.
| The most expert aspect in the of
fetal viewpoint here, it was animated
Is the Indication that the de fact,
government has not full control owe,
all its forces.
/ The war department has been with
out direct advices from the American
troops in the Parral region for sew
eral days. Messages to the state de
| partment, however, have indicate,
that there has been no additions
cause for alarm.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-21
Great Flotilla of Transports
Reaches Marseilles With
Troops.
GERMANY BRINGS
UP LARGE FORCES
Withdrawing Men From
Russia, Serbia and
Macedonia.
e ASSOCIATED PREss.


London, April 20.-What is de-
scribed as a "great fotilla of trans
ports" has landed Russian troops at
Marseilles to reinforce the western
battle line. How many Russians En-
peror Nicholas has sent to aid the
French is not known. General Joffre,
in an order Of the day, welcomed the
Russians, and they will be hurried to
the front.
General Joffre's order reads:
"Our faithful ally, Russia, whose
armies already are fighting so val
orously against Germany, Austria and
Turkey, wanted to give France fur
Their evidence of her friendship; more
striking proof Of her devotion to the
common cause.
Russian soldiers chosen from the
bravest in her armies and command
ed by officers Of the highest renown
have come to fight IN our ranks.
''You win receive them like broth.
ers. You will share that warm sym
pathy which you feel toward those
who leave their country to come anC
fight at our sides.
"In the name of the French army
I welcome the officers, under-ofieer
and soldiers of Russia who have de
barled in France. I bow before tn
Russian flags upon which there sool
ec,ontinued an Tage rwo1