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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
CHAMPION WRESTLER
GOES TO HOSPITAL
Earl Caddock Goes to Mayo Bros
Hospital Where he Submits to
An ODeratiOn

Earl Caddock, of Anita, champion
heavyweight wrestler of the world,
who was matched with Yussif Hus-
sane in bout for the title Nov. 81,
is in hospital at Rochester, Mimi,
where he was operated on Saturday.
As result of the operation Cad
dock has asked that his match with
the big Bulgarian be postponed. Os-
car Thorson. who was the man who
made the match however, is securing
the country in an effort to find a
strong opponent for Hussane on the
same date, SO that the fans may have
an opportunity of looking over Hus-
sane before he tackles the champion
on a later date.
Caddock's operation is said to be
not serious. 1t resulted from the old
trouble that bothered the title holder
all spring and summer and that caus-
ed an exemption board at Atlantic
to give him temporary exemption.
Later he was accepted however, and
is expected to report at Camp Dodge
with the next increment. He visited
from there to Rochester for an ex-
dHliudtiou ny specialists. his
blood is infected in some manner.
causing frequent fevers and spells
of inertia.
1t was thought last summer that
the trouble had been located in dis
ceased tonsils. He had them taken
out, but the relief was only temper
airy.
The operation at Rochester was not
serious one, for Caddock has not
cancelled his match with DR.. Roller
in Chicago the latter part of this
month. Neither has he cancelled
his tour with the Gibbons brothers,
trip that has been planned for the
purpose of raising money to construct
gymnasium at Camp Dodge.
The champion, however, did not
care to tackle so tough a customer
as Hussane unles he was in top
notch form, and asked for the delay
for that reason.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
DEATH OF EVERETT NORTON

Although his death was looked for
the past few days, the many friends
of Mr.. Norton were greatly shocked
to learn that he passed away at his
home just east of town this afternoon
at o'clock. Mr. Norton took sick
about a month ago with what he
thought was neuralgia and after a
few days became such sufferer that
he was compelled to take to his bed.
A physician was called and found Mr..
Norton to be ailing with an abcess Of
the lung. This was partly overcome
and he rallied for somt time. after
which his system became poisoned
and in his weakened condition he
was unable to stay the hand Of death.
Mr.. Norton was man of about
As years of age and is survived by
his wife and four children, his father
and several brothers and sisters. At
the time of going to press no definite
arrangements for the funeral had
been made. but will probably be held
Sunday afternoon from the Method
list church.
We will give a complete obituary
in the next issue Of The Republican.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
REPUBLICAN ATTRACTS
MUCH ATTENTION

l do want to congratulate Editor
H. j. Hoogenakker, of the Audubon
Republican, l have the last copy of
his paper on my desk and went all
over it, column by column because it
is attractive to one who knows and
loves the country newspaper business.
There Is SO much in the Republican
that l know the people like to read,
the advertisements so we'll porpor-
toned that it's model publication.
1t is attractive in every detail no
other publication reaches the homes
of the people like the good weekly
newspaper, the home paper. it has a
power not attained by any daily paper
or any monthly magazine. 1t re-
fleets the real community life, carries
a message from friend to friend, and
keeps all adjoining communities in
touch with the life of each. Iowa
is noted for it's strong weekly press,
IT. has proven SO loyal, so helpful
that the powers that be are giving
to the Iowa weeklies great credit
for the splendid work done in the
State. and among the very best of
the weekly papers in Iowa must be
listed the Audubon Republican.
The above complimentary remarks
appeared in the Guthrie Center
Guthrian last week and are from the
pen of c. c. Pugh, one of Iowa S
best newspaper men.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
REVENUE COLLECTOR HERE

J. F. Porterfield Deputy Revenue
Collector working out Of Dubuque,
was here Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday of this week in the interest
of the income tax campaign. This
campaign is for two purposes, first,
of which is to get Income tax from
the farmers for the past four years,
as the law became effective in 1913.
The second purpose is to get the far
mers educated to understand the new
income tax law. Mr.. Poterfield in
forms us that there will be collected
in this campaign in the neighborhood
of $1,OOO.OOO There were $50 Au-
dubon county farmers called in dur
ing this week, and all that are sub
ject to income tax will be called in
later. Forms are sent to farmes who
are summoned by the government.
A very small number Of farmers have
ever volunteered to make returns of
their income tax, therefore 1t WAS ne
cessary for Mr.. Poterfield to come
here. He will be here again Tues
day. Wednesday and Thursday of
next week and will gladly give any
information concerning the old
or new income tax laws to anyone
desiring 1t.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
NEIGHBORS PERFORM
A NOBLE DEED

On Friday of last week some sixty
neighbOrs and friends gathered at
the farm of Evert Norton to TX his
corn crop inasmuch as he v -, unable
to perform that duty ing to his
severe illness. The p IN brought 81
teams and the jolly party went into
the corn field where they gathered
more than 1000 bushels, in fact
gathering practically the entire crop.
Mr.. Norton has been in poor health
for more than month, but it has
only been the past three weeks that
he was compelled to take to his bed.
All farmers realize how difficult it
is to secure help at this time of the
year, and the assistance rendered
Mr. Norton was certainly greatly ap-
preciated.
Words fail to express the gratitude
of Mr.. and Mrs. Norton feel for this
noble deed and they have asked that
we publicly thank those who assisted
so cheerfully. The Republican feels
that the men performed deed
worthy of mention and highly COM
mends them for their action. Those
in the party were:
Fred Weeks, Leo Weeks, VIM. Nc
Leran, Bert McLeran, Ben Spence
Perry Carter, Jake Ruhs Frank Buck
ner, John Kennedy, VIM. Meyers
Earl Weeks, Owen Davis, Ralph
Meyers, Herbert Northup, Theo. Pc
tersen, Ralph Herbert, Ambrose
Weeks, Wallace Bolton, Sam Wilson,
Dick Owen, James Boyer, Harold
Northup. Frank Herndon, Ebbe Pot.
ter, Ralph Thomas, Levi Kopp
Harry Northup. Paul Thomas, Fred
Siemsen. VIM. Northup, Chas Dolla.
hide, Lester Ruhs, Dick Carley, M
l.. MastersOn, Pete Andersen, VIM
McCaw. Geo. Northup, Forrest Parn.
ham, Albert Weeks, John Donahue
Henry Ruhs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
WOMAN'S CLUB NOTES

The topics for the Womans Club
Wednesday afternoon were THE
Meatless Meal and First Aid.
Mrs Lydia Townsend assisted by
Mrs. M. b. Wonsmos demonstrated
the use of plum pudding as a meat
substitute proving conclusively that
this delicious dish is both wholesome
and inexpensive if used properly as
the substantial part of the meal and
not as a desert to tempt an already
overloaded stomach.
The discussion following the dem
onstration was most interesting and
veered off to oatmeal cookies, the re-
ceipts for which were given and
eagerly copied.
DR.. Childs was delayed so came
late but every one who could possibly
do so fingered to hear his instructive
talk on First Aid in the Home"
which covered bruises, burns. cuts
and hermorages. The saving of life
by the prompt application Of the
right thing and the need of surgical
cleanliness by the home nurse were
emphasized. DR.. Childs will give
second lesson at the regular meet
ing in November taking as his SUBJ
ject "Bandaging"
Mrs. George WeightOn reported
the District Federation meeting that
was held at Greenfield recently.
A large bundle of old muslins was
donated by club members and will
be sent to Mrs. Jno. Weighton who
is filling a box for relief work.
Quite list of names was procured
for help in sewing for Belgian babies,
number of new names were added
to the membership list. Club cal
endars for 1917 and IS were distrib-
uted. a general synopsis of which win
appear next week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
CLEARED A NICE SUM

The great war movie. 1.-THE Battle
of Ancre." thrilled hundreds of spec
tators at the Crescent theatre Mon
day and Tuesday afternoons and eve
nings when V was shown under the
auspices of the Woman's Club with
the cooperation of Preston Bros.
The Club women wish to express
their gratitude to the musicians and
helpers who gave so willingly Of
their time and talent in making it
success. and to Preston Bros. who
sacrificed their profits for two nights
and cut down expenses to the mini
mum to help the ambulance fund.
The total receipts from the six
shows was s3O764 The spoons,
lemonade set, kodak and fountain
pen which were sold to help pay the
expenses of the slim netted 5000,
making a total of s376.94 gross re-
ceipts. The expenses were as fol-
lows: Film SIS, miscellaneous SIS.
printing 1880, making a total Of
s10S6O, leaving the net proceeds
S27334.
A statement concerning the third
ambulance fund and the disposition
OF the remainder of the money will
be made next week
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
A VERY SUCCESSFUL SALE

VIM. Bauer, one of our progress
sive young farmers who in recent
years has taken up the breeding of
pure bred Duroc Jersey swine at his
farm north of the city. aeld Ills first
big hog sale last Monday. He Sc
cured an average of $1,000 in an Of
fering of 40 head of sows and boars.
He was well pleased with the result,
which was evidence that he was con-
Quoting his work along well defined
lines. John Roskamp. of Kanakwa.
Iowa, got the top spring boar at $3.50
which was regarded by all breeders
as bargain at that price. McAnd-
rews & Son, of Vail, Iowa, purchased
the two tried sows paying $3.50 and
$500 and it was likewise the unanim-
Gus opinion of all that they secured
valuable sows at a moderate price.
The list of purchasers and the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
U. S. TROOPS TAKEN
FROM Line FOR REST
Officer Refers to Relieved Soldiers as
The Scrappiest Bunch of Men in
France today

With The American Army In
France Tuesday, Nov. 10. The third
series of American battaliOns is now
occupying the first line and the Sec
ond American attachments to enter
the trenches have returned to theiI
billets. The relief was accomplished
on brilliant starlight night with
out the knowledge of the Germans
Included among the returning
troops is the company which bore
the brunt of the recent raid on the
American trenches. At retreat this
evening this company lined up in a
little muddy street in a village nest
ling under a hill some miles from
the front. Their clothes were caked
with mud and the roofs and fences
nearby were hung with wet blankets
and equipment.
Openings here and there in the
ranks showed how many had been
killed, wounded and made prisoners
in the trench fight. After the COM
pany was dismissed an officer OF the
battalion watched the men splash Off
through the mud, and said:
There goes the scrappiest bunch
all thorugh and are just biding their
time till they get chance to repay
the Germans for what happened to
their comrades. They will get their
revenge before this war is over.
You can depend on that.
Get Several Days Rest
The second returned battalions to-
day were going through the same
series of bathing and cleaning as the
first detachment. The men are to
enjoy several days rest before taking
up the trainig again.
Emile Hovelacque, who is a men,
Der of the French mission to the
United States, today visited the train
ing centers and the headquarters of
the American army. He was return
ing from visit to Alsace, where he
had inspected the schools. He said
that the children there are all speak
ing French now, and that those who
had been studying it for the last two
or three years speak as thouuughuuu
or three years speak as though they
had been born in Paris. M. Hovelac-
que said that classes had beer organ
lied for older pupils and that may
grown persons were studying French.
After inspecting the instruction
camps and seeing the American
troops at drill, M. Hovelacque ex-
pressed himself as being highly pleas
ed with the enthusiasm, energy and
adaptness shown by the troops.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
MANY l. w. WIS ARE
Arrested IN OMAHA
Were Holding Convention and Many
Were Present From Various
Parts of the L. S.

Sixty-three Industrial Workers OF
the World, supposed to be the real
inner circle of the order, were arrest
ed at Omaha Tuesday in a raid con-
Quoted by federal agents. The men
were attending a convention of l. w
w. from Nebraska, Minnesota, the
Dakotas and several other states
Al are being held in Jail to await
the outcome of an investigation
which was to begin yesterday and
will require an individual examina-
ton of each man, according to United
States Marshal Flyp. When booked
at the police station, the l. w. w. S
gave addresses from every principal
western city and many eastern cities
The raid was made by United
States Marshal Tom Flyn and a
corps of deputies, assisted by Omaha
police and detectives, but no resist
ance was made. When Marshal Flyn
appeared at the door of the conven-
ton hall and demanded admittance
in the name of the government, the
man announced that the meeting had
adjourned and all prepared to follow
the marshall
ANOt ~ lSuDi TOuHu
Not pistol was found in the crowd
and but very little money, most of
the delegates being absolutely with
out cent.
Everything in the room was confis-
Gated. There were two new type
writers, several tables and desks and
barrels and boxes of literature in
many languages. This literature
taken in charge by the United States
marshall and Secret Service Agents
and removed to the federal building
THE literature is the same stuff
that was recently barred from the
mails said Marshall Flynn. 1--WE
think the delegates intended taking
it back home with them. We be-
lieve we have the king pins of the
order.
Wednesday we will conduct an in
vestigation. Every man will be ex-
amined individually and the charges
made against them will be in accord
ance with our findings at the invest
CATION"
The T. w. WIS take their arrest
philosophically. They are good ma
tured about the matter and none are
protesting. One man attempted to
escape during the ride to the police
station, but was quickly captured.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
STATE FAIR THIS
YEAR MADE PROFIT

The Iowa state fair and EXPOSE
ton made a profit this year of $685.
2S621. This is shown by the Off
cial figures completed by Secretary
A. r. Corey. who is now preparing
his annual report.
The secretary reports that this
profit has enabled the board to wipe
out an Indebtedness of 100000 which
the board has been carrying at a
local bank on personal note and
to add about $4,000 in permanent
improvements to the grounds.
after paying off the Indebtedness
paying for the permanent improve
ments made at the grounds this past
year and the expense of the 1917
fair, which amounted to $1SS.593.01.
there will be balance in the treas
ury of $33.511.45." Secretary Corey
says. 1.-THE expense Of the fair in
cludes some $72.442.07 paid out in
cash prizes to some 1900 exhibitors"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
AUDUBON COUNTY CHAPTER
AMERICAN RED CROSS

The following officers have been
elected for 1917-1918: S. C. Ker-
berg. Chairman; Miss H. M. Bilharz,
Vice Chairman. E. 8. Van Gorder,
Treasurer, d. l.. Freeman. Secretary,
all Of Audubon, Iowa.
Executive COMMITTEES: S. C. Ker-
berg. Miss II. M. Bilharz, E. s. Van
GOrder. d. l.. Freeman, Mrs. v. l..
Culver. DR.. A. l.. Brooks, Arthur Far
quhar. H. j. Mantz, c. p. Christen-
sen.
County War Relief Committee:
Arthur Farquhar.
County Purchasing Committee:
Miss II. M. Bilharz. Mrs. V. l.. Gull
yer.
County Shipping Committee: Mrs.
Clyde Keith, Miss Daisy Frick. Owen
Davis.
Committees, City of Audubon Branch
War Relief Committee: Mrs d.
]. Conklin, Chairman.
Knitting Committee: Mrs. George
Weighton. Chairman.
Surgical Dressings Committee:
Mrs. H. A. Arnold. Chairman, Mrs.
F. H. McFadden, Mrs. II. j. Mantz,
Mrs. DR.. Halloran. Miss Cora Nc
Twain Miss Anna Henriksen.
Committee on Comfort Bags:
Mrs. Lois A. Ashby, Chairman.
I More details regarding the Red
Cross Chapter will be published next
week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
MRS. FRANK DRURY
RECEIVES BAD INJURY

This morning Mrs. Frank Drury,
living just north of the Old Hamlin
school received bad injury to her
right arm. She heard a noise in the
corn crib and thinking some one was
stealing corn, climbed up to investi-
gate. Lo and behold. what was it.
but civit cat. Mrs. Drury in max
ing her getaway, in some manner
caught her hand in the corn crib
door and hung there for several min
utes before she was able to extricate
herself. Her arm was badly wrench
ed and she came to town and had
the injury attended to by the doctor.
The arm was so badly swollen that
the extent of her injury will not be
known until Saturday when she will
have the arm examined again. She
is unable to do her homework, be-
cause of the accident
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
TO UNDERTAKE CHARITY WORK

The Philathea class of the Method
list church, met at the home of Miss
Esther Fulton last night and decided
to do more charity work this fall,
and will make preparations for help
ing the poor of the city on Thanks
giving. A Shadow Sale will be held
in the basement Of the church on
November 9th the proceeds from
which will be used to purchase pro-
visions for the needy.
The Ladies Aid society Of the
Methodist church will hold their reg
ular meeting in the basement of the
church on Nov. 22nd. They will
complete plans for the annual sup
per to be given the first week in De.
cember.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
FIRST VISIT TO AUDUBON

A. c. Brady. of Clear Lake, one
of the largest wool buyers in the
state, was in the city inspecting some
wool that is in the vicinity. For
many years Mr.. Brady was mer-
chant in Keokuk county and is
known to most everyone in south
eastern Iowa as THE Merchant
Prince" He is prince in all the
word implies. While here he made
this office a pleasant call. the editor
and Mr. Brady having been acquaint-
ed for many years. He said he hop
ed to be able to return later to pur-
chase large quantity of wool for
which he is now paying a good price.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
WE'RE MARRIED MONDAY

Mr.. Harry H. Graham Of Anita and
Miss Emma r. Hoover of Extra, &C
cOmpanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
Bills of Extra came to Audubon Mon
day and went to the office of District
Clerk, John Horning where Mr.. Ora
ham and Miss Hoover secured a mar
riage license. The party then pro-
oeeded to the Evangelical parsonage
where they were united in marriage
Rev. Charles c. Lang performing the
ceremony. Miss Hoover is the
daughter of Jerry Hoover, well
known and highly respected farmer
near Extra. She is a fine young
lady, who has a wide acquaintance
that will be pleased to hear of her
marriage.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
HAS SURPRISE PARTY

Last night about 80 friends called
at the home at Miss Laura Diest
four and a half miles north of town
and gave her a complete surprise.
the occasion being the young lady's
18th birthday anniversary. The
evening was pleasantly passed in
games of various sorts and music,
after which delicious oyster supper
was served. Miss Diest was present
ed by her friends with several nice
presents to remind her Of the happy
occasion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
MRS. CLIFFORD Is IMPROVING

Mrs. d. F. Clifford. wife of Prof
Clifford, who went to a hospital in
st. Joseph. Mo-. two weeks ago for a
surgical operation. is improving nice
ly and II she continues to improve
will probably be able to return to
her home within month. This will
be gratifying news to her many
friends. About year ago Mrs.
Clifford had similar operation from
which she recovered and 1t is hoped
that her ailment will be permanently
cured when she returns this time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-11-15
ANOTHER DRAFT
SURE TO COME
Program Considered Provides Exemp-
ton Of 6S1 900 Men OF Second
Draft Increment

Stupenduous preparations to mus
/ ter every ounce of American man
power and economic resources for
the defeat of Germany will be the
answer of the United States to the
Teutonic victories over the Russian
and Italian armies, which means a
/ prolongation of the war
/ Here is the program, some phases
OF which were discussed at the meet
ing of President Wilson and his cabi-
net. H+stt
Legislation by congress authorizing
the expansion of the army to a maxi
| mum of 5 1000, 900 men in gradual in
crements of half million each
May Lower Draft Age
Lowering of the minimum draft
age to nineteen and raising of the
U aximum draft age, possibly to thirty
Z We years.
/ Examination of the second incre-
.nent of $4,000 draft registrants,
beginning in December with a view to
sending them to the training camps
by early spring.
Flotation of the third Liberty Loan
probably for $4,000, 0O0. 600, 900, next
February.
A marked increase in war taxation,
particularly on the profit of business.
Legislation making it possible to re-
strict the manufacture of nonessen-
tals and to concentrate the labor
power of the nation on the produc-
ton of ships and munitions.
The reverses suffered by the Italian
armies, following closely upon the
military collapse of Russia, have
awakened the administration to the
realization that a much more agrees
sive policy must be pursued by the
American government.
Hopes of Early Peace Gone
The advisors of the president who
met at the cabinet table ill concealed
their encouragement over the mis-
fortunes sustained by tie entente
cause in the last week, but they left
no doubt of their renewed determine
ton to redouble the efforts Of Amer
ica
All hopes of an early peace has
been dissipated. Those government
officials who believed that the leaven
of discomfort was working in Ger
many and that the Prussian autocracy
could not much longer weather the
rising storm of internal dissension
now concede that their hopes have
been blighted by the successful Ger
man drive into Italy.
There is no fear that Italy will be
be crippled to the extent that Russia
has been by the foe at home and
abroad, but it is realized that it will
take months for Italy to recover from
the staggering blow dealt by the Ger
man and Austrian armies.