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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03
OUR barry.

One little row OF ten little toes,
No go along with brand new nose.
Eight little fingers and two little
thumbs
That are just as sweet as sugar
That's baby.
One little pair of wondering eyes,
Like little OWLS, so big and wise,
One little place they call a mouth,
Without one tooth from North to
That's baby.
Two little cheeks to kiss all day,
Two little hands so in his way
A shapely head, not very big,
That seems to badly need a wig
That's baby.
Dear little row of ten little toes,
How much we love them nobody
knows;
Ten little kisses ON mouth and chin,
What a shame he wasn't a twin
That's baby.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03
BROKEN DOWN
IN HEALTH.
Woman Tells How SIS Worth
of Pinkham's Compound
Made Her Well.
Lima, Ohio. eel was all broken down
inhealth from displacement One of my

lady friends came to
see me and she adj
vised me to COM
mence taking Lydia
e. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
and to use Lydia E.
Pinkham's Sanative
Wash. 1 began TAX
ing your remedies
and took SIS. 00worth
and in two months
yyao a wall woman
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03

The Junior Boys and Girls OF
Extra will give a Program at the
High School Auditorium on Friday
Evening at p NJ, May the 4th.
Admission 10 cents. Children 5
tents. Proceeds to be used to
:urther the work of the Boys and
Girls.
Everybody come and say a good
Iord for the work OF the boys and
girls. They are sewing, cooking,
gardening and singing.
Boys and girls are the biggest
ussets of any community.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03

Try using vinegar in houseclean-
ing 1t acts like magic in cleaning
smoke, and dirt including flyspecks
from walls, woodwork, windows
etc, when the cloth becomes
soiled wash it out in water before
putting it in the vinegar again.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03

''Dollikins, pollikins, what have
you found?"
"a little birds nest here on the
ground
The little birds are hungry, too;
Now what do you spose had
better do?"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03
SUNSHINE AGAIN.

Oh, where is the little old woman
| wonder,
They tossed on blanket one
day?
I'm tired of rain and of clouds and
OF thunder;
| wish | could send her again wa,
up yonder
To seweep them all quickly away
Twas useless the wishing, but while
| still worried
And wondered what better to do
A CHEEKY yong zephyr flew up
and he hurried
Those clouds, till they rustled ant
crowded and Hurried,
He swept them away from the
blue.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03
---O---
SAVE THE SPARROWS

I'm only a little sparrow,
A bird OF low degree;
My life is OF little value,
But the dear Lord Cares for me.
lie gives me coat of feathers
1t is very plain | know,
Without speck of crimson,
For it was not made for show.
But it keeps me warm in winter,
And it shields me from the rain;
We're it bordered with gold and
purple,
Perhaps it would make me vain.
And when the springtime cometh,
will build me Il little nest,
With many a chirp of pleasure,
In the spot | love the best.
have no barn or storehouse,
| neither sow or reap;
Iod gives ME a sparrow S portion,
And never a seed to keep.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03
Bird club
Notes

To join our Club, sign your nam
and address to the coupon below
and send to Mrs. w. j. Lancelot.
Journal, Extra, Iowa. Or copy the
pledge and sign it. 1t will cost
you nothing but the postage.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03

What is the difference between a
person late to the train and a
school mistress?
One misses the train, the other
trains the misses.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03

Cats are said to be the birds
ireatest enemies. a wide piece of
in fastened around the tree or
post will prevent the cats from
climbing to the nest
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03

Robins, swallows and pheobe's
make the foundation and plaster
he walls of their nests with mud.
They do not go in enclosed houses
to build but will sometimes use
open shelves or brackets
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03

Which is one of the longest words
in the English language?
Smiles becuse there is mile be-
tween the first and last letters.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03

pair OF bluebirds are reported
y be building in a neighbours gar
len. We have not yet seen them.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03

Bluebirds and wrens will build
"A almost amy sort OF place which
provides safety and comfort The en-
rance to house for bluebirds
should be about one and half
inches in diameter that OF the wren
not more than an inch.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03
Then out came the sun, fairly beam

Then out came the sun, fairly BEAM
ing and glowing,
From hiding away from the rain;
And out came the flowers, all smil-
ing and growing,
And out came the children, with
joy Overlooking
"oh, see; it is sunshine again
IS. ID.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03

If we put feathers, bits of wool
" twine where birds can find them,
A dozen different birds make use
ii them
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03

Why is dirty child like flannel?
Because it shrinks from washing.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03
COUPON

!. Cut Here. :.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-05-03

"Oh dear me-" sighed May Bios
som, and she put her small handker-
chief to her eyes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Fill the Thrift Cards.

Washington parents whose children
are buying war thrift stamps have a
chance tonight to do bit of service
both to the government and to the chill
dren themselves. Many of these stamp
cards are still untitled Why not buy
enough stamps to fill these cards and
put them in the Christmas stockings
That will give them Il clearance on the
first sixteen and make them owners.
when the small differentiaI is paid, of
veritable war savings certificates, pay
able in 1923. Then the youngsters can
start new cards Immediately, encour-
aged by their possession of full array
of stamps on the old ones.
Remarkable results have already been
scored III the matter of encouraging
juvenile thrift by means of these war
savings stamps. Children who used to
regard pennies and nickels as good only
for spending on digestion spelling
messes and other petty induIgences are
saving them scrupuiously They have
caught the idea that they are doing
something to help win the war. and they
are becoming little capitalists, NOT pre-
maturely getting the business point of
view, but realizing as never before the
worth of small change. The economic
benefit of these lessons is beyond cal
culation. Our people have been re-
preached as a nation of spendthrifts
Perhaps in consequence of the thrift
and economies imposed upon us by the
war we may be cured of very bad
habit through the children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Spreading the Traffic Load.

Another department of the govern
mont will 60 upon the early-opening
basis at the beginning of the new year.
The Department Of Commerce, however,
81 to @stagger" its hours, certain of the
bureaus starting work at $3.50 and the
remainder at s:45. Thus ON the I'd of
January all of the Interior Department
and approximately half of the Commerce
Department will open their doors at q
quarter before nine. It might have been
moro effective, in view of Secretary
LANES action, to put the entire Com
msrcs Department on the $3.50 basis, to
distribute the morning traffic load more
widely. In these proceedings of hour
shifting there should be careful inter
department cooperation, lest the result
be merely a transfer Of the morning
rush. To gain the maximum benefit
frem the Encouragement in the matter
OF street car accommodation some of
the ofaces should be opened at 9:l5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Deadly Headlights.

For the second time in a few weeks
glaring headlights on a motor car IN
Maryland have caused a fatal accident
on the Washington Baltimore boulevard
Saturday night a Washington man was
so dazzled by the binding lights of an
approaching car at a narrow point on
the road that the machine WIS sent. into
the parapet of a bridge and overturned,
killing the driver. Maryland has law
against headlights that blind those IN
front of them. This law is supposedly
enforced but those who use the roads
in that state after dark know that Il IS
not. These two fatal accidents IroYe
that it is evaded. Maryland, taxing the
District motorists heavily for their use
of the state roads, should give them
protection as we'll as reqalre them TO
obey its laws by strictly enforcing this
rule. which is so necessary on the con
gested boulevard and especially those
parts where bridges. and curves add
serious dangers to the traffic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

by factionism, fortune seems to beckon.
They are not seeking control of the lext
House, but only foothold, which, in
case Of a close break between the two
old parties, as in the present House, will
enable them to offer trading terms. A
million dollars so used can be divided
up into very helpful campaign funds.
1t is mentioned in the report from
which the above extract is taken that
among those in attendance at the Chi
cago meeting were Morris Hillquit and
Victor Berger. As is known, both are
mentioned in connection with seats in
the next House. Both are able men. Mr..
Berger has served in Congress one term.
Both have had considerable experience
in politics. Together in the next House
as representatives of new party with
widely advertised reforms, they would
at least secure hearing in forum in
surfing national attention for their out
givings
At the municipal election in Boston
last week the socialist candidate for
mayor cut very small figure. Socialist
hopes, however, are not based on New
England. or the south, or the near or
far west. In the east they are highest
in New York state, and in the middle
country in Illinois. In the northwest
they are highest in Wisconsin. If in
say half a dozen states, therefore, the
socialists secure that many seats in the
next House they will have accomplished
their present object and laid founda-
tons for 1920.
Notwithstanding the fact that the war
has, in a way, subordinated politics,
great deal is going on in the political
world; and no politicians are buster than
those now at the head of the socialist
party. and who profess TO see such
an opening for the socialist evangel,
both in America and Europe, as has
never existed before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
The Socialists.

This, dated Saturday, is from Chi
eago:
Socialists today began the work of
raising . fund of 81 100000 with which
to conduct the 1918 congressional cam
paign and to defend members of the So
cialist party who have been accused by
the government of anti-American acts
and utterances. Plans for the campaign
were made last night at meeting of
the national socialist executive commit
tee"
This sum Of money in itself testifses
to the growth Of socialism and to the
hopes and purposes of its present Head
ers. Spread out over the country, a mil
lion dollars would not mean, and might
not accomplish, much. But the social
lists, in fnrtherance Of their COMPRESSION
al program, will not so use it. They have
in mind placing it where it will do the
most good-making selections Of promis-
ing territory, and cultivating districts
where, through their own strength, OF
the weakness Of the old parties produced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Two Opinions About the Probe.

Current gossip shows two opinions re-
speeding the congressional investiga-
tions Of war activities. One Is that the
main points have been covered, and but
little more remains to be done. The
other Is that the main points are yet
to be uncovered, and that very much
more remains to be done. Gossip, of
course, will have its fling.
The investigations came suddenly,
not exactly in the nature of a surprise,
but showing a swift change Of opinion
in Congress and elsewhere. A feeling
had been growing that something of the
kind should be done. It was plain that
matters Of importance were out of KEEL
ter. There was a good deal of bicker-
ing in Official circles. There were too
: many delays. There was some plainly
discernible working at cross purposes.
The record was good in spots, but
showed too many spots where it was
not good.
Naturally, Congress was expected to
search for the trouble and apply the
remedy. But would Congress under
take the tasks Would there not be dan
ger in thus probing the difficulties'
Would not too many secrets escape. and
circulate to the governments disadvan-
tage7
Tbs right course was taken. Congress
entered upon the task Thus far the
probing has been well performed, and
some interesting discoveries made. Per
sonalities have been few. Partisanship
has been nil The principal. the ruling,
spirit shown has been to assist, and not
obstruct or condemn, officials under fire.
In this spirit the investigations can
safely proceed, and should proceed, in
whatever directions and to whatever
lengths circumstances seem to warrant
The country is at school, learning a new
lesson. It is struggling with problems
It has mover tackled before. 1t must
solve them, not only for present, but for
future purposes. The length of the war
cannot be determined. We are in it,
and our part is growing. Hence, what
ever We do should be we'll done.
There may be some open discussion
Of this subject when Congress reassem-
blss. Many members will sound senti-
msnt ut homo during the holiday recess.
and rsta1n here advised as to popular
expectation. And as next year will be
campaign year for the legislators, the
voice Of the people will have great
weight. If they favor thorough probe
It Will be made. The legislator who
wants his commission renewed will
hearken to those who have votes con-
-cesled about their persons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

Of mail moving at this time was given
a visual demonstration yesterday at the
Union station, where thousands of bags
for which there was not room for i'm
mediate handling in the post Office prop
er were piled at the west end of the
concourse. OF course, there have been
some delays. Some of the Christmas
mail cannd possibly be delivered in
time. This, however, is due to fault of
the senders rather than the postal serv-
ice. Had the admonition to mail early
been strictly followed there would have
been no eleventh hour congestion, such
as that which no possible expansion of
the postal force could have avoided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Germany's Peace Throw.

Secretary Baker in his weekly "war
review" printed today, emphasizes the
warning that the German peace pro-
posals should not cause any slackening
of American war preparations There
are two hopes in Germany today. to
smash through the western line and to
turn the Italian flank. To accomplish
this immense numbers of men and guns
have been assembled, through the strip
ping of the eastern front, and desperate
attacks are to be made. But the Sec
rotary sees no disaster ahead. He de-
clares that the lines will hold and that
our forces will reach the front in sufi-
Gent time and numbers to deliver the
blows that will bring about Germany's
defeat in the field. The present frantic
efforts of Berlin to effect a breach in
Italy or in France in advance of the
arrival of the American Army in sufi-
cient numbers to turn the scale against
the central powers indicate that Ger
many is stalking practically all on the
present and impending blows. Mean
while the peace proffers are rendered.
They will not cause any slackening here.
Secretary Baker need have no fear on
that score. The American people are
well aware of the worthlessness of anv
German peace plan save as an indica-
ton of the weakening behind the Teu-
ton lines that makes an early arnistice
and negotiation with the allies impera-
tive, from the German point of view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

Lots O. things we didn't know
Just a few short years ago.
Never heard of bolsheYiki,
Nor of Wilhelm's talks with Nieky.
When of "burgs" or "bergs" we chartered
"pittsburg" was the one that mattered.
Never thought Of odd Won linden
Plotting there beneath the Linden.
Then we thought those Prussians gentle
Scientific, sentimental,
Tying pretzels 'mongst their labors
Into love knots for their neighbors.
Thought the kaiser weak and silly,
Never dreamed that Kronprinz Willie,
Though in mind and feature charmless,
Could prove anything but harmless
Just few short years ago
What 10. We didn't knowl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Remarkable Postal Achievement,

The Post Office Department is now
closing up a transaction that has never
been equaled in its history, in the NOV
ing Of millions of pieces of Christmas
mail matter. Owing to the war there
has been a greater amount Of holiday
gift mailing than ever before. Immense
numbers of parcels have been intrustcd
to the post that would ordinarily have
been given by hand. Most of these
have gone to the soldiers in the camps
in this country and overseas When
the record is all made up it is found
that an inconceivable volume of mail
has been moved with remarkable facil-
ity and fidelity. The immense quantity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

/. w. W. members in Sacramento were
found with a soap box full Of dynamite;
probably the same soap box that had
been used as pedestal by a sidewalk
orator. 1t is sad TO see an article OF
furniture that made so innocent a start
in life pursuing SO consistent career
of degradation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
A Similarity.

up. T. Barnum said the people like
to be humbugged"
"He's right. Only humbug perform
er is like a magician. He makes You
very tired as soon as you see through
his tricks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
SHOOTING STARS.
Cruelty,

"Shall 1 sing Tosti's Good-bye'P in
quired the young man who tries so hard
to be entertaining.
II don't care whose you use" replied
Miss Cayenne. ~And don't bother to
sing it, Just say it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

If Americans seem Unconditional con
corning the fact that they are in war,
it is because they are giving the most
serious and thoughtful attention to
questions of what is to be done by them
as belHgerents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

Though comparatively inactive. the
Toxic government inspires confidence
When an emergency arises there is not
a chance that Japan will be caught un-
prepared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

Recent events in the history of Mich
clas have given Trotzky certain dis
respect for autocrats, whether they speak
Russian or German.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

A boat load of bolsheviki landed in
a Pacific port to fraternize with the I.
W. w. This should shorten the word to
"bocheviki."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

Holiday luxuries are available, as
usual. The sugar shortage did not cause
any appreciable scarcity in the supply
of soft drinks, chewing gum and candy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

Japan denies that her army IS being
modified. This denial does not dispose
of an impression that it could be mobil-
lied very fast once start was decided
on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

The big idea that censorship must
strive for is to make information as in
accessible to the spy as it is to the loyal
American citizen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

The United States Capitol is some
times the home of the flibuster. That
fact does not render Congress patient
with delay in meeting a national emer-
geney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
philanthropic.

''Did you get rid of your dog!"
eyes. He seemed to worry the police
men so much was afraid they weren't
getting time to attend to their other
duties"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

The corporations should be protected
from themselves. If no interference is
offered, rate raising is likely to become
one of those awful incurabie habits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Change of Sentiment

For coal | used to hate to go.
| scorned to chop the wood.
But now the fuel is so low
] only wish / could.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

It was an ill-informed German voter
who thought that by defeating Hughes
in the 1916 campaign he could silence
Roosevelt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

The citizen who travels for pleasure
used to be an object of solicitude on
the part of the railroads. Now he is
only in the way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

New Year resolution for Lord Lans-
downe: Never dig up back number
speeches and try to put them out as up
to-date sagacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

Trotzky is not of the element of Rus
sian society that permits the Germans
to buy anything they like with counter
felt money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
Punctuaiity.

Telephone service prompt
"Parts OF it. The bills always get
around on time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

Berlin is disposed to use up great
deal of phraseology in framing the same
old peace proposals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24

According to some OF the testimony
The hardest part of an inventors work
comes after the invention is complete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-24
The EvsninH Star Newspaper Company
18th 81. and Pennsylvania Avenue

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The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition, is delivered by carriers
within the city at Is cents per month;
daily only, 26 cents per month: SUNDAY
only. 20 cents per month. Orders may
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-20
THE BLESSED
DAMOZEL" TO
BE PLAYED

French music OF various schools, with
Debussy's blessed Damozer as the fea-
ture, marks the program for the concerts
of the Philadelphia Orchestra on Friday
afternoon and Saturday evening next The
women who form part of the Philadelphia
Orchestra Chorus, organized last year for
the production of Mahler's Eighth SYM
phony and now permanent adjunct Of the
orchestra, will take part in THE Blessed
pamozel,' lyric poem by the French i'm
pressionist for chorus of women soprano
solo and orchestra. Mabel Garrison, of the
Metropolitan Opera Company, remembered
for her work as first soprano in several of
the performances Of Mahlers symphony,
VIII sing the part Of the solo soprano.
Having won the Prix de Rome with his
"Enfant Prologue" Debussy sent as FIRST
fruit of his year in Italy THE Blessed
Damozel," in which he utilizes a part Of
Rossettis well-known poem for the text
1t was rejected by the Beaux Arts Section
OF the Institute because Of its excessive
modernity This was in 1884; since that
time audiences have learned to know and
enjoy the delicate exotic beauty OF pa
bussy's work and THE Blessed DamozeI"
has had performances in all the great music
centers.
The concert opens with Cesar Franck's
symphonic poem, Redemption" part of the
oratorio OF the same name by the French
mystic.