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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-11
AN EDUCATIONAL FILM

where Are My Children" is to
be shown at the Crescent Theatre
Saturday, January 49, This film has
attracted a great deal of attention in
the cities where it has been shown
and it's appearance here will be look.
ed forward to expectantly.
where Are My Children" the elab.
crate photo-play that is creating a
sensation throughout the country has
been pronounced by some Of the alb.
lest critics "a moving picture revel.
lation to all the world and humanity's
crime" 1t deals plainly with the
premeditated destruction of the un-
born. The lack of birth contrOl in
the homes of squalid misery crime
and disease is thrown in vivid con-
trast against happy surroundings.
The production presents for serious
consideration by the public two great
questions:
Are doctors justified denying en-,
trance into this world those souls
that would be marked as moral and
physical detectives and bear the sign
Of the serpent?
Are women blessed with health and
wholesome, homes justified in deny
ing entrance into this world to those
fine, strong souls that would be a
blessing to humanity and bear the
sign of the cross?
1t is smashing, daring subject
done in smashing, daring way. II
will make, women think. and think
hard. 1t will make mon, look before
they leap. 1t will act as a warning
to the young.
The handling without gloves of this
question of prenatal child murder
is said to be powerful Indictment
against vice that threatens society
The serious consideration OF these
delicate problems is set forth in a
great drama, the plot of which is
said to be one of the most fascinat-
ing that has even been protrayed up
on a screen. The scenario was writ
ten by Lois Weber, genius of the
screen, who also produced Scandal
"Hypocrites,'' and other master pro-
ductions, The principal parts are
played by the powerful character act
or. Tyronne Power. and Marie Wal.
camp, supported by an all-star cast
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-11
MAY SECURE A
! new INDUSTRY
Committee Appointed. At Meeting
That Will Look Into Matter of
Locating Important Business
ENTERPRISE

The regular monthly meeting of
the Commercial Club was held at the
X. p. hall on Monday evening. It
was the time for the annual election
OF officers, and large number of the
membership was present.
The meeting was called to order by
the president, E. F. Bilharz, when
the minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved, and the reports
of the secretary and treasurer adopt
ed. The following officers were then
elected; President, s.. C. Kerberg;
Vice President, Geo. Viewer; Secre-
tary, P. C. Reinemund; Treasurer.
Clyde Keith. On account of the
absence of the newly elected presi-
dent. Geo Viewer presided over the
deliberations of the meeting.
The Club has been very active
since its reorganization five years
ago, and during that time much bus
mess has been conducted and a great
deal Of boosting has been done for
the town. The retiring officers, E.
F. Bilharz, as president and j. e.
kerwin, as secretary, who have acted
in their respective capacities two
years, have the best wishes of the
Club for their untiring efforts and
the same support given the old officers
will be accorded the incoming ones.
They are men of the highest charac-
ter who at all times have the best
interests of the town and community
at heart.
A committee was appointed by the
Club some months ago to perfect
plans for securing the annual tourna-
ment of the Northwestern District of
the Firemens Association. This COM
mittee was selected to secure a guar
antee fund to insure the success of
the tournament. They reported a
guarantee Of $500 where as $3.50
had been asked by the fireman. The
matter was put into condition so that
committee could inteligently pre-
sent the demands of Audubon to the
association for the selection of Audu-
bon as the city in which to hold the
tournament.
Prof. J. E. Wooters, of Ames col
lege, who was in the city in connec-
ton with the Short Course gave a
splendid talk before the Club and
went into a lengthy discussion of the
ment of experimental stations in the
county. A new plan is now on foot
to further interest the farmers in the
stations and these of necessity, to be
under the direction of the farcers
who work under a county agent. The
plan may be adopted and carried out
to successful conclusion. r. A.
Cloverdale, of Ames. made a short
talk on live stock interests. Both
gentlemen were given the closest at
tention.
A proposition has been presented
20 the Club which has for it's object
the location of large creamery in
Audubon. The stock holders of the
Hamlin. Sharon and Buck Valley
creameries are considering a consol-
idation with the location of a central
creamery in this city.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-11
new OFFICERS
WERE INSTALLED
Joint Installation of Officers Brings
Out Large Number of Members
Who Were Also Banqueted

The Joint installation of the officers
ders took place at the hall on Tues
day evening. Arrangements had
been made for public installation and
$50 responded to invitation.
At $3.50 luncheon was served while
The Edison furnished music. During
the interval and social hour a short
musical program was rendered. The
first number was violin solo by
Miss Wynona Farquhar with Miss
Taylor at the piano, then followed a
vocal solo by F. C. Sampson. Miss
Mildred Buck rendered a piano solo
by Liste very effectively. A vocal
solo by Miss Elsie McLeran was es-
pecially well rendered. Miss lila For
ney. who was a guest of Mrs. Chas.
Layand, sang solo with much ex-
preston and was so we'll received
that she was obliged to respond with
an encore number.
Then came the installation cere-
monies of the newly elected officers of
the Eastern Star. MN. Chas. Lay
land was the installing Officer with
Mrs. A. M. Currier as installing mar
shall. The following officers were in
stalled, Mrs. Lola Harmon, Worthy
Matron; F. c. Sampson Worthy Ma
iron; Mrs. Belle Smith, Assistant
Matron; d. L. Freeman, Secretary;
Ella L. Farquhar, Treasurer; Mrs.
Clara McLeran, Conductor; Mrs.
Irene Griffith. Assistant Conductor;
Mrs. l.. A. McGinnis, Chaplin; Miss
Eta Kennels. Adah; Mrs. e. B.
Thomas, Ruth; Mrs. Mae Sampson,
Esther; Mrs. Annah c. Rogers, Mar
tina; Mrs. Nellie Farquhar, Electa;
Mrs. Carrie Wilson, Warden; A. M.
Currier. Sentinel; Mrs. Cora Kennels,
Marchall; Miss Elsie McLeran, Or
ganist.
Mrs. Layland delivered the work in
a most pleasing manner and is to be
complimented for the mannr in which
1t was done. At the close of the in
stallation, the past Worthy Matron,
Mrs. Layland, and the past Worthy
Patron, Earl Maharg, were clled to
the floor and in dignified and hap
py manner Miss H. M. Bilharz pre-
sented the retiring officers with en-
blems of the order, befitting the sta
lions they had so admirably filed.
The following officers of Veritas
lodge No. 392 A. F. & A. M. were
then installed by March Jones as in
stalling officer and A. H. Edwards
as installing marchall: ]. X. Dom
aldson. Worshipful Master. j. w.
Landrum. Senior Warden; M. E.
Jones. Junior Warden; F. S. Watts,
Treasurer: ID. l.. Freeman. Secretary;
p. c. Reinemund. Snior Deacon; L.
ID. McLeran. Junior Deacon; A. Segal
Senior Steward; w. c. Henriksen,
Junior Steward and L. c. Bagley,
Tyler.
This was the first public installa-
ton of tn officers Of these orders in
Audubon and the affair proved to be
SO delightful to the members and
guests. that IL Ia probable public in
Istallations will become more fire.
quent. Both orders have shown a
remarkable increase in membership
tn past year. and already a great
del of work is accommodating for the
new officers for this year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-11
NJ. w. Al INSTALLATION

| One of the most pleasing and sue
cessful functions ever carried out by
the local camp of the Modern Wood
men OF America was held in their
hall Tuesday night, when the annual
public installation of new officers ell
ect was held, A good attendance es-
timated, at $50 was present. and all
join in voting 1t a most successful af-
fair. The hall was appropriately de-
cOrated for the occasion, and every
thing was carried out successfully on
the program, as previously arranged
for by the various committees in
charge. r. c. Spencer was the in
stalling officer, and he performed his
duties with dignity. One of the most
pleasing events of the evening was
the address of Rev. Arthur L'ttleton,
pastor of the First Christian church
of Clarion. Rev. Littleton always
receives a warm welcome whenever
he returns to Audubon, as he was at
one time pastor of the Christian
church in this city. and gained much
prominence as pleasing and instruc-
tive public speaker. His subject
Tuesday evening was "Woodcraft"
and he gave a very vivid. instructive.
and pleasing recital of the history of
the Modern Woodmen of America,
tracing the society's progress from
its beginning, thirty years ago Rev.
Littleton joined the order when it
was but year old. and has been a
very enthusiastic member and work.
er in the ranks since that time. His
address was most edifying, entertain
ing and full of good wholesome hum
or. During its thirty years, the Mod
ern Woodmen of America has grown
to a membership of over 100000.
He told of the trial Of the order
three years ago. when an effort was
made to place the order on an old
line basis. and the loss of 100000
members. Since that time, this loss
has more than been regained.
Following the installation of the
officers elect. a sumptuous banquet
was held, which thoroughly salts
fled the most fastidious. It was in
deed great repast, and one of the
most elaborate given by the M. w.
A. During the evening, music was
furnished by Lou Loss orchestra.
and this organization Of trained mus
icians greatly pleased all with their
offerings, and helped to make a big
success Of the evenings program.
Following are the ne wofficers in
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-11

working classes, he was chosen by the
Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor to
serve as their representative upon the
arbitration Board of that city.
Samuel Conybeare possessed I'M
usual faculties for making friends:
men Of high and low degree were glad
to receive him into their condolences
Into whatever activities or whatever
relationships he entered, back of ev-
cry act and every though was his new
er failing purpose and desire ITO
speak good word for Jesus Christ. :"
Samuel Conybeare died in Central
City, Nebr., January 4th. 1917, after
a four weeks illness. his death due to
a condition OF septic poisoning. Fun
eral services were held at his church
the Central City Presbyterian church.
also In the First Presbyterian church
at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Interment
In the Oak Hill cemetery. Cedar
Rapids"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-11
HARDING Is TO HE
INAUGURATED TODAY

| IOwa's Thirty-sevepth general as
sembly formally opened at 10 O'Clock
Monday morning at Des Moines and
both branches have gotter under way
without any special display of fire.
works. The temporary organizations
as outlined in the caucuses Saturday
were put through without change
M. B. Pitt of Logan was made speak.
er of the house and took up his duties
at once. The election of Wallace H.
Arney as president pro TEN of the
senate took place at 2 o'clock on the
afternoon of the first days session.
The democrats on the house side
placed in nomination Geo. w. Crozier
of Marion county but he withdrew in
favor of the majority choice. Arch w.
McFarlane Of Waterloo elected speak
er pro tenn, received a unanimous
vote, as did also w. C. Ramsey of
Belmond, elected chief clerk OF the
house. Tom Waters, Jr., of Des
Moines was elected secretary of the
senate.
Senator wallace H. Arney was in
troduced as. president pro tenn follow
ing his election By Governor-elect, w.
L. Hardinga who as lieutenant gov
ernor presided over the deliberations
of the senate until the president pro
tenn was elected. In taking his seat
Senator Arney said in part:
When I was member of the
house ten years ago the illustrious
gentleman on my right referring to
Harding) was just ahead of me- He
has been ahead of me ever since. This
is the nearest Jhav come to catching
up. shall have the pleasure soon of
introducing the permanent chairman
who was also member ten years
ago."
Both houses appointed committees
to arrange for the inauguration pro-
gram for this afternoon and evening.
Six members from each, house COM
prise join committee On this event,
with Senator Parker of Des Moines
as chairman. The other members
are Senators C. c. Helmer, Carroll;
N. j. Schrupp, Dubuque; w. c. Rat
cliff. Red Oak; o. A. Bylington, Iowa
City; c. F. Lyle. Sioux City; Rep
resentatives Otto Startzinger. Des
Moines; J. B. Weaver. Des Moines;
John M. Wormley. Plymouth; Chas.
Hall, Taylor; ]. o. Schaff. Clinton,
and d. R. Andre, Des Moines.
Important matters of legislation
will, of course. not be introduced I'M
til the committees of both branches
are named to which the bills may be
referred. 1t is probable the commit
tees will not be announced until next
week.
The inaugural address of Governor
elect Harding will be brief, he said.
1t will probably not contain over s.
900 words. He will touch on the i'm
portant matters of legislation in
brief way.
In the senate Governor-elect Hard
ing was given noisy reception when
in his capacity as retiring lieutenant
governor, he called the senate to or
der. The report of the caucus COM
mittee on employees was adopted and
the employees sworn in at onc1.
The committee on credentials made
its report and the senate adopted a
Joint resolution, introGsSed by Sena-
tor Parker o. Polk iasf4 stins, sde
chair to appoint committee of six
to confer with an equal number of
representatives to confer on the in
auguration.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-11
YOUNG FOLKS ENTERTAINED

Harold Buthweg entertained if
teen young couples at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Buth-
veg on Friday evening of last week.
The gathering was held compliment
AIRY to Thomas Musson who was here
on visit with relatives and former
friends. The evening was most en-
Joyably spent in games of various
kinds and number of musical selec-
tions were rendered. which were
thoroughly enjoyed. Refreshments
were served which helped to make
the evening one that will long be re-
membered by each guest. Thomas
friends were pleased to have him
among them again and their only
regret was that he could not be with
them oftener.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-11
SHERIFF TAKES HIS FIRST TRIP

The newly. elected sheriff of Audi
bon county. B. F. Wilson made his
first official trip last week when he
was called upon to take C. e. Hansen,
to the state institution at Clarinda.
Hansen is a young man aged 26 and
imagined that he could be instrument
al in settling peace negotiations be-
tween the waring nations of Europe.
This idea preyed upon his mind to
such an extent that he became ment-
ally deranged. He was brought be-
fore the board of insanity and ad-
Judged of unsound mind. 1t is thot
that he will recover in due time un-
der the care of the specialists at the
state hospital for the insane.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-11
DEATH OF w. C. sPEAs

Word was received yesterday tell
ing of the death Of VIM. Cain Speas.
which occurred Tuesday at the state
hospital at Clarinda, to which insti-
tuition he was committed from this
county December 81, 1909. The re-
mains will arrive here this afternoon.
As yet no definite funeral arrange
-uents have been made. Mr.. Speas
was q resident of Douglas township,
and is the owner of eighty acres Of
good land in that township. No pillow
has ever entered the same, and re-
mains virgin soil. He is survived by
his mother and brother, Alfred Speas.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-11
DANISH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Young Peoples meeting this even
ing at s o'clock
Choir practice Friday evening al
8 o'clock.
School Saturday morning at 900
o'clock. Confirmation class at 1:15
in the afternoon.
Sunday school and Bible class Sun
day morning at $3.50.
Services at 1880 in the morning
and at 1880 in the evening.
Tuesday evening there will be meet
ing at 8 o'clock with Elmer A. Ander-
sen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-11

dairy cattle and sheep, which is fur
nished by the college for demonstra-
ton purposes, is attracting wide at
|tention, and the farmers are coming
to see that they need to do some
special work along breeding lines in
order to secure the best type of cat
tie for the feed lots. ..,..,,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-11
sTOR MAsxERADE

Afholdes Fredag den lode Januar
d. B. s. Hall, af Sostersamfundet
allie venligst indbudt. Fire Premier
vii blive udelt.
Adgang til Hallen er. soc for Her.
rer Csc for Damer Maskerede Damer
frit. Good Musk. Kom allie.
Komiteen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-11
FOR SALE

Ford touring car. 1914 model, first
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and see same under Ray Bottoms
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Boone Auto Paint Co
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-01-11
. FOR SALE

Prize winning corn to be sold Sat-
urday, January 18th, at the Refine
mund Hardware store at IL o'clock.
Audubon Short Course.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-04
BACKING WILSON.
UNITED Press,)

Washington, April 4.-Urging that
there be no faltering, no division. and
no weakness in the nation, Senator
Hitchcock at the opening Of the sen
ate today began argument on the pas
sage of the resolution that will make
war with Germany an open actually.
In dramatic appeal, he declared
that he had always been against war,
and even in the faith Of that former
belief, he asks congress to plunge the
nation into war that may last three
years and cause much blood sacrifice.
Senators Stone and Vardamann said
war was a blunder, but both pledged
themselves to the end that the war
be successful. The unexpected length
of the speeches made it uncertain
whether the upper house would con-
cude it's work today. but every prom
Use was given that the body, despite
its long-winded speech making would
fall into line and give the president
whatever he wants. The house will
be asked tomorrow to take action on,
the Martin resolution. The house
foreign affairs committee agreed up
on this today, reporting it out favor
ably. with but two dissenting votes.
Majority Leader kitchin announced
that tomorrow the house will enter a
continuous session until the bill is
passed. There is no possibility of a
filiDuster in the house such as could
be carried out in the senate.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-04
ANGUS DOG
DRIVER WILL
Be seen HERE
Fred Hartman Hero of Winnipeg
st. Paul Derby, Booked for
Friday and Saturday

Eeryone Of the dog drivers who
took part in the Winnipeg to St.
Paul derby this year will be in it
again next season, including Fred
Hartman, the hero Of the late race,
who will appear in person at the
Auditorium theater Friday and Sat-
urday with the faithful huskies who
were his comrades in the great dog
race. In addition there are expected
to be about "a more entries than the
five who finished this year. out of
the II who started.
1t is hard to test a mans endur-
ance and strength" said Hartman,
who should know, having gone
through narrowing experiences by
the score before he finished, frost
bitten in dozen places and half
conscious from exhaustion, but none
OF the boys regret having gone
through it. Since my return to civil
ization, after years In La Pas, the
difference between the life we have
led there. fishing through the ice and
mushing with our catch to the first
settlement 100 miles away, or pros
pecting many leagues from other hu-
man beings and living in a prim-
tive cabin. strikes me the more for
chilly, but | would not trade the en-
periences ] have had there for years
OF soft ease farther south"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-04
SENATE ALMOST UNIT IN
STAND BEHIND WILSON
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ton. Senator Hitchcock said he had
hoped armed neutrality would avoit
war.
At LOggcrhead>.
Unfortunately, the opposition OF
the filibuster against that bill, re
suited in word going out to the
world that the official branches OF
the government were at logger
heads" said Senator Hitchcock. The
result has been that our rights have
been more imposed upon than ever
more American ships have been
sunk, lives OF American citizens have
been lost. Armed neutrality has
passed as an expedient against war
Opposed to War.
II have been bitterly opposed tc
war, have used my influence to that
end. Even when ! knew the people
were calling for war, and majority
Of congress overwhelmingly was fol
it, / sought out the president and
begged him to remain longer, if pos.
sible, under the policy of armed
neutrality as al expedient for peace
But the president had information l7
his possession which made it impos-
sible.
1.-THE country is ready and con-
gress is ready. While the vote has
not been recorded, the decision has
been made-it is war"
Senator Hitchcock was followed by
Senator Swanson of Virginia, who
said:
War Already.
"The issue is not peace or war
War has already been declared upon
us. The issue is whether we shall
accept war or abject and cowardly
submission"
1.-THE Zimmerman plot to incite
Mexico against this country. reaches
the lowest depths of national turpi-
tude,' Swanson said.
Senator Lodge in supporting the
war resolution declared that the
United States should seize the Ger
man mereEant ships now in Ameri-
can ports and use them to replace
ships Germany has sunk by submar-
ines.
~ Moment For Action.
mo one is more conscious than I
that this is moment for action and
not for debate said Mr.. Lodge. But
I wish briefly to state why I support
it with the greatest earnestness Of
which I am capable.
"The most momentous power en-
trusted to congress by the constitu-
ton is the authority to declare war.
and never has congress been called
to a more solemn exercise Of this
great power than at this moment.
We have submitted to wrongs and
outrages from the Central Powers of
Europe with a long patience. We
have borne and foreborne. to the very
limit of endurance. Now the newt