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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01
FEDERAL fuel COMMITS
), sion FOR AUDUBON Co.
W,auccun,a, Iowa.
October IS, 1917.
Mr. A G. ForsLeck
Gray, Iowa.

MT George S1arI6T, AuQuDOll, Ia
Mr. john D.n.ick Extra, Ia.
Dear Sir,
desire to appci-t you menl-
Der OF the local Federal Fuel conf
mites for Audubon County.
Your chief duties will be to i'm
vest'gate complaints as to the prices
chlars ed by dealers and IL found an
a cordsnce with DR.. Garfield's or
ders make reed rmend ations to this
office, also report upont claims of
dealer.or others as to their inability
to secure a s1pFly of coal and dit
claim Is found Justified we are
promised relief from Washington,
Dealers are allowed to charge
the average gross profit. they re
caived durirg tie year 1915 plus
80 per cent but not more than they
received during the month, of
July 1917. Ii coal was sold at $500
per ton and they got l.50 gross
profit, selling at 7.5O they would
he entitled to 5 cents extra or a
gross profit of 1876 providing their
profits fer the month of July,1 81 !!
were not less than this ,in no case
will profits be over that of July
1917. -.
In cases where dealers prices are
too low rscomum en dlations from yonr
committee will be considered as DIT
is the desire OF, the administration 7
BE- tair to all.
You Iwgll be doing great ser
Vice for Your country, and particuI-
larly for the people of your city
and country and favor to me if
you will undertake this MOST i'm
portant and vital work. Please
advise.
Kindly give newspaper publicity
your appointm emit.
Yours very truly,
Charles Webster.l
Federal Fuel Administrator fol-
Iowa. :.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01
OUR WAR
DEPARTMENT FIGURES

There are $4,000, 900 men NOW
under arms i'm this war OF which
'27.50O.OO0 are credited to the
allies and fo,5oo.oOO to the Gem
trail powers.
Among the ALLIES however are
9 100000 Russians who are not
worth darn to fa0ht.
The United States is reckoning ON
supplying a mialicn boys that cam
and will fight ard 1apam a mill
ION and half
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01

The Mothers Club was entertained
last Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs john Parrott.A large
crowd was present. mad held e.
successful meeting. After the busi-
ness meeting, the hostess served
la delicious luncheon.
Mrs Lola Freeman of Brayton
and Mrs Doll Goe were guests Of
the day. Their next meeting will
be the Club Banquet, which will
be held at the home of Mrs AM
drew Jensen next Thursday even
ing. ......
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01
old FRIENDS ENJOY
A GOOSE DINNER

Mr. and Mrs Nels Hansen, Mn
and Mrs Sam Sorensen OF Chicago
autoed to Sharon township Sunday
where they spent the day at the
Pete Hendrdcksen home. About "A
friends and relatives were at the
Hendricksen home and partook of
a goose DINNER, which was prepared
by Mrs HendIricksen and daughters.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01
Fall and spring Poland China
bears all eligible to register.
Andrew C. Nelson.

NOTICE.
All sale dates for R. w. Jones
OF. Jones and Son, Auctioneers
made at the office Of Harry and
Hunt, Extra, Iowa.
A. w. Harvey will clerk your
sales if wanted, anywhere. Familiar
with thoroughb sales and require
ments of a clerk. II
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01
EBERT THOMPSON

Mr.. William Ebert and Miss
Dorothy Thcmpslcn both of Audubon
were united i'm marriage at the
Methodist Epilscopal parsonage In
Atlamfic Thursday last, October 25,
by the Rev. Frederick w. simlp-
son ea'dant minister.
The young people will reside en-
a farm near Audubon
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01
FOR SALE BY OWNER

A good so acre farm miles
northwest of Extra, Audubon Coun-
ty. This farm is we'll improved and
can be bought with small payments
Price $4,000 per acre. Possession
March L, 1918. If interested adj
dress, Paul Peterson. 364 Brandeis
Theatre Building. Omaha. Nebr.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01
FOLKS WS|T'G

Mrs Wright ard Miss Lois Kirkt
wood of Atlantic and Mrs Kirkt
wood of north Branch were enter
tanned Saturday at the homes of
their relatives. Mrs Will yarmey
and Mrs Will Fulton. ALL returm-
I'D th their honnns in the aIhtaH
noon. 80. ). :.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01
PRINCIPAL OF GRAY
SCHOOLS VISITING HERE

Miss Jessie Talbot, who is the
Principal of the Gray Schools was
am, over Sunday visitor here at
the home of her friends at THE
Forester home. Maurice and
Bessie Fbrrester toprs' her to,
Gray Sunday evening i'm their car
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01
FAMILY REUNION At
The CHRISTENSEN HOME

L P Christensen held a family
reunion at his home, Saturday. His
SONS and daughters and their fam
lilies were all present. The event
was held in honor of his SOM
Harry, who was here for visit
from Camp Dodge.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01
s'wifts Lily olsomargarine, 81
ants pourd, rome better,
Peter Has enfeldt.
FOR SALE BY OWNER

A good 80 acre farm 4 miles
northwest OF Extra, Audubon Coun-
ty. This farm is well improved and
can be bought with small payment
Price $4,000 per acre. Possession
March 1, 1918. If interested adj
dress, Paul Peterson, 1854 Brandeis
Theatre Building, Omaha, Nebr.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01
THE NEXT NUMBER OF
LECTURE CRUISE NOV. 9

Roscoe Gilmore Stott, the foam
Gus poet, author educator AMID lee
turer. ..i...
Here lis man of tine type pt
GGlIIian. and whose ,wrll6lngs i'm
various magazines have been even
more extensively published.
With the death of James Whit
comb Riley, the attention of the
whole nation has been called to
cslr A,merlcam poets and writers
+ d. our seeming failure to recog-
nize their work until theyy are
dead. 80. >.
Roscoe Gilmore Scott tells au-
diences how to make hit in the
game OF life and he says Most
men get mo farther than FIRST be
cause they consent to take a base
ON balls. Many men get mo Nfar.
Iher than THIRD because they are
! not alert and darling The great
majority fail to score because they
have NO aim in life" In fact two
lines from one of his poems cor
rectly DIES tribes his aim fn life.
BE mime singing heart Whose
anthem floats
With Gods pure sunshine wower
i'm its notes..
At school auditorium. BEGINNING
at o'clock sharp.
Seats ON sale at the Mccartney
Drug Store. Wednesday, MeveW!be1
9TH. Be sure and come.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01
CLASSIFIED ADS
Adds under this head will run
till ordered out.

FOR SALE.
A few choice big type poland
china boars. Peddgrees furnished,
w. g. Peppers If
I have for sale number of
farms that are priced right. Call
and see me when you want to buy
aafarm. ........s
Also have several houses for
sale i'm Extra. 49,.
j. B. j. Lohner -.
Extra. Iowa. T. F.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01
RECOUNT OF V0II.lS|

On a recount of the votes Gust
at the RECENT election it was
found that the amendment was de-
feated by one thousand and silk
votes. .....s....st.
i 1905 najonity for the vets.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01

w I'll Tibben and family.
7 They departed Wishing her many
many n.lore. happy birthdays.
ENJOYING A FEW DAYS.
Mrs Clarence Christensen 4 and
daughter, Aileen returned Friday
from Atlantic She had been dn
that city Since Monday visiting at
the home of her parents. She ac-
companied her friend, Mrs Dicks,
who had been here visiting to that
city and together they enjoyed sew
eral days with friends. Mrs Dicks
went from there to Lewis to visit
her parents, after which; she will
return to her home i'm San Antonio.
Free To Cancer Sufferers.
"A new book ON cancer has just
been published by DR. o A johnson
SHE 52s, 1920 Main ST., KANSAS
City, Mo-, which shows how
cancer is being treated by conn
b.natiop medical treatment THAT
proves most effective. There lis NO
longer amy question or doubt about
the successful treatment of mcst
kinds of cancer if taken in timIes
Absolute proof o. this treatment
can tie VERIFIED by living witness
es who were treated three to
s,ventesn years ago. Write today
fer this valuable hook. 1t will he
sent free for asking
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01

F'URNATURE FOR SALE
Mrs Maggie Navratil offers her
furniture for sale. Please call at
the home OF her parents, Mr. and
Mrs John Mertes
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-11-01
town PROPERTY
FOR SALE

New house and lot in south part
of Extra for sale
john Martes t
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
Widower of Seven
Weeks Elopes With
A School Teacher

pollocksvillc. \. c, Feb, IS
EJnp ped. Monday a. Nj. Rev. w T
Carlisle Briggs, BAPTIST minister, aged
twenty eight years, and seven weeks
IA widower. with Miss Minnie Holder,
aged twenty-five years, of Coleman.
y. {. They were hurried in Windsor.
Mr.. Briggs Is a. native of Madison
county, son OF Rev. ]. w. Briggs. OF
Ealfonr, Henderson county, nephew
of Or II H. Briggs, of Asheville. first
cousin OF @. G. Briggs. Jr., of New
port News, and brotherin-la by fi~st
marriage to j. w Freeman, recently
removed from Norfolk to teach at
Montrose
Miss Holder, who resided with her
bachelor brother. Aaron Holder. on
a. farm near Colerain, \. c.. is from
one OF BERTHE Countys best families
and is reported to have a comfortable
income
Mr.. Briggs first knew her on be
coming, fer period last summer
supply pastor of her church.
Teaching some eight miles apart las
Bcrtic county. they became bride and
groom III Windsor Immediately upon
securing a license, and no pupil tn
either school had anticipated Their
joyous holiday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
TWO MORE GUNS ARE.
SENT TO CAPE HENRY

Norfolk Va. Feb. 2s-Two more
guns >iN-inch T 1es+-were sent to
Cape Henry yesterday to guard Ches-
apeake bay against possible invasion.
When the temporary Notifications are
completed there will be four guns at
the cape, two 5-inch and two G-inch
rifles The smaller ones went down
staoGt week ago.
Bases for the guns al Cape Henry
and at Fisherman's Island are almost
completed DctaChments from Fort
ress Monroe have already been sent
TO Cape Henry, and large detail will
probably 20 to the island before the
end OF the week AS soon as the
bases are well set the coast artillery
men VIII place the guns.
BY yesterday afternoon two COM
panies OF artillery sent TO Cape Hen
rs the day before were well settled
in camp. A model camp Is being es-
tablished, with sanitary arrangements
and camp equipment on scale that
indicates the troops may be held
there indefinitely. The temporary de-
fenseS viii not be allowed to inter
fere with work on Fort Story,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
BOHEMIAN ANO HIS
BOOZE N SAME JAIL
skipper Of Good "weA" Ship Eliza
beth Clarke Refuses to Give
Bail Required.
OWNERS TRY TO GET CRAFT
Washington People Take Steps to Re-
possess Blind Tiger Schooner.
Negro Says Club Near Lynnhaven
Real Owners OF Liquor.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
Irvington, Va. Feb. 2S,-Captain
Ike Bozeman, Of the wet" ship Eliz-
abeth Clarke, is still in Lancaster jail.
no steps as yet being taken for bail.
Bail in the sum of $1,000 was yes
terday required by Commemorative
Attorney Newbill before Trial Justice
Fleming. but Bozeman refused to give
IT, The negro, Jones. Of the crew. IL
In the Marine hospital, a bullet hav-
ing gone through his shoulder and
one through his hands. The wounds
are not considered necessarily fatal
Young Bradshaw. the third memo Der
OF the ship company, Is in the custody
OF the sheriff, and will be detained
only as a witness. as he took no part
in the fracas and fed upon the APP
prnach Of officers, surrendering after
getting ashore.
The Elizabeth Clarke IL claimed by
Washington owners. who are taking
steps with the circuit Judge for her
release.
The two hundred and eighty quarts
OF fine whiskey found by the officers
are locked in a cell in the county jail
close to Captain BoZeman. 1t ia
stated by the negro sailor that Cap
tain Bozeman had been paid by a
club somewhere in the vicinity Of
Lynnhaven, Va. to freight this liquor
TO them. He took another tack. how
ever. and was peddling II out.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
NORFOLK TO HAVE NEW
HARDWOOD LUMBER PLANT

Norfolk, Va, Feb. &c, A. Lowe,
Of the Baltimore Lumber company.
arrived here on Monday and started
force of men TO work erecting the
new buildings required for the estab-
lishment of large hardwood lumber
plant and planning mills on the Belt
Line at Piedmont Heights.
This yard will have n capacity for
handling from 8 million to a million
and q half feet of lumber daily ana
will he a valuable addition to the
many new industries recently locating
on the Belt Line,
All the buildings In the TeEr Of the
marine barracks have been sold by
tho government. MessTs. Parker &
Mnlvev have purchased the large
building formerly used as a lyceum
and two smaller buildings, and ]. r.
Stafford has purchased fourteen mess
halls. These buildings will be torn
down and the material used in the
construction of cottages and resi-
dences on the Naval place property
adjoining the marine reservation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
JUSTICES OF PEACE
ARE DISPENSED WITH

Norfolk, Va. Feb. 2s.--The city
council last night decided to dispense
with the seven justices of the peace
in tho city and to give all the work
to one justice, who is placed on d
straight salary Of $50 per months.
BY taking this action the council
has made 1t possible TO place two
more policemen on the street for ac-
tive duty and to relieve the two off,
GERS that have been employed at POI
lice headquarters Of all clerical work
and make them available for duty
where they are needd
The new justice Will also act as
private secretary to the chief of po-
lice and Will he in charge of all cor
respondence connected with the police
department
The clerk will bail all prisoners
brought into police headquarters and
VIII turn all fees over to the city
treasury. He will also collect ell fees
IRON warrants. executions and other
matters at headquarters IN this man
ner 1t has been figured out. the posi-
uon Will be self-supporting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
FRIFDA MEREDITH DIETZ, Editr
Telephone Madison 1898.

by Rev, w. G. Boggs. a former pas
tor OF the groom, and was witnessed
by the family and II few near rela-
tives. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson LEFT at
Gas O'Clock for their future home
in Blackstone. Their many friends
throughout the state will wish for
them much happiness.
WcStmorciand Club Dance.
The regular Thursday night infor-
NAL dance will take place at the
Westmnreland club on Thursday
night. March /. from to II 80
o'clock. for members OF the club and
their guests.
Personals.
Mrs Percy 10th, Of Waynesboro, is
The guest of Mrs. John Clothier.
Herbert Rueger has returned to
Episcopal high school, In Alexandria,
after spending the week lend with his
father. william Rueger. at Byrd Park.
Sam Hancock has returned TO Fork
Union Military academy, after short
visit with his parents on Church Hill.
Mrs. James T Rutherford has re-
turned to "Ben Lomond." her home
near Rock Castle, Va. after a visit
TO frieads in Richmond and Balu-
more.
Miss Maria TuRRle has returned
from visit with relatives in Black
stone.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
CAPTAIN JAMES DEAD
Danyille Man Dies With His Conn
mand on Border

Danville, Va, Feb. 2s--Dr John
James, of Danville, today received a
telegram from Colonel Robert l..
Hirst, Eagle Pass. Tex, conveying the
announcement of the death OF his
son, Captain Russell James, Thiri in
fantry. at that place. Colonel Hirst
wired that Captain James died un-
expectedly this morning and asked in
structlons as TO the disposition of the
body. Captain James was the second
son OF Dr. and Mrs. James and Is the
second TO Civ his life to the service.
He was an honor graduate of VIr-
ginia Military institute and was com
missioned second lieutenant by Presi-
dent Roosevelt after the death of his
brother, Lieutenant Fred james,
killed in action in the Philippines.
He was about thirty-five years old.
No details az to the manner or cause
OF death were received
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
HOPtWEll PUTS STAMP
TAX ON LIQUOR IMPORTS
Powder Towns City Fathers Will Let
the Other Fellow Worry as to
ConstitutionalIty of Act.

The Hopcwel Daily Press OF Tues
day printed the following:
John Barleycorn. 3hackled. exiled,
hated. worried, is to be further hui
initiated by sufforeing a tax levy, the
city fathers having decided at a meet
ing Saturday m0ring at IL O'CLOCK.
that each quart of whiskey received
at the express office must be stamped
with a twenty-five cent stamp before
it may he removed from the office.
This money will go into the city treas
ury. where it Is said that the rattle
of many more shcckes is necessary to
he heard.
The ordiane1ce, ordering every
quart of whiskcy to be taxed, was
passed 10 go In effect Immediately
Just who is responsible for this
happy thought which will reimburse
the decrepit treasury, OF the city, we
are not Informed. but the idea Will
net the city several dollars every day.
II the past records OF liquor shipments
hint OF the future. When the bone
dry law passed recently by congress
goes into effect. the first OF next July,
the city VIII nave been amply assisted
in paying her debts.
Over $50 Day for City.
Judging from the past records of
liquor shipments, eeCh day the city
will receive between nifty and seventy
five doiarc. on tine average The
hooks OF the express company show
that there have beer delivered every
day about three hundred quarts. The
added tax Will cause no decrease in
the amount of liquor ordered. for
man receiving but one quart n month
cares little what that quart Will cost
him. Furthermore. every man will
now have an added excuse for order
ing his quote of dream dispenser.
claiming that he is helping his town
with every drink.
Package Stamped Right There.
When q man calls for his quart. he
pays the extra two bits. The express
agent takes the city stamp and stamps
on the package the sign that means
Tho tex has been paid. Then the APP
plicant gets his liquor. For the tax
, on every quart that is delivered the
express office is held responsible No
tax, no liquor.
City Needs Funds.
To a city whose treasury is in the
condition OF that OF Hopewell. this
new source OF funds will come as
lie saver. According to the prospec-
tive report of Mr.. Warren, the city
auditor. as to what the city expenses
will be for the next year, and as to
what tho income will be, It is clearly
seen that at the end of that time there
will be a serious deficit by July the
| first, when the bone dry" law goes in
to effect. there should be between
seven and eight thousand dollars ad-
ded. from this new source alone. This
may save the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
TRYING TO SINCE CHICKEN,
AGED WOMAN FATALLY BURNED

Norfolk, Va. Feb. 2S-Funeral ser
vices for Miss Ann Devereaux, eighty
years old, who was burned to death
in her home at Chapel and Cove
streets conducted yesterday
st. Mary's Catholic church. The bur
ial was in St Mary's cemetery.
Miss Devereaux had prepared to
SINCE a chicken when her clothing
caught fire from flaming paper. Her
niece. Miss Nellie Hart, and neighbOrs
used blankets in eXtinguishing the
flames, but not before Miss Deve-
reaux had been fatally burned
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
Young I4ady's Sad End

Forest Depot. Va, Feb. 2S-Eula
kersey. seventeen years of age, who
committed suicide here Saturday night
~" taxing csrtviic' acid, was buried
Monday No reason was given for
her act but in a letter she stated the
clothes that she was TO be buried in
and the songs she wished sung at
her funeral She was to have been
married III about two weeks
She is survived by her parents. two
brothers and four sisterA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
Auto Show In Full Blast.

Petersburg's first automObiIe Snow
is now in full blast at Iakemont park
and large crowds are vtiting the
park to inspect the exh its. The
splendid pavilion is well Allied with
fine assortment of cars and good
music is furnished by a hrst-class
orchestra. with dancing each night.
The show reflects credit on Manager
H r. Doan. Tomorrow will he OBJ
served at the show as "Chld's Cot
Day" and a large percentage OF the
receipts will be donated to this worthy
/ chm ritN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01

Ollin. Ir.. son of Mr.. and Mrs. C.
Ollin Rogers. of West washington
street. was operated on at the Peters
burg hospital today, and his condition
is reported as favorable. Ollin is a
bright 'ittle fellow, and the numerous
friends OF his parents are hoping for
his early recovery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-01
Killed by Falling Tree.

Roanoke, Va, Feb. 28.-Brud Ell
lis. popular young man OF Good
view, died yesterday In local hos
pital as a result OF being injured by
n falling tree, which crushed his body.
The accident occurred Monday. The
young mans funeral took place today.