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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-27
Cynthia
G rey's
Answers

Dear Miss Grey: VIII you
kindly inform me whether Jack
London was known as the Hobo
King? ]. M. X.
A.-Jeff Davis, the famous or
ganizer of the Hotels DE Gnk"
In the larger cities a few years
ago, Is known as the Hobo King.
Dear Miss Grey: Who origi-
mated playing cards?
JACK AND JILL.
Cards, or the books Of four
kings" AS they were formerly
called, seem to have originated
from chess. Edward I OF Eng
land learned to play In the Holy
Land as early as 1878. They
were introduced In France in
1403.
Dear Miss Grey: Is the Gull
yer Military school of Indiana
under U. 8. rule? That is, is
graduate from there who car
ries a Commission, subject to
compulsory service in the
army? ]. b. G..
The Culver Military school is
not "a government institution.
During the period of war gradu-
ates of private military schools
are liable to u commission.
Dear Miss Grey: 1 am con-
tinually finding names and ad-
dresses Of girls In my husbands
pockets. | try to be good and
patient with him and my land
lady says | am too good to him.
All the neighbors say SO, too,
but l love him and don't like
to leave him. But he thinks
every other girl Is prettier than
/ am and he gives me scarcely
enough money to buy groceries.
l can't help feeling Jealous and
neglected. What shall / do?
NEGLECTED WIFE.
Artist OF all, dismiss your
neighborhood aboard of COUNSEL
ors.' 1t isn't fair to your hus-
band and II isn't fair to yourself.
They have absolutely no right to
meddle with your private affairs
and you have no right to cOnfide
I'm them. After you have done this
ask your husband to talk frankly
with you. You are facing lifelong
unhappiness. Ask him il IL Vas
for such q sitiia ton as this that he
married you. Tel him yon are
willing to do your best to love him
and make happy home. But that
he, too, must do his part. He
must give up his foolishness and
care for you and make you hap
Ply. Ask him to treat the situa-
ton seriously and suggest REM
edy for the unhappiness you are
both experiencing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-27
JOC10fU

A benefit ball for the Red Gross
will be given by the Royal Neigh
bors at Lyons hall, Roy, Saturday
evening.
The Tacoma Business WOmen's
club will give a reception at the
Woman's clubhouse, 426 Broad
way, Thursday evening. Mrs.
Vera Chapman, president, will be
assisted in receiving by officers OF
the club.
Central w. c. T. U. will meet
at the Swedish Methodist church.
South 18th and ], for q business
session. Thursday afternoon.
Marriage licenses were issued
Wednesday to Paul M. Dahl and
Hazel Craig. Tacoma, and to w.
A. Chambers and Frances Trues-
dale, Tacoma
The Waikiki club will give its
first dance this season Friday ev-
enfng at Lincoln Dancing Aca-
denny. for the benefit of the hospi-
tai fund OF Camp Lewis. Patrons
and patronesses are: Mr.. and
Mrs. s. r. Adams, Mr.. and Mrs.
X. Langlow, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Fl.
Smith and Mr.. and Mrs. T. w.
Flanagan. Invitations may be
obtained from the secretary. Main
66S8.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-27

A BATHROBE SPECIAL
ca "a This is most exceptional lot of
~ AsA y Bathrobes, and one that no man
should overlook; made of Beacon blankets in the
prettiest shades imaginable. All sizes.
"Men's Section"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-27
PIONEER MONTANA
TRAIL BLAZER DEAD

BUTTE, Mont, Sept. 27.-Hen-
airy Addons. trail blazer, one of
Mbntana's best known pioneer
miners, Is dead here today at the
age of rs years. He was one of
the first men into Last Chance
gulch stampede and made q for
tune which he later lost.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-27

And we tell you that they are
much under the present mar
ket price. as little investiga-
ton will prove to you. Shirts
made by "Alshuler of Racine"
which means workmanship.
Splendid values.
"Men's Section"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-27
PORTLAND AFTER
I'm VATERLAND"

PORTLAND, Or, Sept. 27. -
The text book I'm Vaterland used
in German classes in Portland
schools will be closely examined
by the school authorities and per-
haps be dropped as a school book
despite contracts with its publish
ers, it became known today. The
book praises the kaiser and Ger
many.
The Soldiers society of John
sons Crossing will meet In the
church near Midland Saturday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-27

teen concessions at the state fair
are nothing but gambling
joints" according to the charge
today OF the PureDred Livestock
association, which demands they
be closed Immediately.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-27

More woe for the scenario writ
ers. Doug" Fairbanks has en-
gagged Keene Thompson, author of
over 500 short stories. novelettes
and verses. to write plays for the
comedian.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
RETURN OF A FRONTIER
SOLDIER BOY.

Merland Hoffman returned to his
home in Extra, Thursday to remain
for an Indefinite length OF time
with his parents. He recently ne
turned from the Mexican border,
where he was a member of the End
Iowa Regiment. He left here about
nine months ago, when he enlisted
in the army, and saon after left
for Brownsville, Texas, where they
have been stationed. He expects
to remain here until he is ordered
ON duty. He reports that Cal Bel
cher of Extra, who also enlisted at
the same time, is in Sac City,
where he will be employed i'm a
garage.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
BACK YARD GARDENS
CUT DOWN FOOD COSTS

The Importance of the back yard
as a garden has been emphasized
in Prussia since the war. The Guilt
walton of every available spot of
ground was made mandatory and th
increased prod uction thereby proved
am important factor in Germany's
successful endeavor to feed herself.
The value of back yard, GARDEN
ing in this country was emphasized
by the unique Pingree Potato Patch
Plan.
I'm brief, the plan was to utilize,
for gardening purposes, back yards,
vacant lots ssa ttered about the city
OF DETROIT and the lagr stretches of
unoccupied lands i'm the suburbs. Per
mission was obtained from the own
ems of the land to allow mem who
were out OF employment 10 turn this
vacant property to cultivation and
thereby accomplish two-fold object
- give the idle laborers something
with which to busy themselves, and
at the same time. FURNISH them with
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
means of providing subsistence f.
their families.

means OF providing subsistence fc
their families
The seed was supplied free by
the committee in charge of the work
but the crops were planted, culh-
waited and harvested by the laborers
themselves and with remarkable
results. In 1894, the first year of
the experiment, about $50 acres in
all were planted i'm this way, the
crops harvested amounting to thous-
ands of dollars in value. Close to
a Thousand families were THUS
provided with provender to tide
them over the winter. 1t was esti-
mated that the potato crop alone
averaged fifteen bushels per family,
to say nothing of the crop Of beans,
turnips and other vegetables which
were raised and consumed DURING
the summer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
CHILD With BR|GHTS
DISEASE MUCH BETTER

Mrs. HENRY zimmerman returned
home Saturday afternoon from A
nita, where she had been for sew
eral days. helping care for her
little g'hter, Hazel Wah-
lert. who was very low at her
home with severe case of Bright
Disease. The little one is recover
ing rapidly and the attending ply
sicians report that, if no compliea-
tions arise, she will soon be up a.
gain. Relatives and friends are cels
tainly glad to hear the good news.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
BOUGHT THE HALLOCK
HERD OF ANGUS CATTLE

Mr.. Miles Gardner of North
Greeley township, purchased last
week the Percy Hallock herd OF
angus cattle and will add them to
his fine herd. This herd consists
Of two bulls and ixty-four COWS il.
which Mr.. Hallock has taken much
pride and pleasure, sparing nedth-
er money nor labor to bring them
to perfection. s,ersn r
tMr. Gardner is now the possess
Or of one OF the finest herds OF
Angus cattle in the state of Iowa
and is one of AUDUBON County
foremost and RELIABLE breeders and
deserves your patronage.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
TYPE WRITER ON
|NSTAL[MENT PLAN

Now $4,000 SO 90 per month,
10 per cent off for cash. Direct
from factory New No. 8, two color
ribbon, back space Tabulator every
thing that others have for con-
venience. Lightest touch system of
any typewriter made and last for
life time There is less than
500 parts on the Oliver, while
aany machines have $500 parts,
springs and other traps.
TT Theo Patty.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

You never cam tell where the
country newspaper goes to, some 6
them are like the editor who wrote
to catalogue house for Some adj
vertising They replied that they
would be glad to use his space,
but would like to know what terri
tory his paper covered, wherempon
he told them: This paper goes
from New York to San Francisco,
from Canada to the Gulf and it
Keeps me working until two O.
clock every morning to- keep it
from going to H.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
NEW INVENTION MAN. :
UFACTURE OF MILK

Among the Few inventions which
the high cost OF living has inspired
is the manufacture of synthetic
milk, patent for the process hay
ing been recently applied for in
England. The principal SOURCES from
which lacted substitute is derived
are soy beams, peanuts, sugar, wa-
ter and the mineral salts of milk.
Chemists have discovered that by
properly combining elements from
each Of these products a compound
Is obtained which possesses all the
qualities of ordinary milk. Elk.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
AUDUBON COUNTY A
BUSINESS COUNTY

Our State Fire MARSHAL reports
Audubon County to be one of the
best fire protected Counties in
Iowa. Last year there were only
eleven fires. The value of buildings
and contents was $2153O the dam
age to buildings and contents
$1O.413 the total insurance ON same
was $18.175 number of fires part
tally covered by insurance was
four. Excess of loss over insurance
$3.50. Number of fires without in
surance was three and the loss in
county only $500.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
OUR EXPERT BUTCHER
TO FARM LIFE

MIR. and Mrs, Frank Roach and
son left Friday for their new home
in Tenney, Minnesota, where they
will reside ON farm. They have
been residents of Extra for some
time. and We regret to Lose them
from our city. Frank was employed
in the Meat Market, and was a
very accommodating clerk. We TRUST
their new home will be aprosperous
one for them. A dollar Corn was too
much for Frank SO he is going to
raise some of it,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
HUGH SMITH AGAIN A
CITY BARBER

Mr.. Hugh Smith, who has been
So faithfully delivering milk to his
patrons for many months past, in
Extra, and during that time enjoy
ed the confidence of them all, has
seem fit to- quit the business and
sold his interests to Uffe Henninstgg-
SEN, a Danish farmer living west
of town.
Mr.. Smith has purchased one
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
.MARTEK JENSEN AND
WIFE MUCH BETTER

Miss Georgia Huff, who has been
assisting with the housewoGk at
the Martin Jensen home during the
illness of Mr. and Mrs. Jensen
with rheumatism. has resigned and
is visiting at the home of her rela-
tives In the country. Mrs. Jensen
is doing her household duties with
the aid of crutches.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
LEGISLATURE Of IOWA
KIND TO THE BOYS

By an act of our Legislature that
is about to become law County
Auditors, Clerk of Courts, and
Shenffs, will have their tenure of
office extended two, years. In our
County it means that county Audi
tor Harry Northup, Clerk OF Courts,
John Horning and Sheriff Prank
Wilson, will NOT have to ask your
perogative until 1920l Thereafter
these officers terms will be- for
four years.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
HAD FINE PARTY

Miss. Miah Petersen gave a party
at the home of her parents, Chris
Petersen and wife, southeast of
town last Thursday evening All
the Young people of the Danish
Lutheran Church We're present. and
ALSO few other friends. The eyeul-
ing was spent playing Som er-Set an
numerous other games. AIT a late
lunch consisting of sandwiches,
cake, coffee, and ice cream was
served. All present report delight
full time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
THE MOTHERS CLUB
LARGE Attendance

The Mothers Club met last Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. Hanold
Sturgeon, south of town. A large
crowd was present, and enjoyed a
pleasant meeting. Mrs Sturgeon
served delicious luncheon at the
close of the meeting. Mrs. Scott
Hockenberry and two children were
guests of the day. The mem bers
wish to thank Leo Seibert for takin
them to and from the meeting by
auto. 1t was appreciated.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
PROMOTION OF AN At
LANT|C HELLO GIRL

Miss Amy Luke, who has been in
the telephone office i'm Atlantic, re-
turned to Extra and Monday COM
menced working in the telephone
office here She is taking the place
of Miss IVAN Jayne, who has re-
signed her position and will remain
at home Tor sonnet time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

half interest in his old barber
shop, now the Clarence Drake shop
OF this city, and will again be at
Your service with smooth shave.
Old and new patrons Will be cor
daily greeted and their work solic-
tied.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Kitson au-
toed down from Viola township,
Sunday, and ate dinner with her
sister, Mrs Wesley Donaldson and
family. In the afternoon they went
to the Floyd Young home in &; the
country for few hours visit.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

Mrs. Frank Leffingwell was in
State Center. the most of last week
visiting with her daughter. Mrs.
Howard sunderdn and family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. George Scott autoed
over from Guthrie Center, Sunday,
and. visited until evening with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Foley Her
rick.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
WANTED.

Men who desire to earn over
$4,000 per MONTH write us to day
for position as salesman; every OPP
portunfty for advancement.
Cenbral Petroleum Co. Cleveland
Ohlor Apr S
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. john Kommes ST..
returned to- Extra, "Wednesday of
last week, after visiting a couple
of months with relatives in ST. Paul,
Minnesota. and Athena, Wisconsin.
They report am enjoyable trip.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

John Jenkins was very poorly
the last of the week with heart
trouble.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
EASTER CANTATA AT
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The choir will give an Easter
cantata next Sunday evening, A
phil Sth. at 1880 at the Christian
Church, Extra. You are cordially
invited to attend.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
DEPTH OF THE OCEAN
EIGHT AND HALF MILES

The greatest depth of the ocean
is midway between the islands Oh
Tristand Acunha and the mouth ot
the Rio de IA Plata. The BOTTOM
was here reached at a depth OF
1926 feet or8 3-4 miles, exceed
ing by more than 1900 feet the
height of Mt. Evertt, the lofhiest
mou ntain in the world. In the north
Atlantic Ocean south Of New Found
land, soudnings have been made to
a depth of 4,280 fathoms. or 27,48O
feet; while depth equahng $4,000
feet, or 1-2 miles are reported
south of the Bermuda island. The
average depth of the Pacific Ocean,
between Japan and California is "a
little over 1000 fathoms between
Chill and the Sandwich Islands the
average depth CT all the ocean, is
from 1000 to 5000 fathoms. X
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
PIANO AT A BARGAIN

Customer near Extra is unable to
finish payment on piano contract.
Will turn piano over to first sat
isfactory party who will pay balance
either cash or SIS 90 per month.
A Hospe Co. 407 w Bway Council
Bluffs Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

The st Paul Fire and Marine In
surance Company, in case of a
loss by hail Will guarantee YOU
$1,000 per acre for total loss
$500 per acre for half loss etc
Here is something worthy your
consideration. Take out a policy
Only 2 per cent.
t t Theo Patty, Agent.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

Mrs R. Coll and two children
went up to Audubon, Wednesday,
and visited few days with rela-
tives at the John Graham home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

Henry Kroeger of Atlantic was a
buianess visitor here between trains.
Thursday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

Earl Kilworth, wife and daughter,
will reside in this city and he
will be employed by Gecrge Voss
at the carpenter trade.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
HOME FOR THE DE-
FENDER OF THE FLAG

Members of the Sons of the Rev
olution are making arrangements to
buy a home for Leo Luksick, as a
rewardto him for knocking down
man who wiped his hands on the
American flag.
Luksick is native born Austrian
"a so-called hyphenate" the secre-
tary of the Association said "and
deserves more than medal for his
patriotism, as he set al splendid
example to all Amerisans." The
home Will cost $4,000 Pathfinder.
Don't forget the Sequal to the
Diamond to the Sky, Wednesday,
April, IL. a..
Henry Kroeger of Atlantic was a
hNsnpae,n ,r;o1tnr hor, h
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
POSTS FOR SALE.

We have several hundred Burr
Oak posts for sale.
Donaldson and Forester. T. #.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
WANTED

A good second hand auto, In
on a two acre town property. for
particulars phone. cav, Audubon.
April
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

A starting crank for Grant auto
mobile. Leave at journal office and
get pay for your trouble AS
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

Two large rocking chairs and two
center tables. Call at the Chris-
tian Parsonage or phone No. 67J3,
Extra. Apr.12.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-09
ATTACKED HER
WITH Az, SAYS
Mrs. Snyder, Wife of Man
Killed in Road House,
Makes Statement.

Mrs. Sydney A. Snyder. who was ar
rested shortly after her husband had
been shot and killed at the Franklin
Tavern, eight miles southeast Of FL
Paso. Tuesday afternoon at 1915
o'clock, made the following voluntary
statement in the county jail to county
attorney ". H. Fryer:
snyder started at me with an ak
and said he was going to get the gun
I had hidden the gun the night before.
He was drunk when he came home
last night and was drunk when this
happened. When he started at me
with the ak I got the pistol and pulled
the trigger and shot. He fell After
he fell he cursed me. After the shoot
ing 1 phoned to Tom Walker that
had killed Snyder and for him to come
with the sheriff.
Mrs. Snyder and her husband were
the proprietOrs of the Franklin Tav-
ern. formerly the Lone Star Inn. They
had a disa greement Monday, accord
ing to friends, and decided to divide
the money they had made in the tav-
ern. There were no witnesses to the
shooting, II is said.
County attorney Fryer said a pre-
liminary hearing will likely be held
this week in the case
An inquest was held Tuesday after
noon at the scene of the shooting by
coroner L. Folk. of Ysleta. who or
dered the body removed to the under
taking parlors of the Raster company.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-09
POLICE HAVE REPORTS OF
THEFTS FROM IS PERSONS

The following thefts were reported
to the police. Tuesday afternoon and
Wednesday mOrnInS~
NJ. Carpenter. SO2O Olive street. a
silk dress, woman's coat, pair of slip
pers and a suit case.
F. NJ. Ascaret 924 South Fl Paso
street, a viCtrOla-
Frank c. Watson, Benson hotel
watch.
". H. Wah. Benson hotel, a dark
suit and blue OvercOat
J. A. Brennan. 1909 North Oregon, a
kit Of tools
r. Gordon. 325 East San Antonio
street. a watch and chain.
J. Zelman. IO5 South Stanton street,
IS pairs of shoes
r. \. Roberts. sos Mundy avenue, a
bicycle
Arthur Prather. sos East Second
street, a brown suit and three gold
rings.
Mrs. T. o. Brooks. 1901 North Camp
bell street. a garden hose
Lieut. H c. Indies. signal corps.
Camp Baker, a Dodge car
Paul Reinherdt. of Houston Texas. a
brown leather grip. containing pair
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-09
e PASO MAN RECEIVER OF
INVOLVED PiTTSBURG LIFE

Lee H Crews. 1903 Arizona street,
has been appointed by judge ". D.
Howe of the saith district court as re-
oeiver of the Texas properties and as
sets OF the Pittsburg Life and Trust
company, Of Pittsburg, Pa His bond
was fixed at $4,000.
The Two Republics Life Insurance
company OF this city. in a suit filed
against the Pittsburg company. asked
for the appointment of a receiver and
Judgment for $4,000. It is alleged
the company has properties in Texas
valued at $1,000, 600.
The plaintiff company alleges the
defendant company became indebted
10 il TO the sum of $4,000 on an in
surance policy which the plaintiff re-
insured with the defendant. Bene-
ficiaries of the policy were paid by
the plaintiff company.
The court also issued an Injunction
restraining the defendant company
from receiving any more money on its
properties in the state The receiver
viii collect further payments
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-09
SHAKEUP SURE
AMONG POLICE
Civil Service Commission
Asks designations To
Increase Efficiency.

Several designations, including two
high officials. in the police force have
been asked by the police and fire
department civil service commission.
These designations are expected to
be given John NJ Wyatt. chairman of
the commission. some time today.
None of the members of the commits
sion will disclose the names of the
officers who will resign until their
designations are accepted
There is expected to be a general
shakeup in the police department
within the next Jew days. as the COM
mission has announced its determine
ton of increasing the efficiency Of the
force.
There have been several candidates
mentioned for the position of chief
of police. EX-chiefs I. n Davis and
Don Johnson have been spoken of as
possible successors to B. J. Zabriskie.
the present chief, but il is reported
through authentic sources that the
civil service commission favors Ia
brisl1ie and he will in all probability
be retained. Recently he was sent east
by the commission TO study traffic
regulations in the larger cities. His
expenses were paid by the city. which
is taken as an Indication that he is
slated for reappointment.
The Traffic Laws.
Chief Zabriskie has. again been no.
titled by the commission to enforce
the present traffic laws rigidly- After
Nay II all motorists who park their
machines in the prohibited district
for longer than 20 minutes will be
arrested.
The district in which cars can be
parked only 20 minutes is bounded on
the north by the G. H track. east by
the east line of Kansas street, south
by the south line of Overland street,
and west by the west line of FL Paso
street
The only exception is on San ia
cinto street from the south line of
San Antonio street south and on the
north side of San Jacinto plaza. be
tween Mesa avenue and Oregon street
These two districts are considered in
definite parking places.