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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
WAR DECLARED ON A
RUTHLESS ENEMY

Like the bounding OF al rubber
ball did our congress respond to
the call of our President, to as
semble, to provide for existing e.
Emergencies over which HE HAD
No CONTROL.
After over two hundred precious
American lives have been lost and
hundreds of tonnage of American
vessels have been sunk in COM
merce trade, by enemy submarine,
Our Administered ask of congress-
the right to stop its further de-
struoticn of life and property
That right is about to be grant
ed and ways and means provided
for its purpose, So we can now
consider the dear old United States
at war with an enemy. The pa-
tience of our administration has
been exhausted, promises given
have been broken, and nothing but
war seems adequate. Let us hope
for a speedy termination.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
s B. MORR|SSEY
NEW POSTMASTER

5. b. Morrissey. for many yeals
chairman of the county democratic
organization has been appointed
postmaster of AUDUBON. The name
OF Mr.. Morrissey was sent to wash
lngton last week and word from
from the department today is to
the effect that his commission for
the office Will arrive in due time.
Mr.. Morrissey was a candidate
for the appointment at the time
R. C. Spencer was the successful
candidate, and no thought of
change in he Audubon postoffice waa
apparent until about the 22nd of
February when two posboffice in
spectors arrived in the city. They
remained here three days and dur
ing that time made a complete i'm
vestigation. 1t is understood that
after being questioned ON the 22nd,
R. C. Spencer sent his resignation
to the department. on the 23rd AT
the time of the investi cation there
We're many rumors afloat but how
much truth there was in them is
not definitely known.
The public at large knew moth
ing of the resignation until Tues-
day morning when R. C. Spencer
announced that he had resigned as
postmaster.
MIR Morriasey is to be cougrahu-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
A PRETTY WEDDING At
HOME OF. BRIDE

AT the home OF MIR. and MIS-
Hans C. Hansen west of Extra, wed
nesday last, March 2Slth, occurred
the wedding of their daughter Emm
to Mr.. Albert Nelson, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Lawrence Nielsen, by the
Baptist minister of their congrega-
tion.
About ninety-six relatives and
friends had assembled by invitation
to witness a beautiful and impress
sive ceremony during which Mrs.
Emanuel Hansen presided at the
piano.
The wedding dinner was served
in two courses at 6 o'clock, when
all present partcok.
Mr.. Nelson purchased his peo-
plies old homestead to which he will
take his bride.
The following is list OF presents
set tablespoons, Ray Nelson and
wife; Meat Fork, walter P. Hail.
sen and wife; Berry spoon, Inger
and Chris Back; set tablespoons,
butter and sugar SHELLS, Arthur Nell
Son and wife; dozen teaspoons, john
Hansen and wife; Cake fork, Miss
Mabel Mullenger; Berry spoon.
Clara and Christena Petersen; Fruit
Basket, Nels B. Hansen and familly;
set knives and forks, John G. Nell
Son and family; Berry spoon, Nels
p. Hansen; Silver Coffee Pot, Gill
bert Nelson and wife; framed pic
ture, Ebbe Hansen and wife; Bed
spread, Leila and Edna Nelson; s
day clock, Hans A. Nelson and
Wife, and County Attorney T. NJ.
Rasmussen and wife; Rayo lamp
and butter knife, Cream and sugar
Spoon, Miss Marie Nelson; piece
berry set, Charlie Hansen; Set
knives and forks, Theo Nelson and
Leila Kline; clock, Palmer Hansen;
Twenty-Five piece dinner Set, Nels
G. Hansen and family; Berry dish,
Hans A. Madsen; Rayo lamp. MISS
Lille Hansen; Twenty-six piece sill
YER set, Jens p Hansen and wife,
Alfred Jorgensen and wife; Bread
tray, Harold and Ernest Nelson;
Casserole Soren, R. Nelson and family
Cake basket Enamel Hansen and wdf
Three dollars cash, Nels Hamsen I,h
journal extends congratulationSl
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
THURSDAY CLUB

The Thursday Club met at the
home of Mrs. Gore with Mrs. Gore
and Mrs. John Riley acting as hos
tesses. After the discussion of cur
rent events. Mrs Lancelot gave a
very interesting paper on Mother
hood" The Importance of "Baby'a
Good HEALTH, was given by Mrs.
Egbert and Mrs Kraemer gave a
Reading. 1t being Child Welfare Day
roI call was responded to by
"Childrens sayings showing a
large attendance. Club adjourned
to enjoy a social hour during
which time delicious luncheon was
served by the .hostesses. Mrs. kirk
eberg was guest of the day.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
POSTMASTER SPENCER
RESIGNED THE OFFICE

Like a thunderboit from a clear
SKY the news spread over the coun-
ty that Postmaster Spencer OF Au-
dubom had resigned his trust. 1t
Was hard for his friends to be
lieve that such was the case until
its confirmation came.
Why Mr.. Spencer would give up
$1,000. salary seemed incredulous,
but such is the case. He informs
us that he has purchased Mr.. Cur
dis' interest in the Advocate and
Will devote his time in building up
THE paper There may be method in
Robs madness. Perhaps he fore saw
the needs of Uncle Samuel in the
present crisis and may devote some
of his time in raising squad, to
help his country, time viii tell.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
PROPOSAL FOR ERECT
ION OF SCHOOL HOUSE.

Notice is hereby given that seal
ed bids for the erection of a school
house in Sub-district Number three
CD i'm Audubon Township, AUDUBON
County Iowa,will be received by w.
c Tibbem Secretary, R. F. D. four
(4) Extra Iowa, up to one o'clock
F. NJ. Monday. April the Both. 1917.
Plans and specifications cam be
seen at the home of the Secretary
any time before the meeting of the
board.
! The School Board Will meet at
Center School House at one o'clock
Monday, April the 3Oth when the
contract will be awarded to the
lowest responsible bidder.
The board reserves the right to
reject any OF all bids.
Dated at Extra Iowa April
1917.
w C Tibben Secretary of Board.
Adv April 26th.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
A WELCOME GUEST ON
M'LAUGHL|N RANCH

Because a darling little baby
boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Glen
Mclaughlin of near Gray, in Lin
colin township ON Saint Patriakt
day, is no reason to consider the
little elf-dhild an Irishman. Not
by any means. He is a Y III blood
ed American. Worshiped by his
Grandfather. tdoIzed by his father,
loved by his mother and Dis THE pet
of the Mclaughlin ranch. Long may
he live and be blessimg to the
household that cherishes him, and a
constant companion Of his Grandpa
while passing down the path OF
time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
OUT OF FIX.

You must excuse our up and down
appearance in the lines of SOME Of
our articles this week. Our limo
type became affected by the de-
olaration of war Or something else
rheumatism-and doctor
ing or persuasion is of mo avail
We have sent to hospital in
Chicago for new alignment and
we hope to improve our crippled
condition and appearance next week
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
EXTRA. IOWA. THURSDAY. s. 1917

other of the old gentlemans farms
for few years live on one Or the
and devote his TIME to their i'm
prowment. The change will be health
giving to John and we believe an
enjoyment, after being "cooped up"
for so many years.
MIR. Bishop loaded and shipped
his car Monday last, and with his
wife went to ST. Charles, iowa.
there to- remain for year at least.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
BISHOP QUIT BARBER
TRADE FOR FARMING

For thirteen years that Wit know
of John Bishop Jr. SON of Doctor
John Bishop, has been connected
with barber shops in this city.
Mr. Bishop learned his trade
from am apprenticeship to our best
baHbers and eventually opened a
shop on his own account, but find
ing that two could handle the
. business to- SO much better advan-
tage than one, associated with him
self Arthur statzell. and together
4 they have enjoyed a Large trade.
/, Mr.. Bishop has concluded to- take
ahe advice of his FATHER and will
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

Bert Beers had decided to sell
his Extra property but when look
ing for another place he found ne
couldn't better his condition any.
SO he will in the near future ada
several hundred dollars improve
merits to the old home place., and
settle down contented once more,
Tor while at least.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
MISS ANNA COTTON
DIED IN DENVER

L. d. Gotten received word Hast
saturday of the death of his sis
ter, Miss Anna Cotton, which oc-
carreld in hospitat in Denver,
Colorado. The deceased was oper-
ated upon a couple OF days before
hut she had such little strength to
night the BATTLE for recovery, and
failed in the attempt. Miss Cotton
had been an INVALID for years.
The funeral was held in Vinuon,
Iowa, on Monday. E. d. Cotton at
tended the funeral, returning hon,
on Wednesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
EXTRA FOLKS ENTERTAIN
Ed IN W|OTA

MIR. and Mrs. Jake Jacobsen, Mr
and Mrs Carl Leist and son, Albert
Lou Bartlett and wife of this city
and MIR. and Mrs Kurtenbaek of
Wiota enjoyed party ait the John
Kurteenback home in Wiota, last
"Wednesday evening in the honor of
Mrs. John Kurtenback's birthday A
good time was reported.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
SUCCESSFUL LECTURE
COURSE CLOSED

Our high school, handled the lee
sure Course again this year and
they did it to the SATISFACTION of
all. The talent brought in was
simply fine and all was enjoyed
by our people. Financially too, it
paid out Not much was left by
the time all bills we're paid, but a
few dollars remains to the good
and that means the entertainment
was WE'LL managed by our people.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
SURPRISE PARTY

The young friends Of Bembah
and Ben Parrott, SURPRISED them
last Thursday evening with fare
we'll party. The evening was spent
playing games and at ten o''clook
lunch was served, after which the
guests. departed, wishing their
friends happiness in their new
home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
NEW CHURN AT THE
EXTRA CREAMERY

We have been informed that the
Extra Creamery Co. will soon have
a fine new ohurn installed in their
building. 1t will certainly be an inn
proved addition to their establish
ment and the results will please the
patrons
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
ATTENDED MOTHERS
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Mr. and Mrs. ]. B. j. Lohner,
Mrs. Chris Wolf, Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
Baiers and Mrs. P. K. Jensen and
daughter, Felicia, attended the birth.
day celebration of. their mother i'm
Harlan, Friday last returning to
their homes here the latter part
of the week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
BRANCH TRAIN IN
AWRECK

hailroad traffic was tied up all a.
long the Audubon branch, Monday
by a wreck near Lorah, where sew
eral Cars of the morning freight,
Lett the track when raiA broke
The damage was repaired and SER
vice resumed Tuesday morning.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
BOX SOCIAL

An entertainment and box social
will be given at the Hamlin Hall,
Thursday evening, April 18th. by
the Hamlin school. Ladies are cor
dially invited to come and bring
boxes.
BY order of the committee.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
SEED CORN

a,sstsL have sseyeraI bushels of Reeds
yellow dent seed corn. Some test
ed, some not, and priced proper
tionately. Limited supply and choice
variety which means it will soon
be taken Get yours now
Irving Wilson. '
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
OUT AMONG THE CAY
OTES OF SOUTH OAK.

Wond received from Hans Hansen
Jr., who recently went to South
Dakota. to- reside on homestead,
states that he is busily engaged in
erecting several new buildings on
HIS land
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

Haitian, the blind piano tuner.
will be at Chirstensen,s next week
Wait for him. 81
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05
{. ]. FREEMAN OF LONG
BEACH HEARD FROM

Living at 63S Cedar avenue, here
as permanent citizens now after
coming hither from their former
home town. Audubon Iowa. for
five consecutive winter visits are
Mr. and Mrs Ethelbert Freeman.
Freeman, who served as a drum
mer of the Sixteenth Illinois i'm
fantry in THE Civil war, has for
the last twelve years been presi-
DENT of tthe National Association OF
Civil War Musicians, an organize
tom having membership approni-
mating 1900.
Not only has the Long Beach ma
been president of that unique as
sociatiom Of patriots for a dozen
years, but he isl president for
life; his tenure will cease only
when the veteran drummer, him
self, answers the final taps; and
his physical appearance promises
for him couple of decades, at
least, of continued mbency.
Annually the members of the
National Association of Civil War
Veterans assemble with the grand
encampment of the Grand Army of
the Republic, leading the grand
parade. At the Washington encamp-
ment there were LOT eh them
present.
Among President Freeman's DO
sehioLs is a fire photograph of
the LOT stallwarts who led the
grand parade at the grand en-
campment at THE national capital.
The picture is now on exhibition
in window of the Marine bank,
Long Beach.-Long Beach (Cahf)
Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

HOME FROM THE SHRINE
James Carlson, John Nelson and
P. M. Christensen, returned Friday
from Des Moines, where they att
tended big Shriner's meeting.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

Jacob Ludwig returned from his
visit in Pennsy where he
has been visiting his uncle, Chas
Echternadht and family, last Satur-
day.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-04-05

john Martin is having am auto
shed built this week Wood Kline
is doing the work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
WOMEN'S PART IN WAR.

Shall we say thatt women contri- bute only the bandages, the socks and the kits? No, they contribute the fighters! What sort of soldiers will the women of the present day contri- bute to the nation and the world? Can they hope to be capable mothers or efficient wives if they are enfeebled and broken down by the diseases and weaknesses of the sex?
 An affection confined to women must have its cause in the womanly nature. There is no doubt that a diseased condition of the delicate womanly organs, is in general re- sponsible for feminine, nervousness and an undermined constitution. The use of pr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip- tion makes women happy by making them healthy. There are no more crying spells. "Favorite Prescription" is for inflammation and female weak ness. It makes weak women strong.
 Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is and has been for nearly 50 years just the medicine. It is not a secret prescription, for it's ingredients are printed on the wrapper; it's a tenn perance medicine, a glyceric extract from rootS.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
Lin0nine is 1OO96
 Efficient

In the cure of bronchial coughs - those distressing, harrassing, hacking coughs that defy other medicines. LinOnine, taken at the first sign of a cold will ''break it up'' over night-and the AFTER EFFECTS OF LINONTNE ARE HIGHLY BENEFICIAL, which cannot be said of remedies con- taining powerful drugs. Lino- nine is pure, an emulsion of flax-seed oil, Irish moss and eucalyptus - Medical science knows no surer remedy for coughs and colds and rundown conditions. Linonine builds LID the system and restores vital ity.
 Physicians endorse it highly for growing children.
 All druggists, COG, $1.2O-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
, SWITZERLAND IS FILLED UP WITH RUMOoS OF PEACE
Many Unofficial Delegates, Talk But Have No Authority to
 Make Terms.

Berne, Dec. 5.-About the only thing that Switzerland has too much of is peace rumors. Travellers who come from Germany, France, Austria and Italy say those countries, too, are full of talk about the conferences that are supposed to be going on constant ly here between "personalities" from the Entente and the Central Powers
 An American who because of his prominence in local affairs must be nameless sums up the actual situation, as the correspondent has found it also, when he points out that the presence of notables from belligerent countries must not be regarded as significant because while they may come here to feel out" the sentiment of the other side, they are not often genuine peace envoys.
 Any proposition which any govern ment is willing to advance, or to ac- cept, can be stated by any agent whose presence here is not even noted and ,vho is without authority to do more
 han deliver or listen to proposal. No one has been compromised, particu-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
suggestions for the Little Girls Gift

0W55 OH Coats in new beited models, some fur trimmed, new col ors and materials, $6 to $15 values
 $3.95 - $6.95 - $9.95 Sweaters, all wool. $S.50 values $1.90
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

larly no one has exhibited signs of weakness by advancing terms"
 That such tentative "feelers" have been put out repeatedly seems beyond doubt, but it is not these that have caused the overcoming peace ru- mors to circulate, but rather the pres ence from time to time of national characters from either side. The facts seem to indicate that, if peace negotiations actually are going on, they are priva ely conducted, for their respective governments, by unpreten- tious and more or less unofficial per sons.
 One American asserts that he has acted as a peace emissary' for the Entente, and in this capacity met a German of inconspicuous station, who, the American was given to believe. was prepared to make beace pro- posal. The two met, the German ex- plained that he understood he was to receive rather than submit, a peace plan. Convinced that there had been misunderstanding, neither would or could talk business" and so they shook hands and left
 Matthias Erzberger, the German Centrist deputy one-time "uncrowned king behind the Prussian throne" is quoted as having said he had had an interview with an English peace agent" But it is believed here that Erzberger's fellow conferee was one of the unofficial kind.
 Something like three years of this diet of peace rumors has left the ma jcrtty of Swiss nessimistic. Mention peace and the average Swiss shakes his head sadly. Roll a few big and imposing names from your tongue and he becomes positively gloomy, for he is like the child who has once been burned by the fire-and has learned the utter futility of setting any store
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
THE EVER PRESENT KNTTTERS

It is a pretty and interesting sight, when the women meet in a social way, to note how many of them are knitting for the soldiers. The knit ting proceeds at public entertain ments, on railroad trains, and some times an ardent girl is seen at it on the street.
 Some wise people claim it Is not economical as machines can do this work now at such small cost. Yet our machinery is all busy with other forms of war work, and what the wo. men don't do in this way may not get done.
 A great deal of fun has been made of the work of the less experienced knitters. No doubt there are wrist ters that stretch out enough to go around a mans leg, and possibly would go for abdominal bands But the knitters gain skill every day. It will not be long before an enormous amount of very useful material will be produced, for which the soldiers will be truly grateful.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

by the presence of various big char acters from all nations, who at one time or another, have been here-or have been said to be here.
 That secret, unofficial peace discus sions between representatives of both sides who are not bound and have no authority have taken place and perhaps are taking place is generally believed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

prisoners of war who have been given an opportunity to recuperate in the health giving climate of her noun tains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

A Jersey COW of F. Ambrose Clark at Westbury, L. l., valued at $2,500 was Strangled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

The government ordered 5000 tons of 50-pound steel rails from the Cam bria Steel Co
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

Dresses of corduroy and serge in empire models, pIaited skirts, all colors. $4.50 values ....... $2.95 Wash Dresses in new plaid and checked ginghams, $1.50 values 95c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
Traditions

In many parts of the country the Yulsttds customs and festivities still have their beginning on Dee. 9th which Is the anniversary of St. Mich olas, Markets and fairs are then held in villages and cities and seeing that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

A Brazilian military purchasing commission arrived at an Atlantic port.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

Angora Combination Sets including sweater, leggings, cap and nlittens, all colors. Sizes 2 to 6 years, $6.50 values $4.V5 Children's Fur Sets, Muffs, and Scarfs $4.05 to $14.95
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-07-27
HOW SHALL PROPERTY BE
VALUED FOR TAXATION?

The above is a live question. The
only correct answer is: According to
law. Many officers, however, do not
know what the law is; therefore, how
can the citizen be blamed for not
knowing the law?
The State Tax Commission, for
handy reference, has made terse alb
stract of the law on the one point of
valuation. Here is that abstract.
1t contains all the law there is in the
Missouri statutes. The sections are
cited serially, as follows:
Sec. 1874 requires assessor to take
zach that he will "assess all property
at what he believes to be its actual
cash value"
Sec. 1134S requires the person list
ing property to make "a true and cor
rect statement of his property and its
value"
Sec. 1851 provides form of oath
made by person assessed to be "true
and correct in his statement of all
property and its value"
Sec. 1884 provides for the county
board of equalization ascertaining the
true amount and value of all proper
ty on each list, and if list made be
found false, "such person shall be re-
quired to pay treble the amount of
taxes" ascertained to be chargeable,
and the maker of any false list is LA
BILE to punishment for purjury.
Sec. 1887 provides that bank prop
erty "shall be valued and assessed as
other property at its true value in
money"
Sec. 1883 provides that owners Of
building and loan association stock
"shall give just and true list of the
same to the assessor with the actual
cash value of each share on the first
day of June in each year."
Sec. 1884 provides that "the as
SCISSOR shall value and assess all the
property on his books according to its
true value in money at the time Of the
assessment"
Again, in the same section, is re-
peated the assessors duty to "value
property at the cash price of such
property at the time and place of
listing the same for taxation"
Sec. 1892 provides that when the
assessor has completed his book he
shall verify it by affidavit stating that
the book Contains all the taxable
property correctly set forth in the
manner and of the value stated here
in according to the mode required by
law"
Sec. 114O3 in setting forth the du-
, ties of the county board of equaliza-
ton, after requiring that the members
shall take an oath to "fairly and i'm.
partially equalize the valuation of all
taxable property" enjoins them to re-
quire "that each tract of land shall be
entered on the tax book at its true