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Fair play., 1918-05-25

per cent and freight rates possibly as
much as 10 per cent.
Based on Living Cost.
The scheme of wage advances adopt
ed is based on an inquiry into the
cost of living, which the commission
found has increased approximately 40
per cent to the average railroad en-
ployee receiving SS5 month.
The commission favors shorter
average workday, presumably eight
hours, but decided that in the war
emergency the nation could not afford
to put into effect reform that would
slow down the war machinery and
discriminate against other classes Of
workers being called upon for great
sacrifices.
Rates Of overtime pay are not dis
turbed and the increases are adjusted
to the mileage basis of compensation
Of some employees, a road engineer,
for example, receiving an Increase Of
ia per cent in his mileage rate. A
scheme of applying the increases to
piece work and overtime therefor is
also provided.
An important feature OF the report
was the recommendation that where
the same service is rendered the pay
shall be the same, without discrimina-
tion as to sex or race.
Report O: Commission.
The report OF the commission, con-
sisting of Franklin X. Lane, secretary
of the interior; Charles c. McChord,
J. Harry COvington. and William Il.
Wilcox, Is an exhaustive one. In part
the report says:
The requests which have come to
us for wage increases, would, II fully
granted, involve an additional outlay
in wages Of somewhat over Sl,0OO,0OO,-
600 per year in excess of the wage fund
of last year, which exceeded $1,000,
600 900. Some asked for an increase
Of 100 per cent in their pay, and from
this they graduated downward to 10
per cent. None were satisfied with
their present wages.
AN unprecedented call had come for
men of certain trades in connection
with the new industries that had been
created by the war in Europe, and this
long before our entry into the conflict.
Machinists and iron workers Of all
kinds found themselves to be essential
to the great munition plants and day
labor of the most unskilled character
rose into high demand.
Cut of Those Not Needed.
'The commission recommends that
during the period of government con.
duct of the railroads no salaries paid
to officials who are not essential to
the operation of the roads shall be
charged as part of the operating ex.
penSes.
"There should be constituted a trt-
bunHl or tribunals to continue the
study of railroad labor problems com.
posed in part at least of men expert.
enced In this kind Of work, for con.
ditions are ever changing"
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Germany Needs Small Houses.

Amsterdam.-The is a shortage
or 10000 small dwellings in Germany
according to reports filed with the
reiChstag. Young couples are unable
to rent big houses Of which there are
more than enough, and must start 70
housekeeping in furnished rooms.
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Cut Oh Those Not Needed.
His Bad Memory,

zone of our members lost his reason
last night" How terrible! How did
1t happcn?" "Why, he had one wher
he left the club but he forgot it be
fore he got me."-Judge.
Fair play., 1918-05-25
ACCIDENTS,

Ten or more soldiers were killed
when trestle in South Caroline gave
way with a troop train just as it
reached Camp yfer.
Fair play., 1918-05-25

Fire at the University of Kansas,
Lawrence, did damage to the extent
of 100000.
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Owes State $5,o16.

State Auditor Hackmann's examin-
ers, in an audit filed with Gov. Gard.
ner, reported there is due the state
from F. NJ. Kirby of Joplin, deposed
treasurer of the state barber board.
s5'Ol6,S5, and from r, NJ. Dorrance of
Kansas City, secretary and former
treasurer, who resigned by request,
S564.53.
Fair play., 1918-05-25

Barney Cohen. Illinois director Of
labor, has asked the attorney gen
eral for directions as to how to make
idlers work.
Fair play., 1918-05-25

Auto bandits invaded a pool room
in Richmond, Va, seized $1,000 in
money and jewels and escaped.
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Seeks Divorce.

Mrs. Nina b. Schultz, daughter of
the late Judge John c. Brown Of the
Missouri supreme court, filed divorce
proceedings against Anton F. Schultz,
whom she married at Fred :rlcktown
Dec. 2S, 1919
r. J. Count" Lubinsky {, MISSING
from the penitentlary. He had been
pardonod and was employed as an
architect by the state prison board at
a salary OF $50 a month. His wife
is here and is greatly worried
The so-called count" is an English.
man, He was convicted in St. Louig
Of small forgery and sentenced TO
the penltentiary for two years.
Fulton,-The county court has de-
cided to appoint DR.. d. II. Young as
coroner to succeed Dr. Walter f.
Reilly, deceased.
Fair play., 1918-05-25

Chinese peanuts are usually hand
sorted BY women after being sifted.
Fair play., 1918-05-25

per cent and freight rates possibly as
much as 10 per cent.
Rased an [ iMinn Cnct
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-25
SOLDIER BOY GOES WRONG

Word was sent to Audubon yes
terday that Harry Thompson. the
young soldier who has been here on
a months visit. was wanted at Mil
ford, Iowa, for stealing a Buick
automobile and forging a number of
checks on parties here. Thompson
left here ten days ago supposedly for
Chicago, where he was to have
charge of recruiting station, but
instead went to Milford. There he
forged checks which were cashed by
merchants. One was signed by his
own signature and the other was the
forging of the name of Charles La
foy. of Audubon.
While Thompson was here he was
given every consideration possible
and many regret that he has failed
to live up to the confidence that
was reposed in him. Up to the
hour of going to press he had not
yet been apprehended.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-25
YANKS WIPE OUT
ENTIRE HUN DIVISION

With the American Army on the
French Front, July 23.-Taking a
large map of France and tracing the
Marine whence it wiggles down
northwest of Chateau Thierry it is
now possible to give en- idea of the
plans CT the Germans on Sunday
before they struck the portion of the
line which the Americans are hold
ing. The narrow Marine is at the
bottom of deep valley, the Ger
mans occupying the north side. All
the bridges were blown up weeks
ago.
Last Sunday the French and
Americans celebrated Bastile day
and probably the Germans figured
that the allies would be unfit for
fighting after the festivities. Any
way the attack was launched early
Monday morning and continued in
this sector until 10 o'clock Thurs
day morning when it lulled, the Ger
mans being unable to make a fur
Their advances or to bring more
troops across the river.
The artillery bombardment cover
ed not only the trenches On the-crest
occupied by the Americans but all
tftc IOduo, anu Ddt-
teries in the back areas and cities
within a radious of twenty miles.
Its intensely, veterans say, has not
in any other battle since that dur
ing the fiercest days at Verdun.
This still serves as a criterion for all
artillery engagements. For the
most part the green American infan-
try could only lie in the trenches and
wait while their own artillery en-
gagged in counter battery work for
the purpose of silencing the enemy
guns. The artillerymen attempted
nothing more but waited and saved
their ammunition until the German
infantry started across the river.
Beyond the river at this time, ac-
cording to the subsequent identifi-
cations of prisoners, there were
stretched along the banks of the
stream and extending from Chateau
division consisting of the Sisthoty
Theory, the crack German division
OF the $4,000 infantry in the first
three divisions only 5000 succeeded
in crossing so effective was our ar
tilery fire. OF the 5000 none red
turned all being either killed or cap
tured. The sixth garenadier reg
iment was practically wiped out
while forming back in the woods.
OF the three hundred and ninty fifth
regiment two battaliOns were an
initiated by artillery and machine
gun fire on bluff back of Charteves
The crossing was started at diff
ferent times and in different places.
At one spot planks were thrown on
the gateheads of the dams opposite
hill 81 and the men walked across
The first to cross came In boats.
each of which carried eighteen men.
These boats were then used in the
substructure of eight pontoon
bridges All except that at Passy-
sur-Marne were destroyed before
noon of the first day by artillery
fire and aeroplane bombs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-25
KEPT MARRIAGE QUIET

Tuesday afternoon it was an
nounced to friends in this city that
the marriage of Albert Mantz, OF
Kimballton, son of S. L. Mantz. Of
this city to Miss Minnie Kirk, Of
Kimballton had taken place at
Spirit Lake, Iowa three weeks ago.
The young people were gone a few
days, but their mission was kept
secret from their friends, though
the parents knew of the marriage.
They decided to keep the wedding
a secret until the day the groom
was to leave for army service. They
were successful in DOING so. No
one but relatives knew of the mar
riage until Tuesday afternoon when
1t was announced to a number OF
friends while the bride and groom
were in the city visiting his parents.
The bride has been engaged in
the millinery business at Kimball-
ton and is a splendid young woman.
The groom was for years station
agent in the same town, and Is
known as young man of high
character and exemplary habits.
Both have many friends in all
parts of the county who will join
the Republican in extending best
wishes and an abundance of happi-
ness. The bride will remain in
Kimballton while her husband is
in the service
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-25
BAKER SAYS BASEBALL
NOT ESSENTIAL WORK

Professional baseball was held a
nonessential occupation under the
army work or fight order by Secre-
tary Baker.
II have decided that the work or
fight regulations include baseball"
said Mr.. Baker id- announcing his
decision.
The secretary also expressed the
opinion that the draft regulations
should be changed so as to include
all persons engaged solely in enter
tanning within the work or fight pro-
visions.
The decision was given on appeal
in the case of Eddie Ainsmith, the
Washington American league catch
er, which came up to the secretary
with q suggestion from the local
draft board that the regulations
should be changed to exempt ball
players.
The secretary held that with many
players beyond draft age, it is by no
means certain that complete disor-
ganization of baseball will follow;
that baseball players are men of un-
usual physical ability and alertness,
able to adequately provide for their
families in productive occupations
and that the employment of able
bodied persons in non-productive
work cannot be justified on the
ground Of the social value Of the
national game.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-25
KIMBALLTON GIVES
FAREWELL TO BOYS

A large crowd gathered at the
opera house in Kimbalton, Friday
evening, as public farewell to the
SO young men from Sharon town
ship who were to leave On Wednes-
day for Camp Pike, Ark.
A comittee from the town was
appointed and Hans Madsen was
made chairman. The opera house
was filled to capacity, the large gath
ering while the Nor6by Orchestra
furnished some inspiring music. Mr.
Madsen made a few opening re-
marks and then called Rev. Proctor.
of this city; Rev. H. l.. Jensen, of
Bethania church and Rev. j. Jorgen-
sen, of Kimballton, to the platform.
Mr.. Madsen in his happy maner
introduced Rev. Proctor, who gave
one of his typical patriotic addresses
During his discourse, he was fire.
quently applauded. Rev. Jensen
followed with splendid address
and then came Rev. Jorgensen, who
in a most dignified way delivered a
most pleasing address to the young
men, many of whom were members
of his church.
A double quartet sang a couple
vi SOuBS, Wulle NlSS ALI
Madsen presided at the piano. The
large audience then Joined in singing
The Star Spangled Banner"
On behalf of the citizens of the
community. Miss Alma Madsen pre-
sented each of the SO young men
a gold handled pocket knife. The
audience then arose and sang "On-
ward Christian Soldier"
disturbed for souvenirs little fold
er on which were printed the two
songs above referred to. On the
front page of the folder was the
Kimballton service flag with two
stars, which had been awarded to
the town for leadership in Red
Cross activities. 1t was a beauti-
full souvenir and quite appropriate
and fitting for the occasion. At
the close of the program refresh
ments were served to thos present.
A representative of the Republi-
can was in attendance and was de-
lighted with the demonstration.
The community spirit is strongly
manifested in that community.
Above all else, the people of that
community are intensely loyal and
patriotic. One pleasing feature
was the hearty response the audi
ence made whenever the national
songs were played or being sung.
On the first note, every person in
the house arose to their feet as one
man and remained until the last
note died away The public re-
ception rendered the splendid young
men was greatly appreciated and it
will be lasting remembrance for
them as they go across the seas and
into the battle fields of France.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-25
Is AMERICAN BORN
GERMAN A GERMAN

Two Germans were recently over
heard discussing their blood, and the
subject of their raical classification
Though both were born of German
parents in this country, one contend
ed he was not a German but Ameri-
can because born in America, and
the other thought that he was Ger
man though condemned, as did the
other, the German atrocities. Which
was right? Does being born in
America change ones racial CLASH
fication? The German who insist
ed that he was a German though
born in this country of German par
ents is right, just as an American
born Irishman il Irish parents is
Irish,-of Celtic blood or race, or an
American born negro, An African.
A negro, born in this country, who
would deny that he is of the African
race woul be no less illogical than a
German, born in this country, who
would claim that he is not German
of the German race. An Indian, sup
posedly of the first people to inhabit
America, is an Indian-an American
Indian, but nevertheless an Indian
of the Indian race, and every German
born in this or any other country,
is German-of the German race the
same as is an American born Japan
csc is japanese; an American born
Irishman, Irish. No one should deny
his blood-Jesus did not deny that he
was a Jew tho Jews are often cal
led a dispised people. All races have
their criminals as we'll as great char
acters. While Germany in this war
has made a fearful record for bru-
tally which most Germans in this
country deplore, and because of which
many German people feel like deny
ing any blood kinship. yet these at
orcities are not due to German blood
but to the beastly Prussian military
training which have been given the
Germans for the past fifty years, but
brutalizing the Hun army. There is
no reason therefore, to be ashamed of
German blood. The Tutonic people
for many centuries have record for
many things to be proud of. They
have been a very hardy and verile
people. 1t was they who were among
the first to settle England away
back in the fifth century and who
gave England her name, the word
England being a German word. In
fact the English people, including the
American people, are made up of
German, Irish and Scotch and WEIGH
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. There are
very few people In the United States
excepting the American Indian. Jew,
negro and Asiatic peoples but what
have German or Tutonic blood in
their veins. And it is nothing to be
ashamed of. No one is ashamed of a
loyal American, no matter what his
NATURALIZATION Rapids Enterprise
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-25
A BIG QUALIFICATION

There was a big jollification meet
ing in Audubon last Thursday even
ing. Just at supper time word was
received at The Republican office
that the American army fighting on
the western front had won a great
victory. The paper had been issued
during the afternoon, but too late
for publication. The news was of
such importance that we Immediately
issued a bulletin, which was out on
the street about seven o'clock. The
bulletin gave the Associated Press
report of the capture by the Amer
lean soldiers of 1000 German pris-
oners and the advancing along 25
mile front a depth of five miles. The
news, was great and everyone was
determined to make some sort of q
public demonstration.
Arrangements were Immediately
made for the ringing of all church
bells and the blowing of all whistles
in the city. This was all carried out
On schedule time. The Republic
can bulletin service again proved it's
efficiency in giving the news first.
and the people appreciated our eff
forts to keep them fully informed
On the important news events Of the
times. EL
Hundreds of people from the city
and surrounding community flocked
to the park where they formed in pro-
cession and led by the band. marched
through the main streets of the city.
Many of those in line carried flags
while others waved their hats and
aprons. Wesley Jay fired the can
non and aroused a lot of enthusiasm
while the band played patriotic airs.
Three cheers were given by the big
crowd for our boys in France and it
was of such proportions that it could
be heard as far south as Extra and
north as far as Gray. 1t was cell
ebration on short notice, but it was
an effective one.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-25
INCREASE IN FALL WHEAT

One million acres OF winter wheat
for 1919 is Iowa's quota in the cam
paign which is being carried on by
the agricultural extension depart
ment of Iowa State College thru
the county farm bureaus and in CO.
operation with the State Council of
Defense, the State Food Admins
tration and the State Seed Stocks
committee. A survey of the count
les will be made to learn the am
cunt to be sown and the seed re-
Quirements. All good seed will be
loated and seed wheat will be in
spected as far as possible.
1t is felt by farm crops men that
fall wheat is much safer than spring
wheat in all but some of the north
ern counties of the state. 1t will
produce more and better grain and
will divide the labor both at harvest
ing and seeding times. The labor
question is of much Importance at
this time, due to the decreased man
power. Winter wheat will provide
a good nurse crop for clover. Win
ter wheat is more profitable than
oats and it is suggested that 1t be
used to replace oats rather that corn.
Those in charge of this project
of increasing the winter wheat
acreage urge the necessity of the
farmers holding all suitable wheat
for seed. With the limit supply of
winter wheat grown this season, 1t
will be necessary to use great part
Of the crop for seed and 1t is urged
that such seed be located and in
spected and that seed exchanges be
established Farmers should con-
slider the demand and should not
throw their wheat on the market
Immediately after threshing it. Owing
to the fixed price wheat will bring
at least as much a little later In the
season when the seed needs have
been taken care of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-25
TRIED TO KILL NURSE

Word reached Audubon last week
that Fernando l.. Wheeler who Is
confined to the hospital at Clarinda
had his right leg broken the other
day when the attendants at the hos
pital had violent struggle with
him to put him into his room. 1t
seems that Mr.. Wheeler had con-
sealed slug shot in his room and
when one of the nurses entered, he
tried to kill. her. She screamed and
others about the institution went
to her assistance. Mr.. Wheeler
was overpowered, but in the strug-
gle his right leg caught in the bed
stead with the result that the leg
was broken. The superintendent
Of the institution informed persons
here that Mr.. Wheeler was not i'm
proving, in fact he seemed to be
getting worse at times, and then he
was violent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-25
AUDUBON COUNTY'S QUOTA
WILL BE 5000 ACRES

The winter wheat acreage in
Audubon County will have to be in
creased to 5000 acres this fall IL
this county is to do it's quota in the
million acre-drive for fall wheat
in Iowa. During the FIVE year
period from 1912-1916 the average
acreage of winter wheat IN this
county has been 1860 acres. To
do its share Audubon County
acreage will have to be increased
almost times.
The farmers are not asked to
sow large acreages but each one Is
urged to SOW from to 10 acres of
fall wheat. Food Production is
a war necessity. In spite of adver-
Sc conditions the work of food pro-
duction and especially of wheat
production must continue. In this
part of the state winter wheat can
be safely grown.
Winter wheat will produce more
and better quality grain than spring
wheat and will divide the labor
both at harvesting and seeding
times, an important consideration
at these times when help is SD short
Winter wheat is more profitable
| oato anu IL 10 SCSNtu tuae
1t be used to replace oats rather
than corn. Besides winter wheat
wheat provides a better nurse for
clover
The County Agent is trying to
locate every bushel Oh winter wheat
raised this year in the county. He
will establish an exchange for the
distribution of all winter wheat
seed. Farmers are requested not
to sell their winter wheat i'm
mediately after threshing but to
hold it for seed purposes. First
grade wheat can demand a prem
ium of as much as so cents per
Dushel. Much seed will be need
ed in the county and its distribu-
tion is quite a big problem.
Farmers are therefore asked 10
have 80 that all suitable wheat may
be used for seed. II we have j
surplus II will find a ready market
in other counties. IL there is not
sufficient seed, wheat will be Oh.
tanned from adjoining counties
Wheat is food product will helT
win the war.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-07-25
AMERICANS GAINING
ON WESTERN FRONT
THOUSANDS OF PRISONERS TAX
EN- AND CROWN PRINCE
ARMY IN GREAT PERIL

Just at the hour of going to press
reports have it that the Crown Prin-
ce's army is in great peril. Thous-
ands of prisoners have been taken.
There is a great chance that the
entire army will be captured.
The British Marines on the east
side of the salient have made some
rapid progress and the only gap for
the Germans to escape has practical
ly been closed 1t is only question
of short time until the full effect
of Fochs advance will be known.
1t is estimated that 100000 Germans
have been killed, wounded and cap
tured since July Is.